The Deadlights

The Deadlights Podcast
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FOR HORROR LOVERS AND BEHIND-THE-SCENES EXPLORERS! A podcast devoted to the horror genre and educating viewers about what goes into making our nightmares reality. Join filmmakers, Sam and Matt, for film reviews and deep dives behind the scenes of the films we love to scream at. The movie list never ends, and neither do the thrills, chills, and bloody spills. LET’S GET SPOOKY!

  1. Season Finale: Into the Deadlights Dimension

    Jun 18 ·  Bonus

    Season Finale: Into the Deadlights Dimension

    For months, we've been searching for Leslie. Every clue has led nowhere. Every lead has gone cold. Now, a mysterious company known as The Garcia Corporation has stepped forward with an offer: they'll help us find Leslie, there's just one catch... This is the beginning of our most dangerous chapter yet. 🔔 Subscribe to The Deadlights Podcast for more horror deep-dives every week! 📺 YouTube: @thedeadlightspod 🎧 Spotify & Apple Podcasts: The Deadlights Podcast 📱 Follow us on Instagram: @thedeadlightspod What do YOU think the Garcia Corporation is hiding? Let us know in the comments. Credits: Taft Hardley - Richie Greenberg (@ritzydreamberg) Matthew & Sam - Them-spooky-selves Shot at Playground Social Studios (https://www.playgroundsocial.com/) Technical Director: Rudy Schieder (@rudyschieder) TV Wall Installation: Mike Sinas (@mike.tv) Director of Photography: Andrew Degner (@gnomeresearch) #TheDeadlightsPodcast #HorrorPodcast #AnalogHorror #FoundFootage #HorrorLore #SeasonFinale #MysterySeries #HorrorCommunity #PodcastLore #DeadlightsDimension

    3 min
  2. 28 Days Later (2002): Changed Zombie Movies Forever

    Jun 4

    28 Days Later (2002): Changed Zombie Movies Forever

    In this episode of The Deadlights Podcast, we dive into 28 Days Later (2002) and explore the groundbreaking collaboration between Danny Boyle and Alex Garland that reinvented zombie horror for a new generation. We break down how the film’s raw digital look and guerrilla-style filmmaking created an atmosphere unlike anything audiences had seen before. Chapters: 00:00 Teaser 00:51 Welcome to the Deadlights 03:16 Logline + General Thoughts 05:41 THE CAN 21:17 THE MEAT 32:35 THE COOK 49:50 THE THRILL 01:03:42 THE RIDE 01:09:52 Smashed Pumpkin Ratings 🔔 Subscribe to The Deadlights Podcast for more horror deep-dives every week! 📺 YouTube: @thedeadlightspod 🎧 Spotify & Apple Podcasts: The Deadlights Podcast 📱 Follow us on Instagram: @thedeadlightspod Do you think 28 Days Later is the most influential zombie movie of the 2000s? Let us know in the comments. Credits: Shot at Playground Social Studios (https://www.playgroundsocial.com/) Technical Director: Rudy Schieder (@rudyschieder) TV Wall Installation: Mike Sinas (@mike.tv) Director of Photography: Andrew Degner (@gnomeresearch) #28DaysLater #DannyBoyle #AlexGarland #ZombieMovies #HorrorPodcast #MovieReview #PostApocalyptic #BritishHorror #FilmAnalysis #TheDeadlightsPodcast

    1h 13m
  3. From Dusk Til Dawn (1996): Craziest Genre Switch in Horror History

    May 21

    From Dusk Til Dawn (1996): Craziest Genre Switch in Horror History

    In this episode of The Deadlights Podcast, we review From Dusk Till Dawn (1996) — the genre-blending cult classic from Robert Rodriguez and Quentin Tarantino. We break down the film’s origins from Robert Kurtzman, explore how Rodriguez and Tarantino’s styles combine, and highlight practical effects insights from Greg Nicotero. From crime thriller to vampire horror, we analyze what makes From Dusk Till Dawn one of the most unique horror films of the ’90s. Chapters: 00:00 Teaser 00:46 Welcome to the Deadlights 01:34 Logline + General Thoughts 04:00 THE CAN 21:52 THE MEAT 31:27 THE COOK 42:25 THE THRILL 58:12 THE RIDE 01:00:50 Smashed Pumpkin Ratings + Creepiest Kitty Award 🔔 Subscribe to The Deadlights Podcast for more horror deep-dives every week! 📺 YouTube: @thedeadlightspod 🎧 Spotify & Apple Podcasts: The Deadlights Podcast 📱 Follow us on Instagram: @thedeadlightspod Is From Dusk Till Dawn two movies in one… or a perfect fusion of crime and horror? Credits: Shot at Playground Social Studios (https://www.playgroundsocial.com/) Technical Director: Rudy Schieder (@rudyschieder) TV Wall Installation: Mike Sinas (@mike.tv) Director of Photography: Andrew Degner (@gnomeresearch) #FromDuskTillDawn #RobertRodriguez #QuentinTarantino #GregNicotero #HorrorMovies #CultClassic #VampireMovies #HorrorPodcast #MovieReview #TheDeadlightsPodcast

    1h 8m
  4. The Descent (2005): Most Claustrophobic Horror Movie Ever Made?

    May 7

    The Descent (2005): Most Claustrophobic Horror Movie Ever Made?

    In this episode of The Deadlights Podcast, we descend into one of the most claustrophobic and psychologically intense horror films of the 2000s. We explore how the film’s brutal action and survival elements mirror the characters’ internal struggles — blurring the line between physical danger and emotional collapse. We also go behind the scenes to uncover how the filmmakers brought the caves to life, building a suffocating, labyrinthine environment that feels all too real. And of course, we dig into the creation of the Crawlers — from their unsettling design to the practical effects that make them feel terrifyingly real. How did the filmmakers craft creatures that still hold up today? Chapters: 00:00 Teaser 00:42 Welcome to the Deadlights 01:27 Logline + General Thoughts 03:17 THE CAN 17:47 THE MEAT 28:53 THE COOK 40:12 THE THRILL 51:35 THE RIDE 55:26 Smashed Pumpkin Ratings + Creepiest Kitty Award 🔔 Subscribe to The Deadlights Podcast for more horror deep-dives every week! 📺 YouTube: @thedeadlightspod 🎧 Spotify & Apple Podcasts: The Deadlights Podcast 📱 Follow us on Instagram: @thedeadlightspod Let us know in the comments: What scared you more — the Crawlers or the claustrophobic caves? Credits: Shot at Playground Social Studios (https://www.playgroundsocial.com/) Technical Director: Rudy Schieder (@rudyschieder) TV Wall Installation: Mike Sinas (@mike.tv) Director of Photography: Andrew Degner (@gnomeresearch) #TheDescent #HorrorMovies #CreatureFeature #HorrorPodcast #MovieReview #FilmAnalysis #BehindTheScenes #ClaustrophobicHorror #TheDeadlightsPodcast

    1h 2m
  5. Cape Fear (1991): How De Niro Created One of Cinema's Scariest Villains

    Apr 23

    Cape Fear (1991): How De Niro Created One of Cinema's Scariest Villains

    How did Cape Fear land in Scorsese's lap — and become one of the most unsettling thrillers of the ’90s? In this episode of The Deadlights Podcast, we break down the film’s unexpected production journey, Robert De Niro’s chilling performance as Max Cady, and the haunting score that turns every scene into a nightmare. We explore whether this remake transcends its source material — and why it still leaves audiences uneasy decades later. Chapters: 00:00 Teaser 00:55 Welcome to the Deadlights 02:18 Logline + General Thoughts 05:20 THE CAN 27:34 THE MEAT 38:17 THE COOK 49:10 THE THRILL 58:03 THE RIDE 01:00:17 Smashed Pumpkin Ratings + Creepiest Kitty Award 🔔 Subscribe to The Deadlights Podcast for more horror deep-dives every week! 📺 YouTube: @thedeadlightspod 🎧 Spotify & Apple Podcasts: The Deadlights Podcast 📱 Follow us on Instagram: @thedeadlightspod Do you think De Niro’s Max Cady is one of the greatest thriller villains of all time? Let us know in the comments. Credits: Shot at Playground Social Studios (https://www.playgroundsocial.com/) Technical Director: Rudy Schieder (@rudyschieder) TV Wall Installation: Mike Sinas (@mike.tv) Director of Photography: Andrew Degner (@gnomeresearch) #CapeFear #HorrorPodcast #MovieReview #RobertDeNiro #ThrillerMovies #BehindTheScenes #FilmAnalysis #MartinScorsese #90sCinema #TheDeadlightsPodcast

    1h 8m
  6. Bone Tomahawk (2015): Most Brutal Western Ever Made?

    Apr 9

    Bone Tomahawk (2015): Most Brutal Western Ever Made?

    In this episode of The Deadlights Podcast, we saddle up and head into the brutal frontier with “Bone Tomahawk” (2015) — a film that quietly reinvented the western by injecting it with relentless horror. We break down how S. Craig Zahler fought to get the movie made, explore the film’s extremely tight shooting schedule, and discuss how its stripped-down production helped amplify the tension. From Zahler’s uncompromising vision to the film’s shocking introduction of the troglodytes, we examine why “Bone Tomahawk” remains one of the most unsettling genre hybrids of the last decade. Chapters: 00:00 Teaser 00:47 Welcome to the Deadlights 01:36 Logline + General Thoughts 05:13 THE CAN 19:42 “It’s Showtime!” 22:43 THE MEAT 37:43 THE COOK 43:40 THE THRILL 52:54 THE RIDE 55:07 Smashed Pumpkin Ratings + Creepiest Kitty Award 🔔 Subscribe to The Deadlights Podcast for more horror deep-dives every week! 📺 YouTube: @thedeadlightspod 🎧 Spotify & Apple Podcasts: The Deadlights Podcast 📱 Follow us on Instagram: @thedeadlightspod Is it a western first? A horror movie in disguise? Or something far more disturbing? Let us know what you think of Bones Tomahawk in the comments — and where it ranks among your favorite modern horror films. Credits: Shot at Playground Social Studios (https://www.playgroundsocial.com/) Technical Director: Rudy Schieder (@rudyschieder) TV Wall Installation: Mike Sinas (@mike.tv) Director of Photography: Andrew Degner (@gnomeresearch) #BoneTomahawk #HorrorWestern #SCraigZahler #ModernHorror #IndieHorror #WesternHorror #Troglodytes #HorrorPodcast #TheDeadlightsPodcast #HorrorMovies

    1h 3m
  7. Eyes Without A Face (1960): Forgotten Horror Masterpiece

    Mar 26

    Eyes Without A Face (1960): Forgotten Horror Masterpiece

    In this episode of The Deadlights Podcast, we review Eyes Without a Face (1960) and explore how this French horror classic left a lasting scar on the genre. From its haunting visuals to its exploration of toxic relationships to its influence on films like Halloween (1978) and The Skin I Live In (2011), this one deserves a second look. Chapters: 00:00 Teaser 00:43 Welcome to the Deadlights 02:10 Logline + General Thoughts 8:00 THE CAN 21:16 THE MEAT 29:01 THE COOK 32:44 THE THRILL 40:43 THE RIDE 46:49 Smashed Pumpkin Ratings + Creepiest Kitty Award 🔔 Subscribe to The Deadlights Podcast for more horror deep-dives every week! 📺 YouTube: @thedeadlightspod 🎧 Spotify & Apple Podcasts: The Deadlights Podcast 📱 Follow us on Instagram: @thedeadlightspod What are some films in which you can see the influences of Eyes Without a Face (1960)? Let us know in the comments! Credits: Shot at Playground Social Studios (https://www.playgroundsocial.com/) Technical Director: Rudy Schieder (@rudyschieder) TV Wall Installation: Mike Sinas (@mike.tv) Director of Photography: Andrew Degner (@gnomeresearch)

    54 min
  8. Predator 2 (1990): Bigger, Bloodier…Better?

    Feb 26

    Predator 2 (1990): Bigger, Bloodier…Better?

    In this episode of The Deadlights Podcast, we dive deep into the 1990 sci-fi horror sequel that brought the Predator out of the jungle and into the hot streets of Los Angeles. We break down whether this follow-up is a successful sequel or a misfire, pull back the curtain on how its explosive action sequences were made, and of course—quote some of the film’s classic one-liners. Chapters: 00:00 Teaser 00:44 Welcome to the Deadlights 01:29 Logline + General Thoughts 04:29 THE CAN 13:59 THE MEAT 18:50 THE COOK 31:12 THE THRILL 41:02 THE RIDE 47:58 Smashed Pumpkin Ratings + Creepiest Kitty Award 🔔 Subscribe to The Deadlights Podcast for more horror deep-dives every week! 📺 YouTube: @thedeadlightspod 🎧 Spotify & Apple Podcasts: The Deadlights Podcast 📱 Follow us on Instagram: @thedeadlightspod What do you think—was Predator 2 an underrated gem or a messy sequel? Let us know in the comments! Credits: Shot at Playground Social Studios (https://www.playgroundsocial.com/) Technical Director: Rudy Schieder (@rudyschieder) TV Wall Installation: Mike Sinas (@mike.tv) Director of Photography: Andrew Degner (@gnomeresearch)

    57 min
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FOR HORROR LOVERS AND BEHIND-THE-SCENES EXPLORERS! A podcast devoted to the horror genre and educating viewers about what goes into making our nightmares reality. Join filmmakers, Sam and Matt, for film reviews and deep dives behind the scenes of the films we love to scream at. The movie list never ends, and neither do the thrills, chills, and bloody spills. LET’S GET SPOOKY!

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  • Creator
    The Deadlights Podcast
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2026
  • Episodes
    237
  • Rating
    Explicit
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    © The Deadlights Podcast
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