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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 38 – The House of the Devil (2009) with Mike Ahern
Troy and Roger are joined by one of the writers and directors of the queer indie horror sensation Death Drop Gorgeous, Mike Ahern, to discuss Ti West's 2009…
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Episode 37 – Silent Hill (2006) with Buddy Candela
Troy and Roger are joined by cutie-patootie guest host and fellow filmmaker and podcaster Buddy Candela and slip into some unusually revealing medical wardrobe…
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Episode 36 – Sorority House Massacre (1986)
Troy and Roger put on their pineapple dress ensembles and head to Psychology class to discuss the 1986 slasher flick Sorority House Massacre. Join the guys as…
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Episode 35 – Dead Pit (1989)
Troy and Roger put on their crop tops and thigh high sexy granny panties and travel to the State Mental Hospital to discuss the 1989 gory delight Dead Pit…
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Episode 34 – The Nun (2005)
Troy and Roger put on the boarding school uniforms and head to Spain to discuss the seldom talked about 2005 slasher The Nun (aka La Monja). Join the guys as…
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Episode 33 – The Pool (2001)
Troy and Roger put on their skimpy swim trunks and head to Prague to discuss the 2001 slasher flick The Pool. Join the guys in the deep end as they chat…
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Episode 32 – Don't Look Now (1973)
Troy and Roger grab their red rain slickers and head to watery Venice to discuss Nicolas Roeg’s 1973 classic Don’t Look Now starring Donald Sutherland and…
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Episode 31 – All About Evil (2010) with Patrick K. Walsh
For this episode, Troy and Roger are joined by guest co-host Patrick K. Walsh, founder and host of the ScreamQueenz Podcast which debuted back in 2010. The…
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Episode 30 – May (2002) with Katelynn Newberry
For their special 30th episode, Troy and Roger are joined by guest co-host, the lovely and talented Katelynn Newberry, to dissect Lucky McKee's 2002 indie gem…
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Episode 29 – Dead Dudes in the House (1989)
Troy and Roger grab their toolboxes and head to Tromaville to survey the decrepit House on Tombstone Hill, better known as the 1989 slasher-zombie hybrid Dead…
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Episode 28 – Pieces (1982)
Troy and Roger nearly lose their limbs as they dissect the batshit crazy 1982 infamous splatter flick Pieces. Topics discussed include ridiculous red herrings…
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Episode 27 – The Texas Chainsaw Massacre (2003)
Troy and Roger throw on their cowboy hats and tight white tank tops to discuss the 2003 remake of the classic The Texas Chainsaw Massacre. Things get sweaty as…
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Episode 26 – Possession (1981)
Troy and Roger put on their pink socks to discuss the absolutely bonkers 1981 film Possession, directed by Andrzej Zulawski. Join the guys as they try to make…
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Episode 25 – Sleepaway Camp 2: Unhappy Campers
Troy and Roger are very happy campers this week as they head to Camp Rolling Hills to take on Counselor of the Week Angela to discuss the 1988 sequel Sleepaway…
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Episode 24 – The Toxic Avenger (1984)
Troy and Roger get noxious as they discuss the 1984 cult classic Troma film The Toxic Avenger. Join the guys as they chat squashed melons, unusually tame…
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Episode 23 – Tamara (2005) with Theresa Pedone
Troy and Roger are joined by their second guest co-host, the ever entertaining Pop Culture Persephone, to discuss the 2005 supernatural horror flick Tamara…
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Episode 22 – Sleepaway Camp (1983) with Chris Jehnert
Troy and Roger are joined by their first ever guest co-host, the multi-talented Chris Jehnert (Teacher Shortage, Killer Unicorn) to discuss the 1983 iconic…
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Episode 21 – Messiah of Evil (1973)
Troy and Roger pack their overnight bags for a killer weekend getaway to Point Dume to discuss the creepy, atmospheric and surreal 1973 film Messiah of Evil…
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Episode 20 – American Gothic (1988)
Troy and Roger pack their overnight bags for a weekend of isolated island shenanigans to discuss the bizarre 1988 slasher flick American Gothic starring YVonne…
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Episode 19 – Memorial Valley Massacre (1989)
Troy and Roger pack up their camping gear and head to the grand opening weekend of Memorial Valley campground to discuss the often forgotten 1989 slasher flick…
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Episode 18 – Happy Birthday To Me (1981)
Troy and Roger join the elite Crawford Academy Top 10 to discuss the 1981 slasher film Happy Birthday to Me. Topics touched upon include frequent flashbacks…
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Episode 17 – Final Exam (1981)
Troy and Roger join the semester end shenanigans at Lanier College to discuss the 1981 slasher flick Final Exam. The scholarly discussion includes such topics…
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Episode 16 – Invaders From Mars (1986)
In this episode, Troy and Roger make the hike to Copper Hill to chat about the 1986 Tobe Hooper directed alien invasion flick Invaders From Mars. Join the guys…
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Episode 15 – Shakma (1990)
In this episode, Troy and Roger are done monkeying around as they tackle their greatest challenge yet.... the 1990 killer primate film Shakma! Topics discussed…
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Episode 14 – Alice, Sweet Alice (1976)
Troy and Roger take you to church as they discuss the 1976 religious themed shocker Alice, Sweet Alice. Join the guys as they discuss heavy Catholic symbolism…
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Episode 13 – Evil Laugh (1986)
Get ready to party the whole night long with monkey brains, calf hearts, cleaning montages, and lots of ass gyrating as Troy and Roger discuss the zany, but oh…
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Episode 12 – Demons (1985)
For this episode, Troy and Roger spend the evening at the Metroprol Theatre to chat about the 1985 Lamberto Bava film "Demons." So hop on your motorcycle and…
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Episode 11 – The Final Girls (2015)
In this episode, Troy and Roger travel to Camp Bloodbath to chat the 2015 horror comedy The Final Girls. Topics discussed include 80s horror tropes, the…
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Episode 10 – Intruder (1989)
Troy and Roger travel to Walnut Lake Supermarket for a night of absurdly large knives, an abundance of eyeballs, and overly aggressive cops as they discuss the…
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Episode 9 – Hide and Go Shriek (1988)
In this episode, the hair gets bigger, the boobies get barer, and the killers get significantly gayer as Troy and Roger discuss the 1988 slasher flick Hide and…
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Episode 8 – The Blob (1988)
Episode Notes Things get slimy in this episode as Troy and Roger discuss the often overlooked 1988 remake of The Blob. Practical effects galore, luscious…
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Episode 7 – Hello Mary Lou: Prom Night 2 (1987)
Episode Notes This week, Troy and Roger dive in and discuss the 1987 supernatural sequel Hello Mary Lou: Prom Night 2! Tune in to hear the boys discuss all…
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Fireside Chats with Troy & Roger: Mrs. Claus and Mother Krampus 2: Slay Ride
Episode Notes Troy and Roger take a break from the standard formula to discuss the one thing they love talking about more than horror movies: themselves! In…
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Episode 6 – Stage Fright (1987)
Episode Notes Troy and Roger are finally back to talk black cats, killer owls, and weapons galore as the discuss the often overlooked and underappreciated 1987…
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Episode 5 – Slaughter High (1986)
Troy and Roger are back to discuss the unforgettable 1986 slasher flick Slaughter High! Tune in to hear their thoughts on dissolving bodies, dirty talk…
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Episode 4 – The Cell (2000)
Troy and Roger are back, and for this episode, they dive deep in the 2000 JLo showcase The Cell. Tune in to hear their thoughts on this visually stunning…
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Episode 3 – The Invitation (2014)
Troy and Roger dive deep into the 2014 slow burner The Invitation directed by Karyn Kasuma. If you havent' seen this film, check it out before listening…
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Episode 2 – The Clown at Midnight (1999)
Troy and Roger tackle the 1999 Canadian slasher flick The Clown at Midnight, starring Margot Kidder and Christopher Plummer. They discuss a variety of nuts, a…
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Episode 1 – Hellbent (2004)
Troy and Roger review and discuss the 2004 gay themed slasher flick Hellbent directed by Paul Etheredge. Find out more at http://www.darknightofthepodcast.com
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We're Heeeeeere!
Episode Notes Hosts Troy Escamilla and Roger Conners introduce themselves, banter about their love or horror, and discuss the importance of LGBTQ…