Join your hosts Joe and Daisy as they fire up the DeLorean and take a weekly trip back to the most influential decade in cinema: the 1980s. From the epic blockbusters that defined a generation to the quirky, forgotten gems of the era, this podcast is a deep dive into everything that made 80s film culture so iconic.
If you grew up in the era of VCRs, arcades, and synth-heavy soundtracks, get ready for a wave of nostalgia that's a warm hug made of slap bracelets and Saturday morning cartoons.
Season 02 - Episode – 7 – Hi, I'm Chucky, Wanna File a Lawsuit
Season 02 - Episode – 7 – Hi, I'm Chucky, Wanna File a Lawsuit This week on Adventures in 80s Cinema, Child's Play. When a dying serial killer uses voodoo to transfer his soul into a popular children's doll, a masterpiece of 1980s slasher cinema is born. The duo breaks down how director Tom Holland and writer Don Mancini turned a simple toy into one of the most terrifying and enduring horror icons of all time: Chucky. Joe and Daisy dive deep into the incredible practical effects and animatronics that brought the killer doll to life, Brad Dourif's unforgettable voice performance, and Catherine Hicks' underrated role as the ultimate protective mom. They will also discuss the movie's sharp satire of the 1980s commercial toy craze and how a film with such a bizarre premise managed to be genuinely scary. Is Child's Play the ultimate 80s killer toy movie, or should it have stayed in the toy chest? Download the episode this Thursday to find out, and remember—he wants you for a best friend! Join Joe and Daisy on Adventures in 80s Cinema...Where Nostalgia Lives! The Filmjoe Podcast Network LinkTree https://linktr.ee/filmjoe68 The Filmjoe Podcast https://open.spotify.com/show/0MXKrFTODlup0oZdjEywD7?si=060de16d839c4dd8 Music Credits: "Escape From Tomorrow" – Vodovoz Productions All films, music and other materials used in these recordings and episodes of the Fear On Film Podcast are strictly for commentary purposes. Copyright disclaimer under section 107 of the copyright act of 1976, allowance is made for fair use for the purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, scholarship, and research. Fair use is a use permitted by the copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing. Non profit, educational or personal use tips the balance in favor of fair use.
16 Sept 2026
Season 02 - Episode – 6 – Don't Tap the Tanks Worst First Day at a Medical Supply Warehouse
Season 02 - Episode – 6 – Don't Tap the Tanks Worst First Day at a Medical Supply Warehouse Get ready to send more paramedics, because a brand new episode of Adventures in 80's Cinema with Joe and Daisy is rising from the grave! This week, your favorite retro co-hosts Joe and Daisy are cracking open the military canisters to dissect Dan O'Bannon's landmark 1985 punk-rock horror-comedy, The Return of the Living Dead. To help navigate the neon-soaked, brain-hungry chaos of Louisville, Kentucky, they are joined by horror aficionado Sean O'Connor, Co-host of the Fear on Film Podcast. We dive into how this movie completely reshaped zombie lore forever—introducing fast-moving ghouls and their specific, unyielding hunger for human gray matter. Sean, Joe, and Daisy discuss why this film succeeds where so many horror-comedies fail, balancing genuine tension with pitch-black comedy. Join Joe and Daisy on Adventures in 80s Cinema...Where Nostalgia Lives! The Filmjoe Podcast Network LinkTree https://linktr.ee/filmjoe68 The Filmjoe Podcast https://open.spotify.com/show/0MXKrFTODlup0oZdjEywD7?si=060de16d839c4dd8 Music Credits: "Escape From Tomorrow" – Vodovoz Productions All films, music and other materials used in these recordings and episodes of the Fear On Film Podcast are strictly for commentary purposes. Copyright disclaimer under section 107 of the copyright act of 1976, allowance is made for fair use for the purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, scholarship, and research. Fair use is a use permitted by the copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing. Non profit, educational or personal use tips the balance in favor of fair use.
4 Sept 2026
Season 02 - Episode – 5 – Mrs. Voorhees' Guide to Camp Management
Season 02 - Episode – 5 – Mrs. Voorhees' Guide to Camp Management Grab your life vests and stay out of the lake! In this episode of Adventures in '80s Cinema, Joe and Daisy pack their bags and head straight to Camp Crystal Lake to dissect the 1980 slasher masterpiece that started it all: Friday the 13th. The duo breaks down how a low-budget indie film revolutionized the horror genre, birthed an iconic franchise, and permanently changed the way we look at summer camps. They discuss Betsy Palmer's legendary performance, Kevin Bacon's unforgettable early-career role, and Tom Savini's groundbreaking, gory special effects that pushed censorship boundaries. Joe and Daisy also debate the film's structural pacing, explore the mystery elements that separate it from its sequels, and analyze why that final, shocking jump scare still works perfectly today. Join Joe and Daisy on Adventures in 80s Cinema...Where Nostalgia Lives! The Filmjoe Podcast Network LinkTree https://linktr.ee/filmjoe68 The Filmjoe Podcast https://open.spotify.com/show/0MXKrFTODlup0oZdjEywD7?si=060de16d839c4dd8 Music Credits: "Escape From Tomorrow" – Vodovoz Productions All films, music and other materials used in these recordings and episodes of the Fear On Film Podcast are strictly for commentary purposes. Copyright disclaimer under section 107 of the copyright act of 1976, allowance is made for fair use for the purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, scholarship, and research. Fair use is a use permitted by the copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing. Non profit, educational or personal use tips the balance in favor of fair use.
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