The Monster in My Bed Podcast

Feb 20 2025 13 ep. 102 mins 8

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Every month, Zoe Burgess and Tim Mendees take you on a journey through monster-romance cinema. From big-budget sci-fi to obscure anime, this is your go-to guide to teratophilia-related movies.

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Episode 13 - Species 2 (1998)

Feb 20 2025 101 mins

This time around, we take an in-depth look at the fun-but-flawed 1998 sequel to Species. As well as the usual plot analysis and look at the cast & crew, we chew over such topics as buddy cop tropes, flappy tentacles, tonal shifts, The X Files, space capitalism, and Ted Bundy. We also get to ponder the eternal question: Which alien sex monster goes on top? Direct Download - http

Episode 12 - Galaxy of Terror (1981)

Jan 15 2025 109 mins

It's time to live or die by the crystals as Tim & Zoe dive headfirst into the Roger Corman-produced, Galaxy of Terror. Along with an in-depth plot synopsis and look at the cast & crew, they chew over such topics as, Event Horizon, Wobbly Sets, Trauma Music, Ahegao, and Impromptu Kung-Fu! We also get to learn about Zoe's phobia of pink slime and hear Tim's repertoire of 'Str

Episode 11 - Possession (1981)

Dec 17 2024 101 mins

We are back into mind-bending cosmic horror territory this month as we are joined by comic book writer & filmaker, Thomas J. Campbell, to fathom the unfathomable cult classic, Possession. Along with our usual deep dive into cast & crew, and a full synopsis, we chew over such topics as art-house cinema, The Untamed, social decay, ballet, rubbish detectives, and overdosing on

Episode 10 - Strange Magic (2015)

Nov 25 2024 111 mins

We are in family-friendly territory for our tenth episode as we take a look at the George Lucas-headed animated musical Strange Magic. Along with the usual deep-dive into the cast, crew, plot, and themes of the film, we discuss bugs, edgelords, 80s eyeshadow, Ace Rimmer, jukebox musicals, and get to shout, "Oi, George, your Star Wars is showing!" Direct Download - https://www.buzzs

Episode 09 - Inhuman Kiss (2019)

Oct 16 2024 102 mins

This month, we head to Thailand for a little bit of folk horror romance with Inhuman Kiss from Sitisiri Mongkolsiri. As we delve into the story of a boy who falls in love with a Krasue, we also dig deep into the cast and crew, and discuss such topics as 'Outrun' colour schemes, Dire Hollywood remakes, scary hair, cute tentacles, and Thai folklore. Direct Download - https://www.buzz

Episode 08 - Wicked City (1987)

Sep 15 2024 111 mins

We return to Anime this month with a look at the classic 1987 film, Wicked City, from Yoshiaki Kawajiri & Hideyuki Kikuchi. Along with an in-depth summary and analysis, we take a look at the writers, animators, and voice artists, and discuss topics as random as Hentai Daleks, Helen McCarthy, Hardboiled Detectives, Vagina Dentata, Office Golf, and Soaplands... Direct Download -

Episode 07 - Meridian: Kiss of the Beast (1990)

Aug 13 2024 95 mins

We are fully in b-movie territory this month with the direct-to-video classic from Charles Band, Meridian: Kiss of the Beast. Along with an in-depth synopsis and analysis of the film, we do a deep dive into its cast and production. Along the way, we chew over such meaty topics as Full Moon Pictures, Italy's "Monster Park," wobbly credits, Disney Princesses, 80s music videos, and po

Episode 06 - The Untamed (2016)

Jul 16 2024 107 mins

Tim and Zoe are back in Lovecraftian territory for this month's episode where they dive into Amat Escalante's award-winning Mexican cosmic horror movie, The Untamed. Along with a deep dive into the background of the movie and a full commentary, the duo discuss such topics as tentacles in the East and West, glam clowns, comic relief in horror films, random art shots, and various oth

Episode 05 - Spring (2014)

Jun 11 2024 106 mins

This time around, Tim & Zoe dive into a modern classic from Justin Benson & Aaron Moorhead, Spring. Along with a full commentary on the movie, they take a look at the directorial duo's shared universe, cast, and production history. Along the way, they discuss the Brits and Americans abroad, nude statues, the works of Caitlin R. Kiernan, S****y Carl, dodgy photographs, the u

Episode 04 - The Church (1989)

May 12 2024 102 mins

This time around, Tim & Zoe dive into a genre classic from Dario Argento and Michele Soavi, The Church. Along with a full commentary on the movie, they take a look at the cast and production history. Along the way, they discuss the M.R. James story that inspired the film, groovy grannies, overused demons, statuesque bottoms, space blankets, and much more. Direct Download - http