Bad Movie Date Night

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Bad Movie Date Night Podcast

The phrase ”guilty pleasure” is used too often to alleviate any shame we might feel for enjoying a particular movie. What if the films we called ”guilty pleasures” were actually good? Films that lack the big Hollywood budgets, might be some of the greatest films ever made. Besides, what’s better than sharing an experience with your significant other? Join Nigel and Kaitlyn as they share with each other their love of dating, bad films, and genre films, and try to take them just a little bit more seriously.

  1. 17/05/2022

    Killbots (aka Chopping Mall Redux) (1986)

    A group of teenagers must fight for their lives in a mall guarded by malfunctioning killbots!  For this 100th episode of Bad Movie Date Night, Nigel and Kaitlyn decided they needed a chance to redeem their favorite of all the "bad" movies, Chopping Mall, the classic film about malfunctioning robots blowing up heads and chasing down teens in a mall after it closes. This episode is chock full of soapboxes as Nigel discusses how far the podcast has come, the fine line between horror and horror-comedy, the lack of respect the horror genre receives, and why so many other shows look down on films.  You won't want to miss this!    Chopping Mall Directed by: Jim Wynorski Written by: Jim Wynorski, Steve Mitchell Starring: Kelli Maroney, Tony O'Dell, Russell Todd, Karrie Emerson, Barbara Crampton, Nick Segel, John Terlesky, Suzee Slater Don't forget to hit that subscribe button!  Support us on Patreon at www.patreon.com/ajourneyintofilmWant merch? Click this link here Follow us on Instagram and Twitter   This has been a production of AJourneyIntoFilm.com

    59 min

  2. 09/05/2022

    FleshEater(1988)

    After returning from the grave, a zombie attacks a group of teens trying to enjoy an autumn hayride. What better way to capitalize on one of the most iconic roles ever than to play it again! S. William Hinzman, who played the first zombie in George Romero's Night of the Living Dead, has stepped into the director chair to direct a film featuring himself playing his iconic role from Night of the Living Dead. Tune in this week to hear Nigel and Kaitlyn discuss the similarities between FleshEater and Night of the Living Dead, as well as where the zombie mythos came from (and where it's going), and the countless sequels to Night of the Living Dead.  You won't want to miss this! FleshEater: Revenge of the Living Dead Directed by: S. William Hinzman Written by: S. William Hinzman, Bill Randolph Starring: S. William Hinzman Don't forget to hit that subscribe button!  Support us on Patreon at www.patreon.com/ajourneyintofilmWant merch? Click this link here Follow us on Instagram and Twitter   **Closing song: "I walked with a Zombie" written by Roky Erickson, covered by Paper Compass**   This has been a production of AJourneyIntoFilm.com

    50 min

  3. 02/05/2022

    Alien Private Eye (1989)

    After stumbling across a mysterious black disc, an alien private investigator, Lemro, must discover why everyone wants it and what it does.  A film so bizarre it has to be seen to be believed. In this episode, Nigel and Kaitlyn discuss showing vs. telling, the economics of giving away drugs, and alien FBI agents.  You won't want to miss it!  Alien Private Eye Directed by: Vik Rubenfeld Written by: Vik Rubenfeld Starring: Nicholas Hill, Cliff Adudell, John Alexander, Robert Axelrod, Brenda Winston Don't forget to hit that subscribe button!  Support us on Patreon at www.patreon.com/ajourneyintofilmWant merch? Click this link here Follow us on Instagram and Twitter   This has been a production of AJourneyIntoFilm.com

    58 min

  4. 25/04/2022

    Slaughterhouse Rock (1987)

    After experiencing dreams of dying on Alcatraz, Alex and his friends decide to investigate to figure out why he's suddenly having these mysterious dreams, and what secrets is the old prison hiding and what connection do his dreams have with the recent death of a popstar on the island?  With a soundtrack written and performed by Devo, Slaughterhouse Rock is a wild, pseudo-ripoff of A Nightmare on Elm Street with a pop-music twist that needs to be seen to believed. On this episode, Nigel and Kaitlyn discuss first dates, boy's dorm rooms, and dream logic. You won't want to miss this one!    Slaughterhouse Rock Directed by: Dimitri Logothetis Written by: Dimitri Logothetis, Sandra Willard, Nora Goodman Starring: Toni Basil, Nicholas Celozzi, Tom Reilly Don't forget to hit that subscribe button!  Support us on Patreon at www.patreon.com/ajourneyintofilmWant merch? Click this link here Follow us on Instagram and Twitter   This has been a production of AJourneyIntoFilm.com

    46 min

  5. 18/04/2022

    Hard Rock Zombies (1985)

    After a rock band is murdered, they are brought back to life with an ancient spell to save a small town from zombie Nazis through the power of rock!  Originally intended as a 20-minute feature within the film American Drive-in, Hard Rock Zombies is a wild example of what low budgets, rock music, and infinite imagination can do for a film. Tune in this week to hear Nigel and Kaitlyn discuss the film's stance on books, small-town life, and the worst evil of all!    Hard Rock Zombies Directed by: Krishna Shah Written by: Krishna Shah, David Allen Ball Starring: E.J. Curse, Geno Andrews, Sam Mann, Phil Fondacaro Don't forget to hit that subscribe button!  Support us on Patreon at www.patreon.com/ajourneyintofilmWant merch? Click this link here Follow us on Instagram and Twitter   This has been a production of AJourneyIntoFilm.com

    54 min

  6. 11/04/2022

    House of the Dead

    A group of friends must fight for their lives on an island of Zombies after missing their boat to a rave.  House of the Dead is one of many video game film adaptations by Uwe Boll. Is it any better than his other classics such as Alone in the Dark (2005) or Bloodrayne (2005)? You'll have to tune in to find out!  House of the Dead Directed by: Uwe Boll Written by: Mark A. Altman, Dan Bates, Dave Parker Starring: Jonathan Cherry, Tyron Leitso, Clint Howard, Ona Grauer Don't forget to hit that subscribe button!  Support us on Patreon at www.patreon.com/ajourneyintofilmWant merch? Click this link here Follow us on Instagram and Twitter   This has been a production of AJourneyIntoFilm.com

    46 min

  7. 04/04/2022

    Barb Wire (1996)

    In a future 2017, in the midst of the 2nd American Civil War, nightclub owner Barbara Kopetski (AKA Barb Wire) is forced to decide between maintaining her neutrality or supporting a cause she left behind long ago.  Based on a Dark Horse comic of the same name, Barb Wire is one of those late 90s action films that cranks it up to 11 and doesn't back down. This week, Nigel and Kaitlyn discuss their apocalypse nicknames, the effectiveness of show don't tell, and their enthusiastic love of this film.  You won't want to miss it! Barb Wire Directed by: David Hogan Written by: Chris Warner, Ilene Chaiken, Chuck Pfarrer Starring: Pamela Anderson, Udo Kier, Clint Howard, Temuera Morison,  Don't forget to hit that subscribe button!  Support us on Patreon at www.patreon.com/ajourneyintofilmWant merch? Click this link here Follow us on Instagram and Twitter   This has been a production of AJourneyIntoFilm.com

    1h 5m

  8. 28/03/2022

    Leprechaun 4: In Space (1996)

    We've finally reached the end of our four-part Leprechaun series, and after this episode, we're happy to say goodbye. Tune in this week to hear Nigel and Kaitlyn admit defeat as they try and figure out Space-Marine contracts, Space-Spiders, Space-Boobs, and Space-Politics.  You won't want to miss this! Leprechaun 4 Directed by: Brian Trenchard-Smith Written by: Dennis A. Pratt Starring: Warwick Davis, Brent Jasmer, Jessica Collins, Guy Siner, Gary Grosman, Rebecca Carlton, Tim Colceri, Miguel A Núñez Jr.  Don't forget to hit that subscribe button!  Support us on Patreon at www.patreon.com/ajourneyintofilmWant merch? Click this link here Follow us on Instagram and Twitter   This has been a production of AJourneyIntoFilm.com

    47 min
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The phrase ”guilty pleasure” is used too often to alleviate any shame we might feel for enjoying a particular movie. What if the films we called ”guilty pleasures” were actually good? Films that lack the big Hollywood budgets, might be some of the greatest films ever made. Besides, what’s better than sharing an experience with your significant other? Join Nigel and Kaitlyn as they share with each other their love of dating, bad films, and genre films, and try to take them just a little bit more seriously.

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  • Creator
    A Journey Into Film
  • Years Active
    2019 - 2022
  • Episodes
    100
  • Rating
    Clean
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    Bad Movie Date Night

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