Dread Media

Chop up a line and bang a groupie! It's a rock n' roll themed episode of Dread Media. The show is co-headlined by reviews of 80s rockabilly masterpiece Streets of Fire and 70s cocaine-fueled rock opera Phantom of the Paradise. Songs from said films include: "Nowhere Fast" and "Tonight is What it Means to be Young" by Fire Inc., and "Phantom's Theme (Full Version)" and "The Hell of it" by Paul Williams. Yes. I said Paul Williams. Send feedback to: feedback@dreadmedia.net, or 206.203.1213. Join the Facebook group! Follow @dreadmedia on Twitter. Visit www.audibletrial.com/dreadmedia to get a free audiobook!

Put on yer Powers Boothe mask and take yer shirt off! Hunker down with Desmond and Darryll as they take in the Southern Gothic Bill Paxton masterpiece Frailty. Then Desmond goes solo on the woman-centered Canadian film Stained. The following tunes get a spin as well: "Hand of God" by The 69 Eyes featuring Ville Valo, "Peace in the Valley" by Johnny Cash, "Blood Stained" by Judas Priest, and "The Day the Earth Caught Fire" by The Misfits. Send feedback to: feedback@dreadmedia.net, or 206.203.1213. Join the Facebook group! Follow @dreadmedia on Twitter. Visit www.audibletrial.com/dreadmedia to get a free audiobook!

Dread Reel-ief is back! And the Commonwealth Crew have the daunting task of reviewing the film based on Todd McFarlane's popular comic from the 1990s: Spawn. What do the boys think about it? Ian had to get drunk to review it. Oh yeah, and the world may end before the review is over. There's high stakes, people! Send feedback to: feedback@dreadmedia.net, or 206.203.1213. Join the Facebook group! Follow us on Twitter @dreadmedia. Visit www.audibletrial.com/dreadmedia to get a free audiobook!

In this episode, Desmond gets drunk and stares at hot Swedish women. One hot Swedish woman in particular: the gorgeous Christina Lindberg. But it's not creepy, because he's joined by DW, right? Anyway, the guys review the classic exploitation flick Thriller: A Cruel Picture. Then Desmond goes solo on Wide Open. Non-Swedish music by: "Stickin' In My Eye" by NOFX, "Thriller" by Aereogramme, "Open Door" by Pennywise, and "Around the Fur" by Deftones. Send feedback to: feedback@dreadmedia.net, or 206.203.1213. Join the Facebook group! Follow @dreadmedia on Twitter, but don't be creepy. Visit www.audibletrial.com/dreadmedia to get a free audiobook!

In this drunken rock and roll episode of Dread Media, Desmond and Darryll reference so many rock and roll movies that they can't remember the titles of most of them in their review of the Japanese zombie rock and roll classic Wild Zero. Then there's feedback. Rock tunes: "Jet Generation" and "Roaring Blood" by Guitar Wolf, "Manic Monday" by Leningrad Cowboys, and "Rock 'N' Roll Nightmare" by The Browns. Send feedback to: feedback@dreadmedia.net, or 208.203.1213. Join the Facebook group! Rock along with @dreadmedia on Twitter. Visit www.audibletrial.com/dreadmedia to get a free audiobook!

Desmond may be on vacation, but that doesn't stop him and Darryll from delivering an episode packed with content. First, a review of the criminally under-seen and insane Spider Baby. Then cozy up for an epic round of listener Q&A. Also, why are the Dread Duo drinking rye and seawater? The answer can be found within this very episode! Thanks to listeners, Terry, Ian and Austen for their questions. The following degenerate songs get a spin: "Song from Spider Baby" by Lon Chaney, Jr. and Ronald Stein, "Surprise! You're Dead!" by Faith No More, and "Spider Baby" by Fantomas. Send feedback to: feedback@dreadmedia.net, or 206.203.1213. Join the Facebook group! Follow us on Twitter @dreadmedia. Visit www.audibletrial.com/dreadmedia to get a free audiobook!

This week sees a crime-ridden episode. First of all, grab a wrench, say "Shut up, crime," and ponder the sex appeal of Ellen Page in a superhero costume as Darryll and Desmond interrogate James Gunn's Super. Then Desmond goes solo while dusting James Ellroy's LA: City of Demons for fingerprints. The following songs are in the police lineup: "No Sense of Crime" by Iggy Pop & James Williamson, "I Don't Wanna Be (A Superhero)" by Roadrunner United featuring Michale Graves, "To Live and Die in LA" by 2Pac featuring Val Young, and "Murdera" by Sublime with Rome. Check out www.medallionpress.com to steal an e-book of Personal Demons by Greg Lamberson. But be careful, I'm watching you, punk! Send feedback to: feedback@dreadmedia.net, or 206.203.1213. Join the Facebook group! Follow us on Twitter @dreadmedia. Visit www.audibletrial.com/dreadmedia to get a free audiobook!

It's a huge episode of Dread Media as Darryll takes over! First Darryll talks to Steampunk artist Kyle Miller about T-Pain, furniture, and Back to the Future! Then he is joined by Desmond, first to wax philosophic on the post-apocalypse in their review of Stake Land, and then to talk about The Avengers and 3D vs. 2D in a pseudo-Roadkill Review of Captain America! But, wait! There's more! Songs a plenty: "Steam Rising" by Murder by Death, "Nightmare" by T-Pain, "Children of the Night" by Calabrese, "Coma America" by Amen, and "Earth Died Screaming" by Tom Waits. Check out Kyle's work at www.thingypsythief.com. Send feedback to: feedback@dreadmedia.net, or 206.203.1213. Join the Facebook group! Follow us on Twitter @dreadmedia. Visit www.audibletrial.com/dreadmedia to get a free audiobook!

In this themed episode on unreliable narrators, Desmond and Darryll take on the early 80s haunted whorehouse film The Nesting. Then Desmond reviews two low-budget Troma-released slashers: Blood Junkie and Killer Yacht Party. This musically diverse episode sees the following sonic swerves thrown at you: "Triskaidekaphobia" by Shooter Jennings & Heirophant, "In Her Fear" by Gwar, "Blood Junkie" by Lamb of God, "Yachtbirds" by MC Chris, and "Buenos Tardes Amigos" by Ween. Or does it?!!! Buh-buh-BAH! Send feedback to: feedback@dreadmedia.net, or 206.203.1213. Join the Facebook group! Follow us on Twitter @dreadmedia. Visit www.audibletrial.com/dreadmedia to get a free audiobook!

This week, Darryll and Desmond once again get real as they discuss [REC]2, which, beyond being a terribly difficult film title to type, is, as Darryll reminds us, another zombie found-footage film. They also bookend their conversation with talk of two imaginary films: Spike Lee's supposedly upcoming remake of Oldboy, and Darryll's proposed third film in the [REC] series. There are also songs! "Radio/Video" by System of a Down, "Possession" by Danzig, and "Fight 'em 'til You Can't" by Anthrax. Send feedback to: feedback@dreadmedia.net, or 206.203.1213. Join the Facebook group! Follow us on Twitter @dreadmedia. Visit www.audibletrial.com/dreadmedia to get a free audiobook!

This time the Commonwealth Crew take on Faust: Love of the Damned, a film so disappointing the guys get right to talking about how ludicrous it is and only end up delivering the premise in a roundabout way. It's funny to hear a British guy say "breasts" and "buttocks." This film has the same effect as a music therapy class full of abrasive death metal, which is fitting in so many ways. Seriously kids, watch it! It's family fun for everyone! Send feedback to: feedback@dreadmedia.net, or 206.203.1213. Join the Facebook group! Follow us on Twitter @dreadmedia. Visit www.audibletrial.com/dreadmedia to get a free audiobook!

This week, I Saw the Devil. But I did not see the deputy! Desmond goes solo on a psychological thriller far better than it had any right to be: Shelter. Feedback and tunes galore: "Feel Good Hit of the Summer" by Queens of the Stone Age, "Run Down the Devil" by Alice Cooper, "No Shelter" by Rage Against the Machine, and "Became" by Atmosphere. Send feedback to: feedback@dreadmedia.net, or 206.203.1213. Join the Facebook group! Follow us on Twitter @dreadmedia. Visit www.audibletrial.com/dreadmedia to get a free audiobook!

The four-color fellas return to pay tribute to the greatest horror comic series of all time by covering issues #16-19 of Tomb of Dracula and the first crossover issue: Werewolf by Night #15. Through it all, they discuss the strange names of the stories, mass transportation vampire children stories, and tons of pimp-smacking. DITG Fun Fact: Two characters pimp-smack Dracula in this episode, and neither of them are human! You have to listen to find out. Send feedback to: feedback@dreadmedia.net, or 206.203.1213. Join the Facebook group! Follow us on Twitter @dreadmedia. Visit www.audibletrial.com/dreadmedia to get a free audiobook!

Last week was the episode 200 spectacular, but there ain't no resting on our laurels here! This week we have an awesome interview with Scream Queen extraordinaire and star of The Frankenstein Syndrome: the beautiful and talented Tiffany Shepis! Then the beautiful and talented Darryll joins Desmond for a review of the exploitation film Trip with the Teacher. Tunes included: "Man or Monster" by Gorgeous Frankenstein, "Feed My Frankenstein" by Alice Cooper, "I'm Gonna Get You Yet" by The Gore Gore Girls, and "Bodies" by Veruca Salt. Send feedback to: feedback@dreadmedia.net, or 206.203.1213. Join the Facebook group! Follow us on Twitter @dreadmedia. Visit www.audibletrial.com/dreadmedia to get a free audiobook!

In the first installment of the TV-based Dread Media Presents minicast, Desmond is joined by Megan to take a look at Haven: Season One. Just how loosely based is it on Stephen King's Colorado Kid? What is the huge difference between the first eight episodes and the last five? And what does Megan think of Eric Balfour's butt? Check it out! Send feedback to: feedback@dreadmedia.net, or 206.203.1213. Join the Facebook group! Follow us on Twitter @dreadmedia. Visit www.audibletrial.com/dreadmedia to get a free audiobook!

This past week, one of the great legends of comic book art passed away. And Chris and Desmond take some time away from their Tomb of Dracula retrospective to pay tribute to Gene "The Dean" Colan. They talk about his impact in comic book history straight up to his Eisner Award-winning swan song in Captain America #601. Then hear the words from the man himself as they leave with a full replaying of the original, unedited interview Desmond conducted with The Gentleman on 06 April 2009 in episode 84. RIP Gene Colan (1926-2011). Send feedback to: feedback@dreadmedia.net, or 206.203.1213. Join the Facebook group! Follow us on Twitter @dreadmedia. Visit www.audibletrial.com/dreadmedia to get a free audiobook!

Well, here it is. Desmond and Darryll celebrate the much ballyhooed 200th episode of Dread Media by getting casual and chatting about some of the films they've covered in the past two hundred weeks. And booze. They drink a lot. They also go in-depth on your feedback, and give away a ton of cool prizes. The songs they play are: "Revelations" by Seppuku Paradigm, "Satan is Real / Straight to Hell (Medley)" by Hank Williams III, "See You in Hell" by Monster Magnet, "Run for Your Life" by Creepshow, "Theme for a Jackal" by The Misfits, and "Theme" by Jeff Grace. Thank you so much for your support over the past 200 episodes and here's to 200 more! Send feedback to: feedback@dreadmedia.net, or 206.203.1213. Join the Facebook group! Follow us on Twitter @dreadmedia. Visit www.audibletrial.com/dreadmedia to get a free audiobook!

The Reddick Boys are back, and this time we learn that Green Lantern is awesome and a little about Papa Reddick's dental history. Send feedback to: feedback@dreadmedia.net, or 206.203.1213. Join the Facebook group! Follow us on Twitter @dreadmedia. Visit www.audibletrial.com/dreadmedia to get a free audiobook!

It's the second installment of Dread Reel-ief, and the boys from the Commonwealth cover the 1994 Jim Carrey vehicle, The Mask! "But guys," you say, "The Mask isn't a horror film." "You're right, but listen here, bucko! This here is a mini-podcast dedicated to adaptations of horror comics. Not all of them are going to be horror films." Boom! Swerved ya! Send feedback to: feedback@dreadmedia.net, or 206.203.1213. Join the Facebook group! Follow us on Twitter @dreadmedia. Visit www.audibletrial.com/dreadmedia to get a free audiobook!

We're only a week away from the episode 200 spectacular, but there ain't no resting on our laurels here! Desmond kicks off the show with an interview of actor and comic book writer Sam Sarkar about his new project The Vault. Then Darryll joins us for a review of yet another French thriller: Diabolique. In fear of being too classy, Megan comes by to talk Mega-Python vs. Gatoroid, and a cameo by a special guest steals the review! Make sure to get your feedback in for episode 200 ASAP to be included in the giveaways next week! Songs included: "On Treasure" by Alestorm, "Vault 101" by Kirby Krackle, "When a Man Dies a Woman" by Amen, "I Think We're Alone Now" by Snuff, and "Reptile" by Nine Inch Nails. Send feedback to: feedback@dreadmedia.net, or 206.203.1213. Join the Facebook group! Follow us on Twitter @dreadmedia. Visit www.audibletrial.com/dreadmedia to get a free audiobook!