Episodes
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This week, we go back to 1999 to talk about Eyes Wide Shut, the final film by the great Stanley Kubrick. Based on the novella “Dream Story” by Arthur Schnitzler, Kubrick weaves a tale of deception, anxiety and murder as the 20th century comes to a close in New York City.
Intro: “Necromaniacs” – Mike Hill
Outro: “Naval Officer” – Jocelyn Pook
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This week, we go back to 2008 to revisit the uncomfortable, British horror-thriller Lake Eden. Written and directed by James Watkins, this film, in some ways primed him for Speak No Evil, his latest filmmaking assignment. Additionally, you get Michael Fassbender and Kelly Reilly early in their careers, portraying a young couple who get terrorized by a group of young townie-hoodies. Eden Lake has been cited as a film commenting on “Broken Britain” moral panic of the early 21st century.
Intro: “Necromaniacs” – Mike Hill
Outro: “Wires” – Dead and Gone
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As we mentioned before, 2024 has had some powerful films that have been pushing the envelope in the horror world. Oddity, written and directed by Damian McCarthy, is a movie that is starting the get a stir among the horror afficionados. You may remember Caveat, McCarthy’s 2020 film that rated pretty high on the Necro Meter. Tune in and see what we think of his latest effort.
Intro: “Necromaniacs” – Mike Hill
Outro: “Wires” – Dead and Gone
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We dive back into the Giallo world this week with The Red Queen Kills Seven Times. This our firs foray into the filmography of Emilio Miraglia; unfortunately, this was his final film. Though Miraglia was a prolific filmmaker, this was only his second giallo, this first being The Night Evelyn Came Out of the Grave.
The Red Queen Kills Seven Times follows two sisters Evelyn and Kitty, an alleged curse and the typical red herrings and plot twists that you can expect from these films.
Intro: “Necromaniacs” – Mike Hill
Outro: “Serpents of the Light” – Deicide
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It’s been a Hell of a year for horror and there is a lot left on the horizon. Maxxxine is the third installment of Ti West’s trilogy. Each film has been unique yet still adhering to universe set up in X. This time around, Mia Goth is portraying a more world weary, cynical version of the character, now relocated to LA and working in hardcore porn. Her life takes a turn when a big opportunity comes to her but will her dark past come back to haunt her?
Intro: “Necromaniacs” – Mike Hill
Outro: “I’m Insane” – Ratt
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Do we need another entry into the Alien Saga? We’ve had Covenant, Prometheus and now the new, Fede Alvarez-helmed Alien Romulus. Check out what the Necromaniacs have to say about it.
Intro: “Necromaniacs” – Mike Hill
Outro: “Hall of Ice” – Lebanon Hannover
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It’s been a sick year for horror films, so much has been released and the year isn’t even over year. We probably should have gotten to this one earlier this year, but better late than never. This week, we get into Immaculate, the antichrist film that was released conspicuously moments before The First Omen.
Intro: “Necromaniacs” – Mike Hill
Outro: “Leave the Church Behind” – Nunslaughter
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This week we have all three Necro-Hosts! Oz Perkins Longlegs is probably the most talked about horror film of the year so far. The marketing campaign created a really intense, creepy vibe and drummed up a ton of anticipation. Tune to for our take on it
Intro: “Necromaniacs” – Mike Hill
Outro: “Doing the Obvious” – Cows
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As longtime listeners know, we are quite fond of hardass, Australian movies. There is a unique quality to these bleak, nihilistic movies that really connect to a primal part of your brain and inspire an almost visceral reaction. Necromaniacs joined up with artist and outback movie aficionado Seldon Hunt to give you Mayhem Down Under, our exploration of these grim, violent films.
First up, is the classic SNOWTOWN MURDERS, the 2011 hard-as-nails film directed by Justin Kurzel based on the true events that took place in Adelaide, South Australia between 1992 and 1999. Proceed is you dare, this film is not for the faint of heart.
Intro: “We Can’t be Beaten” – Rose Tattoo
Outro: “My Hate is Strong” – Werewolves
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This week we go back to 1973 for Sergio Martino’s roughie TORSO. Long-time listeners will know that Martino is highly respected here at the Necro Camp, but what makes TORSO most interesting is that, though it operates well within the Giallo world, it can also be considered a proto-slasher having predated all of the seminal slasher films by at least one year.
Intro: “Necromaniacs” – Mike Hill
Outro: “Fucked with a Knife” – Cannibal Corpse
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This week, we discuss the modern classic AMERICAN PSYCHO. Based on the Brett Easton Ellis novel, this film was controversial when it came out in 2000 largely due to it’s themes of misogyny and overall cynical point of view. At the time, Christian Bale was a relatively unknown actor and was advised against taking the role because it may prove to be “carer suicide” but the actor believed in the vision of director Mary Harmon and delivered a performance that put him on the map and propelled his career forward.
Intro: “Necromaniacs” – Mike Hill
Outro: “Hip to be Square” – Hughey Lewis and the News
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It’s summertime! We decided to cover the classic CREATURE FROM THE BLACK LAGOON to open sun and fun season.
Intro: “Necromaniacs” – Mike Hill
Outro: “Where Chaos Reigns” – LLYR
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We’re back this week with our analysis of “ambient slasher” IN A VIOLENT NATURE. Jeff and Mike give you their breakdown, takes some Neco Calls and meeting sick celebrities.
Intro: “Necromaniacs” – Mike Hill
Outro: “In Damnation’s Embrace” – LLYR
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This week, we discuss STOPMOTION, a film that has been getting a lot of attention recently. This is Robert Morgan’s feature debut and incorporates live action with, you guessed it, stop-motion animation to tell feverish, weird tale about a filmmaker, he abusive mother and the hazy lines between reality and illusion. Also, I mispronounce author Brian Evenson’s name twice during the episode.
Intro: “Necromaniacs” – Mike Hill
Outro: “Amputate” – Negative Prayer
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Mike S returns after a brief hiatus. This week, we discuss a fairly obscure British film called GHOST STORIES written and directed by Jeremy Dyson and Andy Nyman. Offbeat, unique and unconventional; how will it fair on the Necro chopping block?
Intro: “Necromaniacs” – Mike Hill
Outro: “Extortion” – Christbane
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The prequel game can be a tricky one, especially with such an iconic franchise as The Omen. Check out our take on The First Omen, the directorial debut of Arkasha Stevenson and the direct prequel to the 1976 classic
Intro: “Necromaniacs” – Mike Hill
Outro: “I am Abomination ” – 1349
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Damn, what timing we have! On the heels of the first-ever felony conviction of a former US President, we take on the tense, speculative “horror” movie CIVIL WAR.
Intro: “Necromaniacs” – Mike Hill
Outro: “Rocket USA” – Suicide
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Robert Eggers is undoubtedly a luminary in the horror world and it is no surprise that we are on board with his band of weirdness. This week, we dive into the many-faceted movie THE LIGHTHOUSE. What is actually going on in this film? Listen and dig our commentary on this modern classic.
Intro: “Necromaniacs” – Mike Hill
Outro: “Rime of the Ancient Mariner” – Iron Maiden
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This week, we are back in time to 70’s Italy. Lucio Fulci along with Dario Argento are possibly the most well-known filmmakers in European Horror / Giallo so we have been diving deep into their catalogs. 1972’s Don’t Torture a Duckling (Non si sevizia un paperino), is one of his most critically renowned films. Check out what we have to say about it.
Intro: “Necromaniacs” – Mike Hill
Outro: “Sol Niger” – Babylon Whores
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This week we dive into the curious genre of American Christian Independent Horror with Nefarious. Ever wonder what a Christian Fundamentalist might do with a budget to make a horror film? Well, give this episode a listen.
Intro: “Necromaniacs” – Mike Hill
Outro: “Snakes of Christ” - Danzig