Mouths of Madness Horrorcast

Episode 15: Hereditary

Dave, Devan, Michael and Ryan join a cult and go on a decapitation-filled mission to usher in the reign of the always friendly demon overlord Paimon while discussing Ari Aster's 2018 film, "Hereditary."  The crew talk extensively about the the effectiveness of the film, from the engaging and terrifying narrative, the standout performances (particularly from Toni Collette), and the impeccable and chilling direction.  They also look at the ways the film respectfully pays homage to classic horror films such as Rosemary's Baby and The Shining.  We hope you enjoy listening to this episode and we thank you so much for your listenership and support.  Hail Paimon!

Episode 14: Oculus

Dave, Devan, Michael and Ryan head over to Dave's childhood home, put up a Lasser Glass mirror, and get into some fingernail-pulling, light-bulb-eating shenanigans as they dive into Mike Flanagan's 2013 horror thriller, "Oculus."  The crew discuss their favorite parts of the film and its unsettling, is-it-real-or-not narrative that keeps you guessing right up until the end.  They also explore the fantastic characters, images, and sequences that help keep you on the edge of your seat, and the clear parallels between this film and other projects in Flanagan's filmography.  We hope you enjoy this episode!  Thank you as always for your listenership and support!  Stay scared!

Episode 13: Friday the 13th - The Final Chapter

Dave, Devan, Michael and Ryan head over to Camp Crystal Lake, rent out a cabin, awkwardly dance with Crispin Glover and throw pretty twins out windows as they discuss the 1984 film, "Friday the 13th: The [Not-So] Final Chapter," the fourth installment in the long-running Friday the 13th franchise.  The crew talk about where they think the film succeeded, including the fun, visceral kills by Jason Voorhees (played very well by Ted White), the funny (and unintentionally funny) moments, and some of the memorable characters, including Corey Feldman as Tommy Jarvis.  They also briefly discuss its flaws, look at some of the other films in the series, and how The Final Chapter ranks as one of the better franchise entries.  Thank you so much for listening and for supporting us!  Stay scared!

Episode 12: Ready or Not

Dave, Devan, Michael and Ryan head over to a bougie wedding and play the most deranged game of hide and seek ever while discussing the 2019 comedy-horror film "Ready or Not."  The crew goes over the many aspects of the film they enjoyed, from the great acting (especially Samara Weaving in the lead role), the well-written script, set designs, etc.  They also chat about how the movie does a great job of combining the comedy and horror genres, which is often difficult to do.  We hope you have a great time listening to this discussion.  Thank you as always for your support!  Stay scared!

Episode 11: The Slumber Party Massacre (1982 Original and 2021 Remake)

Dave, Devan, Michael and Ryan go to Dave's place to have a sleepover, drink lots of beer, have a pillow fight, and get hunted down by a psychopath with a large electric (but definitely not phallic) drill as they discuss "The Slumber Party Massacre," both the 1982 original film and its 2021 remake.  The crew first examine the original film, what they enjoyed about it, and whether or not it succeeded in being effectively creepy despite its low budget and simplistic plot.  They then talk about the 2021 remake and where they think it went wrong in trying to capture the effectiveness of the original film.  We hope you enjoy listening to this discussion of these two Slumber Party films.  Thanks again for your support!  Stay scared!

Episode 10: The Night House

Dave, Devan, Michael, and Ryan spend the night in a house where everything's reversed, read some harmless occult books, play with an impaled Louvre doll, and get pursued by Nothing while they talk about the 2020 horror thriller, "The Night House," directed by David Bruckner.  The crew discuss what they enjoyed most about the movie, from the acting and the disturbing scenes, to the cinematography and music.  They also examine the ambiguous nature of the film, and how it could be looked at as either a metaphor for depression and grief, a supernatural horror film, or both.  Thank you so much once again for listening and for your continued support!  Sleep tight!

Episode 9: Cube

Dave, Devan, Michael, and Ryan wake up in a cube shaped death chamber, make many ill-advised decisions, and discuss Vincenzo Natali's 1997 cult classic, "Cube."  The crew discuss what made this film gain such a large following long after its release date, and how, despite the often poor acting, the premise, characters, and execution of the film overcome its deficiencies and leave a positive mark that has influenced other horror films over the last 25 years.  We had a lot of fun with this episode and we hope you do as well.  Thanks again for listening and for your support!  Sleep tight! 

Episode 8: The Texas Chainsaw Massacre

Dave, Devan, Michael and Ryan walk into a creepy, mysterious home in the middle of nowhere, filled with human remains, and discuss one of the most iconic horror films of all time, the 1974 classic "The Texas Chainsaw Massacre," directed by Tobe Hooper  The crew discuss just how influential this film has been to the horror genre, from its recognizable narrative structure, classic scenes, and archetypal characters, which all helped establish numerous tropes that have appeared in countless horror films over the last 50 years.  They also spend time talking about the film's main villain, Leatherface, who became the paradigm for many horror film villains such as Jason Vorhees and Michael Myers.  We hope you enjoy this conversation about what is widely considered one of the greatest horror films ever made.  As always, thank you for your support!  Sleep tight!   

Episode 7: Splice

Dave, Devan, Michael, and Ryan head over to a genetics lab to create a deadly, and horny, human-animal hybrid and discuss one of the more bizarre mainstream films in sci-fi horror, "Splice," directed by Vincenzo Natali and starring Adrien Brody and Sarah Polley.  The crew take some time to talk about the solid acting and production values of the film, but spend a larger portion of the discussion exploring the many shocking and disturbing aspects of this polarizing cult film.  They chat about their favorite scenes, what worked and didn't work, and share their thoughts on the wild and outrageous final act.  We had a great time discussing this film and hope you enjoy the conversation.  Thank you as always for listening!  Stay scared! 

Episode 6: The Crazies (1973 Original and 2010 Remake)

Dave, Devan, Michael, and Ryan head out to Anytown, U.S.A., drink some toxic water and become homicidal maniacs while discussing "The Crazies," both the 1973 original, directed by George A. Romero, and the 2010 remake, directed by Breck Eisner.  The crew spend the first part of the episode talking about Romero's original film, and what worked but ultimately the many ways it fell short.  They then shift to the the remake and how it improved in basically every way from the first, from the acting, to the production values, and the constant tension and sense of dread throughout the runtime.  They also discuss their many favorite scenes and the characters that stuck out most to them.  We hope you enjoy this episode!  Thank you as always for listening.  Sleep tight!