Mouths of Madness Horrorcast

Dave, Devan, Michael, and Ryan get front row seats to a 70s late night talk show and enjoy an entertaining series of demonically possessed guests, all wrapped up in head splitting, neck twisting, spontaneously combusting fun as they discuss the 2023 film, "Late Night with the Devil."  The crew chat about what they enjoyed most about this small, independent horror film, including the effective scares, strong production values despite a small budget, the wild ending, and solid performances, led by David Dastmalchian.  Thank you again for listening and for supporting us.  We couldn't do this without you.  Stay scared!

Dave, Devan, Michael, and Ryan head over to Hobb's End to party with Sutter Cane and the Old Ones, watch themselves go crazy on the big screen, and get newspaper deliveries from a young Anakin Skywalker as they discuss John Carpenter's 1994 film, "In the Mouth of Madness."  The crew have a lot of fun talking about the movie's many H.P. Lovecraft and cosmic horror inspired elements, including the creature effects and psychological twists and turns.  They also chat about their favorite scenes and the great performances all around, especially from Sam Neill.  We hope you enjoy this episode!  Thanks as always for listening!  Stay scared!

Dave, Devan, Michael and Ryan decide to try out some untested but I'm sure perfectly safe recreational drugs, spend hours in sensory deprivation tanks, and hallucinate some not-weird-at-all imagery before mutating into prehistoric beings while they discuss Ken Russell's 1980 body horror film "Altered States."  The crew discuss this difficult to comprehend but fascinating to experience motion picture, as they explore the rapid fire dialogue, the strong performances from William Hurt (in his debut film role) and Blair Brown, and the striking visuals that permeate the film.  They also discuss other classic cinema that both heavily inspired and were heavily inspired by it.  If you've seen Altered States, let us know what you think of it in the comments section.  Thank you as always for listening!  Stay scared!

Dave, Michael and Ryan step aboard a derelict space station filled with facehuggers, chestbursters, and xenomorphs, and think to themselves, "There's something very familiar about all of this," as they go back to their roots and discuss the newly released teaser trailer for the upcoming Fede Alvarez film, "Alien: Romulus."  The crew talk about what stood out to them in the one minute teaser, including the look of the sets, the sounds, and the quick, chilling shots dispersed throughout the brief trailer.  They also discuss their theories of what the movie could be about, considering what is in the trailer and also the Roman mythology behind the film's title.  We thank you so much once again for listening.  Let us know what you think about the trailer and if you're excited for a new Alien film.  Stay scared!

Dave, Devan, Michael and Ryan spend a few wild nights at the Overlook Hotel and throw back a few cold ones with Jack Torrence, chase each other down the halls in tricycles, and make plenty of bad decisions as they party in Room 237 while discussing Mike Flanagan's 2019 film, "Doctor Sleep," a sequel to Stanley Kubrick's 1980 horror masterpiece, "The Shining."  The crew talk about how well Flanagan's film not only lives up to the original classic but how well it stands on its own.  They also talk about the many intense, thrilling, and disturbing sequences in the movie, as well as the excellent performances all around, especially from Ewan McGregor and Rebecca Ferguson.  We hope you really enjoy this episode!  Thank you as always for listening!  Stay scared!

Dave, Devan, Michael and Ryan very briefly take jobs as loan officers at a bank, deny a gypsy an extension on her mortgage and end up getting cursed with blood geysers shooting out of their mouths, bugs getting vomited on their faces, and getting thrown across a room during a séance as they discuss the unrated director's cut version of Sam Raimi's 2009 film "Drag Me to Hell."  The crew examine the many funny, grotesque, Evil Dead-like moments spread throughout the film that make it as humorous as it is horrifying.  They also discuss the solid performances in the movie, particularly Alison Lohman, who does a great job selling the horror-comedy aspects of the film while getting put through the Raimi gauntlet.  Thank you as always for listening!  Stay scared!

Dave, Devan, Michael and Ryan take a day trip to an otherworldy dimension, where they bask in the glow of ash ridden skies, run from the burning phantasms of children, and get their grooves on next to a group of creepy nurses with some slick dance moves as they discuss Christophe Gan's 2006 video-game-to-film adaptation of "Silent Hill."  The crew talk about both the iconic game and how well they feel the film did adapting not only the story and characters, but also the atmosphere, the setting, and the music.  They also examine the future of the franchise and its upcoming installments.  Thank you as always for listening!  We appreciate you more than you could ever know!  Stay scared!

Dave, Devan, Michael and Ryan ring in the new year with Cthulhu and the Great Ones in a magenta-filled bash as they discuss two H.P. Lovecraft inspired films, 1986's "From Beyond," directed by Stuart Gordon, and 2019's "Color Out of Space," directed by Richard Stanley.  The crew examine both films, how well Gordon and Stanley did in bringing Lovecraft's visions and ideas to life, and the effectiveness of the mysteries and horror within the films that permeate Lovecraftian lore.  We hope you enjoy this Double Be-header episode!  Thank you for listening!  Stay scared!

Dave, Devan, Michael and Ryan head over to a Georgetown psychiatric facility to get yelled at by George C. Scott and throw back a few cold ones with the evil spirit of The Gemini serial killer as they discuss William Peter Blatty's 1990 film, 'The Exorcist III."  The crew talk about what made this film a successful second sequel to the original 1973 masterpiece, from George C. Scott's excellent Detective Kinderman, the witty banter between him and Ed Flanders' Father Dyer, the strong and creepy performance from Brad Dourif, and the effective scares throughout.  They also examine Blatty's "Legion" cut and the changes (both positive and negative) that it made to the theatrical version.  Thank you as always for listening and for your support!  Stay scared!

Dave, Devan, Michael, and Ryan head to a not at all creepy, abandoned mansion to film a documentary and end up getting burned alive, melted in half, and poorly singing drinking songs while discussing the 1989 Japanese horror film, "Sweet Home."  The crew spend some time going over the various aspects of the film, from the characters to the setting, the special effects and the overall film quality.  They also examine the large influence this movie ultimately had not only on the horror genre in general, but more specifically on the popular Resident Evil franchise.  Thank you once again for taking time to hang out with us and listen to our podcast.  Stay scared!

Dave, Devan, Michael and Ryan head to Haddonfield, Illinois, stab some unsuspecting babysitters and smash their heads into walls while they discuss 1988's "Halloween 4: The Return of Michael Myers."  The crew go over some of the things what worked in this third sequel, but also a number of aspects in the film that didn't age as well upon another rewatch.  They discuss the characters, the various scenes that could've been improved upon, and whether or not the Michael Myers character was as effective this time around.  As always, thank you so much for listening and hanging out with us.  Stay scared and have a Happy Halloween!

Dave and Devan have way too much fun devising reverse bear traps and other dismemberment inducing gizmos as they discuss "Saw X," the latest release in the long running Saw franchise.  The duo breakdown the film, its different but highly effective approach to the Saw formula, and its more in-depth exploration into the character of John Kramer aka Jigsaw.  They also talk about the enjoyable traps in the second half of the film, the well written characters, and the fun twists and turns the franchise is known for.  Thank you so much for listening and for supporting us!  Stay scared!

Dave, Devan, Michael and Ryan join a cult and go on a decapitation-filled mission to usher in the reign of the always friendly demon overlord Paimon while discussing Ari Aster's 2018 film, "Hereditary."  The crew talk extensively about the the effectiveness of the film, from the engaging and terrifying narrative, the standout performances (particularly from Toni Collette), and the impeccable and chilling direction.  They also look at the ways the film respectfully pays homage to classic horror films such as Rosemary's Baby and The Shining.  We hope you enjoy listening to this episode and we thank you so much for your listenership and support.  Hail Paimon!

Dave, Devan, Michael and Ryan head over to Dave's childhood home, put up a Lasser Glass mirror, and get into some fingernail-pulling, light-bulb-eating shenanigans as they dive into Mike Flanagan's 2013 horror thriller, "Oculus."  The crew discuss their favorite parts of the film and its unsettling, is-it-real-or-not narrative that keeps you guessing right up until the end.  They also explore the fantastic characters, images, and sequences that help keep you on the edge of your seat, and the clear parallels between this film and other projects in Flanagan's filmography.  We hope you enjoy this episode!  Thank you as always for your listenership and support!  Stay scared!

Dave, Devan, Michael and Ryan head over to Camp Crystal Lake, rent out a cabin, awkwardly dance with Crispin Glover and throw pretty twins out windows as they discuss the 1984 film, "Friday the 13th: The [Not-So] Final Chapter," the fourth installment in the long-running Friday the 13th franchise.  The crew talk about where they think the film succeeded, including the fun, visceral kills by Jason Voorhees (played very well by Ted White), the funny (and unintentionally funny) moments, and some of the memorable characters, including Corey Feldman as Tommy Jarvis.  They also briefly discuss its flaws, look at some of the other films in the series, and how The Final Chapter ranks as one of the better franchise entries.  Thank you so much for listening and for supporting us!  Stay scared!

Dave, Devan, Michael and Ryan head over to a bougie wedding and play the most deranged game of hide and seek ever while discussing the 2019 comedy-horror film "Ready or Not."  The crew goes over the many aspects of the film they enjoyed, from the great acting (especially Samara Weaving in the lead role), the well-written script, set designs, etc.  They also chat about how the movie does a great job of combining the comedy and horror genres, which is often difficult to do.  We hope you have a great time listening to this discussion.  Thank you as always for your support!  Stay scared!

Dave, Devan, Michael and Ryan go to Dave's place to have a sleepover, drink lots of beer, have a pillow fight, and get hunted down by a psychopath with a large electric (but definitely not phallic) drill as they discuss "The Slumber Party Massacre," both the 1982 original film and its 2021 remake.  The crew first examine the original film, what they enjoyed about it, and whether or not it succeeded in being effectively creepy despite its low budget and simplistic plot.  They then talk about the 2021 remake and where they think it went wrong in trying to capture the effectiveness of the original film.  We hope you enjoy listening to this discussion of these two Slumber Party films.  Thanks again for your support!  Stay scared!

Dave, Devan, Michael, and Ryan spend the night in a house where everything's reversed, read some harmless occult books, play with an impaled Louvre doll, and get pursued by Nothing while they talk about the 2020 horror thriller, "The Night House," directed by David Bruckner.  The crew discuss what they enjoyed most about the movie, from the acting and the disturbing scenes, to the cinematography and music.  They also examine the ambiguous nature of the film, and how it could be looked at as either a metaphor for depression and grief, a supernatural horror film, or both.  Thank you so much once again for listening and for your continued support!  Sleep tight!

Dave, Devan, Michael, and Ryan wake up in a cube shaped death chamber, make many ill-advised decisions, and discuss Vincenzo Natali's 1997 cult classic, "Cube."  The crew discuss what made this film gain such a large following long after its release date, and how, despite the often poor acting, the premise, characters, and execution of the film overcome its deficiencies and leave a positive mark that has influenced other horror films over the last 25 years.  We had a lot of fun with this episode and we hope you do as well.  Thanks again for listening and for your support!  Sleep tight!

Dave, Devan, Michael and Ryan walk into a creepy, mysterious home in the middle of nowhere, filled with human remains, and discuss one of the most iconic horror films of all time, the 1974 classic "The Texas Chainsaw Massacre," directed by Tobe Hooper  The crew discuss just how influential this film has been to the horror genre, from its recognizable narrative structure, classic scenes, and archetypal characters, which all helped establish numerous tropes that have appeared in countless horror films over the last 50 years.  They also spend time talking about the film's main villain, Leatherface, who became the paradigm for many horror film villains such as Jason Vorhees and Michael Myers.  We hope you enjoy this conversation about what is widely considered one of the greatest horror films ever made.  As always, thank you for your support!  Sleep tight!