Do You Even Movie? Exploring Obscure Gems and Cult Classics

A heartfelt thank you to everyone who listened, shared, and supported Do You Even Movie?We’re keeping this one simple: a quick farewell message and appreciation for the community that made the show a joy to make.Keep up with Henrique at:Weekly SpookyFacebookX/TwitterInstagram: @HenriqueCoutoKeep up with David at:This Week In GeekInstagram: @DavidsWatchingMoviesAgainLetterboxd

🗡️ “There are worse things out tonight than vampires.”We’re rolling through August’s infamous “Dumping Ground” Month with a cult-defining banger you can truly sink your teeth into. This week, Henrique and David hit Los Angeles for a late-90s juggernaut that revitalized the superhero genre and made vampires cool again: BLADE (1998).A half-vampire, half-mortal warrior becomes the protector of humanity, carving through the undead with style, swagger, and a katana to match.Directed by Stephen Norrington and starring Wesley Snipes, Stephen Dorff, and Kris Kristofferson.🎧 In this episode we cover:Is there another film with a more memorable opening?The wild logistics of a blood rave—how would that even work?Is Wesley Snipes the only actor who could’ve pulled this off?Just how much techno can one movie hold?Is Whistler secretly the coolest character?🔥 PLUS:The wild variety of 90s vampire moviesThe state of superhero films after Batman & RobinIs Liam Neeson a worthy successor to Leslie Nielsen in The Naked Gun?Was 20 years too long—or just right—for a Freaky Friday sequel?A teaser for next week’s pick: a rulebook David’s been breaking while prepping 👀📺 Rent BLADE on Amazon Prime:https://www.amazon.com/gp/video/detail/B001RJTFP4/🔗 Connect with the show:🌐 DoYouEvenMovie.com📧 doyouevenmoviepod@gmail.com📸 Instagram: @DoYouEvenMoviePod🐦 Twitter/X: https://x.com/dyempod👍 Facebook: Do You Even Movie? – Podcast

🏄‍♂️ “Utah, get me two!” Life’s A Beach Month is coming to a close, but we’re going out with 100% pure adrenaline! This week, Henrique and David hit the shores of Santa Monica, California to take on one of the most iconic action films of the 1990s—Point Break (1991)!An undercover FBI agent infiltrates a gang of surfing bank robbers in this genre-defining thriller that mixes skydiving, surf culture, and explosive 90s action. It’s got everything: Swayze. Reeves. Busey. Bigelow. Bodhi.Directed by Kathryn Bigelow and starring Patrick Swayze, Keanu Reeves, Lori Petty, and Gary Busey, Point Break is the ultimate beachside adrenaline ride.🎧 This episode covers:The incredible opening montage of surfing and gunfireThe foot chase scene—possibly the greatest ever filmed?Behind-the-scenes training for the surfing and fight choreographyDoes Gary Busey deliver the best one-liners of the 90s?The vault sequence—what were they thinking?!🔥 PLUS:Our hosts’ tooth-related horror storiesIs there anyone as iconic as Ozzy Osbourne?What if the T2 cast swapped with Point Break’s?What did Siskel & Ebert think of this action cult hit?What early 2000s favorite is kicking off next month’s theme just in time for its sequel release?📺 Watch Point Break now on Paramount+: https://www.paramountplus.com/movies/video/nbo7TryTr0wpaXtk00VHLRwYjH60nUb5/ 🔗 Connect with the show:🌐 DoYouEvenMovie.com📧 Email: doyouevenmoviepod@gmail.com📸 Instagram: @DoYouEvenMoviePod🐦 Twitter/X: @DYEMPod👍 Facebook: Do You Even Movie? – Podcast

🌴 “This island didn’t have a murder rate until you people showed up!”Life’s A Beach Month continues in full slasher style! This week, Henrique & David are heading to the Bahamas for another blood-soaked vacation—this time revisiting one of the most iconic (and outrageous) 90s horror sequels ever made: I Still Know What You Did Last Summer (1998)!Set two years after the events of the original, Julie and Ray try to escape their trauma with an island getaway—only to find themselves once again stalked by the hook-handed Fisherman, Ben Willis. Trapped at a resort during a storm, the body count begins to rise… and the scares get seriously soaked.Directed by Danny Cannon, and starring Jennifer Love Hewitt, Freddie Prinze Jr., Brandy Norwood, Mekhi Phifer, and a scene-stealing turn by Jeffrey Combs!🎧 In this episode:How great is that creepy church opening?Would anyone be better than Jeffrey Combs as the resort manager?Why isolated island horror always worksThe killer’s big twist reveal—has it aged into comedy gold?What we hope to see in the upcoming legacy sequel🎆 PLUS:Our hosts’ real-life 4th of July mishaps (and near-disasters)Roman Candles vs Bottle Rockets – the ultimate firework showdownDavid’s go-to Independence Day movie picksWill we hit the theater for Jurassic World: Rebirth?Is I’ll Always Know What You Did Last Summer coming to the show?📺 Rent I Still Know What You Did Last Summer on Amazon Prime:https://www.amazon.com/gp/video/detail/B0046HBPRU/🔗 Connect with the show:🌐 DoYouEvenMovie.com📧 Email: doyouevenmoviepod@gmail.com📸 Instagram: @DoYouEvenMoviePod🐦 Twitter/X: @DYEMPod👍 Facebook: Do You Even Movie? – Podcast

🦈 “This time… It’s personal!”We’re kicking off Life’s A Beach Month—our annual dive into the most outrageous, overlooked, and sun-soaked summer flicks out there! And what better way to start than with one of the wildest sequels of all time?Henrique & David head to the Bahamas to take on JAWS: The Revenge (1987)—the fourth and final entry in the legendary shark saga. When Ellen Brody’s son is killed by a shark in Amity, she escapes to the islands… only to find the shark has followed her, bent on vengeance!Directed by Joseph Sargent and starring Lorraine Gary, Lance Guest, and Mario Van Peebles, this film may have ended the franchise, but its sheer absurdity lives on.🎧 In this episode:Is this the most entertainingly bad sequel in the franchise?Why was the voodoo subplot cut—but still weirdly present?Does Sean Brody’s death still hit hard decades later?The insane ending—why it demands a frame-by-frame rewatchHow the novelization takes things even further off the deep end🌴 PLUS:Where do the other JAWS films rank for our hosts?Hidden gems in the killer shark and animal attack genreHenrique’s week-long binge of 90s erotic thrillersA sleazy, underseen summertime thriller lined up for next week!📺 Watch JAWS: The Revenge now on Peacock: https://www.peacocktv.com/watch/asset/movies/thriller/jaws-the-revenge 📌 Subscribe for more cult classics, creature features, and summer horror all month long!🔗 Stay connected:🌐 DoYouEvenMovie.com📧 Email: doyouevenmoviepod@gmail.com📸 Instagram: @DoYouEvenMoviePod🐦 Twitter/X: @DYEMPod👍 Facebook: Do You Even Movie? – Podcast

🎲 “Who wants to play a game? It’s time for Hide & Seek!”💀Listener Request Month rolls on as we dive into another fan-favorite pick—this time, a thrilling blend of horror, dark comedy, and survival mayhem. This week, Henrique and David head to Canada for a family game night from hell in one of the most memorable horror-thrillers of the 2010s: 2019’s Ready Or Not!When a bride’s wedding night turns deadly, she finds herself playing a sinister game of Hide & Seek with her new in-laws—who aren’t just eccentric, they’re homicidal.It’s clever, bloody, and full of shocking moments you won’t forget.🎬 Directed by Matt Bettinelli-Olpin & Tyler Gillett🎭 Starring: Samara Weaving, Adam Brody, Henry Czerny🎙️ Topics This Episode Include:Was this the role that brought Samara Weaving into the spotlight?What was the only set built for the film?Why is the family so incompetent in handling themselves & their weapons?How perfect, shocking, & satisfying is that ending?🧠 PLUS:What were the games that Henrique and David grew up playing?Why do Italian films just hit differently with violence & tone?What are some filmmaking tricks our hosts favor?Reviews for Dangerous Animals, Ballerina, Harlequin, & Hell HighIf you love final girls, survival horror, clever satire, or horror with a sense of humor, this episode is a can’t-miss!📺 Rent “Ready Or Not” on Amazon Prime: https://www.amazon.com/gp/video/detail/B07WH7J6SF/📩 Stay Connected:🌐 Website: DoYouEvenMovie.com📧 Email: doyouevenmoviepod@gmail.com📘 Facebook: Do You Even Movie? - Podcast📸 Instagram: @DoYouEvenMoviePod🐦 Twitter/X: @DYEMPod

🧞‍♂️ “MAKE YOUR WISHESZAAAA!” 💥It’s a brand-new month, and that means it’s time for Listener Request Month – June Edition! We’re kicking things off with a birthday pick from David that also happens to be a heavily requested fan favorite. If you’re a fan of 90s horror, this one’s a must!This week, Henrique and David travel into the dark world of twisted wishes and gruesome consequences with 1997’s “WISHMASTER” – a gory, cameo-filled cult classic where a demonic djinn grants wishes… with deadly loopholes.🎬 Directed by Robert Kurtzman and starring:Andrew DivoffTammy LaurenRobert Englund🎙️ Topics This Episode Include:How perfect is Andrew Divoff as the Djinn?Could the script get any looser with how these wishes are granted?Just how insane and gruesome are these party sequences?Is there a Wishmaster without the success of Scream?🎁 PLUS:What lessons can your 20s teach you as you approach your 30s?Who else remembers the Boogeyman: Killer Compilation DVD?What are some great documentaries worth checking out for movie fans?Is Friendship worth a trip to the theater?Whether you’re here for the cameos, carnage, or cursed wishes, this is an episode horror fans won’t want to miss! 📺 Watch “Wishmaster” now on Amazon Prime: https://www.amazon.com/gp/video/detail/B0DCR671VX 📩 Stay Connected: 🌐 Website: DoYouEvenMovie.com 📧 Email: doyouevenmoviepod@gmail.com 📘 Facebook: Do You Even Movie? - Podcast 📸 Instagram: @DoYouEvenMoviePod 🐦 Twitter/X: @DYEMPod

“They’re All Gonna Laugh At You!”In this episode of Do You Even Movie?, we continue “May They Rest in Peace” month, honoring recently lost legends of the screen. We’re also checking off a Listener Request with a horror classic that redefined the genre.Join Henrique & David in California as they revisit the 1976 horror masterpiece that made prom night terrifying—“CARRIE.” Carrie White, a shy outcast with telekinetic powers, faces the wrath of her classmates and the fanaticism of her mother in one of the most iconic and tragic horror films of all time.Directed by Brian De Palma and starring Sissy Spacek, Piper Laurie, Amy Irving, and Priscilla Pointer.🎙️ Topics this episode include:What makes “Carrie” a masterpiece?How great are De Palma’s shot choices?Should we have more sympathy for Piper Laurie’s character?Is this THE gateway film for horror fans?How tragic is the prom scene in retrospect?💃 Plus:What were Hen and Dave’s personal prom experiences like?Could Tony Todd have had a better send-off in “Final Destination: Bloodlines”?Is “Clown In A Cornfield” or “Fight or Flight” worth a trip to the theater?Whether you’re a fan of 70s horror, psychological thrillers, or iconic Stephen King adaptations, this episode is packed with film analysis, personal stories, and plenty of blood-soaked prom night nostalgia. 📺 Watch “Carrie” now on Max: https://www.max.com/movies/carrie/6d50b04d-bb21-4bdc-8a21-3e93d2f50c25 📩 Stay Connected: 🌐 Website: DoYouEvenMovie.com 📧 Email: doyouevenmoviepod@gmail.com 📘 Facebook: Do You Even Movie? - Podcast 📸 Instagram: @DoYouEvenMoviePod 🐦 Twitter/X: @DYEMPod

“You’re an individual, and that makes people nervous. And it’s gonna keep making people nervous for the rest of your life.” 2025 isn’t even halfway through and already we’ve lost several iconic figures in entertainment. To honor their legacies, we’re launching a tribute series this month titled “May They Rest In Peace.” We’re starting with a loss that hit us right in the childhood heart. 🎬 This week, we’re diving into Nickelodeon’s first-ever theatrical release—1996’s Harriet the Spy. Set in New York City, the film follows 11-year-old Harriet as she trains to be a spy, chronicling the lives of neighbors and classmates until her notebook is exposed and her world turns upside down. Directed by Bronwen Hughes and starring Michelle Trachtenberg, Rosie O’Donnell, and Gregory Smith, this mid-90s gem has plenty to say about identity, growing up, and the pain of being honest in a world that wants you to conform. Topics include:Did Nickelodeon dominate 90s kids’ media?How massive was the marketing push for their first movie?What made Michelle Trachtenberg perfect as Harriet?Is this still a kids’ movie, or does it hit harder as an adult?What life lessons still resonate nearly 30 years later?PLUS:What’s the correct way to prepare pot roast?Henrique’s story of Nickelodeon visiting his elementary school.Listener suggestions that might shape future episodes.The final TV role that brought Michelle Trachtenberg’s career full circle.Did our hosts prefer The Accountant 2 or Until Dawn?📺 Watch Harriet the Spy on Paramount+: https://paramount.originals.watch/media/23334/harriet-the-spy 📺 1996 Nickelodeon Special on Harriet the Spy: https://youtu.be/-8DsBEZnQ8w?si=ktLeypVx7kqtbeTY 🔗 Visit our website: DoYouEvenMovie.com📧 Email: doyouevenmoviepod@gmail.com👍 Facebook: Do You Even Movie? – Podcast 📸 Instagram: @DoYouEvenMoviePod🐦 Twitter: https://x.com/dyempod

“We’re rolling out to Chomp Town!” The April Showers theme surges ahead—this time with sharp teeth and rising water levels! Join Henrique and David in a (fake) Florida town as they break down 2019’s intense creature-feature CRAWL. It’s a hurricane survival story with a whole lot of bite. Directed by Alexandre Aja and starring Kaya Scodelario, Barry Pepper, and Morfydd Clark, this alligator-infested thriller pits a daughter and her injured father against nature’s fury—and a pack of relentless predators—as their flooded home becomes a deadly trap. 🐊 In This Episode:Is CRAWL basically Hard Rain… with gators?How well are the characters crafted under pressure?Would the movie be weaker with its original opening?Is this the greatest jump scare creature entrance of all time?🎙️ Plus:David’s unfortunate cigar faux pasThe absolute wrong way to steal an ATMTeasing the 90s classic closing out the April Showers lineupIs DROP already one of 2025’s most exciting releases?📺 Watch CRAWL FREE on PlutoTV: https://pluto.tv/on-demand/movies/6410e1ba85e48c001aa8e1c1 🌐 Stay Connected: Website: DoYouEvenMovie.com 📧 Email: doyouevenmoviepod@gmail.com 👍 Facebook: Do You Even Movie? - Podcast 📸 Instagram: @DoYouEvenMoviePod 🐦 Twitter/X: @dyempod

"This movie has everything, thrills, chills, and chemical spills." - DavidApril Showers bring... zombies? We're diving headfirst into a rain-soaked night of punk, terror, and outrageous undead mayhem with one of the most iconic zombie films of all time—The Return of the Living Dead (1985)! This cult classic is celebrating its 40th anniversary, and we're joining Henrique and David in Louisville, Kentucky, where gas leaks, graveyards, and brain-hungry corpses collide.Directed by Dan O’Bannon and starring Clu Gulager, James Karen, and Thom Matthews, this film redefined zombie cinema with a blend of slapstick comedy, punk rock energy, and gooey practical effects. This episode, we unpack:How this movie changed zombie horror foreverIts complicated relationship to Romero’s Dead sagaThe electric chemistry between its castWhere it stands in the Return series legacy🎙️ PLUS:Is there a sinister secret behind fast food?What elements define a great zombie movie?Did Roger Ebert give it a thumbs up or down?Dr. Couto makes a house call—David opens up with raw, unexpected honestyWhether you’re a diehard horror fan or discovering this midnight movie gem for the first time, join us for a wild, brain-munching ride through horror history.👉 Watch The Return of the Living Dead for free on Tubi:Watch on Tubi

“Brave Solutions, Steadfast Commitment!” We’ve reached the final episode of our “March Into the Dark” series, and we’re going out with a bang! This week, Henrique and David head to the hills of California for a holiday gathering that turns into a twisted competition you won’t forget. 🎬 In 2019’s A Nasty Piece of Work, a private equity boss invites employees to a Christmas party… but instead of eggnog and small talk, they’re thrown into a deadly game for a shot at promotion. Directed by Charles Hood and starring Kyle Howard, Molly Hagan, and the late, great Julian Sands, this film blends office satire, holiday spirit, and cutthroat ambition into one unforgettable horror-comedy. 🔥 In this episode, we cover:• 🎭 A look back at the career of Julian Sands and his legacy with the Warlock films• 😈 Why the dark humor works so well in this entry• 🎁 How satisfying that ending really is• 🕵️‍♂️ Every fake-out and twist that keeps you guessing till the end 💼 PLUS:• 💀 Henrique and David share stories of bad jobs• 🎬 What’s it really like working on a movie set?• 🎥 Thoughts on Novocaine with Jack Quaid• 📢 Big announcement for April’s theme month! 🔗 Watch A Nasty Piece of Work and the full Into the Dark series on Hulu: https://www.hulu.com/hub/into-the-dark 🌐 Visit our website: DoYouEvenMovie.com 📧 Email us: doyouevenmoviepod@gmail.com 👍 Follow & Connect: Facebook: Do You Even Movie? - Podcast Instagram: @DoYouEvenMoviePod Twitter: @DYEMPod 🎙️ Like, Subscribe, and Share if you enjoy dark workplace satire, holiday horror, and twisted psychological thrillers!

“How many times has he killed me?!” March Into the Dark continues as we explore our favorite entries from the underrated Blumhouse horror anthology on Hulu. This week, Henrique and David take us to a quiet desert town, where a geneticist fears her son may be a serial killer—and her twisted solution? Creating clones to cure him of his violent tendencies in 2019’s All That We Destroy! Directed by Chelsea Stardust, starring Samantha Mathis, Israel Broussard, and Aurora Perrineau, this psychological horror tale is one of the most chilling and thought-provoking in the series. 🔥 In this episode, we cover:• 🎭 How the film’s opening establishes a tense, eerie atmosphere• 🧪 Why Samantha Mathis is perfect as the mad scientist• 💔 The dissection of becoming a monster in the name of love 💀 PLUS:• 🎬 Our review of Last Breath• ✂️ What should David do with his long hair?• 🏆 The incredible sweep by Anora at the Oscars• 📺 Why Into the Dark is worth your time 🔗 Watch All That We Destroy and the entire Into the Dark series on Hulu: https://www.hulu.com/hub/into-the-dark 🌐 Visit our website: DoYouEvenMovie.com 📧 Email us: doyouevenmoviepod@gmail.com 👍 Follow & Connect:Facebook: Do You Even Movie? - Podcast Instagram: @DoYouEvenMoviePod Twitter: @DYEMPod 🎙️ Like, Subscribe, and Share if you love psychological horror, sci-fi thrillers, and deep-dive movie discussions!