The Grave Plot Podcast

Episode 142 - It Chapter Two/Gags the Clown

This episode is no laughing matter as we're headed under the big top for another tribute to creepy clowns.
Before we get out the grease paint, though, let's talk about some Horror Business. In Real World Horror, we talk about a Catholic school in Tennessee who, on the advice of real live exorcists, has decided that wizards are real and J.K. Rowling is trying to secretly raise an army of the dead. Or something.
We also talk about the kids who will be returning to Haddonfield after all these years for next year's Halloween Kills, as well as the new book from World War Z scribe Max Brooks. We also tell you all about a "werewolf-western" that Guillermo Del Toro is producing and a Kickstarter for a full length feature based on Jill Gevargizian's awesome short The Stylist. We then get a jump on our creepy clown coverage by discussing the upcoming documentary Wrinkles the Clown.
While we've got our giant shoes on, we head into our film reviews. We, of course, break down the new sequel to last year's It remake, It Chapter Two. Is it a worthy follow-up? Is it worth 3 hours? We'll tell you our thoughts. We also tell you our thoughts on the found footage film based on the creepy clown sightings from a few years ago, namely one clown; Gags the Clown.
So grab your squirting flower and your honking red nose and join us for another brand new episode of The Grave Plot Podcast.

Episode 141 - Friday the 13th Part 2/Madman

Before summer ends, we're going to head to camp. We're saluting the classic summer camp slasher film in our brand new episode. Today we discuss the first appearance of Jason Voorhees as a hulking serial killer in Friday the 13th Part 2, as well as the lesser known Madman Marz in Madman.
Before that, though, we have to handle our Horror Business. In Real World Horror, we examine a strange TV-headed figure leaving unwanted gifts on people's doorsteps. In the world of fiction, we tell you about the latest adaptation of The Shining, as well as deliberate the future of the Nightmare on Elm Street franchise. We also rabble on about James Wan's next project, for some reason, as well as a new series from Netflix and the possibility of an eight-hour version of It.
So meet us in the mess hall and we'll exchange bead BFF bracelets as we say goodbye to summer with a brand new Grave Plot Podcast.

Episode 140 - Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark/Nightmare Cinema

Gather 'round, kiddies, and hear a tale of macabre, mayhem, and murder most foul. Oh wait, no, this is The Grave Plot Podcast, where you're more likely to hear a tale of dick jokes, dog farts, and dumbassery.
In today's tale, we talk about Japan's mission to create a breed of giant rat-men to take over the world, or something, in Real World Horror. For Horror Business, we've got a run down of all the horror TV shows coming to Amazon, as well as new TV content coming from Spectrevision and the filmmakers behind XX. We also give you the news (Doctor, Doctor) about a third Tales From the Hood film and tell you what Stephen King is contributing to the film adaptations of his books It and The Stand.
For our reviews, we head to the theater to check out the Nightmare Cinema anthology, featuring segments from Mick Garris and Joe Dante. Or, if books are more your thing, we also discuss Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark from producer Guillermo Del Toro and director André Øvredal. What? It's based on a book.
So lean in and listen. Submitted for the approval of The Grave Plot Society, I call this story... Episode 140 of The Grave Plot Podcast.

Episode 139 - Ernest Scared Stupid/Saturday the 14th (Patreon picks)

What up, fam? It's lit up in here.
We kick off today's episode with news about next year's Grave Plot Film Fest as well as a tirade about people wanting to mess with Halloween. In Real World Horror, we discuss the recent purchase of the real-life Conjuring house and its upcoming status as a tourist attraction.
In Horror Business, we talk about the latest news on the Halloween franchise as well as an update on the Attack of the Killer Tomatoes remake. Speaking of remakes, we also discuss the new Blade coming from Marvel Studios and finally we weigh in on a monster movie coming courtesy of Rocky.
For our film reviews, we let our Grave Diggers over on Patreon choose the movies this time around. It turns out they wanted to hear about a couple over-the-top horror comedies so check out our reviews of Ernest Scared Stupid, chosen by Kevin T., and Saturday the 14th, chosen by Carlos Muertos.
Enjoy.

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.