Esoteric Order of Film

Marcus Brabban and Dan McCollum
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Welcome to the Esoteric Order of Film! Join us as we discuss cult and genre movies from the golden age of film to the sordid present! Everything from Horror, Slashers, Westerns, Comedies, to even Kung Fu-Noir! If it's a genre flick looked down upon by film snobs, we've got you covered!

  1. 02/14/2025

    Episode 14- Possession

    On the first episode of 2025, the Lads contend with Cold War Berlin, eldritch sex demons and LOTS OF SCREAMING as they descend into the mad world of Zulawski's Possession (1981).  Possession stars Isabelle Adjani, Sam Neil, Heinz Bennent, Margit Carstensen, and Shaun Lawton. Written by Frederic Tuten and Andrzej Zulawski. Directed by Andrzej Zulawski.

    1h 34m

  2. 11/12/2024

    Episode 13- Dressed to Kill

    Dressed to Kill, Brian De Palma’s revered homage to Psycho, has been called both “one of the great American classics of the 80s” and a “problematic thriller”. On this week’s episode, Marcus & Dan tackle this controversial cult film from one of New Hollywood’s grand masters, and answer the million dollar question: "Has it aged like fine wine or milk?" Dressed to Kill stars Michael Caine, Nancy Allen, Angie Dickinson, Keith Gordon and Dennis Franz. Written and Directed by Brian De Palma.

    1h 41m

  3. 10/25/2024

    Episode 12- Prince of Darkness

    On this week's episode, the Lads chat about Alien Jesus, Satanic green goo and Alice Cooper as they delve into another John Carpenter cult classic, this time it's 1987's Prince of Darkness. Prince of Darkness stars Donald Pleasence, Victor Wong, Jameson Parker, Denis Dun and Lisa Blount. Written and Directed by John Carpenter.

    1h 17m

  4. 10/11/2024

    Episode 11- The Devil's Advocate

    On this week’s episode, the Lads are once again joined by Aiden as they discuss the nefarious legal machinations of the very LOUD John Milton in the 90s cult classic, The Devil’s Advocate. The Devil’s Advocate stars Keanu Reeves, Al Pacino, Charlize Theron, Connie Nielsen and Craig T. Nelson. Written by Jonathan Lemkin and Tony Gilroy. Directed by Taylor Hackford.

    1h 29m

  5. 09/28/2024

    Episode 10- Angel Heart

    On this week's episode, Dan and Marcus are joined by returning guest, Aiden Shaya, as they delve into the 1987 neo-noir supernatural horror cult classic, Angel Heart, a Marcus Brabban childhood favourite... which explains so much. Angel Heart stars Mickey Rourke, Robert De Niro, Lisa Bonet, Charlotte Rampling and Brownie McGhee. Written and Directed by Alan Parker.

    1h 40m

  6. 09/24/2024

    Episode 9- The Devil's Backbone

    On this week's episode, Dan and Marcus go back in time to witness the horrors of Spanish Civil War as they delve into the magical surrealist world of Guillermo del Toro and his early cult gothic horror classic, The Devil's Backbone. The Devil’s Backbone stars Fernando Tielve, Eduardo Noriega, Marisa Paredes, Federico Luppi and Inigo Garces. Written and Directed by Guillermo del Toro.

    1h 8m

  7. 08/30/2024

    Episode 8- Audition

    On this week's episode, Dan and Marcus descend into the twisted world of Takashi Miike as they discuss the iconic J-horror cult classic, Audition. Audition stars Eihi Shiina, Ryo Ishibashi, Jun Kunimura, Tetsu Sawaki and Miyuki Matsuda. Written by Daisuke Tengan. Directed by Takashi Miike

    1h 5m

  8. 08/16/2024

    Episode 7- Heavy Metal (1981)

    On this week’s episode, the Lads regress to their teenage selves as they discuss the juvenile and eccentric Science Fantasy cult classic, Heavy Metal. Heavy Metal stars John Candy, Eugene Levy, Rodger Bumpass, Jackie Burroughs and Joe Flaherty. Written by Daniel Goldberg and Len Blum. Directed by Gerald Potterton.

    1h 13m
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Welcome to the Esoteric Order of Film! Join us as we discuss cult and genre movies from the golden age of film to the sordid present! Everything from Horror, Slashers, Westerns, Comedies, to even Kung Fu-Noir! If it's a genre flick looked down upon by film snobs, we've got you covered!

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  • Creator
    Marcus Brabban and Dan McCollum
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2025
  • Episodes
    41
  • Rating
    Explicit
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