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A horror podcast delving into the franchises you love from the perspectives of a life-long horror hound & a newbie to the genre. đș
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You are receiving this broadcast as a dream. Join PJ and Derek as they descend into the forsaken Los Angeles church at the heart of John Carpenterâs Prince of Darkness (1987). In this episode the guys attempt to unravel the blending of quantum theory with ancient theology, the unsettling dream broadcasts from the future, and the suffocating sense of inevitability that gives the movie its slow-burn dread that the end is nigh. đș Follow us @thirdchannelpodcast on Facebook, Instagram, Threads, &a...
Do you read Sutter Cane? Join PJ and Derek as they crack open the reality-warping nightmare that is John Carpenterâs In the Mouth of Madness (1994). In this episode the guys unravel the filmâs blend of psychological horror and cosmic dread, with its nods to Lovecraftian mythology and Stephen Kingâs small town terrors, that explores the nature of fear, the power of fiction, and the terrifying possibility that stories can become real. đș Follow us @thirdchannelpodcast on Facebook, Instagram, Thr...
During the spookiest time of the year there are a few guidelines all ghosts and goblins should follow. Join PJ and Derek as they light another jack-oâ-lantern and carve into Michael Doughertyâs cult anthology Trick âr Treat (2007). In this episode the guys unravel how the filmâs intertwining stories reinvent Halloween mythology, the eerie atmosphere that captures the spirit of Samhain through its dark humor and gory morality plays, and discuss why this once-overlooked film has become a season...
Happy 1 Year Anniversary to Third Channel Podcast. Join PJ, Derek, and Producer Ty as they catch up on a year of horror. In this episode the guys talk about what theyâve achieved in the last year, which horror films from this year are their favorites, what the next year of franchises looks like for the Third Channel, and what Ty truly thought of Jaws. đș Follow us @thirdchannelpodcast on Facebook, Instagram, Threads, & YouTube and @thirdchannelpod on Bluesky, Twitter, & Letterboxd. You...
Time for Haddonfield to start healing. Join PJ and Derek as they confront the decisive finale of David Gordon Greenâs trilogy with Halloween Ends (2022). In this episode the guys peel back the mask to reveal the legacy of trauma, the controversial rise of Corey Cunningham, and the final confrontation between Laurie Strode and Michael Myers. But what does âthe endâ really means if evil never truly dies⊠it just changes Shape. đș Follow us @thirdchannelpodcast on Facebook, Instagram, Threads, &a...
For the past forty years youâve let the idea of this⊠Boogeyman, consume you. Join PJ and Derek as they descend into the chaos of David Gordon Greenâs Halloween Kills (2021). In this episode the guys unpack the filmâs chaotic mob mentality, through its themes of fear and vengeance, and debate whether the social commentary lands in one of the most divisive entries in the franchise where Evil Dies Tonight. đș Follow us @thirdchannelpodcast on Facebook, Instagram, Threads, & YouTube and @thir...
There's a reason we're supposed to be afraid of this night. This week PJ and Derek are joined by special guest Bug as they revisit Haddonfield to dissect David Gordon Greenâs Halloween (2018). In this episode, they explore how this film reimagines Laurie Strode not as a victim, but as a survivor shaped by trauma, its bold retconning of the franchise mythology, and the return of Michael Myers as a shape of pure evil. đș Check out what Bug has been watching at: ImAFiveStarMan and bugwatchesmovie...
How would you like to join us in the definitive Nightmare? Join PJ and Derek as they venture into the meta-reinvention of Wes Cravenâs New Nightmare (1994). In this episode the guys dissect this self-aware slasher that blurs the line between fiction and reality, how Craven resurrected Freddy as a darker, more ancient evil, the filmâs commentary on horror cinema itself, and Heather Langenkampâs return to a world where the nightmare never truly ends. đș Check out Jon Keoghâs work on YouTube and ...
Jason Voorhees. He killed nearly 200 people and simply disappeared without a trace. This week PJ and Derek are joined by special guest Dylan as they leave the campground for the cold vacuum of space in James Isaacâs Jason X (2001). In this episode the guys dissect the gleefully gory kills, bizarre futuristic setting, cyborg upgrades and nanotech nightmares that make this a misunderstood cult gem. đș Follow us @thirdchannelpodcast on Facebook, Instagram, Threads, & YouTube and @thirdchannel...
Oh, God, y'all, two killers? We're not safe awake or asleep. Join PJ and Derek for the long-awaited, bloody showdown between slasher icons in Ronny Yuâs Freddy vs. Jason (2003). In this episode the guys dissect the years of studio delays and scrapped scripts, the tonal clash of dream logic and slasher brutality, and how the film walks the line between fan-service spectacle and franchise fatigue. đș Follow us @thirdchannelpodcast on Facebook, Instagram, Threads, & YouTube and @thirdchannelp...
The only way to kill Jason Voorhees is to destroy his heart. Join PJ and Derek as they uncover the corpse of Adam Marcusâ directorial debut, Jason Goes to Hell: The Final Friday (1993). In this episode the guys unpack the demonic retcons, ancient evil, and the chaotic mythology no one saw coming of a franchise on the brink⊠in the movie that nearly sent it to hell for good. đș Follow us @thirdchannelpodcast on Facebook, Instagram, Threads, & YouTube and @thirdchannelpod on Bluesky, Twitter...
Time to start all over again... Every town has an Elm Street! Join PJ and Derek as they enter the flawed dreamscape of Rachel Talalayâs directorial debut, Freddyâs Dead: The Final Nightmare (1991). In this episode the guys unpack the bizarre tonal shifts, cartoon aesthetics, and surreal backstory reveals that make this film one of the most divisive entries in the franchise. Is this a self-aware swan song or a misunderstood cult classic? đș Follow us @thirdchannelpodcast on Facebook, Instagram,...
There is a maniac trying to kill us. Welcome to New York. Join PJ and Derek as they set sail for the Big Apple in Rob Heddenâs Friday the 13th Part VIII: Jason Takes Manhattan (1989). In this episode the guys unpack the misleading title and bizarre creative choices that led to toxic waste, teleporting slashers, rooftop beatdowns, and revelatory visions. Was Jason's trip to New York a brilliant change of scenery or simply a bait and switch? đș Follow us @thirdchannelpodcast on Facebook, Instagr...
Your birth was a curse on the whole of humanity. Join PJ and Derek as they discuss Stephen Hopkinsâ visually ambitious entry to the franchise A Nightmare on Elm Street 5: The Dream Child (1989). In this episode the guys unpack the film's dark visual aesthetic, its inventive and grotesque death scenes, and the deeply unsettling themes of teen pregnancy, trauma, and inherited evil. đș Follow us @thirdchannelpodcast on Facebook, Instagram, Threads, & YouTube and @thirdchannelpod on Bluesky, T...
There's a legend around here. A killer buried, but not dead. Join PJ and Derek as they discuss John Carl Buechlerâs bloody blend of slasher carnage and psychic powers in Friday the 13th Part VII: The New Blood (1988). In this episode the guys unpack the filmâs infamous production woes, the MPAAâs savage censorship, and Kane Hodderâs destructive debut as Jason Voorhees pitted against a troubled teen with telekinesis. đș Follow us @thirdchannelpodcast on Facebook, Instagram, Threads, & YouTu...
You shouldn't have buried me. I'm not dead. Join PJ and Derek as they descend into the surreal dreamscape of Renny Harlinâs A Nightmare on Elm Street 4: The Dream Master (1988). In this episode the guys unpack how the Dream Warriors meet an untimely end, leaving a new final girl to avenge the grotesque dreams of her friends deaths from Freddy who evolves from nightmare figure to rockstar slasher. đș Check out what Lance, Brian, and Phil have going on over at: The Horror Returns and hear our sp...
Jason belongs in Hell - and Iâm gonna see to it that he gets there. Join PJ and Derek as they discuss Tom McLoughlinâs resurrection of horrorâs most iconic slasher in Friday the 13th Part VI: Jason Lives (1986). In this episode the guys dig up the fan favorite that electrified a dying series, fusing Gothic horror, meta humor, and a rock soundtrack to create a sequel thatâs as self-aware as it is brutal. đș Check out Nathanâs artwork on his Instagram. See his latest work for the horror comic Th...
Never sleep again. Where did you learn that rhyme? Join PJ and Derek as they discuss the twisted dreamscape of Chuck Russellâs A Nightmare on Elm Street 3: Dream Warriors (1987). In this episode the guys unpack how this film weaves trauma, guilt, and dream logic into a surreal tapestry of horror, while redefining Freddy from a shadowy boogeyman to the charismatic, one-liner-slinging icon we love to fear. đș Vote for The Third Channel as Best Podcast! https://vote.cltampa.com/entertainment/best...
What's wrong? Hey, you okay? It's them damn enchiladas! Join PJ and Derek as they discuss, the fifth and most divisive entry in the franchise, Danny Steinmannâs Friday the 13th: A New Beginning (1985). In this episode the guys unpack the chaotic legacy of a film that split fans and critics alike, from its gritty exploitation-film roots to its infamous twist ending. Was this a bold experiment in slasher storytelling, or a franchise misstep fueled by studio desperation? đș Please vote daily for ...
Fred Krueger! Heâs inside me, and he wants to take me again! This week PJ and Derek present a message by special guest Charlie Suor before discussing Jack Sholderâs polarizing sequel that traded dream logic for psychological horror in A Nightmare on Elm Street 2: Freddyâs Revenge (1985). In this episode the guys unpack the filmâs infamous legacy, its haunting portrayal of identity and repression, and the ways Freddy Krueger evolves from dream-stalker to a symbol of internal torment. đș Check o...
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