#520 – Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl (2003)

An adventurer who’s been inflicted by a deadly curse during a previous expedition to Thailand goes back to battle an evil sorcerer, his tribal army, and his evil curses. On this week’s episode… Join the crew as we discuss martial arts, blood hexes, and exactly how many juiced children it takes to perform a ghost nursing ritual in, The Seventh Curse (1986).   Show Notes: Housekeeping (3:50) Back of the Box/Recommendations (12:20) Spoiler Warning/Full Review: (17:50) Rotten Tomatoes (63:05) Cooter of the Week (66:50) What We’ve Been Watching (73:47) Hotline Scream: (84:50)   Connect with us: Support us on Patreon Website Facebook Instagram Twitter YouTube Shop

A teenage boy is haunted in his dreams by a deceased child murderer, Freddy Krueger, who is out to possess him in order to continue his reign of terror in the real world. On this week’s episode… We're joined by Ed Larson from Last Podcast on the Left as we discuss the irreplaceable Robert Englund, the first male scream queen, and the sequel to one of the most beloved horror movies of all time, A Nightmare on Elm Street 2: Freddy’s Revenge (1985).   Show Notes: Housekeeping (5:50) Back of the Box/Recommendations (13:20) Spoiler Warning/Full Review: (22:10) Rotten Tomatoes (65:53) Trivia (70:35) Cooter of the Week (77:48) What We’ve Been Watching (83:56)   Connect with us: Support us on Patreon Website Facebook Instagram Twitter YouTube Shop

An ominous note finds it’s way to a 1980’s post office, connecting a dead mail investigator and a kidnapped keyboard technician. On this week’s episode… Join the crew as we discuss classic synthesizers, the dedication of the USPS, and the refreshingly original horror flick, Dead Mail (2025).   Show Notes: Housekeeping (4:30) Back of the Box/Recommendations (8:20) Spoiler Warning/Full Review: (15:00) Rotten Tomatoes (67:25) Cooter of the Week (72:05) What We’ve Been Watching (78:50)   Connect with us: Support us on Patreon Website Facebook Instagram Twitter YouTube Shop

Randy and Bob checked into the Overlook Film Festival this year... perhaps they've always been there? It comes as no surprise one of the best genre festivals of the past decade lined up over 40 fantastic horror and sci-fi films. In addition, they threw some amazing parties, hosted panels, Q&A's, immersive games, trivia, and anniversary screenings.  On this special episode... Tune in for spoiler free reviews of Drop, Dead Lover, Ick, Ash, Good Boy, Abraham's Boys, Clown in a Cornfield, It Ends, Frewaka, and more!   Connect with us: Support us on Patreon Website Facebook Instagram Twitter YouTube Shop

An archaeology professor discovers an ancient crypt, which contains the living dead. The zombies go on a rampage and attack a group of people, which the professor had invited to celebrate his discovery. On this week’s episode…  Join the crew as we discuss Italian zombies, thirsty ass kids, and Andrea Bianchi’s schlocky and slow, Burial Ground (1981).   Show Notes: Housekeeping (4:20) Back of the Box/Recommendations (12:20) Spoiler Warning/Full Review: (18:05) Rotten Tomatoes (55:50) Trivia (61:50) Cooter of the Week (65:05) What We’ve Been Watching (71:26) Hotline Scream: (79:55)   Connect with us: Support us on Patreon Website Facebook Instagram Twitter YouTube Shop

The crew is out of office this week attending the Overlook Film Festival in New Orleans. While the boys are sipping sazeracs in the Big Easy, you, dear listener, are about to go camping.  On this week’s episode… Join Soju and Bob on this classic Patreon episode as they discuss and rank every Friday the 13th film in the franchise!   Connect with us: Support us on Patreon Website Facebook Instagram Twitter YouTube Shop

In a world of fake castles and anthropomorphic rodents, an epic battle begins when an unemployed father’s sanity is challenged by a chance encounter with two underage girls on holiday. On this week’s episode… Join the crew as we discuss guerilla filmmaking, the darker side of Disney, and Randy Moore’s copyright nightmare, Escape From Tomorrow (2013).   Show Notes: Housekeeping (4:25) Back of the Box/Recommendations (8:45) Spoiler Warning/Full Review: (15:05) Rotten Tomatoes (64:16) Trivia (70:33) Cooter of the Week (77:05) What We’ve Been Watching (84:47) Hotline Scream: (95:00)   Connect with us: Support us on Patreon Website Facebook Instagram Twitter YouTube Shop

A young girl who has an amazing ability to communicate with insects is transferred to a Swiss boarding school. Where her unusual capability might help solve a string of murders. On this week’s episode… Join the crew as we discuss giallo, Donald Pleasance, and Jennifer Connelly’s telepathic abilities in Phenomena (1985).   Show Notes: Housekeeping (3:55) Back of the Box/Recommendations (8:35) Spoiler Warning/Full Review: (15:10) Rotten Tomatoes (58:36) Trivia (64:40) Cooter of the Week (77:55) What We’ve Been Watching (83:56)   Connect with us: Support us on Patreon Website Facebook Instagram Twitter YouTube Shop

Blacksmith Will Turner teams up with eccentric pirate, Captain Jack Sparrow, to save Elizabeth Swann, the governor’s daughter. The catch is, she’s being held captive by Jack’s former allies who are now undead! On this week’s episode… Join the crew as we discuss Johnny Depp’s most iconic role, the darker side of Disney, and why ghost pirates are so damn cool in, Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl (2003).   Show Notes: Housekeeping (10:10) Back of the Box/Recommendations (16:08) Spoiler Warning/Full Review: (23:55) Rotten Tomatoes (77:55) Trivia (87:15) Cooter of the Week (103:40) Hotline Scream: (110:22)   Connect with us: Support us on Patreon Website Facebook Instagram Twitter YouTube Shop

When Cyrus Kriticos, a very rich collector of unique things, dies, he leaves his house, fortune, and his prized collection of ghosts to his nephew. On this week’s episode… Join the crew as we discuss Dark Castle Entertainment, the legacy of William Castle, and the American treasure that is Matthew Lillard in, Thir13en Ghosts (2001).   Show Notes: Housekeeping (7:10) Back of the Box/Recommendations (17:30) Spoiler Warning/Full Review: (23:45) Rotten Tomatoes (1:09:06) Trivia (1:16:30) Cooter of the Week (1:24:04) What We’ve Been Watching (1:29:23) Hotline Scream: (1:41:30)   Connect with us: Support us on Patreon Website Facebook Instagram Twitter YouTube Shop