Mars Attacks

Send us Fan MailThis week on the Hey Guys Podcast, we revisit Tim Burton's 1996 sci-fi satire Mars Attacks! and discover that time hasn't necessarily been as kind to it as nostalgia might suggest. Packed with one of the most outrageously stacked casts of the decade, the film throws Jack Nicholson, Glenn Close, Pierce Brosnan, Michael J. Fox, Natalie Portman, Sarah Jessica Parker, Danny DeVito, Tom Jones and many more into a giant Martian invasion inspired by 1950s B-movies and classic trading cards.We discuss whether Burton's love letter to retro sci-fi is an entertaining cult classic or simply an overstuffed curiosity with too many characters and not enough story. Along the way we examine the film's incredible cast, its distinctive blend of 1950s aesthetics and 1990s visual effects, the enduring appeal of the iconic Martians, and why the film feels strangely similar to Independence Day. We also debate Burton's wider filmography, celebrate some wonderfully bizarre moments, question humanity's baffling approach to alien diplomacy, and, as always, hand out our Oscars and Razzies.Plus: Tom Jones saves the world, Cardiff gets another unexpected shout-out in Hollywood, Rob uncovers a surprising Jack Nicholson continuity mystery, and we ask whether Mars Attacks! deserves its reputation as a cult favourite or if it's simply one of the most fascinatingly flawed blockbusters of the 1990s.

Send us Fan MailFor the final episode of Hugtober, Rob and Liam take a trip down one of the strangest roads in cult movie history with Highway to Hell (1991), a film that somehow blends horror, comedy, fantasy and road movie elements into one gloriously chaotic package. Following Chad Lowe's quest to rescue Kristy Swanson from the clutches of the demonic Hellcop, the pair attempt to make sense of a version of Hell that often looks suspiciously like the Arizona desert.The conversation explores the film's bizarre mythology, inconsistent world-building and complete disregard for genre conventions. From zombie cop diners and roadside oddballs to Gilbert Gottfried's unforgettable appearance as Adolf Hitler, the film constantly throws new ideas at the screen while rarely stopping to explain any of them. Rob and Liam discuss the surprisingly strong supporting cast, including multiple members of the Stiller family, debate whether the film's wild ambition outweighs its obvious budget limitations, and examine why the movie has developed such a devoted cult following despite its many flaws.Along the way they hand out Oscars and Razzies, share their favourite scenes, compare the film to classic video games, uncover some unusual production trivia and debate whether Highway to Hell deserves a remake. Despite agreeing that it's a messy, often baffling experience, both find themselves strangely won over by its creativity, unpredictability and unmistakable early-90s VHS-rental energy.A bizarre, ambitious and completely unforgettable cult oddity gets the full Hey You Guys treatment as Hugtober comes to a suitably weird conclusion.

Send us Fan MailJason Voorhees is back — and this time he’s angrier, faster, and weirder than ever. In this week’s episode, Liam and Rob dive into Friday the 13th: The Final Chapter, the fan‑favourite slasher that mixes brutal kills, bizarre choices, and some of the strangest character moments in the entire franchise.We break down everything from Tom Savini’s return and Jason’s upgraded physicality to the chaotic teen house next door, the surprisingly emotional Jarvis family dynamic, and Corey Feldman’s standout performance as Tommy. And yes — we spend a lot of time on Crispin Glover’s cursed dance, because how could we not?There’s also the stuff that only Hey You Guys would fixate on:• The horrible ADR wet kissing sounds in the morgue• Axel being the sleaziest man alive• The eco‑warrior subplot that makes absolutely no sense• The Jarvis house geography that defies physics• Jason suddenly moving like he’s training for Ninja Warrior• And Rob’s passionate rant about the worst death acting ever recorded: “He’s killing me!”From tonal whiplash to franchise‑defining moments, we dig into why The Final Chapter is messy, iconic, and still one of the most entertaining entries in the series.If you love slashers, Jason, Savini gore, or just watching two grown men lose their minds over Crispin Glover’s limbs — this is the episode for you.

Send us Fan MailHUGTOBER continues with one of the most chaotic, gory, and aggressively mid‑2000s creature features ever made. In this episode, Rob and Liam dive into Feast — a film that doesn’t warm up, doesn’t slow down, and doesn’t pretend to be normal. It kicks off with explosive title cards, kills characters seconds after introducing them, and constantly flips horror tropes on their heads.From the instant “hero” fake‑out to the rapid‑fire deaths, the movie’s wild energy becomes the centre of the conversation. Rob and Liam get into the mid‑2000s aesthetic, the exaggerated character archetypes, the shock value of killing the kid early, the skull‑masked monster design, and the film’s chaotic tonal swings between genuinely great creature horror and comedy that hasn’t aged well.They also dig into the sequels, the director’s bizarre career path, and the unexpected detour into Children of the Corn lore — discovering just how many of those films actually exist.It’s messy, loud, unhinged, and perfect for HUGTOBER.

Send us Fan MailHUGTOBER kicks off with one of the strangest, creepiest, and most unexpectedly chaotic sequels of the 1980s: Poltergeist II: The Other Side.This week, Rob and Liam dive into the return of the Freeling family, the cosmic weirdness of the “Other Side,” and the film’s biggest weapon — Reverend Henry Kane, whose calm, skeletal presence instantly elevates the entire movie. Every time he appears, the tone shifts from suburban ghost story to full‑blown nightmare.We break down:• Kane’s unnervingly calm performance• The surreal, jarring emotional flashback• Giger’s grotesque creature design• The Freelings’ ongoing supernatural misery• Taylor’s mystical smoke ritual and spiritual logic• The sequel’s wild tonal swings and 80s weirdness• Why the film feels like two different movies stitched togetherPlus: Rob and Liam unpack the creature effects, the emotional beats that come out of nowhere, the bizarre pacing, and how Poltergeist II manages to be creepy, chaotic, and unintentionally hilarious — often at the same time.HUGTOBER is officially underway, and we’re starting with a sequel that’s equal parts spooky, surreal, and wonderfully odd.

Send us Fan MailBrad Dourif is feral, the robot dog is clunky, and the corridors are very wet — which can only mean one thing: we’re diving into Death Machine (1994).Rob and Liam revisit Stephen Norrington’s pre‑Blade cyberpunk oddity, a film Rob adored at age 10… and is now deeply questioning in 2026. From the aggressively grimy 90s aesthetic to the War Beast that moves like a shopping trolley with a wonky wheel, this one is a relic of a very specific VHS era — charming to some, exhausting to others.We get into:• The War Beast looking like it’s trying not to fall over• Brad Dourif behaving like a gremlin denied dessert• The wild pop‑culture character names (Weyland! Yutani! Scott Ridley!)• The tonal whiplash, the dripping corridors, and the baffling emotional cutaways• Why this film has four different cuts, none of which fix Dante’s hair• Whether Death Machine actually has a cult following… or just a cool VHS coverPlus: Rachel Weisz’s eyebrow piercing, eco‑warriors with no cause, and the eternal question — why name your movie Death Machine when the machine is called Warbeast?It’s messy, loud, weirdly ambitious, and absolutely drenched in blue lighting. Join us as we unpack one of the most 90s‑80s movies ever made.

Send us Fan MailThis week on the Hey You Guys Podcast, Liam, Rob and special guest Dave revisit JJ Abrams’ Star Trek — a film that somehow pulls off the impossible. Part prequel, part reboot, part alternate‑timeline legacy sequel, it’s a movie that shouldn’t work… yet absolutely does.The guys dig into how Abrams threads the needle between honouring decades of Trek lore and delivering a fast, fun, blockbuster‑style reinvention for newcomers. They debate the film’s breakneck pacing, its “too fast, too furious… in space” energy, and whether the emotional beats still land. There’s praise for the pitch‑perfect casting, side‑eye for the lens‑flare‑heavy Apple Store aesthetic, and a full breakdown of why Nero might be one of Trek’s most underwritten villains despite Eric Bana’s great performance.They also get into the big swings: destroying Vulcan, reworking Spock’s backstory, giving every legacy character their own moment, and the surprisingly divisive introduction of young James T. Kirk — including whether stealing his stepdad’s classic car is the coolest character intro ever.Expect arguments about Chekhov’s accent, Scotty’s comedy detour, Bones’ homage‑heavy performance, and how this film compares to Trek’s top five movies. Plus: nostalgia, chaos, and a whole lot of lens flare.

Send us Fan MailThis week Rob and Liam dive into Disney’s gloriously chaotic 90s swashbuckler The Three Musketeers — a film packed with mullets, moustaches, pantomime villainy and some of the most joyful sword‑fighting ever put on screen.We get into Oliver Platt having the time of his life, Tim Curry chewing scenery like he’s auditioning for Evil Santa, and the palace map room with a giant secret door that absolutely no one notices. Rob also revisits his childhood belief that D’Artagnan was called “Dogtanian,” questions whether anyone ever freed the dungeon prisoners, and tries to understand where the Musketeers keep getting spare swords from.There’s love for Michael Wincott’s gravel‑voiced menace — from The Three Musketeers to The Crow, Alien Resurrection, and Metro — and a look at why he deserved a much bigger career. Plus: the Bryan Adams/Sting/Rod Stewart power‑ballad that has no business being as good as it is for this film.All for one… and one for all.

Send us Fan MailThis week, Liam takes us through Timecop, the 90s sci‑fi action flick where Jean‑Claude Van Damme roundhouse‑kicks his way through time, corruption, and some truly baffling filmmaking choices. We dig into the infamous “satisfy a woman” line — a moment so gross the movie somehow uses it twice — and the henchman’s taser that behaves less like a weapon and more like a handheld thunderstorm.Rob questions the architectural fever dream of having a breaker box on the middle floor of a house, and we get into the film’s obsession with mullets — including Van Damme’s heroic wig and the henchman’s glorious natural mane. And of course, we tackle the rocket‑powered sled that launches agents at a wall to send them through time. No sled in the past, no debris, no explanation… just pure 90s confidence.It’s Timecop: a film that starts with tension and promise, then swerves into mullets, madness, and some of the strangest time‑travel mechanics ever put on screen.

Send us Fan MailThis week, we wade into the oil‑soaked, explosion‑heavy world of On Deadly Ground — Steven Seagal’s one and only attempt at directing, and arguably the most sincere environmental PSA ever delivered through roundhouse kicks. We break down Forrest Taft’s journey from elite firefighter to eco‑warrior, the cartoonishly evil oil baron played by Michael Caine, and the film’s belief that the best way to save the planet is… to blow up absolutely everything. We talk about the Alaskan setting, the corrupt Aegis Oil operation cutting corners with faulty equipment, and the chain of disasters that push Taft into full spiritual‑warrior mode after a vision quest with the Yupik tribe. From bar‑fight philosophy lessons to Seagal’s trademark “I will fix the world myself” energy, we unpack why this film is both a mess and a masterpiece of 90s action excess. Join us as we revisit the explosions, the speeches, the environmental messaging delivered with the subtlety of a burning oil rig, and ask the big question: is On Deadly Ground the most unintentionally hilarious eco‑thriller ever made?