BONUS: HALLOWEEN 2026 | JOHN CARPENTER DEEP DIVE

Hello! Happy Friday the 13th and welcome to another bonus episode of DEBUTS!Throughout our Horror Maestro's season, we have been taking a look at and discussing some of the biggest names in horror from the 70s and 80s. One prominent creator that we intentionally overlooked was Sean S. Cunningham, director of the slasher classic Friday the 13th. We skipped Cunningham because his first few films were pornos, several of which he worked on with DEBUTS alum Wes Craven. In order to not overlook the impact of Friday the 13th entirely, Brianna and I sat down earlier this week to watch Friday the 13th Part 2, directed by Steve Miner. Miner would also direct the 3-D sequel Friday the 13th Part III. Interestingly, announced today and unbeknownst to us at the time of recording, Miner would be slated to return to the Friday the 13th series to direct its 13th installment, almost twenty years after it's most recent attempted reboot 2009's Michael Bay produced Friday the 13th. You can expect spoilers for the entire Friday the 13th series as well as Halloween and Scream. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hello, and welcome to an extra special bonus episode of DEBUTS! In this episode we are joined at DEBUTS HQ by one of my best friends and close friend of the pod Christian Jaeger. Christian is better known online as the artist behind Sinema Sakura. An Instagram account featuring japanese-inspired illustrations of Hollywood's femme fatales, manic pixie dream girls, scream queens, and damsels in distress. Christian even lent his talents to our episode cover! You can find more of Christian's work on Instagram: @sinema_sakura In this episode we will be discussing the 1985 zombie horror comedy film THE RETURN OF THE LIVING DEAD, directed by Dan O'Bannon! Listen in to our discussion to hear our thoughts on the film!Subscribe to our show wherever you listen to podcasts and follow us on Instagram @_debuts to stay up to date on all things DEBUTS. You can also join us on Patreon at https://patreon.com/DEBUTS or check us out on the web at www.debutspodcast.com.SPOILERS:Juwanna ManSource Code28 Years Later/Bone TempleThe CraziesWhat We Do In the Shadows Season SixUP NEXT:Stay tuned over the next few weeks as we will be releasing more bonus episodes of secret screenings from this season. We're hard at work on our next season and hope to be hosting screenings again in early 2027. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hello! And welcome to an extra special bonus episode of DEBUTS! SEASON TWO | HORROR MAESTROS concluded this week with our discussion of John Carpenter's sci-fi debut DARK STAR. During our recording, we ended up discussing our love for John Carpenter at length and decided to publish it all for you to enjoy this Halloween. Thank you for all your support throughout SEASON TWO. We have a few more bonus episodes coming your way soon, stay tuned.So from all of us here at DEBUTS, Happy Halloween! And remember, you never forget your first! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to DEBUTS! A film screening and discussion podcast series centered around directorial debut feature films, hosted by Jacob Lux. In this episode we will be discussing the 1974 sci-fi comedy film DARK STAR, directed by John Carpenter! Listen in to our discussion to hear our thoughts on the film!New episodes of DEBUTS are dropping weekly, now through the week of Halloween.Subscribe to our show wherever you listen to podcasts and follow us on Instagram @_debuts to stay up to date on all things DEBUTS. You can also join us on Patreon at https://patreon.com/DEBUTS or check us out on the web at www.debutspodcast.com.UP NEXT:Stay tuned over the next few weeks as we will be releasing some bonus episodes of secret screenings from this season. We're hard at work on our next season and hope to be hosting screenings again in early 2027. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to DEBUTS! A film screening and discussion podcast series centered around directorial debut feature films, hosted by Jacob Lux. In this episode we will be discussing the 1972 revenge horror film THE LAST HOUSE ON THE LEFT, directed by Wes Craven! Listen in to our discussion to hear our thoughts on the film!New episodes of DEBUTS are dropping weekly, now through the week of Halloween.Subscribe to our show wherever you listen to podcasts and follow us on Instagram @_debuts to stay up to date on all things DEBUTS. You can also join us on Patreon at https://patreon.com/DEBUTS or check us out on the web at www.debutspodcast.com.SPOILERS INCLUDE:Once Upon A Time...In HollywoodHome AloneA Clockwork OrangeLots of Wes Craven films, but specifically Scream, Scream 3, Red Eye, and ShockerUP NEXT:On our next and final episode of SEASON TWO we will be taking a look at and discussing John Carpenter's 1974 directorial debut DARK STAR. If you’d like to watch the film before listening to the episode, you can find it streaming on Tubi and PlutoTV! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to DEBUTS! A film screening and discussion podcast series centered around directorial debut feature films, hosted by Jacob Lux. In this episode we will be discussing the 1970 giallo film THE BIRD WITH THE CRYSTAL PLUMAGE, directed by Dario Argento! Listen in to our discussion to hear our thoughts on the film!New episodes of DEBUTS are dropping weekly, now through the week of Halloween.Subscribe to our show wherever you listen to podcasts and follow us on Instagram @_debuts to stay up to date on all things DEBUTS. You can also join us on Patreon at https://patreon.com/DEBUTS or check us out on the web at www.debutspodcast.com.SPOILERS INCLUDE:The Parallax ViewPeeping TomBlow OutBlowupHalloweenObsessionBlack ChristmasThe Cabinet of Dr. CaligariAll of Argento's films but specifically Suspiria and it's 2018 remake.UP NEXT:On our next episode we will be taking a look at and discussing Wes Craven's 1972 directorial debut THE LAST HOUSE ON THE LEFT. If you’d like to watch the film before listening to the episode, you can find it streaming on Tubi and PlutoTV! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to DEBUTS! A film screening and discussion podcast series centered around directorial debut feature films, hosted by Jacob Lux. In this episode we will be discussing the 1969* experimental film EGGSHELLS, directed by Tobe Hooper! Listen in to our discussion to hear our thoughts on the film! New episodes of DEBUTS are dropping weekly, now through the week of Halloween.Subscribe to our show wherever you listen to podcasts and follow us on Instagram @_debuts to stay up to date on all things DEBUTS. You can also join us on Patreon at https://patreon.com/DEBUTS or check us out on the web at www.debutspodcast.com.*Eggshells was filmed and completed in 1969 although its first screening wouldn't occur until 1971.UP NEXT:On our next episode we will be taking a look at and discussing Dario Argento's 1970 directorial debut THE BIRD WITH THE CRYSTAL PLUMAGE. If you’d like to watch the film before listening to the episode, you can find it streaming on Tubi! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to DEBUTS! A film screening and discussion podcast series centered around directorial debut feature films, hosted by Jacob Lux. In this episode we will be discussing the 1969 experimental horror film STEREO, directed by David Cronenberg! Listen in to our discussion to hear our thoughts on the film! Special shoutout to Josh Dies, Showbread, and You Hate Movies for being a constant creative inspiration in my life.New episodes of DEBUTS are dropping weekly, now through the week of Halloween.Subscribe to our show wherever you listen to podcasts and follow us on Instagram @_debuts to stay up to date on all things DEBUTS. You can also join us on Patreon at https://patreon.com/DEBUTS or check us out on the web at www.debutspodcast.com.SPOILERS INCLUDE:Don't Look NowThe RingHigh LifeBackroomsAnd even more than usual, we spoil every single Cronenberg movie, even Fast Company.UP NEXT:On our next episode we will be taking a look at and discussing Tobe Hooper's 1969 directorial debut EGGSHELLS. If you’d like to watch the film before listening to the episode, you can find it streaming on YouTube! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to DEBUTS! A film screening and discussion podcast series centered around directorial debut feature films, hosted by Jacob Lux. In this episode we will be discussing the 1968 zombie horror film NIGHT OF THE LIVING DEAD, directed by George A. Romero! Listen in to our discussion to hear our thoughts on the film!New episodes of DEBUTS are dropping weekly, now through the week of Halloween.Subscribe to our show wherever you listen to podcasts and follow us on Instagram @_debuts to stay up to date on all things DEBUTS. You can also join us on Patreon at https://patreon.com/DEBUTS or check us out on the web at www.debutspodcast.com.SPOILERS INCLUDE:The Walking Dead (MAJOR spoilers for Season 7)MoonstruckFidoThe MistNOTES:The book I was talking about is called Raising the Dead: The Work of George A. Romero by Adam Charles HartUP NEXT:On our next episode we will be taking a look at and discussing David Cronenberg's 1969 directorial debut STEREO. If you’d like to watch the film before listening to the episode, you can find it streaming on YouTube! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hello, and welcome to DEBUTS! A film screening and discussion podcast series centered around directorial debut feature films, hosted by Jacob Lux. In this extra special bonus episode we are joined by Andy Sansone, host of the deliciously demented Degen Cinema Podcast. Listen in to our discussion to hear our thoughts on Michael Mann's 1981 directorial debut THIEF, starring James Caan, Tuesday Weld, Jim Belushi, Robert Prosky, Dennis Farina, and Willie Nelson!A new full season of DEBUTS will begin airing soon!Subscribe to our show wherever you listen to podcasts and follow us on Instagram @_debuts to stay up to date on all things DEBUTS. You can also join us on Patreon at https://patreon.com/DEBUTS or check us out on the web at www.debutspodcast.com.SPOILERS INCLUDE:ElfKing of the Hill S1E4UP NEXT:DEBUTS will be back soon to bring you insights into some of our favorite horror directorial debut feature films. Until then, follow us on Instagram @_debuts to stay up to date on all things DEBUTS. And if you can, take a minute to give us a 5 star review on all your favorite podcast platforms! It helps listeners like you find our show. We look forward to bringing you new episodes soon! And remember, you never forget your first! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.