Alone in the Dark Horror Movie Podcast

Welcome to episode 111 where we’re joined by two of our favorite dudes, John and Jamie from the Horror Dads podcast! We are ranking the entire Nightmare on Elm Street Franchise.

9 crazy films, 4 crazy dudes, 1 crazy good time! Listen today wherever podcasts can be heard.

Welcome to Episode 110: House of Wax (2005). Forget the football game! Put down that video camera, pick up your lip balm, and join us in Ambrose. It’s not on the map, but we were able to find it. I’m worried though. Mike went into Trudy’s House of Wax to explore, but that was hours ago. I can see a wax figure sitting at a table in front of a microphone. It looks a lot like my podcast partner but that can’t be him can it? I wonder where the real Mike went. The lights in town all just came on. Maybe I can find someone to help me. I’m the meantime, listen today, wherever podcasts can be heard.

For Episode 109 we discuss the important film IT FOLLOWS. This is a public service announcement from Mike and Matt to listeners everywhere: Using protection can greatly reduce the risk of pregnancy, but Abstinence will save your life!! 

Please enjoy but remember- keeping on those pants gives you your best chance. Brought to you by the fine folks here at the Alone in the Dark podcast…

Chapters

00:00 Welcome to Alone in the Dark Podcast

09:57 The Ambiguous Setting of It Follows

16:06 Key Scenes and Their Impact

21:12 Character Dynamics and Themes

29:46 The Entity and Its Symbolism

35:48 Final Thoughts and Conclusions

42:20 The Ending: Open Interpretations and Sequel Speculations

57:54 Themes of Isolation and Despair

01:10:03 Ratings and Final Thoughts

01:17:41 Pairing Recommendations and Conclusion

Come join us over on Patreon for our BRAND NEW segment: Diner & a Movie where we enjoy a meal at a diner and discuss a film picked by our patrons! Join us for our first offering- Happy Birthday to Me. Let’s see what’s on the menu for Ginny and the other members of Crawford Academy’s Top Ten. There’s no time to diet, the waitress is on her way over order up this conversational feast is on us!

Listen to the first 20 minutes, then come join the family over on Patreon

https://www.patreon.com/c/aloneinthedarkpodcast?redirect=true

In Episode 108, there are many accidents, coincidences, and mishaps, but ultimately no escaping the fun we had breaking down the movie, Final Destination. It answers important questions such as: 

“What happens when Stifler loses his sense of humor? (He loses his head), and How was Devon Sawa horror’s answer to early 80’s Tom Cruise? Don’t disrespect death’s design- Listen today.

Welcome to Episode 107, all about the film Happy Death Day. Welcome to Episode 107, all about the film Happy Death Day. Welcome to Episode 107….Experiencing Deja vu? It’s only your ears thanking you repeatedly for the great time they had listening to our latest episode…

Mike and Matty are thrilled to be the CARETAKERS of our latest episode 106: THE SHINING!! HEDGE your bets on being aMAZEed as we discuss this classic film. If you think you heard it all before, well you don’t know JACK. So saddle up to the bar, ask LLOYD to pour your favorite drink, and don’t AXE any more questions- just listen!!

Before you listen to Episode 105 all about the film SCREAM 2, let’s look at the rules for discussing this great sequel:

Mike will make endless references to how good the soundtrack is

Kevin Williamson will be talked about as if he is GOD

And, always, under EVERY circumstance, assume that Matty WILL be doing Mickey impressions…

Take a STAB and press play. 

Thanks for the support - https://www.patreon.com/c/aloneinthedarkpodcast

Episode 103 is up and we thought it was time to give Halloween Ends its due. But, since controversy is something you should never encounter alone, we invited listeners onto the show to give their esteemed takes!! Are Corey and Allyson the modern day Romeo and Juliet, or just a poor man’s Sid and Nancy? Is Ends a SHAPE-less turd or an undiscovered gem? These burning questions and so much more are answered if you press play. Halloween may be ending, but we’re getting the conversation started…

Welcome all you NIGHT OWLS to Episode 102! We feature another 5 tales of the Halloween season and tell you whether we were TRICKED by them or if they are in fact TREATS to be savored. Food’s a little funny at the Clown Cafe, but we’re serving it anyway. And if Natty knocks 9 times, give her some bad candy and send her over to our place…

Welcome to Episode 101 where it’s Halloween season. Time to discuss 1988’s NIGHT OF THE DEMONS!! If you’ve ever wondered what makes Roger the smartest man in horror, or need Suzanne to show you some practical tips on where to hide your lipstick, then this is the episode for you. Angela and the gang have the party all set up. Come on over to Hull House and get possessed with us…

Love the podcast? For more content become a Patreon Subscriber.

https://www.patreon.com/aloneinthedarkpodcast

Welcome to Episode 99 where we discuss the 1982 classic, CREEPSHOW! With summer winding down we wanted to give you a little….SOMETHING TO TIDE YOU OVER because, let’s face it, fall is CREEPING UP ON YOU. So, go get those vintage headphones out of THE CRATE, and don’t wait until FATHER’S DAY, Bedelia. Listen today, wherever podcasts can be heard.

Consider supporting us on Patreon

https://www.patreon.com/aloneinthedarkpodcast

Happy 4th of July Julie!! (and everyone else as well) Join us for episode 98 where we discuss the horror film I Know What You Did Last Summer.

As the summer breeze begins to blow, grab your slicker (oh come on- everyone in town is wearing them these days) and join us down by the bonfire on Dawson’s Beach. WHAT ARE YOU WAITING FOR! never mind, just listen wherever podcasts can be heard.

Love the show? Show your support over on Patreon for Bonus episode!

https://www.patreon.com/aloneinthedarkpodcast

#horror #iknow #Iknowwhatyoudidlastsummer #slashers #slasher #summer

Join us for Episode 97 where we put one of favorite horror slashers of all-time under the lens- Friday the 13th Part IV: The Final Chapter! All of your old friends are waiting: Tommy Jarvis, Teddy Bear, Jimmy, and of course Jason Voorhees. Join us as we explore how emotional depth and great characters create a truly exceptional slasher.

Like what you hear, shoot us a 5 star review!

Want to support us? Join us over on Patreon for bonus episodes!

https://www.patreon.com/aloneinthedarkpodcast

#horror #horrorpodcast #fridaythe13th #campcrystallake #slasher #slashermovie #jasonvoorhees #Jason

For Episode 95, we are thrilled to be joined by VFX artist and our great friend killjoshpetrino!! Listen as we dive into the horrors that inspired Josh to become the amazing artist he is today. Then Mikey Matty and Josh dissect 3 of our favorite horror FX sequences. This special episode was so fun for us and we hope it has the same EFFECT on you…

As the cold winds of January blow, warm your ears by our fire as we bring you Episode 94: Horror Hall of Fame Performances. We each pick 5 horror performances from across the decades to shine a light on. Don’t ACT like you’re not intrigued- listen now wherever podcasts can be heard.

Consider supporting us on Patreon

https://www.patreon.com/aloneinthedarkpodcast

“No more days till Halloween, Halloween, Halloween. No more days till Halloween, from Mike and Matty.”

Are you living the high life? It’s the season for other things, but we’re bringing you Halloween for Christmas! It’s Miller time, so enjoy our Halloween III commentary. It’s a golden time for you to get down with Silver Shamrock.

Consider supporting us over on Patreon -

https://www.patreon.com/aloneinthedarkpodcast

Welcome to episode 92 kiddies, we’re just DYING for you to hear Mikey and Matty disgusting … I mean, discussing their collective Top 5 favorite episodes of Tales from the Crypt series. It’s not a GRAVE episode. Lots of laughs to be had. Here’s hoping it doesn’t just fall on DEAD ears…. Consider supporting us on Patreon https://www.patreon.com/aloneinthedarkpodcast

For Episode 91, We fully embrace the Halloween spirit and go trick-or-treating! We discuss 5 films centered around the spooky holiday and decide whether we consider them treats or we just flat out felt tricked. Listen and let us know if you agree. Happy Halloween everyone!!

For Episode 90, it’s all about the Halloween franchise. We are joined by John and Jamie from the Horror Dads podcast!! Together we rank all 14 Halloween films (welcome to the party Halloween VI: Producer’s Cut). It’s a SUPER-sized episode of insight, laughter, and male bonding. Listen now- if you don’t, it’s your funeral!

Video version available on Spotify.

Consider supporting us on Patreon

www.patreon.com/aloneinthedarkpodcast

Welcome to Episode 89. Grab your Ouija boards and tune in as we discuss all things Ghosts, Spirits and Supernatural Horror! We each give our top 5 of this amazing sub genre. So come get spooky with us. It’s the most fun you’ll ever have in your whole (after)life…

Consider supporting us on Patreon

www.patreon.com/aloneinthedarkpodcast

Hey Alone in the Dark campers, welcome to Episode 88. Since it is summer after all, we thought we’d drop a special episode, Summer of Slashers III! We get very 3-dimensional as we discuss five things delectable films that should grace any summer watch list. Sit back, with us, Jason, Angela Baker and others. You’ll be begging us for s’more…

WDARK Radio is back on the air with Mikey's top 10 Scream soundtrack songs. Tune in and rock out to best Scream Soundtrack songs that even Ghostface would approve of! 

Consider supporting us on Patreon

www.patreon.com/aloneinthedarkpodcast

Is there anything nicer than a brand new Naughty List? We don’t think so!! For Episode 83 we discuss a whole new crop of crazies for Christmas. Gifts will be given for each of the characters and we bring it all home with a Mikey and Matty singalong. Start a new holiday tradition and join us as we try to do some good for the horribly bad. Happy Holidays!

Consider supporting us on Patreon - www.patreon.com/aloneinthedarkpodcast

Welcome to Episode 82 where we are thankful to have special guest, Actor and comedian Casey Webb from Man v. Food!! You’re invited to spend the Thanksgiving holidays with us as we take a few of our favorite horror films and pair them with a specially prepared meal. Cast aside your diet plans and feast on an episode stuffed with all the trimmings. It’s sure to leave a bad taste in your mouth…

Consider supporting us over on Patreon 

https://www.patreon.com/aloneinthedarkpodcast

Happy Halloween horror fam! For Episode 81 we bring you a special holiday treat: an H2O commentary track!! Join us as we share our love of this really good franchise film. The violence may be dialed back a bit but the horror will stay with you - Josh Hartnett’s hair, Michael’s masks. AHHHH!!!!!

Consider supporting us over on Patreon for more Alone in the dark podcast

http://www.patreon.com/aloneinthedarkpodcast

Welcome to Episode 80

Grab your baseball bat, your pitchfork or whatever you’ve got. Join the Haddonfied town mob because evil officially dies tonight!! (Yeah right) Listen as we discuss the end of an era (yeah right)! We have some questions, and hopefully some answers as we dissect the possible end of Michael Myers (if we can find him). Enjoy.

Consider supporting us on Patreon

http://www.patreon.com/aloneinthedarkpodcast

Double Double, toil and trouble

Fire burn and cauldron bubble!

Welcome to episode 79 where it’s all about our favorite horror films with WITCHES! The wicked and wonderful winds of fall are descending upon us. So go grab some eye of newt and toe of frog and let this episode cast its spell on you!

Consider supporting us on Patreon - http://www.patreon.com/aloneinthedarkpodcast

RING! RING! While everyone heads back in for another year, school is OUT for the CLASS OF 1990!! 

Join us for Episode 78 where we discuss the legacy of five important horror films from that illustrious year. 

Put on your caps and gowns and listen to see which films make the grade and which ones wind up in detention…

Consider supporting us over on Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/aloneinthedarkpodcast

Well it’s that time of year. Welcome to episode 77 - Horror Soundtracks Side 5! 

Time to flip that tape over once again and listen as we each pick another 10 amazing songs from some of our favorite horror films. Forgotten classics are discussed, hidden gems are uncovered, and Matty even employs his famous “cheat.” Check us out wherever podcasts can be heard. 

Our list

Matty

10. ”Trouble” Skip Adams (Night of the Comet)

9. ”Stand Up” (The New Kids)

8. ”Save Me Tonight” White Sister (Fright Night)

7. “The Girls are Out Tonight” Hurricane (Sleepaway Camp 2: Unhappy Campers)

6. “The Devil’s Son “ D.C La Croix (Hack-O-Lantern)

5. “Hey Bulldog” Toad the Wet Sprocket (IKWYDLS)

4. “Prince of Darkness”Alice Cooper (Prince of Darkness)

3. “Trick or Treat” Fastway (Trick or Treat)

2. “After Dark” Tito & Tanatula (From Dusk Till Dawn)

1. ”Total Eclipse of the Heart” Bonnie Tyler (Urban Legend, The Strangers 2: Prey at Night)

Mikey

10. “OMM!” Morgxn (Freaky)

9. ”Happy Birthday to Me” Syreeta (Happy Birthday to me)

8. ”Dolphin’s Cry” Live (Urban Legends: Final Cut)

7. ”Fall out of Love” Salem (Scream 5)

6. “Terror Vision” the Fibonaccis (Terror Vision)

5. “Romeo, Romeo” Becca (Halloween 5)

4. “Little Heaven” Toad the Wet Sprocket (Buffy the Vampire Slayer)

3. "Monster Squad Rap" The Monster Squad

2. "Get Dead" Shari Belafone (The Midnight Hour)

1. ”Flagpole Sitta” Harvey Danger (Disturbing Behavior)

Consider supporting us on Patreon - www.patreon.com/aloneinthedarkpodcast

Welcome to Episode 76, where Mikey and Matty each give their Top 5 films about Horror Outsiders. You’ll hear about a snarky hardware store employee, a voluptuous horror hostess, and even Jason Vorhees?!! Yes you heard right. Admit it, you’re intrigued. So put on your special sunglasses and don’t be a stranger. Weirdos are always welcome around here. 

Consider supporting us on Patreon for monthly bonus episodes and other great content

www.patreon.com/aloneinthedarkpodcast

Buy our merchandise here - www.aloneinthedarkpodcastshop.com

Welcome to episode 75, the Urban Legend Commentary! Join us on this fun ride and listen in as we watch this slasher film from 1998.  

Like what you hear? Join us over on Patreon for more bonus content! 

www.patreon.com/aloneinthedarkpodcast

Welcome one and all to episode 74 where we take a stab at our Top 14 kills from three of our favorite February slashers: My Bloody Valentine (‘81), My Bloody Valentine remake 3-D, and Valentine. See if you agree with our PICKS… Love is in the air, and lots of splatter as well. So listen, and share (hell, WAX IT if you’re feeling frisky!!) just make sure you listen or Happy the bartender will lecture you and call you an irresponsible a-hole!!

Also Available on Youtube as a video episode 

consider supporting us on Patreon - www.patreon.com/aloneinthedarkpodcast

Happy 2022! Join us for Episode 73 where we each pick our top 5 anthology segments! We also give you an original Wraparound story to go with our picks. 

It certainly not SHORT on fun, so sit back, relax and be a PART of the conversation. It may be a conversation about segments but it’s FULL-LENGTH entertainment. Listen now!

Consider supporting us on Patreon

www.patreon.com/aloneinthedarkpodcast

Why ring in the new year, when you can SCREAM instead!! Join us for Episode 72 where we compile a list of our top 10 kills from the Scream series. As we eagerly await the arrival of the latest film in theaters, listen to Mikey and Matty take a stab at discussing Ghostface’s very violent victories over unfortunate victims. If you don’t listen, you’re mom and dad are gonna be so mad at you!!

Consider supporting us on Patreon

www.patreon.com/aloneinthedarkpodcast

You see, the thing about small towns is that they have BIG problems! Come and join Mikey and Matty for Episode 71 where we discuss all things horror in a small town. Listen as we count down 5 films each and paint those white picket fences RED. 

Consider supporting us on Patreon - www.patreon.com/aloneinthedarkpodcast

In this episode we are joined by the amazingly talented filmmaker and screenwriter, Daniel Farrands!

We discuss his latest projects before diving headlong into a discussion of our favorite of Daniel’s projects: Halloween 6: The Curse of Michael Myers!! We even count down our Top 6 favorite moments from the film!

Find out the funny story of how he came up with the title for this beloved entry in the series, as well as some unbelievable scenes that we WISH had been included in the final film.

Tune in for everything from piñata pumpkin guts to producers’ cuts. You’ll laugh, you’ll cry, you’ll RAGE for more!!

Consider supporting us on Patreon for bonus content and more... https://www.patreon.com/aloneinthedarkpodcast

On our latest episode, everything will be covered.. in BLOOD!!- Listen as Matt and Mike are joined by Matt’s childhood friend, Mikey D. Together they count down their 5 favorite GORE scenes in horror. If you have an affinity for the red stuff, and enjoy the taste of skinned rabbit (Don’t ask- just listen), you’re not going to wanna miss even a single drop of this episode.

Consider supporting us on Patreon - http://www.patreon.com/aloneinthedarkpodcast

Summer’s just about over, but before you pack away those bathing suits and flip flops you’re going to wanna FALL right into our new episode: Summer of Slashers 2! Let Mikey and Matty take you back with them as they wax nostalgic about more of your favorite slasher films. A bloody good time is guaranteed for all…

Summer of Slashers 2

Sleepaway Camp 2

Jaws 2

Madman

Friday the 13th

Enjoy!

Consider supporting us at Patreon.com/aloneinthedarkpodcast

For this special episode join Us, along with our good friends the Horrordads! as we travel back in time back to the glorious 1980’s! We discuss defining scenes from some of the decade’s biggest films. Which scenes would you pick from to represent these films? Let us know and buckle up.  When this baby hits 88 miles per hour… you’re gonna see some serious shit!

Consider supporting us on Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/aloneinthedarkpodcast

Flip the tape over again! We give you 20 more horror soundtrack songs from some of our favorite horror films. Time to make a playlist! 

Please consider supporting us on Patreon 

www.patreon.com/aloneinthedarkpodcast

Join us as we talk all things that came out of Freddy Krueger's mouth in the Nightmare on Elm Street series. Let's do some lines with Freddy! Get you baggie and razor blade and start snorting! 

Consider doing us over at Patreon 

www.patreon.com/aloneinthedarkpodcast

Join us while we talk about our favorite themed back from the dead horror movies! 

Here are our lists

Matty

5. Anna and the Apocalypse

4. Maniac Cop

3. Dead Heat

2. Re-Animator

1. Pet Semetary

Mikey

5. Warm Bodies

4. Flatliners

3. Day of the Dead

2. Happy Death Day

1. Night of the Comet 

Room for one more - Matty (Death Dream), Mikey (Rocktober Blood)

Let us know some of your Back from dead must see horror films. 

Love our podcast? Consider supporting us over at Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/aloneinthedarkpodcast