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Desmond celebrates being able to remember the episode number this week by giving you a great show! First up, the second film watched for Desmond and Darryll's filmstravaganza is a healthy, slightly spoiler-laden review of The Dark Knight Rises. Then Devil Dinosaur Jr. reviews the Hammer Studios thriller Never Take Candy from a Stranger in a brand new Stay Scary. Songs included: "Rise Below" by Turbonegro, "Batman" by Voivod, "Candy from a Madman" by Wrathchild America, and "White Wedding" by The Murderdolls. Congratulations to Bette and Darren on their engagement! Send feedback and upcoming Q&A questions to: feedback@dreadmedia.net, or 206.203.1213. Follow @dreadmedia and @DevilDinosaurJr on Twitter! Join the Facebook group!

The Commonwealth Crew regrets that this installment of Dread Reel-ief features discussion of 1999's Virus. Not that the conversation is bad. The film is. Regrettably bad. Sorry. We are that we had to watch it. Yuck. There are robo-cenobites, though. Also, what other robot film gets a vocal gasp of disgust from Ian? Send feedback to: feedback@dreadmedia.net, or 206.203.1213. Follow us on Twitter @MuseumWalkerIan and @dreadmedia.

Desmond sets the tone by getting the episode number wrong at the top of a show dealing with reviews of The Raid: Redemption (with Darryll), The Dark Knight Rises (by Devil Dinosaur Jr.), and Silent House (just Desmond). There is also music between these reviews! These are those examples of music: "Razors Out" by Mike Shinoda and Joe Trapanese (featuring Chino Moreno), "Beyond Redemption" by HIM, "Sidekick" by Rancid, "Silent Scream" by Slayer, and "A Growing Disgust" by The Melvins Lite. Send feedback and upcoming Q&A questions to: feedback@dreadmedia.net, or 206.203.1213. Follow @dreadmedia and @DevilDinosaurJr on Twitter! Join the Facebook group!

In this mildly special episode of the Gleefully Macabre podcast, Jeff reads the story "The Loneliest Jackalope" from the anthology Unnatural Tales of the Jackalope. But it's a pretty demented little story. Send feedback to: feedback@dreadmedia.net, or 206.203.1213. Follow us on Twitter @JeffStrand and @dreadmedia.

In this episode of Dread Media, Desmond and Darryll discuss an exclusive screening of local filmmaker Panos Cosmatos's first film, the psychedelic sci-fi / horror film Beyond the Black Rainbow. In the latest Stay Scary, Devil Dinosaur Jr. reviews Gary A. Braunbeck's non-fiction book To Each Their Darkness. On top of that, there's some important information about the future of Dread Media! Tunes: "Beyond Electric Dreams" by Bad Religion, "Rainbow in the Dark" by Dio, "She Loves Me" by The Descendants, and "Pharmaceutical" by Grotus. Send feedback and upcoming Q&A questions to: feedback@dreadmedia.net, or 206.203.1213. Follow @dreadmedia and @DevilDinosaurJr on Twitter! Join the Facebook group!

This week, Desmond and Darryll discuss Britain's swinging 70s, lesser soap operas, and the nature of hot sisters in their review of Virgin Witch. Then Devil Dinosaur Jr. foams at the mouth, in a good way, over Israeli horror film Rabies. There's some sexy witchy rabid tunes aplenty: "Naked Witch" by Danzig, "Virgin Witch" by Rob Zombie, "Into the Woods" by Silkworm, and "Sunset Babies (All Got Rabies)" by Alice Cooper. Send feedback to: feedback@dreadmedia.net, or 206.203.1213. Follow @dreadmedia and @DevilDinosaurJr on Twitter! Join the Facebook group!

All aboard the Dread Media train as Desmond and Darryll finally review the classic Horror Express. Devil Dinosaur Jr. gets his ticket stamped with a Stay Scary about the apocalyptic subway horror film End of the Line. And what else do you think about when you think trains? Red lights, right? I'm trying, sue me! In a brand new Macabre Musical Theatre, Tom Deja raps his way through his thoughts on the psychological thriller Red Lights. Tunes on this Trans-Siberian journey: "Black Train" by The Moistboyz, "Train of Flesh" by Turbonegro, "Last Train to Satansville" by Swervedriver, and "Red Light in my Eyes, Pt. 1" by Children of Bodom. Send feedback to: feedback@dreadmedia.net, or 206.203.1213. Follow @dreadmedia and @DevilDinosaurJr on Twitter! Join the Facebook group!

This week, Desmond takes off his glasses and rips open his shirt to a themed episode based on comics and comic book-influenced material! First up, Desmond and Darryll review the Tinto Brass-directed thriller influenced by Italian comic artist Guido Crepax: Deadly Sweet. Then Devil Dinosaur Jr. stays scary discussing the Italian comic adaptation Dylan Dog: Dead of Night. Desmond reviews a truly unique superhero novel from Canadian author Rio Youers: Westlake Soul before diving in to review the following comics: Night Force #3, Dial H #1, and the trade collection of The Strange Talent of Luther Strode. There's plenty of super-tunes as well: "I Don't Wanna Be (a Superhero)" by Roadrunner United featuring Michael Graves, "Sweet Jane" by Cowboy Junkies, "Cry of the Banshee" by Brocas Helm, "Surfin' Dead" by The Cramps, "Superhero" by Anthrax, and "Supernaut" by Black Sabbath. Turn on the Dread-Signal or do the following to get in touch with us: feedback@dreadmedia.net, 206.203.1213, follow @dreadmedia and @DevilDi

The Commonwealth Crew is back with a review of 30 Days of Night. In this review, Ian says words like "sprog" and "jumper." This pleases Desmond. Send feedback to: feedback@dreadmedia.net, or 206.203.1213. Follow us on Twitter @dreadmedia and @MuseumWalkerIan.

Howdy! This episode sees a massive dedication to the Western genre. First up, Desmond and Darryll take a look at the epic spaghetti Western comedy A Bullet for the General, out now on Blu-ray! Then, in Stay Scary, Devil Dinosaur Jr. gives us a look at the dark side of the genre with a review of Jack Ketchum's The Crossings. Then, Desmond and Darryll return for a second review of psychedelic gothic spaghetti Western Django Kill... If You Live, Shoot! To top it all off, Desmond returns to go solo on a review of Jeff Strand's decidedly un-Western young adult novel A Bad Day for Voodoo. Cowboy ditties this week: "Get What's Coming" by The Creepshow, "Wicked Man" by Ghoultown, "Mutate With Me" by The Humpers, "Django" by Rancid, and "Voodoo Rhythm" by The Meteors. Tell us what you thought of this show, or even what you had for breakfast, to be entered to win a copy of Jeff Strand's A Bad Day for Voodoo! Send feedback to: feedback@dreadmedia.net, or 206.203.1213. Follow @dreadmedia and @DevilDinosaurJr on Twitter!

After a heartfelt tribute to the late, great Ray Bradbury, the show begins. In a brand new Roadkill Review, Darryll and Desmond take in Prometheus and talk about it on the drive home. Then Devil Dinosaur Jr. covers The Other for Stay Scary. And, finally, Desmond returns to go solo on reviews of hillbilly slasher Madison County and one of Stephen King's latest novels, 11/22/63. Tunes this week: "Something Wicked This Way Comes (Edit)" by Barry Adamson, "Of Prometheus and the Crucifix" by Trivium, "Evil Children" by King Missile, "Pig" by Steve Vai, and "Watch the Sky For Me" by Powerman 5000. Send feedback to: feedback@dreadmedia.net, or 206.203.1213. Follow @dreadmedia and @DevilDinosaurJr on Twitter!

In a bizarre portrayal of both poles of the horror genre, Desmond and Darryll review the classic The Omen, and, in a new Stay Scary, Devil Dinosaur Jr. reviews The Last Lovecraft: Relic of Cthulhu. It's a sober adult antichrist-themed horror film versus a pseudo-Lovecraftian horror-comedy. Strap in because it's all for you! Tunes this week are bookended by the now defunct Ween starting with "The Golden Eel" and "Buenas Tardes Amigo." "The Omen (Ave Satani)" by Fantomas, and "The Thing That Should Not Be" by Metallica. Send feedback to: feedback@dreadmedia.net, or 206.203.1213. Follow @dreadmedia and @DevilDinosaurJr on Twitter!

In this combative episode of Dread Media, Desmond and Darryll take on the A-Team versus Manson Family backyard epic Thou Shalt Not Kill... Except. Then Devil Dinosaur Jr. brings us a Stay Scary based on the senior citizens versus children film Brotherhood of Satan. Then it's monsters versus mental illness as Desmond goes solo on reviews of two Marvel trade paperbacks: Legion of Monsters and Stephen King's N. Kickass tunes this week: "Thou Shalt Not" by KISS, "First Rule Is" by Gwar, "Children of the Damned" by Iron Maiden, and "1-800-SUICIDE" by Gravediggaz. Send feedback to: feedback@dreadmedia.net, or 206.203.1213. Follow @dreadmedia and @DevilDinosaurJr on Twitter!

Welcome to the show, and step over the one-legged dog on the way in. This week, Desmond and Darryll dive headfirst into Robin Hardy's ill-advised modern Christians versus Pagans film: The Wicker Tree. Then Desmond tries to make sense of proto-video nasty Killer's Moon. Devil Dinosaur Jr. presents a Stay Scary segment on the 1955 television show Confidential File: Horror Comics. Terror tunes aplenty: "Stealing a Page or Two from Pagans" by Superjoint Ritual, "Cowboys From Hell" by Pantera, "Keep Dreaming" by The Creepshow, "Civilization's Dying" by Zero Boys, and "I Started a Joke" by Faith No More. Send feedback to: feedback@dreadmedia.net, or 206.203.1213. Follow @dreadmedia and @DevilDinosaurJr on Twitter!

It's the end of the world as we know it, and Dread Media has a fine show to deliver! First up, Desmond and Darryll review the post-apocalyptic thriller The Divide. Then Devil Dinosaur Jr. reviews Robert Kirkman and Jay Bonansinga's The Walking Dead: The Rise of the Governor in an all-new Stay Scary. Then, after a rousing portrayal of Keith Richards at the end of the world in Tom Deja's Macabre Musical Theatre, Desmond goes solo on a review of This Is Not a Movie. Post-apocalyptic tunes aplenty: "My Apocalypse" by Metallica, "Atomic Bombs Away" by Blues Creation, "Chop Suey" by System of a Down, "We're All Gonna Die" by Slash featuring Iggy Pop, and "It's Only yhe End of the World" by Harley Poe. Send feedback to: feedback@dreadmedia.net, or 206.203.1213. Follow @dreadmedia and @DevilDinosaurJr on Twitter!

This episode features a wildly varied double feature of reviews featuring Desmond and Darryll. First up is the first blockbuster of the summer: The Avengers. Then the classy nunsploitation flick Killer Nun goes under the microscope. The songs featured this week are "Live to Rise" by Soundgarden, "Under the Robe" by Amen, and the show is bookended by two Beastie Boys songs: "Gratitude" and "Egg Man." RIP Adam "MCA" Yauch and Michael Louis Calvillo. Send feedback to: feedback@dreadmedia.net, or 206.203.1213. Follow @dreadmedia on Twitter!

In this episode, Desmond and Darryll tackle the much-anticipated Ti West film The Innkeepers. Then Desmond goes solo on Greg Lamberson's second novel in the Frenzy Cycle: The Frenzy War. And in a brand new Stay Scary, Devil Dinosaur Jr. reviews Mike Mignola and Christopher Golden's illustrated novel Baltimore, or The Steadfast Tin Soldier and the Vampire. Songs included: "Horror Hotel" by The Undead, "Ghost Story" by Monster Magnet, "Blood of a Young Wolf" by Buck 65, "One Tin Soldier" by Me First and the Gimme Gimmes, and "Think About an End" by Anthrax. Send feedback to: feedback@dreadmedia.net, or 206.203.1213. Follow @dreadmedia and @DevilDinosaurJr on Twitter!

This weekend Desmond attended Vancouver's first major comic convention: the Vancouver Fan Expo! Bright eyed and bushy-tailed this morning, he provides you with audio from three interviews. First up, he talks to comics legend Len Wein about his astounding career, stand-up comedy, and his upcoming series Before Watchmen: Ozymandias. Then, comic artist and filmmaker Kaare Andrews talks about graphic design, tight shooting locations, and The ABCs of Death. Finally, Jim and Kyle from nerd rock band Kirby Krackle talk about their songwriting process, gender-bending cosplay, and wrestling in mud and jello. The convention playlist is as follows: "All Along the Watchtower" by Jimi Hendrix, "Desolation Row" by My Chemical Romance, "Waydown" by Catherine Wheel, "Up, Up, Down, Down" and "Hunt 'Em All Down" by Kirby Krackle. Send feedback to: feedback@dreadmedia.net, or 206.203.1213. Follow @dreadmedia, @LenWein, @kaareandrews, and @kirbykrackle on Twitter!

Not only was your host unfazed by electricity's attempt to kill him and stop the show, the show happens to be a first! The whole episode is dedicated to one interview. Desmond was so fascinated by Dathan Auerbach's Kickstarter campaign for his upcoming novel Penpal, the two talked for an hour! The true social media story behind the novel is sure to be insightful for those interested in the future of publishing. Then, at the very end of the show, Tom Deja emerges with another first: a Macabre Musical Theatre / review based on the brand new film Cabin in the Woods. All this and tunes to boot! "Kickstart my Heart" by Between the Buried and Me, "Childhood's End" by Iron Maiden, and "Stalker Song" by Danzig. Check out Dathan's Kickstarter page here: http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1153987072/penpal. Send feedback to: feedback@dreadmedia.net, or 206.203.1213. Follow @dreadmedia on Twitter!

Let's get ready to PODDDDDDDDCAAAAAASSSSST! In this fight night edition of Dread Media, the fight card breaks down as follows: pay attention and place your bets! Round One: Your host knows that he can't beat author Dana Fredsti in a fight because she is a sword-fighter who hangs around with tigers. So instead he interviews her about her zombie-fighting novel Plague Town. Round Two: Desmond goes toe-to-toe with the Timur Bekmambetov-produced The Darkest Hour. Round Three: It's Battle Royale versus Battle Royale 2: Requiem with guest referees Damien Wilkens and Desmond Reddick! Round Four: It's a face-ripping good time as Devil Dinosaur Jr. takes on the Wrestlemaniac in a new Stay Scary. And your main event, Round Five: a Triple Threat Match as Desmond takes on Darryll and Monster Brawl. It's sure to be a slobber-knocker! This week's fight songs are: "Fight 'Em Til You Can't" by Anthrax, "My Plague" by Slipknot, "In My Darkest Hour" by Megadeth, "Everyone I Went to High School With Is Dead" by Mr. Bungle, "Bodi