Don't Open that Door

The DOtD lads dream a dream as they review Andy Coyle’s “The Worm” and Andrew Stadler’s “Beacon”! We discuss the animation styles of both shorts, how each stands out as an example of their subgenres, and Nico lets everyone know that he won’t be saving them. Spoilers on Hoth.

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The DOtD squad deciphers the signs as we review James Wong’s “Final Destination”! We discuss the film’s Rube Goldberg-esque kills, its unseen antagonist, and why Dan doesn’t ride rollercoasters.  Spoilers in the lubed-up bathtub. Molto Italiano!

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The DOtD lads put on a country record and get ready to meet some new friends as we review Bryan Bertino’s “The Strangers”! We discuss the film’s titular antagonists, the potential differences between slashing and home invasion, and Nico falls asleep. Mama Mia! Spoilers.

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The DOtD lads suit up for the local Halloween festival as we review Colin Krawchuk’s “The Jester”! We discuss the film’s titular masked terror, its origins as a short film, and Nico hits the Griddy with an otherworldly entity on TiK Tok. Spoilers in the top hat.

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The DOtD lads get down and dirty in a mine as we review George Mihalka’s “My Bloody Valentine”! We discuss the film’s rule-abiding killer, its lugubrious love triangle, and how a local town wasted 50 grand trying to help the film crew. Spoilers in a box of chocolates. ROCK AND STONE, BROTHERS

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The DOtD blokes spend some time in Adelaide and review Danny and Michael Philippou’s “Talk To Me”! We discuss whether the spirits are what they appear to be, what really constitutes a curse, and Justin really doesn’t like grief. Good grief, Justin Brown. (Get it? Because he is!) Spoilers in the plasma. 

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The DOtD band unleashes their inner punk as they Dan O’Bannon’s “The Return of the Living dead”. We discuss how fun this movie is, its legacy, and we put some RESPECK on Dan O’Bannon’s name. Spoilers in the terribly-built container.

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The DOtD science class dives into the big blue ocean as we review Declan O’Brien’s “Sharktopus”! We talk about the film’s less than immaculate visuals, the fact that it is very self aware, and we lose all of our brain cells debating deep scientific facts. Alexa, play “Sharkpacito”. Spoilers in the semi-yacht.

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The DOtD detectives dig into some case files as we review Paul Austin Bailey and Philip W. Bailey’s “The Last Dream of Detective Coleman”! We talk about the film’s bangin’ soundtrack, its thematic depth, and Nico gushes (uwu) on Justin’s parade. Wow. Spoilers in the birthday cake.

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The DOtD lads form a short-lived fashion firm as we review Emilio Miraglia’s “The Red Queen Kills Seven Times”! We talk through the film’s interesting camera work, its absolutely labyrinthine plot, and we [pushes up glasses] savagely destroy an old man’s plan. Spoilers in the will, next year.

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The DOtD phonathon welcomes you all to call in as we review Emmett Alston’s “New Year’s Evil”! We talk about the film’s less than inspiring villain, his seemingly unstoppable elevator manipulation no jutsu, and we argue about time zones. Spoilers at the punk show.

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The DOtD lads gather round the xmas tree and eat some advent chocolate as we review Sean Nichols Lynch’s “Red Snow”! We talk about the film’s usage of vampire mythos and its oft-debated “rules”, its balance of horror and comedy, and we question the film’s Misery-able ending. Spoilers are Haram.

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The DOtD lads play Goldeneye and order pizza while our parents are out for the evening as we review John Rocco and Abiel Bruhn’s “The Night Sitter”! We talk about the film’s colorful presentation, its relation to the horror legend Dario Argento, and Nico reveals his special attack against his enemies. Spoilers on Craigslist.

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The DOtD troupe performs in the big top as we review Stephen Chiodo’s “Killer Klowns from Outer Space”! We talk about the movie’s very silly presentation, its practical effects, and the sexual nature of popcorn. Whoops. Spoilers in the ball pit.

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The DOtD millennials suffer through a painful housing economy as we play through “Choose Your Own Adventure: House of Danger”! We get the best ending in about 5 minutes, run into an utterly ridiculous venus flytrap, and somehow wind up back in the civil war. Whoops. Spoilers in the 3D projections.

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The DOtD space marines go out for another bug hunt as we review James Cameron’s “Aliens”. We discuss the film’s themes (read: motherhood), the merits of the special edition,and how it may not live up to its predecessor. Spoilers in the (surprisingly inconsistent) acid blood.

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The DOtD guys form a cult as we review David A. Roberts’ “Older Gods”. We discuss the film’s straightforward approach to cosmic horror, marinate on the exposition-heavy lore dumps, and laugh at how this man is a really bad husband. Spoilers in the beautiful Welsh countryside.

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The DOtD dropouts rebel against the government as we review Katsuhiro Otomo’s “Akira”. We discuss the film’s massive cultural impact, how Akira = nukes, and the proper way to discipline students. Spoilers in the capsule.

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The DOtD pod presents another indie horror short double-feature as we review A.J. Briones’ “The Smiling Man” and Tel Benjamin and ZERO STRESS’ “Love Bites”. We talk about the remarkably calm protagonist in “The Smiling Man”, discuss tactics for dealing with its flour-coated antagonist, and fall in love with ZERO STRESS’ song. Spoilers in the red balloon #nopennywise.

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The DOtD lads lift the sail on another Halloween as we review the spooky story anthology “10/31”. We discuss the film’s wild moments, how the soundtrack has some low key bangers, and Dan becomes a pirate. Spoilers in the flesh compressor.

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