Neon Brainiacs (A Retro Horror Movie Podcast)

More Of The Night He Came Home Happy October! This month it's all Halloween all month! Next up: HALLOWEEN 2 (1981). Lance wasn't here for the original recording so this is another "Lance Gets a Chance" Redux! Picking up immediately after the original film, Laurie Strode is taken to Haddonfield Memorial Hospital while Dr. Loomis continues his desperate search for Michael Myers. But Michael has survived the night's violence and is making his way toward the hospital. Also this week: "The Boogedy Man", a "Silent But Deadly" story, and The Levels of Loomis. All this--and a whole lot more--on this week's episode of NEON BRAINIACS !! " I shot him six times! I shot him in the heart, but... he's not human! " ----- Check out our Patreon for tons of bonus content, exclusive goodies, and access to our Discord server! ----- Halloween II (1981) Directed by Rick Rosenthal Written by John Carpenter & Debra Hill Starring Jamie Lee Curtis , Donald Pleasence , Charles Cyphers , Jeffrey Kramer , Lance Guest , and Dick Warlock ----- Please note that the below timestamps are estimates as the dynamic ads aren't the same for all users. 00:00 - Intro & Opening Banter 37:00 - "The Shpiel" 01:07:30 - Film Breakdown 02:07:00 - Stump The Brainiacs & Outro

Terror Never Rests In Peace! Happy October! This month it's all Halloween all month! Next up: HALLOWEEN: THE CURSE OF MICHAEL MYERS (1995). And Amanda Waltz is back to join in on the fun! Six years after his last rampage, Michael Myers returns to Haddonfield in pursuit of his niece, Jamie Lloyd, and her newborn child. As the danger grows, Dr. Loomis joins forces with an adult Tommy Doyle to uncover the mystery behind Michael's seemingly unstoppable evil. Also this week: We learn what "Boofing" is, chicken strips vs tenders vs fingers?, and Loomis loves muddin'. All this--and a whole lot more--on this week's episode of NEON BRAINIACS !! " Michael Myers is my business. " ----- Check out our Patreon for tons of bonus content, exclusive goodies, and access to our Discord server! ----- Halloween: The Curse of Michael Myers (1995) Directed by Joe Chappelle Written by Daniel Farrands Starring Donald Pleasence , Paul Rudd , Marianne Hagan , Mitchell Ryan , and George P. Wilbur ----- The timestamps below are estimates as the dynamic ads aren't the same for all users: 00:00 - Intro & Opening Banter 41:00 - "The Shpiel" 01:10:00 - Film Breakdown 02:26:30 - Stump The Brainiacs & Outro Ad Breaks 1:06:34 2:12:03

Family Is Forever Happy October! This month it's all Halloween all month! Next up: HALLOWEEN 2 (2009). In the aftermath of the horrific events in Haddonfield, Laurie Strode struggles to rebuild her life while grappling with deep emotional trauma. Meanwhile, Michael Myers remains driven by an obsession that draws him back toward his hometown once again. Also this week: Tin Cup Controversy, the new " We Are Family " song, and Munsters or Addams Family? All this--and a whole lot more--on this week's episode of NEON BRAINIACS !! " Are you a giant? Can we be friends? " ----- Check out our Patreon for tons of bonus content, exclusive goodies, and access to our Discord server! ----- Halloween 2 (2009) Directed by Rob Zombie Written by Rob Zombie Starring Malcolm McDowell , Brad Dourif , Sheri Moon Zombie , Caroline Williams , Danielle Harris , and Tyler Mane ----- Please note that the below timestamps are estimates as the dynamic ads aren't the same for all users. 00:00 - Intro & Opening Banter 28:00 - "The Shpiel" 01:03:30 - Film Breakdown 02:08:00 - Stump The Brainiacs & Outro

Evil Has a Destiny. Happy October! This month its all Halloween all month! First up: HALLOWEEN (2007) . After spending years in a psychiatric institution following a series of murders as a child, Michael Myers breaks free and heads back to his hometown. Also this week: Insane photoshops in discord, Rob Zombie likes cussing, and the time Lance peed with Captain Spaulding All this--and a whole lot more--on this week's episode of NEON BRAINIACS !! " I like the mask because it hides my face. " ----- Check out our Patreon for tons of bonus content, exclusive goodies, and access to our Discord server! ----- Halloween (2007) Directed by Rob Zombie Written by Rob Zombie Starring Malcolm McDowell , Brad Dourif , Daeg Faerch , Sheri Moon Zombie , William Forsythe , Danny Trejo , and Tyler Mane ----- 00:00 - Intro & Opening Banter 29:02 - "The Shpiel" 57:00 - Film Breakdown 02:10:00 - Stump The Brainiacs & Outro

Legends never die. September Slashers continues!. Next up: URBAN LEGEND: FINAL CUT (2000) . A driven director sets out to make the ultimate horror thesis film, only to find her production haunted by a murderer who turns campus folklore into deadly reality. Also this week: Lance hates loud exhausts, new song "Time Farts Away", and Youngsters with Baggy Pants and Low Pixel Count Cameras. All this--and a whole lot more--on this week's episode of NEON BRAINIACS !! "Urban legend, my ass." ----- Check out our Patreon for tons of bonus content, exclusive goodies, and access to our Discord server! ----- Urban Legend: Final Cut (2000) Directed by John Ottman Written by Paul Harris Boardman & Scott Derrickson Starring Jennifer Morrison , Matthew Davis , Hart Bochner , Anson Mount , Eva Mendes , Joey Lawrence , and Loretta Devine ----- 00:00 - Intro & Opening Banter 32:02 - "The Shpiel" 01:01:50 - Film Breakdown 02:06:30 - Nugget & Outro

Prey. Slay. Display. September Slashers continues!. Next up: HOUSE OF WAX (2005) . Six friends on a road trip find themselves trapped in a nearly deserted town centered around a famous House of Wax attraction. As they search for help, they begin to uncover the horrifying secrets hidden behind the museum's realistic figures. Also this week: Albumz: Exies - Interia , Chad Micheal Murray is a bad boy, Ben and Lance's quirky retail customers, and What if Liam Neeson played Orphan ? All this--and a whole lot more--on this week's episode of NEON BRAINIACS !! " You're saying that that's a real person... underneath? " ----- Check out our Patreon for tons of bonus content, exclusive goodies, and access to our Discord server! ----- House of Wax (2005) Directed by Jaume Collet-Serra Written by Chad Hayes & Carey W. Hayes Starring Elisha Cuthbert , Chad Michael Murray , Jared Padalecki , Robert Ri'chard , Jon Abrahams , Brian Van Holt , and Paris Hilton ----- 00:00 - Intro & Opening Banter 36:05 - "The Shpiel" 01:01:52 - Film Breakdown 01:52:10 - Brain Bucket & Outro

It's Time For Your Final Appointment September Slashers continues!. Next up: THE DENTIST (1996) . Dr. Alan Feinstone is a successful Los Angeles dentist whose obsession with cleanliness and perfection begins to spiral out of control after he discovers a shocking betrayal in his personal life. Also this week: Albumz - Superdrag Regretfully Yours, our own dental horror stories, Lance's afternoon out with Tom Berenger, and should Ben get his hair insured? All this--and a whole lot more--on this week's episode of NEON BRAINIACS !! " I am an instrument of perfection and hygiene, the enemy of decay and corruption. A dentist. And I have a lot of work to do. " ----- Check out our Patreon for tons of bonus content, exclusive goodies, and access to our Discord server! ----- The Dentist (1996) Directed by Brian Yuzna Written by Dennis Paoli , Stuart Gordon , and Charles Finch Starring Corbin Bernsen , Linda Hoffman , Molly Hagan , Ken Foree , and Mark Ruffalo ----- 00:00 - Intro & Opening Banter 36:05 - "The Shpiel" 01:01:52 - Film Breakdown 01:52:10 - Brain Bucket & Outro

If looks could kill he woudn't need a chainsaw. Happy Anniversary everyone! This episode marks NINE YEARS of Neon Brainiacs! Stick around till the end when we reflect on our favorite aspects of the show! September Slashers continues!. Next up: 1994's THE TEXAS CHAINSAW MASSACRE: THE NEXT GENERATION . A prom‑night detour leaves a group of teens stranded in rural Texas, where they stumble into the orbit of a violently unhinged family. As the night unravels, their encounter with Leatherface and his clan becomes a surreal gauntlet of terror and chaos. Also this week: Albumz - Beatsteaks Smack Smash, Street Fighter II lore, and do they still do the PE Presidential Physical Fitness Awards? All this--and a whole lot more--on this week's episode of NEON BRAINIACS !! " Get her Leather! Get her Leather! We've got some more fun today! " ----- Check out our Patreon for tons of bonus content, exclusive goodies, and access to our Discord server! ----- Texas Chainsaw Massacre: The Next Generation (1995) Directed by Kim Henkel Written by Kim Henkel Starring Renée Zellweger , Matthew McConaughey , Tonie Perensky , Joe Stevens , Lisa Marie Newmyer , and Robert Jacks ----- 00:00 - Intro & Opening Banter 43:10 - "The Shpiel" 01:12:01 - Film Breakdown 02:19:47 - Brain Bucket & Outro

Brothers to the end. The very end. After a month of off-brand sci fi blockbusters, it is back to basics wioth our new theme: September Slashers . We start with 1988's PLEDGE NIGHT . A college fraternity's annual Hell Week takes a sinister turn when the members fall victim to the ghost of a pledge killed in a prank gone horribly wrong years before. Also this week: Return of Albumz with Jawbreaker's Dear You , Lances hate for frat movies, and is this secretly a Jackass movie? All this--and a whole lot more--on this week's episode of NEON BRAINIACS !! " Thank you, sir, may I have another, sir? " ----- Check out our Patreon for tons of bonus content, exclusive goodies, and access to our Discord server! ----- Pledge Night (1988) Directed by Paul Ziller Written by Joyce Snyder Starring Todd Eastland , Dennis Sullivan , Craig Derrick , David Neal Evans , Shannon McMahon , Will Kempe , and Joey Belladonna ----- 00:00 - Intro & Opening Banter 39:20 - "The Shpiel" 01:01:49 - Film Breakdown 01:58:47 - Brain Bucket & Outro

It's nothing personal. The conclusion of Awesome August! Huge '90s sci-fi blockbusters. The flavor of blockbuster nonsense you just don't get anymore. Each week we will answer the question: AWESOME or AWFUL? Next up: TERMINATOR 2: JUDGEMENT DAY (1991). When an advanced killing machine travels back in time to hunt John Connor, the future leader of the human resistance, a familiar cyborg arrives with a very different mission. And that's not all! This week we are joined by the unspeakable that is Blake O'Donnell of BPO films! Also this week: New Weird Candy returns, Salute Your Shorts, Kenner toys, and Eddie's short-lived singing career. All this--and a whole lot more--on this week's episode of NEON BRAINIACS !! " Hasta La Vista, Baby. " ----- Check out our Patreon for tons of bonus content, exclusive goodies, and access to our Discord server! ----- Terminator 2: Judgemnet Day (1991) Directed by James Cameron Written by James Cameron & William Wisher Starring Arnold Schwarzenegger , Linda Hamilton , Edward Furlong , Joe Morton , and Robert Patrick ----- 00:00 - Intro & Opening Banter 27:26 - "The Shpiel" 01:00:04 - Film Breakdown 02:34:21 - 90s Nugget & Outro

Size does matter. Awesome August continues! Huge '90s sci-fi blockbusters. The flavor of blockbuster nonsense you just don't get anymore. Each week we will answer the question: AWESOME or AWFUL? Next up: GODZILLA (1998). When an enormous monster arrives in New York, authorities struggle to predict its behavior and protect the city. Amid the crisis, a biologist finds himself drawn into the effort to uncover the truth behind the phenomenon. And that's not all! This week we are joined by Big Eggs himself: John Guinane! Also this week: Lance's trip to the animal emergency room, remembering Josta Soda, and Ben finds a Ski School connection. All this--and a whole lot more--on this week's episode of NEON BRAINIACS !! "We need... bigger guns. " ----- Check out our Patreon for tons of bonus content, exclusive goodies, and access to our Discord server! ----- Godzilla (1998) Directed by Roland Emmerich Written by Dean Devlin & Roland Emmerich Starring Matthew Broderick , Maria Pitillo , Hank Azaria , Harry Shearer , Kevin Dunn , and Jean Reno ----- 00:00 - Intro & Opening Banter 25:25 - "The Shpiel" 01:05:05 - Film Breakdown 02:38:10 - 90s Nugget & Outro

An adventure 65 million years in the making. Awesome August continues! Huge '90s sci-fi blockbusters. The flavor of blockbuster nonsense you just don't get anymore. Each week we will answer the question: AWESOME or AWFUL? Next up: JURASSIC PARK (1993). A wealthy entrepreneur invites a group of scientists to preview a groundbreaking theme park populated by living dinosaurs created through genetic engineering. What begins as a remarkable scientific achievement soon tests the limits of human control over nature. And that's not all! This week we are joined by filmmaker Jeff Smee! Also this week: Today Show shenanigans, Jeff's Ultimate PB&J recipe, and remembering Clippy. All this--and a whole lot more--on this week's episode of NEON BRAINIACS !! "Your scientists were so preoccupied with whether or not they could, they didn't stop to think if they should." ----- Check out our Patreon for tons of bonus content, exclusive goodies, and access to our Discord server! ----- Jurassic Park (1993) Directed by Steven Spielberg Written by Michael Crichton and David Koepp Starring Sam Neill , Laura Dern , Jeff Goldblum , Richard Attenborough , Samuel L. Jackson , and Wayne Knight ----- 00:00 - Intro & Opening Banter 25:20 - "The Shpiel" 54:55 - Film Breakdown 02:13:18 - 90s Nugget & Outro

The question of whether or not we are alone in the universe has been answered. A new month! A new theme! Awesome August! Huge '90s sci-fi blockbusters. The flavor of blockbuster nonsense you just don't get anymore. Each week we will answer the question: AWESOME or AWFUL? First up: INDEPENDENCE DAY (1996). When mysterious extraterrestrial visitors arrive and take up positions across the globe, humanity's sense of security is shattered. People from very different backgrounds find their lives intertwined as they search for a way to confront the crisis. And that's not all! This week we are joined by filmmaker and VFX artist Jamie Chalmers! Also this week: Lance goes to court, missing miniatures in movies, and remembering Fruitopia. All this--and a whole lot more--on this week's episode of NEON BRAINIACS !! " Welcome to Earth! " ----- Check out our Patreon for tons of bonus content, exclusive goodies, and access to our Discord server! ----- Independence Day (1996) Directed by Roland Emmerich Written by Dean Devlin & Roland Emmerich Starring Will Smith , Bill Pullman , Jeff Goldblum , Mary McDonnell , Judd Hirsch , Robert Loggia , Vivica A. Fox , Margaret Colin , and Randy Quaid ----- 00:00 - Intro & Opening Banter 37:36 - "The Shpiel" 01:04:25 - Film Breakdown 02:37:50 - 90s Nugget & Outro

Evil will battle Evil It's both Ben and Lance's birthday month, so we picked a very special theme for July: Freddy and Jason July! Two Freddy movies . Two jason movies. Then, finally, the crossover showdown. That's right! This week we cover FREDDY VS JASON (2003). Freddy Krueger attempts to use Jason Voorhees as an instrument of terror on Elm Street. When Jason proves too hard to control, what begins as a calculated scheme soon erupts into a brutal showdown. Also this week: Obession, all the bad script ideas for this movie, and a new version of a modern classic song. All this--and a whole lot more--on this week's episode of NEON BRAINIACS !! " Why won't you DIE? " ----- Check out our Patreon for tons of bonus content, exclusive goodies, and access to our Discord server! ----- Freddy vs Jason (2003) Directed by Ronny Yu Written by Damian Shannon & Mark Swift Starring Monica Keena , Jason Ritter , Kelly Rowland , Christopher Rodriguez Marquette , Brendan Fletcher , Ken Kirzinger , and Robert Englund ----- 00:00 - Intro & Opening Banter 23:08 - "The Shpiel" 01:12:05 - Film Breakdown 02:32:48 - Brain Bucket & Outro

Kill or be killed! It's both Ben and Lance's birthday month, so we picked a very special theme for July: Freddy and Jason July! Two Freddy movies . Two jason movies. Then, finally, the crossover showdown. However, we already did most of these movies... Or did "we"? Because Lance wasn't there! So Lance gets his turn as we revisit a classic: Friday the 13th Part 6: Jason Lives (1986). And that's not all! We're also joined by frequent guest Amanda Waltz! Trying to put his past behind him, Tommy Jarvis finds himself responsible for resurrecting Jason Voorhees during a reckless attempt at closure. With Jason stalking victims around Camp Crystal Lake once again, Tommy must stop him before the body count grows. Also this week: Dude Wipes, Micheal Keaton's horse cutter, and would Jason hurt a child? All this--and a whole lot more--on this week's episode of NEON BRAINIACS !! " I've seen enough horror movies to know any weirdo wearing a mask is never friendly. " ----- Check out our Patreon for tons of bonus content, exclusive goodies, and access to our Discord server! ----- Friday the 13th Part 6: Jason Lives (1986) Directed by Tom McLoughlin Written by Tom McLoughlin Starring Thom Mathews , Jennifer Cooke , David Kagen , and C.J. Graham ----- 00:00 - Intro & Opening Banter 30:35 - "The Shpiel" 1:00:36 - Film Breakdown 02:28:10 - Stump The Brainiacs & Outro

If you think you'll get out alive, You must be dreaming. It's both Ben and Lance's birthday month, so we picked a very special theme for July: Freddy and Jason July! Two Freddy movies . Two jason movies. Then, finally, the crossover showdown. However, we already did most of these movies... Or did " we "? Because Lance wasn't there! So Lance gets his turn as we again revisit a classic: A NIGHTMARE ON ELM STREET 3: DREAM WARRIORS (1987). A group of troubled teenagers in a psychiatric hospital discover they share terrifying dreams haunted by the same supernatural killer, Freddy Krueger. With the help of a young doctor and a familiar survivor of Freddy's attacks, they learn to harness unique powers within their dreams to fight back. Also this week: Sheetz "Big Glizzy Taste" test, the hair band Parkken's hit song, and Al-bummz: Unwritten Law self-titled. All this--and a whole lot more--on this week's episode of NEON BRAINIACS !! "Welcome to prime time, bitch!" ----- Check out our Patreon for tons of bonus content, exclusive goodies, and access to our Discord server! ----- A Nightmare on Elm Street 3: Dream Warriors (1987) Directed by Chuck Russell Written by Wes Craven Bruce Wagner Frank Darabont and Chuck Russell Starring Heather Langenkamp , Patricia Arquette , Craig Wasson , Ken Sagoes , Jennifer Rubin , and Robert Englund ----- 00:00 - Intro & Opening Banter 50:32 - "The Shpiel" 01:12:35 - Film Breakdown 02:16:16 - Brain Bucket & Outro

Jason is back, and this is the one you've been screaming for. It's both Ben and Lance's birthday month, so we picked a very special theme for July: Freddy and Jason July! Two Freddy movies . Two jason movies. Then, finally, the crossover showdown. However, we already did most of these movies... Or did "we"? Because Lance wasn't there! So Lance gets his turn as we again revisit a classic: FRIDAY THE 13TH: THE FINAL CHAPTER (1984). After being presumed dead, Jason Voorhees returns to the Crystal Lake area and begins stalking a new group of unsuspecting young people. Meanwhile, a resourceful young boy and his family become entangled in the terror unfolding around them. Also this week: The '90s wackiness of The 100 Lives of Black Jack Savage , Al-bumz returns with Elvis Costello's This Year's Model , and Lickin' Lake. All this--and a whole lot more--on this week's episode of NEON BRAINIACS !! " Help! He's killing me! He's killing me! " ----- Check out our Patreon for tons of bonus content, exclusive goodies, and access to our Discord server! ----- Friday The 13th: The Final Chapter (1984) Directed by Joseph Zito Written by Barney Cohen Starring Corey Feldman , Erich Anderson , Judie Aronson , Kimberly Beck , and Crispin Glover ----- 00:00 - Intro & Opening Banter 39:26 - "The Shpiel" 01:02:33 - Film Breakdown 02:14:48 - Stump The Brainiacs & Outro

If Nancy doesn't wake up screaming she won't wake up at all. It's both Ben and Lance's birthday month, so we picked a very special theme for July: Freddy and Jason July! Two Freddy movies . Two jason movies. Then, finally, the crossover showdown. However, we already did most of these movies... Or did "we"? Because Lance wasn't there! So Lance gets his turn as we revisit a classic: A NIGHTMARE ON ELM STREET (1984). When a sinister figure starts invading their dreams, a group of friends realize that what happens in their sleep can have deadly consequences in real life. One teen must confront the threat where it feels most inescapable: inside her own sleep. And that's not all! We're also joined by frequent guest, and the other half of BPO Films, Blake O'Donnell! Also this week: Man on the street interviews, Blake yelling at Micheal Keaton, and remember Channel One News? All this--and a whole lot more--on this week's episode of NEON BRAINIACS !! " I'm your boyfriend now, Nancy. " ----- Check out our Patreon for tons of bonus content, exclusive goodies, and access to our Discord server! ----- A Nightmare on Elm Street (1984) Directed by Wes Craven Written by Wes Craven Starring Robert Englund , Heather Langenkamp , John Saxon , Lin Shaye , Amanda Wyss , Ronee Blakley , Jsu Garcia , and Johnny Depp ----- 00:00 - Intro & Opening Banter 36:00 - "The Shpiel" 01:06:18 - Film Breakdown 02:27:42 - Brain Bucket & Outro

They feast on your fear - and it's dinner time. A new Patreon Pick month continues with a pick from our Patron Red Rich Tomato: SLEEPWALKERS (1992). In a sleepy California town, a pair of outsiders blend in while concealing their sinister, supernatural identity. As one of them forms a connection with an unsuspecting girl, their hidden agenda draws dangerous attention. Also this week: The Return of Rubberface, a weiner burns his weiner, random John Mulaney Impressions, ans the next installment of Al-Bummz with Mando Diao's Ode to Ochrasy . All this--and a whole lot more--on this week's episode of NEON BRAINIACS !! " Stop looking at me! Stop looking at me, you f---ing cat! " ----- Check out our Patreon for tons of bonus content, exclusive goodies, and access to our Discord server! ----- Sleepwalkers (1992) Directed by Mick Garris Written by Stephen King Starring Brian Krause , Mädchen Amick , Alice Krige , Jim Haynie , Cindy Pickett , Ron Perlman , and Glenn Shadix ----- 00:00 - Intro & Opening Banter 35:41 - "The Shpiel" 56:12 - Film Breakdown 01:49:38 - Stump The Brainiacs & Outro

The Last Ride You'll Ever Take... A new Patreon Pick month continues with a pick from our Patron (and former guest) Jordan Sloan: DARK RIDE (2006). A group of college friends takes a Halloween road trip that leads them to an abandoned amusement park attraction with a dark past. As they explore the eerie ride, they realize they're not alone—and that something tied to the park's history is stalking them. Also this week: T9 Texting, remembering MTV's 2gether, and the d ebut of the new segment AL-BUMMZ with Saves the Day's Through Being Cool. All this--and a whole lot more--on this week's episode of NEON BRAINIACS !! " Seems a boy's best friend isn't his mother; it's his older brother. " ----- Check out our Patreon for tons of bonus content, exclusive goodies, and access to our Discord server! ----- Dark Ride (2006) Directed by Craig Singer Written by Robert Dean Klein & Craig Singer Starring Jamie Lynn Sigler , Patrick Renna , David Clayton Rogers , Alex Solowitz , Andrea Bogart , and Jennifer Tisdale ----- 00:00 - Intro & Opening Banter 43:08 - "The Shpiel" 01:02:10 - Film Breakdown 01:48:48 - Brain Bucket & Outro