Final Transmission

Weekly horror reviews from the wasteland. Hosted by Sam Russo and Jamie Carruthers.

113 Episodes

Horror is my carbs: The Final Transmission Halloween Special 2025
10/27/2025
1:29:47
In this HOWLoween SPOOKtacular, we give you our recipe for the perfect spooky season - how we get in the mood, what graces our tellyboxes, the sounds that worm into our ears, and lots more. Support Final Transmission: Join our Patreon - for just $5 a month, you get (almost) unedited and raw video versions of every new episode Rate and review us wherever you're listening Email us with your thoughts, questions, and FT slash fiction Follow us on Instagram, Bluesky and TikTok Check out Red Scare Industries
Twisting the knife away: Trick 'r Treat (2007)
10/20/2025
1:03:22
Is Sam (the movie character, not the podcast host) mischievous, taciturn, and difficult to predict, or has he been merchandised to the point of inefficacy? Find out what to think as we discuss Trick 'r Treat. Support Final Transmission: Join our Patreon - for just $5 a month, you get (almost) unedited and raw video versions of every new episode Rate and review us wherever you're listening Email us with your thoughts, questions, and FT slash fiction Follow us on Instagram, Bluesky and TikTok Check out Red Scare Industries
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Halloweensplaining: Halloween III (1982)
10/13/2025
1:24:50
Join us as we discuss if this is a more appropriate halloween movie than Halloween. Support Final Transmission: Join our Patreon - for just $5 a month, you get (almost) unedited and raw video versions of every new episode Rate and review us wherever you're listening Email us with your thoughts, questions, and FT slash fiction Follow us on Instagram, Bluesky and TikTok Check out Red Scare Industries
The wetter the better: Murder Party (2007)
10/6/2025
1:16:40
We're back in Jeremy Saulnier territory, this time it's his first feature - MURDER PARTY - also featuring Jamie's review of the new Toxic Avenger movie and a Joaquin Phoenix retrospective. Support Final Transmission: Join our Patreon - for just $5 a month, you get (almost) unedited and raw video versions of every new episode Rate and review us wherever you're listening Email us with your thoughts, questions, and FT slash fiction Follow us on Instagram, Bluesky and TikTok Check out Red Scare Industries
Chucky Starkweather's Merry Weekend: The Sadist (1963)
9/29/2025
1:17:07
We finally ask the age-old question: is baseball the ultimate counterpount to spree killing? Support Final Transmission: Join our Patreon - for just $5 a month, you get (almost) unedited and raw video versions of every new episode Rate and review us wherever you're listening Email us with your thoughts, questions, and FT slash fiction Follow us on Instagram, Bluesky and TikTok Check out Red Scare Industries
Long John Shotgun: The Mist (2007)
9/22/2025
1:26:10
We're back in Stephen King territory, this time with bad CGI and a bad ending... Support Final Transmission: Join our Patreon - for just $5 a month, you get (almost) unedited and raw video versions of every new episode Rate and review us wherever you're listening Email us with your thoughts, questions, and FT slash fiction Follow us on Instagram, Bluesky and TikTok Check out Red Scare Industries
Rated R for Rad: Popcorn (1991)
9/15/2025
1:14:11
This week we discuss borrowed nostalgia, the flattening of the mono-culture, and we introduce you to the Michael Jordan of douchey movie boyfriends. It's POPCORN 🍿 Support Final Transmission: Join our Patreon - for just $5 a month, you get (almost) unedited and raw video versions of every new episode Rate and review us wherever you're listening Email us with your thoughts, questions, and FT slash fiction Follow us on Instagram, Bluesky and TikTok Check out Red Scare Industries
Tripping into Casablanca: Splice (2009)
9/8/2025
1:05:55
Sam is mad about science and other stuff. Support Final Transmission: Join our Patreon - for just $5 a month, you get (almost) unedited and raw video versions of every new episode Rate and review us wherever you're listening Email us with your thoughts, questions, and FT slash fiction Follow us on Instagram, Bluesky and TikTok Check out Red Scare Industries
What's so scary about werewolves?
9/1/2025
1:00:19
This week we're taking a break from the usual review format to share this conversation from 2023 about what makes werewolves tick. Support Final Transmission: Join our Patreon - for just $5 a month, you get (almost) unedited and raw video versions of every new episode Rate and review us wherever you're listening Email us with your thoughts, questions, and FT slash fiction Follow us on Instagram, Bluesky and TikTok Check out Red Scare Industries
Mondo pumperoony: Barbarian (2022)
8/25/2025
1:19:44
Don't worry, we absolutely manage to shoehorn a conversation about The Goonies into this episode - in between all of the insight and social commentary. Support Final Transmission: Join our Patreon - for just $5 a month, you get (almost) unedited and raw video versions of every new episode Rate and review us wherever you're listening Email us with your thoughts, questions, and FT slash fiction Follow us on Instagram, Bluesky and TikTok Check out Red Scare Industries

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Final Transmission

Final Transmission

113 Episodes

Horror is my carbs: The Final Transmission Halloween Special 2025

Twisting the knife away: Trick 'r Treat (2007)

Halloweensplaining: Halloween III (1982)

The wetter the better: Murder Party (2007)

Chucky Starkweather's Merry Weekend: The Sadist (1963)

Long John Shotgun: The Mist (2007)

Rated R for Rad: Popcorn (1991)

Tripping into Casablanca: Splice (2009)

What's so scary about werewolves?

Mondo pumperoony: Barbarian (2022)