The Head, The Tail, The Whole Damn Thing

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Hosts Mike D McCarty and James Knight are brothers with decades of experience in the entertainment and film industry. This film review podcast covers the Horror, Sci-Fi and Fantasy genres. Listen along to their unique insider take and witty back and forth as they review both old classics and new releases.

  1. 1D AGO

    HTWDT Episode 42: Scream (1996) and Scream 7 (2026)

    Hello Family (read that in Ghostface voice). Well, since Scream 7 is currently burning down the box office. We thought it appropriate to pair it with the original (which Mike worked on). That's right, the Wes Craven classic Scream (1996) and Scream 7 (2026) were directed by Screams' original writer and creator, Kevin Williamson. If you're a fan of the series, this is a must-listen! Lots of behind-the-scenes bits and fun trivia. The Stephen King Dark Web even unearthed a promo for Scream, The Franchise game. This may seem like a long episode, but let's face it, there was a lot to scream about. Plus maybe Roger Jackson pops in... Want to support and buy some show swag? Check out our store! Click on 'Explore Designs.' There's a ton of cool stuff. https://www.redbubble.com/people/wholedamnthing/shop?asc=u Or join our Patreon! Get the show early get access to our private Discord and lots of other stuff too! patreon.com/TheWholeDamnThing As usual, send any fan or hate mail to thewholedamnthing13@gmail.com. Tell us if you'd watch Scream 8, The Screamation, What Nooooo? That's right, Mark Wahlberg, these movies are still making money. We have a Facebook page, please follow, subscribe, and like for the computer gods. https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61576851455221 For dumb-related memes, pics, trailers, or short clips of things we mention, trailers of things we will review, and more, be sure to follow our Instagram. The Whole Damn Instagram and threads we NEED Threads followers, so find us at thewholedamnthing13@threads We also have a TikTok. The Whole Damn TikTok Stick with us and tell a friend! #scream #wescraven #horrormoviereviews #behindthescenes #industryprofessionals #nevecampbell #finalgirls

    2h 36m

  2. MAR 16

    HTWDT Episode 41: Misery (1990) Send Help (2026)

    Hey, Whole Damn Family! This episode is secluded with loving couples, well, sorta... We kick it off with (1990)'s Misery from the mind of Stephen King and the directing prowess of the late great Rob Reiner. This episode dives deep into what if Bette Midler was actually cast as Annie Wilkes. She'd be all "Boogie Woogie Oogy", we think. There's some good behind the scenes on Misery and of course we dig up an old Misery promo from the Stephen King Darkweb. After that Sam Raimi is back with his brand new movie Send Help (2026) Does it stand up to his past work or do we vote it off the island? Also how helpful can a finance bro be when your stranded. Listen and find out! Want to support and buy some show swag? Check out our store! Click on 'Explore Designs.' There's a ton of cool stuff. https://www.redbubble.com/people/wholedamnthing/shop?asc=u Or join our Patreon! Get the show early get access to our private Discord and lots of other stuff too! patreon.com/TheWholeDamnThing As usual, send any fan or hate mail to thewholedamnthing13@gmail.com. Tell us if youd vote Mark Wahlberg off the island What Nooooo? That's right, Mark Wahlberg, people are entitled to their opinion. We have a Facebook page, please follow, subscribe, and like for the computer gods. https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61576851455221 For dumb-related memes, pics, trailers, or short clips of things we mention, trailers of things we will review, and more, be sure to follow our Instagram. The Whole Damn Instagram and threads we NEED Threads followers, so find us at thewholedamnthing13@threads We also have a TikTok. The Whole Damn TikTok Stick with us and tell a friend! #misery #robreiner #jimmycaan #anniewilkes #stephenking #stephenkingdarkweb #horrorpodcast #moviereviews

    2h 34m

  3. MAR 1

    HTWDT Episode 40: Cujo (1983) and Good Boy (2025)

    Hey, Whole Damn Family, here is our 40th episode! Wow, we are cruising right along! This one goes to the dogs, though. In this episode, we review Cujo from 1983. It gave us a chance to once again explore the Stephen King Darkweb, boy, that thing has been a wealth of information. Cujo was also directed by Lewis Teague, who directed Alligator in episode 38. There's a good amount of behind-the-scenes for this one. In our recent movie, we talk about Good Boy (2025). Does the dog die? Everyone wanted to know, and the answer is NO! In the end, he's still a good boy. We talk a bit about how the director Ben Leonberg, and his wife, producer Kari Fischer, used their own dog Indy over years of shooting. pretty cool! Want to support and buy some show swag? Check out our store! Click on 'Explore Designs.' There's a ton of cool stuff. https://www.redbubble.com/people/wholedamnthing/shop?asc=u   As usual, send any fan or hate mail to thewholedamnthing13@gmail.com. Tell us if you're a cat person, What Nooooo? That's right, Mark Wahlberg, people are entitled to their cats too. We have a Facebook page, please follow, subscribe, and like for the computer gods. https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61576851455221 For dumb-related memes, pics, trailers, or short clips of things we mention, trailers of things we will review, and more, be sure to follow our Instagram. The Whole Damn Instagram and threads we NEED Threads followers, so find us at thewholedamnthing13@threads We also have a TikTok. The Whole Damn TikTok Stick with us and tell a friend! #dogpeople #cujo #goodboy # Lewisteague #stephenking #stephenkingdarkweb #horrorpodcast #moviereviews

    2h 17m

  4. FEB 14

    HTWDT Episode 39: My Bloody Valentine (1981) and Heart Eyes (2025)

    Love is in the air! Happy Valentines we dropped this on Valentines! For you!  "How you doin’"(cue the Booty Call music). We start with a deep dive on a classic slasher (1981), My Bloody Valentine, where Mike gets into some good behind-the-scenes stuff and talks about the uncut version…and how much the MPAA butchered this movie. Also, Mike sings again! After that, we cozy up on the couch for our second feature (2025) Heart Eyes (yeah, we should have reviewed this one last year…but we didn’t.) Regardless, it’s the perfect pairing for your Valentine's celebration, however and whomever you wish to spend it with.  Seriously, we are really excited about this pairing and hope you agree! Want to support and buy some show swag? Check out our store! Click on 'Explore Designs.' There's a ton of cool stuff. https://www.redbubble.com/people/wholedamnthing/shop?asc=u Or join our Patreon! patreon.com/TheWholeDamnThing As usual, send any fan or hate mail to thewholedamnthing13@gmail.com. Tell us if you disagree, What Nooooo? That's right, Mark Wahlberg, people are entitled to their own opinions. We have a Facebook page, please follow, subscribe, and like for the computer gods. https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61576851455221 For dumb-related memes, pics, trailers, or short clips of things we mention, trailers of things we will review, and more, be sure to follow our Instagram. The Whole Damn Instagram and threads we NEED Threads followers, so find us at thewholedamnthing13@threads We also have a TikTok. The Whole Damn TikTok Stick with us and tell a friend! #valentines #horrormovies #uncut #makeupfx #moviereview #hearteyes #mybloodyvalentine #mikesings

    2h 38m

  5. FEB 1

    HTWDT Episode 38: Alligator (1980) and Anaconda (2025)

    Hey Whole Damn Family! This episode is cold-blooded. We start off with a favorite of Mike's (1980) Alligator. Directed by Lewis Teague. In this episode, we learn that this movie isn't appropriate for four-year-olds, or so James claims, also...was Sketchers secretly involved in experiments on puppies? You'll have to listen to find out that no, that's not true. But we do at least cover the urban legend of what happens when you flush a baby alligator into the sewers...magic thats what happens. After the Lobby Break, we do a spoiler-free review of the new (2025) Anaconda reboot that came out on Christmas Day, starring Jack Black and Paul Rudd. Mike sings a song as his opener in honor of Jack Black and Sir Mix-a-lot (seriously, you can't miss that). Want to support and buy some show swag check out our store! Click on 'Explore Designs.' There's a ton of cool stuff. https://www.redbubble.com/people/wholedamnthing/shop?asc=u As usual, send any fan or hate mail to thewholedamnthing13@gmail.com Tell us if you'd flush a baby alligator. What Nooooo? Thats right Mark Wahlberg. We have a Facebook page, please follow, subscribe, and like for the computer gods. https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61576851455221 For dumb-related memes, pics, trailers, or short clips of things we mention, trailers of things we will review and more, be sure to follow our Instagram. The Whole Damn Instagram and threads we NEED Threads followers, so find us at thewholedamnthing13@threads We also have a TikTok. The Whole Damn Tiktok Stick with us and tell a friend! #alligator #anaconda #jennyfromtheblock #jackblack #anaconda2025 #monstermovies #moviereviewpodcast #horrormovies #reptilian #coldblooded #funny

    2h 32m

  6. JAN 18

    HTWDT Episode 37: Pans Labyrinth (2006) and Ugly Stepsister (2025)

    Hey, Whole Damn Family, It's our Fairy Tale episode with lots of laughs and musical bits. In this one, we take a drug trip with Cheech and Chong and try not to get lost in Guillermo del Toro's Pan's Labyrinth (2006). We learn when not to eat the grapes, and we laugh about the fascist stepdad! There are some insightful behind-the-scenes bits on the making of The Faun and The Paleman. Then we get into the directorial debut of Emilie Blichfeld for her take on Cinderella with Ugly Stepsister (2025) This one is a wild one with more cringe moments than a TikTok vertical. Seriously, if you haven't seen it, pause at the lobby break after our spoiler-free review and see this one knowing nothing. We get into How'd they do that with the makeup FX artistry of Thomas Foldberg's studio. You'll learn a lot of things, Cinderella, actually...even bad hair metal. Want to support and buy some show swag check out our store! Click on 'Explore Designs.' There's a ton of cool stuff. https://www.redbubble.com/people/wholedamnthing/shop?asc=u As usual, send any fan or hate mail to thewholedamnthing13@gmail.com Tell us if you'd eat a tapeworm. What Nooooo? Thats right Mark Wahlberg. For more info on The Pans Labyrinth makeup fx team https://www.instagram.com/daviddtsfx/ For Thomas Foldberg's insta and pics from Ugly Stepsister https://www.instagram.com/thomas_foldberg_studio/ Johnny Recaps bit on Ugly Stepsister https://youtu.be/UZSQRWjUbD8 We have a Facebook page, please follow, subscribe, and like for the computer gods. https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61576851455221 For dumb-related memes, pics, trailers, or short clips of things we mention, traiulers of things we will review and more, be sure to follow our Instagram. The Whole Damn Instagram and threads we NEED Threads followers, so find us at thewholedamnthing13@threads We also have a TikTok. The Whole Damn Tiktok Stick with us and tell a friend! #guillermodeltoro #panslabyrinth #emilieblichfeld #uglystepsister #notcinderellatheband #behindthescenes #makeupfx

    2h 36m

  7. JAN 4

    HTWDT Episode 36: Nightmare on Elm Street (1984) and Black Phone 2 (2025)

    Hey Whole Damn Family hope you all are had a great holiday season.  This episode is a treat! We start by discussing how angry Mom is with us about our recent treatment of Vin Diesel. Then we jump right into Wes Craven's classic Nightmare on Elm Street (1984), the movie that started a phenomenon. There are some great behind-the-scenes bits here and a lot of fun riffing on Johnny Depp (it's his first movie) and how much of a "Blanche DuBois" mess Nancy's mom is. After the lobby break we get into the ever creepy character of Ethan Hawke's, The Grabber with Black Phone 2 for our spoiler free review, and then come back to spoil the whole damn thing. Some good behind the scenes bits in this one too. For more info on the makeup Fx folks responsible for your nightmares check out these instas. David Miller from the original Nightmare sells Freddy heads so you can reach out to him about that or find him on Ebay. https://www.instagram.com/davidbmillerfx/ For Francios' company Mind warp check this https://www.instagram.com/mindwarpfx/ Want to support and buy some show swag for the new Year Check out our store! Click on 'Explore Designs.' There's a ton of cool stuff. https://www.redbubble.com/people/wholedamnthing/shop?asc=u As usual, send any fan or hate mail to thewholedamnthing13@gmail.com Tell us about Vin Diesel #momwasright We have a Facebook page, please follow, subscribe, and like for the computer gods. https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61576851455221 For dumb-related memes, pics, trailers, or short clips of things we mention, traiulers of things we will review and more, be sure to follow our Instagram. The Whole Damn Instagram and threads we NEED Threads followers, so find us at thewholedamnthing13@threads We also have a TikTok. The Whole Damn Tiktok Stick with us and tell a friend! #wescraven #nightmareonelmstreet #freddykrueger #blackphone2 #horrorpodcast #funny #behindthescenes #ethanhawke #vindiesel

    2h 45m

  8. 12/21/2025

    HTWDT Episode 35: Pitch Black (2000) and Predator Badlands (2025)

    Hey Whole Damn Family! (edit) This episode turned our own mother against us...she did not like how we portrayed Vin Diesel, titan of the industry. The turn of the Millennium brought us a fun sci-fi monster movie called Pitch Black (2000) and Vin Diesel, without which we would not have such strong Family values, and we wouldn't have the Fast and the Furious movies either, so thank you, universe, for supplying us with those. We paired this one with Dan Trachtenberg's box office success, Predator Badlands (2025). You may not think it, but these movies are both about family. So give it a listen and call your folks to check in. In Pitch Black, we learn some fun behind-the-scenes bits, and in Predator Badlands, we learn there's lots of digital. Creature designer Patrick Tatopolous Insta https://www.instagram.com/ptatopoulos/   Weta Workshop insta (Predator Badlands) https://www.instagram.com/wetaworkshop/   Want to support and buy some show swag for Christmas!! Check out our store! Click on 'Explore Designs.' There's a ton of cool stuff. https://www.redbubble.com/people/wholedamnthing/shop?asc=u As usual, send any fan or hate mail to thewholedamnthing13@gmail.com We have a Facebook page, please follow, subscribe, and like for the computer gods. https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61576851455221 For dumb-related memes, pics, trailers, or short clips of things we mention, traiulers of things we will review and more, be sure to follow our Instagram. The Whole Damn Instagram and threads we NEED Threads followers, so find us at thewholedamnthing13@threads We also have a TikTok. The Whole Damn Tiktok Stick with us and tell a friend! #predator #pitchblack #family #vindiesel #monstermovie #thepredatorisagoodguy #ellefanning #dantrachtenberg #ismikecrazy

    2h 42m
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Hosts Mike D McCarty and James Knight are brothers with decades of experience in the entertainment and film industry. This film review podcast covers the Horror, Sci-Fi and Fantasy genres. Listen along to their unique insider take and witty back and forth as they review both old classics and new releases.

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