At The Devils Ball

Nov 20 2024 228 ep. 85 mins 66

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A positive, thoughtful, and constructive examination of Horror and genre film topics with hosts Nathaniel J and Sammaeal Numine!

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Episode 221- LEATHERFACE: The Texas Chainsaw Massacre 3 (1990)

Nov 20 2024 92 mins

We like liver, and onions, and pain, pain, pain this week when we continue THE SAW IS FAMILY month with the third installment of the TCM franchise. We discuss the pros and cons of this hastily made troubled production, talking story padding, out-of-place characters and Viggo Mortensen.

Episode 220: The Texas Chainsaw Massacre Part II (1986)

Nov 10 2024 85 mins

This week, the guys and special guest Scott Davis get depressing as we discuss election results and the passing of Tony Todd before cheering up and discussing the darkly funny Texas Chainsaw Massacre part two. Topics include the films sense of humor, 80's commercialism, Dennis Hopper, and if Stretch is a "final girl."

Episode 219: The Texas Chainsaw Massacre (1974)

Nov 04 2024 83 mins

This week, we begin our coverage of the early installments of the Texas Chainsaw Massacre series, beginning with Tober Hooper's original. We talk the intensity of the original film, the line between conventional storytelling and reality, and if the film should be compared with PSYCHO. The Saw is Family!

Episode 218: The Paul Lynde Halloween Special (1976)

Oct 30 2024 68 mins

For this year's annual Halloween special, the guys discuss a All Hallow's Eve tradition: the watching of The Paul Lynde Halloween Special! Along with special guests Jenn Rich-Hartle, Mary Steadman and Leigh of the "Actual Leigh" podcast, we talk puns, witches, and KISS...all the staples of 70's variety show nonsense. Please enjoy and, of course, Happy Halloween!

Episode 217: Night of the Demons (2009)

Oct 28 2024 83 mins

The last of our Halloween month entries, we discuss the 2009 update of the NIGHT OF THE DEMONS franchise, with topics including problematic stars, halloween parties, and how the film feels weirdly wholesome about being edgy. No costume, No Candy!

Episode 216: Lady in White (1988)

Oct 24 2024 83 mins

Halloween month continues with the visually striking LADY IN WHITE, a combination of A Christmas Story and James Whale Universal films (and a little Giallo), and a Coming-of-Age film. We talk visual motifs, memoir tropes, and gush over quiet american decency. It's a lovely film, go check it out and give us a listen!

Episode 215: Monster House (2006)

Oct 16 2024 88 mins

Halloween celebrations continue with the 2006 animated film MONSTER HOUSE, a strange combination of uplifting coming-of-age tropes and vaguely mean-spirited cynicism. We discuss the perfect pacing, heartwarming humor and general social ills, all while enjoying this offbeat little film.

Episode 214: Kenny & Company (1976)

Oct 12 2024 57 mins

We begin our Halloween season offerings with an offbeat choice: Don Coscarelli's early coming-of-age comedy KENNY & COMPANY, featuring cast and crew from horror cult classic PHANTASM. We discuss child safety, mortality, and, of course, Halloween shenanigans.

Episode 213: Cabin Fever (2002)

Oct 02 2024 59 mins

Guest choice wraps up with special guest Kelly Ahern and her choice CABIN FEVER. With her help, we discuss the way comedy can provide safety against the truly horrific, the nihilistic horror of the film, authority figures in film, and pancakes.

Episode 212: Darkness (2002)

Sep 27 2024 66 mins

Guest choice month rolls on with DARKNESS, a weird little film chosen by special guest Janice Pratt! With Janice, we try to unravel the film with topics such as strong tropes, assured direction and some constructive views on how the film could have been stronger. So go smash open your living room and monologue at your grand-daughter and enjoy the conversation on DARKNESS!