First up, 2011’s The Rite starring Anthony Hopkins and Colin O’Donoghue. It is inspired by a true story involving exorcism.
Also, the 2018 Halloween reboot, now available on home video.
Into The Crystal Ball (1:10:43)
Godzilla: King Of The Monsters is currently in theaters. Train, Greg, and Seth all give their recommended Godzilla movies if you need a prep for the new film. In a previous episode of Geekville Radio, Seth and Greg summarized every Godzilla movie made through Final Wars.
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Well it’s been a long few months, but Examining The Dead is back just in time for Halloween. We do apologize for not releasing any shows in the last six months, but it should be smooth sailing from here
Seth roughly equates it to a Superman lawsuit from a few years back where the estates of Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster were allowed to maintain ownership and licensing to the original take on Superman from the 1930’s. However, DC will still keep rights to Superman as we know him today.
“We are disappointed in the court’s ruling and disagree with its conclusion. We are considering our options, including an appeal. We understand that this ruling has created confusion among some fans of the franchise and, more specifically, “Friday the 13th: The Game” players who have questions about new Friday the 13th content in the game.
The court was very clear that its ruling in favor of Mr. Miller is limited to the original screenplay in which Jason’s mother is the killer and that Mr. Miller’s termination notice did not purport to terminate Horror, Inc.’s separate copyright in the iconic supernatural killer who wears a hockey mask. While the ruling does not prevent Gun from continuing to sell and operate the existing game, it may complicate adding certain content to the current game in the future.
Some have asked if a settlement could be reached with Victor Miller to enable the creation of new content. Even if Gun were in a position to continue to fund the game while it was waiting for such questions to be resolved, there is no evidence to date that such a settlement is possible.
Friday the 13th director Sean Cunningham has previously reached out directly to Victor Miller to discuss a settlement. Miller responded by refusing to talk to Sean. Work on new content for fans was suspended because of the position that Miller has taken.
Given Miller’s unwillingness to discuss settlement to date and following the guidelines set down by the Court’s ruling, Horror Inc. intends to aggressively explore many opportunities for new projects featuring settings and characters not included in Mr. Miller’s screenplay.
Horror, Inc. will be providing additional details on the new Friday the 13th projects in the near future.”
There may be more to come with this story, but neither Train nor Seth rule out the possibility of this being the beginning of the end.
In movie news, we are only a few weeks away from the highly anticipated movie Halloween. This is, of course, another retelling that ignores all movies in the franchise except the original 1978 classic. This means that Laurie Strode and Michael Myers are not siblings, and the movie will be a direct sequel to the first film that takes place 40 years later.
The film has been generally well received, if not mixed. As of this recording, it is sitting at an 85% approval rating at Rotten Tomatoes. That means the film will likely be labeled “Certified Fresh” by the time its released. On the Metacritic scale, it sits at 66 rating.
AMC’s Fear Fest
October is the month for AMC’s annual Fear Fest programming. Each year the network rolls out horror themed programming for the Halloween Season, and this year is no different.
October 14th marks the return of The Walking Dead to the airwaves, and it’s no secret that this will be Andrew Lincoln’s final season. It’s a pretty safe bet that some people will tune in just to see how Rick Grimes gets written out of the show. Reviews have come in stating that the show will have more of a female presence.
Another part of Fear Fest will be Eli Roth’s series on The History Of Horror. The premiere episode airs on Monday, October 15th.
Finally, Stranger Things Season 3 has been delayed until Summer of 2019. Rumors abound that the season will take place sometime later, allowing for the actors to physically grow to match the age the characters will be. Also, there is the story that the storyline grew so complex, that The Duffer Brothers may be putting more time into it than previous seasons.
The Gruesome Twosome
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Season 3 of AMC’s Preacher has recently wrapped. Fan favorite characters such as The Saint Of Killers and Herr Starr have made their presence known on the series. Plus, Jesse’s background is really expounded on, as well as his relationship with Tulip and Cassidy. How has it held up to the previous seasons? And does it fit in with the former FOX series Lucifer?
A popular K-Horror film from Korea, Train To Busan, is available on Netflix as of this recording. Train highly recommends it, even though all the language is in Korean with English subtitles. Train gives a very spoiler filled review of the film, so if you want to avoid spoilers, watch the film before listening to the review. Ma Dong-seok (formerly Don Lee in the MMA and wrestling world) has a memorable role as a heavy.
Into The Crystal Ball
Special Guest The Rev. Dan “The Dragon” Wilson joins the show to talk about his new horror production company One Good Scare Productions. Dan, like Train, made his name in the pro wrestling world and is now moving on to other things.
Among the shows OGS produces are Seeking Human Victims, a weekly podcast on horror films. The first season is called The ABC’s of Horror, which explores the five quintessential films every horror fan should watch and understand. Not just the movies themselves, but the impact they may have as well as any tropes they may have helped create.
Other shows are The Art Of Murder by comic artist Todd Johnston, which also talks classics along with original artwork from Todd. Another is Spooky Tricks by Anni & Brelyn that discusses tricks and tutorials like zombie make-up. Graphic Content discusses hiden gems and favorites Finally, Dan himself hosts Wrestling With Horror, which has special guests to discuss their horror fandom.
One Good Scare can be found on social media on Facebook and Twitter under the name OGScare.
The final conversation, as usual with Into The Crystal Ball, is about the future outlook of the horror genre. Dan believes that the future for horror is as bright as ever. And of course, some of their favorite movies and shows.
Crazy Train’s custom Halloween playlist is up on Spotify. Perfect for any Halloween party or gathering.
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This month’s edition of Examining The Dead takes a look at Haunted House Attractions. But first, a look at the news.
THE CORONER’S REPORT – News and Commentary
John Constantine returned to the DC’s CW TV Universe by appearing on Legends Of Tomorrow.
Scooby-Doo is crossing over with Supernatural for an episode titled “Scooby-Natural”.
Ash Vs. Evil Dead’s ratings slipping, allegedly due to pirating.
The effects of Carl’s Death on The Walking Dead Season 8, including Negan’s reaction.
Morgan being the crossover to Fear The Walking Dead
The future of Jadis
A Quiet Place debuted at SXSW to huge positive reaction.
Xtro getting a proper Blu-Ray release on May 28th.
More on the Friday The 13th Game changes. Part V Jason, and Single Player Mode
State Of Decay 2 released on May 22nd, and the many Easter Eggs for horror fans.
THE GRUESOME TWOSOME – Movie Reviews
Both movies reviewed are on Netflix and/or Amazon.
First up is The Void, available on Netflix. A very John Carpenter inspired movie with dashed of David Cronenberg and HP Lovecraft.
Second up is The Haunters: The Art Of The Scare, a documentary on Haunted House attractions and the artists behind them. Some good, some bad.
INTO THE CRYSTAL BALL – Interview
Katie Dudas of The ScareHouse joins to talk the Haunted House attraction concept. Learn what might go into attractions, and what goes on during a haunt. Should there be Safe Words? And much more. If you like Haunted House attractions, you’ll want to hear this input from somebody behind the curtain.
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Examining The Dead is back for 2018 talking news and fun in the world of horror and video gaming.
THE CORONER’S REPORT
The Child’s Play franchise is being adapted into a TV series, which will be developed by original writer Don Mancini and producer David Kirschner. Brad Dourif is also returning to voice the iconic character Chucky.
Crazy Train reviews two documentaries. Crystal Lake Memories is a thorough look at the Friday The 13th film, including all 12 feature films and the TV series.
Train also looks at 2010’s Never Sleep Again, which examines all of the Nightmare On Elm Street movies and TV shows. If you’re a fan of either franchise, these documentaries are for you!
INTO THE CRYSTAL BALL
YouTuber NapcityCell joins the show to talk the Friday The 13th game, including what’s in store for the upgrades. And you’ll learn why this episode is called “PROTECT THE F’N CAR!”
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This episode was recorded the afternoon of November 12th, 2017, before Walking Dead Season 8 Episode 4 aired.
We’re dusting the cobwebs out of the Examining The Dead studios with a HUGE show covering several elements of Horror in Pop Culture and History. Join host Crazy Train along with Seth and the returning Uncle Greg as they discuss these terrifying topics.
THE CORONER’S REPORT
Stephen King’s “It” has officially become the highest grossing horror film of all time, and the fourth highest grossing R-Rated Movie of all time. On top of that, Train points out how 2017 is one of the biggest years for horror in history. The numbers don’t lie.
In Friday The 13th Game news, new DLC has added new Jason skins, and new counselors and maps.
The Walking Dead is back! Who’s the next to go? If it’s Shiva Train riots!
In CWTV news, the stage is set for Constantine’s return to DC’s Legends Of Tomorrow.
THE GRUESOME TWOSOME
A pair of reviews this episode. First up: The Babysitter now on Netflix. Train reviews this horror comedy that he describes as “The Wicker Man meets Home Alone.”
The second review is of the entire season of Stranger Things 2. Did it live up to the first season? A lot of in depth talk about the characters, and of course the killer soundtrack.
INTO THE CRYSTAL BALL
Love forgotten B-Grade Horror Films? This segment is for you. Train and Seth discuss some forgotten treasures including two Peter Jackson films (Dead Alive and Bad Taste), Madman, Halloween III, Pieces, The Stuff, with honorable mentions My Bloody Valentine and The Prowler.
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It’s a different kind of episode this month for Examining The Dead. Once again, the Horror World lost another icon in the passing of the legendary Tobe Hooper.
Join host “Crazy Train” Jonathan Bolick, along with Seth “Zandrax” Zillmann and “The Big Deal” Clint Thiele as they pay tribute to the life and career of the late great director.
Hooper can be credited with pioneering not one, not two, but three sub-genres of modern horror filmmaking. The Texas Chainsaw Massacre helped pave the way for “Slasher Flicks” like Halloween and Friday The 13th. Wheras The Funhouse helped introduce the world to the “Scary Clown”. And, of course, Poltergeist raised the bar when it came to paranormal ghost stories.
The Horror Genre lost a true pioneer this week with the passing of George A. Romero, widely regarded as the father of the modern zombie horror genre. Join host “Crazy Train” Jonathan Bolick, Seth “Zandrax” Zillmann, and “Uncle” Greg Ochaba as they pay tribute to the man who started it all with Night Of The Living Dead, and had a hand in so many “______ Of The Dead” movies and stories. Plus, hear some of the projects he had outside of horror including the many sports documentaries he directed in the 1970s.
This is great stuff for Horror fans, especially for those who want to know about the origins of the Zombie Apocalypse niche.
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Examining The Dead is back with a giant sized show for the month of May. There are three segments for the show: The Coroner’s Report (News), The Gruesome Twosome (Reviews and Opinions on two shows or events), and Into The Crystal Ball (Special Topic to talk about)
The Coroner’s Report
iZombie and Lucifer are back. Hear some of the highlights of the new season so far
First up, the 2012 documentary West Of Memphis, which is about the controversy and release of The West Memphis Three.
Second, a rundown of Jeffrey Dean Morgan’s panel, simply titled Negan, at the Heroes & Villains/Walker Stalker Convention in Chicago. There are sound clips with F-Bombs aplenty.
Into The Crystal Ball
The final segment of the show is a discussion on the real life history of The West Memphis Three, with speculation on what is right or wrong about the news reports, and the documentaries. Plus talk on who the real murderer may have been, and subjects not brought up in the documentaries. For further evidence on The West Memphis Three check out The West Memphis Three Case Document Archive.
It can’t be emphasized enough that this is a mature themed podcast. Not just in language but in content. You have been warned.
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