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1. Four Horror Short Films | Tales from the Restricted Archive from Video Vestige

   Jul 30, 20261 hr 13 min

   Tonight, we’ve stepped through the gates of the Restricted Archive, unearthing four horror short films spanning nearly eight decades of cinema bizarre. Within its forgotten corridors, Audrey and Diana dissect films drenched in surrealism, cyclical premonitions, body horror, and stop motion. All films shot on atmospheric 16mm. Films discussed: Meshes of the Afternoon (1943) – Directed by Maya Deren & Alexander Hammid The Signalman (1976) – Directed by Lawrence Gordon Clark Kitchen Sink (1989) – Directed by Alison Maclean The Bones (Los Huesos, 2021) – Directed by Cristóbal León & Joaquín Cociña Follow Video Vestige 🦋 ⁠https://linktr.ee/videovestigepodcast?lt_utm_source=lt_share_link#566870348⁠ Letterboxd: ⁠https://letterboxd.com/devilsivy/⁠ ⁠https://letterboxd.com/sportsgoblin/

2. Knightriders (1981) from Video Vestige

   Jul 16, 20261 hr 33 min

   Hear ye, hear ye! All come forth to see the spectacle, the glamour, the honor, and the codpieces of George A. Romero’s 1981 film Knightriders! Notably Romero’s personal favorite of his own films, Knightriders is a sweeping tale of sticking to a moral code, colliding egos, and fighting to keep a dream alive. Join your hosts Diana and Audrey as they ride headfirst into this legendary piece of indie cinema. Together, we share fascinating production history, celebrate those death defying motorcycle stunts, and unpack the rich Arthurian parallels at the heart of Romero’s modern day Camelot. Meet us at the Round Table! Spoiler warning! Films mentioned in this episode: Barbarella (1968)Night of the Living Dead (1968)The Losers (1970)Psychomania (1973)Rollerball (1975)Dawn of the Dead (1978)Excalibur (1981)Creepshow (1982)Christine (1983)New Gladiators (1984)Ladyhawke (1985)Star Trek: The Next Generation (1987)Creepshow 2 (1987)Night of the Living Dead (1990)Terminator 2: Judgment Day (1991)Army of Darkness (1992)Star Trek: Deep Space Nine (1993)Jurassic Park (1993)Attack of the 50 Ft. Woman (1993)Ren Faire (HBO series, 2024) Follow Video Vestige 🦋 https://linktr.ee/videovestigepodcast?lt_utm_source=lt_share_link#566870348 Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/devilsivy/ https://letterboxd.com/sportsgoblin/

3. Leviticus (2026) from Video Vestige

   Jun 30, 20261 hr 15 min

   As pride month comes to a close we're covering the Australian queer horror film Leviticus (2026). In this episode Diana & Audrey discuss upcoming director Adrian Chiarella's influences, contextual history with the title, the film's religious themes as well as memorable moments and missteps. Thanks for Listening! Spoilers! Show Notes: Films mentioned in this episode: Cure (1997), It Follows (2014), The Thing (1982), Millennium Mambo (2001), Martyrs (2008), In The Mood for Love (2000), Nightmare On Elm Street (1984), The Plague (2025), Twilight (2008), No country for Old Men (2007), Bad Boy Bubby (1993), Pulse (2001), Talk to Me (2022), The Babadook (2014), Memories of a Murder (2003), Monster (2023), Titane (2021), Memento Mori (1999). Follow Video Vestige 🦋 https://linktr.ee/videovestigepodcast?lt_utm_source=lt_share_link#566870348 Letterboxd https://letterboxd.com/devilsivy/ https://letterboxd.com/sportsgoblin/

4. Amusement Park (1975) from Video Vestige

   Jun 18, 202644 min

   Step right up folks! Grab your tickets and join Video Vestige for another episode as we take a ride through George Romero's 1975 educational film The Amusement Park . Audrey and Diana discuss the films surrealist imagery and haunting commentary on elder abuse and ageism. Sounds fun right?!

5. Backrooms (2026) from Video Vestige

   Jun 2, 20261 hr 22 min

   Hosts Diana and Audrey leave no room unexplored as they share their thoughts on A24 & Kane Parson's Backrooms . They discuss easter eggs, "Still Life" monsters, characters, biggest likes/dislikes, cinematography, soundtrack, lore and what the film's biggest mysteries could mean for the future of the Backrooms . Thanks for tuning in.

6. Backrooms: The Web Series from Video Vestige

   May 28, 20261 hr 30 min

   This episode takes a brief detour from our George Romero season to explore The Backrooms YouTube web series. As longtime fans of ARG and internet horror, Diana and Audrey examine the liminal space aesthetics and found-footage elements in Kane Parsons’ series in anticipation of the upcoming A24-produced 2026 film. They discuss the origins of liminal spaces online, provide a lore recap covering the ASYNC corporation and the nature of the Complex and break down the promotional campaign along with theories about the film adaptation. Join us as we prepare to enter The Backrooms.

7. Martin (1977) from Video Vestige

   May 25, 20261 hr 34 min

   Our first ever episode kicks off with George A. Romero’s 1977 under celebrated classic, Martin. In this episode, Diana and Audrey discuss the production, plot and themes while taking a look at what makes Romero such a unique figure in horror history. Martin launches the first season of Video Vestige, which focuses on Romero’s lesser-talked-about works while also covering the occasional modern horror flick playing in a theater near you. Thanks for tuning in.