A weekly show about bringing attention to forgotten and orphaned movies where a bunch of like-minded individuals dive head first into the septic tank of cinema in search for disregarded masterpieces.
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In this episode of the show we carry on discussing Stephen King adaptations from the 1980s and we stop over to debate the merits and demerits of Mark L. Lester's Firestarter. Over the course of our conversation you will hear us talk about this movie struggling to decide if it wants to be a paranoid thriller, a faithful adaptation performed at speed or a spiritual successor to Carrie. We also discuss Drew Barrymore's performance as Charlie, George C. Scott playing a character that should have been played by a Native American, the challenges of adapting a plot-based book and much, much more!
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Hosts: Jakub Flasz & Randy Burrows
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14 Oct 2026
80s Icons 11 - A Nightmare on Elm Street (teaser)
With the spooky season upon us it is only appropriate to delve into some horror fare, which is why we decided to discuss one of the most prominent slashers of the 80s, A Nightmare on Elm Street. Over the course of our conversation you will hear us talk about Wes Craven's frugal approach to filmmaking, the freshness that this movie oozed and how it also introduced one of the most recognizable slasher icons. We also talk how A Nightmare on Elm Street breaks and elevates slasher rules, how it harbors a number of thematic conversations behind its narrative, how it perfectly reflects the unsettling nature of dream logic, how it never forgets to remain self-aware even while crafting some of its iconic imagery and much more!
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Hosts: Jakub Flasz & Randy Burrows
Featuring: Tony Larder
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10 Oct 2026
Episode 298 - Children of the Corn
In this episode of the show we are continuing our trip through 80s adaptations of Stephen King novels and short stories with a debate about the 1984 Children of the Corn. Over the course of our conversation you will hear us talk about the many ways in which the movie differs from King's original story, what it leaves out and adds to the narrative and at what cost, and how the concept of stretching a short story into a feature film requires some creative decisions that the filmmakers didn't quite know how to handle. We also talk about King's fascination with rural America and how it translates to the screen, the mind-boggling longevity of the franchise this movie spawned, the idea of taking a nap in the middle of an emergency and much more!
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Reach and audience
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YouTube views
26,337
Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025
Apple Podcasts (US)
5.0 / 5
5 ratings
Spotify
4.6 / 5
9 ratings
Podcast Authority Score: 77 / 100
A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.
Quality
91
Social presence
0
YouTube
72
Engagement
82
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