The best horror movie podcast recorded while jumping over a bridge
Hello! On this episode of Dead Times we look at a duo of horror movies X and Pearl. We dissect the collaboration between Mia Goth and Ti West. We look at the influences behind these two films. And we generally fall in love with horror icon Pearl.
Hello and welcome! Today we are joined by Al to discuss 2022’s requel Scream. We get into the title convention, all the metafictional commentary, and gush over how much we love the central trio of actors. It’s a fun time.
Hello! Today we are joined by Al to do a retrospective on the Scream franchise! To look at all four movies, how they relate to each other, and their legacy.
Hello and welcome to the worst film in the Friday the 13th franchise. Today we are joined by April and Al to try to find out what the actual plot of this film is. We talk about dancing in the attic, and whether the Spanish language version could possibly be worse than the English version.
Hello! On this special Halloween edition of Dead Times Tim and I are joined by April and Al to discuss yet another ’80s franchise with too many sequels. So many sequels! We get into how awesome Halloween is. What influenced it, and what was influenced by it. And how terrible we all felt when the pumpkin got smashed.
Hello and Happy Halloween! Today we are talking about the gay slasher movie Hellbent! We talk about the unique quirks of gay cinema. We talk about big gay feelings. And we talk about how the horror movie genre has queer aesthetics and appeal to LGBT people!
Hello and welcome! On today’s episode we are joined by April and Al to discuss Friday the 13th: The Final Chapter. A movie that does not take place on Friday the thirteenth, and is not the final chapter. We go in depth on how surprisingly intelligent the movie is. We make fun of all the ’80s fashion. And we try to get to the bottom of the mystery that is Crispin Glover.
In today’s episode of Dead Times we are talking My Bloody Valentine and just how horrifying Valentine’s day truly is. We talk about mining, we talk about small towns, we talk about the economic alienation of industry towns. And we talk about what comes from deep beneath the earth.
Hello and welcome! Today we are joined by special guests April and Al to discuss the most third dimensional of the Friday the 13th movies, part three. We get to discuss the origins of the hockey mask. How annoying all of the characters are. And how the decision to shoot with a 3D camera ruined everything.
Hello! Today we are looking at the second of the Friday the 13th movies! And we are joined by April and Al to talk about how the Friday the 13th series transitions from a movie not designed to have sequel, the development of Jason as a character, and how much we miss Pamela!
Hello and welcome Camp Counselors! On this episode we are joined by April and Al to discuss the classic masterpiece of Slasher movies Friday the 13th! We talk about how the ’80s were still basically the ’70s at this point. We speculate on Mrs. Voorhees’s workout routine. And discuss why summer camp is a perfect location to set a horror movie.
Hello! In today’s episode Peter and Time are joined by Al and April to discuss the classic film “A Nightmare on Elm Street.” We talk about Wes Craven, how awful the ’80s were, and the inspiration for Freddy Krueger. We have a lot of fun!
Hello and welcome! This episode we are joined by my friend April to discuss all things Vincent Price! We check out one of his best movies ever!
Hello! Today we are joined by April and Shannon to discuss the 1988 classic, “Child’s Play!” We talk about how merchandise is sold to kids, why Chucky is a real asshole, and try to get to the bottom of just how anatomically correct the Chucky doll is!
Hello and welcome to another episode of Dead Times! Today we are talking the recent release “Happy Death Day 2U.” We go over our love of Jessica Rothe, just how many sci-fi concepts can be smuggled into one franchise, and try to figure out which of Danielle’s lines was the most hilarious.
Hello, on the eve of its sequel, we are revisiting the classic “Happy Death Day.” And this time with some of our friends: April and Al! We have an amazing and hilarious conversation about character arcs, who exactly is the most evil character in this movie, and what you can’t say while in the girl scouts!
Hello! Today we are talking 1956’s “The Bad Seed!” We talk all about the overly idealized ’50s, whether evil is innate or the product of the environment, and Freudian psychology!
So a light episode!
Hello and welcome to our special Halloween edition of Dead Times where we talk about… Halloween! Today Peter and Tim are joined by Al to discuss the brand new Halloween. We go over the franchise’s convoluted history, and discuss what Donald Trump’s emergency presidential text messages would be when Michael Myers escapes.
In this exciting episode of Dead Times we have special guest Shannon Martinez, the regional coordinator of the Against Violence and Extremism network. We talk about Nazis, skinheads, music venues, life in college towns and the importance of being good at things besides music when in a band.
On this episode of Dead Times, Peter and Tim finally discuss a gay horror movie, the 2000 camp classic “Psycho Beach Party.” We talk about dance battles, and drag queens, and try to puzzle out what old people call gang bangs.
We have now reached the middle of our exploration of the “Cloverfield” movies with the excellent “10 Cloverfield Lane.” We talk about how it is also all about 9/11 and take a deep dive into the incredibly rich characters this movie offers.
Happy New Year’s Eve everyone! Today Peter and Tim are going to discuss 1980’s “Terror Train,” a movie which happens to take place on New Year’s Eve. We discuss the career of Jamie Lee Curtis, the role of LGBT people in horror films, and (for some reason) Mechagodzilla.
In this episode, Peter and Tim discuss the movie that essentially invented the slasher genre, “Black Christmas.” We discuss its enormous influence on “Halloween.” And just have some fun with Christmas themed horror!
In this episode Peter and Tim finish off the Scream franchise with its ten years later final movie, Scream 4! We talk about horror remakes, the centrality of the fictional “Stab” movies to the franchise, and how the characters are clear homages to the original.
In this episode, Peter and Tim continue their journey through the Scream franchise with Scream 3! We talk about how this movie wraps up the original trilogy of Scream movies, and about how the plot seems to indicate an insider’s knowledge of the Harvey Weinstein scandal.
In this episode Peter and Tim delve into their first sequel, Scream 2. We discuss just how metatextual a movie could possibly be. What beats from the original get heightened or repeated. And if you should run away or go back and unmask the killer.
In today’s episode Peter and Tim watch the ultimate slasher movie, “Scream.” It’s one of Peter’s favorite movies, and they talk about how it is a meta-textual comment on slasher movies, and also just an excellent example of the genre. We dig into the characters and puzzle out their complex motivations. And wonder what could possibly be going on with that high school principal.
HAPPY HALLOWEEN EVERYONE ONE! It’s that most magical time of the year, and Peter and Tim talk about the utterly classic film “Trick ‘r Treat.” We delve into how it is a movie about all aspects of Halloween. We attempt to untangle to interwoven plotlines. And try to figure out if anyone in this town survived the night.
In this episode, Peter and Tim are joined by Harrison to discuss “You’re Next.” We tackle the feminist ideas that permeate the movie. Whether Erin is pulling a “Home Alone” in the film. And how white guys who want to talk about their emotional torment are just insufferable.
In our first episode about a movie in theaters, Peter and Tim discuss “Happy Death Day.” They talk about its similarities to “Ground Hog Day,” all about PG-13 horror, and what it means to be labeled “the bitch” in a horror movie.
In today’s episode Peter and Tim watch the ultimate slasher movie, “Scream.” It’s one of Peter’s favorite movies, and they talk about how it is a meta-textual comment on slasher movies, and also just an excellent example of the genre. We dig into the characters and puzzle out their complex motivations. And wonder what could possibly be going on with that high school principal.
HAPPY HALLOWEEN EVERYONE ONE! It’s that most magical time of the year, and Peter and Tim talk about the utterly classic film “Trick ‘r Treat.” We delve into how it is a movie about all aspects of Halloween. We attempt to untangle to interwoven plotlines. And try to figure out if anyone in this town survived the night.
In this episode, Peter and Tim are joined by Harrison to discuss “You’re Next.” We tackle the feminist ideas that permeate the movie. Whether Erin is pulling a “Home Alone” in the film. And how white guys who want to talk about their emotional torment are just insufferable.
In our first episode about a movie in theaters, Peter and Tim discuss “Happy Death Day.” They talk about its similarities to “Ground Hog Day,” all about PG-13 horror, and what it means to be labeled “the bitch” in a horror movie.
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