Midnight Murderama
Welcome to the eighth circle of podcast hell. This is Midnight Murderama, the weekly podcast where I, Jamie, resident undead expert, and my two friends, JT and Russell, take a deep, lonely dive into the dark recesses of Hollywood.
Join us as we meticulously research, argue over, and finally rate and review the most horrific and terrifying films ever made — with the ultimate goal to hilariously examine exactly what it is about ourselves that makes us love the horror movies that define us, and to determine which of these legendaries films deserve a place in the pantheon of horror, blasted onto the twisted face of Mount Murdermore.
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Episode 18 / Oct 20th 2020
Alien
This week our hosts answer a distress call and investigate the 1979 film Alien, Ridley Scott‘s “slasher-in-space” that set the bar for both horror and sci-fi. It also kicked off a franchise that’s still churning out sequels today. Check out the full episode details
Episode 17.5 / Oct 18th 2020
Bonus Commentary - Puppet Master II (1990)
Saturday Night Commentary Series: During the month of October we’re going to be adding some bonus content in the form of some movie commentaries. This week we’re watching Full Moon’s Puppet Master II. Start the commentary track at the same time you start the movie! Our commentary goes a little longer than the running time …
Episode 17 / Oct 13th 2020
Black Christmas
“I’m dreaming… of a black… Christmas…” This week our hosts watch Black Christmas, one of the forefathers of the slasher genre, and pioneer in the genre of “we picked a holiday and then made a movie about people getting killed on it”. With amazing performances by Olivia Hussey, Margot Kidder, and John freaking Saxon, it’s …
Episode 16.5 / Oct 10th 2020
Bonus Commentary - Puppet Master (1989)
Saturday Night Commentary Series: During the month of October we’re going to be adding some bonus content in the form of some movie commentaries. This week we’re watching Full Moon’s Puppet Master. Start the commentary track at the same time you start the movie! Our commentary goes a little longer than the running time because …
Episode 16 / Oct 6th 2020
REC
This week our hosts watch 2007’s REC, featuring one of the best night-vision climaxes since Silence of the Lambs. Few horror sub-genres have been more divisive that found-footage, but REC maintains a reputation as one of the more revered films of the 00’s. Despite clearly spoiling the movies final seconds in literally all of its …
Episode 15 / Sep 29th 2020
Friday the 13th
Kill her, mommy! This week Midnight Murderama discusses Friday the 13th, the film that launched one of the most recognizable supernatural serial killer franchises. Our hosts are so excited to see that iconic hockey mask, the- what’s that? Not in this one? Well then they can’t wait to see how many people Jason kills… no …
Episode 14 / Sep 22nd 2020
The Shining
TSACDOP! TSACDOP! This week features one of the all-time horror movie classics: The Shining. Seeing as it often tops many horror fans best horror of all time lists, does it live up to the hype? Do any of the theories from Room 237 actually hold up? Is this movie dropping secrets about a staged moon …
Episode 13 / Sep 15th 2020
Session 9
Yes, yes, let’s all make the joke now: “I thought Session 8 was better!”. This week our hosts – along with special guest co-host Elizabeth – watch the deceptively standalone Session 9, a 2001 horror film that flew under most moviegoers’ radars at the time, but has since gathered some considerable clout as more horror …
Episode 12 / Sep 8th 2020
Saw
“I want to play a game.” This week our hosts watch the film that launched a thousand jaw-splitter traps: 2004’s Saw! Chances are if you were a horror fan in the 2000s you were aware of the Saw franchise. Love it or hate it, it can’t be denied that it made a permanent mark on …
Episode 11 / Sep 1st 2020
Poltergeist
“They’re heeeeere” This week our hosts watch Poltergeist, that other Tobe Hooper film that may have been ghooooost directed by Steven Spielberg. But is that accusation fair? What does it say about Hollywood not giving credit to someone who directed The Texas Chain Saw Massacre, thinking he also couldn’t direct a family-focused movie where no …
Episode 10 / Aug 25th 2020
The Texas Chain Saw Massacre
I hope you know, I pack a chainsaw, I’ll skin your ass raw, And if my day keeps going this way, I just might, Make some chili tonight Our hosts watch The Texas Chain Saw Massacre (1974), and learn how everything is bigger in Texas, including their lumbering serial killers. It’s the story of one …
Episode 9 / Aug 18th 2020
Bram Stoker's Dracula
When Dracula said, “Listen to them, the children of the night. What music they make!”, we’re pretty sure he was talking about The Wyld Stallyns. This week our hosts conclude their epic 2-part journey into the history of the vampire with Bram Stoker’s Dracula. Pound-for-pound you’re not going to get another movie giving you more …
Episode 8 / Aug 11th 2020
Dracula
“One! One new podcast episode! Ah! Ah! Ahhhh!” This week features one of the most classic and iconic horror movies, 1931’s Dracula. Our hosts explore an important topic: does being classic and iconic still actually make it a good film? (spoiler alert: maybe not?) Check out the full episode details
Episode 7 / Aug 4th 2020
Candyman
“You can’t have a rom-com where people are making out with bees in their mouths.” This week our fearless hosts watch 1992’s Candyman, where they see how a British, white, male director unpacks what it’s like to be a female interacting within a poor, black, Chicago community. Tony Todd defined a character that still endures …
Episode 6 / Jul 29th 2020
Near Dark
Game over, man! This week our hosts watch Near Dark – Kathryn Bigelow‘s violent, vampire western. They see problematic views on farm dating, allusions to the AIDS scare of the eighties, and most importantly, they see vampire Bill Paxton chew scenery like it was filled with blood. This episode also features a special segment catching …
Episode 5 / Jul 22nd 2020
Ringu
It was the tape that launched a thousand pale children ghosts movies. In the late 90’s, Ringu was unleashed upon the world, and introduced the uncultured masses to the creepy world of J-Horror. This week our hosts dissect the origins of Sadako and the effectiveness of urban legends. Check out the full episode details
Episode 4 / Jul 14th 2020
The Exorcist
Your mother loves pods in hell! This week the guys watched The Exorcist, determining if it holds up to the title of “Scariest Film Ever Made”. If you thought little kids yelling swear words was hilarious in “Good Boys”, then this film will be a laugh riot! Be sure to check out our newest podcast, …
Episode 3 / Jul 8th 2020
Shaun of the Dead
This week our hosts have red on them as they watch 2004’s Shaun of the Dead, one of the best zombie, comedy, romance, coming-of-age stories of our generation. They discuss the early 2000’s zombie craze, bromances, and of course, they celebrate the legend that is Bill Nighy, the Science Guy-ee. Check out the full episode …
Episode 2 / Jun 30th 2020
The Evil Dead
This week features the 1981 film “The Evil Dead“. Before there were chainsaw-hands, armies of skeletons, or a television series, there was the original. While certainly not a perfect film, it’s hard to argue the effect it had on horror culture for the next forty years. Our hosts dive deep into the film’s Playdough-looking guts. …
Episode 1 / Jun 24th 2020
A Nightmare on Elm Street
Much like Johnny Depp before he became addicted to scarves, our hosts make their debut with one of the most definitive horror movies of the 1980’s: A Nightmare on Elm Street. They discuss Wes Craven’s career defining movie, in addition to trying to remember poor Tina’s name (let’s just stick with Yancy for now). They …