Night of the Living Podcast

08/27/2024

This week's episode also had some reviews of Abigail(2024), Pledge Night(1988) and Nina Forever(2015).
The upcoming Horror Hound Weekend is having a lot of the cast of Abigail attending so that is pretty neat.
Listen to our latest episode for our movie thoughts!

08/27/2024

We wrap up our boarding school themed month with The Moth Diaries(2011). This movie puts the bored in boarding school. We acknowledge that it was not made for us but that doesn't excuse its utter blandness. A very unremarkable movie. Not only was it bland but it is also very unfocused. We don't know why a lot of things happened and a lot of things are unresolved. It was just.........sorry trailed off there just thinking about this movie. Nice location though.

08/27/2024

New Episode! Our boarding school themed month wraps up with The Moth Diaries(2011). We've also got reviews of Abigail(2024), Nina Forever(2015) and Pledge Night(1988). Enjoy!

We wrap up our boarding school theme with The Moth Diaries. We weren't huge fans. Andy IS a huge fan of Abigail and he let's us all know it. Amy gets mad at Pledge Night.    Support us on ! Patrons have access to the NOTLP Discord Server, weekly virtual meetups with the hosts, ad free epis...

08/26/2024

New Topicana episode! Our pal Bill joins us and we just gab about various things in the news. It's an easy peasy lemon squeezy episode.
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08/21/2024

This week's episode also had a quick review of Alien: Romulus. Slight spoilers ahead so just a heads up!

Andy loved the first half but thought it kinda trailed off at one point and thought the movie just kept ending. He also felt there was also a little too much fan service. Coulda been great but still a good scary movie.
More thoughts on the episode so give it a listen!

08/21/2024

Our boarding school themed month continues with The House That Screamed(1969). You know that saying if you don't have anything nice to say don't say anything. Well, that's the review. Thanks! Bye!
Just kidding. The house was nice at least.
This was a movie that had a lot of set up with no payoff. So many threads that went nowhere. A lot of characters but none had any resolution. A very meandering movie. It's supposed to be horror/mystery but there was little horror and the only mystery was where is this movie going? A cool house and some artistically shot kills but that is about it. And a decent title? Woof!

08/21/2024

Our boarding school themed month continues with The House That Screamed(1969). We also got a review of Alien: Romulus(2024) and some other things. Enjoy!

This week we visit a school for wayward girls with the polarizing The House That Screamed. Andy gives his Alien: Romulus review. Finally, Amy and Freddy talk Hauntedween. You take the good, you take the bad...the facts of life, y'all.  Support us on ! Patrons have access to the NOTLP Discord Se...

08/13/2024

This week's episode also has a review of Under Paris(2024). The Olympics are over and Andy needed something to fill that Parisian hole and this movie did just that. It was such a fun and entertaining shark movie! Shark horror movies can get very tired but this one was refreshing while still having the tropes of the genre. And the city of Paris was really a character too! This movie was magnifique! 🇫🇷🗼🥐🦈

08/13/2024

Our boarding school themed month continues with Child's Play 3(1991). A worthy addition to the beloved Child's Play franchise even though this may not get as much love as the other movies. One of the best things about this franchise is the consistency throughout all the movies and 3 is no exception. It can be very dark and mean at times but those aspects are easier to take because c'mon, it is about a foul mouthed killer doll. Chucky is the star of course but he is backed up by some memorable characters and dialogue. The finale in a carnival was so fun and features the dark ride of our dreams. Brad Dourif is always a highlight and makes Chucky loveable. A really enjoyable horror!

08/12/2024

Our boarding school themed month continues with Child's Play 3(1991). In honor of the Olympics Andy reviews Under Paris(2024). Enjoy!

This week we're remanded to Military School for watching Childs Play 3. And Andy gives a glowing review of Under Paris. Support us on ! Patrons have access to the NOTLP Discord Server, weekly virtual meetups with the hosts, ad free episodes and tons of other great content. This podcast is broug...

08/12/2024

New Topicana episode! We scour old Dear Abby columns and give our own advice. We are unserious people so don't take our advice but we advise you to listen. Does that make sense? 🤔
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08/07/2024

This week's episode also featured a review of Deadpool & Wolverine(2024). This summer blockbuster seems to be beloved by all but not all of us are on board. Give the show a listen and hear our possibly hot takes.

08/07/2024

This month we are covering movies that take place in boarding schools and we start with Night of the Demons 2(1994). This is a sequel to the classic 80s horror but boy does it not do the original any justice. A very unfocused and tedious movie. It takes forever to get going and the destination is not worth the trip. By the time things start happening you don't care what happens because there are a million different main characters and we are not invested in any of them. The acting is also very not so good. There are some funny and entertaining bits and the practical effects are well done but this movie is just UGH.

08/07/2024

New theme and new episode! This month we are covering movies that take place in boarding schools. We start off with Night of the Demons 2(1994). We also have a quick review of Deadpool & Wolverine(2024). Enjoy!

After some brief technical difficulties, the crew finally get into the messy sequel, Night of the Demons 2. Also, we talk about the Olympic events we're obsessed with, along with a quickie Deadpool & Wolverine review. Enjoy! Support us on ! Patrons have access to the NOTLP Discord Server, w...

07/30/2024

Some more reviews on this week's show! Freddy and Amy discussed In A Violent Nature(2024). They were somewhat disappointed in this. Great concept but maybe too much walking/lingering between the kills. It was probably a victim of high expectations but it was just okay for them.
Andy reviewed Ma###ine(2024) and it was another victim of high expectations. X and Pearl were so good that he wanted more from Ma###ine. It was a decent slasher but just couldn't match the other movies in the trilogy. Best part was Mia Goth who gives another great performance.

07/30/2024

The second part of our Abracadaver finale double feature was listener Nick's pick, The Boxer's Omen(1983). What a cool and gnarly movie! It's hard to describe this but it is just a wild ride. Magic fights, floating heads, lots of goo, naked demon ladies, puppets-this movie has it all! Seriously, it is just easier to watch it. You won't be disappointed. Crazy, man! This is from the legendary Shaw Brothers studio and features kung fu icon Bolo Yeung so those are extra cool points. Thanks for the rad pick, Nick!

07/30/2024

We wrap our magic themed month, aka Abracadaver, with part one of a double feature, The Wizard of Gore(1970). This is a very uneven movie. There is a lot of fun gore but little in between the blood and guts. The plot is pretty thin so they had to pad it out with a lot of nothing. But if you like scenes of women walking this movie is for you! The horror parts are not done particularly well but they have their own charm and they were committed. The ending is a big WTF but it fits the tone of the movie so it is not totally out of left field. A decent little movie.

07/30/2024

New Episode! We wrap up Abracadaver month with a double feature of The Wizard of Gore(1970) and listener Nicks pick, The Boxer's Omen(1983). Also, Amy and Freddy review In A Violent Nature(2024) and Andy discusses Ma###ine(2024). Enjoy!

Double feature time at NOTLP! First up is The Wizard of Gore, followed by listener Nick's pick, The Boxer's Omen. A truly magical and disgusting set of movies. Enjoy! Support us on ! Patrons have access to the NOTLP Discord Server, weekly virtual meetups with the hosts, ad free episodes and ton...

07/14/2024

Caught a showing of Longlegs today and Andy took it a little too literally! We won't spoil with a long review but it was enjoyable and really spooky at times. It's neat to see so many horror releases this summer. Really good for the genre!

07/13/2024

New Topicana Episode! Freddy asks us for times we experienced glitches in the matrix. Listen as we tell our AI overlords that they need to do better 🤖
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Free episode available next week.

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07/09/2024

Amy and Freddy talked about Grizzly 2: Revenge for Algorithm Nation. Andy discusses A Quiet Place: Day One and the franchise in general.
Listen for deeper insight but Grizzly 2 is a mess and Lupita Nyong'o makes everything better.

07/09/2024

Our magic/magician month, Abracadaver, continues with Magic(1978). This is a really effective little movie. Little in the sense that there is a tiny cast and basically one location but this movie does a lot with a little. It is really good at building tension and letting scenes play out without feeling overlong. The script is very well done with a lot of great lines and character development. The very few characters are given depth and nuance. This movie is really an acting showcase for Anthony Hopkins but he is ably backed up by Ann Margaret, Burgess Meredith and Ed Lauter. A very solid horror movie!

07/09/2024

New Episode! Abracadaver, our magic/magician themed month continues with the aptly titled Magic(1978). Amy and Freddy discuss Grizzly 2: Revenge(1983). Andy also reviews A Quiet Place: Day One(2024). Enjoy!

This week we watched Magic (1978) and is this your card? We also talk about what our personal algorithms have served up for us - like A Quiet Place: Day One and Grizzly II: Revenge. Support us on ! Patrons have access to the NOTLP Discord Server, weekly virtual meetups with the hosts, ad free episod...

07/03/2024

We are starting a new segment on the show called Algorithm Nation where we review something that we stumble upon through the algorithm. We must obey our computer masters! Amy talks about I Come In Peace(1990) aka Dark Angel. It has drug dealing aliens and Dolph Lundgren! Give the show a listen and hope you enjoy our new segment!

07/03/2024

This month's theme is movies featuring magic and magicians and we are calling it AbraCadaver. We kick off with Lord of Illusions(1995). There is a nugget of a good movie here but the ex*****on wasn't quite there. The main problem was that the villain wasn't well defined. We were confused about his intentions and his powers so there were no stakes or urgency. This was a mix of film noir and horror but there wasn't enough of either to be successful. The mid 90s CGI was very mid 90s. There were some good horror scenes and the practical effects were really well done. Another plus was shirtless Scott Bakula 🤤 A mixed bag of a movie.

07/03/2024

New month, new theme and new episode! This month's theme is called AbraCadaver, movies featuring magic and magicians. We start with Lord of Illusions(1995). We also introduce a new segment called Algorithm Nation where we discuss a movie that the algorithm foists upon us. Enjoy!

Format change! We yap about our Main Attraction, Lord of Illusions, for a bit. Then it's time for the new segment, Algorithm Nation, and a review of the 90s action fest, I Come In Peace (aka Dark Angel). Flesh is a trap. NOTLP sets us free.   Support us on ! Patrons have access to the NOTLP Dis...

06/27/2024

Photos from our fun from Oakley Greens for those who don't like reels. It was a great time! ⛳👏

06/25/2024

Our nunsploitation month, Andy Get Your Nun, wraps up with Demonia(1990). Lucio Fulci and evil nuns?! What could go wrong? This was supposed to be great but didn't quite live up to expectations. It was just sorta lazy and poorly made. There were some bright spots but the in between stuff was boring and not compelling. There was no urgency or much conflict. The movie also just kinda ended. It had a gorgeous location but they didn't shoot it very well. It didn't pop as much as it should but the interior shots were very well done. The best parts were the kills and gore. They were kinda crunchy with the effects but they were very memorable. Amy and Freddy were having nun of this movie but Andy thought the positives outweighed the negatives. A so so end to a great month of movies.

06/25/2024

New Episode! Our Nunsploitation month, Andy Get Your Nun, wraps up with Demonia(1990). Enjoy!

We're closing out "Andy, Get Your Nun!" with the polarizing film, Demonia. Around here NOTLP has less value than a feeling. And that feeling is boredom.  Support us on ! Patrons have access to the NOTLP Discord Server, weekly virtual meetups with the hosts, ad free episodes and tons of other gr...

06/21/2024

New Topicana episode! Andy scours Reddit pop culture headlines and we gab about them. Listen to our old brains navigate current events!
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Free episode on our feed next week

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