It is indeed a #MacabreMonday when we discuss Leprechaun: Origins... but because it's so bad, we make the most of it with some actual Irish Leprechaun lore and we premiere a new segment, The Theatre Macabre in which we perform a short sketch that could explain how this mess came into existence (pssst, Mindy plays Vince McMahon).
The Thing... from Another World, or Who Goes There?
We go to the arctic to explore John Carpenter's The Thing and the novella and Howard Hawks film that inspired it. Who Goes There? by John W. Campbell, Jr. practically set off its own genre. We compare the social climate during each of these incarnations and explore the commonalities, and differences.
Lunch Hour Reviews Dark Was the Night
It's a week of catching up and comparing notes on Dark Was the Night (2014). Directed by Jack Heller, and starring the formidable Kevin Durand. We wrap up talking The Twilight Zone, X-Files, and The Walking Dead season 6 mid-season opener.
The Premiere of The Witch at BAM
I was thrilled to see The Witch a second time, and with an audience it was even more fun. Loved this film, and the Q&A after was a fantastic treat. Check out our SPOILER FREE REVIEW here.
I Love the 90s!
We bring you a love so deep, it hurts! "I LOVE THE 90S!" For this bloody, romantic affair we've picked three 90s classics: FEAR (1996), Single/White/Female (1992), and Misery (1990). Join us for an exploration of love and obsession in the decade of grunge, vinyl and Marky Mark.
The Witch... A New England Folktale
We got the opportunity to see an early screening of The Witch (2016) A New England Folktale... Written & Directed by Robert Eggers. Wide release February 19th with an early showing Feb 16th at BAM Rose Cinemas in Brooklyn as part of their Witches' Brew film series. Seriously, we loved it, and you should check it out as soon as you can!
Lunch Hour Reviews The Gift
Jason Bateman, Rebecca Hall, and Joel Edgerton team up to give us 2015's The Gift. In this Lunch Hour Review we unwrap the fantastic psychological thriller written, and directed by Edgerton. Check us out on iTunes, Stitcher (internet radio), and give us a review! Drop us a line therantsmacabre@gmail.com
50th Episode!
Our 50th episode! We celebrated with some friends and shared some laughs at some HORROR COMEDIES. Mindy's dad, Mark Learnard is back, and Sean and Charles of the Miskatonic Musings podcast join us for a conversation about the early horror comedy Abbott & Costello Meet Frankenstein... and the [far] superior Young Frankenstein by Mel Brooks.