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Key Moments

• Opening chaos – Jo tries to figure out what holiday it even is while Amelie shows the infamous black camera
• We bailed – Historic first: Jo & Amelie stop the movie mid-way because it’s unwatchable
• Motion sickness warning – Amelie describes the never-ending shaky phone footage that makes viewers want to vomit
• Colorblind whining – Jo loses it over the male lead’s endless colorblind complaints with no payoff
• Reality check – Both agree even a phone-recorded jungle trip in Malaysia looks 100× better than this
• Positive spin – If you’re thinking of making a movie, watch this first so you know you can do way better
• Mail call & teaser – Jo shows off the signed Dogma 25th Blu-ray + quick hype for the upcoming Dogma sequel

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In this new episode of Haunted MTL’s Stream Demons, Voodoo Priestess, J.M. Brannyk, and Jim Phoenix sit down to talk about three movies now streaming and available. With our format, something old, something new, something borrowed, or something blue, Voodoo Priestess chooses the old on Tubi, Brannyk chooses the borrowed on GooglePlay, and Jim chooses the new on Netflix.

Feel free to join in our conversations @hauntedmtl or our website as we discuss the merits/detriments of subtitles, the Tab of movies, and amazing deaths. #LostVoyage #GhostsofWar #Parallel @IsaacEzban.

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KEY MOMENTS

• Opening chaos – Jo forgets what show they’re on, Amélie has a chill day
• Rocky Horror flashbacks – Amélie watches it late in life, Jo hated it until Susan Sarandon’s underwear changed everything
• Doc love – Strange Journey reveals the real cult phenomenon 
• Scurry’s one-shot flex – Amélie likes the bugs, Jo calls out the lazy writing
• Jo’s big take – “It’s not horror. It’s claustrophobia with bugs and trust issues”
• Amélie’s reflection – Musicals in France? Meh. But the vibe shift in settler countries hits different
• WTF moment – Jo gets stiffed for an interview with Richard O'Brien
• Why it matters – Culture clash, fan legacy, and why small films sometimes hit harder on VR than big screens

Today’s exciting episode of Streamin’ Demons, the Demons take on the old with Cannibal Holocaust, the new-Sator, and the borrowed-Spiral. With our very special guest @AnesthesiaCG bringing the heat for the newest Saw installment, Spiral, the Demons dive deep into the meta-wonder: Is this really just Lethal Weapon 5? Then Voodoo Priestess has another BumperSticker moment when she gives Sator a new logline, while Jim makes Voodoo the happiest woman on the planet by announcing, yes, Alice, we can give negative Cthulhu ratings!

All this and more on the next Streamin’ Demons!

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• Why the first act feels like a marathon
• The movie’s blend of gritty realism and surreal fantasy
• Special-effects highlights that save the day
• Whether these characters ever truly click
• Formulaic twists and a finale you’ll see coming

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📌 Key Moments:

• 00:00–02:00 – Quick recap of Ep 5 and intro to Ep 6 themes.
• 07:00–10:00 – Taylor’s chaos: from “friends with desert” to the highway ambush.
• 12:30–16:00 – Barry’s muscle memory monologue: Amelie’s take on trauma and identity.
• 23:45–26:00 – Gene’s class as a battlefield: Barry’s struggle to stay in character—and in control.
• 34:00–37:00 – Jo’s “cape” theory & how the show foreshadows character fates.
• 40:00–42:00 – Barry’s monologue slip-up & accidental truth-telling.

Remember, first person to tweet at Jim for the hot selling Ravens & Roses: A Women’s Gothic Anthology (Kindle) gets a kindle version for freeeeeeeeee…..

Well – some of these are on Hulu (False P) and some are in theatre or home rentals (Conjuring) but you can get Tourist Trap directly from Amazon and if you do, we get some $$ for it.

Noel David Taylor’s Man Under Table is dropping on ARROW on August 2. For the rest of the movies mentioned, you’ll have to click on through. If you buy, we get some $ (sponsored links)

🎟️ The Jester 2 hits theaters nationwide Sept 15–16  - Check it out!

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KEY MOMENTS

• Opening chaos – Jo and Amelie hit the ground running with three films: Row, Bad Man, and The Jester 2.
• Main plot or twist – Row ratchets up psychological tension with Sophie Skelton, Bella Dayne, and Akshay Khanna. Amelie connects the film’s ocean isolation to her real-life sailing experience.
• Character study – Bad Man features Seann William Scott, Johnny Simmons, Chance Perdomo, Rob Riggle, and Kaitlin Doubleday in a quirky small-town crime story with an unexpectedly sharp edge.
• Jo’s take – Jo crowns The Jester 2 the best horror film of the year and links Max’s outsider struggle to Amelie’s past.
• Amelie’s take – Amelie praises Row as her favorite of the three, values the grounded realism in Bad Man, and calls The Jester 2 fun, light, and perfect for a laid-back watch.
• WTF Moment - Jo flames Art the Clown, rezzes him, then Flames him to death again.

Welcome to the Streamin' Demons Podcast! In this special series, we delve into the fascinating world of Roger Corman, the undisputed 'King of the B’s.' Renowned for his groundbreaking work in low-budget filmmaking, Corman has left an indelible mark on Hollywood, launching the careers of legends like Jack Nicholson, Francis Ford Coppola, and Pam Grier ! Join us as we review the best of Corman's eclectic filmography, from his chilling Edgar Allan Poe adaptations featuring Vincent Price to his innovative sci-fi, horror, and exploitation films.

Roger Corman's films are more than just B-movies; they are a testament to his ingenuity, creativity, and relentless spirit. Tune in to the Streamin' Demons Podcast for a journey through the macabre, the thrilling, and the downright entertaining world of Roger Corman.

Available now on all major streaming platforms. Don't miss out on our celebration of one of cinema's most influential mavericks!

Is this indie horror movie worth seeing in theaters? Or is it the perfect Friday-night streaming watch?

We dive into:

• Irish folklore and the Morrigan war goddess mythology
• B-movie horror elements and low-budget CGI debate
• Strong performances that elevate familiar possession tropes
• Gorgeous rain-soaked coastal cinematography
• Why this 90-minute horror thriller never drags

Jo argues the cinematic landscape shots deserve the big screen, while Amelie calls it a cozy horror experience — perfect for popcorn, M&Ms, and guessing what happens next.

If you’re into folk horror movies, supernatural thrillers, indie horror films, or possession stories with strong acting and tight pacing, The Morrigan (2025) might be your next watch.

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KEY MOMENTS

Opening chaos – Fresh screener energy, red shirts, and immediate spoiler-free reactions.

Main plot or twist – Tomb, curse, and possession elements unpacked without spoilers, plus discussion on the film’s efficient flashback technique.

Character study – Strong performances elevate a familiar horror setup and keep the tension engaging throughout.

Jo’s big take – The cinematography and immersive landscape shots make a compelling case for seeing it on the big screen.

Amelie’s reflection – A perfect Friday-night B-horror: snacks, guessing what happens next, and pure cozy chaos fun.

WTF moment – The unexpected showdown of carrots vs. M&Ms becomes the real horror debate of the episode.

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KEY MOMENTS

• Opening chaos – Jo screams 'I was ROOTING for the bad guy!' within the first five minutes
• That vineyard dinner from hell – Amelie relives every annoying American tourist she’s ever met
• The 'oh my god they actually speak real French' freakout – Amelie loses it over authentic castles & accents
• Jo’s introvert rage – 'If I’m on vacation, DO NOT TALK TO ME' (same, king)
• WTF moment – The twist that had us both yelling at the screen like lunatics
• Theme kicker – Why this sequel made Amelie immediately hunt down Influencer (2022)

Key Moments

• Opening chaos – Jo sets the tone with a salty welcome and love for the theater experience
• Motherhood truth bomb – Amelie shares emotional insight on Sue’s pregnancy and watching her own pregnancy struggle echoed on screen
• Behind‑the‑scenes joke – Jo’s “Uncle Ben/Aunt 'Not from Spiderman'” Halloween costume tale—wild, cringe, unforgettable
• Character breakdown – Jo and Amelie analyze how Johnny, Reed, and the writing/directing choices impact dynamics
• Why it matters – & Doomsday plug – We argue the whole film felt like a long commercial for Doomsday, less about Fantastic Four, more about future set‑up

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KEY MOMENTS

• Opening chaos – Screener mindfuck: “Is this the trailer or the whole movie?!”
• Exposition Hell – 50 minutes of dying moms, custody drama, lawyer scenes (I'm guessin') while we both took bathroom breaks
• Andy arrives – Amelie loses her mind: “Instant charisma, I follow him anywhere”
• The Loop drops – Amelie: “Original, brutal, I was glued.” Jo: “Thank fuck the real movie finally started”
• Amelie’s big take – “I’d pay theater money for this — just cut the first hour!”
• Jo’s brutal verdict – “Stream it, fast-forward to 40 mins, or suffer like I did”
• Final scene – Cold, mean, sticks the landing hard

All this and more on the next Streamin’ Demons!

The setup — Saira, the most boring royal in a galaxy where everyone's queer, gets publicly dumped by bounty-hunter girlfriend Kiki at her own birthday party and decides the fix is a perilous quest to win her back. Nobody's sure she should.

Anxiety as a personality — Crippling anxiety, imposter syndrome, two impossibly cool moms. Box finds her relatable; Jo clocks her as Meg-meets-Lisa-Simpson with the volume up.

Willow, robbed — The non-binary singer-songwriter is the funniest, most fully-formed character in the thing — pineapple on the pillow — and the script forgets she exists. Both of us mad about it.

The ship has the arc — The actual best-developed character is the talking spaceship (Richard Roxburgh, Dracula in Van Helsing). That's a writing problem and a running joke.

The straight white maleans — Aunty Donna's man-cave villains look exactly like the Mooninites and land the sharpest jokes — when those jokes don't meander or lean too hard on "women game too."

Craft vs. script — Gorgeous animation, great color, terrific voices, genuinely good songs. The writing runs on hack and potty jokes, the Safety Bubble bit dies on arrival, and the ending is forced and unresolved — plot-driven where it needed to be character-driven.

The verdict — A low-stakes popcorn movie that flies by and is more fun than it has any right to be. Better than Bros. Worth a cinema seat with friends — just not with your parents.

Find Box — Instagram @jmbrannyk, new writing project on the way. Jelly Beans the cat supervised throughout.

Join us as we dissect the franchise that had us sleeping with the lights on and eyeing our chests suspiciously. We're talking scare factor, overall awesomeness, and how many times we peed our pants. Plus, we're tracking Ripley's journey from space trucker to certified badass mom of the century.

From the OG chest-burster to the latest acid-dripping installment, we're leaving no escape pod unturned. We'll chat about how these slime-drooling space nasties changed sci-fi horror forever and trace the Xenomorph's glow-up from "kill it with fire" to "wait, it's kinda cute?"

So, grab your flamethrower and motion tracker, and let's rank these Alien flicks! Will Aliens reign supreme? Could Prometheus actually be good? (Spoiler: Probably not, but we'll chat about it anyway). Tune in for a facehugger of an episode that'll have you screaming louder than an airlock breach! 🎬👽💀

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Where to get Jaws Dead Sushi or Kandisha (if you click we might make $ on buys!)

Kandisha is on Shudder and WELL worth the price of a month’s sub!

Today’s exciting episode of Streamin’ Demons, the Demons take on the old with the Japanese horror silent film One Page of Madness, the new-Army of the Dead, and the borrowed-Benny Loves You. Will Voodoo Priestess ever admit to liking dubbed horror? Will Nicole go full Tiger King on us with a Zombie Tiger? Will Jim convince the creator of Benny Loves You to mass produce Benny plushies just so Jim can buy one for Voodoo (and/or himself but you know he’d totally send Voodoo one if it weren’t for international ship rates and ummmm….mine!). All these questions answered and more on the next Streamin’ Demons!

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Join us as VoodooPriestess and Jimbo fight off awkward film edits, a spoiler (that we beeped, don’t worry!), and Elvis as you’ve never seen him before while our guest host, Doctor Payne, tries to figure out how to open a Canadian fridge so he can get his Megadeth Beer…and much much more in this new episode of Streamin’ Demons!

We mention a few charities from in this episode and you can find links to them here (directly from https://joebobsaveschristmas.com/):

– The Trevor Project – The leading national organization providing crisis intervention and suicide prevention services to lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer & questioning (LGBTQ) young people under 25.

– The National  Women’s Law Center – Fights for gender justice — in the courts, in public policy, and in society — working across the issues central to the lives of women and girls to change culture and drive solutions to gender inequity.

– The Peaceful Valley Donkey Rescue – Peaceful Valley’s mission is to provide a safe and loving environment to all donkeys that have been abused, neglected or abandoned, as well as protecting wild burros under threat of destruction.

– Organization For Autism Research – Dedicated to improving the lives of everyone affected by autism by supporting research that produces meaningful and practical results.

One from Jimbo: The Comic Book Legal Defense Fund helps keep literature safe and free from government bans and censorships. We’re members here and we hope you will be one, too: http://cbldf.org/contribute/membership/

If you’d like to watch the movies or shows (and remember, Amazon links are sponsor links for us) feel free to click on through–you really will not be disappointed with Truth Seekers or Bubba Ho-Tep! New Mutants was cool and we can’t wait to see this new footage, too!

Jo & Amelie break down the film’s relentless pacing, jaw-dropping practical effects, and the surprisingly layered performance behind the monstrous Dolly. From grindhouse energy reminiscent of The Texas Chainsaw Massacre and Evil Dead to moments of unexpected sympathy for the killer, this one flies by at 83 minutes and leaves a mark.

They debate the “paralysis” character moments, scream at the screen, and agree this is a rare horror that’s brutal, funny, and wildly entertaining without relying on cheap jump scares.

If you love retro horror vibes, backwoods terror, practical gore, and smart writing that respects its audience — this is your movie.

In U.S. theaters and on Shudder March 6.

KEY MOMENTS

Opening chaos – Within five minutes: blood, abduction, and no time to breathe.
Monster reveal – Dolly’s design and practical effects hit hard and feel authentically retro.
Jo’s big take – The “death by paralysis” moments that sparked debate about character realism.
Amelie’s reflection – This is horror you can scream through, laugh through, and survive together.
WTF moment – The shovel scene. No spoilers. Just pain.

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The acting is surprisingly strong, especially considering the cast is often playing actors inside the film itself. Jo and Amelie talk about how that works in the movie’s favor early on, along with the solid atmosphere and setup. But once the story hits the third act, the logic starts to slip and the tension that was building begins to fall apart.

Along the way the hosts also get into a debate about how people react to danger in the woods. Amelie’s instinct is to call out to a stranger and figure out who they are. Jo’s instinct is much simpler: get in the truck and leave.

Is Anacoreta worth checking out? Jo and Amelie break down what works, what doesn’t, and why the film ends up being a mix of solid ideas and frustrating decisions.

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KEY MOMENTS

Opening riff – Jo kicks things off joking about reviewing a “new” movie from 2022 that they couldn’t talk about until now.

The premise – A group of filmmakers head to a remote cabin to shoot an experimental horror movie… and things slowly start unraveling.

Acting inside acting – The cast pulls off the tricky job of playing actors making a movie, shifting between intentionally bad acting and real performances.

Jo’s take – The first two acts work well, but once the movie hits Act 3 the internal logic falls apart and the tension drops.

Cultural clash moment – Jo and Amelie debate what they’d actually do if they saw a stranger who was stalking them in the dark in the woods. Amelie would call out and talk. Jo’s response: get in the truck and leave.

Location oddity – The “abandoned” cabin somehow has perfectly maintained flowers, which becomes one of the episode’s running jokes.

Final verdict – There’s real talent here from the filmmakers, but the third act keeps the movie from landing as well as it could.

The cave setting works, the claustrophobia lands, and the movie gets a big boost from John Rhys-Davies showing up and giving the whole thing some real weight. Jo and Amelie also get into the messier side of it, especially the weak group setup, the questionable “these people are friends” claim, and all the dumb cave decisions that would get people killed even without a monster involved.

It’s flawed, patchy in places, and the creature work could have been stronger, but the pacing moves, the atmosphere works, and both Jo and Amelie agree it’s still a solid, entertaining horror watch.

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Key Moments

Opening chaos – Jo and Amelie introduce Bonekeeper and immediately start side-eyeing IMDb’s description of the group as “six young friends.”

Character confusion – The hosts try to figure out who these people actually are, how they know each other, and why they’re the ones investigating a missing person.

John Rhys-Davies surprise – Jo realizes the professor is John Rhys-Davies and spends a good chunk of the movie delighted that he’s actually in it for more than a throwaway cameo.

Cave logic breakdown – Jo and Amelie tear into the group’s survival decisions, from splitting up to leaving people behind in a pitch-black cave.

Creature effect debate – The monster works better as an idea than as a visual, and Jo argues practical effects would have helped a lot.

Final verdict – Bonekeeper is messy but entertaining, with strong atmosphere, solid pacing, and enough cave horror tension to make it worth watching.

KEY MOMENTS

• Opening chaos – Jo skips the Super Bowl for this instead, calls out slow-burn burnout from prior films but praises the purposeful build.
• Main plot twist buildup – Diana’s memory loss and the remote facility’s “treatments” ramp up, revealing dark marriage truths and identity questions—who are we without our past?
• Character study – Homer’s shifting likability (loving yet super weird/annoying) vs. Diana’s intellectual, honest vibe; parallels in paired relationships (husband-wife, father-daughter) add layers.
• Jo’s big take – Riffs on full-frontal nudity casting calls, compares to Game of Thrones old-dude scenes, and questions American prudishness vs. European normalcy around bodies.
• Amelie’s reflection – Loves the 60s/70s aesthetic, golden lighting, philosophical love talks (no forced “I love you”s), and real-world tie to exhausting Valentine’s days with butter chicken and relaxation turning intense.
• WTF moment – That random ear-bleeding scare jumps Amelie hard; no monsters, just raw, realistic horror that makes you worry for the characters.

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Happy Valentine’s Day, you beautiful weirdos—go watch Honey Bunch and question everything about love. Toodles!

Key Moments:

Opening chaos – Jo kicks off with the usual chaos, allergies, sickness blame game, and that deep 15-year friendship telepathy riff (hummus sync!). 

Main plot or twist – The massive premiere reveal: what looks like a normal day turns into post-apocalypse bunker life after an extinction event, president murdered, total game-changer. 

Character study – Sterling K. Brown shines as the dedicated agent/single dad Xavier—fit, intense, relatable struggles; James Marsden nails the charismatic president in flashbacks. 

Jo’s big take – Thought it was some neighbor drama at first, blown away by the smart sci-fi that doesn't shove tech in your face, more thriller/mystery with real human connections (loved not recognizing faces for immersion). 

Amelie’s reflection – Praises the grounded, sober approach—like Black Mirror or Battlestar Galactica, everyday problems in extreme settings, character depth, no over-info overload, hooks you right from episode one. 

WTF moment – That late-episode jazz-hands twist flips everything you thought you knew, leaving you desperate for more.

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Solid pick, Amelie—went from "meh screener week" to this hidden gem (well, not so hidden with those Emmy noms and buzz). The human stuff hits hard, the twist lands perfectly, and yeah, Sterling looks way too good for any of us. Go stream Paradise on Hulu/Disney+ if you haven't—worth the ride. Peace out! 

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Key Moments:

Opening chaos – Jo’s pure excitement for a new Looney Tunes film + Amelie’s nostalgic French childhood memories of Bugs Bunny & historical cartoon jokes 

Main plot & twist – Porky and Daffy’s origin story, bubblegum aliens, and how they save the day without ever quite getting along 

Character study – Daffy’s wild antics push boundaries (Amelie: “You can’t do that!” Jo: “It’s cartoons!”), yet the duo’s odd-couple dynamic shines 

Jo’s big take – Thrilled by the updated-but-classic hand-drawn style, voice cast nostalgia (Eric Bauza, Candi Milo, Carlos Alazraqui), and how it feels like childhood + adult brain at the same time 

Amelie’s reflection – Loves the timeless Tex Avery-style humor mixed with modern touches; appreciates the smart, layered jokes that hit different for kids vs adults (and yes, some French-kissing-level cheekiness) 

WTF moment – That one dark lab/monster suspense scene that genuinely builds tension — Amelie warns it might scare younger kids, Jo shrugs “I grew up on Faces of Death”

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That’s it, demons — grab the family (or just yourself) and hit the theater if you’re in the UK/Ireland from February 13. This one’s a blast.

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KEY MOMENTS

• Opening chaos – Jo in a hoodie, happy new year vibes, and immediate confusion about when this episode even drops
• Amelie’s big hook – Why she picked Mother of Flies despite hating the trailer: real, natural death instead of sexy Hollywood horror
• Emotional gut punch – The father-daughter forest conversation about suicide, grief, and what happens after death (no spoilers, just tears)
• Jo’s take – “It’s not a boring slog fest… I was hooked after the first act” + jealousy over the Adams family making movies together
• Amelie’s reflection – Her personal “dream death” plans: prepaid cremation, beautiful urn, no open casket, and annual birthday cake celebrations with loved ones
• WTF moment – The flies scene (is it CGI or real?!) and the poetic, disgusting beauty of the body horror
• Theme kicker – Nature as a character, zero exposition, real faces with wrinkles, and why this film is better than a lot of big-budget horror

KEY MOMENTS

• Opening chaos – Jo watches flat on his back, still yelling about pain and glory
• “At least my dick doesn’t hurt” – the Jim Breuer dad-ism that broke Amelie
• The £20k bombshell – we find out the budget and lose our minds
• Blue-light murder aesthetic – that one kill scene had us both going “that’s BEAUTIFUL”
• Jo’s big take – “Pound-for-pound this smokes Black Phone 2” hot take
• Amelie’s reflection – low-budget doesn’t mean low-quality, France TV cult classics prove it
• WTF moment – the serial killer is somehow hilarious AND terrifying

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The movie follows two friends turning a debt-ridden inherited house into a haunted bed-and-breakfast. The premise? Solid—40-something women tackling loss and finance. The acting? A disaster! Jo dubs it “third-grade play” territory, while Amelie finds it hilariously offbeat. Crystal’s stalker subplot with Bob confuses—creepy or comic? Jo sees an incel vibe, Amelie a quirky twist.

The chaos peaks with a plushie “dead cat” sporting a price tag, fake eyelashes in the shower, and death scenes sounding like diarrhea—pure unintentional laughs! Jo’s hunger fueled rants on pacing and repeated flashbacks, while Amelie dreams of her own B&B, mirroring the plot. They clash: Jo rejects it, slamming IMDb’s typos and “award of recognition” hype, while Amelie values the story’s heart. This episode’s a shoutfest of diet drama, horror flops, and personal takes—Jo teases Amelie’s feast, both mock tropes like a Ring-style TV creature. Check it out at https://linktr.ee/Emptyhell! We are Amazon Affiliates; if you click/use an Amazon link, we earn money.

KEY MOMENTS

• Opening chaos – Jo rants about IMDb typos and his Tony Horton diet struggle while Amelie eats pizza.
• Main plot or twist – Two friends turn a haunted house into a bed-and-breakfast, but the acting flops hard.
• Character study – Jo and Amelie debate the confusing stalker scene and Bob’s creepy charm.
• Jo’s big take – Jo calls out the film’s “third-grade play” vibe, craving a better horror twist.
• Amelie’s reflection – Amelie loves the real-life debt-to-B&B idea but mourns the lost tension.
• WTF moment – A plushie “dead cat” and fake eyelashes in the shower steal the show!

Jo gets raw about the aftermath of divorce, while Amelie opens up about identity, ambition, and being seen. It’s honest. It’s hilarious. It’s heart-wrenching. This is Streamin' Demons at its most real.

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🔑 KEY MOMENTS:

• 00:45 – Go-go dancer stories and body image in the nightlife scene
• 06:10 – “Am I evil?” Barry’s existential spiral
• 14:00 – Sally’s struggle with being typecast
• 21:00 – Jo opens up about divorce and the emotional toll of separation
• 26:00 – Fuchs begins his betrayal arc
• 29:00 – Gene’s reconnection attempt with his son—bittersweet and revealing
• 34:00 – Sally’s painful confession about past abuse
• 37:00 – Barry’s botched hit and emotional unraveling
• 40:00 – Roommate scene: the double life of Barry

They unpack everything from controversial lawsuits (“Suicide Solution”) to deep-cut lyrics that hit harder with age. Amelie brings a global lens, explaining how Ozzy’s reality TV image shaped a whole generation outside the U.S.—and why he felt more like a funny grandpa than the Prince of Darkness.

Whether you know Ozzy from Sabbath, solo albums, OzFest, or MTV chaos, this episode’s for you. A celebration of music, vulnerability, messy parenting, and rock royalty done right.

💥 Key Moments

• Opening chaos – “If you were in a cave and forgot Ozzy died…” Jo sets the tone with nostalgia and chaos.
• Main arc – Amelie’s millennial MTV memories clash with Jo’s Gen X rock roots—two Ozzy timelines collide!
• Character study – Ozzy: not just the bat-biting rocker, but a real-deal dad. Burritos, dogs, lost credit cards, and actual parenting.
• Jo’s big take – Ozzy’s music isn’t just metal—it’s human. From “Goodbye to Romance” to “No More Tears,” Jo reveals why Ozzy matters.
• Amelie’s reflection – Growing up in France, Ozzy was a TV dad, not a rock god. Her POV shows the global shift in how icons are understood.
• WTF moment – A stripper, no hangovers, and Ozzy on loop?! Jo shares a chaotic Vegas story that ties back to the soundtrack of his youth.

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Featured Discussions:

• Silent Hill - The Ultimate Mother's Story

• Aliens - Ripley vs The Queen

• Psycho - Norman's Mom Issues

• Child's Play - Single Mom Survival

• Jaws 3 - Maternal Instincts Under the Sea

• And many more maternal nightmares...

Hosts:

Jo Szewczyk - Amazon #1 bestselling author of "Surviving Gen X"

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In their latest episode, Streamin' Demons takes a magical journey through three bewitching classics:

• Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban: Explore the darker side of Hogwarts as our hosts discuss the perfect balance of enchantment and eerie thrills.
• ParaNorman: Uncover the charms of this animated gem that blends humor with heartwarming lessons about acceptance.
• Bedknobs and Broomsticks: Travel back in time to discover why this Disney classic still casts a spell on audiences young and old.

Watch Jim and Box duke it out over the worst queer horror movie ever -- They/Them.

All that and more....

Join the Streamin’ Demons where Jim ponders his ex-anniversary as the rest of the demons discuss the borrowed — Sam and Mattie make a Zombie film (2021), the old – Scary Bride (2020), and the new – Threshold (2021). Come listen to Brannyk and Jim in awe of Voodoo Priestess going on camera for the first time ever. See the gang gasp at Voodoo when she picks a movie from this millennium! Giggle along with the gang as the Mystery Train starts the secret game!

All this and more on the next Streamin’ Demons!

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KEY MOMENTS

• Opening chaos – Jo declares: “This movie is about Big Dick Pigs” and we never recover
• “There’s literally nobody in this town” – Population count: seven gorgeous humans, zero extras
• The Mystery of the Third Margarita – Ignoring plot to solve the real horror: whose giant drink is this??
• Jo calls the entire ending in under five minutes (Amelie needed four)
• WTF moment – People get shot in the face and we still have no idea who they are
• Theater walk-out verdict – Simultaneous “we’re leaving” energy, Big Dick Pigs or not

Then it’s curtain up on Barry trying to direct a play (“The show must go on… probably”) while juggling grief, guilt, and a need to be anything other than a hitman. But when he delivers his big acting-class monologue about his first kill in Afghanistan? Sparks fly—Jo calls it a lie, Amelie says it’s how Barry sees it. Cue one of our best disagreements yet.

We also dig into the color language of the show (yes, that’s a thing), Hank’s shift from goofy sidekick to actual threat in a parking lot standoff, Barry’s bad British accent at Lululemon, and Sally’s classic flake-out.

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KEY MOMENTS

• Clone chaos: A Barry double botches everything—“a fucking dumpster fire”
• Afghanistan confession: Did Barry lie? Amelie vs. Jo, and it gets real
• Color contrasts: Barry in shadows, NoHo Hank in sitcom brights—until he’s not
• Parking lot Hank: Smiles drop, threats rise—“you don’t ask, I demand”
• Sally being... Sally: Available “after yoga,” unless her agent calls first

Join the Streamin’ Demons where we discuss the borrowed – Goodbye Honey (2021), the old – Night Killer (1990), and the new – The Unholy (2021). Come listen as Brannyk dives into the ‘texas chainsaw’ sequel that wasn’t while Jim tries to see Voodoo’s point about Goodbye Honey might be more a romance movie than a pure feminist horror film. Then the gang raises the question: Does Jeffrey Dean Morgan (Walking Dead is just the start of his horrorship!) keep his title as undisputed horror heavy?

All this and more on the next Streamin’ Demons!

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This movie is basically, 'Jena Malone carries the world'. It lives and dies with her performance and she delivers. I don't remember the last time I've reviewed a movie where one star has to carry the entire thing and it somehow ends up working even when they aren't on camera.

Malone is the person you can connect with and cheer for in one scene and be completely creeped out by in the next scene. This is the magic of Jena Malone in Consecration.

If you're into sinister nuns, psychological unraveling, and fog-drenched cliffs—this one’s for you. It's definitely a hidden gem and worth a view (or two).

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🔑 Key Moments:

• 00:01–04:00 – Intro & plug for Streamin’ Demons’ London live show at Water Rats (June 14, 2025).
• 04:18–07:00 – Amelie shares her jaw-dropping past as an ambulance driver in France.
• 13:10–14:00 – Analysis of Barry’s longing for family vs. Marine instincts in the chaotic London raid.
• 20:30–24:00 – Barry’s breakdown in acting class: guilt, war trauma & defining murder.
• 40:00–43:00 – The suitcase/phones scene at the school, shining light on Fuches’ sly moves.

The G-word — Jo sets the rule early: it's the Baby Yoda show, the PR team can get bent, the other word is never getting said.

Charlotte's credentials — A New Hope taped off the telly until the tape snapped, Jedi in the cinema, all of Rebels, Bad Batch four times, Clone Wars twice. Jo gets schooled on who Zeb is in real time.

The verdict — Ridiculously well made, don't look at the writing. Plays like a full TV season crammed into a movie, resetting the act every time Mando gets captured — which is constantly. Net character change by the end: about zero.

Practical effects win — Phil Tippett (yes, that one, also Mad God) does the creature work in stop-motion instead of CGI, and both agree it's the better film for it. Strings over gloss.

The recasting shuffle — Sigourney Weaver steps into a role rewritten around an absent actor, Gina Carano's character gets quietly swapped out, and the seams show if you're looking.

Where it lands — Andor's still the high-water mark. This sits around Ahsoka/Solo, below Rogue One and Andor, above Book of Boba Fett and the Acolyte.

Watch it where — Made-for-IMAX marketing aside, it's fine on the couch. Save the big screen for something that earns it.

Next time — Box returns for lesbian space princesses, then the crew takes on Obsession — a theater movie purely for the sound

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Key Moments

• Why this Frankenstein – Sofia on what sets del Toro's version apart from the Universal monsters; Jo on origin-story fatigue, and why this one made him sit up.
• Del Toro's own story – How he mapped his own childhood onto Victor — the stern father, the favored brother — and how both hosts relate as firstborns.
• The color red – Sofia's read: red follows Victor everywhere as a symbol of his dead mother. Jo clocked the blood but missed the throughline.
• Mia Goth playing double – Mother and Elizabeth, same actress, same Freudian parallel — plus a Patrick Stewart / Tennant Hamlet connection.
• Costumes as story – Elizabeth as the one vibrant figure in a gray world, and the corpse-jacket detail that wrecks Sofia.
• The creature as art – Del Toro's insistence that Victor's an artist, not a scientist, and the creature a work of art.
• The blind man arc – The sweetest, saddest stretch of the film, plus a dire-wolf detour that beats a certain Game of Thrones reunion.
• The wedding dress – The centerpiece costume tying Elizabeth to the creature — and Jo pushing Sofia, a real dressmaker, to chase costume design.
• Immortality – The creature's ask for a companion, and whether either host would actually want to live forever (Jo: hard no).
• Final verdict – Beautiful, layered, devastating. Watch it, bless your eyeballs, bring tissues. 

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I Know Exactly How You Die gets the full Streamin’ Demons roast. Jo & Amelie dive into the meta slasher premise, hotel vibes that hit too close to home (Amelie's real-life stories!), character logic fails, and why Katie steals the show. A solid indie horror watch with great acting and pacing—perfect for fans of hotel-set scares.

Key Moments:

• Opening chaos – Jo's wild New Year energy + Season 5 hype, immediate dive into the premise with Amelie's enthusiastic yes-nods.
• Main plot or twist – The core hook: writer's manuscript manifests real murders in the hotel; meta "Stranger Than Fiction" meets slasher stalking, spelled out clearly so no one's lost.
• Character study – Katie (the real protagonist) carries the emotional weight while writer Ryan's a flawed, unlikeable dick who keeps writing despite the deaths—Jo calls it out hard.
• Jo’s big take – Loves the small cast working in a believable hotel setting, praises acting/direction/music, but rages on horror tropes like "never call the cops" and dumb decisions that almost tank it.
• Amelie’s reflection – Hotel life flashbacks galore (sensory triggers, shady guests, ex-prostitution stories, privacy demands); ties her real background to the film's isolated, sketchy motel feel—personal and poignant.
• WTF moment – Mom finds out kid's dead and just... stands there? No rush to the room, no immediate 911—both scream "CALL THE POLICE" at the screen repeatedly.

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Solid indie horror with heart (and some frustrating choices)—if you're into hotel creeps and meta twists, hunt this one down. What's your take—cinema worthy or stream special? Hit us up!

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KEY MOMENTS 

Opening chaos – Jo admits he was blindsided by Linda Godfrey’s passing mid-watch—total gut punch

Main plot or twist – The origin of the infamous 1987 radio song that accidentally birthed a legend 

Character study – Linda Godfrey’s warm, open-minded interviews steal the show (RIP legend) 

Jo’s big take – “If you grew up in the Northwoods like me, some of these stories feel WAY too real” 

Amelie’s reflection – Ties Dogman to French folklore like La Bête du Gévaudan and the “lougarou” connection...(Jo hopes he typed any of those words correctly)

WTF moment – Armed kids on a family shotgun patrol—peak rural America energy

🕵️‍♂️ Det. Joe Kirby, Alexis Taylor, and the cast crush the "bad acting on purpose" vibe
👹 Jesse Clarkson’s Mr. Shiny = nightmare fuel
🏆 Winner: Best Horror Feature, Atlantic Horror Film Festival 2024
📺 Pro tip: Watch it on a TV, not a theater screen

👉 Strange Harvest: Worth the freaky watch.

Key Moments:

• Opening chaos – Amelie’s in Prague, Jo’s alone and unfiltered
• Main plot – Mr. Shiny is not Mr. Potato Head... but he’s close
• Character study – Bad acting done well? It's a choice—and it works
• Jo’s big take – The third act’s a little sus, but it doesn’t kill the thrill
• WTF moment – A found footage horror flick that feels too real

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But don’t get it twisted — this isn’t your basic zombie flick. Jo draws the Romero lineage back to Night of the Living Dead, while Amelie hones in on the movie’s emotional core. Together, they rave about the color palette, makeup precision, queer representation, and yes — the power of found family. From disco-ball stilettos to heartfelt monologues, Queens of the Dead balances camp, satire, and sincerity with glitter-drenched flair.

Plus: memories of gay club culture, commentary on influencer excess, and the wild world of soup at strip clubs. (You had to be there.)

It’s horror, it’s heart, and it’s high camp — and Jo and Amelie are here for all of it. Check it out in theaters Oct 24.

Key Moments:

• Opening riff – Jo & Amelie kick off the show, fresh from watching the screener, talking lineage of zombie films and how this one ties in.
• Guest’s big insight or quote – Amelie: “There is moment of tenderness… I have your back, you have my back… friendship is trust.”
• Behind‑the‑scenes moment – Discussion about the poster and colour design: green zombies, purple partygirls, how the film uses colour so smartly.
• Personal story – Jo’s nightclub doorman anecdote and how club safety culture links into the film’s found‑family vibe.
• Why it matters – They emphasise how Queens of the Dead isn’t “just another zombie movie”: it reflects queer culture, friendship, identity, and the modern club scene with commentary on phones/influencers.

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They get personal, reflecting on what it meant to first see Dogma—whether in a theater seat in 1999 or on a scratched DVD in Australia. There’s a whole lotta love (and a little rage) for the lost era of physical media, with Jo and Amelie going head-to-head on whether streaming can ever compare to the raw ownership of a shelf full of discs.

From Alan Rickman’s divine delivery to Bethany’s gut-punch story of faith, loss, and reproductive rights, this one’s packed with sharp takes, laugh-out-loud moments, and plenty of righteous indignation. They talk cancel culture, translation woes, and why Dogma still hits hard—especially when religion, politics, and comedy are constantly under fire.

💿 Whether you're Team DVD or Team Stream, this one’s for the cult movie lovers, the spiritual skeptics, and anyone who’s ever thought, “Wait… didn't Snape have a penis?”

🎟️ Dogma is back in theaters (UK & Ireland) on November 7th—and this episode is your front-row warm-up.

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KEY MOMENTS

• Opening riff – Jo & Amelie set the tone by joking about the film’s 25‑year “resurrection” and their DVD memories.
• Restoration reveal – They dive into how the new 4K remaster hits, how young the actors look, and what that timing means.
• DVD vs streaming culture – A nostalgic segment on owning physical media vs streaming and why that matters.
• Big theme drop – They unpack how Dogma tackles religion, belief, women's issues (Bethany’s story) and cancel culture.
• Cultural translation fun – Amelie recounts her experience watching movies dubbed vs original language, accents and meaning lost/found.
• Why it still works – They push the idea that the film holds up today, and why introducing it to new audiences matters.

Watch the lightcycles blaze, the emotions glitch, and the popcorn get silenced in the sound mix. Plus, why Tron: Ares might be the most misunderstood blockbuster of the year.

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Key Moments:

• Opening riff – Jo & Amelie admit they’re going to spoil everything.
• Nostalgia check – Rewatching the original Tron and what it made them feel.
• Big insight – Amelie’s coding story & how the film reflects real‑world AI dilemmas.
• Behind‑the‑scenes moment – Jared Leto’s casting controversy and how it plays out.
• Personal story – Jo recounts babysitter chaos and arcade memories to tie into the film’s world.
• Why it matters – Discussion on whether this is a theater‑worthy movie in the age of streaming.

But the real debate? Dexter’s dynamic with Mia (Kristen Ritter). Is she a soulmate in code, or should they remain just friends? Jo wants the spark, Amelie wants the depth—sparks fly between the hosts over what’s best for Dexter’s humanity.

We also get into Batista’s messy obsession with catching Dexter, Harrison’s PTSD spiral, and that final gut-drop when Dexter shows up at the worst possible time.

This episode hit 97–98% approval for a reason—it’s one of the most haunting, exhilarating entries yet.

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⏱️ KEY MOMENTS

• Opening chaos – Jo & Amelie riff on VPNs, Joe Bob Briggs, and Prague.
• Killer cameos – Uma Thurman, Peter Dinklage, Neil Patrick Harris, Eric Stonestreet, David Dastmalchian, Kristen Ritter—Dexter’s deadly dinner party.
• Dexter & Mia’s connection – Friendship or romance? Heated host debate.
• Batista’s obsession – From cuddly teddy bear to dark, messy investigator.
• Harrison’s breakdown – PTSD, guilt, and a shocking fatherly hand on his shoulder.
• That ending – Daddy Dexter returns, and nothing will be the same.

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Key Moments – Dexter Resurrection S1E3 Breakdown

Opening chaos – Amélie asks Jo a loaded question about receiving a custom “toy” from a partner
Main plot or twist – Dexter stalks and kills Ronald Schmidt, uncovering a mysterious luncheon invite
Character study – Harrison’s hotel squatting, his emotional armor, and the growing tension with cops
Jo’s big take – “Be a better Uber driver, don’t murder people” — brutal logic meets moral clarity
Amélie’s reflection – Deep empathy for gig workers, hotel life insights, and posthumous dignity
WTF moment – Well, let's just say not even the AI wanted to type this one...
Theme kicker – Identity, legacy, and the tension between personal freedom and being seen

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Key Moments

• Opening Birthday Quickfire – Jo hits the big 5‑0, opens with “growing old is for Idiots” (Thank's Tony Horton!).
• Hoodie Power Move – That “Camerashy” reflective hoodie moment: flash blurs your faces and sets the episode’s stylish tone.
• The “Dark Passenger” Clash – Dexter reacts to hearing his name echoed by someone else—a riff on identity, ownership, and power.
• Father-Son Code Pressure – Dexter obsessively protects Harrison—even cleaning a single blood drop like it's the ‘code’—showing everything's still personal.
• Character Setup Overload – Blessing, Charlie, Angel, Batista… it’s a setup tsunami. Jo describes it as “this happens, then this happens…”—a checklist plot that is lazy writing and shouldn't see the screen.
• Binge Dynamics – Amelie binged three episodes and it feels cohesive. Jo warns: episodic pacing might not hold if dropped weekly.
• Next Up Tease – As Jo hints of a super secret interview for What's Kraken with a director of 'one of the best horror movies' in a long time, the duo get ready to spoil the crap out of Conjuring: Last Rites for next week, followed by more Dexter!!

Watch it, stream it, or skip it—we’ve got thoughts.

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• Opening chaos – Jo & Amelie define their "stream it or theater" friendship code.
• Night of Violence roast – Jo loves the opening... and then hates the rest.
• Amelie’s Somnium story – A raw, emotional connection to Gemma’s journey as a 23-year-old dreamer.
• Sleep paralysis bonding – They both share terrifying IRL stories that mirror Somnium’s themes.
• Genre bait & Jo’s fury – Weapons is no horror—it’s “the best lasagna from McDonald's,” and Jo has words.

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🔑 KEY MOMENTS

• Opening chaos – Jo wears Dexter's Lab goggles. Amelie’s confused and unimpressed.
• Main plot – Dexter wakes up in NYC, not dead after all. WTF?
• Character study – Harrison’s trauma meets concierge hustle.
• Jo’s big take – “Fire the trailer editor. Now.”
• Amelie’s real-world tie-in – Her personal story about hotel violence and intervention hits hard.
• WTF moment – French dudes texting “Do you suck?” as legal consent.

Along the way, Jo shares highlights from his interview with Rudd, behind-the-scenes details on bringing Benny the Clown to life, and why this indie debut feels like a lost VHS gem.

Then the duo swaps stories from Gen Con 2025 — from being mowed down in Tower of Gaxx to killing replicants in Blade Runner, decapitating snake priests in Mörk Borg, dodging slow-moving convention crowds, and hunting for the perfect hotel. Expect sarcasm, survival tips, and a few public service announcements for Lyft.

🎥 DIE’CED: Reloaded hits theaters August 8 and VOD August 12.
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Key Moments:

• 00:01 – IE’CED: Reloaded intro… and immediate Gen Con derailment
• 01:22 – Killing replicants in Blade Runner (and paying the price)
• 01:55 – Mörk Borg mischief: rope, head puppets, and snake temples
• 02:13 – Favorite games at Gen Con — and charity carnage in Tower of Gaxx
• 06:16 – Con crowd control, stroller bans, and scooter survival tips
• 12:02 – The economics (and expense) of 72,000 gamers in Indianapolis
• 16:33 – Interview with Jeremy Rudd on making DIE’CED: Reloaded
• 18:03 – The plot: Benny the Clown’s bloody return to 1987 Seattle
• 20:21 – Nailing the 80s aesthetic without modern distractions
• 22:01 – Why Benny isn’t just “Art the Clown 2.0”
• 27:49 – Strong writing and directing from a single creative vision
• 28:43 – Practical effects, tight runtime, and an EPIC vibe
• 33:14 – Extended logline read: the full VHS-back-cover treatment
• 37:50 – A horror fan’s date-night recommendation
• 39:48 – Jo’s almost-Pulitzer news and him realizing he said STRIKE instead of EPIC the entire review! Watch him die inside as he realizes he botched all hopes that Epic will ever pick up his book for a movie.

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🔥 KEY MOMENTS:

• 01:12 – Jo confesses: YES, he did watch the movies!
• 02:13 – Breakdown of Don’t Log Off: mystery, horror, and COVID realism
• 05:53 – Mask-wearing, trailer confusion, and Ariel Winter's transformation
• 13:20 – Jo and Amelie’s personal COVID test horror stories
• 26:14 – Switch-up to Frankie Freako: goblin puppets, retro magic
• 30:52 – Praise for the 80s aesthetic and Muppet energy
• 38:08 – Cult-classic potential and comparison to Psycho Goreman
• 43:26 – Final verdicts: Watch both, but Frankie Freako is REWATCH GOLD

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This week’s discussion mixes sharp analysis with real-life parallels. Jo reflects on infidelity, trust, and freedom, while Amelie shares stories from past relationships, including the time an ex stalked her inbox and Facebook, fueling a deeper chat about trust, control, and boundaries. Jo explores the emotional weight of cutting ties—what it takes to step away from toxic people, even when it’s messy. As Barry walks the line between redemption and destruction, Jo and Amelie examine how personal pain shows up in performance, relationships, and yes—even hit jobs.

There’s blood, acting, betrayal, and existential dread—what more could you want?
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🔑 Key Moments & Timestamps

• 00:01–00:48 – Opening thoughts: grief, purpose, and Barry’s unraveling
• 01:04–02:10 – The Jason masked Chechen: torture games begin
• 03:09–04:05 – Barry turns on the violence to rescue Fuches
• 04:45–05:38 – The goodbye to Fuches—final or fakeout?
• 06:57–09:06 – Digital ghosts: exes, inboxes & trust issues
• 13:22–15:01 – Beachfront Barry: the illusion of peace
• 33:25–34:35 – Moss finds the Facebook fundraiser—clues start clicking
• 35:43–38:04 – Shotgun vs silencer: how calculated is Barry now?
• 39:11–40:21 – Final showdown vibes—who’s on the hit list?
• 43:42–45:09 – Hollywood dreams vs real trauma (Sally, Gene, everyone’s faking something)
• 50:19–52:18 – Side characters matter: life outside Barry’s drama
• 56:00–57:21 – Jo & Amelie’s relationship talk—boundaries, breakups & becoming
• 58:10–59:07 – Barry's next-level calculating plan, tease for next podcast (Bruce Campbell!), outro

The duo explores how guilt, trauma, and identity crash into each other across this episode’s tight 30 minutes. Jo dives into Barry’s unraveling persona and the danger of emotional repression, while Amelie shares personal stories from her time with the Red Cross in France—highlighting how trauma rewires behavior, even when the “performance” is offstage. The conversation touches on acting method, psychological endurance, and the thin membrane between real life and art.

No fluff, no filler—just sharp takes, emotional resonance, and the most uncomfortably powerful episode of Barry to date.
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🔑 Key Moments

• 00:00–03:00 – Aftermath of the airfield ambush
• 08:15–11:30 – Chris’s guilt and Barry’s impossible decision
• 14:45–17:00 – Barry murders Chris: unpacking the silence
• 20:00–23:30 – Barry crashes the acting showcase in emotional freefall
• 30:00–33:00 – “My lord, the queen is dead”: performance meets panic attack
• 35:00–37:00 – Applause vs. reality: how the class misunderstands Barry
• 40:00–42:00 – Moss connects more dots, closing in
• 45:00–47:00 – Amelie’s Red Cross experience and trauma responses in real life
• 47:30–49:00 – Acting, method, and the body’s memory of stress

As we dive deeper, Amelie shares brutal stories about workplace discrimination in France (spoiler: it's fucked up), while Jo reveals his own "too ugly for the front" restaurant rejection that morphs to 'being meat'.

We break down why Barry's laptop gift feels so wrong (hint: it's the timing, not the gesture), share personal stories about age and gender discrimination that'll make you rage-quit capitalism, and analyze how the show brilliantly parallels Barry's killing addiction with real addiction cycles.  

The Marines vs. Hollywood culture clash provides comic relief, but the real meat is in examining how people build emotional walls after years of professional and personal abuse. This isn't your typical TV recap - it's therapy disguised as entertainment analysis.

### The Laptop Gift Disaster - Why expensive early gifts feel like manipulation - Barry's domestic fantasy vs. Sally's reality - Real stories of overeager gift-giving gone wrong 

### Sally's Professional Hell - The predatory agent's "just joking" defense - How years of discrimination build emotional walls - The audition room humiliation that hits different  

### Workplace Discrimination Reality Check - French "mademoiselle" culture and professional dismissal - The "too young/too cute" professional trap - How marriage and motherhood change workplace respect  

### Barry's Psychological Patterns - Acting class therapy vs. real change - The addiction cycle of trying to quit killing - How rejection triggers violent relapse

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KEY MOMENTS:

• Opening chaos – Jo teases a Halloween-heavy episode and calls out IMDB errors
• Main plot or twist – Borley Rectory is all exposition; White Van leans into true crime fear
• Character study – Strong performances wasted vs. rising young leads
• Jo’s big take – Botox and overdone makeup kill historical believability
• Amelie’s reflection – Emotional insight on feminine fear, sisterhood, and realism
• WTF moment – French kissing lessons… with socks?

Show highlights:

• Barry's transition from Midwest hitman to LA actor
• The Chechens and NoHo Hank's introduction
• Sally Reed's iconic acting class scene
• Gene Cousineau's teaching methods
• The episode's perfect bookend structure
• Bill Hader's directorial achievements

Join the Streamin’ Demons where we discuss the borrowed – Son (2021), the old – Bad Biology (2011), and the new – The Irregulars (2021). Come listen as Jim and Brannyk wonder just WTF childhood Voodoo Priestess had that she learned all about sex from Bad Biology. Meanwhile, Jim accidentally activates his ummm sex toy while errm….on cam. Will the team ever recover?

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Join us as we dive into spine-chilling tales of relationships gone wrong, all thanks to the silver scream. From first-date frights to breakup bloodbaths, we've got it all!

🚩 Uncover relationship red flags hidden in horror tropes
🤣 Laugh at our personal dating disasters inspired by scary movies
🎭 Explore the terrifying tango of humor and horror

Whether you're a horror buff, a dating app warrior, or just love a good chuckle, Streamin' Demons is your go-to for frighteningly funny entertainment.

Don't let your love life become a horror story – tune in now and learn from our mistakes!

Join us as we dissect four spine-chilling indie flicks: the mind-bending "Clone Cops," the heart-pounding "One Left Alive," the deliciously disturbing "Milk and Serial," and the bewitching "Inherit the Witch." We'll break down their production quality and overall entertainment value, giving you the inside scoop on these under-the-radar gems. Whether you're a die-hard horror buff or an indie film aficionado, this episode is your ticket to discovering the next cult classic! 🍿👻 #IndieHorror #StreaminDemons #HorrorReviews

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KEY MOMENTS

• Opening chaos – Jo introduces Charlotte as the “London correspondent” who attended the press screening.
• Scratch-and-sniff cinema – The wild theatre gimmick where audiences smelled scenes during the movie.
• The play-style filmmaking – Charlotte explains how the movie feels like a stage play adapted to film with minimal sets and four actors.
• The weird love story – A grieving gravedigger tries to resurrect her drowned lover through bizarre experiments… including growing a finger.
• Jo’s big take – If your “weirdo-meter” likes films like Fried Barry, this one might be your jam.
• The theatre question – Charlotte debates whether the film works better as a cinema experience or a quirky late-night TV watch.
• Theme kicker – A low-budget, eccentric indie that proves creativity can carry a film even when the resources are tiny.

Dead Lover will be available in UK Cinemas (in glorious STINK-O-VISION!) from 20th March

A lonely gravedigger who stinks of corpses finally meets her dream man, but their whirlwind affair is cut short when he tragically drowns at sea. Grief-stricken, she goes to morbid lengths to resurrect him through madcap experiments.

Trailer here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gxoY-3mu04g

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Key Moments

• The glazing first – Credit where it's due: Jordan plays both twins in the same frame, nobody acts badly, and you actually care about the brothers.
• Two movies in a trenchcoat – Emile's main beef: a musician movie with horror bolted on, committing to neither. Jo's verdict — 'Dusk Till Dawn as a musical.'
• The runtime that lies – Both clock it as way longer than 2h17 — a natural ending, then another, then another. Emile paused halfway and finished the next day.
• The Klan-fire history – Jo ties the non-vampire plot to real history and It: Welcome to Derry — plus a genuine "how did the fire start?" debate (listeners, 'call in').
• Racial tension done right – Layered overtones: white landowners, Black characters, and the Irish as a separate rung entirely. The non-horror story could've stood alone.
• How it should've ended – Both wanted it to close on the first ending; Jo runs through Inception, Shutter Island, and 12 Monkeys as the ambiguous-ending school this one chickened out of.
• The Oscar gimmick – Emile: the win is maybe 40% the twin trick. Great performance, not a Best Picture.
• Score vs. the guitar – The background music's so good neither remembers it; the 12-minute guitar solo is the Yngwie Malmsteen problem.
• Where it lands – Not bad, just too long. A solid B-movie tiered low-B/high-C, and one neither needed to see in a theater.
• Final verdict – Worth a watch for the cast and craft, but it's two movies fighting over one runtime. No plugs this week — just the usual "good day, y'all."

Key Topics: • Bill Hader's evolution from SNL to dramatic acting • The show's unique approach to "uncinematic reality" • Character analysis and authentic portrayal of post-military life • Why audiences returned after the pandemic pause • Preview of upcoming episode-by-episode analysis

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Then, it’s time for the Podcast-a-thon Charity Spotlight, where Jim introduces JJ Cares, a Wisconsin-based nonprofit providing scholarships for the families of U.S. veterans to attend community college or trade school—no sky-high GPAs or standardized tests required, just a commitment to education.

Tune in for horror, humor, and a cause that matters. Hit play and spread the word!

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THE LONG WALK is now available on Digital, Blu-ray™, and DVD!
A 4K UHD combo will also be available on December 23!

KEY MOMENTS

• Opening chaos – Jo in pink, Amelie in black, AC/DC vibes and Lionsgate Blu-ray love
• The boycott that wasn’t – Internet tried to kill this movie before it walked
• That insane treadmill screening – 3 mph or get YEETED from the theater
• Mark Hamill hate-watch supremacy – You will despise the Major, guaranteed
• Amelie’s real-life teenage death-race trauma – “Would I volunteer? Yeah, I’m that dumb”
• Jo declares it his favorite recent Stephen King movie – Rewatchable AF
• Charity treadmill marathon challenge accepted – Long Walk for JJ Cares incoming!

💀 Featuring:

• Fallen with Denzel Washington
• The Autopsy of Jane Doe
• My Best Friend’s Exorcism
• Jennifer’s Body
• Evil Dead
• ...and yes, even Harold & Kumar (because sliders = spiritual need)

Plus: behind-the-scenes chaos, Haunted MTL rebranding updates, upcoming projects, and the tease of a Bruce Campbell-a-thon.

👻 Weird? Check. Possessed? Double check.
🎧 Hit play, get spooky, and let the wiggle begin.

The Demons are back and we have a special guest – all the way from the interwebs, @FormaldehydeFce. We rock off with one of the best video game adaptations, Resident Evil (the old), hit the Buffy the Vampire Slayer movie (the borrowed), and the new with the Craft Legacy. Join us as Jim can’t remember the title of his move whilst Voodoo and FormaldehydeFce wonder what planet Jim is on when he admits to not knowing there was a series based on the Buffy movie.

Will Jim watch Buffy? Does FormaldehydeFce make a better pitch for Craft than Jim? Does Voodoo Priestess get combat pay for explaining mensuration to Jim? All these questions-and more-will be answered!

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Key Moments:

• The one-year embargo on a movie that's been out for a year
• Jo's real HOA story: the "gardener" who paid half the rent
• The premise — gates of hell open yearly, dues are monthly
• Bruce Campbell rules: horror comedies need real stakes
• Three Stooges violence... with death
• Would we watch it with the neighbors? One of us would.
• Verdicts: two yeses, zero clubhouse parties

Jo's take: Tight 74 minutes, impeccable pacing, comedic violence with an actual body count. I'd watch it again — alone, on my couch, no neighbors.
Yung Hee's take: A celebration of community. Everyone knew their role. Great teaming. I'd move in.

Hold the Fort is now on VOD (Apple TV, Prime Video, Fandango at Home).

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KEY MOMENTS

• Opening chaos – Jo riffs on discovering this gem via the R.I.P. Man team, late-night watch vibes, and Joe Bob Briggs auction madness
• Main plot or twist – Abigail wakes imprisoned with amnesia; smart escapes (yes, including THAT bra moment) and narrative flashes to AA meetings keep the pacing tight
• Character study – Meghan Adara carries the film with killer body language and zero victim tropes—proactive, realistic, award-worthy
• Jo’s big take – Lighting and sound done RIGHT (unlike some dark messes we've suffered), plus comparisons to Moon/Inception for cerebral rewatchability
• Amelie’s reflection – Jump scares that actually work, beautiful location details, no CGI overload—just situational tension and entertainment
• WTF moment – That ambiguous, snake-tinged ending... 

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Key Moments

• Opening chaos – Jo & Amelie kick off with the Thunderbirds screener surprise
• Main plot twist – Puppets sweating, radiation bombs, and a bar full of drunks
• Character study – How stereotypes and race played out in the ’60s vs. now
• Jo’s big take – The craftsmanship of puppetry vs. today’s CGI & AI
• Amelie’s reflection – Watching as a child vs. showing it to her kids now
• WTF moment – Flat earth & moon landing debates turned into friendship tests

Witness Voodoo Priestess picking a movie that sparks ‘glory hole’ debate and consensual wall sex. Listen in awe as Jess tells the tales of Jim’s prom night….only for him to find out someone taped it and packaged the video as a horror movie. Gasp as Travis lays the smack down with the slasher/lucha movie Skull: The Mask. All this and more on the next Streamin’ Demons!

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They explore Gunn’s tonal shift from grimdark Snyder to a vibrant, emotionally raw DCU. Expect deep dives into that standout Lois Lane interview, cameos from familiar faces (yes, even him), and whether Superman’s new moral direction holds up. The fictional war in Moravia sparks some real-world political reflection, while the post-credits scene introduces a messy, powerful new face fans won’t forget.

Also: Guardians and X-Men nods, surprise character drops, action with emotional weight, and a big tease for Supergirl’s upcoming spotlight. Oh—and next week’s episode? It’s about flops that aged like fine cult-classic wine.

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⏱️ KEY MOMENTS

• Gunn’s bright, bold tone shift
• Lois Lane’s hard-hitting interview
• Real-world themes behind the Moravia conflict
• Unexpected DCU cameo love
• Supergirl’s chaotic introduction

The Chechens want Barry to kill Paco, but they're sending him a bullet via FedEx like it's an Amazon delivery. Meanwhile, we meet Stovka - this legendary assassin who's basically the 'Ghost of Christmas Future' if Barry doesn't turn himself around.

Meanwhile, Sally gets hit in the face with the 'unspoken' (shouted, really) Hollywood ageism reality as she is called in to read for a part to play the mom of someone her own fricken age. 

From Kafka references (because we're cultured like that) to the most absurd product placement in TV history, this episode shows why Barry just might be the best thing to hit TV since Archer.

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🧠 KEY MOMENTS

• Opening Chaos – Jo and Amelie spiral into existential musings on writing, lies, and trauma.
• Main Plot – Barry rewrites his first kill… but whose truth is it?
• Character Study – Sally’s past confronts her. Is she a victim? A liar? Both?
• Jo’s Big Take – Veterans are discarded. Writing your truth might just destroy you.
• Amelie’s Reflection – A raw, personal story of being attacked in public and abandoned by bystanders.
• WTF Moment – “Please strangle me.” Sally goes full method and it’s deeply uncomfortable.

Listen as Jim kills a movie title. Wonder in awe as Voodoo Priestess says the 90s are ancient history. Join Nicole and Jim as we throw up in our mouths to the thought of a ‘even sweeter’ Arizona tea. All this and more on the next Streamin’ Demons!

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That’s right – DM your Kindle addy to @HauntedMTL and we will buy the first ‘4’ people all three books on Kindle. It’s such a great read and a perfect set up for the Bathsheba: Search for Evil movie and our Kracken interviews!

⏰ Key Moments:

• 01:00 – Jo & Brannyk kick off Bruce’s IMDB rabbit hole
• 04:00 – Bubba Ho-Tep, Elvis, and the audiobook fake-out
• 07:00 – Evil Dead, cameos, and why Bruce is every director's secret weapon
• 10:00 – Burn Notice vs Ash vs Evil Dead – Bruce’s TV dominance
• 15:00 – His insane number of franchises
• 21:00 – “Make Love the Bruce Campbell Way” and other curveballs
• 28:00 – Dream roles: Ash vs. Pinhead? Bruce as Doctor Who?
• 37:00 – Final thoughts + what Bruce Campbell film/show to start with

In this episode of Streamin' Demons, hosts Jo and Amelie dive deep into Barry Season 1, Episode 2 "Use It." They explore how Barry begins to experience genuine emotional reactions following Ryan's death, particularly during the memorial scene with Ryan's father. The hosts analyze the self-centered nature of the acting class, the manipulative relationship between Barry and Fuches, and draw fascinating parallels between Barry and Dexter. This episode highlights the show's brilliant balance of dark comedy and emotional depth as Barry struggles with his emerging humanity.

Episode Timestamps

• 00:00 - Introduction and episode overview
• 01:50 - Recap of Ryan's death and the acting class's reaction
• 03:13 - Discussion of the memorial and the actors' self-centered responses
• 05:50 - Exploration of different types of friendships and social dynamics
• 10:06 - Analysis of the "Doubt" scene selection and its significance
• 14:30 - The realistic portrayal of police work in the show
• 28:48 - Barry and Fuches' relationship development
• 29:25 - The interrupted torture scene and domestic reality
• 32:24 - Barry's emotional breakdown at the memorial
• 33:19 - How Barry is learning to be human through acting
• 34:39 - Comparisons between Barry and Dexter
• 36:03 - The awkward interaction between Barry and Sally

Key Discussion Points

• How Barry's acting class serves as a pathway to his emotional awakening
• The contrast between Hollywood fantasy and the realistic portrayal of crime
• Character analysis of Sally and her self-centered nature
• The brilliance of Bill Hader's writing and character development
• The show's unique blend of comedy and emotional depth

Resources Mentioned

• Dexter (TV series) - Compared to Barry's character development
• Doubt (Film) - Referenced in the acting class scene
• Bill Hader's work on Saturday Night Live

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