Dark Discussions Podcast

Dark Discussions Podcast
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Dark Discussions, your place for the discussion of horror films, fiction, and all that's fantastic.

  1. 17h ago

    Dark Discussions Podcast - Episode 717 - EVIL DEAD BURN (2026)

    Once upon a gloriously grim time, a band of fearless amateur filmmakers gathered in the woods and conjured a monster: the Evil Dead film series. Sam Raimi seized the director’s spellbook, Bruce Campbell strapped on his boomstick, and together they unleashed three deliriously chaotic adventures that became cult treasures. As the decades rolled on, Raimi passed the torch to new sorcerers of cinema, each trusted to summon fresh horrors. And now, in 2026, the latest incantation—Evil Dead Burn—has erupted onto theater screens, drawing fans like moths to a demonic flame. From IMDB comes the tale whispered in the shadows: “After the loss of her husband, a woman seeks solace with her in-laws. As one by one they transform into deadites, she comes to discover that the vows she took in life—survive even in death.” It’s a story stitched with grief, dread, and the kind of family reunion only the Evil Dead could make hilariously horrifying. Guided by French filmmaker Sébastien Vanicek—whose insect‑infested nightmare Infested (2023) still crawls through viewers’ memories—the film was co-written with his longtime collaborator Florent Bernard. The cast, including Souheila Yacoub, Hunter Doohan, Luciane Buchanan, Tandi Wright, Erroll Shand, and Maude Davey, dives headfirst into the carnage. Early watchers whisper that the movie is gloriously gory and savagely brutal, carrying the torch of French Extreme horror straight into American theaters. And now your cohosts, having braved the cinematic bloodbath themselves, return from the darkness to share what they found lurking inside.

  2. 2d ago

    A Decimation of Dragons – House of the Dragon – s03e06 – Faceless Men

    A weekly podcast discussing the weekly Game of Thrones prequel, House of the Dragon

    A Decimation of Dragons – House of the Dragon – s03e06 – Faceless Men

  3. 6d ago

    A Decimation of Dragons – House of the Dragon – s03e05 – Unbowed and Unbent

    A weekly podcast discussing the weekly Game of Thrones prequel, House of the Dragon

    A Decimation of Dragons – House of the Dragon – s03e05 – Unbowed and Unbent

  4. Jul 23

    Dark Discussions Podcast – Episode 716 – DISCLOSURE DAY (2026)

    Steven Spielberg’s long‑standing obsession with extraterrestrials has practically become its own cinematic signature. From the awe‑struck wonder of Close Encounters of the Third Kind to the tender magic of E.T., from the apocalyptic terror of War of the Worlds to the pulpy alien chaos tucked inside Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull, he’s spent decades gazing upward and asking what might be looking back. Now, in 2026, he returns to that cosmic frontier with a new film crafted alongside his longtime collaborator, legendary filmmaker and screenwriter David Koepp. IMDB offers only a single, enigmatic provocation: “If you found out we weren’t alone—if someone showed you, proved it to you—would that frighten you?” It’s a tease that reveals almost nothing, a whisper of a premise designed to stir curiosity rather than satisfy it. Spielberg has always loved mystery, and here he leans into it fully, letting the question hang in the air like a signal from deep space. What is clear is the strength of the cast. Emily Blunt anchors the film with what early buzz claims may be the most powerful performance of her career. She’s joined by Spielberg regulars Colman Domingo and Eve Hewson, along with Josh O’Connor, Wyatt Russell, and Colin Firth—who reportedly devours every moment he’s given. With an 80% score on Rotten Tomatoes, the film has landed as a solid, if not earth‑shattering, box office success in Spielberg’s extraterrestrial canon. And now your co‑hosts dive in, exploring the movie’s mysteries and debating whether the Grays finally step out of the shadows and into a podcast pick.

  5. Jul 20

    A Decimation of Dragons – House of the Dragon – s03e04 – Tumbleton

    A weekly podcast discussing the weekly Game of Thrones prequel, House of the Dragon

    A Decimation of Dragons – House of the Dragon – s03e04 – Tumbleton

  6. Jul 16

    Dark Discussions Podcast – Episode 715 – COLD STORAGE (2026)

    Liam Neeson has spent the last decade dancing between genres like a seasoned circus performer, trading his gravitas‑laden dramatic roots for the gleeful chaos of action mayhem. One moment he’s growling threats into a flip phone, the next he’s wrestling wolves or popping up in a spoof like The Naked Gun. By 2026, he’s added yet another feather to his already overstuffed cap: horror‑comedy. In Cold Storage, Neeson strides into the fray as if he’s been waiting his whole life to battle a government‑bred fungus with a bad attitude. According to the tale spun on IMDb, a top‑secret lab misplaces a highly dangerous fungus—because of course it does—and suddenly a retired bioterrorism agent is yanked back into service. He teams up with two plucky young employees of a storage facility to face an enemy that can’t be seen, reasoned with, or politely asked to stay in its containment chamber. It’s part zombie romp, part disaster spectacle, and entirely the sort of bureaucratic blunder that makes you wonder who keeps approving these fictional government budgets. Guided by director Jonny Campbell and penned by screenwriter‑producer David Koepp, the film pairs Neeson with Joe Keery of Stranger Things fame and Georgina Campbell from Barbarian, plus a delightful appearance by Vanessa Redgrave. Released in just over a thousand theaters—including IMAX, for those who prefer their fungal horrors larger than life—the movie crept into cinemas appropriately on Friday the Thirteenth, February 2026, for a limited run. Now your cohosts dive into this quirky creature feature to share their thoughts, their laughs, and perhaps their newfound fear of refrigerated storage units.

  7. Jul 9

    Dark Discussions Podcast – Episode 714 – MASTERS OF THE UNIVERSE (2026)

    Back in the early 1980s, He‑Man and the Masters of the Universe burst onto TV screens like a cosmic smoothie of sci‑fi lasers, barbarian biceps, and Saturday‑morning sugar rush. It was as if someone took a Heavy Metal magazine, scrubbed off the questionable bits, and handed it to kids with a wink. Mattel’s toy line became a treasure chest of plastic glory, and the franchise grew into a pop‑culture hydra—reboots sprouting everywhere, spin‑offs like She‑Ra galloping into battle, and nostalgia clinging to it all like glitter on a convention floor. Fast‑forward to 2026, when Amazon, MGM Studios, and Mattel teamed up to summon a new big‑screen epic: Masters of the Universe, polished, pricey, and ready to reclaim Eternia’s throne. IMDB offered a delightfully simple tease: a young Earthling discovers he’s actually the heir to an alien kingdom and must retrieve a magic sword to save his cosmic home. It’s the kind of setup that practically begs for swirling portals, destiny‑laden speeches, and at least one dramatic sword‑raising pose. And naturally, the film delivers all of that with gusto. Directed by Travis Knight from a script shepherded by Chris Butler and a small fellowship of co‑writers, the movie stars Nicholas Galitzine as He‑Man, flanked by Camila Mendes, Idris Elba, Alison Brie, Morena Baccarin, and Jared Leto—who reportedly chews scenery as Skeletor with the enthusiasm of a Saturday‑morning villain who knows he’s the real star. Critics responded with everything from polite nods to warm smiles, while audiences showered it with glowing praise. Yet even with all that cosmic charm, the film stumbled at the box office in what some have dubbed the year the blockbuster lost its spark. Now your co‑hosts strap on their power swords to explore this latest adventure and share their thoughts.

  8. Jul 8

    A Decimation of Dragons – House of the Dragon – s03e03 – Rhaenyra Triumphant

    A weekly podcast discussing the weekly Game of Thrones prequel, House of the Dragon

    A Decimation of Dragons – House of the Dragon – s03e03 – Rhaenyra Triumphant
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  • Creator
    Dark Discussions Podcast
  • Years Active
    2011 - 2026
  • Episodes
    204
  • Rating
    Explicit
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