Have you ever watched a horror movie and thought to yourself "What? No! Don't do that!" right before a soon-to-be victim makes a terrible decision? Ever wondered why nobody in spooky situations can seem to think straight? Don't worry -- we have too! Don't Open that Door is a horror podcast where we take a look at the classics, modern hits, and the wildcards of the horror genre. Join us for in-depth reviews, commentary, and a few laughs along the way. Be aware! All episodes have spoilers for the movies being reviewed unless stated otherwise.
The DOtD pod pulls out their VHS player as they review Hideo Nakata’s “Ringu”. The crew discusses the legacy of the movie, Sadako’s motivations, and some evil, yet polite, elves. Spoilers in the tape…
The DOtD squad strikes back with another indie horror double as they review Colin Krawchuk’s “The Jester” and Matt Sears’ “The Sky”. The crew discusses “The Jester’s” terrifying antics, the creative …
The DOtD pod takes on their first series as they review Mike Flanagan’s “The Haunting of Bly Manor”. The crew discusses the series as a gothic horror, its misleading marketing, and the merits of the …
The DOtD squad feels a little lonely as they review Il Cho’s “#Alive”. The pod discusses the film’s wide range of emotions, use of social media, and Dan and Justin have a survival showdown. Spoilers …
The DOtD squad hops in the mystery machine as they review Jim Stenstrum’s “Scooby Doo on Zombie Island”. The crew discusses the film’s darker tone, Scooby’s aggression, and Fred’s power ascot. Spoile…
The DOtD squad puts on their costumes as they review John Carpenter’s “Halloween”. The pod discusses Michael’s multiple appearances, the role of Dr. Loomis, and the film’s undying legacy. Spoilers be…
The DOtD squad heads down to Texas to review Tobe Hooper’s “The Texas Chain Saw Massacre”. The pod discusses the real-life torture the actors went through on set, the film’s disturbing nature, and th…
In this week’s Horror Hangout, the DOtD trio de-mist-ifies the vampire genre. The squad talks about classic vampire lore, if the genre is still alive and well, and why Justin is the most likely to be…
The DOtD trio is summoned to Castle Dracula to review Terence Fisher’s “Horror of Dracula”. The pod clowns Harker for his decisions, highlights the differences between the film and the book, and Just…
The DOtD pod gets together to discuss some of the favorite bits in possession movies. The squad discusses the genre’s religious influences, some of their favorite flicks, and what they would do with …
The DOtD squad assembles once again to review Na Hong-Jin’s “The Wailing”. The group discusses the movie’s representation of faith, when/if certain characters were possessed, and how the group made a…
The DOtD trio step through the veil to discuss the spooktacular culture of Halloween! The squad discusses the origins of Halloween, the commercialization of the holiday, and what they typically do to…
The DOtD squad saddles up as they review Tim Burton’s “Sleepy Hollow”. The group discusses the film’s stylized nature, mix of mystery and gothic horror, and how Katrina made Ichabod feel like twice t…
The DOtD pod gets together to discuss their personal brushes with the spirit world. Justin and Dan (finally) talk about their haunted house, and Nico remains a skeptic.
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The DOtD pod falls for Bee as they review McG’s “The Babysitter”. The group discusses the film’s wholesome first half, Max’s life lessons, and what they would do in Cole’s situation. Spoilers under …
The DOtD crew get a bug’s eye view as they review David Cronenberg’s “The Fly”. The group discusses the film’s visceral body horror, rom-com beginning, and they have a chat about ligers. Spoilers in …
The DOtD pod jump into their diving suits as they discuss William Eubank’s “Underwater”. The group discusses the film’s surprise reveal, a possible cult conspiracy, and Justin leads a discussion abou…
The DOtD crew teams up with the legendary Ish as they review Jeremy Gillespie and Steven Kostanski’s “The Void”. The group recap the spectacular practical effects, the lighting and atmosphere, and Is…
The DOtD crew gears up for another indie double short as they review Andre’ Dixon’s “The Haunting of Pottersfield” and Brian F. Otting’s “It Came Nameless in Spring”. The pod discusses an amazing fig…
The DOtD squad gathers around the campfire as they get ready for Jeremy Dyson and Andy Nyman’s “Ghost Stories”. The pod discusses the film’s score, the quasi-episodic nature of the stories, and Justi…