The Monsters That Made Us

Dan Colón and Mike Manzi
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The Monsters That Made Us

Welcome to The Monsters That Made Us! Join “The Invisible Dan" Colón and “Monster Mike" Manzi as they celebrate all of the SPOOKTACULAR characters and films in the Universal Studios Classic Monsters series. 

  1. 1 DAY AGO

    Abigail (2024)

    In this episode, “The Invisible Dan” and “Monster Mike” are hunting a ballerina vampire as they discuss 2024’s Abigail! Join them as they dive into all the gory details about the incredible ensemble cast (including plenty of gushing about Dan Stevens), the filmmaking duo Radio Silence and their knack for melding comedy and horror, and why Abigail is a fantastic take on the Dracula’s Daughter concept. If you enjoy this episode, and want to support the show, check out our Patreon!

    2h 6m

  2. JAN 31

    The Last Voyage of the Demeter (2024)

    All aboard! In this episode, “The Invisible Dan” and “Monster Mike” set sail for England on the ill-fated merchant ship, Demeter. Join them as they discuss The Last Voyage of the Demeter‘s long road to production, from its conception in the early ’90s through the many personnel changes and script revisions, and finally to its big screen debut. Plus, they dive into the film’s fantastic cast, the challenges of shooting an entire film set at sea, the choice to go super heavy on digital effects as opposed to practical effects, and whether or not the film ultimately plays it a little too safe to offer many real surprises. If you enjoy this episode, and want to support the show, check out our Patreon!

    1h 33m

  3. 12/28/2024

    Renfield (2023)

    In this episode, “The Invisible Dan” and “Monster Mike” dive into Chris McKay’s over-the-top, action-packed horror comedy, Renfield! Join them as they discuss the film’s origins as part of the Dark Universe and its evolution into the film it eventually became, the brilliant performances from Nicholas Hoult and the iconic Nicolas Cage, the jaw-dropping practical makeup effects and stunt work, the occasionally uneasy balance between the film’s horror and comedic elements, and why Renfield is ultimately a fun addition to the Universal Monsters canon. If you enjoy this episode, and want to support the show, check out our Patreon!

    1h 15m

  4. 11/29/2024

    The Invisible Man (2020)

    Exit Alex Kurtzman, enter Jason Blum. In this episode, “The Invisible Dan” and “Monster Mike” dive into Universal’s first theatrical monster movie since the death of the Dark Universe. Join them as they discuss writer/director Leigh Whannell’s bold new vision for the Invisible Man, including shifting the perspective to the victim, the clever camera work, the stunt choreography, changing the invisibility serum to an invisibility suit, and why a smaller, more intimate story–rather than a huge, globetrotting adventure–was exactly the hard reset the Universal Monsters needed. If you enjoy this episode, and want to support the show, check out our Patreon!

    1h 45m

  5. 11/14/2024 · BONUS

    Jakob Skrzypa (Interview)

    In this second episode of The Monsters That You Made, “The Invisible Dan” and “Monster Mike” chat with filmmaker Jakob Skrzypa, producer and co-writer of the new horror comedy, Vampire Zombies… From Space! Join them as they discuss Jakob’s history with the Universal Monsters, growing up with The Creature from the Black Lagoon and The Wolf Man, discovering the films of Ed Wood, and the 10+ year journey of breathing new life into a project that began way back in high school and finally getting it up on the big screen. Find Jakob and Vampire Zombies… From Space online: Website: vampirezombiesmovie.com Instagram: @vampirezombiesmovie Instagram: @jakobmakesmovies Facebook: facebook.com/vampirezombiesmovie If you enjoy this episode, and want to support the show, check out our Patreon!

    1h 1m

  6. 10/25/2024

    The Scorpion King: Book of Souls (2018)

    In this episode, “The Invisible Dan” and “Monster Mike” head back to ancient Egypt for one last ride with the Scorpion King! Join them as they discuss their experience working through Universal’s first Universal Monsters spin-off franchise and how it did (or didn’t) live up to expectations, as well as its final installment, its new lead actor, and why The Scorpion King: Book of Souls is arguably the best of the Scorpion King sequels. If you enjoy this episode, and want to support the show, check out our Patreon!

    1h 14m

  7. 09/27/2024

    The Mummy (2017)

    Join “The Invisible Dan” and “Monster Mike” as they say hello and goodbye to Universal’s short-lived Dark Universe. In this episode, they discuss the origins of 2017’s The Mummy, its evolution into a launching pad for an enormous shared cinematic universe, the tumultuous early stages of its production, the brilliant action set pieces, the horrifying mummy moments, the questionable casting decisions, and why, despite its flaws, they still wish they had gotten to see more of the Dark Universe! If you enjoy this episode, and want to support the show, check out our Patreon!

    1h 59m

  8. 08/30/2024

    The Scorpion King 4: Quest for Power (2015)

    In this episode, “The Invisible Dan” and “Monster Mike” continue their journey through the world of straight-to-video Scorpion King installments. Join them as they discuss Victor Webster’s second film as Mathayus, the return of Will Kemp to the Universal Monsters Universe, the star-studded supporting cast, the blatant Indiana Jones rip-offs, the impressive fight sequences, and whether a more pronounced shift towards comedy helps or hurts The Scorpion King 4: Quest for Power. If you enjoy this episode, and want to support the show, check out our Patreon!

    1h 23m
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Welcome to The Monsters That Made Us! Join “The Invisible Dan" Colón and “Monster Mike" Manzi as they celebrate all of the SPOOKTACULAR characters and films in the Universal Studios Classic Monsters series. 

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  • Creator
    Dan Colón and Mike Manzi
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2025
  • Episodes
    52
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    ℗ & © 2020 The CageClub Podcast Network
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