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Dark Night of the Podcast
Avid horror fans and filmmakers (and noted homosexuals) Troy Escamilla and Roger "The Scream Queer" Conners have many opinions on film. Tune in weekly to hear these two discuss and dissect some of the horror genre's most iconic, overlooked, and often underrated films.
Episodes
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Episode 86 – The Blair Witch Project (1999)
Grab your camping gear, camera equipment, and trusty map and join Troy and Roger as they head into the woods of Burkittsville, Maryland to discuss the highly…
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Episode 85 – Night of the Living Dead (1968)
We're coming to get you listeners! This week Troy and Roger tackle the highly influential and iconic George Romero masterpiece Night of the Living Dead, which…
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Episode 84 – Final Destination 2 (2003)
Buckle up, bitches. Troy and Roger are about to merge their daddy’s red SUV onto Route 23, and you’re all invited to come along for the ride! Join the boys as…
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Episode 83 – Megan is Missing (2011)
This week's episode is a special one. To celebrate the one year anniversary of launching our Patreon, we're releasing one of our early Patreon Exclusive…
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Episode 82 – Bloody Birthday (1981)
It's Troy's birthday week, so throw on your party hat and grab a big delicious piece of cake and join the guys in celebrating the only way they know how--by…
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Episode 81 – The Texas Chainsaw Massacre (1974) with Hope Madden
A film this monumental and massively revered Troy and Roger couldn’t possibly cover alone so they enlisted the knowledge of author and filmmaker Hope Madden…
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Episode 80 – Witchboard (1986)
Head on over to your local Target and purchase yourself a Ouija board! Then join Troy and Roger at the candle adorned table to discuss the 1986 Kevin Tenney…
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I Still Know What You Did Last Summer (Patreon Clip)
Here's a sneak peek at our latest Patreon Exclusive full length episode! We don our best swimwear and spend a weekend in the Bahamas to discuss the 1998…
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Episode 79 – Kolobos (1999)
Big Brother is definitely watching over Troy and Roger as they pick back up with their fan selection series to discuss a title much more suited for a 90's jean…
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Episode 78 – Scream 2 (1997) with Tyler Jensen
It's back to school season! Troy and Roger throw on their backpacks and trek to Windsor College to discuss Wes Craven's 1997 successful sequel Scream 2! And to…
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Uncle Sam (Patreon Clip)
Here's a sneak peek at our latest Patreon Exclusive full length episode! We don our best patriotic attire and travel to Twin Rivers USA to discuss the 1996…
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Episode 77 – Texas Chainsaw Massacre: The Next Generation (1994)
Slather on your bright red lipstick and throw on your best black nighty and join Troy and Roger as the discuss the deservingly maligned sequel that is Texas…
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Episode 76 – American Psycho 2: All American Girl (2002)
Throw on your American flag apparel and join Troy and Roger as they kick off their listener suggestion series by carving deep into the ridiculously connected…
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Episode 75 – Scream (1996)
It's our seventy-fifth episode and it's a SCREAM baby! Troy and Roger discuss Wes Craven's highly influential and often imitated 1996 blockbuster. Join the…
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Episode 74 – The Taking of Deborah Logan (2014)
It's child swallowing time.....literally.....as Troy and Roger discuss Adam Robitel's unsettling and effective 2014 found footage effort The Taking of Deborah…
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Top 3 Underrated Final Girls!
While we are not releasing a regular episode this week, we didn't want to leave you hanging! This is the very first Patreon Exclusive Mini-Episode we recorded…
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Episode 73 – The Children (1980)
Hop on the school bus and head to Ravensback with Troy and Roger as they discuss the 1980 classic shocker The Children. Join the guys as they chat the ominous…
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Episode 72 – The Brood (1979)
Put on your snowsuit, grab a mallet and join Troy and Roger as they discuss David Cronenberg's classic body horror epic The Brood. The guys chat the ever…
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Episode 71 – Prom Night (2008)
Get your hair did, throw on your gown and heels, pin on your corsage, and join Roger and Troy in the limo as they discuss the much maligned 2008 remake Prom…
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Episode 70 – Lifeforce (1985)
Troy and Roger emerge from the glass chambers just in time for their seventieth episode! And what better film to discuss for this milestone than Tobe Hooper's…
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Episode 69 – Dolls (1987)
Troy and Roger raid the toybox to discuss Stuart Gordon's 1987 classic Dolls. Grab your favorite porcelain beauty and join the guys as they chat the…
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Episode 68 – Angel (1984) with Roman Chimienti
Troy and Roger trade the neon lights of Las Vegas for the porn shops and prostitutes of Hollywood Boulevard to discuss the 1984 exploitation thriller Angel…
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Dark Skies (Patreon Clip)
Here's a sneak peek at our latest Patreon Exclusive full length episode! We travel to the suburbs to discuss the 2013 alien abduction endeavor Dark Skies. We…
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Episode 67 – Hostel 3 (2011)
Troy and Roger dodge cockroaches and crossbows as their weekend shenanigans in Las Vegas come to end with a discussion of the 2011 direct to video sequel…
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Episode 66 – Leprechaun 3 (1995)
Troy and Roger hit the jackpot…literally…as they recorded this episode together in the same room for the first time ever since starting the podcast during a…
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Episode 65 – Lake Mungo (2008)
Troy and Roger head to the barren Australian outback to discuss the 2008 mockumentary film Lake Mungo, a film that unsettled Roger so much that he experienced…
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Episode 64 – Mutant (1984)
Hop in your convertibles and follow Roger and Troy to a charming Southern Bed & Breakfast to hear all their thoughts on the highly overlooked 1984 film Mutant…
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Episode 63 – Blood Hook (1986)
Grab your fishing poles and giant lures and join Troy and Roger at the Muskie Madness tournament as they tackle the 1986 Troma produced slasher film Blood…
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Episode 62 – Urban Legend (1998) featuring Jamie Blanks
The secret's out and it's bigger than Rebecca Gayheart's hair! This week's guest is none other than celebrated genre filmmaker Jamie Blanks, director of Storm…
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Episode 61 – It Follows (2014) with Wayne Gonsalves
Watch you backs because Troy and Roger are joined by Wayne Gonsalves, producer and star of the indie horror sensation Death Drop Gorgeous, to discuss the 2014…
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The House of the Dead (Patreon Clip)
Here is a little peek of our latest Patreon Exclusive full length episode ! We hop on a wonky boat to head to an isolated rave to discuss the much maligned…
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Episode 60 – Cherry Falls (2000)
It’s time to throw on a bad wig and bust out your favorite little black dress because Troy and Roger are poppin' cherries and taking lives as they spread their…
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Episode 59 – My Bloody Valentine (2009)
Troy and Roger have one final Valentine treat for you as February finally comes to an end. Grab your pick axes and 3d glasses and join the guys as they chat…
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Episode 58 – My Bloody Valentine (1981) featuring Helene Udy
Roses are red, violets are blue here's a little post Valentine's Day treat for you! Troy and Roger put on their coal mining gear to discuss the classic 1981…
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Episode 57 – Valentine (2001) with Robby Horror
Grab your box of Valentine’s chocolates and gather around because Troy and Roger are joined by special guest Rob Rosado, horror critic and staff writer for the…
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Episode 56 – 2001 Maniacs (2005)
YeeHaw! It's time for the annual Guts and Glory Jubilee! Troy and Roger put on their best suits and head to Pleasant Valley to partake in the festivities and…
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Episode 55 – Sledgehammer (1983)
It’s hammer time as Troy and Roger travel to a bland remote house to discuss the 1983 SOV classic Sledgehammer. Join the guys as they chat an abnormally strong…
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Episode 54 – The Prowler (1981)
Troy and Roger ditch the Graduation Dance and head to the Gazebo to the 1981 slasher classic The Prowler. Join the guys as they chat prolonged search…
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Decoys (Patreon Clip)
Here is a little peek at our first Patreon Exclusive full length episode of 2022! We dive tentacles deep into the 2004 college campus based sci-fi horror…
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Episode 53 – The Ritual (2017) with Chris Wolfe
Troy and Roger are joined by actor Chris Wolfe (Hideout, Airborne) to discuss the 2017 folk horror film The Ritual. Join the trio on a backpacking journey…
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Episode 52 – Mountaintop Motel Massacre (1983)
Troy and Roger take a break from recording their debut country album to pull over for some rest and to discuss the atmospheric 1983 slasher flick Mountaintop…
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Episode 51 – P2 (2007)
The holiday may be over, but Troy and Roger are still stuffing your stocking with more Christmas horror goodness as they discuss the 2007 cat and mouse…
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Episode 50 – Silent Night, Deadly Night (1984)
It’s Christmas time AND our 50th episode milestone, and who better to celebrate with than our beloved Billy Chapman, the hunkiest killer Santa to ever grace…
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Silent Night Deadly Night Part 2 (Patreon Clip)
Here is a little holiday extended peek at our latest Patreon Exclusive full length episode! We discuss the much maligned and flashback heavy sequel to the…
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Episode 49 – All Through the House (2015)
Ho Ho Ho boys and ghouls! Troy and Roger continue to stuff your stockings with holiday goodness this week. So bust out the mannequins and dress them up in…
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Episode 48 – Black Christmas (2006)
Grab your cookies and milk and gather around boys and girls because this week Troy and Roger have a special holiday gift for you! They continue the December…
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Episode 47 – To All a Goodnight (1980)
Troy and Roger kick off the holiday season by discussing one of the very first Killer Santa films, the 1980 David Hess directed slasher To All a Goodnight!…
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Return to Oz (Patreon Clip)
Here is a little peek at our latest Patreon Exclusive full length episode! We travel to a now dilapidated and creepier Emerald City to discuss the 1985…
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Episode 46 – Curtains (1983) with Brandon Perras
Troy and Roger are joined by Brandon Perras, one of the writers and directors of the indie horror sensations Death Drop Gorgeous to discuss the iconic 1983…
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Megan is Missing (Patreon Clip)
Here is a little peek at our latest Patreon Exclusive full length episode! Roger absolutely LOATHED this film, which makes for a fabulously bitchtastic…
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Episode 45 – Unhinged (1982) with Jay Palmieri Jr.
Troy and Roger are joined by special guest co-host and indie filmmaker Jay Palmieri Jr. to discuss the infamous 1982 video nasty Unhinged. Join the trio as…
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Repo! The Genetic Opera (Patreon Clip)
Here is a little peek at our second Patreon Exclusive full length episode! Is Paris Hilton's singing enough to make this odd film a worthy watch? Head on over…
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Episode 44 – Blood Rage (1987)
Troy and Roger travel to Shadow Woods Apartments to discuss the gory 1987 Thanksgiving set slasher film Blood Rage. Join the guys as they chat overpriced Ted…
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Episode 43 – Gravy (2015)
Prepare for a feast for your ears as Troy and Roger chat the 2015 horror comedy Gravy! Topics discussed include fish tank foreshadowing, delectable looking…
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Episode 42 – Night of the Demons (1988) with Cathy Podewell
Our Halloween episode is here boys and ghouls, and it's a bloody gooey, good one! Troy and Roger are joined by none other than Judy herself, actress Cathy…
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Episode 41 – The Funhouse (1981)
Halloween is near, so get ready to spend the night in the most unappealing venue imaginable because this week Troy and Roger are reviewing Tobe Hooper's 1981…
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Terrifier (Patreon Clip)
Here is a little peek at our very first Patreon Exclusive full length episode! Are Troy and Roger as big of fans of Art the Clown as the masses seem to be?…
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Episode 40 – Hell Fest (2018)
Troy and Roger throw on some cat ears and prepare for a plethora of Halloween themed jump scares to discuss the underrated 2018 slasher flick Hell Fest. Join…
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Episode 39 – Bloody Murder (2000)
Troy and Roger pitch their tents at Camp Placid Pines to discuss the 2000 Friday the 13th "inspired" slasher flick Bloody Murder. Join the guys as the chat…
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Fireside Chat with Troy & Roger: Back to Ghoul Week (Teacher Shortage & Chill: The Killing Games)
In this special bonus episode, Troy and Roger kick of October and Back to School season by chatting about two of their very own school themed slasher flicks…