Mouths of Madness Horrorcast

Episode 25: Altered States

Dave, Devan, Michael and Ryan decide to try out some untested but I'm sure perfectly safe recreational drugs, spend hours in sensory deprivation tanks, and hallucinate some not-weird-at-all imagery before mutating into prehistoric beings while they discuss Ken Russell's 1980 body horror film "Altered States."  The crew discuss this difficult to comprehend but fascinating to experience motion picture, as they explore the rapid fire dialogue, the strong performances from William Hurt (in his debut film role) and Blair Brown, and the striking visuals that permeate the film.  They also discuss other classic cinema that both heavily inspired and were heavily inspired by it.  If you've seen Altered States, let us know what you think of it in the comments section.  Thank you as always for listening!  Stay scared!

Episode 24: "Alien: Romulus" Teaser Trailer Reaction

Dave, Michael and Ryan step aboard a derelict space station filled with facehuggers, chestbursters, and xenomorphs, and think to themselves, "There's something very familiar about all of this," as they go back to their roots and discuss the newly released teaser trailer for the upcoming Fede Alvarez film, "Alien: Romulus."  The crew talk about what stood out to them in the one minute teaser, including the look of the sets, the sounds, and the quick, chilling shots dispersed throughout the brief trailer.  They also discuss their theories of what the movie could be about, considering what is in the trailer and also the Roman mythology behind the film's title.  We thank you so much once again for listening.  Let us know what you think about the trailer and if you're excited for a new Alien film.  Stay scared!

Episode 23: Doctor Sleep

Dave, Devan, Michael and Ryan spend a few wild nights at the Overlook Hotel and throw back a few cold ones with Jack Torrence, chase each other down the halls in tricycles, and make plenty of bad decisions as they party in Room 237 while discussing Mike Flanagan's 2019 film, "Doctor Sleep," a sequel to Stanley Kubrick's 1980 horror masterpiece, "The Shining."  The crew talk about how well Flanagan's film not only lives up to the original classic but how well it stands on its own.  They also talk about the many intense, thrilling, and disturbing sequences in the movie, as well as the excellent performances all around, especially from Ewan McGregor and Rebecca Ferguson.  We hope you really enjoy this episode!  Thank you as always for listening!  Stay scared!

Episode 22: Drag Me to Hell (Unrated Director's Cut)

Dave, Devan, Michael and Ryan very briefly take jobs as loan officers at a bank, deny a gypsy an extension on her mortgage and end up getting cursed with blood geysers shooting out of their mouths, bugs getting vomited on their faces, and getting thrown across a room during a séance as they discuss the unrated director's cut version of Sam Raimi's 2009 film "Drag Me to Hell."  The crew examine the many funny, grotesque, Evil Dead-like moments spread throughout the film that make it as humorous as it is horrifying.  They also discuss the solid performances in the movie, particularly Alison Lohman, who does a great job selling the horror-comedy aspects of the film while getting put through the Raimi gauntlet.  Thank you as always for listening!  Stay scared!

Episode 21: Silent Hill

Dave, Devan, Michael and Ryan take a day trip to an otherworldy dimension, where they bask in the glow of ash ridden skies, run from the burning phantasms of children, and get their grooves on next to a group of creepy nurses with some slick dance moves as they discuss Christophe Gan's 2006 video-game-to-film adaptation of "Silent Hill."  The crew talk about both the iconic game and how well they feel the film did adapting not only the story and characters, but also the atmosphere, the setting, and the music.  They also examine the future of the franchise and its upcoming installments.  Thank you as always for listening!  We appreciate you more than you could ever know!  Stay scared!

Episode 20: From Beyond and Color Out of Space

Dave, Devan, Michael and Ryan ring in the new year with Cthulhu and the Great Ones in a magenta-filled bash as they discuss two H.P. Lovecraft inspired films, 1986's "From Beyond," directed by Stuart Gordon, and 2019's "Color Out of Space," directed by Richard Stanley.  The crew examine both films, how well Gordon and Stanley did in bringing Lovecraft's visions and ideas to life, and the effectiveness of the mysteries and horror within the films that permeate Lovecraftian lore.  We hope you enjoy this Double Be-header episode!  Thank you for listening!  Stay scared!

Episode 19: The Exorcist III

Dave, Devan, Michael and Ryan head over to a Georgetown psychiatric facility to get yelled at by George C. Scott and throw back a few cold ones with the evil spirit of The Gemini serial killer as they discuss William Peter Blatty's 1990 film, 'The Exorcist III."  The crew talk about what made this film a successful second sequel to the original 1973 masterpiece, from George C. Scott's excellent Detective Kinderman, the witty banter between him and Ed Flanders' Father Dyer, the strong and creepy performance from Brad Dourif, and the effective scares throughout.  They also examine Blatty's "Legion" cut and the changes (both positive and negative) that it made to the theatrical version.  Thank you as always for listening and for your support!  Stay scared!

Episode 18: Sweet Home (1989 Original)

Dave, Devan, Michael, and Ryan head to a not at all creepy, abandoned mansion to film a documentary and end up getting burned alive, melted in half, and poorly singing drinking songs while discussing the 1989 Japanese horror film, "Sweet Home."  The crew spend some time going over the various aspects of the film, from the characters to the setting, the special effects and the overall film quality.  They also examine the large influence this movie ultimately had not only on the horror genre in general, but more specifically on the popular Resident Evil franchise.  Thank you once again for taking time to hang out with us and listen to our podcast.  Stay scared!

Episode 17: Halloween 4 - The Return of Michael Myers

Dave, Devan, Michael and Ryan head to Haddonfield, Illinois, stab some unsuspecting babysitters and smash their heads into walls while they discuss 1988's "Halloween 4: The Return of Michael Myers."  The crew go over some of the things what worked in this third sequel, but also a number of aspects in the film that didn't age as well upon another rewatch.  They discuss the characters, the various scenes that could've been improved upon, and whether or not the Michael Myers character was as effective this time around.  As always, thank you so much for listening and hanging out with us.  Stay scared and have a Happy Halloween!

Episode 16: Saw X

Dave and Devan have way too much fun devising reverse bear traps and other dismemberment inducing gizmos as they discuss "Saw X," the latest release in the long running Saw franchise.  The duo breakdown the film, its different but highly effective approach to the Saw formula, and its more in-depth exploration into the character of John Kramer aka Jigsaw.  They also talk about the enjoyable traps in the second half of the film, the well written characters, and the fun twists and turns the franchise is known for.  Thank you so much for listening and for supporting us!  Stay scared!