Join us for a deep dive into Suspiria, the 1977 Italian supernatural horror film from director Dario Argento. In this episode: We wonder why shelf toilets exist, Matt appreciates the witches' "Olive Garden pour" of wine, and Christopher laments over only having access to farm ballet back home. If you like what you heard today and want to let us know you can email us at WhatScaresUs@aadl.org. And for more episodes check out https://aadl.org/whatscaresus.
Join us for a deep dive into My Bloody Valentine, the 1981 Canadian slasher film from director George Mihalka. In this episode: We meet our new friend Boiled Dave, call a coroner for more information about 30-year-old hearts, and listen to the sweet sound of dueling harmonicas. If you like what you heard today and want to let us know you can email us at WhatScaresUs@aadl.org. And for more episodes check out https://aadl.org/whatscaresus.
Join us for a deep dive into Impetigore, the 2019 Indonesian horror film from director Joko Anwar. In this episode: We exclude Matt from a sweet David Lynch connection, we wonder how we can get into Handsome and Rich Village, and Amanda and Christopher marvel over the inclusion of a puppet master! If you like what you heard today and want to let us know you can email us at WhatScaresUs@aadl.org. And for more episodes check out https://aadl.org/whatscaresus.
Join us for a deep dive into Invasion of the Body Snatchers, the 1978 science-fiction horror film from director Philip Kaufman. In this episode: We marvel over the pod-like qualities of capers, wonder about the fighting power of dentists, and try to pack in as many references to Alien as possible. If you like what you heard today and want to let us know you can email us at WhatScaresUs@aadl.org. And for more episodes check out https://aadl.org/whatscaresus.
Join us for a deep dive into Poltergeist, the 1982 horror classic from director Tobe Hooper. In this episode: We talk about the Spielberg-of-it-all, help ourselves to chicken AND steak out of the fridge, and swim with (real) skeletons. If you like what you heard today and want to let us know you can email us at WhatScaresUs@aadl.org. And for more episodes check out https://aadl.org/whatscaresus.
Join us for a deep dive into When Evil Lurks, the 2023 Argentine supernatural horror movie directed by Demian Rugna. In this episode: We marvel over how disgusting this movie is, make fun of Christopher's tv settings, and compare the main character to Wilson from Castaway. If you like what you heard today and want to let us know you can email us at WhatScaresUs@aadl.org. And for more episodes check out https://aadl.org/whatscaresus.
Join us for a deep dive into Wes Craven's New Nightmare, the 1994 film written and directed by Wes Craven that takes us into meta territory and back into Freddy Krueger's lair 10 years after the first film. In this episode, we discuss the Nightmare on Elm Street franchise, ponder whether Freddy is actually a hero, visit a casual morgue, question 90s playground safety standards, and drink 12 pots of coffee. If you like what you heard today and want to let us know you can email us at WhatScaresUs@aadl.org. And for more episodes check out https://aadl.org/whatscaresus.
Join us for a deep dive into Misery, the 1990 Academy Award-Winning film from director Rob Reiner. In this episode, we discuss Spam, the many differences between the film and Stephen King's book, and say "oh, poo" and "cockadoodie" many times. If you like what you heard today and want to let us know you can email us at WhatScaresUs@aadl.org. And for more episodes check out https://aadl.org/whatscaresus.
Join us for a deep DIVE (get it?) into Jaws, the 1975 bonafide classic from director Steven Spielberg. In this episode: We talk about What About Bob, question whether or not Richard Dreyfuss is considered a sex symbol, and reminisce about the now-closed "Jaws: The Ride" at Universal Studios in Florida. If you like what you heard today and want to let us know you can email us at WhatScaresUs@aadl.org. And for more episodes check out https://aadl.org/whatscaresus.
Join us for a deep dive into Train to Busan, the 2016 South Korean action horror movie directed by Yeon Sang-ho. In this episode: We discuss if dads really have it easy, plan for a zombie outbreak in Ann Arbor, and Amanda sings a beautiful rendition of Aloha Oe. If you like what you heard today and want to let us know you can email us as WhatScaresUs@aadl.org. And for more episodes check out https://aadl.org/whatscaresus.
Join us for a (literal) deep dive into The Descent, the 2005 British horror film directed by Neil Marshall. In this episode: We panic over the real-life Nutty Putty cave incident, debate if Sara is permanently stuck in the bone zone, and relate this movie to the incomparable 1986 film Aliens again and again. If you like what you heard today and want to let us know you can email us at WhatScaresUs@aadl.org And for more episodes check out http://aadl.org/whatscaresus
Join us for a deep dive into Phantasm, the 1979 sci-fi fantasy horror directed by Don Coscarelli. In this episode: We marvel over the director's famous vegan daughter, debate Reggie's true age and hairstyle choices, and discuss the Tall Man's apparent sweet tooth. If you like what you heard today and want to let us know you can email us at WhatScaresUs@aadl.org And for more episodes check out http://aadl.org/whatscaresus
Join us for a deep dive into The Prowler, the 1981 slasher directed by Joseph Zito. In this episode: We listen to some sweet flute music with Otto (a strange fellow), connect this movie to the Hanna Barbara universe, and take life advice from a 78-year-old victorian house owner. If you like what you heard today and want to let us know you can email us at WhatScaresUs@aadl.org. And for more episodes check out https://aadl.org/whatscaresus.
Join us for a deep dive into The Endless, the 2017 sci-fi horror movie directed, edited, produced by and starring Justin Benson and Aaron Moorhead. In this episode: We perform magic tricks before The Struggle, crack a beer and eat green beans with the UFO death cult, and discuss Hal's big youth pastor energy. If you like what you heard today and want to let us know, you can email us at: WhatScaresUs@aadl.org. And for more episodes check out https://aadl.org/whatscaresus.
Join us for a deep dive into Night of the Creeps, the 1986 sci-fi horror comedy directed by Fred Dekker. In this episode: We hang out with some cute little slugs, yell "Thrill me!" in unison, and marvel over the man, the myth, the legend: Tom Atkins! If you like what you heard today and want to let us know you can email us at WhatScaresUs@aadl.org And for more episodes check out https://aadl.org/whatscaresus.
Join us for a deep dive into Don't Look Now, the 1973 horror thriller directed by Nicolas Roeg. In this episode: We try to flag down the ATM water taxi, Amanda puts some seniors on a boat, and we explore the ability of Seventh Sight. If you like what you heard today and want to let us know you can email us at WhatScaresUs@aadl.org. And for more episodes check out https://aadl.org/whatscaresus.
Join us for a deep dive into Silence of the Lambs, the 1991 horror/suspense classic directed by Jonathan Demme. In this episode: we navigate the depths of Buffalo Bill's nightmarish basement workshop, Matt fixates on a mustache no one else seems to have noticed, we very nearly spoil a totally different movie for our listeners, and we try to figure out how the hell that pen got there. If you like what you heard today and want to let us know you can email us at WhatScaresUs@aadl.org. And for more episodes check out https://aadl.org/whatscaresus.
Join us for a deep dive into Nope, the 2022 neo-Western science fiction horror film written, directed and produced by Jordan Peele. In this episode: we say "Howdy partner!" to the fine folks over at Jupiter's Claim, buy consumer electronics from Ra, and Matt issues an official ruling. If you like what you heard today and want to let us know you can email us at WhatScaresUs@aadl.org. And for more episodes check out https://aadl.org/whatscaresus.
Join us for a deep dive into Doctor Sleep, the 2019 supernatural sequel to The Shining from director Mike Flanagan. In this episode: We head back to the Overlook Hotel to hang out with our good friends Mike and Steve, we debate if this movie is secretly a road trip movie, and we discuss the intricacies of the reality tv show Survivor. If you like what you heard today and want to let us know you can email us at WhatScaresUs@aadl.org. And for more episodes check out https://aadl.org/whatscaresus.
Join us for a deep dive into Cat People, the classic 1942 horror from Jacques Tourneur and Val Lewton. In this episode: We watch as Irena becomes a panther-at-will, we make a cool connection between a French lullaby and a Miles Davis song, and we talk about the fierce eternal battle between the Marmadukes, the Garfields and the Beetle Baileys. If you like what you heard today and want to let us know you can email us at WhatScaresUs@aadl.org. And for more episodes check out https://aadl.org/whatscaresus.