Neon Brainiacs (A Retro Horror Movie Podcast)

Neon Brainiacs
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Neon Brainiacs (A Retro Horror Movie Podcast)

Neon Brainiacs is a retro horror movie podcast with hosts and independent filmmakers Ben and Lance (and former co-host Gregg). Your heroes break down the movie's plot, remember the good times, and get lost in plenty of humorous diversions. From fan-favorite films to obscure deep cuts of the '70s, '80, '90s, and 2000s, no stone is left unturned regarding retro horror movies.

  1. 380 - Santa's Slay (2005)

    4 DAYS AGO

    380 - Santa's Slay (2005)

    He's making a list... Pray you're not on it. HoHo-HORROR Month continues as The Boys are joined this week by the director of the new film "Curtains For Christmas", Steve Rudzinski, to cover 2005's SANTA'S SLAY! Starring wrestler Bill Goldberg! It's been 1000 years and Satan's son, Santa, is free of the servitude that kept him giving. Now he can finally do what he does best: Slay. And he's starting in Hell... Township, Canada. Also this week:  Steve's new Christmas movie reviews, a Home Alone Rabbit hole, Ben's Weezer Reddit fame, and the origins of "The Circle Game." All this--and a whole lot more--on this week's episode of NEON BRAINIACS! Put down that ghaddang Caramello and check out our Patreon for tons of bonus content, exclusive goodies, and access to our Discord! "WHO'S NEXT?"

    1h 58m
  2. 379 - P2 (2007)

    DEC 11

    379 - P2 (2007)

    A new level of fear. It's HoHo-HORROR Month! This week our hosts explore 2007's P2! Corporate exec Angela finds herself trapped in her building's parking garage on Christmas Eve. She quickly learns that an obsessive security guard, Thomas, isn't there to help. Will The Boys get out or are they parked *very* long-term? Find out here! Also this week: The Millvale Grunch, Ben's love of Corn Bread, why Wes Bentley has zero memory of this movie, and we answer the age old question: What's Pauly Shore's best movie? All this--and a whole lot more--on this week's episode of NEON BRAINIACS! Put down that ghaddang Caramello and check out our Patreon for tons of bonus content, exclusive goodies, and access to our Discord! "Way to ruin Christmas, assh*le."

    1h 30m
  3. 378 - Silent Night, Deadly Night 4: Initiation (1990)

    DEC 4

    378 - Silent Night, Deadly Night 4: Initiation (1990)

    And if I die before I wake... Thank you. It's HoHo-HORROR Month! To kick off the holiday hijinks, your hosts cover 1990's Silent Night, Deady Night 4: Initiation! During her investigation of a case of spontaneous combustion, reporter Kim discovers a cult dedicated to the Egyptian god, Isis. A cult that wants her very soul! Will The Boys be their next sacrifice? Find out here! Also this week: New Weird Candy is BACK! Lance is only happy when it rains, fart stories, and why don't they sell loose nuts anymore? All this--and a whole lot more--on this week's episode of NEON BRAINIACS! Put down that ghaddang Caramello and check out our Patreon for tons of bonus content, exclusive goodies, and access to our Discord! "No f@#%ing cheese!"

    1h 27m
  4. 377 - Death Becomes Her (1992)

    NOV 27

    377 - Death Becomes Her (1992)

    Some people will go to any lengths to stay young forever.  GivingThanks month continues! All Patreon picks, all month! This week your hosts cover a pick from patron Dr. Kilometer: The 1992 classic Death Becomes Her! 14 years after her rival Madeline steals Helen's fiancé, Ernest, the former lovers hatch a plan to kill Madeline. However, an ancient elixir of enternal life makes things a little... complicated.  Will The Boys choose to keep their youthful good looks or continue to age gracefully? Find out here! Also this week: Ben has sex questions, Lance's Opinions on soup, and Copious Dave Matthews Band talk. All this--and a whole lot more--on this week's episode of NEON BRAINIACS! Put down that ghaddang Caramello and check out our Patreon for tons of bonus content, exclusive goodies, and access to our Discord! "Bottoms up!" **Misophonia warning: As this is a Patreon pick episode, we are continuing the "EAT" bit. If you are uncomfortable with or bothered by slight chewing sounds, you can skip to 16:00 minute mark and should be fine.

    1h 40m
  5. 376 - Sunshine (2007)

    NOV 20

    376 - Sunshine (2007)

    Dark days are coming. GivingThanks month continues! All Patreon picks, all month! This week your hosts cover a film requested from "Super Patron" Dr. Philth: 2007's Sunshine! It's the year 2050, and The Sun is destabilizing. The crew of the Icarus II is on Earth's second mission to reignite The Sun after a failed attempt seven years prior. They soon discover the fate of Icarus I, which could spell doom for the fate of earth. Do the boys light the fire or get sunburned? Find out here! Also this week: Our 2000s Pop Punk picks, Lance's advice to teens in haunted houses, and Ben's existential crisis of being the most annoying radio host. All this--and a whole lot more--on this week's episode of NEON BRAINIACS! Put down that ghaddang Caramello and check out our Patreon for tons of bonus content, exclusive goodies, and access to our Discord! "The last man. Alone with God." Misophonia warning: As this is a Patreon pick episode, we are continuing the "EAT" bit. If you are uncomfortable with or bothered by slight chewing sounds, you can skip to 14:00 minute mark and should be fine.

    1h 33m
  6. 375 - Planet Terror (2007)

    NOV 13

    375 - Planet Terror (2007)

    Humanity's last hope... rests on a high power machine gun! GivingThanks month continues! All Patreon picks, all month! This week your hosts cover a film requested from Patron Ameila: One half of the 2007 Grindhouse double feature -- Planet Terror! After an experimental nerve gas gets out, the population of Texas start to transform into fleshing-eating mutants! It's up to a ragtag band of well-armed townsfolk to survive the night. Will the boys make it til morning? Find out here! Also this week: Tarantino impressions, '80s vs '90s action movies, and Ben's possible crow wedding. All this--and a whole lot more--on this week's episode of NEON BRAINIACS! Put down that ghaddang Caramello and check out our Patreon for tons of bonus content, exclusive goodies, and access to our Discord! "Give him the gun. Give him all the guns." Misophonia warning: As this is a Patreon pick episode, we are continuing the "EAT" bit. If you are uncomfortable with or bothered by slight chewing sounds, you can skip to 12:00 minute mark and should be fine.

    1h 48m
  7. 374 - Once Bitten (1985)

    NOV 6

    374 - Once Bitten (1985)

    It's a one-night stand with eternal complications! GivingThanks month begins! As a thank you to all the patrons, it's all Patreon picks, all month! This week your hosts kick it off with patron Torre's request: The 1985 film ONCE BITTEN! A 300 year old Countess needs the blood of a virgin by Halloween to keep her youth. Luckily a young Jim Carrey is there to quench her thirst! Will the boys really think this one truly... "sucks"? Find out here! Also this week: The film's similarities to Teen Wolf, Lance is in "a state of Cheez It", and "The Lip Line" is open for requests! All this--and a whole lot more--on this week's episode of NEON BRAINIACS! Put down that ghaddang Caramello and check out our Patreon for tons of bonus content, exclusive goodies, and access to our Discord! Remember: Save your yolks for Ben!   Misophonia warning: As this is a Patreon pick episode, we are continuing the "EAT" bit. If you are uncomfortable with or bothered by slight chewing sounds, you can skip to 12:00 minute mark and should be fine.

    1h 35m
  8. 373 - Halloween H20: 20 Years Later (1998)

    OCT 30

    373 - Halloween H20: 20 Years Later (1998)

    It's going to be one hell of a family reunion. He's back! That's right! This week your hosts jump into 1998's HALLOWEEN H20: 20 YEARS LATER. They are also joined by filmmaker Blake O'Donnell of BPO Films to promote his new film Guerrilla Dogs! 20 years ago Laurie Strode watched her psychopathic brother die after his historic Halloween night massacre... Or did she? Michael Myers returns to find his sister for a confrontation decades in the making! Will the boys survive this family reunion from Hell? Find out here! Also this week: The secret origins of "Party Parkin", chunky '90s Vans, Frankenstein, and disgusting urinal pubes! All this--and a whole lot more--on this week's episode of NEON BRAINIACS! Hey! Put down that ghaddang Caramello and check out our Patreon for tons of bonus content, exclusive goodies, and access to our Discord! "It's Halloween. I guess everyone's entitled to one good scare."

    2h 12m
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Neon Brainiacs is a retro horror movie podcast with hosts and independent filmmakers Ben and Lance (and former co-host Gregg). Your heroes break down the movie's plot, remember the good times, and get lost in plenty of humorous diversions. From fan-favorite films to obscure deep cuts of the '70s, '80, '90s, and 2000s, no stone is left unturned regarding retro horror movies.

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