Pod of the Damned

Dean Arcuri

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Horror fans Em, Dean, & Shawry, dive into the sickeningly good, deliciously bad, and hilariously ugly of the horror movie genre - just in time for Halloween! 31 days, 31 episodes - Sub-genres, spooky screenings & tangents - oh my! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

10/29/2022

Double Feature (Part 2) - Pod of the Damned

Em, Dean and Shawry are back for a second year with Pod of the Damned, but this time they aren't crazy enough to do 31 podcast episodes over 31 days in October, instead they are giving you a double feature with two episodes diving into horror in 2022... so far! There's no time to dilly dally as we dive into some great films this episode. Glorious (2022) Timestamp: 2:00 Directed by Rebekah McKEndry, Story by Todd Rigney, Screenplay written by Joshua Hull & David Ian McKendry After a breakup, Wes ends up at a remote rest stop. He finds himself locked inside the bathroom with a mysterious figure speaking from an adjacent stall. Soon Wes realizes he is involved in a situation more terrible than he could imagine. X (2022) Timestamp: 16:50 Written & Directed by Ti West In 1979, a group of young filmmakers set out to make an adult film in rural Texas, but when their reclusive, elderly hosts catch them in the act, the cast find themselves fighting for their lives. Smile (2022) Timestamp: 38:30 Written & Directed by Parker Finn After witnessing a bizarre, traumatic incident involving a patient, Dr. Rose Cotter starts experiencing frightening occurrences that she can't explain. Rose must confront her troubling past in order to survive and escape her horrifying new reality. Sissy (2022) Timestamp: 46:20 Written & Directed by Hannah Barlowe & Kane Senses Teen best friends Cecilia and Emma, after a decade run into each other. Cecilia is invited on Emma's bachelorette weekend where she gets stuck in a remote cabin with her high school bully with a taste for revenge. Be sure to let us know what you think about these films on our socials. Twitter - @PodoftheDamned Instagram - @PodcastoftheDamned Oh and remember, this podcast is rated 'S' for Spoilers! We are so glad to be back for another year, So grab your pumpkin spice late, sit back and listen. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
10/28/2022

Double Feature (Part 1) - Pod of the Damned

Em, Dean and Shawry are back for a second year with Pod of the Damned, but this time they aren't crazy enough to do 31 podcast episodes over 31 days in October, instead they are giving you a double feature with two episodes diving into horror in 2022... so far! After a well earned catch, here are the films they cover this episode. NOPE (2022) Timestamp : 22:10 Directed and written by Jordan Peele The residents of a lonely gulch in inland California bear witness to an uncanny and chilling discovery. Shark side of the Moon (2022) Timestamp: 35:10 Directed by Glenn Campbell & Tammy Klein, Written by Ryan Ebert & Anna Rasmussen Decades ago, the USSR developed unkillable sharks and launched them to the moon. Today, a team of American astronauts will endure the fight of their lives. Deadstream (2022) Timestamp: 40:45 Written & Directed by Joseph & Vanessa Winter A disgraced internet personality attempts to win back his followers by livestreaming one night alone in a haunted house. But when he accidentally pisses off a vengeful spirit, his big comeback event becomes a real-time fight for his life. Be sure to let us know what you think about these films on our socials. Twitter - @PodoftheDamned Instagram - @PodcastoftheDamned Oh and remember, this podcast is rated 'S' for Spoilers! We are so glad to be back for another year, So grab your pumpkin spice late, sit back and listen. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
10/30/2021

You Decide... - Pod of the Damned

The most wonderful day of the year has arrived, HALLOWEEN! Before Dean, Emma & Shawry can head out trick or treating, they have one last thing to do. Watch the film that you have chosen for them to review as part of our 31 Days of Horror. So which film got the highest vote? Cabin in the Woods (2011) Directed by Drew Goodard & written by Joss Whedon & Drew Goodard Five friends go for a break at a remote cabin, where they get more than they bargained for, discovering the truth behind the cabin in the woods. House on Haunted Hill (1959) Directed by William Castle & written by Robb White A millionaire offers $10,000 to five people who agree to be locked in a large, spooky, rented house overnight with him and his wife. I know what you did last summer (1997) Directed by Jim Gillespie & written by Kevin Williamson based on the novel by Lois Duncan Four young friends bound by a tragic accident are reunited when they find themselves being stalked by a hook-wielding maniac in their small seaside town. Messiah of Evil (1973) Written & directed by Willard Huyuck & Gloria Katz A young woman goes searching for her missing artist father. Her journey takes her to a strange Californian seaside town governed by a mysterious undead cult. Ready or Not (2019) Directed by Matt Bettinelli-Olpin & Tyler Gillett & written by Guy Busick & R Christopher Murphy A bride's wedding night takes a sinister turn when her eccentric new in-laws force her to take part in a terrifying game. Scare Me (2020) Directed & written by Josh Ruben During a power outage, two strangers tell scary stories. The more Fred and Fanny commit to their tales, the more the stories come to life in their Catskills cabin. The horrors of reality manifest when Fred confronts his ultimate fear. The Faculty (1998) Directed by Robert Rodriguez & written by David Wetcher, Bruce Kimmel & Kevin Williamson When Casey Connor, Herrington High School's newspaper photographer, witnesses the murder of a nurse and sees her alive again, he decides to investigate the bizarre happenings. Tucker & Dale vs Evil (2010) Direct by Eli Craig & written by Eli Craig & Morgan Jurgenson Affable hillbillies Tucker and Dale are on vacation at their dilapidated mountain cabin when they are mistaken for murderers by a group of preppy college students. Young Frankenstein (1974) Directed by Mel Brookes, written by Gene Wilder & Mel Brooks based off characters from the novel by Mary Shelley An American grandson of the infamous scientist, struggling to prove that his grandfather was not as insane as people believe, is invited to Transylvania, where he discovers the process that reanimates a dead body. The only way to know is to listen to the podia, and be sure to let us know what you think on our socials. Twitter - @PodoftheDamned Instagram - @PodcastoftheDamned So grab your self a pumpkin spice late, sit back and listen as the gang look back on the surprises and scares they've experienced deep diving into horror films together. And don't worry, this isn't the end, as Stu says in Scream... I'll be back!!!! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
10/29/2021

Classics (Part 2) - Pod of the Damed

We’re back this episode with more of the ground-breaking horror that made the genre what it is today and continues to shape it into the future. Pour a drink, get comfy, and settle in as we discuss the best that horror has to offer - then, and now. Films covered in this episode: The Texas Chainsaw Massacre (1974) Timestamp : 4:30 Directed by Tobe Hooper & written by Kim Henkel & Tobe Hooper Five friends head out to rural Texas to visit the grave of a grandfather. On the way they stumble across what appears to be a deserted house, only to discover something sinister within. Something armed with a chainsaw. Nosferatu (1922) Timestamp : 33:00 Directed by F.W. Murnau & written by Henrik Galeen based on the novel ‘Dracula’ by Bram Stroker Vampire Count Orlok expresses interest in a new residence and real estate agent Hutter's wife. Get Out (2017) Timestamp : 46:00 Directed & written by Jordan Peele A young African-American visits his white girlfriend's parents for the weekend, where his simmering uneasiness about their reception of him eventually reaches a boiling point. What did you think of these films? Be sure to let us know on our socials: Twitter : @PodoftheDamned Instagram : @PodcastoftheDamned See you tomorrow, when we find out what film you have all picked for our 31st episode! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
10/28/2021

Classics (Part 1) - Pod of the Damned

They’re the movies you turn to on Halloween night, the movies you want to show your kids when they’re old enough, the movies that set the molds and then broke them - they're classics! Listen as we discuss what makes these movies so exemplary and why we we keep coming back for more. Films covered in this episode: The Exorcist (1973) Timestamp : 4:00 Directed by William Friedkin & written by William Peter Blatty When a 12-year-old girl is possessed by a mysterious entity, her mother seeks the help of two priests to save her. Psycho (1960) Timestamp : 23:30 Directed by Alfred Hitchcock & written by Joseph Stefano & Robert Bloch A Phoenix secretary embezzles $40,000 from her employer's client, goes on the run, and checks into a remote motel run by a young man under the domination of his mother. Halloween (1978) Timestamp : 43:20 Directed by John Carpenter & written by John Carpenter & Debra Hall Fifteen years after murdering his sister on Halloween night 1963, Michael Myers escapes from a mental hospital and returns to the small town of Haddonfield, Illinois to kill again. What did you think of these episodes. let us know on our socials: Twitter - @PodoftheDamned Instagram - @PodcastoftheDamned See you tomorrow Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
10/27/2021

Slashers (Part 2) - Pod of the Damned

We could never cover all that slashers have to offer in just one episode, so join us today for part two of one of our favourite sub-genres. It’s bloody, it’s campy, it’s downright irresistible. Will you survive it?? Films covered in this ep: Scream 2 (1997) Timestamp : 6:30 Directed by Wes Craven & written by Kevin Williamson Two years after the first series of murders, as Sidney acclimates to college life, someone donning the Ghostface costume begins a new string of killings. Sleepaway Camp (1983) Timestamp : 25:30 Directed & written by Robert Hiltzik Angela Baker, a shy, traumatized young girl, is sent to summer camp with her cousin. Shortly after her arrival, anyone with sinister or less than honorable intentions toward her gets their comeuppance. The Final Girls (2015) Timestamp : 43:00 Directed by Todd Strauss-Schulson & written by M.A. Fortin & Joshua John Miller A young woman grieving the loss of her mother, a famous scream queen from the 1980s, finds herself pulled into the world of her mom's most famous movie. Reunited, the women must fight off the film's maniacal killer. What do you think of these films? Be sure to let us know on our socials on Twitter (@PodoftheDamned) and Instagram (@PodcastoftheDamned). And don't forget to place your vote in our final film poll at www.podofthedamned.com. You, our listeners, get to pick which film we talk about for our final episode as part of our 31 Days of Horror - get voting! See you tomorrow. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
10/26/2021

Slashers (Part 1) - Pod of the Damned

Don’t have sex, don’t be a bully, don’t drink or do drugs, and NEVER say “I’ll be right back…”. Join us for one of the most popular sub-genres of them all. It’s time for slashers! Films covered in this episode : A Nightmare on Elm Street 2 : Freddy’s Revenge (1985) Timestamp : 6:10 Directed by Jack Sholder & written by David Chaskin & Wes Craven A teenage boy is haunted in his dreams by deceased child murderer Freddy Krueger, who is out to possess him in order to continue his reign of terror in the real world. Friday the 13th Part VII : The New Blood (1988) Timestamp : 23:30 Directed by John Carl Buechier & written by Daryl Haney, Manuel Fidello & Sean S Cunningham Years after Tommy Jarvis chained him underwater at Camp Crystal Lake, the dormant Jason Voorhees is accidentally released from his prison by a telekinetic teenager. Now, only she can stop him. Scream (1996) Timestamp : 36:20 Directed by Wes Craven & written by Kevin Williamson A year after the murder of her mother, a teenage girl is terrorized by a new killer, who targets the girl and her friends by using horror films as part of a deadly game. What do you think of these films? Be sure to let us know on our socials on Twitter (@PodoftheDamned) and Instagram (@PodcastoftheDamned). And don't forget to place your vote in our final film poll at www.podofthedamned.com. You, our listeners, get to pick which film we talk about for our final episode as part of our 31 Days of Horror - get voting! See you tomorrow. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
10/25/2021

Horror Comedies - Pod of the Damned

Who says scary can’t be funny? With so many to choose from we spend this episode discussing some of our favourite horror-comedies. Em won’t be fear-weeing this time - she’ll be wetting herself with laughter! Films covered in this episode: Little Monsters (2019) Timestamp : 5:30 Directed and written by Abe Forsythe A washed-up musician teams up with a teacher and a kids show personality to protect young children from a sudden outbreak of zombies. Army of Darkness (1992) Timestamp : 24:20 Directed by Sam Raimi, written by Sam Raimi & Ivan Raimi A sardonic hardware store clerk is accidentally transported to 1300 A.D., where he must retrieve the Necronomicon and battle an army of the dead so he can return home. Braindead/Dead Alive (1992) Timestamp : 37:00 Directed by Peter Jackson & written by Stephen Sinclair, Fran Walsh & Peter Jackson A young man's mother is bitten by a Sumatran rat-monkey. She gets sick and dies, at which time she comes back to life, killing and eating dogs, nurses, friends, and neighbors. What do you think of these films? Be sure to let us know on our socials on Twitter (@PodoftheDamned) and Instagram (@PodcastoftheDamned). And don't forget to place your vote in our final film poll at www.podofthedamned.com. You, our listeners, get to pick which film we talk about for our final episode as part of our 31 Days of Horror - get voting! See you tomorrow. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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When three friends shared their mutual love of horror during the never ending lockdowns of 2020, Pod of the Damned was born - little did they know the journey they would embark upon would change them forevermore. As the never ending lockdowns continued to ravage their hometown into the following year, this intrepid trio never faulted. Against all odds they waded through the guts, the gore, the celluloid screams and spine tapping scares - and never stopped pushing through the diverse landscape that is the horror genre. This is their story. 31 days, 31 episodes. Streaming from October 1st. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Horror fans Em, Dean, & Shawry, dive into the sickeningly good, deliciously bad, and hilariously ugly of the horror movie genre - just in time for Halloween! 31 days, 31 episodes - Sub-genres, spooky screenings & tangents - oh my! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Creator

Dean Arcuri
Years Active

2021 - 2022
Episodes

35
Rating

Explicit
Copyright

© Dean Arcuri
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Pod of the Damned