Dead And Lovely Horror Movie Podcast

034 Shaun Of The Dead (2004)

Finally, Ben Eller and Steven Spratling get together to talk about Shaun of the Dead. How did this influence the zombie renaissance of the mid-2000s? Does categorizing this as a horror comedy undercut its genuine dramatic elements? Is there a better-written horror movie? (Probably not)
Music by Ben Eller

033 The Lost Boys (1987)

This week, Ben Eller and Steven Spratling end Nov-ampire with the movie that made Twilight possible, The Lost Boys. How much of this is Peter Pan and how much is Dracula? Are The Lost Boys a hair-metal band? Is that shirtless sax-guy the pinnacle of 80s filmmaking? (100%)
Music by Ben Eller

032 Vampires (1998)

Back from the future, Ben Eller and Steven Spratling are talking about John Carpenter's Vampires. It's a vampire western full of hatable characters! Why IS James Woods? Is Daniel Baldwin really Fred Flinstone? Do we need detestable people to play detestable characters? (Probably)
Music by Ben Eller

031 Fright Night (1985)

It's the third week of Nov-ampire and Ben Eller and Steven Spratling are talking Tom Holland's Fright Night. Is the gay subtext of the movie intentional? Why is Evil Ed so annoying all the time? How many more movies will we cover with Prince Humperdink in them? (At least one, for sure)
Music by Ben Eller

030 From Dusk Till Dawn (1996)

Ben Eller and Steven Spratling continue Nov-ampire with this awesome, over-the-top crime thriller turned vampire movie, From Dusk Till Dawn. How did Quentin Tarantino, Robert Kurtzman and Robert Rodriguez get this project made? Is there anything this movie could do better? (Probably not) Are we really opening a bordello for dogs? (Maybe...anybody looking to invest?)
Music by Ben Eller

029 Bram Stoker's Dracula (1992)

Kicking off the greatest horror movie podcast event of all time (Nov-ampire), Ben Eller and Steven Spratling sink their teeth into Bram Stoker's Dracula. How closely does this movie stick to the novel? What about Keanu's acting? Should Arby's have done a cross-promotion with this film? (100% YES!)
Music by Ben Eller

028 Saw (2004)

Ben Eller and Steven Spratling dip their toes in to torture porn this week with Saw. Do we like torture porn? (Hint: NO!) Is Saw a horror movie? (Another hint: Not really) Is Jigsaw a grown-up version of a certain '90s film character who found himself home alone at Christmas? (Last hint: Listen all the way to the end when we drop some serious knowledge)
Music by Ben Eller

027 Child's Play (1988)

When voodoo, dolls, and commercialization come together, you get Child's Play. Ben Eller and Steven Spratling get all Andy Rooney about toys and talk about Brad Dourif being the best. How strong is this doll? Is Prince Humperdink a good cop? Will whales eat you? (Yes. Yes, they will.)
Music by Ben Eller

026 Friday The 13th (1980)

This week Ben Eller and Steven Spratling discuss classic camp slasher Friday the 13th. It's got drug use, nudity and sex. It's also a well-shot film with a great score by Harry Manfredini and awesome special effects by Tom Savini. Is grown-up Jason in this? What's up with all of the sexual tension? Why does the camp owner dress like he's in Dexys Midnight Runners?
Music by Ben Eller

025 Trick R Treat (2007)

Kicking off October right, Ben Eller and Steven Spratling discuss the modern classic Halloween movie, Trick R Treat. How is Trick R Treat like Pulp Fiction? What is the actual timeline of events in the film? How awesome are the werewolf women?! (Super awesome!)
Music by Ben Eller