Episode 728 - Saw II (2005), Needle Pits, and Hidden Numbers

Mark and Professor Mike Dillon discuss the 1997 action film Double Team. Directed by Tsui Hark and starring Jean-Claude Van Damme, Dennis Rodman, Mickey Rourke, and a secret island colony, the movie focuses on what happens when you mess with a terrorist named Stavros. In this episode, they also talk about Coca-Cola vending machines, underwater headlocks, and rampaging tigers. Enjoy!

Mark is joined by Mark Wilson Sunderland and Clayton Thompson to talk about their 2026 psychological thriller, Dementium.Support independent filmmaking by renting or buying the film wherever you stream movies.

Mark and John Levengood discuss the 1992 horror-action comedy Army of Darkness. Directed by Sam Raimi and starring Bruce Campbell, Embeth Davidtz, and an army of skeletons, the movie focuses on what happens when a blowhard awakens an evil army. In this episode, they also talk about pit fights, dangerous books, and evil clones. Enjoy!

Mark and Lisa discuss the 2005 horror sequel Saw II. Directed by Darren Lynn Bousman and starring Donnie Wahlberg, Tobin Bell, Shawnee Smith, and a needle pit, the movie focuses on what happens when a serial killer wants to play another murderous game. In this episode, they also talk about memorable traps, hidden numbers, and angry cops. Enjoy!

Mark and Norbert discuss the 1999 action film Chill Factor. Directed by Hugh Johnson, and starring Cuba Gooding Jr., Skeet Ulrich, Peter Firth and gallons of ice cream, the movie focuses on what happens when two guys have to keep a chemical weapon cold (or it will explode). In this episode, they also talk about high-concept action films, likable villains, and fly fishing. Enjoy!

Mark and Courtney Small (@SmallMind on X) recap their experiences at the Toronto International Film Festival and share their favorite films, moments, and performances. In this episode, they talk about Drifter, In Alaska, Misty Green, Your Mother Your Mother Your Mother, Bucking Fastard, The Ultra Runner, River, and many more cool movies. Enjoy!

Mark and John discuss the 2012 action horror film Universal Soldier: Day of Reckoning. Directed by John Hyams and starring Scott Adkins, Dolph Lundgren, Jean-Claude Van Damme, and an incredible amount of carnage, the low-budget action film is an A-tier direct-to-DVD classic. In this episode, they also talk about action horror films, solid sequels, and Dolph Lundgren having fun. Enjoy!

Mark and John discuss the 1984 romantic drama Swing Shift. Directed by Jonathan Demme and starring Goldie Hawn, Kurt Russell, Christine Lahti, and a bunch of rivets, the movie focuses on what happens when a nice married lady is forced to work with a charming jazz musician. In this episode, they also talk about reshoots, Leadman shirts, and Kurt Russell’s filmography.

TIFF horror special. Mark shares his non-spoiler thoughts about River (2026) and The Face of Horror (2026).

Mark and Professor Mike Dillon discuss the 1993 video game adaptation Super Mario Bros. Directed by Rocky Morton and Annabel Jankel and starring Bob Hoskins, John Leguizamo, Samantha Mathis, Dennis Hopper, and a glob of primeval slime, the movie focuses on what happens when two plumbers travel to a parallel dimension and battle an angry guy named Koopa. In this episode, they also talk about video game adaptations, John Leguizamo, and cult classics.