Joel joins Rick and Trav for a second week in a row, this time to discuss Zach Cregger’s RESIDENT EVIL (2026). We are JAZZED about this fun 90min speed run, so naturally we talked about it for 2 hours. Favorite cereals, DoorDash horror stories, and the great LieMax debate - we cover it all. Enjoy!

(00:00:00) - Intro Song (“Serenity” from Resident Evil 4)

(00:00:40) - Random Banter

(00:03:30) - Horror Film News

(00:05:35) - Intro to Ep. 43

(00:06:50) - Synopsis

(00:07:03) - Overall Thoughts

(00:13:43) - Video Game Adaptations

(00:17:02) - The Cinema-Going Experience for RESIDENT EVIL

(00:25:44) - Themes

(00:29:22) - Production Notes

(00:37:27) - Casting

(00:42:52) - Test Screenings / RE Fandom

(00:46:41) - Box Office

(00:47:15) - What's Next for Cregger

*SPOILER TERRITORY FROM HERE ON OUT*

(00:51:25) - Scare-O-Meter

(00:56:06) - Highlights

(01:04:30) - Awards

(01:53:43) - Scream Queen or King

(01:58:20) - Next Week

Resident Evil (2026) with Joel Myers

In preparation for Zach Cregger's much-anticipated loop release of Resident Evil (2026), Rick and Trav are joined by former T-Virus survivor, Joel Myers, as they go back to Paul W.S. Anderson's original Resident Evil film.  Video games, metal riffs, illegal research, and vulgar auteurism - no stone is left unturned.

(00:00:40) - Random Banter

(00:02:00) - Intro to Joel

(00:03:30) - Horror News

(00:09:03) - Intro

(00:12:30) - Overall Thoughts

(00:23:45) - Vulgar Auteurism!

(00:31:00) - Looking towards Cregger’s Vision

(00:34:50) - Themes (?!!)

(00:38:38) - Production Notes

(00:45:00) - Casting

(00:53:20) - Box Office

(00:54:30) - Scare-O-Meter

(00:59:42) - Highlights

(01:53:55) - Awards

(01:58:12) - Scream King or Scream Queen

(01:59:17) - Her Name is Vasquez 🤦‍♂️

(02:02:00) - Next Week



Resident Evil (2002) with Joel Myers

Rick and Trav unwrap the gruesome lore of LEE CRONIN'S THE MUMMY (2026) and discuss how it fits into the Evil Dead franchise and world of Carmen San Diego more so than the Boris Karloff franchise.

(00:01:05) - Random Banter

(00:03:15) - PSA for Buffet Infinity

(00:05:12) - Intro

(00:08:55) - Synopsis

(00:09:10) - Overall Thoughts

(00:24:30) - Production Notes

(00:30:00) - Casting

(00:32:30) - Box Office

(00:34:14) - Scare-O-Meter

(00:36:05) - Highlights

(00:43:00) - Awards

(01:17:33) - Scream Queen or King

(01:19:25) - Next Week

Lee Cronin's The Mummy (2026)

With another Insidious movie coming out this weekend, Rick and Trav thought it best to Travel to where it all started: James Wan's INSIDIOUS (2011). In the Further, they discuss product placement, bodily fluids, and what type of suburban home a single income family on a high school teacher's salary could get you in a post-recession 2010 market.

(00:01:17) - Random Banter

(00:02:30) - Intro

(00:04:07) - Overall Thoughts

(00:09:10) - Similarities with POLTERGEIST (1982)

(00:15:20) - James Wan & Leigh Whannell

(00:23:57) - Casting

(00:28:50) - Box Office

(00:30:16) - Scare-o-Meter

(00:31:45) - Highlights

(00:36:29) - Awards

(01:22:20) - Scream Queen or King

(01:24:49) - Next Week

Insidious (2011)

Rick and Trav continue their wee pivot into earlier 2026 releases as they cover Damian McCarthy's 2026 horror film Hokum.  Rick reveals his clairvoyance in knowing every single twist in the movie, Travis expresses his concern about people who decide to take a nap while a witch is literally circling around your bed.

Hokum (2026)

Rick and Trav are stranded on Podcast Island. Luckily for this episode, covering Sam Raimi's SEND HELP (2026) starring Rachel McAdams, they are joined by the only one out of the three of them that knows how to spot a poisonous plant or properly double lash a raft, industry professional, new homeowner, and Rick's patient partner: Sarah Shady. Together the 3 of them discuss the enduring power of Blondie, how men underestimate the difficulty of domestic labor, and Dylan O'brien's ass.

(00:00:30) - Introducing Sarah Shady

(00:04:08) - Intro

(00:04:34) - Horror Movie News

(00:06:30) - Watching Movies as a Production Worker

(00:08:06) - Synopsis

(00:08:55) - Overall Thoughts

(00:13:32) - Rachel McAdams Movies

(00:15:00) - Themes

(00:24:22) - Production Notes

(00:28:50) - Casting

(00:33:18) - Scare-O-Meter

(00:37:29) - Highlights

(00:47:15) - Awards

(01:27:40) - Scream King or Queen

(01:29:22) - Next Week

Send Help (2026) with Sarah Shady

In memory of Sam Neill who recently passed on July 13, 2026, Rick and Trav honor the legendary Horror King Kiwi by covering his personal favorite of his filmography - Andrzej Żuławski's POSSESSION (1981). Starring a historical turn from Isabelle Adjani, this iconic psychological horror has confounded audiences for over 4 decades and counting - yet we keep coming back for more.... Also covered: tentacle appendages, blood sausage, and why you should be careful around older, erotic German men who also happen to be martial artists. RIP Sam Neill.

(00:02:07) - Random Banter

(00:04:10) - Horror Movie News

(00:06:45) - Intro / In Memory of Sam Neill (1947-2026)

(00:13:35) - Synopsis 

(00:14:08) - Overall Thoughts / Themes

(00:24:30) - Production Notes / Casting

(00:30:10) - Box Office

(00:33:30) - Overall Thoughts / Themes Pt. II

(00:48:10) - Scare-o-Meter

(00:50:08) - Highlights

(00:55:25) - Awards

(01:24:30) - Scream Queen or King

(01:27:15) - Next Week











Possession (1981)

Our groovy road finally reaches it's destination, as Rick and Trav talk about Sébastien Vaniček's 2026 newest installment in the Evil Dead franchise, Evil Dead Burn.  If you have the palette to distinguish fresh mashed potatoes from frozen, this one's for you.

Evil Dead Burn (2026)

Rick & Trav take on a domestic deadite in EVIL DEAD RISE (2023). In the process they cover Otis-sanctioned elevator weight limits, Lee Cronin’s Lee Cronin-isms, and the true horror of dropping a box of pizza.

We are also dedicating this episode to Ricky’s neighbor Bob and his dog Xena, who he lost in a recent house fire. Gofund Me can be found here if you’re interested in helping Bob get back on his feet: https://gofund.me/875d60181

(00:02:10) - GoFundMe for Bob

(00:05:04) - Lee Cronin’s Lee Cronin Segment

(00:10:20) - Overall Thoughts

(00:18:00) - Themes

(00:21:12) - Production Notes

(00:26:17) - Box Office

(00:27:26) - Cast and Crew

(00:29:22) - Connective Tissue

(00:35:40) - Scare-O-Meter

(00:38:28) - Highlights

(00:45:20) - Deep Cuts

(00:48:00) - Awards

(01:19:20) - Scream Queen or King

(01:21:20) - Next Week

Evil Dead Rise (2023)

Rick and Trav continue their demonic trip down The Groovy Road to Evil Dead Burn as they cover Fede Alvarez's 2013 revitalization of the franchise with EVIL DEAD.  Warning: Drugs, deadites, and dogs named 'Grandpa' lie ahead.

(00:02:57) - Intro

(00:04:40) - Synopsis 

(00:05:25) - Overall Thoughts

(00:21:55) - Production Notes

(00:27:25) - Jane Levy!

(00:31:45) - Box Office, Scrapped Sequel Plans, & Rights Issues

(00:38:02) - Rest of the Cast

(00:40:35) - Scare-o-Meter

(00:43:00) - Highlights

(00:43:07) - Awards

(01:30:22) - Scream Queen or King

(01:32:25) - Next Episode













Evil Dead (2013)

Horror film buffs Ricky Townsend and Travis Talaric explore their favorite scary movies.  New releases, classics, and everything in between.

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