In this episode we're scratching the surface to see what lies within the latest iteration of Salem Horror Fest. Tim discusses some of the events, short films, and features shown at the ninth edition of this unique film festival.

Films discussed include:

• The Gnawer of Rocks
• Cujo
• Undertone
• Once Upon a Time in the Apocalypse
• Full Term
• Furry-Anxi
• The Safety Games
• Prom Party Massacre
• Darkroom
• Regression
• Kandie
• Jump Scare
• The Me in the TV
• Baby Bird
• Lok
• dont.4get2smile
• Worst Thing You've Ever Done
• Dance!
• Time Eater
• Bloody Larry
• Brian Won't Wear Condoms
• Very Prosperous Men
• Flickers
• Mardazma
• Trad
• Meat Crayon
• Pelacaras
• This Is Book Club
• Blood & Guts
• Lily's Ritual
• Blood Shine
• Franke, Maniac Woman
• Tick
• Some Dark Matter
• Creature of the Deep
• Maeve's Mirror
• Where's Your Limit?
• The Victoria Kruger Show!
• Shift
• Noctis Monstorium
• Stomach It
• Has Anyone Else Lost Their Body?
• Into the Stand
• Breeder
• The Man Upstairs
• Prey
• Gimme
• Shift
• The Mid-Night Driver
• The Vincent Price Legacy

Check out Salem Horror Fest at www.salemhorror.com

Salem Horror Fest art by David Dembowski.

Our theme song is "Nostalgia TV" by Edward Jonathan Blakeley through Lynne Publishing.

• Humanzee
• The Halloween Party
• The Guest on Topsfield Road
• Day Dreams
• Forever War
• Indicator
• Mordrake
• Bill Came Back
• Katie's Skin
• Paper Dolls
• Session 9
• Bedlamer
• Hellbound: Hellraiser II
• RAT!
• The Rebrand
• Pater Noster and the Mission of Light
• Scrumptious
• Dry January
• Be Bad
• Her House
• Safe
• Feedback
• The Baby
• Pocket Princess
• Nervous Ellie
• Find You Here
• 3 Easy Steps
• Turn It Off
• Bush
• Les Bêtes
• How to Stay Awake
• Out of Body
• A Drive at Dawn
• So Fades the Light
• House of Ashes
• The Conduit
• The Dæmon
• Catch a Killer
• Pumpkin Guts
• Spoons
• Doppelgänger
• If Martin Clunes Wore Lip Gloss
• My Child
• The Last Thing She Saw
• Sweaty Larry
• Girls
• VHX
• Cruelty
• Voyager
• Wake
• It Draws Closer
• The Seance
• Full Moon Glory Hole
• Chain Reactions
• Re-Animator

Check out Salem Horror Fest at www.salemhorror.com

Salem Horror Fest art by David Dembowski.

Once again, we're discussing our favorite movies of the past year, in this case 2024. Despite it being a terrible year for us personally, the films were still great, so listen as we run through our top ten lists, which include disquieting depictions of religious and political conflict, disturbing bad behavior from rich people, and slapstick comedy involving fiendish but cute animals. Warning: Contains explicit language, some spoilers, and some futile Oscar hopes.

Our theme song is "Nostalgia TV" by Edward Jonathan Blakeley through Lynne Publishing.

Ellie answers our ad for a flatmate as we come out of the attic for a discussion of Danny Boyle's spectacular debut film, the 1994 darkly comic thriller Shallow Grave. Listen as we analyze the motivations of the three morally-challenged protagonists, discuss the highs and lows of Boyle's subsequent film career, and pine for more of Christopher Eccleston's Ninth Doctor. Warning: Contains explicit language, spoilers, and colorful apartment decor.

Our theme song is "Nostalgia TV" by Edward Jonathan Blakeley through Lynne Publishing.

Just a quick update to let you know what's been going on with us and the podcast.

It's time for our latest mission with 007 as Bob Chipman joins us again for a globe-trotting mission with The Spy Who Loved Me. Listen as we discuss how the franchise tries to create a more proactive Bond girl in the form of female lead Anya Amasova, make note of Bond's best quips and gadgets for this entry, and question Bond's status as a 'secret' agent. Warning: Contains explicit language, furniture, and strangely anatomical villain furniture.

Our theme song is "Nostalgia TV" by Edward Jonathan Blakeley through Lynne Publishing.

Chris Chipman joins us again as we journey to a long lost age of monsters and movie magic and do battle with 1981's Dragonslayer. Listen as we marvel over the film's incredible animatronic and go-motion effects, examine how the film's portrayal of religion and authority reflects post-Vietnam cynicism, and discuss the movie's place among other 1980s fantasy films. Warning: Contains explicit language, spoilers, and a crazy, murdering nutbar.

Our theme song is "Nostalgia TV" by Edward Jonathan Blakeley through Lynne Publishing.