Open Mic Night of the Living Dead

...to Virginia Madsen’s hypnotic portrayal of Helen, and the movie’s legacy in horror and pop culture. Plus, we reveal our favorite characters, debate the nature of Candyman’s curse, and share original music inspired by the film.

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We examine the film’s complex themes, including urban legends, systemic racism, and the power of myth, while recognizing our perspectives as outsiders to some of the film’s core experiences. We cover everything from Tony Todd’s unforgettable performance and the infamous bee scenes...

This week, we dive deep into the chilling world of Candyman (1992). We share personal memories and first impressions of the film, break down its origins - connecting Clive Barker’s The Forbidden to Bernard Rose’s haunting adaptation - and discuss how the movie transcends the typical slasher genre.

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If you’ve ever gotten goosebumps from a night away from home, this is your episode.

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We share firsthand horror viewing memories, debate what counts as “hospitality” in horror, and spotlight some super deep cuts. As a bonus, we debut our original song, Your Lifeless Eyes, inspired by the GOAT of hospitality horror, Psycho.

Following up on our discussion of Psycho, we run down our favorite (and wackiest) creepy lodgings, from Motel Hell and The Shining to recent entries like Barbarian, Superhost, Bone Lake, and more.

This week on Open Mic Night of the Living Dead, we check into the world of “hospitality horror” - those unsettling stories set in hotels, motels, inns, and even Airbnbs!

We all go a little mad sometimes....

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From the infamous shower scene to birds (and bird metaphors!), plus our original songs inspired by the movie, we celebrate all things Psycho and share why this film still mesmerizes us 65 years later.

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We explore Psycho's pivotal place in horror history, analyzing its impact and revolutionary cinematography. We unpack central themes of guilt, duality, and repression, and reflect on the performances, especially Anthony Perkins as Norman Bates.

This week on Open Mic Night of the Living Dead, we take a deep dive into Alfred Hitchcock’s groundbreaking 1960 classic, Psycho. We revisit our first-time experiences with the film, discuss its production backstory, and marvel at Hitchcock’s lean, suspense-driven style.

How To Increase Your Attention Span For Longer Movies Even film students are struggling to sit through feature-length movies these days, but there's a way for them (and everyone else) to change that.

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Horror movie song or meditation on death and fate? ¿Por que no los dos?

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we do it for the bits

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First of The Thing @funko.bsky.social have arrived. With the perfect setting outside I couldn’t resist the photo op! #horror

Plus, we treat you to an original song, Inevitable. Join us as we geek out over all things horror and try to figure out what really makes a great scary show.

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We compare newer series like Welcome to Derry and Stranger Things season one, debating why some horror hits stick with us more than others. From nostalgic childhood scares to the latest streaming sensations, we riff on everything from vampires and zombies to procedural monsters.

In this encore episode of Open Mic Night of the Living Dead, we dive into the world of horror on television. We reminisce about iconic shows like The Twilight Zone, Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Tales from the Crypt, Stranger Things, exploring how TV has shaped our love of creepy stories.

Results of a 60-minute song challenge in our recent episode. Inspired by Bring Her Back (2025). Written by Rachel, produced by John.

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Plus, inspired by Final Destination, we each debut an original song, reflecting on the film’s haunting themes. Join us as we unpack what makes Final Destination stand out in horror history and think a little more deeply about how death, destiny, and music intersect.

We share our personal connections to the film, discuss how it was made, and break down the memorable performances of Devon Sawa, Ali Larter, and the rest of the cast. We also look at the movie’s mixed critical reception, legacy within horror, and those infamous Rube Goldberg-style death sequences.

In this episode, we dive deep into the world of Final Destination (2000), exploring the movie’s innovative premise, iconic death scenes, and the way fate, free will, and mortality are woven into its story.

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Plus, we talk about the films on our to-watch list and reflect on how the landscape of horror keeps evolving. As the year ends, we celebrate another fantastic year of horror movies and tease our upcoming Top 25 of 2025 list.

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