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The ghosts of your horror movie club explore a different sub-genre each month! Featuring creators from the spooky community, stoner filmmaker DeVaughn Taylor & film journalist Garrett McDowell discuss the recurring motifs of various sub-genres and what makes the best genre films work. New episodes every Tuesday!
NOTE: We recommend starting at Season 2 (Ep60) as that's when Garrett joined and began our current format. Season 1 was the experimental phase and before DeVaughn got better at editing haha
NOTE: The first 99 episodes, we were under the "Bloody Blunts" name. Season 3 is where we continue on as "Specter Cinema", though the show itself does not change.
NOTE: We recommend starting at Season 2 (Ep60) as that's when Garrett joined and began our current format. Season 1 was the experimental phase and before DeVaughn got better at editing haha
NOTE: The first 99 episodes, we were under the "Bloody Blunts" name. Season 3 is where we continue on as "Specter Cinema", though the show itself does not change.
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The boys are here to fight back against Freddy in A Nightmare on Elm Street 3: Dream Warriors directed by Chuck Russell. We're discussing the return of Nancy Thompson, the new dream mechanics, and this film's legacy among the top sequels. Welcome to Prime Time, Bitch!New episodes drop every Tuesday, subscribe so you don't miss out. Rate us 5 stars while you're at it! Enter The Phantom Zone to access all sorts of bonus goodies like our monthly side show "Watching the Watchlist", movie commentaries, and polls to help shape the podcast: https://patreon.com/spectercinemaHaunt Garrett on social media:TikTokTwitterBlueskyInstagramLetterboxdYouTubeHaunt DeVaughn on social media:BlueskyTwitterTikTokInstagramLetterboxdYouTubeSpecter Cinema Club Original Theme by Andrey Kinnard
The franchise has officially gone supernatural and meta in Friday the 13th: Jason Lives directed my Tom McLoughlin. The boys discuss the addition of comedy, its self-awareness, and why this is Garrett's favorite entry. Some folks have a strange form of entertainment, including you for listening to this ridiculous journey of ours!Check out Garrett's interview with Tom McLoughlinNew episodes drop every Tuesday, subscribe so you don't miss out. Rate us 5 stars while you're at it! Enter The Phantom Zone to access all sorts of bonus goodies like our monthly side show "Watching the Watchlist", movie commentaries, and polls to help shape the podcast: https://patreon.com/spectercinemaHaunt Garrett on social media:TikTokTwitterBlueskyInstagramLetterboxdYouTubeHaunt DeVaughn on social media:BlueskyTwitterTikTokInstagramLetterboxdYouTubeSpecter Cinema Club Original Theme by Andrey Kinnard
Freddy's back and he wants inside your body... The boys discuss A Nightmare on Elm Street 2: Freddy's Revenge directed by Jack Shoulder. We discuss Mark Patton's journey, the franchise's new direction, and the film's ever-changing queer legacy. Assume the position!New episodes drop every Tuesday, subscribe so you don't miss out. Rate us 5 stars while you're at it! Enter The Phantom Zone to access all sorts of bonus goodies like our monthly side show "Watching the Watchlist", movie commentaries, and polls to help shape the podcast: https://patreon.com/spectercinemaHaunt Garrett on social media:TikTokTwitterBlueskyInstagramLetterboxdYouTubeHaunt DeVaughn on social media:BlueskyTwitterTikTokInstagramLetterboxdYouTubeSpecter Cinema Club Original Theme by Andrey Kinnard
Time to start fresh as "Jason" returns to Crystal Lake. The boys discuss why the franchise decided to return (money), the set life, and Tommy Jarvis throwing hands. Ya hungry; want some enchiladas, pizza, tacos, or egg rolls?New episodes drop every Tuesday, subscribe so you don't miss out. Rate us 5 stars while you're at it! Enter The Phantom Zone to access all sorts of bonus goodies like our monthly side show "Watching the Watchlist", movie commentaries, and polls to help shape the podcast: https://patreon.com/spectercinemaHaunt Garrett on social media:TikTokTwitterBlueskyInstagramLetterboxdYouTubeHaunt DeVaughn on social media:BlueskyTwitterTikTokInstagramLetterboxdYouTubeSpecter Cinema Club Original Theme by Andrey Kinnard
Time to leave the woods and head back into suburbia, as we finally tackle A Nightmare on Elm Street directed by Wes Craven. The boys dive into the film's development, Nancy Thompson redefining the Final Girl, and the beginning of Freddy Krueger's illustrious legacy. One, two, this pod is coming for you...three, four, subscribe for more...New episodes drop every Tuesday, subscribe so you don't miss out. Rate us 5 stars while you're at it! Enter The Phantom Zone to access all sorts of bonus goodies like our monthly side show "Watching the Watchlist", movie commentaries, and polls to help shape the podcast: https://patreon.com/spectercinemaHaunt Garrett on social media:TikTokTwitterBlueskyInstagramLetterboxdYouTubeHaunt DeVaughn on social media:BlueskyTwitterTikTokInstagramLetterboxdYouTubeSpecter Cinema Club Original Theme by Andrey Kinnard
Time for Jason's supposed finale in Friday the 13th: The Final Chapter, directed by Joseph Zito. The boys discuss the culmination of Jason's legend, the new sub-genres explored, and how this is inevitably not the end of the franchise. Have you seen where I put the damn corkscrew? New episodes drop every Tuesday, subscribe so you don't miss out. Rate us 5 stars while you're at it! Next episode, we shift over to Freddy in A Nightmare on Elm Street ! Enter The Phantom Zone to access all sorts of bonus goodies like our monthly side show "Watching the Watchlist", movie commentaries, and polls to help shape the podcast: https://patreon.com/spectercinemaHaunt Garrett on social media:TikTokTwitterBlueskyInstagramLetterboxdYouTubeHaunt DeVaughn on social media:BlueskyTwitterTikTokInstagramLetterboxdYouTubeSpecter Cinema Club Original Theme by Andrey Kinnard
The boys are taking you into a new dimmension of terror discussing Friday the 13th Part III, directed by Steve Miner. We discuss the 3D gimmick, the kills, and the introduction of Jason's iconic hockey mask. Don't eat all your weed!New episodes drop every Tuesday, subscribe so you don't miss out. Rate us 5 stars while you're at it! Enter The Phantom Zone to access all sorts of bonus goodies like our monthly side show "Watching the Watchlist", movie commentaries, and polls to help shape the podcast: https://patreon.com/spectercinemaHaunt Garrett on social media:TikTokTwitterBlueskyInstagramLetterboxdYouTubeHaunt DeVaughn on social media:BlueskyTwitterTikTokInstagramLetterboxdYouTubeSpecter Cinema Club Original Theme by Andrey Kinnard
It's time to actually meet Jason! The boys discuss Friday the 13th Part 2, directed by Steve Miner. We're talking about how the franchise continued and Jason's first outing as a true slasher. Make sure to cut two holes in your bag mask, not just one!New episodes drop every Tuesday, subscribe so you don't miss out. Rate us 5 stars while you're at it! Enter The Phantom Zone to access all sorts of bonus goodies like our monthly side show "Watching the Watchlist", movie commentaries, and polls to help shape the podcast: https://patreon.com/spectercinemaHaunt Garrett on social media:TikTokTwitterBlueskyInstagramLetterboxdYouTubeHaunt DeVaughn on social media:BlueskyTwitterTikTokInstagramLetterboxdYouTubeSpecter Cinema Club Original Theme by Andrey Kinnard
Time for a slasher showdown, folks! The boys are tackling Freddy & Jason for the whole month, all their movies. First up is Friday the 13th directed by Sean S. Cunngham. We discuss how this film is much different than the rest of the series and its legacy today. Ditch them clothes, it's time to go skinny dipping!New episodes drop every Tuesday, subscribe so you don't miss out. Rate us 5 stars while you're at it! Next week, we continue our long journey with Friday the 13th Part 2 ! Enter The Phantom Zone to access all sorts of bonus goodies like our monthly side show "Watching the Watchlist", movie commentaries, and polls to help shape the podcast: https://patreon.com/spectercinemaHaunt Garrett on social media:TikTokTwitterBlueskyInstagramLetterboxdYouTubeHaunt DeVaughn on social media:BlueskyTwitterTikTokInstagramLetterboxdYouTubeSpecter Cinema Club Original Theme by Andrey Kinnard
Making sure we stay up to date with our franchises, the boys recap their thoughts on Alien: Earth in full spoiler detail! We're breaking down the characters, themes, creature designs, and what this series means for the franchise universe at large. Run...New episodes drop every Tuesday, subscribe so you don't miss out. Rate us 5 stars while you're at it! Next week, we start a long journey with Friday the 13th! Enter The Phantom Zone to access all sorts of bonus goodies like our monthly side show "Watching the Watchlist", movie commentaries, and polls to help shape the podcast: https://patreon.com/spectercinemaHaunt Garrett on social media:TikTokTwitterBlueskyInstagramLetterboxdYouTubeHaunt DeVaughn on social media:BlueskyTwitterTikTokInstagramLetterboxdYouTubeSpecter Cinema Club Original Theme by Andrey Kinnard
The boys got another new release review for you as we discuss Him, directed by Justin Tipping. We're strapping our shoulder pads on to tackle deadly ambition, sports as cults, and what exactly went wrong with this film full of interesting ideas. No guts, no glory!New episodes drop every Tuesday, subscribe so you don't miss out. Rate us 5 stars while you're at it! Next week, we got a bonus episode on Alien: Earth in full spoiler-detail! Enter The Phantom Zone to access all sorts of bonus goodies like our monthly side show "Watching the Watchlist", movie commentaries, and polls to help shape the podcast: https://patreon.com/spectercinemaHaunt Garrett on social media:TikTokTwitterBlueskyInstagramLetterboxdYouTubeHaunt DeVaughn on social media:BlueskyTwitterTikTokInstagramLetterboxdYouTubeSpecter Cinema Club Original Theme by Andrey Kinnard
DeVaughn is back at his cheat pick shenanigans as the boys discuss Whiplash directed by Damien Chazelle. The boys discuss topics such as J.K. Simmons' terrifying performance, editing techniques that feel like a horror film, and the dark side of sacrificing for your artistic legacy. Are we rushing or dragging?New episodes drop every Tuesday, subscribe so you don't miss out. Rate us 5 stars while you're at it! Next week, we hit the field discussing Him with full spoilers! Enter The Phantom Zone to access all sorts of bonus goodies like our monthly side show "Watching the Watchlist", movie commentaries, and polls to help shape the podcast: https://patreon.com/spectercinemaHaunt Garrett on social media:TikTokTwitterBlueskyInstagramLetterboxdYouTubeHaunt DeVaughn on social media:BlueskyTwitterTikTokInstagramLetterboxdYouTubeSpecter Cinema Club Original Theme by Andrey Kinnard
2 weeks removed from discussing her father, the boys are talking Chained directed by Jennifer Lynch. This film was chosen by Arthouse Patron Swolfy, electing to get some fresh thoughts on a small gem. Fitting perfectly into our theme, we discuss an unwilling apprentice to a serial killer and how this scenario challenges the notion of nature vs nurture. Pull up your shitty TV chair and enjoy the episode!New episodes drop every Tuesday, subscribe so you don't miss out. Rate us 5 stars while you're at it! Next week, we got a cheat pick as we revisit Whiplash! Enter The Phantom Zone to access all sorts of bonus goodies like our monthly side show "Watching the Watchlist", movie commentaries, and polls to help shape the podcast: https://patreon.com/spectercinemaHaunt Garrett on social media:TikTokTwitterBlueskyInstagramLetterboxdYouTubeHaunt DeVaughn on social media:BlueskyTwitterTikTokInstagramLetterboxdYouTubeSpecter Cinema Club Original Theme by Andrey Kinnard
New month means a new theme! We're kicking things off with another heavy-hitter in The Silence of the Lambs directed by Jonathan Demme. The boys are joined by Becky Darke (Evolution of Horror, The Final Girls) to discuss the complicated relationship between Clarice Starling and Dr. Hannibal Lecter, the impeccable screenplay, and the film's place in horror history. Do you spook easily?New episodes drop every Tuesday, subscribe so you don't miss out. Rate us 5 stars while you're at it! Next week, we're checking out Chained as selected by our patrons! Enter The Phantom Zone to access all sorts of bonus goodies like our monthly side show "Watching the Watchlist", movie commentaries, and polls to help shape the podcast: https://patreon.com/spectercinemaHaunt Becky on social media:BlueskyWebsiteHaunt Garrett on social media:TikTokTwitterBlueskyInstagramLetterboxdYouTubeHaunt DeVaughn on social media:BlueskyTwitterTikTokInstagramLetterboxdYouTubeSpecter Cinema Club Original Theme by Andrey Kinnard
Closing out our month with a preview of the future: before entering Twin Peaks in December, the boy's discuss Blue Velvet directed by David Lynch. We're talking the evils lurking beneath suburbia, the legacy of Lynch & Kyle MacLachlan, and one of the most beautifully unhinged performances in cinema by Dennis Hopper. Yep, that's a human ear alright!New episodes drop every Tuesday, subscribe so you don't miss out. Rate us 5 stars while you're at it! Next week, we kick off a new theme with The Silence of the Lambs! Enter The Phantom Zone to access all sorts of bonus goodies like our monthly side show "Watching the Watchlist", movie commentaries, and polls to help shape the podcast: https://patreon.com/spectercinemaHaunt Garrett on social media:TikTokTwitterBlueskyInstagramLetterboxdYouTubeHaunt DeVaughn on social media:BlueskyTwitterTikTokInstagramLetterboxdYouTubeSpecter Cinema Club Original Theme by Andrey Kinnard
This week we're digging deep for a suburban horror hidden gem as we discuss Parents directed by Bob Baliban. Sarah Stubbs (Final Girls Feast Podcast) joins the table to talk the surprisingly sinister themes about child neglect, alternative diets, and how truly terrifying Randy Quaid could be. Eat your meat!New episodes drop every Tuesday, subscribe so you don't miss out. Rate us 5 stars while you're at it! Next week, we're discussing Blue Velvet by the late, great David Lynch! Enter The Phantom Zone to access all sorts of bonus goodies like our monthly side show "Watching the Watchlist", movie commentaries, and polls to help shape the podcast: https://patreon.com/spectercinemaHaunt Sarah on social media:Profiles & WebsiteFinal Girls FeastHaunt Garrett on social media:TikTokTwitterBlueskyInstagramLetterboxdYouTubeHaunt DeVaughn on social media:BlueskyTwitterTikTokInstagramLetterboxdYouTubeSpecter Cinema Club Original Theme by Andrey Kinnard
At 2:17AM, two podcasters ran out of their apartments for a 2-hour recording session...we're talking Weapons, the sophomore effort by Zach Cregger. The boys unravel the suburban paranoia thriller; discussing the film's sprawling structure, the latest iconic movie witch, and the surprising amount of discourse about Cregger. *snaps twig*New episodes drop every Tuesday, subscribe so you don't miss out. Rate us 5 stars while you're at it! Next week, we're discussing Parents available on Tubi! Enter The Phantom Zone to access all sorts of bonus goodies like our monthly side show "Watching the Watchlist", movie commentaries, and polls to help shape the podcast: https://patreon.com/spectercinemaHaunt Garrett on social media:TikTokTwitterBlueskyInstagramLetterboxdYouTubeHaunt DeVaughn on social media:BlueskyTwitterTikTokInstagramLetterboxdYouTubeSpecter Cinema Club Original Theme by Andrey Kinnard
There's something sinister brewing in the suburbs...and it's probably subtly racist white person, ahhh! The boys kick off a new month discussing Get Out directed by Jordan Peele. We're getting into DeVaughn's personal experiences with suburban horror, Daniel Kaluuya's brilliant performance, and how Peele basically invented his own sub-genre. Stay woke! And I mean it the real way, not like neckbeard republicans lolNew episodes drop every Tuesday, subscribe so you don't miss out. Rate us 5 stars while you're at it! Next week, we're discussing the latest from Zach Cregger Weapons! Enter The Phantom Zone to access all sorts of bonus goodies like our monthly side show "Watching the Watchlist", movie commentaries, and polls to help shape the podcast: https://patreon.com/spectercinemaHaunt Garrett on social media:TikTokTwitterBlueskyInstagramLetterboxdYouTubeHaunt DeVaughn on social media:BlueskyTwitterTikTokInstagramLetterboxdYouTubeSpecter Cinema Club Original Theme by Andrey Kinnard
We're celebrating 250 episodes with the sweaty daddy of tech-horror The Terminator directed by James Cameron. The boys discuss the high octane intensity that's balanced with a surprising amount of heart, as well as the star-making performances by Linda Hamilton and Arnold Schwarzenegger. Come with us if you want to live!New episodes drop every Tuesday, subscribe so you don't miss out. Rate us 5 stars while you're at it! No new episode next week, but y'all will still get something new to you! Enter The Phantom Zone to access all sorts of bonus goodies like our monthly side show "Watching the Watchlist", movie commentaries, and polls to help shape the podcast: https://patreon.com/spectercinemaHaunt Garrett on social media:TikTokTwitterBlueskyInstagramLetterboxdYouTubeHaunt DeVaughn on social media:BlueskyTwitterTikTokInstagramLetterboxdYouTubeSpecter Cinema Club Original Theme by Andrey Kinnard
Of course a male AI's first thought is to impregnate a woman! The boys are joined by Patrick Hamilton & Gena Radcliffe (Kill by Kill) to discuss Demon Seed directed by Donald Cammell. We're talkin asshole scientists, screensaver sex, and how unsettlingly relevant the film is 50 years later. Your brain isn't built for mindless labor, so we do it for you!New episodes drop every Tuesday, subscribe so you don't miss out. Rate us 5 stars while you're at it! Next week, we celebrate 250 episodes by discussing The Terminator. Enter The Phantom Zone to access all sorts of bonus goodies like our monthly side show "Watching the Watchlist", movie commentaries, and polls to help shape the podcast: https://patreon.com/spectercinemaHaunt Gena on social media:BlueskyHaunt Patrick on social media:BlueskyKill by KillHaunt Garrett on social media:TikTokTwitterBlueskyInstagramLetterboxdYouTubeHaunt DeVaughn on social media:BlueskyTwitterTikTokInstagramLetterboxdYouTubeSpecter Cinema Club Original Theme by Andrey Kinnard
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