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Hosts Mike D McCarty and James Knight are brothers with decades of experience in the entertainment and film industry. This film review podcast covers the Horror, Sci-Fi and Fantasy genres. Listen along to their unique insider take and witty back and forth as they review both old classics and new releases.
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- 6 days ago2h 35m
HTWDT 58: Re-Animator (1985) Frankenstein (2026)
Behind the Scenes of Reanimator (1985) and Frankenstein (2025) you say. Why, that sounds fantastic. Hey, Whole Damn Family, we are doubling up on the "back from the dead due to the mad scientist trope". Opening it up with the Stuart Gordon classic Reanimator, covering everything from what it is to what it could have been. James unearths an old commercial from Slash Bros. We try to bring back cockamamie as a term and also discuss tail in its different shades. We come out of the Lobby for a long look at what Frankenstein fan-boy Guillermo Del Toro came up with for his take on the famous Mary Shelley tale. Mike sings another docu-song, and we harrumph their way to some nice "How they did that" moments and point out some things maybe you didn't notice. Also, we discuss the talent of Mike Hill. Check his website link below to be amazed! Check out more of Mike Hill's fantastic work. https://www.mikehillcreations.com/ Want to support and buy some show swag? Check out our RedBubble store! Click on 'Explore Designs.' There's a ton of cool stuff. https://www.redbubble.com/people/wholedamnthing/shop?asc=u Or join our Patreon! Get the show early, get access to our private Discord, live shows, and lots of other stuff too! patreon.com/TheWholeDamnThing As usual, send any fan or hate mail to thewholedamnthing13@gmail.com. We have a Facebook page, please follow, subscribe, and like for the computer gods. https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61576851455221 For dumb-related memes, pics, trailers, or short clips of things we mention, trailers of things we will review, and more, be sure to follow our Instagram and comment on stuff, it helps. The Whole Damn Instagram and threads we NEED Threads followers, so find us at thewholedamnthing13@threads We also have a TikTok. The Whole Damn TikTok Whole Damn Theme by Aaron Globerman Review us and tell a friend! #behindthescenes #frankenstein #guillermodeltoro #horrorpodcast #horror
- 2 weeks ago2h 49m
HTWDT 57: Resident Evil (2002) Resident Evil (2026)
Hello Whole Damn family...Resident Evil you say? Resident Evil you say again? How about a double dose? In this episode, we get real residential in Raccoon City. Our first movie Paul (watch my wife naked) Anderson directs the original adaptation of the Resident Evil video game franchise. This version from (2002) flashbangs first and asks questions later. We talk absurd AI and bad company policy. In the second half of the show we cover the new Resident Evil (2026) adaptation and discuss survival horror on the Mcalister, Mcfly, McClain scale, according to Zach Cregger. There's some good behind-the-scenes on both of these. Is this new one a horror comedy? Only Mr.T knows for sure. He pities the poor fools who don't listen to this episode. Want to support and buy some show swag? Check out our RedBubble store! Click on 'Explore Designs.' There's a ton of cool stuff. https://www.redbubble.com/people/wholedamnthing/shop?asc=u Or join our Patreon! Get the show early, get access to our private Discord, live shows, and lots of other stuff too! patreon.com/TheWholeDamnThing As usual, send any fan or hate mail to thewholedamnthing13@gmail.com. We have a Facebook page, please follow, subscribe, and like for the computer gods. https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61576851455221 For dumb-related memes, pics, trailers, or short clips of things we mention, trailers of things we will review, and more, be sure to follow our Instagram and comment on stuff, it helps. The Whole Damn Instagram and threads we NEED Threads followers, so find us at thewholedamnthing13@threads We also have a TikTok. The Whole Damn TikTok Whole Damn Theme by Aaron Globerman Review us and tell a friend!
- Oct 11, 20262h 32m
HTWDT 56: Trick r Treat (2007) V/H/S Halloween (2025)
Hey Whole Damn Family! It's the start of spooky season and we are giving you a double dose of Halloween treats...Are they Spooktacular? Creeptastic? or less of a treat and more of a trick? Listen along and find out as we breakdown Michael Dougherty's classic October film Trick r' Treat from (2007) and Shudder's addition to the VHS Franchise that came out in (2025), V/H/S Halloween. So knock on our door and let us fill your bag with weird candies, explosive diet soda's, and mature nature specials. For some exclusive BTS pics and what they are up to check out Russel FX! https://www.instagram.com/russellefx/ Want to see more from Tyan Ward and the Little Shop of Gore? https://www.instagram.com/littleshopofgorefx/ Want to support and buy some show swag? Check out our RedBubble store! Click on 'Explore Designs.' There's a ton of cool stuff. https://www.redbubble.com/people/wholedamnthing/shop?asc=u Or join our Patreon! Get the show early, get access to our private Discord, live shows, and lots of other stuff too! patreon.com/TheWholeDamnThing As usual, send any fan or hate mail to thewholedamnthing13@gmail.com. We have a Facebook page, please follow, subscribe, and like for the computer gods. https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61576851455221 For dumb-related memes, pics, trailers, or short clips of things we mention, trailers of things we will review, and more, be sure to follow our Instagram and comment on stuff, it helps. The Whole Damn Instagram and threads we NEED Threads followers, so find us at thewholedamnthing13@threads We also have a TikTok. The Whole Damn TikTok Whole Damn Theme by Aaron Globerman Review us and tell a friend!
- Sep 27, 20262h 32m
HTWDT 55: The Final Girls (2015) Teenage Sex and Death at Camp Miasma (2026)
This episode's title is a mouthful! Listen along as we tread lightly in areas we know little about in our campiest episode yet! First the boys chat up the The Final Girls (2015) in this funny slasher trope send up and then they get saucy with Gillian Anderson For some Teenage Sex and Death at Camp Miasma (2026). Want to know more about dipping sauces, or what makes a strip tease not sexy, or what makes a movie meta? If we learned one thing, it aint Mark Zuckerberg! For more info and cool behind the scenes check out Werner Pretorious Amazing Ape. https://www.instagram.com/amazingapeproductions/?hl=en Want to support and buy some show swag? Check out our RedBubble store! Click on 'Explore Designs.' There's a ton of cool stuff. https://www.redbubble.com/people/wholedamnthing/shop?asc=u Or join our Patreon! Get the show early, get access to our private Discord, live shows, and lots of other stuff too! patreon.com/TheWholeDamnThing As usual, send any fan or hate mail to thewholedamnthing13@gmail.com. We have a Facebook page, please follow, subscribe, and like for the computer gods. https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61576851455221 For dumb-related memes, pics, trailers, or short clips of things we mention, trailers of things we will review, and more, be sure to follow our Instagram and comment on stuff, it helps. The Whole Damn Instagram and threads we NEED Threads followers, so find us at thewholedamnthing13@threads We also have a TikTok. The Whole Damn TikTok Whole Damn Theme by Aaron Globerman Review us and tell a friend!
- Sep 13, 20262h 36m
HTWDT 54: Clash of the Titans (1981) The Odyssey (2026)
Opa! Whole Damn Family, we spin a bit of fantasy this episode for some laughs and the ins and outs of Greek Mythology. So grab the olive oil and the yogurt and join us on an epic journey as we delve into (1981) Clash of the Titans and the Christopher Nolan epic everyone is on about (2026) The Odyssey. In this episode, you'll discover what Greek mythological creatures actually sound like and learn what Tom Jones and Calibos have in common. How close is Nolan's vision to Homer's tale? "Doh!" you're about to find out! Also, Mike sings! Want to see some behind-the-scenes from Jason Hamer on the Odyssey? https://www.instagram.com/hamer_fx/ Want to support and buy some show swag? Check out our RedBubble store! Click on 'Explore Designs.' There's a ton of cool stuff. https://www.redbubble.com/people/wholedamnthing/shop?asc=u Or join our Patreon! Get the show early, get access to our private Discord, live shows, and lots of other stuff too! patreon.com/TheWholeDamnThing As usual, send any fan or hate mail to thewholedamnthing13@gmail.com. We have a Facebook page, please follow, subscribe, and like for the computer gods. https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61576851455221 For dumb-related memes, pics, trailers, or short clips of things we mention, trailers of things we will review, and more, be sure to follow our Instagram and comment on stuff, it helps. The Whole Damn Instagram and threads we NEED Threads followers, so find us at thewholedamnthing13@threads We also have a TikTok. The Whole Damn TikTok Whole Damn Theme by Aaron Globerman Review us and tell a friend! #theodyssey #moviereviews #clashofthetitans #behindthescenes #movies
- Aug 30, 20262h 38m
HTWDT 53: The Hitcher (1986) Strange Darling (2023)
Hey Whole Damn family! We bent the rules a little bit because James had always wanted to do Strange Darling (2023) so here we are with what is a banger of a double feature, matching it with The Hitcher (1986). On this episode, we learn not to pick up hitchhikers and not to go on a one-night stand from a bar. Life lessons from HTWDT. We also get help from our friends at both Slash U and I Wanna Be in the Sequel. We talk about movie character names, we get into some Squatch Lore, and we challenge you to something at Applebees...listen and find out how to win!! Slash U Podcast https://www.instagram.com/slashu_podcast/?hl=en I wanna Be in the Sequel Podcast https://www.instagram.com/iwannabeinthesequelpodcast/?hl=en Want to support and buy some show swag? Check out our RedBubble store! Click on 'Explore Designs.' There's a ton of cool stuff. https://www.redbubble.com/people/wholedamnthing/shop?asc=u Or join our Patreon! Get the show early, get access to our private Discord, live shows, and lots of other stuff too! patreon.com/TheWholeDamnThing As usual, send any fan or hate mail to thewholedamnthing13@gmail.com. We have a Facebook page, please follow, subscribe, and like for the computer gods. https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61576851455221 For dumb-related memes, pics, trailers, or short clips of things we mention, trailers of things we will review, and more, be sure to follow our Instagram and comment on stuff, it helps. The Whole Damn Instagram and threads we NEED Threads followers, so find us at thewholedamnthing13@threads We also have a TikTok. The Whole Damn TikTok Whole Damn Theme by Aaron Globerman Review us and tell a friend!
- Aug 16, 20262h 45m
HTWDT 52: Demons (1985) Evil Dead Burn (2026)
Well Whole Damn Family. We've done a lot of things, both Evil and Dead, this year, and the tradition continues this episode! We start with the Italian Dario Argento/Lamberto Bava gore fest Demons from (1985) Can you believe growing up with Mike, James had never seen it! What will he think? Is it too old school for him to jive, or does the ending of this movie push him over the edge with 4-cylinder wind-in-your-hair and katana-in-your-hand joy? After we get possessed by an ancient mask and an old Latin book. We crack the flesh-bound cover on another old Latin book, with (2026) Evil Dead Burn. We totally feel the burn on this one and give you the goods in spoiler-free, Whole Damn Thing style reviews. Special guest stars are Bobby (Tony the Pimp) Rhodes and terrible Italian and French accents. Want to support and buy some show swag? Check out our RedBubble store! Click on 'Explore Designs.' There's a ton of cool stuff. https://www.redbubble.com/people/wholedamnthing/shop?asc=u Or join our Patreon! Get the show early, get access to our private Discord,live shows and lots of other stuff too! patreon.com/TheWholeDamnThing As usual, send any fan or hate mail to thewholedamnthing13@gmail.com. We have a Facebook page, please follow, subscribe, and like for the computer gods. https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61576851455221 For dumb-related memes, pics, trailers, or short clips of things we mention, trailers of things we will review, and more, be sure to follow our Instagram and comment on stuff, it helps. The Whole Damn Instagram and threads we NEED Threads followers, so find us at thewholedamnthing13@threads We also have a TikTok. The Whole Damn TikTok Whole Damn Theme by Aaron Globerman Review us and tell a friend!
- Aug 2, 20262h 37m
HTWDT 51: Cube (1997) Backrooms (2026)
Hey Whole Damn Family! When we heard about Backrooms, we immediately thought of pairing it with this low-budget, smart, and successful sci-fi thriller, Cube (1997), and we think we were on the money with this one. Fans of Robert Loggia, rejoice; we open up a gem from the vault that maybe you don't know about. What's it got to do with Cube or Backrooms, you might ask... nothing, it was just another tangent. Speaking of tangents. We also wrote a Vin Diesel movie before we moved on to the second movie, Backrooms (2026). We fall into some deep tangents in the Backrooms as well; some involve history lessons, and we were wrong, but don't worry, we fixed it! There's lots to unpack in this weirdly sci-fi horror mixtape of an episode. For more info and cool images (not security systems) check out Werner Pretorious Amazing Ape. https://www.instagram.com/amazingapeproductions/?hl=en For more information on Mustafa Kemal Ataturk https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mustafa_Kemal_Atat%C3%BCrk Want to support and buy some show swag? Check out our RedBubble store! Click on 'Explore Designs.' There's a ton of cool stuff. https://www.redbubble.com/people/wholedamnthing/shop?asc=u Or join our Patreon! Get the show early, get access to our private Discord,live shows and lots of other stuff too! patreon.com/TheWholeDamnThing As usual, send any fan or hate mail to thewholedamnthing13@gmail.com. We have a Facebook page, please follow, subscribe, and like for the computer gods. https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61576851455221 For dumb-related memes, pics, trailers, or short clips of things we mention, trailers of things we will review, and more, be sure to follow our Instagram and comment on stuff, it helps. The Whole Damn Instagram and threads we NEED Threads followers, so find us at thewholedamnthing13@threads We also have a TikTok. The Whole Damn TikTok Whole Damn Theme by Aaron Globerman Review us and tell a friend!
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