The Deadlights

In this episode of The Deadlights Podcast, we dive into 28 Days Later (2002) and explore the groundbreaking collaboration between Danny Boyle and Alex Garland that reinvented zombie horror for a new generation. We break down how the film’s raw digital look and guerrilla-style filmmaking created an atmosphere unlike anything audiences had seen before.Chapters:00:00 Teaser00:51 Welcome to the Deadlights03:16 Logline + General Thoughts05:41 THE CAN21:17 THE MEAT32:35 THE COOK49:50 THE THRILL01:03:42 THE RIDE01:09:52 Smashed Pumpkin Ratings🔔 Subscribe to The Deadlights Podcast for more horror deep-dives every week!📺 YouTube: @thedeadlightspod🎧 Spotify & Apple Podcasts: The Deadlights Podcast📱 Follow us on Instagram: @thedeadlightspodDo you think 28 Days Later is the most influential zombie movie of the 2000s? Let us know in the comments.Credits:Shot at Playground Social Studios (https://www.playgroundsocial.com/)Technical Director: Rudy Schieder (@rudyschieder)TV Wall Installation: Mike Sinas (@mike.tv)Director of Photography: Andrew Degner (@gnomeresearch)#28DaysLater #DannyBoyle #AlexGarland #ZombieMovies #HorrorPodcast #MovieReview #PostApocalyptic #BritishHorror #FilmAnalysis #TheDeadlightsPodcast

In this episode of The Deadlights Podcast, we descend into one of the most claustrophobic and psychologically intense horror films of the 2000s. We explore how the film’s brutal action and survival elements mirror the characters’ internal struggles — blurring the line between physical danger and emotional collapse.We also go behind the scenes to uncover how the filmmakers brought the caves to life, building a suffocating, labyrinthine environment that feels all too real. And of course, we dig into the creation of the Crawlers — from their unsettling design to the practical effects that make them feel terrifyingly real. How did the filmmakers craft creatures that still hold up today?Chapters:00:00 Teaser00:42 Welcome to the Deadlights01:27 Logline + General Thoughts03:17 THE CAN17:47 THE MEAT28:53 THE COOK40:12 THE THRILL51:35 THE RIDE55:26 Smashed Pumpkin Ratings + Creepiest Kitty Award🔔 Subscribe to The Deadlights Podcast for more horror deep-dives every week!📺 YouTube: @thedeadlightspod🎧 Spotify & Apple Podcasts: The Deadlights Podcast📱 Follow us on Instagram: @thedeadlightspodLet us know in the comments: What scared you more — the Crawlers or the claustrophobic caves?Credits:Shot at Playground Social Studios (https://www.playgroundsocial.com/)Technical Director: Rudy Schieder (@rudyschieder)TV Wall Installation: Mike Sinas (@mike.tv)Director of Photography: Andrew Degner (@gnomeresearch)#TheDescent #HorrorMovies #CreatureFeature #HorrorPodcast #MovieReview #FilmAnalysis #BehindTheScenes #ClaustrophobicHorror #TheDeadlightsPodcast

In this episode of The Deadlights Podcast, we saddle up and head into the brutal frontier with “Bone Tomahawk” (2015) — a film that quietly reinvented the western by injecting it with relentless horror.We break down how S. Craig Zahler fought to get the movie made, explore the film’s extremely tight shooting schedule, and discuss how its stripped-down production helped amplify the tension. From Zahler’s uncompromising vision to the film’s shocking introduction of the troglodytes, we examine why “Bone Tomahawk” remains one of the most unsettling genre hybrids of the last decade.Chapters:00:00 Teaser00:47 Welcome to the Deadlights01:36 Logline + General Thoughts05:13 THE CAN19:42 “It’s Showtime!”22:43 THE MEAT37:43 THE COOK43:40 THE THRILL52:54 THE RIDE55:07 Smashed Pumpkin Ratings + Creepiest Kitty Award🔔 Subscribe to The Deadlights Podcast for more horror deep-dives every week!📺 YouTube: @thedeadlightspod🎧 Spotify & Apple Podcasts: The Deadlights Podcast📱 Follow us on Instagram: @thedeadlightspodIs it a western first? A horror movie in disguise? Or something far more disturbing?Let us know what you think of Bones Tomahawk in the comments — and where it ranks among your favorite modern horror films.Credits:Shot at Playground Social Studios (https://www.playgroundsocial.com/)Technical Director: Rudy Schieder (@rudyschieder)TV Wall Installation: Mike Sinas (@mike.tv)Director of Photography: Andrew Degner (@gnomeresearch)#BoneTomahawk #HorrorWestern #SCraigZahler #ModernHorror #IndieHorror #WesternHorror #Troglodytes #HorrorPodcast #TheDeadlightsPodcast #HorrorMovies

In this episode of The Deadlights Podcast, we dive deep into the 1990 sci-fi horror sequel that brought the Predator out of the jungle and into the hot streets of Los Angeles. We break down whether this follow-up is a successful sequel or a misfire, pull back the curtain on how its explosive action sequences were made, and of course—quote some of the film’s classic one-liners.Chapters:00:00 Teaser00:44 Welcome to the Deadlights01:29 Logline + General Thoughts04:29 THE CAN13:59 THE MEAT18:50 THE COOK31:12 THE THRILL41:02 THE RIDE47:58 Smashed Pumpkin Ratings + Creepiest Kitty Award🔔 Subscribe to The Deadlights Podcast for more horror deep-dives every week!📺 YouTube: @thedeadlightspod🎧 Spotify & Apple Podcasts: The Deadlights Podcast📱 Follow us on Instagram: @thedeadlightspodWhat do you think—was Predator 2 an underrated gem or a messy sequel? Let us know in the comments!Credits:Shot at Playground Social Studios (https://www.playgroundsocial.com/)Technical Director: Rudy Schieder (@rudyschieder)TV Wall Installation: Mike Sinas (@mike.tv)Director of Photography: Andrew Degner (@gnomeresearch)

In this episode of The Deadlights Podcast, we dive deep into Terrifier (2016) — the brutal, blood-soaked film that introduced horror fans to one of the genre’s newest icons: Art the Clown.We uncover the origins of Art, the twisted mind of filmmaker Damien Leone, and the movie’s jaw-dropping practical effects that helped it earn its cult status. But we also ask the question… does Terrifier deliver more than shock value, or does it suffer from a lack of story beneath all the splatter?Join us as we dissect the gore, the craftsmanship, and the chaos that made Terrifier one of the most talked-about indie slashers in modern horror.Chapters:00:00 Teaser00:44 Welcome to the Deadlights02:01 Logline + General Thoughts04:45 THE CAN18:10 THE MEAT20:50 THE COOK23:55 THE THRILL40:57 THE RIDE49:15 Smashed Pumpkin Ratings + Creepiest Kitty Award🔔 Subscribe to The Deadlights Podcast for more horror deep-dives every week!📺 YouTube: @thedeadlightspod🎧 Spotify & Apple Podcasts: The Deadlights Podcast📱 Follow us on Instagram: @thedeadlightspodWhat do you think — is Terrifier a modern horror classic or just a gore-fest with no soul? Let us know in the comments!Credits:Shot at Playground Social Studios (https://www.playgroundsocial.com/)Technical Director: Rudy Schieder (@rudyschieder)TV Wall Installation: Mike Sinas (@mike.tv)Director of Photography: Andrew Degner (@gnomeresearch)#TheDeadlightsPodcast #Terrifier2016 #HorrorPodcast #Season5 #DamienLeone #MoviePodcast #BehindTheScenes #KillerClown #ArttheClown

The Deadlights Podcast returns for Season 5, and this time we’re going deeper into the darkness — exploring new horrors, strange realities, and the twisted stories behind the films that shaped the genre.From psychological nightmares to blood-soaked cult classics, this season brings you:🎬 Behind-the-scenes stories from iconic horror films🩸 Deep dives into themes that haunt us👻 The mysterious disappearance of Leslie... and the arrival of a new host, MatthewGet ready for 12 episodes of cinematic terror, nostalgia, and storytelling that will drag you back into the light — or something darker.🔥 Season 5 premieres January 1st, 2026 on YouTube and Spotify.🎧 Subscribe before the lights go out.💡 What horror movie do you think deserves the spotlight this season? Tell us in the comments.#TheDeadlightsPodcast #HorrorPodcast #Season5 #HorrorMovies #PodcastTrailer #HorrorCommunity #SpookySeason #DeadlightsSeason5 #MoviePodcast #HorrorFans

Something strange is happening at The Deadlights Podcast... Our beloved co-host Leslie has vanished — pulled into an alternate dimension somewhere deep inside the Deadlights. We’re doing everything we can to bring her back... but until then, the show must go on.As we prepare for Season 5, we’re opening the portal for new voices, new horrors, and maybe... a new co-host.🩸 Stay tuned for updates — more information is coming soon.🎧 Subscribe on YouTube and Spotify so you don’t miss the next transmission.#TheDeadlightsPodcast #HorrorPodcast #PodcastAnnouncement #AlternateDimension #LostInTheDeadlights #SpookySeason #HorrorCommunity #LeslieComeBack #HorrorLore #Season5Tease

The Deadlights Podcast is back for Season 5 — and this time, we’re going even deeper into the dark heart of horror. 💀Get ready for another season packed with: 🎬 Deep dives into classic and modern horror movies 🔪 Behind-the-scenes stories from the creepiest productions 🩸 Honest reviews, wild debates, and plenty of blood-soaked funThis season, we’ll explore everything from psychological horror to creature features — and of course, spotlight how these films were made, why they scare us, and why we love them anyway.👀 Season 5 premieres January 1st, 2026! Subscribe now and turn on notifications so you don’t miss the first scream.🔔 Subscribe to The Deadlights Podcast for more horror deep-dives every week!📺 YouTube: @thedeadlightspod🎧 Spotify & Apple Podcasts: The Deadlights Podcast📱 Follow us on Instagram: @thedeadlightspod💡 Tell us in the comments: What horror movie should we cover this season?#TheDeadlightsPodcast #HorrorPodcast #HorrorCommunity #MoviePodcast #HorrorMovies2025 #SpookySeason #DeadlightsSeason5

When the police in a German city are unable to catch a child-murderer, other criminals join in the manhunt.Directed by Fritz LangWritten by Thea von Harbou & Fritz LangDirected by Rudy Schieder (@rudyschieder)Shot at Playground Social Studios (https://www.playgroundsocial.com/)🔔 Subscribe for more horror content just like this https://www.youtube.com/@thedeadlightspod

A retired FBI agent with psychological gifts is assigned to help track down "The Tooth Fairy", a mysterious serial killer. Aiding him is imprisoned forensic psychiatrist Dr. Hannibal "The Cannibal" Lecter.Directed by Brett RatnerWritten by Ted TallyDirected by Rudy Schieder (@rudyschieder)Shot at Playground Social Studios (https://www.playgroundsocial.com/)🔔 Subscribe for more horror content just like this https://www.youtube.com/@thedeadlightspod

After an odd new medical student arrives on campus, a dedicated local and his girlfriend become involved in bizarre experiments centering around the re-animation of dead tissue.Directed by Stuart GordonWritten by Stuart Gordon, Dennis Paoli & William NorrisDirected by Rudy Schieder (@rudyschieder)Shot at Playground Social Studios (https://www.playgroundsocial.com/)🔔 Subscribe for more horror content just like this https://www.youtube.com/@thedeadlightspod

An American newcomer to a prestigious German ballet academy comes to realize that the school is a front for something sinister amid a series of grisly murders.Directed by Dario ArgentoWritten by Dario Argento & Daria NicolodiDirected by Rudy Schieder (@rudyschieder)Shot at Playground Social Studios (https://www.playgroundsocial.com/)🔔 Subscribe for more horror content just like thishttps://www.youtube.com/@thedeadlightspod

A divorced woman and her diabetic daughter take refuge in their newly-purchased house's safe room, when three men break-in, searching for a missing fortune.Directed by David FincherWritten by David KoeppDirected by Rudy Schieder (@rudyschieder)Shot at Playground Social Studios (https://www.playgroundsocial.com/)🔔 Subscribe for more horror content just like thishttps://www.youtube.com/@thedeadlightspod