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Johnny Has the Keys

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.

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Update frequency
every 7 days
Average duration
78 minutes
Episodes
105
Years Active
2023 - 2025
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Ep. 07-25: It Comes at Night (2017)

Ep. 07-25: It Comes at Night (2017)

In IT COMES AT NIGHT (2017), a family isolated in a remote cabin struggles to survive in a post-apocalyptic world ravaged by a mysterious virus. As paranoia sets in, they’re forced to confront both e…

01:05:06  |   Mon 03 Mar 2025
Ep. 07-24: Europa Report (2013) & Stowaway (2021)

Ep. 07-24: Europa Report (2013) & Stowaway (2021)

EUROPA REPORT (2013) follows a crew of astronauts on a mission to Europa, one of Jupiter’s moons, to search for signs of life beneath its icy surface. As the team faces technical malfunctions and dwi…

01:11:08  |   Mon 24 Feb 2025
Ep. 07-23: Race with the Devil (1975)

Ep. 07-23: Race with the Devil (1975)

RACE WITH THE DEVIL(1975) is a horror-action hybrid film where two couples, vacationing in a remote Texas town, unwittingly witness a satanic ritual. Their attempts to flee turn into a high-octane ch…

01:01:33  |   Mon 17 Feb 2025
Ep. 07-22: Oblivion (2013)

Ep. 07-22: Oblivion (2013)

In OBLIVION (2013), Earth has been devastated by war with alien invaders, and humanity’s survivors now reside on Titan, Saturn’s moon. Jack Harper (Tom Cruise), a drone repairman, works to maintain a…

01:15:02  |   Mon 10 Feb 2025
Ep. 07-21: The Loved Ones (2009)

Ep. 07-21: The Loved Ones (2009)

THE LOVED ONES (2009) is a darkly twisted Australian horror tale of high school rejection turned deadly obsession. After declining a classmate’s prom invitation, Brent (Xavier Samuel) becomes the tar…

01:00:08  |   Mon 03 Feb 2025
Ep. 07-20: Fail Safe (1964) & Dr. Strangelove… (1964)

Ep. 07-20: Fail Safe (1964) & Dr. Strangelove… (1964)

FAIL SAFE (1964), directed by Sidney Lumet, is a gripping Cold War thriller about a U.S. bomber crew accidentally ordered to attack Moscow due to a technical glitch. As officials race to prevent glob…

01:29:50  |   Mon 27 Jan 2025
Ep. 07-19: Shadow of a Doubt (1943)

Ep. 07-19: Shadow of a Doubt (1943)

SHADOW OF A DOUBT (1943), directed by Alfred Hitchcock, follows young Charlie (Teresa Wright), whose excitement about her Uncle Charlie’s (Joseph Cotten) visit turns to unease when she suspects he ma…

00:52:14  |   Mon 20 Jan 2025
Ep. 07-18: The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers (2002)

Ep. 07-18: The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers (2002)

THE LORD OF THE RINGS: THE TWO TOWERS (2002), directed by Peter Jackson, follows the fractured Fellowship as they confront new challenges. Frodo and Sam continue their perilous journey to Mordor, gui…

01:14:14  |   Mon 13 Jan 2025
Ep. 07-17: The Invisible Man (2020)

Ep. 07-17: The Invisible Man (2020)

THE INVISIBLE MAN (2020), directed by Leigh Whannell, is a modern reimagining of H.G. Wells’ classic tale. Cecilia (Elisabeth Moss) escapes an abusive relationship, only to be tormented by her ex, wh…

01:16:47  |   Mon 16 Dec 2024
Ep. 07-16: Tarantula (1955)

Ep. 07-16: Tarantula (1955)

TARANTULA (1955), directed by Jack Arnold, is a classic sci-fi monster film about a giant tarantula that grows to immense size due to an experimental growth serum. As the spider terrorizes a small de…

00:54:45  |   Mon 09 Dec 2024
Ep. 07-15: Bride of Frankenstein (1935)

Ep. 07-15: Bride of Frankenstein (1935)

THE BRIDE OF FRANKENSTEIN (1935), directed by James Whale, is the acclaimed sequel to Frankenstein (1931). The film follows the Monster (Boris Karloff) as he demands that Dr. Frankenstein (Colin Cliv…

01:34:15  |   Mon 02 Dec 2024
Ep. 07-14: Prince of Darkness (1987)

Ep. 07-14: Prince of Darkness (1987)

PRINCE OF DARKNESS (1987), directed by John Carpenter, is a supernatural horror film about a group of scientists who discover a mysterious cylinder containing a dark liquid in an abandoned church. As…

01:12:36  |   Mon 11 Nov 2024
Ep. 07-13: Dark Star (1974)

Ep. 07-13: Dark Star (1974)

DARK STAR (1974), directed by John Carpenter, is a darkly comedic sci-fi film about a crew of astronauts on a long-term mission to destroy unstable planets. Their journey becomes increasingly absurd …

01:04:52  |   Mon 04 Nov 2024
Ep. 07-12: Halloween (1978) REDUX

Ep. 07-12: Halloween (1978) REDUX

HALLOWEEN (1978), directed by John Carpenter, is a seminal slasher film that follows Michael Myers, a masked killer who escapes from a mental institution and returns to his hometown to stalk and murd…

01:31:23  |   Mon 28 Oct 2024
Ep. 07-11: Village of the Damned (1960)

Ep. 07-11: Village of the Damned (1960)

VILLAGE OF THE DAMNED (1960), directed by Wolf Rilla, is a chilling sci-fi horror film set in a small English village where all the women mysteriously fall unconscious and later give birth to strange…

01:04:46  |   Mon 21 Oct 2024
Ep. 07-10: Magic (1978)

Ep. 07-10: Magic (1978)

MAGIC (1978), directed by Richard Attenborough, is a psychological horror film about a troubled ventriloquist named Corky (Anthony Hopkins) whose life spirals out of control when his dummy, Fats, see…

01:23:21  |   Mon 14 Oct 2024
Ep. 07-09: Pitch Black (2000)

Ep. 07-09: Pitch Black (2000)

PITCH BLACK (2000), directed by David Twohy, is a sci-fi horror film centered on a group of space travelers stranded on a desolate planet. Among them is Riddick, a dangerous convict with enhanced nig…

01:03:37  |   Mon 07 Oct 2024
Ep. 07-08: Excalibur (1981) & The Green Knight (2021)

Ep. 07-08: Excalibur (1981) & The Green Knight (2021)

EXCALIBUR (1981), directed by John Boorman, is a visually stunning retelling of the Arthurian legend. The film chronicles the rise and fall of King Arthur, from his miraculous birth to his ascension …

01:33:48  |   Mon 30 Sep 2024
Ep. 07-07: Mr. Harrigan’s Phone (2022)

Ep. 07-07: Mr. Harrigan’s Phone (2022)

MR. HARRIGAN’S PHONE (2022) is a horror drama based on a Stephen King novella. The film follows a young boy named Craig who befriends an elderly billionaire Mr. Harrigan. After Mr. Harrigan’s death, …

00:58:32  |   Mon 23 Sep 2024
Ep. 07-06: The Monolith Monsters (1957)

Ep. 07-06: The Monolith Monsters (1957)

THE MONOLITH MONSTERS (1957) is a sci-fi horror film directed by John Sherwood. When a meteorite crashes in a small desert town, the fragments grow into towering, crystalline monoliths that turn to s…

00:44:52  |   Mon 16 Sep 2024
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