Episode 131: The Monster Squad (1987)

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They're classic monsters. They're out for blood. And the only ones standing in their way are a group of kids who aren't afraid to fight back!

Join D.B. Richards and Ricky Storm as they dive into the 1987 cult classic The Monster Squad! This time, they're joined by supporting cast members Big Shawn and his son, Alexander, for a monstrous trip back to one of the greatest horror-adventure movies of the 1980s.

When Count Dracula brings together some of the most terrifying monsters in history, including Frankenstein's Monster, the Wolf Man, the Mummy, and the Gill-man, a group of young horror fans known as the Monster Squad must band together to save the world!

We'll talk about the legendary monsters, the unforgettable characters, the hilarious moments, and the movie's lasting legacy among horror fans. Can a group of kids really stop Dracula and his monstrous crew? Or is the world doomed? Movie Facts- Movie: The Monster Squad- Release Year: 1987- Director: Fred Dekker- Writers: Fred Dekker and Shane Black- Genre: Horror, Comedy, Adventure- Runtime: Approximately 82 minutes Cast- Andre Gower — Sean- Robby Kiger — Patrick- Brent Chalem — Horace- Ryan Lambert — Rudy- Ashley Bank — Phoebe- Duncan Regehr — Count Dracula- Tom Noonan — Frankenstein's Monster- Carl Thibault — The Wolf Man- Michael MacKay — The Mummy- Jonathan Gries — The Gill-man- Leonardo Cimino — The German- Mary Ellen Trainor — Delilah- Stan Shaw — Detective Sapir

On This Episode

D.B. Richards and Ricky Storm welcome Big Shawn Weldin and his son, Alexander Weldin, to discuss the monsters, the mayhem, the nostalgia, and why The Monster Squad remains a beloved cult classic decades later.

Will Dracula take the crown as the ultimate movie monster, or will Frankenstein's Monster steal the show?

Tune in and join the conversation!

Stay tuned, movie fans — we'll see you in the theater

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2300 MYSTERY MOVIE – SCREAM 2 (1997)

What's your favorite scary movie? D.B. Richards and Ricky Storm sit back with supporting cast members Christine Diane Doney and Joe Law as we head back to Woodsboro… well, technically, to college!

The Ghostface killer is back, and this time, the body count is rising as the nightmare continues in Scream 2!Released in 1997, this horror sequel brings back the suspense, the shocking twists, and the whodunit mystery that made the original a classic.

Sidney Prescott is trying to put her life back together, but when a new series of murders begins, she discovers that surviving the first nightmare was only the beginning!

Starring: - Neve Campbell as Sidney Prescott- David Arquette as Dewey Riley- Courteney Cox as Gale Weathers- Jerry O'Connell as Derek- Jamie Kennedy as Randy Meeks- Liev Schreiber as Cotton Weary- Sarah Michelle Gellar as Cici Cooper- Elise Neal as Hallie- Timothy Olyphant as Mickey- Laurie Metcalf as Debbie Salt

Director: Wes Craven

Written by: Kevin Williamson

Join D.B. Richards, Ricky Storm, Christine Diane Doney, and Joe Law as we grab our popcorn, check the phone lines, and dive into one of the most iconic horror sequels of the 1990s!

Who is behind the Ghostface mask this time? And who will make it out alive? Tune in and find out!

Stay tuned, horror fans… we'll see you at the theater!

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EPISODE 129 YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN (1974)

D.B. Richards and Ricky Storm are back, and this time they’re bringing Sheri and Christine Doney along for one hilarious trip into the world of classic monsters!

The crew sits down to talk about Mel Brooks’ legendary comedy Young Frankenstein—a hilarious parody of the classic Frankenstein movies that has become a comedy favorite for generations.

We’ll talk about the actors, actresses, director Mel Brooks, the unforgettable characters, the story, the comedy, and what makes this movie such a classic.

Can D.B., Ricky, Sheri, and Christine survive the madness of Transylvania? D.B. Richards Ricky Storm Sheri Christine Doney

So grab your popcorn, turn down the lights, and get ready for another trip to the movies!

Stay tuned… and we’ll see you at the theater!