The Land of Shadows

"The Stuff" is a quirky and entertaining cult classic from 1985 that brilliantly blends elements of horror, comedy, and social satire. Directed by Larry Cohen, the film delivers a unique take on consumer culture and corporate greed, all wrapped up in a tasty, mysterious dessert that captivates the nation. The movie's premise is undeniably fun and intriguing, making it a memorable and enjoyable watch for those who appreciate unconventional storytelling.

"The Lost" is a 2006 indie film adaptation of Jack Ketchum's novel. This dark and gritty movie is a commendable attempt to bring Ketchum's compelling story to the screen. The film captures the essence of the source material, offering a grim and unsettling exploration of human depravity.

In this episode, we are discussing the latest in the Evil Dead franchise - Evil Dead Rise! 
Written and directed by Lee Cronin and starring Lily Sullivan, Alyssa Sutherland, Gabrielle Echols, Morgan Davies, and Nell Fisher. 

In this episode, we are discussing James Gunn’s 2006 creature feature, Slither!
Starring Michael Rooker, Elizabeth Banks, Nathon Fillion, and Gregg Henry.

The movie follows a small town in South Carolina that is invaded by an extraterrestrial parasite that turns its inhabitants into zombies. The story centers around a local man named Grant Grant (Michael Rooker), who becomes infected by the parasite and gradually transforms into a grotesque monster.

The town's sheriff, Bill Pardy (Nathan Fillion), teams up with Grant's wife, Starla (Elizabeth Banks), and a group of survivors to stop the parasite before it spreads and takes over the entire town. They soon discover that the creature is part of a larger alien conspiracy, and they must work together to save themselves and the world from this deadly threat.

Welcome to Beyond the Screams! In this episode, we are discussing the 1989 underwater creature feature Leviathan. Directed by George P. Cosmatos (Panos Cosmatos's dad) & written by David Webb Peoples(story) and Jeb Stuart(screenplay). Starring: Peter Weller, Ernie Hudson, Amanda Pays, Richard Crenna, Daniel stern & Lisa Eilbacher. 

Toward the end of a 90-day shift, a small deep-sea mining crew excavating silver and other precious metals 16,000 feet underwater stumbles upon Leviathan, a scuttled Russian ship. 

Happy 2023!
We are changing how we do episodes.  When we first started, it was the pandemic, we had time and big dreams.  Now we all have full-time jobs and realistic ideas of life. We love doing this, so we’ll keep doing movie reviews, and adding a horror recap of the month.

Thank all the listeners for hanging with us!

Happy Holidays! On this episode, we are discussing Christmas Bloody Christmas, a new horror flick available to stream on Shudder!  This movie follows Tori, a local record store owner, who only wants to get lit on Christmas Eve, but ends up having to fend for her life as a robotic Santa from a toy store goes on a murderous rampage around town.

Join us on this episode as we discuss Zach Cregger's directorial debut and 2022 hit, Barbarian!  

Happy Halloween!! On this episode, we are going to be discussing all things Halloween as well as the new Rob Zombie movie, The Munsters. Based on the 1960s family sitcom of the same title which follows a family of monsters who move from Transylvania to America, the story takes place prior to the events of the series, serving as an origin story for the characters. 

We are closing out September with the 1996 mental breakdown film, The Dentist! Joining us from Buffalo, NY is our long-lost friend - Matt!