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Johnny Has the Keys

Johnny Has the Keys

Written by: Tim Smith & David Horton
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 Johnny Has the Keys is a Horror and Science Fiction podcast, deciphering inspirations, influences, and parallels within the genre. It is the indulgence of life-long friends, David Horton and Tim Smith, and it presented via the magic of podcasting with their enthusiastic –albeit sometimes, sarcastic and profane—commentary. If you’re seeking geeked-out wisdom for all things creepy and spacey, then you have stumbled upon the right show. Uncles Tim and David are prepared to escort you through the long corridors of ghastly themes and speculative similarities. Whether you seek enlightenment, laughter, or explosive tirades of nerdy knowledge, these boys are well-acquainted with horror and Sci-Fi’s many doors. …and they’re more than willing to share the keys. Art
Episodes
  • Ep. 08-33: A Scanner Darkly (2006)

    Ep. 08-33: A Scanner Darkly (2006)
    Apr 27 2026
    A SCANNER DARKLY—Set in a near-future ravaged by a powerful drug called Substance D, an undercover agent becomes dangerously entangled in the world he is surveilling. His identity blurs as he spies on his friends and struggles with addiction, paranoia, and the collapse of his own sense of self. Using rotoscoped animation, the film creates … Continue reading Ep. 08-33: A Scanner Darkly (2006) →
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    59 mins
  • Ep. 08-32: Black Sunday (1960)

    Ep. 08-32: Black Sunday (1960)
    Apr 20 2026
    BLACK SUNDAY (1960)—A vengeful witch from 17th-century Bulgaria returns to terrorize the modern world through a living descendant. As she spreads fear and death, a brave doctor and his allies race to stop her malevolent plans. Johnny Has the Keys enters the shadowy, candlelit world of Mario Bava’s Black Sunday. Join us as we discuss … Continue reading Ep. 08-32: Black Sunday (1960) →
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    1 hr and 1 min
  • Ep. 08-31: Oxygen (2021)

    Ep. 08-31: Oxygen (2021)
    Apr 13 2026
    OXYGEN (2021)—A woman awakens in a cryogenic chamber with no memory of how she got there. Trapped and running out of air, she must piece together her identity and solve the mystery of her confinement before time—and oxygen—runs out. A claustrophobic sci-fi thriller, the film combines tension, psychological intrigue, and inventive storytelling to explore survival, … Continue reading Ep. 08-31: Oxygen (2021) →
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    54 mins
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