Dark Night of the Podcast

Episode 100 – Dark Night of the Scarecrow (1982)

Raise your pitchforks high in the air because this is a milestone worth celebrating!! Triple digits! That's right! Episode 100!! And what better film to commemorate this occasion than the film that inspired the name of the podcast--1981's made-for-tv shocker Dark Night of the Scarecrow! Join Troy and Roger in celebrating as they chat one of the most despicable villains in film history, the perils of hiding in or near farm equipment, and a cast full of recognizable faces! Also, if you're interested in monthly exclusive bonus content, please check out our Patreon at: https://www.patreon.com/darknightofthepodcast

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Episode 99 – Venom (2005)

For their 99th full length episode, Troy and Roger head on down to the Louisiana bayou where they prepare to tackle the illusive and practically forgotten 2005 slasher offering Venom, a title that all but faded into obscurity following its overwhelming unsuccessful release. Is the practically unanimous poor reception from reviewers and moviegoers alike for good reason, or is there a hidden gem here buried in a suitcase beneath the dirt along with all of those godawful cgi snakes? That’s for the gays to decide, so jump inside Ray Sawyers shitty old tow truck and listen along as they banter over their opinions on related topics such as whether or not facial scars make white trash truck drivers more or less appealing, the problems with introducing major points of character development that ultimately serve little to no purpose, the questionable decision of killing off all of the African American actors in a movie focused around the intricacies of voodoo, the ongoing curse that is Agnus Bruckner’s acting career, and the many MANY issues they have with the usage of CGI blood. So does Venom deserve the bad wrap, or can it be milked of all of that bad juju and earn its rightful place in the slasher hall of fame? You’ll just have to listen to find out! Tune in now, or else the boys will have to turn you into their very own human voodoo doll!

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Episode 98 – Phantom of the Mall: Eric's Revenge (1989)

In sleep, he sang to me. In dreams, he came. And boy did he come alright, because in those dreams he was banging it out in some of the most aggressively erotic and drawn out sex scenes we’ve seen to date! The “he” that were referencing is none other than Eric, and when he’s not busy having seemingly amazing sex with his lovely ex girlfriend Melody via flashback, he’s out for revenge! No subtlety here folks, the title of this weeks selection literally spells it out for you… Phantom of the Mall: Eric’s Revenge! This movie has it all… literally! I mean we’re talking acts of murder, martial arts, hidden lairs, snake wrangling, Italian pianists, bombs, arson, weight lifting, sequined party dresses, Paula Shore, and Morgan Fairchild! What more could you want!? Join Troy and Roger as they max out their cards and load up their shopping bags while chatting about all kinds of totally rad topics, including their intense infatuation with the absolutely stunning Rob Estes, the fact that a movie cannot be scary when it involves roundhouse kicking a man to the face, the acknowledgement that Morgan Fairchild looks fucking great no matter what color power suit she may be wearing, and whether or not they’d be willing to get down n dirty with a man whose body was horrifically scarred by severe 3rd degree burns! So get ready to shop 'til you drop because Midwood Mall is about to celebrate its grand opening, and Dark Night of the Podcast is going to ensure that Eric finally gets his much deserved and completely warranted revenge!

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Episode 97 – Anthropophagus (1980)

Listeners are HUNGRY for fresh content, and it appears as though some of them (or at least one of them) possess an insatiable appetite for the 1980 Italian horror classic (?) Antropophagus aka The Grim Reaper AKA Savage Island. Ooph, that title is a mouthful! But Troy and Roger are here to satisfy your cravings, and thus they’ve decided to take a huge chomp out of the poorly dubbed cannibal flick . And boy oh BOY do they have some serious thoughts on the matter! So sit on down and prepare yourselves for a literal FEAST as they serve you up a hearty helping of meaty topics and delectable conversation! Talking points include the undeniable allure of quaint Mediterranean island towns, extreme closeups on highly ineffective paper mache corpses, the inability to root for a character who is clearly a sexual predator and will not accept “not interested” as an answer to their advances, and an extensive list of all of the reasons as to why a pregnant woman should not be allowed to travel abroad, PERIOD. So hop on a gondola and take flight as the boys prepare to glide ever so gracefully into a brand new episode!

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Episode 96 – Poltergeist 2: The Other Side (1986)

Troy and Roger head back to Cuesta Verde as they prepare to head on over to The Other Side! And no, we’re not talking about Jason Derulo’s top 20 hit from his 2013 studio album of the same title! No ma’am, we’re talking about the 1986 sequel Poltergeist 2: The Other Side, the ambitious sequel to the paranormal box office success that completely fails to live up to its predecessor in all aspects across the board. And while this movie proves to be an absolute shit show, that doesn’t mean it’s completely void of entertainment factor! Oh no, in fact this movie is SO entrancingly bonkers that you can’t help but be swept away in its mind boggling array of green screen smothered nonsense! This is a TV free zone, so this is the perfect time to pop in your headphones and tune in as your favorite queers discuss hot topics such as blatantly offensive Native American stereotypes, the mysterious exclusion of Dana Freeling, the mortal dangers of swallowing the tequila worm, and the undeniably effective all together terrifying antagonist that is Reverend Kame! It’s time for the boys to TELL YA WHAT THEY FEEL as they jump into the fire and backflip into another episode!

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Episode 95 – Hostel: Part 2 (2007)

Troy and Roger hop a train to beautiful and exotic Slovakia as they tackle Eli Roth’s surprisingly capable sequel offering Hostel 2.  Better characters, memorable kills, a smorgasbord of gore, and an unexpected finale that leaves you saying “good for her” are all reasons why you should consider giving this often under-appreciated follow up another go! Allow yourselves to be seduced as your favorite gays romance you with their heavy European accents, discussing in depth enticing topics such as the undeniable allure of one Bijou Phillips, heavily implied lesbian undertones and why we’re absolutely here for them, the many reasons why nobody would actually want to go to Slovakia and yet for some reason… here we are, and that scene… yes THAT scene featuring the doe eyed Heather Matarazzo! You know the one we’re talking about, and if you don’t you better friggin’ watch it immediately! So raise your glass of apple cider and brace yourselves for some sexy good times, because it’s time for a toast! Nostrovia! To your health!

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L.A. AIDS Jabber (Patreon Clip)

Here's a sneak peek at our latest Patreon Exclusive full length episode! We're talkin' the once ultra rare SOV flick L.A. AIDS Jabber (available on Tubi). Is it as offensive and sleazy as the title suggests?? Head on over to Patreon (link included) and subscribe to hear our thoughts and to get access to all current past and future bonus content! Join us on Patreon at: https://www.patreon.com/darknightofthepodcast.

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Episode 94 – Hellbent (Redux)

Things are coming full circle as Troy and Roger dive into their first ever REDUX episode, allowing them to once again get hot and bothered as they sensually tackle the groundbreaking 2004 gay slasher Hellbent! So just in case they didn’t make it all to clear the first time around, let these two old queers hit home the fact that they really, really love this movie! They love the gayness, they love the gore, and they sure as hell love all that eye candy because giiiirl… the boys in this flick are truly FINE! So treat yourselves to a hearty second helping, and indulge with them as they discuss (yet again) the pure sex appeal that is actor Bryan Kirkwood, the ever-questionable decision to prominently incorporate the involvement of a glass eyeball, the many undeniable perks of having a serial killer with a rock-hard physique, and the simply undeniable allure of an ass in blue! It’s time sharpen that sickle, throw on your cowboy hat, and help your favorite twink into his brand new harness… because the boys are getting ready to double-dip into Hellbent!

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Episode 93 – Willard (2003) with Kyle Haines

The gayety continues as the boys opt to follow up one creature-centric feature with another, but be assured… this is a very different feature showcasing some very different creatures. Plural. Very, VERY plural. For their latest episode, Troy and Roger joyously welcome friend and fellow movie reviewer, musician, author, and social media personality Kyle Haines to discuss his phenomenal recommendation, the obscure and often overlooked 2003 remake of Willard! Join them as they converse and contemplate over intriguing topics such as the fact that no one… literally no one in the industry can play creepy and unhinged quite like Crispin Glover, the harsh reality that any man who parts his hair in the middle has automatically set his life up for failure, Rogers strange and intense obsession with frail and incontinent elderly women, whether or not a rat should have the ability to give a nuanced and layered acting performance, and why there absolutely needs to be more eligible awards for animal wranglers in film because Jesus Christ, this is some truly impressive shit that’s pulled off here! So gather up all of your little furry friends, but maybe consider leaving the cat outside for this one… seriously, just trust us!

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Tiffany the Doll (Patreon Clip)

Here's a sneak peek at our latest Patreon Exclusive full length episode! We're talkin' killer sex dolls galore as we discuss the ultra low budget Tiffany the Doll (available on Tubi). All we can say is M3GAN who?? Head on over to Patreon (link included) and subscribe to hear our thoughts and to get access to all current past and future bonus content! Join us on Patreon at: https://www.patreon.com/darknightofthepodcast.

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Avid horror fans and filmmakers (and noted homosexuals) Troy Escamilla and Roger "The Scream Queer" Conners have many opinions on film. Tune in weekly to hear these two discuss and dissect some of the horror genre's most iconic, overlooked, and often underrated films.