Carl from 'Dark Matter Films' (https://www.darkmatterfilms.co.uk/) & Jack from 'Jacked In' (https://jackedinmovies.com/) get together to form the next link in movie podcasting… LITERALLY! For each episode one picks a movie and actor within said movie to discuss. Then, for the following episode, someone picks another actor and movie, EXCEPT, that actor has to have been featured in the movie from the previous episode. Let's see just how long this movie chain can get!
Episode 10 brings us to a link that didn’t quite bite as hard as Carl hoped. His pick? Richard Jenkins in Matt Reeves’ Let Me In - the limp remake of the Swedish cult gem Let the Right One In.
Following the chain from Richard Jenkins (last seen in Bone Tomahawk), Jack valiantly tries to defend the film… before gleefully tearing it apart. Turns out some remakes really are pointless.
As well as Carl doing a complete 180 on the Terrifier franchise, the lads also dive into the 28 Days universe - chatting about Danny Boyle and Alex Garland’s long-awaited sequel, 28 Years Later.
Which actor and movie would you choose for episode 11? (Remember the rules, they HAVE to have been in 'Let Me In'!).
If your ears had a good time, please like, subscribe, share and follow our socials at @chainedpodcast
And don't forget to check out Dark Matter Films (https://www.darkmatterfilms.co.uk/) & Jacked In (https://jackedinmovies.com/) while you're at it!
4 Jun 2025
CHAINED Ep.9: Bone Tomahawk / Kurt Russell
The hosts discuss Kurt Russell's extensive career, from his early roles to his iconic performances in films like *Bone Tomahawk*, while also exploring overlooked genre films and paying tribute to Gene Hackman.
11 Mar 2025
CHAINED Ep.8: Escape from New York / Adrienne Barbeau
The eighth link in the chain is here. Carl's actress choice for episode 8 is Adrienne Barbeau in John Carpenter's dystopian classic 'Escape from New York'.
As are the rules, this was connected via Barbeau who was featured in Jack's movie choice from our last episode, ‘Creepshow'.
Carl and Jack run through the flick in great depth, touching on why this action, sci-fi masterpiece has aged like a fine wine and continues to be influential in cinema, television and even games to this day. The same, however, can not be said for the sequel...
The lads also discuss Robert Eggers' 2024 remake of 'Nosferatu' as well as F.W. Murnau's 1922 original. Not only that but Carl recently got involved with 'In a Violent Nature' and a first for the podcast, Jack discusses the all-new 'In Search of Darkness: 1990-1994' (https://90shorrordoc.com/) and its deep dive into early 90s horror.
Which actor and movie would you choose for episode 9? (Remember the rules, they HAVE to have been in 'Escape from New York'!).
If your ears had a good time, please like, subscribe, share and follow our socials at @chainedpodcast
And don't forget to check out Dark Matter Films (https://www.darkmatterfilms.co.uk/) & Jacked In (https://jackedinmovies.com/) while you're at it!
24 Jan 2025
CHAINED Ep.7: Creepshow / Ed Harris
The seventh link in the chain is here. Jack's actor choice for episode 7 is Ed Harris in the terrifying masterpiece brought to the world by two horror legends, a George A. Romero Film written by Stephen King himself, the 1982 anthology, 'Creepshow'.
As are the rules, this was connected via Harris who was featured in Carl's movie choice from our last episode, ‘The Abyss'.
Carl and Jack run through the flick in great depth, touching on why the movie broke new ground with its innovative approach and might be one of the greatest horror anthologies ever.
The lads also discuss the aftermath of Carl visiting Newcastle’s Tyneside cinema for Jack's annual tradition … THE HALLOWEEN ALL-NIGHTER!
So, also to be discussed in this episode are the lad's horror movies of choice from that night:
Film 1 (Both) - Ghostwatch (1992)
Film 2 (Jack) - Rosemary’s Baby (1968)
Film 2 (Carl) - Nightmare in a Damaged Brain (1981)
Film 3 (Both) - Stagefright (1987)
Film 4 (Both) - Late Night with the Devil (2023)
Which actor and movie would you choose for episode 8? (Remember the rules, they HAVE to have been in 'Creepshow'!).
If your ears had a good time, please like, subscribe, share and follow our socials at @chainedpodcast
And don't forget to check out Dark Matter Films (https://www.darkmatterfilms.co.uk/) & Jacked In (https://jackedinmovies.com/) while you're at it!
2 Dec 2024
CHAINED Ep.6: The Abyss / Michael Biehn
Carl and Jack dissect 'The Abyss' with Michael Biehn, exploring the film's intensity and Biehn's career, revealing the cinematic masterpieces' enduring impact on the sci-fi genre.
6 Sept 2024
CHAINED Ep.5: Planet Terror / Josh Brolin
The fifth link in the chain is here and Jack's actor choice for episode 5 is Josh Brolin in Robert Rodriguez's addition to the 2007 'Grindhouse', 'Planet Terror'.
As are the rules, this was connected via Brolin who was featured in Carl's movie choice from our last episode, ‘Mimic'.
He and Jack run through the flick in great depth, as well as Brolin's career and his contribution to this grand homage to American Grindhouse and exploitation cinema and why it could have been great but at times may have gone a tad too far.
As always the lads also catch up with what else they've been watching recently, including: 'Kinds of Kindness' & the 1933 classic 'King Kong'.
Which actor and movie would you choose for episode 6? (Remember the rules, they HAVE to have been in 'Planet Terror'!).
If your ears had a good time, please like, subscribe, share and follow our socials at @chainedpodcast
And don't forget to check out Dark Matter Films (https://www.darkmatterfilms.co.uk/) & Jacked In (https://jackedinmovies.com/) while you're at it!
24 Jul 2024
CHAINED Ep.4: Mimic / F. Murray Abraham
The fourth link in the chain is here and Carl's actor choice for episode 4 is F. Murray Abraham in Guillermo del Toro's '90s sci-fi, horror, ‘Mimic’.
As are the rules, this choice was connected via F. Murray Abraham, featured in Jack’s movie choice from our last episode ‘Last Action Hero'.
He and Jack run through the flick in great depth, discussing why it has del Toro's style all over it - as well as its abysmal finale. The lads also touch on F. Murray Abraham's career and (minimal yet effective) contribution to this late '90s bug movie.
As always the lads also catch up with what else they've been watching recently, including: 'John Wick 4', 'Broken Arrow', 'Vesper' & ‘Doomsday'.
Which actor and movie would you choose for episode 5? (Remember the rules, they HAVE to have been in 'Mimic'!).
If your ears had a good time, please like, subscribe, share and follow our socials at @chainedpodcast
And don't forget to check out Dark Matter Films (https://www.darkmatterfilms.co.uk/) & Jacked In (https://jackedinmovies.com/) while you're at it!
3 Jun 2024
CHAINED Ep.3: Last Action Hero / Charles Dance
The third link in the chain is here and Jack’s actor choice for episode 3 is Charles Dance in the intelligently, Meta, action extravaganza, ‘Last Action Hero’.
As are the rules, this choice was connected via Dance who was featured in Carl’s movie choice from our last episode ‘Alien 3’.
He and Carl run through the flick in great depth along with Dance’s career and contribution to this criminally underrated 90s movie.
As always the lads also catch up with what else they've been watching recently, including: 'Messiah of Evil' & ‘Wicked Little Letters’. Not only that but the two butt heads on their divided opinion for Denis Villeneuve's 'Dune: Part Two'
Which actor and movie would you choose for episode 4? (Remember the rules, they HAVE to have been in 'Last Action Hero'!).
If your ears had a good time, please like, subscribe, share and follow our socials at @chainedpodcast
And don't forget to check out Dark Matter Films (https://www.darkmatterfilms.co.uk/) & Jacked In (https://jackedinmovies.com/) while you're at it!
30 Apr 2024
CHAINED Ep.2: Alien 3 / Brian Glover
The second link in the chain is here and Carl’s actor choice for episode 2 is Brian Glover in David Fincher’s mixed bag of a movie that is 1993’s, ‘Alien 3’.
As are the rules, this choice was connected via Glover who was featured in Jack’s movie choice from our last episode ‘An American Werewolf in London’.
He and Jack run through the flick in great depth along with Glover’s career and his contribution to the highly controversial third instalment in the ‘Alien’ franchise.
After Jack’s recommendation, Carl finally got involved in 'Sleepaway Camp' and the lads also catch up with what else they've been watching recently, including: ‘Chicken Run 2: Dawn of the Nugget’, 'The Boy and the Heron' & ‘The Greasy Strangler’.
Which actor and movie would you choose for episode 3? (Remember the rules, they HAVE to have been in 'Alien 3'!).
If your ears had a good time, please like, subscribe, share and follow our socials at @chainedpodcast
And don't forget to check out Dark Matter Films (https://www.darkmatterfilms.co.uk/) & Jacked In (https://jackedinmovies.com/) while you're at it!
13 Mar 2024
CHAINED Ep.1: An American Werewolf in London / Jenny Agutter
The chain has begun! And to kick us off with the first link/actor Jack chooses Jenny Agutter in the iconic 80s classic, the darkly comedic, horror, 'An American Werewolf in London'.
He and Carl run through the flick in great depth as well as Agutter's career and her contribution to the groundbreaking werewolf masterpiece.
The lads also do some housekeeping and catch up with what they've been watching recently, including: 'No One Will Save You', 'Sleepaway Camp' & 'Final Destination 5'.
Which actor and movie would you choose for episode 2? (Remember the rules, they HAVE to have been in 'An American Werewolf in London'!).
If your ears had a good time, please like, subscribe, share and follow our socials at @chainedpodcast
And don't forget to check out Dark Matter Films (https://www.darkmatterfilms.co.uk/) & Jacked In (https://jackedinmovies.com/) while you're at it!
11 Mar 2024
Chained Teaser
Dark Matters (https://www.darkmatterfilms.co.uk/), Carl gets a surprise call from his mate, Jack from Jacked In (https://jackedinmovies.com/). Could a new podcast be on the horizon?
Listen to episode 1 of Chained on March 13th 2024! The next link in movie podcasting… LITERALLY!
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