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Catch us live on youtube with some games (mostly) Friday for Apartment Theater! Apartment Theater is a podcast where 3 friends pick a horror movie and discuss/trauma bond over. We've done themes ranging from Giallo, Sharks, Moms and even something as mundane as an elevator. Give us a follow/subscribe so that you don't miss out on any episodes!See our faces at https://www.youtube.com/@apartmenttheater3030  Hosts: Social Medias: Justin -  DigitalBanBanDani -  CuddleyMacaroon Cass - LadyCassaundra

  1. 11 FEB

    Markiplier's Iron Lung(2026)|Blood, Steel, And A Submarine Dream

    Send a text A blood ocean on a dead moon. A metal coffin for a ship. And a creator who bet on patience over spectacle. We sat down to unpack how Markiplier’s Iron Lung turns silence into terror, why practical effects matter more than ever, and how an indie feature roared into the box office conversation without a studio parachute. If slow-burn horror has been written off as a relic, this film makes the case for bringing it back—with steel, sweat, and 80,000 gallons of red. We trace the journey from cult video game to feature film, spotlighting the choices that keep tension coiled: a single set, a solitary pilot, and sound design that lets the hull do the talking. We get into the lore threads fans love to tug—numbered submarines, black boxes, terminal Easter eggs—and compare the entity’s many faces across game and film. The debate gets lively around pacing and payoffs: what some call “slow,” we read as discipline that makes the final surge hit like a pressure breach. We also talk practical blood rigs, makeup details you only catch on rewatch, and how a constrained budget pushed the team toward smarter, more tactile scares. Beyond craft, we look at the ripple effects. Iron Lung’s audience score towered over critics, raising old questions about what horror should be and who gets to define it. We explore how a massive creator platform changed the marketing calculus, why distribution still trips indie films, and where this world could go next—think a limited series tracing each submarine’s doomed run. If you’re curious about psychological horror, practical effects, and game-to-film adaptations that respect their roots, consider this your guided dive. If you enjoyed this conversation, follow the show, share it with a friend who loves indie horror, and leave a review with your spiciest Iron Lung theory. Support the show

    1h 23m

  2. 11/10/2025

    Weapons 2025-We came back from hiatus and immediately accused Justin Long (we didn’t)

    Send a text A whole class walks into the night at 2:17 a.m.—and never comes back. That single, eerie beat kicks off our deep dive into “Weapons,” where suspicion spreads faster than facts and the adults who should protect kids keep choosing convenience over care. We talk about how Zach Cregger builds dread without hand-holding, the way Julia Garner’s performance keeps our doubts alive, and why the film’s best moments trust silence, angles, and shadow to do the heavy lifting. From the teacher’s boundary-crossing choices to the town’s instant need for a scapegoat, we follow the moral fallout that gives this story its bite. We argue over the much-debated cop subplot—tight thematic mirror or needless detour—and unpack the movie’s minimalist approach to blood magic. The aunt figure fascinates: part charmer, part predator, manipulating through objects, hair, and grief while the system looks the other way. We also trace the quiet kid’s arc from passive observer to decisive actor, a counterpoint to the grownups’ noise that leaves real scars in the epilogue. If you loved Barbarian’s tension but want a slower, stranger hum that rewards attention on a second watch, this conversation is your map. We hit craft (composition, darkness, sound), credibility (school policies, realism), and context (prequel rumors, the new Resident Evil reboot) while returning to the film’s core question: what happens when a community mistakes blame for care? Press play, tell us where you stand on the ending, and if you’re into more smart horror chats, tap follow, download for later, and drop your take in the comments. Support the show

    34 min

  3. 13/06/2025

    Dangerous Animals | When a onenight stand Becomes Your Only Lifeline Against A Shark-Obsessed Killer

    Send us a text What happens when sharks aren't the real monsters? "Dangerous Animals" flips the script on traditional shark horror by introducing us to Tucker, a charismatic Australian serial killer whose obsession with sharks takes a terrifying turn. After surviving a shark attack himself, Tucker develops a god complex that manifests in the most disturbing way possible – capturing women, filming their deaths as sharks devour them, and keeping meticulous VHS records of each victim. Support the show

    16 min

  4. 30/05/2025

    Clowns in a Cornfield (2025) | Squeaky Shoes and Teenage Screams

    Send us a text Killer clowns lurking in cornfields isn't just the stuff of nightmares anymore - it's the premise of Adam Cesar's popular horror novel that recently made its way to the big screen. Has the adaptation captured the gory essence that earned the book its 4.2-star rating across thousands of reviews, or is this another case of page-to-screen disappointment? Welcome to a special hot take episode where Dani flies solo to break down everything "Clowns in a Cornfield." Support the show

    16 min

  5. 07/05/2025

    Heart Eyes (2025) | It's All In the Eyes

    Send a text The episodes will be less frequent from here but thank you guys for supporting the show! The eyes are the best part honestly.  Support the show

    25 min

  6. 25/04/2025

    Wolf Man (2025) | ARrooooooo

    Send a text So when do we get a Creature From the Black Lagoon trauma movie?  Support the show

    33 min

  7. 18/04/2025

    The Damned (2025) | Spooky Fish House

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    19 min

  8. 12/04/2025

    Death of a Unicorn (2025) | Snorting Unicorn

    Send a text I wanna smoke some unicorn dust honestly Support the show

    22 min
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Catch us live on youtube with some games (mostly) Friday for Apartment Theater! Apartment Theater is a podcast where 3 friends pick a horror movie and discuss/trauma bond over. We've done themes ranging from Giallo, Sharks, Moms and even something as mundane as an elevator. Give us a follow/subscribe so that you don't miss out on any episodes!See our faces at https://www.youtube.com/@apartmenttheater3030  Hosts: Social Medias: Justin -  DigitalBanBanDani -  CuddleyMacaroon Cass - LadyCassaundra

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  • Creator
    CuddleyMacaroon, DigitalBanBan, Ladycassaundra
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    162
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Apartment Theater
  • Show Website
    Apartment Theater