Neon Brainiacs (A Retro Horror Movie Podcast)
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458 - Sleepwalkers (1992)
Jun 24, 2026
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457 - Dark Ride (2006)
Jun 17, 2026
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456 - Pet Semetary Two (1992)
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456 - Dracula 2000 (2000)
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| 6/24/26 |  458 - Sleepwalkers (1992) | They feast on your fear - and it's dinner time. A new Patreon Pick month continues with a pick from our Patron Red Rich Tomato: SLEEPWALKERS (1992). In a sleepy California town, a pair of outsiders blend in while concealing their sinister, supernatural identity. As one of them forms a connection with an unsuspecting girl, their hidden agenda draws dangerous attention. Also this week: The Return of Rubberface, a weiner burns his weiner, random John Mulaney Impressions, ans the next installment of Al-Bummz with Mando Diao's Ode to Ochrasy. All this--and a whole lot more--on this week's episode of NEON BRAINIACS!! "Stop looking at me! Stop looking at me, you f---ing cat!" ----- Check out our Patreon for tons of bonus content, exclusive goodies, and access to our Discord server! ----- Sleepwalkers (1992) Directed by Mick Garris Written by Stephen King Starring Brian Krause, Mädchen Amick, Alice Krige, Jim Haynie, Cindy Pickett, Ron Perlman, and Glenn Shadix ----- 00:00 - Intro & Opening Banter 35:41 - "The Shpiel" 56:12 - Film Breakdown 01:49:38 - Stump The Brainiacs & Outro | — | ||||||
| 6/17/26 |  457 - Dark Ride (2006) | The Last Ride You'll Ever Take... A new Patreon Pick month continues with a pick from our Patron (and former guest) Jordan Sloan: DARK RIDE (2006). A group of college friends takes a Halloween road trip that leads them to an abandoned amusement park attraction with a dark past. As they explore the eerie ride, they realize they're not alone—and that something tied to the park's history is stalking them. Also this week: T9 Texting, remembering MTV's 2gether, and the debut of the new segment AL-BUMMZ with Saves the Day's Through Being Cool. All this--and a whole lot more--on this week's episode of NEON BRAINIACS!! "Seems a boy's best friend isn't his mother; it's his older brother." ----- Check out our Patreon for tons of bonus content, exclusive goodies, and access to our Discord server! ----- Dark Ride (2006) Directed by Craig Singer Written by Robert Dean Klein & Craig Singer Starring Jamie Lynn Sigler, Patrick Renna, David Clayton Rogers, Alex Solowitz, Andrea Bogart, and Jennifer Tisdale ----- 00:00 - Intro & Opening Banter 43:08 - "The Shpiel" 01:02:10 - Film Breakdown 01:48:48 - Brain Bucket & Outro | — | ||||||
| 6/10/26 |  456 - Pet Semetary Two (1992) | Raise some hell. A new Patreon Pick month continues with a pick from our Patron K Jewell: PET SEMETARY TWO (1992). In a quiet town with a dangerous secret, two boys stumble upon a place where death doesn't have to be permanent. What begins as an attempt to undo loss soon leads to consequences neither of them fully understands. Also this week: Ben's new breakfast meal, Lance tries to make sense of this script, and is there a penis in Teen Wolf? All this--and a whole lot more--on this week's episode of NEON BRAINIACS!! "You bury your own." ----- Check out our Patreon for tons of bonus content, exclusive goodies, and access to our Discord server! ----- Pet Sematary Two (1992) Directed by Mary Lambert Written by Richard Outten Starring Edward Furlong, Anthony Edwards, Clancy Brown, Jason McGuire, Darlanne Fluegel, Sarah Trigger, Lisa Waltz, and Jared Rushton ----- 00:00 - Intro & Opening Banter 35:07 - "The Shpiel" 58:04 - Film Breakdown 01:57:17 - '90s Nug & Outro | — | ||||||
| 6/3/26 |  456 - Dracula 2000 (2000) | The most seductive evil of all time has now been unleashed in ours. A new Patreon Pick month BEGINS! We start with a pick from our Patron Rachel: DRACULA 2000 (2000). A group of high-tech thieves breaks into a heavily guarded London vault, accidentally unleashing the ancient vampire who makes his way to modern-day New Orleans. As he hunts for a woman with a mysterious connection to his past, others race to stop him before his power spreads. Also this week: Ben's "Hoodie Video" success, the crazy Y2K cast of this movie, and what color was Sharkleberry Finn? All this--and a whole lot more--on this week's episode of NEON BRAINIACS!! "I don't drink... coffee." ----- Check out our Patreon for tons of bonus content, exclusive goodies, and access to our Discord server! ----- Dracula 2000 (2000) Directed by Patrick Lussier Written by Joel Soisson Starring Gerard Butler, Christopher Plummer, Jonny Lee Miller, Justine Waddell, Vitamin C, Jennifer Esposito, Omar Epps, Jeri Ryan, and Sean Patrick Thomas ----- 00:00 - Intro & Opening Banter 29:50 - "The Shpiel" 53:35 - Film Breakdown 01:57:06 - Stump The Brainiacs & Outro | — | ||||||
| 5/27/26 |  455 - The Hills Have Eyes (2006) | The lucky ones die first. Re-MAY-kes concludes with THE HILLS HAVE EYES (2006). While on a road trip, a family is forced off the main highway and ends up isolated in a desolate stretch of desert. Their situation turns terrifying when they discover they are not alone and something in the wasteland is hunting them. Also this week: Ben and Lance have a Sam Goody, Ted Levine Apologies, and we're also sorry. So sorry. All this--and a whole lot more--on this week's episode of NEON BRAINIACS!! "It's breakfast time!" ----- Check out our Patreon for tons of bonus content, exclusive goodies, and access to our Discord server! ----- The Hills Have Eyes (2006) Directed by Alexandre Aja Written by Alexandre Aja & Grégory Levasseur Starring Ted Levine, Kathleen Quinlan, Dan Byrd, Emilie de Ravin, Aaron Stanford, Vinessa Shaw, Robert Joy, and Laura Ortiz ----- 00:00 - Intro & Opening Banter 31:38 - "The Shpiel" 55:11 - Film Breakdown 01:54:43 - 2000s Nugget & Outro | — | ||||||
| 5/20/26 |  454 - The Amityville Horror (2005) | Katch 'em, kill 'em. Re-MAY-kes continues with THE AMITVILLE HORROR (2005). Seeking a new beginning, a family settles into a home marked by a dark history. As eerie events escalate, the father becomes increasingly affected by the unseen presence. Also this week: Lance's Meatballs 4 meltdown, Deadpool, Etch-a-Sketches, and why do guns have butts? All this--and a whole lot more--on this week's episode of NEON BRAINIACS!! "Houses don't kill people. People kill people." ----- Check out our Patreon for tons of bonus content, exclusive goodies, and access to our Discord server! ----- The Amityville Horror (2005) Directed by Andrew Douglas Written by Scott Kosar Starring Ryan Reynolds, Melissa George, Chloë Grace Moretz, Jesse James, Jimmy Bennett, Rachel Nichols, and Philip Baker Hall ----- 00:00 - Intro & Opening Banter 29:00 - "The Shpiel" 54:15 - Film Breakdown 02:05:26 - 2000s Nugget & Outro | — | ||||||
| 5/13/26 |  453 - The Wicker Man (2006) | Some Sacrifices Must Be Made. Amanda Waltz from The Pittsburgh City Paper is BACK as ReMAYke month continues with THE WICKER MAN (2006). A troubled former police officer travels to a remote island after receiving a letter about a missing girl tied to his past. As he investigates, he uncovers a tightly controlled community whose strange customs grow increasingly unsettling. Also this week: Plenty of Cage impressions, Ben texts like a dad, and 3rd Rock From the Sun was a good show. All this--and a whole lot more--on this week's episode of NEON BRAINIACS!! "OH, NO, NOT THE BEES! NOT THE BEES! AAAAAHHHHH!" ----- Check out our Patreon for tons of bonus content, exclusive goodies, and access to our Discord server! ----- The Wicker Man (2006) Directed by Neil LaBute Written by Neil LaBute Starring Nicolas Cage, Kate Beahan, Frances Conroy, Molly Parker, Leelee Sobieski, and Ellen Burstyn ----- 00:00 - Intro & Opening Banter 32:13 - "The Shpiel" 56:27 - Film Breakdown 02:02:21 - Stump The Brainiacs & Outro | — | ||||||
| 5/6/26 |  452 - Prom Night (2008) | A Night To Die For. Join us for a our new theme: Re-MAY-kes. We start with 2008's PROM NIGHT. Years after surviving a brutal incident, Donna looks forward to a fresh start at senior prom with her closest friends. But as the night unfolds, the dangerous presence tied to her past begins stalking her and her friends. Also this week: New weird candy that's in the toilet, Ben's limo ride, and what if Goro was in this movie? All this--and a whole lot more--on this week's episode of NEON BRAINIACS!! "Oh, I've missed you." ----- Check out our Patreon for tons of bonus content, exclusive goodies, and access to our Discord server! ----- Prom Night (2008) Directed by Nelson McCormick Written by J.S. Cardone Starring Brittany Snow, Scott Porter, Dana Davis, Jessica Stroup, Johnathon Schaech, and Idris Elba ----- 00:00 - Intro & Opening Banter 36:03 - "The Shpiel" 54:24 - Film Breakdown 01:56:05 - Can't Hardly Wait Game & Outro | — | ||||||
| 4/29/26 |  451 - Exorcist 2: The Heretic (1977) | It's four years later...what does she remember? Spring Into Sequels month reaches it's conclusion with 1977's EXCORCIST II: THE HERETIC. As Regan attempts to live a normal life after her childhood ordeal, a psychiatrist and a priest use a controversial technique to probe her memories and monitor her mental health. What begins as therapy spirals into a far-reaching exploration of faith, shared visions, and an ancient force that spans continents. Also this week: The Pizza Hut Pazuzu is back, Ben and Lance action Figures, and bus drivers eating hoagies? All this--and a whole lot more--on this week's episode of NEON BRAINIACS!! "I was possessed by a demon. It's okay. He's gone!" ----- Check out our Patreon for tons of bonus content, exclusive goodies, and access to our Discord server! ----- Excorcist II: The Heretic (1977) Directed by John Boorman Written by William Goodhart Starring Linda Blair, Richard Burton, Louise Fletcher, Max von Sydow, Kitty Winn, James Earl Jones, and Ned Beatty ----- 00:00 - Intro & Opening Banter 32:30 - "The Shpiel" 58:36 - Film Breakdown 01:58:58 - Brain Bucket & Outro | — | ||||||
| 4/22/26 |  450 - Saw 2 (2005) | Oh, yes. There will be blood. Spring Into Sequels continues with 2005's SAW 2. A group of strangers awakens inside a sealed house rigged with intricate traps, forced to confront their past misdeeds in order to survive. Meanwhile, detectives race against time on the outside as they attempt to stop the elusive Jigsaw killer and understand the rules of his latest game. Also this week: This film's terrible :talk to the manager: haircut, Ben loves cool raves, Lance has a new BPO movie idea, and who is Jigsaw's favorite member of the Jackass crew? All this--and a whole lot more--on this week's episode of NEON BRAINIACS!! "Those who do not appreciate life do not deserve life." ----- Check out our Patreon for tons of bonus content, exclusive goodies, and access to our Discord server! ----- Saw 2 (2005) Directed by Darren Lynn Bousman Written by Leigh Whannell and Darren Lynn Bousman Starring Leigh Whannell, Shawnee Smith, Erik Knudsen, Franky G, Glenn Plummer, and Donnie Wahlberg ----- 00:00 - Intro & Opening Banter 03:11 - "Project Hail Mary" Non-story Spoiler Talk 08:37 - Banter Continues 26:33 - "The Shpiel" 50:28 - Film Breakdown 01:55:44 - Stump The Brianiacs & Outro | — | ||||||
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| 4/15/26 |  449 - Leatherface: The Texas Chainsaw Massacre 3 (1990) | The terror begins the second it starts. Spring Into Sequels continues with 1990's LEATHERFACE: TAXES CHAINSAW MASSACRE 3. After a chance encounter derails their journey, a young couple's search for safety quickly turns into a fight for survival when they cross paths with a brutal family tied to a legendary killer. Also this week: Country Ben Daniels, An almost "Walk It Back Cul-de-Sac", and what has been tearing our discord apart? All this--and a whole lot more--on this week's episode of NEON BRAINIACS!! "So, how do you like Texas?" ----- Check out our Patreon for tons of bonus content, exclusive goodies, and access to our Discord server! ----- Leatherface: Texas XChainsaw Massacre 3 (1990) Directed by Jeff Burr Written by David J. Schow Starring Viggo Mortensen, Kate Hodge, Ken Foree, William Butler, Joe Unger, Tom Everett, and R.A. Mihailoff ----- 00:00 - Intro & Opening Banter 28:08 - "The Shpiel" 48:38 - Film Breakdown 01:39:46 - Stump The Brianiacs & Outro | — | ||||||
| 4/8/26 |  448 - Final Destination 3 (2006) | This Ride Will Be The Death Of You. Spring Into Sequels continues with 2006s FINAL DESTINATION 3. After a teen's terrifying premonition helps a group escape a deadly roller‑coaster accident, the survivors soon realize Death is still pursuing them. Disturbing photographs taken that day begin to reveal symbolic clues about who might be next and how fate plans to strike. Also this week: Ben's Amplifier woes, remembering Xtina, and Mindless Self Indulgence brings out the Suburb kids. All this--and a whole lot more--on this week's episode of NEON BRAINIACS!! "F--- you, Ben Franklin." ----- Check out our Patreon for tons of bonus content, exclusive goodies, and access to our Discord server! ----- Final Destination 3 (2006) Directed by James Wong Written by Glen Morgan & James Wong Starring Mary Elizabeth Winstead, Ryan Merriman, Kris Lemche, Alexz Johnson, Sam Easton, Yan-Kay Crystal Lowe, & Texas Battle ----- 00:00 - Intro & Opening Banter 36:26 - "The Shpiel" 01:02:50 - Film Breakdown 02:15:25 - 2000s Nugget & Outro | — | ||||||
| 4/1/26 |  447 - Hellraiser 3: Hell on Earth (1992) | What began in Hell, will end on Earth. This week we are joined by Dominic Scarano of the band Varkan for our new theme: Spring Into Sequels. Lance's fave! We kick off with 1992's HELLRAISER 3: HELL ON EARTH. After the Cenobite Pinhead becomes separated from his human conscience, his influence begins to spread through a decadent nightclub scene in the city. A determined journalist investigates a trail of bizarre deaths, unknowingly drawing closer to a supernatural horror unleashed by desire and excess. Also this week: Windstorm woes, Clive Barker impressions, and the new meaning of the term "Arriving". All this--and a whole lot more--on this week's episode of NEON BRAINIACS!! "There is no good.. There is no evil. There is only flesh." ----- Check out our Patreon for tons of bonus content, exclusive goodies, and access to our Discord server! ----- Hellrasier 3: Hell on Earth (1992) Directed by Anthony Hickox Written by Peter Atkins Starring Terry Farrell, Kevin Bernhardt, Paula Marshall, and, of course, Doug Bradley ----- 00:00 - Intro & Opening Banter 35:10 - "The Shpiel" 01:11:20 - Film Breakdown 02:11:25 - Brain Bucket AND Stump The Brainiacs & Outro | — | ||||||
| 3/25/26 |  446 - Feast (2005) | They're Hungry. You're Dinner. MONSTER MARCH concludes with 2005's FEAST. A mismatched group of strangers at a remote desert bar must band together when vicious creatures suddenly attack from the darkness. Forced into uneasy alliances, they scramble to defend themselves against the relentless onslaught. Also this week: Hard Mountain Dew, a new Bruce Springsteen song, ans Lance has some thoughts on this movie. All this--and a whole lot more--on this week's episode of NEON BRAINIACS!! "I'm the guy that's gonna save your ass." ----- Check out our Patreon for tons of bonus content, exclusive goodies, and access to our Discord server! ----- Feast (2005) Directed by John Gulager Written by Patrick Melton & Marcus Dunstan Starring Krista Allen, Duane Whitaker, Balthazar Getty, Diane Ayala Goldner, Josh Zuckerman, Judah Friedlander, Clu Gulager, Jenny Wade, Navi Rawat, and Henry Rollins ----- 00:00 - Intro & Opening Banter 34:20 - "The Shpiel" 58:20 - Film Breakdown 01:52:17 - '90s Nugget & Outro | — | ||||||
| 3/18/26 |  445 - Pumpkinhead 2: Blood Wings (1993) | They couldn't leave dead enough alone. MONSTER MARCH, well, marches on as we cover the 1993 sequel PUMPKINHEAD II: BLOOD WINGS . When a reckless prank disturbs an old grave, an ancient demon known as Pumpkinhead returns with a deadly purpose. The town's buried secrets come to light as the creature targets those connected to a forgotten tragedy. Also this week: Lance's new segments, new kinds of burger places, and Pumpkinhead's sneaky pranks. All this--and a whole lot more--on this week's episode of NEON BRAINIACS!! "This stuff is way beyond Ouija boards." ----- Check out our Patreon for tons of bonus content, exclusive goodies, and access to our Discord server! ----- Pumpkinhead II: Blood Wings (1993) Directed by Jeff Burr Written by Ivan Chachornia & Constantine Chachornia Starring Andrew Robinson, Ami Dolenz, J. Trevor Edmond, Hill Harper, and Soleil Moon Frye ----- 00:00 - Intro & Opening Banter 34:38 - "The Shpiel" 01:01:21 - Film Breakdown 01:59:08 - '90s Nugget & Outro | — | ||||||
| 3/11/26 |  444 - Species (1995) | Two decades ago scientists sent a message to space... This... is the reply. This week we are joined by Eanna and Ande of The Queens of NC-17 podcast as MONSTER MARCH continues! Together we will cover 1995's SPECIES. After receiving extraterrestrial DNA from a mysterious transmission, scientists create a rapidly maturing hybrid who soon breaks free. As she embarks on her own mission, experts scramble to stop her before she endangers humanity. Also this week: A ten thousand dollar toilet, Ben's time in the circus, and The Queens have their own version of the Step by Step theme. All this--and a whole lot more--on this week's episode of NEON BRAINIACS!! "More docile and controllable, eh? You guys don't get out much." ----- Check out our Patreon for tons of bonus content, exclusive goodies, and access to our Discord server! ----- Species (1995) Directed by Roger Donaldson Written by Dennis Feldman Starring Natasha Henstridge, Ben Kingsley, Michael Madsen, Alfred Molina, Forest Whitaker, Marg Helgenberger, and Michelle Williams ----- 00:00 - Intro & Opening Banter 28:14 - "The Shpiel" 52:55 - Film Breakdown 02:34:30 - Stump The Brainiacs & Outro | — | ||||||
| 3/4/26 |  443 - The Relic (1997) | The Next Evolution In Terror. A new month, a new theme: MONSTER MARCH! We kick it off 1997 film THE RELIC. A mysterious creature begins terrorizing a Chicago natural history museum just as it prepares for a major exhibition. A scientist and a detective race to uncover the origins of the threat before the opening-night gala turns deadly. Also this week: The difference between a peeper and a peaker, Tom Sizemore was in Heat, and is The Bloodhound Gang okay in 2026? All this--and a whole lot more--on this week's episode of NEON BRAINIACS!! "Hey, let me ask you something: How the f--- does somebody get custody of a dog?" ----- Check out our Patreon for tons of bonus content, exclusive goodies, and access to our Discord server! ----- The Relic (1997) Directed by Peter Hyams Written by Amy Holden Jones, John Raffo, Rick Jaffa, and Amanda Silver Starring Penelope Ann Miller, Tom Sizemore, Linda Hunt, James Whitmore, Clayton Rohner, and Chi Muoi Lo ----- 00:00 - Intro & Opening Banter 37:50 - "The Shpiel" 01:01:30 - Film Breakdown 02:13:25 - Stump The Brainiacs & Outro | — | ||||||
| 2/25/26 |  442 - Poison Ivy (1992) | Ivy's best friend had the perfect house, the perfect family, and the perfect life. So...Ivy took them. This is it! The moment you've all been waiting for: Two 40 year-old-mean review an erotic thriller about two coming-of-age girls. That's right! We wrap up TAINTED LOVE month with Drew Barrymore's 1992 thriller POISON IVY. A seductive drifter insinuates herself into a troubled suburban household, forging an intense bond with a lonely teen girl while quietly exploiting the family's fractures. Also this week: More misheard Lyrics, Lance hates the Rat People, and Ben worked at Starbucks?? All this--and a whole lot more--on this week's episode of NEON BRAINIACS!! "There's something about her. " ----- Check out our Patreon for tons of bonus content, exclusive goodies, and access to our Discord server! ----- Poison Ivy (1992) Directed by Katt Shea Written by Andy Ruben & Katt Shea Starring Drew Barrymore, Sara Gilbert, Tom Skerritt, and Cheryl Ladd ----- 00:00 - Intro & Opening Banter 37:50 - "The Shpiel" 01:01:30 - Film Breakdown 02:13:25 - Stump The Brainiacs & Outro | — | ||||||
| 2/18/26 |  441 - The Loved Ones (2009) | Prom night can be torture TAINTED LOVE month continues with the 2009's THE LOVED ONES. After grieving teen Brent rejects Lola's request to the dance, she and her father abduct him to force him into a nightmarish homemade prom. Trapped and brutalized, Brent uncovers the horrifying extent of their past victims and the lengths they'll go to recreate Lola's perfect evening. Also this week: Prom Stories, Ben reinterprets a song, and get us sponsored by Sheetz! All this--and a whole lot more--on this week's episode of NEON BRAINIACS!! "Is it finger lickin' good?" ----- Check out our Patreon for tons of bonus content, exclusive goodies, and access to our Discord server! ----- The Loved Ones (2009) Directed by Sean Byrne Written by Sean Byrne Starring Xavier Samuel, Robin McLeavy, John Brumpton, Richard Wilson, Victoria Thaine, and Jessica McNamee ----- 00:00 - Intro & Opening Banter 32:40 - "The Shpiel" 49:48 - Film Breakdown 01:48:43 - Surprise Segement & Outro | — | ||||||
| 2/11/26 |  440 - My Bloody Valentine 3D (2009) | Get your heart broken. TAINTED LOVE month continues with the 2009 remake MY BLOODY VALENTINE. A decade after a mining accident massacre, the town of Harmony is terrorized again when a killer in miner's gear begins a new string of brutal attacks. As survivor Tom Hanniger returns home, secrets resurface while suspicion spreads among the townspeople. Also this week: Ben vs the KFC drive-thru, Snowmaggedon 2026, and this movie's TWO Scrooges. All this--and a whole lot more--on this week's episode of NEON BRAINIACS!! "Happy f---in' Valentine's Day." ----- Check out our Patreon for tons of bonus content, exclusive goodies, and access to our Discord server! ----- My Bloody Valentine (2009) Directed by Patrick Lussier Written by Todd Farmer and Zane Smith Starring Jensen Ackles, Jaime King, Kerr Smith, Kevin Tighe, and Tom Atkins ----- 00:00 - Intro & Opening Banter 24:22 - "The Shpiel" 45:20 - Film Breakdown 01:46:45 - Surprise Segement & Outro | — | ||||||
| 2/4/26 |  439 - Swimfan (2002) | Ben Cronin had the perfect life until he met the new girl. New month and a new theme! Love is in the air with our theme TAINTED LOVE. We start the new theme with the 2002 diet Fatal Attraction film SWIMFAN. A momentary fling with a mysterious classmate pulls a young athlete into a tightening web of obsession. The more he tries to pull away, the more dangerous she becomes. Also this week: Icee or Slush Puppy, Ben and Lance enjoy the Default song "Wasting Time", and remember the car theft deterrent "The Club"? All this--and a whole lot more--on this week's episode of NEON BRAINIACS!! "Tell me you love me. You don't have to mean it, but just say it." ----- Check out our Patreon for tons of bonus content, exclusive goodies, and access to our Discord server! ----- Swimfan (2002) Directed by John Polson Written by Charles F. Bohl & Phillip Schneider Starring Jesse Bradford, Erika Christensen, Shiri Appleby, Clayne Crawford, Jason Ritter, and Dan Hedaya ----- 00:00 - Intro & Opening Banter 35:00 - "The Shpiel" 56:39 - Film Breakdown 01:53:19 - The Brain Bucket & Outro | — | ||||||
| 1/28/26 |  438 - The Hills Have Eyes (1977) | Camping out with the family can be murder. Our good friend Amanda Waltz joins us for the conclusion of BANG-UARY with the 1977 Wes Craven classic THE HILLS HAVE EYES. A family becomes stranded in a desolate stretch of desert after a sudden breakdown. As they search for help, they discover a violent clan of cannibals stalking them from the surrounding hills. Also this week: "Crunch Hole" cereal, Amanda's exclusive Discord channel for just girls, and just how far can you shoot cow's milk out of an udder? All this--and a whole lot more--on this week's episode of NEON BRAINIACS!! "Baby's fat. You fat... fat and juicy." ----- Check out our Patreon for tons of bonus content, exclusive goodies, and access to our Discord server! ----- The Hills Have Eyes (1977) Directed by Wes Craven Written by Wes Craven Starring John Steadman, Dee Wallace, Robert Houston, Martin Speer, Janus Blythe, and Michael Berryman ----- 00:00 - Intro & Opening Banter 48:47 - "The Shpiel" 01:11:56 - Film Breakdown 02:11:03 - Stump The Brainiacs & Outro | — | ||||||
| 1/21/26 |  437 - Bride of Chucky (1998) | Chucky Gets Lucky. BANG-UARY continues with the 1988 sequel BRIDE OF CHUCKY. Former girlfriend Tiffany's attempt to rekindle her romance with Chucky backfires when he murders her and transfers her soul into a doll just like himself. They manipulate an unsuspecting young couple to help them reach a magical amulet that could restore them to human form. Also this week: The wonderful Pecson Absboy, Jennifer Tilly Impressions, and Lance and Ben have a movie pitch for you! All this--and a whole lot more--on this week's episode of NEON BRAINIACS!! "Rude f---ing doll." ----- Check out our Patreon for tons of bonus content, exclusive goodies, and access to our Discord server! ----- Bride of Chucky (1998) Directed by Ronny Yu Written by Don Mancini Starring Jennifer Tilly, Brad Dourif, Katherine Heigl, Nick Stabile, Alexis Arquette, and John Ritter ----- 00:00 - Intro & Opening Banter 41:50 - "The Shpiel" 01:05:50 - Film Breakdown 01:49:45 - Stump The Brainiacs & Outro | — | ||||||
| 1/14/26 |  436 - The Texas Chainsaw Massacre (2003) | Inspired by a true story. BANG-UARY continues as The Boys cover the 2003 remake THE TEXAS CHAINSAW MASSACRE. A group of friends traveling through rural Texas stumbles upon a violent family. Their carefree road trip quickly turns into a desperate fight for survival. Also this week: Lance and Ben's favorite Skynard song, Ben tries glue, and Blake handshake drama. The #1 Sugar Ray Album Review From a Horror Podcast concludes with 2019's "Little Yachty"! All this--and a whole lot more--on this week's episode of NEON BRAINIACS!! "Excuse me, you mind getting the f--- outta my way, son?" ----- Check out our Patreon for tons of bonus content, exclusive goodies, and access to our Discord server! ----- The Texas Chainsaw Massacre (2003) Directed by Marcus Nispel Written by Scott Kosar Starring Jessica Biel, Eric Balfour, Jonathan Tucker, Erica Leerhsen, Mike Vogel, and R. Lee Ermey ----- 00:00 - Intro & Opening Banter 14:46 - #1 Sugar Ray Album Review From a Horror Podcast - Little Yachty (2019) 42:30 - "The Shpiel" 01:08:20 - Film Breakdown 01:57:18 - Stump The Brainiacs & Outro | — | ||||||
| 1/7/26 |  435 - The Shining (1980) | All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy. We're finally doing it! This week we kick off another BANG-UARY as The Boys cover the 1980 Stanley Kubrick classic THE SHINING! A man and family takes on the job of caretakers at a remote mountain hotel during the wintry off-season, hoping for peace and solitude. Instead, they encounter a growing sense of dread as strange forces begin to stir within its empty halls. Also this week: Ben's signature wink, Lance's "Joker Butter Nightmare", and we meet a new "friend": Bob! The #1 Sugar Ray Album Review From a Horror Podcast returns with 2009's "Music For Cougars"! All this--and a whole lot more--on this week's episode of NEON BRAINIACS!! "Heeere's Johnny!" ----- Check out our Patreon for tons of bonus content, exclusive goodies, and access to our Discord server! ----- The Shining (1980) Directed by Stanley Kubrick Written by Stanley Kubrick & Diane Johnson Based upon the novel by Stephen King Starring Jack Nicholson, Shelley Duvall, Danny Lloyd, and Scatman Crothers ----- 00:00 - Intro & Opening Banter 12:00 - #1 Sugar Ray Album Review From a Horror Podcast - Music For Cougars (2009) 45:43 - Banter Part 2 51:56 - "The Shpiel" 01:25:42 - Film Breakdown 02:37:15 - Stump The Brainiacs & Outro | — | ||||||
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