Johnny Has the Keys is a Horror and Science Fiction podcast, deciphering inspirations, influences, and parallels within the genre. It is the indulgence of life-long friends, David Horton and Tim Smith, and it presented via the magic of podcasting with their enthusiastic –albeit sometimes, sarcastic and profane—commentary. If you’re seeking geeked-out wisdom for all things creepy and spacey, then you have stumbled upon the right show. Uncles Tim and David are prepared to escort you through the long corridors of ghastly themes and speculative similarities. Whether you seek enlightenment, laughter, or explosive tirades of nerdy knowledge, these boys are well-acquainted with horror and Sci-Fi’s many doors.
…and they’re more than willing to share the keys.
STAR TREK: THE MOTION PICTURE (1979)—When a mysterious and massive alien cloud destroys several Klingon ships and heads straight for Earth, Admiral James T. Kirk resumes command of the newly refitted…
DIARY OF THE DEAD (2007)—A group of college filmmakers documents its horror when the dead begin to rise during a no-budget shoot in the woods. With the world descending into chaos, they broadcast raw…
COCOON (1985)–When a group of elderly friends discovers a mysterious swimming pool imbued with alien energy, they begin to feel rejuvenated and full of life. As they unravel the pool’s connection to …
TREMORS (1990)–In the isolated desert town of Perfection, Nevada, handymen Val and Earl stumble upon mysterious underground tremors that turn out to be massive, carnivorous worm-like creatures. As th…
DUNE: PART TWO (2024)–Paul Atreides joins forces with the Fremen to avenge his family’s downfall and challenge the oppressive reign of House Harkonnen and Emperor Shaddam IV. Embracing his role as th…
THE CONJURING (2013)—Based on real-life paranormal investigators Ed and Lorraine Warren, The Conjuring follows the co…
ROGUE ONE: A STAR WARS STORY (2016)—A group of unlikely heroes band together on a desperate mission to steal the plans for the Death Star, the Empire’s ultimate weapon of destruction. Led by the fier…
EVIL DEAD RISE (2023)—A new chapter in the Evil Dead saga, Evil Dead Rise swaps the familiar cabin-in-the-woods setting for a rundown Los Angeles apartment, where a demonic book unleashes pure terror…
THE EVIL DEAD (1981) A group of friends ventures to a remote cabin in the woods, where they unwittingly unleash an ancient evil from the Book of the Dead. As demonic forces possess them one by one, s…
CAPTAIN AMERICA: THE WINTER SOLDIER (2014)—Steve Rogers, aka Captain America, struggles to adapt to the modern world but faces a greater challenge when S.H.I.E.L.D. is infiltrated by a deadly conspir…
THE BLACK PHONE (2021)—A shy but resilient boy is abducted by a sadistic killer and locked in a soundproof basement. When a disconnected black phone mysteriously begins to ring, he discovers he can h…
THE DAY THE EARTH STOOD STILL (1951)—A flying saucer lands in Washington, D.C., carrying Klaatu, a humanoid alien, and Gort, his powerful robot enforcer. Klaatu brings a dire warning: humanity must a…
THE SENTINEL (1977)—A young fashion model, Alison Parker, moves into a Brooklyn brownstone, hoping for a fresh start. But strange neighbors, eerie occurrences, and a reclusive blind priest on the top…
THE ARTIFICE GIRL (2022)—A team of investigators interrogates Gareth, a reclusive programmer, about a revolutionary AI designed to lure and catch online predators. As the conversation unfolds, the tr…
THE NORLISS TAPES (1973)—A journalist investigating the occult, David Norliss, records his findings on a series of tapes before mysteriously vanishing. As his tapes unravel, they reveal a chilling ta…
SUPER 8 (2011)—A group of young friends in 1979 witness a catastrophic train crash while making a Super 8 movie, only to discover that something inhuman has escaped the wreckage. As their small town …
BRAINSTORM (1983) follows scientists Michael Brace (Christopher Walken) and Lillian Reynolds (Louise Fletcher), who develop a revolutionary device that records and plays back human experiences. As th…
In What Ever Happened to Baby Jane? (1962), faded child star Baby Jane Hudson cares for her wheelchair-bound sister, Blanche, a former movie star herself. Trapped in their decaying Hollywood mansion,…
THE ANDROMEDA STRAIN (1971)—A satellite crash-lands near a small town, unleashing a deadly extraterrestrial microorganism that rapidly kills almost everyone in its path. A team of elite scientists is…
DONNIE DARKO (2001)—Troubled teenager Donnie Darko narrowly escapes death when a jet engine crashes into his room. Guided by Frank, a mysterious figure in a rabbit suit, Donnie experiences strange vi…