Episodes

  • Lloyd Kaufman's 1984 The Toxic Avenger
    Jan 14 2026

    We put the gruesome film that launched the Troma film studio on the slab for our 34th episode.

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    1 hr
  • Walter Hill's 1979 The Warriors
    Jan 5 2026

    Gang violence, flamboyant costumes and a race to get home. For our 42nd episode talked about New York in the 1970s via this iconic cult film. Can you dig it?

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    1 hr and 4 mins
  • Tony Randel and Clive Barker's 1988 Hellraiser 2
    Dec 18 2025

    Leather, labyrinths, and a face that haunted Blockbusters long before anyone even pressed play. We put this gruesome horror sequel to the knife for our 41st episode.


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    1 hr and 1 min
  • Robin Hardy's 1973 The Wicker Man
    Dec 3 2025

    For our 40th episode we pick apart this seminal British horror. It was filled with piety, nudity and mystery.

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    1 hr and 6 mins
  • William Friedkin's 1973 The Exorcist
    Nov 11 2025

    We accidentally broke our 'no high art' rule for our 39th episode. Oh well. Join us for blasphemy, foul language and many other faux pas in our latest edition of Dissect the Direct. The power of Christ compels you...

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    1 hr and 20 mins
  • Newt Arnold's 1988 Bloodsport
    Oct 31 2025

    For our 38th episode we pick apart the film that launched Jean-Claude Van Damme’s career, inspired Mortal Kombat, and immortalised one of Hollywood’s most dubious “true stories” — the legend of Frank Dux.

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    1 hr and 12 mins
  • David Worth's 1989 Kickboxer
    Oct 15 2025

    On the slab for our 37th episode we put the film that made 'the muscles from Brussels'; Jean-Claude Van Damme, a household name. Assuming that your household contained a spotty teenage boy at the time anyway.

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    54 mins
  • Russell Mulcahy's 1986 Highlander
    Oct 1 2025

    Decapitations, immortals and terrible Scottish accents. Geoff joins me in the movie morgue for our 36th episode.

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    1 hr and 2 mins