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In this week’s episode, the our trio gets into 19th Century real estate as we review Francis Ford Copolla’s “Dracula”! We rave about the film’s excellent aesthetics, examine the ethics of eating chil…

This week, the DOtD crew… raises hell… as we review Tony Randel’s “Hellbound: Hellraiser II”! We discuss the humanity of the Cenobites, question if this is a retread of the original, and compare Char…

In this week’s episode, Justin drives his fellow hosts up the wall as we review Fritz Kiersch’s “Children of the Corn”! We talk through the film’s use of children as antagonists, Justin’s choice of d…

Our trio travels to a combination vampire hotspot/vatican embassy - which is apparently New Mexico, of all places - as they review John Carpenter’s “Vampires”! The crew talk through how the film port…

This week, we brush off our rotary phones as DOtD reviews Scott Derrickson’s “The Black Phone”. We talk through the film's narrative similarities to other works, its implementation of the supernatura…

This semester at Miskatonic University, DOtD tackles Jean-Paul Ouellette’s “The Unnamable”. We examine H.P. Lovecraft’s painfully obvious self-insert character, Justin teaches us the history of photo…

This week on DOtD, we have a run-in with some deadites as we review Sam Raimi’s ‘Evil Dead’. We discuss the film’s legacy as a cult classic, Dan highlights the gore/screaming on display, and Nico is …

This week on DOtD we take a trip to a local art gallery as we review Nia DaCosta’s "Candyman”. We cover the film’s real-life themes, its recontextualizing of the first film, and Nico proves that he i…

This week on DOtD we dive into Japanese folklore as we review Masaki Kobayashi’s "Kwaidan”. We cover the film’s surreal presentation, its glacial pacing, and Justin gets stuck in a jar. Spoilers duri…

The squad gets sent a snuff film and they investigate further as they review Toshiharu Ikeda’s “Evil Dead Trap”. We talk about how Justin is a language connoisseur, how Hideki can seemingly impregnat…

The DOtD pod pulls out their space sticks as they review Howie Dewin’s “Llamageddon”. We talk about the film’s origins as a student film, how many of the scenes in the film are truly irreverent and r…

Our three curanderos go on a sidequest as they review Michael Chaves’ “The Curse of La Llorona”. We talk about the film’s place in the Conjuring Cinematic Universe (CCU ™), how badass Rafael was, and…

Oof. This one is a wild ride. Our wonderful hosts get real depressed for a change as they review Andrzej Zulawski’s “Possession”. We go through the movie’s superfluous spy plotline, how the director …

Our trio of terror takes a trip to the 90s as they review Wes Craven’s “Scream”. Our hosts discuss how the film is a love letter to the genre, how it subverts classic slasher tropes, and that Wes Cra…

Our triplicate of happy go lucky DOTD lads just get real, real jolly as they review David Blue Garcia’s “Texas Chainsaw Massacre”. Our three bundles of joy talk about the films WILDLY dislikable char…

The DOTD youths take a trip down memory lane as they review Steve Miner’s “Friday the 13th Part 3”. Our triumvirate of terror talk through Jason’s iconic presence and aesthetic, the film’s previously…

The DOTD brood go bounty hunting as they review Yoshiaki Kawajiri’s "Vampire Hunter D: Bloodlust". Our triumvirate of terror talk through some differences between the book and the movie, the unique p…

The DOTD squad form an idol group as they review Satoshi Kon’s "Perfect Blue". The pod discusses idol culture, the insidious duo of Rumi and Me-Mania, and Nico spits some bars. Spoilers in our latest…

The DOTD seamen dodge the shoals as they review Robert Eggers’ "The Lighthouse". Our trio discusses the film's visual presentation, depictions of loneliness and isolation, and Justin breaks down merm…

The DOTD conglomerate takes a trip out in the wilderness as they review Don Siegel’s "Invasion of the Body Snatchers"! Our trio discusses the film's political commentary, its modern day relevance, an…