TorTR #413 - Juliette Lewis and the News

TorTR #413 - Juliette Lewis and the News

On the night of the strangest episode in podcast history, a grotesque gang boss hires a stone cold killer to bring him the finger of a fading, drug-addicted jazz legend. And then there is a giant shootout at a vampire wedding. On Episode 413 of Trick or Treat Radio we discuss Dreamland, the latest film from Bruce McDonald, director of the amazing Pontypool! We also discuss the best fictional characters named after cities, we discuss some of Joel Schumacher’s finer works, and Ravenshadow finally names his post quarantine party! So grab your enemies pinkie finger, come up with an incident as an excuse and strap on for the world's most dangerous podcast!

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TorTR #412 - The Ponyboy Express

TorTR #412 - The Ponyboy Express

An aging child’s weekend at a lake house with his girlfriend takes a turn for the worse when a group of podcasters wreaks havoc on their lives. On Episode 412 of Trick or Treat Radio we discuss Becky, the latest film from directors Jonathan Milott and Cary Murnion, the duo behind Cooties and Bushwick! We also discuss the reflection of the times through cinema history, MZ’s dream Transformer, and what to do when you’re bored in a pandemic. So grab your favorite book about a sports mascot, hang out with some friends around a bonfire and make sure to social d and strap on for the world's most dangerous podcast!

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TorTR #411 - Where the Wretched Fern Grows

TorTR #411 - Where the Wretched Fern Grows

A defiant aging boy, struggling with his co-hosts imminent demise, faces off with a thousand year-old witch, who is living beneath the skin of and posing as the woman next door. On Episode 411 of Trick or Treat Radio we discuss The Wretched! This film from The Pierce Brothers and IFC Midnight has the distinction of being the number one film in America during a pandemic-- we discuss that interesting historical footnote and whether or not this film deserves that top spot! We also talk about action figures based on cartoons based on R-Rated films, movies about witches, and the revival of the drive-in theater! So grab your favorite action figure, break into your neighbor's basement, and strap on for the world's most dangerous podcast!

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TorTR #410 - 36 Inches of Chili Dog

TorTR #410 - 36 Inches of Chili Dog

In the twilight of the 1950s, on one fateful night in New Mexico, a young film professor and a group of charismatic podcast hosts discover a strange audio frequency that could change their small town and the future forever. On Episode 410 of Trick or Treat Radio we discuss The Vast of Night, the Amazon Original from first time feature film director, Andrew Patterson! Joining us to make us sound way smarter than we have any right to be is our friend Professor Jay! We also talk about Jim Van Bebber, what MZ should do for a job, and Ravenshadow attempts to explain how scoring in Tennis works?! So grab your “Lazy One”, call in your best alien story and strap on for the world's most dangerous podcast!

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TorTR #409 - Give Me Five Blood Machines

TorTR #409 - Give Me Five Blood Machines

An artificial intelligence escapes her spaceship to turn into a female ghost and challenges two pop culture podcasts to a galactic chase. On Episode 409 of Trick or Treat Radio we have a Bloody Shudder Double Feature. First up, we are joined by Jimmy and Greg from the Give Me Five Podcast to discuss Blood Machines, the long anticipated film from Seth Ickerman and Carpenter Brut! Then we go on the reservation with a bonus discussion of Blood Quantum, an indie Zombie flick with a twist. Does it stand out from the pack or is it just another old zombie film? We also talk about sci-fi inspiration, Romero zombie lore and Florida Man strikes again while Jimmy is on air with us! So grab your Cobretti Pizza Shears, crank up some Carpenter Brut and strap on for the world's most dangerous podcast!

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TorTR #408 - Droogie Howser, M.D.

TorTR #408 - Droogie Howser, M.D.

When four co-hosts at the local podcast studio in a small Christian town discover a mysterious old recording hidden in its basement, they unleash an alluring succubus who gives them a sex education...written in blood. On Episode 408 of Trick or Treat Radio we discuss Porno--no, not the genre, but the horror comedy from Fangoria Films! We also talk about the 40th Anniversary of The Empire Strikes Back, Dark Side of the Ring, and we hear all about MZ’s unlikely field trip! So grab your favorite vice, party like it’s Zion and strap on for the world's most dangerous podcast!

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TorTR #407 - The Southern Vampire’s Guide to Slaying Book Clubs

TorTR #407 - The Southern Vampire’s Guide to Slaying Book Clubs

A glorified grip is snowed in with his co-hosts at an isolated podcast lair. Just as relations begin to thaw between the trio, some strange and frightening events take place. On Episode 407 of Trick or Treat Radio we are joined by old friend of the show, Grady Hendrix to talk all about his new novel, The Southern Book Club's Guide to Slaying Vampires and his new podcast, Super Scary Haunted Home School! For our film discussion this week, we talk about The Lodge, from directors Severin Fiala, and Veronika Franz, the team behind Goodnight Mommy! There is some Paperbacks From Hell talk, plenty of information about Dracula’s wang, and Grady gives us some deep cuts from Asian cinema! So grab your favorite vampire slaying weapon, isolate yourself in a vacation home and strap on for the world's most dangerous podcast!

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TorTR #406 - Don’t Flush Members Only Jackets Down the Toilet

TorTR #406 - Don’t Flush Members Only Jackets Down the Toilet

A man's obsession with owning the designer deerskin jacket of his dreams leads him to turn his back on his humdrum podcast studio in the suburbs, blow his life savings, and even turn to crime. On Episode 406 of Trick or Treat Radio we discuss Deerskin, the latest film from surrealist filmmaker Quentin Dupieux! To help us make sense of this one, we call in our heavy hitter and good friend of the show Professor Jay for the duration of the episode! We also discuss Turkish cinema, the impact of the pandemic on Film Festivals, and the dark alternate ending to Mac and Me! So grab your favorite jacket, avoid homicidal car tires and strap on for the world's most dangerous podcast!

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TorTR #405 - Murdering People is Hard

TorTR #405 - Murdering People is Hard

Ravenshadow, a podcaster and the world's worst at making lists, brings together a terrible group of people in his studio: his resentful best god friend, an angry producer, and a cheated one time contributor. Each one of them has a reason to want revenge…. On Episode 405 of Trick or Treat Radio we discuss Why Don't You Just Die! the brutal Russian action comedy from director Kirill Sokolov! We also discuss somewhat forgotten cartoons, mostly remembered game shows, and MZ eats a near entire four course meal during the episode! So grab your lotion, take care of yourself, and strap on for the world's most dangerous podcast!

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TorTR #404 - The San Diego Synth Cult

TorTR #404 - The San Diego Synth Cult

A boy born into an all-synth cult led by a San Diego man begins to question his teachings and his own reality. On Episode 404 of Trick or Treat Radio we connect up with old friend of the show, Jim Smith from Teeel to talk about his upcoming compilation release for charity, Waves of Hope! Jim also gives us an update on his new album and talks about quarantine life in sunny California! We also discuss the religious cult flick, The Other Lamb from director Malgorzata Szumowska and IFC Midnight. So grab the key, find the rings and strap on for the world's most dangerous podcast!

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