At The Devils Ball

Oct 30 2024 224 ep. 85 mins 53

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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 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!

Episode 211: The Dark Tower (2017)

Sep 19 2024 84 mins

Guest choice month rolls on with THE DARK TOWER! Jenn Rich-Hartle joins us once again as a last minute substitute guest to discuss the film and it's various ups and downs, with topics ranging from the strong casting of the film, the value of adaptations, and whether or not time has been kind to the generally lukewarm audience response to the film.

Episode 210: House of Wax (2005)

Sep 12 2024 88 mins

This week, the guys begin guest choice/movie only you like month with HOUSE OF WAX (05), chosen by special guest Nastassia. We discuss trendy stunt casting, twin symbolism, and generally have fun with how insane the film is (especially when it's trying to be taken seriously). So come listen to us talk melting houses and 00's celebrity culture!

Episode 209: Day of the Dead (1985)

Sep 05 2024 85 mins

This week, the guys wrap up Romero's Zombie work with DAY OF THE DEAD! The real one! With special guest Jeff Baldree, we break down the more philosophical themes at the heart of the film, the decline of civilization, and sympathy for the dead.