Dead Ringers

Dead Ringers
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Dead Ringers

Dead Ringers is a twice monthly horror podcast covering double features with shared DNA (e.g. premise, structure, concept), but distinct personalities. Each episode, host and producer Nolan McBride is joined by a rotating panel of co-hosts to analyze each film individually before comparing and contrasting the differences in their approaches and highlighting what each movie brings to the horror genre.

  1. 2024 Spooky Season Catch-Up

    1 DAY AGO

    2024 Spooky Season Catch-Up

    On this Off-Topic episode, Nolan is joined by Ben McBride, Emily von Seele, and Paul Farrell to discuss a couple movies seen at Fantastic Fest 2024, catch up on new discoveries and rewatches from this Halloween season, and lament our descent into 4K movie madness. Movies discussed on this episode: BONE LAKE (2024), V/H/S/BEYOND (2024), MR. CROCKET (2024), AJ GOES TO THE DOG PARK (2024), CHAINSAWS WERE SINGING (2024), APARTMENT 7A (2024), DADDY'S HEAD (2024), CHAIN REACTIONS (2024), CHILDREN OF THE WICKER MAN (2024), THE LIFE AND DEATHS OF CHRISTOPHER LEE (2024), GET AWAY (2024), BLACK CAB (2024), STRANGE HARVEST: OCCULT MURDER IN THE INLAND EMPIRE (2024), MARTIN (1977), HELL HOUSE LLC ORIGINS: THE CARMICHAEL MANOR (2023), ODDITY (2024), CAST A DEADLY SPELL (1991), MAXXXINE (2024), RED ROOMS (2024), HAUNTEDWEEN (1991), THE CONVENT (2000), MILK & SERIAL (2024), THE KINDRED (1987), MIDNIGHT (2021), THE COMPANY OF WOLVES (1984), LINK (1986), RACE WITH THE DEVIL (1975), GHOSTWATCH (1992), CREEP (2005). Links of interest and/or sources cited for research for this episode: [Fantastic Fest 2024] AJ GOES TO THE DOG PARK Review: An Unexpectedly Weird Hero’s Journey by Paul Farrell (Dead Ringers) [Fantastic Fest 2024] CHAINSAWS WERE SINGING Review: A Gooey and Chaotic Musical Gorefest by Paul Farrell (Dead Ringers) [Fantastic Fest 2024] APARTMENT 7A Review: A Well-Made Prequel with Few Surprises by Paul Farrell (Dead Ringers)

    1h 47m
  2. Talking TALES FROM THE VOID with Showrunners Francesco Loschiavo and John Thomas Kelley

    10/24/2024

    Talking TALES FROM THE VOID with Showrunners Francesco Loschiavo and John Thomas Kelley

    On this Off-Topic episode, Ben is joined by Nolan McBride and Paul Farrell — as well as special guests Francesco Loschiavo and John Thomas Kelley — to discuss Tales From The Void, the new Screambox anthology series based on stories from the r/NoSleep community. Links of interest and/or sources cited for research for this episode:

    1h 11m
  3. Programming a 24-Hour Marathon with A CUT BELOW Author Scott Drebit

    09/04/2024

    Programming a 24-Hour Marathon with A CUT BELOW Author Scott Drebit

    On this Off-Topic episode, Nolan is joined by Emily von Seele, Paul Farrell, and Ben McBride — as well as special guest Scott Drebit from Daily Dead — to talk about his new book, A CUT BELOW: A CELEBRATION OF B HORROR MOVIES, 1950S–1980S, and collectively program a 24-hour horror movie marathon. Links of interest and/or sources cited for research for this episode: No More Room in Hell: ‘Dawn of the Dead’ Remains a Masterpiece 45 Years Later by Paul Farrell (Bloody Disgusting)

    2h 3m
  4. Paul's Marathon of Meticulous Madness

    07/12/2024

    Paul's Marathon of Meticulous Madness

    On this Off-Topic episode, Nolan is joined by Paul Farrell and Emily von Seele to celebrate Paul's most recent milestone birthday with a very special marathon programmed by the the great (2000) man himself. Movies discussed on this episode: THEATRE OF BLOOD (1973), BLACK SABBATH (1963), SHADOW OF A DOUBT (1943), MADHOUSE (1974). Links of interest and/or sources cited for research for this episode: No More Room in Hell: ‘Dawn of the Dead’ Remains a Masterpiece 45 Years Later by Paul Farrell (Bloody Disgusting)

    2h 26m
  5. The Top 10 Horror Movies of 2023 - Part 2

    03/04/2024

    The Top 10 Horror Movies of 2023 - Part 2

    On this very special Off-Topic episode, Nolan is joined by Emily von Seele, Ben McBride, Paul Farrell, and Philip Yount to discuss (the second half and ranking of) their favorite horror movies of 2023. Links of interest and/or sources cited for research for this episode: Emily’s Favorites of 2023 by Emily von Seele (Daily Dead)

    2h 50m
  6. The Top 10 Horror Movies of 2023 - Part 1

    02/19/2024

    The Top 10 Horror Movies of 2023 - Part 1

    On this very special Off-Topic episode, Nolan is joined by Emily von Seele, Ben McBride, Paul Farrell, and Philip Yount to discuss (the first half of) their favorite horror movies of 2023. Links of interest and/or sources cited for research for this episode:

    3h 12m
  7. THE EXORCIST + THE MEDIUM (2021)

    11/01/2023

    THE EXORCIST + THE MEDIUM (2021)

    Nolan is joined by Emily von Seele and Paul Farrell to discuss William Friedkin's THE EXORCIST (1973) and Banjong Pisanthanakun's THE MEDIUM (2021). The crew digs into new discoveries, rewatches, and recent releases before enlisting the aid of a spiritual warrior to fight against the forces of evil possessing their daughters. Other movies discussed on this episode: NIGHT OF THE DEMONS (1988), THE UNBINDING (2023), NIGHT OF THE COMET (1984), NIGHT OF THE CREEPS (1986), I MARRIED A WITCH (1942), CAT PEOPLE (1942), THE CURSE OF THE CAT PEOPLE (1944), CAT PEOPLE (1982), FANTASY ISLAND (2020), A NIGHTMARE ON ELM STREET (1984), JENNIFER'S BODY (2009), THE POPE'S EXORCIST (2023). Links of interest and/or sources cited for research on this episode: ‘The Halloween Tree’ 30th Anniversary Retrospective – An Essential Celebration of the Holiday by Paul Farrell (Bloody Disgusting) David Kirschner Reflects on Ray Bradbury and ‘The Halloween Tree’ 30 Years Later [Interview] by Paul Farrell (Bloody Disgusting) ‘Halloween H20’ 25 Years Later: Why the 1998 Film Remains One of the All-Time Great Legacy Sequels by Paul Farrell (Bloody Disgusting) ‘WNUF Halloween Special’: Celebrating 10 Years of Pure Halloween Nostalgia by Paul Farrell (Bloody Disgusting) ‘The Girl Who Cried Monster’ – Revisiting the ‘Goosebumps’ Book and Its Standout TV Adaptation by Paul Farrell (Bloody Disgusting) ‘A Night in Terror Tower’ – Revisiting the ‘Goosebumps’ Book and Its TV Adaptation by Paul Farrell (Bloody Disgusting) ‘Attack of the Jack-O’-Lanterns’ – Revisiting the ‘Goosebumps’ Halloween Book and Its TV Adaptation by Paul Farrell (Bloody Disgusting) ‘The Reptile’ – One of Hammer’s Best Original Horror Movies [Hammer Factory] by Paul Farrell (Bloody Disgusting)

    3h 18m
  8. Fantastic Fest 2023 - Second Half feat. PROPERTY, THE CREATOR, SAW X, SUITABLE FLESH, ONE-PERCENTER

    10/12/2023

    Fantastic Fest 2023 - Second Half feat. PROPERTY, THE CREATOR, SAW X, SUITABLE FLESH, ONE-PERCENTER

    On this Off-Topic episode, Nolan is joined by Ben McBride and Emily von Seele to talk about the movies they saw during the second half of Fantastic Fest 2023. Movies discussed on this episode: #MANHOLE (2023), STRANGE DARLING (2023), YOU'RE NOT ME (2023), PROPERTY (2023), THE INVISIBLE FIGHT (2023), THE CREATOR (2023), BLONDE DEATH (1984), WE ARE ZOMBIES (2023), SAW X (2023), WAKE UP (2023), SUITABLE FLESH (2023), TOTALLY KILLER (2023), ONE-PERCENTER (2023). Links of interest and/or sources cited for research for this episode: [Fantastic Fest 2023] Review Round-Up: SPOOKTACULAR, THE WAIT, WHERE THE DEVIL ROAMS, PET SEMATARY: BLOODLINES by Paul Farrell (Dead Ringers) [Fantastic Fest 2023] Review Round-Up: FALLING STARS, STRANGE DARLING, YOU’RE NOT ME by Paul Farrell (Dead Ringers) [Fantastic Fest 2023] Review Round-Up: WHEN EVIL LURKS, CRUMB CATCHER, RIVER, PROPERTY by Paul Farrell (Dead Ringers) [Fantastic Fest 2023] Review Round-Up: THERE’S SOMETHING IN THE BARN, THE COFFEE TABLE, SO UNREAL, DOOR (1988) by Paul Farrell (Dead Ringers) [Fantastic Fest 2023] Review Round-Up: THE UNCLE, BARK, WHAT YOU WISH FOR, RAGE, COBWEB by Paul Farrell (Dead Ringers) Fantastic Fest 2023 Review: V/H/S/85 is an Exceptionally Strong Entry in the Beloved Anthology Series by Emily von Seele (Daily Dead) Fantastic Fest 2023 Review: FALLING STARS is a Folk Horror Tale with a Fascinating Mythology by Emily von Seele (Daily Dead) Fantastic Fest 2023 Review: THE FALL OF THE HOUSE OF USHER Mixes Poe’s Stories to Create a Creepy and Compelling New Tale by Emily von Seele (Daily Dead) Fantastic Fest 2023 Review: PET SEMATARY: BLOODLINES Takes Interesting Turns, but Never Quite Reaches the Level of Its Predecessors by Emily von Seele (Daily Dead) Fantastic Fest 2023 Review: SPOOKTACULAR! is a Charming Documentary on the Groundbreaking SPOOKY WORLD Annual Event by Emily von Seele (Daily Dead) Fantastic Fest 2023 Review: Jenn Wexler Conjures Something Amazing with THE SACRIFICE GAME by Emily von Seele (Daily Dead) Fantastic Fest 2023 Review Round-Up: Holiday Horror Edition with THE UNCLE, YOU ARE NOT ME, THERE’S SOMETHING IN THE BARN by Emily von Seele (Daily Dead) Fantastic Fest 2023 Review: TOTALLY KILLER is a High-Energy Horror-Comedy with a Heart by Emily von Seele (Daily Dead) Fantasia Film Festival 2023 Review: WHERE THE DEVIL ROAMS is a Hypnotic Journey Into the Unknown by Emily von Seele (Daily Dead)

    1h 13m
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Dead Ringers is a twice monthly horror podcast covering double features with shared DNA (e.g. premise, structure, concept), but distinct personalities. Each episode, host and producer Nolan McBride is joined by a rotating panel of co-hosts to analyze each film individually before comparing and contrasting the differences in their approaches and highlighting what each movie brings to the horror genre.

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  • Creator
    Dead Ringers
  • Years Active
    2017 - 2025
  • Episodes
    128
  • Rating
    Explicit
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