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Christmas time is here. Time for mayhem and fear. This week, Desmond and Darryll explore family. And we all know the chainsaw is family, in The Texas Chainsaw Massacre 2. Devil Dinosaur Jr. talks about religious tradition in the delightful holiday romp Sheitan. Desmond comes back to give a special address about giving, specifically one serial killer helping police find others in Nailbiter from Image Comics. There's also some festive music for you as well: "Because I'm Santa" by The Dollyrots, "Strange Things Happen" by Stewart Copeland, "Gentiment Je T'immole" by Mai Lan, "Kill City" by Iggy Poop and James Williamson, and "Silent Night, Deadly Night (acoustic)" by The Browns. Get in on the SNDN Blu-ray giveaway contest, and have some Happy Holidays! Send feedback to: feedback@dreadmedia.net, or 206.203.1213. Follow @DevilDinosaurJr and @dreadmedia on Twitter! Join the Facebook group! Visit www.stayscary.wordpress.com and www.dreadmedia.bandcamp.com.

iPod. Headphones. We're losing battery power! I need a quick charge, STAT! Get medical with Dread Media this week! Doctor Reddick kicks the show off with his Top 5 Medical Traumas. Then Darryll stops by to review the malpractice / coma-themed Sublime. Duane joins Desmond to discuss the conjoined twins / psychological thriller Sisters. Then, in these days of ebola-tinged fear, Desmond gets gross with a review of Cabin Fever: Patient Zero. Here's a list of psychosomatic tunes to keep you going: "Eyes on Fire" by Blue Oyster Cult, "Malpractice" by Faith No More, "Sister Blue" by Mind Funk, "Ebola Reston" by Grotus, and "Down with the Sickness" by Richard Cheese & Lounge Against The Machine. Send feedback to: feedback@dreadmedia.net, or 206.203.1213. Follow @DevilDinosaurJr and @dreadmedia on Twitter! Join the Facebook group! Visit www.stayscary.wordpress.com and www.dreadmedia.bandcamp.com.

Cut! What am I working with here? This week on Dread Media, we get dramatic! First up, Desmond gives his Top 5 Dramatic Presentations in the horror genre. Then, Darryll stops by to review the Italian slasher Stage Fright. Devil Dinosaur Jr. isn't a fat lady, nor does he sing, but he closes the show with a review of Dario Argento's Opera. There are, of course, songs as well: "In the Rain" by The Dramatics, "I Am the Owl" by Dead Kennedys, "Phantom of the Opera" by Iron Maiden, and "Take a Bow" by Muse. Send feedback to: feedback@dreadmedia.net, or 206.203.1213. Follow @DevilDinosaurJr and @dreadmedia on Twitter! Join the Facebook group! Visit www.stayscary.wordpress.com and www.dreadmedia.bandcamp.com.

You wanted the best, you got the best! This week Dread Media pays homage to the kings of theatrical rock and roll, the Knights in Satan's Service themselves: KISS! First up, join Darryll and Desmond in looking at the band as bizarre, quippy cosmic gods in their weird (and awful) 1978 TV movie, KISS Meets the Phantom of the Park. Then, was it really a good idea for Gene Simmons to give the only copy of a newly dead rocker's new album to an emotionally unstable teenager? Find out as Duane and Desmond are delighted by 1980s heavy metal horror epic, Trick or Treat. There's tunes, of course: "Nothin' To tose" and "Detroit Rock City" by KISS, and "Stand Up" and "Trick or Treat" by Fastway. Send feedback to: feedback@dreadmedia.net, or 206.203.1213. Follow @DevilDinosaurJr and @dreadmedia on Twitter! Join the Facebook group! Visit www.stayscary.wordpress.com and www.dreadmedia.bandcamp.com.

Get real once again with Dread Media as we dip back into the world of found footage films. The examples run the gamut this week from reality-based to supernatural, from great to awful. First up, Duane and Desmond get a look at the third installment in the ever-innovative found footage anthology series V/H/S: Viral. Then Desmond goes solo on the rich New York socialites gone bad film The Upper Footage and the almost unexplainable Mr. Jones. On top of that, there's a great set of tunes as well: "Horrorvision" by Zodiac, "The Virus of Life" by Slipknot, "Life and Death of the Party" by Alice Cooper, "Dark Was the Night, Cold Was the Ground" by Blind Willie Johnson, and "The Touch of Reality" by The Skull. Send feedback to: feedback@dreadmedia.net, or 206.203.1213. Follow @DevilDinosaurJr and @dreadmedia on Twitter! Join the Facebook group! Visit www.stayscary.wordpress.com and www.dreadmedia.bandcamp.com.

Get your metal on once again in this packed show of cosmic- and earth-bound heavy metal. First up, Desmond attended a show on GWAR's first tour since the death of Dave Brockie / Oderus Urungus. What did he think? Did new front-people Blothar and Vulvatron live up to Oderus' legacy? Then, he is joined by Darryll for a review of the first Canadian animated feature film and futuristic rock opera Rock & Rule. Devil Dinosaur Jr. takes a look at the low-budget / sci-fi chick-rock masterpiece Vicious Lips. Finally, things take a turn for the serious when Desmond returns for a solo review of the documentary As the Palaces Burn. What episode of Dread Media, metal-themed or otherwise, would be complete without some kickass tunes? "Let Us Slay" and "Fly Now" by GWAR, "Born to Raise Hell" by Cheap Trick, "Light Years Away" by Mary Ellen Quinn, "Walk With Me in Hell" by Lamb of God, and "West End Girls / People Who Died" also by GWAR, get a spin on this week's show. Send feedback to: feedback@dreadmedia.net, or 206.20

This week Desmond is joined by filmmaker and music video director Phil Mucci for an inspiring and creative one-hour conversations about making tough decisions for your art, heavy metal, and stickin' it to the man to impress the ladies. First, Desmond gives a Top 5 rundown of his favorite Phil Mucci-directed music videos. The music for this episode is curated from songs Phil has directed videos for: "Zenith" by Huntress, "The Diplomat" by Pig Destroyer, and "The Duke (of Supernature)" by Monster Magnet. Visit Phil's site and get your mind blown at www.diabolikfilms.com. Send feedback to: feedback@dreadmedia.net, or 206.203.1213. Follow @DevilDinosaurJr and @dreadmedia on Twitter! Join the Facebook group! Visit www.stayscary.wordpress.com and www.dreadmedia.bandcamp.com.

It's been a long time, but the Commonwealth Crew returns with a brand new Dread Reel-ief. Well, it's not brand new, as you can probably tell with our conversation about the yet-to-be-released Iron Man 3. But, I digress! This time, the live action manga adaptation of Death Note gets a heavy review about the silliness of having a death god as a comedic sidekick, but also the moral implications of vigilanteism. This one is all over the place. Enjoy. Send feedback to: feedback@dreadmedia.net, or 206.203.1213. Follow @dreadmedia and @MuseumWalkerIan on Twitter. Join the Facebook group!

Get your revenge on this week as the Dread Media crew takes on a double feature of revenge flicks. First though, Desmond runs down his Top 5 favorite revenge stories (featuring all different media). Then Duane and Desmond talk about recent mumblecore revenge film Blue Ruin. Then, as prescribed by Al from Halifax (thanks, Al) Desmond and Darryll get nasty with the Ozsploitation revenge thriller The Horseman. Play these loud to take on your annoying neighbors in a little bit of audio revenger: "Revenge" by Mindless Self Indulgence, "Drifter" by Iron Maiden, "Vengeance Will Be Mine" by Skeletonwitch, and "Buenas Tardes, Amigo" by Ween. Send feedback to: feedback@dreadmedia.net, or 206.203.1213. Follow @DevilDinosaurJr and @dreadmedia on Twitter! Join the Facebook group! Visit www.stayscary.wordpress.com and www.dreadmedia.bandcamp.com.

Happy Halloween, Dreadites! Celebrate with us in style with another massive episode. After Desmond's Top 5 Halloween traditions, friend of the show Greg Lamberson stops by as usual this time of year to give us the rundown on the projects he's recently had released, as well as those that are upcoming, including: Frenzy Wolves, Creepers, Human Monsters, and even a scoop at what his next film project might be. Greg even interviews Desmond for a little bit about his experience with The Julian Year. Then Devil Dinosaur Jr. takes a look at the underrated classic Pumpkinhead. Then Desmond and Darryll deliver a drunken review of Halloween III: Season of the Witch. It's worth a listen. There's also music: "Halloween" by The Misfits, "Slime City Creep" by Gore Obsessed, "Pumpkin Head" by The Misfits, "All Hell" by Samhain, and "Man of the Year" by Alice Cooper. Send feedback to: feedback@dreadmedia.net, or 206.203.1213. Follow @DevilDinosaurJr and @dreadmedia on Twitter! Join the Facebook group! Visit www.stayscary.wor

This week's show is a massive tip of the hat to the atypical zombie film. First things first: young adult novelist, Lynne Hansen stops by to talk about her recent career-turn as a filmmaker. From her screenplay for the zombie comedy short film He's Not Looking So Great to the trials and tribulations of directing her first short, the very atypical zombie film Chomp. Then Devil Dinosaur Jr. delivers a double feature of the atypical, and so so bad, zombie films Teenage Zombies and Superargo. Darryll joins Desmond for a look at the very impressive indie zombie feature The Battery. Then Desmond goes solo on The Dead 2. But of course, that isn't all! We have to have some zombie tunes: "Zombie Apocalypse" by Kirby Krackle, "Because I'm Awesome" by The Dollyrots, "It's Your Funeral, Minion" by The Hex Dispensers, "Anthem for the Already Defeated" by Rock Plaza Central, "The Desert is on Fire" by Murder by Death, and "Zombie" by Vestiges. Send feedback to: feedback@dreadmedia.net, or 206.203.1213. Follow @DevilDinosau

Reality crashes into the Halloween season this week as Desmond interviews the filmmakers behind the brand new haunted event-themed / found-footage horror film The Houses October Built. Bobby Roe, Zack Andrews, and Michael Roe talk about making a found footage film with your friends, and the secret world behind haunted events. Then, carrying on with the theme of event-related horror, Devil Dinosaur Jr. takes a look at Tobe Hooper's most underrated gem in his filmography: The Funhouse. Then, Desmond goes solo on a review of the Rosemary's Baby meets TLC's A Baby Story mashup Delivery: The Beast Within. On top of all that, there's some suitably creepy tunes for you guys on your Canadian Thanksgiving Weekend: "October" by Gray Matter, "Haunted House" by Antiseen, "Madhouse" by Anthrax, "Life / Birth / Blood / Doom" by Black Label Society, and "Aenema" by Tool. Send feedback to: feedback@dreadmedia.net, or 206.203.1213. Follow @DevilDinosaurJr and @dreadmedia on Twitter! Join the Facebook group! Visit www.stayscar

This week we delve into the myth of the Sasquatch. Before that, however, in the first installment of October's Dread Media Top 5, Desmond outlines his five favorite non-Bigfoot crypto-zoological creatures. Then Darryll joins him to look at Bobcat Goldthwait's first horror film, the found footage Bigfoot film, Willow Creek. In a brand new Stay Scary, Devil Dinosaur Jr. goes all the way back to 1957 to review Hammer Studios' Abominable Snowman! Of course, there's also a bunch of big, hairy tunes: "Loch Ness Monster" by Big Dipper, "(The) Living Proof" by Shooter Jennings, "The Yeti" by Clutch, and "The Hunter" by Danzig. Send feedback to: feedback@dreadmedia.net, or 206.203.1213. Follow @DevilDinosaurJr and @dreadmedia on Twitter! Join the Facebook group! Visit www.stayscary.wordpress.com and www.dreadmedia.bandcamp.com.

Earth is a dangerous place, as we all know. With global warming a reality, it feels like we're on the cusp of an eco-horror movement. This week, Dread Media has a new and a classic example for you. First up, the thaw releases hybrid monsters from the Blood Glacier. Then, in a brand new Stay Scary, Talia Shire deals with a mutant bear in 1979's Prophecy. Let's tie ourselves to a tree and sing these songs: "Global Warning" by Voivod, "At the Foot of the Great Glacier" by 3 Inches of Blood, "The Wait" by Killing Joke, and "Mourning of the Earth" by ASG. Send feedback to: feedback@dreadmedia.net, or 206.203.1213. Follow @DevilDinosaurJr and @dreadmedia on Twitter! Join the Facebook group! Visit www.stayscary.wordpress.com and www.dreadmedia.bandcamp.com.

Join Dread Media this week. Seriously, join us. We're all about the cult this week. First, Dreadite favorite Ti West's latest film, Sacrament, takes the found-footage genre and applies it to a loosely veiled Jonestown story. Then, Devil Dinosaur Jr. looks at Kevin Smith's Branch Davidian / Westboro Baptist church mash-up Red State. Finally, black metal's rabid fans have accepted quite a lot of variation to their genre, but will they think the eponymous debut EP from the mysterious Danish one-woman black metal act Myrkur is "trve kvlt"? We'll have to see! Of course, there's tunes: "Sacrament" by HIM, "Back to Eden" by Black Sabbath, "High as Fuck" by Jon Lajoie, and "Nattens Barn" and "Ma Du Brænde i Helvede" by Myrkur. Send feedback to: feedback@dreadmedia.net, or 206.203.1213. Follow @DevilDinosaurJr and @dreadmedia on Twitter! Join the Facebook group! Visit www.stayscary.wordpress.com and www.dreadmedia.bandcamp.com.

Get sick this week, Dreadites, as Desmond and Darryll take a look at two goo-soaked dripping fright flicks. First up, can the hosts get past their nausea induced by the opening of the brand new existential homage to Troma, Septic Man? What about the classic gooey monster film The Incredible Melting Man? Time, and listening, will only tell. There's some nasty dripping songs for you, too: "Freak Puke" by Melvins Lite, "Sewer Chief" by Rat Path, "Melting of My Marrow" by Killer Be Killed, and "Melt" by Monster Magnet. Don't forget to join this month's Facebook group contest! Send feedback to: feedback@dreadmedia.net, or 206.203.1213. Follow @DevilDinosaurJr and @dreadmedia on Twitter! Join the Facebook group! Visit www.stayscary.wordpress.com and www.dreadmedia.bandcamp.com.

At the behest and donation of our great listener, Dean, Dread Media swerves from the typical this week as we take in some Oscar-baity arthouse. First up, Darryll and Desmond take in a viewing of the seminal and powerful ensemble piece, Magnolia. Devil Dinosaur Jr. reviews the more recent, but similarly themed film Nebraska. Of course, there are also songs: "Momentum" and "Save Me" by Aimee Mann, "Time" by Wraitchild America, and "Daddy's Hands" by Shooter Jennings. Thanks again to Dean for his support! Send feedback to: feedback@dreadmedia.net, or 206.203.1213. Follow @DevilDinosaurJr and @dreadmedia on Twitter! Join the Facebook group! Visit www.stayscary.wordpress.com and www.dreadmedia.bandcamp.com.

Benvenuto! This week we celebrate cinema italiano! There's a wide berth of genres being covered: sword and sandal, giallo, zombie, and post-apocalyptic. First off, Darryll and Desmond take in a viewing of Lucio Fulci's Conquest. Then, Devil Dinosaur Jr. is stirred, but not shaken, by the mostly unseen giallo film starring no one's favorite James Bond: Who Saw Her Die? Finally, Desmond returns to review Blue Underground's Blood-Soaked Double Feature Blu-ray which features two films by Italian schlock merchant Bruno Mattei: Hell of the Living Dead and Rats: Night of Terror. And of course, some songs to be serenaded by on a gondola through the canals of Venice: "Conquest" by Judas Priest, "Smoking Snakes" by Sabaton, "El Prima Baso" by Ennio Morricone, "Rats" by Clutch, and "Conquest" by rokOpera Inc. Divertiti! Send feedback to: feedback@dreadmedia.net, or 206.203.1213. Follow @DevilDinosaurJr and @dreadmedia on Twitter! Join the Facebook group! Visit www.stayscary.wordpress.com and www.dreadmedia.bandcamp.com.

Get your sexy werewolf on this week as Chris and Desmond reluctantly look at the second season of Netflix Original Hemlock Grove. Then Devil Dinosaur Jr. saves the day with a look at Werewolf in a Girl's Dormitory in a new Stay Scary. There's some sexy tunes as well: "Gypsy" by Emperor, "Scientific Rebirth" by Cara Neir, "Nothing to Lose" by Girlschool, and "Dog Inside Your Body" by Butthole Surfers. Sorry for all the self promotion and black metal. Send feedback to: feedback@dreadmedia.net, or 206.203.1213. Follow @DevilDinosaurJr and @dreadmedia on Twitter! Join the Facebook group! Visit www.stayscary.wordpress.com and www.dreadmedia.bandcamp.com.

This week we pay tribute to one of our most beloved entertainers. From comedy to drama to children's films to intense psychological character studies, Robin Williams was truly one of the greats. So Chris and Desmond have a great conversation about the man during their review of Insomnia. Then Devil Dinosaur Jr. reviews the recent dark comedy World's Greatest Dad. There's tunes as well: "I Don't Sleep" by Amen, "Insomnia" by Greta, and "I Hope I Become a Ghost" by The Deadly Syndrome. Pay attention to have a chance to win The Walking Dead Season 4 on DVD, and make sure to watch Darryll and Desmond's film "The Killing House" (http://player.vimeo.com/video/103446672). If you like what you see, buy the score that Desmond composed to support both filmmakers at www.dreadmedia.bandcamp.com. RIP Robin Williams. Send feedback to: feedback@dreadmedia.net, or 206.203.1213. Follow @DevilDinosaurJr and @dreadmedia on Twitter! Join the Facebook group! Visit www.stayscary.wordpress.com.