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Neon Brainiacs is an 80s horror podcast with hosts Ben, Gregg and Lance. From the biggest blockbusters to the most obscure shot-on-video deep cuts, no stone is left unturned regarding 80s horror.

Neon Brainiacs (80s Horror Podcast‪)‬ Neon Brainiacs

    • TV & Film
    • 4.7 • 145 Ratings

Neon Brainiacs is an 80s horror podcast with hosts Ben, Gregg and Lance. From the biggest blockbusters to the most obscure shot-on-video deep cuts, no stone is left unturned regarding 80s horror.

    Killer Party (1986)

    Killer Party (1986)

    It's time to party, maniacs! This week finds us talking about the slasher whodunit Killer Party from 1986, and bringing us this flick are Zane Hershberger and Sable Griedel from Silver Springs Films. They're joining us to promote the Blu-Ray release of their new anthology Cryptids, which also stars Joe Bob Briggs. Tune in as we celebrate Zane's birthday and talk other topics such as our new movie idea for the late Paul Bartel, the definitely real X-rated Mrs. Henshaw cut of the film, and bitter beer face.
    Drop that Caramello and check out our Patreon! This month we counted down our top five 1990s comedies. For as little as $2 a month you can get in on the action as well with bonus episodes, Discord privileges, livestreams, exclusive merchandise and more!
    Want to hear about more fare from 1986? Check out our previous episodes on Terrorvision (episode 21), Night Of The Creeps (episode 52), Spookies (episode 62), Maximum Overdrive (episode 73), Critters (episode 86), Texas Chainsaw Massacre 2 (episode 99), Neon Maniacs (episode 156), Witchboard (episode 194), Deadly Friend (episode 255), and Troll (episode 280).

    • 1 hr 49 min
    They Live (1988)

    They Live (1988)

    We've come here to do two things, maniacs! This week we celebrate the 100th episode that all three of your favorite goofballs have appeared on together, and we're talking a doozy: John Carpenter's They Live from 1988. Tune in as we discuss this wild allegory and other topics such as turkey sandwiches, Ween, and how you truly know you've made it financially.
    Drop that Caramello and check out our Patreon! This month we counted down our top five 1990s comedies. For as little as $2 a month you can get in on the action as well with bonus episodes, Discord privileges, livestreams, exclusive merchandise and more!
    Want to hear us discuss more of the Master Of Horror? Check out our previous episodes on Christine (episode 37), The Thing (episode 229), Prince Of Darkness (episode 261), Halloween (episode 268), In The Mouth Of Madness (episode 285), and The Fog (episode 296).

    • 1 hr 32 min
    Hello Mary Lou: Prom Night II (1987)

    Hello Mary Lou: Prom Night II (1987)

    Wild horses couldn't make us stay away, maniacs! We're getting a little weird this week as we unpack the bonkers Canadian sequel Hello Mary Lou: Prom Night II. And who better to join us on this journey than our friends Ande and Eanna from the Queens Of NC-17 podcast? Tune in as we discuss the flick and other topics such as girl naps, confessional wafer Jeez-Its, Canadian Duckie, and of course Big Milk strikes again.
    Drop that Caramello and check out our Patreon! This month we counted down our top five 1990s comedies. For as little as $2 a month you can get in on the action as well with bonus episodes, Discord privileges, livestreams, exclusive merchandise and more!
    Want more crossover between us and the Queens? Check out our previous episodes on Blood Diner (episode 128) and Deadly Friend (episode 255). There's also the very funny Friday The 13th crossover between the two of us on Start The Beat With Sikes.

    • 2 hr 13 min
    American Gothic (1987)

    American Gothic (1987)

    Woods are woods, maniacs! This week we're taking a look at the 1987 backwoods island flick American Gothic. While we parse through the plot, we also discuss topics such as offensive shirts of the 80s, Bazooka Joe's hard gum, and Lance's tramuatic story about The Clarks.
    Drop that Caramello and check out our Patreon! This month we counted down our top five 1990s comedies. For as little as $2 a month you can get in on the action as well with bonus episodes, Discord privileges, livestreams, exclusive merchandise and more!
    Want more slasher flick talk from 1987? Check out our previous episodes on Bloody New Year (episode 16), The Stepfather (episode 27), Stagefright (episode 36), Blood Harvest (episode 51), The Majorettes (episode 55), Blood Diner (episode 128), Slaughterhouse (episode 133), Slumber Party Massacre II (episode 178), and Blood Lake (episode 321).

    • 1 hr 17 min
    Psychos In Love (1987)

    Psychos In Love (1987)

    Love is in the air, maniacs! To celebrate the day of lovers in loving love, we're talking about the 1987 shot-on-video horror comedy Psychos In Love. Tune in as we break down this wacky mockumentary and other topics such as Ben's lost Primus song, this movie's hatred of all things grape, and our new catchphrase.
    Drop that Caramello and check out our Patreon! This month we counted down our top five 1990s comedies. For as little as $2 a month you can get in on the action as well with bonus episodes, Discord privileges, livestreams, exclusive merchandise and more!
    Want to hear us discuss more side-splitting flicks? Check out our previous episodes on Terrorvision (episode 21), Killer Klowns From Outer Space (episode 26), Return Of The Living Dead (episode 81), The Toxic Avenger (episode 84), Better Off Dead (episode 100), Sleepaway Camp II (episode 150), The Monster Squad (episode 152), The Burbs (episode 200), Blades (episode 278), Vamp (episode 292), and Summer School (episode 312).

    • 1 hr 31 min
    Freddy's Dead: The Final Nightmare (1991)

    Freddy's Dead: The Final Nightmare (1991)

    We're breaking the rules straight from Springwood, maniacs! It's the first week of February so you know what that means... we're revisiting the Nightmare On Elm Street franchise with what was DEFINITELY the last movie in the series, Freddy's Dead from 1991. Joining us to break this one down is friend of the show Jordan Sloan, who's promoting his band Red Temple Pray's new album Can It Get Any Worse? which drops this Friday. Tune in as we dissect this blemish on the résumé of Freddy Krueger and discuss other topics such as Lance's questionable Q-Tip usage, ways to derail Ben, and Aphex Twin.
    Drop that Caramello and check out our Patreon! This month we counted down our top five 1990s comedies. For as little as $2 a month you can get in on the action as well with bonus episodes, Discord privileges, livestreams, exclusive merchandise and more!
    Want more Freddy talk? Check out our previous episodes on the original (episode 74), part 2 (episode 231), part 3 (episode 22), part 4 (episode 125), part 5 (episode 177), New Nightmare (episode 282) and our lockdown bonus episode of our top 5 Elm Street entries.

    • 2 hr 15 min

Customer Reviews

4.7 out of 5
145 Ratings

145 Ratings

J53518 ,

A fun podcast for lovers of 80s slashers and horror films alike( good and bad)

I always enjoy your podcast from the funny Seinfeld and Simpson references to knowing and learning about filmmaking. Keep up the good work and the laughs , fellas !!

fjjvfthbft ,

Your mom is a frat boy.

Luv to pop open a Polar, open a fresh bag of Gibbles, kick off my slides, lotion up my bare feet and listen to the boys appreciate some classics and/or roast some turkeys. If you don’t like this pod you have bad opinions and you should feel bad.

chrleebrwn ,

First review of 2024

Long time listener, first time reviewer. This is my favorite horror podcast. As an almost 40 year old man, I relate to the era the hosts grew up and share a love of 80s horror and humor. Love this show so much

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