The 5th Wall Podcast

Most horror comedies switch modes noticeably - one second you're tense and expecting something scary, the next you're laughing at Marlon Wayans and clown rape.

Creepshow is one of our favorite genre …

This week we're back with a guest host to discuss one of the most successful sequels ever! James Cameron writes, directs, but surprisingly he *doesn't* star in this coming-of-age tale of illegal immi…

Jimmy Stewart stars in this perennial Christmas classic about the meaning of Christmas and the promise of a New Year

Premiering in 1946, this film was not immediately successful at the box office - d…

It seems like every year, we get another interpretation of Charles Dickens' classic Christmas tale. There are some which are book-to-screen adaptations, some which adapt plays, and then there are tho…

A Christmas Story is one of those special, truly cherished holiday traditions. The movie has to be seen at least once, whether or not by accident. Maybe you're in the waiting room of a hospital (beca…

We are bending the definition of horror movie tonight as we release our take on what is arguably one of the cultiest classics ever to horrify audiences!

Jason Lively and Steve Marshall are a couple o…

Today, we celebrate the father of all modern slasher films, responsible for one of the most successful and terrifying horror franchises ever. He's been to space, he's been to hell, and when he went t…

Halloween is an institution. We've talked about the first, we've talked about the remake, now it's time to talk about the newest installment: 2018's Halloween!

This picks up the story with Laurie Str…

In the top 5 break-up movies of all time, High Fidelity must rank in either the first or second spot. This film (based on an excellently adapted Nick Hornby novel) captures nearly every stage of grie…

This movie divides people. Either you liked it, or you didn't. Either you "get it" or you don't. That's fair to say about *most* films but this one is special.

Nicolas Winding Refn is becoming more w…

Continuing our epic restart in traditional 5th Wall style, we're rolling out with one of the most successful toy-inspired movie franchises of all time!

The Eighties were a magical time for disappoint…

We started with Ghostbusters, what better movie to pick for getting back into the swing of things!

This film landed in 1989 and showed off the many technological advancements that were possible when …

Two. Deux. Dos. Duece.

This is the re-beginning! The re-birth! We have missed this so much, and after many tries, much coordination and cajoling, we finally sat down and started the much anticipated …

Happy Halloween!  What better way to get in the spirit of festivities than with some good old fashioned transformation horror!  Only in this case, the costume is permanent :)

John Landis has done som…

Sometimes, you should stop while you're still ahead, and other times, you should just start over. It's rare that a filmmaker does both simultaneously - in this instance, it led to one of Clay's favor…

As far as sophomore efforts go, The Devil's Rejects is a great example of learning from past mistakes. It's also a great example of how great a well-timed gamble can pay off when studios bet on new t…

We've lost a lot of great talent in the recent years. Blondes, brunettes, redheads, Gunnar Hansen sliced and diced without discrimination. Thanks to Tobe Hooper's excellent work behind the camera and…