The Grave Plot Podcast

Octoberama 2021, Vol. 2 - Wyrmwood: Road of the Dead/Yummy

They won't stay dead! SkeleTony and Taylor of Terror return from the grave with the second round of Octoberama 2021, Week of the Zombie!
This episode doesn't include Horror Business, making it what we call a "minisode," or to put it in Halloween terms, "fun size!"
Come check out our reviews of a couple of undead imports, as we examine the Australian zombie road movie Wyrmwood: Road of the Dead as well as the Belgian film Yummy.

Octoberama 2021, Vol. 1 - Vampires vs. The Bronx/Vampire in Brooklyn

This episode sucks. Blah blahblah.
That's because Octoberama has once again woken from its eternal slumber to rise from the grave and PAR-TAY!
We kick off this year's festivities, as we do every year, with Week of the Vampire. But this year has a special twist in that it's exclusively New York vampires! Yes, it's a very weird niche, just go with it. I mean, fuggedaboutit. Open your ears as we discuss a scrappy group of kids taking on a gaggle - what's a group of vampires? Is it a gaggle? - of bloodsuckers trying to take over their neighborhood in Vampires vs. the Bronx. We also discuss Eddie Murphy's wig, Kadeem Hardison's rotting corpse, and other such nonsense found in Vampire in Brooklyn.
But we can't "fuggedabout" Horror Business! In Real World Horror, we take a look at a famous haunted house that is up for sale in a tiny Rhode Island hamlet. We then discuss even more haunted houses, but these ones are the fun kind that people build and charge you money to walk through so they can jump out and scare you. We follow that up with an update on Womp Stomp Films and their Friday the 13th fan film series, as well as examining the upcoming Let the Right One In TV series, a new Teen Wolf movie, and a sequel to the Polish slasher Nobody Sleeps in the Woods Tonight.
So grab your stakes, your garlic, and your holy water because we got us some vampires to kill!

Episode 187 - Candyman/Candyman (2021)

Prepare yourself for the sweet indulgence of a brand new episode of The Grave Plot Podcast. Come, be our victim.
First, in Real World Horror, we discuss a prominent slasher making his way from Illinois to Texas and having a bit of a run in with the law. In Horror Business, we take a look at the upcoming interactive Halloween film from Netflix and WWE, where you have to save the New Day from the Undertaker's mansion. Yes, that's really the plot. We also talk about Elvira's return to hosting, Snoop Dogg and Martha Stewart's new competition show, and the latest project from the team behind Terrifier 2. Finally, we wrap up by examining Warner Bros' upcoming remake of The Lost Boys.
For our film reviews, we've got some sweets to the sweet, as we break down both the original, and the 2021 sequel, Candyman. Not only do we break down the plots, we also take a look at each film's place in society at the time and how the new version fits in the canon. Caution: both reviews contain spoilers.
So come get some of that rich, sticky goodness of The Grave Plot Podcast stuck in your teeth.

Episode 186 - Superhost/The Old Ways

Hey, good looking. Whatcha got cooking? Well if you smell what The Grave Plot Podcast is cooking, it's a brand new, hot and ready episode!
Step into the kitchen and get a big whiff of Real World Horror, where we tell you about the "super death" roller coaster that yes, people voluntarily went on. Surprisingly, it didn't end well! We then serve up a steaming plate of Horror Business, complete with stories about Guillermo Del Toro's new Netflix series, a new "existential slasher" take on a classic monster movie, and a Marvel werewolf special for Disney. Don't forget your side helping of news on the Salem's Lot remake, plus a little dash of a new horror comic coming from comedian Brian Posehn and a member of Fall Out Boy. Yes, you read that correctly.
For dessert, we've got a double scoop of movie reviews. One flavor is the new Shudder AirBNB thriller Superhost, followed up by a tasty helping of The Old Ways, topped with demonic possession and a sprinkle of exorcism.
So come and serve yourself a fresh, homemade new episode of The Grave Plot Podcast. Yum!

Episode 185 - Blood Red Sky/Censor

I can show you the world. Shining, shimmering wonder. Tell me, princess, now when did you last let your heart decide? Jump on our magic carpet and join us for an all new episode of The Grave Plot Podcast!
 
Up first we've got a Real World Horror story about an Australian Satanic cult taking over the airwaves in an attempt to soil the minds of our children! Or something. In Horror Business, we talk about the possibility of Fede Álvarez returning to the Evil Dead universe, as well as an update on David Bruckner's new version of Hellraiser and more casting news for The Haunted Mansion. Finally, we catch up with FX's Alien TV show and take a trip to Luchagore's Bingo Hell.
 
For our movie reviews, we start out by heading to the airport and getting a ticket to fly the Blood Red Sky. Something's not quite about the passengers about Transatlantic flight 473, but for a multitude of reasons. We then land at our final destination of 1980s Britain to discuss the Video Nasty-inspired film Censor.
 
So please move your seats to the full, upright position, store your tray tables and buckle your seat belt because we're in for a bumpy magic carpet ride towards a whole new world of The Grave Plot Podcast!
 

Episode 184 - Fear Street trilogy

Sunny day, sweeping the clouds away. On our way to the where the air is sweet. Can you tell us how to get, how to get to Fear Street? For only the second time in our history, we've got THREE movie reviews to talk about. Those three movies are Netflix's Fear Street trilogy, featuring films set in 1994, 1978, and 1666 and based on the books of R.L. Stine.
Before we hit the streets, however, we've got some Horror Business to discuss. Up first we've got Real World Horror, featuring the legendary Ghost Pants. Speaking of ghosts, we talk about some casting news for Disney's new Haunted Mansion adaptation. We also discuss the Friday the 13th fan film featuring actual Friday the 13th alumni, titled 13 Fanboy. Finally we examine the horror comedy The Menu, about the dark world of culinary culture.
So love, take us down to Fear Street and enjoy a brand new episode of The Grave Plot Podcast!

Episode 183 - Werewolves Within/Bloodthirsty

It must be a full moon because a brand new episode of The Grave Plot Podcast has suddenly sprung up, and it's an impromptu Week of the Werewolf!
First up though, we've got Real World Horror about a chilling murder that feels more like something out of a mafia movie than a true occurrence. In Horror Business, we discuss the new Evil Dead Rise plot details and casting news, plus news on Blumhouse's attempt at rebooting The Exorcist franchise. We also break down the poster for Jordan Peele's next film Nope, examine the remake of Dead Space, and break down the small screen adaptation of the book "Final Girl Support Group."
Then things get hairy as talk about two new lycanthropic films. Up first is Bloodthirsty, about a pop singer trying to overcome writer's block while simultaneous dealing with the fact that she's either suffering from delusions or is, in fact, a werewolf. Up next is the horror-comedy Werewolves Within, based on the game of the same name and taking a look at small town drama and distrust.
So get ready to howl at the moon with The Grave Plot Podcast!

Episode 182 - Lake Mungo/A Dark Song (Patreon picks)

Here we go again with this shit.
At least once a year, we let Jesus take the wheel. Or, more accurately, we let our Patreon patrons take the wheel and decide what movies we'll be reviewing. This go-round, it's Lake Mungo, chosen by Max Zaleski, and A Dark Song, chosen by Kevin Nesgoda.
Before we get to those, however, we've got to get to Horror Business, including discussing a new Netflix documentary about the recent "proof" of UFOs' existence in Real World Horror. We also take a look at yet another unofficial Night of the Living Dead sequel, an exciting collaboration from two of our favorite filmmakers, and a big screen adaptation of a haunted smart house horror novel. We close out with two stories surrounding another of our favorite filmmakers, Mike Flanalanadingdong, or Mike Flanagan for short.
So buckle up, Sally, 'cause it's gonna be a bumpy ride with another funk-filled episode of The Grave Plot Podcast.

Episode 181: Funhouse/Stay Out of the F**king Attic

"Are we having fun yet?"-Nickelback, 2001
...Sorry.
Anyway, the Grave Plot boys are back and we just wanna party with you! We kick things off with Real World Horror and discuss not the first, but the SECOND uncovering of a massive First Nations burial ground in Canada. Following up in Horror Business, we discuss the new film re-adaptation of a Disneyland/world favorite, an upcoming Supernatural prequel series, the rebooting of a classic blaxploitation franchise and if one can even be made in today's sociopolitical environment, the small screen adaptation of Interview with the Vampire, and some upcoming horror-themed game shows, courtesy of none other than TOMMY BLUM.
We also take some time to pitch our own horror game show and the sticky DOOM that comes with it. That'll make more sense later.
In our film reviews, we talk about the Shudder exclusive, Stay Out of the (FUCKING) Attic, as well as the reality show themed film, Funhouse.
So strap on your party hat and get ready to Safety Dance, because The Grave Plot Podcast is ready to burn this bitch down!

Episode 180 - Seance/Skull: The Mask

Taylor of Terror is back. Even SkeleTony is back. Finally... The Grave Plot Podcast is BACK. And we've done a complete 180!
After Tony regales us with tales of new-found fatherhood, we dive into Real World Horror featuring a TikTok user experiencing some strange occurrences outside his home. In Horror Business, we discuss some Toxic Bacon, a remake of Stephen King's Christine, and Slasher's return to TV. We also take a look at Darren Lynn Bousman's upcoming film based on the famous LaLaurie Mansion as well as a Blair Witch themed escape experience.
In our film reviews, we kick things off with a spoiler filled review of Simon Barrett's directorial debut with Seance. We then move on to discuss the Brazilian slasher Skull: The Mask. We also go off on our usual tangents, including a riveting discussion on The Charleston.
So enjoy that! Get loose and kick back because the boys are back with another brand new episode of The Grave Plot Podcast.