86: The Skeleton Boys Proudly Present: Hot Sexy Death Summer (It Follows)
A sexual encounter! Unusual curse! Pursuing phantom! Aloha folks! This week the boys hit the beach and celebrate Hot Sexy Death Summer! To kick off our summer series, we vibe with "It Follows"!!    "It Follows" is a wonderfully lo-fi horror, a chilling slasher story that shares much with Japanese horror gene but light years ahead. Do the boys want to build sandcastles with it? Plus, on TV Cor...
57m Jul 28, 2022
57m
The Skeleton Boys Podcast Proudly Present: Hot Sexy Death Summer
Hey guys Rolando here. Summer. It's the warmest season of the year. People are thirsting to get out of their homes and into the sun! This year, the Skeleton Boys plan to crash your summer break! As we review FOUR movies set around the deadliest season. So get ready to be exposed to: deadly illnesses, extreme death, bad carbon copies and damn vampires! As the Skeleton Boys proudly present: HOT S...
1m Jul 23, 2022
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85: Old
Secluded beach! A vacationing family! rapid aging! This week the boys, plan to get, "Old"! Typically. M. Night Shyamalan 's movies have interesting concepts. It's not fair to only see M. Night as the "twist" guy,  because when he is on his game he can deliver a mean emotional punch. "Old" features promise and potential but is this movie ludicrous or genius?  Plus, in TV Corner, we review the ...
1hr 5m Jul 21, 2022
1hr 5m
84: The Black Phone
Child abduction! Soundproof basement! Disconnected phone! This week, the boys can't wait to answer, "The Black Phone"! Scott Derrickson directs a chilling horror/thriller set in the 70s and is based on a Joe Hill short story. The movie is set around mostly young kids and a terrifying villain. A scary Ethan Hawke and terrific young stars, is this the must see movie of the summer?   Plus, in TV...
1hr 9m Jul 14, 2022
1hr 9m
83: The Wolf of Snow Hollow
A small mountain town! A werewolf! Clueless police force! This week the boys become cops only to discover, "The Wolf of Snow Hollow"!! Jim Cummings wrote, directed and starred in his second feature. Less of a werewolf movie, it's more of an examination of murder in a small town and the effects it has on its people. the movie is smart and funny but is it a worth addition to the werewolf genre? ...
49m Jul 07, 2022
49m
82: The Babadook
An eerie children's book! A single mom and child! Rapid paranoia! This week the boys head to their adoptive city of Australia and can't get rid of, "The Babadook"!  "The Babadook", does not work as a traditional horror film. Director Jennifer Kent understands that some of the biggest fear comes from ourselves. A film that tackles uncomfortable topics but is there more beyond the creeps?    Pl...
53m Jun 30, 2022
53m
81: X
Adult filmmakers! Rural Texas! Fighting for their lives! This week, the boys spines shiver as they witness Ti West's "X"!  "X" is a nice old fashion slasher-flick, with an original premise. Gruesome, gory and not for the weak hearted. "X" hopes to break many conventions but, does it have any surprises?  Plus, in TV Corner we are almost at the end of EPIX's, "From" as we check out episode 6. W...
54m Jun 23, 2022
54m
80: The Stylist
A hair stylist! Obsession and madness! Scalping! This week, the boys are lookin for a new updo and visit, "The Stylist"!! "The Stylist", is the titular character that is part psychopath and elegant woman. It's very efficient and slow-brooding atmosphere that gradually unfolds. This smart slasher that aims to please but does it leave you unsatisfied?    Back in TV Corner, we hit a tough episod...
51m Jun 16, 2022
51m
79: The Innocents
Nordic Summer! Hidden Powers! Newfound abilities! This week, the boys meet some gifted kids from Norway, as they explore "The Innocents"!! The premise for the "The Innocents" is original and heavy on atmosphere. It's a slow burn but never loses suspense with mostly children actors. This fantasy/horror movie is unconventional  but does the metaphor meet the stories ambition?  Back in TV Corner...
1hr 1m Jun 09, 2022
1hr 1m
78: Fresh
Modern dating! Unusual appetite! unsettling relationship! This week the boys devour Mimi Cave's,"Fresh"!! A love story with a dark twist, is the way I'd describe the plot without giving much away. It's best to know very little about this horror comedy. "Fresh" breaks many troupes but can it be something new and original or be one long platitude? Plus, in TV Corner we check out Epix, "From" ep...
1hr 2m Jun 02, 2022
1hr 2m
77: We're All Going to the World's Fair
Role-playing horror game! Lonely teenager! A mysterious figure reaches out! This week the boys take the challenge,"We're All Going to the World's Fair"!! How far would you go for the attention for viewers? This question is asked by anyone creating content online, like YouTube. A small indie horror, that combines online video and two lonely characters in real life. Is this an observing and unse...
59m May 26, 2022
59m
76: Let the Wrong One In
Naive teenager! Outcast older brother! Bachelorette party in Transylvania! This week the boys, do something they love...watch an Irish horror movie! "Let the Wrong One In"!! "Let the Wrong One In" is no spoof! It has a goofy setup but it mixes together laughs and blood platter, but is this a fun time or cheesy B movie nonsense? Plus, in TV Corner, the boys start a new show from EPIX called "F...
53m May 19, 2022
53m
75: Wyrmwood: Apocalypse
Zombie infested Australian! A reclusive soldier! Zombie hybrid women! This week, the boys try to tackle "Wyrmwood: Apocalypse!! Wyrmwood, is a sequel to a 2014 horror movie, that is a continuation of the same post-apocalyptic zombie story. The horror genre is littered with zombie movies. Does the gore and action make this entry enjoyable one?  We are back in TV corner, where we finally come t...
53m May 12, 2022
53m
74: Ghosts of the Ozarks
A young doctor!  Post Civil War Arkansas! Utopian paradise! This week the boys go against "Ghosts of the Ozarks"! Directors Matt Glass and Jordan Long made an old fashioned, slow burn horror movie. It's very different from modern horror, that tends to rely on jump and slash style. Does "Ghosts of the Ozarks" have a ghost of a chance to reinvent style of story. And so much more!! You can alway...
52m May 05, 2022
52m
73: Extra Ordinary
Irish driving instructor! Washed-up rock star! Satanic ritual! This week the boys visit Ireland and have a "Extra Ordinary" time. Unique and wit are not the first words i'd use to talk about a horror movie. However, An Irish horror movie never plans to convention. The boys, have liked ever Irish horror movie they have seen, does the streak continue?  In TV Corner, "All of are Dead" ep. 2! Zom...
54m Apr 28, 2022
54m
72: Deadly Blessing
Paranoid widow! Religious Community! Diabolical plan! This week we are live in skeleton boy studio, as John and Rolando record this weeks episode together!!   A strange and forgotten Wes Craven movie, "Deadly Blessing" comes early in Craven's career but so many of his trademarks are present. Is this early effort a gem of a slasher or a messy supernatural story?  Plus in TV Corner the boys star...
1hr 3m Apr 21, 2022
1hr 3m
71: Scream (2022)
A group of teenagers! Brutal murders! Ghostface returns! Sidney Fucking Prescott!! This week the boys travel to Woodsboro to watch Wes Carven-less "Scream (2022)". The original "Scream" is a memorable 90s horror classic. With new wave of "requels" can this franchise be necessary again or out of touch? Plus, the boys welcome a new segment GROUP QUESTION! Where they try to answer tough questio...
1hr 9m Apr 14, 2022
1hr 9m
70: Studio 666
(Rest in peace Taylor Hawkins)    Foo Fighters! Anticipated 10th album! Haunted Mansion! This week the boys steep them self in rock and roll mania, as the visit "Studio 666"!! A diabolical Horror/comedy, the Foo Fighters play themselves as they try to complete their 10th album. Horror and metal have long gone hand-in-hand but can this B-movie sing?  In TV corner the talk "Archive 81", (2022)...
54m Apr 07, 2022
54m
69: The Lake House
Unusual lakeside house! Frustrated architect and Lonely doctor! Unraveling mystery! This week, the boys celebrate April 1st by breaking down what's good and bad about legendary horror classic "The Lake House".  And so much more!! You can always email us: skeletonboyspod@gmail.com Twitter: @skeletonboyspod
52m Apr 01, 2022
52m
68: Silent House
Family's lakeside retreat! A trapped girl! Haunted house! This week the boys enter,"The Silent House"! "Silent House" is a remake of an Uruguayan film "La Casa Muda", filmed in a single take, much of the movie is set around Elizabeth Olsen performance in one of her early starring roles. The movie has good amount of detail and artistry but does it breakaway from the original? This week in TV C...
52m Mar 24, 2022
52m
67: The Beach House
Romantic getaway! Unexpected guests! Mysterious infection! This week the boys need some quality time but a creepy fog rolls in, "The Beach House"! Writer/director Jeffrey A. Brown first feature is absorbing story and deliberately  paced. There is good deal of tension and upsetting atmosphere. But can "The Beach House" deliver on its Lovecraftian horror or be wasted potential? In TV corner, we...
53m Mar 17, 2022
53m
66: The Deep House
An underwater house! Social media couple! Dark spirits haunt! This week the boys learn to hold their breath, so they could visit, "The Deep House"! The logistics of making a movie like "The Deep House" are quite mind-blowing. Directors Alexandre Bustillo and Julien Maury offer a unique take on the haunted house gene but can they land satisfying nail biting horror thriller? In TV corner we con...
1hr Mar 10, 2022
1hr
65: The Last Matinee
A great old cinema! A murderer on the loose! eyeballs! This week the boys take refuge in "The Last Matinee"!  An '80s slasher and '70s Giallo throwback married together, describes this Uruguayan horror movie. The old school vibes are strong. The plot is simple and the kills never stop but does it break new ground or get to derivative?   Plus in TV corner, the boys continue "Archive 81" season...
55m Mar 03, 2022
55m
64: Texas Chainsaw Massacre (2022)
Leatherface returns! Idealistic young friends! A Party bus! This week, the boys head back to Texas only to witness, "Texas Chainsaw Massacre"! *WARNING: Spoilers* We tackle this episode different. Rolando reads a summary breaking down the story beat by beat. TCM has a good amount of violence, mayhem, and bloodshed. A legacy sequel similar the recent "Halloween" series but does this movie sati...
56m Feb 23, 2022
56m
63: Here Comes the Devil
A couple loses their children! A local legend! The kids return...changed! This week the boys wonder the caves of Tijuana but venture too deep, so "Here Comes the Devil"!    Adrian Garcia Bogliano is influenced by 1970s and 80s exploitation movies. It's moody and unapologetically graphic. It's the type of movie that gets people talking but does it stand out in an endless parade of  dreck that pa...
1hr Feb 17, 2022
1hr
62: We Need to Do Something
A trapped family! A menacing storm! A dog's tongue! This week the boys, face unseen horror and realize "We Need to Do Something"!  When people are struck in a single space in a movie it easily can become claustrophobic. Sean King O' Grady's film is unique, bizarre, and strange but can it ascend to a cult classic? Plus, in an unexpected TWIST John plays a dangerous game on Rolando!! Tune in to...
1hr 6m Feb 10, 2022
1hr 6m
61: Lucky
A woman on the edge! A faceless stalker! A cycle of violence! This week the boys find them self in their very own groundhog's day of murder as they witness, "Lucky"! More and more woman are writing and directing horror. Brea Grant returns with something different and thought provoking. The movie was original and doesn't try to tie up loose ends but does it's message come in clear? Plus, we re...
50m Feb 03, 2022
50m
60: The Prowler
A group of college kids! Army fatigue killer! 35 year-old double murder! This week the boys attend a graduation ball, only to get stalked by the "The Prowler"!  With early Tom Savini effects, director Joseph Zito sets a slasher during a graduation dance. The effects here are incredibly realistic but does this thrill or just mean spirited. Plus, we head over to retro TV corner and marvel at a ...
1hr 1m Jan 27, 2022
1hr 1m
59: The Power
A young nurse! Planned power outage! A crumbing hospital! This week, the boys join the work force as a couple of nurses in 1974, but someone has switched off, "The Power"! The time and setting is essential to this moody haunted house movie. Corinna Faith, writer and director,  adds many small layers that are frighting and thought provoking but is this a satisfying journey into darkness? Plus,...
53m Jan 20, 2022
53m
58: Silent Night, Deadly Night 5: The Toy Maker
Traumatized young boy! Murderous toy maker! Mickey Rooney! This week,the boys can't leave Christmas beyond and witness, "Silent Night, Deadly Night 5: The Toy Maker"! The Silent Night series certainly came up with some insane ideas once they moved away from the whole "killer Santa" theme. Can this last entry be Christmas horror fun or does it flame out? Plus, We look at the horror short "Proc...
49m Jan 13, 2022
49m
57: The Night House
A haunted widow! Disturbing secrets! House building! This week, the boys airbnb at "The Night House"!  "The Night House" takes many chances and has a strong performance by Rebecca Hall, who plays a woman grief stricken. But does this movie deliver on the scares or just the drama? Plus, John talks about his recent trip to Utah to work at Sundance. and so much more!! You can always email us: ...
51m Jan 06, 2022
51m
56: Black Friday
Happy New Years!!! Toy store employees! Hordes of parasites! Bruce Campbell! This week the boys go shopping on "Black Friday"! A horror movie set during America's unofficial holiday, is ripe with satirical commentary on consumerism. But can this B horror movie become a holiday cult classic?  And so much more!! You can always email us: skeletonboyspod@gmail.com Twitter: @skeletonboyspod
51m Dec 30, 2021
51m
55: Black Christmas - The Skeleton Boys Podcast Present: A Bone for the Holidays!
Happy Horrordays! Sorority sisters! Strange phone calls! Maniac stalker!  This week the boys, know the calls are coming from inside the house! As they wish everyone a "Black Christmas"!  Bob Clark's cult classic has influenced many horror movies. A movie with atmosphere over gore but does it measure up to its more violent counterparts? Plus we head over the short film corner and review, "Elf ...
52m Dec 23, 2021
52m
54: Leatherface
Violent teens! A kidnapped nurse! A Lawman out for revenge! This week the boys, go on a wild journey and uncover the origin of the legendary killer "Leatherface"! Alexandre Bustillo and Julien Maury, the duo that were behind the incredible gory and controversial "Inside". They have made a prequel to "Texas Chainsaw Massacre" and the events that made him a killer. Plus, Rolando and John rank t...
56m Dec 16, 2021
56m
53: Autopsy of Jane Doe - The Skeleton Boys One Year Extravaganza!!
For our one year anniversary, the boys welcome special guest, Jorge Chapa!  He is a character actor with TV appearances in HBO's "Divorce" and "Succession". The boys get rowdy with Jorge and recall favorite horror moments.  Two coroners! A corpse! And dark secrets! This week, the boys find a dead body and try to identify, "The Autopsy of Jane Doe”!  Thank you for tuning in...   You can always...
1hr 1m Dec 09, 2021
1hr 1m
52: Head Count
Supernatural entity! Deadly ritual! Weekend trip! This week the boys, fight a creepy pasta and take on "Head Count"!  The boogeyman sub-genre is littered with mediocre entries. But director Elle Callahan, brings untypical approach to the horror genre. She has created many jumpy creepy moments but can "Head Count", deliver on its ambiguous ending?  Plus, the boys look at the short film"Sleep T...
51m Dec 02, 2021
51m
51: Under the Shadow
Tehran in the 1980s! A mother and daughter! A mysterious evil! This week the boys, go eye to eye with an evil entity in, "Under the Shadow"!  "Under the Shadow", is an atmospheric and spooky ghost story in a unique environment- Iran in the 80's. The restrictive lives of women during the cultural revolution is a real life horror that is well depicted. Examining tough social issues in horror is ...
1hr 3m Nov 25, 2021
1hr 3m
50: Beyond the Black Rainbow
New Age commune! Telekinetic female patient! Pill-popping psychiatrist! This week the boys, find the black rainbow but they must go,"Beyond the Black Rainbow"!  Panos Cosmatos, stunning debut movie, is an experimental indie and almost virtually wordless. It's  mesmerizing and hypnotic but is this more self-indulgent misfire or an unconventional mind bender?  Plus, John and Rolando dig up the ...
56m Nov 18, 2021
56m
49: Seance
Prestigious boarding school! Late night ritual! A murder mystery! This week the boys head back to school and join a "Seance"! Writer and director Simon Barrett uses many familiar themes and story beats to tell his ghost story. Referencing many different horror movies but does "Seance" find a voice to call its own? Plus, they do a mini review of "Seek" a new short horror movie. and so much mor...
56m Nov 11, 2021
56m
48: No One Gets Out Alive
An immigrant! Creepy boarding house! Horrific visions! This week the boys try to fight but, "No One Gets Out Alive"!  In Santiago Menghini's first full-length movie, he delivers strong imagery and mood, in this psychological haunted house movie. But does anyone get out alive?  **(I'm sorry to easy!)** Plus, we do a mini-review of Huluween's "Daughters of Witches"! And so much more!! You can a...
48m Nov 04, 2021
48m
47: The Skeleton Boys Podcast Present: Halloween: A Journey (Halloween 7&8)
We are at journey's end! This week the boys review, "Halloween H20: 20 Years Later" and "Halloween: Resurrection"! In "Halloween H20", Laurie (Jamie Lee Curtis) makes her return to the series but does the sequel perfectly close out the Laurie Strode/Michael Myers saga?  "Halloween: Resurrection", Busta Rhymes does Kung fu! Busta Rhymes does Kung fu!  Busta Rhymes does Kung fu! And so much more...
54m Oct 28, 2021
54m
46: The Skeleton Boys Podcast Present: Halloween: A Journey (Halloween 5 & 6)
The journey continues! this week the boy's review, "Halloween 5: The Revenge of Michael Myers" and "Halloween: The Curse of Michael Myers"!  Halloween 5 attempts chilling scares, nail-biting suspense, and the feeling of being unsettled. But are the scares and the thrills the last two words to describe this revenge? "Halloween: The Curse of Michael Myers", is Paul Rudd's first film and Donald P...
56m Oct 21, 2021
56m
45: The Skeleton Boys Podcast Present: Halloween: A Journey (Halloween 3 & 4)
Our horror marathon continues! This week the boys, review "Halloween III: Season of the Witch" and "Halloween 4: The Return of Michael Myers"!!  John Carpenter's 1978 "Halloween" is a horror classic. But what happens when a popular film franchise strays way from the formula? Does "Halloween III" manage to stand out?   HE'S BACK! Michael Myers returns to the film series in "Halloween 4". But is...
48m Oct 14, 2021
48m
44: The Skeleton Boys Podcast Present: Halloween: A Journey (Halloween 1 & 2)
This week, the boys begin a journey to review the first eight Halloween movies! Halloween is not only the godfather of all slasher movies but one of the greatest horror movies ever! So join us all month long, as we look back at this famous horror franchise!! To kick off our episode we do a top Five John Carpenter movie's and almost break the show again!  And so much more!! You can always emai...
1hr 13m Oct 07, 2021
1hr 13m
The Skeleton Boys present: Halloween: a Journey (Trailer)
Hey guys Rolando here. So spooky season is upon us. And I know what you’re thinking..what are the boys doing for Halloween? This year we will review a film franchise that is iconic and ground breaking. The skeleton boys will review the first 8 halloween movies. We will review two movie per episode for the entire month of October! So warm up your pumpkin spice lattes and cozy up to our special s...
1m Oct 01, 2021
1m
43: The Editor
World's greatest editor! Murder mystery!  sleazy film studio! This week the boys meet, "The Editor"!  Aston 6 collective is back! They take aim at Giallo movies with an absurdist, horror-comedy. Does "The Editor" kill or is it one giant in-joke that wears thin? Tune in to find out! And so much more!! You can always email us: skeletonboyspod@gmail.com Twitter: @skeletonboyspod
52m Sep 30, 2021
52m
42: Jakob's Wife
A small town Minister! Passionless marriage! A life changing encounter! This week the boys, head to small town to meet,"Jakob's Wife".  Jakob's Wife is a new Barbara Crampton movie, that has many themes. A vampire movie, a commentary on religion and a horror comedy. But does this movie provide enough thrills? Tune in to find out! And so much more!! You can always email us: skeletonboyspod@gm...
39m Sep 23, 2021
39m
41: Boys from County Hell
A crew of road workers! A father and son at odds! An Irish vampire! This week the boys take a trip over seas to meet, "Boys from County Hell"!  This 2020 horror comedy, takes an interesting take on the Bram Stoker legend.  This isn't your typical, run of the mill vampire flick but did the boys find it as refreshing as a pint on a Sunday afternoon? Plus, they do a mini review of HBO Max's "Titan...
44m Sep 16, 2021
44m
40: 1BR
A picturesque neighborhood ! "Friendly" tenants! Young naive woman! This week the boys go apartment hunting and witness, "1BR"!  We all have apartment horror stories: annoying roommates and asshole landlords. "1BR”, is a suspenseful and twisty new movie. Did the boys sign the lease? And so much more!! You can always email us: skeletonboyspod@gmail.com Twitter: @skeletonboyspod   
52m Sep 09, 2021
52m
39: Freaky
A serial Killer! A young girl! A mystical dagger! This week the boys switch bodies and get,"Freaky"! They take a look at the 2020 horror/black comedy and dissect its many surprises. Plus, they do a mini review of "The Suicide Squad"!  And so much more!! You can always email us: skeletonboyspod@gmail.com Twitter: @skeletonboyspod   
52m Sep 02, 2021
52m