Welcome to the Killer Tomatoes Podcast! Join Mike, Matt, and a recurring cast of guests as they chat their way through the Rotten Tomatoes Top 200 Horror Films of All Time! Alongside the main show there will be periodic episodes where the crew discusses the newest films in the horror scene (and more!).
Matt, Mike, and Kenny do their best Belial impressions in this discussion of the 1982 Frank Henenlotter classic, Basket Case! We discuss the film's incredible production history, the beauty of low budget practical effects, and its placement not only on the Rotten Tomatoes Top 200 Horror Films of All Time list but its relation to the state of contemporary horror. We hope you enjoy the episode!
12 Aug 2024
From the Archives: Frailty
This episode comes straight from the Archives! While we may have been on break for nearly two years, that doesn't mean we didn't record! This episode comes from our 2022 viewing of the Bill Paxton film, Frailty! In this episode, the gang discusses--with the help of our guest, Alan--Bill Paxton's directorial debut. They discuss the stacked cast, the film's cult status, and its position on the Rotten Tomatoes top 200 horror films of all time list. We hope you enjoy the episode!
12 Aug 2024
11 & 12 - Killer Tomatoes: The Return
The Killer Tomatoes Podcast Returns! Matt, Mike, and Kenny catch up on the last year and change of horror films. The gang discusses a whole slew of films, including Dog Soldiers, Frailty, Arcadian, Late Night with the Devil, In a Violent Nature, and Longlegs. This episode is more of a catch-up, although we do dedicate discussion time to A24 and Neon's hold over the horror landscape. We hope you enjoy the episode!
15 Nov 2022
10 - Phantasm
Matt, Mike, and Kenny sit down to discuss Don Coscarelli's 1979 classic, Phantasm. The gang discuss the films production history, its philosophical resonances, and its position in late 20th century horror. Also, learn about the hardest man in Hollywood! Phantasm is #191 on the Rotten Tomatoes Top 200 Horror Films of All Time. We hope you enjoy the episode!
31 Oct 2022
Side Reels: Halloween Ends
Happy Halloween! And hey, we're happy about Halloween (Ends, that is)! In this episode we talk through the newest entry in the Halloween Franchise, and the conclusion to the David Gordon Green Trilogy: Halloween Ends! Listen to the gang as they talk through the films place in the franchise and the philosophical distinctions between evil and wickedness. As a disclaimer, most of the material in our main segment on Evil comes from Terry Eagleton's book, 'On Evil'. Even though we may not agree with the entire text, we thought it was an interesting jumping off point for our discussion. Also, if any psychologists want to chime in and complicate or rectify our discussion on Evil and Wickedness, we'd love to hear your thoughts!
Happy Halloween everyone!
11 Oct 2022
9 - The Ring (2002)
Matt, Mike, Kenny, and special guest Rob sit down to discuss the 2002 remake of The Ring directed by Gore Verbinski! The gang discusses the film's legacy and impact on the contemporary state of horror, analyze its cultural importance, and ask a simple question: does it hold up? The Ring is #192 on the Rotten Tomatoes Top 200 Horror Films of All Time. Hope you enjoy the episode!
29 Sept 2022
Side Reels: Barbarian
SPOILERS!!! Matt, Mike, and Kenny sit down to discuss their favorite horror film of the year, Director Zach Cregger's Barbarian! The gang discusses the meaning behind the film's title, why the film works so well (narrative, cinematography, sound design), and what it might be saying about our current socio-political moment. Listen to us try to rationalize and analyze a film that legitimately surprised us!
17 Sept 2022
8 - The Mist
There's something in the mist! Matt, Mike, Kenny, and Special Guest Chris discuss the 2007 Frank Darabont film, The Mist! The gang discusses Darabont's filmography, the continuing relevance of The Mist in contemporary horror fandom, its political resonances, and the ending. Yeah, we spend quite a bit of time talking about the ending of this film. Also, listen out for our review of Bullet Train nestled somewhere in the episode! This is yet another long one but we're trying to make up for the fact that we missed a week! The Mist is #193 on the Rotten Tomatoes Top 200 Horror Films of All Time. Hope you enjoy the episode!
2 Sept 2022
7 - Open Water
Matt, Mike, and returning guest David discuss the 2003 Chris Kentis film Open Water! The gang discusses low-budget filmmaking, the ocean-based horror subgenre, and Open Water's existential horror. Also, listen out for Matt dropping aquatic facts about open water diving and operating diving businesses! Hope you enjoy the episode!
22 Aug 2022
6 - Jacob's Ladder
Matt and Mike are joined by special guest Alan to discuss the 1990 Adrian Lyne film, Jacob's Ladder. You'll notice from the running time that this episode is significantly longer than our previous episodes. This episode is, in part, a broader conversation with Alan about his own experiences with the horror genre more broadly and how that curtails with Jacob's Ladder peculiar place in horror history. In this episode, we discuss horror's generic shifts over the last thirty years and Jacob's Ladders trans-media relevance to psychological horror. It's a bit all over the place but we had a wonderful time making this episode. Jacob's Ladder is #195 on the Rotten Tomatoes Top 200 Horror Films of All Time. Hope you enjoy the episode!
12 Aug 2022
Side Reels: Prey
Matt, Mike, and Kenny discuss Dan Trachtenberg's newest entry in the Predator franchise, Prey! Spoilers abound in this episode so keep that in mind before you listen! In this episode, the gang discuss the embarrassing legacy of the Predator series, how Prey fits (and doesn't) in the contemporary film landscape, and the merits of simple but effective film making. Listen to us wade into the cesspool of dumb Rotten Tomatoes and IMdB reviews! Hope you enjoy!
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31 Jul 2022
5 - It's Alive
There's only one problem with this episode: It's Alive.
Matt, Mike, and Kenny get together to (re-)discuss the 1974/1977 horror film, It's Alive. We recorded this episode a few weeks ago but some technical difficulties made that original file unusable. This is a re-recording of the first discussion.
In this episode we discuss It's Alive and its legacy (or lack thereof) in popular culture and consider this film in light of contemporary socio-political concerns. We also discuss and review some of the moments that lingered with us weeks after our initial recording.
It's Alive is #196 on the Rotten Tomatoes Top 200 Horror Films of All Time. Hope you enjoy the episode!
25 Jul 2022
Side Reels: The Black Phone
Matt, Mike, and special guest Andrei discuss director Scott Derrickson's newest Blumhouse horror release, The Black Phone! Spoiler Alert: We talk about some key events in the Black Phone, so if you haven't seen it please keep that in mind! In this episode, the gang discuss the film, its relation to the current state of the horror genre, and its adaptation of Joe Hill's short story! Hope you enjoy!
18 Jul 2022
4 - Clive Barker's Hellraiser
Matt, Mike, and special guest Alain discuss the 1987 horror classic, Hellraiser! The gang has such sights to show you as they discuss the film at length, its relevance in popular culture, and its understated philosophical relevance. This is #197 on the Rotten Tomatoes Top 200 Horror Films of All Time. Hope you enjoy the episode!
9 Jul 2022
Side Reels: Mad God
Welcome to the first episode of Side Reels! Alongside our regularly scheduled program watching the Rotten Tomatoes Top 200 Horror Films, we will occasionally have these side episodes where we discuss films that have either been recently released or that we would just like to chat about! Listen to us talk about the Boyhood of Horror (Did you know it took 30 years to make?)!
Hope you enjoy!
3 Jul 2022
3 - Bram Stoker's Dracula
Matt, Mike, and special guest David get together to discuss Francis Ford Coppola's Dracula! This is #198 on the Rotten Tomatoes Top 200 Horror Films of All Time. Hear the gang discuss Keanu Reeve's acting prowess and more! Hope you enjoy the episode!
27 Jun 2022
2 - Dario Argento's Phenomena
Join Mike, Matt, and special guest Kenny, as they talk about the #199 horror film on the Rotten Tomatoes Top 200 list: Dario Argento's Phenomena!
11 Jun 2022
1 - Nightmare on Elm Street 3: Dream Warriors
Join Mike, Matt, and special guest Andrei, as they talk about the #200 horror film on the Rotten Tomatoes Top 200 list: Nightmare on Elm Street 3 - Dream Warriors!
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