Neon Brainiacs (A Retro Horror Movie Podcast)

If looks could kill he woudn't need a chainsaw. Happy Anniversary everyone! This episode marks NINE YEARS of Neon Brainiacs! Stick around till the end when we reflect on our favorite aspects of the show! September Slashers continues!. We start with 1994's THE TEXAS CHAINSAW MASSACRE: THE NEXT GENERATION . A prom‑night detour leaves a group of teens stranded in rural Texas, where they stumble into the orbit of a violently unhinged family. As the night unravels, their encounter with Leatherface and his clan becomes a surreal gauntlet of terror and chaos. Also this week: Albumz - Beatsteaks Smack Smash, Street Fighter II lore, and do they still do the PE Presidential Physical Fitness Awards? All this--and a whole lot more--on this week's episode of NEON BRAINIACS !! " Get her Leather! Get her Leather! We've got some more fun today! " ----- Check out our Patreon for tons of bonus content, exclusive goodies, and access to our Discord server! ----- Texas Chainsaw Massacre: The Next Generation (1995) Directed by Kim Henkel Written by Kim Henkel Starring Renée Zellweger , Matthew McConaughey , Tonie Perensky , Joe Stevens , Lisa Marie Newmyer , and Robert Jacks ----- 00:00 - Intro & Opening Banter 43:10 - "The Shpiel" 01:12:01 - Film Breakdown 02:19:47 - Brain Bucket & Outro

Brothers to the end. The very end. After a month of off-brand sci fi blockbusters, it is back to basics wioth our new theme: September Slashers . We start with 1988's PLEDGE NIGHT . A college fraternity's annual Hell Week takes a sinister turn when the members fall victim to the ghost of a pledge killed in a prank gone horribly wrong years before. Also this week: Return of Albumz with Jawbreaker's Dear You , Lances hate for frat movies, and is this secretly a Jackass movie? All this--and a whole lot more--on this week's episode of NEON BRAINIACS !! " Thank you, sir, may I have another, sir? " ----- Check out our Patreon for tons of bonus content, exclusive goodies, and access to our Discord server! ----- Pledge Night (1988) Directed by Paul Ziller Written by Joyce Snyder Starring Todd Eastland , Dennis Sullivan , Craig Derrick , David Neal Evans , Shannon McMahon , Will Kempe , and Joey Belladonna ----- 00:00 - Intro & Opening Banter 39:20 - "The Shpiel" 01:01:49 - Film Breakdown 01:58:47 - Brain Bucket & Outro

It's nothing personal. The conclusion of Awesome August! Huge '90s sci-fi blockbusters. The flavor of blockbuster nonsense you just don't get anymore. Each week we will answer the question: AWESOME or AWFUL? Next up: TERMINATOR 2: JUDGEMENT DAY (1991). When an advanced killing machine travels back in time to hunt John Connor, the future leader of the human resistance, a familiar cyborg arrives with a very different mission. And that's not all! This week we are joined by the unspeakable that is Blake O'Donnell of BPO films! Also this week: New Weird Candy returns, Salute Your Shorts, Kenner toys, and Eddie's short-lived singing career. All this--and a whole lot more--on this week's episode of NEON BRAINIACS !! " Hasta La Vista, Baby. " ----- Check out our Patreon for tons of bonus content, exclusive goodies, and access to our Discord server! ----- Terminator 2: Judgemnet Day (1991) Directed by James Cameron Written by James Cameron & William Wisher Starring Arnold Schwarzenegger , Linda Hamilton , Edward Furlong , Joe Morton , and Robert Patrick ----- 00:00 - Intro & Opening Banter 27:26 - "The Shpiel" 01:00:04 - Film Breakdown 02:34:21 - 90s Nugget & Outro

Size does matter. Awesome August continues! Huge '90s sci-fi blockbusters. The flavor of blockbuster nonsense you just don't get anymore. Each week we will answer the question: AWESOME or AWFUL? Next up: GODZILLA (1998). When an enormous monster arrives in New York, authorities struggle to predict its behavior and protect the city. Amid the crisis, a biologist finds himself drawn into the effort to uncover the truth behind the phenomenon. And that's not all! This week we are joined by Big Eggs himself: John Guinane! Also this week: Lance's trip to the animal emergency room, remembering Josta Soda, and Ben finds a Ski School connection. All this--and a whole lot more--on this week's episode of NEON BRAINIACS !! "We need... bigger guns. " ----- Check out our Patreon for tons of bonus content, exclusive goodies, and access to our Discord server! ----- Godzilla (1998) Directed by Roland Emmerich Written by Dean Devlin & Roland Emmerich Starring Matthew Broderick , Maria Pitillo , Hank Azaria , Harry Shearer , Kevin Dunn , and Jean Reno ----- 00:00 - Intro & Opening Banter 25:25 - "The Shpiel" 01:05:05 - Film Breakdown 02:38:10 - 90s Nugget & Outro

An adventure 65 million years in the making. Awesome August continues! Huge '90s sci-fi blockbusters. The flavor of blockbuster nonsense you just don't get anymore. Each week we will answer the question: AWESOME or AWFUL? Next up: JURASSIC PARK (1993). A wealthy entrepreneur invites a group of scientists to preview a groundbreaking theme park populated by living dinosaurs created through genetic engineering. What begins as a remarkable scientific achievement soon tests the limits of human control over nature. And that's not all! This week we are joined by filmmaker Jeff Smee! Also this week: Today Show shenanigans, Jeff's Ultimate PB&J recipe, and remembering Clippy. All this--and a whole lot more--on this week's episode of NEON BRAINIACS !! "Your scientists were so preoccupied with whether or not they could, they didn't stop to think if they should." ----- Check out our Patreon for tons of bonus content, exclusive goodies, and access to our Discord server! ----- Jurassic Park (1993) Directed by Steven Spielberg Written by Michael Crichton and David Koepp Starring Sam Neill , Laura Dern , Jeff Goldblum , Richard Attenborough , Samuel L. Jackson , and Wayne Knight ----- 00:00 - Intro & Opening Banter 25:20 - "The Shpiel" 54:55 - Film Breakdown 02:13:18 - 90s Nugget & Outro

The question of whether or not we are alone in the universe has been answered. A new month! A new theme! Awesome August! Huge '90s sci-fi blockbusters. The flavor of blockbuster nonsense you just don't get anymore. Each week we will answer the question: AWESOME or AWFUL? First up: INDEPENDENCE DAY (1996). When mysterious extraterrestrial visitors arrive and take up positions across the globe, humanity's sense of security is shattered. People from very different backgrounds find their lives intertwined as they search for a way to confront the crisis. And that's not all! This week we are joined by filmmaker and VFX artist Jamie Chalmers! Also this week: Lance goes to court, missing miniatures in movies, and remembering Fruitopia. All this--and a whole lot more--on this week's episode of NEON BRAINIACS !! " Welcome to Earth! " ----- Check out our Patreon for tons of bonus content, exclusive goodies, and access to our Discord server! ----- Independence Day (1996) Directed by Roland Emmerich Written by Dean Devlin & Roland Emmerich Starring Will Smith , Bill Pullman , Jeff Goldblum , Mary McDonnell , Judd Hirsch , Robert Loggia , Vivica A. Fox , Margaret Colin , and Randy Quaid ----- 00:00 - Intro & Opening Banter 37:36 - "The Shpiel" 01:04:25 - Film Breakdown 02:37:50 - 90s Nugget & Outro

Evil will battle Evil It's both Ben and Lance's birthday month, so we picked a very special theme for July: Freddy and Jason July! Two Freddy movies . Two jason movies. Then, finally, the crossover showdown. That's right! This week we cover FREDDY VS JASON (2003). Freddy Krueger attempts to use Jason Voorhees as an instrument of terror on Elm Street. When Jason proves too hard to control, what begins as a calculated scheme soon erupts into a brutal showdown. Also this week: Obession, all the bad script ideas for this movie, and a new version of a modern classic song. All this--and a whole lot more--on this week's episode of NEON BRAINIACS !! " Why won't you DIE? " ----- Check out our Patreon for tons of bonus content, exclusive goodies, and access to our Discord server! ----- Freddy vs Jason (2003) Directed by Ronny Yu Written by Damian Shannon & Mark Swift Starring Monica Keena , Jason Ritter , Kelly Rowland , Christopher Rodriguez Marquette , Brendan Fletcher , Ken Kirzinger , and Robert Englund ----- 00:00 - Intro & Opening Banter 23:08 - "The Shpiel" 01:12:05 - Film Breakdown 02:32:48 - Brain Bucket & Outro

Kill or be killed! It's both Ben and Lance's birthday month, so we picked a very special theme for July: Freddy and Jason July! Two Freddy movies . Two jason movies. Then, finally, the crossover showdown. However, we already did most of these movies... Or did "we"? Because Lance wasn't there! So Lance gets his turn as we revisit a classic: Friday the 13th Part 6: Jason Lives (1986). And that's not all! We're also joined by frequent guest Amanda Waltz! Trying to put his past behind him, Tommy Jarvis finds himself responsible for resurrecting Jason Voorhees during a reckless attempt at closure. With Jason stalking victims around Camp Crystal Lake once again, Tommy must stop him before the body count grows. Also this week: Dude Wipes, Micheal Keaton's horse cutter, and would Jason hurt a child? All this--and a whole lot more--on this week's episode of NEON BRAINIACS !! " I've seen enough horror movies to know any weirdo wearing a mask is never friendly. " ----- Check out our Patreon for tons of bonus content, exclusive goodies, and access to our Discord server! ----- Friday the 13th Part 6: Jason Lives (1986) Directed by Tom McLoughlin Written by Tom McLoughlin Starring Thom Mathews , Jennifer Cooke , David Kagen , and C.J. Graham ----- 00:00 - Intro & Opening Banter 30:35 - "The Shpiel" 1:00:36 - Film Breakdown 02:28:10 - Stump The Brainiacs & Outro

If you think you'll get out alive, You must be dreaming. It's both Ben and Lance's birthday month, so we picked a very special theme for July: Freddy and Jason July! Two Freddy movies . Two jason movies. Then, finally, the crossover showdown. However, we already did most of these movies... Or did " we "? Because Lance wasn't there! So Lance gets his turn as we again revisit a classic: A NIGHTMARE ON ELM STREET 3: DREAM WARRIORS (1987). A group of troubled teenagers in a psychiatric hospital discover they share terrifying dreams haunted by the same supernatural killer, Freddy Krueger. With the help of a young doctor and a familiar survivor of Freddy's attacks, they learn to harness unique powers within their dreams to fight back. Also this week: Sheetz "Big Glizzy Taste" test, the hair band Parkken's hit song, and Al-bummz: Unwritten Law self-titled. All this--and a whole lot more--on this week's episode of NEON BRAINIACS !! "Welcome to prime time, bitch!" ----- Check out our Patreon for tons of bonus content, exclusive goodies, and access to our Discord server! ----- A Nightmare on Elm Street 3: Dream Warriors (1987) Directed by Chuck Russell Written by Wes Craven Bruce Wagner Frank Darabont and Chuck Russell Starring Heather Langenkamp , Patricia Arquette , Craig Wasson , Ken Sagoes , Jennifer Rubin , and Robert Englund ----- 00:00 - Intro & Opening Banter 50:32 - "The Shpiel" 01:12:35 - Film Breakdown 02:16:16 - Brain Bucket & Outro

Jason is back, and this is the one you've been screaming for. It's both Ben and Lance's birthday month, so we picked a very special theme for July: Freddy and Jason July! Two Freddy movies . Two jason movies. Then, finally, the crossover showdown. However, we already did most of these movies... Or did "we"? Because Lance wasn't there! So Lance gets his turn as we again revisit a classic: FRIDAY THE 13TH: THE FINAL CHAPTER (1984). After being presumed dead, Jason Voorhees returns to the Crystal Lake area and begins stalking a new group of unsuspecting young people. Meanwhile, a resourceful young boy and his family become entangled in the terror unfolding around them. Also this week: The '90s wackiness of The 100 Lives of Black Jack Savage , Al-bumz returns with Elvis Costello's This Year's Model , and Lickin' Lake. All this--and a whole lot more--on this week's episode of NEON BRAINIACS !! " Help! He's killing me! He's killing me! " ----- Check out our Patreon for tons of bonus content, exclusive goodies, and access to our Discord server! ----- Friday The 13th: The Final Chapter (1984) Directed by Joseph Zito Written by Barney Cohen Starring Corey Feldman , Erich Anderson , Judie Aronson , Kimberly Beck , and Crispin Glover ----- 00:00 - Intro & Opening Banter 39:26 - "The Shpiel" 01:02:33 - Film Breakdown 02:14:48 - Stump The Brainiacs & Outro

If Nancy doesn't wake up screaming she won't wake up at all. It's both Ben and Lance's birthday month, so we picked a very special theme for July: Freddy and Jason July! Two Freddy movies . Two jason movies. Then, finally, the crossover showdown. However, we already did most of these movies... Or did "we"? Because Lance wasn't there! So Lance gets his turn as we revisit a classic: A NIGHTMARE ON ELM STREET (1984). When a sinister figure starts invading their dreams, a group of friends realize that what happens in their sleep can have deadly consequences in real life. One teen must confront the threat where it feels most inescapable: inside her own sleep. And that's not all! We're also joined by frequent guest, and the other half of BPO Films, Blake O'Donnell! Also this week: Man on the street interviews, Blake yelling at Micheal Keaton, and remember Channel One News? All this--and a whole lot more--on this week's episode of NEON BRAINIACS !! " I'm your boyfriend now, Nancy. " ----- Check out our Patreon for tons of bonus content, exclusive goodies, and access to our Discord server! ----- A Nightmare on Elm Street (1984) Directed by Wes Craven Written by Wes Craven Starring Robert Englund , Heather Langenkamp , John Saxon , Lin Shaye , Amanda Wyss , Ronee Blakley , Jsu Garcia , and Johnny Depp ----- 00:00 - Intro & Opening Banter 36:00 - "The Shpiel" 01:06:18 - Film Breakdown 02:27:42 - Brain Bucket & Outro

They feast on your fear - and it's dinner time. A new Patreon Pick month continues with a pick from our Patron Red Rich Tomato: SLEEPWALKERS (1992). In a sleepy California town, a pair of outsiders blend in while concealing their sinister, supernatural identity. As one of them forms a connection with an unsuspecting girl, their hidden agenda draws dangerous attention. Also this week: The Return of Rubberface, a weiner burns his weiner, random John Mulaney Impressions, ans the next installment of Al-Bummz with Mando Diao's Ode to Ochrasy . All this--and a whole lot more--on this week's episode of NEON BRAINIACS !! " Stop looking at me! Stop looking at me, you f---ing cat! " ----- Check out our Patreon for tons of bonus content, exclusive goodies, and access to our Discord server! ----- Sleepwalkers (1992) Directed by Mick Garris Written by Stephen King Starring Brian Krause , Mädchen Amick , Alice Krige , Jim Haynie , Cindy Pickett , Ron Perlman , and Glenn Shadix ----- 00:00 - Intro & Opening Banter 35:41 - "The Shpiel" 56:12 - Film Breakdown 01:49:38 - Stump The Brainiacs & Outro

The Last Ride You'll Ever Take... A new Patreon Pick month continues with a pick from our Patron (and former guest) Jordan Sloan: DARK RIDE (2006). A group of college friends takes a Halloween road trip that leads them to an abandoned amusement park attraction with a dark past. As they explore the eerie ride, they realize they're not alone—and that something tied to the park's history is stalking them. Also this week: T9 Texting, remembering MTV's 2gether, and the d ebut of the new segment AL-BUMMZ with Saves the Day's Through Being Cool. All this--and a whole lot more--on this week's episode of NEON BRAINIACS !! " Seems a boy's best friend isn't his mother; it's his older brother. " ----- Check out our Patreon for tons of bonus content, exclusive goodies, and access to our Discord server! ----- Dark Ride (2006) Directed by Craig Singer Written by Robert Dean Klein & Craig Singer Starring Jamie Lynn Sigler , Patrick Renna , David Clayton Rogers , Alex Solowitz , Andrea Bogart , and Jennifer Tisdale ----- 00:00 - Intro & Opening Banter 43:08 - "The Shpiel" 01:02:10 - Film Breakdown 01:48:48 - Brain Bucket & Outro

Raise some hell. A new Patreon Pick month continues with a pick from our Patron K Jewell: PET SEMETARY TWO (1992). In a quiet town with a dangerous secret, two boys stumble upon a place where death doesn't have to be permanent. What begins as an attempt to undo loss soon leads to consequences neither of them fully understands. Also this week: Ben's new breakfast meal, Lance tries to make sense of this script, and is there a penis in Teen Wolf? All this--and a whole lot more--on this week's episode of NEON BRAINIACS !! " You bury your own. " ----- Check out our Patreon for tons of bonus content, exclusive goodies, and access to our Discord server! ----- Pet Sematary Two (1992) Directed by Mary Lambert Written by Richard Outten Starring Edward Furlong , Anthony Edwards , Clancy Brown , Jason McGuire , Darlanne Fluegel , Sarah Trigger , Lisa Waltz , and Jared Rushton ----- 00:00 - Intro & Opening Banter 35:07 - "The Shpiel" 58:04 - Film Breakdown 01:57:17 - '90s Nug & Outro

The most seductive evil of all time has now been unleashed in ours. A new Patreon Pick month BEGINS! We start with a pick from our Patron Rachel: DRACULA 2000 (2000). A group of high-tech thieves breaks into a heavily guarded London vault, accidentally unleashing the ancient vampire who makes his way to modern-day New Orleans. As he hunts for a woman with a mysterious connection to his past, others race to stop him before his power spreads. Also this week: Ben's "Hoodie Video" success, the crazy Y2K cast of this movie, and what color was Sharkleberry Finn? All this--and a whole lot more--on this week's episode of NEON BRAINIACS !! " I don't drink... coffee. " ----- Check out our Patreon for tons of bonus content, exclusive goodies, and access to our Discord server! ----- Dracula 2000 (2000) Directed by Patrick Lussier Written by Joel Soisson Starring Gerard Butler , Christopher Plummer , Jonny Lee Miller , Justine Waddell , Vitamin C , Jennifer Esposito , Omar Epps , Jeri Ryan , and Sean Patrick Thomas ----- 00:00 - Intro & Opening Banter 29:50 - "The Shpiel" 53:35 - Film Breakdown 01:57:06 - Stump The Brainiacs & Outro

The lucky ones die first. Re-MAY-kes concludes with THE HILLS HAVE EYES (2006). While on a road trip, a family is forced off the main highway and ends up isolated in a desolate stretch of desert. Their situation turns terrifying when they discover they are not alone and something in the wasteland is hunting them. Also this week: Ben and Lance have a Sam Goody, Ted Levine Apologies, and we're also sorry. So sorry. All this--and a whole lot more--on this week's episode of NEON BRAINIACS !! " It's breakfast time! " ----- Check out our Patreon for tons of bonus content, exclusive goodies, and access to our Discord server! ----- The Hills Have Eyes (2006) Directed by Alexandre Aja Written by Alexandre Aja & Grégory Levasseur Starring Ted Levine , Kathleen Quinlan , Dan Byrd , Emilie de Ravin , Aaron Stanford , Vinessa Shaw , Robert Joy , and Laura Ortiz ----- 00:00 - Intro & Opening Banter 31:38 - "The Shpiel" 55:11 - Film Breakdown 01:54:43 - 2000s Nugget & Outro

Katch 'em, kill 'em. Re-MAY-kes continues with THE AMITVILLE HORROR (2005). Seeking a new beginning, a family settles into a home marked by a dark history. As eerie events escalate, the father becomes increasingly affected by the unseen presence. Also this week: Lance's Meatballs 4 meltdown, Deadpool, Etch-a-Sketches, and why do guns have butts? All this--and a whole lot more--on this week's episode of NEON BRAINIACS !! " Houses don't kill people. People kill people. " ----- Check out our Patreon for tons of bonus content, exclusive goodies, and access to our Discord server! ----- The Amityville Horror (2005) Directed by Andrew Douglas Written by Scott Kosar Starring Ryan Reynolds , Melissa George , Chloë Grace Moretz , Jesse James , Jimmy Bennett , Rachel Nichols , and Philip Baker Hall ----- 00:00 - Intro & Opening Banter 29:00 - "The Shpiel" 54:15 - Film Breakdown 02:05:26 - 2000s Nugget & Outro

Some Sacrifices Must Be Made . Amanda Waltz from The Pittsburgh City Paper is BACK as ReMAYke month continues with THE WICKER MAN (2006) . A troubled former police officer travels to a remote island after receiving a letter about a missing girl tied to his past. As he investigates, he uncovers a tightly controlled community whose strange customs grow increasingly unsettling. Also this week: Plenty of Cage impressions, Ben texts like a dad, and 3rd Rock From the Sun was a good show. All this--and a whole lot more--on this week's episode of NEON BRAINIACS !! "OH, NO, NOT THE BEES! NOT THE BEES! AAAAAHHHHH! " ----- Check out our Patreon for tons of bonus content, exclusive goodies, and access to our Discord server! ----- The Wicker Man (2006) Directed by Neil LaBute Written by Neil LaBute Starring Nicolas Cage , Kate Beahan , Frances Conroy , Molly Parker , Leelee Sobieski , and Ellen Burstyn ----- 00:00 - Intro & Opening Banter 32:13 - "The Shpiel" 56:27 - Film Breakdown 02:02:21 - Stump The Brainiacs & Outro

A Night To Die For. Join us for a our new theme: Re-MAY-kes. We start with 2008's PROM NIGHT . Years after surviving a brutal incident, Donna looks forward to a fresh start at senior prom with her closest friends. But as the night unfolds, the dangerous presence tied to her past begins stalking her and her friends. Also this week: New weird candy that's in the toilet, Ben's limo ride, and what if Goro was in this movie? All this--and a whole lot more--on this week's episode of NEON BRAINIACS !! " Oh, I've missed you. " ----- Check out our Patreon for tons of bonus content, exclusive goodies, and access to our Discord server! ----- Prom Night (2008) Directed by Nelson McCormick Written by J.S. Cardone Starring Brittany Snow , Scott Porter , Dana Davis , Jessica Stroup , Johnathon Schaech , and Idris Elba ----- 00:00 - Intro & Opening Banter 36:03 - "The Shpiel" 54:24 - Film Breakdown 01:56:05 - Can't Hardly Wait Game & Outro

It's four years later...what does she remember? Spring Into Sequels month reaches it's conclusion with 1977's EXCORCIST II: THE HERETIC . As Regan attempts to live a normal life after her childhood ordeal, a psychiatrist and a priest use a controversial technique to probe her memories and monitor her mental health. What begins as therapy spirals into a far-reaching exploration of faith, shared visions, and an ancient force that spans continents. Also this week: The Pizza Hut Pazuzu is back, Ben and Lance action Figures, and bus drivers eating hoagies? All this--and a whole lot more--on this week's episode of NEON BRAINIACS !! " I was possessed by a demon. It's okay. He's gone! " ----- Check out our Patreon for tons of bonus content, exclusive goodies, and access to our Discord server! ----- Excorcist II: The Heretic (1977) Directed by John Boorman Written by William Goodhart Starring Linda Blair , Richard Burton , Louise Fletcher , Max von Sydow , Kitty Winn , James Earl Jones , and Ned Beatty ----- 00:00 - Intro & Opening Banter 32:30 - "The Shpiel" 58:36 - Film Breakdown 01:58:58 - Brain Bucket & Outro