The Grave Plot Podcast

Episode 147 - Anna and the Apocalypse/I Trapped the Devil

It's Christmas morning. Your eyes pop open. You throw your blanket to the side and run downstairs so fast your feet feel like they don't even touch the ground. The tree is all aglow. Your stocking is stuffed so full the seams are stretched. Under the tree are all kinds of gifts, wrapped in silver and gold. You gleefully grab the biggest one and rip the paper. You pull open the box and inside is the gift you've waited for all year. That's right, it's the 2019 Grave Plot Podcast Christmas episode!
This year's selection kicks things off with a Real World Horror story about the mythical Mothman. He's overtaken Point Pleasant, now does he have his sights set on Chicago? In Horror Business, we discuss the new vampire/western movie coming to us courtesy of Glenn Danzig and starring one of the stars of Idle Hands. We also talk about a new Stephen King adaptation from Blumhouse, a Lovecraft film from the creators of "Game of Thrones," and more content coming to Quibi. We close things out with news on an upcoming thriller courtesy of Michael Bluth.
For our film reviews, we've got some holly jolly horror for you with a couple of frightfully festive films. First up is the family-reunion-gone-wrong film I Trapped the Devil, about a man who has a hostage in his basement that may or may not be the Dark Lord. From there we go on to discuss the Christmas zombie musical known as Anna and the Apocalypse. It's a joyous holiday romp, filled with cheerful songs and hordes of undead hungry for human flesh.
There are lots of things you could put on to enjoy your Christmas morning. Bing Crosby, Elvis Presley, Mariah Carey... We thank you for choosing The Grave Plot Podcast for your holiday listening. Merry Christmas, bitches!

Episode 146 - Crawl/The Shed

Yeah, we're well aware that this episode is late. We had some technical issues the first time we recorded it so we had to do it all over again but, hey, practice makes perfect so we're hoping this episode is even better than it could have been the first time around.
Before we get down to business, we discuss the recent premiere of They Reach, the feature film debut of... us! We also discuss the upcoming Grave Plot Film Fest (tickets available now!), and the upcoming third Ghostbusters film, which is for some reason not just called "Ghostbusters 3."
We kick off Horror Business with Real World Horror, discussing an unfortunate story about a death at a retirement home in Utah. However, that's not the death that we're interested in, it's the dead body in the freezer!
We go on to talk about A Nightmare on Elm Street, and the possible reboot coming from Wes Craven's estate. There are a few notable names being tossed around to take on Freddy's glove and we tell you all about them.
We then talk about Universal trying to sneak the Dark Universe into our theaters, despite saying the whole thing was going in the trash (which is probably where it belongs). We have three such examples, including new versions of The Invisible Woman and Frankenstein, plus a feature film based around Renfield.
We close the segment out with a movie set in Washington, DC that might even be scarier than what's going on there now. Director Fede Alvarez is set to make a film described as "The Shining in the White House." That could be interesting.
For our film reviews, we talk about the vampire film The Shed, about a couple teens coming to terms with the bloodsucker living in their backyard. While we originally planned on reviewing Ready or Not, we were forced to call an audible and select the Sam Raimi/Alexander Aja alligator film Crawl.
So dive in head first to a brand new episode of The Grave Plot Podcast!

Episode 145 - Doctor Sleep/Girl on the Third Floor

Good morning, kiddos! Wakey, wakey, hands off snakey because it's time to indulge in a brand new episode of The Grave Plot Podcast!
We kick things off by giving a special shout-out to our Grave Plot Film Fest sponsors and Indiegogo backers. From there, we just into Real World Horror with a creepy story about a kidnapping caught on doorbell cam. We then launch into Horror Business, with a whole bunch of stories about reboots.
First up is an update on Ghostbusters 3, or 2020, or whatever the hell it is, that will make a lot of people happy. Or nervous. Or both! We then talk about a new studio taking on the Scream mantle and debate if anyone actually wants any more Paranormal Activity movies (spoiler alert: you're getting one whether you want it or not). We then move to the small screen with rumors of a new Saw TV series and the potential return of Scream Queens.
We also go on a couple tirades about Disney+ and the film industry. It gets salty.
From there we move into our film reviews. First up we've got the acting debut of Phil "CM Punk" Brooks with the creepy home renovation horror film Girl on the Third Floor. We follow that up a follow-up to Stephen King's The Shining, Mike Flanagan's adaptation of Doctor Sleep.
So wipe the crust out of your eyes, grab a cup of joe, and wake up with The Grave Plot Podcast.
Or use us to fall asleep. We don't care either way, we still get the downloads.

Episode 144 - In the Tall Grass/The Banana Splits Movie

We now return you to your regularly scheduled program.
Another Octoberama has come and gone and boy, are my arms tired. We get back on track with a regular episode, kicking off with a Real World Horror story about an online petition attempting to shut down self proclaimed "extreme haunt" (and proclaimed-by-others "torture tour) McKamey Manor.
The rest of Horror Business features an intriguing studio attempting to obtain the rights to A Nightmare on Elm Street, a new TV series based on Dante's Inferno, and an ambitious new horror franchise based on New Orleans' LaLaurie Mansion from the creators of The Conjuring. We also talk about Paul Fieg's Dark Army and of course, a new project starring Nicolas Cage.
For our film reviews, we've got the new Stephen King adaptation from Netflix, In the Tall Grass, as well as the off-the-wall new adaptation of a beloved 60's kids show, The Banana Splits Movie.
So put on your fuzzy slippers, grab a cold one, and enjoy a brand new episode of The Grave Plot Podcast.
I don't care if you're at work, just do what I say!

Octoberama 2019, Vol. 5: Haunt/Candy Corn

It's time to bring Octoberama 2019 to its fitting end, with our annual Halloween special.
We've got a trick for you in that there is no Horror Business, but we've got treats in the form of two Halloween-themed film reviews. Stick out your pumpkin bucket and get a handful of Candy Corn. Yeah, people hate the candy but what about this little indie flick? Find out our thoughts.
We've also got some unwrapped snacks filled with razor blades with our review of Haunt. Extreme haunts are a big fad these days and there have been several movies based on this trend. Where does this one fit in? Listen up and hear what we think.
So enjoy this chocolate dipped, nougat filled Grave Plot Podcast Halloween spectacular!

Octoberama 2019, Vol. 4: All the Boys Love Mandy Lane/May

Hello ladies! This episode is dedicated to the females of the species because it's the first ever Week of the Lady Killers! That's killer ladies, featuring some of the most ruthless women ever caught on celluloid. This genre was chosen by our Patreon patrons.
First things first, we kick off Horror Business with Real World Horror about a Wisconsin police officer who started a crew of ghost busters who, for legal reasons, are not ghost busters. They're more like... ghost beaters. Wait, no. Ghost hunters. Shit. Whatever.
For all the news unfit to print, we dive into the new HBO series based on the Maniac Cop movies. From there we talk about the possible continuation of the Victor Crowley Hatchet franchise as well as a new thriller series from streaming service Quibi. We've also got updates on the Wrong Turn reboot and a new studio film from our friend Gigi Saul Guerrero.
For our film reviews, we talk about a couple of femme fatales starting with bunch of teens getting killed in All the Boys Love Mandy Lane. Next up is the creepy psychological horror known as May.
So get your Octoberama on and put this brand new episode of the Grave Plot Podcast in your head.

Octoberama 2019, Vol. 3: The Hills Have Eyes/Cannibal Holocaust

This episode tastes like chicken.
Grab a knife and fork because it's time to take a big ol' bite of the first ever Week of the Cannibal. There is no Horror Business appetizers with your meal, allowing you to feast upon today's main course, featuring Wes Craven's classic The Hills Have Eyes as well as possibly the most controversial film ever made, Cannibal Holocaust. We hope you're hungry.
Dig in.

Octoberama 2019, Vol. 2: Shaun of the Dead/Fido

Six years.
Six years we've been doing this song and dance. AND WE JUST KEEP GETTING BETTER AND BETTER.
Octoberama keeps shambling along as we celebrate Week of the Zombie with zombie comedies Shaun of the Dead and Fido. We always swore that Shaun of the Dead would be the first film we gave a 10 rating to. Did it hold up? Come listen in!
But before that, we cover you with the sticky goodness we call Horror Business, wherein we talk about a Friday the 13th-inspired escape adventure, a new Dracula film from the director of TROLLLLLLL HUN-TER, and Sam Raimi probably blowing more smoke up our collective asses with talks of a new Evil Dead film.
So gather up your arms, eyeballs, livers and all your other favorite snack foods, and settle in for Week 2 of Octoberama 2019!

Octoberama 2019, Vol. 1: Bram Stoker's Dracula/Dracula 2000

Welcome, one and all, to the 2019 edition of Octoberama!
We'll warn you that this episode sucks, because we kick things off with Week of the Vampire! This year's selection specifically focuses on the most famous bloodsucker of them all - no, not Bill Barr - Dracula!
We have no Horror Business today, but we do have a review of the most famous adaptation of the classic book, Bram Stoker's Dracula. We also discuss another, shall we say less faithful, adaptation called Dracula 2000. The Next Generation. D2K. Or whatever.
So sink your teeth into our opening round of The Grave Plot Podcast's Octoberama 2019!

Episode 143 - 3 From Hell/Satanic Panic

Hell yeah. We're back with a devilish new episode!
We kick things off with Horror Business and yes, Tony forgot to do the thing (this audio error gets corrected for the reviews). In Real World Horror, we talk about a new home renovation show featuring prolific house flippers, forensic scientists, and spiritual healers fixing up MURDER HOUSES.
We go on to discuss some casting and character updates on Ghostbusters 2020 and a long-awaited update on Machete Kills... In Space. We also talk about a familiar name getting involved with the Texas Chainsaw franchise and FOUR new sequels to the Friday the 13th fan film Never Hike Alone. Finally, we speculate on the possibility of a third chapter in the It series.
For our hellish reviews, we discuss Rob Zombie's new follow-up to The Devil's Rejects, 3 From Hell (RIP Sid Haig - this episode was recorded before news broke of his passing). In addition, we also review the comedy horror Satanic Panic, featuring Rebecca Romijn and the fat kid from Stand By Me.
So make a pentagram out of salt, light some black candles, and listen to this new episode of The Grave Plot Podcast backwards. Or forwards. Your call.