THE MONSTER ZONE: Cyclops (1987)

For a 3rd time in 2026, we have another Friday the 13th, which means we get to jump into a new era of the franchise with 1986's FRIDAY THE 13TH PART 6: JASON LIVES. Big J is back, and he's a little undead, thanks to his old pal Tommy Jarvis.  With a new director, a cleaner look, and less blood and nudity, why is this one still considered one of the best, or thee best, of the franchise? Charlie from ⁨Give Me Back...The Podcast and B-Action⁩ joins us to share why whatever happens going forward in this franchise is one person's fault. Period! It's time to hang out in the newly renovated Forest Green, and celebrate another Friday the 13th, this week on the DISSECT THAT FILM PODCAST. Support Charlie and the Give Me Back...The Podcast family: https://linktr.ee/givemebackmypodcastnetwork https://patreon.com/givemebackmythepodcast Intro/Outro Music by DARKRAIZARD Intro video created by Mickey Joe Smith Help support the show and join us on PATREON: https://patreon.com/dissectthatfilm

Japan has created some of the most interesting feats of cinema the world has seen, from the likes of Godzilla to body horror classics such as Tetsuo: The Iron Man. In 1987, before the likes of Tetsuo, we got short and sweet features, that ran no longer than an episode of a television show. That's where CYCLOPS comes to play. What even were these body horror films? What was the purpose of the short run times, along with interesting plot points that felt so much bigger? We try to explain our thoughts on it, this week on THE MONSTER ZONE! Intro created by Mickey Smith https://instagram.com/cellphone_wallet_keys Like, comment, and subscribe to the channel Mikey's socials: https://x.com/specterm91 https://instagram.com/specterm91   https://threads.net/@specterm91 Dissect That Film socials: Go to our Linktree for links to everything (Socials, merch, podcast app links, YouTube channel)  https://linktr.ee/dissectthatfilm Rate and review the show wherever you listen to the show.

We all know about urban legends, right? Bloody Mary may be one of those that's been in the subconscious for generations. When Clive Barker took that story and created his own version (The Forbidden) based in his home town, it was ripe for a big screen adaptation. In 1992, Bernard Rose would be the guy to bring it to live, with the help of a location change and actors that would create some of the most iconic characters ever put to screen, and with that we got CANDYMAN.  For this years Halloween Special, we explore the once infamous Cabrini Green in Chicago, and dissect that legend that is Candyman.  #candyman #tonytodd  #halloweenspecial  #moviepodcast #spooktober  As an early indie horror film, it is overshadowed by the rest of the entries in this long running franchise? Why is it so overlooked? We'll, it's time to hunker down, avoid that evil tree, and break it all down, this week on the DISSECT THAT FILM PODCAST. #podcast  Intro/Outro Music by DARKRAIZARD Intro video created by Mickey Joe Smith Help support the show and join us on PATREON: https://patreon.com/dissectthatfilm LIKE, COMMENT, SUBSCRIBE and HIT THE BELL  GO TO OUR LINKTREE FOR ALL OF OUR LINKS https://linktr.ee/dissectthatfilm

Episode 245: What better way to spend Spooktober then by hanging out with the crew, some awesome friends, in the form of Joe and Sean of  @MovieDumpster  , and just heading out to the backwoods of Tennessee to listen to some tapes we found, read a flesh bound book, and party it up Evil Dead style! This week, we celebrate 45 years of terror, as we look back on the film that started it all, Sam Raimi's THE EVIL DEAD. #theevildead #samraimi #45thanniversary #moviepodcast #spooktober  As an early indie horror film, it is overshadowed by the rest of the entries in this long running franchise? Why is it so overlooked? We'll, it's time to hunker down, avoid that evil tree, and break it all down, this week on the DISSECT THAT FILM PODCAST. #podcast  Follow Joe and Sean and all things MOVIE DUMPSTER: https://youtube.com/moviedumpster https://moviedumpsterpodcast.com https://instagram.com/moviedumpster https://patreon.com/moviedumpster Intro/Outro Music by DARKRAIZARD Intro video created by Mickey Joe Smith Help support the show and join us on PATREON: https://patreon.com/dissectthatfilm LIKE, COMMENT, SUBSCRIBE and HIT THE BELL  GO TO OUR LINKTREE FOR ALL OF OUR LINKS https://linktr.ee/dissectthatfilm

We're back on another adventure on the 50's, and this time we're hanging out in the world of Roger Corman, as this week we look at his 1956 sci-fi classic, IT CONQUERED THE WORLD. Is this Roger Corman's greatest contribution to sci-fi? Should he have been behind the camera more in his career? This one is loaded with a phenomenal cast and performances that seem out of this world, so lets fight against the conqueror, this week on THE MONSTER ZONE! Intro created by Mickey Smith https://instagram.com/cellphone_wallet_keys Like, comment, and subscribe to the channel Mikey's socials: https://x.com/specterm91 https://instagram.com/specterm91   https://threads.net/@specterm91 Dissect That Film socials: Go to our Linktree for links to everything (Socials, merch, podcast app links, YouTube channel)  https://linktr.ee/dissectthatfilm Rate and review the show wherever you listen to the show.

In 1974, an unknown writer from Maine created the story of a young girl with unique powers, a highly religious mother, and a prom that goes up in flames. 2 years later, legendary filmmaker Brian DePalma decided he would take that story and bring it to the big screen, with 1976's CARRIE. Drew Hallum joins us once again to help us break down this now 50 year old classic, discuss all the similarities and differences between the film and King's novel that helped inspire it, and share our thoughts on what Mike Flanagan has in store with the modern retelling of this iconic story. Spooktober begins NOW, on the Dissect That Film Podcast! #podcast #carrie  #stephenking  #moviepodcast  #briandepalma     Follow Drew and his podcast Reel Feels: https://instagram.com/reelfeelspodcast Intro/Outro Music by DARKRAIZARD Intro video created by Mickey Joe Smith Help support the show and join us on PATREON: https://patreon.com/dissectthatfilm LIKE, COMMENT, SUBSCRIBE and HIT THE BELL  GO TO OUR LINKTREE FOR ALL OF OUR LINKS https://linktr.ee/dissectthatfilm

This week we explore a Toho film that doesn't seem to get talked about too much these days. A remake of a 1959 film, OROCHI: THE EIGHT-HEADED DRAGON (1994) is a film that's hard to find, and yet is something to behold. From the practical and visual effects, to the action and video game like story-telling, why is it so forgotten outside of Japan? Join us for an episode that tries to explore this gem and more, this week on THE MONSTER ZONE! Intro created by Mickey Smith https://instagram.com/cellphone_wallet_keys Like, comment, and subscribe to the channel Mikey's socials: https://x.com/specterm91 https://instagram.com/specterm91   https://threads.net/@specterm91 Dissect That Film socials: Go to our Linktree for links to everything (Socials, merch, podcast app links, YouTube channel)  https://linktr.ee/dissectthatfilm Rate and review the show wherever you listen to the show.

35 years ago, Steven Spielberg took us on an adventure to the mythical Neverland, and children loved it. It was full of wonder and great performances from some heavy hitters of the time, Robin Williams, Dustin Hoffman, Maggie Smith, Bob Hoskins and more. All these years later on the 35th birthday of our host, we've decided to grab our pixie dust and fly high with the amazing  ⁨@OfficialJoeyC⁩   to see why it seems to be the product of negativity. Why, after 35 years it seems to be the black cloud in the bright sky that is Steven Spielberg's career. It's time to BANGARANG, this week on the Dissect That Film Podcast #podcast #hook  #peterpan  #moviepodcast  #stevenspielberg #robinwilliams    Follow Joey and all of this internet shenanigans: https://youtube.com/officialjoeyc https://x.com/officialjoeyc_ https://instagram.com/officialjoeyc https://patreon.com/officialjoeyc Intro/Outro Music by DARKRAIZARD Intro video created by Mickey Joe Smith Help support the show and join us on PATREON: https://patreon.com/dissectthatfilm LIKE, COMMENT, SUBSCRIBE and HIT THE BELL  GO TO OUR LINKTREE FOR ALL OF OUR LINKS https://linktr.ee/dissectthatfilm

Parker and Mikey return to the island of the killer shrews to help find Dan and Angela, but also to ask the simple question, why does this movie exist? Over 50 years after James Bests' first go round on Shrew Island, he returns, and it's something to behold. Join us for an episode that only slightly better than the movie we're talking about, this week on THE MONSTER ZONE! Intro created by Mickey Smith https://instagram.com/cellphone_wallet_keys Like, comment, and subscribe to the channel Mikey's socials: https://x.com/specterm91 https://instagram.com/specterm91   https://threads.net/@specterm91 Dissect That Film socials: Go to our Linktree for links to everything (Socials, merch, podcast app links, YouTube channel)  https://linktr.ee/dissectthatfilm Rate and review the show wherever you listen to the show. #monstermovies #themonsterzone #ReturnoftheKillerShrews #sequel

30 years ago, a board game from the darkest wilds took us on an adventure. JUMANJI was just a simple book about a couple of kids who find a board game that does magical things. In 1995, legend of comedy Robin Williams, along with director Joe Johnston brought that book to life. With state of the art effects, unforgettable production design, character acting, and a rare subdued performance by Williams, does JUMANJI still bring that same magic it did all of those years ago? Logan from  @videovillaentertainment  joins us to play the game you may never come back from. Follow Logan and the Video Villa Entertainment Podcast: https://videovillaentertainment.com https://youtube.com/@UCNW0QyH0VZZrTeh8j_autaA  https://instagram.com/video_villa_entertainment Episode Breakdown: 📒 History with the movie 🔎 Behind the Scenes facts 🔪 Dissecting the plot ✅️ Final Thoughts and Ratings 🧑🏾‍🦱 The Miguel A. Nunez Jr. Award 🗒 Internet Comments  🔌 Show Plugs Other DTF Podcast Episodes Mentioned: https://youtu.be/JzFSCgKwHuI?is=L_bYEakmD60ShTl5 https://youtu.be/IztIT3l8ewY?is=nCDVrJA5ZzRg1rwO https://youtu.be/8rlh4isUklk?is=pB5xrzSl3s-eCGNd https://youtu.be/c-yCViVirSk?is=L-4yrFWao-6c1uUt https://youtu.be/Ym-ARLgeEE0?is=cV9Jd2YOsixkmKud https://youtu.be/8OSTklSolns?is=NJvEklVXRATOI-lw https://youtu.be/YXt1tcXv44E?is=PoS0LvhFM6U8DQVK https://youtu.be/zjLTu3wL7rU?is=p1r3AY802rx5Qtnc Support the show on Patreon: https://patreon.com/dissectthatfilm  LIKE, COMMENT AND SUBSCRIBE TO THE CHANNEL Follow us: https://instagram.com/dissectthatfilmpod  https//threads.com/dissectthatfilmpod https://bsky.app/profile/dissectthatfilm.bsky.social https://tiktok.com/dissectthatfilm  Intro created by Mickey Smith: https://instagram.com/cellphone_wallet_keys Music by Darkraizard  #moviepodcast #jumanji #boardgames  #30thanniversary #robinwilliams FOLLOW OUR LINKTREE FOR MORE: https://linktr.ee/dissectthatfilm