Dark Night of the Podcast

Troy and Roger dive into the wonderfully strange 1986 horror comedy Killer Party. What starts as an 80s college party movie filled with music, partying, pranks, and questionable decisions slowly takes a much darker turn as the horror finally kicks in. The guys break down the movie’s bizarre structure, memorable characters, uneven pacing, and the way it seems to spend most of its running time figuring out exactly what kind of movie it wants to be. They also talk about the surprisingly dark ending, the moments when the horror actually works, and the strange mix of comedy, music, and slasher mayhem that makes Killer Party such an unusual entry in 80s horror. Is it a hidden gem, a frustrating mess, or somehow both? Roger and Troy dig into what works, what definitely does not, and why this weird little party movie is still worth talking about nearly 40 years later.

After a few months away, Troy and Roger are finally back with a movie that is somehow the perfect way to return: Nurse 3D (2013). The guys dive into this gloriously over the top horror flick, where Paz de la Huerta turns up the camp, the kills get increasingly ridiculous, and pretty much nothing is allowed to be subtle. They talk about the bizarre plot, the questionable decisions made by just about everyone involved, and the film’s unapologetic blend of sex, blood, and exploitation. Along the way, they try to figure out exactly what Nurse 3D is trying to be and whether all of its insanity actually works. After a few months away, Roger and Troy couldn't have picked a more chaotic movie to get back into the swing of things.

Troy and Roger brave the hurricane party from Bodies Bodies Bodies (2022), where the drinks are flowing, the friendships are hanging by a thread, and absolutely nobody seems equipped to handle a crisis. The guys dig into the film's mix of horror and satire, its cast of privileged twenty-somethings, and the paranoia that takes over once the body count starts rising. Along the way, they debate whether the movie's social commentary is clever or just trying a little too hard, and discover they don't exactly see eye to eye on where the film succeeds. They also break down the standout performances, the surprisingly funny moments, and an ending that definitely sparked some conversation. Whether you're a fan of the film or still wondering what all the hype was about, there's plenty to unpack in this one.

Troy and Roger wade into the murky waters of Humanoids from the Deep (1980), a film that’s equal parts goofy creature feature and deeply uncomfortable exploitation cinema. They break down the movie’s Jaws-by-way-of-rubber-monsters setup, the wildly inconsistent creature effects, and the sheer chaos of a production that clearly changed directions several times midstream. Along the way, the guys talk about the film’s infamous reputation, the behind-the-scenes controversies, and how studio meddling turned what could have been a solid sci-fi horror flick into something far messier and more exploitative. There’s still some fun to be had in the campy monster attacks and seaside mayhem, but Roger and Troy don’t shy away from discussing the film’s darker elements and why they remain troubling today.

This week, Troy and Roger head back to Crippen High for Return to Horror High (1987), a slasher that somehow manages to be clever, confusing, and completely ridiculous all at the same time. The guys dive into the film's meta-horror antics, its ever-growing cast of suspicious characters, and an ending so chaotic it practically dares you to make sense of it. Along the way, they discuss the movie's influence on later self-aware slashers, its very 80s charm, and the baffling decisions made by just about everyone on screen. Is it a hidden gem or a cinematic fever dream? Roger and Troy aren't entirely sure, but they have a blast trying to figure it out.