The Deadlights

In this episode of The Deadlights Podcast, we review Eyes Without a Face (1960) and explore how this French horror classic left a lasting scar on the genre. From its haunting visuals to its exploration of toxic relationships to its influence on films like Halloween (1978) and The Skin I Live In (2011), this one deserves a second look.Chapters:00:00 Teaser00:43 Welcome to the Deadlights02:10 Logline + General Thoughts8:00 THE CAN21:16 THE MEAT29:01 THE COOK32:44 THE THRILL40:43 THE RIDE46:49 Smashed Pumpkin Ratings + Creepiest Kitty Award🔔 Subscribe to The Deadlights Podcast for more horror deep-dives every week!📺 YouTube: @thedeadlightspod🎧 Spotify & Apple Podcasts: The Deadlights Podcast📱 Follow us on Instagram: @thedeadlightspodWhat are some films in which you can see the influences of Eyes Without a Face (1960)? Let us know in the comments!Credits:Shot at Playground Social Studios (https://www.playgroundsocial.com/)Technical Director: Rudy Schieder (@rudyschieder)TV Wall Installation: Mike Sinas (@mike.tv)Director of Photography: Andrew Degner (@gnomeresearch)

In this episode of The Deadlights Podcast, we dive deep into Jane Schoenbrun’s I Saw the TV Glow (2024), a haunting and surreal exploration of identity, memory, and the pull of nostalgia. We discuss how the film channels the neon-soaked aesthetic of the 90s, the importance of highlighting trans stories in modern horror, and how certain moments resonated with our own personal experiences.Chapters:00:00 Teaser00:45 Welcome to the Deadlights01:27 Logline + General Thoughts06:44 THE CAN18:54 THE MEAT24:55 THE COOK39:52 THE THRILL53:06 THE RIDE56:09 Smashed Pumpkin Ratings + Creepiest Kitty Award🔔 Subscribe to The Deadlights Podcast for more horror deep-dives every week!📺 YouTube: @thedeadlightspod🎧 Spotify & Apple Podcasts: The Deadlights Podcast📱 Follow us on Instagram: @thedeadlightspodWhat did you think—did the film’s surreal style connect with you emotionally, or did it leave you in the dark? Let us know in the comments below!Credits:Shot at Playground Social Studios (https://www.playgroundsocial.com/)Technical Director: Rudy Schieder (@rudyschieder)TV Wall Installation: Mike Sinas (@mike.tv)Director of Photography: Andrew Degner (@gnomeresearch)

In this episode of The Deadlights Podcast, we dive deep into the 1990 sci-fi horror sequel that brought the Predator out of the jungle and into the hot streets of Los Angeles. We break down whether this follow-up is a successful sequel or a misfire, pull back the curtain on how its explosive action sequences were made, and of course—quote some of the film’s classic one-liners.Chapters:00:00 Teaser00:44 Welcome to the Deadlights01:29 Logline + General Thoughts04:29 THE CAN13:59 THE MEAT18:50 THE COOK31:12 THE THRILL41:02 THE RIDE47:58 Smashed Pumpkin Ratings + Creepiest Kitty Award🔔 Subscribe to The Deadlights Podcast for more horror deep-dives every week!📺 YouTube: @thedeadlightspod🎧 Spotify & Apple Podcasts: The Deadlights Podcast📱 Follow us on Instagram: @thedeadlightspodWhat do you think—was Predator 2 an underrated gem or a messy sequel? Let us know in the comments!Credits:Shot at Playground Social Studios (https://www.playgroundsocial.com/)Technical Director: Rudy Schieder (@rudyschieder)TV Wall Installation: Mike Sinas (@mike.tv)Director of Photography: Andrew Degner (@gnomeresearch)

This week on The Deadlights Podcast, we’re diving into The Void (2016) — a low-budget cosmic horror that punches WAY above its weight. We explore how filmmakers Jeremy Gillespie & Steven Kostanski pulled off some of the decade’s most memorable practical effects, all while navigating an ambitious indie production filled with creatures, cults, and cosmic terror.We break down the film’s Lovecraftian dread, the story behind its creation, and how Astron-6 transformed limited resources into a full-blown practical FX showcase. If you're a fan of handcrafted monsters, oppressive atmosphere, and films born from pure passion… this episode is for you.Chapters:00:00 Teaser00:47 Welcome to the Deadlights02:19 Logline + General Thoughts05:00 THE CAN20:57 THE MEAT28:36 THE COOK42:03 THE THRILL55:27 THE RIDE58:19 Smashed Pumpkin Ratings + Creepiest Kitty Award🔔 Subscribe to The Deadlights Podcast for more horror deep-dives every week!📺 YouTube: @thedeadlightspod🎧 Spotify & Apple Podcasts: The Deadlights Podcast📱 Follow us on Instagram: @thedeadlightspodWhat’s your favorite moment or creature from The Void? Let us know in the comments!Credits:Shot at Playground Social Studios (https://www.playgroundsocial.com/)Technical Director: Rudy Schieder (@rudyschieder)TV Wall Installation: Mike Sinas (@mike.tv)Director of Photography: Andrew Degner (@gnomeresearch)#TheVoid #TheVoid2016 #CosmicHorror #Astron6 #PracticalEffects #HorrorPodcast #MovieReview #TheDeadlightsPodcast #IndieHorror #Lovecraftian #CreatureEffects #HorrorCommunity #FilmAnalysis #CultHorror

In this episode of The Deadlights Podcast, we dive deep into Terrifier (2016) — the brutal, blood-soaked film that introduced horror fans to one of the genre’s newest icons: Art the Clown.We uncover the origins of Art, the twisted mind of filmmaker Damien Leone, and the movie’s jaw-dropping practical effects that helped it earn its cult status. But we also ask the question… does Terrifier deliver more than shock value, or does it suffer from a lack of story beneath all the splatter?Join us as we dissect the gore, the craftsmanship, and the chaos that made Terrifier one of the most talked-about indie slashers in modern horror.Chapters:00:00 Teaser00:44 Welcome to the Deadlights02:01 Logline + General Thoughts04:45 THE CAN18:10 THE MEAT20:50 THE COOK23:55 THE THRILL40:57 THE RIDE49:15 Smashed Pumpkin Ratings + Creepiest Kitty Award🔔 Subscribe to The Deadlights Podcast for more horror deep-dives every week!📺 YouTube: @thedeadlightspod🎧 Spotify & Apple Podcasts: The Deadlights Podcast📱 Follow us on Instagram: @thedeadlightspodWhat do you think — is Terrifier a modern horror classic or just a gore-fest with no soul? Let us know in the comments!Credits:Shot at Playground Social Studios (https://www.playgroundsocial.com/)Technical Director: Rudy Schieder (@rudyschieder)TV Wall Installation: Mike Sinas (@mike.tv)Director of Photography: Andrew Degner (@gnomeresearch)#TheDeadlightsPodcast #Terrifier2016 #HorrorPodcast #Season5 #DamienLeone #MoviePodcast #BehindTheScenes #KillerClown #ArttheClown

We’re kicking off Season 5 with a big splash! 💥 This week, we welcome our brand new co-host Matthew to the Deadlights and dive teeth-first into Steven Spielberg’s Jaws (1975) — the movie that changed summer blockbusters forever.Join us as we uncover the behind-the-scenes chaos that nearly sank the production, explore the film’s lasting legacy in horror and adventure cinema, and even pitch “Jaws” as a Western on the water.Chapters:00:00 Teaser00:51 Welcome to the Deadlights03:47 Logline + General Thoughts07:56 THE CAN30:51 THE MEAT42:09 THE COOK44:38 THE THRILL51:30 THE RIDE57:22 Smashed Pumpkin Ratings + Creepiest Kitty Award🔔 Subscribe to The Deadlights Podcast for more horror deep-dives every week!📺 YouTube: @thedeadlightspod🎧 Spotify & Apple Podcasts: The Deadlights Podcast📱 Follow us on Instagram: @thedeadlightspodQuestion for you–If you could reimagine Jaws in another genre, what would it be?Credits:Shot at Playground Social Studios (https://www.playgroundsocial.com/)Technical Director: Rudy Schieder (@rudyschieder)TV Wall Installation: Mike Sinas (@mike.tv)Director of Photography: Andrew Degner (@gnomeresearch)#TheDeadlightsPodcast #Jaws1975 #HorrorPodcast #Season5Premiere #StevenSpielberg #MoviePodcast #BehindTheScenes #SharkMovie #ClassicHorror

The Deadlights Podcast returns for Season 5, and this time we’re going deeper into the darkness — exploring new horrors, strange realities, and the twisted stories behind the films that shaped the genre.From psychological nightmares to blood-soaked cult classics, this season brings you:🎬 Behind-the-scenes stories from iconic horror films🩸 Deep dives into themes that haunt us👻 The mysterious disappearance of Leslie... and the arrival of a new host, MatthewGet ready for 12 episodes of cinematic terror, nostalgia, and storytelling that will drag you back into the light — or something darker.🔥 Season 5 premieres January 1st, 2026 on YouTube and Spotify.🎧 Subscribe before the lights go out.💡 What horror movie do you think deserves the spotlight this season? Tell us in the comments.#TheDeadlightsPodcast #HorrorPodcast #Season5 #HorrorMovies #PodcastTrailer #HorrorCommunity #SpookySeason #DeadlightsSeason5 #MoviePodcast #HorrorFans

The Deadlights have spoken. After Leslie vanished into the alternate dimension, something... or someone... was sent back.Meet Matthew, the new host of The Deadlights Podcast — chosen (or perhaps created) by the Deadlights themselves to carry on the horror.Season 5 marks the beginning of a new chapter: new voices, new nightmares, and a brand-new energy from beyond the veil.👀 Get ready — Season 5 premieres January 1st, 2026.🎧 Subscribe on YouTube and Spotify before the lights go out.💡 What do you think the Deadlights saw in Matthew? Tell us your theories in the comments...#TheDeadlightsPodcast #HorrorPodcast #Season5 #NewHost #HorrorCommunity #LeslieComeBack #AlternateDimension #HorrorLore #PodcastReveal #SpookySeason #CreepyPodcast

Something strange is happening at The Deadlights Podcast... Our beloved co-host Leslie has vanished — pulled into an alternate dimension somewhere deep inside the Deadlights. We’re doing everything we can to bring her back... but until then, the show must go on.As we prepare for Season 5, we’re opening the portal for new voices, new horrors, and maybe... a new co-host.🩸 Stay tuned for updates — more information is coming soon.🎧 Subscribe on YouTube and Spotify so you don’t miss the next transmission.#TheDeadlightsPodcast #HorrorPodcast #PodcastAnnouncement #AlternateDimension #LostInTheDeadlights #SpookySeason #HorrorCommunity #LeslieComeBack #HorrorLore #Season5Tease

Welcome to The Deadlights Podcast: Season 5. New horrors. New stories. Same dark heart of cinema.This is the official new intro to The Deadlights Podcast, marking the start of a brand-new era for horror fans everywhere. We’re diving deeper than ever into how horror movies are made — from chilling classics to modern nightmares — and what makes them stick in our brains long after the credits roll.🔥 Season 5 premieres January 1st, 2026 on YouTube and Spotify.🎧 Subscribe and turn on notifications so you don’t miss the first scream.Let’s get spooky y’all!#TheDeadlightsPodcast #HorrorPodcast #HorrorMovies #HorrorCommunity #PodcastIntro #NewSeason #HorrorTrailer #MoviePodcast #DeadlightsSeason5 #SpookySeason

The Deadlights Podcast is back for Season 5 — and this time, we’re going even deeper into the dark heart of horror. 💀Get ready for another season packed with: 🎬 Deep dives into classic and modern horror movies 🔪 Behind-the-scenes stories from the creepiest productions 🩸 Honest reviews, wild debates, and plenty of blood-soaked funThis season, we’ll explore everything from psychological horror to creature features — and of course, spotlight how these films were made, why they scare us, and why we love them anyway.👀 Season 5 premieres January 1st, 2026! Subscribe now and turn on notifications so you don’t miss the first scream.🔔 Subscribe to The Deadlights Podcast for more horror deep-dives every week!📺 YouTube: @thedeadlightspod🎧 Spotify & Apple Podcasts: The Deadlights Podcast📱 Follow us on Instagram: @thedeadlightspod💡 Tell us in the comments: What horror movie should we cover this season?#TheDeadlightsPodcast #HorrorPodcast #HorrorCommunity #MoviePodcast #HorrorMovies2025 #SpookySeason #DeadlightsSeason5

A news team trails a man as he travels into the world of Eden Parish to find his missing sister, where it becomes apparent that this paradise may not be as it seems.Directed by Ti WestWritten by Ti WestDirected by Rudy Schieder (@rudyschieder)Shot at Playground Social Studios (https://www.playgroundsocial.com/)🔔 Subscribe for more horror content just like this https://www.youtube.com/@thedeadlightspod

When the police in a German city are unable to catch a child-murderer, other criminals join in the manhunt.Directed by Fritz LangWritten by Thea von Harbou & Fritz LangDirected by Rudy Schieder (@rudyschieder)Shot at Playground Social Studios (https://www.playgroundsocial.com/)🔔 Subscribe for more horror content just like this https://www.youtube.com/@thedeadlightspod

Two detectives, a rookie and a veteran, hunt a serial killer who uses the seven deadly sins as his motives.Directed by David FincherWritten by Andrew Kevin WalkerDirected by Rudy Schieder (@rudyschieder)Shot at Playground Social Studios (https://www.playgroundsocial.com/)🔔 Subscribe for more horror content just like this https://www.youtube.com/@thedeadlightspod

A retired FBI agent with psychological gifts is assigned to help track down "The Tooth Fairy", a mysterious serial killer. Aiding him is imprisoned forensic psychiatrist Dr. Hannibal "The Cannibal" Lecter.Directed by Brett RatnerWritten by Ted TallyDirected by Rudy Schieder (@rudyschieder)Shot at Playground Social Studios (https://www.playgroundsocial.com/)🔔 Subscribe for more horror content just like this https://www.youtube.com/@thedeadlightspod

A boy receiving treatment for his auto-immune disorder discovers that the house he's living in isn't as safe as he thought.Directed by Ciarán FoyWritten by David Chirchirillo, Ian Goldberg & Richard NaingDirected by Rudy Schieder (@rudyschieder)Shot at Playground Social Studios (https://www.playgroundsocial.com/)🔔 Subscribe for more horror content just like this https://www.youtube.com/@thedeadlightspod

After an odd new medical student arrives on campus, a dedicated local and his girlfriend become involved in bizarre experiments centering around the re-animation of dead tissue.Directed by Stuart GordonWritten by Stuart Gordon, Dennis Paoli & William NorrisDirected by Rudy Schieder (@rudyschieder)Shot at Playground Social Studios (https://www.playgroundsocial.com/)🔔 Subscribe for more horror content just like this https://www.youtube.com/@thedeadlightspod

A young widower returns to his hometown to search for answers to his wife's murder, which may be linked to the ghost of a deceased ventriloquist.Directed by James WanWritten by Leigh WhannellDirected by Rudy Schieder (@rudyschieder)Shot at Playground Social Studios (https://www.playgroundsocial.com/)🔔 Subscribe for more horror content just like thishttps://www.youtube.com/@thedeadlightspod

An American newcomer to a prestigious German ballet academy comes to realize that the school is a front for something sinister amid a series of grisly murders.Directed by Dario ArgentoWritten by Dario Argento & Daria NicolodiDirected by Rudy Schieder (@rudyschieder)Shot at Playground Social Studios (https://www.playgroundsocial.com/)🔔 Subscribe for more horror content just like thishttps://www.youtube.com/@thedeadlightspod

A man accepts an invitation to a dinner party hosted by his ex-wife, an unsettling affair that reopens old wounds and creates new tensions.Directed by Kayrn KusamaWritten by Phil Hay & Matt ManfrediDirected by Rudy Schieder (@rudyschieder)Shot at Playground Social Studios (https://www.playgroundsocial.com/)🔔 Subscribe for more horror content just like thishttps://www.youtube.com/@thedeadlightspod