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Stepfather II (1989)

Make Room For Daddy!

Welcome back for another episode of The Liberal Dead's Stepfather Retrospective Podcast Series! In this episode, Jeff (@Jeff_FOTD) and James (@DrJimmyTerror) move on to the second film in the franchise, 1989's Stepfather II.

How did the sequel come to be? What do Bob and Harvey Weinstein have to do with it? What was cut from Director Jeff Burr's initial version of the film? What exactly is a "Puggalo"? More importantly, how does the film stack up against the first?

Find the answers to these burning questions here - along with talk of the film's history and origins, its critical reception, and its place in pop culture and the franchise. As always, the guys give you their unfiltered opinions.

If you are looking to watch the film, or any of the others in the series, you can help support the show by Purchasing or Renting it from Amazon.

If streaming isn't your thing, you may also Download the MP3 directly, using the provided link, or Subscribe Via iTunes to ensure that you stay current with this series and all of our other shows.

iTunes listeners: Please take a moment to leave us a rating/review, and we will share it on an upcoming podcast!

And, as always, if you want to drop us a line to let us know what you think of Stepfather II (or any of the other films in the series), or you just want to give us feedback on the podcast in general, please send an email to podcast (at) liberaldead (dot) com.

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This podcast contains major plot spoilers for the film... Watch before you listen!

Direct download: SRS-02-Stepfather2.mp3
Category:Stepfather Retrospective -- posted at: 4:29pm EDT
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Dead Air: Episode 32 - World War Z (2013)
Dead Air: Episode 32 - World War Z (2013)

"Remember Philly!"

This week on the show, Shawn is off battling the undead, but Jeff (@Jeff_FOTD) and James (@DrJimmyTerror) batten down the hatches for the assault of Marc Forster's epic zombie-action flick, World War Z! Included is a full review of the film and an in-depth discussion of its troubled production history, the controversy surrounding it, and it's box office and critical reception.

Is it really as bad as people speculated? Why were there 20 minutes of production company logos? Why is James sweaty, and what's that one thing that pisses him off? More importantly, how does Brad Pitt stay so dreamy and well-kept when he is traveling the world in the zombie apocalypse?

All of these burning questions will be answered... Oh, and don't worry if you haven't watched it yet. The guys hold the spoilers for last, so you can listen without fear.

If streaming isn't your thing, you may Download the MP3 Directly here or Subscribe Via iTunes.

iTunes listeners: Please take a moment to leave us a rating/review, and we will share it on an upcoming podcast!

Looking to pre-order World War Z (or any other titles we discussed on this show)? Head on over to Amazon for the best prices.

And, as always, if you want to drop us a line to let us know what you think of World War Z, or you just want to give us feedback on the podcast in general, please send an email to podcast (at) liberaldead (dot) com.

Direct download: DeadAir-32-WorldWarZ.mp3
Category:Dead Air -- posted at: 9:34pm EDT
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Dead Air: Episode 31 - V/H/S/2, Hatchet III, and This Is The End (2013)

This week on the show, Jeff (@Jeff_FOTD), Shawn  (@TheLiberalDead - Head Honcho at The Liberal Dead), and James (@DrJimmyTerror - The fiend behind Dr Terror's Blog of Horrors) review not one, but three new release films!

Things kick off with an in-depth discussion of the anthology horror sequel, V/H/S/2, which was recently released to all major VOD platforms. The guys have a lot to say about this one and how it stacks up to the first entry in the series.
Next up is a full-on exploration of Hatchet III (also available on VOD), the latest installment in the franchise and Director BJ McDonnell's directorial debut. Does the series redeem itself? Listen to find out!
Rounding out the trio of reviews is the crew's take on the new Horror-Disaster-Comedy film, This Is The End (currently in theaters). How funny is it, exactly? The guys will tell you that and a whole lot more...
Don't worry, though... Thre are no spoilers to be found in this week's episode, so listen without fear.

If streaming isn't your thing, you may Download the MP3 Directly here or Subscribe Via iTunes.

iTunes listeners: Please take a moment to leave us a rating/review, and we will share it on an upcoming podcast!

Looking to rent or buy any of the titles we discussed on this show? Head on over to Amazon.

And, as always, if you want to drop us a line to let us know what you think of V/H/S/2, Hatchet III, or This Is The End, or you just want to give us feedback on the podcast in general, please send an email to podcast (at) liberaldead (dot) com.

Direct download: DeadAir-31-Vhs2-Hatchet3-ThisIsTheEnd.mp3
Category:Dead Air -- posted at: 12:00pm EDT
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Dead Air: Episode 30 - The Purge (2013)

"Survive The Night"

This week on the show, Shawn and James are on vacation, but Jeff (@Jeff_FOTD) is joined by special guest Kirk Haviland (of Movie Junkie TO, among other sites) to dig deep into James DeMonaco's hit thriller, The Purge!

Why is there no "What We've Been Watching" segment this week? Is the movie just a Strangers knock-off? Is Ethan Hawke swimming in moneybags these days? More importantly, is the movie worth your time?
All of these burning questions will be answered...

If streaming isn't your thing, you may Download the MP3 Directly here or Subscribe Via iTunes.

iTunes listeners: Please take a moment to leave us a rating/review, and we will share it on an upcoming podcast!

Looking to rent The Purge (or any other titles we discussed on this show)? Head on over to Amazon Instant Video.

And, as always, if you want to drop us a line to let us know what you think of The Purge, or you just want to give us feedback on the podcast in general, please send an email to podcast (at) liberaldead (dot) com.

Direct download: DeadAir-30-ThePurge.mp3
Category:Dead Air -- posted at: 11:00am EDT
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The Stepfather (1987)

An All-American Family... He'd Kill For It!

Welcome to the inaugural episode of The Liberal Dead's Stepfather Retrospective Podcast Series! In this episode, Jeff (@Jeff_FOTD) is joined by co-host James (@DrJimmyTerror) to tackle the first film in the franchise, 1987's The Stepfather.

How many people has Jeff met that have murdered their families? Why does Joseph Ruben keep making movies about murderous family members? Why are the guys uncomfortable looking at Jill Schoelen's boobs? More importantly, how does James' stepdaughter feel about him after seeing this movie?!

Find the answers to these burning questions here - along with talk of the film's history and origins, its critical reception, and its place in pop culture and the franchise. As always, the guys give you their unfiltered opinions.

If you are looking to watch the film, or any of the others in the series, you can help support the show by Purchasing or Renting it from Amazon.

If streaming isn't your thing, you may also Download the MP3 directly, using the provided link, or Subscribe Via iTunes to ensure that you stay current with this series and all of our other shows.

iTunes listeners: Please take a moment to leave us a rating/review, and we will share it on an upcoming podcast!

And, as always, if you want to drop us a line to let us know what you think of The Stepfather (or any of the other films in the series), or you just want to give us feedback on the podcast in general, please send an email to podcast (at) liberaldead (dot) com.

Warning!
This podcast contains major plot spoilers for the film... Watch before you listen!

Direct download: SRS-01-TheStepfather-1987.mp3
Category:Stepfather Retrospective -- posted at: 2:33am EDT
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Dead Air: Episode 29 - Aftershock (2013)
"The Only Thing More Terrifying Than Mother Nature Is Human Nature"
This week on the show, Jeff (@Jeff_FOTD), Shawn  (@TheLiberalDead - Head Honcho at The Liberal Dead), and James (@DrJimmyTerror - The fiend behind Dr Terror's Blog of Horrors) shake things up with Director Nicolas Lopez's English-Language film debut, Aftershock!

Why do people keep thinking that Eli Roth directed the movie? Where the hell did James suddenly appear from? More importantly, what are you gonna do when you get out of jail (hint: it may involve lots of rape)?

All of these things are answered here in detail, along with a lot of other horror and genre talk including reviews of (and thoughts on):

If streaming isn't your thing, you may Download the MP3 Directly here or Subscribe Via iTunes.

iTunes listeners: Please take a moment to leave us a rating/review, and we will share it on an upcoming podcast!

Looking to rent Aftershock (or any other titles we discussed on this show)? Head on over to Amazon Instant Video.

And, as always, if you want to drop us a line to let us know what you think of Aftershock, or you just want to give us feedback on the podcast in general, please send an email to podcast (at) liberaldead (dot) com.

Direct download: DeadAir-029-Aftershock.mp3
Category:Dead Air -- posted at: 7:00pm EDT
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Critters 4 (1992)

In Space, They Love To Hear You Scream!

Welcome to the final episode of The Liberal Dead's Critters Retrospective Podcast Series! In this episode, Jeff (@Jeff_FOTD) is joined by co-host James (@DrJimmyTerror) to tackle the (as of now) last of the franchise's sequels, 1992's Critters 4.

Does the movie close out the saga on a good note? What happens to Charlie? Where the hell did that dude get those cowboy boots? More importantly, is that really Angela Bassett's ass?!

Find the answers to these burning questions here - along with talk of the film's place in the franchise and much more. As always, the guys give you a straight shot on whether or not it's worth your time.

Come for the discussion, but stick around for the silliness that follows.

If you are looking to watch the film, or any of the others in the series, you can help support the show by Purchasing or Renting it from Amazon.

If streaming isn't your thing, you may also Download the MP3 directly, using the provided link, or Subscribe Via iTunes to ensure that you stay current with this series and all of our other shows.

iTunes listeners: Please take a moment to leave us a rating/review, and we will share it on an upcoming podcast!

And, as always, if you want to drop us a line to let us know what you think of Critters 4 (or any of the other films in the series), or you just want to give us feedback on the podcast in general, please send an email to podcast (at) liberaldead (dot) com.

Warning!
This podcast contains major plot spoilers for the film... Watch before you listen!

Direct download: CrittersRetro-04-Critters4.mp3
Category:Critters Retrospective -- posted at: 12:00pm EDT
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Critters 3 (1991)

You are what they eat!

Welcome to the second episode of The Liberal Dead's Critters Retrospective Podcast Series! In this episode, Jeff (@Jeff_FOTD) is joined by co-host James (@DrJimmyTerror) to tackle the first of the franchise's Direct-To-Video sequels, 1991's Critters 3.

How proud is Leonardo DiCaprio of his big screen debut? Does the film live up to its predecessors? What happened to Charlie? More importantly, what does the movie have to do with James' Harry Potter sex fetish?

Find the answers to these questions here - along with talk of the film's production history, themes and plot points, reception, and its place in the franchise. Most importantly, the guys give you a straight shot on whether or not it's worth your time.

Come for the discussion, but stick around for the silliness that follows.

If you are looking to watch the film, or any of the others in the series, you can help support the show by Purchasing or Renting it from Amazon.

If streaming isn't your thing, you may also Download the MP3 directly, using the provided link, or Subscribe Via iTunes to ensure that you stay current with this series and all of our other shows.

iTunes listeners: Please take a moment to leave us a rating/review, and we will share it on an upcoming podcast!

And, as always, if you want to drop us a line to let us know what you think of Critters 3 (or any of the other films in the series), or you just want to give us feedback on the podcast in general, please send an email to podcast (at) liberaldead (dot) com.

Warning!
This podcast contains major plot spoilers for the film... Watch before you listen!

Direct download: CrittersRetro-03-Critters3.mp3
Category:Critters Retrospective -- posted at: 2:00pm EDT
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Critters 2: The Main Course (1988)

Get ready for seconds... They're back!

Welcome to the second episode of The Liberal Dead's Critters Retrospective Podcast Series! In this episode, Jeff (@Jeff_FOTD) is joined by co-host James (@DrJimmyTerror) to tackle the franchise's first sequel, 1988's Critters 2: The Main Course.

How much do the guys miss nudity in PG-13 movies? Is the sequel actually better than the original? Is James finally going to tell us about his father's porn collection? More importantly, what does DMX hae to do with any of this?

Find the answers to these questions here - along with talk of the film's production history, themes and plot points, reception, and its place in the franchise. Most importantly, the guys give you a straight shot on whether or not it's worth your time.

Come for the discussion, but stick around for the outtakes and Easter Eggs that follow.

If you are looking to watch the film, or any of the others in the series, you can help support the show by Purchasing or Renting it from Amazon.

If streaming isn't your thing, you may also Download the MP3 directly, using the provided link, or Subscribe Via iTunes to ensure that you stay current with this series and all of our other shows.

iTunes listeners: Please take a moment to leave us a rating/review, and we will share it on an upcoming podcast!

And, as always, if you want to drop us a line to let us know what you think of Critters 2, or you just want to give us feedback on the podcast in general, please send an email to podcast (at) liberaldead (dot) com.

Warning!
This podcast contains major plot spoilers for the film... Watch before you listen!

Direct download: CrittersRetro-02-Critters2.mp3
Category:Critters Retrospective -- posted at: 5:00pm EDT
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Dead Air: Episode 28 - The Lords Of Salem (2013)

This week on the show, Jeff (@Jeff_FOTD), Shawn  (@TheLiberalDead - Head Honcho at The Liberal Dead), and James (@DrJimmyTerror - The fiend behind Dr Terror's Blog of Horrors) break out their Pope Hats andhold Rob Zombie's latest film, The Lords Of Salem, to the fire!

Does Sheri Moon Zombie get nekkid? How many cameos from horror character actors did you spot? Do the guys enjoy watching Black Metal Dudes lick people? More importantly, is that really the Geico Caveman?!

All of these things are answered here in detail, along with a lot of other horror and genre talk including thoughts on:

  • The Disco Exorcist
  • Joysticks
  • Gangster Squad
  • Broken City
  • Resolution
  • Re-Animator
  • From Beyond
  • The Last Stand
  • Hansel & Gretel
  • House Hunting
  • The Frankenstein Theory
  • Room 237
  • High School
  • Noobz
  • Dazed And Confused
  • The King Of Kong
  • And much more!

If streaming isn't your thing, you may Download the MP3 Directly here or Subscribe Via iTunes.

iTunes listeners: Please take a moment to leave us a rating/review, and we will share it on an upcoming podcast!

Looking for other Rob Zombie flicks (or any other titles we discussed on this show)? Head on over to Amazon Instant Video.

And, as always, if you want to drop us a line to let us know what you think of Lords Of Salem, or you just want to give us feedback on the podcast in general, please send an email to podcast (at) liberaldead (dot) com.

Direct download: DeadAir-028-LordsOfSalem.mp3
Category:Dead Air -- posted at: 12:00pm EDT
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