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The Outer Reels
A semi-deep dive into the world of vintage, obscure sci-fi movies and TV with Sam and Jason.
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Episodes
The Outer ReelsForgotten Hallowe'en: The Oily Maniac
Lots of mistakes are spoken in this episode, starting with Sam giving the wrong episode number and Jason not knowing his grandson's actual age. Regardless…
The Outer ReelsForgotten Apocalypse: New Barbarians
Listen in to hear us talk about what's a borderline Outer Reels All-Star movie, but stay for Sam's conspiracy theories. Still, it charmed us. Hosted on Acast…
The Outer ReelsForgotten Apocalypse: The Sisterhood
Jason wishes he was watching Automan instead of this movie about women with boring super powers. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The Outer ReelsForgotten Apocalypse: Solar Crisis
This movie has an incredible cast, is easily the biggest budget movie we've ever covered, and it's all wasted. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more…
The Outer ReelsForgotten Apocalypse: The Last Island
Start with Lost, add Gilligan's Island, take away all the fun, and you're left with this dry husk of a movie. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more…
The Outer ReelsForgotten Apocalypse: Future Fear
Stacy Keach is a General who's also a Satanist Nazi. What more do you want?!? Also, we're going to educate you on Canadian Tire. Hosted on Acast. See…
The Outer ReelsForgotten Apocalypse: She
We had a hard time following this one, even after finding out it was based on a book from 1887?!? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The Outer ReelsForgotten Apocalypse: 2019 After the Fall of New York
"There is just enough confusing things, but just enough competency where I was like, oh! I'm really curious how they're going to figure this out or explain…
The Outer ReelsForgotten Apocalypse: The Day the World Ended
We were charmed by this very early Roger Corman film, even if we think it should have been better served as a Twilight Zone episode. Which, of course, leads to…
The Outer ReelsForgotten Apocalypse: Circuitry Man
This one was ALMOST good, but doesn't quite come together. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The Outer ReelsForgotten Apocalypse: Radioactive Dreams
We were completely charmed by this one, which isn't unexpected given its deserved cult status. Do yourself a favour and watch the movie before you listen to…
The Outer ReelsForgotten Apocalypse: Phoenix the Warrior
Listen in to hear Jason talk about the comic this movie inspired and Sam to explain the connection to Tango and Cash, because all things in Sam's mind lead to…
The Outer ReelsForgotten Apocalypse: City Limits
While Sam would rather talk about My Science Project, we persevere. Listen in to hear about an amazing cast, all of whom would go on to do many, better things…
The Outer ReelsForgotten Apocalypse: Ultra Warrior
This one is WILD. It's a hodge-podge of almost every Roger Corman film you've (n)ever seen, morphed into some kind of narrative that doesn't really even try to…
The Outer ReelsForgotten Apocalypse: Quintet
Wait. Robert Altman? PAUL NEWMAN?!? How have we never heard of this before? Well, now we know why. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The Outer ReelsForgotten Apocalypse: Lunar Cop
Sam talked about this one for a while, and after a bit of an adventure we were finally (unfortunately?) able to watch it. Hosted on Acast. See…
The Outer ReelsForgotten Apocalypse: The Shape of Things to Come
This is actually called "H.G. Wells' The Shape of Things to Come", but it has nothing to do with the H.G. Wells novel. Also, this is hot garbage, but Jack…
The Outer ReelsForgotten Apocalypse: Interzone
Come to hear us try and understand this movie that we could barely hear, but stay for Sam's story about his dad designing a new motorcycle engine! Oh, and…
The Outer ReelsForgotten Apocalypse: Deathsport
The people who made this movie appear to have hated it, but we found a lot to like, even if it's not a sequel to Death Race 2000. Hosted on Acast. See…
The Outer ReelsForgotten Dystopia: Future Force
Sam does it again in forgetting what the actual theme of the season is, though he's quick to point out that there is now a quarry in downtown LA, so it's close…
The Outer ReelsForgotten Apocalypse: Yor Hunter from the Future
This one is wild, and we both had a lot of fun it it's insanity. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The Outer ReelsForgotten Dystopia: Warriors of the Year 2072
Sam thought he had a post apocalyptic movie, but it turns out to just be a dystopia. Meanwhile, Jason is sorry he was sick (again). Hosted on Acast. See…
The Outer ReelsForgotten Apocalypse: Survival Zone
For our 100th episode Jason subjected to Sam, who decided half way through he had talked enough about this movie and would rather talk about everything else…
The Outer ReelsForgotten Apocalypse: The Aftermath
We have been introduced to the work of Steve Barkett, and this will NOT be the last. And welcome to The Outer Reels, Sid Haig! Hosted on Acast. See…
The Outer ReelsForgotten Apocalypse: American Cyborg Steel Warrior
We pour one out for the demise of Cannon Films before we get into things on Steel American Cyborg Warrior. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more…
The Outer ReelsForgotten Apocalypse: Stryker
More pants (or lack thereof) talk in this week's episode, which is also the FIRST in Cirio H. Santiago's post apocalyptic movies. We've seen this car before…
The Outer ReelsForgotten Apocalypse: Dune Warriors
Listen in as we try to figure out if this is an actual rip-off of World Gone Wild as well as where are David Carradine's pants? Hosted on Acast. See…
The Outer ReelsForgotten Apocalypse: Land of Doom
Tune in to hear about how Sam wants every villain to be like Waterworld's Deacon. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The Outer ReelsForgotten Apocalypse: World Gone Wild
Such wasted potential! This movie has a great cast, mostly looks good, but just doesn't come together. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more…
The Outer ReelsForgotten Apocalypse: Warrior of the Lost World
Sam encounters his longest prologue ever, while Jason goes and gets a drink. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The Outer ReelsForgotten Apocalypse: Equalizer 2000
Tune in to us trying to figure out if this is a stealth sequel to Wheels of Fire. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The Outer ReelsForgotten Apocalypse: Battletruck
Battletruck, AKA Warlords of the 21st Century,, AKA the prequel to Terminus? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The Outer ReelsForgotten Apocalypse: Crime Zone
There's some debate as to if this is actually a post apocalyptic movie or just a dystopian one, but in the end we feel Jason is justified. Hosted on Acast. See…
The Outer ReelsForgotten Apocalypse: Endgame
Continuing our never-ending season on post apocalyptic movies, Sam found one that surprised both of us. It's not good, but it's a lot better than it really…
The Outer ReelsForgotten Apocalypse: Strange New World
Jason subjects Sam to the third attempt to get a Pax TV show from Gene Roddenberry. Surprising no one, this one doesn't work either. Hosted on Acast. See…
The Outer ReelsForgotten Apocalypse: Rats Night of Terror
Be careful what poster you see before watching this as some of them make this look like a VERY different movie from what it actually is. Hosted on Acast. See…
The Outer ReelsForgotten Apocalypse: Planet Earth
The second of three attempts at getting Gene Roddenberry's "Pax" series going leaves Sam angry this time, but at least he's only got one more to go. This one…
The Outer ReelsForgotten Apocalypse: The Ultimate Warrior
This one's got some serious Outer Reels royalty in it, but is an otherwise mediocre movie. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The Outer ReelsForgotten Apocalypse: Genesis II
Jason subjects Sam to the first of three(!) made-for-TV movies that were an attempt to get a new Gene Roddenberry sci-fi series onto network TV in the early…
The Outer ReelsForgotten Apocalypse: Human Animals
Truly one we watched so you don't ever, EVER need to. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The Outer ReelsForgotten Apocalypse: Ravagers
We were excited by this, and left disappointed. How do you have a movie "staring" Ernest Borgnine, and only use him for 16 minutes?!? Hosted on Acast. See…
The Outer ReelsForgotten Apocalypse: Wheels of Fire
We were surprised by this one. It's not good, but it's a lot more fun than we expected it to be! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The Outer ReelsForgotten Apocalypse: The Final Sanction
We're starting a new year with a new season: Forgotten Apocalypse! Jason cheats right off the bat with a movie that only has a slight apocalypse, but it does…
The Outer ReelsForgotten Christmas Movies: Trapped Alive
"Some ex-cons and two helpless girls get trapped inside a mine shaft with a Temu Hills Have Eyes monster that never really becomes a threat." Sam nails that…
The Outer ReelsForgotten Christmas Movies: Blast of Silence
Sam is annoyed that we even did this movie and spends more time talking about He-Man and Johnny Mnemonic, but Jason loved it. Hosted on Acast. See…
The Outer ReelsSometime Directors: The Dark Side of the Moon
This one's Event Horizon BEFORE Event Horizon?!? It's not a good movie (unlike Event Horizon), but we still have lots to talk about here. Hosted on Acast. See…
The Outer ReelsSometime Directors: Hickey & Boggs
Fun fact from Sam: Director Robert Culp shares a birthday with Cash of Tango and Cash fame. I'm sure you're better for knowing that. This one's an interesting…
The Outer ReelsSometime Directors: The Legend of the 7 Golden Vampires
Sam makes rules onto to break them. Neither director on this movie is a "sometime", but it's fun to see the Shaw Brothers team up with Hammer Films. Hosted on…
The Outer ReelsSometime Directors: The Resurrected
We watched this Dan O'Bannon-directed Lovecraft story because Sam wouldn't let Jason pick Return of the Living Dead. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for…
The Outer ReelsSometime Directors: Phase IV
This week we take a look at Sal Bass' only feature as a director: Phase IV. Bass is an artistic genius, and this is not the movie you might think it is from…
The Outer ReelsSometime Directors: Time After Time
Jason was happy to revisit this classic from 1979, but Sam wasn't having it. As tends to happen, we digress a lot, but Sam encouraged it this time, even though…
The Outer ReelsSometime Directors: The Ninth Configuration
This is a meditation on regaining your faith..? Sam liked it more than Jason who saw the "twist" from the start. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for…
The Outer ReelsSometime Directors: Pursuit
We had fun with this fast-paced directorial debut from Michael Crichton: 1972's made-for-TV "Pursuit". Look for a blink-and-you'll miss him cameo from…
The Outer ReelsAction Smacked: Roller Blade
For the last movie in our season of selections from Action Smacked, we watched Roller Blade from 1986. It's a trip, and we still don't really know what…
The Outer ReelsAction Smacked: Parole Violators
If you can make it to the end of this Action Smacked pick, you might actually enjoy this family affair. Bonus old phone story time from Sam, and the usual…
The Outer ReelsAction Smacked: Champagne and Bullets
There's multiple versions (and titles!) of this movie and all seem to be a mess, but this guy has made a movie and we haven't, so it's got that going for it!…
The Outer ReelsAction Smacked: Penitentiary II
This movie is WILD. It's not a good movie, but we still had some fun with this boxing Blaxploitation film from '82. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for…
The Outer ReelsAction Smacked: Hard Ticket to Hawaii
Another fun pic from Action Smacked, though Jason enjoyed this more than Sam did (but Jason is also a pervert). Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more…
The Outer ReelsAction Smacked: Robo Vampire
Another pick from Action Smacked, but with a twist: Jason already owned this on DVD. This movie is terrible in the most wonderful ways but we also talk a lot…
The Outer ReelsAction Smacked: Mr. No Legs
We continue with our season of movies selected by Action Smacked. We had a lot of fun with this exploitation classic, even if it technically gave Jason serious…