Episode 592 (Insidious, James Wan, and Blumhouse Horror)

Mark and Zanandi analyze and discuss Cuckoo, Abigail, and Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire in an effort to figure out which Dan Stevens performance is the best.

Mark and Erik talk about the 1983 cult classic Risky Business. Directed by Paul Brickman, and starring Tom Cruise, Rebecca De Mornay and a glass egg, the movie expertly tackles teen angst and 1980s business practices. In this episode, they also talk about movie soundtracks, expensive movie cars, and Guido the killer pimp

Mark and Jonny Numb discuss the 2001 action horror film Ghosts of Mars, directed by John Carpenter, and starring Ice Cube, Natasha Henstridge, Jason Statham and some ill-tempered ghosts, the movie focuses on what happens when an elite force of space cops battle a group of unintelligible ghost people. In this episode, they also talk about trampolines, John Carpenter’s filmography, and space gibberish. Enjoy!

Mark and David Cross discuss the 2010 horror film Insidious. Directed by James Wan, and starring Patrick Wilson, Rose Byrne, Lin Shaye and a real jerk of a demon, the movie focuses on what happens when horrible creatures attack a nice family. In this episode, they also talk about Blumhouse horror, Leigh Whannell, and why Insidious helped spark a horror renaissance 

Mark and David Cross discuss the 1987 horror film The Gate and also talk about David’s new book that was just released from Tenebrous Press. If you’re looking for something to read make sure to buy Split Scream Vol. 6, because it’s a great horror read. https://store.tenebrouspress.comFollow David at @itsmedavidcorse.bsky.social

Mark and Aaron Neuwirth (@AaronsPS4 on X) talk about the importance of Dwayne Johnson’s sweatiest performances and how they’ve helped him become one of the biggest stars on the planet.Make sure to read the Dwayne Johnson data post at www.moviesfilmsandflix.com

Mark and Norbert discuss the 2021 action horror film Army of the Dead. Directed by Zack Snyder, and starring Dave Bautista, Ella Purnell, Matthias Schweighöfer and a zombie tiger, the movie focuses on what happens when a group of thieves accept the world’s most dangerous heist job ever. In this episode, they also talk about Garret Dillahunt, zombie movies and Zack Snyder’s filmography. Enjoy!

Mark and Niall discuss the all-time great sequel Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan. Directed by Nicholas Meyer, and starring William Shatner, Leonard Nimoy, Ricardo Montalban and some ear slugs, the film focuses on what happens when a muscular villain really wants to kill Admiral Kirk. In this episode, they also talk about excellent sequels, even-numbered Star Trek films, and recycled sets. Enjoy!

Mark and Zanandi talk about their favorite supporting characters from horror movies like From Dusk Till Dawn, Us, Doctor Sleep, Halloween (2018), Train to Busan and Psycho. Enjoy!

Mark and Zanandi talk about their favorite horror films released since 2000 and share the "Movies, Films and Flix Top 25" list that 22 MFF regulars contributed to. In this episode, you'll hear them talk about Green Room, Get Out, The Blackcoat's Daughter, Hereditary, Raw, Titane, 28 Days Later, Dawn of the Dead, The Host, The Devil's Backbone, and many more cool horror movies. Enjoy!