Neon Brainiacs (A Retro Horror Movie Podcast)

The end is near. It's Arnie vs The Devil! BPO Films' Blake O'Donnell is back to help The Boys cover 1999's End of Days! When a child receives an unusual present, it sets off a chain of unsettling occurrences. The trail points to a toy store run by a man whose creations hide unexpected secrets. Also this week: Blake stpry of meeting Micheal Keaton, Collector's Edition DVD perks,  and just who did Arnold fart on during production? All this--and a whole lot more--on this week's episode of NEON BRAINIACS!! "I'll tell you what I want: I want you to go to Hell!" ----- Check out our Patreon for tons of bonus content, exclusive goodies, and access to our Discord server! ----- End of Days (1991) Directed by Peter Hyams Written by Andrew W. Marlowe Starring Arnold Schwarzenegger, Gabriel Byrne, Robin Tunney, CCH Pounder, Kevin Pollak, and Udo Kier ----- 00:00 - Intro & Opening Banter 33:44 - "The Shpiel" 58:29 - Film Breakdown 02:18:10 - Stump The Brainiacs & Outro

This holiday season, the slay ride begins. Ho ho oh no! This week Thre Boys cover the 1991 sequel Silent Night Deadly Night 5: The Toy Maker! When a child receives an unusual present, it sets off a chain of unsettling occurrences. The trail points to a toy store run by a man whose creations hide unexpected secrets. Also this week: Thoughts on men's necklaces, an excellent mustard quote from Lance's dad, and this film's classic character: Peener. The #1 Sugar Ray Album Review From a Horror Podcast continues with 2006's In Pursuit of Leisure! All this--and a whole lot more--on this week's episode of NEON BRAINIACS!! "I eat kids like you for breakfast! Which is why my s--- smells so bad in the morning!" ----- Check out our Patreon for tons of bonus content, exclusive goodies, and access to our Discord server! ----- Silent Night Deadly Night 5: The Toy Maker  (1991) Directed by Martin Kitrosser Written by Martin Kitrosser & Brian Yuzna Starring Mickey Rooney, William Thorne, Jane Higginson, Tracy Fraim, Brian Bremer, and Clint Howard ----- 00:00 - Intro & Opening Banter 12:10 - #1 Sugar Ray Album Review From a Horror Podcast - In Pursuit of Leisure (2003) 39:30 - Banter Part 2 41:44 - "The Shpiel" 51:20 - Film Breakdown 01:40:20 - Brain Buccket & Outro

This holiday season, the slay ride begins. This week we get into the holiday spirit with the 2006 remake BLACK CHRISTMAS. A snowstorm traps a sorority house full of students during the holidays, but something sinister lurks inside. What begins as a cozy gathering quickly spirals into a terrifying nightmare. Also this week: Lance hates peanut butter cereal, the new (fake) Jimmy Buffet song "Tequila and Wine", and Ben fakes a Cole Trickle connection. The #1 Sugar Ray Album Review From a Horror Podcast continues with 2001's self-titled album! All this--and a whole lot more--on this week's episode of NEON BRAINIACS!! "They're my family now." ----- Check out our Patreon for tons of bonus content, exclusive goodies, and access to our Discord server! ----- Black Christmas (2006) Directed by Glen Morgan Written by Glen Morgan Starring Katie Cassidy, Michelle Trachtenberg, Mary Elizabeth Winstead, Lacey Chabert, Yan-Kay Crystal Lowe, and Andrea Martin ----- 00:00 - Intro & Opening Banter 12:19 - #1 Sugar Ray Album Review From a Horror Podcast - Self-titled (2001) 32:25 - Banter Part 2 36:30 - "The Shpiel" 56:56 - Film Breakdown 01:48:28 - Brain Bucket & Outro

Lose your innocence - or lose your life.  This week The Boys cover 1999's CHERRY FALLS! In a quiet town, a series of brutal murders shakes the local high school community. As fear spreads, the teens realize the killer has an unusual pattern of killing virgins that puts many of them at risk. Also this week: The most expensive TV movie, more Tarantino foot talk, and Ben misses 3-D Doritos The #1 Sugar Ray Album Review From a Horror Podcast continues with 1999's "14:59"! All this--and a whole lot more--on this week's episode of NEON BRAINIACS!! "She thinks fellatio is a character in Shakespeare." ----- Check out our Patreon for tons of bonus content, exclusive goodies, and access to our Discord server! ----- Cherry Falls (1999) Directed by Geoffrey Wright Written by Ken Selden Starring Brittany Murphy, Jay Mohr, Michael Biehn, and Jesse Bradford ----- 00:00 - Intro & Opening Banter 12:30 - #1 Sugar Ray Album Review From a Horror Podcast - 14:59 (1999) 26:33 - Banter Part 2 36:35 - "The Shpiel" 50:57 - Film Breakdown 01:52:35 - Stumo The Brainiacs & Outro

He's seen the future... Now he has to kill it.  This week The Boys dive in to the 1992 Rutger Hauer "buddy cop science fiction action horror" (jeez) SPLIT SECOND! In a flooded, dystopian London, a relentless cop hunts a brutal killer who leaves behind bizarre clues. As the body count rises, he realizes the enemy may not be human. Also this week: Ben never had a crocodile mile, Lances's gum wad, and Manute Bol was a big basketball player. And we know you're dying for it: The #1 Sugar Ray Album Review From a Horror Podcast continues with 1997's "Floored"! All this--and a whole lot more--on this week's episode of NEON BRAINIACS!! "We need to get bigger guns. Big f---ing guns!" ----- Check out our Patreon for tons of bonus content, exclusive goodies, and access to our Discord server! ----- Split Second (1992) Directed by Tony Maylam Written by Gary Scott Thompson Starring Rutger Hauer, Kim Cattrall, Alastair Duncan, Pete Postlethwaite, and Michael J. Pollard as "The Rat Catcher" ----- 00:00 - Intro & Opening Banter 12:34 - #1 Sugar Ray Album Review From a Horror Podcast - Floored (1997) 29:29 - Banter Part 2 35:33 - "The Shpiel" 49:51 - Film Breakdown 01:54:03 - The Brain Bucket & Outro

Jason, Freddy, Michael. We All Need Someone To Look Up To. Giving Thanks Month of patron-picked movies concludes with 2006's BEHIND THE MASK: THE RISE OF LESLIE VERNON from patron "Dan"! In a world where classic horror icons are real, a team of journalists profiles a man preparing for his debut as a masked killer, exposing the craft. Their project takes an unexpected turn when theory becomes practice. Also this week: Lance's car troubles, Ben's news cats, and the first installment of the #1 Sugar Ray Album Review From a Horror Podcast! All this--and a whole lot more--on this week's episode of NEON BRAINIACS!! "It is going to get wet in here tonight. Lace your boots up kiddies." ----- Check out our Patreon for tons of bonus content, exclusive goodies, and access to our Discord server! ----- Behind The Mask: The Rise of Leslie Vernon (2006) Directed by Scott Glosserman Written by Scott Glosserman & David J. Stieve Starring Nathan Baesel, Angela Goethals, Robert Englund, Scott Wilson, and Zelda Rubinstein ----- 00:00 - Intro & Opening Banter 09:04 - #1 Sugar Ray Album Review From a Horror Podcast - Lemonade and Brownies 28:38 - Banter Part 2 42:22 - "The Shpiel" 01:04:10 - Film Breakdown 01:59:25 - Stump The Brainiac & Outro

No Soul Is Safe. "Giving Thanks Month" continues! A whole month of Patron-picked movies! Next up is Bill Paxton's 2001 directorial debut FRAILTY from longtime patron "James B"! In an FBI office, a man recounts a disturbing childhood tied to his father's divine mission to destroy evil. As his story unfolds, the present and past collide. Also this week: Traffic woes, Meatballs franchise trivia, and tryting to remember who the heck is in Tombstone? All this--and a whole lot more--on this week's episode of NEON BRAINIACS!! "Only demons should fear me... You're not a demon, are you?" ----- Check out our Patreon for tons of bonus content, exclusive goodies, and access to our Discord server! ----- Frailty (2001) Directed by Bill Paxton Written by Brent Hanley Starring Bill Paxton, Matthew McConaughey, Powers Boothe, Matt O'Leary, Jeremy Sumpter, Derk Cheetwood, and Missy Crider ----- 00:00 - Intro & Opening Banter 37:11 - "The Shpiel" 01:00:11 - Film Breakdown 01:51:25 - Stump The Brainiac & Outro

Full scream ahead. Giving Thanks Month continues! A whole month of Patron-picked movies! Next up 1998's is DEEP RISING as requested by patron "Zac". A group of hijackers board a luxurious cruise ship in the South Pacific with a plan to loot its riches. Instead, they find themselves battling monstrous, tentacled sea creatures that have already decimated the passengers. Also this week: The return of Baseball Finger, you don't want to get stuck on the poop cruise, and the Can't Hardly Wait Game is back! All this--and a whole lot more--on this week's episode of NEON BRAINIACS!! "This is turning out to be one hell of a day." ----- Check out our Patreon for tons of bonus content, exclusive goodies, and access to our Discord server! ----- Deep Rising (1998) Directed by Stephen Sommers Written by Stephen Sommers Starring Treat Williams, Famke Janssen, Anthony Heald, Kevin J. O'Connor, Wes Studi, Cliff Curtis, and Djimon Hounsou ----- 00:00 - Intro & Opening Banter 30:24 - "The Shpiel" 50:42 - Film Breakdown 01:48:39 - The return of "The Can't Hardly Wait Game" & Outro    

Even Death Gets A Sequel. It's November! You know what that means... Giving Thanks Month is BACK! A whole month of Patron-picked movies! First up 2003's is FINAL DESTINATION 2 as requested by patron "Fush Yu Schlong". And joining us is our Crow Sister and regular guest Amanda Waltz! Kimberly's vision saves her and others from a horrific highway crash, but their survival triggers a relentless chain of fatal events. With time running out, they must unravel Death's plan before it claims them one by one. Also this week: "Fish Gooners", the curse of winning the lottery, and what's the deal with washcloths? All this--and a whole lot more--on this week's episode of NEON BRAINIACS!! "Hello, Clear. I've been expecting you." ----- Check out our Patreon for tons of bonus content, exclusive goodies, and access to our Discord server! ----- Final Destination 2 (2003) Directed by David R. Ellis Written by J. Mackye Gruber & Eric Bress Starring Ali Larter, A.J. Cook, Michael Landes, and Tony Todd ----- 00:00 - Intro & Opening Banter 32:22 - "The Shpiel" 56:40 - Film Breakdown 02:09:12 - Brain Bucket & Outro

Evil Finds Its Way Home. We're wrappping up Halloween month up with -- What Else?? -- A Halloween movie! An internet livestream reality show set in Michael Myers' abandoned house draws six unsuspecting participants. When the infamous killer returns, the night turns into a deadly game of survival. Yep! This week we cover the infamous 2002 sequel Halloween: Resurrection.  Also this week: Reviewing the BK Monster Menu, our new mascot "King Poopa", and can you text on a Palm Pilot? All this--and a whole lot more--on this week's episode of NEON BRAINIACS!! "Trick or treat, motherf---er!" ----- Check out our Patreon for tons of bonus content, exclusive goodies, and access to our Discord server! ----- Halloween: Resurrection (2002) Directed by Rick Rosenthal Written by Larry Brand and Sean Hood Starring Jamie Lee Curtis, Busta Rhymes, Bianca Kajlich, Katee Sackhoff, Sean Patrick Thomas, Thomas Ian Nicholas, Tyra Banks, and Brad Loree ----- 00:00 - Intro & Opening Banter 33:40 - "The Shpiel" 57:40 - Film Breakdown 01:45:40 - Stump The Brainiacs & Outro      

She knows a sucker when she sees one THE MAD MONSTER PARTY continues... Next up: Vampires! A carefree high school cheerleader whose life takes a wild turn when she learns she's the Chosen One, destined to fight vampires. With help from a mysterious mentor, she must embrace her powers and face a growing supernatural threat. This week we cover 1992's BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER.  Also this week: A certain person you may not remember was a karate kid, Michael Mann hounding Lance for Heat 2, and we try to make "Boys of Flannel" happen. All this--and a whole lot more--on this week's episode of NEON BRAINIACS!! "All I want to do is graduate from high school, go to Europe, marry Christian Slater, and die." ----- Check out our Patreon for tons of bonus content, exclusive goodies, and access to our Discord server! ----- Buffy The Vampire Slayer (1992) Directed by Fran Rubel Kuzui Written by Joss Whedon Starring Kristy Swanson, Donald Sutherland, Paul Reubens, Rutger Hauer, Luke Perry, Hilary Swank, Stephen Root, and David Arquette ----- 00:00 - Intro & Opening Banter 30:07 - "The Shpiel" 1:01:10 - Film Breakdown 01:57:50 - Stump The Brainiacs & Outro

The Ultimate Clash of the Forces of Evil The Mad Monster Party rages on with the one-week return of a Ben and Lance classic: HOWL-O-WEEN. For the werewolf installment of TMMP, we are returning to the Howling franchise which Ben and Lance covered way back during the initial Hardee's Boys run. A mysterious drifter arrives in a small desert town and becomes entangled with a sinister carnival. As the full moon approaches, he must confront both his inner demons and the eerie forces lurking behind the carnival's twisted attractions. Oh yeah!! Next up: 1991's Howling VI: The Freaks.  Also this week: Using hot perogies to cool down, when to never pull two cats apart, and what the heck is a "Paraben"? All this--and a whole lot more--on this week's episode of NEON BRAINIACS!! "You're the worst kind of freak, one who tries to control it." ----- Check out our Patreon for tons of bonus content, exclusive goodies, and access to our Discord server! ----- Howling VI: The Freaks (1991) Directed by Hope Perello Written by Kevin Rock Starring Brendan Hughes, Michele Matheson, Sean Sullivan, Antonio Fargas, Bruce Payne, and Deep Roy ----- 00:00 - Intro & Opening Banter 29:33 - "The Shpiel" 46:19 - Film Breakdown 01:43:20 - Stump The Brainiacs & Outro

Some assembly required THE MAD MONSTER PARTY continues: Movies about classic Halloween monsters! Next up: Frankenstein's Monster! And boy do we go classy as our good friend and filmmaker John Guinane joins us this week. After his fiancée is killed in a bizarre lawnmower accident, a deranged inventor scours the streets for body parts to resurrect her, unleashing a grotesque and chaotic creation. Oh boy. We're covering the 1990's outrageous camp classic FRANKENHOOKER Also this week: Lance settles his ground beef with John G, the Coke vs Pepsi debate, and what it feels like to get punched in a news van. All this--and a whole lot more--on this week's episode of NEON BRAINIACS!! "Want a date?" ----- Check out our Patreon for tons of bonus content, exclusive goodies, and access to our Discord server! ----- Frankenhooker (1996) Directed by Frank Henenlotter Written by Robert Martin and Frank Henenlotter Starring James Lorinz, Patty Mullen, and Louise Lasser ----- 00:00 - Intro & Opening Banter 32:09 - "The Shpiel" 44:18 - Film Breakdown 01:39:19 - Brain Bucket & Outro

Welcome to the Witching Hour A new theme for Halloween! THE MAD MONSTER PARTY: Movies about classic Halloween monsters. First up: Witches! A troubled teen transfers to a new high school and befriends three outcast girls who practice witchcraft, forming a coven that unleashes supernatural powers. As their magic grows, the girls face devastating consequences when their bond begins to unravel. That's right! This week we jump into 1996's THE CRAFT. Also this week: Ben sees a whole bunch of music, Lance's love/hate relationship with Empire Records, and Ben realizes what Adam Sandler's movie girlfriends have in common. All this--and a whole lot more--on this week's episode of NEON BRAINIACS!! "We are the weirdos, mister." ----- Check out our Patreon for tons of bonus content, exclusive goodies, and access to our Discord server! ----- The Craft (1996) Directed by Andrew Fleming Written by Peter Filardi and Andrew Fleming Starring Robin Tunney, Fairuza Balk, Neve Campbell, Rachel True, Skeet Ulrich, Christine Taylor, and Breckin Meyer ----- 00:00 - Intro & Opening Banter 32:15 - "The Shpiel" 53:33 - Film Breakdown 01:54:19 - Stump The Brainiacs & Outro      

Together forever. Or else. A patron pick episode from patron "Dr. Philth"! A teenage girl's budding romance with a charming older boy spirals into obsession and violence as his true nature is revealed. When her father tries to intervene, he becomes a target. This week we jump into 1996's FEAR. Vintage Mark Wahlberg. Feel it, feel it! Also this week: The big line that almost didnt make the movie, Mark Wahlberg's Reese's Cup, and Lance has too much wine. All this--and a whole lot more--on this week's episode of NEON BRAINIACS! "SO LET ME IN THE F---IN' HOUSE!" ----- Check out our Patreon for tons of bonus content, exclusive goodies, and access to our Discord server! ----- Fear (1996) Directed by James Foley Written by Christopher Crowe Starring Mark Wahlberg, Reese Witherspoon, William Petersen, Amy Brenneman, and Alyssa Milano ----- 00:00 - Intro & Opening Banter 34:05 - "The Shpiel" 48:35 - Film Breakdown 01:54:20 - The Brain Bucket & Outro      

You are who you eat. A patron pick episode from patron "writhe"! A stranded military unit in 1840s California faces a terrifying truth when a mysterious visitor reveals a tale of cannibalism. When hunger takes hold, humanity is the first thing to go. This week we cover the 1999 cult classic RAVENOUS. Also this week: Lance isn't impressed by restaurants, David Arquette's WCW drama,  and our Ravenous Evanescence Remix. All this--and a whole lot more--on this week's episode of NEON BRAINIACS! "Bon appétit." ----- Check out our Patreon for tons of bonus content, exclusive goodies, and access to our Discord server! ----- Ravenous (1999) Directed by Antonia Bird Written by Ted Griffin Starring Robert Carlyle, Guy Pearce, Jeffrey Jones, Jeremy Davies, Neal McDonough, and David Arquette ----- 00:00 - Intro & Opening Banter 37:20 - "The Shpiel" 01:00:18 - Film Breakdown 01:46:48 - The Brain Bucket & Outro

They're Coming! A patron pick episode from patron "Fush Yu Schlong"! A remote Alaskan town is plunged into darkness for a month, making it the perfect hunting ground for a savage group of vampires. The survivors must find a way to outlast the blood-soaked darkness. This week we're doing 2007's 30 DAYS OF NIGHT. Also this week: BIG Pittsburgh Hardees news, "E-Bens", and how Lance likes to eat his Muffins. All this--and a whole lot more--on this week's episode of NEON BRAINIACS! "God? ... No God." ----- Check out our Patreon for tons of bonus content, exclusive goodies, and access to our Discord server! ----- 30 Days of Night (2007) Directed by David Slade Written by Steve Niles, Stuart Beattie, and Brian Nelson Starring Josh Hartnett, Melissa George, Danny Huston, Mark Boone Junior, and Ben Foster ----- 00:00 - Intro & Opening Banter 26:40 - "The Shpiel" 48:35 - Film Breakdown 01:45:25 - The Brain Bucket & Outro

One was not enough! A young boy named Joshua tries to save his family from vegetarian goblins in the town of Nilbog, who transform humans into plants to devour them. Guided by the ghost of his grandfather, Joshua battles the goblin queen and her minions in this cult classic known for its bizarre plot and famously bad acting. That's right! To celebrate 8 years of the show (and one year since The Hardee's Boys took over), we are doing everyone's favorite best worst movie: 1990's TROLL 2. Also this week: Listener favorite episodes from the past year, Lance's Mac and Cheese dinos, and you'll never hear Ralph Nader's name the same way again All this--and a whole lot more--on this week's episode of NEON BRAINIACS! "They're eating her! And then they're going to eat me... OH MY GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOD!" ----- Check out our Patreon for tons of bonus content, exclusive goodies, and access to our Discord server! ----- Troll 2 (1990) Directed by Claudio Fragasso Written by Claudio Fragasso & Rossella Drudi Starring Michael Paul Stephenson, George Hardy, Connie Young, Robert Ormsby, and Deborah Reed ----- 00:00 - Intro & Opening Banter 27:50 - "The Shpiel" 47:07 - Film Breakdown 01:48:22 - Stump The Brainiacs & Outro

  This time he's coming to a different kind of jungle. In a sweltering, crime-ridden Los Angeles, a relentless alien hunter stalks the city's most dangerous criminals and law enforcement. A determined detective finds himself in a deadly game of cat and mouse as he uncovers the creature's terrifying purpose. BPO's Blake O'Donnell returns to to help us wrap up Action August with 1990's PREDATOR 2. Also this week: Cracked vs Mad Magazine, Danny Glover's billowy pants, and Predator munchin' beef. All this--and a whole lot more--on this week's episode of NEON BRAINIACS! "S*** happens." ----- Check out our Patreon for tons of bonus content, exclusive goodies, and access to our Discord server! ----- Predator 2 (1990) Directed by Stephen Hopkins Written by Jim Thomas & John Thomas Starring Danny Glover, Gary Busey, Bill Paxton, and Kevin Peter Hall ----- 00:00 - Intro & Opening Banter 15:46 - "The Shpiel" 44:05 - Film Breakdown 1:54:48 - Brain Bucket & Outro        

An immortal battle for supremacy. A centuries-old war between vampires and werewolves escalates when a mysterious outsider becomes the key to a powerful transformation, and one soldier uncovers a truth that could end their eternal conflict. Next up for Action August is the oh-so-2003 UNDERWORLD. Also this week: Guessing the plots of the XXX movies, "late summer vibes", and Lance recommends a great lozenge. All this--and a whole lot more--on this week's episode of NEON BRAINIACS! "What's... this... ruckus?" ----- Check out our Patreon for tons of bonus content, exclusive goodies, and access to our Discord server! ----- Underworld (2003) Directed by Len Wiseman Written by Kevin Grevioux, Len Wiseman, & Danny McBride Starring Kate Beckinsale, Scott Speedman, Michael Sheen, and Bill Nighy ----- 00:00 - Intro & Opening Banter 31:30 - "The Shpiel" 56:07 - Film Breakdown 01:49:25 - Stump The Brainiacs & Outro