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YEAR IN REVIEW: 1986

Season 3, Ep. 10

The Drive-In Gods have called a wrap and Dead City is closing its doors for the season. But before they go, Brandon & Chris have decided to program one last round of drive-in depravity! They’re digging through the cinematic wasteland in search of the best 1986 has to offer. 40 films are up for contention: bimbo-blasting killbots, vomit-spewing Jeff Goldblums and frog-chomping Oscar winners all vie for the top spot in a Season Finale that’ll put the Dick back into your Miller!

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    Attention Dead City Denizens! We’ve officially launched the DEAD CITY DRIVE-IN PATREON!Head over to patreon.com/deadcitydrivein and get ready for whole new levels of Drive-In depravity!What kind of aural assault can your earholes expect to encounter if you become an official patron? Take a listen to this little sound-splat to find out, or just get your mutant ass over to patreon.com/deadcitydrivein right now!All regular episodes of Dead City Drive-In are available to stream here for free, with SEASON 4 premiering 5/5. Bonus episodes follow starting 5/12 and drop twice a month!