Evil Sexy Hamlet Podcast

Andy reviews Judd Apatow’s two new Netflix documentaries that dropped in October: ‘Norm: The Tale of Norm Macdonald’ (03:38) and ‘Paralyzed by Hope: The Maria Bamford Story’ (22:30). Then, it’s the annual Halloween Hangover review of the movies we watched on the way up to, on, and after Halloween—with entries from the likes of William Shatner (33:01), John Carpenter (44:27, 56:53) and more (1:02:31). Movies covered in the episode:Norm: The Tale of Norm Macdonald (2026) Dir. Judd Apatow* Streaming on NetflixParalyzed by Hope: The Maria Bamford Story (2026) Dir. Judd Apatow, Neil Berkeley* Streaming on NetflixThe Devil’s Rain (1975) Dir. Robert Fuest * Streaming on TubiHalloween II (1981) Dir. Rick Rosenthal * Streaming on PrimePrince of Darkness (1987) Dir. John Carpenter * Streaming on PrimeHaunt (2019) Dir. Scott Beck, Bryan Woods * Streaming on Tubi This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit evilsexyhamlet.substack.com/subscribe

Andy & Jenna review ‘Clayface,’ DC’s Batman villain spin-off turned Cronenberg-ish body horror monster movie (02:20). Then it’s more monster movies including two versions of ‘The Phantom of the Opera’ (30:38) followed by more Claude Rains (45:23) and everyone’s favorite ‘Halloween’ movie sans Michael Myers (56:50). Movies covered in the episode:Clayface (2026) Dir. James Watkins* Now in TheatersPhantom of the Opera (1943) Dir. Arthur Lubin* Streaming on PeacockThe Phantom of the Opera (1925) Dir. Rupert Julian* Public DomainThe Invisible Man (1933) Dir. James Whale* Streaming on Peacock, PrimeHalloween III: Season of the Witch (1982) Dir. Tommy Lee Wallace* Streaming on Peacock, Prime This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit evilsexyhamlet.substack.com/subscribe

Big week for the real heads! Andy & Jenna review ‘You Can See Everything,’ the WTF documentary sensation sweeping the nation (02:18). Then they talk the long-awaited re-release of Ken Russell’s ‘The Devils’ (42:47), why this 55-year old film, in its uncut entirety, might be the cinematic statement on our times. In the back half, a couple quick reviews of schlocky Dracula(ish) flicks (01:27:10, 1:34:28)Movies covered in the episode:You Can See Everything (2026) Dir. Nathan Fielder, Lance Oppenheim* Now in TheatersThe Devils (2026) Dir. Ken Russell* Now in Theaters Dracula (2025) Dir. Luc Besson * Streaming on Paramount+Countess Dracula (1971) Dir. Peter Sasdy* Streaming on Tubi, YouTube This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit evilsexyhamlet.substack.com/subscribe

Andy & Jenna review ‘Other Mommy’ (03:17) and ‘V/H/S Mixtape’ (20:09), a pair of spooky-seasonal new releases that may leave something to be desired. Then they recap a ripper of a week in horror, from ‘Blood of Dracula’ (30:53) and ‘Night of the Creeps’ (42:10) to ‘Tombs of the Blind Dead’ (49:34) and ‘Ghostbusters II’ (54:45). In the immortal words of Tom Atkins, “It’s Miller time!” Movies covered in the episode:Other Mommy (2026) Dir. Rob Savage* Now in TheatersV/H/S Mixtape (2026)* Streaming on Shudder/AMC+Blood for Dracula (1974) Dir. Paul Morrisey* Streaming on Tubi, The Criterion ChannelNight of the Creeps (1986) Dir. Fred Dekker* Available to RentTombs of the Blind Dead (1972) Dir. Amando de Ossorio* Streaming on Shudder/AMC+, PLEXGhostbusters II (1989) Dir. Ivan Reitman* Streaming on Hulu/Disney+ This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit evilsexyhamlet.substack.com/subscribe

Bang bang bang! Andy & Jenna review ‘Digger,’ the Tom Cruise/Iñárritu mega-flop that deserves more cred for being sneaky good—starting with a spoiler-free assessment (5:21), followed by a fuller, spoiler-heavy breakdown (19:38). Then they revisit a Cruise camp classic (34:05), get down with Vincent Price at ‘The Monster Club’ (53:10), and Andy takes another “savage journey to the heart of the American dream” (1:05:58).Movies covered in the episode:Digger (2026) Dir. Alejandro G. Iñárritu * Now in TheatersCocktail (1973) Dir. Denis Sanders * Streaming on HBO MaxThe Monster Club (1981) Dir. Roy Ward Baker * Streaming on Tubi, YouTubeFear and Loathing in Las Vegas (1998) Dir. Terry Gilliam * Available to Rent This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit evilsexyhamlet.substack.com/subscribe

Have a seat, Hamlets. Andy & Jenna review ‘Primetime,’ Lance Oppenheim’s debut narrative feature with Robert Pattinson’s gonzo performance as Chris Hansen at its center (3:22). Then they pay tribute to the late, great Gerrit Graham with a ‘Phantom of the Paradise’ rewatch (45:29), get down with the Bee Girls (58:16), and rave with the ‘24 Hour Party People’ (1:05:34). Movies covered in the episode:Primetime (2026) Dir. Lance Oppenheim* Now in TheatersPhantom of the Paradise (1974) Dir. Brian De Palma* Available to RentInvasion of the Bee Girls (1973) Dir. Denis Sanders* Streaming on Tubi, Prime24 Hour Party People (2002) Dir. Michael Winterbottom* Streaming on Tubi, The Criterion ChannelJawbreaker (1999) Dir. Darren Stein* On YouTube This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit evilsexyhamlet.substack.com/subscribe

Andy & Jenna review ‘Resident Evil,’ Zach Cregger’s visionary overhaul of a tired IP that’s already being hailed as the best video-game movie ever (4:35). Then they kick off the spooky season with a family-friendly Amblin creature feature (33:51) and a deliciously perverted Frankenstein joint (53:43). Also on the show: puppet wuxia (45:23), ‘A Clockwork Orange’ (1:06:14), and ‘The End of Evangelion’ (1:18:27). Movies covered in the episode:Resident Evil (2026) Dir. Zach Cregger* Now in TheatersArachnophobia (1990) Dir. Frank Marshall* Streaming on TubiLegend of the Sacred Stone (2000) Dir. Chris Haung* Available to BuyFlesh for Frankenstein (1973) Dir. Paul Morrisey* Streaming on The Criterion Channel, PLEX, Shudder/AMC+A Clockwork Orange (1971) Dir. Stanley Kubrick* Streaming on HBO MaxEvangelion: Death & Rebirth (1998) Dir. Hideaki Anno et al* Streaming on NetflixThe End of Evangelion (1997) Dir. Hideaki Anno, Kazuya Tsurumaki* Streaming on Netflix This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit evilsexyhamlet.substack.com/subscribe

Andy & Jenna review ‘Onslaught,’ Adam Wingard’s John-Carptenter-coded One Battle After Another (2:35). Then they revisit Disney’s ‘Robin Hood’ (31:24) see the signs in John Carpenter’s ‘They Live’ (49:18) and pour one out for Dolly Parton with ‘9 to 5’ (1:05:42). Movies covered in the episode:Onslaught (2026) Dir. Adam Wingard* Now in TheatersRobin Hood (1973) Dir. Wolfgang Reitherman* Streaming on Disney+They Live (1988) Dir. John Carpenter* Streaming on Prime9 to 5 (1980) Dir. Colin Higgins* Streaming on Netflix, Tubi, Prime, Hulu This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit evilsexyhamlet.substack.com/subscribe

Andy & Jenna review ‘Coyote vs. Acme’ (02:17) and catch up on ‘Maddie’s Secret’ (19:31). Then they pour one out for Tim Curry with ‘Muppet Treasure Island’ (30:56) and ‘Legend’ (42:40) before rockin’ and rollin’ at ‘Rock ‘n’ Roll High School’ (1:00:45). Movies covered in the episode:Coyote vs. Acme (2026) Dir. Dave Green* Now in TheatersMaddie’s Secret (2026) Dir. John Early* Available to RentMuppet Treasure Island (1996) Dir. Brian Henson* Streaming on Disney+Legend (1995) Dir. Ridley Scott* Available to RentRock n Roll High School (1979) Dir. Allan Arkush* Streaming on Tubi, YouTube, Prime This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit evilsexyhamlet.substack.com/subscribe

Andy & Jenna end the summer movie season on ‘The End of Oak Street’ (2:20). Then, Andy reviews ‘Tony,’ Matt Johnson’s coming-of-age dramedy inside an Anthony Bourdain origin story (22:16). In the back half, ‘20,000 Leagues Under the Sea’ (38:16), ‘Lisztomania’ (49:47), and ‘The Doom Generation’ (1:03:58). Movies covered in the episode:The End of Oak Street (2026) Dir. David Robert Mitchell* Now in TheatersTony (2026) Dir. Matt Johnson* Now in Theaters20,000 Leagues Under the Sea (1954) Dir. Richard Fleischer* Streaming on Disney+The Doom Generation (1995) Dir. Gregg Araki* Streaming on The Criterion ChannelLisztomania (1975) Dir. Ken Russell* Streaming on The Criterion Channel This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit evilsexyhamlet.substack.com/subscribe