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Dec 25, 2021

After Army of Darkness, the Evil Dead franchise lay mostly dormant for decades. Then news of a remake broke. But fans certainly weren't ready for the intense experience that is director Fede Álvarez's 2013 Evil Dead.

On this episode, film critic Angie Aguayo joins the show, as we discuss whether Evil Dead 2013 is a...


Dec 24, 2021

It seems some Evil Dead fans didn't realize Army of Darkness was a sequel when they first saw it. Alas, the 1992 movie -- once again directed by Sam Raimi and starring Bruce Campbell -- completes the duo's Evil Dead trilogy.

On this episode, Jeff Johnson of Suns and Shadows-Cast joins us to discuss how the movie...


Dec 23, 2021

The Evil Dead remains an undeniable classic. But Evil Dead 2 is arguably where director Sam Raimi and star Bruce Campbell emerged fully formed. And it's why this entry perhaps boasts the most passionate fan base.

On this episode, David Rosen of the Piecing It Together podcast joins us to talk Evil Dead 2. We'll cover...


Dec 22, 2021

It's time to leave Child's Play behind. But we're not giving the world of horror a rest just yet. Instead, we're swerving right into another hugely influential franchise, starting with Sam Raimi's 1981 classic The Evil Dead.

On this episode, Bri Azmoudeh of The Geeky Waffle Network's Killer Waffles podcast joins us to...


Dec 21, 2021

Eighteen years have passed since The Matrix trilogy. Now director Lana Wachowski returns -- with Keanu Reeves and Carrie-Anne Moss back as Neo and Trinity -- with The Matrix Resurrections. And here's our raw review.

On this episode, Rob weighs in on how this fourth installment in The Matrix franchise stacks up with...