Dread Media

This episode features a wildly varied double feature of reviews featuring Desmond and Darryll. First up is the first blockbuster of the summer: The Avengers. Then the classy nunsploitation flick Killer Nun goes under the microscope. The songs featured this week are "Live to Rise" by Soundgarden, "Under the Robe" by Amen, and the show is bookended by two Beastie Boys songs: "Gratitude" and "Egg Man." RIP Adam "MCA" Yauch and Michael Louis Calvillo. Send feedback to: feedback@dreadmedia.net, or 206.203.1213. Follow @dreadmedia on Twitter!

In this episode, Desmond and Darryll tackle the much-anticipated Ti West film The Innkeepers. Then Desmond goes solo on Greg Lamberson's second novel in the Frenzy Cycle: The Frenzy War. And in a brand new Stay Scary, Devil Dinosaur Jr. reviews Mike Mignola and Christopher Golden's illustrated novel Baltimore, or The Steadfast Tin Soldier and the Vampire. Songs included: "Horror Hotel" by The Undead, "Ghost Story" by Monster Magnet, "Blood of a Young Wolf" by Buck 65, "One Tin Soldier" by Me First and the Gimme Gimmes, and "Think About an End" by Anthrax. Send feedback to: feedback@dreadmedia.net, or 206.203.1213. Follow @dreadmedia and @DevilDinosaurJr on Twitter!

This weekend Desmond attended Vancouver's first major comic convention: the Vancouver Fan Expo! Bright eyed and bushy-tailed this morning, he provides you with audio from three interviews. First up, he talks to comics legend Len Wein about his astounding career, stand-up comedy, and his upcoming series Before Watchmen: Ozymandias. Then, comic artist and filmmaker Kaare Andrews talks about graphic design, tight shooting locations, and The ABCs of Death. Finally, Jim and Kyle from nerd rock band Kirby Krackle talk about their songwriting process, gender-bending cosplay, and wrestling in mud and jello. The convention playlist is as follows: "All Along the Watchtower" by Jimi Hendrix, "Desolation Row" by My Chemical Romance, "Waydown" by Catherine Wheel, "Up, Up, Down, Down" and "Hunt 'Em All Down" by Kirby Krackle. Send feedback to: feedback@dreadmedia.net, or 206.203.1213. Follow @dreadmedia, @LenWein, @kaareandrews, and @kirbykrackle on Twitter!

Not only was your host unfazed by electricity's attempt to kill him and stop the show, the show happens to be a first! The whole episode is dedicated to one interview. Desmond was so fascinated by Dathan Auerbach's Kickstarter campaign for his upcoming novel Penpal, the two talked for an hour! The true social media story behind the novel is sure to be insightful for those interested in the future of publishing. Then, at the very end of the show, Tom Deja emerges with another first: a Macabre Musical Theatre / review based on the brand new film Cabin in the Woods. All this and tunes to boot! "Kickstart my Heart" by Between the Buried and Me, "Childhood's End" by Iron Maiden, and "Stalker Song" by Danzig. Check out Dathan's Kickstarter page here: http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1153987072/penpal. Send feedback to: feedback@dreadmedia.net, or 206.203.1213. Follow @dreadmedia on Twitter!

Let's get ready to PODDDDDDDDCAAAAAASSSSST! In this fight night edition of Dread Media, the fight card breaks down as follows: pay attention and place your bets! Round One: Your host knows that he can't beat author Dana Fredsti in a fight because she is a sword-fighter who hangs around with tigers. So instead he interviews her about her zombie-fighting novel Plague Town. Round Two: Desmond goes toe-to-toe with the Timur Bekmambetov-produced The Darkest Hour. Round Three: It's Battle Royale versus Battle Royale 2: Requiem with guest referees Damien Wilkens and Desmond Reddick! Round Four: It's a face-ripping good time as Devil Dinosaur Jr. takes on the Wrestlemaniac in a new Stay Scary. And your main event, Round Five: a Triple Threat Match as Desmond takes on Darryll and Monster Brawl. It's sure to be a slobber-knocker! This week's fight songs are: "Fight 'Em Til You Can't" by Anthrax, "My Plague" by Slipknot, "In My Darkest Hour" by Megadeth, "Everyone I Went to High School With Is Dead" by Mr. Bungle, "Bodi

This week, as they review the sleazy giallo film Strip Nude for Your Killer, Desmond and Darryll talk about whiskey and black leather. Nothing new there. Devil Dinosaur Jr. takes a look at George Romero Presents: Deadtime Stories, Volume 1 in a new Stay Scary. Desmond returns to review season two of Todd and the Book of Pure Evil, and goes through some feedback before calling it a show! Tunes are included, as always: "Take it Like a Woman" by Alice Cooper, "Black Leather" by Guns N' Roses, "George Romero" by The Sprites, "Wolf Rape" by Chris Leavins and Shawn Pierce (from Todd and the Book of Pure Evil), and "Art of Denial" by Madlove. Get in touch with us if you're going to the Fan Expo in Vancouver for a meet-up! Send feedback to: feedback@dreadmedia.net, or 206.203.1213. Follow @dreadmedia and @DevilDinosaurJr on Twitter.

In this episode of Dread Media, Damien joins Desmond once again to dig through the muck that is Human Centipede 2. There are spoilers, you have been warned. Then Devil Dinosaur Jr. takes a look at Lesbian Vampire Killers in a brand new Stay Scary. Great feedback and music abounds! "Outlaw Shit" by Struggle feat. Yelawolf, "Don't Shit Where You Eat" by Ween, "Woman" by Wolfmother, and "Jumping the Sharks" by Carter Falco. Send feedback to: feedback@dreadmedia.net, or 206.203.1213. Follow @dreadmedia, @DevilDinosaurJr, and @ExtraLivesShow on Twitter.

Desmond is off to Las Vegas, but there's still a huge show for you to enjoy. First off, he and Darryll pay tribute to the deceased legend Moebius with a lengthy review of Heavy Metal. Then Devil Dinosaur Jr. gives us a double feature of Stay Scary with reviews of the Korean Death Bell and the Thai Art of the Devil III. Desmond returns to go solo on the naked-vampire epic Lips of Blood! Plus, your emails! Exclamation points! Songs included: "The Mob Rules" by Black Sabbath, "Heavy Metal" by Sammy Hagar, "Baddest of the Bad" by The Reverend Horton Heat, "Mutilated Lips" by Ween, and "Viva Las Vegas" by Dead Kennedys. Send feedback to: feedback@dreadmedia.net, or 206.203.1213. Follow @dreadmedia and @DevilDinosaurJr on Twitter.

A science fiction meditation of depression, a sincere bikers versus zombies novella, a look at a franchise of Thai supernatural gore films, a Bruce Springsteen parody song, and a sober tribute to a legendary French artist. This week's Dread Media is as diverse as ever. First, Desmond and Darryll review Lars von Trier's intense Melancholia. Then Desmond goes solo on Greg Lamberson's new novella from Creeping Hemlock Press: Carnage Road. Continuing his tour of southeast Asia, Devil Dinosaur Jr. talks about the first two films in the Art of the Devil series in the latest Stay Scary. Then, finally, Desmond accompanies Tom Deja in this week's Macabre Musical Theatre in their rendition of "Universal City." We're sorry. Other songs of note: "And Sadness Will Sear" by Trivium, "Depression" by Black Flag, "The Long Road" by Tiger Army, "Black Magic" by Slayer, and "Temple of Your Dreams" by Monster Magnet. RIP Jean "Moebius" Giraud. Send feedback to: feedback@dreadmedia.net, or 206.203.1213. Follow @dreadmedia and @De

The Commonwealth Crew is back, and this time they're trying to come to terms with the aggressively mediocre AVP: Alien vs. Predator. Help us. Please. Send feedback to: feedback@dreadmedia.net, or 206.203.1213. Follow us on Twitter @dreadmedia and @MuseumWalkerIan.

In this episode of Dread Media, Desmond and Darryll take a close look at the adaptation of erotic comic artist Guido Crepax's Valentina: Baba Yaga on Blu-ray. Then Devil Dinosaur Jr. provides a Stay Scary on the Indonesian film Macabre. Desmond returns for a solo review of Todd Grimson's vampire novel Stainless. In a new Macabre Musical Theatre, Tom Deja takes aim at the Russians for their vodka-influenced folklore. Take Tom and Derrick up on their Better in the Dark DePalma Challenge by donating at least $10 to the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: http://www.suicidepreventionlifeline.com. Songs included: "Forsaken Fashion Dolls" by Lordi, "You Must Be a Witch" by Stiv Bators, "Dead Babies" by Alice Cooper, "Los Angeles" by The 69 Eyes, and "Supporting Caste" by Propagandhi. Solidarity! Send feedback to: feedback@dreadmedia.net, or 206.203.1213. Follow @dreadmedia and @DevilDinosaurJr on Twitter.

In an episode dedicated to the Winnipeg-based independent film collective Astron-6, Desmond and Darryll take a look at their grindhouse homage, Father's Day. Then Desmond goes solo on their short film omnibus, Astron-6 Collection. Devil Dinosaur Jr. provides a Stay Scary segment dedicated to Pat Mills and Clint Langley's comic book barbarian, Slaine the Wanderer. Also, Tom Deja is back with a Macabre Musical Theatre. All this, and songs galore! "Sins of the Father" by Black Sabbath, "Father" by The Misfits, "Tribute" by Tenacious D, "How Heavy this Axe" by The Sword, and "Insane" by Scars on Broadway all get spins this week! Send feedback to: feedback@dreadmedia.net, or 206.203.1213. Follow @dreadmedia, @DevilDinosaurJr, @Astron6 on Twitter.

It's two months overdue, but Chris and Desmond are back to talk about five more issues of Tomb of Dracula! More specifically, Tomb of Dracula #24-27 and Giant-Size Dracula #2. But first, they pay tribute to several comics professionals who have recently passed away. Yes, it was a while ago at this point, but these guys still deserve their tribute. Then, when it's time to dive into the comics, the two look at the sexual escapades of Blade, the introduction of Hannibal King to the Dracula mythos, odd synchronicity, Taj-dickery, and the moon's intense illness. Send feedback to: feedback@dreadmedia.net, or 206.203.1213. Follow @dreadmedia and @koete2 on Twitter.

In this review-packed episode of Dread Media, Desmond and Darryll look at the outlandish Japanese film Yakuza Weapon. Devil Dinosaur Jr. presents a Stay Scary segment on The New Kids from 1985. Then Desmond returns and goes solo with reviews of the African-based zombie film The Dead and the arthouse Iron Rose. Songs included: "Prodigal Son" by Bad Religion, "Machine Man" by Judas Priest, "Time Machines" by Lexo and the Leapers, "Dead Ends" by Dead Kennedys, "Whistlin' Past the Graveyard" by Screaming Jay Hawkins, and "Cosmic Monsters Inc." by White Zombie. Send feedback to: feedback@dreadmedia.net, or 206.203.1213. Join the Facebook group! Follow @dreadmedia and @DevilDinosaurJr on Twitter.

This week, it's a Dread Media lovefest! Desmond and Darryll take a look at the honeymoon-gone-wrong / lesbian-vampire feature Shiver of the Vampire. Devil Dinosaur Jr. takes a look at the classic Valentine's Day horror film My Bloody Valentine in a new edition of Stay Scary. Desmond returns for a solo look at The Devil's Rock, as a man deals with the loss of his wife while taking on Nazis and demons. And Tom Deja is here once again to pitch a sexy sapphic film the only way he knows how - through song - in a brand new Macabre Musical Theatre! Speaking of music: "Bleed 2 Feed" by CC Adcock and The Lafayette Marquis, "Stained Glass Cross" by Down, "The Ballad of Harry Warden" by John McDermott, "She" by The Damned, and "Threshhold" by Slayer. Send feedback to: feedback@dreadmedia.net, or 206.203.1213. Join the Facebook group! Follow @dreadmedia and @DevilDinosaurJr on Twitter.

In a show packed with reviews, Dread Media is now chock-full of 100% more naked vampires as Desmond and Darryll take in a viewing of the new Blu-ray release of Jean Rollins' The Nude Vampire. Then Devil Dinosaur Jr. reviews Men's Adventure Magazines from Taschen Books. Desmond returns for solo reviews of Dream House and Die before Tom Deja delights us with another Macabre Musical Theatre! Music included: "Naked" by Suicidal Tendencies, "Vampira" by The Devin Townsend Band, "A Lesson in Violence" by Exodus, "Tumbling Dice" by The Rolling Stones, and "Roulette" by System of a Down. Send feedback to: feedback@dreadmedia.net, or 206.203.1213. Join the Facebook group! Follow @dreadmedia and @DevilDinosaurJr on Twitter.

This week, Darryll likes train movies. So, buckle up and please don't travel between cars, as he and Desmond check the tickets of the unsung hero of 1970s exploitation: Night Train Murders. Then Devil Dinosaur Jr. takes a look at the classic Night of the Demon in a new Stay Scary. And this is the week we make it official as Tom Deja presents Macabre Musical Theatre. Other than the one Tom sings, songs included: "Coincidenze (Film Mix)" by Ennio Morricone, "Strangers on a Train" by Lovage, "Fear of the Dark" by Iron Maiden, and "Partytime (Zombie Version)" by 45 Grave. Send feedback to: feedback@dreadmedia.net, or 206.203.1213. Join the Facebook group! Follow @dreadmedia and @DevilDinosaurJr on Twitter.

This huge episode has an interview with comic book legend Marv Wolfman about his career in horror comics and his upcoming revamp of Night Force at DC Comics. Then Darryll joins in for a review of the original The Hills Have Eyes. Devil Dinosaur Jr. stops by with a brand new Stay Scary on the non-fiction Book of Lists: Horror. Tons of songs, too! "Creatures of the Night" by The Creepshow, "Night People" by Dio, "Earth A.D." by Earth Crisis, "Bad Moon Rising" by Leatherwolf, and "Dark Forces" by Killing Joke all get a spin on the terror turntable this week! Send feedback to: feedback@dreadmedia.net, or 206.203.1213. Join the Facebook group! Follow @dreadmedia and @DevilDinosaurJr on Twitter.

After discussing Undocumented and political horror, Desmond is joined by Darryll to review Tucker & Dale vs. Evil. Then, in a brand new Stay Scary, Devil Dinosaur Jr. reviews the first collection in the 2000 AD Defoe comic series, Defoe: 1666. Also, great tunes on the horizon: "Immigrant Song" by Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross (feat. Karen O), "Hillbilly Joker" by Hank III, "London Dungeon (live)" by The Misfits, and "All My Friends Are Dead" by Turbonegro. Send feedback to: feedback@dreadmedia.net, or 206.203.1213. Join the Facebook group! Follow @dreadmedia and @DevilDinosaurJr on Twitter.

Those who know comic book movies burn at the watch of Man-Thing. The Commonwealth Crew is back after far too long for another installment of Dread Reel-ief, and they're not happy about it. Because the film's a piece of shit. But it's a hilarious romp of cross-oceanic cinematic autopsy, and both medical examiners are smoking. Send feedback to: feedback@dreadmedia.net, or 206.203.1213. Follow @dreadmedia and @MuseumWalkerIan on Twitter.