Episode 187-Candy Stripers (2006)

Dark Night of the Podcast · Mar 6, 2026 · 1h 46m · transcript

Troy and Roger scrub in for the 2006 low-budget horror oddity Candy Stripers, where a quiet hospital suddenly becomes ground zero for alien parasites, murderous nurses, and some truly questionable decision-making. What starts as a routine shift quickly turns into a chaotic mix of body horror, rubbery effects, and characters who probably should not be working in healthcare. Along the way, the guys talk about the film’s ultra-cheap charm, its very strange take on hospital life, and the moments that feel more unintentionally hilarious than terrifying. There are alien infections, plenty of…