Dismembering Horror

Dismembering Horror

Join us on Dismembering Horror as we explore the vast and varied world of horror movies. From cult classics to modern masterpieces (and everything in between), we break down what worked (and what didn't) and provide a unique, filmmaker's perspective on the genre. 

  1. Spring 2025 Update + Our New Horror Film

    04/04/2025

    Spring 2025 Update + Our New Horror Film

    Our plans for the future! Including our new horror film you can support and learn about at www.haveyouseenmemovie.com !!!

    5 min
  2. July 2023 Announcement

    07/20/2023

    July 2023 Announcement

    CATCH YOU ON THE FLIP SIDE 💀🎞🖤😎 We'll keep you posted here. In the meantime, you can support us by subscribing to our YouTube channel: https://youtube.com/@DismemberingHorror Yours in Dismembering, Ryan and Tim

    4 min
  3. Episode 208 - The Outwaters

    07/06/2023

    Episode 208 - The Outwaters

    Join us as we traverse the arid, alien landscape of 'The Outwaters,' Robbie Banfitch's found-footage horror that charts a group of friends' descent into terror in the heart of the Mojave Desert. Despite its ambitious intention and appealing premise, we found it lacking in narrative coherence, intentionality, and verisimilitude. Ryan was underwhelmed, generously allotting it a "stream" for its earnest attempt, and for the sake of staying up on the latest in independent horror. Tim had a much stronger reaction, labeling it a stern "avoid."  Prepare to lose yourself in the shifting sands of our latest episode as we attempt to uncover 'The Outwaters,' a film that, in our estimation, also lost its way. 'The Outwaters' (2022) Written and Directed by Robbie Banfitch Where we watched: Apple TV rental RecommenDEADtions: 'The House Bunny' / 'The Flash'

    1h 13m
  4. Episode 207 - Men

    06/22/2023

    Episode 207 - Men

    In our latest episode, we unravel the layered world of ‘Men,’ a British folk horror film by Alex Garland, that sees a widowed woman, portrayed by Jessie Buckley, on “vacation” in a countryside village, tormented by the eerie men in the village, all brought to life by Rory Kinnear. We unpack Garland's layered narrative, drawing links to ancient cautionary tales, while also exploring the film's religious undertones and symbolism. ‘Men’ is a film that invites and defies consensus in equal measure, a trait reflected in our own verdicts. Ryan wasn’t very enamored, though conceded to a ‘rent’ due to the film's originality and enough intriguing elements. Tim however absolutely loved ‘Men’, awarding it an enthusiastic ‘buy.’ Are you ready to hear some men talk about ‘Men’? Tune in to our episode and let's dissect this folk horror enigma together! "Men" (2022) Written and Directed by Alex Garland Where we watched: Showtime RecommenDEADtions: ‘Devil in a Blue Dress’ / ‘Woodlands Dark and Days Bewitched: A History of Folk Horror’

    2h 2m
  5. Episode 206 - The Vanishing (1988)

    06/08/2023

    Episode 206 - The Vanishing (1988)

    "The Vanishing" isn't your usual kidnapping drama — this one's got LAYERS. We get tangled up in an intricate web spun around "what happened" rather than "whodunnit." "The Vanishing" taps into our fascination with the aftermath of a horrific event and explores the relentless grip of obsession. We chew on the tricky question of moving on and the paradoxical timelines of grief. Tim heartily recommends it with a "rent," while Ryan can't help but hold it to the higher standard of a "buy." Are you ready to vanish into "The Vanishing"? "The Vanishing" (1988) Directed by George Sluizer Written by Tim Krabbé (novel), George Sluizer (screenplay) Where we watched: Blu-ray RecommendDEADtions: "Freeway" and "Freeway II: Confessions of a Trickbaby" / "Knock at the Cabin" Check us out on YouTube!

    1h 42m
  6. Episode 205 - Torso

    05/25/2023

    Episode 205 - Torso

    Join us as we dismember the paradoxically dark reality of "Torso," an Italian horror classic that centers on a masked killer on a throat-slitting, sexual spree. We hop into our little Italian car and journey into the film's unsettling depiction of violence, exploring its uncanny ability to get at a disturbing, “real” feeling, despite unrealistic effects (a Giallo staple). With Ryan awarding it a "rent" and Tim giving it a "stream," we discuss the film's unique tension where brutality meets believability and so much more. We promise it'll be a 'cut' above the rest! Torso (1973) Directed by Sergio Martino Written by Ernesto Gastaldi Where we watched: Fandor RecommendDEADtions: Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 / Britt's art installation

    1h 16m
  7. Episode 204 - Evil Dead Rise

    05/11/2023

    Episode 204 - Evil Dead Rise

    Ryan and Tim take a dreary, deadite deep-dive into "Evil Dead Rise," the fifth installment in the iconic horror franchise. While the film didn't quite live up to Ryan's hopes, lacking a certain bite and earning a "stream" rating, Tim found it more compelling and awarded it a "rent." Our hosts discuss how and if filmmakers can "put evil" into a movie, how a “modern” approach both help and hurt the movie, as well as the potential pitfalls of too much character development. So pardon us as we can’t help but say: JOIN US! Evil Dead Rise (2023) Written and Directed by Lee Cronin Where we watched: Theaters RecommenDEADtions: Showing Up / Beau Is Afraid

    1h 54m
  8. Episode 203 - Renfield

    04/27/2023

    Episode 203 - Renfield

    Starring everyone’s favorite Nicolas Cage as the iconic Transylvanian Lord of Darkness, “Renfield” offers a fun and fresh “what if” in the form of a nine-decades-later sequel to the 1931 original “Dracula.” Ryan enjoyed the performances but couldn't bring himself to rate it higher than a "stream." On the other hand, Tim was smitten by its silliness, declaring it a new comfort movie and granting it a solid "buy." Tune in as we dismember the film's blood-sucking humor, chilling charm, and Nicolas Cage's reliably committed portrayal of the legendary vampire. Don't miss this fang-tastic episode! Renfield (2023) Directed by Chris McKay Written by Ryan Ridley Where we watched: Theaters RecommenDEADtions: Beau Is Afraid / Piranha

    1h 39m
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Join us on Dismembering Horror as we explore the vast and varied world of horror movies. From cult classics to modern masterpieces (and everything in between), we break down what worked (and what didn't) and provide a unique, filmmaker's perspective on the genre. 

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  • Creator
    Dismembering Horror
  • Years Active
    2018 - 2025
  • Episodes
    216
  • Rating
    Explicit
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