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This week we join the crew of a space freighter as they encounter a deadly parasitic alien. (R), 1979 Directed by Ridley Scott Written by Dan O'Bannon and Ronald Shusett Starring Sigoureny Weaver, Tom Skerritt, John Hurt, Veronica Cartwright, Harry Dean Stanton, Yaphet Kotto, Bolaji Badejo, and Ian Holmes Music by Jerry Goldsmith and Lionel Newman

We're going to Antarctica to join a crew of researchers as they battle an alien that can perfectly imitate any living organism. Listen to find out if the men can overcome this creature, and their own paranoia. (R), 1982 Directed by John Carpenter Written by Bill Lancaster and John W. Campbell Jr. Starring Kurt Russell, Keith David, and Wilford Brimley Music by Ennio Morricone

It’s Halloween week, and what better movie to cover than Halloween — the film that defined the slasher genre. (R), 1978 Directed by John Carpenter Written by John Carpenter and Debra Hill Starring Jamie Lee Curtis, Donald Pleasence, Nick Castle, Will Sandin, and Tony Moran Music by John Carpenter

This week we're following an insomniac on his journey to self discovery through an underground boxing club turned anarchist group. (R), 1999 Directed by David Fincher Starring Brad Pitt, Edward Norton, Helana Bonham Carter, Jared Leto, and Meat Loaf Written by Chuck Palahniuk and Jim Uhls Music by The Dust Brothers

Today, we'll be discussing the heist film, Gone in 60 Seconds. I find it to be one of Nicolas Cage's best performances. The plot revolves around Randall "Memphis" Raines, played by Cage, who is in a desperate race against the clock to save his brother. (PG-13), 2000 Directed by Dominic Sena Written by H.B. Halicki, Scott Rosenberg Starring Nicolas Cage, Angelina Jolie, Giovanni Ribisi, Will Patton, Delroy Lindo, Timothy Olyphant, and Robert Duvall Music by Trevor Rabin, and Paul Lan...

This week, we delve into the twisted minds of two serial killers—and the FBI agent caught in the middle, forced to seek help from one in order to catch the other. (R), 1991 Directed by Jonathan Demme Written by Thomas Harris and Ted Tally Starring Anthony Hopkins, Jodie Foster, Ted Levine, and Scott Glenn Music by Howard Shore

Join us as we go back in time to Jurassic Park. In this film a disgruntled employee sets off a chain of events that results in chaos in a park full of cloned dinosaurs. (PG-13), 1993 Directed by Steven Spielberg Written by Michael Crichton and David Koepp Starring Sam Neil, Laura Dern, and Jeff Goldblum Music by John Williams

In this episode, we’re going underground with two handymen as they help a small town battle the terrifying monsters preying on its citizens. (PG-13), 1990 Directed by Ron Underwood Written by S.S Wilson, Brent Maddock, and Ron Underwood Starring Kevin Bacon, Fred Ward, Finn Carter, Michael Gross, and Reba McEntire Music by Reba McEntire and Ernest Troost

This week we're going into the ocean to cover the Spielberg classic, Jaws. Listen to find out if the citizens of Amity Island can rid their peaceful beach of a murderous shark that stalks the area. (PG), 1975 Directed by Steven Spielberg Written by Peter Benchley and Carl Gottlieb Starring Roy Scheider, Robert Shaw, and Richard Dreyfuss Music by John Williams

Join us as we delve into the world of Tim Burton and explore the life of a recluse scissor handed boy as he is taken into suburbia and tries to adapt to this new world. (PG-13), 1990 Directed by Tim Burton Written by Tim Burton and Caroline Thompson Starring Johnny Depp, Winona Ryder, Dianne Wiest, Robert Oliveri, Alan Arkin, Anthony Michael Hall, and Vincent Price Music by Danny Elfman

This week, we dive into the world of survival as a seasoned survivalist trainer is forced to track down a former protégé who has gone rogue. Will he be able to confront his past and stop the student he once mentored? Tune in to find out. (R), 2003 Directed by William Friedken Written by David Griffiths, Peter Griffiths, and Art Monterastelli Starring Tommy Lee Jones, Benicio Del Toro, Leslie Stefanson, Mark Pelligrino, and Connie Nielson Music by Brian Tyler

Welcome back! Join us this week as we follow MiB agents K and J as they attempt to save the world from a notorious bug like alien. (PG-13), 1997 Directed by Barry Sonnenfeld Written by Lowell Cunningham and Ed Solomon Starring Tommy Lee Jones, Will Smith, Linda Fiorentino, Vincent D'Onofrio, Rip Torn, and Tony Shalhoub Music by Danny Elfman

This week we are going back to the Zombie film that started it all. Listen as we discuss a group of survivors that try to survive the night as undead cannibals attempt to eat them alive. (R), 1968 Directed by George A. Romero Written by John A. Russo and George A. Romero Starring Duane Jones, Judith O'Dea, Karl Hardman, Marilyn Eastman, Kyra Schon, Keith Wayne, and Judith Ridley Music by William Loose

This week we are venturing into the wilderness to see if Ottway (Liam Neeson) can guide the survivors of a plane crash to safety while trying to survive the harsh winter conditions all the while being hunted by a pack of ravenous wolves. (R), 2011 Directed by Joe Carnahan Written by Joe Carnahan and Ian Mackenzie Jeffers Starring Liam Neeson, Dermot Mulroney, and Frank Grillo Music by Marc Streitenfeld

This week we're going into the jungle as Dutch (Arnold Schwarzenegger) and his team face off against an other worldly hunter. Listen to find out if he can make it out alive. (R), 1987 Directed by John McTiernan Written by Jim Thomas and John Thomas Starring Arnold Schwarzenegger, Kevin Peter Hall, Carl Weathers, Bill Duke, Jesse Ventura, Sonny Landham, Shane Black, and Richard Chavez Music by Alan Silvestri

Join us as we dive into the absurd comedy White Chicks, starring Shawn and Marlon Wayans. In this wild film, the two play FBI agents who go undercover in a hilarious attempt to save their careers. Along the way, they stumble upon a major embezzlement scheme, all while forging unexpected friendships. (PG-13), 2004 Directed by Keenen Ivory Wayans Written by Keenen Ivory Wayans, Shawn Wayans, and Marlon Wayans Starring Shawn Wayans, Marlon Wayans, Terry Crews, Anne Dudek, Maitland Ward...

This week, we follow the legendary vampire hunter, Blade, on his relentless mission to rid the world of vampires. As Blade confronts his dark past, he must face the very vampire who turned him into what he is today—Deacon Frost. Tune in to discover whether Blade can overcome his inner demons and stop Deacon's plans for vampire global domination. (R), 1998 Directed by Stephen Norrington Written by David S. Goyer Starring Wesley Snipes, Stephen Dorff, Kris Kristofferson, N'Bushe Wright, and D...

This week, we wrap up our coverage of the Toy Story film franchise. In this final installment, Woody embarks on an emotional journey to help a new toy find his place among Bonnie's collection. Along the way, Woody must confront his own past and come to terms with a profound realization: being a child's toy is not the sole purpose of life. This heartwarming chapter explores themes of growth, identity, and the evolving nature of belonging, marking a fitting conclusion to the beloved series. (G...

This week, we're diving into the third thrilling chapter of the Toy Story saga. Tune in to discover if Woody can save his friends from a seemingly innocent daycare, which hides a secret behind its lovable yet suspiciously devious bear leader. (G), 2010 Directed by Lee Unkrich Written by John Lasseter, Andrew Stanton, and Lee Unkrich Starring Tom Hanks, Tim Allen, Don Rickles, John Ratzenberger, Blake Clark, Joan Cusak, Ned Beatty, Michael Keaton, and Whoopi Goldberg Music by Randy Newman&...

This week, we return to the beloved world of Toys for an exciting sequel. Woody uncovers the truth about his past and is faced with a heart-wrenching decision: return to his owner or stay with his newfound friends. Tune in to discover the fate of Woody and the rest of the toys. (G), 1999 Directed by John Lasseter, Ash Brannon, and Lee Unkrich Written by John Lasseter, Peter Docter, and Ash Brannon Starring Tom Hanks, Tim Allen, Don Rickles, John Ratzenberger, Annie Potts, Wallace Shawn, Ji...