The Grave Plot Podcast

Episode 138 - Midsommar/Child's Play (2019)

Hello and welcome to the party. Suns out, guns out, buns out, and now there's a brand new episode of The Grave Plot Podcast out!
We kick things off with a Real World Horror story straight of Stranger Things, as scientists in Tennessee are attempting to open a portal to another dimension. In Horror Business, we discuss the latest from director Mike Flanagan as well as a prequel to Gremlins. We also discuss some unsubstantiated rumors about the future of the Evil Dead and Halloween franchises. On top of that, we also discuss the newest Saw film and who we can expect to see in it.
For our film reviews, we make a new best friend with the remake of Child's Play. We know you're wondering if it's a worthy remake. Well, worry no more because we are here to tell you all about it. We also travel to Sweden for the annual Midsommar festival and do our best to explain the latest film from Ari Aster, the filmmaker behind Hereditary.
So put on your tank top and camo shorts, slide on your sandals, and enjoy a bright and sunny new episode of The Grave Plot Podcast!

Episode 137 - The Bay/The Evil in Us

 
Happy birthday, America! Before you go out and celebrate our country by blowing up a small part of it, make sure to embrace your inner patriot with The Grave Plot Podcast!
 
Without our usual Zima, we were forced to imbibe big ass cans of Four Loko. For America. So things got a little nutty. Our Real World Horror story this episode is vaguely relevant, as we discuss an alcoholic energy drink that is turning UK teens into murderous "zombies."
 
In Horror Business, we talk about Blumhouse bringing back the Paranormal Activity franchise for some reason, as well as the sequel to the time they brought back the Halloween franchise for some reason. We also talk about Danny Boyle still trying to make 28 Months Later for some reason and a Hellraiser TV show for some reason. Finally we talk about casting updates for the new mini-series adaptation of Stephen King's The Stand.
 
Both of our film reviews today take place on the 4th of July. Up first is the mockumentary style found footage virus/parasite film The Bay. We follow that up with the anti-drug, political pseudo-zombie film The Evil in Us.
 
So grab a hot dog, a hamburger, a Four Loko, and a spark emitting stick of cardboard and enjoy a good ol' American episode of The Grave Plot Podcast.
 

Episode 136 - The Dead Don't Die/Slaughterhouse Rulez

Frack yeah! We've got a new episode dedicated to the dangers of fracking (apparently)! We inadvertently picked two films that involve fracking and its consequences, namely unleashing sub-Earth dwelling creatures and raising the dead from their graves. Check out our reviews of Jim Jarmusch's zombie comedy The Dead Don't Die as well as the Simon Pegg and Nick Frost produced Slaughterhouse Rulez.
Speaking of Pegg and Frost, we've also got some Horror Business about their next project. We also discuss a haunted witch prison in Real World Horror, plus some news on Ghostbusters 3, Candyman, and a Blair Witch video game. We also discuss Blumhouse's curious decision to make a horror movie based on the Magic 8 Ball toy. We also go on our usual rants and raves about tangentially related topics.
So dig in to a new fracking episode of the one, the only Grave Plot Podcast.

Episode 135 - Brightburn/The Perfection

Okay, so first off let us apologize to those of you who were looking forward to our review of Godzilla: King of the Monsters. To paraphrase Dr. Ian Malcom, life, uh... got in the way. However, when we read articles about a Netflix movie that was making people sick, we thought "challenge accepted!" So enjoy our review of The Perfection as well as the previously advertised review of the superhero horror Brightburn.
Of course, before we do all that, we gotta do that Horror Business. We kick things off with Real World Horror, wherein we tell you why our own backyard will soon be teeming with haunted forests. We go on to discuss the upcoming sequel to the killer clown film Terrifier. Speaking of clowns, we also introduce you to Nevada's famous Clown Motel and a board game featuring Pennywise and the Losers Club. We've also got stories on how the Ghostbusters met and a new Stephen King film adaptation from the director of TROLLLLL HUN-TER.
So put on your pointy hats and grab some punch because it's party time, bitches. Let's rock 'n' roll.

Episode 134 - Body at Brighton Rock/The Ranger

WARNING: Tony screwed up and this entire episode was recorded through a laptop mic instead of our fancy audio set up. So... sorry. Deal with it.
Gear up Grave Plot faithful, because today we're honoring the fine men and women of our National Parks Service in our first (and likely last) salute to Park Rangers. Listen in to our reviews of Jenn Wexler's The Ranger and Roxanne Benjamin's Body at Brighton Rock.
But first things first, and Horror Business comes first. In Real World Horror, we discuss a recent discovery in Nepal that may (or may not) hint at the existence of a long-lived legend. We then move on to news of yet another comedian taking on the horror genre, the re-reboot of a classic franchise,  an exciting (maybe?) upcoming video game featuring a familiar character, the diversification of a well-known film festival, and the diversification of a well-known band into film.
We've packed all that into our nap sacks along with a heap of our classic irreverent and nonsensical humor that you know you love oh so much.
So strap on those hiking boots and come along with us!

Episode 133 - Crypticon Seattle 2019

 We have, once again, returned from the haunted halls of Crypticon Seattle. This year's event was crawling with creatures of all sizes, from pint-sized Predators to a life-sized velociraptor.
 
For us specifically, the weekend consisted of talking to a group of "modern monsters," a debate on what is - and isn't - horror, and a class on making your own Jason mask. Speaking of Crystal Lake's favorite son, Tony talked about the franchise's legacy and Taylor got roughed up by the man himself.
 
To hear these stories and more, listen to our sixth annual retrospective on the largest gathering of the macabre in the Pacific Northwest and make sure to check out our photo gallery.
 

Episode 132 - The Field Guide to Evil/Errementari: The Blacksmith and the Devil

Well hey there folks! Good to see you once again for a brand new episode of The Grave Plot Podcast!
Did someone say folk? Well that's a great tie-in for today's episode, which is all about horror in folklore. We span the entire globe with the multi-national anthology The Field Guide to Evil, with fables spanning across Turkey, India, and even the good ol' U. S. of A. We also talk about the classic story of the blacksmith and the devil with the Spanish film Errementari.
We also discuss a depressing Real World Horror story about devil worship, yet another addition to the Walking Dead universe, and a brand new travel show featuring Robert Englund. Not enough for you? Okay, you greedy bastards, how about updates on not just Terrifier 2 but part 3 as well? Still not enough? How about a whole freaking label dedicated to horror from Sony? IS THAT ENOUGH? WHEN WILL IT EVER BE ENOUGH FOR YOU?
I'm going to go cry into my cereal now, I hope you're happy. Just listen to this new episode.
Or whatever.

Episode 131 - Pet Sematary (2019)/Misery

 
Sometimes dead is better. You have to wonder if a film adaptation of Pet Sematary was best left alone, or if it could benefit from a fresh take. Well, wonder no longer because we are here to talk about the brand new adaptation of Stephen King's famous novel. Speaking of the great Mr. King, we also discuss another one of his most famous adaptations, 1990's Misery.
 
Before all that, though, we must discuss some Horror Business. In Real World Horror, we talk about the strange things afoot at the Market Basket in Wilmington, Mass. Is the frozen food aisle some kind of gateway to the other side? Listen and find out.
 
We also talk about the probably-unnecessary remake of The Craft coming from Blumhouse, an update on who's playing the new Candyman in the new Candyman, and a new documentary about Sleepaway Camp. We've also got news on a fresh chapter in the Pan's Labyrinth story, plus details on what the future holds for the aforementioned Pet Sematary.
 
You can also find out where we'll be at this year's Crypticon Seattle, hear us talk about WrestleMania, and endure more of our unique brand of irreverence found only on The Grave Plot Podcast.
 

Episode 130 - Us/Bonehill Road

Don't look now but we're back once again with a brand new episode and we're talking about the movie everyone is talking about. Only we do it with that trademark Grave Plot Podcast stank.
Naturally we kick things off with Real World Horror, where we discuss the continuing search for extraterrestrials with none other than Blink-182 guitarist Tom Delonge. In Horror Business, we talk about the directorial debut of Dave Franco, which somehow turned into comparing him to a raccoon. We then move on to a long-gestating Stephen King adaptation that looks to finally see the big screen. Then there's a conversation on which movie Darren Lynn Bousman wants to reboot, a new Netflix series about kids taking on armies of monsters and zombies, plus a brand new video game from the creators of "Left 4 Dead."
Finally we get to our movie reviews, where we start things off discussing the independent werewolf movie Bonehill Road. Featuring genre icon Linnea Quigley and practical wolf effects, is it worth adding to the list of lycan films? Listen and find out. Also find out our thoughts on Jordan Peele's Us. It's the movie that's got everyone talking and we're no different. Hear us break it down in the way only we can.
Whether you're tethered or not, grab your doppelganger and you can both enjoy a brand new episode of The Grave Plot Podcast!

Episode 129 - The Canal/Let Us Prey

Yes lad, how's about yee? In honor of the upcoming St. Patrick's Day holiday, we head to the emerald isle for our annual tribute to Irish horror!
In today's episode, we feature a double dose of sin as we discuss the ghost story The Canal as well as the supernatural thriller Let Us Prey. Both of this films feature Irish directors and were financed by the Irish Film Board. If you miss this one, well then may the cat eat you and may the devil eat the cat.
We've also got that sweet, sweet Horror Business for you. In Real World Horror, we discuss some recently discovered "witch marks" in England caves. We go on to talk about sequels to Escape Room, Candyman, and Ghostbusters, plus stories on Joe Bob Briggs and a Universal Monsters theme park. We also talk about a lot of things that have nothing to do with anything. Oh, and there's John Mulaney references. OBVIOUSLY.
So may the road rise to meet you as you enjoy a craic new episode of the Grave Plot Podcast! Sláinte!