Friday Night Frightfest

GeekProfs

A podcast celebrating the horror movie double feature

  1. APR 10

    Ready or Not - 1 and 2

    This week on Friday Night Frightfest, we are celebrating the ultimate "bad in-laws" survival guide! We’re revisiting the film that turned a wedding night into a heavy-metal bloodbath and comparing it to its highly anticipated, high-stakes sequel. We’re pitting the 2019 cult hit Ready or Not against the brand-new, expanded chaos of Ready or Not 2 (2026). Hide your crossbows and lace up your sneakers—it’s time for a family reunion from hell. Ready or Not (2019) Directed by the Radio Silence team (Matt Bettinelli-Olpin and Tyler Gillett), this film introduced us to Grace (Samara Weaving), a bride whose wedding night takes a sinister turn when her eccentric, wealthy new in-laws force her to take part in a terrifying tradition. After drawing the "Hide and Seek" card from a mysterious box, Grace becomes the prey in a ritualistic hunt designed to appease a demonic entity named Mr. Le Bail. Blending razor-sharp satire with visceral gore, the film is a masterclass in survival horror, anchored by Weaving’s iconic, cigarette-smoking, blood-soaked performance in a shredded wedding dress. Ready or Not 2 (2026) Picking up years after the explosive (literally) finale of the first film, Ready or Not 2 sees Samara Weaving return as Grace, who has spent the intervening years trying to outrun the legacy of the Le Domas family. However, the curse of Mr. Le Bail isn't so easily broken. Directed by Adam Robitel (Escape Room), the sequel scales up the carnage as Grace discovers that the "game" has gone global. A new generation of the elite has gathered for a "Tournament of Champions," and Grace is the ultimate prize. This time, she isn’t just hiding—she’s hunting, utilizing an arsenal of traps and her hard-earned survival instincts to take down the one percent once and for all. Join us as we discuss the evolution of Grace from a terrified bride to a seasoned warrior. We’ll break down the pitch-black comedy of the original’s mansion-setting versus the massive, "battle royale" energy of the 2026 sequel. Does the follow-up live up to the "explosive" reputation of the first, and is Samara Weaving officially our favorite modern horror icon? Tune in to find out if anyone makes it out alive! Spoilers start around 4:12.

    27 min

  2. MAR 27

    undertone and Broadcast Signal Intrusion

    This week on Friday Night Frightfest, we are exploring the terror of "Found Audio" and hijacked airwaves. We’re looking at how a simple recording can become a gateway to obsession and ancient evil. We’re comparing A24’s latest descent into audible terror, undertone (2026), with the gritty, neo-noir mystery of Broadcast Signal Intrusion (2021). Whether it’s a podcast co-host sending you cursed files or a masked figure interrupting the nightly news, these films prove that some signals should never be decoded. undertone (2026) Written and directed by Ian Tuason in a stunning directorial debut, undertone (stylized in all lowercase) is a masterclass in claustrophobic sound design. Nina Kiri stars as Evy, a skeptical horror podcast host who has moved back into her childhood home to care for her dying, comatose mother. When her co-host Justin (Adam DiMarco) receives a series of anonymous audio recordings, Evy begins to hear hidden messages in reverse—unearthing the legend of Abyzou, a demon that targets mothers and the unborn. Filmed in Tuason’s own family home, the movie never leaves the house, trapping the audience in a sonic nightmare where the silence is just as terrifying as the screams. Broadcast Signal Intrusion (2021) Directed by Jacob Gentry, this film takes us back to the late 90s and the world of analog obsession. Harry Shum Jr. stars as James, a video archivist grieving the disappearance of his wife. While digitizing old tapes, he stumbles upon a "broadcast signal intrusion"—a terrifying pirate broadcast featuring a person in a white, uncanny-valley mask. James falls down a rabbit hole of BBS message boards and urban legends, convinced that these intrusions are linked to a string of missing women. It’s a stylish, "cold" thriller that blends the aesthetic of The Ring with the paranoid conspiracy of Zodiac, proving that the search for the truth can be a death sentence. Join us as we discuss the "New Wave" of audio-centric horror. Spoilers start around 6:30.

    38 min

  3. MAR 13

    Scream 7 and The Final Girls

    This week on Friday Night Frightfest, we are pushing the boundaries of reality and the silver screen. We’re comparing the highly anticipated, full-circle return of the Ghostface saga, Scream 7 (2026), with the ultimate "meta" love letter to 80s slashers, The Final Girls (2015). It’s an episode dedicated to the women who survive, the rules they break, and the generational impact of slasher trauma. Scream 7 (2026) Directed by the franchise’s original creator, Kevin Williamson, Scream 7 is a massive cinematic event that brings the story back to its roots. After the chaos in New York, we return to a more intimate but no less deadly focus on Sidney Prescott (Neve Campbell), who is now fighting to protect her own family—specifically her daughter, Tatum (Isabel May). The film leans heavily into the 30-year legacy of the franchise, examining the trauma of being the world's most famous "Final Girl" while introducing a Ghostface that seems to know Sidney better than she knows herself. It’s a sophisticated, brutal, and emotional homecoming that asks: can you ever truly leave the horror behind? The Final Girls (2015) Directed by Todd Strauss-Schulson, this cult favorite is a brilliant, neon-soaked blend of horror-comedy and emotional drama. Max (Taissa Farmiga) is a teenager mourning the death of her mother, Amanda (Malin Åkerman), a former "Scream Queen." When Max and her friends attend a tribute screening of her mother’s most famous film, Camp Bloodbath, they are mysteriously sucked into the movie itself. To survive, they must navigate 80s slasher tropes, avoid the machete-wielding Billy Murphy, and—most importantly—Max must find a way to save her mother's character from her scripted death. It’s a rare horror film that will make you cry as much as it makes you jump. Join us as we discuss the "Final Girl" trope and generational trauma. We’ll look at how Scream 7 uses three decades of history to raise the stakes for Sidney, versus how The Final Girls uses a high-concept "movie-within-a-movie" structure to explore grief and maternal bonds. Spoilers start around 8:38.

    36 min

  4. FEB 27

    Scream (2022) and Scream 6

    This week on Friday Night Frightfest, we’re slicing into the modern "requel" era of the most self-aware franchise in horror history. With Scream 7 currently on the horizon for 2026, we’re looking back at the two films that successfully passed the torch from the Woodsboro legacy to the "Core Four." We’re comparing the 25th-anniversary homecoming of Scream (2022) with the big-city brutality of Scream VI (2023). Scream (2022) Directed by Matt Bettinelli-Olpin and Tyler Gillett (collectively known as Radio Silence), this fifth installment serves as a "requel"—a movie that functions as both a sequel and a soft reboot. Set 25 years after the original murders, a new Ghostface emerges in Woodsboro, targeting a group of teens with links to the town’s bloody past. The film introduces the Carpenter sisters, Sam (Melissa Barrera) and Tara (Jenna Ortega), while bringing back the "Legacy Trio" (Sidney, Gale, and Dewey) to help them survive. It masterfully skewers the trend of "elevated horror" and toxic fandom, all while delivering some of the most emotional blows in the entire series. Scream VI (2023) Leaving Woodsboro behind for the first time in the main timeline, the survivors of the 2022 massacre move to New York City to start a fresh chapter at college. However, Ghostface follows them to the Big Apple. This entry ups the ante with more aggressive, ruthless chase sequences—including a nail-biting encounter in a bodega and a terrifying subway ride on Halloween night. With a shrine dedicated to every past Ghostface and the return of Scream 4 survivor Kirby Reed (Hayden Panettiere), Scream VI is a fast-paced, urban slasher that challenges the rules of the franchise by proving that even the main characters are no longer safe. Before you see the new Scream 7 this weekend, join u s for this episode as we discuss which film did a better job of balancing nostalgia with new blood? And who is the ultimate modern final girl? Spoilers start around 5:45.

    36 min

  5. FEB 13

    Whistle and Iron Lung

    ron Lung (2026) Marking the massive feature directorial debut of Markiplier, Iron Lung is a a film filled with existential dread and "minimalist" horror. Based on the 2022 cult hit game, the film is set in a future where a "Quiet Rapture" has caused all stars and planets to vanish. The remnants of humanity discover an ocean of blood on a desolate moon and send a convict (Fischbach) down to explore it in a ramshackle, windowless submarine nicknamed the "Iron Lung." Welded inside and relying only on a graining camera and a ticking proximity sensor, the protagonist must navigate the crimson depths while something massive lurks outside. It is a grueling, 127-minute descent into madness that has taken the box office by storm. One film uses a deafening scream to signal your end, while the other relies on a terrifying, blood-soaked silence. Which 2026 horror standout left you more breathless? Spoilers start around 5:10.

    38 min

  6. JAN 30

    28 Years Later and 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple

    This week on Friday Night Frightfest, we are witnessing the rebirth of the film that redefined the zombie genre! Two decades after the infection first broke out, the original dream team of director Danny Boyle and writer Alex Garland have returned to unleash a new trilogy. We are diving into the high-stakes survival of the long-awaited 28 Years Later (2025) and its immediate, myth-expanding follow-up, 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple (2026). The Rage virus is back, and it’s evolved. 28 Years Later (2025) Set nearly three decades after the initial outbreak in London, this film explores a world that has "normalized" the presence of the Infected. Cillian Murphy returns as Jim, now a veteran survivor navigating a fragmented Britain where isolated walled cities try to maintain a semblance of society. When a new, more aggressive strain of the virus threatens to breach the final strongholds, Jim must lead a new generation through a desolate landscape. Boyle returns to the gritty, digital aesthetic that made the original a masterpiece, proving that "fast zombies" are still the most terrifying thing in cinema. 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple (2026) Directed by Nia DaCosta (Candyman) from a script by Garland, this second chapter in the new trilogy takes a turn into the folk-horror and gothic. The Bone Temple shifts the focus to the rugged northern territories, where a cult-like society has formed around the idea of "coexisting" with the Infected. The "Bone Temple" itself is a macabre monument built by those who believe the virus is a divine cleansing. This installment dives deep into the psychological toll of long-term apocalypse and introduces a haunting, ritualistic atmosphere that expands the lore of the franchise in shocking new directions. Join us as we analyze this massive cinematic event. We’ll discuss how Boyle and Garland managed to recapture the lightning-in-a-bottle energy of the original, the transition of directors for the sequel, and how the "Bone Temple" introduces a brand of horror we've never seen in this universe before. Has the 28-year wait been worth it? (Spoiler: Absolutely.) Spoilers start around 08:35

    39 min

  7. 12/26/2025

    Silent Night, Deadly Night - 1984 and 2025

    This week on Friday Night Frightfest, we’re unwrapping a gift that keeps on giving... or rather, slaying. We are celebrating the return of the most controversial Santa in cinema history, comparing the infamous 80s slasher that caused parents to protest in the streets, Silent Night, Deadly Night (1984), with the brand-new, twisted reimagining, Silent Night, Deadly Night (2025). Lock your chimneys and check your list twice—Billy is back! Silent Night, Deadly Night (1984) Directed by Charles E. Sellier Jr., the original Silent Night, Deadly Night is a cornerstone of holiday horror. After witnessing his parents’ brutal murder by a man in a Santa suit and enduring years of psychological abuse at a strict orphanage, young Billy Chapman snaps. Donning the red suit himself, he goes on a relentless rampage to "punish the naughty." This film is legendary for its iconic kills (who could forget the antlers?) and the massive real-world controversy it sparked for "ruining" Christmas iconography. Silent Night, Deadly Night (2025) Directed by Mike P. Nelson (Wrong Turn 2021), this new vision brings Billy Chapman into the modern era with some truly ambitious twists. Starring Rohan Campbell (Halloween Ends) as a more nuanced, brooding Billy, the 2025 remake shifts the focus toward a psychological "anti-hero" journey. This version features a literal "voice in his head" guiding his vengeance and a central romance with a woman named Pamela (Ruby Modine). It’s a stylish, hyper-violent blend of slasher horror and a Dexter-style character study. Join us as we break down these two generations of holiday terror. Which Billy captures the true spirit of "Killer Santa"? Tune in for a sleigh ride through the blood-stained snow! Spoilers start around 7:05.

    30 min

  8. 12/19/2025

    Christmas Bloody Christmas and It's a Wonderful Knife

    Deck the halls with boughs of... horror! This week on Friday Night Frightfest, we’re celebrating the dark side of the holiday season and pitting two modern festive slashers against each other: the neon-soaked, robotic rampage of Christmas Bloody Christmas (2022) and the clever, multiversal "what if" slasher It’s a Wonderful Knife (2023). Grab your cocoa (and maybe an axe), because Santa is coming to town—and he’s not bringing toys. Christmas Bloody Christmas (2022) Directed by Joe Begos, this film is a loud, proud, and incredibly gory tribute to 80s synth-horror and The Terminator. Tori Tooms (Riley Dandy), a record store owner who just wants to spend Christmas Eve drinking and partying, finds her night turned into a bloodbath when a high-tech robotic Santa Claus at a local toy store malfunctions. Reverting to its original military programming, the metal Saint Nick goes on a relentless killing spree. The film is a visual feast of 16mm grain, saturated neon lights, and practical splatter effects that feel like a fever dream from the video rental era. It’s a Wonderful Knife (2023) Directed by Tyler MacIntyre and written by Michael Kennedy (Freaky), this film offers a brilliant horror spin on the classic It’s a Wonderful Life. A year after saving her town from a masked killer on Christmas Eve, Winnie Carruthers (Jane Widdop) finds her life falling apart. In a moment of despair, she wishes she had never been born—only to find herself transported to a nightmare parallel universe where she doesn't exist. In this timeline, the killer was never stopped and has turned the town into a desolate, fear-stricken wasteland. Winnie must team up with the town's outcasts to unmask the killer and find a way back home. Join us as we break down these two very different takes on holiday horror. We’ll discuss the gritty, relentless energy of the "Robot Santa" versus the meta-humor and emotional stakes of the "Wonderful Life" slasher. Which film captures the holiday spirit best—by drenching it in blood? Tune in to find out which one earns the star on top of our tree! Spoilers start around 5:15.

    30 min
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A podcast celebrating the horror movie double feature

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  • Creator
    GeekProfs
  • Years Active
    2018 - 2026
  • Episodes
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