"Let's buzz!" Hello boils and ghouls, this week we kick off our sixth annual SPOOKY CANON MONTH, where each week of the month we cover an iconic horror classic (new and old). This week we return to to a subject we covered back in Episode 61, as we discuss the follow up sequel: SLUMBER PARTY MASSACRE II. Joining John and Curtis after some time apart is our special recurring guest Katie! We talked about the film's neon-tinged, late 80s atmosphere (and the divide between late 80s and early 90s film); the earworm musical bits; some production trivia; and how this film has a connection to one of the heirs of the Little Ceasar's fortune!
Before that, Curtis shared his experience at the Ghent Film Festival, and we went over new releases and what we watched this week.
We will be back next week to discuss our selected modern horror classic, and one of the year's most discussed films: OBSESSION!
TIME STAMPS
00:00:00 Introduction
00:06:51 Preamble chatter (Curtis at the Ghent Film Festival)
00:09:07 New Releases (I Play Rocky; Black Zombie; Shaun the Sheep: The Beast of Mossy Bottom; Verity; NAZA)
What We Watched This Week
00:17:47 Resident Evil 4 [Remake] (Curtis)
00:20:03 Joyland (Curtis)
00:21:32 Toy Story 5 (Curtis)
00:24:28 Nitram (Curtis)
00:27:25 Ghost Elephants (Curtis)
00:29:27 Adventures of Tintin [TV] (Curtis)
00:30:27 Resident Evil [2026] (John)
00:33:12 Fall 2: Deadpoint (John)
00:35:45 Primetime (John)
00:38:33 The Abominable Dr. Phibes (John)
00:40:05 Monster Dog (John)
00:42:41 Alligator (John)
00:45:21 Monster [TV] (Katie)
00:45:36 13th Warrior (Katie)
00:46:15 Scream With Me: Horror Films and the Rise of American Feminism 1968-1980 [Book] (Katie)
00:38:47 SLUMBER PARTY MASSACRE II discussion
01:08:20 Our Scores for SLUMBER PARTY MASSACRE II
01:14:00 What's Next?
CREDITS AND PLUGS
Intro: If Only - Wednesday Week
Outro: Let's Buzz - Atanas Ilitch
Come check out screenings of Twin Peaks: The Return at Ottawa's Bytowne Cinema, hosted by John!
- Oct 11, 8pm (Episode 7-9)
- Nov 22, 8pm (Episode 16-18)
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Check out Curtis' recent appearance on the BRAINLAND podcast talking Neuromancer:
https://shows.acast.com/brainland
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