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You'd be hard pressed to find a more divisive sub-genre of horror than horror-comedy. Those who hate it, really, really hate it. But for those of us who love horror as much as we love comedy, there is something truly special about a film that manages to combine these two genres into a perfect blend.On the Die Laughing podcast, hosts Bart Shannon, Lindsey Roberts and a weekly special guest, take a tour through some of the best and worst entries in the horror comedy field!
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- 5 days ago1h 48m
One Cut of the Dead (2017)
Bart, Lindsey and guest, Noah Glenn, discuss Shin'ichirō Ueda's 2017 meta-zombie-horror-comedy, One Cut of the Dead, that follows a film crew who are tasked with making a zombie horror film for live television that must be shot in a single take; the film initially depicts One Cut of the Dead as a film within a film, then goes back in time to show the origins and production of the project from the perspective of the cast and crew. A fascinating exploration of low budget filmmaking!
- 2 weeks ago1h 47m
Bubba Ho-Tep (2002)
Bart, Lindsey and guest, Billie Worley, discuss Don Coscarelli's 2002, mummy vs Elvis horror comedy, Bubba Ho-Tep. We're talking Bruce Campbell as Elvis and Ossie Davis as JFK, who both reside in a Mud Creek, Texas convalescence home, while a soul sucking mummy has arrived and starts feasting on the souls of the home's residents. With appearances by Coscarelli regular, Reggie Bannister (Phantasm), Rob Zombie veteran, Daniel Roebuck (The Munsters), and a killer scarab, courtesy of KNB EFX, this peculiar film is a bonafide head scratcher!
- May 14, 20261h 39m
The Burbs (1989)
Bart, Lindsey and guest, Alicia George, discuss Joe Dante's 1989 dark comedy, The Burbs. Settling in for some time off in his suburban home, Ray Peterson's vacation becomes a horror when the Klopeks, a suspiciously odd family, move in next door. Tom Hanks, Carrie Fisher, Bruce Dern, Henry Gibson, and Brother effing Theodore round out this Joe Dante classic.
- Apr 30, 20261h 58m
The Texas Chainsaw Massacre Part 2 (1986)
In 1986, Tobe Hooper returns to his own creation, cranking the chainsaw speed to “unhinged,” and swapping the original’s documentary-style dread for neon-lit chaos, pitch-black humor, and a surprising amount of chainsaw-related enthusiasm. The gang's all here from the original Texas Chainsaw: Leatherface, Drayton Sawyer, and even the corpse of the hitchhiker, affectionally referred to as "Nubbins." Add a new sibling into the mix with scene stealing, Chop-Top, played by Bill Moseley, a vengeful Lieutenant "Lefty" Enright, played by Dennis Hopper, and Caroline Williams delivering a powerful performance as the criminally underrated, final girl and small-town DJ, Stretch. What is this blatant display of mindfuckery? Why it's The Texas Chainsaw Massacre Part 2, of course. The buzz is back!Hosts: Bart Shannon, Lindsey RobertsGuest: Joey CarrMusic provided by MKE. Check out more of his music at detectivemusic.com and Detective on Spotify.
- Mar 27, 20261h 36m
Friday the 13th: A New Beginning (1985)
What do you do in a film franchise when you title one of the installments, "The Final Chapter"? Why, you title the next one "A New Beginning" and keep that gravy train rolling! Friday the 13th: A New Beginning, was panned by critics and loathed by fans for tossing a fake Jason into the bloody mayhem. That's a shocking reaction for a film that shot some scenes in Corey Feldman's backyard. But, aside from these trivialities and the debate on whether this is actually a horror comedy, the film was selected because of the recent passing of actor, Corey Parker, who makes an appearance in the film as Pete, the greaser. So, let's celebrate the performances by Parker and and Miguel A. Núñez Jr. (Return of the Living Dead) who gave their all in a film that certainly didn't deserve it.Hosts: Bart Shannon, Lindsey RobertsGuest: Christian WalkerMusic provided by MKE. Check out more of his music at detectivemusic.com and Detective on Spotify.
- Mar 13, 20261h 35m
House (1985)
On the latest episode of Die Laughing, hosts Bart and Lindsey welcome guest, Jared Callan, Director of Photography and co-host of The Movie Crew Podcast. They discuss the 1985, Steve Miner directed, House, starring William Katt, George Wendt, Richard Moll and Kay Lenz. This cult favorite spawned three sequels and was a reunion of Friday the 13th alums, including Sean S. Cunningham, Steve Miner, Harry Manfredini and Kane Hodder.Hosts: Bart Shannon, Lindsey RobertsGuest: Jared CallanThe Movie Crew Podcast: https://rephonic.com/podcasts/the-movie-crew-podcastMusic provided by MKE. Check out more of his music at detectivemusic.com and Detective on Spotify.
- Feb 26, 20261h 28m
What We Do In The Shadows (2014)
On this episode of Die Laughing, hosts Bart and Lindsey welcome producer/director, Heather Wilk, to discuss the 2014 mockumentary, What We Do in the Shadows, written and directed by Jemaine Clement and Taika Waititi. The New Zealand film (which inspired the series by the same name) is a delightful look at a house occupied by a gang of inept vampires.Hosts: Bart Shannon, Lindsey RobertsGuest: Heather WilkMusic provided by MKE. Check out more of his music at detectivemusic.com and Detective on Spotify.
- Feb 12, 20261h 18m
Slither (2006)
On this episode of Die Laughing, hosts Bart and Lindsey welcome guest, Mike Thorpe, to discuss James Gunn's feature film directorial debut, Slither, from 2006. This extremely gooey creature-feature, stars Nathan Fillion, Elizabeth Banks and Michael Rooker. Hosts: Bart Shannon, Lindsey RobertsGuest: Mike ThorpeMusic provided by MKE. Check out more of his music at detectivemusic.com and Detective on Spotify.
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You'd be hard pressed to find a more divisive sub-genre of horror than horror-comedy. Those who hate it, really, really hate it. But for those of us who love horror as much as we love comedy, there is something truly special about a film that manages to combine these two genres into a perfect blend.On the Die Laughing podcast, hosts Bart Shannon, Lindsey Roberts and a weekly special guest, take a tour through some of the best and worst entries in the horror comedy field!
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