Spook City - A Horror Movie Podcast

Matt reviews Tereza Nvotová’s dramatic horror, Nightsiren, and discusses the film's stark sociopolitical commentary, the idea of folklore fears vs. human darkness, themes of redemption and terror, and a big ol’ flourescent orgy.Find Spook City on Instagram and TikTok, and email the show to spookcitypodcast@gmail.com!TALE OF THE TAPEDirected by Tereza NvotováWritten by Nvotová and Barbora NamerovaCinematography by Federico CescaScore by Pjoni and ROBCASTNatalia Germani as Šarlota, Eva Mores as Mira, Juliana Oľhová as Helena, Zuzana Konečná as Žofa, Marek Geišberg as Tomáš, Peter Ondrejička as Juro, Noël Czuczor as Rado, Jana Oľhová as Anna, Iva Bittová as Otyla, Matúš Ryšan as AdamDistributed by IntraMovies and Arrow VideoReleased on 29 October 2022, with a runtime of 106 minutesRT Critic 100% // RT Audience 78% // IMDb 6/10 // Letterboxd 3.2/5

Matt takes a deep dive into Perry Blackshear's indie horror, They Look Like People, exploring the film's mind games, its heartfelt emotions, and the rising suspense that makes for a seriously creepy vibe.Find Spook City on Instagram and TikTok, and email the show to spookcitypodcast@gmail.com!TALE OF THE TAPEDirected by Perry BlackshearWritten by Perry BlackshearCinematography by Perry BlackshearScore by Eric OhrtCASTMacLeod Andrews as Wyatt, Evan Dumouchel as Christian, Margaret Ying Drake as Mara, Elene Greenlee as SandyDistributed by Signature EntertainmentReleased on January 25th 2015, at Sundance before releasing Stateside on February 26th 2016, and has a runtime of 80 minutesRT Critic 92% // RT Audience 58% // IMDb 5.8/10 // Letterboxd 3.2/5

This week, Matt is discussing the 1962 cult classic Carnival of Souls, including all the painted faced ghoulies, questionable men, organ work and MORE!Find Spook City on Instagram and TikTok, and email the show to spookcitypodcast@gmail.com!TALE OF THE TAPEDirected by Herk HarveyWritten by John CliffordCinematography by Maurice PratherScore by Gene MooreCASTCandace Hilligoss as Mary, Frances Feist as Mrs. Thomas, Sidney Berger as John Linden, Art Ellison as Minister, Stan Levitt as Dr. Samuels, Herk Harvey as “The Man”Distributed by Herts-Lion International Corp.Released on September 26 1962, and has a runtime of 80 minutesRT Critic 87% // RT Audience 73% // IMDb 7/10 // Letterboxd 3.8/5

This week, Matt discusses 2022’s Bhoothakaalam and venturing into Indian-Malayalam horror. Was it a success, or did the Horroroulette wheel serve up a dud?TALE OF THE TAPEDirected by Rahul SadasivanWritten by Rahul Sadasivan and Sreekumar ShreyasCASTShane Nigam as Vinu, Revathi as Asha, Saiju Kurup as George, James Eliya as Madhu, Athira Patel as Priya, Valsala Menon as Asha’s motherDistributed by Sony LIVReleased on 21st January 2022, with a runtime of 105 minutesRT Critic 86% // RT Audience 61% // Metacritic 53 // IMDb 5.9/10 // Letterboxd 3.2/5Find Spook City on Instagram and TikTok, and email the show to spookcitypodcast@gmail.com!

This week, the Horroroulette wheel served up 2019's Bliss! Matt looks at the good, the bad, and the bloody weird of it all...TALE OF THE TAPEDirected by Joe BegosWritten by Joe BegosCASTDora Madison as Dezzie, Tru Collins as Courtney, Rhys Wakefield as Ronny, Jeremy Gardner as Clive, and Graham Skipper as Hadrian Distributed by Dark Sky FilmsReleased on 27th September 2019, and has a runtime of 80 minutesRT Critic 86% // RT Audience 61% // Metacritic 53 // IMDb 5.9/10 // Letterboxd 3.2/5Find Spook City on Instagram and TikTok, and email the show to spookcitypodcast@gmail.com!

This week, Matt discusses Ti West's THE INNKEEPERS from 2011, and, well, it's certainly a film...TALE OF THE TAPEWritten and directed by Ti WestCASTSara Paxton as Claire, Pat Healy as Luke, Kelly McGillis as Leanne Rease-JonesDistributed by Magnet ReleasingReleased on March 12th 2011, at SXSW before releasing wide on February 3rd 2012 and has a runtime of 101 minutesRT Critic 81% // RT Audience 42% // Metacritic 64 // IMDb 5.5/10 // Letterboxd 2.9/5Find Spook City on Instagram and TikTok, and email the show to spookcitypodcast@gmail.com!

Matt heads back to 2002 to discuss MAY. How does the cult classic hold up twenty-plus years later, and, is it any good?TALE OF THE TAPEDirected by Lucky McKeeWritten by Lucky McKeeCASTAngela Bettis as May Dove Canady, Jeremy Sisto as Adam Stubbs, Anna Faris as Polly, Nichole Hiltz as Ambrosia, James Duval as Blank the punkDistributed by Interfilm Released on 4 January 1973 with a runtime of 93 minutesRT Critic 70% // RT Audience 75% // Metacritic 58 // IMDb 6.6/10 // Letterboxd 3.6/5

Matt discusses 2007's ROGUE, Greg McLean's follow-up effort after Wolf Creek. Was it croc-tastic or a bit of old tosh?TALE OF THE TAPEDirected by Greg McLeanWritten by Greg McLeanCASTMichael Vartan as Pete McKell, Radha Mitchell as Kate Ryan, Sam Worthington as Neil Kelly, Stephen Curry as Simon, Celia Ireland as Gwen, John Jarratt as Russell, Damien Richardson as Collin, Robert Taylor as Everett Kennedy, Caroline Brazier as Mary Ellen, Heather Mitchell as Elizabeth Smith, Geoff Morrell as Allen Smith, Mia Wasikowska as Sherry Smith, Burt as the crocodileDistributed by The Weinstein CompanyReleased on 8 November 2007 with a runtime of 92 minutesRT Critic 83% // RT Audience 54% // IMDb 6.2/10 // Letterboxd 3/5Find Spook City on Instagram and TikTok, and email the show to spookcitypodcast@gmail.com!

Matt heads back to 1981 to discuss Jeff Lieberman's Just Before Dawn. Is this an underappreciated gem, pretty good, or just a bit rubbish?TALE OF THE TAPEDirected by Jeff LiebermanWritten by Jeff Lieberman, Mark Arywitz, and Jonas MiddletonCASTChris Lemmon as Jonathan, Gregg Henry as Warren, George Kennedy as Roy McLean, Deborah Benson as Constance, Ralph Seymour as Daniel, Mike Kellin as Ty, Jamie Rose as Megan, Kati Powell as Merry Cat LoganDistributed by Picturmedia Released on 27 November 1981 with a runtime of 90 minutesRT Critic 60% // RT Audience 52% // IMDb 6/10 // Letterboxd 3.2/5Find Spook City on Instagram and TikTok, and email the show to spookcitypodcast@gmail.com!