Nameless Cults

Happy Horror Holidays, y'all! We talk about the genuinely terrifying slasher classic Black Christmas! We also talk about how I've never seen an episode of Columbo, the distinction between spree killers and serial killers, and non-Christmas Holiday Horror. Enjoy! Full list of movies discussed in the episode here: https://letterboxd.com/kenfrankenstein/list/nameless-cults-episode-46-black-christmas/

Awoooo! Nameless Cults returns to the Wild World of Werewolves with an examination of 2014's Late Phases! Dan demonstrates his in-depth knowledge of the Riddick franchise, Michael reveals his favorite movie of 2019, and together we explore the horror of getting old. Shout out to patreon backer Erik (find him on twitter at @Unrealized_Tomb)! Full list of movies discussed in the episode here: https://letterboxd.com/kenfrankenstein/list/nameless-cults-episode-45-late-phases/

We bid you... welcome. We celebrate this year with an extra large episode on your friend and mine, Count Dracula, focusing specifically on the films Bram Stoker's Dracula, Horror of Dracula, and Dracula's Daughter. Dan takes you through Dracula's many forms including post-pubescent-semi-bat-wolf-dog-Dracula, we visit the biggest Dracula collection in Texas, and Dan shares some more tales from the SFX studio. HAPPY HALLOWEEN!!! Full list of movies discussed in the episode here: https://letterboxd.com/kenfrankenstein/list/nameless-cults-episode-44-nameless-cults/

It's the return of the Nameless Cults Mailbag! We discuss when movie violence goes too far, everyone's favorite scene from Rawhead Rex, and The Devil's Butthole. A list of Non-Italian Euro Horror here: https://letterboxd.com/kenfrankenstein/list/non-italian-euro-horror/ And the full list of movies discussed in the episode here: https://letterboxd.com/kenfrankenstein/list/nameless-cults-episode-43-mailbag-ii-son/

We're joined by a special guest, indie game developer Drew Katsikas (find him on twitter at @vmpr_cmptr_ppl), to talk about the wide world of horror video games! In particular we focus on two very creepy indie games, Faith and Paratopic. Other topics include kinesthetics, what games scared us the most, and if Dan were Mario. Humungus Vibe. Links: Faith - https://airdorf.itch.io/faith Paratopic - https://arbitrarymetric.itch.io/paratopic Mausoleum of the Medusa - https://store.steampowered.com/app/547260/Mausoleum_of_the_Medusa/ Full list of movies discussed in the episode here: https://letterboxd.com/kenfrankenstein/list/nameless-cults-episode-42-horror-video-games/  

We're joined by pal Todd Stark to discuss Ari Aster's new creepy cult movie, Midsommar! Topics include Dan's blissful disconnect from pop culture, sun worship, and Freejack! Apologies for the rough audio on this one, it was recorded across two dying computers. Full list of movies discussed in the episode here: https://letterboxd.com/kenfrankenstein/list/nameless-cults-episode-41-midsommar/

Episode 40! We discuss everyone's favorite big nuclear boy, Godzilla! Topics include the first Godzilla movies we saw as kids, Godzilla themed burlesque, and, for no particular reason, a reminder of how good Alien³ is. Sorry the sound quality is a little iffy on this one, my computer is on death's door

Another Patreon backer picked episode! Just in time for the upcoming long weekend (if you're in the U.S., anyway), we're here to talk about 1978 Aussie eco-thriller Long Weekend (currently streaming on Amazon Prime)! We also talk dugongs, alcoholic british actors, and toxic relationships, and we read a very informative listener response to our Werewolves episode!   Thanks to Erik, who you can find on twitter at @Unrealized_Tomb !   Full list of movies discussed here: https://letterboxd.com/kenfrankenstein/list/nameless-cults-episode-39-long-weekend/

We're back baby! We discuss a new instant cult classic, the queer giallo film Knife + Heart with special guest Kyle Amato of the Hawke Cast and the Boston Hassle! We keep it spoiler free for the most part, We discuss the intersection of horror and queer cinema, I mangle lots of French words, and Dan learns what a fluffer is. Get nice and naughty with the Nameless Cults crew! Check out Kyle on twitter at @kyle_amato and check out the Hawke Cast! Full list of movies discussed in the episode here: https://letterboxd.com/kenfrankenstein/list/episode-38-knifeheart/

Hello again, and hello again! We're back with our discussion of Jordan Peele's second film, the new horror blockbuster, Us! Topics include Mystery Science Theater 3000's rule of gags, the Steve Buscemi/Jennifer Lawrence deepfake video, and the ultimate OKCupid question. Enjoy!

Nameless Cults is back with a discussion of everyone's favorite human-canine hybrid, the mighty Werewolf! Topics include how to tweak the often rigid werewolf formula, pagan bookstores, and why child actors should be replaced with dogs. Aooouuuuu!   Full list of movies discussed in this episode here: https://letterboxd.com/kenfrankenstein/list/nameless-cults-episode-36-werewolves/

Our exploration of Cosmic Horror continues! We discuss the modern cosmic horror canon through the lens of 2016's low-budget gem The Void, as well as touching on old favorites Prince of Darkness and Phantasm. Topics include Halloween commercials, the 1990s panic over children getting hit by cars, and tabletop gaming. Join us! Again, thanks to @GaelenCMS, check him out on twitter, twitch, and discord! Full list of films discussed in the episode here: https://letterboxd.com/kenfrankenstein/list/nameless-cults-episode-35-intro-to-cosmic/

We're back with another Patreon subscriber request episode, and it's a fun one: part one of a two-part examination of the Cosmic Horror subgenre! We try to define just what exactly "Cosmic Horror" entails, reveal our favorite H.P. Lovecraft stories, and use more ten-dollar words than in any other episode. STEP INTO THE BEYOND WITH US! Check out @GaelenCMS on Twitter/Twitch/Discord while you're at it! Full list of movies discussed in the episode here: https://letterboxd.com/kenfrankenstein/list/nameless-cults-episode-34-intro-to-cosmic/

Back from the dead with a spooky Lost Episode! We look at a few movies that use the trope of evil step-parents! Topics include America's Most Wanted, having a secret second family, and a very cool screening we went to last summer. Shout out to High Energy Vintage! Full list of movies discussed here: https://letterboxd.com/kenfrankenstein/list/nameless-cults-episode-33-stepfathers-and/

Settle in for some Ho-Ho-Horror with the Nameless Cults crew! We discuss the most notorious Santa Slasher, 1984's Silent Night Deadly Night! We talk nun stories, eye lighting, and The Last Temptation of Christ. Good luck getting all that blood out of your big white beard. Full list of movies discussed in this episode here: https://letterboxd.com/kenfrankenstein/list/nameless-cults-episode-32-xmas-special-silent/ Horror t-shirts mentioned up here: https://www.roughcutshirts.com/

The long awaited second part to our 2018 catchup episode! We discuss the eighth (or eleventh depending on how you're counting) entry in the Halloween series. Dan gasps in horror as I synopsize Halloween parts five through eight, we piss off all the linoleum salesmen in our listenership, and there is a hearty discussion of cake-related idioms. Enjoy! Full list of movies discussed on the episode here: https://letterboxd.com/kenfrankenstein/list/nameless-cults-episode-31-2018-catchup-part/

And we're back! With what was originally supposed to be a double-feature episode that ended up becoming a two-parter. So join us here for part one of a discussion on some of 2018's big horror releases! First up: Mandy, the new occult splatter film from Panos Cosmatos starring Andrea Riseborough and Nick Cage. Topics include occult bookstores, drugs, and where homage ends and ripoff begins. Enjoy! Full list of movies discussed in the episode here: https://letterboxd.com/kenfrankenstein/list/nameless-cults-episode-30-2018-catchup-part/

HAPPY HALLOWEEN GANG! Join us as we celebrate not just Halloween but the 200th anniversary of Mary Shelley's Frankenstein by watching and discussing two of the most important movies in the Frankenstein canon: Frankenstein (1931) and Abbott and Costello Meet Frankenstein (1948)!

Our very first mailbag episode! We field questions from you, the erudite Nameless Cults listener, including what's our favorite Vincent Price movie, who we think is the modern William Castle, and which single frame in horror scares us the most. Enjoy!

Our first Patreon backer picked episode, courtesy of listener Erik (on twitter at @Unrealized_Tomb)! We check out the weird and silly 1977 psychological thriller Scalpel, along the way we discuss Carol Burnett, decaying new world aristocracy, and whether people were just straight up eating cat food in the '70s. Enjoy!