The Fly (1986): Horror’s Grossest Tragic Love Story

In this episode of Mouths of Madness, we review The Fly (1986), David Cronenberg’s tragic body horror classic starring Jeff Goldblum and Geena Davis. We break down the film’s themes of transformation, love, decay, and identity, along with its Oscar-winning practical effects and why The Fly still hits harder with age.Welcome back to the Dungeon of Doom — where the walls are wired, the lab is suspicious, and the telepods look a little too… ergonomic. 😳 Trapped inside a teleportation experiment, the Mouths of Madness somehow still manage to record a long-form horror movie review of The Fly (1986) and descend into full Brundlefly chaos.Expect:🧪 Mad scientist energy🪰 Brundlefly body horror🤢 Practical effects that still make people look away😂 Unhinged jokes (cheeseburger = magic word)🧠 Existential dread (Ship of Theseus, anyone?)😱 “Be afraid. Be very afraid.” (we said it so you didn’t have to)We dive into the gross-out moments, the tragic romance, the science-gone-wrong nightmare, and the generational chaos of 80s kids vs a 2000s kid debating pacing, vibes, and how much Jeff Goldblum exposition should be legally allowed.If you love horror movie podcasts, long-form horror movie reviews, Cronenberg body horror, practical effects, and horror comedy, you’re in the right lab.Your hosts: Kevin, Dan, Bearclaw & LoganProduced by: Nathan📩 Have thoughts on the episode?Email Us- [email protected] The Show!PatreonJoin The Madness!InstagramYouTubeFacebookTikTokLetterboxdMerch🎵 “We All Go Mad” theme music by Nathan

This is a bonus episode of Mouths of Madness featuring our companion series, Straitjacket Talk. We’re diving into Poltergeist (1982): the haunted-house classic that said, “What if your TV had better reception… from the afterlife?” We break down the Spielberg vs. Tobe Hooper debate (who really directed this thing?), revisit the most iconic moments (“They’re here…”, the clown scene, the tree attack, the face-melting mirror panic, and that chaotic “the house is clean” LIAR ending), and rank the movie like true horror gremlins. Is it terrifying? Is it cheesy? Is it secretly a theme-park ride disguised as a horror film? Yes. Yes. Yes.Also: we may or may not uncover the real villain of Poltergeist… and it might be Tweety the Canary. 🐤💀 (Don’t ask. Just witness the madness.)If you love horror movie reviews with jokes, practical effects talk, cursed-movie lore, and chaotic podcast energy, you’re in the right place. Drop your rating, your favorite scene, and whether you think you’d survive ONE (1) night in that neighborhood.🎬 In this episode:Poltergeist (1982) review + reaction + first-time watch thoughtsSpielberg/Hooper director controversy discussionBest scenes + funniest moments (Tangina supremacy)Special effects: “aged badly” vs “still rules” debateHorror franchise influence: Conjuring / Insidious / Ghostbusters vibesLetterboxd rating + “Quote or Kill” picksThe ending that goes OFF THE RAILSYour hosts- Kevin, Nathan, and GillProduced by NathanCheck out the video format of this episode on YouTubeSupport The Show!PatreonFollow Straitjacket Talk on InstagramFollow Straitjacket Talk on Letterboxd-Kevin (KevWrapt)Nathan (NathanEdits)Gill (livingdeadgill)Follow Gill on Goodreads“Dismember” Theme Music by Nathan

What happens when a horror podcast crew wakes up too early from cryo-sleep, loses a crew member, unionizes against space labor violations, and accidentally reviews Alien (1979) from the middle of deep space? Chaos. Pure chaos..In this episode, we crash-land on Planet X to break down Ridley Scott’s Alien—from chest-bursters and corporate greed to flamethrowers, killer androids, and the ultimate final girl, Ellen Ripley.Expect dark humor, absurd space banter, generational debates, and one very suspicious cat as we ask the real questions:👉 Is the Xenomorph a perfect organism or an OSHA nightmare?👉 Is the Alien Queen technically a Disney Princess?👉 And why should you never trust a company android named Ash?Grab your flamethrower, pet your cat, and dive into the madness!Your Hosts- Kevin, Dan, Bearclaw, and Logan. Produced by Nathan. What are your thoughts on our episode? Email Us- [email protected] The Show!PatreonJoin The Madness!InstagramYouTubeFacebookTikTokLetterboxdMerch“We All Go Mad” Theme Music by Nathan

This is a bonus episode of Mouths of Madness featuring our companion series, Straitjacket Talk. In this episode, we dive deep into Stanley Kubrick’s Eyes Wide Shut (1999)—a haunting psychological thriller starring Tom Cruise and Nicole Kidman at the height of their fame. We unpack the film’s eerie dream logic, secret society imagery, marriage, jealousy, sexual fantasy, and Kubrick’s signature tension-filled direction, while debating fan theories, censorship controversies, and that infamous masquerade scene. From its hypnotic cinematography and unsettling score to its bleak commentary on desire, power, and infidelity, this is a spoiler-filled horror-adjacent discussion you won’t want to miss!Your hosts- Kevin, Nathan, and GillProduced by NathanCheck out the video format of this episode on YouTubeFollow Straitjacket Talk on InstagramFollow Straitjacket Talk on Letterboxd-Kevin (KevWrapt)Nathan (NathanEdits)Gill (livingdeadgill)Follow Gill on Goodreads“Dismember” Theme Music by Nathan

We're coming to you live from our 2025 End of Year Awards Ceremony for absolute holiday chaos as we review Santa’s Slay (2005)—the wild Christmas horror comedy where Bill Goldberg plays the most brutal, metal, killer Santa ever. In this episode we break down the best kills, funniest moments, insane cameos, cursed small-town mayhem, and why this cult classic slasher hits so hard for fans of Christmas horror movies, horror comedy, WWE movies, and B-movie madness—plus our ratings (Killer/Survivor/Victim), favorite quotes, and the most unhinged “Maddies” awards vibes on the mad carpet. If you’re into holiday slashers, killer Santa movies, Shudder horror, and laugh-out-loud gore, hit play and slay into the madness!Your Hosts- Kevin, Dan, Bearclaw, and Logan. Produced by Nathan. What are your thoughts on our episode?  Email Us- [email protected] The Madness!InstagramYouTubeFacebookTikTokLetterboxdMerch“We All Go Mad” Theme Music by Nathan

This is a bonus episode of Mouths of Madness featuring our companion series, Straitjacket Talk. Art the Clown is back for Christmas, and we’re diving deep into Terrifier 3 (2024) — the goriest Christmas horror movie of the year. On this episode, we break down Terrifier 3’s brutal kills, Christmas slasher vibes, Art the Clown as Santa, that insane shower scene, the rat kill, Sienna’s angel warrior arc, the controversial runtime, child death discourse, and whether this is the best Terrifier movie yet or just mean-spirited holiday carnage. We talk Damian Leone’s practical effects, indie horror box office success, Art becoming a modern horror icon, lore/theory about demons, Sienna’s powers, Terrifier 4 setup, plus how Terrifier 3 stacks up against Terrifier and Terrifier 2. If you love extreme horror, Christmas slashers, and unfiltered horror movie debate, you’re in the right place—hit play, then let us know if Terrifier 3 deserves a spot on your annual Christmas horror watchlist.Your hosts- Kevin, Nathan, and GillProduced by NathanCheck out the video format of this episode on YouTubeFollow Straitjacket Talk on InstagramFollow Straitjacket Talk on Letterboxd-Kevin (KevWrapt)Nathan (NathanEdits)Gill (livingdeadgill)Follow Gill on Goodreads“Dismember” Theme Music by Nathan

Dive deep into John Carpenter’s In the Mouth of Madness (1994) as the Mouths of Madness Podcast celebrates its 50th episode with a hilarious, unfiltered, multi-generation horror review! From Lovecraftian cosmic horror, Sam Neill’s descent into madness, and the Apocalypse Trilogy, to fan-favorite talk about Vigo the Carpathian, Stephen King vibes, creepy creature effects, and the film’s mind-bending reality-breaking finale — this episode is packed with laughs, arguments, deep analysis, and blunt hot takes across generations. If you love horror movie reviews, Carpenter classics, Lovecraft lore, cosmic dread, practical effects, underrated ’90s horror, and pure podcast chaos, this is your new favorite show. Grab your black crayon, hold onto your straitjacket tight, and step with us into Hobbs End as we decide: is In the Mouth of Madness a killer, survivor, or a total victim?Your Hosts- Kevin, Dan, Bearclaw, and Logan. Produced by Nathan. What are your thoughts on our episode? Email Us- [email protected] The Madness!InstagramYouTubeFacebookTikTokLetterboxdMerch“We All Go Mad” Theme Music by Nathan

This is a bonus episode of Mouths of Madness featuring our companion series, Straitjacket Talk. This year, there will be no leftovers. In this episode we dive into Thanksgiving (2023) — Eli Roth’s holiday slasher horror movie based on his classic Grindhouse fake trailer. We talk Black Friday chaos, brutal kill scenes, John Carver as a potential new horror icon, how this compares to classics like Scream, My Bloody Valentine, and 90s slashers, plus box office, ratings, sequel talk, and whether Thanksgiving deserves a spot in your yearly Thanksgiving horror movie marathon. If you love gory kills, twisted holiday horror, and slasher deep dives with jokes, swearing, and way too much talk about waffle irons, you’re in the right place—hit play, hang out, and let us know if Thanksgiving (2023) is certified fresh or overhyped.Your hosts- Kevin, Nathan, and GillProduced by NathanCheck out the video format of this episode on YouTubeFollow Straitjacket Talk on InstagramFollow Straitjacket Talk on Letterboxd-Kevin (KevWrapt)Nathan (NathanEdits)Gill (livingdeadgill)Follow Gill on Goodreads“Dismember” Theme Music by Nathan

Get ready for chaotic Christmas carnage with our wild review of “The Mean One” (2022) as the Mouths of Madness crew throw their annual Secret Madness Party! From disastrous decorations to killer holiday hijinks, we break down David Howard Thornton’s Grinch-inspired slasher, dive into the funniest moments, worst CGI blood, chaotic plot twists, and generational horror takes. If you love Christmas horror movies, The Grinch parody slashers, low-budget creature features, and podcasts that mix comedy with carnage, this episode is for you. Welcome to the madness — let’s unwrap this festive nightmare together!Your Hosts- Kevin, Dan, Bearclaw, and Logan. Produced by Nathan. What are your thoughts on our episode? Email Us- [email protected] The Madness!InstagramYouTubeFacebookTikTokLetterboxdMerch“We All Go Mad” Theme Music by Nathan

This is a bonus episode of Mouths of Madness featuring our companion series, Straitjacket Talk. We dive into The Happening (2008)—M. Night Shyamalan’s infamous eco-thriller starring Mark Wahlberg, Zooey Deschanel, John Leguizamo—to ask: is it secretly camp or truly the worst horror movie ever? Kevin, Nathan, and Gill roast the awkward dialogue (“What? No.” “Why you eyeing my lemon drink?”), break down the lawnmower scene, baffling plot logic, the box office vs. budget, and how slick marketing + a killer trailer sold a stinker. Expect a funny, spoiler-filled movie review, retrospective, and deep-dive analysis touching Rotten Tomatoes, Letterboxd, Shyamalan’s career (Signs, Sixth Sense, The Village, Old), and whether this deserves “so bad it’s good” status…Your hosts- Kevin, Nathan, and GillProduced by NathanCheck out the video format of this episode on YouTubeFollow Straitjacket Talk on InstagramFollow Straitjacket Talk on Letterboxd-Kevin (KevWrapt)Nathan (NathanEdits)Gill (livingdeadgill)Follow Gill on Goodreads“Dismember” Theme Music by Nathan