Slasher Movie Podcast Now
By Slasher Movie Podcast Now
Slasher Movie Podcast NowJan 29, 2021
Chopping Mall: Stupid Robot Movie Podcast Now!
This week, Phillip and Michael discuss 1986's CHOPPING MALL - and how stupid it is! Topics include:
1. Favorite robots ever...!
2. What kind of robots would we be?
3. What are these characters names?
4. Why is this movie called Chopping Mall?!
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Texas Chainsaw Massacre 2: The Squeakquel
This week, Phillip and Michael are headin' south - back to Texas!
Topics discussed include:
The Little Italy Chainsaw Massacre
The Canon Studios action films of the 1980s
What's with Sally Hardest-Enright? Why the name change?
Gunnar Hansen vs. Bill Johnson
Dennis Hopper being Dennis Hopper
Michael and Phillip swap chili recipes
Chop Top: Yay or Nay?
Plus... FACTOIDS FROM BEYOND THE SCENES!!!
Child's Play 2: Ed Sheeran Podcast Now!
On today's episode, Phillip and Michael discuss 1990's CHILD'S PLAY 2. Other topics include:
Thoughts on the Capitol Riot
Who would be better in bed: Chucky, Pinhead, or Mama Fratelli?
Van Morrison's anti-lockdown songs
Hellraiser: Kinky Leather Daddy Podcast Now!
For this first episode in the year 2021, Phillip and Michael break down Clive Barker's HELLRAISER. Check it out!
Freddy vs. Jason: Holiday Hangover Special
Join Phillip and Michael for another week of silly hijinks and dissection of slasher movie classics! This week: a decidedly un-classic slasher. 2003's FREDDY VS. JASON. Ugh.
Black Christmas (1974): A Zany Christmas Extravaganza
Ho Ho Horror! This week, Phillip and Michael discuss the 1974 slasher classic BLACK CHRISTMAS. Topics include:
Director Bob Clark's strange career
Rhinestone (starring Dolly Parton and Sylvester Stallone!)
24 Hours of a Christmas Story
How we would like to die in a slasher movie
And, as always, FACTOIDS FROM BEYOND THE SCENES!
And here's the link to Sylvester Stallone singing a very dumb country song!
A Nightmare On Elm Street 2: Freddy Comes Out!
The sequels continue! This week, Phillip and Michael discuss A Nightmare on Elm Street 2: Freddy's Revenge. Topics discussed include:
Favorite LGBT-themed films
Phil's Dad Jokes (and the orgies they cause!)
Mark Patton's Famous Scream
Plus FACTOIDS FROM BEYOND THE SCENES!
Friday the 13th Part Two: Baghead Jason!
This week, the sequels keep a'coming! This time: Friday the 13th Part Two. Topics discussed include:
Michael has a bone to pick with Phil
Movies that haven't aged well
How do we feel about non-hockey mask Jason?
Best Kills
Factoids From Beyond the Scenes!
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Halloween II: The Slasher Sequels Begin!
This week, Phillip and Michael begin PHASE TWO of Slasher Movie Podcast Now: The Sequels. What better film to start with than the first sequel to the slasher film that started it all, 1981's HALLOWEEN II.
Topics discussed include:
What we did for Thanksgiving
John Carpenter begin forced to write Halloween II
The problems with the film
The slasher sequel rules
And FACTOIDS FROM BEYOND THE SCENES!
Join us next week as we cover FRIDAY THE 13th PART TWO!
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The Stepfather (1987): Candy Man, But For The Suburbs
This week, Phillip and Michael discuss 1987's THE STEPFATHER, and boy is it a doozie! Topics discussed include:
- the Suburbs
- the story of John List
- that iconic opening scene (!)
- What's up with that psychiatrist, tho??
- FACTOIDS FROM BEYOND THE SCENES
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And tune in next week 'cause we're covering HALLOWEEN II (two, not eleven - have they made that many??)
Show Notes/Links:
Suburban Home by the Descendents
IT: Chapter Two: The Adult Version
This week, Phillip and Michael complete the journey they began so long ago (last week) with IT: Chapter Two (2019). Topics discussed include:
- The length of this movie
- Too much CGI?
- Richie's Secret
- Bev's Father
- Munchausen-by-Proxy
- Plus... FACTOIDS FROM BEYOND THE SCENES!!!
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We'll be back next week with the 1987 slasher classic THE STEPFATHER!
Stuff from the show:
Kiss At The End of the Rainbow
Opening Scene from IT: Chapter Two
IT: Chapter One: Stephen King's Best?
This week, Phillip and Michael discuss 2017's IT, a Stephen King joint. Topics include:
- Phil ain't scared of clowns
- Michael IS scared of clowns
- The origins of IT
- Factoids From Beyond the Scenes!!!
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And we'll see you next week for IT: Chapter Two!
Sleepaway Camp Watch Party (The Halloween Hangover Hepisode)
This week, join Phillip and Michael as they watch 1983's slasher movie so-bad-it's-good classic SLEEPAWAY CAMP. Just click here to watch as the fellas discuss this awful, awful movie.
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Join us next week as we cover IT: Chapter One.
John Carpenter's Halloween Slashtacular (w/ special guest Alejandro Espinoza)
It's Halloween Week! To celebrate the spookiest holiday on the calendar, Michael and Phillip discuss John Carpenter's HALLOWEEN (1978) as well as Halloween, its history, and much more!
Topics include:
- the spooky origins of Halloween (the Holiday)
- the frightening (not really) origins of Halloween (the movie)
- A special show-within-a-show all about Halloween candies
- Facts From Beyond the Scenes!
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The OFFICIAL Slasher Movie Podcast NOW THAT'S WHAT I CALL A HALLOWEEN PLAYLIST:
1. Monster Mash by Bobby Pickett & the Crypt-Kickers
2. The Purple People Eater by Sheb Wooley
Special thanks to this week's special guest (and executive producer) Alejandro Espinoza. You can check out his art here.
Scream: The Savior of the Slasher Genre
This week, Phillip and Michael discuss Wes Craven's 1996 meta-slasher classic SCREAM. Topics include:
- the story of the Gainesville Ripper
- being 90s Babies
- they play Are You A Slasher Movie Expert?
- Facts From Beyond The Scenes!!!
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Show Notes:
The Story of the Gainesville Ripper
Randy's Rules for Surviving a Horror Movie
Psycho: The First Slasher Movie Ever Made
Good evening. This week, Phillip and Michael discuss Alfred Hitchcock's 1960 classic PSYCHO. Topics discussed include:
- Alfred Hitchcock Presents (on Nick at Nite!)
- Janet Leigh, the Original Scream Queen
- The Ballad of Ol' Alfred Hitchcock
- Bernard Herrman's Slappin' Score
- Facts From Beyond the Scenes!!!
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Show Notes:
An Episode of Alfred Hitchcock Presents!
Good Old Boys by Waylon Jennings (on Apple Music!)
Prelude by Bernard Herrmann (on Apple Music!)
Main Title from "Taxi Driver" by Bernard Herrmann (on YouTube!)
Candyman (1992): The Thinking Person's Slasher
This week Phil and Michael discuss the 1992 horror classic CANDYMAN (starring Virginia Madsen and Tony Todd).
Topics discussed:
- Origins of famous urban legends
- The Curse of Lake Lanier
- Cabrini-Green Housing Projects
- The ever-timely subtext of the film (sadly)
- And FACTOIDS FROM BEHIND THE SCENES!
- Next week we're doing Alfred Hitchcock's PSYCHO
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Show Notes:
Child's Play: The Original Toy Story
This week, Phillip and Michael discuss the 1988 classic CHILD'S PLAY. Topics covered include:
- favorite Halloween costumes as a kid
- Talky Tina from The Twilight Zone
- Okiku - the doll whose hair grows
- Voodoo and if it should even have been included
- "Chuckie" by Keto Boys (available on Apple Music!)
- And much, much more!
- Next week we're doing CANDYMAN (1992)
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Check out Kale Smith's film podcast In Movies We Grow!
Check out Alejandro Espinoza's Photography and Art!
Stuff From Today's Episode:
A Nightmare on Elm Street: The Great American Horror Film
This week, Phillip and Michael dig their claws into the classic American horror film A NIGHTMARE ON ELM STREET. Topics include:
- the origins of Freddy Krueger
- Wes Craven's religious upbringing
- the suburbs
- the Misfits and N.O.R.E. (available on Apple Music!)
- Sponsors for the show
- And our semi-weekly phone chat with movie critic Kale Smith
Check out Kale's movie podcast, In Movies We Grow: https://anchor.fm/kale69
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Stuff from today's episode:
The Texas Chainsaw Massacre: The MOST Slasher Ever?
On today's episode, Michael and Phillip discuss Tobe Hooper's 1974 classic THE TEXAS CHAINSAW MASSACRE. Topics include:
- Their favorite cannibals from history
- Tobe Hooper's filmography
- The Final Girl: Marilyn Burns
- Ween
- Belinda Carlisle
- And more!
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Links from Show:
Ween's "Ocean Man": https://youtu.be/tkzY_VwNIek
Eaten Alive trailer: https://youtu.be/DqRVtNdkCBo
Tobe Hooper Statesman Article: https://bit.ly/3bmzEmf
Friday the 13th (w/ special guests Alejandro Espinoza & Kale Smith)
On this inaugural episode of Slasher Movie Podcast Now, director Michael Benton and indie pro-wrestler Phillip Shadburn break down the classic slasher flick FRIDAY THE THIRTEENTH. Topics covered:
- Kevin Bacon's neck-related death
- Tom Savini's gore effects
- Harry Manfredini's iconic score
- The KILLER CAM movie pitch with special guest Alejandro Espinoza
- What Local Film Critic Kale Smith thinks
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Check out Kale Smith's new film podcast, In Movies We Grow: https://anchor.fm/kale69
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See ya next Monday for The Texas Chainsaw Massacre!
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Halloween
Nightmare on Elm Street
Texas Chainsaw Massacre
Candyman
And so much more! Join us! First episode drops Monday September 7th!
Gotti: The John Travolta One (Ugh.)
This week Phillip and Michael break down GOTTI (2018) starring John Travolta as Gucci. Topics covered include:
- Why is Stacy Keach playing a mafioso?
- What's with John Gotti Jr.'s VERY MODERN LOOK?
- That Pitbull soundtrack
- Special announcement: the show will be switching to SLASHER MOVIES starting in September (for a while)
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Clips from the show (and BONUS ARMAND ASSANTE CLIPS!):
From Paris With Love: The LOVE Episode
This week, we're covering the 2010 action flick FROM PARIS WITH LOVE. Phil and Mike discuss:
- Momma Labs - a show about dog moms or a lab that makes moms?
- Travolta's fashion choices
- Love
- John Travolta Trivia
- Why was John Rhys Meyers in this?
- Who would have been better cast in this film?
- How many Arnies are they giving this film?
Next week we'll be doing John Travolta's star turn in GOTTI (directed by E from Entourage!!!).
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Tango & Cash: The Last 1980s Action Film
Released on December 22nd, 1989, Tango & Cash is literally the LAST 1980s action film. And it shows. Phillip and Michael discuss:
- Friend of the Show movielover and his review of AMPN
- What makes Phillip cry
- The Buddy Cop subgenre of 80s action movies
- What's wrong with Sly Stallone
- Jack Palance's poetry readings
- That weird Harold Faltermeyer score
- Kurt Russell in drag (va-va-voom!)
Next week we will be covering the absolutely awful FROM PARIS WITH LOVE starring John Travolta. What's your least favorite Travolta movie? Let us know at actionmoviepodcastnow@gmail.com
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Clips Used in Show:
Jack Palance reads ee cummings: https://youtu.be/XnRaJomVETQ
Tango & Cash Original Soundtrack: https://youtu.be/DwRbRaMXGQM
Top Five Worst Action Movie Villains
Action movies are great. Sometimes the villains aren't so great. In this Top Five, Phillip and Michael discuss:
- Their love/hate of 80s/90s Jack Palance
- What does Willem Dafoe smell like?
- Their idea for a terrible t-shirt
- The all-time worst action movie villains (duh)
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Join us next week for Tango & Cash!
Dirty Harry VS. Robocop
Who would win in a fight: Dirty Harry or Robocop? This week, Phillip and Michael finally answer the age-old question. They discuss:
• the ending of Pay It Forward
• who has the overall most kills: Dirty Harold or Robot Cop?
• Does Robocop still have genitals?
• Who has the most lethal weapon?
• Who would win in a fist fight?
• What if Robocop was your roommate?
• Best two out of three fights
• Who is the winner?
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The Fall Of Steven Seagal
From the Vault: Under Siege - Just a Cook?
It's a surprisingly well-made Die Hard ripoff and we definitely take a dive into the douchiness that is Steven Seagal.
The Rise Of Steven Seagal
In Defense Of LAST ACTION HERO
Top Five Worst Characters Ever (in an Action Movie)
Conan "The Late Night Barbarian": Arnie's Big Break
Directed by John Millius - a genuinely insane person - CONAN THE BARBARIAN is a big, violent, nasty love-letter to the sword-and-sandal genre. And Michael and Phillip are all too eager to dig in.
Enjoy!
From The Vault: Sidekicks: Chuck Norris At His Worst?
Rocky Balboa VS. John Rambo: The FINAL FIGHT
Look, this is a no-brainer, but we gave it a shot. Check it out! And remember to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts!
Red Dawn: The Rise of Swayze
In Memoriam: Ian Holm (1931-2020)
Delta Force: The Chuck Norris Episode
Top Five Deaths (in an action movie) Ever!
Young Guns: Tombstone For Twinks
FROM THE VAULT: Speed 2: Ted Cruz Control
Starring Sandra Bullock and Jason Patric, Speed 2 finds Annie Porter once again in an implausible terrorist situation, but this time its really, really stupid.
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Romancing The Stone: Kathleen Turner Overdrive
Check it out!
Schwarzenegger vs. Stallone
Fifth Element: A Shorter, Better Blade Runner
Buckle up, this week we're going to Fhloston Paradise!
Top Five Action Movie Theme Songs Ever
Check it out!
Tombstone: The Best Western?
Everything is discussed in great detail: Kurt Russell's mustache, Billy Zane's eyebrows, Val Kilmer in Real Baby Geniuses, yes Tombstone Pizza jokes make an appearance (sorry in advance), and much much more!
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John Wick Chapter 3: Pair of Bellum
In the third entry to the wildly popular JOHN WICK series, JW finds himself taking on the entire High Table, all of the assassins on Earth, and one nasty adjudicator. Things get hairy, but John Wick prevails. Or does he?
Tune in to the find out!
John Wick Chapter 2: The Wicker Man
JOHN WICK CHAPTER 2 (2017) is nuttier, crazier, more violent, even more beautifully shot than the first one. And the plot is one of the wildest in all of action movie history. Plus, Keanu's hair is a lot more tame - it's all about balance.
Follow Phillip and Michael as they break this film down from top to bottom.
John Wick: That Hair Tho
Keanu Reeves plays John Wick, a recently-widowed (widowered?) man with a big secret: he's the gnarliest assassin who has ever lived. Buckle up, PMSers, this film goes to eleven.
The Substitute: Even More Dangerous Minds
Co-starring Ernie Hudson, Marc Anthony, Diane Venora, and everybody's favorite bad actor: William Forsythe. Take your seats, kiddos, school's in session.