Troy and Roger crack open the gloriously unhinged 1983 horror oddity Mausoleum, where family curses, glowing green eyes, and an honestly staggering amount of on-screen breasts collide. They dive into the film’s spicy mix of demonic possession, over-the-top sexuality, and soap-opera-level relationship drama, all delivered with the kind of earnest camp only the ’80s could provide. Along the way, they marvel at the movie’s commitment to practical creature effects, especially the ones that seem to appear out of nowhere and vanish just as quickly. The guys also puzzle over the characters’ baffling decisions, the demon’s oddly specific powers, and the plot threads that never fully connect but somehow still entertain. It’s a spirited, sarcastic, and surprisingly affectionate breakdown of a film that proves sometimes the messiest horror is the most fun.
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Episode 177 – The Dorm that Dripped Blood (1982)
Troy and Roger pack their bags and head to winter break with The Dorm That Dripped Blood, a slasher that asks the important question: how much are these students being paid to clean out an abandoned dorm during their Christmas break? They chat about the film’s surprisingly moody atmosphere, its grungy campus setting, and a cast of students who maybe should’ve taken the strange noises a little more seriously. The guys break down the film’s standout kills (including one involving a pressure cooker—yes, really), along with its slow-burn build-up to a reveal that firmly roots it in early ’80s slasher territory. They also touch on the confusing motive of the killer and the delightfully bleak tone the movie leans into. It’s gritty, it’s low-budget, it’s a campus horror time capsule, and the hosts are here for every last blood-spattered hallway echo.
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Episode 176 – Cabin by the Lake (2000)
Roger and Troy take a deep dive into the murky waters of the 2000 made-for-TV thriller Cabin by the Lake. Judd Nelson stars as a screenwriter who moonlights as a serial killer because apparently, “write what you know” took on a whole new meaning. The guys unpack the film’s mix of dark humor, low-budget tension, and Lifetime-movie energy, all while questioning whether this lake has seen more bodies than fish. They discuss the surprisingly eerie atmosphere, some questionable creative choices, and why the movie somehow manages to be both creepy and cozy. Tune in for plenty of laughs, shivers, and speculation about who thought this would be perfect for Sunday night TV.
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Episode 175 – Woodchipper Massacre (1988)
This week, Roger and Troy tackle Woodchipper Massacre, a backyard horror “classic” that proves you don’t need a budget, logic, or even good audio to make a movie. They unpack the film’s chaotic family dynamic, questionable acting choices, and the surprising lack of, well, woodchipper massacres. From overacting kids to scenes that drag on like a home movie gone wrong, the guys find plenty to laugh (and groan) about. They debate whether it’s so-bad-it’s-good or just plain bad, all while appreciating the strange charm of DIY ‘80s horror. It’s low-budget lunacy at its finest, and somehow, you can’t look away.
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Episode 174 – Species 2 (1998)
Troy and Roger blast off into Species II , a sequel so wild it makes alien reproduction look like a government-funded soap opera. They dig into the film’s unapologetically horny horror, questionable science, and the endless supply of slime and skin. From astronauts gone rogue to DNA gone haywire, the guys unpack the movie’s mix of sci-fi spectacle and late-’90s sleaze. Along the way, they debate the film’s surprisingly solid practical effects, its, uh, unique approach to gender politics, and that unforgettable finale. It’s part alien invasion, part erotic fever dream — and all ridiculous fun.
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Avid horror fans and filmmakers (and noted homosexuals) Troy Escamilla and Roger "The Scream Queer" Conners have many opinions on film. Tune in weekly to hear these two discuss and dissect some of the horror genre's most iconic, overlooked, and often underrated films.
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