868: This week, Desmond and Duane take in the parade of character actors that is 1970's The Dunwich Horror. Then Desmond goes solo and finally checks out the related-in-title-only Beyond the Dunwich Horror from 2008. Songs included: "Goin' Down to Dunwich" by The Darkest of the Hillside Thickets, "Devil's Witchcraft" by Les Baxter, "Escape from Dunwich Valley" by Witchery, and "Gardens in the Dark" by inter Arma.
.: 51:36 :: 15 April 2024 :.

867: This week on the show, Desmond and Tom try to review The Redeemer: Son of Satan. Then Desmond goes solo on a Dread Media Top 5 Religious Zealots in Horror Cinema (another list of amazing films). Songs included: "The Gory Story of Duane and Debbie" by Count Floyd, "The Redeemer" by Kataklysm, "Pilgrimage to Oblivion" by Ihsahn, and Everything Will Be Fine" by Einsturzende Neubauten. RIP Joe Flaherty.
.: 49:30 :: 08 April 2024 :.

866: This week, Desmond and Duane get a little unsettled by the too-real The Snowtown Murders. Then Desmond goes solo on a Dread Media Top 5 Films That Get Too Real which turns out to be a random answer to "what are your top 5 intense movies of all-time?" Songs included: "It's Not OK" by The Obsessed, "Barreled Rage" by Municipal Waste, "Human Offense" by Brat, and "Highway Shooter" by Loose Sutures.
.: 56:40 :: 01 April 2024 :.

865: This week, we do something we haven't done since episode 36 (from May of 2008): review six Lucio Fulci films in one episode! So first up, Desmond talks a bit about the "docudrama" Fulci for Fake. Then, Desmond and Tom talk about the giallo classic A Lizard in a Woman's Skin before Desmond goes solo on Dread Media Top 5 Capsule Reviews of Fulci Films Never Before Discussed on the Show! The list of films, in chronological order: Perversion Story (AKA One on Top of the Other), Murderock, The Devil's Honey, Aenigma, and Demonia. Songs included: "Fondate Paure" by Ennio Morricone, "A Lizard with the Skin of a Woman" by Mike Patton, "When Death Comes Crawling" by End Reign, and "Bodies in the Flotsam" by Zombi.
.: 1:10:05 :: 25 March 2024 :.

864: This week, Terry Mitchell returns to discuss the 90s video game-themed horror film Brainscan. Then, I spend a few minutes paying tribute to my cousin. Songs included: "Leave Me Alone" by Butthole Surfers, "Welcome to This World" by Primus, "Hallowed Land" by Paradise Lost, and "Thought Crime Spree" by Pig Destroyer. RIP Steven Reddick. RIP Blake Harrison. Fuck cancer.
.: 1:10:06 :: 18 March 2024 :.

863: This week, Desmond and Duane dig the 2018 film that might be considered a Weird Western: The Wind. Then, Desmond goes solo on the 1928 silent film that inspired that movie: The Wind. Batten down the hatches and drown out the wind with these tunes: "Alone in the Wind" by Andrew WK, "It Must Be the Wind" by The Darkest of the Hillside Thickets, "The Wind and More" by Roky Erickson and the Explosives, and "Walker Upon the Wind" by Satyricon.
.: 55:52 :: 11 March 2024 :.

862: This week on the show, Desmond and Tom take a look at a film set in California and filmed in Jamaica that features some films within films: Popcorn. Then Des goes solo on a Dread Media Top 5 Fake Films from Popular Films. Songs included: "Popcorn" by The Graveyard Boulevard, "Popcorn" by Bad Brains, "Night Danger" by Pretty Maids, and "Movie in My Mind" by Lukas Nelson & Promise of the Real.
.: 47:28 :: 04 March 2024 :.

861: This week on the show, Desmond and Duane talk about the erotic neo-giallo that doesn't quite hit the mark: Knife + Heart. Then Desmond delivers a Dread Medias Top 5 Erotic Horror Films that do hit the mark. Of course, there's tunes: "Homophobes Are Just Mad Cuz They Can't Get Laid" by Propagandhi, "Satan Is a Gay Porno Star" by Zimmer's Hole, "Erotic Nights of the Living Dead" by Gost, and "Love Will Tear Us Apart" by Nouvelle Vague.
.: 57:16 :: 26 February 2024 :.

860: This week, Desmond and Tom take a look at the Frankenstein story modernized once again as The Angry Black Girl and Her Monster. Then Desmond goes solo on a Dread Media Top 5 Frankenstein Reinventions. Songs included: "Feed My Frankenstein" and "Teenage Frankenstein" by Alice Cooper, "Puttin' on the Ritz" performed by Gene Wilder and Peter Boyle from Young Frankenstein, and "Jesus Frankenstein" by Rob Zombie.
.: 1:02:52 :: 19 February 2024 :.

859: This week, Desmond and Tom once again take in a double feature of international superhero films! Up first, Indonesia's most popular superhero emerges in Gundala. Then, they try to make sense of the Japanese-by-way-of-indie-Hollywood film Lion-Girl. Songs included: "Superhero" by Anthrax, "Electric Messiah" by High on Fire, "Heart of a Lion" by Lordi, and "No Heroes" by Converge.
.: 1:00:38 :: 12 February 2024 :.

858: This week, Desmond and Tom talk about the brand new Joe Lynch film that began development as a Stuart Gordon film: Suitable Flesh. Then Desmond goes solo on a Dread Media Top 5 Stuart Gordon Fun Facts You Probably Didn't Know. Songs included: "Burnt Offering" by A Mourning Star, "Possession" by Otep, "When Death Comes Crawling" by End Reign, and "Dead Skin Mask" by Slower.
.: 55:30 :: 05 February 2024 :.

857: This week on the show, Desmond and Duane deliver a double feature of films about crazy families. First up, they talk about the Full Moon film The Head of the Family and its unacknowledged "inspiration." Then they talk about the Fangoria production Skinned Deep. Songs included: "It's Gonna Be a Long Night" by Ween, "Headrush" by Mutoid Man, "Brain's Theme from 'Skinned Alive'" by Captain Sensible, Laurence 'Monty' Burrows, and Erik Woods, and "Head Creeps" by Alice in Chains.
.: 1:08:38 :: 29 January 2024 :.

856: This week on the show, Desmond and Tom discuss a film Tom worked on, the wild body horror film Rejuvenatrix (or The Rejuvenator). After they discuss the film and what role Tom played in its production, Desmond goes solo on a Dread Media Top 5 Movies with a Similar Vibe Volume 5 or whatever. Haha! Enjoy along with these tunes: "Downtown" by Unto Others, "You're Beautiful" by Crowbar Abortion, "Krokodil Blues" by Weird Tales, and "I Am the Void" by Entheos.
.: 54:59 :: 22 January 2024 :.

855: This week on the show, Desmond and Duane look at an indie folk horror film about a backwoods community enthralled to a pit in the forest: Jug Face. Then, not one to turn down a bizarre theme, Desmond goes solo on a Dread Media Top 5 Favorite Pit Stories. Songs from the pit: "Cesspits" by Napalm Death, "Master of the Pit" by Cirith Ungol, "Into the Pit" by Fight, and "Deadly Sinners" by 3 Inches of Blood. RIP to David J Skal and Tisa Farrow.
.: 58:20 :: 15 January 2024 :.

854: This week, the elevator is broken and you best look out the peephole before opening your doors. Things aren't going well in these apartment buildings. First, Deadites roam the halls in Tom and Desmond's review of Evil Dead Rise. Then, Desmond goes solo on a review of the French film Lockdown Tower as well as an impromptu Dread Media Top 5 Horror Movies That Take Place Entirely in Apartment Buildings. And don't play these tunes too loud or the building manager will have to get involved: "The Tower (Theme from The Work)" by Rivers of Nihil, "High Rise" by Black Mountain, "Desolate Fog" by End Reign, and "Mogwai Highrise Massacre" by Chained to the Dead.
.: 1:04:37 :: 08 January 2024 :.

853: It came down to the wire, but your host Desmond Reddick finally watched enough and read enough and enjoyed enough things to deliver a solid Best of 2023 episode! First off: Happy New Year! Secondly, come with me and listen to me talk about my favorite books, comics, TV shows, movies, and other releases this year while I play some of my favorite music of the year. Enjoy!
.: 2:41:00 :: 01 January 2024 :.

852: Ho Ho Holy Shit, this movie is violent! This year's Christmas Day special of Dread Media sees Duane and Desmond continuing their Christmas tradition with Joe Begos' rampaging robot Santa film Christmas Bloody Christmas. Then, Desmond goes solo on last year's tame violent Santa movie, Violent Night, and the comic book The Naughty List. Your killer carols: "No Presents for Christmas" by Two Minutes to Late Night, "Bloody Christmas" by Deth Crux, "Because I'm Santa" by The Dollyrots, and "Christmas" by Ulver.
.: 51:31 :: 25 December 2023 :.

851: This week on the show, a Dread Media favourite, Nicole Cushing returns to talk about her brand new novel The Plastic Priest. Then, Desmond goes solo talking about what he's read and watched lately, namely: Naked Theater and Uncensored Horror: A Memoir by Stuart Gordon, The Boogeyman, Talk to Me, Leave the World Behind, and Men Behind the Sun. All these songs were released this year: "Mothlike" by Myrkur, "Mattel" by Avenged Sevenfold, "Morbid Visions" by Cavalera Conspiracy, and "Jacob's Ladder" by Imperial Triumphant.
.: 1:48:26 :: 18 December 2023 :.

850: This week on the show, Desmond and Tom ring in episode 850 with a review of the Ray Harryhausen classic Clash of the Titans, its 2010 remake, and that remake's sequel Wrath of the Titans. Listen to enjoy the sword and sandals epic of it all while playing the game "That's Not Greek Mythology!" Songs included: "Gods" by Sleep Token, "Medusa" by Anthrax, "Release the Kraken" by Clutch, "Thrash of the Titans" by Carnivora, and "Walking with Gods" by Killing Joke. RIP Geordie Walker.
.: 1:54:27 :: 11 December 2023 :.

849: This week on the show, Desmond and Duane make the right choice by not watching all of the Children of the Corn films. Instead they make the still questionable choice to watch the original 1984 film and then the brand new remake. Before all that, Desmond talks a little bit about the original adaptation of Stephen King's short story, the 1983 short film Disciples of the Crow. Songs included: "Disciple" by Slayer, "Cornucopia: The Milk of Amalthea" by FEASTofFETUS, "Corn King (Wicca Man Mix)" by Inkubus Sukkubus, and "John Barleycorn" by Winterfylleth.
.: 1:18:34 :: 04 December 2023 :.

848: Everyone knows by now that Desmond hates social media influencers in cinema, so this week he's testing that pet peeve. First, Duane joins him to look at the smart thriller Influencer. Then, Tom joins him to take in a viewing of Deadstream. Songs included: "The Vanishing" by Final Gasp, "The Usurper" by Celtic Frost, "The Future Has Been Cancelled" by Dead Cross, and "Vanity" by Bad Religion.
.: 55:01 :: 27 November 2023 :.

847: This week on the show, Desmond and Tom continue the tradition of checking out the latest film in the found footage anthology series with V/H/S/85. Then, to talk about some good things from 1985, Desmond goes solo on two Dread Media Top 5s! First, Top 5 Influential Films Desmond Saw in 1985. Then, Top 5 Reads from 1985. To put the cherry on top of this nostalgic trip, every song on this week's show was originally released that year: "No One Lives Forever" by Oingo Boingo, "Cut Dead" by The Jesus and Mary Chain, "Dancin' in the Ruins" by Blue Oyster Cult, "Modern Man" by Black Flag, and "Eighties" by Killing Joke.
.: 1:33:52 :: 20 November 2023 :.

846: This week on the show, our old friend Derek and our new friend Beth join us to discuss what's next for Team Deth, and it turns out that Team Deth is moving to Kuwait to set up the region's first permanent haunted attraction. The best part is that you can follow along on their journey by supporting them at americanhaunters.com. Then Desmond goes solo on a rundown of the things he's watched lately including The Fall of the House of Usher, 30 Coins, and When Evil Lurks. Songs included: "Monster in the Parasol" by Desert Sessions, "Haunted Forever" by Sumerlands, "Cursed" by Creeping Death, and "Desert Search for Techno Allah" by Mr. Bungle.
.: 1:15:35 :: 13 November 2023 :.

845: This week on the show, Desmond and Duane take a look at the brand new Subspecies V: Bloodrise, a sequel 20 years in the making. Then, Desmond goes solo on two other higher profile vampire movies from 2023: Renfield and The Last Voyage of the Demeter. Songs included: "The Return of the Vampire" by Mercyful Fate, "The Rising" by Trivium, "Renfield" by John Zorn, "Night Boat" by Deftones, and "Damn These Vampires" by Mountain Goats.
.: 1:09:22 :: 06 November 2023 :.

844: This Halloween week, join Desmond and Terry as they celebrate The Tall Man and those adventurers who've dedicated their lives to destroying him. This week, it's all about the Phantasm films: the five-film series that stretches from 1979 to 2016. That's right! In this episode are reviews and discussion of Phantasm, Phantasm II, Phantasm III: Lord of the Dead, Phantasm IV: Oblivion, and Phantasm: Ravager. Songs included: "The Tall Man on Mainstreet" by Fred Myrow and Malcolm Seagrave, "The Man Comes Around" by Johnny Cash, "Left Hand Path" by Entombed, "The Nighttime GOD Pt. III" by Mobb Deep (feat. Godfather Pt. III), "Have You Seen It?" by Reggie B & the Jizz Wailin' Ya' Doggies, "Phantasm (Main Theme)" by Kevin Hufnagel, and Reggie and Jody's song from Phantasm. This episode is dedicated to the memory of Derrick Ferguson.
.: 2:41:59 :: 30 October 2023 :.

843: This week, after more than 16 years of weekly horror podcasting, Dread Media takes on its first film in the Saw franchise. And it's Spiral: From the Book of Saw. So, join the local crew (Brittney, Desmond, Jeff, Mo, and Scott) as they wrap their heads around the Chris Rock-led spinoff. Then, Desmond goes solo on reviews of two recent Adult Swim animated feature films from his beloved franchises: The Venture Bros.: Radiant is the Blood of the Baboon Heart and Metalocalypse: Army of the Doomstar. Songs included: "Piggy" by Nine Inch Nails, "The Saw is the Law" by Whitechapel, "Gardener of Vengeance" by Dethklok, and "Enlighten Through Agony" by Dying Fetus.
.: 1:29:30 :: 23 October 2023 :.

842: This week, Desmond and Duane watch a couple on the verge of divorce getting stuck in some Quicksand. Then, Desmond goes solo on a Dread Media Top 5 Films About Couples Trapped Somewhere. Songs included: "The Quicksand of Existing" by Pallbearer, "Quicksand" by Finger Eleven, "We're in This Together" by Nine Inch Nails, and "Last Word" by Baroness.
.: 1:04:10 :: 16 October 2023 :.

841: This week on the show, after some chatter about David Agranoff's new novel Last Night to Kill Nazis, Desmond and Duane take a look at the brand new Brooklyn 45. Then Desmond goes solo on a Dread Media Top 5 Supernatural Horror / War Films. Songs included: "Botched Ritual" by Final Gasp, Seance Fiction by GZR, "Fog of War" by Geld, and "War Pigs" by Bat Sabbath.
.: 1:06:32 :: 09 October 2023 :.

840: This week on the show, Desmond and Tom take on the legal thriller / werewolf movie, Wer. Then, Desmond goes solo on a Dread Media Top 5 Horrific Interrogation Scenes. Songs included: "Bestia De La Muerte" by Brujeria, "Porphyria Cutanea Tarda" by AFI, "Question!" by System of a Down, and "Bloodbath" by Dethklok.
.: 52:12 :: 02 October 2023 :.

839: This week, we celebrate those ancient killing machines, the shark, as Desmond and Duane take a look at the brand new Stephen Scarlata documentary, Sharksploitation. Then, Desmond goes solo on a review of a controversial film covered in-depth in the documentary, Bruno Mattei's Cruel Jaws (aka Jaws 5). Songs included: "Main Title (Jaws)" by John Williams, "Fast as a Shark" by Accept, "Jaws Theme Swimming" by Brand New, and "A Swim with the Sharks" by Powerman 5000.
.: 1:14:36 :: 25 September 2023 :.

838: This week on the show, fairy tales are the topic. After some solo discussion of The Changeling, Desmond presents a review with Tom of the Eighties anthology film Deadtime Stories. Then Desmond goes solo again on a Dread Media Top 5 Fairytale Horror Movies. Songs included: "Fairytale" by Edguy, "Bedtime Tales" by TAJ, "A Fairytale About Slavery" by Miranda Sex Garden, and "Jack The Stripper / Fairies Wear Boots" by Black Sabbath.
.: 56:19 :: 18 September 2023 :.

837: This week on the show, we shun the format and start with Desmond going solo on the absolutely delightful documentary Horror Noire: A History of Black Horror. Then Tom joins him to look at the horror anthology film Horror Noire. (See where it gets confusing?) Then Desmond goes solo again on a Dread Media Top 5 Black Horror Double Features. Songs included: "Lord of the Night" by Skinflint, "City Rising From the Ashes" by Deltron 3030 feat. Mike Patton, "Film Noir Hero" by Schizoid Lloyd, "At The Movies" by Bad Brains, and "Christopher Dorner" by HO99O9.
.: 1:24:40 :: 11 September 2023 :.

836: This week, Canadian Desmond and his cohost Tom from New York discuss the iconic Canadian slasher film Curtains. Then Desmond goes solo on a Dread Media Top 5 Canadian Slasher Films and plays mostly music from Canadian artists. Songs included: "Cut the Curtains" by Billy Talent, "Hooks in You" by Iron Maiden, "My Bloody Valentine" by The Browns, and "Drawing Curtains" by Buck 65.
.: 1:07:58 :: 04 September 2023 :.

835: This week, Desmond and Duane watch two families become friends on vacation and then something else in the Danish / Dutch co-production Speak No Evil. Turns out, it's kind of the perfect Des / Duane movie, so then Desmond goes solo on a Dread Media Top 5 Previously Reviewed Des / Duane Movies About Vacation. Songs included: "Holiday" by Duff McKagan, "Got Your Tongue" by Me and That Man featuring Chris Georgiadis, "Vacation" by Devin Townsend, and "See No Evil" by Ghost.
.: 1:01:19 :: 28 August 2023 :.

834: We pulled an audible this week when we heard the legendary BBC presenter Sir Michael Parkinson passed away because we had his contribution to horror culture already reviewed and ready. So this week, Tom and Desmond talk all about the BBC special presentation that terrified a generation of Brits: Ghostwatch. Then Desmond goes solo on a Dread Media Top 5 Scariest British Film. Songs included: "When Death Comes Crawling" by End Reign, "My Head Is Full of Ghosts" by Bad Religion, "Gravestones & Coffins" by Kataklysm, and "Soul Remnants" by Outer Heaven. RIP Sir Michael Parkinson.
.: 55:01 :: 21 August 2023 :.

833: This week, we are once again joined by our old friend Greg Lamberson. This time, we talk about The Hills Have Eyes, teaching screenwriting, and, of course, the Buffalo Dreams Fantastic Film Festival. Listen to the rundown of the amazing schedule of the film fest and then head to the Dipson Amherst Theatre in Buffalo, New York from August 18-24th to take in some great new movies! More info here: http://www.buffalodreamsfantasticfilmfestival.com. Songs included: "Tomorrow's Dream" by Black Sabbath, "All I have To Do is Dream" by Dandy Warhols, and "Dream in Motion" by Kirk Windstein.
.: 58:49 :: 14 August 2023 :.

832: This week on the show, we're talking about our imaginary friends! Maybe that came out wrong. First, Desmond and Tom review the Shudder original Daniel Isn't Real. Then Desmond goes solo on a Dread Media Top 5 Imaginary Friend Stories Across Media. Songs included: "Imaginary Days" by Mark Morton, "F(r)iend" by In Flames, "My Poor Friend Me" by Bad Religion, and "A Dialogue in B Flat Minor" by In Flames. And this is likely the first time in the 832-week run of this show that Desmond realized he's played the same artist twice in one episode while writing the show notes. Oh well.
.: 51:04 :: 07 August 2023 :.

831: This week on the show, Desmond and Duane reckon with the mockumentary Wrinkles the Clown. Then, Desmond goes solo on a Dread Media Top 5 Genre Mockumentaries. Songs included: "Tears of a Clown" by Iron Maiden, "Sweet Licks (Music from Clowns 3D)" by Slash, "A Joke, A Fraud, A Fake" by Iron Reagan, and "Counterfeit" by Limp Bizkit.
.: 54:40 :: 31 July 2023 :.

830: This week, one of Dread Media's oldest friends, Chris Alexander, returns after 13 years to catch up. We talk about everything from a look back at his days with Fangoria, Rue Morge Magazine, and Rue Morgue Radio to his films and his thoughts on Rob Zombie, James Wan, and much more. But, mainly, we talk about his brand new book Corman / Poe: Interviews and Essays Exploring the Making of Roger Corman's Edgar Allan Poe Films, 1960-1964. Then, Chris sticks around to do our own Double Dread Media Top 5 Favorite Corman / Poe films! Songs included: "Space Vampire" and "She Walks Over Graves" by Chris Alexander, "The Tell-Tale Heart" by The Alan Parson Project, and "Buried Alive" by Avenged Sevenfold.
.: 1:48:39 :: 24 July 2023 :.

829: This week on the show, we have a double feature of short horror reviews centered around children. First up is the psychedelic and twisted Spoonful of Sugar with Duane. Then, Tom and I find out that There's Something Wrong with the Children. Songs included: "A Spoonful Weighs a Ton" by Mastodon, "Blotter Acid Reflex Syndrome" by Atmosphere, "Children of the Damned" by Iron Maiden, and "At a Crawl (2023)" by Melvins.
.: 55:28 :: 17 July 2023 :.

828: This week on the show, Desmond and Duane wince their way through the controversial Taiwanese snakesploitation film Calamity of Snakes. Then, Desmond does a solo rundown of short reviews of the last three books he's finished. In order: The Donut Legion by Joe R Lansdale, Attack of the Killer Tomatoes by Jeff Strand, and Alien: Enemy of my Enemy by Mary Sangiovanni (all multiple-time Dread Media guests). Also, snake songs: "For the Snakes" by Mountain Goats, "House of Snakes" by Pig Destroyer, "The Enemy Beside You" by Crowbar, and "Snakes for the Divine" by High on Fire.
.: 1:03:55 :: 10 July 2023 :.

827: This week on the show, Desmond and Tom present an animal rampage double feature. First up, some sharks just need to pick up a few things as they terrorize an Australian grocery store in Bait. Then, a period setting and a great cast does absolutely nothing to save the abysmal Cocaine Bear. Animal attack songs included: "Gila Monster" by King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard, "Bait and Bleed" by Entombed AD, "Killed to Death" by iwrestledabearonce, and "The Beastmaster" by VHS (Violent Homicidal Slasher).
.: 1:06:03 :: 03 July 2023 :.

826: This week on the show, Desmond and Duane take a look at the Joel Schumacher film Blood Creek. Then Desmond goes solo with a Dread Media Top 5 Nazi Occultism Stories. Songs included: "Powers of Darkness" by Blood Ceremony, "Where the Runes Still Speak" by Candlemass, "Black Blacker Than Black" by Sleep of Monsters, and "Secrets of the Black Sun" by Tombs.
.: 1:03:45 :: 26 June 2023 :.

825: This week, Desmond and Tom ring in 825 episodes with a look at the cinematic world of GI Joe. First, they watch the classic animated movie GI Joe: The Movie. Then, in the early aughts, there were several more adult animated web-series type productions that comprise close to feature length films. We take a look at the most prominent one of those: GI Joe Renegades. Then, the live action era gets its due in reviews of GI Joe: The Rise of Cobra, GI Joe: Retaliation, and, ahem, Snake Eyes: GI Joe Origins. Among the many audio delights in this episode, the following songs get spins: "GI Joe The Movie Theme Song" by Ford Kinder, Spencer Michlin and Barry Harman, "Little Guns" by Oingo Boingo, "GI Joe" by Melvins with Mike Patton, "Snake Eyes" by Painkiller, and "Ivan Meets GI Joe" by The Clash.
.: 2:21:39 :: 19 June 2023 :.

824: This week, Desmond and Tom are delighted by M3GAN. Then, Desmond goes solo on a Dread Media Top 5 Pop Culture Robots. Songs included: "ROBOT" by Tenacious D, "You're My Best Friend" by Melvins, "This Human Equation" by Ayreon, and "Robot King" by Helloween.
.: 52:53 :: 12 June 2023 :.

823: This week, Desmond and Duane review the Boris Karloff / Christopher Lee / Barbara Steele film Curse of the Crimson Altar (aka The Crimson Cult). Then, for no particular reason, we do a Dread Media Top 5 Late-Era Horror Legend Team-Up Films. Songs included: "Mattel" by Avenged Sevenfold, "Cultists on Board" by The Darkest of the Hillside Thickets, "The Fall" by The Lumbar Endeavor, and "Unalive" by Spotlights.
.: 54:11 :: 05 June 2023 :.

822: This week on the show, Desmond and Tom take a look at the next Manetti Brothers Diabolik film: Diabolik: Ginko Attacks. Then, Desmond goes solo on a Dread Media Top 5 Anti-Hero Movies. Songs included: "Acid Queen" from Tommy by Tina Turner, "Nemesis" by Wolves in Winter, "We Don't Need Another Hero" by Ghost, "Not Today" The Lumbar Endeavor. RIP Tina Turner and Ray Stevenson.
.: 1:02:46 :: 29 May 2023 :.

821: Ooh-ah-ah-ah-ah! This week on the show, Desmond is down with the sickness, but him and Duane deliver a double feature of short reviews of non-themed movies. First up, a peepshow stripper teams up with a Christian protester at the end of the world in Revealer. Then, a disgraced former detective gets embroiled in a serial killer plot in his own neighborhood in the Japanese film Creepy. Songs included: "The Stripper" by Night, "Just Flesh" by Peepshows, "Who's the Beast?" by Darkhold, and "In the Pines" by Khemmis.
.: 54:28 :: 22 May 2023 :.

820: This week on the show, Desmond and Tom look back at the beginnings of the career of Mike Flanagan and his film Oculus. In it, two very recognizable siblings reckon with their past through the use of a haunted mirror. So, Desmond goes solo on a Dread Media Top 5 Haunted / Cursed Things Films. Songs included: "Coming Alive" by Enforcer, "Mirror" by Mercyful Fate, "Christine" by John Carpenter, and "Dead End Residents" by Cattle Decapitation.
.: 53:15 :: 15 May 2023 :.

819: This week, Desmond and Duane review the ridiculous Spookies. Then Desmond goes solo on a Dread Media Top 5 Tiny Multiple Monster Movies That Are Named After the Monsters. That might be the longest Top 5 title ever! Songs included: "The Creeps" by Social Distortion, "Spooky Jive" by Lordi, "Playing with Dolls" by Slayer, "No Strings on Me" by Darkhold.
.: 55:07 :: 08 May 2023 :.

818: This week's show is the promised Ask May Anything episode that was announced and came together very quickly. Listeners ask your intrepid host about all sorts of wild, weird things from real-life scares to fantasy superhero teams to, frankly, complete filth that I'm not too happy about. LOL. Every song in this episode has been released in the past few weeks except for one which is the world podcast premiere of your host's old band: "NERO" by Godflesh, "Millions of Spyders" by Stricken, "Midnight Boy" by Dorthia Cottrell, "Death Lurks At Every Turn" by Margarita Witch Cult, "When the Shooting's Done" by Grave Pleasures, and "An Offering to the Night" by Jesus Piece.
.: 1:08:01 :: 01 May 2023 :.

817: This week on the show, Desmond and Tom barely survive their encounter with Slayers. Then, for no reason whatsoever, Desmond goes solo on a Dread Media Top 5 Most Annoying / Worst Characters in Horror Cinema. Songs included: "Pride" by Hellacopters, "Bloodline" by Slayer, "Fuck People" by OFF!, and "Your Morning Kill" by Spotlights. Don't forget to send me questions for the Dread Media AMA next week!
.: 1:00:07 :: 24 April 2023 :.

816: This week, Dread Media goes metal! More metal than usual, I mean. Desmond and Duane take a look at the heavy metal horror film The Devil's Candy. Then, Desmond goes solo on a Dread Media Top 5 Heavy Metal Movies. And we continue our run of playing brand new (for the most part) heavy metal music with these badass tunes: "Art Groupie" by Voodoocult, "By Demons Be Driven" by Pantera, "Waste of Myself" by Malevolence, and "Escape from Beyond" by Night Demon.
.: 54:06 :: 17 April 2023 :.

815: This week on the show, Duane stops by to chat with Desmond about The Gangster, the Cop, the Devil. Then Desmond goes solo on a Dread Media Top 5 Asian Crime Films. Songs included: "Vengeance (The Pact)" by Tribulation, "Deal with the Devil" by Judas Priest, "Without a Conscience" by Obituary, and "Shot Down" by Scowl.
.: 1:00:37 :: 10 April 2023 :.

814: This week, Desmond and Tom finally sit down to talk about the Ken Russell masterpiece Altered States. Then, Desmond goes solo on a Dread Media Top 5 Transcendental / transformative Films. And all but one of the following songs were released in 2023: "Rebirth" by Night Demon, "Altered State" by Sepultura, "The Void" by Hail the Void, and "Everything is Endlessness" by Venomous Concept.
.: 1:07:51 :: 03 April 2023 :.

813: It's a monster movie extravaganza this week here on Dread Media. In the first of a double feature with Desmond and Tom, a giant insect attacks a weird hospital in the bizarrely titled Blue Monkey. Then, we adventure on to look for the titular Troill of the Norwegian Netflix film. Finally, Desmond goes solo on a Dread Media Top 5 Unique Giant Monster Movies that is really just a stealth review for the horror comedy CRABS! Songs included: "Lovebite" by Haken, "Pregnant Insect" by Cobalt, "The Troll" by Cirith Ungol, Even Roger Corman Can't Save You Now" by Mike Trebilcock, and "Hall of the Mountain King" by Apocalyptica.
.: 1:12:17 :: 27 March 2023 :.

812: This week on the show, Desmond and Tom present a double feature of men whose lives are being ruined right in front of their eyes. First, what do you get for the man who has everything? Why not buy him a ticket to The Game? Then, in Tam Lin, a young Ian McShane is under the influence of a bohemian succubus. Songs included: "Darkest Day" by Entheos, "A Game We Shouldn't Play" by Helloween, "Tam Lin" by Fairport Convention, and "Circuit Breaker Breaker" by Torso.
.: 1:18:11 :: 20 March 2023 :.

811: This week, Desmond and Tom get a little spoilery in our review of one of the best movies of 2022: The Menu. And, because it's very much a Bentley Little-style story (and title), Desmond follows it up with a discussion of the Prime Video TV adaptation of Bentley Little's novel The Consultant, and a Dread Media Top 5 Bentley Little Adaptations He Wants to See. Songs included: "Hungry for Your insides" by Sanguisugabogg, "Food" by The Pursuit of Happiness, "The Good Ship Lollipop" by Venomous Concept, and "The Weatherman" by Pigs Pigs Pigs Pigs Pigs Pigs Pigs.
.: 1:07:25 :: 13 March 2023 :.

810: This week, Desmond and Tom investigate the case of the two movies from 2022 featuring West Point Cadet Edgar Allan Poe. First up is the not optimal but incredibly well-cast Netflix film The Pale Blue Eye. Then it's time to take a look at Shudder's folk horror / monster movie mashup Raven's Hollow. This week we have a selection of songs inspired by Edgar Allan Poe arranged from least abrasive to most: "Nevermore" by Queen, "The Tell-Tale Heart" by The Alan Parsons Project, "Ravens Guide Our Way" by Grand Magus, and "Carry Stress in the Jaw" by Mr. Bungle.
.: 1:12:24 :: 06 March 2023 :.

809: This week on the show, Desmond and Tom sit through the absolutely misguided 2022 French Canadian remake of Terror Train. Then, Desmond seems to think it's a good idea to cover that film's sequel, Terror Train 2, and the original film that started it all. Train tunes: "Murdertrain a Comin'" by Dethklok, "Do I Have to Do This All Over Again?" by The Monkees, "Black Train" by Moistboyz, "Train of Consequences" by Megadeth, and "When the Link Becomes Missing" by Control Denied. RIP Tim Aymar!
.: 1:23:37 :: 27 February 2023 :.

808: Nothing sounds quite like an 8-0-8! And we're going analogue this week. First up, Desmond and Tom check rent the next instalment in the V/H/S series, V/H/S/99. Then, Desmond goes solo on the very divisive Skinamarink, and he very definitively comes down on one side of the argument. Three out of four of these songs were released in 1999: "Surfacing" by Slipknot, "I'm The Slime" by Frank Zappa and The Mothers of Invention, "What if...?" by Control Denied, and "Helena" by The Misfits.
.: 1:16:41 :: 20 February 2023 :.

807: After seven long years, our old friend Jeff Strand has returned to chat about some of the multitude of books he's published since we last talked. The two books of focus are his brand new novel, Demonic, and his book on pre-order, Attack of the Killer Tomatoes: The Novelization. Yes, you read that right. Then, Jeff sticks around and we do a Double Dread Media Top 5 Jeff Strand Books. Jeff picks his favourites, and Desmond picks a Jeff Strand Starter Kit of books. Songs included: "Attack of the Killer Tomatoes" by John de Bello, "Let Me Bathe in Demonic Light" by The Mountain Goats, "Pressure Release" by Vitamin X, "A Dialogue in B Flat Minor" by In Flames.
.: 1:16:41 :: 13 February 2023 :.

806: This week on the show, Desmond and Duane finally sit down to talk about the horror comedy Hell Baby. Then Desmond goes solo on a Dread Media Top 5 Killer Baby Movies which is way harder than you think it is. Songs included: "Drinking about my baby" by The Damned, "Burn Baby" by L7, "Rosemary's Baby" by Fantomas, and "Sleep Tight Little Baby" by King Diamond.
.: 47:59 :: 06 February 2023 :.

805: This week on the show, Desmond and Tom present a double feature of adjective-titled films from 2022. First up, in Glorious, a man is stuck in a public bathroom with an elder god who speaks to him through the gloryhole. Then, in Monstrous, Christina Ricci shines in a movie that doesn't. Songs included: "Sweet Evil Sun" by Candlemass, "The Glorious End" by Paradise Lost, "Mother" by Danzig, and "Bad Detective" by Lovelock.
.: 1:04:57 :: 30 January 2023 :.

804: Gaspar Noe has always been a provocative filmmaker, and this week Desmond and Duane are checking out his latest provocative film, Lux Aeterna. Then Desmond goes solo on a Dread Media Top 5 Gaspar Noe Films (really, the five other Noe films he's seen in order from worst to best). Songs included: "Lux Aeterna" by Metallica, "Lux Aeterna" by Gyorgy Ligeti, "Ride the Void" by Holy Grail, and "The End of Endings" by The Howling Void.
.: 1:01:00 :: 23 January 2023 :.

803: This week, filmmaker Jason Eisener joins us to talk about his brand new sci fi / horror film, Kids vs Aliens, and a little bit about Dark Side of the Ring and Tales From the Territories. Then we do a Jason Eisener-themed Dread Media Top 5. Songs included: "Abduction" by Macabre, "After the Gold Rush" by Trio, "Stabbed to Death Outside San Juan" by The Mountain Goats, and "Patient Number 9" by Ozzy Osbourne feat. Jeff Beck (RIP).
.: 52:16 :: 16 January 2023 :.

802: This week, Desmond and Duane take a look at the superpowered prison film Corrective Measures. It's a Tubi Original that will end up being one of Bruce Willis' last roles, and it's good?! Then, Desmond goes solo on a Dread Media Top 5 Fictional Prisons. Tunes included: "The Prisoner" by Suicidal Tendencies, "Take No Prisoners" by Megadeth, "Folsom Prison Blues (live from Folsom Prison)" by Johnny Cash, and "The Prisoner" by Iron Maiden. Lights out!
.: 54:05 :: 09 January 2023 :.

801: Happy New Year! As has become tradition, we usher in the New Year with an annual "best of" episode. So this week, grab a drink or seven and join me as I run down my top books, television, podcasts, comics, movies, and other releases of 2022. We have some hopes for 2023 to talk about as well. As always, the episode is scored by music from Dread Media's favorite albums of the year. Bring on 2023!
.: 2:44:21 :: 02 January 2023 :.

800: This week on the show, it's episode 800 so Tom and Desmond hail to the king, baby! Sit back and enjoy our coverage of one of the weirdest franchises ever: Evil Dead! We go back to 1981 where it all began in The Evil Dead, and follow it with reviews of Evil Dead 2: Dead By Dawn, Army of Darkness, Evil Dead (2013), and even Ash vs The Evil Dead. Songs that will swallow your soul: "Evil Dead" by Death, "Ex-Mortis" by Ice Nine Kills, "March of the Dead" by Danny Elfman, and we bookend the show with "Cabin in the Woods" and "Do the Necronomicon" from Evil Dead: The Musical.
.: 1:51:08 :: 26 December 2022 :.

799: Ho Ho Holy shit, what a bad movie?! This week, as is tradition, Desmond and Duane ring in the holiday season with a review of a Christmas horror film. This week, it's David Hess's first and only film as a director: To All a Good Night. But, because the movie pretty much blows, they instead rundown their own favorite Christmas horror films in an impromptu double Dread Media Top 5 tucked into a review. Then, Duane has been telling Desmond to watch Better Watch Out for years, so he finally does and gives a short review of that much better film. And of course, we pay tribute to one of the greatest film composers of all-time. Carols included: "Snow Dome Dreams" by Angelo Badalamenti (RIP), "No Presents for Christmas" by King Diamond, "Merry Christmas (I Don't Want to Fight Tonight)" by The Ramones, and, of course, "Silent Night, Deadly Night (acoustic)" by The Browns.
.: 1:08:07 :: 19 December 2022 :.

798: This week on the show, the amazing Lynn Lowry stops by to talk about her incredible film career from I Drink Your Blood all the way up to Guns of Eden and beyond. Stories abound from directors like David Cronenberg, George A Romero, Paul Schrader, and Greg Lamberson. Speaking of Greg Lamberson, he stops by to take part in a dual Dread Media Top 5 Action Films. All that, plus tunes: "The Fever" by Chris Alexander, "Cypress Grove" by Clutch, "First Blood" by Mountain Goats, and "Guilty Ones" by Hoaxed.
.: 1:39:12 :: 12 December 2022 :.

797: This week on Dread Media, we present a double feature of brand new rock documentaries. Here's the rundown: first Desmond and Duane enjoy the definitive documentary on the legendary art collective / metal band / alien Scumdogs on a rampage in This is GWAR. Then, Desmond goes solo on a Dread Media Top 5 GWAR Songs and a review of the Life of Agony documentary The Sound of Scars. Songs included: "The Private Pain of Techno Destructo," "Sick of You," and "First Rule Is" by GWAR, "River Runs Red (Re-Zamped)" by Life of Agony, and "Immortal Corrupter" by GWAR.
.: 1:29:16 :: 05 December 2022 :.

796: This week on the show, we're looking at two very different crime stories. First, Desmond and Tom take on the sexy pulp villain Diabolik in his new film. Then Desmond goes solo on the gritty southern noir novel The Devil Takes You Home by Gabino Iglesias. Songs included: "Underwater Wah Wah" by Ennio Morricone, "Deep Down" by Mike Patton, "The Devil in Mexico" by Murder by Death, and "Cursed to Die" by Lorna Shore.
.: 50:27 :: 28 November 2022 :.

795: This week, Tom and Desmond scrape the bottom of the barrel with two great reviews of two awful films. First up, the Uruguayan mockumentary (?) Straight to VHS. Then we look at the half found-footage disaster Uncharted. No, not THAT Uncharted. Then there's feedback and music: "Nasty" by The Damned, "Ditch" by Lamb of God, "Jaguar God" by Mastodon and "Make You Suffer" by Mountain Goats.
.: 1:06:53 :: 21 November 2022 :.

794: This week on the show, Desmond and Duane review Santo and Blue Demon vs Dracula and The Wolf Man. And in a Dread Media first, Desmond goes solo on a Dread Media Top 5 Reviews of the Five Other Masked Luchadore Films He Watched on Tubi This Week! Which movies are they? Listen to find out! Songs included: "Dressed Up to Get Messed Up" by -(16)-, "Fresh Blood" by Eels, "La Lucha" by Pancho Villa's Skull, and "Blue Giant" by Moon Destroys feat. Troy Sanders.
.: 58:50 :: 34.1 MB :: 14 November 2022 :.

793: This week on Dread Media, Tom and Desmond really love the new Korean killer wild boar film Chaw. They also talk about Pig Hunt a lot. Then, Desmond goes solo on reviews of the brand new Barbarian and the 2004 indie Halloween classic Satan's Little Helper. Songs included: "Kevorkian Times" by Darkthrone, "Pork Soda" by Priimus, "Satan" by Danzig, and "Satan" by Orbital with Kirk Hammett.
.: 55:19 :: 34.1 MB :: 07 November 2022 :.

792: This week on the show, Desmond and Tom take on another obscure foreign superhero double feature. This time, they see what Brazil does with their political Punisher ripoff The Awakener. Then, they muddle their way through Donnie Yen's Proteges of the Black Rose. All that, plus feedback and tunes: "Hellnation" by Dead Kennedys, "Cobra" by Far from Alaska, "Black Roses" by The Browns, and "Punch Your Face In" by Razor.
.: 1:08:32 :: 34.1 MB :: 31 October 2022 :.

791: This week, it's another double feature of "women in trouble" films with Tom. First up, podcast favorite actress Maika Monroe does her best Hitchcock audition in Watcher. And did someone say Hitchcock? Dario Argento is back with another giallo film in Dark Glasses. Soundtrack to your nervous breakdown: "The Watcher" by Arch Enemy, "I Am a Pig" by Two, "Dark Bolero" by Goblin Rebirth, and "No Escape from Now" by Ozzy Osbourne featuring Tony Iommi.
.: 1:10:35 :: 34.1 MB :: 24 October 2022 :.

790: This week on the show, Nicole Cushing returns to talk about belief in the supernatural, reading translated works. and transformation, as well as her brand new novel Mothwoman. Songs included: "I Am the Moth" by Tiger Army, "The Moth" by Death Angel, "A Dying God Coming Into Human Flesh" by Celtic Frost, and "The Sleeper" by Acid Witch.
.: 1:13:57 :: 35.7 MB :: 17 October 2022 :.

789: This week on the show, our old friend Greg Lamberson returns to discuss all five films in The Omen franchise. On the docket is The Omen, Damien: Omen II, Omen III: The Final Conflict, Omen IV: The Awakening, and The Omen (2006). We talk about the Damiens, the dads, and, most importantly, the deaths in all the films. Songs included: "The Omen (Ave Satani)" by Fantomas, "The Omen - Main Theme/Ave Satani," "Damien: Omen II - Main Theme," and "Omen III - The Final Conflict" by Jerry Goldsmith, "Awakening" by The Damning Well, and "Damien" by Iced Earth. RIP David Warner.
.: 1:57:42 :: 56.7 MB :: 10 October 2022 :.

788: This week on the show, author Jeff Jacobson returns after 12 years to talk about his brand new big, killer wasp novel, Buzz Kill, and a couple books he's written since we last talked. Then Desmond goes solo on a Dread Media Top 5 Swarm Animal Stories. Grab a can of Raid for the following tunes: "Hornet's Nest" by Power Trip, "Scream Until You like It" by WASP., "Hivemind" by Slipknot, and "Yellowjacket" by Spiritbox (feat. Sam Carter).
.: 1:05:44 :: 31.8 MB :: 03 October 2022 :.

787: This week on the show, Desmond and Duane have a little fun with New Zealand's Mega Time Squad. Then, Desmond goes solo on a Dread Media Top 5 Time Travel Stories Across Media. Also, a bunch of songs with the word "time" in them: "Time Machine" by Black Sabbath, "Travelers of Time" by Angra, "Time Will Not Remain" by Killswitch Engage, and "Doing Time" by Avenged Sevenfold.
.: 45:05 :: 21.9 MB :: 26 September 2022 :.

786: This week on the show, Desmond and Tom take a look at David Cronenberg's latest: Crimes of the Future. Then Desmond goes solo on a Dread Media Top 5 Non-David Cronenberg Body Horror Double Features (yes, a long title and an excuse to talk about a whole bunch of movies). Songs included: "Bleed for Me" by Dead Kennedys, "All Hail the New Flesh" by Strapping Young Lad, "The Sick, The Dying, and The Dead" by Megadeth, and "Changes" by High Reeper.
.: 56:20 :: 27.3 MB :: 19 September 2022 :.

785: This week on the show, Desmond and Duane review 1971's The Mephisto Waltz. Then, Desmond goes solo on a review of the dual-author short fiction collection by Brian Keene and Mary SanGiovanni, Things Left Behind. There's also feedback and music: "The Vigour of Evil" by Devil Master, "Main Title (The Mephisto Waltz)" by Jerry Goldsmith, "So Much Left Behind" by Corrosion of Conformity, and "Hollow" by Spirit Adrift.
.: 1:04:42 :: 31.3 MB :: 12 September 2022 :.

784: This week on the show, Desmond and Tom look at the most recent self-indulgent rock star thing: The Foo Fighters and Studio 666. Then, Desmond goes solo on a Dread Media Top 5 Rockstar (and Manager) Self-Indulgences. Songs included: "The Sweet Abyss" and "March of the Insane" by Dream Widow, "Cabin Essence" by Brian Wilson Presents... SMILE, and... you know what? The last song is a surprise.
.: 58:12 :: 28.2 MB :: 05 September 2022 :.

783: This week on the show, the local crew (Brittney, Jeff, Mo, Scott, and mostly silent Stacy) returns after a year to take a look at Alex Garland's lates: Men. Lots to talk about with this one. It's wild. Then, Desmond goes solo on a Dread Media Top 5 Actors Who Played Multiple Roles in a Film. Songs included: "All the Bad Men" by Psychotic Waltz, "Love Song" by Lesley Duncan, "Evil Twin" by Anthrax, and "My Name is Blank" by Boris.
.: 52:11 :: 25.3 MB :: 29 August 2022 :.

782: This week on the show, Desmond and Duane get extreme again as they take in the Taiwanese Shudder original The Sadness. Then Desmond goes solo on a Dread Media Top 5 Rage Virus Things (including a very special surprise). Songs included: "Sadness Comes Home" by Converge, "Depravity Favours the Bold" by Anaal Nathrakh, "Aesthetics of Hate" by Machine Head, "We All Rage in Blood" by Neurosis.
.: 58:24 :: 28.2 MB :: 22 August 2022 :.

781: This week on Dread Media, Desmond and Tom take a look at two HBO TV movies from the 90s that were supposed to be a franchise. First up, the charming and fun Cast a Deadly Spell. Then, the puzzling and misguided Witch Hunt. Songs included: "Reality Spiral" by Greg Puciato, "Lovecraft in Brooklyn" by The Mountain Goats, "Witch Hunt" by Machine Head, and "Restless and Wicked" by Municipal Waste.
.: 1:04:04 :: 31.0 MB :: 15 August 2022 :.

780: This week on Dread Media, we present a double feature of Mexican extreme horror cinema. First up, Desmond and Tom review the 2014 anthology film Mexico Barbaro. Then, Desmond and Duane grin and bear the 2015 extreme horror found footage "classic" Atroz. Fair warning: these films feature horrible people doing the most horrible things that you can imagine to other people, so this episode features some discussion of those things. This is a rough episode. As such, some rough music is needed: "Matando Gueros 97" by Brujeria, "The Devil in Mexico" by Murder By Death, "Mi Odio y Mi Rabia" by Acidez, and "Merkurius Gilded" by Imperial Triumphant featuring Max Gorelick and his dad, Kenny G. Seriously.
.: 1:21:08 :: 39.2 MB :: 08 August 2022 :.

779: This week on the show, our old friend Greg Lamberson stops by to chat about this year's feature film lineup for the Buffalo Dreams Fantastic Film Festival (www.buffalodreamsfantasticfilmfestival.com), but not before I do a spoiler-free micro-review of Jordan Peele's Nope. Tunes included: "I Live Behind the Clouds" by Monster Magnet, "Beyond Electric Dreams" by Bad Religion, and "Buffalo Run" by Orville Peck.
.: 59:14 :: 28.7 MB :: 01 August 2022 :.

778: This week on Dread Media, Desmond and Duane take in a viewing of Phil Tippett's stop-motion animation masterpiece, Mad God. Then, there's a Dread Media Top 5 Stop Motion Animation-Heavy Films. Songs included: "Disciple" by Slayer, "Descent into Inferno" by Entombed, "Bring Me His Head" by Lucifer, and "Ex Oblivion" by Tombs.
.: 54:57 :: 26.6 MB :: 25 July 2022 :.

777: This week on Dread Media, Desmond and Tom look at the wild Hammer Horror film Vampire Circus. Then, Desmond goes solo on a review of The Black Phone, and the television show Monsterland. Songs included: "When Talking Fails, It's Time for Violence!" by Wormrot, "(Circus~) Hearts Will Bleed" by MD.45, "Telephone the Dead" by Deadbolt, and "Cronus" by White Ward.
.: 59:27 :: 28.8 MB :: 18 July 2022 :.

776: This week on Dread Media, Desmond and Duane take a look at what may be Alejandro Jodorowsky's most accessible film, the completely bonkers Santa Sangre. Then Desmond goes solo on a review of Paula D Ashe's short fiction collection We Are Here to Hurt Each Other. There's also some TV talk, mostly Star Trek-related. Songs included: "Rites of Cruelty" by Misery Index, "Acid Revenge" by Simon Boswell, "Hurt You" by Spiritbox, and "Compost Grave-Song" by Kardashev.
.: 1:02:56 :: 30.4 MB :: 11 July 2022 :.

775: Get your Pop Rocks and soda ready, because Des and Tom are celebrating episode 775 with a rundown of quite possibly the most mediocre horror franchise ever: Urban Legend! In this episode of movies that will probably make you shrug are great reviews of Urban Legend, Urban Legends: Final Cut, and Urban Legends: Bloody Mary. Tunes included: "Better by You, Better Than Me" by Judas Priest, "Crop Circle" by Monster Magnet, Stabbing in the Dark (acoustic)" by Ice Nine Kills (feat. Matt Heafy), "Bloody Mary" by GWAR, and "Possum Kingdom" by The Toadies.
.: 1:46:23 :: 51.3 MB :: 04 July 2022 :.

774: This week on Dread Media, it's a classic hodgepodge episode. First up, Tom Deja and Desmond take a look at Ghosts of the Ozarks, a movie neither of them like very much, but they have a great conversation about it. Then, Desmond comes back for a short review of the cosmic horror novella Dirty Heads by Aaron Dries before talking about some TV he's watched lately, including the latest seasons of Barry and Hacks, and the entirety of NOS4A2. Songs included: "Behind These Walls" by King Diamond, "Under the Pines" by Jonathan Coulton, "Rewind" by Leprous, and "Nosferatu" by Witchery.
.: 55:26 :: 26.8 MB :: 27 June 2022 :.

773: This week on Dread Media, Desmond and Duane take a look at what might be patient zero of the New Wave of French Extreme Cinema movement, Trouble Every Day. Then, Desmond goes solo on a Dread Media Top 5 Unconventional Vampire Films. Songs included: "With Teeth" by Melvins, "Trouble" by Danzig, "Tainted Blood" by Blue Oyster Cult, and "Damn These Vampires" by The Mountain Goats.
.: 1:02:10 :: 30.1 MB :: 20 June 2022 :.

772: It's an obscure foreign double feature week on Dread Media! This week, the films that Desmond and Tom review are the Argentinian The Power of Darkness, and the British Doctor Sleep (aka Close Your Eyes). And, of course, there's music: "Blind Leading the Blind" by Trivium, "Blind Bleeding the Blind" by Carcass, "Mass Hypnosis" by Sepultura, and "Keep on Breathing" by Cancer Bats.
.: 57:39 :: 27.9 MB :: 13 June 2022 :.

771: You want to get nuts? Let's get nuts! This week Tom and I dip our eyeballs back into Ken Russell's filmography with a look at the bizarre Lair of the White Worm. Then I go solo on a Dread Media Top 5 Movies That Are Just Weird. Weird songs ahoy: "Hex, Curse & Conjuration" by Temple of Void, "The D'Ampton Worm Song" by The Tossers, "Bastard Samurai" by High on Fire, and "The Weird Revolution" by Butthole Surfers.
.: 59:03 :: 28.6 MB :: 06 June 2022 :.

770: This week is a Dread Media first! Our old friend Greg Lamberson joins us in the waning days (hours) of The Frenzy Moon's Indiegogo campaign to do a double Dread Media Top 5 Favorite Werewolf Movies as an excuse to talk about werewolf movies. What's the best movie werewolf ever? What ridiculous choices did Desmond choose? You need to listen to find out. And that's not all! It isn't a werewolf movie, but it definitely has people dressed as dogs in it. It's a review of the Mexican revenge / home invasion film, Animales Humanos with Duane. And of course, there are tunes: "Blood Spiller" by Cave In, "The Wolf Man Kindly Requests..." by Clutch, "I Wanna Be Your Dog" by The Stooges, and "Dog Eat Dog" by Tomahawk.
.: 1:22:22 :: 39.8 MB :: 30 May 2022 :.

769: This week it's a classic un-themed double feature. This time, the two oldest reviews in my stash! First up, Desmond and Tom kind of liked V/H/S/94. Then Desmond and Duane take in a viewing of the shocking Eden Lake. Music: "Stabbing Nightmare" by Video Nasties, "Let's Make a Video" by Poppy, "Cesspools in Eden" by Dead Kennedys, and "Never Ending Night" by Devil Master. Hail Raatma!
.: 1:08:09 :: 32.9 MB :: 23 May 2022 :.

768: This week on the show, we've got a loose theme of weird houses and doors. After a life announcement and some solo chatter on Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness, Duane joins Desmond to talk about the locally shot Come to Daddy. Then Desmond goes solo again on Wesley Southard's short novel Try Again. Songs included: "Madness at the Core of Time" by GWAR, "Come to Daddy" by The Dillinger Escape Plan w/ Mike Patton, "When God Closes a Door" by Larkin Poe, and "In Hell Is Where She Waits For Me" by The Black Dahlia Murder. RIP Fred Ward and Trevor Strnad.
.: 57:00 :: 27.6 MB :: 16 May 2022 :.

767: This week on Dread Media, Desmond and Tom review the bizarre black metal-themed Saga. Then Desmond goes solo on a Dread Media Top 5 Heavy Metal Films. Soundtrack: "Church Burns" by Zeal & Ardor, "Barrow of Torolv" by Sarke, "We All Die Young" by Steel Dragon, and "More Torment" by Midnight.
.: 57:02 :: 27.6 MB :: 09 May 2022 :.

766: This week on Dread Media, Desmond and Duane fight their way into the glorious brand new rotoscope animation fantasy film for adults, The Spine of Night. Then, Desmond goes solo on a Dread Media Top 5 All-Time Favourite Sword & Sorcery Films. Battle hymns: "Destroy the Orcs" by 3 Inches of Blood, "Ripping Flesh" by Exhorder, "The Frost-Giant's Daughter" by The Sword, and "Forged in Iron - Crowned in Steel" by Grand Magus.
.: 56:16 :: 27.2 MB :: 02 May 2022 :.

765: This week on Dread Media, Desmond and Tom present a double feature of reviews of newer films with the theme of young women in trouble. First up, it's Edgar Wright's wild sort-of period piece Last Night in Soho. Then, the gritty, modern, weird haunted apartment building film plucked from the news The Scary of Sixty-First. Of course, there's tunes: "Slaughtered in Soho" by Carcass, "Avenues and Alleyways" by Rancid, "Room 429" by Strapping Young Lad, and "Call Me Little Sunshine" by Ghost.
.: 1:05:26 :: 31.6 MB :: 25 April 2022 :.

764: This week, Desmond and Duane review a little seen piece of delightful Canucksploitation in Siege. Then, Desmond goes solo on a Dread Media Top 5 Siege Films in the order of how badly he wants to rewatch them. Songs included: "Gay Bar" by Electric Six, "I Wanna Be a Homosexual" by Screeching Weasel, "End Credits" from Assault on Precinct 13 by John Carpenter, and "The Siege and Investiture of Baron Von Frankenstein's Castle At Weisseria" by Mary Shelley Overdrive.
.: 58:39 :: 28.4 MB :: 18 April 2022 :.

763: This week on Dread Media, Desmond and Tom take in a double feature of two very different supernatural horror films. First up, the solemn and effective Under the Shadow. Then, Stephen Chow stars in a bizarre haunted apartment building comedy, Out of the Dark. Songs included: "Fancy Wind" by Nekrogoblikon, "Daughter of the Djinn" by Tribulation, "Out of the Darkness" by Blue Oyster Cult, and "Dread Reaver" by Abbath.
.: 1:21:00 :: 39.1 MB :: 11 April 2022 :.

762: This week on the show, Desmond and Duane take in a viewing of one of the most visually striking fantasy films that managed to use only paper and cardboard for its effects: Dave Made a Maze. Then Desmond goes solo on a Dread Media Top 5 Cinematic Oddities. And, of course, there are tunes: "Obsession" by Killing Joke, "Minotaur" by Clutch, "The High Cost of Playing God" by Converge, and "Terminally Unique" by Lamb of God.
.: 53:17 :: 25.8 MB :: 04 April 2022 :.

761: This week on the show, Desmond and Tom cover a double feature of films based on Native American evil spirits that have very little to do with actual Native Americans. We're going to go from best to worst, so first, a look at the weird body horror / cosmic horror freakout The Manitou. Then, a skinwalker is like an evil Navajo witch, right? So why is this dumb movie full of bikers and wolfmen? That's the question they ask in their review of Skinwalkers. Songs included: "The Fear That Binds You" by Crowbar, "Becoming" by Pantera, "Skinwalker" by Navajo Witch, and "Man Bites Dogged" by Napalm Death.
.: 1:11:11 :: 34.4 MB :: 28 March 2022 :.

760: This week on Dread Media, Duane and Desmond take a look at an underseen early 90s sci fi horror film: Split Second. Then Desmond goes solo on a Dread Media Top 5 Other B Sci-Fi Films From the Era, and some feedback on a previous Top 5. Songs included: "Future Now" by Corrosion of Conformity, "Killer by Night" by A Pale Horse Named Death, "We Come in Peace (Piece by Piece)" by The Crown, and "Days of Future Past" by Iron Maiden.
.: 51:17 :: 24.8 MB :: 21 March 2022 :.

759: This week on Dread Media, Desmond and Tom take a look at the super-weird movie that somehow managed to leave even more super-weird stuff out of it from the novel it's based on: Scream and Scream Again. Then I go solo on a Dread Media Top 5 movies that drastically changed from the novels they are based on. Songs: "Scream!" by The Misfits, "Scream You Fucker, Scream" by The Meteors, "Re: Your Brains" by Jonathan Coulton, and "Villainy, Wretched Villainy" by Midnight.
.: 58:26 :: 28.3 MB :: 14 March 2022 :.

758: Now that Folk Horror February is behind us, Desmond and Duane review an Australian folk horror film. Finally, Wake in Fright gets its due on Dread Media! Then, Desmond goes solo on a Dread Media Top 5 Australian Films. Songs included: "We Got to Get Out of This Place" by Fear, "Stuck" by Leprous, "Up Jumped the Devil" by Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds, and "Learn to Hate" by Silverchair.
.: 1:02:46 :: 30.3 MB :: 07 March 2022 :.

757: In this final episode of Folk Horror February, we here at Dread Media Headquarters have made sure to end with a bang. First up, Desmond and Tom discuss the colonial folk horror film Eyes of Fire. After going solo on more discussion of the Crying Blue Sky cut of the last film, Desmond is joined by Rich the Monster Movie Kid to discuss the Polish costume folk horror drama Lokis: A Manuscript of Professor Wittembach. And we've discussed lots of folk horror fiction and films this month, so the last Dread Media Top 5 is Folk Horror Across Other Media. And, of course, there's more folk songs: "Eyes on Fire" by Blue Oyster Cult, "Feed the Tree" by Belly, "Nobody Home" by Mark Lanegan (RIP), "Black Bear" by Whitechapel, "Golden Bough" by Sleep of Monsters, and "Ulvsblakk" by Ulver.
.: 1:53:59 :: 54.9 MB :: 28 February 2022 :.

756: As we roll into the second half of Folk Horror February the folky freak-outs continue! First up, Desmond and Duane review the 1991 Canadian survival folk horror film Clearcut. Then, Desmond goes solo on a review of the first film ever shot in the Haida language, the haunting folktale of The Edge of the Knife. And it's barely folk horror as we discover, but Des and Tom's review of the 1958 Norwegian film Lake of the Dead is still really fun. And finally, a Dread Media Top 5 Folk Horror Films You May Have Never Seen. And don't forget the folk songs: "Tied to a Tree" by AFI, "Show Me the Wrath" by Sepultura, "Edge of a Knife" by Cirith Ungol, "Occultus Lake" by Dead Again, "The Ballad of Harry Warden" by John McDermott, and "Church Burns" by Zeal and Ardor.
.: 1:36:45 :: 46.7 MB :: 21 February 2022 :.

755: Folk Horror February continues with a Dread Media first! Despite being one of the longest-running contributors to the show, Desmond and Rich the Monster Movie Kid have never reviewed a a film together. Until now! The guys talk for the better part of an hour about the 1973 Serbian film Leptirica. Almost as long as the film itself! On top of that, Desmond does two Dread Media Top 5s this episode based on novels and short stories respectively. Also, songs: "Lovely Butterfly" by Melvins, "The Butterfly" by Cruachan, "Book of Bad Decisions" by Clutch, "Sin" by Nine Inch Nails, and "Crying Wolf" by Tony Martin.
.: 1:36:07 :: 46.4 MB :: 14 February 2022 :.

754: This week on Dread Media, we kick off Folk Horror February with Desmond and Duane going in-depth on one of the foundational films in the subgenre: The Blood on Satan's Claw. Then Desmond goes solo on the foundational film of Severin Films' new Folk Horror box set: Kier-La Janisse's documentary Woodlands Dark and Days Bewitched: A History of Folk Horror. He also dives into a Dread Media Top 5 Folk Horror Starter Pack Films. Even some of the songs have folk elements: "Satan's Child" by Danzig, "Children's Summoning" by Zeal and Ardor, "Witchwood" by Blood Ceremony, "The Devil Rides Out" by Carcass, and "Dark Horse in the Wind" by Primordial.
.: 1:11:23 :: 34.5 MB :: 07 February 2022 :.

753: This week on the show, Tom introduces Desmond to one of his new favorite films. John Frankenheimer's 1976 film Seconds gets examined in a great review. Then Desmond goes solo on a Dread Media Top 5 films Seconds Made Him Think About. Songs included: "Miseria Cantare (The Beginning)" by AFI, "Better Luck Next Life" by Unlike Pluto, "Stolen life" by Arch Enemy, and "New Beginnings" by Judas Priest.
.: 59:38 :: 28.8 MB :: 31 January 2022 :.

752: This week on Dread Media, Desmond and Tom squeeze one more holiday film in at the very tail end of the season because we didn't want to wait that long again to share the sheer insanity of Bruce Campbell passing the torch to Devon Sawa in 2021's Black Friday. Then Desmond does a Dread Media Top 5 Workplace Horror Films. All that, and songs too: "Strength Thru Shopping" by Jello Biafra and the Guantanamo School of Medicine, "Black Friday" by Faith No More, "Day's Work" by ASG, and "Girl in a Suitcase" by Lordi. Happy American Thanksgiving, I guess.
.: 57:13 :: 27.7 MB :: 24 January 2022 :.

751: This week on Dread Media, Desmond and Duane take in a viewing of the bleak and innovative revenge film Victims. Then, Desmond goes solo on the brand new home video release of Halloween Kills. Songs included: "From Victim to Killer" by Dry Kill Logic, "Victim" by Devin Townsend, "ALEEN HOWL" by Ulver, and "I Will Find You" by Whitechapel.
.: 57:23 :: 27.8 MB :: 17 January 2022 :.

750: They're short and obnoxious. But enough about the films. The monsters in the series are too. To ring in episode 750 (because, let's face it, these movies aren't a celebration of anything) Desmond and Tom review all five films in the Critters franchise. Critters, Critters 2: The Main Course, Critters 3, Critters 4, and Critters Attack! are on the docket today. But there's music to make them more palatable: "Mars Attacks" by The Misfits, "The Hunger" by Tombs, "Still Hungry" by Adelita's Way, "Bite Your Teeth" by Poppy, "Shadow Eaters" by Edguy, "Hungry Like the Wolf" by Reel Big Fish, and "Fur and Claw" by Thy Art Is Murder.
.: 2:17:00 :: 66.0 MB :: 10 January 2022 :.

749: This week on Dread Media, we ring in the New Year as the elders have foretold - by running down my favorite things of 2021! Join me this week for a titanic episode where I discuss my favorite books, comic books, television, podcasts, movies, and other random releases of the year. This year, I added the new category of what I'm most looking forward to in 2022. Of course, this is all broken up by songs from my favorite musical releases of the year. Listen to find out what they are!
.: 2:23:48 :: 69.2 MB :: 03 January 2022 :.

748: The last Dread Media of 2021 features Desmond and Tom on one of the delightful surprises of 2021, Army of Thieves. Then, Desmond finally watched a unique Canadian horror anthology Christmas movie, A Christmas Horror Story. Songs included: "The Dreamthieves (acoustic)" by The Sword, "Surrounded by Thieves" by High On Fire, "Christmas" by Ulver, and "This Year" by Mountain Goats.
.: 52:00 :: 25.2 MB :: 27 December 2021 :.

747: This week's Christmas review is too big to fit in a stocking! In the longest review of a single film in Dread Media history, Desmond and Duane review each segment in the advent calendar-themed horror film Deathcember. And there are songs too: "December of Windsor" by Woods of Ypres, "No Presents for Christmas" by King Diamond, and "Silent Night, Deadly Night (acoustic)" by The Browns. Horrific Holidays!
.: 1:32:11 :: 44.5 MB :: 20 December 2021 :.

746: This week on Dread Media, it's covens and cults! First up, Desmond and Duane review 1965 film House of the Black Death, featuring John Carradine and Lon Chaney Jr. Then, Desmond goes solo on a Dread Media Top 5 Fictional Cults Across Media (not film). Songs included: "Into the Coven" by Mercyful Fate, "Paragon Belial" by Darkthrone, "Worship Me Like a God" by The Darkest of the Hillside Thickets, and "Cult Without a Name" by Danzig.
.: 54:59 :: 26.6 MB :: 13 December 2021 :.

745: This is a classic jam-packed episode of Dread Media with an interview and two reviews! First up, we're joined by Josh Ruben (Scare Me) to discuss his brand new horror comedy film, Werewolves Within. Then, Des has some thoughts on Candyman (2021). Finally, Tom and Des try to make their way through Guimoon: The Lightless Door. Songs included: "If I Were a Werewolf" by Kyle Shutt, "Hour of the Wolf" by Tribulation, "Farewell II Flesh" by Ice Nine Kills, "Portal to Vacuity" by Aborted, and "Flower Moon" by Converge / Chelsea Wolfe.
.: 58:12 :: 28.2 MB :: 06 December 2021 :.

744: This week on Dread Media, Desmond and Duane love the new Shudder original film Jakob's Wife. Then, Desmond goes solo to pay tribute to the late former singer of Turbonegro with a Dread Media Top 5 Hank Von Hell Songs. Songs included: "DIB (Drenched in Blood)" by Turbonegro, "She's Out Of Control" by The Donnas, "Adios (Where's My Sombrero?)" by Hank Von Hell, and "Black Hearse Cadillac" by Me And That Man (feat. Hank Von Hell and Anders Odden). RIP Hank Von Helvete.
.: 1:02:13 :: 30.1 MB :: 29 November 2021 :.

743: This week on Dread Media, Desmond and Tom present a double feature of 1970s bear movies. First up, the quintessential Jaws rip-off, 1976's Grizzly. Then, the bear gets mutated as John Frankenheimer gets political in 1979's Prophecy. Songs included: "Grizzly Trade" by Darkthrone, "Grizzly Fight" by Haymaker NC feat. Taylor Barber, "Gift of Death" by iwrestledabearonce, and "Bears" by Nekrogoblikon.
.: 1:08:07 :: 32.9 MB :: 22 November 2021 :.

742: This week on the show, we discuss the banality of evil and the pull between God and Satan. First up, Desmond and Duane look at the sobering allegorical German film Nothing Bad Can Happen. Then, Desmond goes solo on the Satanic Panic documentary The Acid King. Songs included: "The Nightmare of Being" by At the Gates, "Christendom" by Paradise Lost, "One Ninety-Six" by Acid King, and "Sermons of the Sinner" by KK's Priest.
.: 56:14 :: 27.2 MB :: 15 November 2021 :.

741: This week on Dread Media, Desmond welcomes back filmmaker and comic writer Phil Mucci of Diabolik Films. This time, we're discussing the latest adventures of Professor Dario Bava: Orgy of the Blood Freaks #1 (crowdfunding now here), working with artistic legends and trying to launch a comic book in a pandemic. Phil has directed videos by some of our favorite bands, so we're playing some of those songs: "Fertile Green" by High on Fire, "Sorrow" by Huntress, and "The Duke (of Supernature)" by Monster Magnet.
.: 1:12:21 :: 35.0 MB :: 08 November 2021 :.

740: This week on Dread Media, our old friend Greg Lamberson swings by to once again chat about his brand new action film Guns of Eden and the lineup for this year's Buffalo Dreams Fantastic Film Festival (http://www.buffalodreamsfantasticfilmfestival.com) from November 5-11. But first, Desmond talks about some classics he's recently rewatched with his sons, a couple podcasts he'll be appearing on Halloween weekend, and more. Songs included: "Back to Eden" by Black Sabbath, "What Dreams May Come" by Savage Messiah, and "Savage Lands" by Mastodon.
.: 56:56 :: 27.5 MB :: 01 November 2021 :.

739: This week on Dread Media, Desmond and Duane take a look at an older film from a show favorite director: Alex de la Iglesia's 1995 blasphemous horror comedy The Day of the Beast. Then, Desmond goes solo on M Night Shyamalan's latest film, Old, and the Korean Netflix sensation taking the world by storm, Squid Game. Songs included: "Everybody Sins (Radio Edit)" by Andrew WK, "Anti Anti-Christ" by GWAR, "Old" by Machine Head, and "Night Goat (Acoustic)" by Melvins.
.: 53:38 :: 26.0 MB :: 25 October 2021 :.

738: This week on Dread Media, Desmond is frustrated with a double feature of films with a trope he can't stand anymore. Thankfully, Tom is there to help him through it. First, a film censor keeping the public safe from video nasties goes through some stuff in Censor. Then, is a comic book at fault for the vicious murders in Random Acts of Violence? Probably. Songs included: "Nasty" by The Damned, "Stabbing Nightmare" by Video Nasties, "Follow the Blood" by Cannibal Corpse, and "The Void from Which No Sound Escapes" by Rivers of Nihil.
.: 57:43 :: 27.9 MB :: 18 October 2021 :.

737: This week, Desmond from Dread Media acknowledges that nostalgic appreciation for Lucio Fulci is a thing beyond hisownself. The most divisive horror film in ages tells us that things sometimes get pretty wild, so Des and Tom reckon with James Wan's Malignant. Then Desmond goes solo in his review of Wesley Southard and Lucas Mangum's novel The Final Gate. Songs included: "House by the Cemetary Suite - Die Rache Lied Der Assyryche" by Nile, "Parasitic Twins" by The Dillinger Escape Plan, "Paura Suite One (Gates of Hell) - Tears Of Blood" by Penis Flytrap, and "The Shadow of the Abattoir" by Trivium.
.: 59:59 :: 29.0 MB :: 11 October 2021 :.

736: This week on Dread Media, Desmond and Duane take a look at the Brazilian gorefest with a pro wrestling feel, Skull: The Mask. Then Desmond goes solo on a Dread Media Top 5 Horror-Themed Professional Wrestlers. Songs included: "Choke" by Poppy, "The Skull Beneath the Skin" by Megadeth, "Walk Among Us" by The Misfits, and "Search and Destroy" by Ministry.
.: 50:00 :: 24.2 MB :: 04 October 2021 :.

735: This week, Desmond and Tom have a double feature of strange foreign demonic films. First, the Korean film The Hand posits what might happen were you to discover a demon's hand reaching out of your toilet. Then, the Russian film Superdeep explores the enigmatic "borehole to hell" conspiracy theory. And, of course, songs: "Hand of Doom" by Slayer, "The Toilet's Flooded" by The Limbomaniacs, "Way Down in the Hole" by Tom Waits, and "Eleanor Rigor Mortis" by Carcass.
.: 59:25 :: 28.7 MB :: 27 September 2021 :.

734: This week on Dread Media, Desmond and Duane take on the recent Irish vampire film Boys from County Hell. Then Desmond goes solo on a Dread Media Top 5 Irish Horror Films You Probably Haven't Seen. We also play some musci from some (mostly) Irish bands: "Blood for the Blood God" by Cruachan, "Buried Alive" by Turbonegro, "An Ancient Fire Burns" by Darkest Era, and "No Grave Deep Enough" by Primordial.
.: 50:55 :: 24.7 MB :: 20 September 2021 :.

733: This week on Dread Media, Desmond and Tom have a Southeast Asian double feature of bizarre vampiric monsters! First up, the granddaddy of the sub-sub-genre is the Indonesian Mystics in Bali, which has both the Leyak and the Penanggalan. Then, the recent Inhuman Kiss from Thailand shows us both male and female krasues. Songs include: "Bring Me The Heads" by Amen, "The Floating Head" by King Diamond, "Kiss the Demon" by Mercyful Fate, and "Lost In a Lost World" by Iron Maiden.
.: 1:00:40 :: 29.3 MB :: 13 September 2021 :.

732: This week on Dread Media, we take a look at some erotic horror again. This time, Desmond and Duane discuss the Mexican cosmic erotic horror film The Untamed. Then, Desmond goes solo on a Dread Media Top 5 Erotic Horror (Cinematic and Literary). Some sexy tunes: "Bizarre Love Triangle" by Frente!, "Sexual Healing" by Slaves on Dope, "Horny For Blood" by Municipal Waste, and "Have You Ever?" by Leprous.
.: 48:09 :: 23.3 MB :: 06 September 2021 :.

731: This week on Dread Media, Darryll returns to discuss 1988's makeup effects masterpiece, HP Lovecraft's The Unnamable. Then, Rich the Monster Movie Kid makes his way through the Eurohorror effort, The Castle of Creeping Flesh. Songs included: "Demon's Kiss" by Blue Oyster Cult, "The Unnameable" by John Zorn, "Flesh for Fantasy" by Billy Idol, and "The Gnashing" by Deafheaven.
.: 1:05:49 :: 31.8 MB :: 30 August 2021 :.

730: This week on Dread Media, we have a double feature of "blank on a blank" movies! First up, Desmond and Tom take a look at the "rats on a train" feature from China, Junkrat Train. Then, the local crew takes a look at Netflix's "vampires on a plane" film, Blood Red Sky. Your travel soundtrack: "Crazy Train" by Two Minutes to Late Night, "Rats" by Ghost, "Flying High Again" by Ozzy Osbourne, and "Motorcycle (Straight to Hell)" by Monster Magnet.
.: 55:33 :: 26.9 MB :: 23 August 2021 :.

729: This week on Dread Media, Desmond and Duane take a look at the South African bizarro masterpiece Fried Barry. Then, Rich the Monster Movie Kid is back with a review of The Suicide Squad. Songs included: "Sacrifice" by Motorhead, "Druganaut" by Black Mountain, "Folsom Prison Blues (live at Folsom Prison)" by Johnny Cash, and "Pseudocide" by GZR.
.: 54:10 :: 26.2 MB :: 16 August 2021 :.

728: This week on Dread Media, we have a loose theme of parents doing things to protect their children in extreme circumstances. First, a witchy mother protects her son from his father as he is turning into something else in Outcast. Then, Rich the Monster Movie Kid returns with a review of M Night Shyamalan's Old. Songs included: "Change" by Killing Joke, "Outcast" by Diablo Blvd, "It Was a Very Good Year" by Frank Sinatra, and "Hold Your Children Close and Pray for Oblivion" by Anaal Nathrakh.
.: 1:07:57 :: 32.8 MB :: 09 August 2021 :.

727: This week on Dread Media, Duane and Desmond discuss George A Romero's lost film, The Amusement Park, and where or not it should have remained lost. Then Desmond goes solo on an editorial about lost films and posthumous films. Songs included: "Old Blood" by Cancer Bats, "Old" by Machine Head, "Lost and Found" by Rollins Band, and "Lost in Hollywood" by System of a Down.
.: 51:51 :: 25.1 MB :: 02 August 2021 :.

726: This week on Dread Media, Desmond and Duane check out Open 24 Hours. Then, Rich the Monster Movie Kid returns after a long absence to discuss eight films he's recently seen in a movie buffet! Songs included: "Raindrops" by Dee Clark, "Sociopath" by Prima Donna, "Crash of the Crown" by Styx, and "Hellnation" by Mayhem.
.: 1:08:44 :: 33.2 MB :: 26 July 2021 :.

725: This week, Desmond and Tom kick off week 725 of Dread Media by taking a look at Joel Soisson and Patrick Lussier's Dracula 2000 trilogy. The original film, Dracula II: Ascension, and Dracula III: Legacy are all covered, along with the bonus film Dracula 3000 (if you can call that a bonus). And all this week's songs have been selected from the Dracula 2000 soundtrack: "Blind World" by Flybanger, "Bloodline" by Slayer, "Heads Explode" by Monster Magnet, "Metro" by System of a Down, "Avoid the Light" by Pantera, and "Your Disease" by Saliva.
.: 2:05:13 :: 60.3 MB :: 19 July 2021 :.

724: This week on Dread Media, we take a look at some single-location films. First up, Desmond and Duane review Ryuhei Kitamura's Downrange. Then, Desmond does a Dread Media Top 5 Single Location Films. Songs included: "Watch the Corners" by Dinosaur Jr., "Looking Down the Barrel of a Gun" by the Beastie Boys, "Bad Place Alone" by Alice Cooper, and "A Principle on Seclusion" by Lychgate.
.: 58:13 :: 28.2 MB :: 12 July 2021 :.

723: This week on Dread Media, we beat the heat by talking about some cold movies. First up, Desmond and Tom vehemently disagree about Black Mountain Side. Then Desmond goes solo on a Dread Media Top 5 Underrated Winter Horror Films. Chill out to some tunes: "Freeze Up" by Operation Ivy, "Evil Ways" by Black Mountain, "Cold" by Tombs, and "Cold, Dark Place" by Mastodon.
.: 1:05:21 :: 31.6 MB :: 05 July 2021 :.

722: Let's talk fast zombies! This week on Dread Media, Desmond and Tom take a look at the controversial Netflix feature Army of the Dead. Then, Desmond goes solo on an informal discussion of another Netflix production, the first two seasons of Black Summer. If you need a running playlist to help you keep away from the ravenous dead, you can do worse than this: "Dead Man Walking" by Raging Speedhorn, "Zombie" by Vestiges, and "Dirty Black Summer" by Danzig.
.: 56:33 :: 27.4 MB :: 28 June 2021 :.

721: This week on Dread Media, Desmond and Duane discuss Savage Dawn. Then Des returns for a Dread Media Top 5 Underrated Modern Action Films!
.: 1:05:35 :: 32.5 MB :: 21 June 2021 :.

720: This week on Dread Media, Desmond and Tom take on a double feature of witch-hunting films. First up, a brand new Neil Marshall swashbuckling take on the sub-genre, The Reckoning. Then, we take a look back at the grandaddy of the sub-genre: Witchfinder General. Here's the soundtrack to an interrogation: "Season of the Witch" by John 5 and The Creatures, "The Reckoning" by Bleed to Sleep, "Hopkins (Witchfinder General)" by Cathedral, and "Walking in a Graveyard (Bloody Witch)" by Bright Curse.
.: 1:07:21 :: 32.5 MB :: 14 June 2021 :.

719: This week on Dread media, it's a classic themed double feature episode! Duane and I take a look at two "loop" movies. First up, former DM guest Brea Grant is hunted every day by a mysterious slasher who won't stay dead in Lucky. Then, a creepy Swedish gang of killers stalks a couple in the woods on a day that won't stop happening in the weirdly titled Koko-di Koko-da. Play these songs over and over: "Caught in a Loop" by The Headstones, "Get Lucky" by San Cisco, "Again and Again" by Ringworm, and "Every Day is Exactly the Same" by Nine Inch Nails.
.: 1:05:01 :: 31.4 MB :: 07 June 2021 :.

718: This week on Dread Media, Desmond and Tom take a look at Villains, the home invasion film turned on its ear. Then, Desmond goes solo on a Dread Media Top 5 Home Invasion Films. Also, songs: "Take No Prisoners" by Megadeth, "Prey for Villains" by Devildriver, "Home Invasion" by Agoraphobic Nosebleed, and "Homewrecker" by Converge.
.: 1:00:22 :: 29.2 MB :: 31 May 2021 :.

717: This week on Dread Media, we get a little dour and historical with our horror. First, Desmond and Duane take a look at Polish missionaries getting more than they bargained for in the impressive Sword of God. Then, Desmond goes solo on a Dread Media Top 5 Historical Horror, where he keeps it dour and dark and middle-agey. Then, tunes: "Missionary Man" by Ghost, "Empty Temples (acoustic)" by The Sword, "Wrong Side of History" by Kowloon Walled City, and "Dead as History" by The Dillinger Escape Plan.
.: 54:49 :: 26.5 MB :: 24 May 2021 :.

716: This week on Dread Media, we're going punk AF! First up, Tom and Desmond agree and disagree and agree to disagree about the punk rock road / ghoul horror film Uncle Peckerhead. Then Desmond goes solo on a Dread Media Top 5 Cross-Genre Punk Rock Movies. Here's your punk mixtape: "Gary Gilmore's Eyes" by The Adverts, "Trash Age" by Holy Mess, "Who the Hell Do You Think You Are?" by Hard Core Logo, and "A Little Death" by Fucked Up.
.: 50:16 :: 24.3 MB :: 17 May 2021 :.

715: This week on Dread Media, Duane and Desmond review a true oddity: 1981's Butcher, Baker, Nightmare Maker. Then Desmond goes solo on a Dread Media Top 5 Horror Oddities from the late 70s / early 80s. Then, we play a bunch of (mostly brand new) songs: "Blood Lust" by SHI., "Our Dark Mother" by Sleep of Monsters, "The Autopsy Garland" by The Mountain Goats, and "Mangler" by Zombi.
.: 1:02:22 :: 30.2 MB :: 10 May 2021 :.

714: This week on Dread Media, we're paying tribute to genre titan Joe R Lansdale. First up, Tom joins Desmond to discuss the weird western film he produced, The Pale Door. Then, Desmond goes solo on the documentary about the man, All Hail the Popcorn King, and delivers a Dread Media Top 5 Starter Pack for Lansdale Fandom. Songs included: "19 Witches" by Monster Magnet, "Into the Coven" by Mercyful Fate, "Popcorn" by Bad Brains, "Uffe's Horroshow" by Entombed, and "I Want My Mojo Back" by Scott H Biram.
.: 1:13:40 :: 35.6 MB :: 03 May 2021 :.

713: This week on Dread Media, we get a little extreme. First, Desmond and Duane take in a viewing of the feel-good hit of the summer, Landmine Goes Click. Then, Desmond goes solo on a Dread Media Top 5 Favorite Extreme Horror Films (with a shitload of caveats). Songs (mostly extreme metal) included: "Bomb Blast" by Misery, "Boom!" by System of a Down, "Screaming Fucking Mayhem" by Extreme Noise Terror, and "Murderous Rampage" by Cannibal Corpse.
.: 56:37 :: 27.4 MB :: 26 April 2021 :.

712: This week on Dread Media, Desmond and Tom pay tribute to their fallen friend, Derrick Ferguson, by reviewing his favorite horror film: House on Haunted Hill. Then Desmond goes solo on a Dread Media Top 5 Ways to Keep Derrick's Legacy Alive. Songs included: "Arsenic on the Rocks" by A Split Second, "Head Like a Haunted House" by Queens of the Stone Age, and "When the Going Gets Tough, The Tough Get Going" by Billy Ocean. RIP Derrick!
.: 1:01:07 :: 29.6 MB :: 19 April 2021 :.

711: This week on Dread Media, Desmond and Duane take a look at the Mexican dark fantasy film Tigers Are Not Afraid. Then, Rich the Monster Movie Kid takes a look at Tammy and the T-Rex. Finally, Desmond goes solo to pay tribute to a friend, a great writer, and a mentor in the late Derrick Ferguson. Songs included: "When the Tigers Broke Free" by Year of the Cobra, "Ghost Tigers Rise" by Tiger Army, "Walk the Dinosaur" by Was Not Was, and "Better in the Dark Theme" by B Hyphen. RIP Derrick Ferguson.
.: 57:59 :: 28.1 MB :: 12 April 2021 :.

710: This week on Dread Media, Desmond and Tom ward you off from watching the time-traveling werewolf western High Moon. Then, Rich the Monster Movie Kid returns to review The Love Witch. Songs included: "Howl" by Murder By Death, "High Moon" by Countress, "Crimson Witch" by Moving Sidewalks, and "The Eternal Struggles of the Howling Man" by Rob Zombie.
.: 59:24 :: 28.7 MB :: 05 April 2021 :.

709: This week on Dread Media, Desmond and Duane review the "vampires on a German U-Boat" film, Blood Vessel. Then Desmond goes solo on a Dread Media Top 5 Horrors of War Across Media. Songs included: "Warship" by Torche, "Armata Strigoi" by Powerwolf, "Are We Fit for Glory Yet? (The War to End Nothing)" by Anaal Nathrak, and "With the Ship" by Hank Williams III.
.: 1:00:27 :: 29.2 MB :: 29 March 2021 :.

708: This week on Dread Media, Desmond and Duane take a look at Pascal Laugier's 2018 film Incident in a Ghostland. And then, for no reason whatsoever, Desmond goes solo on a Dread Media Top 5 Modern Horror Films with Twists. Songs included: "Sinister Sister" by Vinum Sabbatum, "Little Doll" by The Stooges, "Twist of Cain" by Danzig, and "Under the Scalpel Blade" by Carcass.
.: 50:16 :: 24.4 MB :: 22 March 2021 :.

707: This week on Dread Media, it's a doozy. First, Desmond and Tom review the Indonesian horror film The Queen of Black Magic. Then, Desmond goes solo on the Indonesian horror film The Queen of Black Magic. One is from 2020, and the other is from 1981. It is claimed they're an original and a remake, but it is definitely not a remake, other than the fact that the original movie's credits feature images from the first film. So weird. But they're both good! Also, tunes: "Insects" by Osaka Popstar, "Black Magic" by Slayer, "The Witches" by Anacondas, and "You Must Be a Witch" by Stiv Bators.
.: 59:53 :: 29.6 MB :: 15 March 2021 :.

706: This week on Dread Media, Desmond and Duane take in a viewing of Joe Begos' Carpenter homage VFW. Then, a Dread Media Top 5 Films Inspired by John Carpenter from the Past Decade. And, of course, tunes: "Whiplash Liquor" by Ugly Kid Joe, "Veteran of the Psychic Wars" by Blue Oyster Cult, "Night Siege" by Black Tower, and "Assault on Precinct 13" by John Carpenter.
.: 50:45 :: 24.6 MB :: 08 March 2021 :.

705: This week, Dread Media returns to the well-worn theme of killer kids. First up, a young single father is haunted by the hooded delinquents who killed the mother of his child in Desmond and Duane's review of Citadel. Then, Desmond goes solo on a Dread Media Top 5 Non-Supernatural Killer Kid films. Music included: "Lil' Bloodred Ridin' Hood" by Children of Bodom, "Children of the Damned" by Iron Maiden, "Smells Like Teen Spirit" by Melvins and Leif Garrett, and "Am I Evil? 2020" by Diamond Head.
.: 1:01:32 :: 29.8 MB :: 01 March 2021 :.

704: Despite the misleading poster and title, Chopping Mall remains a classic of 1980s horror / sci-fi cinema with two amazing female leads. Desmond and Tom talk all about that and more in their review of the Wynorski film this week. Then, Desmond goes solo on a Dread Media Top 5 TV Shows I'm Watching Lately. Look, they're not all going to have great themes! Songs included: "Chop Chop Chop" by Alice Cooper, "Robot Assisted Suicide" by Polkadot Cadaver, "Your Window Is Open" by Macabre, and "John Carpenter Powder Ballad" by Turbonegro.
.: 1:03:14 :: 30.6 MB :: 22 February 2021 :.

703: This week on Dread Media, Greg Lamberson returns once again to discuss all four of Tom Laughlin's Billy Jack films: The Born Losers, Billy Jack, The Trial of Billy Jack, and Billy Jack Goes to Washington. Songs included: "Stand and Fight" by Blue Oyster Cult, "Born to Lose" by Motorhead, "One Tin Soldier" by Coven, "Trial of the Soul" by Kryst the Conqueror, "Kick the Chair" by Megadeth, and "Stars and Stripes of Corruption" by Dead Kennedys. Go to Indiegogo, search for Guns of Eden, and help get Greg's movie made!
.: 2:30:54 :: 72.7 MB :: 15 February 2021 :.

702: This week on Dread Media, filmmaker and friend, Greg Lamberson comes by to talk about the brand new crowdfunding campaign for his next film, Guns of Eden. Listen to the show, and go contribute! Songs included: "Garden of Eden" by Guns 'N Roses, "The Summer of Guns" by Amen, "'Slime City' Song" by Robert Tomaro featuring Holy Mary Motor Club, and "Back to Eden" by Black Sabbath.
.: 56:49 :: 27.5 MB :: 08 February 2021 :.

701: This week, we have a double feature of pulpy historical horror. First up, Desmond and Duane have a lot of fun with Wax Mask. Then, Desmond and Tom duns very little fun with the werewolf Western Blood Moon. And there are tunes: "Dead Skin Mask" by Die Like Gentlemen, "Wax" by 45 Grave, "Drawing Down the Moon" by Blood Ceremony, and "Dead Limbs" by Killer Be Killed.
.: 1:05:08 :: 31.5 MB :: 01 February 2021 :.

700: This week on Dread Media, help ring in episode 700 with us as Desmond and Tom review the entire Resident Evil series! All six films get reviews this week, so make sure to jump in on the action of Milla being purty, poor continuity, and the inability to tell these movies apart. It ain't pretty, but it's really fun. Also, all of these songs are from the RE film series except one: "Invisible Wounds (The Sulutre Mix)" by Fear Factory, "Dirt" by Depeche Mode, "Vermilion" by Slipknot, "My World" by Emigrate, "The Outsider (Resident Renholder Remix)" by A Perfect Circle, "Flying through the air (Resident Evil Retribution main theme)" by Tomandandy, "Ascension (Resident Evil the Final Chapter OST) by Paul Haslinger, and "Rocket Collecting" by MIlla. You're all going to die down here.
.: 2:47:52 :: 80.8 MB :: 25 January 2021 :.

699: This week on Dread Media, Desmond welcomes Steven Kostanski (of Astron-6 and The Void fame) to talk about the influences behind his brand new film PG: Psycho Goreman. And, as if discussion of one film where a young person wields the power of a bloodthirsty monster wasn't enough, Desmond and Duane review The Shed. PG: Psycho Goreman comes out January 22nd. Songs included: "Psychophobia" by Black Sabbath, "Scream Bloody Gore" by Death, "Shed" by Meshuggah, and "Night Crawling" by Miley Cyrus (feat. Billy Idol).
.: 50:20 :: 24.4 MB :: 18 January 2021 :.

698: This week on Dread Media, Duane and I watched Porno! Then, to keep that ball rolling, I do a Dread Media Top 5 of Other Misleading Titles in Genre Film. Sorry, maybe next time. Songs included: "Pornstar 80 (Stardust Mix)" by Mary Shelley Overdrive, "Violent Pornography" by System of a Down, "Forget My Name" by Dub Trio feat. Meshell Ndegeocello, and "Porn Piece or the Scars of Cold Kisses" by Ulver.
.: 54:57 :: 26.6 MB :: 11 January 2021 :.

697: This week on Dread Media, Desmond says hello to 2021, and pays tribute to the great things he discovered in 2020. Follow along as we see what books, comics, TV, podcasts, music, movies, and other releases get the Dread Media nod. Happy New Year, Dreadites!
.: 1:30:21 :: 43.6 MB :: 04 January 2021 :.

696: This week on Dread Media, we thought it appropriate to end 2020 with a discussion on suffering. As such, our old friend Sezin Koehler and our new friend Paula Ashe join Desmond to go in-depth on Pascal Laugier's Martyrs. This is a spoiler-filled, hour-long discussion of the themes, brutality, and possible ending of the film. And there's even a little glimmer of hope. So make sure you've watched it before listening. Songs: "Pull Harder on the Strings of Your Martyr" by Trivium, "Your Witness" by Seppuku Paradigm, and "This Year" by Mountain Goats.
.: 1:16:55 :: 37.1 MB :: 28 December 2020 :.

695: Happy Holidays from us here at Dread Media. This Christmas episode was cobbled together kind of last minute, but it turned out to be a great episode featuring several contributors! First off, Desmond and Duane review the "working late on Christmas Eve" film P2. Then, Rich the Monster Movie Kid dials into 3615 code Pere Noel. Finally, Tom Deja looks at the brand new crazy Christmas Grindhouse film Fatman. Christmas Carols included: "No Presents for Christmas" by Two Minutes to Late Night, "I'd Like You For Christmas" by Julie London, "Merry Christmas" by Bonnie Tyler, "Jingle Hell" by Christopher Lee, and "Silent Night, Deadly Night (acoustic)" by The Browns.
.: 1:28:03 :: 42.5 MB :: 21 December 2020 :.

694: This week on the show, Desmond and Tom try to wrap their heads around the surreal French Canadian cosmic opera Shudder miniseries Blood Machines. Then, as if he wasn't put upon enough, Tom makes his way through the insanity that is Army of Frankensteins. Songs included: "Starship" by Turbonegro, "Cage Around the Sun" by Monster Magnet, "Army of Me" by Klone, and "Woman Machine" by Alice Cooper.
.: 59:03 :: 28.6 MB :: 14 December 2020 :.

693: This week on Dread Media, Desmond and Duane go to The Church. Then, Desmond gets verbose in his Dread Media Top 5 Favorite Italian Horror Films Not Directed by Bava / Argento / Fulci. And, of course, there's music: "My Church is Black" by Me and That Man, "Church Breaks Down" by Helloween, "Night Danger" by Pretty Maids, and "Love Me Like A Reptile" by Ellefson.
.: 1:08:10 :: 32.9 MB :: 07 December 2020 :.

692: This week on Dread Media, we have a double feature of gritty horror comedies. First up, Desmond and Duane don't really laugh, but still enjoy Hellbenders. Then, Tom grits his teeth through a review of Babysitter: Killer Queen. Songs included: "Hellbound" by Pantera, "Priest with the Sexually Transmitted Diseases, Get Out of My bed" by The Locust, "Bad Babysitter" by Princess Superstar, and "At the Seams" by Zeal and Ardor.
.: 1:02:27 :: 30.2 MB :: 30 November 2020 :.

691: This week on Dread Media, the local crew (Brittney, Jeff, Mo, Scott, and Mostly Silent Stacy) join Desmond to discuss the new Indigenous-themed Canadian zombie film, Blood Quantum. Then, Desmond goes solo on a Dread Media Top 5 of Indigenous-Themed Horror Across All Media. Songs included: "Only Daddy That'll Walk the Line" by Waylon Jennings, "Indians" by Anthrax, "Native Blood" and "Trail of Tears" by Testament.
.: 1:05:02 :: 31.4 MB :: 23 November 2020 :.

690: This week on Dread Media, Des and Duane present a double feature with either women in peril or unreliable narrators. First up: we review the 15th century witchcraft paranoia film Hagazussa. Them a young woman housesits a possibly haunted house in Darling. Songs included: "Spooky" by Two Minutes to Late Night, "Sadistic Ritual" by Venom Prison, "Darling I Need You" by Bad Brains, and "At the Seams" by Zeal and Ardor.
.: 56:54 :: 27.5 MB :: 16 November 2020 :.

689: This week on Dread Media, Desmond and Duane have a wildly rambling conversation about the documentary Scream, Queen! My Nightmare on Elm Street. Then Desmond runs down a Dread Media Top 5 documentaries about a horror film. Songs included: "Queen of Pain" by Alkaline Trio, "Walk with Me In Nightmares" by Tombs, "Reality" by Voivod, and "Rocket Queen" by Two Minutes to Late Night.
.: 1:08:00 :: 32.9 MB :: 09 November 2020 :.

688: This week on Dread Media, we've got a double feature of movies about hunting women. Not all women. Two women in particular. First up, Adam, Brittney, Desmond, Jeff, Mo, and Scott look at Ready or Not, in which Samara Weaving shines as the bride whose entrance into her new family is marred with a strange ritual. Then, in what might be the first post-modern rape revenge film, Desmond and Duane take a male gaze at Coralie Fargeat's Revenge. And, as always, there are tunes: "I'm Gonna Kill That Woman" by Nick Cave and The Bad Seeds, "Love Me Tender" by Stereo Jane, "She" by Snapcase, and "If It Bleeds" by Poppy.
.: 1:00:20 :: 29.2 MB :: 02 November 2020 :.

687: This week on Dread Media, Desmond and Duane sit down to discuss the brand new film from Brandon Cronenberg, Possessor. It's intense, moody, stylistic, colorful, and nihilist. So Desmond follows that up with a Dread Media Top 5 Films with Possessor DNA. And, of course, songs: "Control" by Biohazard, "Possessed" by Suicidal Tendencies, "Forging the Beast" by Johann Johannsson, and "Defy the Tyrant" by Venom Prison.
.: 56:12 :: 27.2 MB :: 26 October 2020 :.

686: This week on Dread Media, Demond and Duane watch an innovative new film on Shudder: Scare Me. Then Rich the Monster Movie Kid listens to Halloween Horrors, another weird record from 1977. Then, we all listen to songs: "You Scare Me (Not)" by The Meteors, "Your Bedtime Story is Scaring Everyone" by In Flames, "Only the Haunted" by Dog Fashion Disco, and "TV Set" by Kyle Shutt.
.: 58:53 :: 28.5 MB :: 19 October 2020 :.

685: This week on Dread Media, Desmond and Duane take a look at Incubus. Then Rich the Monster Movie Kid reviews an old-school Power Records release! Songs included: "Incubus" by Opprobrium, "Vice Versa" by Samson, "I Want Out" by Helloween, and "House of Pain" by Van Halen. RIP Eddie Van Halen.
.: 1:02:28 :: 30.2 MB :: 12 October 2020 :.

684: This week, Tom Deja joins Desmond for another double feature of weird superheroes. First up, Alan Arkin is a washed-up alcoholic superhero taking on Christopher Lee's diabolical villain in The Return of Captain Invincible. Then, the duo takes a look at the modern Indonesian vigilante film, Valentine: The Dark Avenger. Songs include: "Superhero" by The Pretty Reckless, "Name Your Poison" by Christopher Lee, "Blood Avenger" by Doomriders, and "Great Lakes Avengers" by Kirby Krackle.
.: 1:14:45 :: 36.1 MB :: 05 October 2020 :.

683: This week on Dread Media, Chris and Des take a look at the 1931 horror film that earned its lead actor Frederic March an Oscar: Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde. Then, Rich the Monster Movie Kid reviews the South Korean period-piece kaiju film Monstrum. Songs included: "Jekyll & Hyde" by Iced Earth, "Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde" by The Damned, "Creeping Death" by Metallica, and "Man or Monster" by Gorgeous Frankenstein.
.: 1:12:36 :: 35.1 MB :: 28 September 2020 :.

682: This week on Dread Media, Desmond revisits the head trip film Blood Punch with Duane. Then, Rich the Monster Movie Kid reviews the brand new anthology film Scare Package. Songs included: "Anti-Gone" by Boris, "Every Day is Exactly the Same" by Nine Inch Nails, "Fear of the Dark (live)" by Iron Maiden, and "Contagion" by Napalm Death.
.: 1:00:58 :: 29.5 MB :: 21 September 2020 :.

681: Up the horns because this week Dread Media's getting heavy! First up, Desmond and Duane review the Finnish heavy metal adventure comedy Heavy Trip. Then Desmond goes solo on a review of We Summon the Darkness, and a Dread Media Top 5 of Heavy Metal Horror. This week's music is a nice selection of Yacht Rock. Just kidding: turn this shit up: "Fallen Torches" by Mastodon, "Flooding Secretions" by Impaled Rektum, "Summon the Beast" by Toxic Holocaust, "Tear Down the Walls" by Fastway, and "Worst of Times" by Trash Talk and Kenny Beats. \m/
.: 53:41 :: 26.0 MB :: 14 September 2020 :.

680: This week on Dread Media, the monster movies get a little silly. First, Desmond and Tom find out how all these werewolves got on this train in Howl. Then, Rich the Monster Movie Kid takes on Hogzilla. Yes. You read that right. Finally, rounding out the episode is a Dread Media Top 5 of under-appreciated and under-seen creature features. Songs included: "Howl" by Barren Earth, "Howlin' for You" by The Black Keys, "Three Little Pigs" by Green Jelly, "Antarctican Drinking Song" by Gwar, and "Agora Killed by a Mountain Lion" by 16.
.: 57:13 :: 32.2 MB :: 07 September 2020 :.

679: This week on Dread Media, Darryll returns to talk about the found footage serial killer / cosmic horror film A Record of Sweet Murder. Then, Rich the Monster Movie Kid also returns to discuss a more conventional horror killer in the Joe Bob's Drive-In version of Victor Crowley. Songs included: "My Name is Murder" by Brendon Small, "Snuff Film at Eleven" by Pig Destroyer, "Mr. Crowley" by Ozzy Osbourne, and "Murderer's Row" by Power Trip. RIP Riley Gale!
.: 1:06:35 :: 32.2 MB :: 31 August 2020 :.

678: This week on Dread Media, Duane joins Desmond to discuss a double feature of films directed by Xavier Gens from 2017. Gens broke out during the New Wave of Extreme French Horror in the aughts with his politically charged film Frontiere(s). But how do the Lovecraftian Cold Skin and exorcism film The Crucifixion match up? Listen to find out. You'll also hear these great tunes: "French Immersion" by Cancer Bats, "Welcome to the Island" by The Darkest of the Hillside Thickets, "Crucify Me" by Black Mountain, and "Extremities" by Killing Joke.
.: 58:13 :: 28.2 MB :: 24 August 2020 :.

677: This week on Dread Media, our old friend Greg Lamberson stops by to give us a rundown on this year's Buffalo Dreams Fantastic Film Festival, and some tidbits about his brand new film, Widow's Point. Check out http://www.buffalodreamsfantasticfilmfestival.com for more information. Songs included: "Beyond Electric Dreams" by Bad Religion, "Fear (Main Theme from One Step Beyond)" by The Ventures, and "If Morning Comes" by Alain Johannes.
.: 57:34 :: 27.9 MB :: 17 August 2020 :.

676: This week on Dread Media, we pay tribute to the legendary character actor from so many great films over many genres, John Saxon. The connective tissue between these two films is that he's the villain of both. First up, Chris and Desmond review the early Cronenberg outlier, the racing film Fast Company. Then, Tom goes solo reviewing the sword and sorcery film Prisoners of the Lost Universe. Songs included: "Licensed to Drive" by Black Mountain, "Fast Company" by Michael Stanley, "Prisoners" by King Dude, and "Drive Back" by Melvins and Mudhoney.
.: 1:10:18 :: 34.0 MB :: 10 August 2020 :.

675: This week on Dread Media, Tom returns to discuss another straight-to-video franchise from the 90s / 00s: The Mangler! How can you get three movies out of a Stephen King short story about a demon-possessed laundry folding machine? Well, listen. We discuss The Mangler, The Mangler 2: Graduation Day, and The Mangler Reborn. Yikes! Songs included: "Welcome to the Machine" by Los Disidentes del Sucio Motel, "Mass Murder Machine" by Black Label Society, "CRASH" by Master Boot Record, "Souljacker Part I" by Eels, and "The Suffering Machine" by Buck 65.
.: 1:21:00 :: 39.1 MB :: 03 August 2020 :.

674: This week on Dread Media, we are joined by the amazing Craig Sheffer. Craig talks about working with Clive Barker, Fire in the Sky, his wild connection to Demolition Man, where he's been the last few years, and his return to the spotlight in Greg Lamberson's brand new film Widow's Point. While we talk all about his more mainstream genre fare, I provide a Dread Media Top 5 Obscure Genre Sheffer films. All that, and tunes: "Widow" by Paradise Lost, "Only the Haunted" by Dog Fashion Disco, "Ascension" by Killswitch Engage, and "Ghosts Will Haunt My Bones" by Machine Head.
.: 54:37 :: 26.4 MB :: 27 July 2020 :.

673: This week on Dread Media, we get a little weird. First up, Tom and Desmond discuss Private Parts. No, not the Howard Stern film; it's a bizarre thriller from 1972. Then, Tom goes solo on (take a deep breath, Des), The Incredibly Strange Creatures Who Stopped Living and Became Mixed-Up Zombies. Yes, that's the title. Music included: "Knife in the Dark" by Void Realm, "When a Man Dies a Woman" by Amen, "Funhouse Mirrors" by Cash Flagg, and "Painful Reminder" by SNFU. RIP Mr. Chi Pig!
.: 1:03:10 :: 30.5 MB :: 20 July 2020 :.

672: This week on Dread Media, the local crew returns after an outdoor viewing of the feel-good hit of the summer: The Platform. Join myself, Brittney, Jeff, Scott, and the first appearance of mostly silent Stacy as we spoil the hell out of this Spanish political horror masterpiece. Then, I go solo on Paul von Stoetzel's short film adaptation The Curse of Yig. Songs included: "Prison Song" by System of a Down, "Kick the Chair" by Megadeth, "Yig Snake Daddy" by The Darkest of the Hillside Thickets, and "Unsolved Mysteries" by Natur.
.: 1:00:25 :: 29.2 MB :: 13 July 2020 :.

671: This week on Dread Media, we go back to the old standard: the zom-com! Only, we've got something a little different this time. First up, it's not quite a zombie movie and not quite a comedy, but The Dead Don't Die is definitely a Jim Jarmusch film as Tom and Desmond discover. Then, Desmond goes solo on a Dread Media Top 5 Obscure Zom-Coms! Of course, there are tunes: "Summah Starved Zombies" by Howard Kremer, "The Dead Don't Die" by Sturgill Simpson, "My Boyfriend's Back" by Raveonettes, and "Like the Dead Would Laugh" by Deadboy and The Elephantmen.
.: 56:44 :: 27.5 MB :: 06 July 2020 :.

670: This week on Dread Media, a double feature of short reviews by Desmond and Duane. First up, a man seemingly alone in a desert tries to get home while dealing with a malevolent talk radio show and a mysterious red light in the sky in Sam Was Here. And in Cold Hell, a Turkish immigrant in Germany kicks all kinds of ass in her search for justice after witnessing a murder. Songs included: "Alone" by Suicidal Tendencies, "You Always Walk Alone" by Helloween, "Living Witness" by Dry Kill Logic, and "Through Chaos and Solitude I Came..." by Woods of Ypres.
.: 52:55 :: 25.6 MB :: 29 June 2020 :.

669: This week on Dread Media, we celebrate episode 669 with a focus on erotic horror. Get it? Anyway, first up, Darryll and Desmond take a look at the sexy cosmic horror film Harvest Lake. Then, Desmond delivers a Dread Media Top 5 of best erotic horror films. The songs included are either sexy or not. Your mileage may vary: "Sex and Death" by Motorhead, "Surfin' THC" by Cool Mutants, "Erotic Nights of the Living Dead" by Gost, and "Archie and Veronica" by Lovage.
.: 50:31 :: 25.4 MB :: 22 June 2020 :.

668: This week on Dread Media, we get our action on! First up, Desmond and Darryll are shocked that Atomic Blonde wasn't a huge hit franchise. Then, Desmond goes solo on two of the greatest kung fu films of all-time: Kung Fu Hustle and Riki-Oh: The Story of Ricky. Of course, there are songs: "The Assassin" by Iron Maiden, "99 Luftballons" by Kaleida, "Mega!! Kung Fu Radio" by Powerman 5000, and "Worth Fighting For" by Paradise Lost.
.: 52:28 :: 25.4 MB :: 15 June 2020 :.

667: This week, we are really reviewing some stinkers. First up, we'd tell Glenn Danzig to stick to music, but we've heard his latest album. So Tom and Des review Verotika instead. Then, Tom, being a glutton for punishment, sat through the late Joel M Reed's Bloodsucking Freaks. And of course, there are songs: "Eyes Ripping Fire" by Danzig, "Close Your Eyes" by Jyrki 69, "Bloodsucking Freak" by John Brennan and The Bigfeet feat. Chris Jericho, and "No Lives Matter" by Bodycount.
.: 1:14:10 :: 35.8 MB :: 08 June 2020 :.

666: This week, Desmond and 37 of his closest friends (38 if you count the celebrity cohost) celebrate episode 666 by playing the game that's sweeping the nation: What's Your Favorite Satan?

The stats:
- 37 people
- 36 interviews
- 31 audio clips
- 7 songs
- 7 hours and 16 minutes total

Hail Satan! I need a drink!
.: 7:15:49 :: 209.4 MB :: 01 June 2020 :.

665: This week on Dread Media, Desmond goes solo on a short review of The Invisible Man. Then, Duane joins him to discuss the Australian fantasy film Paperhouse. Finally, Tom swings by to pay tribute to the late, great Fred Willard in his reviews of the animated film Monster House. And there are songs: "The House that Dripped Blood" by The Mountain Goats, "Paper Houses" by Kowloon Walled City, "Monster House" by Fountains of Wayne, and "House of Doom" by Candlemass.
.: 1:03:27 :: 30.7 MB :: 25 May 2020 :.

664: This week on Dread Media, we get a little gritty. First up, Desmond and Duane take a look at Tobe Hooper's Eaten Alive. Then, Rich the Monster Movie Kid takes a look at the grimy classic, Maniac. Songs included: "I Saw a Tiger" by Matt Heafy, "Eat Me Alive" by Judas Priest, "Maniac" by Firewind, and "Nasty" by The Damned.
.: 1:04:10 :: 31.0 MB :: 18 May 2020 :.

663: This week on Dread Media, Desmond and Tom take in Richard Stanley's first in a trilogy of Lovecraft adaptations: Color Out of Space. And, since we know that the second film in the trilogy is The Dunwich Horror, I give a Dread Media Top 5 on recommendations for the third film. Your cosmic horror soundtrack: "Everybody's Going to Die" by The Church of the Cosmic Skull, "Pink Thing" by XTC, "Lovecraft in Brooklyn" by Mountain Goats, and "HP Lovecraft" by Bloodhag.
.: 57:20 :: 27.7 MB :: 11 May 2020 :.

662: It's the one-month countdown to episode 666, so let's get Satanic! First up, Duane joins Desmond to discuss the brand new horror comedy Satanic Panic. Then Tom reviews the Hammer Film To the Devil a Daughter. There's also some audio to play backwards: comedy from Bill Hicks, "Better by You, Better Than Me" by Judas Priest, "Death and the Virgin" by Inkubus Sukkubus, "Super Charger Heaven" by White Zombie, and "That's When I Became a Satanist" by Entombed.
.: 1:00:48 :: 29.4 MB :: 04 May 2020 :.

661: This week sees Duane and Desmond taking a look at the Hungarian sort-of fantasy film, White God. Keeping the canine theme running, from the complete other side of the spectrum, Rich the Monster Movie Kid returns to Dread Media with a review of the Canadian horror/comedy Wolfcop. Here are some dog-walking tunes: "God = Dog" by Behemoth, "When Good Dogs Do Bad Things" by The Dillinger Escape Plan, "Year of the Wolf" by Motorhead, and "Jingle of a Dog's Collar" by Butthole Surfers.
.: 54:41 :: 26.5 MB :: 27 April 2020 :.

660: This week on Dread Media, Desmond and Tom sit down to discuss the frustrating Korean curse / possession film The Wailing. Then Desmond goes solo on a Dread Media Top 5 Unconventional Possession Stories. Songs include: "Get Possessed" by Polkadot Cadaver, "Devil Stomp" by Guitar Wolf, "Time Is On My Side" by The Rolling Stones, and "Blessed and Possessed" by Powerwolf.
.: 52:11 :: 25.3 MB :: 20 April 2020 :.

659: This week on Dread Media, our old friend Phil Mucci returns to talk about current events, George A. Romero's late zombie films, and how the music video he shot for Huntress led to his new graphic novel Murder Vibes from the Monster Dimension. Rounding it out is some of my favorite music of the year so far: "The Ugly Truth" by Kirk Windstein; "All the Bad Men" by Psychotic Waltz; "Take On Me" by Posehn feat. Jill Janus, Rob Cavestany, Chuck Billy, and Steve Souza; "Logic Ravaged by Brute Force" by Napalm Death; as well as a listener submitted reading of "Alone" by Edgar Allan Poe by Kris Vangalis. Grab Phil's graphic novel at www.professordariobava.com!
.: 1:16:53 :: 37.1 MB :: 13 April 2020 :.

658: In this week's episode, we pay tribute to the late, great master of horror, Stuart Gordon. First, Duane and Desmond take in a viewing of his ripped-from-the-headlines final feature film, Stuck. Then Desmond goes solo on a Dread Media Top 5 favorite Stuart Gordon films featuring a mix of classics and under-appreciated gems. Songs included: "From the Deep" by The Browns and "Stuck" by Leprous.
.: 1:03:21 :: 30.6 MB :: 06 April 2020 :.

657: This week on Dread Media, it's an old-fashioned grab-bag! First up, Tom and I discuss David Twohy's meta-narrative thriller A Perfect Getaway. Then, Desmond goes solo on Paul von Stoetzel's adaptation of Ed Kurtz's story in the short film Mules. Finally, your intrepid host has a recommendation for something to binge-watch in these days of the plague: Channel Zero: No-End House. Songs included: "No Vacation" by Monster Magnet, "Getaway" by KISS, "Muleskinner Blues (Live)" by Hick'ry Hawkins, "Infinite End" by Arcadea, and "The Bandits of Shamblekeep" by Ovid's Withering.
.: 1:04:41 :: 31.3 MB :: 30 March 2020 :.

656: This week on Dread Media, try to take your mind off of the global pandemic with us as we rejoice in the insane spectacle that is the live concert film of German Industrial Metal titans Rammstein. Desmond and Darryll stumbled upon this masterpiece as they are left agog after a viewing of Jonas Akerlund's Rammstein: Paris. Then, Desmond runs down his favorite Rammstein music videos in a Dread Media Top 5. Finally, Tom keeps the weird German train rolling as he takes a look at Roland Emmerich's bizarre early film, Making Contact (or Joey, depending on where you live). Songs included: "Wollt Ihr Das Bett In Flammen Sehen," "Mein Til," and "Deutschland" all by Rammstein, "Delicious Demon (Life's Too Good)" by The Sugarcubes, and "We Like to Party (Vengabus)" by Devin Townsend, Anneke Van Giersebergen and Che Aimee Dorval.
.: 1:10:30 :: 34.1 MB :: 23 March 2020 :.

655: This week on Dread Media, Desmond and Duane take a critical look at the trilogy that is central to Rob Zombie's oeuvre: House of 1000 Corpses, The Devil's Rejects, and 3 From Hell. This episode even comes packaged with a drinking game! Also, there are tunes from the movies and / or the director of said movies: "Grease Paint and Monkey Brains" by White Zombie, "House of 1000 Corpses" by Rob Zombie, "Lord Don't Let Me Die in a Cheap Motel" by Banjo & Sullivan, "The Wild One" by Suzi Quatro, and "Hands of Death" by Alice Cooper with Rob Zombie.
.: 1:26:12 :: 41.6 MB :: 16 March 2020 :.

654: This week on Dread Media, we celebrate the return of Brian Keene after five long years. In this discussion we talk about a wide range of things: podcasting, the legacy of the late JF Gonzalez, writing Thor, and his brand new book End of the Road. Then, on top of that, Tom Deja swings by to review Invisible Man. Of course, there are tunes: "Metal Gods" by Judas Priest, "At the End of the Road" by Murder by Death, "Invisible Man" by The Breeders, and "Valhalla Rising" by Grand Magus. Visit Brian at www.briankeene.com.
.: 55:35 :: 26.9 MB :: 09 March 2020 :.

653: This week on Dread Media, Desmond and Tom sit down to discuss the brand new remake of Cronenberg's Rabid by the Soska Twins. Then, Desmond runs down a Dread Media Top 5 of under-appreciated Cronenberg films. Tunes included: "Anti-Fashion" by Social Distortion, "Rabid (Over You)" by The Damned, "Is It My Body" by The 69 Eyes, and "Rabid" by Exhumed.
.: 44:36 :: 21.6 MB :: 02 March 2020 :.

652: This week on Dread Media, we get our kitty cat on! It's not often that we cover a romance film on this show, but when it's as weird as Are We Not Cats, we kind of have to. Then, Tom reviews Cats Kill. Songs included: "Crazy Cat" by Helloween, "The Hair Song" by Black Mountain, "Those Cats Kill" by Lola Lynch, and "Temple of the Cat" by Ayreon.
.: 54:47 :: 26.5 MB :: 24 February 2020 :.

651: This week on the show we take a look at two very different portrayals of the cult of personality. First up, Darryll and Desmond review the bizarre and compelling Dutch gypsyploitation film Borgman. Then, Rich the Monster Movie Kid takes a look at the weird hippiesploitation film Deathmaster. Tunes included: "Gypsy" by Mercyful Fate, "Cult of Personality" by Living Colour, "Deathmaster" by Toxic Holocaust, and "Hippie Killer" by Suicidal Tendencies.
.: 57:25 :: 27.8 MB :: 17 February 2020 :.

650: Careful what you wish for! This week, Desmond and Tom ring in episode 650 with another look at a 90s straight-to-video horror franchise as they discuss all four films in the Wishmaster series. Rub your lamp to these tunes, too: "Wish" by Nine Inch Nails, "Listen to Your Heart" by Motorhead, "Genie in a Bottle" by Speedway, "The Day After the Day I Made Wishes" by FEASTofFETUS, "Djinn of all Djinns" by Impiety, and "Careful What You Wish For" by Testament.
.: 1:27:09 :: 42.1 MB :: 10 February 2020 :.

649: This week on Dread Media, we've got some wild monster movies. First off, we pay tribute to the metal musicians who have died in January, and then we take a look sat the gore-cut of the 90s children's film Tammy and the T-Rex. Then Tom Deja pays homage to a classic Dread Media segment from way back in his review of The Meg. Songs included: "Crash Course in Brain Surgery" by Metallica, "Big Robot Dinosaur" by The Darkest of the Hillside Thickets, "The Megalodon" and "Albatross" by Corrosion of Conformity. RIP Reed Mullin, et al.
.: 1:05:05 :: 31.5 MB :: 03 February 2020 :.

648: This week on Dread Media, we take a look again at some of the films from 2019. This time, Desmond and Darryll hated the last Godzilla film. Then they adored Kong: Skull Island. But what do they think of Godzilla: King of the Monsters. Then, Rich the Monster Movie Kid takes a look at Netflix's Stephen King / Joe Hill adaptation In the Tall Grass. There are, of course, big tunes: "Biotech is Godzilla" by Sepultura, "Godzilla" by Blue Oyster Cult, "The Midnight Special" by Creedence Clearwater Revival, and "No Shelter" by Rage Against the Machine.
.: 1:13:25 :: 35.5 MB :: 27 January 2020 :.

647: This week on Dread Media, Desmond and Tom take a look at maybe the first exploitation film ever: Haxan. Then, Desmond gives a Dread Media Top 5 of exploitative documentaries. Songs included: "Naked Witch" by Danzig, "Season of the Witch" by White Tiger (featuring Banshee), "Walking in a Graveyard (Bloody Witch)" by Bright Curse, and "All of Them Witches" by 3 Inches of Blood.
.: 1:07:11 :: 32.5 MB :: 20 January 2020 :.

646: This week on Dread Media, we take a look at some of the best horror films from 2019, both independent and big studio releases. First up, Desmond and Duane take a look at the mumblecore cosmic horror film Starfish. Then, Rich the Monster Movie Kid reviews Doctor Sleep. Songs included: "Stray Dog and the Chocolate Shake" by Grandaddy, "Seafood" by Porchlight, "Enter Sandman" by Motorhead, and "Bring Back the Plague" by Cattle Decapitation.
.: 1:10:45 :: 34.2 MB :: 13 January 2020 :.

645: It's that time again: time to celebrate the best of 2019! In this episode, Desmond runs down his favorite books, television, comics, movies, music, and other releases of the year. Hope all the Dreadites had a safe and happy New Year. Let's crush 2020! The songs this week are my favorite releases of the year. Go buy everything I talk about.
.: 1:16:31 :: 36.9 MB :: 06 January 2020 :.

644: This week, we ride out the end of the year with a look at the only collaboration between Dread Media favorite actor Nicolas Cage and Dread Media favorite director Werner Herzog: Bad Lieutenant: Port of Call New Orleans. Then Tom stops by to give us his thoughts on Cage's historical horror action film Season of the Witch. Finally, I do a top five of recommendations for Nicolas Cage / Werner Herzog double features. All that, plus tunes: "New Orleans is a Dying Whore" by Down, "New Orleans is Sinking" by The Tragically Hip, "Season of the Witch" by Hole, "Wrath of God" by Halford, and "This Year" by Mountain Goats.
.: 1:07:47 :: 32.8 MB :: 30 December 2019 :.

643: Happy Holidays from Dread Media headquarters as we present the annual Christmas episode! This year is a little different, because Tom Deja and I didn't settle on the fact that I, Madman was a Christmas movie until the end of our review. That's okay, because even if you disagree, Tom comes back to go solo on Secret Santa. And, of course, here are your requisite Christmas Scarols: "No Presents for Christmas" by King Diamond, "Diary of a Madman," by Ozzy Osbourne, "Zombie Claus" by Psychostick, and, obviously, "Silent Night, Deadly Night (acoustic)" by The Browns.
.: 1:03:40 :: 30.8 MB :: 23 December 2019 :.

642: This week on Dread Media, it's the return of the Roadkill Review as Darryll and Desmond take in a special viewing of Michael Paszt's Nail in the Coffin: The Fall and Rise of Vampiro at the Whistler Film Festival. Then, Tom Deja goes solo on a review of Rivers of Darkness, which features wrestlers Kurt Angle, Kevin Nash, and Psycho Sid (so you know it's good). Finally, Desmond returns for a Dread Media Top 5 of wrestling documentaries. Songs included: "Hate the Living, Love the Dead" by The Misfits, "I Wanna Be Sedated" by Mirel Wagner, "Slippin' Into Darkness" by War, "(F@*ked Up) Beyond Belief" and "Coffin Nail" by Death by Dishonor.
.: 1:09:23 :: 33.5 MB :: 16 December 2019 :.

641: Adam, Jeff, and Scott join me for a funny / nihilistic splatter-punk double feature. First up, a Dread Media revisit of the amazing Rutger Hauer film Hobo with a Shotgun. Then, a film I've always wanted to rewatch for the podcast but never got around to. Well, now I've gotten around to it: John Gulager's Feast.
.: 53:24 :: 25.9 MB :: 09 December 2019 :.

640: This week, get gothic with us as Desmond and Tom review the wildly feverish Ken Russell film Gothic. Then Tom pays tribute to the late character actor Michael J Pollard with a review of the under-appreciated 1980s gem American Gothic. Of course, there are some gothic tunes: "Fantasmagoria" and "The Devil is an Englishman" by Thomas Dolby, "American Gothic" by The Cult, and "Gothica" by The Dead Elvi.
.: 59:23 :: 28.7 MB :: 02 December 2019 :.

639: This week on Dread Media, Darryll and Desmond dig into the classic grimy slice of small-town crime, River's Edge. Besides the tight script, the incredible cast and acting, and killer soundtrack, it's just a really beautifully dark film. Then, Desmond goes solo on a Dread Media Top 5 of heavy metal dirtbag films. Songs include all but one tune from the feature review's soundtrack: "Die by the Sword" by Slayer, "River Below" by Billy Talent, "Lethal Tendencies" by Hallows Eve, and "Kyrie Eleison" by Fates Warning.
.: 1:05:46 :: 31.8 MB :: 25 November 2019 :.

638: This week on Dread Media, Desmond and Tom take in a double feature of disappointing dark superhero movies. Up first, Superman's origin story gets an uninspired spin in Brightburn. Then, things get worse when they review the Finnish vigilante film Rendel: Dark Vengeance. At least there are some great music: "One of You" by Silvertomb, "Superman" by Duff McKagan, "Out for Blood" by Sum 41, and "Vengeance (The Pact)" by Blue Oyster Cult.
.: 1:01:44 :: 29.9 MB :: 18 November 2019 :.

637: This week on Dread Media, Desmond is joined by Adam, Brittney, Jeff, and Scott to review a Mick Garris production: the anthology film Nightmare Cinema. Then, Tom Deja stops by to take a look at Without Warning. Songs included: "Nightmare" by Brendon Small, "Friends Forever" by Zack Attack, "Without Warning" by Dokken, and "Someone Else's Nightmare" by Early Man.
.: 52:05 :: 25.2 MB :: 11 November 2019 :.

636: This week on Dread Media, we do a double feature of a rebooted Wes Craven series as Desmond and Duane review The Hills Have Eyes and The Hills Have Eyes 2 from 2006 and 2007 respectively. But first, a state of the podcast address! And of course there's music: "Earth AD" by The Misfits, and three songs titled "The Hills Have Eyes" by The Meteors, LoudLion, and The 69 Eyes.
.: 1:01:22 :: 29.7 MB :: 04 November 2019 :.

635: This week on Dread Media, Jeff Goldblum smolders in an obscure film that is better left obscure in Desmond and Tom's review of Mister Frost. Rich the Monster Movie Kid props up the show with the only good movie being discussed as he talks the Vincent Price film From a Whisper to a Scream. Finally, Tom regrettably goes back to school to follow up last week's review with Death Bell 2: Bloody Camp. Sorry for the horrible audio on my end. Songs will make it better: "Die for the Devil" by Enforcer, "Sympathy for the Devil" by Motorhead, "From a Whisper to a Scream" by Elvis Costello and The Attractions, "School's Out" by Robben, and "Diagnosis" by The Wildhearts.
.: 1:20:58 :: 39.1 MB :: 28 October 2019 :.

634: This week on Dread Media, the George A. Romero classic finally gets its due on the show as Darryll and Desmond review Dario Argento's European Cut of the original Dawn of the Dead. Then, Rich the Monster Movie Kid reviews the obscure Vincent Price-starring anthology film Escapes. And finally, Tom reviews the Korean horror film Death Bell. Songs included: "Consumed of the Dead" by Occultist, "Zaratozom" by Goblin, "Escape" by Metallica, "Incubus" by Walking After U, and "The Last Rager" by Municipal Waste.
.: 1:12:21 :: 35.0 MB :: 21 October 2019 :.

633: This week on Dread Media, Desmond and Tom take a look at the Weird Western cosmic horror film Dead Birds. Then, Rich the Monster Movie Kid takes a look at the obscure Vincent Price film Bloodbath at the House of Death. Then, Tom is back to discuss RV: Resurrected Victims. And there are also songs: "Controlled by Fear" by Toxic Holocaust, "Golden Bough" by Sleep of Monsters, "House of Death" by Manowar, "Victims" by Lacuna Coil.
.: 1:16:22 :: 36.9 MB :: 14 October 2019 :.

632: This week on Dread Media, we face some hard truths. In the past, Saint Keanu could do no wrong, so what did Desmond and Duane think of Eli Roth's Knock Knock? And, will Tom Deja finally find a neo-grindhouse film that he enjoys? Let's listen to his review of the Korean film Revenger to find out. There are, of course, songs: "Don't Come Back Knockin'" by Buddy Holly, "Knock Knock" by The Hives, "Revenge of the Batmask" by BAT!, and "Last Man Standing" by Sturgill Simpson. Please got to PayPal.me/damienwilkens and ko-fi.com/damienwilkens to help out a Dreadite in need.
.: 53:12 :: 25.8 MB :: 07 October 2019 :.

631: This week on Dread Media, we find fanatical religion. First off, Darryll and Desmond fall in love with cultists in the desert in their review of Robert Fuest's The Devil's Rain. Then, Rich the Monster Movie Kid takes look at Larry Cohen's underrated bizarro classic God Told Me To. Songs included: "His Majesty the Desert" by Down, "The Devil's Rain" by The Misfits, "Come Sail Away" by Styx, and "God=Dog" by Behemoth.
.: 55:16 :: 26.8 MB :: 30 September 2019 :.

630: This week on Dread Media, Desmond and Thomas take a look at the Zack Snyder-directed, James Gunn-scripted remake of George A. Romero's Dawn of the Dead. Then, Rich the Monster Movie Kid takes a look at the "I can't believe they made it" film The Banana Splits. Songs included: "Dawn of the Dead" by Michale Graves, "People Who Died" by Gwar, "The Tra La La Song (One Banana Two Banana)" by Liz Phair and Material Issue, and "They Walk Among You" by New Math.
.: 1:11:54 :: 34.7 MB :: 23 September 2019 :.

629: This week on Dread Media, it's a very special episode. Desmond and Darryll got together and had a bunch of beergaritas and answered your questions in this feature-length Q&A! And, of course, there are songs: "Question!" by System of a Down, "Tweeter and the Monkeyman" by Traveling Wilburys, "Fresh Blood" by Eels, and "Us Against the World" by Killswitch Engage.
.: 1:33:15 :: 45.1 MB :: 16 September 2019 :.

628: This week on Dread Media, Desmond and Duane take a look at Eli Roth's Cabin Fever. Then, Rich the Monster Movie Kid reviews the brand new Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark. Songs included: "Sick and Twisted" by GWAR, "Wastin' Time" by Scrappy Hamilton, "What's He Building"" by Tom Waits, "I Am Broken Too" by Killswitch Engage.
.: 1:08:21 :: 33.0 MB :: 09 September 2019 :.

627: This week on Dread Media, Desmond and Tom go in-depth and pour love all over Tales from the Crypt: Demon Knight. Then, Desmond goes solo on a review of Paul Tremblay's collection of short fiction: Growing Things and Other Stories. Of course, there are tunes, mostly from the Demon Knight soundtrack: "Tonight We Murder" by Ministry, "My Misery (Demon Knight)" by Machine Head, "A Growing Disgust" by Melvins Lite, and "Diadems" by Megadeth.
.: 1:21:44 :: 39.5 MB :: 02 September 2019 :.

626: This week on Dread Media, Desmond and Duane pick apart the sort-of anthology film Ghost Stories. Then, Tom Deja reviews Chan-wook Park's Thirst. All that, plus some choice tunes: "My Head Is Full of Ghosts" by Bad Religion, "Ghost Story" by Monster Magnet, "Love Like Blood" by Killing Joke, and "Ghosts Will Haunt My Bones" by Machine Head.
.: 1:02:27 :: 30.2 MB :: 26 August 2019 :.

625: This week on Dread Media, Thomas and Desmond travel back through the Julian Sands of time to the early 90s to discuss a mostly forgotten franchise: the Warlock films. Warlock, Warlock: Armageddon, and Warlock III: End of Innocence all get reviews. Some witchy tunes to guide the way: "Ill Wind" by Jerry Goldsmith, "Warlock" by John Zorn, "Armageddon Blues" by Power Trip, "Innocence" by Vesania, and "Kiss of Death" by Warlock.
.: 1:34:40 :: 45.7 MB :: 19 August 2019 :.

624: This week on Dread Media, we get a little wacky. First up, Tom Deja joins Desmond to discuss the regrettable Blackenstein: The Black Frankenstein (in case you didn't get that from the first part of the title). Then Rich the Monster Movie Kid jumps in to review Blood Harvest, a horror film featuring Tiny Tim. I know. Weird, right? And of course there are tunes: "Frankenstein: I'm Dead Alive" by Early Man, "Fix Me Now" by Garbage, "Through the Tulips" by Dilinger feat. Jon Anderson, and "Lacerated Psyche" by Lord Dying.
.: 1:02:27 :: 30.2 MB :: 12 August 2019 :.

623: Get behind the wheel and go this week, as we visit two weird road-based films. First up, Darryll and Desmond dig into the bizarre David Lynch film Lost Highway. Then, Rich the Monster Movie Kid takes 1977's The Car for a spin. Turn on the radio and listen for these: "Dub Driving" by Angelo Badalamenti, "I'm Deranged (Edit)" by David Bowie, "Arrested for Driving While Blind" by ZZ Top, and "Something Wicked This Way Comes (Edit)" by Barry Adamson.
.: 1:28:09 :: 42.5 MB :: 05 August 2019 :.

622: This week, Adam and Jeff return with new recruit Scot to help Desmond answer questions like "Why's it burnt?" and whether or "not the bees" as they dig into the cinematic trashterpiece, the 2006 remake of The Wicker Man. Then, Tom Deja pays tribute to the late great Rutger Hauer in his review of Blind Fury. Of course, there are songs: "Sacrifice Theory" by AFI., "The Wicker Man" by Iron Maiden, "By the Sword" by Slash featuring Andrew Stockdale, and "Why Do You Want to Live Anyway?" by Total Wolf.
.: 1:03:37 :: 30.8 MB :: 29 July 2019 :.

621: This week Desmond and Tom Deja have a frank discussion about mental health and its portrayal in genre cinema through their review of an unlikely film: The Voices. Then, Rich the Monster Movie Kid reviews The Limehouse Golem. Songs included: "Voices" by Sturgill Simpson, "The Fox" by Black Ingvars, "Golem" by The Maladies, and "Mirror Reflection & The Hammer Reinvention" by Woods of Ypres.
.: 1:10:32 :: 34.1 MB :: 22 July 2019 :.

620: This week on Dread Media, we welcome director Timo Vuorensola to talk about the sequel to his 2012 film Iron Sky: Iron Sky: The Coming Race. We talk about the weather, weird conspiracy theories people tell, and how Tom Green and Udo Kier got along on set. Then, Desmond and Tom go underground with their review of the teen horror comedy Slaughterhouse Rulez. Songs: "In the Craters on the Moon" by The Mountain Goats, "Born Under a Hollow Moon" by Doublestone, "Tick Tick Boom" by The Hives, and "Subterranea" by Tribulation.
.: 1:04:33 :: 31.2 MB :: 15 July 2019 :.

619: This week on Dread Media, venture back to Desmond's teenagehood, or just see what it was like as Duane and Des review the wonderful Boys in the Trees. Then, stick around for something Desmond might have liked in his teenage years as he reviews Rondo. Songs included: "Drowning in a Daydream" by Corrosion of Conformity, "1996" by Marilyn Manson, "Blood Sisters" by Huntress, and "Alive and Screaming" by Death Angel.
.: 53:02 :: 25.7 MB :: 08 July 2019 :.

618: This week on Dread Media, Desmond welcomes Tom Deja to discuss the two films in the Dr. Phibes series (The Abominable Dr. Phibes and Dr. Phibes Rises Again), as well as all the Dr. Phibes films that weren't. On top of that, we've got tunes: "War March of the Priests" by Basil Kirchin, "Abominable Dr. Phibes" and "Dr. Phibes Rises Again (Demo)" by The Misfits, and "My Sky" by Tengger Calvary. RIP Nature Ganganbaigal.
.: 1:18:48 :: 38.0 MB :: 01 July 2019 :.

617: Remember that time Darryll and I got really drunk and reviewed Creepshow 2? I don't. But there was digital audio evidence, and that's what this week's episode is. So, watch out for those cigar store Indians, be suspicious of black garbage bags in lakes, look both ways before crossing the street, and enjoy this week's episode! We also give away two copies of Us on Blu-ray. Tunes: "The Fate Before Fate" by Indian, "Get What's Coming" by Creepshow, and "Jaws Theme Swimming" by Brand New.
.: 1:18:48 :: 38.0 MB :: 24 June 2019 :.

616: This week on Dread Media, we take a look at a slate of 2019 horror films. First up, Desmond goes solo on a review of Us (and offers a giveaway of said film). Then, Tom Deja reviews the brand new Godzilla: King of the Monsters. Finally, Tom and Des team up on a review of The Man Who Killed Hitler and Then The Bigfoot. Songs included: "Down the Rabbit Hole" by Michael Abels, "I Got 5 On It (Tethered mix from Us feat. Michael Marshall)" by Luniz, "Godzilla (feat. Serj Tankian)" by Bear McCreary, "Bigfoot" by The Worth, and "Them and Us" by Bad Religion.
.: 1:10:43 :: 34.2 MB :: 17 June 2019 :.

615: This week on Dread Media, day drink with us and discover the differences between Monster Movies and Monsta Movies as the Alpha and Omega of an unsung horror franchise are reviewed. First, Darryll and Desmond are pretty sure they would have enjoyed Tremors even if they didn't start drinking before noon. Then, Tom stops by to help Des come to grips with the fact that he really likes the latest entry in the series: Tremors: A Cold Day in Hell. Here are your tremor-tunes: "Worms of the Earth" by Crom, "Tremor" by Converge, "Tundra Leach" by Darkthrone, and "Earthworm" by Clutch.
.: 1:18:48 :: 38.0 MB :: 10 June 2019 :.

614: This week on Dread Media, Darryll and Desmond review the sleazy and bizarre Italian zombie film Burial Ground. Then Rich the Monster Movie Kid reviews Herschell Gordon Lewis' Blood Feast. Then, tunes: "I Walked with a Zombie" by Roky Erickson & The Aliens, "Burial Ground" by FKU, "Bloodfeast" by The Misfits, and "The Wind and More" by Roky Erickson & The Explosives.
.: 1:01:41 :: 29.8 MB :: 03 June 2019 :.

613: This week on Dread Media, Desmond and Duane take a look at A Taste of Phobia, an anthology film based around obscure fears. Is it any good? We're afraid not. Then, Rich the Monster Movie Kid reviews The Curse of La Llorona. Of course, there are tunes: "Fear" by Heaven & Hell, "Apopathodiaphulatophobie" by Igorrr, "Screaming in the Night" by Krokus, and "Truth is Dead" by Mark Morton (feat. Randy Blythe and Alissa White-Gluz).
.: 1:14:09 :: 35.8 MB :: 27 May 2019 :.

612: Let's get weird! First up, Tom joins Desmond to discuss Russia's answer to the Marvel movies: Guardians. Then Rich the Monster Movie Kid continues Martian Mondays to take a look at John Carpenter's greatest failure: Ghosts of Mars. And, of course, there are tunes: "Guardians" by Halloween, "Mother Russia" by Iron Maiden, "Mars Need Women" by Rob Zombie, and "Russian Sleep Experiment" by Broken Hope.
.: 1:08:30 :: 33.1 MB :: 20 May 2019 :.

611: This week on Dread Media, it's a science fiction double feature! First up, Tom and Desmond take on the regrettable Netflix production, Extinction. Then Rich the Monster Movie Kid continues his Martian Mondays with a review of Mission to Mars. There are out of this world tunes too: "Extinction Event" by Ramming Speed, "Countdown to Extinction" by Megadeth, "Life on Mars" by David Bowie, and "Science Fiction Double Feature" by Mary Shelley Overdrive.
.: 1:00:39 :: 29.3 MB :: 13 May 2019 :.

610: It's an Ask Me Anything episode of Dread Media! In this episode, your intrepid host fields questions from you, the listeners, on topics such as music, movies, podcasting, writing, and the appeal of Glenn Danzig. There are tunes too, culled from Desmond's favorite recent records: "I Want to Tear the World Apart" by Ringworm, "Fought the Line" by Dub Trio feat. Troy Sanders, "My Kinda Movie" by The Wildhearts, "Wolf God" by Grand Magus, "Done Bleeding" by Mountain Goats, and "Watch the Time" by Melissa Nadler and Stephen Brodsky.
.: 1:10:52 :: 34.2 MB :: 06 May 2019 :.

609: This week on Dread Media, Tom Deja and Desmond take a look at two unique women-in-peril films. First, in Cam, a sex worker is beset upon by sinister forces that just might be a lot closer to home than she initially thinks. And describing the psychedelic occult horror / Giallo-influenced / 1974 classic would do a great disservice to The Perfume of the Lady in Black. Don't forget to get your Dread Media AMA questions in by Wednesday! Songs included: "Leave Me Alone" by Two, "Watch Me" by Total Abuse, "A Tale They Won't Believe" by Captain Tractor<= and "Sadistic Rituals" by Venom Prison.
.: 1:36:54 :: 46.7 MB :: 29 April 2019 :.

608: This week on Dread Media, travel back to 1988 with us as we discuss two very different films. First, Desmond and Darryll take a look at Penelope Spheeris's look at the excesses of the Sunset Strip's sleazy glam scene in The Decline of Western Civilization Part II: The Metal Years. Then, Devil Dinosaur Jr.'s sleaze is a little more DIY in his review of Jim Van Bebber's Deadbeat at Dawn. Songs included: "Bathroom Wall" by Faster Pussycat, "In My Darkest Hour" by Megadeth, "Safety Week" by Electric Eels, and "Eighties" by Killing Joke.
.: 1:25:02 :: 41.9 MB :: 22 April 2019 :.

607: This week on Dread Media, it's a classic double feature review of two films that have nothing to do with each other. But first, the announcement of an upcoming Ask Me Anything episode of Dread Media. Then, an assassin finds that retirement isn't quite what it was chalked up to be in Des and Tom's review of Polar. Then, a bunch of people are trapped in a Spanish bar in the midst of some kind of plague in Duane and Des's review of The Bar. There are also tunes: "Better Off Dead" by Polar Bear Club, "Your Ontario Town is a Burial Ground" by Woods of Ypres, "The Bars" by Black Flag, and "Plagueborne" by Cattle Decapitation.
.: 1:33:16 :: 45.0 MB :: 15 April 2019 :.

606: This week on Dread Media, our old friend Greg Lamberson stops by to talk about his latest film (Johnny Gruesome), his recently finished film (Widow's Point), and the late great Larry Cohen. Speaking of Cohen, Tom Deja comes by to review a Cohen classic: The Stuff. There are songs too: "Closed Coffin" by Gruesome, "Widowmaker" by The Black Dahlia Murder, "(Do You) Want Some of This?" by The Stuff, and "Titan" by Ancient Ascendant.
.: 1:09:57 :: 33.8 MB :: 08 April 2019 :.

605: This week on Dread Media, Desmond steps aside to let guest host Derek M Koch of Monster Kid Radio interview Christine Parker, the director of the brand new movie Blood of the Mummy. Then Rich the Monster Movie Kid takes on the most talked about horror film of the year thus far: Us. Songs: "Can't Stop the Monster Kids" by The Other, "Mummy Dust" by Ghost, "The Mirror" by Dream Evil, and "I Got 5 on Us" by Luniz featuring Damon Elliott and Krayzie Bone.
.: 1:13:17 :: 35.4 MB :: 01 April 2019 :.

604: This week on Dread Media, we're getting weird! So, I guess it's just the norm. First up, Tom and Desmond review the Canadian period piece / fantasy / horror / comedy / musical featuring Peter Stormare: Bang Bang Baby. Then, Devil Dinosaur Jr. returns to talk about the 80s Italian slasher Madhouse. It's pretty great. And there are songs: "Bang Bang (My Baby Shot Me)" by Murder By Death, "What's Inside a Girl?" by The Cramps, "Kissing Families (live)" by Silversun Pickups, and "Sadistic Rituals" by Venom Prison.
.: 1:09:11 :: 33.4 MB :: 25 March 2019 :.

603: This week on Dread Media, an old favorite of ours stars in the first two instalments of what just might be the modern era's best action franchise. Of course I'm talking about Keanu "Canoe" Reeves and his turns in John Wick and John Wick: Chapter 2. In this episode, my friend Sezin Koehler and I deep-dive into the films with wild fan theories and praise and just plain enjoyment. Nerd out with us! There are, of course, songs too: "Killing Strangers" by Marilyn Manson, "Worth Fighting For" by Judas Priest, "The Realms of Baba Yaga" by Edguy, and "Plastic Heart" by Nostalghia.
.: 1:56:40 :: 56.2 MB :: 18 March 2019 :.

602: This week on Dread Media, we present an interview with the lively but concussed author / editor / podcaster Max Booth as we discuss his novel, Carnivorous Lunar Activities, as well as a bunch of other nonsense. Then, Rich the Monster Movie Kid reviews Web of the Spider. Finally, Duane joins Desmond to review the Dutch apocalyptic film Molly. Songs included: "Werewolf Gimmick" by The Mountain Goats, "Moon Crazy" by Blue Oyster Cult, "Castle of Blood" by Skiller, "Apocalypse Girl" by The Humpers, and "They Always Come Back" by Misery Index.
.: 1:29:53 :: 43.4 MB :: 11 March 2019 :.

601: This week, weird nature runs amok. First up, Desmond and Duane take a look at the toxic frogs of Minnesota in the final film of late actress Lisa Sheridan: Strange Nature. RIP Lisa! Then, Rich the Monster Movie Kid returns in a colossal fashion! A colossal rabbit fashion, anyway. He reviews Night of the Lepus for us. Of course, there are tunes: "Don't Feed the Animals" by Shooter Jennings and Hierophant, "Frogstar" by The Darkest of the Hillside Thickets, "White Rabbit" by Sanctuary, and "Nature's Predator" by Kylesa.
.: 1:00:52 :: 29.4 MB :: 04 March 2019 :.

600: It's the 600th straight week of Dread Media! And we're ringing in the occasion with our friend Tom Deja as we run down all five films in the Prophecy series: The Prophecy, The Prophecy II, The Prophecy 3: The Ascent, The Prophecy: Uprising, and The Prophecy: Forsaken. Listen in as Desmond man-crushes on Viggo Mortensen, the merits of Christopher Walken are discussed, and the very serious repercussions of picking up a dead series and shooting two sequels in eastern Europe over a long weekend. All that and songs: "Rise Fallen Angel" by Ancient VVisdom, "Lucifer" by Jay Z, "Son of the Morning Star" by Danzig, "Blow Your Trumpets, Gabriel" by Behemoth, "Forsaken" by Kylesa, and "Angel" by Belly.
.: 1:56:51 :: 56.6 MB :: 25 February 2019 :.

599: This week on Dread Media, let's get weird! First Darryll and Desmond finally take a look at Takashi Miike's bizarro crime drama freak out: Gozu. Then, Tom Deja stops in to pay tribute to the late, great Albert Finney with his review of Looker. Tunes: "Baby, Won't You Weird Me Out" by Melvins Lite, "Forced Gender Reassignment" by Cattle Decapitation, "Looker" by Sue Saad, and "When a Blind Man Cries (live)" by Metallica.
.: 1:08:15 :: 33.6 MB :: 18 February 2019 :.

598: This week on Dread Media, once again we talk to Darren Lynn Bousman of Saw sequel fame. This time we discuss his brand new nunsploitation film St. Agatha, and his augmented reality game / narrative. Then, Duane and Desmond review the meta-narrative German revenge / urban fantasy / dystopian film Snowflake. Songs included: "Nuns Gave No Fun" by Mercyful Fate, "Tension Head" by Queens of the Stone Age, "Angel" by Devin Townsend Project, and "Tension" by Killing Joke.
.: 1:05:47 :: 31.8 MB :: 11 February 2019 :.

597: This week on Dread Media, after saying goodbye to Rigor Mortis vocalist Bruce Corbitt and legendary character actor Dick Miller, we dive back into horror after a month of action movies. First up, Darryll and Desmond take a look at the meta-meta-meta-horror film The Town that Dreaded Sundown (2014). Then, Tom Deja comes by again to review the Groundhog Day-esque horror film Happy Death Day. Tunes: "Demons" by Rigor Mortis, "Phantom Killer Attack" by FKU, "Can't Repeat" by The Offspring, and "Love the Ones You Hate" by A Pale Horse Named Death.
.: 1:05:46 :: 31.8 MB :: 04 February 2019 :.

596: We say goodbye to Action January with a double feature of reviews that cover films that look at the hunting of humans. Desmond and Tom first take a look at John Woo's Netflix debut: Manhunt. Then, because things weren't really good, they take a look at Brian Trenchard-Smith's Ozploitation classic Turkey Shoot. Also, there are songs: "On the Run" by Cerebral Ballzy, "Fugitive" by Halford, "Model Citizen" by Warren Zevon, and "Tyranny of the Hunt" by Colonel Claypool's Bucket of Bernie Brains.
.: 1:19:32 :: 38.4 MB :: 28 January 2019 :.

595: This week on Dread Media, we have a real treat for you. For possibly the first time in the history of the show, we present a feature review that doesn't have Desmond in it. But Desmond is ridiculously proud to present a Roadkill Review of M. Night Shyamalan's Glass by the hosts of one of his all-time favorite movie podcast hosts: Derrick Ferguson and Tom Deja. Don't fear, Desmond comes back to review Intensive Care with Duane, where they discuss how the movie is like a Steven Seagal film starring a woman who is a private care nurse. Just go with us here. Finally, as if that wasn't enough, Tom comes back to review the Soska Twins' second foray into WWE-produced films: Vendetta. All that, and there are songs: "Steel and Glass" by Candlebox, "The Nurse Who Loved Me" by A Perfect Circle, "Exploitation" by Night Nurse, "Do As I Say" by Prison Book Club, and "Fight" by Early Man.
.: 1:23:14 :: 40.9 MB :: 21 January 2019 :.

594: This week on Dread Media, action month continues as Desmond and Tom discuss the Belgian homage to Italian Westerns and poliziottesco films: Let the Corpses Tan. But it is bookended first by Desmond reviewing and then giving away a copy of Halloween (2018) to one lucky Facebook Group member, and a story of real-life road rage that almost led to bloodshed just this weekend. There are songs: "Halloween Theme" by John Carpenter, Cody Carpenter, and Daniel Davies; "Shootout" by Murder By Death; and "Buenas Tardes Amigo" by Ween.
.: 1:03:48 :: 31.7 MB :: 14 January 2019 :.

593: This week, kick off the New Year with some action films in Action January. Or Action Jacksonuary? I'm working on it. First up, Darryll and Desmond not seeing each other for a long time is the disease and a ridiculously drunk review of Sylvester Stallone's Cobra is the cure. Only, they spend more time talking about Rocky than Cobra. Regardless, it's fun. Finally, someone sober comes along and sticks to their guns in Tom Deja's review of a more recent example of Stallone's lesser fare: Eye See You. Kickass action tunes commence: "The Smiling Cobra" by Melvins, "Blatant Violence" by Iron Reagan, "Missed Your Eyes" by Tito and Tarantula, and "High on the Crime" by Turbonegro.
.: 1:07:53 :: 33.6 MB :: 07 January 2019 :.

592: This week, help Desmond bury 2018's bloated, horrible corpse in the back yard as he gives a State of the Podcast (as well as himself) before running down the year's best in books, comics, movies, and music. The music played on this episode comes from the top five records of the year, so you'll have to listen to find out! Happy New Year, Dreadites!
.: 1:15:18 :: 36.4 MB :: 31 December 2018 :.

591: Merry Christmas, and welcome to the Christmas special that almost wasn't. Instead of just defaulting to a regular episode and being a regular old bah-humbug, the Dread Media crew got together to present reviews of three new Christmas-themed horror films. First up, Desmond and Duane review the Norwegian Santa-slasher flick, Christmas Blood. Then, Tom goes solo in his review of the Christmas anthology film, All the Creatures Were Stirring. Finally, Rich the Monster Movie Kid takes a look at what happens when a family Christmas dinner goes horribly wrong in Mercy Christmas. Here are some crazy carols to get you through the season: "Because I'm Santa" by The Dollyrots, "Slay Rider" by Thor, "We Wish You a Protein Christmas" by The Fall, "Eat Steak" by Reverend Horton Heat, and, of course, "Silent Night, Deadly Night (acoustic)" by The Browns.
.: 1:16:55 :: 37.1 MB :: 24 December 2018 :.

590: This episode of Dread Media is cursed. The Old Gods, the Universe, and Apple computers tried to keep it from you. But still, Desmond persisted. And he's glad he did because three cinematic masterpieces get reviewed this week. First, our old friends Brittney and Jeff return to the show to review the brand new Netflix film Apostle with Desmond. Then, Rich the Monster Movie Kid reviews Leaf Blower Massacre and Leaf Blower Massacre 2. Okay, "masterpieces" may have been the wrong word. There are tunes, too: "Blood of the Heretic" by Lonewolf, "Sacrifice" by Motorhead, "The Monster Within" by Sinister Fate, and "The Fallen Leaves that Jewel the Ground" by PG Six.
.: 1:00:37 :: 29.3 MB :: 17 December 2018 :.

589: This week, Dread Media gets sadistic. First up, Desmond and Tom take a look at Mario Bava's gothic horror meets S&M failure The Whip and the Body. Then, Rich the Monster Movie Kid takes in a viewing of Lars Von Trier's controversial serial killer flick The House that Jack Built. Of course, there are some sadistic songs: "The Ambassador of Pain" by Kataklysm, "Whip It" by Powerman 5000, "Fame" by David Bowie, and "The Sadist" by Brain Tentacles.
.: 59:51 :: 29.0 MB :: 10 December 2018 :.

588: This week we recommend taking a weekend away. Just go and explore a place you've never been. Darryll and I did. We watched a movie we'd never seen before. While we did, we stayed in room 1408. Rich the Monster Movie Kid went on a road trip and found a Tourist Trap. Enjoy your vacation. You may never return! Road trip mix tape: "Horror Hotel" by The Undead, "Last Night Radio 11:01 PM" by Stephen King, "Triskaidekaphobia" by Shooter Jennings, "Die, Die My Darling" by Metallica, and "Holiday" by Ginger Wildheart.
.: 1:05:38 :: 31.7 MB :: 03 December 2018 :.

587: This week on Dread Media we present a feature-length conversation with our old friend Tony Wash of Scotchworthy Productions. Since the last time we talked, he's completed two films, The Rake and Skeletons in the Closet, and he's here to talk about them, directing Robert Z'Dar in his final role, and plans for the future. It's bookended by some good tunes, too: "Rake" by Wino, "Skeletons in the Closet" by Alice Cooper, and "5 Shots of Whiskey" by Hank Williams III. Enjoy!
.: 1:39:07 :: 47.8 MB :: 26 November 2018 :.

586: Get ritualistic with us this week. Whether your supernatural conjuring is done with just a prick of blood, a lengthened sequence of self-mutilation, or whether your ritual is meant to keep something away, we've got it all this week. First, you may want to rethink trying to conjure the Goddess Ishtar after listening to Desmond and Duane's review of American Guinea Pig: Sacrifice. Then, don't be a dummy and try on random masks in a movie theatre! Rich the Monster Movie Kid knows that now that he's seen Lamberto Bava's Demons. Finally, wrestling fan metalheads try to rescue a poor girl with symbols carved in her body, but are they doing the right thing? Read Adam Howe and James Newman's Scapegoat to find out. All that, plus some great music for your pre-ritual get-together: "Body and Blood" by Ghost, "Accept My Sacrifice" by Suicidal Tendencies, "Save Our Souls" by Motley Crue, "Sin and Sacrifice" by DevilDriver, and "The Ritual" by Testament.
.: 1:27:56 :: 42.4 MB :: 19 November 2018 :.

585: If you ever pine for the "good ol' days" of Dread Media, then enjoy that this week your host speaks through a tooth dangling out of his face. If that's too extreme for you, maybe this isn't the episode for you. First, Tom and Desmond review the brand new horror film that is trying desperately to be disturbing: Extremity. Then, Devil Dinosaur Jr. gives us a brand new Stay Scary segment on a film that is actually disturbing: Angst. There are songs as well: "Extremity Retained" by Napalm Death, "I'll be Careful, You'll be Dead" by Perdition, "Plans" by Bloc Party, and "Extremities" by Killing Joke.
.: 1:05:30 :: 31.7 MB :: 12 November 2018 :.

584: We here at Dread Media hope your post-Halloween hangover is going okay. To help you out, we have three reviews of three very recent horror films. First up, Desmond took a special trip to go see Mandy with Darryll in Vancouver. Then, Devil Dinosaur Jr. returns for a brand new Stay Scary, in which he reviews Summer of '84. Then, Rich the Monster Movie Kid reviews Halloween (2018) . Of course, there are tunes: "Forging the Beast" by Johann Johannsson; "A Dying God Coming Into Human Flesh" by Celtic Frost; "Suburbia" by Press Club; "Don't Fear the Reaper (Instrumental)" by Tribunal; and "Halloween Theme" by John Carpenter, Cody Carpenter, and Daniel Davies.
.: 1:18:26 :: 37.9 MB :: 05 November 2018 :.

583: It's all of our favorite holiday season, so my Halloween gift to Duane is that we're reviewing an anthology film together. An anthology film based on holidays called Holidays. Get it? And that's not all! Rich the Monster Movie Kid finishes The Bloodthirsty Trilogy with a review of The Evil of Dracula. How about some holiday carols? "Halloween" by Mastodon, "Holiday" by Duff McKagan, "Nosferatu" by Electric Food, and "Halloween (Video Edit)" by Helloween.
.: 1:14:56 :: 36.2 MB :: 29 October 2018 :.

582: This week on Dread Media, a psychiatrist specializing in PTSD has her limits tested in Desmond and Tom's review of Clinical. Then, Rich the Monster Movie Kid reviews the second film in The Bloodthirsty Trilogy: Lake of Dracula. Of course there are tunes: "A Masters in Reverse Psychology" by Murder by Death, "Therapy" by The Damned, "Mark of the Vampire" by The Coffinshakers, and "Shrink" by Dead Kennedys.
.: 1:01:37 :: 29.8 MB :: 22 October 2018 :.

581: This week on Dread Media, Darryll and Desmond help Chuck Norris roundhouse kick Satanism in our review of the very regrettable Hellbound. Then, Rich the Monster Movie Kid classes the place up with his review of the first film in The Bloodthirsty Trilogy: The Vampire Doll. Of course, there are tunes to help us ring in the best season of all: "Little Demon" by The Chuck Norris Experience, "Hellbound" by Pantera, "Haunted" by Evanescence, and "Northern October" by The Northern Ontario Black Metal Preservation Society.
.: 59:23 :: 28.7 MB :: 15 October 2018 :.

580: This week on Dread Media, close relations go to a secluded place and terrible stuff happens. It's exactly what you think it is, but with a twist! First, Desmond and Duane review the bizarre, emotionally driven cult film The Invitation. Then, Rich the Monster Movie Kid discusses a cabin getaway gone wrong in the brand new monster film Exposure. There are some songs too: "Dead With My Friends" by Iron Reagan, "All My Friends Are Dead" by Turbonegro, "Animal I Have Become" by Three Days Grace, and "Beastland" by Author & Punisher.
.: 1:07:16 :: 32.5 MB :: 08 October 2018 :.

579: It's been 34 years in the making, but our old friend Greg Lamberson has finally been able to make his 1980s heavy metal horror film, Johnny Gruesome. It's out in two weeks and he's already completed filming on another film: Widow's Point, an adaptation of Richard and Billy Chizmar's novella of the same name. He's here to chat about the making of both films. Bookmarking our conversation is a trio of gruesome tunes: "A Gruesome Time" by Mercyful Fate, "Gruesome" by Dean and Giasone Italiano, and "Gruesome" by Gruesome.
.: 1:08:24 :: 33.1 MB :: 01 October 2018 :.

578: This week on Dread Media, we thought we'd counter all the good news about the Catholic church that's come out lately by discussing brighter things. Well, not really. Lying is a sin. I should be careful with that. First, Tom Deja and Desmond have some very strong words for William Friedkin in their review of his recent documentary The Devil and Father Amorth. Then, in a review of a more believable film, Rich the Monster Movie Kid runs down The Conjuring series and its most recent iteration, The Nun. We've got some rosaries and Hail Marys for you as well: "I Don't Wanna Be No Catholic Boy" by Dead Boys, "The Exorcist" by The Hellacopters, "Heresy" by Nine Inch Nails, and "Catholic Blood" by Scott Kelly.
.: 1:05:10 :: 31.5 MB :: 24 September 2018 :.

577: School is back in session, but we're going abroad here at Dread Media. First up, Desmond and Duane review the anthology film of brutality and depravity from a country known for its brutal and depraved cinema: German Angst. Then, Rich the Monster Movie Kid gives a review of the haunting, beautiful, and erotic Belgian vampire film, The Daughters of Darkness. We've got an assortment of international tunes, too: "The Mandrake's Cry" by Danzig from the USA, "Wollt Ihr Das Bett In Flammen Sehen" by Rammstein from Germany, "Vampyre Erotica" by Inkubus Sukkubus from Britain, and "Foreign Armies East" by Sleep of Monsters from Finland.
.: 1:15:06 :: 36.3 MB :: 17 September 2018 :.

576: This week on Dread Media, Desmond and Darryll get together for some drinks and some shuriken-throwing as they present a double feature of Sho Kosugi ninja films: Enter the Ninja and Revenge of the Ninja. There are wicked stunts, explosions, throwing stars embedded in foreheads, cocaine, bad acting, wet T-shirts, steely gazes, and men so virile they'll make you go through puberty twice! All that, plus songs: "Against the Ninja" by Dragon Sound, "Enter the Ninja" by Die Antwoord, "Revenge" by Black Flag, and "Shadow Warrior" by Blue Oyster Cult.
.: 1:15:31 :: 36.5 MB :: 10 September 2018 :.

575: This week on Dread Media, we get cult. First, two brothers return to the death cult they grew up in to seek answers in Darryll and Desmond's review of The Endless. Then, Desmond goes solo on reviews of the following books, tackling toxic fandom of cult heroes: I Am Providence by Nick Mamatas and Shatnerquake by Jeff Burk. Of course, we have one of the most eclectic line-ups of songs for this weird episode: "Cult" by Endless, "House of the Rising Sun" by The Animals, "Common People" by William Shatner, and "The Cult of 2112" by Perturbation.
.: 1:12:43 :: 35.1 MB :: 03 September 2018 :.

574: This week on Dread Media, we say goodbye to one of the great heavy metal singers of the modern era: Jill Janus of Huntress. Then we dive into a themed episode based on aged action heroes from the 1980s and 90s in modern genre roles. The case study this week is Desmond and Tom's review of Dolph Lundgren as a demon-hunter in Don't Kill It. Then Desmond gives his Top 5 old guys killing it in modern genre films. Don't miss it. The music this week: "By Demons Be Driven" by Pantera, "Don't Kill the Vibe" by Ecstatic Vision, "Old Fangs" by Black Mountain, and "Sleep and Death" by Huntress. RIP Jill Janus.
.: 1:09:19 :: 33.5 MB :: 27 August 2018 :.

573: This week on Dread Media, we focus on brand new releases. First up, Desmond and Tom logically process the new Netflix sci-fi release starring Gary Oldman as a house: TAU. Then, Rich the Monster Movie Kid returns to review the Orwellian Purge prequel, The First Purge. Only one of these songs could actually be considered new: "New Model No. 15" by Marilyn Manson, "The Big House" by Tau Cross, "Electric Eye" by Judas Priest, and "Purge the World" by Exodus.
.: 1:13:44 :: 35.6 MB :: 20 August 2018 :.

572: This week on Dread Media, we go back to basics and provide reviews of two films unconnected by any theme or connecting tissue of any kind. First, Darryll and Desmond spend their time during a blizzard drinking beers and discussing Alejandro Jodorowsky's psychedelic western, El Topo. Then, Desmond and his 12-year-old son, Cade, finish their look at the Americanized Japanese ghost series with their review of Rings. Of course, there's music: "Symbolic" by Death, "300 Rabbits" by Alejandro Jodorowsky, "I Am Rebirth" by Ancient VVisdom, and "El Topo" by Agoraphobic Nosebleed.
.: 59:39 :: 28.9 MB :: 13 August 2018 :.

571: This week on Dread Media, Tom Deja and Desmond discuss Argento's bonkers giallo / horror film, Phenomena. Topics include: a young Jennifer Connelly, Donald Pleasance having a lot of fun, and a chimpanzee with a razor blade. Then Desmond delivers a Dread Media Top 5 of Giallo Films Not Directed by Dario Argento. Songs include: "The Naked and the Dead" by Andi Sex Gang, "Locomotive" by Moorhead, "In the Name of Goblin" and "Phenomena" by Goblin.
.: 1:16:56 :: 37.1 MB :: 06 August 2018 :.

570: Did you know that James Franco starred in a movie last year about a haunted bank vault? Well now you do. This week Tom Deja and Desmond review The Vault for you. Then Desmond goes solo reviewing another anthology this week: The Horror Hall of Fame: The Stoker Winners, edited by Joe R Lansdale. This episode also includes perhaps the most eclectic mix of music to ever appear on the show: "The Vault" by Naked City, "Wasting My Time" by Boomkat, "Purina Hall of Fame" by Propagandhi, and "Money" by Mindless Self Indulgence.
.: 56:34 :: 27.4 MB :: 30 July 2018 :.

569: This week we celebrate all things zombie. We do so with two films form the continent of Australia and an American anthology. First, Darryll and Desmond review Peter Jackson's early effort of comedy gore: Dead Alive (AKA Braindead). Then, Desmond goes solo to review the book Nights of the Living Dead, edited by Jonathan Maberry and George A Romero. Finally, Tom Deja and Desmond take a look at the grim-dark, but hopeful, Australian zombie apocalypse film Cargo. Don't forget songs: "Drunken Zombies Killing Spree" by Space Chaser, "Braindead" by Zombina and the Skeletones, "Night of the Living Dead" by Michale Graves, "Suicide Carload (Drag that Weight)" by Woods of Ypres, and "Now I'm Feeling Zombified" by Alien Sex Fiend.
.: 1:24:50 :: 40.9 MB :: 23 July 2018 :.

568: This week's massive episode of Dread Media features an interview with our oldest friend: David Agranoff. In it, David and Desmond discuss the horrific circumstances leading to his brand new eco-horror / cli-fi novel, Ring of Fire, and comes clean about the last solo interview David did with us. Then, David sticks around to review and pitch a prequel novel to a film that he and Desmond have talked about for years: the great dragon apocalypse film Reign of Fire. All that and music: "World on Fire" by Corrosion of Conformity, "Inherit the Wasteland" by Earth Crisis, "Killing the Dragon" by Dio, and "The Dragon Flies" by Black Tower.
.: 1:52:35 :: 54.3 MB :: 16 July 2018 :.

567: This week on Dread Media, after paying tribute to a legend of comics, we look at cold-blooded monsters in film, from micro-budget amphibian sea-gods to huge blockbuster dinosaurs. First, Desmond and Duane look at the ancient sea-god meets urban graffiti artist film Soft Matter. Then, Rich the Monster Movie Kid runs down the Jurassic Park franchise before reviewing Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom. There are some cold-blooded tunes too: "Cold Blooded" by Tim Armstrong, "Fish On" by Lindemann, "Dinosaur Fire" by The Chuck Norris Experiment, and "Reptile" by Nine Inch Nails. RIP Steve Ditko.
.: 1:14:28 :: 28.4 MB :: 09 July 2018 :.

566: This week, Dread Media has the sad duty to pay tribute to the late, great genre writer Harlan Ellison. Who better to pay tribute to him with than Tom Deja? Together, Tom and Desmond talk a little bit about the man before reviewing the only major motion picture to be made of his work: A Boy and His Dog. Then, Desmond does a Dread media Top Five Favorite Harlan Ellison things. There are even songs about Harlan! "Run! Apocalypse! Run" by Ayreon, "Blood and Tears" by Danzig, "Harlan Ellison" by Bloodhag, and "Harlan" by The Jazz Butcher. RIP Harlan Ellison.
.: 1:14:28 :: 36.0 MB :: 02 July 2018 :.

565: This week, we've got the weirdest theme ever: real estate horror. First up, a few weeks ago we heard Rich's review of this film, but Desmond and Tom Deja had to have a walk-through of the Netflix production The Open House. Then, a Dread Media Top Five of Real Estate Horror. Of course, tunes: "Your Glasshouse" by Atmosphere, "Rip Van Winkle" by Shannon and the Clams, "A House is Not a Motel" by The Hellacopters, and "Board Up the House" by Baroness.
.: 1:04:23 :: 31.1 MB :: 25 June 2018 :.

564: This week on Dread Media, one of Desmond's new favorite authors, Jessica McHugh, stops by to talk about her brand new collection of bee-punk fiction Maiden Voyage and Other Departures, writing erotic horror, teaching writing, and bee puns. So. Many. Bee. Puns. Then, last week we talked about Brian Keene's GoFundMe for his burn fund as a way to help, and the Dread Media Top Five of books to buy to send Brian Keene royalties is continuing the trend. All this, and songs: "Birds, Bees and Disease" by Abolitionist, "The Bees" by Pentagram, "If You Can't Help Your Own" by Hank III, and "Slave the Hive" by High on Fire.
.: 1:13:30 :: 35.5 MB :: 18 June 2018 :.

563: This week, Dread Media dives back into remakes. First up, Tom Deja joins Desmond to talk about the underrated and often forgotten 1980s remake of the 1950s classic The Blob. Then, Desmond goes solo on the brand new revenge remake of Death Wish. Of course, there are always tunes: "Remix (I Like The)" by New Kids on the Block, "Brave New Love" by Alien, "Deathwish" by Solitude Aeturnus, and "Carbon Copy" by iwrestledabearonce.
.: 1:12:26 :: 35.0 MB :: 11 June 2018 :.

562: This week, saddle up your space-horse and get ready for a double dose of cheeseball straight-to-video weird Westerns. First up, Duane joins Desmond to discuss Oblivion. Then Desmond goes solo on its sequel: Backlash: Oblivion 2. How about some weird Western tunes: "Walkin' Through the Desert (with a Crow)" by Ghoutown, "Oblivion Stereo" by Amen, "Timelash" by Sumerlands, and "(Ghost) Riders in the Sky (live)" by Johnny Cash and Willie Nelson.
.: 59:49 :: 28.9 MB :: 04 June 2018 :.

561: This week we play with the senses a little bit. First, the poster for the film is terrible, but this sci-fi / horror action thriller is about an enemy you can't see, as Tom Deja and Desmond review Spectral. Then, as Elmer Fudd says, you have to be very, very quiet when you're hunted by the monsters in Rich the Monster Movie Kid's review of A Quiet Place. Songs: "City of Ghosts" by Entombed, "Spectra Spectral" by Huntress, "The Sound of Silence" by Disturbed, and "The Quiet Place" by In Flames.
.: 1:11:25 :: 34.5 MB :: 28 May 2018 :.

560: This week, Desmond kicks off the show with a rundown of his time at Slayer's Final World Tour stop in Vancouver. Then, Tom Deja drops by to discuss Before I Wake with Desmond. Finally, Rich the Monster Movie Kid reviews another Netflix release: The Open House. All this plus some great tunes: "When the Stillness Comes" by Slayer, "Laid to Rest" by Lamb of God, "Walk with Me in Nightmares" by Tombs, "All You Leave Behind" by Hannah Cartwright & Ross Tones, and "In the Absence of Light" By Behemoth.
.: 1:15:58 :: 36.7 MB :: 21 May 2018 :.

559: This week on Dread Media, we're covering movies with wrestlers in them. They run the gamut from independent pet project to massive nine-figure budget blockbusters. First, Desmond and Duane review John Hennigan's action comedy Boone: The Bounty Hunter. Then Rich the Monster Movie Kid takes a look at Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson in Rampage. Some wrasslin' tunes for you as well: "Cover My Face" by Miranda Sex Garden, "Headhunter" by The Crown, "Bombshell" by Powerman 5000, and "Cult of Personality" by Living Color.
.: 1:08:33 :: 33.1 MB :: 14 May 2018 :.

558: This week, Dread Media says welcome to Fright Night, for real! First up, Darryll and Desmond take a look at the original 1983 film. Then Duane joins Desmond to discuss the film's 1989 sequel Fright Night Part 2. Finally, your host reviews both the underrated remake from 2011, and the very not underrated sequel / remake Fright Night 2: Bad Blood. And that's not all! The music we play is almost entirely songs from the films we're covering. Here they are: "Approaching the House" by Brad Fiedel, "Fright Night" by J. Giels Band, "In the Midnight Hour" by Wilson Pickett, "No One Believes Me" by Kid Cudi, "White Cow" by Space Needle, and "Come to Me (Fright Night)" by Kevin Hufnagel.
.: 1:35:54 :: 46.3 MB :: 07 May 2018 :.

557: This week, we talk to Phil Nobile Jr. who is one of the men behind the rebirth of FANGORIA magazine. If you're wondering about how it all happened, this is the interview for you. Then, in a random segment of Growing Up Geek, Cade and Davin join me for a review of Avengers: Infinity War. Be warned: it gets spoilery. Songs: "Reborn" by Slayer, "Back Where I Belong" by Baroness, "Dopes to Infinity" by Monster Magnet, and "The End of Infinity" by Nekrogoblikon.
.: 1:10:42 :: 34.2 MB :: 30 April 2018 :.

556: This week, we fight to bring you this episode in spite of our neighbors' crazy backyard bonfire party. If only there was an inanimate object that could make them stop. In totally unrelated circumstances, Desmond and Darryll present a review of the seminal John Carpenter film, and Stephen King adaptation, Christine. Then, Desmond gives a unique Dread Media Top Five of inanimate object horror. Only, this time, the top five is not focused on already existing content, but pitches for stories featuring horror centered around inanimate objects. All that and tunes: "Mean Machine" by Sugar Ray, "Christeen" by Devin Townsend, "Foreign Object" by Mountain Goats, and "Bad Things" by Jace Everett.
.: 1:14:44 :: 36.1 MB :: 23 April 2018 :.

555: This week on Dread Media, we take a look at a film that Darrell and Desmond have talked about a lot on and off the show, but they've never covered it. Until now. Ninja Scroll, the sleazy 1990s anime masterpiece, gets its due this week. Then, Desmond gives you the Dread Media Top Five animated horror films. On top of that, there are tunes: "Swordmaster" by 3 Inches of Blood, "Enter the Ninja" by Die Antwoord, "4/16/05 Saturday" by Fantomas, and "Gigantic" by Helmet. Enjoy!
.: 1:09:23 :: 33.5 MB :: 16 April 2018 :.

554: This week, Dread Media has two feature reviews of young women giving very raw, commanding performances. First, Darryll and Desmond are shocked and enraptured by the amazing Isabelle Adjani in the disturbing Possession. Then, Tom Deja joins Desmond again to marvel at how amazingly well 16-year-old Sandra Escacena carries the film Veronica. On top of that, there's music: "Get Possessed" by Polkadot Cadaver, "Possession" by John Zorn / Moonchild, "Eclipse" by Doom Side of the Moon, "Blessed and Possessed" by Powerwolf.
.: 1:10:37 :: 34.1 MB :: 09 April 2018 :.

553: This week, it still isn't safe to go into the water - or the woods! First up, Tom Deja joins us again to talk about another Netflix production (this time a good one): The Ritual. Then, Rich the Monster movie Kid reviews the summer-vacation-on-the-water-gone-wrong film Piranha. Tunes included: "Bad Ritual" by Timber Timbre, "Sacrificial Ritual" by Endless Chaos, "Piranha" by Exodus, and "The Rune" by T‡r.
.: 1:14:49 :: 36.1 MB :: 02 April 2018 :.

552: This week, we have two great reviews of movies that weren't quite great. First, our old friend Tom Deja stops by to review a film that was surprisingly dropped on Netflix after the Super Bowl: The Cloverfield Paradox. And we learn that maybe there was a reason for such marketing magic. Then, Rich the Monster Movie Kid dips his toe into Euro-sleaze, and he's not sure he likes it in his review of The Blood Splattered Bride. The music, on the other hand, is great: "Your Own Reality" by Paradise Lost, "20 Minutes of Oxygen" by The Darkest of the Hillside Thickets, "Vampires" by Godsmack, and "The Great Disappointment" by AFI.
.: 1:00:13 :: 29.1 MB :: 26 March 2018 :.

551: This episode of Dread Media focuses on a mid-level 1980s horror franchise produced by Sean S. Cunningham: the House films. Desmond peruses his way through Arrow Video's House Collection and is joined by Darryll on House, his son Cade on House II: The Second Story, and goes solo on The Horror Show and House IV (it's a long story). And we play songs along the way: "This House is Haunted" by Alice Cooper, "Board Up the House" by Baroness, "Our House" by Madness, "The House That Dripped Blood" by The Mountain Goats, and "Haunted House" by Antiseen.
.: 1:36:25 :: 46.5 MB :: 19 March 2018 :.

550: This week, Dread Media celebrates 550 episodes with a bit of alien-themed sci-fi / horror. First up, Duane joins Desmond to discuss Gareth Edwards' first feature: Monsters. Then Rich the Monster Movie Kid stops by to review Philip Kaufman's 1978 remake of Invasion of the Body Snatchers. Of course, we've got some tunes so out of this world, they're probably made by aliens: "Alienized" by Volbeat, "Day 41: Every Walk a Quarantine" by Trap Them, "Body Snatcher" by Billy Idol, and "Invasion" by Nekrogoblikon.
.: 58:14 :: 28.2 MB :: 12 March 2018 :.

549: This week, Dread Media takes a look at films with multiple slashers in them. First, Darryll and Desmond give an in-depth review of the 2001 French-Canadian film Slashers. Then, Rich the Monster Movie Kid opts for something more modern, with a classic twist in his review of 2016's The Barn. We also give away an Arrow Video copy of Lucio Fulci's Don't Torture a Duckling at the top of the show! Songs to slash to: "Slash N' Burn" by Manic Street Preachers, "Slasher Hysteria" by Aborted, "The Scarecrow" by Avantasia, and "Code of the Slashers" by Cannibal Corpse.
.: 1:25:25 :: 41.2 MB :: 05 March 2018 :.

548: This week, Dread Media dabbles in a little bit of the Left Hand Path. First off, Duane and Desmond take a look at the incredible period piece from 2016: The VVitch (AKA The Witch: A New England Folk Tale). Then, Desmond has a different kind of problem than last week's Top Five. This time, he had to limit his Top Five Witch Films to movies that feature witches using witch powers as a main character in the film. Look elsewhere for your lies and treachery and witch hunters in New England. We also have a lot of witchy songs and not one of them is by Eagles: "Malleus Maleficarum" by AFI, "The Witch" by Black Sleep of Kali, "Hammer of the Witch" by Ringworm, and "Witchwood" by Blood Ceremony.
.: 1:04:41 :: 31.3 MB :: 26 February 2018 :.

547: This week, Dread Media gets a little sexy and a little funny by servicing a rarely made and even more rarely publicized sub-sub-genre: genre sex comedy. First, Darryll and Desmond take a look at the recent film from Bandit Motion Pictures: Space Babes from Outer Space. Then Desmond provides his Dread Media Top Five genre sex comedies, which turned out to be a lot harder than he thought. Innuendo! Songs included: "Love Tyger" by Edguy, "Sexy Space Bitches" by Accidente and "Sex Kittens Go to College" by The Browns.
.: 1:01:19 :: 29.7 MB :: 19 February 2018 :.

546: Desmond can't decide whether the two films covered this week are similar or very different. First Duane joins him to review the latest Full Moon film: Puppet Master: Axis Termination. Then, in a Dread Media first, a Dread Reel-Ief segment hits the main show as Ian joins him to review The Return of Swamp Thing. Of course, there are appropriate (or inappropriate) songs to accompany these reviews: "Principle of Puppet Warfare" by Wormrot, "Hell's Handpuppet" by Broken Hope, "Born on the Bayou" by Creedence Clearwater Revival, and "John Carpenter Powder Ballad" by Turbonegro.
.: 1:04:59 :: 31.4 MB :: 12 February 2018 :.

545: This week, Dread Media welcomes you to come with them to descend into a podcast underworld from which you may never return. First, the loss of a father leads family members to explore the netherworld of the seemingly supernatural board game Beyond the Gates. Then, the search for justice becomes the struggle for survival as Turkish police officers accidentally stumble through a doorway to Hell in a Stay Scary of Baskin. There are songs to take with you on your journey: "Roll the Dice" by Panzer, "A Game We Shouldn't Play" by Helloween, "Anne Ve Baban?n Ölümü" by Ulaş Pakkan, and "Descent into the Maelstrom" by Holy Grail. Don't forget to email for the chance to win a Blu-ray of Don't Torture a Duckling.
.: 1:08:42 :: 33.2 MB :: 05 February 2018 :.

544: This week on Dread Media, we sadly say goodbye to the horror literature legend and former guest of the show, Jack Ketchum, with a Dread Media Top Five of Desmond's favorite Ketchum books. Then, Duane joins him for a review of the amazing The Ninth Configuration. Songs include: "The Evil that Men Do" by Iron Maiden, "New Identity" by Hank Williams III, and "The Girl in the Slayer Jacket" by Pig Destroyer. RIP Dallas Mayr (aka Jack Ketchum).
.: 1:05:49 :: 31.8 MB :: 29 January 2018 :.

543: This week, it isn't Women in Horror month yet, but Desmond and Duane provide an episode featuring two feature reviews of women-centric films. First, they take a look at the anthology film XX, which had only two rules: each segment must be directed and written by a woman. Then, they take a look at Patchwork, a modern reworking of Frankenhooker. Check out some great tunes as well: "Blood Sisters" by Huntress, "Skeletons of Society" by Hellsongs, "Girls Go Chopping" by Lordi, and "Dead French Mathematicians" by Mares of Thrace.
.: 1:20:21 :: 38.8 MB :: 22 January 2018 :.

542: This week on Dread Media, we highlight some recent extreme horror from overseas. First, Darryll and Desmond look at a listener-recommended little Irish head-fuck called The Canal. Then Devil Dinosaur Jr. does what any good horror fan does when looking for extreme horror: he looks to France. In particular, the Inside team's latest film: Among the Living. And, of course, there's music: "The Scene of the Crime" by The Stooges, "Haunted" by King Diamond, "Chemical Warfare" by Slayer, and "Couldn't Move Far Enough Away" by Polkadot Cadaver.
.: 59:22 :: 28.7 MB :: 15 January 2018 :.

541: This week, Dread Media finally gets a look at Dario Argento's calling card: Suspiria. Desmond and Darryll go deep on the film. Then, Devil Dinosaur Jr. gives us a Stay Scary on Creep 2. Of course, there are tunes: "Dwellers in Dream" by Sigh, "Witch" by Goblin, "Botanica de Los Angeles" by Xiu Xiu, and "Furor Diabolicus" by Watain.
.: 1:16:19 :: 36.9 MB :: 08 January 2018 :.

540: Happy New Year, Dreadites! This week, Desmond kicks off 2018 with a solo show dedicated to the very best of 2017 in horror books, comics, television, movies, and music! That's it. Use this as your buyer's guide for things you missed out on. Use our sponsors to purchase those items when you can. Yes, there's music, but those are form Desmond's top six records of the year, so he's not going to spoil it for you in the show notes, silly. Here's to an excellent 2018!
.: 1:21:37 :: 39.4 MB :: 01 January 2018 :.

539: Merry Christma-hanna-kwanzaa-solsti-ka! Pass the turkey leg! This week, Dread Media throws three reviews of Christmas horror at you. First Desmond and Duane take on the remarkably misguided The Elf. Then, Rich the Monster Movie Kid checks out the latest in a long line of Christmas slashers: All Through the House. Finally, Devil Dinosaur Jr. gives a look at the Christmas thriller The Body. Take these carols a wassailin': "Christmas Devil" by Schizoid Lloyd, "Messed Up Xmas" by The Dollyrots, "Christmas with the Devil" by Spinal Tap, "Evil Friends" by Portugal, The Man, and "Silent Night, Deadly Night (acoustic)" by The Browns. Enjoy and be merry!
.: 1:06:19 :: 32.1 MB :: 25 December 2017 :.

538: This week, we're warming up for Christmas with a review-filled episode. First, Duane and Desmond take a look at the Bob Clark classic about coming home to your parents: Deathdream. Then, Rich the Monster Movie Kid reviews the first of his two Christmas season films: Better Watch Out. Finally, Chris and Desmond sit down and gush over Todd and the Book of Pure Evil: The End of the End. Tunes included: "Love Bites" by Judas Priest, "Dead of Night" by New Math, "Santa Claus Is Coming to Town" by Alice Cooper, "Wolf Rape" from Todd and the Book of Pure Evil, and "Bible Black" by Heaven and Hell.
.: 1:29:09 :: 43.0 MB :: 18 December 2017 :.

537: A little while back we discussed adaptations of his work with handsome author Ed Kurtz. This week, we're talking to the guy doing those adaptations: director Paul von Stoetzel. Paul and Desmond discuss documentaries, Japanese horror, the modern age of streaming, and his work on Bleed as well as an exciting upcoming film announcement. Then, toxic masculinity is on display at its worst in Devil Dinosaur Jr.'s review of The Corpse of Anna Fritz. The toxic masculinity refers to the film not the review, by the way. And, of course, there are tunes: "Snuff" by Slayer, "Blood on Your Hands" by Killing Joke, "Tired and True" by Thrush Hermit, and "Dysphoria" by X.A.O.S.
.: 1:34:19 :: 45.5 MB :: 11 December 2017 :.

536: This week, Desmond is excited to present an interview with the filmmakers behind the animated feature Todd and the Book of Pure Evil: The End of the End, the follow-up to the amazing Canadian horror TV series Todd and the Book of Pure Evil. Co-directors Craig David Wallace and Richard Duhaney stop by to chat about the origins of the show, heavy metal, and animation style. Then, as if that wasn't enough, Darryll and Desmond check out the 80s horror classic The Gate. Of course, there are tons of metal tunes: "Rosemary's Baby" by Fantomas, "Needled 24/7" by Children of Bodom, "Gates of Tomorrow" by Iron Maiden, and "Eighties" by Killing Joke.
.: 1:27:23 :: 42.2 MB :: 04 December 2017 :.

535: This week, we try something a little different. You see, Desmond and Duane planned on reviewing the Netflix original horror comedy directed by McG: The Babysitter. Then former Married to Movies cohost (and Desmond's wife) asked to watch it with him. Not one to turn down watching a horror film with his non-horror fan wife, Desmond obliged. So, Desmond and Duane review the film, with Megan interjecting throughout. Then, Devil Dinosaur Jr. gives us a Stay Scary on the Aussie revenge film The Horseman. Songs included: "Innocent Blood" by Ringworm, "I Just Want to Make Love to You" by Foghat, "Revenge" by Archers of Loaf, and "Justice Keepers" by Bad Brains.
.: 1:07:57 :: 32.8 MB :: 27 November 2017 :.

534: This week, Dread Media is proud to present an interview with actor and professional wrestler John Hennigan (AKA John Morrison, Johnny Impact, and Johnny Mundo) about his new films, Never Leave Alive and Boone: The Bounty Hunter, as well as his work with Lucha Underground and Impact Wrestling. Then Devil Dinosaur Jr. gives a Stay Scary segment on the film The Zero Boys. There are songs as well: "Slam Anthem" by Gama Bomb, "Bent (Sudden Impact)" by Propagandhi, "Civilization's Dying" by Zero Boys, and "Night Prowler" by AC/DC. RIP Malcolm Young.
.: 57:23 :: 27.8 MB :: 20 November 2017 :.

533: This week, Darryll and Desmond return to the oeuvre of Dutch action-horror maestro Dick Maas by taking a look at two of his killer elevator movies. First up, the 1983 understated Dutch flick Der Lift, and then his own American remake in 2001's Down. Actually, they only like one of these movies so they end up talking about it a lot. Then, Devil Dinosaur Jr. invades your home with his Stay Scary of Torment. Tunes included: "Going Down" by The Creepshow, "Waydown" by Catherine Wheel, "Wild Rabbit" by Sean Spillane, and "As the Worm Turns" by Faith No More. RIP Chuck Mosley.
.: 1:02:18 :: 30.1 MB :: 13 November 2017 :.

532: This week, Dread Media presents an interview 10 years in the making! Filmmaker Joe Lynch is here to talk about his brand new movie: Mayhem. It's awesome and it comes out this Friday, so go see it. Listen to the interview first. There's also a Stay Scary where Devil Dinosaur Jr. uncomfortably talks about ridiculous sex moves and even sings a song in his review of Donkey Punch. Then, we still don't have all the details on what crime Rich the Monster Movie Kid committed, but we know his community service was watching and reviewing The Snowman. And of, course, there are songs: "Abyss of Woe" by GWAR, "Motherfucker" by Faith No More, "Young Folks" by Peter Bjorn and John, "Snowblind" by Styx, and "This Ends Now" by Steve Moore.
.: 1:23:26 :: 40.3 MB :: 06 November 2017 :.

531: This week's episode celebrates Halloween in the only way we know how: talking about movies. And, of course, no Halloween season is complete without a chat with our friend Greg Lamberson. As such, he's the runner of the Buffalo Dreams Fantastic Film Festival which starts this week, so we talk about a lot of movies. Also, Devil Dinosaur Jr. wants to get nuts, so he gets nuts with Blood Rage. We also pay tribute to two musicians we lost this week. RIP Scott "Daisy Berkowitz" Putesky and Martin Eric Ain. Songs: "Get Your Gunn" by Marilyn Manson, "Beyond Electric Dreams" by Bad Religion, "Institutionalized" by Suicidal Tendencies, and "A Dying God Coming into Human Flesh" by Celtic Frost.
.: 1:39:17 :: 47.9 MB :: 30 October 2017 :.

530: This week, three reviews of three very different films. First up, Desmond and Duane review Phil Stevens' hypnotically grotesque and nasty extreme horror film Lung. Then, Rich the Monster Movie Kid takes on a lesser known Vincent Price film: Cry of the Banshee. Finally, Darryll and Desmond review Sandy Collora's aquatic creature feature short film Shallow Water. And, of course, there are tunes: "Breathe (In the Air)" by Doom Side of the Moon, "Zodiac Lung" by Monster Magnet, "Spellbound" by Siouxsee and the Banshees, "Breathing From the Shallows" by Yob, and "Behind the Fall" by Black Mountain. Enjoy!
.: 1:21:05 :: 39.1 MB :: 23 October 2017 :.

529: This week, Desmond starts the show off announcing the debut of Dread Media's Patreon page. For a decade, Dread Media has given you free weekly content without fail. Please see fit to visit patreon.com/dreadmedia to check out the tiers and rewards available to see what's right for you. Every little bit helps! Now, this week's episode deals with all disappointing films. Thank goodness the reviews are good! First up, Desmond and Duane review The Ice Cream Truck, a film that didn't know what it was even though both Des and Duane knew and wanted it to pay off. Then, Rich the Monster Movie Kid doesn't have as much fun as the title implies in his review of The Deadly Bees. Then Devil Dinosaur Jr. wants more in his review of Small Town Killers. Want some songs? I got yer songs right here: "When All Your Fears Collide" by Propagandhi, "Satan's Ice Cream Truck" by Strapping Young Lad, "That's All I Need You For" by The Birds, "Love Goes on Forever" by Love Shop, and "The Great Disappointment" by AFI.
.: 1:18:11 :: 37.8 MB :: 16 October 2017 :.

528: This week, death does a lot of stuff. Some good, some horrible. First up, death stalks the Red Light District and the canals of Amsterdam as Darryll and Desmond review Amsterdamned. Then, Devil Dinosaur Jr. tries to get a handle on what death does in a double feature of the giallos Death Walks on High Heels and Death Walks at Midnight. Before I get to the music, I also wanted to say that death also happened to pull Tom Petty away from us this week. RIP Tom Petty. Songs included: "Joy Through Death" by Grave Pleasures, "Canals in the City" by Year of the Flood, "Strutter" by KISS, "Living After Midnight" by Judas Priest, and "Supernatural Radio" by Tom Petty and The Heartbreakers.
.: 1:20:12 :: 38.7 MB :: 09 October 2017 :.

527: This week, hold onto your hats because we're altering the format slightly! First, Desmond kicks off the show by doing a solo review on the brand-new entry in the Chucky universe: Cult of Chucky. Listen close because, at the end of the review, Des draws the winner for our Blu-ray giveaway. Then, Desmond is joined by Duane to attend Circus Kane. Afterwards, Devil Dinosaur Jr. spends a night in Ghosthouse. There are a bevy of tunes to entertain you as well: "Playing with Dolls" by Slayer, "Psycho Circus" by KISS, "Ghost Story" by Brocas Helm, and "Toy" by Melvins.
.: 1:14:29 :: 36.0 MB :: 02 October 2017 :.

526: This week Desmond is sick. But he presents an interview with Mike Lombardo, who, besides also being sick and getting Desmond's blame for his own sickness via Skype-germs, has directed his first feature film: I'm Dreaming of a White Doomsday. Then, Devil Dinosaur Jr. presents a Stay Scary on the classic sleazy slasher The Mutilator. Rich the Monster Movie Kid rounds out the show to review the creepy killer kid movie What the Peeper Saw. Of course there are some tunes: "Santa Claus is Coming to Town" by The Browns, "The Christmas that Almost Wasn't" by Osaka Popstar & The American Legends of Punk, "World's Best Dad" by Ten Foot Pole, "Mommy, Can I Go Out and Kill Tonight?" by The Misfits, and "Doomsday" by MF Doom.
.: 1:11:37 :: 34.6 MB :: 25 September 2017 :.

525: This week Darryll and Desmond talk about a little-known film you probably haven't heard of: It. Devil Dinosaur Jr. gives us a Stay Scary of Fender Bender. Then, Rich the Monster Movie Kid reviews the exploitation film Mr. No Legs. On top of that, there's not one but two giveaways, one clown-related and one creepy-doll-related. Songs included: "What If I?" by Pennywise, "Captive Bolt Pistol" by Carcass, "Hell Bent for Leather" by Judas Priest, "Shake a Leg" by AC / DC, and "The Chylde and the Clowne" by Owl.
.: 1:36:20 :: 46.5 MB :: 18 September 2017 :.

524: This week, Desmond and Duane review the 1973 underground cannibal film Death Line (AKA Raw Meat). Then, Devil Dinosaur Jr. gives us a Stay Scary on The Alchemist Cookbook. Finally, Rich the Monster Movie Kid reviews the other Stephen King adaptation that's not setting the world on fire right now: The Dark Tower. Songs included: "Underground" by Medication, "Cannibalistic Invasivorism" by Cattle Decapitation, "Run Away" by Smoking Popes, "Paint it Black" by The Rolling Stones, and "Tainted Empire" by Perturbator.
.: 1:11:17 :: 34.4 MB :: 11 September 2017 :.

523: As Monty Python used to say: "And now for something completely different!" This week, Dread Media helps take a stand against those who would put children in danger. Greg Lamberson joins Desmond for a discussion about Victor Salva, director of the upcoming third installation of his Jeepers Creepers series. In the discussion, they wonder why, when there are so many other thriving independent artists struggling to make films on pocket change, theatre chains like AMC and Regal Cinema, as well as producers like Francis Ford Coppola, continue to wholeheartedly support a convicted, unrepentant pedophile. Then, just so things don't drag the entire episode into an abyss of real-world horror, Devil Dinosaur Jr. gives us a Stay Scary on Green Room director (and upcoming True Detective mastermind) Jeremy Saulnier's early film Murder Party. Finally, Rich the Monster Movie Kid reviews War for the Planet of the Apes. Songs included: "Silver Rocket" by Sonic Youth, "The Ape's Shuffle" by Jeff Wayne Space Shuttle, and "Could this Be the End" by Brendon Small. Whatever the battle, Dread Media sides with the people trying to keep children safe. Anyone else is the enemy.
.: 1:24:29 :: 40.8 MB :: 04 September 2017 :.

522: This week, Dread Media once again travels to the world of childhood terror: children we should be afraid of, things children should be afraid of, and the power that some children can have and the world that hates them for it. First, Desmond and Duane look at the young life of a fascist ruler post-World War I in The Childhood of a Leader. Then Rich the Monster Movie Kid gives us a review of a prequel to a spinoff about a children's toy: Annabelle: Creation. Finally, Devil Dinosaur Jr. watches a girl with strange powers hunted by the forces of good and evil in The Visitor. And we've got songs as always: "Obedience School" by Dead Cross, "Little Bastard" by Ass Ponys, "Creepy Doll" by Jonathan Coulton, "Oppression" by Satan, and "Death Whispered a Lullaby" by Opeth.
.: 1:20:25 :: 38.8 MB :: 28 August 2017 :.

521: It's a week of cinematic oddities this week on Dread Media with two weirdo Japanese films and a tribute to the late George Romero sandwiched in between. First up, Desmond and Duane try to go in depth on Sion Sono's bizarre film Tag. Then, Rich the Monster Movie Kid talks about his love for Romero's labor of love: Knightriders. Then Devil Dinosaur Jr. goes back to 1973 to review the dreamlike rape / revenge animated Japanese film Belladonna of Sadness. Keep Dread Media weird! Songs include: "All of Our Lives Will Get Tried" by Superjoint Ritual, "Tag, You're It!" by Alice Cooper, "Neon Knights" by Black Sabbath, "Sadder than You" by Fig. 4, and "She Lives in Color" by Shooter Jennings. Enjoy!
.: 1:08:45 :: 33.2 MB :: 21 August 2017 :.

520: Welcome to the first post-Europe podcast for Dread Media. It's been at least six weeks since Desmond has recorded a podcast, even though it's only been a week since the last Dread Media. Desmond kicks off the show by running down the Europe trip and then telling a story about the time last night his little dog fought a cougar. And not a fun cougar. A real one. Then, having enough with reality, the show veers into science fiction as Desmond interviews authors David Agranoff and Edward R Morris about their collaborative epic, dirty sci-fi novel out now from Grand Mal Press: Flesh Trade. The guys discuss their influences and their process for collaborating, as well as other projects in an hour-long interview. Then, keeping the sci-fi going, Rich the Monster Movie Kid tells us his thoughts about Luc Besson's return to the genre in Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets. Some cosmic tunes for you: "Enslaver" by Ram, "Slave New World" by Sepultura, "Space Oddity" by David Bowie, and "Space Police" by Edguy.
.: 1:48:10 :: 52.1 MB :: 14 August 2017 :.

519: Desmond is back from vacation, and perhaps it's the fact that he's dreading work that he brought this episode to you this week: workplace horror. First, Adam, Desmond, and Jeff look at a movie where an insurance investigator goes looking for a best-selling author who has missed his deadline in their review of John Carpenter's In the Mouth of Madness. Then, Desmond goes solo in reviews of corporate horror stories: Bentley Little's novel The Consultant, and James Gunn and Greg McLean's film The Belko Experiment. Then, nothing tells you how much of a hard job filmmaking is than the Astron 6 film about making a movie: The Editor. Tunes include: "Workin' Man" by Hank Williams III, "In the Mouth of Madness" by John Carpenter and Jim Lang, "Grim Business" by Iron Reagan, "The Cutting Room" by Pig Destroyer, and "I Hate My Job (live)" by Butthole Surfers.
.: 1:22:46 :: 40.0 MB :: 07 August 2017 :.

518: What if I told you that you weren't reading these show notes right now? Think I'm crazy? Well, maybe I'm just crazy enough to broadcast these notes and this podcast into your mind! Or not. Whatever. Jeez. Anyway. This week, Chris and Desmond dive into the character actor-laden psychic thriller The Fury. Then Desmond goes solo on another character actor-laden psychic thriller: Firestarter. Enjoy. I'll even beam some tunes right into your brain: "Veteran of the Psychic Wars" by Blue Oyster Cult, "Learn to Bleed" by Doyle, "Eyes Ripping Fire" by Danzig, and "Play with Fire" by Cobra Verde.
.: 1:20:08 :: 38.7 MB :: 31 July 2017 :.

517: This week, Desmond may have lost the original episode slated for this week, but that didn't stop him from working harder and producing another one for your listening pleasure. This episode is based around investigative horror. First, Duane and Desmond review The Quiet Ones, where a group of scholars conduct an experiment on a troubled young girl. Then, Devil Dinosaur Jr. gives us a Stay Scary on The Appointment, where a malevolent force preys upon a family. Then Desmond presents a Dread Media Top Five on fun, weird, investigative pulp horror across all media. Then, of course there's music: "The Experiment" by Prometheon, "Cum on Feel the Noize" by Slade, "My Girl" by Madness, "Investigation of a Citizen Above Suspicion" by Fantomas, and "World Gone Mad" by Life of Agony.
.: 1:03:26 :: 30.7 MB :: 24 July 2017 :.

516: This week, malevolent forces invade the minds and lives of the innocent! First, Desmond and Duane look at a deal-with-the-devil-gone-wrong film: Devil's Domain. Devil Dinosaur Jr. dives into a Stay Scary of a film where a woman is haunted by the ghosts of nasty children in Full Circle (AKA The Haunting of Julia). Finally, Desmond's son, Cade, joins him to discuss water and Naomi Watts in their review of The Ring Two. Songs include: "She Wants Me (Dead)" by The Satans, "Lisa and the Devil" by The Browns, "Theme from Full Circle" by Colin Towns, "Into the Public Bath" by Cattle Decapitation," and "Waterwitch" by Candlemass.
.: 1:21:24 :: 39.3 MB :: 17 July 2017 :.

515: This week, Desmond is in London, but Dread Media fights to continue with an episode based around fighting. First up, Desmond and Duane look at the upcoming martial arts action / horror film Karate Kill. Then, The Commonwealth Crew returns for another Dread Reel-ief, looking at a sequel to a film they disagreed about; did Ian and Desmond disagree on Aliens vs. Predator: Requiem? You'll have to hang around to see. Tunes include: "Fight" by Early Man, "Karate" by Tenacious D, "Aliens vs. Predator: Requiem" by Brian Tyler, and "Fight 'Em 'Til You Can't" by Anthrax.
.: 56:20 :: 27.3 MB :: 10 July 2017 :.

514: This week, Dread Media embarks on the first of what we hope is many David Cronenberg double features. Chris and Desmond grab films from his early career, and his creative peak, to kick things off: Rabid and Dead Ringers. Then they play music: "Necromantic Woman" by Space God Ritual, "Rabid (Over Your)" by The Damned, "Dead Ringer Struck" by Truth, and "The Operating Room" by Howard Shore.
.: 1:33:40 :: 45.2 MB :: 03 July 2017 :.

513: This week, we've got another episode of female monsters. Look out, because the female of the species is deadlier than the male. First up, Desmond and Duane study the Danish werewolf film When Animals Dream. Then, Rich the Monster Movie Kid does a postmortem on Ahmanet in the 2017 Universal reboot The Mummy. Finally, Desmond returns to discuss the procedures involved in dealing with zombies that have thoughts and feelings until they are tempted by flesh, especially when it involves The Girl with All the Gifts. Tunes include: "Werewolf Women of the SS" by Rob Zombie, "Moonlight Desires" by Cauldron, "Im-Ho-Tep (Pharaoh's Curse)" by Iced Earth, "Dark Secret Girl" by Turbonegro, and "Tarot Woman" by Dio.
.: 1:06:05 :: 31.9 MB :: 26 June 2017 :.

512: This week there's a supernatural motorcycle bonanza. First up, Desmond and Duane review the Spanish horror comedy featuring a sexy witch who rides a motorbike: Witching & Bitching. Then, after far too long of a hiatus, the Commonwealth Crew is back as Ian joins Desmond to take a look at the misguided 2007 pre-Marvel Studios horror comic book movie, Ghost Rider. Then, of course, there are tunes: "Maiden, Mother & Crone" by The Sword, "Goddess" by Pentagram, "Ghost Rider in the Sky" by Spiderbait, and "Ghost Rider" by Henry Rollins.
.: 1:09:22 :: 33.5 MB :: 19 June 2017 :.

511: This week, Desmond and Duane dig into the new horror film Bethany, so much that they had to record a separate spoiler section of their review for the very end of the episode. So stay tuned for that. Then, Devil Dinosaur Jr. walks alone in a Stay Scary of Drifter. Then there's music: "Batman Theme" by Al Hirt, "Psychic Twin" by Gruesome, "Love Won't Desert Us" by Push Kings, and "The Story of Batman" by Adam West. RIP Adam West.
.: 56:29 :: 27.3 MB :: 12 June 2017 :.

510: This week, Desmond and Darryll look in-depth at a film so bad it nearly wrecked them: Don't Go in the Woods... Alone! Then Desmond goes solo, discussing some new comics that have come out in recent months: The Dregs from Black Mask Comics, Savage Things from DC / Vertigo, Darkness Visible from IDW, and the RL Stine-written Man-Thing from Marvel. Before I list the tunes, make note of our new address: dreadmediapodcast@gmail.com. Tunes: "I Don't Wanna Go" by The Donnas, "Don't Go in the Woods Alone" by H Kingsley Thurber, "Dregs" by Killing Joke, and "Kiss of Death" by Mutoid Man.
.: 56:52 :: 27.5 MB :: 05 June 2017 :.

509: This week, the show that almost wasn't is a really good one. So be thankful that it is. Not "is good," just plain is. Anyway, two films of similar tone and theme are discussed. Desmond and Duane's disagree on things in their review of the Netflix production (and epically titled): I Am the Pretty Thing that Lives in the House. Then, Rich the Monster Movie Kid dives into another slow-burn film dealing with a woman on her own in Sweet, Sweet Lonely Girl. Shorter episode, longer titles. It's a thing. Look it up! Also, this episode features the most eclectic mix of music that has perhaps ever been on the show: "Make Me Wanna Die" by The Pretty Reckless, "Baby, Let's Play House" by Buddy Holly, "Lonely Girl" by Lion, and "Strange Little Girls" by Tori Amos.
.: 55:45 :: 27.0 MB :: 29 May 2017 :.

508: This week, we begin the show with a giveaway and a tribute to a rockstar. Then Megan and our Dutch daughter joins me for a review of Jordan Peele's debut film Get Out. I mean, you need to know what three white people on a podcast have to think about that one, right? Also, Rich the Monster Movie Kid reviews The Devil's Candy. Finally, I go solo on a review of Walerian Borowczyk's arthouse sleazefest, The Beast. Also, tunes: "Get the Fuck Outta Dodge" by Public Enemy, "Hypnotize" by System of A Down, "The Devil in I" by Slipknot, "The Beast and the Harlot" by Avenged Sevenfold, and "4th of July" by Soundgarden. RIP Chris Cornell.
.: 1:08:01 :: 32.9 MB :: 22 May 2017 :.

507: This week, Dread Media wants you to be complicit. First off, Desmond interviews handsome author of crime and horror noir Ed Kurtz about his process, why he doesn't like discussing genre (even though I mention it in the show notes), and upcoming adaptations of his work. Then, Duane joins Desmond for a review of the Scandinavian comedic crime film In Order of Disappearance. There are also some tunes: "Give the Mule What He Wants" by Queens of the Stone Age; "Bleeder" by Mutoid Man; "It Snows In Hell" by Lordi; and "The World's Gone Mad" by Handsome Boy Modelling School featuring Del the Funky Homosapien, Barrington Levy, and Alex Kapranos.
.: 1:15:32 :: 36.5 MB :: 15 May 2017 :.

506: It's women in peril / women in captivity week on Dread media. First up, the softcore housewife porn of 50 Shades of Grey meets Eli Roth in Desmond and Duane's review of Deadly Virtues: Love.Honour.Obey. Then Desmond goes solo on two Jess Franco women-in-prison films: Blue Undergrounds three-disc unrated director's cut of 99 Women, and Full Moon Entertainment's Women in Cellblock 9. Finally, Desmond reviews a comic book, this time an aging actress's emptiness at her lack of fame is filled with something sinister in the Image Comics release Glitterbomb: Red Carpet. Of course, there are songs: "Pretty Tied Up" by Guns N' Roses, "Pain of Pleasure / Virtues of Vice" by Vio-Lence, "Island of Domination" by Judas Priest, "Fuck You (I'm Famous)" by Shooter Jennings, and "The Prisoner" by Suicidal Tendencies.
.: 1:03:38 :: 30.8 MB :: 08 May 2017 :.

505: This week, Desmond and Duane highlight two under-appreciated horror gems form the early 1980s. First up, a farmer needs a special ingredient for his roadside fritters in Motel Hell. Then, a man works through his issues with the opposite sex in Pieces. Songs: "Lord, Don't Let Me Die in a Cheap Motel" by Banjo & Sullivan, "Motel Hell" and "1000 Cries Has the Night" by The Browns, and "Hell's Motel" by MD.45.
.: 1:06:58 :: 32.4 MB :: 01 May 2017 :.

504: This week, Dread Media gets topical. First off, Brian Yuzna's 1989 brilliant and gooey satire of the ruling class is never more relevant than it is today in Desmond and Darryll's review of Society. Then, women may often be viewed as sexual playthings by many men, but in Desmond and Duane's review of the Swiss folk horror film Sennentuntschi, we see that they are not to be toyed with. Fun fact about each of today's songs: each track played is the fourth track on its respective album, except for one which is an unreleased cover track. Enjoy: "Control" by Biohazard, "Society" by Pennywise, "Ford Mustang" by Mike Patton, and "The Evil that Men Do" by Iron Maiden.
.: 1:10:01 :: 33.8 MB :: 24 April 2017 :.

503: This week, the jobs are hellish on Dread Media. First off, Adam and Jeff join Desmond to see how an Egyptologist's Take Your Daughter to Work Day goes horribly wrong in Lucio Fulci's Manhattan Baby. Then, if there's a better example of corporations not caring about their employees' welfare, it's probably an example from reality and not the new horror film in Rich the Monster Movie Kid's review of The Belko Experiment. Then Desmond goes solo, outlining how soldiers have to accept orders no matter how lascivious, as two brilliant women are made to go undercover as whores for the SS in Love Camp 7 and a librarian has to take the law into her own hands in The Creeps. Some songs to make your work day better: "Egypt" by Mercyful Fate; "Baby Sequenza 1" Fabio Frizzi; "California Dreamin' (Rock Version)" by Gilberto Cerezo, Tyler Bates, Dave Lombardo, and Rani Sharone; "The Creeps" by The Hellacopters; and "Take this Job and Shove It" by Dead Kennedys.
.: 1:10:22 :: 34.0 MB :: 17 April 2017 :.

502: Easter's coming, so let's get blasphemous! In true Dread Media fashion, we cover the gamut. First, Duane and Desmond review a modern theatrical horror film where everyone's favorite boy-wizard gets drunk, wakes up with a dead girlfriend, and horns sprout from his head in Horns. Then Rich the Monster Movie Kid takes a look at the ballyhooed classic The Devils. Then, Desmond goes solo on a micro-budget slasher / comedy that happens to be themed around Easter in Easter Sunday. Hey, they can't all adhere to themes. How about I make it up to you with some songs? "Heresy" by Nine Inch Nails, "Devil is a Loser" by Lordi, "Devil's Dance" by Metallica, "Qualm Psunday" by FEASTofFETUS and "Apex Blasphemy" by Cattle Decapitation.
.: 1:13:26 :: 35.5 MB :: 10 April 2017 :.

501: After last week's epic undertaking, Dread Media kicks off the second 501 episodes with a back-to-basics two-review show. First, Desmond and Duane take in the satirical and bizarre Mexican Twilight Zone homage, The Similars (Los Parecidos). Then Devil Dinosaur Jr returns in a Stay Scary of a comic with a title so long, it will definitely make people who judge show-length based on show note-length to think this episode is way longer than it actually is: Neil Gaiman's Forbidden Brides of the Faceless Slaves in the Secret House of the Night of Dread Desire by Shane Oakley, from Dark Horse Comics. There are, of course, songs: "Twilight Zone" by Night Fever, "The Hair Song" by Black Mountain, "Your Long White Fingers" by The Gothic Archies, and "1000 Mile Stare" by Mutoid Man.
.: 48:55 :: 23.7 MB :: 03 April 2017 :.

500: Over the past 499 episodes, Desmond Reddick has spoken with some interesting guests and cohosts, but this week, to celebrate the 500th episode of Dread Media, he decided to talk to the people who make it all worthwhile: the listeners. Dreadites of three different countries (four if you count a background chime-in) get their voices heard this episode with a wide-ranging variety of topics. Songs played this week: "Answering the Phone" by The Mountain Goats, "Gruesome" by Gruesome, "Get the Fuck Outta Here" by Diemonds, "Can't Stop the Monster Kids" by The Other, "Twin Peaks - Fire Walk with Me" by Fantomas, "For Fuck's Sake" by Nailbomb, "Carry the Coffin" by Ghoultown, "Boss DJ" by Sublime, and "Computer, this Is Not What I..." by Mutation. RIP Bernie Wrightson.
.: 3:33:33 :: 104.5 MB :: 27 March 2017 :.

499: This week, we look at some new versions of classic monsters. First, Desmond and his sons review the brand new Kong of Skull Island. Then, a fresh mockumentary take on vampires and werewolves in Duane and Desmond's review of What We Do in the Shadows. Here are some monster songs: "Loch Ness Monster" by Big Dipper, "Kong at the Gates" by The Misfits, "Vlad the Impaler" by GWAR, and "Our Savage God" by Sleep of Monsters.
.: 58:17 :: 28.2 MB :: 20 March 2017 :.

498: This week, we present a return interview with our friend Thomas Deja about his latest urban fantasy superhero book, Shadow Legion: Nightmare City, movies, comic books, politics, and whatever else comes to their troubled minds. Then, Rich the Monster Movie Kid reviews The Texas Chainsaw Massacre 2, and his experience seeing it in theatre with Joe Bob Briggs. There's a soundtrack to all of this, of course: "Living in the Shadows" by Billy Talent, "Almighty Black Talons" by Seven Sisters of Sleep, "No One Lives Forever" by Oingo Boingo, and "Shadow of a Man" by Oysterhead.
.: 1:29:39 :: 43.3 MB :: 13 March 2017 :.

497: This week, Dread Media gets medical! First up, Desmond (and Darryll, a little bit) interview Chris Beaubien about his medical vendetta short film, Socket. Then, Rich the Monster Movie Kid gets a virus in his review of The Girl with All the Gifts. There's also some songs in the waiting room: "Caught My Eye" by Danzig, an excerpt from James R Kim's score for Socket, "Creeping Death" by Metallica, and "Medication" by Queens of the Stone Age.
.: 58:54 :: 28.5 MB :: 06 March 2017 :.

496: We kick off this episode of cosmic horror by paying tribute to Bill Paxton. RIP, sir. Then Desmond and Darryll dive into Stuart Gordon's psychosexual cosmic Lovecraft adaptation, From Beyond. Then, Rich the Monster Movie Kid gives us a look at The Void, a brand new cosmic horror film. Of course, there's music: "From the Other Side" by King Diamond, "From Beyond" by Enforcer, "Into the Void" by Black Sabbath, and "Cosmic Embodiment" by Suns of the Morning Star.
.: 1:19:13 :: 38.2 MB :: 27 February 2017 :.

495: This week, Dread Media revisits modern horror series that have faded away and are coming back, or have very recently come back. First up, in preparation for the new film in the series, Desmond and his 11 year old son, Cade, review 2002's Gore Verbinski remake, The Ring. Then, Rich the Monster Movie Kid revisits the Resident Evil series as a whole before reviewing the final entry: Resident Evil: The Final Chapter. Of course, there's music: "Seven Days" by Corrosion of Conformity, "Day Seven: Hope" by Ayreon, "Mein Teil" by Rammstein, and "Something New" by Medication.
.: 1:05:32 :: 41.4 MB :: 20 February 2017 :.

494: This week, it's a look at groups of crazy people. First, Desmond and Duane take a look at a cat-and-mouse game of serial killer versus serial killer in The Anatomy of Monsters. Then, sometimes the group of people are the different personalities in your head as Rich the Monster Movie Kid dives into M. Night Shyamalan's Split. Finally, Desmond and Duane look at a sober take on two high school boys who decide to murder someone in Fever. There are songs as well that may or may not want to kill you: "Cat & Mouse" by Pentagram, "You Belong to Me" by Bob Dylan, "Power of the Horde!" by L70ETC, "Fever" by Peggy Lee, and "We Will Fucking Kill You" by Anaal Nathrakh.
.: 1:25:45 :: 41.4 MB :: 13 February 2017 :.

493: This week, Dread Media looks at two very convincing portrayals of psychopathy in cinema. First up, fascination with a real-life Hollywood starlet leads to a truly unsettling Romanian found footage film in Be My Cat: A Film for Anne. Then, a sobering portrayal of a young boy's journey to serial killer-hood in The Boy. There are some creepy-ass songs, as well: "Crazy Cat" by Helloween, "Wicked Pussycat" by Danzig, "Crimson & Clover" by Joan Jett and The Blackhearts, and "Inmates (We're All Crazy)" by Alice Cooper. Enjoy!
.: 1:09:10 :: 33.4 MB :: 06 February 2017 :.

492: Okay, it's weirdly named killers week on Dread Media. (Just in case you didn't know, I'm a sucker for obscure themes.) First up, some information on our listener call-in show in eight weeks. Then, Desmond and Darryll try to reckon with The Greasy Strangler. Then, Rich says "No No" to The Bye Bye Man. It ain't pretty. There are songs to help you through it: "Ronnie" by Metallica, "Shy Ronnie 2: Ronnie & Clyde" by Lonely Island featuring Rihanna, "Suicide Solution" by Ozzy Osbourne, and "Name" by Rancid.
.: 59:13 :: 28.6 MB :: 30 January 2017 :.

491: This week, we have two of 2016's best from other countries. First, it's a train movie, so you know that Darryll was interested in South Korea's Train to Busan. Then, Duane comes by to dig into some Brazilian folk horror in The Devil Lives Here. Also, some important news about episode 500 that every Dread Media listener has a chance to get in on. Finally, some tunes: "Shhh..." by The Darkest of the Hillside Thickets, "Crazy Train" by Ozzy Osbourne, "We Who Are Not As Others" by Sepultura, and "The Only Good Fascist is a Very Dead Fascist" by Propagandhi.
.: 1:01:05 :: 29.5 MB :: 23 January 2017 :.

490: This week, Dread Media again turns its leering eye toward sexy vampires. First, Desmond and Duane take a look at the mysterious women in the recent Spanish remake of the 1974 film Vampyres. Then Rich the Monster Movie Kid discusses Selene and all kind of glossy vampires (and lycans) in his discussion of Underworld: Blood Wars and the other films in the Underworld series. Then Duane and Desmond return to discuss Thomas Kretschmann's title role and the always alluring Asia Argento in her father's film, Dracula 3D. How about some songs to dance with your favorite sexy vampire, too? "Ballad of the Weird Sisters" by Blood Ceremony, "FVK (Fearless Vampire Killers)" by Bad Brains, "Vermillion Part 2 (Bloodstone mix)" by Slipknot, "Kiss Me, Dracula" by Simonetti Project, and "Bathe in Blood" by Evile. Just protect your neck. RIP William Peter Blatty.
.: 1:31:33 :: 44.2 MB :: 16 January 2017 :.

489: This week we do end up looking back at two of 2016's more popular theatrical horror endeavors. Darryll and Desmond sit down to take a look at Don't Breathe and Lights Out, but what did they think? Listen to find out! There are songs, as always: "New Blood" by Night Fever, "Blind" by Korn, "Hit The Lights" by Metallica, and "The Hell I Am" by Hick'ry Hawkins.
.: 1:12:37 :: 35.1 MB :: 09 January 2017 :.

488: It's days of Auld Lang Die here at Dread Media. Happy 2017, everyone. This first episode of the year does what many New Years-themed specials do, and that is look ahead. This week we look at three films that present wildly different visions of the future. First up, Duane and Desmond take a look at the post-apocalyptic wasteland of French Canada's Turbo Kid. Then, a Japanese utopia is threatened by villains only a group of heroes with a massive robot can as Darryll and Desmond review the first few episodes of the anime series Giant Robo. Finally, an enigmatic woman travels to the past to gather a cult of followers to warn them of the coming cataclysm in Chris and Desmond's review of Sound of My Voice. Here are some future party tunes to ring in 2017: "Future World" by Helloween, "Turbo Lover" by Judas Priest, "Electric Uncle Sam" by Primus, "Dreams" by The Cranberries, and "This Year" by The Mountain Goats. Happy New Year!
.: 1:54:37 :: 55.2 MB :: 02 January 2017 :.

487: Let's face it: Dread Media is the reason for the season. It's our annual Yuletide Special here at Dread Media, and this week we aren't messing around. We've got a Christmas slasher sandwiched between what seems to be two horror fan's reimaginations of popular modern Christmas classics tied to 1989. First, did 2015's Krampus start off as a remake of 1989's National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation? It sure seems like it. Then, Rich the Monster Movie Kid can't help but tear into this year's present early in his review of Don't Open 'til Christmas. Then, I know Home Alone didn't come out until 1990, but 1989's obscure French film 3615 code Père Noël sure seems a hell of a lot like it. Of course, there's your requisite selection of Christmas Scare-ols: "Santa's Gonna Kick Your Ass" by The Arrogant Worms, "No Present for Christmas" by King Diamond, "Mistress for Christmas" by AC/DC, "Night of the Kris Kringle Killer" by Murkbox, and "Silent Night, Deadly Night (acoustic)" by The Browns.
.: 1:22:34 :: 39.9 MB :: 26 December 2016 :.

486: There's less than a week until Christmas and what more is Christmas about than coming back from the dead? What? That's Easter? Oh shit. Well, zombies are the reason for the season this week on Dread Media. First up, Desmond and Jeff review a quiet and contemplative Arnold Schwarzenegger film (apparently they exist) about a parent's love for their child in Maggie. Then, Rich the Monster Movie Kid helps us decide if the Christmas slasher To All a Goodnight is worth asking Santa for. And if sober reflections on the nature of human life in a zombie film isn't your bag, how about Desmond and Duane's review of Scouts Guide to the Zombie Apocalypse (AKA Scouts vs. Zombies). There are, of course, some tunes as well: "Zombie" by Michale Graves, "Maggie's Farm" by Rage Against the Machine, "Oh Come All Ye Faithful" by Twister Sister, "Haunt You" by The Pack AD, and "Silent Nite" by Brantley Family Band.
.: 1:30:15 :: 43.5 MB :: 19 December 2016 :.

485: This week we have a jam-packed show. First, a conversation with Darren Lynn Bousman (Repo! The Genetic Opera and the Saw sequels) about his brand new movie, Abattoir. Then, Devil Dinosaur Jr. gives us a Stay Scary on the time travel film Counter Clockwise. Then, Darryll and Desmond return almost eight years after discussing this film to talk about the brand new director's cut of The Exorcist III. There are tunes as well: "Let the Monster Rise" by Anthony Stewart Head and Alexa Vega, "Abattoir Blues" by Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds, "The Chronomancer II - Nemesis" by The Sword, "Legion" by Grand Magus, and "Sexy Santa" by Steel Panther. Enjoy!
.: 1:48:12 :: 52.2 MB :: 12 December 2016 :.

484: This week we are talking all about bad choices. First up, we interview Scott B. Hansen about his film The Possession Experiment, in which a college student invites a demonic possession into his body for a school project. Bad idea. Then, a young woman decides to join a mysterious billionaire's private game in Rich the Monster Movie Kid's review of Would You Rather? Bad idea. Finally, two old friends reconnect and go to another weird rich guy's house and perform crazy antics for desperately needed cash in Desmond and Darryll's review of Cheap Thrills. Probably a bad idea. But a good idea is music: "Open Your Eyes" by Maylene and the Sons of Disaster, "All Rise" by Wovenwar, "Sell Your Soul" by Hollywood Undead, "Bloodstains" by Agent Orange, and "Betty Ford for Christmas" by Leif Garrett & The Crush Ups.
.: 1:05:19 :: 31.6 MB :: 05 December 2016 :.

483: This week, we present two transgressive psychodramas from Artsploitation Films with a modern take on Irish folklore sandwiched in the middle. First up, Desmond and Duane try to make sense of the increasingly paranoid and brutal Observance. Then Rich the Monster Movie Kid tells us all about The Hallow. Duane and Desmond return to discuss the profane, and difficult to comprehend, Meat. There are songs as well: "Watching Alice" by Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds, "Private Eye" by Alkaline Trio, "Husk" by Dry the River, "A Living, Breathing Piece of Defecating Meat" by Cattle Decapitation, and "X-M@$" by Corey Taylor.
.: 1:16:00 :: 36.7 MB :: 28 November 2016 :.

482: This week, we have a couple haunted places that need to be stayed away from. The guy from CSI: Miami and his buds clean up asbestos at an insane asylum in Darryll and Desmond's review of Session 9. Then, Kiefer Sutherland is going to want to spend a lot less than 24 hours inside a haunted department store in Devil Dinosaur Jr's Stay Scary of Mirrors. There are tunes, as well: "Breaching the Asylum" by Kataklysm, "Fear of the Dark" by Iron Maiden, "Mirror, Mirror (Look into My Eyes)" by Def Leppard, and "Surviving the Abyss" by Crowbar.
.: 1:14:19 :: 35.9 MB :: 21 November 2016 :.

481: This week may have you asking questions. It certainly has our film reviewers asking questions. First, Darryll and Desmond take in the bizarro fantasy film Sorceress, and end up wondering why more airbrushed images form the sides of cool vans in the 1980s never made it to the cinema. Then, VHS Massacre: Cult Films and the Decline of Physical Media has Duane and Desmond wondering if they're watching a documentary or someone's video podcast. At least there's music: "Sorceress" by Opeth, "Mental Twin" by Entombed, "Obsolete" by Black Cobra, and "In Vain, I've Sinned" by Jeremiah Crow.
.: 1:16:17 :: 36.8 MB :: 14 November 2016 :.

480: Three Amazing Dread Media International Travel Tips for the Savvy and Sensual Horror Tourist from Desmond and Duane! Journey to an expansive Japanese manor with a mix of Imperial and modern design in the South Korean countryside, but don't go into the basement. You can even pay for your trip by serving the lady of the house as The Handmaiden. Backpack into the idyllic Slovenian countryside where you can meet some of the local boys and even try the local moonshine. Just don't ask the Killbillies what it's made of! Finally, lounge in the sun and take in the sights in scenic Brazil, but look out for the feral women, mummies, supervillains, werewolves, vampires, and warrior women, and take in Ivan Cardoso's Werewolf in the Amazon Collection. Don't forget to load up your mp3 player with an international selection of music: "Master & Servant" by Nouvelle Vague, "Sex (I'm a)" by Lovage, "Moonchild" by Iron Maiden, "We Who Are Not as Others" by Sepultura, and "There She Goes, My Beautiful World" by Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds.
.: 1:26:40 :: 41.8 MB :: 07 November 2016 :.

479: Happy Halloween, Dreadites! As always, we've got a killer episode for you to hunker down and avoid the sugar-crazed ghouls lurking your neighborhood this week. First up, one of our oldest friends, Greg Lamberson, is back to chat about what he's got going on, namely The Buffalo Dreams Fantastic Film Festival; Blu-ray releases of Killer Rack, Slime City, and Slime City Massacre; and the film that's been more than three decades in the making: Johnny Gruesome. Then, Rich the Monster Movie Kid reviews the brand new anthology film Tales of Halloween. Finally, it's been four years since Duane and Desmond discussed all of The Simpsons "Treehouse of Horror" episodes to date. So, they decided to finish them off, including the brand new 600th episode and the first non-"Treehouse of Horror" episode of the show that deals with Halloween. It's a blast. And every Halloween party needs music: "Ritual" by Ghost, "Gruesome" by Gruesome, "Tales of Halloween" by Jimmy Psycho, "Grownup Halloween" by the cast of The Simpsons, and "Halloween" by Mastodon.
.: 2:26:47 :: 70.7 MB :: 31 October 2016 :.

478: This week, Dread Media welcomes author Sezin Koehler for an in-depth chat about her two unique novels, American Monsters and Crime Rave, as well as talk about upcoming work and the craft of writing. It's a great conversation. Then Rich the Monster Movie Kid jumps in with a review of Phantasm: Ravager, as well as a rundown of the entire Phantasm series. Also, we have what has to be the most diverse lineup of music the show's ever seen in a single episode: "Rave On" by Buddy Holly, "Be Kind to Your Neighborhood Monster" by the Sesame Street Monsters, "Left Hand Path" by Entombed, and "Saint of Killers" by Damn Laser Vampires. RIP Steve Dillon.
.: 1:29:44 :: 43.3 MB :: 24 October 2016 :.

477: This week, Dread Media has perhaps the most specific theme ever: filmic adaptations of literary horror! First up, Desmond and Duane take the black pill as they reckon with John Dies at the End, the Don Coscarelli film based on the David Wong novel. Then Rich, the Monster Movie Kid gets his shot to protect himself from Cujo, Lewis Teague's adaptation of Stephen King's rabid St. Bernard novel. Then, Chris and Desmond hunker down in The Keep, Michael Mann's crazy adaptation of F. Paul Wilson's novel. Astute listeners will discover that this show almost became a "literary adaptations from 1983" episode, but, alas, there's room for more specific themes... songs: "Camel Holocaust" and "He Never Left" by The Inevitable Backlash, "Rabies Is a Killer" by Agony Bag, "Evil Healing" by Tangerine Dream, and "Book of the Month" by Lovage.
.: 1:36:40 :: 46.6 MB :: 17 October 2016 :.

476: This week, a selection of cinematic oddities. First up, Desmond and Duane sit down and... experience... the German film Der Bunker. Then Rich, the Monster Movie Kid tells us all about the tantalizingly titled Weresquito: Nazi Hunter. Duane and Desmond throw caution to the wind and discuss a Dutch remake of a British film, from only a few years ago, in their review of Reckless. It's really quite mad. There are also some microphone oddities and weirdness that couldn't be controlled. Hopefully it's all under control next week when we discuss something more rational, like a rape-revenge film or something. Here's some music to tide you over: "Underground" by Tom Waits, "Ain't Nothin' to Do" by The Hellacopters, "Mosquito Song" by Queens of the Stone Age, "Make Me Wanna Die" by The Pretty Reckless, and "Oddened" by Gost.
.: 1:18:02 :: 37.7 MB :: 10 October 2016 :.

475: This week, Dread Media kicks off October in style with an in-depth look at four of Hammer Studios' more obscure horror films. First up, Duane and Desmond steal a dangerous look at The Gorgon. Rich the Monster Movie Kid checks up on the references for The Nanny. Devil Dinosaur Jr. wrestles with the Demons of the Mind. Finally, Chris and Desmond discover what happened when Frankenstein Created Woman. There's some hammering tunes as well: "Ancient Weird Religious Rites" by Herschell Gordon Lewis, "Gorgon's Eye" by Ramming Speed, "The Game" by Disturbed, "Shakespeare's Sister" by The Smiths, "Gorgeous Frankenstein" by Gorgeous Frankenstein, and "Marching Through Graveyards" by Kataklysm. RIP to the Godfather of Gore, Herschell Gordon Lewis.
.: 1:43:21 :: 49.8 MB :: 03 October 2016 :.

474: This week, the whole gang chips in to end Siegetember with an assortment of subgenres and eras of siege films. First up, Chris and Desmond look at a deaf woman versus a masked lunatic in the new Netflix feature, Hush. Then Devil Dinosaur Jr. dives into the past to review The House on the Edge of the Park. Rich the Monster Movie Kid proves that it isn't just humans getting up on the siege action in his spoileriffic review of The Mist. We've got some music that sits outside your house and slowly pulsates through the uninsulated cracks in your walls: "Night Siege" by Black Tower, "Hush" by Tool, "Ghosts of Princes in Towers" by Rich Kids, "Don't Fear the Reaper" by Blue Oyster Cult, and "The Uninvited Guest" by Mercyful Fate.
.: 1:26:46 :: 41.9 MB :: 26 September 2016 :.

473: This week, Dread Media presents reviews of two very different siege films. First up, hooded menaces infiltrate a house in the remote Romanian countryside in the French film Ils (or Them, if you're an anti-Frenchite). Then, a baby shower goes awry in Killer Party. What did Desmond and Duane think of these films? Listen to find out. Speaking of listening, here are some tunes to keep you safe: "Let Me In" by Beatsteaks, "Them" by The Misfits, "Rambozo the Clown" by Dead Kennedys, and "So Many People in the Neighborhood" by Ween.
.: 1:02:53 :: 30.4 MB :: 19 September 2016 :.

472: It's no surprise that the convergence of punk rock and horror is something that excites your host, and this week we're really excited to have the man whose name comes to mind when punk rock and horror are mentioned, especially with literature: Dread Media's oldest friend, David Agranoff. Desmond and David talk about punk rock and David's journey toward writing his latest novel, the truly unique Punk Rock Ghost Story. Then, themes converge as we celebrate horror and punk, as well as ticking a box for Siegetember in Darryll and Desmond's review of Green Room. So, put some spikes in your hair, some shit-kickers on your feet, some attitude in your head, and check this episode out! Here's some tunes to put you in the mood: "God Hates Sports" and "Carter Sucks, Reagan Swallows" by The F*ckers, "Nazi Punks Fuck Off" by Dead Kennedys, and "Prowling Leather" by Brooke Blair, Will Blair, and Joel Grind.
.: 1:20:13 :: 38.7 MB :: 12 September 2016 :.

471: This week we kick off Siegetember with the grand-daddy of modern siege films as Desmond and Aaron Allen discuss John Carpenter's Assault on Precinct 13. Then, Rich the Monster Movie Kid gives us a short history of Star Trek fan films as he celebrates 50 years of Trek in his review of the fan film Star Trek: Renegades. If you're locked inside, you might want some tunes to keep you company: "The Windows" by John Carpenter, "Pigs Will Pay (All Cops Are Bad, You Know)" by Propagandhi, "Sabotage" by Beastie Boys, and "The Siege and Investiture of Baron von Frankenstein's Castle at Weisseria" by Mary Shelley Overdrive.
.: 1:11:37 :: 34.6 MB :: 05 September 2016 :.

470: This week, Dread Media again dives into the "weird heroes" realm. This time it's an all-Miike edition as Takashi Miike has his own little corner of weird cinema nailed down. First up, Desmond and Darryll reckon with his "family-friendly" superhero otaku film Zebraman. Then, they look at the decidedly un-family-friendly creepy prequel Ichi-1. Here are some weird hero songs: "Heroes" by Celtic Frost, "Heroes from Our Past" by Dropkick Murphys, "Street Fighting Man" by Rage Against the Machine, and "Hero of the Soviet Union" by The Dillinger Escape Plan.
.: 1:21:38 :: 39.4 MB :: 29 August 2016 :.

469: This week, Dread Media presents an interview with filmmaker Steve Balderson about his brand new film, Hell Town, and his career in independent cinema. Then, Desmond unearths a previously thought lost review of the underground subway Canadian cult shocker End of the Line with Brittney and Jeff from 2011! Of course, as always, there is music: "Everyone I Went to High School with Is Dead" by Mr. Bungle, "High School Murder Case" by Kou Nakagawa, "End of the Line" by Pain, and "Well of Despair" by Skeletonwitch.
.: 1:19:56 :: 38.6 MB :: 22 August 2016 :.

468: This week, Chris and Desmond sit down to discuss a season of television. But fear not, it's about Preacher, and the review is from the perspective of a fan of the comic and someone who has never read it. Then, Duane joins Desmond to discuss the latest Artsploitation Films release: The Perfect Husband. And, of course, there's music: "Blasphemy is a Blast for Me" by Party Time, "The Preacher" by Mercyful Fate, "Wifebeater" by Murdock, and "God Called in Sick Today" by AFI.
.: 1:29:19 :: 43.1 MB :: 15 August 2016 :.

467: This week, it's another packed episode of throwback greatness. First up, Desmond interviews filmmaker Joe Begos about his brand new 80s-tinged feature film The Mind's Eye. Then, Desmond and Duane review the brand new Bed of the Dead, a film about a bed that kills people. Finally, Rich the Monster Movie Kid proves it's better late than never when he throws his hat in last week's anthology ring with Amicus Films' Torture Garden. Even most of the music is a throwback this week: "Almost Human" by Kiss, "Veteran of the Psychic Wars" by Blue Oyster Cult, "Death Bed" by Patton Oswalt, "The Tell-tale Heart" by The Alan Parsons Project, and "Dethbed" by Alkaline Trio.
.: 1:11:14 :: 34.7 MB :: 08 August 2016 :.

466: Welcome to a very special episode of Dread Media. The Unseen, a locally produced sci-fi / body horror film, is the toast of Fantasia Film Festival, and this episode is dedicated entirely to it. First up, writer / director Geoff Redknap talks all about the triumphs and troubles while filming the movie as well as his history in make-up effects stemming back 20 years. Then, an interview with the art director on the film: Darryll Doucette. Yeah, that's right. That Darryll Doucette. Of course, you gotta know what the stink is, so Duane and Desmond review the film, and Rich sticks to the theme of invisibility with his review of the best of the original Universal Invisible Man sequels: Invisible Agent. Of course, there's music: "Unseen Tormentor" by Early Man, "I'm Invisible Man" by The Meteors, "Invisible Kid" by Metallica, "Invisible Wounds (The Sulutre Mix)" by Fear Factory, "Invisible Empire" by Iron Mask, and "Les Invisible" by Blue Oyster Cult.
.: 2:03:26 :: 59.5 MB :: 01 August 2016 :.

465: You know, sometimes Dread Media doesn't mess around when it comes to themed episodes. This week, we go all out with anthologies. Desmond and Darryll got together last weekend and took in a theatrical double feature. That double feature spawned the two bookending film reviews they're doing this week. First up, Tales from the Crypt Presents Bordello of Blood which included a director / special effects artist / voice actor Q&A the fellas also discuss. Then in a special Stay Scary, Devil Dinosaur Jr. gives us a rundown of his favorite episode of every season of Tales from the Crypt on TV. You had to know that DD Jr. would come with the fire on an anthology episode. Then Desmond goes solo on a review of the brand new literary anthology Borderlands 6 after a short history of the series. Finally, Desmond and Darryll cover the grand-daddy of horror anthology films: Creepshow. There are tunes as well: "Devil's Whorehouse" by The Misfits, "Vampira" by Devin Townsend, "Tales from the Crypt" by Danny Elfman, "Over Borderlands" by Winterfylleth, "Run for Your Life" by The Creepshow, and "My Misery (Demon Knight)" by Machine Head.
.: 2:03:04 :: 59.3 MB :: 25 July 2016 :.

464: It's improbable animal week on Dread Media. Things start off crazy and get even crazier as the show carries on. First up, Desmond and Duane take a look at what happens when a little boy accidentally gets a black mamba in the mail in Venom. Then, keep an eye on your kids because Devil Dinosaur Jr. is at the zoo when an animal rage virus breaks out in Zoombies. Then, one of the most improbably animals of all fights other giant improbably alien animals in the reprehensible Gamera Super Monster. Animalistic tunes headed your way: "Snake Church" by Ringworm, "Iron Mamba" by Skinflint, "I'm an Animal" by Neko Case, "Gamera" by Varga, and "Don't Feed the Animals" by Shooter Jennings.
.: 1:07:08 :: 32.4 MB :: 18 July 2016 :.

463: This week Dread Media presents a feature-length conversation with cult filmmaker David DeCoteau. David's career began in the very early 80s working for Roger Corman, then with Charles Band, and continues to pump out B-Movies to this day. The interview discusses his career beginnings to the modern-day with a focus on the brand new Blu-ray release of his classic Sorority Babes in the Slimeball Bowl-O-Rama. To continue the theme, Desmond also reviews issue 11 of Delirium magazine. There are, of course, songs: "Take the Skinheads Bowling" by Manic Street Preachers, an excerpt from "Here in the Darkness" by Greg Stone, "Masked by Delirium" by Municipal Waste, and "The Absolute Center of a Pitch Black Heart" by -(16)-.
.: 1:16:10 :: 36.8 MB :: 11 July 2016 :.

462: This week, Dread Media provides reviews of three very different films. First up, Desmond and Duane review the moody indie urban fantasy film He Never Died. Devil Dinosaur Jr. changes pace on the ultra-low-budget Troma film about alien monsters who are a... ahem... pain in the butt: Chubbies. Then Rich the Monster Movie Kid once again classes up the joint with his review of the big-budget theatrical horror sequel The Conjuring 2. There's music as well: "Twist of Cain" by Danzig, "Divine" by Rollins Band, "Livin' in the 80's" by Zero Boys, "London Calling" by The Clash, and "If I Was God... I Would Burn It All" by Kataklysm. RIP Robin Hardy.
.: 1:22:04 :: 39.6 MB :: 04 July 2016 :.

461: After two of our three regular contributors apologize profusely for mistakes made in earlier episodes, the episode dives into sleaze as Darryll and Desmond review the 1972 giallo classic What Have You Done To Solange?. Then Devil Dinosaur Jr. covers an even sleazier film: 1969's The Babysitter. Then, Rich the Monster Movie Kid reviews a film much newer than both of the precious films, but one that pretends its older than both of them: Christopher Mihm's Late Night Double Feature from 2014. Of course, there's music as well: "I Don't Wanna Be No Catholic Boy" by Dead Boys, "What Have You Done to Solange?" by The Browns, "(Gotta Get Some Action) Now" by The Hellacopters, "Science Fiction Double Feature" by Richard O'Brien, and "Dispatch" by Vhol.
.: 1:31:51 :: 44.3 MB :: 27 June 2016 :.

460: This week it's an assortment of deranged insanity as Desmond and Darryll review the sequel to a film that may or may not even exist: The Executioner, Part II. In it, they discuss the cannibalism of Jehovah's Witnesses, and also make time to insult another religion. Then Devil Dinosaur Jr. makes us all uncomfortable in his Stay Scary of the sleazy exploitation film The Teacher to celebrate the end of the school year. Rich the Monster Movie Kid dives back into the Mihmiverse with his review of The Giant Spider. This episode also features the most diverse collection of music in perhaps the entire history of Dread Media: "Take this Job and Shove it" by Dead Kennedys, "Executioner's Song" by Loaded, "School's Out" by Hellsongs, "Boris the Spider" by The Who, and "I Wanna Fight Your Father" by The Rubberbandits.
.: 1:30:51 :: 43.8 MB :: 20 June 2016 :.

459: This week, there's a bundle of varied works to get through from all genres and styles. First up, Desmond and Duane review a documentary about competitive tickling championships, but it's about so much more in Tickled. Rich the Monster Movie Kid dives headfirst into the 1950s homage-laden Mihmiverse in his review of Christopher R. Mihm's House of Ghosts. Then Desmond goes solo on two novels: Robert Dean's nihilistic western The Red Seven and James Waltzer's Hitchcockian thriller Of Sound Mind. Of course, there are tunes as well: "Can't Hardly Stand It" by Charlie Feathers, "NegativeCreep" by Machine Head, "Mr. Crowley" by Ozzy Osbourne, "Gunslinger" by Avenged Sevenfold, and "Devil Lurks on the Road" by Tiger Army.
.: 1:11:56 :: 34.7 MB :: 13 June 2016 :.

458: He may be second fiddle in the daikaiju world, but Gamera is first in our hearts here at Dread Media. And this episode is dedicated entirely to that lovable badass turtle. First up, Duane joins Desmond to look at the three Heisei films form the 1990s Gamera revival: Gamera: Guardian of the Universe, Gamera 2: Advent of Legion, and Gamera 3: Awakening of Irys. Then Richard brings us back to the original run of the character with the second to last instalment in the original series: Gamera vs. Zigra. Then Devil Dinosaur Jr makes sure we stay scary with Return of the Giant Monsters, another original-era Gamera film. Of course, there are tunes as well: "Turtles All the Way Down" by Sturgill Simpson, "Flight of the Crimson Bats" by Kaiju, "The Hive" by Call of the Void, "Phoenix Rising" by Bleed to Sleep, "Gamera" by The Smarties, "Descending Upon Monsters" by Hot Peas N' Butter, and "Burnt to a Shell" by The Haunted.
.: 1:43:28 :: 49.9 MB :: 06 June 2016 :.

457: This week it's a tribute to several horror legends. First up, Peter Lorre's master class in psychotic acting in a review of Fritz Lang's M from 1931 by Chris and Desmond. They also discuss its 1951 American remake of the same name. Then Rich the Monster Movie Kid closes out his month-long tribute to birthday boys Vincent Price, Christopher Lee, and Peter Cushing in a review of Scream nd Scream Again, a film that features all three of them. Then Devil Dinosaur Jr. provides a Stay Scary on R Chetwynd Hayes' book The Monster Club, which was made into a film featuring Vincent Price and John Carradine. Songs, you ask? Yeah. There are songs: "I Kill Children" by Dead Kennedys, "In the Hall of the Mountain King" by Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross, "Scream and Scream Again" by Amen Corner, "Sucker for Your Love" by BA Robertson, and "Monsters Rule OK" by The Viewers.
.: 1:24:47 :: 40.9 MB :: 30 May 2016 :.

456: Science gets weird this week on Dread Media. First off, an expedition for a group of scientists heading to the Arctic Circle goes horribly wrong (does it ever go right?) in Harbinger Down. Rich the Monster Movie Kid continues his tribute to horror legends with birthdays in May with a look at two Vincent Price films: Dr. Goldfoot and the Bikini Machine and Dr. Goldfoot and the Girl Bombs. Devil Dinosaur Jr. delivers a brand new Stay Scary on the early talkie, Doctor X. Then Desmond and Duane look at a totally underrated classic 80s film: Dead and Buried. There are tunes, of course: "Winds from the North" by Frozen Dawn, "Cosmonaut" by At the Drive-In, "Goldfinger" by Leningrad Cowboys, "Doctor #8" by Tobin Sprout, "Bodies" by Danzig, and "Weird Science" by Oingo Boingo.
.: 1:43:00 :: 49.7 MB :: 23 May 2016 :.

455: This week we delve into your intrepid host's longtime fascination with the occult and rock and roll by interviewing the guy who literally wrote the book about it. Peter Bebergal, author of Season of the Witch: How the Occult Saved Rock and Roll, comes on to talk about the history of occultism in popular music from the days of slavery up to modern heavy metal. Then Duane and Desmond review one of the best films from last year, Deathgasm. Devil Dinosaur Jr. gives us a brand new Stay Scary on Satan's Slave, while Rich the Monster Movie Kid continues his month-long look at the more obscure horror films from genre legends with Peter Cushing and Christopher Lee in Nothing but the Night. There are always songs, and this week would be a really stupid week to change that: "Season of the Witch" by Donovan, "The White Witch of Rose Hall" by Coven, "Bad for Good" by Skull Fist, "Satan Prayer" by Ghost, "Nothing but the Night" by Grave Cross, and "Deathgasm" by Bulletbelt.
.: 2:08:50 :: 62.1 MB :: 16 May 2016 :.

454: This week, it's a menagerie of different reviews. First, Chris and Desmond look at the first film to feature contentious superheroes fighting each other this year: Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice. Then, our friend, Rich the Monster Movie Kid returns in the first instalment of films honoring horror legends with birthdays in May with Peter Cushing in The Land of the Minotaur. Devil Dinosaur Jr. takes a shot at Terror in a brand new Stay Scary. Then Desmond goes solo on reviews of Scott O'Dempsey's debut gothic horror novella Mortemain, and two wildly different slasher films: Suspension and Lumberjack Man. And, of course, there are songs: "I Don't Wanna Be (a Superhero)" by Roadrunner United featuring Michale Graves, "Justice for All" by Social Distortion, "Black Sabbath" by Black Sabbath, "Prophecy of the Lazer Witch" by Brendon Small's Galaktikon, "Dead Memories" by Slipknot, and "Crooked Red Line" by Ihsahn.
.: 1:43:21 :: 49.8 MB :: 09 May 2016 :.

453: This week, Dread Media welcomes author and podcaster Jason White to talk about what happens to the weak in a zombie apocalypse in his novel The Haunted Country. Then Desmond goes solo on a review of The Boy. And the good news is: Richard is back! The bad news is: he's paying tribute to a friend and podcast legend who suddenly passed away this week. There's music, as well: "Sister" by Devin Townsend, "Black Mass" by Electric Wizard, "Evil Boy" by The Dead Boys, and "B-Movie Babylon" by Wednesday 13. RIP Vince Rotolo, host of the B-Movie Podcast.
.: 1:18:08 :: 37.7 MB :: 02 May 2016 :.

452: This week, Jay Lender and Micah Ian Wright, the co-writing / co-directing team behind the brand new found-footage horror film They're Watching, stop by to discuss their film, their work in every medium from video games to comic books to children's animation, and their jaunt into Eastern Europe for filming. And yes, there's a lengthy discussion of fire stunts. Then Desmond goes solo on reviews of House of the Witch Doctor and All Hell Breaks Loose. There's a gaggle of tunes, as well: "TV Casualty" by The Misfits, "Boonika Bate Doba" by Zdob si Zdub, "All Hell Breaks Loose" by Sick of it All, and "We Finally Go Back to 1915 (Extended)" by Serj Tankian featuring David Alpay.
.: 1:26:56 :: 42.0 MB :: 25 April 2016 :.

451: It's a loose theme of family this week as Chris and Desmond explore how a father plans to protect his family against a gang of escaped psychotics who believe he killed and replaced their psychiatrist in the under-seen classic Alone in the Dark. Then a brother and sister deal with the loss of their parents and the fallout of a vicious attack at their lake house in The Horror. Then, singer Kat Katz exorcises the loss of her mother and Desmond exorcises his constant listening of Agoraphobic Nosebleed's new EP in a review of ARC. There's some fun family tunes as well this week: "We Destroy the Family" by Fear, "Chop Up Your Mother" by The Sic Fucks, "Brother" by Alice in Chains, "Not a Daughter" by Agoraphobic Nosebleed, and "Family Tree" by Megadeth.
.: 1:12:41 :: 35.1 MB :: 18 April 2016 :.

450: This week we celebrate 450 episodes with a retrospective on the flagship series of the greatest independent film company of all time: Troma Entertainment's Toxic Avenger. First up, Desmond and Duane pick their way through The Toxic Avenger, The Toxic Avenger Part II, The Toxic Avenger Part III: The Last Temptation of Toxie, and Citizen Toxie: The Toxic Avenger Part IV! Then Devil Dinosaur Jr. gives us a Stay Scary on the special features found on the brand new Toxic Avenger Blu-ray boxset. Desmond's sons Cade and Davin join him for a brand new Growing Up Geek segment to discuss the 13-episode cartoon series from the early 90s: Toxic Crusaders. Then, Desmond goes solo on overviews of the two Marvel Comics series form the early 90s: The Toxic Avenger and Toxic Crusaders. Of course, there's some Toxie tunes: "Who Will Save New Jersey?" by the cast of the Toxic Avenger Musical, "The Toxic Avenger Theme" by Scott Casey, "The Toxic Waltz" by Exodus, "Sacrifice" by Motorhead, "The Toxic Crusaders Theme" by Dennis C. Brown and Chuck Lorre, "Toxic Garbage Island" by Gojira, and "Toxic Revolution" by Municipal Waste.
.: 2:08:47 :: 62.0 MB :: 11 April 2016 :.

449: This week, Dread Media presents an hour-long conversation with producer and screenwriter Stephen Scarlata about his origins doing a multitude of jobs on Roger Corman films in the 90s, producing the award-winning documentary Jodorowsky's Dune, writing scripts for Final Girl, and his upcoming film Beyond the Gates. Strap in! It's fun, and there's music: "Parallel World" by Kurt Stenzel, "Blood Stains the Circle" by Gorgoroth, and "Nebëhr Gudahtt" by Magma.
.: 1:21:52 :: 39.5 MB :: 04 April 2016 :.

448: Just binge-watched season two of Daredevil and now you're sitting at home lamenting the lack of ninjas in your life? Dread Media's got you covered. It's weird ninjas this week as Darryll and Desmond dive into the sleazy zombie ninja epic Raw Force, and the 1980s gymnastics-instructor-ninja-possession film Ninja III: The Domination. Ninjas are the silent assassins of The East, but even they like to get down once in a while: "Last Ninjas Unite" by Gama Bomb, "Island of Domination" by Judas Priest, "Enter the Ninja" by Die Antwoord, and "Shadow Warrior" by Blue Oyster Cult.
.: 1:24:24 :: 40.7 MB :: 28 March 2016 :.

447: This episode is all about love, and it is dedicated to the late Geri Chamberlain who left us suddenly this week. Chris and Desmond take a look at teenage love gone very wrong in Some Kind of Hate. Rich the Monster Movie Kid gives an in-depth review of Guillermo del Toro's gothic romance, Crimson Peak. Devil Dinosaur Jr. takes on the zom-rom-com Boy Eats Girl. Of course, there are some love songs to go along with the selections this week: "Little Love Song" by Andrew WK, "Some Kind of Hate" by Murder by Death, "Red Right Hand" by Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds, "Spitting Games" by Snow Patrol, and "You Don't Know What You Mean to Me" by Sam and Dave. RIP Geri, and please keep Richard in your thoughts.
.: 1:13:43 :: 35.6 MB :: 21 March 2016 :.

446: This week it's a double feature of reviews from Darryll and Desmond as they take on Larry Blamire's homages to 1950s drive-in schlock sci-fi films: The Lost Skeleton of Cadavra and The Lost Skeleton Returns Again. Then Desmond goes solo on a review of the first season of Fear the Walking Dead. Then there's music: "Skulls" and "Green Hell" by The Misfits, "Inferno Finale" by Keith Emerson, and "Lost Skeleton" by Michale Graves. RIP Keith Emerson.
.: 1:02:29 :: 30.2 MB :: 14 March 2016 :.

445: This week we are once again joined by Aaron Allen, festival director and lead programmer for the Fright Night Theatre Film Festival in Hamilton, Ontario. Aaron and Desmond have a fun conversation about each of their involvement in the festival over the past few months and the amazing films that are screening there. Maker sure to head to Hamilton, Ontario on March 11th and 12th if you're in the area to check it out and be supremely entertained. Then Desmond goes solo reviewing the first five issues of Carnage from Marvel Comics by Gerry Conway and Mike Perkins. There's a slew of new heavy metal tunes to guide us through the episode, as well: "Dark Reflections" by Exumer, "Things to Come" by Michale Graves, "Carnage" by Entombed, and "Sudden Death" by Holy Grail. Check out www.frightnighttheatre.com.
.: 1:34:07 :: 45.4 MB :: 07 March 2016 :.

444: This week, we end Feral February in style as Darryll and Desmond look at the senior citizen werewolf epic Late Phases. Then Rich the Monster Movie Kid suffers through that other Lon Chaney Jr. werewolf film: Face of the Screaming Werewolf. Then, Desmond goes off-theme and discusses a few solo reviews: Black Creek (Gregory Lamberson's newest novel), the Martyrs remake, and A Place in Hell. There are, of course, some werewolfy tunes, this week, many of them programmed by listener Eric Wieladek: "Medieval Werewolf" by The Dave Brockie Experience, "Sorrows of the Moon" by Celtic Frost, "Night Wolf" by Krokus, "Lycanthropy" by Six Feet Under, and "The Wolf Man Kindly Requests..." by Clutch.
.: 1:37:11 :: 46.9 MB :: 29 February 2016 :.

443: This week, Dread Media takes a weird side road in Feral February. Duane joins Desmond to discuss the werewolf-themed work of Ross Patterson (AKA St. James St. James), those being the historical action comedies FDR: American Badass and Helen Keller vs. Nightwolves. Then Rich the Monster Movie Kid steps in to give a review of (and the convoluted history behind) I Was a Teenage Werewolf. Of course, there are songs: "Game for Life" by MC Breed, "A Song for Helen" by Deacon, "Helen Keller" by The Erotics, "I Was a Teenage Werewolf" by The Cramps, and "12 Steps to Rock n' Roll" by The Young Werewolves.
.: 1:24:38 :: 40.8 MB :: 22 February 2016 :.

442: This week we have a massive episode. First we pay tribute to a friend of the show, Mark Justice, author and host of the long-running Pod of Horror. Then Duane and Desmond figure out how babies are made with their review of Howling III: The Marsupials. Then Desmond tries to get the taste out of his mouth as he goes solo on Howling IV: The Original Nightmare, Howling V: The Rebirth, Howling VI: The Freaks, and The Howling: New Moon Rising. Then, Chris joins us to discuss the end of the franchise with a high school werewolf love story with an uncanny connection to Dread Media continuity: The Howling Reborn. And that's not all! Devil Dinosaur Jr. dives further into the Paul Naschy el Hombre Lobo filmography with The Werewolf Versus the Vampire Women, and Rich the Monster Movie Kid takes on The Undying Monster. There's tunes, too: "Endless Howl" by Barishi, "Wipe Your Tears Away" by Vitamin Z, "The Howling" by Within Temptation, "Bloodfeast" by The Misfits, "Animal" by Pearl Jam, and "Wolves of Chernobyl" by Municipal Waste.
.: 2:08:17 :: 61.8 MB :: 15 February 2016 :.

441: This week, some important things are discussed: Desmond and Darryll discuss whether or not your sister is a werewolf bitch as they review Howling II: Your Sister is a Werewolf. Rich the Monster Movie Kid wonders if you can show a werewolf bum on television in his review of the TV movie Moon of the Wolf. Finally, is The Wolfman so angry because he got bit by a yeti? Devil Dinosaur Jr. investigates in his Stay Scary of Paul Naschy in The Fury of he Wolfman. And while the descriptions above may or may not be true, the songs listed here do, in fact, get played this week: "Sacramental Sister" by Powerwolf, "Howling (Club Mix)" by Steve Parsons and Babel, "Bark at the Moon" by Ozzy Osbourne, "The Wolf is Loose" by Mastodon, and "The Howling Man" by Night Demon.
.: 1:25:50 :: 41.4 MB :: 08 February 2016 :.

440: Gather your pack and howl at the moon as we kick off Feral February! This first episode in our month dedicated entirely to werewolves takes a look at some venerable, but perhaps not entirely well-known classics of the sub-genre. First off, Desmond and Darryll start what's going to be a comprehensive look at the most enduring werewolf franchise with 1981's The Howling. Then Devil Dinosaur Jr. goes back two full decades to take a look at Hammer's The Curse of the Werewolf before Rich the Monster Movie Kid goes back even further to 1956's science-y werewolf feature The Werewolf. There's some howling tunes for you, as well: "Up the Wolves" by The Mountain Goats, "Dirt Roads and Howls of Wolves" by Memento Mori, "Hairball Alley" by Rocket from the Crypt, "Of Wolf and Man" by Metallica, and "In the Hour of the Wolf" by Barishi.
.: 1:12:29 :: 35.0 MB :: 01 February 2016 :.

439: This week we close out January in style. First up, Desmond and Darryll give a look at the horror comedy Zombeavers. Then, Rich the Monster Movie Kid reviews the 1978 Carrie-ripoff, Jennifer. Desmond returns to go solo on two Troma releases: Joe Spinell's meta-narrative The Last Horror Film and the alternate history exploitation film Honky Holocaust. Of course, there's songs too: "Your Girlfriend's Head" by Zombina & The Skeletones, "Wynona's Big Brown Beaver" by Primus, "Jennifer" by The Eurythmics, "The Love Song" by Marilyn Manson, and "Beyond a Shadow of a Doubt" by Savage Messiah.
.: 1:09:28 :: 33.6 MB :: 25 January 2016 :.

438: Dread Media's no stranger to the occasional diverse episode, and this week is a perfect example of that. First, Desmond and Chris pay tribute to David Bowie in their review of The Hunger. Devil Dinosaur Jr. reckons with Human Centipede 3. Finally, Rich the Monster Movie Kid talks about Kurt Russell's beard, among other things, in his review of Bone Tomahawk. There's also some diverse music: "Funtime" by Iggy Pop, "Sick of You" by GWAR, "213" by Slayer, and it's all bookended by "Cat People (Putting Out the Fire)" and "Lazarus" by David Bowie. RIP David Bowie.
.: 1:21:38 :: 39.4 MB :: 18 January 2016 :.

437: We have a great show for you this week! First off, we pay tribute to Angus Scrimm who left the world this weekend, but he also left us his legacy as quite possibly the most imposing movie monster of the modern era. First-time director of Troma's B.C. Butcher, Kansas Bowling, comes on the show to talk about Kato Kaelin, the birth of the prehistoric slasher, and directing her first film at 17. Desmond goes solo on a review of Sinister 2 before giving away a copy of the Blu-ray in the last of our Yellow Christmas giveaways! Rich the Monster Movie Kid is back once again to take a look at Laserblast in the post-Star Wars glow. Devil Dinosaur Jr. Stays Scary on a review of Neon Maniacs. There's music as well: "Post Teenage Angst" by Kill My Coquette, "Alley Oop" by The Hollywood Argyles, "Home Sweet Home" by Lindemann, "Hangar 18" by Megadeth, "Live Wire" by Motley Crue, and "Cave Painter" by Schizoid Lloyd.
.: 1:31:59 :: 44.4 MB :: 11 January 2016 :.

436: This is a jam-packed show for the New Year. We welcome 2016 by giving away three separate films in our Canadian Giallo giveaway, watch and review two of the best horror films of 2015, and pay tribute to Lemmy Kilmister. On top of that, your intrepid host's novel has just been released! So, listen to see who won Black Christmas, then listen to the epic length review of Eli Roth's The Green Inferno, and the short review of M. Night Shyamalan's The Visit. Then listen to see who won copies of each of those films on Blu-ray! Come back next week for another giveaway! There are songs, too: "In the Name of the Tragedy" by Motorhead, "Bon Appetit" by The Untamed, "We Are Family" by Suicidal Tendencies, and "Green Inferno" by Agoraphobic Nosebleed. Buy Mother of Abominations: A Monster Earth Novel by Desmond Reddick here: http://www.amazon.com/Mother-Abominations-Monster-Earth-Novel-ebook/dp/B01A1JPOBY/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1451765442&sr=8-2&keywords=mother+of+abominations.
.: 1:41:59 :: 49.2 MB :: 04 January 2016 :.

435: We end Yellow Christmas in style with a slew of films from the sleazy history of giallo. From 1972 all the way to 2015, five films outline the blood, black gloves, and boobs that we all love so much. First up, Desmond and Darryll dust off their film-reviewing prowess in Sergio Martino's sleazy Your Vice Is a Locked Room and Only I Have the Key. Then, Desmond and Duane discuss the violence against women and the storied and confusing history of Goblin in their review of Dario Argento's Tenebrae. In the first of an unprecedented two Stay Scaries, Devil Dinosaur Jr. looks at Lamberto Bava's failed television project that he turned into a feature film: A Blade in the Dark. Then another Argento film gets covered as Richard the Monster Movie Kid wades into the loaded question that is Argento's Phenomenon (AKA Creepers). Devil Dinosaur Jr. returns for another Stay Scary, taking a look at the Canadian filmmaking collective Astron 6's homage to giallo: The Editor. All this, a giveaway and music: "Carol of the Bells" by Steve Moore, "Vices" by Slayer, "Tenebre (live)" by Daemonia, "Flash of the Blade" by Iron Maiden, "Locomotive" by Motorhead, "From the Back of the Film" by Thrush Hermit, and "Silent Night, Deadly Night (acoustic)" by The Browns. Merry Christmas!
.: 1:52:02 :: 54.0 MB :: 28 December 2015 :.

434: This week, Dread Media is proud to present a conversation with film composing legend Fabio Frizzi. The Maestro talks about his working relationship with Lucio Fulci, the lasting qualities of his music, and his work on two gialli in particular: Seven Notes in Black and The Scorpion with Two Tails. On top of all that, we've added a full-length episode to the end of that interview as Chris joins Desmond to discuss the film that started it all: Mario Bava's Blood and Black Lace. Rich the Monster Movie Kid gives giallo another shot as he takes in a viewing of Black Belly of the Tarantula. Then Devil Dinosaur Jr. jumps in to take the show home in a review of Short Night of the Glass Dolls. It would be silly if there wasn't music, right? "Sette Note Pt. 1 (Film Version)" by Bixio - Frizzi - Tempera, "Fear's Melody" by Fabio Frizzi, "Without a Face" by Rage Against the Machine, "Paralyzed" by Ruby the Hatchet, "Is It My Body?" by Alice Cooper, and (one more for good measure) "Verso L'Ignoto" by Fabio Frizzi.
.: 1:43:29 :: 49.9 MB :: 21 December 2015 :.

433: This week, a double feature of reviews praising the work of the Belgian purveyors of art-house Giallo homage: Hélène Cattet and Bruno Forzani. First, Darryll and Desmond are not creeps in their discussion of female sexuality in their review of Amer. Then, Duane and Desmond take a look at madness in The Strange Colour of Your Body's Tears. Songs included: "Full Bloom" by Early Man, "Dark Blue(s)" and "Love and Hate" by Goblin, and "Dark Horse in the Wind" by Primordial.
.: 1:35:29 :: 46.1 MB :: 14 December 2015 :.

432: Boobs, blood, and black gloves here! Get yer boobs, blood, and black gloves! Yellow Christmas begins as Dread Media dedicates the entire month of December to the notoriously sleazy, mean-spirited, and often nonsensical genre of Italian whodunnits: Giallo. This first week, a sampler of what the genre has to offer: Desmond and Darryll take on Lucio Fulci's classic Don't Torture a Duckling, Devil Dinosaur Jr. reviews Antonio Bido's grim The Bloodstained Shadow, and Rich the Monster Movie Kid dips his toes into the genre with a look at Emilio Miraglia's The Night Evelyn Came Out of the Grave. There's some tunes, as well: "I Kill Children" by Dead Kennedys, "Strangled with a Halo" by Pig Destroyer, "Bloodstains" by Agent Orange, "Living Dead Girl" by Rob Zombie, and "Trippin' on a Hole in a Paper Heart" by Stone Temple Pilots. Don't forget to enter this month's killer giveaway. RIP Scott Weiland.
.: 1:22:27 :: 39.8 MB :: 07 December 2015 :.

431: We are ushering November into nothingness as Desmond has a second interview with author Nicole Cushing. The two talk about Thomas Ligotti, blurbs, philosophy, extreme horror, and weirdos in relation to her two new releases Mr. Suicide and The Mirrors. Rich the Monster Movie Kid swings by to cover the obscure HBO skin flick / thriller Tattoo. Then Desmond goes solo on the indie anthology film The Horror Network, and the most insane Christmas movie you'll ever see: 12 Disasters. And of course, music: "Suicide Messiah" by Black Label Society, "Mirrors" by Blue Oyster Cult, "Feel So Numb" by Rob Zombie, "Impending Disaster" by Devil Driver, and "TNA (The Nihilistic Army)" by Turbonegro.
.: 1:50:44 :: 53.4 MB :: 30 November 2015 :.

430: Don't tell anybody because this week Dread Media commits podcasting crimes. First, Desmond and Darryll wreck a perfectly good camping trip in their review of Deliverance. Then Duane joins Desmond for some baseball bat-related shenanigans in their review of Cold in July. Then Desmond steals a police cruiser and goes looking for a lost girl in his solo reviews of Cop Car and Skin Traffik. Turn these tunes up! It might not be against the law, but I'm sure it will at least be a bylaw infraction: "Dueling Banjos" by Eric Weissberg, "Deliverance" by Corrosion of Conformity, "20 Miles to Texas, 25 to Hell" by Powerman 5000, "Looking for Blood" by The Donnas, and "White on White Crime" by Agoraphobic Nosebleed.
.: 1:44:26 :: 50.3 MB :: 23 November 2015 :.

429: It's been a long, strange trip, but Chris and Desmond have finally gotten together to discuss the third and final season of the Netflix Series Hemlock Grove. How does it fare compared to the other two? Did their favorite character get more screen time? Who in the blue Hell is stoner Luke Wilson? You'll have to listen to find out. Desmond goes solo to close out the show with a review of Last Shift. Songs include: "Gypsy" by Mercyful Fate, "Victory" by Bad Religion, "Ritual Blast" by Occultist, and "Skin-Tight Boogie" by Eagles of Death Metal.
.: 1:17:26 :: 37.4 MB :: 16 November 2015 :.

428: This week, we look at some recent horror comedies and an obscure TV movie. First, Duane and Desmond look at the great Canadian horror comedy Bloody Knuckles. Then Rich the Monster Movie Kid covers 1972's The People. Then Duane and Desmond take a look at The Slashening. There're tunes, as well: "Touch Me, I'm Sick" by Mudhoney, "Mongoloid" by Devo, "Starman" by David Bowie, "Dead Girls Don't Scream" by Thirteen Shots, and "Chlorine & Wine" by Baroness. RIP Gunnar Hansen.
.: 1:31:46 :: 44.3 MB :: 09 November 2015 :.

427: This week we look at some women scorned. First off, an exploitation classic as Darryll and Desmond look at Abel Ferrara's rape-revenge masterpiece Ms. 45. Then Duane joins Desmond to review the murdered witch back for revenge in Antonio Margheriti's The Long Hair of Death. Then Desmond goes solo in a review of I Spit on Your Grave: Vengeance is Mine. Tunes included: "Nuns Have No Fun" by Mercyful Fate, "New York's Alright (If You Like Saxophones)" by Fear, "The Witch is Burning" by Doublestone, "Forced Gender Reassignment" by Cattle Decapitation, and "I Spit on Your Grave" by Ghoultown.
.: 1:29:20 :: 43.1 MB :: 02 November 2015 :.

426: This week, it's a cavalcade of varied horror presentations leading up to Halloween! First up, Argentinian child vampires go under the microscope as Duane and Desmond review Children of the Night. Devil Dinosaur Jr. gets to the bottom of found footage black comedy / thriller Creep. Rich the Monster Movie Kid rounds off the audio end of his month-long tribute to Bela Lugosi in his review of Voodoo Man. Then Desmond returns to go solo on reviews of the possessed-child film June and the haunted house film We are Still Here. Tunes: "The Kids are All Dead" by Zombina and The Skeletones, "Children of the Night" by Calabrese, "Our Mutant" by Big Business, "Voodoo" by Godsmack, "Cold in Hell" by The Misfits, and "You Can't Kill The Devil" by Metal Allegiance featuring Chuck Billy.
.: 1:13:19 :: 35.4 MB :: 26 October 2015 :.

425: This week, Dread Media presents its (at least) annual conversation with our friend, filmmaker, writer, and film festival runner Gregory Lamberson. The fellas talk about Killer Rack on the festival circuit, Greg's first standalone horror novel Black Creek, the Buffalo Dreams Film Festival line-up, and the cult resurgence of Greg's 1988 classic Slime City. Rich the Monster Movie Kid comes on back to discuss this week's Bela Lugosi film in a review of The Devil Bat. And of course, there's music: "Working Class Hero" by Screaming Trees, "Killer Rack Title" by Armand Petri and Joe Rozier, "Diary of a Madman" by Ozzy Osbourne, and "Mission Creep" by Zombi. RIP Soledad Medrano.
.: 1:31:03 :: 43.9 MB :: 19 October 2015 :.

424: This week it's another grab-bag. Bear the awful audio as Chris and Desmond gush over Jake Gyllenhaal's masterful performance in Nightcrawler; thrill at Rich the Monster Movie Kid's discussion of the work of Bela Lugosi and Boris Karloff in his review of The Invisible Ray; swallow your soul for Devil Dinosaur Jr.'s Stay Scary of the Evil Dead remake; and try to guess which two of these three films, which Desmond solo-reviews, are awful: A Plague So Pleasant, Old 37, and Queen Crab. There're tunes, as well: "Negative Creep" by Machine Head, "Nightcrawler" by Judas Priest, "Radioactive" by The Firm, "Evil Never Dies" by Overkill, "March of the Crabs" by Propagandhi, and "Fun House" by The Stooges. RIP Steve Mackay.
.: 1:47:54 :: 52.0 MB :: 12 October 2015 :.

423: This week on Dread Media, Desmond and Darryll talk about a lot of stuff in their long and drunken rambling review of Suburban Gothic. They even manage to talk about the film itself! Devil Dinosaur Jr. tries to come to terms with Contamination .7 in a brand new Stay Scary. And Rich the Monster Movie Kid kicks off his month of tribute to Bela Lugosi with Island of Lost Souls. All that and songs, too: "Suburban Vampire" by The Browns, "Punk Rock Girl" by The Dead Milkmen, "Wasting Away" by The Brian Jonestown Massacre, "No Spill Blood" by Oingo Boingo, "Poltergeist" by Devin Townsend Project, and "Only the Haunted" by Dog Fashion Disco.
.: 1:55:49 :: 55.8 MB :: 05 October 2015 :.

422: It's all fun and games until someone loses their life this week on Dread Media. First up, Webmaster Michael David Sims swings by to play a game of Would You Rather? with Desmond. Then, Devil Dinosaur Jr. plays some Pranks. Rich the Monster Movie Kid swings by to tell us all about the benefits of X: The Man with the X-Ray Eyes. Desmond comes back to end the show with a Blood Punch. Like any big sports event, there's some kickass tunes to get your blood pumping: "Damned If You Do" by Alice Cooper, "Torn Between Scylla and Charybdis" by Trivium, "Fun and Games" by Pennywise, "X-Ray Eyes" by Blue Oyster Cult, "Not the Same" by Hands & Teeth, and "Arc of Violence" by Black Breath.
.: 1:53:26 :: 54.7 MB :: 28 September 2015 :.

421: This week reality crashed down on your intrepid host, as he's ill with The Throatpocalypse. But Des soldiered through this episode, as Dread Media takes a look at reality on film. First, in the documentary realm, Chris joins Desmond to take a look at the follow-up to the legendary Room 237: The Nightmare. Then Duane joins Desmond to look at the sometimes-interesting, but mostly misguided Killer Legends. Then Desmond goes solo on three found-footage films: Inner Demons, Always Watching, and The Night Visitor. Of course, there are some tunes: "Nightmare be thy Name" by Mercyful Fate, "Someone Else's Nightmare" by Early Man, "Tears of a Clown" by Iron Maiden, "Reality" by Voivod, and "Deep Down" by Mondo Cane.
.: 1:30:41 :: 43.7 MB :: 21 September 2015 :.

420: In a bid to catch up on film reviews, we're dealing with the screeners that built up during the latter half of Apocalyptic August. There is a slew of diverse films being covered this week. First up, Duane and Desmond review the Belgian feral child film, Cub. Then Rich the Monster Movie Kid reviews The Serpent and the Rainbow in tribute to the late Wes Craven. Then Desmond sits down for a marathon review of seven films that he has recently seen: The Treatment, Call Girl of Cthulhu, The Summer House, Extraterrestrial, Lost After Dark, K-11, and Rock N' Roll Frankenstein. There's also a particularly diverse selection of songs this week: "Blood of a Young Wolf" by Buck 65, "Intro & Credits" by Steve Moore, "Voodoo Medicine Man" by Aerosmith, "Vices" by Slayer, and " Lovecraft in Brooklyn" by The Mountain Goats.
.: 1:31:18 :: 44.0 MB :: 14 September 2015 :.

419: This week we celebrate eight years of Dread Media! We pay tribute at the top of the show to Wes Craven. Then Darryll and Desmond review what could be considered the spiritual successor to Craven's signature film: It Follows. Rich the Monster Movie Kid does his best to lessen the amount of times he says the name of the subject film in his review of Sssssss from 1973. There's tunes as well: "Main Title (from A Nightmare on Elm Street)" by Charles Bernstein, "Search & Destroy" by Iggy & The Stooges, "Waiting for the Snake" by Motorhead, and "Cast the First Stone" by Slayer. RIP Wes Craven.
.: 1:21:48 :: 39.5 MB :: 07 September 2015 :.

418: It's the end of the month celebrating the end of the world! We started Apocalyptic August with an Australian Apocalypse film and we're ending it with another one, but a different one this time. Chris and Desmond review the relatively new Guy Pearce / Robert Pattinson vehicle: Rover. Rich the Monster Movie Kid takes a look at one of three TV movies Gene Roddenberry had a hand in in the 1970s: Planet Earth. Not to mention that Desmond forgot a Top 5 last week, so this week he gives you two! First up, a look at his Top 5 Apocalyptic Television Shows, and then he ends the show with a selection of his Top 5 Apocalyptic Songs. Strap and and hang around with us until the light takes you! Songs: "The Chase" by The Doomriders, "The Very Wild Rover" by Cruachan, "Planet Earth" by Duran Duran, and "It's Only the End of the World" by Harley Poe.
.: 1:22:13 :: 39.7 MB :: 31 August 2015 :.

417: Apocalyptic August continues in this massive episode. First up, Desmond talks alien invasion and filmmaking with the co-directors and star of the brand new film Ejecta: Chad Archibald, Matt Wiele, and Julian Richings. Then Duane joins him for another double feature of Italian Apocalypse films: The New Barbarians and 2019: After the Fall of New York. Devil Dinosaur Jr. continues the Italian theme with a Stay Scary on Warrior of the Lost World. Then, Rich the Monster Movie Kid takes a look at the 1974 TV movie Where Have All the People Gone. Finally, some Dread Media listeners get in on the apocalyptic action. Of course, there's tunes: "Alien Blueprint" by Rollins Band, "Inherit the Wasteland" by Nausea, "Apocalypse 1997" by Gama Bomb, "Future World" by Helloween, "Riding on the Wind" by Judas Priest, "Where Has Everybody Gone?" by The Pretenders, and "Cities Fall" by Earth Crisis.
.: 1:52:35 :: 54.3 MB :: 24 August 2015 :.

416: Apocalyptic August barrels through the month with another great episode. This week, Desmond kicks off the show with a Dread Media Top 5 of his favorite apocalyptic comics before Darryll joins him to take a look at the 80s sci-fi comedy Night of the Comet. Rich the Monster Movie Kid continues his look at Charlton Heston's contributions to the subgenre with a review of Soylent Green. Then, departing from the apocalypse for a little while, Devil Dinosaur Jr. takes a look at the Choose their Kill webseries Eli Roth produced for Crypt TV. And a special bonus review with Jeff Strand of Greg Lamberson's latest film: Killer Rack. And, songs to lull you to your final sleep as the Earth moans and dies: "The Sky is Fallin'" by The Queens of the Stone Age, "Ride the Comet" by Ayreon, "Soilent Green" by Soilent Green, "Surprise! You're Dead" by Faith No More, and "Killer Rack" and "Funbags" by Armand Petri and Joe Rozier.
.: 1:29:57 :: 43.4 MB :: 17 August 2015 :.

415: This week, Apocalyptic August rolls on as Desmond and Duane jettison to the far flung future of 1990! First in this double feature of Enzo G. Castellari's Italian Apocalypse films, a ripoff of The Warriors of the highest order: 1990: The Bronx Warriors. Then, they tackle the sequel, an Escape from New York ripoff: Escape from the Bronx. Then, Rich the Monster Movie Kid gives us some Charleton Heston goodness in his review of The Omega Man. Of course, there's a mixtape for this insane future of motorcycle gangs and mysterious foodstuffs: "New York Groove" by Ace Frehley, "Apocalypse New York" by Jay Chattaway, "Get Bronx" by Sick of it All, "The Omega Man" by Iron Savior, and "Gangland" by Iron Maiden.
.: 1:24:58 :: 41.0 MB :: 10 August 2015 :.

DMP 48: This time, the Commonwealth Crew takes on the first foray of former hardcore porn director Barry Sonnenfeld into mainstream film, and it's a good one. In their discussion of 1991's The Addams Family, the two discuss perfect casting, weird childhood crushes, and drunken socialist pop / punk bands from the 90s.
.: 20:50 :: 10.2 MB :: 07 August 2015 :.

DMP 47: The long-awaited return of the Horrorcorps (completely the fault of Dread Media headquarters) sees Reece and Alex taking on "Crystal Lake," a track by frequent Mega Ran collaborator Richie Branson. In the process of breaking down the beat, the music, and the rhymes, the boys make reference to when this episode was recorded (Christmastime 2014) and SpongeBob SquarePants. Enjoy.
.: 48:20 :: 23.4 MB :: 06 August 2015 :.

414: Kick off Apocalyptic August with us as we're all about post-apocalyptic bloodshed. First, though, Desmond gives a Dread Media Top 5 on Unconventional Apocalypse Films. Then Darryll joins him for a review of the Australian zombie apocalypse film Wyrmwood. Rich the Monster Movie Kid takes us on a trip down Damnation Alley. Finally, Desmond pays tribute to the late Rowdy Roddy Piper in his review of the bonkers mutant frog apocalypse film Hell Comes to Frogtown. Recorded music might not stick around after the big one, so let's go all out while we can: "War of the Zombies" by Creepersin, "Wormwood" by Michale Graves, "Light the Sky on Fire" by Jefferson Starship, "Pure Massacre" by Silverchair, and "Zombie Apocalypse" by Kirby Krackle. RIP Hot Rod!
.: 1:35:39 :: 45.7 MB :: 03 August 2015 :.

413: It's Hittites, Satanists, and Pagans (oh my!) this week as Dread Media once again takes on the theme of cults. First up, Desmond and Darryll take in a viewing of the early Wes Craven film Deadly Blessing. Then, Devil Dinosaur Jr. dissects The Seventh Victim. And, finally, in tribute once again to Christopher Lee and what many consider to be his finest role: The Wicker Man. Don't forget to enjoy some culty hymns: "Come Join Us" by Bad Religion, "Make Yourself" by Incubus, "Just Another Victim" by Helmet and House of Pain, "Corn Rigs" by Paul Giovanni, and "Cult" by Evile.
.: 1:10:24 :: 34.0 MB :: 27 July 2015 :.

412: This week, Dread Media takes a look at a selection of anthology films. Some good, most bad, you'll have to figure it out. First up, Desmond and Darryll sit down for Darryll's birthday to take in a train movie. What could possibly go wrong? Night Train to Terror. That's what. Then, continuing his tribute to Christopher Lee, Rich the Monster Movie Kid reviews Dr. Terror's House of Horrors. Finally, you were probably unaware that Creepshow 3 existed. Devil Dinosaur Jr. is here to show you why you're better off that way. There's a wide variety of songs as well: "Midnight Train" by Ghoultown, "Nightrain" by Guns N' Roses, "Angel of Death" by Slayer, "My Girlfriend's a Robot" by The Hanson Brothers, and "Everybody but You" by Joe Turano.
.: 1:23:33 :: 40.3 MB :: 20 July 2015 :.

411: Eternal life. Who needs it?! Some people, I guess. This week, Dread Media ponders immortality, those who seek it, and those who seek to end it. First up, Chris joins Desmond for a review of Jim Jarmusch's Only Lovers Left Alive. Devil Dinosaur Jr. gives us a special treat as he discusses the second of the Kolchak TV movies, The Night Strangler, as well as discussing the property as a whole in this week's Stay Scary. Richard the Monster Movie Kid is back this week to pay tribute to the late (immortal in his own way) Christopher Lee in a review of the film The Man Who Could Cheat Death. There's also a varied set of tunes for you to plug into your ears: "Immortal" by Helloween, " Only Lovers Left Alive" by The (International) Noise Conspiracy, "Built to Last" by Sick of it All, "The Portent" by Christopher Lee, and "Who Wants to Live Forever?" by Queen.
.: 1:14:13 :: 35.8 MB :: 13 July 2015 :.

410: This week, we take a look at those mysterious tall, dark strangers who walk into people's lives and ruin them. First up, Darryll and Desmond look at the Irish gory supernatural flick Let Us Prey. Devil Dinosaur Jr. gives us a Stay Scary on poor Bill Paxton as he is faced with The Vagrant. And though he's been a contributor to the show for years, Richard the Monster Movie Kid takes a look at the original tall, dark stranger, Dracula, from the fan-film Tales of Dracula in his first official review on the show. There's some great tunes, as well: "The Kindness of Strangers" by Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds, "Let Us Slay" by GWAR, "Hello from the Gutter" by Overkill, "People are Strange" by Echo and the Bunnymen, and "Servants of Death" by Refused.
.: 1:35:34 :: 46.1 MB :: 06 July 2015 :.

409: It's big, it's hairy, and it's long. We're not just talking about your cohosts, either. In this episode, Darryll and Desmond take on Peter Jackson's King Kong remake in a drunken review where, yes, they finally have it out on the show over The Lord of the Rings films. Then, King Kong versus Mechani-Kong in a brand new Stay Scary of King Kong Escapes courtesy of your friendly neighborhood Devil Dinosaur Jr. There's some ape tunes as well: "King Kong Brigade" by Off!, "Kong at the Gates" by The Misfits, "Escape" by Alice Cooper, and "Simianimal" by Sub Contra Blues.
.: 1:25:05 :: 41.1 MB :: 29 June 2015 :.

408: The beautiful woman who is more than she seems. An entire race victimized by mankind. The cross-dressing werewolf. This week's episode is all about monsters that aren't monsters. Arthouse romance meets monster movie as Darryll and Desmond review the brand new movie Spring. Desmond goes solo on the first volume of the brand new comic Clive Barker's Nightbreed from Boom! Studios. Then Duane joins Desmond for a review of the cross-dressing werewolf movie Der Samurai. Strap in! There are some face-melting monstrous tunes, too! "Leave Your Skin at the Door" by Ringworm, "The Dragonfly" by Clutch, "From Screaming Graves We Rise" by Diemonsterdie, "The Wolf I Feed" by Napalm Death, and "Look Out, There's a Monster Coming" by Bonzo Dog Band.
.: 1:26:41 :: 41.8 MB :: 22 June 2015 :.

DMP 46: Blade returns! The cinematic qualities of Gene Colan's art. Which of the vampire hunters is a virgin? The woes of a published writer. Psychedelic horses. The first proper crossover with the wider Marvel Universe! All topics in this edition of Dying in the Gutters as Desmond and Chris tackle Tomb of Dracula #40-44.
.: 51:28 :: 24.9 MB :: 21 June 2015 :.

407: This week we look at families in supernatural peril as Desmond and Darryll deliver a review of Poltergeist like none you've ever heard. It's funny, it's intelligent, and it's unique, like the movie itself. Devil Dinosaur Jr. stops by for a Stay Scary on the Lucio Fulci film Manhattan Baby, as well! There's some songs, too: "Poltergeist" by Devin Townsend Project, "Shining" by The Misfits, "Curse of the Pharaohs" by Mercyful Fate, and "Let Legend Mark Me as the King" by Christopher Lee. RIP Sir Christopher Lee.
.: 1:28:22 :: 42.6 MB :: 15 June 2015 :.

406: Smile for the camera this week as we look at some truly depraved houses of horror, as well as some found footage films. First up, Duane joins Desmond for a review of the brand new found footage black comedy / horror film from Artsploitation Films: The House with 100 Eyes. Then Devil Dinosaur Jr. gives us a Stay Scary on The Seasoning House. Desmond goes solo on the less-than-adequate Vatican Exorcisms. There are tunes as well: "Gary Gilmore's Eyes" by The Adverts, "Snuff" by Slayer, "House of Suffering" by Bad Brains, "Necrophatic Vatican" by Take Over and Destroy, and "The Touch of Reality" by The Skull.
.: 1:06:56 :: 32.3 MB :: 08 June 2015 :.

405: From Stand by Me to Gremlins to Friday the 13th: The Final Chapter, it seems like Corey Feldman has been a part of genre cinema since this host first started watching it, but how's his career been lately? No, we aren't looking at the ridiculous reality show, but Desmond and Duane take a look at the "lost" film Seance (AKA Killer in the Dark), which also stars Adam West. Then Devil Dinosaur Jr. reviews the pilot episode of Splatter. Changing the topic a little bit, Desmond reviews the bizarro fiction novel Night of the Assholes by Kevin L Donihe. There's also a bunch of songs, beginning with the podcast debut of "Young till I Die" by The Browns, "All My Friends are Ghosts" by Powerman 5000, "White Boy Funeral" by Black Market Baby, "Kill the Assholes" by SOD, and "Being an Asshole is your Pre-Existing Condition" by Helltrack.
.: 59:42 :: 28.9 MB :: 01 June 2015 :.

404: No error here! This week's Dread Media takes a look at two films that feature journeys into horrible dimensions. First up, Artsploitation Films is back from hiatus with the lucid dreaming walk into a nightmare world of family secrets and the titular monster in Desmond and Duane's review of Horsehead. Then, Darryll pops in to review Stephen McHattie's odyssey to Hell in the recent Anchor Bay release: Hellmouth. Some songs to accompany you on your journey? "Awake and Dreaming" by Finger Eleven, "A Horse Called Golgotha" by Baroness, "Dig Up Her Bones (acoustic)" by Michale Graves, and "Grave Diggers" by The Creepshow all get a spin!
.: 1:14:46 :: 36.1 MB :: 25 May 2015 :.

403: This week, the beloved Roadkill Review returns! Darryll and Desmond brave semi-trucks and motorcycle gangs to take in a viewing of a sequel 30 years in the making: Mad Max: Fury Road. Then Devil Dinosaur Jr. prepares for a long weekend of camping in his review of Preservation in a brand new Stay Scary. All this and music too! "Apocalyptic Havoc" by Goatwhore, "Pure Rock Fury" by Clutch, "A Little Death" by Fucked Up, and "Mogwai Highrise Massacre" by Chained to the Dead.
.: 1:25:51 :: 41.4 MB :: 18 May 2015 :.

402: After several themed episodes, Dread Media presents a grab bag of reviews this week. First up, an extremely drunk review of John Carpenter's Escape from LA from Darryll and Desmond. Devil Dinosaur Jr. commemorates Mother's Day with a Stay Scary of the Chinese horror film Baby Blues. Desmond goes solo on The Drownsman. Of course, there's music as well: "Los Angeles" by The 69 Eyes, "Los Angeles is Burning" by Bad Religion, "Your Love Alone Is Not Enough" by Manic Street Preachers, "Dirty Drowning Man" by Primus, and "Motherfucker (JG Thirlwell Remix)" by Faith No More.
.: 1:41:57 :: 49.2 MB :: 11 May 2015 :.

401: This week is for the ladies. Virgins and whores, final girls and damsels in distress. Monsters and monster-hunters. Seductresses and victims. Everything in between. The female of the species is not often serviced well by the genre, but this week we present reviews of eight films of varying quality that are centered around women. First, Chris joins Desmond to discuss the intense and powerful Martha Marcy May Marlene starring the amazing Elizabeth Olsen. Devil Dinosaur Jr. sidles up to chat up Girls Against Boys. Desmond goes solo on a variety of films: Avenged, Rabid Grannies, Echoes, and two films from Troma's From Asia with Lust Volume 1 DVD: Hitch-Hike and Camp. Finally, ending on a bang, Duane joins Desmond for a look at All the Boys Love Mandy Lane. There's tunes as well: "Floor" by Royal Thunder, "Marcy's Song" by John Hawkes, "Learned It" by Girls Against Boys, "Blood Sisters" by Huntress, "Dark Secret Girl" by Turbonegro, and "She Rides" by Danzig.
.: 1:45:40 :: 50.9 MB :: 04 May 2015 :.

400: Dread Media hits the big 4-0-0! For 400 weeks in a row we have provided you an hour (or so) of audio entertainment covering the horror and dark fantastique across all media, and this week is no different. In fact, all the way back in episode 100 we paid tribute to the man of many media himself: Clive Barker. Since then, a lot has happened in the world of Clive Barker, and Desmond and friends are here to fill you in on the world of film, literature, and comics as they relate to Clive Barker. First, Desmond and Darryll get a look at the long-anticipated Nightbreed: The Director's Cut, a film once considered lost forever. Then, Devil Dinosaur Jr. delivers an epic-length Stay Scary based on the writing work that Clive Barker has done for television, namely: "Haeckel's Tale" and "Valerie on the Stairs" from Masters of Horror, and "The Yattering and Jack" from Tales from the Darkside. Desmond goes solo for the first of two segments on a review of the brand new (yet old) novelette Tortured Souls: The Legend of Primordium. He comes back after a break to discuss the sacrilegious original series form Boom! Studios: Next Testament. Finally, Darryll returns to take look at Lord of Illusions: The Director's Cut. On top of that, it wouldn't be an episode of Dread Media without some thematic tunes: "Transdermal Celebration" by Ween, "Skin" by Oingo Boingo, "Cold Ethyl" by Alice Cooper, "Mr. Torture" by Helloween, "Newborn God (Radiance-Vehemence)" by FEASTofFETUS, "Magic Moments" by Erasure, and "Born to Murder the World" by Simon Boswell. Enjoy!
.: 2:36:05 :: 75.1 MB :: 27 April 2015 :.

399: Episode 400 is coming next week, so we needed to clean some of the piles of reviews we have sitting around in Dread Media Global Headquarters. First up, Duane and Desmond take a look at the Canadian horror comedy Wolfcop. Then Desmond settles in for a barrage of reviews from across all media. Books: Angel of the Abyss by Ed Kurtz, Facial by Jeff Strand, and Human Monsters by Gregory Lamberson. A comic book: Shaolin Cowboy: Shemp Buffet. And another film: Muck. Of course, it would be weird if we all of a sudden stopped playing music, right? "American Werewolf in Calgary" by The Browns, "Devil's Blood" by Cancer Bats, "Clones (We're All)" by Alice Cooper, "Unseen Tormentor" by Early Man, and "Killer on the Lamb" by Banjo & Sullivan. RIP Geofrrey Lewis, Tom Towles, and Herb Trimpe.
.: 1:11:28 :: 34.5 MB :: 20 April 2015 :.

398: Sequels aren't always the best measure of cinematic quality. However, what happens when you have sequels to what many consider to be not only the best genre films of all time, but the best films of all time? This week, Dread Media tries to answer that question. First up, Darryll and Desmond tackle Hitchcock protégé Richard Franklin's stab at Psycho II. And, in a brand new Stay Scary, Devil Dinosaur Jr. takes a bite out of 1978's Jaws 2. Of course, there's also a bunch of sequelly songs: "Second Time Around" by The Damned, "Mother" by Danzig, "Fast as a Shark" by Accept, and "Again" by Alice in Chains.
.: 1:15:50 :: 36.6 MB :: 13 April 2015 :.

397: This week Desmond hit up the Vancouver Fan Expo and went on an interview spree. For you, we present those interviews of the following people in the following order: Michael Angelos, creator of Jack the Lantern; Conan and X-O Manowar artist Cary Nord; comic creator and filmmaker Kaare Andrews; Final Transmission author Brian Clement; notorious comic creator Robin Thompson; The Walking Dead's Scott Wilson; and the legendary Lance Henriksen. On top of all of that, there are songs: "Pumpkin Head" by The Misfits, "Holy Barbarian" by Melvins Lite, "Iron Fist" by Richie Branson, "The Easter Bunny Always Sleeps" by Vincent Price, "Pilot Episode: Main Title (Long)" by Mark Snow, and "Fansong" by Dethklok.
.: 1:07:23 :: 32.6 MB :: 06 April 2015 :.

396: The March on Full Moon comes to an end in epic style as Desmond and Duane give you a retrospective on the flagship series of Full Moon Entertainment: Puppet Master! Instead of reviewing the films, the hosts cover a variety of topics, awards show style, to run the gamut from 1989's Puppet Master to 2012's Puppet Master X: Axis Rising. Everything from Favorite Character to Hottest Guys and Girls to Best Kills. If you're a fan of Puppet Master, you need to check this out! It wouldn't be an episode of Dread Media without some themed songs: "Puppet Master Theme" by Richard Band, "Master of Puppets" by Metallica, "No Strings Attached" by Valient Thorr, "Pull Harder on the Strings of Your Martyr" by Trivium, and "The Puppet Master" by King Diamond.
.: 2:04:40 :: 60.1 MB :: 30 March 2015 :.

395: It's the massive penultimate episode of March on Full Moon! First up, Patrick Romandy-Simmons stops by to talk about his career in special effects, including working in the biggest horror franchises of all-time, Rod Steiger getting mad at him, an insane run-in with a celebrity, and his work on Puppet Master. Then Devil Dinosaur Jr. steps in to talk about some beast-on-woman love in the remarkably weird Meridian. To close the show, Desmond and Duane take a look at the monks versus demon film Catacombs. Some tunes as well to carry you through your week: "Incalculable Effects" by Propagandhi, "I'm Your Puppet" by Sam & Dave, "Love Like Blood" by Killing Joke, "Released from the Catacombs" by Skeletonwitch, and "Old School Hollywood" by System of a Down.
.: 1:55:44 :: 55.8 MB :: 23 March 2015 :.

394: Beware the Ides of March on Full Moon! Speaking of Ides of March and Roman Catholicism, Dread Media and Full Moon Entertainment get all religious extremist on you as Desmond and Duane take in a masterful performance by the great Lance Henriksen as the evil Torquemada in 1991's The Pit and the Pendulum. Of course, Devil Dinosaur Jr. bounces right back to take a look at another Coombs / Crampton collaboration: Evil Clergyman. There are some hymns as well: "God Song" by Bad Religion, "Inquisition (of the Innocent)" by Act of Impalement, "Spiritual Law" by Slayer, and "Worship Me Like a God" by The Darkest of the Hillside Thickets. Amen!
.: 1:00:36 :: 29.3 MB :: 16 March 2015 :.

393: March to Full Moon soldiers on as Duane and Desmond dig in to the pet project of filmmaker Ted Nicolaou: the Subspecies franchise! We look at all the films in the series in chronological order: Subspecies, Bloodstone: Subspecies II, Bloodlust: Subspecies III, Vampire Journals, and Subspecies IV: Bloodstorm. There's some bloody songs as well: "Bloodmines" by Baptists, "Nightwing" by Marduk, "Bloodlust" by The Browning, "Bloodstone" by Judas Priest, and "Vampire" by Rigor Mortis. Get your Radu on!
.: 1:33:33 :: 45.1 MB :: 09 March 2015 :.

392: The March on Full Moon begins as Duane and Desmond settle in for a month dedicated to the little production company that could: Full Moon Entertainment. First up, the two drool over Barbara Crampton and the gothic exploitation of Castle Freak. And, as if one freakish monster in the basement wasn't enough, Devil Dinosaur Jr. gives us a Stay Scary on the Charles Band-produced Cellar Dweller! Of course, we have some kickass tunes to play as well: "Castlestorm" by ASG, "Freak" by The Meteors, "Snaggletooth" by Motorhead, and "Sub-Basement" by Pentagram.
.: 1:02:02 :: 30.2 MB :: 02 March 2015 :.

391: This week is a barrage of craziness! First off, Darryll and Desmond discuss the finer points of the recent careers of C. Thomas Howell and Judd Nelson. They also provide some solid inspirational quotes for you to live by in their review of Bigfoot Wars. Desmond goes solo on a review of Jeff Strand's brand new novella Facial. Devil Dinosaur Jr. calls in some feedback about his own experience with home-invasions, and Richard the Monster Movie Kid breaks in the brand new voicemail number (posted below)! Audio additions as follows: "More Arms Than Courage" by Todd Glass, "Waking the Giants" by Carthage, "Satan is Real / Straight to Hell" by Hank Williams III, "I'll Bite Your Face Off" by Alice Cooper, and "Full Moon" by Atmosphere.
.: 1:34:46 :: 45.7 MB :: 23 February 2015 :.

390: Happy Valentine's Day, Dreadites! Whether you have a Valentine or not, this week's episode is sure to tickle your fancy. First up, there's trouble in paradise as young lovers enter a house late at night... and review the film The Strangers. There's a brand new Stay Scary where Devil Dinosaur Jr. tells us why he's a Death Machine, and he don't work for nobody but us. Also, Desmond goes solo on Zombie Killers: Elephant's Graveyard. There's nothing romantic about that. Of course, we provide a bevy of beautiful love songs for you as well: "Valentine's Day" by The Dollyrots, "Safe Home (acoustic)" by Anthrax, "Shards of Love" by Woods of Ypres, "My Bloody Valentine" by The Browns, and "I Want To Know What Love Is" by Crowbar Abortion.
.: 1:37:20 :: 46.9 MB :: 16 February 2015 :.

389: Science fiction / horror mashups are on the menu this week as Chris and Desmond take on Under the Skin, the art-film remake of Species. Then Devil Dinosaur Jr. gives us a look at what happens when a hungry alien happens upon a lesbian couple in Prey (Alien Prey). Desmond comes back to go solo on the machine that lets a defeated genius help people overcome their phobias in Fear Clinic. On top of that, stick around 'til the end for the world podcast debut of a song from Greg Lamberson's upcoming horror / sci-fi / comedy Killer Rack! Beam down some scary songs: "Under My Skin" by Mudvayne, "Death" by Mica Levi, "Jealous Again" by Black Flag, "Dead Memories" by Slipknot, and "Funbags" by Armand Petri featuring Paul McGinnis and Lloyd Kaufman.
.: 1:06:08 :: 32.0 MB :: 09 February 2015 :.

388: They're the shopkeeper down the street, the simple farmer out in the country, the ranch caretaker, or the cute girl from work. Man is the greatest evil of all, and the films covered in this episode are no exception. We also welcome a brand new sponsor to the show: www.diabolikdvd.com! First up, take advantage of the Horror Block deal and listen in as the Reddick Family opens up January's Horror Block shipment on the air! Then, Desmond and Darryll get drunk and talk about bizarre metaphysical conspiracies in their coverage of the remake of Maniac. Devil Dinosaur Jr. gives us a Stay Scary on the classic Deranged. Then Desmond goes solo on reviews of Desecrated and Alyce Kills. Don't forget the songs: "Where Is My Mind?" by The Pixies, "A Little Knife Music" by Jay Chattaway, "These Walls are Filled With Corpses" by Overdue Exorcism, "We Die Young" by Alice in Chains, and "Hate the Living, Love the Dead" by The Misfits.
.: 1:38:54 :: 47.7 MB :: 02 February 2015 :.

387: This week we have some cross-genre ghost stories to take in. First up, Chris is back to discuss the brand new comedic film from New Zealand: Housebound. Then, Devil Dinsoaur Jr. gives us a Stay Scary on what might be the first widely seen found footage horror film: BBC's live television presentation of Ghostwatch. Spooky tunes: "Board up the House" by Baroness, "Angel" by Alistair Riddell, "Old Haunts" by Gaslight Anthem, and "Fight at Dawn" by Tangerine Dream. RIP Edgar Froese.
.: 1:05:39 :: 31.7 MB :: 26 January 2015 :.

386: Crawl back through the horrors of history as humanity once again faces one of its most blatant evils as Nazi zombies emerge! We run the gamut of the genre from the most sober to the most extreme, from the beginnings to its very recent examples! Peter Cushing and John Carradine star in 1976's aquatic super-soldier film Shock Waves. Then Devil Dinosaur Jr. gives us a Stay Scary on Dead Snow 2: Red vs. Dead. Of course, we've also got some funky fascist tunes for you: "Island of Zombina" by Zombina and The Skeletones, " Shock Wave" by Black Sabbath, "Total Eclipse of the Heart" by Hurra Torpedo, and "War Machine" by Battlerage. Make sure to check out Horror Block and get 10% off at this link with the coupon code DREAD10: http://bit.ly/1y09lII.
.: 1:12:38 :: 35.1 MB :: 19 January 2015 :.

385: Howdy! How 'bout some southern fried crime for ya? Desmond and Darryll take a good hard look at pre-moustache Burt Reynolds in the rum-running, fascist sheriff crime flick White Lightning. Devil Dinosaur Jr. speeds by in a review of the feature-length car chase Dirty Mary, Crazy Larry. Of course, there's some southern fried rock to go with your movies: "Caution: Dangerous Curves Ahead" by Maylene & The Sons of Disaster, "Steady at the Wheel" by Shooter Jennings, "Time (Is Such a Funny Thing)" by Susan Maughan, and "Don't You Think this Outlaw Bit's Done Got Out of Hand" by James Hetfield. Also, check out Horror Block and get 10% off your first month with the coupon code DREAD10 at the following link: http://bit.ly/1y09lII.
.: 59:04 :: 28.6 MB :: 12 January 2015 :.

384: The holidays are over. For many of us, that means our loved ones who have become parasitic monsters in our homes have gone home. Well, this week, we look at some unwelcome visitors in the horror genre. First up, Desmond and Darryll love Adam Wingard and Simon Barrett's The Guest. They love it so much, that Darryll refuses to leave! Desmond invites Duane over, but he can only call in to review the last film Wingard and Barrett did together, You're Next, a very different uninvited guest film. Then, because not all victims of bad visitors are human, Desmond looks at Brian Kaufman's latest novella: The Wretched Walls. There are, of course, some songs to kick off your New Year as well: "Get the Fuck Outta Here" by Diemonds, "Uninvited Guest" by Mercyful Fate, "Looking for the Magic" by The Dwight Tilley Band, "Old House (Bark at the Moonlight)" by Man's Gin, and "We Destroy the Family" by Fear.
.: 1:49:00 :: 52.5 MB :: 05 January 2015 :.

383: Party on this week as we take a little trip with some ladies down liquor lane. First up, Desmond and Darryll sit down to take in a viewing of the insane ESP-driven psychodrama buried inside a typical slasher with Tanya Roberts: Tourist Trap. Then, Devil Dinosaur Jr. goes on a college party train with Jamie Lee Curtis in Terror Train. There's some varied tunes as well for your New Year's week: "My Drinkin' Problem" by Hank Williams III, "My Mind is Dangerous" by Life of Agony, "Party Hard" by Andrew WK, and "New Year's Eve" by Tom Waits.
.: 1:15:00 :: 36.2 MB :: 29 December 2014 :.

DMP 45: It's a Dread Media Presents debut as MCs and obscure rap aficionados Reece Heinen and Alex Hurt dedicate an entire podcast to going deep on reviews of a single song in the hip hop subgenre of horrorcore. In this inaugural episode, Alex and Reece help us get to know them a little bit before they take on a track from juggernauts of horrorcore: Twiztid and Blaze Ya Dead Homie. "Sick Man" is a triptych from Twiztid's recent 2013 EP, A New Nightmare, featuring their regular collaborator Blaze Ya Dead Homie. The beat, the rhyme scheme, and each rapper's verse is meticulously picked apart like the victims of the titular serial killer. They also discuss the music video for the song, which features horror luminaries Sid Haig and Kane Hodder! Strap in, listen close, and look over your shoulder for Sick Man!
.: 1:07:27 :: 32.5 MB :: 28 December 2014 :.

382: Christmas time is here. Time for mayhem and fear. This week, Desmond and Darryll explore family. And we all know the chainsaw is family, in The Texas Chainsaw Massacre 2. Devil Dinosaur Jr. talks about religious tradition in the delightful holiday romp Sheitan. Desmond comes back to give a special address about giving, specifically one serial killer helping police find others in Nailbiter from Image Comics. There's also some festive music for you as well: "Because I'm Santa" by The Dollyrots, "Strange Things Happen" by Stewart Copeland, "Gentiment Je T'immole" by Mai Lan, "Kill City" by Iggy Poop and James Williamson, and "Silent Night, Deadly Night (acoustic)" by The Browns. Get in on the SNDN Blu-ray giveaway contest, and have some Happy Holidays!
.: 1:16:46 :: 37.1 MB :: 22 December 2014 :.

381: iPod. Headphones. We're losing battery power! I need a quick charge, STAT! Get medical with Dread Media this week! Doctor Reddick kicks the show off with his Top 5 Medical Traumas. Then Darryll stops by to review the malpractice / coma-themed Sublime. Duane joins Desmond to discuss the conjoined twins / psychological thriller Sisters. Then, in these days of ebola-tinged fear, Desmond gets gross with a review of Cabin Fever: Patient Zero. Here's a list of psychosomatic tunes to keep you going: "Eyes on Fire" by Blue Oyster Cult, "Malpractice" by Faith No More, "Sister Blue" by Mind Funk, "Ebola Reston" by Grotus, and "Down with the Sickness" by Richard Cheese & Lounge Against The Machine.
.: 1:35:27 :: 46.0 MB :: 15 December 2014 :.

380: Cut! What am I working with here? This week on Dread Media, we get dramatic! First up, Desmond gives his Top 5 Dramatic Presentations in the horror genre. Then, Darryll stops by to review the Italian slasher Stage Fright. Devil Dinosaur Jr. isn't a fat lady, nor does he sing, but he closes the show with a review of Dario Argento's Opera. There are, of course, songs as well: "In the Rain" by The Dramatics, "I Am the Owl" by Dead Kennedys, "Phantom of the Opera" by Iron Maiden, and "Take a Bow" by Muse.
.: 1:18:43 :: 38.0 MB :: 08 December 2014 :.

379: You wanted the best, you got the best! This week Dread Media pays homage to the kings of theatrical rock and roll, the Knights in Satan's Service themselves: KISS! First up, join Darryll and Desmond in looking at the band as bizarre, quippy cosmic gods in their weird (and awful) 1978 TV movie, KISS Meets the Phantom of the Park. Then, was it really a good idea for Gene Simmons to give the only copy of a newly dead rocker's new album to an emotionally unstable teenager? Find out as Duane and Desmond are delighted by 1980s heavy metal horror epic, Trick or Treat. There's tunes, of course: "Nothin' To tose" and "Detroit Rock City" by KISS, and "Stand Up" and "Trick or Treat" by Fastway.
.: 1:22:10 :: 39.7 MB :: 01 December 2014 :.

378: Get real once again with Dread Media as we dip back into the world of found footage films. The examples run the gamut this week from reality-based to supernatural, from great to awful. First up, Duane and Desmond get a look at the third installment in the ever-innovative found footage anthology series V/H/S: Viral. Then Desmond goes solo on the rich New York socialites gone bad film The Upper Footage and the almost unexplainable Mr. Jones. On top of that, there's a great set of tunes as well: "Horrorvision" by Zodiac, "The Virus of Life" by Slipknot, "Life and Death of the Party" by Alice Cooper, "Dark Was the Night, Cold Was the Ground" by Blind Willie Johnson, and "The Touch of Reality" by The Skull.
.: 1:29:16 :: 43.1 MB :: 24 November 2014 :.

377: Get your metal on once again in this packed show of cosmic- and earth-bound heavy metal. First up, Desmond attended a show on GWAR's first tour since the death of Dave Brockie / Oderus Urungus. What did he think? Did new front-people Blothar and Vulvatron live up to Oderus' legacy? Then, he is joined by Darryll for a review of the first Canadian animated feature film and futuristic rock opera Rock & Rule. Devil Dinosaur Jr. takes a look at the low-budget / sci-fi chick-rock masterpiece Vicious Lips. Finally, things take a turn for the serious when Desmond returns for a solo review of the documentary As the Palaces Burn. What episode of Dread Media, metal-themed or otherwise, would be complete without some kickass tunes? "Let Us Slay" and "Fly Now" by GWAR, "Born to Raise Hell" by Cheap Trick, "Light Years Away" by Mary Ellen Quinn, "Walk With Me in Hell" by Lamb of God, and "West End Girls / People Who Died" also by GWAR, get a spin on this week's show.
.: 1:31:29 :: 44.1 MB :: 17 November 2014 :.

376: This week Desmond is joined by filmmaker and music video director Phil Mucci for an inspiring and creative one-hour conversations about making tough decisions for your art, heavy metal, and stickin' it to the man to impress the ladies. First, Desmond gives a Top 5 rundown of his favorite Phil Mucci-directed music videos. The music for this episode is curated from songs Phil has directed videos for: "Zenith" by Huntress, "The Diplomat" by Pig Destroyer, and "The Duke (of Supernature)" by Monster Magnet. Visit Phil's site and get your mind blown at www.diabolikfilms.com.
.: 1:36:20 :: 47.9 MB :: 10 November 2014 :.

DMP 44: It's been a long time, but the Commonwealth Crew returns with a brand new Dread Reel-ief. Well, it's not brand new, as you can probably tell with our conversation about the yet-to-be-released Iron Man 3. But, I digress! This time, the live action manga adaptation of Death Note gets a heavy review about the silliness of having a death god as a comedic sidekick, but also the moral implications of vigilanteism. This one is all over the place. Enjoy.
.: 25:28 :: 12.4 MB :: 04 November 2014 :.

375: Get your revenge on this week as the Dread Media crew takes on a double feature of revenge flicks. First though, Desmond runs down his Top 5 favorite revenge stories (featuring all different media). Then Duane and Desmond talk about recent mumblecore revenge film Blue Ruin. Then, as prescribed by Al from Halifax (thanks, Al) Desmond and Darryll get nasty with the Ozsploitation revenge thriller The Horseman. Play these loud to take on your annoying neighbors in a little bit of audio revenger: "Revenge" by Mindless Self Indulgence, "Drifter" by Iron Maiden, "Vengeance Will Be Mine" by Skeletonwitch, and "Buenas Tardes, Amigo" by Ween.
.: 1:19:50 :: 38.5 MB :: 03 November 2014 :.

374: Happy Halloween, Dreadites! Celebrate with us in style with another massive episode. After Desmond's Top 5 Halloween traditions, friend of the show Greg Lamberson stops by as usual this time of year to give us the rundown on the projects he's recently had released, as well as those that are upcoming, including: Frenzy Wolves, Creepers, Human Monsters, and even a scoop at what his next film project might be. Greg even interviews Desmond for a little bit about his experience with The Julian Year. Then Devil Dinosaur Jr. takes a look at the underrated classic Pumpkinhead. Then Desmond and Darryll deliver a drunken review of Halloween III: Season of the Witch. It's worth a listen. There's also music: "Halloween" by The Misfits, "Slime City Creep" by Gore Obsessed, "Pumpkin Head" by The Misfits, "All Hell" by Samhain, and "Man of the Year" by Alice Cooper.
.: 2:17:11 :: 66.1 MB :: 27 October 2014 :.

373: This week's show is a massive tip of the hat to the atypical zombie film. First things first: young adult novelist, Lynne Hansen stops by to talk about her recent career-turn as a filmmaker. From her screenplay for the zombie comedy short film He's Not Looking So Great to the trials and tribulations of directing her first short, the very atypical zombie film Chomp. Then Devil Dinosaur Jr. delivers a double feature of the atypical, and so so bad, zombie films Teenage Zombies and Superargo. Darryll joins Desmond for a look at the very impressive indie zombie feature The Battery. Then Desmond goes solo on The Dead 2. But of course, that isn't all! We have to have some zombie tunes: "Zombie Apocalypse" by Kirby Krackle, "Because I'm Awesome" by The Dollyrots, "It's Your Funeral, Minion" by The Hex Dispensers, "Anthem for the Already Defeated" by Rock Plaza Central, "The Desert is on Fire" by Murder by Death, and "Zombie" by Vestiges.
.: 2:18:23 :: 66.4 MB :: 20 October 2014 :.

372: Reality crashes into the Halloween season this week as Desmond interviews the filmmakers behind the brand new haunted event-themed / found-footage horror film The Houses October Built. Bobby Roe, Zack Andrews, and Michael Roe talk about making a found footage film with your friends, and the secret world behind haunted events. Then, carrying on with the theme of event-related horror, Devil Dinosaur Jr. takes a look at Tobe Hooper's most underrated gem in his filmography: The Funhouse. Then, Desmond goes solo on a review of the Rosemary's Baby meets TLC's A Baby Story mashup Delivery: The Beast Within. On top of all that, there's some suitably creepy tunes for you guys on your Canadian Thanksgiving Weekend: "October" by Gray Matter, "Haunted House" by Antiseen, "Madhouse" by Anthrax, "Life / Birth / Blood / Doom" by Black Label Society, and "Aenema" by Tool.
.: 1:17:14 :: 37.3 MB :: 13 October 2014 :.

371: This week we delve into the myth of the Sasquatch. Before that, however, in the first installment of October's Dread Media Top 5, Desmond outlines his five favorite non-Bigfoot crypto-zoological creatures. Then Darryll joins him to look at Bobcat Goldthwait's first horror film, the found footage Bigfoot film, Willow Creek. In a brand new Stay Scary, Devil Dinosaur Jr. goes all the way back to 1957 to review Hammer Studios' Abominable Snowman! Of course, there's also a bunch of big, hairy tunes: "Loch Ness Monster" by Big Dipper, "(The) Living Proof" by Shooter Jennings, "The Yeti" by Clutch, and "The Hunter" by Danzig.
.: 1:16:31 :: 37.0 MB :: 06 October 2014 :.

370: Earth is a dangerous place, as we all know. With global warming a reality, it feels like we're on the cusp of an eco-horror movement. This week, Dread Media has a new and a classic example for you. First up, the thaw releases hybrid monsters from the Blood Glacier. Then, in a brand new Stay Scary, Talia Shire deals with a mutant bear in 1979's Prophecy. Let's tie ourselves to a tree and sing these songs: "Global Warning" by Voivod, "At the Foot of the Great Glacier" by 3 Inches of Blood, "The Wait" by Killing Joke, and "Mourning of the Earth" by ASG.
.: 1:14:29 :: 36.0 MB :: 29 September 2014 :.

369: Join Dread Media this week. Seriously, join us. We're all about the cult this week. First, Dreadite favorite Ti West's latest film, Sacrament, takes the found-footage genre and applies it to a loosely veiled Jonestown story. Then, Devil Dinosaur Jr. looks at Kevin Smith's Branch Davidian / Westboro Baptist church mash-up Red State. Finally, black metal's rabid fans have accepted quite a lot of variation to their genre, but will they think the eponymous debut EP from the mysterious Danish one-woman black metal act Myrkur is "trve kvlt"? We'll have to see! Of course, there's tunes: "Sacrament" by HIM, "Back to Eden" by Black Sabbath, "High as Fuck" by Jon Lajoie, and "Nattens Barn" and "Må Du Br�nde i Helvede" by Myrkur.
.: 1:34:22 :: 45.5 MB :: 22 September 2014 :.

368: Get sick this week, Dreadites, as Desmond and Darryll take a look at two goo-soaked dripping fright flicks. First up, can the hosts get past their nausea induced by the opening of the brand new existential homage to Troma, Septic Man? What about the classic gooey monster film The Incredible Melting Man? Time, and listening, will only tell. There's some nasty dripping songs for you, too: "Freak Puke" by Melvins Lite, "Sewer Chief" by Rat Path, "Melting of My Marrow" by Killer Be Killed, and "Melt" by Monster Magnet. Don't forget to join this month's Facebook group contest!
.: 1:24:22 :: 40.7 MB :: 15 September 2014 :.

367: At the behest and donation of our great listener, Dean, Dread Media swerves from the typical this week as we take in some Oscar-baity arthouse. First up, Darryll and Desmond take in a viewing of the seminal and powerful ensemble piece, Magnolia. Devil Dinosaur Jr. reviews the more recent, but similarly themed film Nebraska. Of course, there are also songs: "Momentum" and "Save Me" by Aimee Mann, "Time" by Wraitchild America, and "Daddy's Hands" by Shooter Jennings. Thanks again to Dean for his support!
.: 1:33:32 :: 45.1 MB :: 08 September 2014 :.

366: Benvenuto! This week we celebrate cinema italiano! There's a wide berth of genres being covered: sword and sandal, giallo, zombie, and post-apocalyptic. First off, Darryll and Desmond take in a viewing of Lucio Fulci's Conquest. Then, Devil Dinosaur Jr. is stirred, but not shaken, by the mostly unseen giallo film starring no one's favorite James Bond: Who Saw Her Die? Finally, Desmond returns to review Blue Underground's Blood-Soaked Double Feature Blu-ray which features two films by Italian schlock merchant Bruno Mattei: Hell of the Living Dead and Rats: Night of Terror. And of course, some songs to be serenaded by on a gondola through the canals of Venice: "Conquest" by Judas Priest, "Smoking Snakes" by Sabaton, "El Prima Baso" by Ennio Morricone, "Rats" by Clutch, and "Conquest" by rokOpera Inc. Divertiti!
.: 1:22:02 :: 39.6 MB :: 01 September 2014 :.

365: Get your sexy werewolf on this week as Chris and Desmond reluctantly look at the second season of Netflix Original Hemlock Grove. Then Devil Dinosaur Jr. saves the day with a look at Werewolf in a Girl's Dormitory in a new Stay Scary. There's some sexy tunes as well: "Gypsy" by Emperor, "Scientific Rebirth" by Cara Neir, "Nothing to Lose" by Girlschool, and "Dog Inside Your Body" by Butthole Surfers. Sorry for all the self promotion and black metal.
.: 1:16:51 :: 37.1 MB :: 25 August 2014 :.

364: This week we pay tribute to one of our most beloved entertainers. From comedy to drama to children's films to intense psychological character studies, Robin Williams was truly one of the greats. So Chris and Desmond have a great conversation about the man during their review of Insomnia. Then Devil Dinosaur Jr. reviews the recent dark comedy World's Greatest Dad. There's tunes as well: "I Don't Sleep" by Amen, "Insomnia" by Greta, and "I Hope I Become a Ghost" by The Deadly Syndrome. Pay attention to have a chance to win The Walking Dead Season 4 on DVD, and make sure to watch Darryll and Desmond's film "The Killing House" (http://player.vimeo.com/video/103446672). If you like what you see, buy the score that Desmond composed to support both filmmakers at www.dreadmedia.bandcamp.com. RIP Robin Williams.
.: 1:13:44 :: 35.6 MB :: 18 August 2014 :.

363: This week Dread Media takes a look at some random infected-zombie films. First up, Adam and Desmond check out the military-experiment-gone-wrong-style infected-zombie in Toxin. Then an environmental disaster creates the flesh-eaters in Devil Dinosaur Jr.'s Stay Scary on Hell of the Living Dead. Desmond is joined by Jeff and Luke to look at perhaps the most interesting one of them all: the social media-induced zombification of Antisocial. There's infected tunes by the following: "MK Ultra" by Toxic Holocaust, "Toxic Garbage Island" by Gojira, "Torn Apart" by Valient Thorr, "Crash Course in Brain Surgery" by Metallica, and "Fool for a Blond" by Roger Bartlett & Friends. RIP Marilyn Burns.
.: 1:27:02 :: 42.0 MB :: 11 August 2014 :.

362: Sometimes you can't go home again. Or maybe you do, but things have changed. Or maybe you just haven't. Regardless, aliens may be involved. This week, Desmond and Duane take a look at Edgar Wright's World's End. To fit the theme, Darryll and Desmond follow it up with a look at Abel Ferrara's unique take on the classic alien invasion tale: Body Snatchers. There are tunes, as well: "Gimme Some Skin" by The 69 Eyes, "BEER!" by Psychostick, "Alienized" by Volbeat, and "Invasion of the Mind Snatchers" by Jello Biafra and the Guantanamo School of Medicine.
.: 1:26:37 :: 41.8 MB :: 04 August 2014 :.

361: This week Dread Media gets a little bit meta as Darryll and Desmond take a look at a slasher movie about a slasher movie: The Hills Run Red. Then Devil Dinosaur Jr. takes a look at Theatre Bizarre, an anthology film with a meta framing sequence. There's also songs, but not songs about songs. That would be weird: "Scream!" by The Misfits, "River Runs Red (Re-Zamped)" by Life of Agony, "Chasm" by Gost, and "Scary Movies" by Eminem featuring Royce da 5'9".
.: 1:06:08 :: 32.0 MB :: 28 July 2014 :.

360: Come home from Vietnam with Dread Media this week as we celebrate two films where someone "died" in war before coming home. First up, Desmond and Darryll review the exploitation classic Rolling Thunder. Then Devil Dinosaur Jr. delivers a Stay Scary on Bob Clark's Deathdream. Of course, there's songs: "War Eternal" by Archenemy, "Battles and Brotherhood" by 3 Inches of Blood, "Holiday in Cambodia" by Dead Kennedys, and "Coming Home" by Avenged Sevenfold. Check out http://www.collinsporthistoricalsociety.com for Monster Serial essays every week!
.: 1:08:23 :: 33.1 MB :: 21 July 2014 :.

359: There's a focus on the new this week as Desmond and Darryll take in a viewing of Dawn of the Planet of the Apes, and then dive into an insane, freeform discussion on apes in pop culture. Then, listener Al from Halifax sends in a thoughtful review of the first season of the Showtime series Penny Dreadful. There's some simian music, too: "With Man Gone, Will There Be Hope for Gorilla?" by Starvist, "The Apes of Wrath" by GWAR, "London Dungeon" by Ghoultown, and "Simianimal" by Anacondas.
.: 1:25:55 :: 41.5 MB :: 14 July 2014 :.

358: Lamberto Bava's Demons saga is on the docket this week as Desmond and Duane go deep on the first two films in the series. They go from Demons at its inception as a piece of low-budget filler to appease a production company to a discussion of class struggle depicted in Demons 2. On top of that, they also take a look at two of the many films to bear the name Demons 3: first, Devil Dinosaur Jr. gives us a Stay Scary on Demons III: The Ogre; and second, Desmond reviews Umberto Lenzi's Black Demons. There's even some of those demonic songs your parents warned you about: "Am I Demon" by Danzig, "Demon's Mark" by Hank III, "By Demons Be Driven" by Pantera, "Ogre Battle" by Queen, "Demon" by Entombed, and "Demon" by Claudio Simonetti.
.: 1:34:29 :: 45.6 MB :: 07 July 2014 :.

357: Doctor, doctor! Gimme the news, we've got a medical horror themed episode for you! That's right. Covering the gamut of genre-based films about our fears of illness and death, for the first time Dread Media looks at medical-themed horror films. First up, Desmond and Darryll take a long look at the misguided-but-compelling medical conspiracy thriller Coma. Then Devil Dinosaur Jr. Stays Scary when he reviews the hospital-set slasher Visiting Hours. Desmond comes back to go solo on the body horror-comedy Bad Milo! And, just in case you're still feeling under the weather, Doctor Dread prescribes the following music therapy: "Witchdoctor" by Clutch, "Girl in a Coma" by Fit For Rivals, "I Hate" by Overkill, "Ride the Flying Polyp" by The Darkest of the Hillside Thickets, and "Death is Not the End" by Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds. Get well soon!
.: 1:28:14 :: 42.6 MB :: 30 June 2014 :.

356: This week, Dread Media rocks once again as we present two interviews by author David Agranoff from BizarroCon 2014. The first interview is with MP Johnson (freaktension.wordpress.com). The second interview is with Ross E Lockheart (haresrocklots.com). Both of these guys rock. And so does David Agranoff (davidagranoff.blogspot.com). If that wasn't enough rock for you, Duane joins Desmond for a review of the horrifically misguided moral metal horror film The Black Roses. Oh boy. There're songs too: "Raise Hell" by Anthrax, "Teenagers From Mars" by The Misfits, "Black Sunshine" by White Zombie, "Soldiers of the Night" by Black Roses, and "Black Roses" by The Browns.
.: 1:17:57 :: 37.6 MB :: 23 June 2014 :.

DMP 43: The Commonwealth Crew has returned after a long absence to cap off a week discussing the major British horror studios of the 1970s with a double-sized episode follow-up to the last British horror comic-themed anthology they watched: Vault of Horror! Censorship, neat freaks, pre-Doctor Who Tom Baker, and differing views on Imperialism are among the multitude of things discussed as these two go deep on a sequel that might just be better than its predecessor.
.: 44:40 :: 21.6 MB :: 17 June 2014 :.

355: Blimey! Get British with us once again as Dread Media pays tribute to titans of British horror. First up, Desmond and Darryll worship at the altar of Ingrid Pitt in Hammer's Countess Dracula. Then Devil Dinosaur Jr. gives us a Stay Scary segment on the BBC horror comedy series Dr. Terrible's House of Horrible. Make sure to check in later this week for a special Amicus-related Dread Reel-ief! There's some tunes as well: "Bloodbath" by GWAR, "Bathe in Blood" by Evile, "Horror Business" by The Misifts, and "England" by Edguy.
.: 1:20:09 :: 38.7 MB :: 16 June 2014 :.

354: This week, Desmond is proud to bring you an interview with one of his heroes. Alan Robert is the bass player and principle songwriter of Life of Agony and the writer / artist of three awesome horror comic series from IDW: Wire Hangers (www.wirehangerscomic.com), Crawl to Me (www.crawltomecomic.com), and Killogy (www.killogycomic.com). Alan stops by to talk touring with Life of Agony again, a Killogy Halloween special coming in October, and an upcoming animated series, as well as his next comic project: The Shunned One (www.theshunnedone.com). Then we have reviews of two novels: Ross E. Lockheart's Chick Bassist and David Agranoff's Boot Boys of the Wolf Reich. On top of all that, we play only songs written by Alan in this episode: "Through and Through," "Other Side of the River," "Angry Tree," and "Wicked Ways," all by Life of Agony. Also "Lucky 13" by Spoiler NYC. Find Alan at www.alanrobert.com.
.: 1:14:19 :: 35.9 MB :: 09 June 2014 :.

353: Great beasts awaken from their slumber underneath the ocean all up in this episode! First, the second interview with contributors to A Mythos Grimmly: A Lovecraftian Fairy Tale Anthology features Christine Morgan, Peter Rawlik, and Mary Sangiovanni. Then, Desmond and Darryll look at Godzilla. There's gargantuan tunes as well: "Children's Story" by Tom Waits, "The Sleeper Awakens" by Dead Again, "Godzilla" by Blue Oyster Cult, and "I Heart Cthulhu" by Mary Shelley Overdrive. Support the anthology here: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/jerhoc/a-mythos-grimmly-a-lovecraftian-fairy-tale-mash-up
.: 1:35:24 :: 46.0 MB :: 02 June 2014 :.

352: Desmond is on strike at work, but that hasn't slowed Dread Media down. In this huge episode, Desmond interviews the directors of the recently released remake of their earlier student film, All Cheerleaders Die: Lucky McKee and Chris Sivertson. Then, Devil Dinosaur Jr. gives us a Stay Scary on Lucky Mckee's Masters of Horror episode: "Sick Girl." Then, there's another interview featuring Jeremy Hochhalter and Silvia Moreno-Garcia, the editor and a contributor to A Mythos Grimmly: A Lovecraftian Fairy Tale Anthology which is currently being crowd-funded at https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/jerhoc/a-mythos-grimmly-a-lovecraftian-fairy-tale-mash-up. All that, plus feedback and tunes! "Look Out, Young Son" by Grand Ole Party, "Be Aggressive" by Faith No More, "Here Comes Sickness" by Mudhoney, "Little Red Riding Hood" by Murder by Death, and "Bones" by Casualties of Cool.
.: 1:26:46 :: 41.9 MB :: 26 May 2014 :.

DMP 42: In Portland, Oregon at the World Horror Convention 2014 Scott Glancy (co-host of Podcast at Ground Zero and The Unspeakable Oath), Derek M. Koch (host of Monster Kid Radio, co-host of 1951 Down Place, and former host of Mail Order Zombie), and Desmond Reddick put on a podcasting panel moderated by author Jeff Strand. This is that podcasting panel.
.: 53:10 :: 25.7 MB :: 22 May 2014 :.

351: Last weekend, Desmond journeyed to Portland, Oregon, where he attended his first World Horror Convention and Stoker Awards Ceremony. This is two and a half hours of footage from said convention. The amazing personalities we meet along the way (in order of appearance) are: Derek M. Koch (from Monster Kid Radio), David Agranoff (author of Boot Boys of the Wolf Reich and co-author of Flesh Trade), Edward R. Morris (co-author of Flesh Trade), Victoria Price (daughter of Vincent Price), Jeff Strand (author and Stoker Awards emcee), James Beach (founder of Dark Discoveries magazine and now editing for Dark Regions Press), Lynne Hansen (young adult horror fiction author and director of He's Not Looking So Great and Chomp), Brian Keene (prolific author of The Rising and Ghoul and recipient of this year's Grandmaster Award), Jeff Burk (publisher of Deadite Press), Carlton Mellick III (bizarro fiction author of The Tick People and Adolf in Wonderland among many others), and White Jesus (known mainly for interrupting podcasts). There's songs as well! "Johnny Paranoid" by Sado-Nation, "Howling in the Streets" by Rat, "Face Down" by Monster Magnet, "New Dark Ages" by Bad Religion, "Sick Bubble Gum" by Rob Zombie, and "Morgue than Words" by Wednesday 13.
.: 2:31:21 :: 72.9 MB :: 19 May 2014 :.

350: Prepare for boobs. Yeah, you read that right. Greg Lamberson, the hardest working man in horror, stops by to pimp his new Kickstarter campaign for the upcoming horror comedy Killer Rack. He also has a ton of news about his fiction work, other directorial duties, and possible adaptations of them! But really, boobs! Then Luke and Desmond take a look at one of the more obscure Full Moon Horror films: Lurking Fear. Send feedback in this week to be entered to win an ebook of How the West Was Weird, volume 3 which features a story from yours truly, as well as several others. Check out Greg's Kickstarter here: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/gregorylamberson/killer-rack. But don't forget a Kickstarter for another upcoming anthology with one of Desmond's stories in it, the Lovecraft / fairy tale mash-up A Mythos Grimmly: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/jerhoc/a-mythos-grimmly-a-lovecraftian-fairy-tale-mash-up. There's music on top of all this self-promotion, too! "Elizabeth" by Ghost, "Dangertits" by Brendon Small, "Birthright" by Samhain, and "Hang Em High" by Ghoultown.
.: 1:28:50 :: 42.9 MB :: 12 May 2014 :.

349: This episode gets weird and crazy pretty quick. First up, David Agranoff interviews author Cody Goodfellow at the 6th Annual BizarroCon about Lovecraft, Bizarro fiction, and unsung genre novels. Then Devil Dinosaur Jr. provides a Stay Scary that is part man, part machine, all Manborg! Adam and Jeff have their Troma cherry popped when Desmond shows them Return to Nuke 'Em High Volume 1. All this and a whole whack of songs: "Goo Goo Much" by The Cramps, "Something Weird" by Zombina and the Skeletones, "Blood Machine" by Brocas Helm, "This is the last song I'll ever write / Gonna kill myself tonight" by Rape Door, and "Ain't it Fun" by The Dead Boys.
.: 1:35:43 :: 46.2 MB :: 05 May 2014 :.

348: Dread Media gets British again as we look at three films from the United Kingdom. First up, Adam, Jeff, and Desmond look at the cannibal family drama Frightmare. Then Devil Dinosaur Jr. takes a look at Hammer's The Nanny. Darryll stops by to take a look at the woefully misnamed The Flesh and Blood Show. There's tunes as well, British and otherwise: "Eat Me Alive" by Judas Priest, "The Clairvoyant" by Iron Maiden, "Little Things" by Baroness, "Blade on the Flesh, Blood on My Hands" by Skeletonwitch, and "Smiling Like a Killer" by Motorhead.
.: 1:11:50 :: 34.7 MB :: 28 April 2014 :.

347: Ti West has long been a favorite new filmmaker here at Dread Media. His films The House of the Devil and The Innkeepers each earned unanimous perfect scores. But what about his early films? This week, Desmond and Darryll review his first feature film The Roost, as well as his early student film Prey. Then, Adam and Jeff join Desmond to discuss the film Ti West tried to remove his name from: Cabin Fever 2: Spring Fever. A ton of varied and great songs get a spin, too: "Look What the Bats Dragged In" by Wednesday 13, "Unknown Stuntman" by Lee Majors, "We are the Undead" by Cancer Bats, "Somebody Put Something in My Drink" by The Ramones, and "We Die Young" by Alice in Chains.
.: 1:13:56 :: 35.7 MB :: 21 April 2014 :.

346: This week's monster-size episode kicks off with an interview with James Palmer and Tom Deja from the Betrayal on Monster Earth anthology. Then Devil Dinosaur Jr. covers the unique Frankenstein Conquers the World. The Kaiju craziness continues with Luke and Desmond trying to make heads or tails of Gammera the Invincible. There's some giant tunes as well: "Betrayal" by Halford, "Jotunn" by Tunguska Mammoth, "Gammera the Invincible Theme" by Wes Farrell, "The Gammera Song" by Mystery Science Theatre 3000, "Blood and Thunder" by Mastodon, and the episode of Lights Out entitled "Chicken Heart." RIP Ultimate Warrior.
.: 1:41:15 :: 48.8 MB :: 14 April 2014 :.

345: Let's take a step on the profane side as we interview Nicole Cushing about misanthropy, writing, and her new novella I Am the New God. Then Devil Dinosaur Jr. feeds his addiction with the anthology film Tom Holland's Twisted Tales. Desmond then goes solo on reviews of the following comic book collections: Tales of Mr. Rhee, volume 1: Procreation (of the Wicked) from Devil's Due Entertainment and Bedlam, volume 2 from Image Comics. RIP to film producer and publicist Lewis Tice and Jason McCash from The Gates of Slumber. Tunes included: "(Devil's Grip) Driven Insane" by The Gates of Slumber, "Worship Me Like a God" by The Darkest of the Hillside Thickets, "Shock Wave" by Cathedral, "A Dying God Coming into Human Flesh" by Celtic Frost, and "The Regulator" by Clutch.
.: 1:43:14 :: 49.8 MB :: 07 April 2014 :.

344: This week on Dread Media we bend reality and pay tribute to the only alien conqueror that has been a guest on the podcast. Looking at three films that play with the concept of reality and meta-cinema, Desmond is joined by three different co-hosts for three different films: Darryll comes by to review Berberian Sound Studio, Devil Dinosaur Jr. goes solo on Targets, and Chris joins us for a look at Escape from Tomorrow. Then through song and memory we pay tribute to Dave Brockie (aka Oderus Urungus of GWAR) who passed away this week at the age of 50. Songs: "First Rule Is" by GWAR, "Our Darkest Sabbath" by Broadcast, "Lingers and Dies" by A Bullet for Fidel, "Disneyland" by The Meteors, and "Immortal Corrupter" by GWAR. RIP Dave Brockie, and Godspeed Oderus!
.: 1:44:45 :: 50.5 MB :: 31 March 2014 :.

343: Pack your bags, make sure you have some water and a flashlight, and for God's sake don't forget a map, because you know that you're going to get lost. This week, we go in depth on this theme as Adam, Desmond, and Jeff take a look at the Irish road trip flick In Fear. Then Devil Dinosaur Jr. reviews And Soon the Darkness. There's some tunes to keep you company on your journey, as well: "Drive Me to the Grave" by Pentagram, "Choose" by Stone Sour, "Country Roads" by Me First and the Gimme Gimmes, and "Psycho Holiday" by Pantera. Bon voyage!
.: 1:12:50 :: 35.2 MB :: 24 March 2014 :.

342: This week, Chris and Desmond ponder sexual repression, the validity of the moon landing, and the mystique that is Matthew McConaughey as they try not to get drawn too far into the labyrinth of Room 237. Then Devil Dinosaur Jr. rings in his birthday with a review of the "classic" slasher Happy Birthday to Me. There's tunes as well: "I Won't Forget" by The Shining, "Everything in Focus" by Jonathan Snipes and William Hutson, "Wasted Years" by Iron Maiden, and "Mutations" by Mutation.
.: 1:41:23 :: 48.9 MB :: 17 March 2014 :.

DMP 41: What causes one host in this review of Constantine to tell the other to fuck off? What causes that same host to say it a second time? Hint: They both have to do with actors in the film, and neither of them are Keanu Reeves. If you're the kind of person who listens to movie reviews to just get a short synopsis of a film, skip to a little bit past minute 13.
.: 30:30 :: 14.8 MB :: 13 March 2014 :.

341: Imprisonment, obsession, and revenge are the focus of this feel-good hit of the winter podcast. First up, Desmond and Darryll try to figure out who the title is referring to in the recent film Prisoners. Then Devil Dinosaur Jr gets to the bottom of the Swedish revenge thriller Night Visitor in a new Stay Scary. There's some tunes, as well: "Two Little Girls" by King Diamond, "The Prisoner" by Iron Maiden, "Winter Sun" by Windhand, and "Obsession" by Killing Joke. Get in on the Facebook group contest as well!
.: 1:21:01 :: 39.1 MB :: 10 March 2014 :.

340: We've got a dose of supernatural madness this week as Darryll and Desmond review the now classic film The Entity. Devil Dinosaur Jr. follows along in the same theme with his coverage of The Possession of Joel Delaney. Finally, Desmond goes solo on a review of the HP Lovecraft-inspired audiobook-meets-film-score-mashup, Out of the Aeons: Music from a New Dark Age, volume 1. Music included: "Supernaturally" by Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds, "Night Rape" by Huntress, "Haunted Heart" by Santeria, "Nyarlathotep" by Mars Homeworld featuring Doug Jones (from Out of the Aeons), and "Madness!" by Space God Ritual. Check out www.outoftheaeons.bandcamp.com!
.: 1:14:07 :: 35.8 MB :: 03 March 2014 :.

DMP 40: It's been a very long time since the last Dying in the Gutters, through technical difficulties and a lazy podcaster, but it will all be worth it when you discover what put Dracula on the No-Fly List. Marvel at Gene Colan's use of cheesecake! Wonder in amazement at Chris' alternate reality versions of these issues! Gasp in shock as Desmond and Chris disagree on the quality of a new supporting character! Cringe in discomfort over a discussion of Magical Negroes! All in our coverage of Giant-Size Dracula #5 and Tomb of Dracula #36-39.
.: 38:17 :: 18.6 MB :: 25 February 2014 :.

339: This grab bag episode is all over the place! First up, Adam and Jeff join Desmond to discuss what is sure to be considered a cinematic classic, covered in film school for ages to come: Sorority Party Massacre. Then Devil Dinosaur Jr. delivers a review of the creepy genre classic, Tourist Trap, in a brand new Stay Scary. Finally, Darryll joins us for a conversation about a place that is near and dear to both hosts' hearts: The Great Canadian Video Network. It is closing down, so the two decided to have a bit of a tribute conversation about the place. All that and songs, too! "Blood Sisters" by Huntress, "Girls Go Chopping" by Lordi, "Mannequin's Complaint" by Guided By Voices, and "We'll Meet Again" by Johnny Cash.
.: 1:16:31 :: 37.0 MB :: 24 February 2014 :.

338: ¡Hola, bambinos! This week Dread Media takes a look at a very specific theme: Spanish-speaking horror films that take place in orphanages! We only have two films, but they're both excellent. First up, Desmond and Duane take an adoring look at Guillermo del Toro's passion-piece The Devil's Backbone. Then Devil Dinosaur Jr. gives us a Stay Scary featuring a film by del Toro protege, JA Bayona: The Orphanage. There's some songs, too: "Mexican" by Helloween, "Body and Blood" by Ghost BC, "Children's Music" by ASG, and "Murder Ballad" by Gorky's Zygotic Mynci.
.: 1:01:23 :: 29.7 MB :: 17 February 2014 :.

337: Let's face it: when a murder happens, the police look at the victim's loved ones as suspects because a sad fact of life is that the ones that love us are the ones that kill us. This week, we explore that when Desmond and Duane look at the criminally underrated Stepfather. Then Devil Dinosaur Jr. reviews the sequel, Stepfather II. Then Desmond gets modern as he takes a look at Scorned. Spurned lover songs right here: "Who's Your Daddy" by Lordi, "Come to Daddy" by The Dillinger Escape Plane w/ Mike Patton, "Never Less than Perfect" by Blutronia, "Creep" by The Afghan Whigs and "Killed by Love" by Alice Cooper.
.: 1:07:40 :: 32.7 MB :: 10 February 2014 :.

336: It's been six years since Tony Wash from Scotchworthy Productions joined us on Dread Media. This time he's here to talk about all manner of things, but most importantly his massive anthology project World of Death and his upcoming crime film High on the Hog. It's a huge conversation that is inspiring and refreshingly honest when it comes to today's independent film market. There's tunes as well: "Goo Goo Muck" by The Cramps, "Dead to the World" by Toxic Holocaust, "High on the Crime" by Turbonegro, and "5 Shots of Whiskey" by Hank Williams III. Check out what's going on at www.scotchworthy.com and www.facebook.com/worldofdeathfilm.
.: 1:53:02 :: 54.5 MB :: 03 February 2014 :.

335: Inheriting a legacy can be a great thing, but not if the legacy you inherit is one of death and terror. That's what we're looking at this week. The girl is troubled, but is it her fault or are her father's murderous inclinations speaking through her hands? Does an obsession with horror films lead the impressionable to murder? Can a man's mission to find his ancestor's creation lead to anything but death? All these questions are explored as Darryll and Desmond review the Hammer film Hands of the Ripper, Devil Dinosaur Jr. explores the under-appreciated 80s film Fade to Black, and Desmond goes solo on found-footage homage Frankenstein Theory. There's tunes from upstarts and legends of heavy metal this week as well: "Hands of the Ripper" by She's Still Dead, "The Ripper" by Judas Priest, "Fade To Black" by Metallica, "Frankenstein" by Iced Earth, and "Sins of the Father" by Black Sabbath.
.: 1:20:50 :: 39.0 MB :: 27 January 2014 :.

334: This week on Dread Media, Peter Giglio joins Desmond to talk about his brand new novel Lesser Creatures, editing anthologies, and adapting a master's short story to the screen. Then Devil Dinosaur Jr. deliver a Stay Scary segment on the original When a Stranger Calls. There's tunes this week from: "Creatures of the Night" by The Creepshow, "Lesser Men" by Darkthrone, "Hanging on the Phone" by Blondie, and "Beyond the Realms of Death" by Judas Priest.
.: 1:16:42 :: 37.0 MB :: 20 January 2014 :.

333: Take a seat. Don't worry about the leather straps digging into your arms. I won't pull them too tight. I would hate to waste all your pain on the straps. I've got something much worse in mind for you. Listening to this episode of chair-torture-themed films! First up, a solo review of the brand new Israeli dark comedy / crime thriller Big Bad Wolves. Then Devil Dinosaur Jr. takes a look at Hostel. Adam and Luke join Desmond to discuss Danielle Harris's directorial debut, Among Friends. There's tunes as well! "Dread Media" by Early Man, "Little Red Riding Hood" by Murder by Death, "The Mercy Seat" by Johnny Cash, "5 Seconds" by Shortie, "All my Friends are Dead" by Turbonegro, and "The Chair" by The 69 Eyes.
.: 1:19:54 :: 38.6 MB :: 13 January 2014 :.

332: Sharpen your machete, work on your cardio, and get in the mood to hate some drugs, booze, and premarital sex because it's a slasher themed episode of Dread Media! The local gang (Adam, Desmond, Jeff, and Luke) take a gander at the now-classic supervillain team-up movie, Freddy vs. Jason. Then Devil Dinosaur Jr. presents a Stay Scary on a recent Swedish take on the genre: Blood Runs Cold. Finally, Desmond goes solo on a review of a genre homage: Hatchet III. There's some killer tunes as well: "The Biggest Killer in American History" by Bad Religion, "Slash N' Burn" by Manic Street Preachers, "Snowblind" by Black Sabbath, "Hail, Genocide!" by Gwar, and "They Can't Kill Us All" by Abolitionist.
.: 1:03:42 :: 30.8 MB :: 06 January 2014 :.

331: Santa's not the only one with a naughty list this week, as Dread Media pays tribute to the burgeoning genre career of Ben Wheatley! First up, Desmond and Duane take on the paramilitary / pagan mash-up Kill List. Devil Dinosaur Jr. jumps in with the first of two Stay Scaries with a review of A Field in England. Adam and Luke join Desmond for a review of 5 Souls, a film that has nothing to do with Ben Wheatley but also contains a list of people to kill. Devil Dinosaur Jr. returns to discuss Sightseers. There's also tons of tunes this week: "Shitlist" by L7, "Dirty Deeds Done Dirt Cheap" by AC/DC, "Chernobyl" by Blank Mass, "Leave My Soul Alone" by Mercyful Fate, "The Power of Love" by Frankie Goes to Hollywood, and "Ritual" by Ghost.
.: 1:19:08 :: 38.2 MB :: 30 December 2013 :.

330: The War on Christmas is bloody and mindless this year as Dread Media celebrates its sixth ghoultide! First up, Adam, Desmond, and Jeff try to make sense of 1980's Christmas Evil (aka You Better Watch Out). Then, perhaps a little stressed over not being able to stomach a complete run through last year, Devil Dinosaur Jr. opens two horrible presents: Silent Night, Deadly Night 4: Initiation and Silent Night, Deadly Night 5: The Toy Maker. And of course, Dread Media always delivers on the finest Christmas Carols: "Reggae Christmas Eve in Transylvania" by Count Floyd (aka Joe Flaherty), "Frozen Corpse Stuffed with Holiday Cheer" by Agoraphobic Nosebleed, "Heavy Metal Christmas" by Twisted Sister, "Silent Night" by Christopher Lee, and, of course, "Silent Night, Deadly Night (acoustic)" by The Browns.
.: 1:08:05 :: 32.9 MB :: 23 December 2013 :.

329: Desmond is nothing, if not a family man, and this week the episode focuses on horror films that center around the family. First, in a change of format, Desmond goes solo on a review of the brand new Mexican film, Here Comes the Devil. Then Adam and Jeff join him for a review of Nothing Left to Fear. Devil Dinosaur Jr. gives us a Stay Scary on Crucible of Horror. All this, plus feedback and music: "We Destroy the Family" by Fear, "The Devil in Mexico" by Murder By Death, "Right Next Door to Hell" by Guns N' Roses, "Rotting Out" by The Descendants, and "Welcome to the Family" by Avenged Sevenfold.
.: 1:14:41 :: 36.1 MB :: 16 December 2013 :.

328: By Crom! This week we pay homage to some of the creations of legendary pulp writer Robert E. Howard. First up, Darryll and Desmond discuss the Puritan-turned-reluctant-avenger: Solomon Kane. Then Devil Dinosaur Jr. steps in to present a review of the similarly themed, but non-Howard property Hansel & Gretel: Witch Hunters. Desmond returns with a solo review of 2011's Conan the Barbarian! There's some barbarically violent heavy metal to go along with this menu of massacres as well: "Stone Loner" by Owl, "Puritan Ossuary" by Vit, "White Witch" by Savatage, "Zamora" by Crom, and "The Frost Giant's Daughter" by The Sword. Enjoy!
.: 1:24:29 :: 40.8 MB :: 09 December 2013 :.

327: It's Mediocre Zombie Movie Monday! Join us as a huge gaggle of people discuss flesh-eating flicks that missed the mark. First up, Desmond and Duane take a look at how far Uncle George Romero has fallen with his latest outing: Survival of the Dead. Then, Adam, Jeff, and Luke join Desmond to look at the high school John Hughes ripoff Detention of the Dead. Devil Dinosaur Jr. gives us a review of the "classic" Children Shouldn't Play with Dead Things in this week's Stay Scary. On top of all that, the listeners weigh in on some of their favorite shitty zombie movies that they like anyway! There's even songs, too! "Pity the Dead" by Bad Religion, "Zombie Graveyard Party" by Be Your Own Pet, "Detention Mosh Session" by Municipal Waste, "Night of the Living Dead" by The Misfits, and "Zombie" by Vestiges. Brainsssss!
.: 1:07:02 :: 32.4 MB :: 02 December 2013 :.

326: Get all sleazy, maniacal, and "coppy" with us this week! First up, Adam, Jeff, and Auxence join Desmond for a review of what might be the finest action / horror film ever made: Maniac Cop 2! Then Devil Dinosaur Jr. steps in to class the place up with a Stay Scary on the recent remake of Maniac starring Elijah Wood. Then the gang returns, sans Adam, to discuss Maniac Cop 3. We're not screwing around. There's songs, too: "Maniac" by Firewind, "Pigs Will Pay (All Cops Are Bad, You Know)" by Propagandhi, "Juno" by Rob & Chloe Alper, "The Badge" by Pantera, and "Cop Killer" by Bodycount.
.: 1:18:21 :: 37.8 MB :: 25 November 2013 :.

325: In this classic format episode of Dread Media, Desmond Reddick interviews author of Corrosion and publisher at New Pulp Press, Jon Bassoff. Then, following up on unreliable narrators, Duane joins Desmond to discuss Jennifer Lynch's film Surveillance. Then, Jeff Strand and Lynne Hansen give us their experience at the Buffalo Dreams Film Festival as both spectator and filmmaker. There's also music: "What You Despise is What You've Become" by Corrosion of Conformity, "No Hero" by The Offspring, "Private Eye" by Alkaline Trio, "When the Screams Come" by Pentagram, and "The Liars are Burning" by Toxic Holocaust. Check Jon Bassof out at www.jonbassoff.com and www.newpulppress.com.
.: 1:41:53 :: 49.1 MB :: 18 November 2013 :.

324: Radical! Dread Media gets all 80s on you in this tubular episode as Darryll and Desmond deconstruct the hobosploitation / slime-gore epic Street Trash. Then Devil Dinosaur Jr. takes a look at everybody's favorite blowtorch-wielding vigilante in Exterminator 2, as well as the other three films in Shout Factory's Action Packed Movie Marathon DVD release: Cyclone, Alienator, and Eye of the Tiger. Also, pop these tunes into your Walkman and give them a listen: "You're Cut Off" by Municipal Waste, "Hooch" by The Melvins, "Burnin' for You" by Blue Oyster Cult, and "Eighties" by Killing Joke.
.: 1:05:32 :: 31.7 MB :: 11 November 2013 :.

323: Warning: The podcast you are about to listen to contains scenes of a sexual nature, extreme violence, Satanism, and Tom Hanks crying in a phone booth. This week, we take a look at bad influences in media. Films, video games, comic books, and rock music have all been blamed for society's ills. On this episode we're examining some of those. Desmond and Darryll team-up on a film that explores the bad influence a sinister song can have on the women of the world: The Lords of Salem. In a brand new Stay Scary, Devil Dinosaur Jr. reviews the animated adaptation of a comic book that was partially blamed for the Aurora theatre shooting, and is often blamed for the darkness of comics in the 1980s and 90s: The Dark Knight Returns. Then, in a wild condemnation of role-playing games, Tom Hanks, in his first starring role, overacts his way to Damien and Desmond's hearts as they review Mazes and Monsters. The songs this week run from those inspired by the subject to soundtrack items, protest songs, and even those deemed obscene to the PMRC: "The Lords Theme" by John 5 and Griffin Boice, "Crushing the Ritual" by Leviathan the Fleeing Serpent (AKA Rob Zombie and John 5), "The Darkest One" by The Tragically Hip, "Startin' Up a Posse" by Anthrax, and "Into the Coven" by Mercyful Fate.
.: 1:42:14 :: 49.3 MB :: 04 November 2013 :.

322: This week Tom Deja joins Desmond to talk about his brand new novel Shadow Legion: New Roads To Hell, and about three million other things. Then, listener Chad calls in a short review to a recent live show he saw of the classic giallo film scoring prog-rock machine Goblin! There's plenty of tunes to be had as well: "Nocturne in D Minor" by Holy Grail, "Rosenrot" by Rammstein, "Zaratozom (aka Shriek)" by Goblin, and "Heroes from Our Past" by The Dropkick Murphys. Visit Tom at www.welcometonocturne.blogspot.com.
.: 1:20:12 :: 38.7 MB :: 28 October 2013 :.

321: Recorded in Desmond Reddick's basement, where life is cheap, Dread Media goes taboo! First up, Darryll joins us to discuss the recent Blu-ray release of notorious exploitation sleaze flick, Snuff. Then, Devil Dinosaur Jr. takes a look at Hardcore. There's also a bunch of news on events, contests, and upcoming Dread Media stuff, so strap in, not on, and listen! Also, there's songs that may or may not be profane: "Vicinity of Obscenity" by System of a Down, "Snuff" by Slipknot, "Calling Dr. Love" by KISS, and "I Want to Fuck You to Death" by Huntress.
.: 1:09:58 :: 33.8 MB :: 21 October 2013 :.

320: This week, Greg Lamberson returns for his Annual Halloween Season Fireside Chat! As always, Greg has a bunch of irons in the fire from his writing (Storm Demon, Scaremonger, The Frenzy Wolves, and The Julian Year TREEbook) to the films he's involved in (Dry Bones, The Legend of Six Fingers, possibly Carnage Road, and more)! On top of all that, he's also running the Buffalo Dreams Fantastic Film Festival! We also talk about conventions, passion projects and prosthetic boobs. Songs included: "Succubus" by Floodriders, "Three Fingers" by Buckethead, and "The Road Behind" by Gwar.
.: 1:20:00 :: 38.6 MB :: 14 October 2013 :.

319: In this episode of Dread Media, a new co-host joins the gang in a show dedicated to new releases. First up, Jeff, Brittney, Luke, and Auxence join Desmond for a lengthy discussion of found footage anthology sequel V/H/S/2. Devil Dinosaur Jr. delivers a Stay Scary based on the new creature feature, Frankenstein's Army. Then Desmond goes solo on a review of the WWE / Pathe Films bloody revenge piece, No One Lives. The following songs get some play as well: "New Religion" by Black Label Society, "Cult of Suffering" by M-19, "Feed My Frankenstein" by Alice Cooper, "One of Us is the Killer" by The Dillinger Escape Plan, and "A New Day" by Volbeat.
.: 1:27:00 :: 42.0 MB :: 07 October 2013 :.

318: Dans cette episode du Dread Media, nous regardons trois filmes d'horreur de France. Dans une du deux editions du Stay Scary, Duane examine Frontiere(s). Ensuite, Desmond et Duane passe en revue de Mutants. Enfin Duane retourne pour un deuxieme Stay Scary a parler de Livide. Aussi, nous avons les chansons: "Games Without Fronties" par The Dino Haak Collective, "New Song" par Nuclear Assault, "Mutants of War" par Municipal Waste, "Vivid Red" par The Misfits, et "French Immersion" par Cancer Bats.
.: 58:20 :: 28.2 MB :: 30 September 2013 :.

317: Things get haunted this week as Brittney, Desmond, and Jeff take in a viewing of The Conjuring. Then Devil Dinosaur Jr. plays The Stone Tape in a brand new Stay Scary. And Jeff returns to discuss A Haunting at Silver Falls with Desmond and Luke. Howsabout some haunted tunes? "Playing with Dolls" by Slayer, "The Noose" by A Perfect Circle, "The Evil That Men Do" by Hellsongs, "Over the Falls" by Primus, and "Came Back Haunted" by Nine Inch Nails.
.: 1:26:59 :: 42.0 MB :: 23 September 2013 :.

316: Your host doesn't like being around a lot of people. He's pretended to be sick so he doesn't have to go to parties before. So naturally, it makes sense to cover some mob mentality films. First up, Desmond and Darryll take a look at Breck Eisner's remake of The Crazies. Then Devil Dinosaur Jr. inspects what happens to crowds of people in natural disasters in the recent release, Aftershock. Desmond returns with Jeff and Brittney to get crazy on The Demented. There's also some crazy songs! "The Mob Rules" by Black Sabbath, "(Sic)" by Slipknot, "Panda" by Astro, "Infected Nation" by Evile, and "The Mob Goes Wild" by Clutch.
.: 1:19:31 :: 38.4 MB :: 16 September 2013 :.

315: But if you're thinkin' bout watchin' movies, it don't matter if they're black and white! Kick off Earth-2.net's Black & White Week here on Dread Media with a relatively all-encompassing view of all eras and styles of black and white horror cinema. First up, Chris joins Desmond to discuss the German Expressionist film The Hands of Orlac. Then Devil Dinosaur Jr. gives us a Stay Scary segment dedicated to the Universal horror film starring Lugosi and Karloff called The Black Cat. Then Damien joins Desmond to try and come to terms with the avant-garde film Begotten. There are some monochromatic tunes to help carry you through the episode as well: "White Hats, Black Hats" by Tomahawk, "Cut Off Your Hands" by Fit for Rivals, "Afterworld" by Tiger Army, "God Called in Sick Today" by AFI, and "Dreams in Monochrome" by Evadne.
.: 1:29:31 :: 43.2 MB :: 09 September 2013 :.

314: It's a punk-cult movie week here at Dread Media! So fuck the man and listen to Desmond and Darryll drunkenly stumble through a review of the classic Alex Cox cult film Repo Man. Then Devil Dinosaur Jr. gives us a straightedge look at Class of 1984. There's punk tunes to be had as well, jerk! But I'm not going to tell you what they are because that's so mainstream... oh, you expected me to say that? Fuck you, then! "Let's Go Do Some Crimes" by XXX Smut, "Let's Have a War" by Fear, "Potential Suicide" by Black Market Baby, and "When the Shit Hits the Fan" by Circle Jerks. Up yours!
.: 58:21 :: 28.2 MB :: 02 September 2013 :.

313: It's a special episode dealing with disability, disfigurement, and justice. Bear with me! I have a hedgehog! First up, Desmond and Chris dissect a film that has the guy from CSI track down a serial killer with a hairlip: Manhunter. Then Devil Dinosaur Jr. creeps us all out with a review of the batshit crazy film The Baby. Then Desmond comes back with the Read a Book segment with a vengeance! Three books he happened to read in a row that deal with disfigured heroes trying to save damsels in distress: Knuckleduster by Andrew Post, Storm Demon by Gregory Lamberson, and Ugly As Sin by James Newman. There's some beautifully disfigured tunes for your warped ears, too: "Killing the Dragon" by Dio, "The Mirror and the Ripper" by Volbeat, "I Don't Want to Grow Up" by The Ramones, "God Loves Ugly" by Atmosphere, and "Blood Money" by Eyehategod. RIP Joey Lacaze.
.: 1:20:03 :: 38.6 MB :: 26 August 2013 :.

312: G'day! Join Dread Media as we celebrate the cinema and music of the craziest of continents on this earth: Australia! First up, Duane and Desmond take The Loved Ones to the prom. Then Duane has some Nightmares. But Darryll has The Proposition for Desmond, and it is likely to include alcohol. When doesn't it? And in a themed episode first, all of the songs come from Australia! "Sad Dark Eyes" by The Loved Ones, "Idols and Anchors" by Parkway Drive, "Growing Up (Falling Down)" by The Living End, "Brother, My Cup Is Empty" by Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds, and "Headfirst from a Hangman's Noose" by I Killed the Prom Queen. Please support the show by donating with the Paypal link at www.dreadmedia.com (Australian Dollars accepted).
.: 1:19:55 :: 38.6 MB :: 19 August 2013 :.

311: Warning: The following podcast is not responsible if your earbuds are telling you to do... terrible things. Desmond and Duane devote this episode to the discussion of the epic highs and the brutal, crushing stupidity of the first three films in the Amityville Horror series. Discussed are The Amityville Horror, Amityville II: The Possession, and Amityville 3-D. Well, they try to discuss the third film. There's some haunted tunes for your enjoyment as well: "Listen to the Flies" by Helloween, "Get the Fuck Outta Dodge" by Public Enemy, "This House is Haunted" by Alice Cooper, and "Haunted Hunted" by Christian Mistress. Help the show by donating by using the Paypal button at www.dreadmedia.com!
.: 1:23:33 :: 40.3 MB :: 12 August 2013 :.

310: It's axe-wielding presidents, motorcycle-riding priests, and gunslingers who have to kill men twice in this episode of action / horror antiheroes! Megan joins Desmond for an out of the blue review of Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter. Devil Dinosaur Jr. looks at the post-apocalyptic Priest. Then Desmond goes solo on the Wesley Snipes weird Western, Gallowwalkers. Seriously, what more do you need? Oh! Songs? We got those, too. "Abraham Lincoln" by Clutch, "President Dead" by Marilyn Manson, "Night Crawler" by Judas Priest, "The Gallows is God" by The Distillers, and "Zero the Hero" by Godflesh. Enjoy!
.: 1:17:26 :: 37.4 MB :: 05 August 2013 :.

309: Blimey! We're British again this week! Ironically celebrate the birth of the future king with us by listening to Darryll and Desmond review Scum. Then Devil Dinosaur Jr. delivers a Stay Scary segment on the television show Beasts. We apologize for the audio in the intro and outro segments this week as we thought we had it all pegged, but there appears to be a problem we're going to work through. Regardless, it's a great show with some great songs too: "Heir to the Chaos Throne" by Three Inches of Blood, "Institutionalized" by Suicidal Tendencies, "Chew" by Jello Biafra & Nomeansno, and "Monarchy Zoo" by Doom.
.: 1:09:21 :: 33.5 MB :: 29 July 2013 :.

308: Brace yourselves! It's the first episode of Dread Media produced on the brand new computer you, the listeners, helped to buy! So, naturally (and so completely randomly and unintentionally we don't even mention it in the audio of the show itself) we chose a film to kick off the show that tells you not to trust technology. Duane and Desmond review a modern apocalyptic masterpiece, The Signal. Then, Desmond goes solo on two reviews of DVDs from eOne Entertainment: Bullet to the Head and 13 Eerie. And even though he's far from nowhere, in an episode where he makes two appearances, Duane gives us a Stay Scary of the South Korean action revenge flick The Man from Nowhere. There's a ton of rocking tunes, too: "This World Can't Tear Us Apart" by Trivium, "The Day Everything Became Nothing" by Nomeansno, "Bullet in the Head" by Rage Against the Machine, "From Out of Nowhere" by Faith No More, and "I Love My Computer" by Bad Religion. If you can, please help us pay off the rest of the computer by visiting www.dreadmedia.com and donating!
.: 1:19:39 :: 38.5 MB :: 22 July 2013 :.

307: It's a last minute Roadkill Review this week as Darryll and Desmond check out Guillermo del Toro's latest flick, Pacific Rim. Then, because he has changed the topic for this week's episode three times in the past four days, Devil Dinosaur Jr. punishes Desmond by reviewing a film that's very difficult to say: Karate-Robo Zaborgar. It's giant robot action, baby! All this, plus your feedback and the following kickass tunes: "Seabeast" by Mastodon, "March to the Sea" by Baroness, "Karate Man" by The Super Friendz, and "In Defense of Humans" by Fugazi. Consider donating to the show at www.dreadmedia.com.
.: 1:18:16 :: 37.8 MB :: 15 July 2013 :.

306: This week, there's a selection of 1970s films and modern comic books. Jeff joins Desmond to review The Town that Dreaded Sundown. Devil Dinosaur Jr. checks out the non-Hammer, but still very Hammer-ish Nothing but the Night. Then Desmond returns to review four trade paper backs: Clive Barker's Hellraiser: Blood Communion, Clive Barker's Hellraiser: The Road Below, Freaks' Amour, and Bedlam. There's also a bevy of tunes: "Phantom Killer Attack" by FKU, "Life After Sundown" by Ghoutown, "I Say That I Will Go" by Nina Nastasia, "Redemption City" by Corrosion of Conformity, and "Offernatt" by Kvelertak. Please donate to www.dreadmedia.com.
.: 1:21:17 :: 39.2 MB :: 08 July 2013 :.

305: This week, we welcome actress, screenwriter, director, and comic book writer Brea Grant to the show to talk about her apocalyptic directorial debut: Best Friends Forever. Then, Devil Dinosaur Jr. has a lot of trouble kicking his anthology film addiction in a Stay Scary of Trapped Ashes. Some tunes as well: "You're My Best Friend" by The Melvins featuring Caleb Benjamin of Tweak Birds, "Fansong" by Dethklok, "Burnt Offerings" by Testament, and "Maniac" by The Meteors. Please donate to www.dreadmedia.com.
.: 1:15:55 :: 36.7 MB :: 01 July 2013 :.

304: This week we're celebrating Hammer's later more "original" era. Gone are the days of new interpretations of Universal Monsters, and ushered in are the modern man-as-monsters films like the ones Duane and Desmond covered this week: The Devil Rides Out, Straight on till Morning, and Rasputin the Mad Monk. There are some epic Hammer tunes this week, as well: "Luciferian Blood Covenant" by Death Wolf, "The Devil Rides Out (Remix)" by Fantomas, "Rainbow in the Dark" by Dio, "Sexual Healing" by Dope, and "Let Legend Mark Me as the King" by Christopher Lee. Please donate to www.dreadmedia.com.
.: 1:16:42 :: 37.0 MB :: 24 June 2013 :.

303: The time is right to celebrate the big, hairy man in all of our lives: Bigfoot! First off, Darryll stops by to join Desmond for a review of the straight-to-video B movie Abominable. Then Devil Dinosaur Jr. delivers a Stay Scary on the bikersploitation / Sasquatch epic Dear God No! Also, there are songs: "El Phantasmo and the Chicken-Run Blast-O-Rama" by White Zombie, "The Yeti" by Clutch, "Sexy Swimmin' Hole" by Syrup, and "Bigfoot" by The Worth. Please donate to www.dreadmedia.com.
.: 1:08:44 :: 33.2 MB :: 17 June 2013 :.

DMP 39: Dread Reel-ief is back, and this time the Commonwealth Crew are here to talk about British music genres that don't exist, country magicians, TBS Superstation, Convoy, and Nazis on the moon! Oh yeah, they also talk a little bit about a very influential comic book movie of the horror persuasion: Blade.
.: 24:12 :: 11.8 MB :: 13 June 2013 :.

302: School's almost out, but we ain't done learnin' ya! First period sees Adam, Brittney, Jeff, and Luke all present as they join Desmond for a review of The ABCs of Death. Then, Devil Dinosaur Jr. takes a look at an overzealous intellectual father and his educational mannequin in Pin. There's tunes, too! "ABCDEath" by Psychostick, "Bloodletters" by Tombs, "Little Sister" by Queens of the Stone Age, and "Take Your Back to School Sale and Shove It" by Howard Kremer. Please donate to www.dreadmedia.com if you can, and make sure to listen to the end of the show for a special tribute to one of our co-hosts.
.: 1:26:44 :: 41.9 MB :: 10 June 2013 :.

301: It's the impromptu theme of female-centric surgery / body modification this week. You know, that ol' gem! First up, Darryll returns to embark on a Roadkill Review of Jovanka Vuckovic's Captured Bird and the Soska Twins' American Mary. Then Devil Dinosaur Jr. cuts into Excision in a brand new Stay Scary. Jeff joins Desmond to dissect a young woman's dysfunctional relationship with her own tattoo in Comforting Skin. Some songs to rock your body: "Body and Blood" by Ghost BC, "Mary Get Your Knife" by pageninetynine, "Wild Failure" by White Lung, "Tattoo" by Abolitionist, and "Cut Off Your Hands" by Fit for Rivals. Please consider donating to www.dreadmedia.com.
.: 1:29:14 :: 43.1 MB :: 03 June 2013 :.

300: Join us to celebrate 300 episodes of Dread Media as we pay tribute to the Godfather of Italian Genre Cinema: Mario Bava! For having such a huge influence on the art form, he's been relatively under-represented on the show, and boy are we going to change that this week! To kick things off, the boss himself, Michael David Sims, joins us to talk about Black Sunday. Then Adam, Jeff, and Luke stop by to talk about the comedic proto-giallo The Girl Who Knew Too Much. Duane, of course, suggested an anthology film as he joins Desmond to review Black Sabbath. Darryll comes back to divert the genre over to a Viking epic as he helps us come to terms with Knives of the Avenger. Lastly, the show doesn't feel complete without a Stay Scary segment, so Devil Dinosaur Jr. gives us a doozy as he looks at the awesome but mis-titled Kill, Baby... Kill! Damien's back to look at the bizarre fiance-killersploitation flick Hatchet for the Honeymoon. And, finally, Chris is back to check out the prototypical slasher film A Bay of Blood (aka Twich of the Death Nerve). There's a ton of songs, too! "Godfather" by Fantomas, "Burn the Witch" by Queens of the Stone Age, "Bear Witness" by Doomriders, "Black Sabbath" by Black Sabbath, "The Wild Rover" by Tyr, "Sorceress" by Angel Witch, "Electric Flower" by The Melvins, "Last Will and Testament" by The Burning Hell, and "Monday Morning" by Pulp. Thanks so much for listening. Please donate, if you can, to www.dreadmedia.com. Here's to 300 more!
.: 3:31:29 :: 101.7 MB :: 27 May 2013 :.

299: Weird towns, angels, and teenage... shenanigans are all the subjects that pop up on this week's episode. First, Chris and Desmond take on the recent Netflix production of Eli Roth's Hemlock Grove. Then Devil Dinosaur Jr. stops by to scrape off the Blood on Satan's Claw in a brand new Stay Scary! Songs included: "Small Town Boy" by Paradise Lost, "Cypress Grove" by Clutch, "Angelamania" by The Browns, and "Creature of Desire" by Visigoth. Please donate to www.dreadmedia.com.
.: 1:52:01 :: 54.0 MB :: 20 May 2013 :.

298: It seems we pay tribute to the great HP Lovecraft every few months or so here on Dread Media. It's simply a testament to the impact he's had on the genre. Or maybe it's because I have lost my mind and can't get him out of my head! We take a look at two very different Stuart Gordon adaptations and a documentary this week. First, Jeff and Luke join Desmond to look at the classic Re-Animator. Then Devil Dinosaur Jr. checks out the documentary Lovecraft: Fear of the Unknown. Then Brittney joins the three fellas from the first review to look at Dagon. We listen to some Lovecraftian tunes full of non-Euclidean geometry as well: "Release the Kraken" by Clutch, "Reanimator" by The Browns, "The Wait" by Metallica, "The Innsmouth Look" by The Darkest of the Hillside Thickets, and "Cthulhu" by Beastwars. RIP Ray Harryhausen. Please consider donating to www.dreadmedia.com.
.: 1:27:53 :: 42.4 MB :: 13 May 2013 :.

297: Celebrate Mother's Day Dread Media style! This week, Brittney, Jeff, and Luke join Desmond to kick things off with a review of the feral-children-meets-vengeful-spirit film, Mama. Then Devil Dinosaur Jr. delivers a Stay Scary segment on the classic Troma film Mother's Day. To top it all off, who better to talk to in an episode paying tribute to the mothers in our lives than by having a fun conversation with Mama Dread? There's a bunch of mother-loving tunes too: "DDAMM" by Slayer, "I Saw Your Mommy" by Suicidal Tendencies, "Mommy, Can I Go Out and Kill Tonight?" by Bouncing Souls, "Mama" by My Chemical Romance, and "22 Acacia Avenue" by Iron Maiden. RIP Jeff Hanneman. Please consider donating to keep the show going at www.dreadmedia.com.
.: 1:15:44 :: 36.6 MB :: 06 May 2013 :.

296: Double, double, toil and trouble! This week Dread Media gives you a triumvirate of witch-themed movies. But what ghastly spell has two of your three co-hosts singing? Listen to find out! Duane and Desmond take a stroll in The Woods. Duane comes back in a Stay Scary to tell you to Burn, Witch, Burn! Luke pops in at the end to help Desmond take his chances on The Wicked. All this and songs! "Angel Witch" by Angel Witch, "Sorceress" by 45 Grave, "As Wicked" by Rancid, and "You Must Be A Witch" by Stiv Bators. Please consider donating to the new computer fund: www.dreadmedia.com.
.: 1:28:17 :: 42.6 MB :: 29 April 2013 :.

295: Desmond and Darryll are back from the Fan Expo Vancouver, and this episode has the audio to prove it! We interview people from film, publishing, and comics. Young upstarts and wizened masters of their craft. The Twisted Twins, Jen and Sylvia Soska, are back again to talk about conventions, growing up the "weird girls," and their new film American Mary. David Prowse talks to us about playing Darth Vader in the Star Wars films and working on several Hammer Horror films. Robin Bougie from Cinema Sewer joins us to talk exploitation cinema and hot grandmas. Artist Jason Copland stops by to talk about Kickstarting the printed version of his popular webcomic Kill All Monsters. We talk with artist Nat Jones of Image Comics' '68 about the resurgence of Vietnam in film and literature and Frank Frazetta. Finally, the master of modern realism in comic books, Neal Adams, tolerates Desmond's fanboy drooling for several minutes! There's songs too! "Along Comes Mary" by The Bloodhound Gang, "Violent Pornography" by System of a Down, "Abominator" by Doyle, "Dead Man in My Bed" by Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds, and "Fear Death by Water" by Sixty Watt Shaman. Please consider donating to Dread Media at www.dreadmedia.com.
.: 1:16:46 :: 37.1 MB :: 22 April 2013 :.

294: In the week leading up to Fan Expo Vancouver, which we here at Dread Media will be attending, we present two great interviews and a review this episode! First up, we talk crushes, evading park rangers, and American Mary with the Twisted Twins themselves, Jen and Sylvia Soska! Then Devil Dinosaur Jr. mines the depths of a mysterious tunnel in a Stay Scary review of Absentia. Finally, Ken Loree stops by to chat about getting beaten up by Jean-Claude Van Damme, setting his friends on fire, and donning the mask as Michael Myers. On top of that, there are tons of great tunes: "Is It My Body?" by The 69 Eyes, "Bloody Mary" by Gwar, "Nowhere" by Therapy?, "Gimme Some More" by Busta Rhymes, and "Body Parts and Power Drills" by Dead Again. Please consider donating to Dread Media at www.dreadmedia.com.
.: 1:18:04 :: 37.7 MB :: 15 April 2013 :.

293: It's an Aquatic Animal Attack Special this week on Dread Media! First up, Adam, Desmond, and Luke review the 1978 Joe Dante film Piranha. Then, in a brand new Stay Scary, Devil Dinosaur Jr. ponders orgies and animal activism in the Italian Jaws ripoff Tintorera: Killer Shark. Jeff joins Adam, Luke, and Desmond as they take a look at the modern Australian effort: Rogue. Some sea chanties for you: "Animal" by Mindless Self Indulgence, "Fish" by The Damned, "Fast as a Shark" by Accept, "Alligator Chomp (The Ballad of Martin Luther Frog Jr.)" by Shooter Jennings, and "Pain is Like an Animal" by Danzig. Please consider donating to Dread Media so that we can continue to offer you the show on a weekly basis: www.dreadmedia.com.
.: 1:12:22 :: 35.0 MB :: 08 April 2013 :.

292: Dread Media celebrates Easter Weekend the only way they know how: sacrilegiously! First up, it took the Gospel of Luke and Desmond to connect a black comedy about a resurrected killer clown to Jesus in their review of Stitches. Then, something goes horribly wrong when Devil Dinosaur Jr. tries to learn the stations of the cross and accidentally comes across a case of Stigmata. Now, turn to the hymnal and sing along to the following: "Cruci-Fiction in Space" by Marilyn Manson, "Three for Flinching (Revenge of the Porno Clowns)" by The Dillinger Escape Plan, "Stigmata" by Ministry, and "Ashes of Resurrection" by Strychnia. Amen. Donate at www.dreadmedia.com.
.: 1:03:56 :: 30.9 MB :: 01 April 2013 :.

291: It's a grab bag of gory goodness this week as Desmond, Adam, Jeff, and new co-host Brittney take a look at the British horror / sci-fi film Storage 24. Then Devil Dinosaur Jr. delves into the insanity that is Jean Rollin's Demoniacs in a brand new Stay Scary. Then, Darryll's back once again as he joins us to discuss the weird Romero-homage film Mimesis. The following tunes get a spin as well: "Horror Show" by Powerman 5000, "Hangar 18" by Megadeth, "Shipwrecked" by Alestorm, "Night of the Loving Dead" by Lordi, and "Who Will Help Me Bake This Bread?" by Propagandhi. Donate at www.dreadmedia.com.
.: 1:26:42 :: 41.8 MB :: 25 March 2013 :.

290: In an episode dedicated solely to the year 1932, Desmond is so blown away by the listeners' generosity that he bursts into song before getting into the bulk of the show. Up next, Chris joins us for a review of James Whale's Old Dark House. Then Devil Dinosaur Jr. gives us a Stay Scary segment on The Ghoul. (Technically it was released in 1933, but who's counting?) Then Adam, Jeff, and Desmond share laughs and adoration over the new Blu-ray release of the Bela Lugosi-vehicle White Zombie. There's songs too! "Horror" by Voivod, "Crazy" by Mushroomhead, "Ghouls Night Out" by Goldfinger, "Bela Lugosi's Dead" by Nouvelle Vague, and "Hallowed Be Thy Name" by Iron Maiden. RIP Clive Burr. Donate at www.dreadmedia.com.
.: 1:54:04 :: 55.0 MB :: 18 March 2013 :.

289: After delivering a State of the Podcast address, Desmond is joined by a gaggle of co-hosts to review a bunch of films. Adam, Jeff, and Desmond are here to review Sick Boy. Devil Dinosaur Jr. has a review of Bloody Birthday in this week's Stay Scary segment. And Chris joins Desmond to review a film they both helped Kickstart: Scream Park. On top of that, there's songs! "Help Me" by Emigrate, "Sick Boys" by Social Distortion, "The Birthday Song" by Jon Lajoie, "Abusement Park" by Municipal Waste, and "Which Side Are You On?" by Panopticon. Happy birthday, Duane! Please donate to the new computer fund: www.dreadmedia.com/STORE_SUPPORT.html.
.: 1:23:37 :: 39.9 MB :: 11 March 2013 :.

288: Just to make sure things don't get boring, this week's theme is slightly specific: foreign horror / sci-fi films! First up, Adam joins Desmond for a review of the Korean futuristic anthology film Doomsday Book. Then Duane and Desmond take a look at the morose Swiss space travel film Cargo. Then Desmond goes solo on the latest Eclipse Series box set from Criterion called When Horror Came to Shochiku, which contains the following obscure Japanese horror / sci-fi flicks: The X From Outer Space; Goke, Body Snatcher from Hell; The Living Skeleton; and Genocide. There's some science fictiony tunes to check out as well: "Let the End Begin" by Ancient VVisdom, "Don't Open 'Til Doomsday" by The Misfits, "Into the Void" by Nine Inch Nails, "Skeletons of Society" by Hellsongs, and "Science Gone Too Far" by The 69 Eyes.
.: 1:32:38 :: 44.7 MB :: 04 March 2013 :.

DMP 38: Two guys whose voices you'll recognize sit around laughing at the titles of pornos and making fun of music videos. A healthy appreciation for the female form. Copyright laws possibly being broken? Is this an episode of Beavis and Butt-Head? Nope! The Commonwealth Crew is back in Women in Horror Month to pay their respects to one of the greatest female horror comics characters in their coverage of Jim Wynorski's well-intentioned but indescribably inadequate comic book horror film Vampirella. Good lord! There are no words.
.: 26:30 :: 12.9 MB :: 28 February 2013 :.

287: On the eve of major dental surgery, Desmond presents some great reviews of horror media! First up, Desmond is joined by Adam, Jeff, and Luke to review the Columbian military horror film The Squad. Devil Dinosaur Jr. reviews the odd Monster Dog in a brand new Stay Scary. Then Desmond returns to go solo on a review of the British horror anthology television series Chiller. Don't forget feedback and tunes: "Death or Victory" by Ancient VVisdom, "Matando Gueros 97" by Brujeria, "Devil's Food" and "The Black Widow" by Alice Cooper, "The Prophet" by Iron Maiden, and "Teeth & Tissue" by The Headstones.
.: 1:18:11 :: 37.7 MB :: 25 February 2013 :.

286: This week, Dread Media commemorates Women in Horror Month by celebrating some "womanly" films, and by tipping the hat to some of Desmond's favorite female horror comic characters and badass rock chicks! First up, Desmond's own personal favorite woman in horror, Megan, joins him for a review of the lesbian werewolf flick Jack and Diane. In a double shot of Stay Scary, Devil Dinosaur Jr. covers the novella and film version of The Woman by Jack Ketchum and Lucky McKee. Darryll returns to appropriately talk about some lovely ladies of Hammer Films in a review of Twins of Evil. How about some tantalizing terror tunes? All right: "Girl in a Coma" by Fit for Rivals, "I Kissed a Girl" by The Vibrators, "Patient Satellite" by Sean Spillane, "Dad" by Nomeansno, "Mental Twin" by Entombed, and "Girl Talk" by The Donnas.
.: 1:11:11 :: 34.4 MB :: 18 February 2013 :.

285: What's that on your iPod? Is it a song? Is it an audiobook? Why, it's Dread Media! And in this gritty superhero-themed episode, Adam, Desmond, Jeff, and Luke take a look at All Superheroes Must Die. Devil Dinosaur Jr. offers up a review of the new DC Comics Animated Universe film Superman vs. The Elite. Then Desmond goes solo on reviews of Crimson and Mr. Bricks: A Heavy Metal Murder Musical. Some super tunes get a spin as well: "I Don't Wanna Be (A Superhero)" by Roadrunner United with Michale Graves, "Weak and Powerless" by A Perfect Circle, "So Long, Superman" by Firewater, "The Phantom of the Crimson Cloak" by 3 Inches of Blood, "Outlaw" by Motorhead, and "Heroes End" by Judas Priest.
.: 1:09:27 :: 33.6 MB :: 11 February 2013 :.

284: A snow-shark, a wise-cracking demon, a pet zombie, and an adorable little girl walk into a a restaurant filled with killer sushi. OUCH! Welcome to the horror comedy special of Dread Media! First up, Desmond and Jeff Strand review Snow Shark: Ancient Snow Beast. Devil Dinosaur Jr. provides a Stay Scary on the supernatural romantic comedy Lo. Darryll returns to watch the Canadian domesticated-zombie film Fido. Desmond eats alone in a review of Dead Sushi, and it's probably better that way. Finally, the Dread Media listeners provide their own horror comedy favorites in the long-awaited Horror Comedy Montage! So take my wife, please, and listen to these tunes: "Laughing Man (In the Devil Mask)" by Iommi and Henry Rollins, "Terror Shark" by Municipal Waste, "N.I.B." by Pitchshifter, "My Boyfriend's Back" by The Raveonettes, "Japan" by Lonely Island, and "The Gambler" by Brian Posehn.
.: 1:49:50 :: 52.9 MB :: 04 February 2013 :.

283: Come with us this week on a road trip to the new vacation home. I know it looks rough, but don't worry. It's just in need of a little love. Perhaps some paint, some tightening of the screws, and the exorcising of the demonic spirit that haunts the basement would really spruce the place up! This week we pay tribute to the classic horror trope of cabins in the woods by Desmond and Jeff first reviewing last year's meta-narrative Cabin in the Woods. Then Devil Dinosaur Jr. gives us the real estate particulars on The Cottage. Finally, Desmond goes it alone by inspecting the country home in Axed. Hope you packed a lunch. Your Walkman is filled with the following songs that are sure to allow some freakish monstrosity the chance to sneak up on a disgruntled teenager: "Pull Harder on the Strings of Your Martyr" by Trivium, "Cabin in the Woods" by the Original Cast of Evil Dead: The Musical, "Life of Crime" by The Weirdos, "Man on the Edge" by Iron Maiden, and "Solitude" by Black Sabbath!
.: 1:09:53 :: 33.8 MB :: 28 January 2013 :.

282: Drop the jerry can, light a cigarette, and throw it behind you as you walk away from boredom listening to this action-packed episode of Dread Media! First up, Desmond is joined by Adam and Luke to review the brand new Universal Soldier: Day of Reckoning. Then Devil Dinosaur Jr. gives us the skinny on Dredd. Desmond returns to go solo on a documentary that isn't an action film, but will probably have your heart pounding more than any other: The Imposter. There's also tunes from a bunch of Dread Media's favorite bands: "Gimme Some Action" by Fear, "All Good Soldiers" by Bad Religion, "I Am the Law" by Anthrax, "Stripsearch" by Faith No More, and "Fight to Kill" by Holy Grail.
.: 1:15:02 :: 36.2 MB :: 21 January 2013 :.

281: Crikey! Grab your scones and sweep your chimney! Dread Media gets British this week as the Pete Walker Collection from Kino Lorber / Redemption Films gets covered. Darryll joins us again to discuss the first film in the collection: House of Whipcord. Then Desmond goes solo on the others: Die Screaming, Marianne, Schizo, and The Comeback. But that's not the end of the limey-love this week as Devil Dinosaur Jr. gives us a Stay Scary on the film Devil Within Her. In honor of the occasion, not one of the following musical artists is British! "The Prisoner" by Suicidal Tendencies, "House of Whipchord" by The Browns, "21st Century Schizoid Man" by Entombed, "Take It Off" by The Donnas, and "Exciter" by Judas Priest.
.: 1:19:39 :: 38.5 MB :: 14 January 2013 :.

280: Throw down the chains of oppression! Behold a world where monsters exist! Check out our new-ish sponsor! This week's Dread Media sees Darryll returning to take part in a Roadkill Review of Quentin Tarantino's latest Blaxploitation Western epic: Django Unchained! Then, Devil Dinosaur Jr. can't quite shake his addiction to anthology films as his latest Stay Scary is a review of Monster Club. Want some songs to help you out on your journey? Well, here you go: "Django" by Luis Bacalov and Rocky Roberts, "Freedom" by Anthony Hamilton and Elayna Boynton, "Monsters Rule OK" by The Viewers, and "An Industry of Murder" by Graveyard.
.: 1:12:51 :: 35.2 MB :: 07 January 2013 :.

279: After giving away copies of Wayne Simmons' audiobook version of Fever, Desmond sits down with Duane to talk about the influential horror show that has been off the air for five years: Showtime's Masters of Horror. What are the best episodes? How about the worst? Which episode in particular was close-but-no-cigar to being great? Put on your raccoon-pelt coat, take a hold of your small intestines, and cover up your symbiotic soul orifices while listening to the Masters of Horror Special! Some rocking tunes for your New Years enjoyment: "Small Silhouette" by Mudvayne, "Burnin' For You" by Iced Earth, "Ice Cream Killer" by Jon Spencer Blues Explosion, "I'm Gonna Kill That Woman" by Nick Cave & the Bad Seeds, and "Enjoy the Silence" by It Dies Today.
.: 1:50:06 :: 53.1 MB :: 31 December 2012 :.

278: For the fifth annual Dread Media Christmas celebration, it's a Silent Night, Deadly Night Special! First up, Desmond and Duane take a look at the first two films in the franchise, currently released by Anchor Bay on DVD. Then Devil Dinosaur Jr. gets generous in not only reviewing Silent Night, Deadly Night 3: Better Watch Out!, but also Marvel Zombies Christmas Carol. Then Adam, Luke, and Jeff join Desmond to take in a viewing of the Blu-ray of Silent Night (the 2012 remake). Make sure you join the Facebook Group to enter to win one of three copies of audiobooks of Wayne Simmons' Fever. Have yourself a scary little Christmas with the following creepy carols: "Vigilante Christmas" by Kirby Krackle, "There Ain't No Sanity Clause" by The Damned, "Cold Blooded Christmas" by Jon Lajoie, "Gimmie Gimmie Gimmie" by Black Flag, "Christmas Sucks" by Tom Waits and Peter Murphy, and "Silent Night, Deadly Night (acoustic)" by The Browns!
.: 1:22:39 :: 39.9 MB :: 24 December 2012 :.

277: Things get weird the week before Christmas on Dread Media! First up, Desmond and Duane take a look at kids killing their parents for the holidays in The Children. Then Devil Dinosaur Jr. tells us all about what he would do to Caroline Munro in his Stay Scary review of Don't Open till Christmas. Then, a healthy does of Eurotrash erotica as Desmond gets a load of two Blu-rays by sleaze auteur Jess Franco: Female Vampire and Exorcism. Take a listen and then have a shower. There are songs as well: "The Kids Who Wanna Play With the Dead" by Lordi, "Fall Children" by AFI, "My First Christmas (As a Woman)" by The Vandals, "Zillion Dollar Sadist" by Turbonegro, and "Step Into Christmas" by The Business.
.: 58:59 :: 28.5 MB :: 17 December 2012 :.

276: In an attempt to have as many reviewers as there are directors of V/H/S, Adam, Jeff, and Luke join Desmond for a second look at the found-footage anthology film. Then Devil Dinosaur Jr. introduces us to public domain proto-slasher Savage Weekend in a brand new Stay Scary. Desmond returns to go solo on what is sure to be lauded as a cinematic triumph of the ages: Osombie. There's a certain set of raucous kickass tunes this week for you: "The Price of Reality" by Amen, "Snuff" by Slayer, "Nervous Breakdown" by Rise Against, "You Can't Kill Terror" by Gwar, and "Take My Bones Away" by Baroness.
.: 1:19:53 :: 38.6 MB :: 10 December 2012 :.

275: Desmond's sick, but that's not stopping him from presenting a podcast with a theme so unique, it has never before been seen in horror podcasting! First, Duane joins us to take a look at the Aaron "Jimmy Olsen" Ashmore vehicle, The Shrine. Then Jeff joins us for a discussion of the Shawn "Iceman" Ashmore vehicle, The Day. That's right, a show dedicated to Canadian acting duo, the Ashmore Twins! Music included: "Faith Alone" by Bad Religion, "Sacrifice" by Motorhead, "The Day" by Murder By Death, and "Parasitic Twins" by The Dillinger Escape Plan.
.: 1:25:47 :: 41.4 MB :: 03 December 2012 :.

274: Greg Lamberson is back on Dread Media! Together, he and Desmond talk about Greg's latest installment in the Jake Helman Files, Tortured Spirits, The Julian Year TREEBook, his latest film work, and even some classic comics! Then, as if that wasn't enough, Devil Dinosaur Jr. works out some of his issues in the latest Stay Scary while covering Chillers. Tunes included: "Been Away Too Long" by Soundgarden, "My Tortured Spirit" by Probot with Eric Wagner of Trouble, "My Problem" by The Hanson Brothers, and "Cold Turkey" by Cheap Trick.
.: 1:30:02 :: 43.4 MB :: 26 November 2012 :.

DMP 37: How is Dracula like David Lee Roth? Find out and Chris and Desmond take a look at Tomb of Dracula #31-35. Do you need more show notes than that?
.: 42:21 :: 20.5 MB :: 23 November 2012 :.

273: This week's Dread Media is a little lighter than usual, but that's okay because the content is full of beefy badassery. First up, Duane and Desmond take a look at the early Tom Hardy vehicle by the director of Drive and Valhalla Rising: Bronson. Then Devil Dinosaur Jr. covers a film starring the real Charles Bronson: The Stone Killer. Meaty testosterone-driven tunes for you this week: "The Prisoner" by Suicidal Tendencies, "Nice" by Sick of it All, "The Badge" by Pantera, and "Lady Deathwish" by 3 Inches of Blood.
.: 54:06 :: 26.2 MB :: 19 November 2012 :.

272: It's a double shot of Desmond, Jeff, and Luke this week with a little bit of Stay Scary added in for flavor! First, the trio review the backwoods gore-tastic sequel Wrong Turn 5: Bloodlines. Devil Dinosaur Jr. steps in to discuss the sci-fi lycanthrope film from 1956, The Werewolf. The trio returns to look at the straight-to-video feature Airborne. Hot young sheriffs, post-apocalyptic inoculations gone wrong, and Mark Hamill really letting himself go are just a few topics of discussion this week. Join in! Tunes: "Wrong Turn" by The Young Werewolves, "Five" by Machine Head, "Wolfman Boy" by Treebeard, "When the Planes Fall from the Sky" by Monster Magnet, and "American Werewolf in Calgary" by The Browns.
.: 1:14:15 :: 35.9 MB :: 12 November 2012 :.

DMP 36: Goths, irrational fears of DVD covers, terrible sequels, and Ernie Hudson are just a few topics of discourse as the Commonwealth Crew discusses the tragic, mopey vigilante film The Crow.
.: 38:44 :: 18.8 MB :: 08 November 2012 :.

271: We reap what we sow this week on a Dread Media Harvest Special! First up, Desmond is joined by Duane to discuss the crime flick cum slasher film Rites of Spring. Then Jeff and Luke are back to talk about the classic 80s TV movie Dark Night of the Scarecrow. Songs put through the thresher: "The Dragonfly" by Clutch, "Spring Fever" by Ghostkeeper, "Scarecrow Man" by The Misfits, and "I Am The Reaper" by Moistboyz. It's a good thing.
.: 1:20:33 :: 38.9 MB :: 05 November 2012 :.

270: It's a meta Halloween special! Duane and Desmond sit down to chat about The Simpsons' Treehouse of Horror Halloween specials in a huge Dread Media Halloween Spooktacular! And what else could be special about this episode? How about Darryll coming back? Oh yeah, baby! Darryll's back to discuss theatre-going etiquette, and how to treat a young lady at the movies. Also, they talk about the Ethan Hawke vehicle Sinister. Strap in for 90-odd minutes of Halloween fun! There's even a few songs: "Do the Bartman" by Bart Simpson, "The Simpsons Theme" by Green Day, and "Sinister Rouge" by Bad Religion.
.: 1:37:18 :: 46.9 MB :: 29 October 2012 :.

269: We're still undead with only a week to go 'til All Hallows Eve! This week Desmond, Jeff, and Luke cover the third film in the Spanish found-footage zombie trilogy: [REC]³ Genesis. Then Devil Dinosaur Jr. steps in to take a look at the late Bill Hinzman's pseudo remake of the zombie film that started it all: Flesh Eater. Desmond is back to go solo reviewing the Complete Hammer House of Horror from Synapse Films! Stick around for feedback, and to find out who won Wayne Simmons' audiobook of Flu! Also, there's songs! "Land of Confusion" by In Flames, "Die My Bride" by The Murderdolls, "Re: Your Brains" by Jonathan Coulton, "I Got to Put the Hammer Down" by Ween, and "Get Sick" by Suicidal Tendencies.
.: 1:23:58 :: 40.5 MB :: 22 October 2012 :.

268: Like foreign films? Genre mashups? The undead? Man! You're going to love this episode's theme of foreign undead genre mashups! First up, author Jeff Strand joins us to talk about the Cuban zomcom Juan of the Dead. Then, in a brand new Stay Scary, Devil Dinosaur Jr. reviews the Hong Kong vamp-action movie Vampire Effect. And there's even a new contest to win one of two audiobooks of Wayne Simmons' Flu! There's even songs! "Government Flu" by Dead Kennedys, "My Way" by Sid Vicious, "We Bite" by The Misfits, and "Open Coffins" by Down.
.: 1:11:40 :: 34.6 MB :: 15 October 2012 :.

DMP 35: How scary is American Horror Story? Too scary for Megan to watch more than one episode of. But there's still plenty to talk about as Desmond confuses his own sexual fantasies, and Megan admits by omission that Dylan McDermott's ass is one of her favorite parts of the show.
.: 14:26 :: 7.1 MB :: 11 October 2012 :.

267: Hello, and welcome to Dread Media 3.0. This episode sees Desmond introducing you, the listener, to a gaggle of new cohosts the only way he knows how: by reviewing movies with them. First up, Desmond is joined by Duane to take a look at the Blu-ray releases of Halloween 4: The Return of Michael Myers and Halloween 5: The Revenge of Michael Myers. And, after doing two movies with one cohost, Desmond is joined by two cohosts to do one movie. Jeff and Luke are here to discuss Nazis on the moon in the brand new Iron Sky! All this, and a whack of feedback! Tunes: "Michael Myers" by The Meteors, "New Super Hero Worship" by 24-7 Spyz, "Feuer Frei!" by Rammstein, and "October" by Gray Matter.
.: 1:37:43 :: 47.1 MB :: 08 October 2012 :.

266: To commemorate Darryll's departure, it's the Q&A episode part deux! The fellas sit down over some rye and sodas and shoot the shit over questions asked by the greatest people on earth: Dread Media listeners! Songs included: "The Answer" by Bad Religion, "Death Dies (Film version - part1)" by Goblin, an excerpt from "Hot pockets" by Jim Gaffigan, and "Happy Trails" by Van Halen. It's the end of an era! And join us next week for Dread Media 3.0!
.: 1:52:46 :: 54.4 MB :: 01 October 2012 :.

265: It's a horror / sci-fi special this week on Dread Media! First up, Desmond and Darryll take a look at the recent British horror / sci-fi / adventure flick, Attack the Block. Then Devil Dinosaur Jr. reviews the 80s classic Night of the Creeps in a brand new Stay Scary. In a brand new and hopefully recurring venture, you, the listeners, have provided content for an audio montage of your favorite horror / sci-fi films. And lastly, in a completely unrelated review, Desmond tackles some girls and gore with Strippers vs. Werewolves. The first two listeners to email in will receive a Blu-ray copy of the film! And scary sci-fi tunes: "Attack the Block" by Talib Kweli, "Fix Up, Look Sharp" by Dizzee Rascal, "Another Girl, Another Planet" by The Only Ones, "Alien" by Pennywise, "Wolfjob" by The Meteors, and "Watch the Sky for Me" by Powerman 5000.
.: 1:11:25 :: 34.5 MB :: 24 September 2012 :.

DMP 34: Dying in the Gutters returns! Again! And boy, are Chris and Desmond stoked to talk about three excellent comic books: Tomb of Dracula #28-30. But there's also the painfully maddening Giant-Size Dracula #3-4. Ugh. Marvel at Dracula's racism! Wonder at black guys in China with Japanese names! Be amazed as Dracula babysits! Seriously, ol' Vlad should probably not be working for Child Services.
.: 1:00:28 :: 29.2 MB :: 21 September 2012 :.

264: In a big episode of Dread Media, Desmond and Darryll finally take in a viewing of John Carpenter's The Fog. Then Devi Dinosaur Jr. reviews From a Whisper to a Scream in a brand new Stay Scary. And if that wasn't enough, Desmond goes solo on the Blu-ray releases of Life and Death of a Porno Gang and 42nd Street Forever from Synapse Films. And in a display of television trivia so amazing, the podcast gods are humbled, Tom Deja explains the world of Holmes & Yo-Yo in a much-anticipated Macabre Musical Theatre! Oh yeah, there's music too! "Fog Surrounds" by Tiger Army, "Black Sails at Midnight" by Alestorm, "Beheaded" by The Offspring, "Violent Pornography" by System of a Down, "At the Movies" by Bad Brains, and "Nasty" by The Damned.
.: 1:19:00 :: 38.1 MB :: 17 September 2012 :.

DMP 33: In a giant-size edition of Televised Terror, Desmond and Megan talk about monsters in the floor, WWE Superstar Edge, and Jason Priestley during a review of Haven season two. Then, in an impromptu scathing condemnation of True Blood season five, the couple talk about ifrits, merkins, and Scott Wolf.
.: 33:35 :: 16.3 MB :: 13 September 2012 :.

263: This episode of Dread Media must break you! Join us as we pay tribute to perhaps the most under-appreciated of action movie superstars: Dolph Lundgren. A trio of films are discussed this week, including Desmond and Darryll's much-requested review of The Punisher; Devil Dinosaur Jr.'s review of the rock and roll action flick directed by and starring Lundgren, Command Performance; and Desmond's biggest solo review on the show yet, the Blu-ray release of Red Scorpion. Listen to the end to find out who won the Penpal prize pack! There's tunes too: "Breakdown" by D2, "Punishment" by Biohazard, "Coup d'Etat" by The Circle Jerks, "Kiss of the Scorpion" by Monster Magnet, and "A Little Less Conversation" by Dolph Lundgren!
.: 1:13:51 :: 35.7 MB :: 10 September 2012 :.

262: In an episode dedicated to the brand new found-footage anthology film V/H/S, the Dread Media team presents a solo interview with contributing director David Bruckner, and a second interview with Adam Wingard (director of the wraparound sequence), Simon Barrett (writer of the wraparound sequence), and producers Roxanne Benjamin and Brad Miska. Then Devil Dinosaur Jr. reviews Adam Wingard's Pop Skull in a brand new Stay Scary. Stick around for news on Dathan Auerbach's Penpal giveaway. Tunes included: "TV Casualty" by The Misfits, "Radio/Video" by System of a Down, "Tractor" by Monster Magnet, "This House Is Haunted" by Alice Cooper, and "Run For Your Life" by The Creepshow.
.: 1:17:36 :: 37.5 MB :: 03 September 2012 :.

261: This episode is a dreadful duo of deplorable DVDs as Desmond and Darryll face off against idiots trying to save the world, and Devil Dinosaur Jr. deduces that killer home appliances are not so distressing. Those films are The Last Lovecraft: Relic of Cthulhu and 1988's Pulse. There's also some defective ditties: "Worship Me Like a God," by The Darkest of the Hillside Thickets, "Fish Fuck" by Gwar, "Electric Funeral" by Black Sabbath, and "Terrible" by Harley Poe.
.: 1:03:58 :: 30.9 MB :: 27 August 2012 :.

260: It's a heaping dose of horror on this week's Dread Media! First up, Desmond and Darryll review the slasher classic Intruder. Then Devil Dinosaur Jr. reviews See No Evil in a brand new Stay Scary. Desmond returns to discuss two relatively recent comic book hardcover releases: Creepy Presents Richard Corben and Spirit World by Jack Kirby. Check it out! Tunes are here, too! "Strength Thru Shopping" by Jello Biafra and the Guantanamo School of Medicine, "Intruder" by Primus, "See No Evil" by Pretty Lightning, "Kill in the Spirit World" by Black Sabbath, and "Cold Machines" by Alice Cooper.
.: 1:16:58 :: 37.2 MB :: 20 August 2012 :.

DMP 32: Desmond and Megan are back with another Televised Terror! This time, in an episode recorded back in the winter (hence the interruption of their home furnace cold-air return fan), they look at and heap deserved but slightly reserved praised on the BBC production of Jekyll.
.: 13:38 :: 6.7 MB :: 16 August 2012 :.

259: In Dread Media's tribute to the legend Ernest Borgnine, two relatively obscure movies in his filmography are discussed. First up, Darryll loves train movies, and that is evident in his and Desmond's discussion of Emperor of the North. Then Devil Dinosaur Jr. gets all Satanic with a review of Devil's Rain in a brand new Stay Scary! Songs include: "Train in Vain (Stand by Me)" by The Clash, "I Am Ahab" by Mastodon, "Spill the Blood" by Slayer, and "The Black Hole" by The Misfits.
.: 57:03 :: 27.6 MB :: 13 August 2012 :.

DMP 31: The Commonwealth Crew is back, and this time they are discussing Ray Wise, Power Rangers, and Adrienne's "Barbeaus" in their review of Wes Craven's 1982 film Swamp Thing.
.: 17:35 :: 8.6 MB :: 10 August 2012 :.

258: Beyond a few minutes of dental trauma, this episode of Dread Media celebrates dangerous women! First up, the damsel forever-in-distress is discussed in Desmond and Darryll's review of The Last Circus. Then the woman scorned / unbalanced psychopath is examined in Devil Dinosaur's review of Strait-Jacket in a new Stay Scary. Finally, the temptress / succubus gets her due attention as Desmond goes solo on Image Comics' horror noir series Fatale. If you're watching a beautiful woman dancing to these tunes, proceed with caution: "Lady Deathwish" by Three Inches of Blood, "Carousel" by Mr. Bungle, "Chop Chop Chop" by Alice Cooper, "Reptile" by Nine Inch Nails, and "Too Bad About Your Girl" by The Donnas.
.: 1:07:57 :: 32.8 MB :: 06 August 2012 :.

DMP 30: Megan joins Desmond to talk about the fourth and final season of Sanctuary, Nikola Tesla, crafting, and farts.
.: 14:10 :: 7.0 MB :: 01 August 2012 :.

257: Desmond celebrates being able to remember the episode number this week by giving you a great show! First up, the second film watched for Desmond and Darryll's filmstravaganza is a healthy, slightly spoiler-laden review of The Dark Knight Rises. Then Devil Dinosaur Jr. reviews the Hammer Studios thriller Never Take Candy from a Stranger in a brand new Stay Scary. Songs included: "Rise Below" by Turbonegro, "Batman" by Voivod, "Candy from a Madman" by Wrathchild America, and "White Wedding" by The Murderdolls. Congratulations to Bette and Darren on their engagement!
.: 1:02:42 :: 30.3 MB :: 30 July 2012 :.

256: Desmond sets the tone by getting the episode number wrong at the top of a show dealing with reviews of The Raid: Redemption (with Darryll), The Dark Knight Rises (by Devil Dinosaur Jr.), and Silent House (just Desmond). There is also music between these reviews! These are those examples of music: "Razors Out" by Mike Shinoda and Joe Trapanese (featuring Chino Moreno), "Beyond Redemption" by HIM, "Sidekick" by Rancid, "Silent Scream" by Slayer, and "A Growing Disgust" by The Melvins Lite.
.: 1:07:27 :: 32.6 MB :: 23 July 2012 :.

DMP 29: The Commonwealth Crew regrets that this installment of Dread Reel-ief features discussion of 1999's Virus. Not that the conversation is bad. The film is. Regrettably bad. Sorry. We are that we had to watch it. Yuck. There are robo-cenobites, though. Also, what other robot film gets a vocal gasp of disgust from Ian?
.: 17:55 :: 8.8 MB :: 22 July 2012 :.

DMP 28: In this mildly special episode of the Gleefully Macabre podcast, Jeff reads the story "The Loneliest Jackalope" from the anthology Unnatural Tales of the Jackalope. But it's a pretty demented little story.
.: 13:18 :: 6.6 MB :: 19 July 2012 :.

255: In this episode of Dread Media, Desmond and Darryll discuss an exclusive screening of local filmmaker Panos Cosmatos's first film, the psychedelic sci-fi / horror film Beyond the Black Rainbow. In the latest Stay Scary, Devil Dinosaur Jr. reviews Gary A. Braunbeck's non-fiction book To Each Their Darkness. On top of that, there's some important information about the future of Dread Media! Tunes: "Beyond Electric Dreams" by Bad Religion, "Rainbow in the Dark" by Dio, "She Loves Me" by The Descendants, and "Pharmaceutical" by Grotus.
.: 1:19:11 :: 38.2 MB :: 16 July 2012 :.

254: This week, Desmond and Darryll discuss Britain's swinging 70s, lesser soap operas, and the nature of hot sisters in their review of Virgin Witch. Then Devil Dinosaur Jr. foams at the mouth, in a good way, over Israeli horror film Rabies. There's some sexy witchy rabid tunes aplenty: "Naked Witch" by Danzig, "Virgin Witch" by Rob Zombie, "Into the Woods" by Silkworm, and "Sunset Babies (All Got Rabies)" by Alice Cooper.
.: 1:03:19 :: 30.6 MB :: 09 July 2012 :.

253: All aboard the Dread Media train as Desmond and Darryll finally review the classic Horror Express. Devil Dinosaur Jr. gets his ticket stamped with a Stay Scary about the apocalyptic subway horror film End of the Line. And what else do you think about when you think trains? Red lights, right? I'm trying, sue me! In a brand new Macabre Musical Theatre, Tom Deja raps his way through his thoughts on the psychological thriller Red Lights. Tunes on this Trans-Siberian journey: "Black Train" by The Moistboyz, "Train of Flesh" by Turbonegro, "Last Train to Satansville" by Swervedriver, and "Red Light in my Eyes, Pt. 1" by Children of Bodom.
.: 1:21:56 :: 39.5 MB :: 02 July 2012 :.

252: This week, Desmond takes off his glasses and rips open his shirt to a themed episode based on comics and comic book-influenced material! First up, Desmond and Darryll review the Tinto Brass-directed thriller influenced by Italian comic artist Guido Crepax: Deadly Sweet. Then Devil Dinosaur Jr. stays scary discussing the Italian comic adaptation Dylan Dog: Dead of Night. Desmond reviews a truly unique superhero novel from Canadian author Rio Youers: Westlake Soul before diving in to review the following comics: Night Force #3, Dial H #1, and the trade collection of The Strange Talent of Luther Strode. There's plenty of super-tunes as well: "I Don't Wanna Be (a Superhero)" by Roadrunner United featuring Michael Graves, "Sweet Jane" by Cowboy Junkies, "Cry of the Banshee" by Brocas Helm, "Surfin' Dead" by The Cramps, "Superhero" by Anthrax, and "Supernaut" by Black Sabbath.
.: 1:22:46 :: 39.9 MB :: 25 June 2012 :.

DMP 27: The Commonwealth Crew is back with a review of 30 Days of Night. In this review, Ian says words like "sprog" and "jumper." This pleases Desmond.
.: 22:32 :: 11.0 MB :: 20 June 2012 :.

251: Howdy! This episode sees a massive dedication to the Western genre. First up, Desmond and Darryll take a look at the epic spaghetti Western comedy A Bullet for the General, out now on Blu-ray! Then, in Stay Scary, Devil Dinosaur Jr. gives us a look at the dark side of the genre with a review of Jack Ketchum's The Crossings. Then, Desmond and Darryll return for a second review of psychedelic gothic spaghetti Western Django Kill... If You Live, Shoot! To top it all off, Desmond returns to go solo on a review of Jeff Strand's decidedly un-Western young adult novel A Bad Day for Voodoo. Cowboy ditties this week: "Get What's Coming" by The Creepshow, "Wicked Man" by Ghoultown, "Mutate With Me" by The Humpers, "Django" by Rancid, and "Voodoo Rhythm" by The Meteors. Tell us what you thought of this show, or even what you had for breakfast, to be entered to win a copy of Jeff Strand's A Bad Day for Voodoo!
.: 1:43:46 :: 50.0 MB :: 18 June 2012 :.

250: After a heartfelt tribute to the late, great Ray Bradbury, the show begins. In a brand new Roadkill Review, Darryll and Desmond take in Prometheus and talk about it on the drive home. Then Devil Dinosaur Jr. covers The Other for Stay Scary. And, finally, Desmond returns to go solo on reviews of hillbilly slasher Madison County and one of Stephen King's latest novels, 11/22/63. Tunes this week: "Something Wicked This Way Comes (Edit)" by Barry Adamson, "Of Prometheus and the Crucifix" by Trivium, "Evil Children" by King Missile, "Pig" by Steve Vai, and "Watch the Sky For Me" by Powerman 5000.
.: 1:32:02 :: 44.4 MB :: 11 June 2012 :.

249: In a bizarre portrayal of both poles of the horror genre, Desmond and Darryll review the classic The Omen, and, in a new Stay Scary, Devil Dinosaur Jr. reviews The Last Lovecraft: Relic of Cthulhu. It's a sober adult antichrist-themed horror film versus a pseudo-Lovecraftian horror-comedy. Strap in because it's all for you! Tunes this week are bookended by the now defunct Ween starting with "The Golden Eel" and "Buenas Tardes Amigo." "The Omen (Ave Satani)" by Fantomas, and "The Thing That Should Not Be" by Metallica.
.: 1:12:13 :: 34.9 MB :: 04 June 2012 :.

248: In this combative episode of Dread Media, Desmond and Darryll take on the A-Team versus Manson Family backyard epic Thou Shalt Not Kill... Except. Then Devil Dinosaur Jr. brings us a Stay Scary based on the senior citizens versus children film Brotherhood of Satan. Then it's monsters versus mental illness as Desmond goes solo on reviews of two Marvel trade paperbacks: Legion of Monsters and Stephen King's N. Kickass tunes this week: "Thou Shalt Not" by KISS, "First Rule Is" by Gwar, "Children of the Damned" by Iron Maiden, and "1-800-SUICIDE" by Gravediggaz.
.: 1:12:47 :: 35.2 MB :: 28 May 2012 :.

247: Welcome to the show, and step over the one-legged dog on the way in. This week, Desmond and Darryll dive headfirst into Robin Hardy's ill-advised modern Christians versus Pagans film: The Wicker Tree. Then Desmond tries to make sense of proto-video nasty Killer's Moon. Devil Dinosaur Jr. presents a Stay Scary segment on the 1955 television show Confidential File: Horror Comics. Terror tunes aplenty: "Stealing a Page or Two from Pagans" by Superjoint Ritual, "Cowboys From Hell" by Pantera, "Keep Dreaming" by The Creepshow, "Civilization's Dying" by Zero Boys, and "I Started a Joke" by Faith No More.
.: 1:00:24 :: 29.2 MB :: 21 May 2012 :.

246: It's the end of the world as we know it, and Dread Media has a fine show to deliver! First up, Desmond and Darryll review the post-apocalyptic thriller The Divide. Then Devil Dinosaur Jr. reviews Robert Kirkman and Jay Bonansinga's The Walking Dead: The Rise of the Governor in an all-new Stay Scary. Then, after a rousing portrayal of Keith Richards at the end of the world in Tom Deja's Macabre Musical Theatre, Desmond goes solo on a review of This Is Not a Movie. Post-apocalyptic tunes aplenty: "My Apocalypse" by Metallica, "Atomic Bombs Away" by Blues Creation, "Chop Suey" by System of a Down, "We're All Gonna Die" by Slash featuring Iggy Pop, and "It's Only yhe End of the World" by Harley Poe.
.: 1:21:25 :: 39.3 MB :: 14 May 2012 :.

245: This episode features a wildly varied double feature of reviews featuring Desmond and Darryll. First up is the first blockbuster of the summer: The Avengers. Then the classy nunsploitation flick Killer Nun goes under the microscope. The songs featured this week are "Live to Rise" by Soundgarden, "Under the Robe" by Amen, and the show is bookended by two Beastie Boys songs: "Gratitude" and "Egg Man." RIP Adam "MCA" Yauch and Michael Louis Calvillo.
.: 1:36:47 :: 46.7 MB :: 07 May 2012 :.

244: In this episode, Desmond and Darryll tackle the much-anticipated Ti West film The Innkeepers. Then Desmond goes solo on Greg Lamberson's second novel in the Frenzy Cycle: The Frenzy War. And in a brand new Stay Scary, Devil Dinosaur Jr. reviews Mike Mignola and Christopher Golden's illustrated novel Baltimore, or The Steadfast Tin Soldier and the Vampire. Songs included: "Horror Hotel" by The Undead, "Ghost Story" by Monster Magnet, "Blood of a Young Wolf" by Buck 65, "One Tin Soldier" by Me First and the Gimme Gimmes, and "Think About an End" by Anthrax.
.: 1:07:40 :: 32.7 MB :: 30 April 2012 :.

243: This weekend Desmond attended Vancouver's first major comic convention: the Vancouver Fan Expo! Bright eyed and bushy-tailed this morning, he provides you with audio from three interviews. First up, he talks to comics legend Len Wein about his astounding career, stand-up comedy, and his upcoming series Before Watchmen: Ozymandias. Then, comic artist and filmmaker Kaare Andrews talks about graphic design, tight shooting locations, and The ABCs of Death. Finally, Jim and Kyle from nerd rock band Kirby Krackle talk about their songwriting process, gender-bending cosplay, and wrestling in mud and jello. The convention playlist is as follows: "All Along the Watchtower" by Jimi Hendrix, "Desolation Row" by My Chemical Romance, "Waydown" by Catherine Wheel, "Up, Up, Down, Down" and "Hunt 'Em All Down" by Kirby Krackle.
.: 1:13:33 :: 35.5 MB :: 23 April 2012 :.

242: Not only was your host unfazed by electricity's attempt to kill him and stop the show, the show happens to be a first! The whole episode is dedicated to one interview. Desmond was so fascinated by Dathan Auerbach's Kickstarter campaign for his upcoming novel Penpal, the two talked for an hour! The true social media story behind the novel is sure to be insightful for those interested in the future of publishing. Then, at the very end of the show, Tom Deja emerges with another first: a Macabre Musical Theatre / review based on the brand new film Cabin in the Woods. All this and tunes to boot! "Kickstart my Heart" by Between the Buried and Me, "Childhood's End" by Iron Maiden, and "Stalker Song" by Danzig. Check out Dathan's Kickstarter page here: http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1153987072/penpal.
.: 1:25:49 :: 41.4 MB :: 16 April 2012 :.