Spook City - A Horror Movie Podcast

Matt is joined by Stephy Best to review Ti West's X - the first film in the X trilogy. They discuss everything they loved, a few things that fell short, the joys of Mia Goth, elderly copulation, and much more!Follow Stephy on Instagram and TikTok, and support her fantastic designs at The Ghoul SocietyFind Spook City on Instagram and TikTok, and email the show to spookcitypodcast@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Matt is joined by Dexerto's Eammon Parks Jacobs to deliver a SPOILER-FILLED review of Nia DaCosta's 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple...Read Eammon's works on Dexerto. Follow Eammon on Instagram and TikTokFind Spook City on Instagram and TikTok, and email the show to spookcitypodcast@gmail.com!TALE OF THE TAPEDirected by Nia DaCostaWritten by Alex GarlandScore by Hildur GuðnadóttirDistributed by Sony Pictures ReleasingPremiered on 14 January 2026CASTRalph Fiennes as Dr. Ian KelsonJack O'Connell as Sir Lord Jimmy CrystalAlfie Williams as SpikeErin Kellyman as Jimmy InkChi Lewis-Parry as "Samson"Emma Laird as JimmimaLouis Ashbourne Serkis as TomMaura Bird as Jimmy JonesGhazi Al Ruffai as Jimmy SnakeSam Locke as Jimmy FoxCillian Murphy as Jim Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Continuing the Christmas horror theme, Matt discusses 2015's A Christmas Horror Story, another anthology for the season - but this one has William Shatner.Find Spook City on Instagram and TikTok, and email the show to spookcitypodcast@gmail.com!TALE OF THE TAPEDirected by Grant Harvey, Steve Hoban, and Brett SullivanWritten by Jason Filiatrault, James Kee, Sarah Larsen, Doug Taylor, and Pascal TrottierCinematography by Gavin SmithScore by Alex KhaskinDistributed by RLJE FilmsPremiered on 23 October 2015Runtime of 99 minutesRT Critic 83% // RT Audience 50% // Metascore 49 // IMDb 5.8/10 // Letterboxd 2.7/5CASTWilliam Shatner as DJ Dangerous DanGeorge Buza as Santa Claus / NormanRob Archer as KrampusZoé De Grand Maison as Molly SimonAlex Ozerov as BenShannon Kook as DylanAmy Forsyth as Caprice BauerJeff Clark as TaylorMichelle Nolden as Diane BauerAdrian Holmes as ScottOluniké Adeliyi as Kim PetersOrion John as WillA.C. Peterson as Big EarlPercy Hynes White as DuncanCorinne Conley as Aunt EddaJulian Richings as Gerhardt Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Matt is joined by Stephy Best to review It: Welcome to Derry season one in FULL SPOILER fashion. They discuss everything they loved, a few things that fell short, why Rich is the GOAT, the wonders of Pennywise, and much more!Follow Stephy on Instagram and TikTok, and support her fantastic designs at The Ghoul SocietyFind Spook City on Instagram and TikTok, and email the show to spookcitypodcast@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Christmas is right around the corner, so Matt is discussing the anthology All the Creatures Were Stirring from 2018. Are we starting the festive season off on the right foot or not?Find Spook City on Instagram and TikTok, and email the show at spookcitypodcast@gmail.com!TALE OF THE TAPEWritten and Directed by Rebekah McKendry and David Ian McKendryCinematography by Cameron CannonScore by Seth ColegroveCASTAshley Clements as JennaGraham Skipper as MaxMaria Olsen as The Director (she only worked for three hours)Jocelin Donahue as AlissaMatt Long as EricKatie Parker as SashaJonathan Kite as ChetAmanda Fuller as LindaBrea Grant as SallyMorgan Peter Brown as SteveConstance Wu as GabbyDistributed by RLJE FilmsPremiered on 4th December 2018Runtime of 80 minutesRT Critic 62% // RT Audience 29% // IMDb 4.9/10 // Letterboxd 2.4/5 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Matt is again joined by the wonderful Stephy Best to discuss Damien Leone’s Terrifier in all its grimy, filthy, and shocking glory!Follow Stephy on Instagram and TikTok, and support her fantastic designs at The Ghoul SocietyFind Spook City on Instagram and TikTok, and email the show to spookcitypodcast@gmail.com!TALE OF THE TAPEDirected and written by Damien LeoneCinematography by George SteuberScore by Paul WileyCASTJenna Kanell as Tara HeyesSamantha Scaffidi as Victoria HeyesDavid Howard Thornton as Art the ClownCatherine Corcoran at Dawn EmersonPooya Mohseni as the Cat LadyMatt McAllister as Mike the exterminatorDistributed by Epic Pictures ReleasingPremiered on March 15 2018, after previously screening at Telluride Horror Show festival on October 15 2016,  and went onto to make $422k at the worldwide box office (budget between $35-55,000)Runtime of 85 minutesRT Critic 63% // RT Audience 52% // IMDb 5.5/10 // Letterboxd 2.4/5 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

HAPPY HALLOWEEN! Matt is joined by the wonderful Stephy Best to discuss Damien Leone’s Terrifier 2 in all its gory, bloody, and goopy glory!Follow Stephy on Instagram and TikTok, and support her fantastic designs at The Ghoul SocietyFind Spook City on Instagram and TikTok, and email the show to spookcitypodcast@gmail.com!TALE OF THE TAPEDirected and written by Damien LeoneCinematography by George SteuberScore by Paul WileyCASTLauren LaVera as Sienna ShawDavid Howard Thornton as Art the ClownElliott Fullam as Jonathan ShawSarah Voight at BarbaraKailey Hyman as BrookeCasey Hartnett as AllieAmelie McLain as the Little Pale GirlSamantha Scaffidi as Victoria HeyesDistributed by Iconic Events ReleasingPremiered on October 6 2022 and went on to to make $15.8m at the worldwide box officeRuntime of 138 minutesRT Critic 87% // RT Audience 81% // Metascore 59 // IMDb 6/10 // Letterboxd 2.7/5 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Matt discusses the 2009 reboot of Friday the 13th - is it a worthwhile addition to the franchise or just another lacklustre reboot of a horror classic?Find Spook City on Instagram and TikTok, and email the show to spookcitypodcast@gmail.com!TALE OF THE TAPEDirected by Marcus NispelWritten by Damian Shannon and Mark SwiftCinematography by Daniel PearlScore by Steve JablonskyCASTJared Padalecki as Clay MillerDanielle Panabaker as Jenna MontgomeryAmanda Righetti as Whitney MillerTravis Van Winkle as Trent DeMarcoAaron Yoo as Chewie WongDerek Mears as Jason VoorheesJonathan Sadowski as WadeJulianna Guill as Bree TurnerBen Feldman as RichieArlen Escarpeta as LawrenceRyan Hansen as Nolan HamiltonAmerica Olivo as AmandaNana Visitor as Pamela VoorheesDistributed by Paramount Pictures (worldwide)Premiered on February 9th 2009Runtime of 97 minutesRT Critic 26% // RT Audience 47% // Metascore 34 // IMDb 5.5/10 // Letterboxd 2.6/5 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Matt discusses The Dentist from 1996 - does this have any bite, or is it simply rotten?Find Spook City on Instagram and TikTok, and email the show to spookcitypodcast@gmail.com!TALE OF THE TAPEDirected by Brian YuznaWritten by Dennis Paoli, Stuart Gordon, and Charles FinchCinematography by Levie IsaacksScore by Alan HowarthCASTCorbin Bernsen as Dr Alan FeinstoneLinda Hoffman as Brooke FeinstoneMichael Stadvec as MattKen Foree as Detective GibbsTony Noakes as Detective SunshineMolly Hagan as JessicaPatty Toy as KarenVirginya Keehne as SarahEarl Beon as Marvin GoldblumMark Ruffalo as Steve LandersDistributed by Trimark PicturesPremiered on June 18, 1996, at Fantafestival, and later released theatrically on October 18, 1996Runtime of 92 minutesRT Critic 0% (6 critics) // RT Audience 29% // IMDb 5.4/10 // Letterboxd 2.8/5 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Matt discusses Brian De Palma's 1972 cult classic Sisters, but is it any good?Find Spook City on Instagram and TikTok, and email the show to spookcitypodcast@gmail.com!TALE OF THE TAPEDirected by Brian De PalmaWritten by Brian De Palma and Louisa RoseCinematography by Gregory SandorScore by Bernard HerrmannDistributed by American International PicturesPremiered on 18 November 1972Runtime of 92 minutesRT Critic 86% // RT Audience 71% // Metascore 70 // IMDb 6.8/10 // Letterboxd 3.6/5 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, Matt is discussing 2019’s Candy Corn. Is it the perfect film for this time of year or….not?Find Spook City on Instagram and TikTok, and email the show to spookcitypodcast@gmail.com!TALE OF THE TAPEDirected by Josh HastyWritten by Josh HastyCinematography by Ryan LewisScore by Josh Hasty and Michael BrookerCASTCourtney Gains as Sheriff Sam BramfordPancho Moler as Lester / Dr DeathMadison Russ as CarolNate Cheney as JacobCy Creamer as SteveJimothy Beckholt as MikeCaleb Thomas as BobbySky Elobar as GusTony Todd as Bishop GatePJ Soles as MarcyDistributed by Epic Pictures and Signature EntertainmentPremiered on 13 September 2019Runtime of 85 minutesRT Critic 67% // RT Audience 29% // IMDb 4.1/10 // Letterboxd 2.2/5 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Matt is discussing 2002’s British Ouija horror Long Time Dead this week. It’s so British and of its time...Find Spook City on Instagram and TikTok, and email the show to spookcitypodcast@gmail.com!TALE OF THE TAPEDirected by Marcus AdamsWritten by Eitan Arrusi, Chris Baker, Daniel Bronzite, and Andy DayCinematography by Nic MorrisScore by Don DavisCASTAlec Newman as LiamMarsha Thomason as LucyJoe Absolom as RobLukas Haas as WebsterJames Hillier as SpencerMel Raido as JoeLara Belmont as StellaMelanie Gutteridge as AnnieDistributed by United International PicturesPremiered on 18 January 2002Runtime of 94 minutesRT Critic 22% // RT Audience 38% // IMDb 4.7/10 // Letterboxd 2.4/5 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Matt is discussing 2021’s New Zealand horror film Coming Home in the Dark. Damn, it's heavy and depressing…Find Spook City on Instagram and TikTok, and email the show to spookcitypodcast@gmail.com!TALE OF THE TAPEDirected by James AshcroftWritten by James Ashcroft and Eli KentCinematography by Matt HenleyScore by John GibsonCASTErik Thomson as Alan ‘Hoaggie’ HoaganraadMiriama McDowell as JillDaniel Gillies as MandrakeMatthias Luafutu as TubsBilly Paratene as Jordan HoaganraadFrankie Paratene as Maika HoaganraadAlan Palmer as PaulDistributed by Dark Sky FilmsPremiered on 31 January 2021 at SundanceRuntime of 93 minutesRT Critic 92% // RT Audience 45% // Metacritic 64 // IMDb 5.7/10 // Letterboxd 3.1/5Timestamps(00:00) Introduction(01:59) Coming Home in the Dark Thoughts(45:02) Coming Home in the Dark Letterboxd Comments(48:15) Outro Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Matt is discussing 2019’s Warning: Do Not Play, a Korean horror film about a…Korean horror film apparently shot by a ghost...Find Spook City on Instagram and TikTok, and email the show to spookcitypodcast@gmail.com!TALE OF THE TAPEDirected and written by Kim Jin-wonCinematography by Yoon Young-sooScore by Park Ki-heonCASTSeo Yea-ji as Park Mi-jungJin Seon-kyu as Kim Jae-hyunKim Bo-ra as Kim Ji-sooCha Yup as Cha Kwang-baeJi Yoon-ho as Kim Joon-seoJo Jae-young as Jo Young-minDistributed by TCOPremiered on 15th August 2019Runtime of 86 minutesRT Audience 42% // IMDb 5.3/10 // Letterboxd 2.7/5Timestamps(00:00) Introduction(01:44) Fantasia International Film Festival Reviews(10:42) Warning: Do Not Play Thoughts(46:06) Warning: Do Not Play Letterboxd Comments(50:21) Outro Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Matt is discussing 1978's The Toolbox Murders, a grisly exploitation flick which turned out to be director Dennis Donnelly's only feature...Find Spook City on Instagram and TikTok, and email the show to spookcitypodcast@gmail.com!TALE OF THE TAPEDirected by Dennis DonnellyWritten by Neva Friedenn, Robert Easter, and Ann KindbergCinematography by Gary GraverScore by George DeatonCASTCameron Mitchell as Vance Kingsley, Pamelyn Ferdin as Laurie Ballard, Wesley Eure as Kent Kingsley, Nicholas Beauvy as Joey Ballard, Tim Donnelly as Lieutenant Mark Jamison, Aneta Corsaut as Joanne Ballard, Faith McSwain as Mrs. Andrews, Marciee Drake as Deborah, Evelyn Guerrero as Maria, Kelly Nichols as Dee Ann DeVoreDistributed by Cal-Am ArtistsPremiered on February 17, 1978 (El Paso, Texas) and, later, November 1, 1978 (Los Angeles, California)Runtime of 93 minutesRT Critic 13% // RT Audience 31% // Metacritic 35 // IMDb 5.2/10 // Letterboxd 2.7/5 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In the first of the new ongoing series, CREATE-A-HORROR, journalist Eammon Jacobs joins me to deliver his full pitch for a horror film he would direct if the stars and full moons aligned. We're talking title, synopsis, character descriptions, key moments, music, the whole shebang! It was a blast to record, and I can't wait for you all to check it out!Follow Eammon on Instagram (@eammonjacobs) and TikTok (@eammonj94)Find Spook City on Instagram and TikTok, and email the show to spookcitypodcast@gmail.com! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Matt reviews 2017’s Pyewacket, and delves into whether the central premise is slightly OTT, the atmosphere, the immolations, and everything in between…Find Spook City on Instagram and TikTok, and email the show to spookcitypodcast@gmail.com!TALE OF THE TAPEDirected and written by Adam MacDonaldCinematography by Christian BielzScore by Lee MaliaCASTNicole Muñoz as Leah Reyes, Laurie Holden as Mrs. Reyes, Chloe Rose as Janice, Eric Osborne as Aaron, Romeo Carere as Rob, James McGowan as Rowan Dove, Bianca Melchior as PyewacketDistributed by Entertainment OnePremiered on September 11th, 2017 at Toronto International Film Festival, and it was released theatrically in Canada on December 8th, 2017Runtime of 88 minutesRT Critic 83% // RT Audience 51% // Metacritic 56 // IMDb 5.8/10 // Letterboxd 2.9/5 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Matt reviews 2021’s The Medium, and delves into its horrifying sequences, spiritual and familial themes, dogs, and whether the found footage aspect works…Find Spook City on Instagram and TikTok, and email the show to spookcitypodcast@gmail.com!TALE OF THE TAPEDirected by Banjong PisanthanakunWritten by Chantavit Dhanasevi and Na Hong-jinCinematography by Naruphol ChokanapitakScore by Thammarat SumethsupachokCASTNarilya Gulmongkolpech as Mink, Sawanee Utoomma as Nim, Sirani Yankittikan as Noi, Yasaka Chaisorn as Manit, Boonsong Nakphoo as Santi, Arunee Wattana as PangDistributed by Showbox and internationally via ShudderPremiered on July 11, 2021, at the 25th Bucheon International Fantastic Film Festival, and it was released theatrically in South Korea on July 14, 2021Runtime of 130 minutesRT Critic 80% // RT Audience 72% // IMDb 6.5/10 // Letterboxd 3.4/5 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Matt reviews Tereza Nvotová’s dramatic horror, Nightsiren, and discusses the film's stark sociopolitical commentary, the idea of folklore fears vs. human darkness, themes of redemption and terror, and a big ol’ flourescent orgy.Find Spook City on Instagram and TikTok, and email the show to spookcitypodcast@gmail.com!TALE OF THE TAPEDirected by Tereza NvotováWritten by Nvotová and Barbora NamerovaCinematography by Federico CescaScore by Pjoni and ROBCASTNatalia Germani as Šarlota, Eva Mores as Mira, Juliana Oľhová as Helena, Zuzana Konečná as Žofa, Marek Geišberg as Tomáš, Peter Ondrejička as Juro, Noël Czuczor as Rado, Jana Oľhová as Anna, Iva Bittová as Otyla, Matúš Ryšan as AdamDistributed by IntraMovies and Arrow VideoReleased on 29 October 2022, with a runtime of 106 minutesRT Critic 100% // RT Audience 78% // IMDb 6/10 // Letterboxd 3.2/5 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Matt takes a deep dive into Perry Blackshear's indie horror, They Look Like People, exploring the film's mind games, its heartfelt emotions, and the rising suspense that makes for a seriously creepy vibe.Find Spook City on Instagram and TikTok, and email the show to spookcitypodcast@gmail.com!TALE OF THE TAPEDirected by Perry BlackshearWritten by Perry BlackshearCinematography by Perry BlackshearScore by Eric OhrtCASTMacLeod Andrews as Wyatt, Evan Dumouchel as Christian, Margaret Ying Drake as Mara, Elene Greenlee as SandyDistributed by Signature EntertainmentReleased on January 25th 2015, at Sundance before releasing Stateside on February 26th 2016, and has a runtime of 80 minutesRT Critic 92% // RT Audience 58% // IMDb 5.8/10 // Letterboxd 3.2/5 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.