Troy and Roger dig into Offerings (1989), a low-budget slasher that proudly wears its Halloween influences like a badge—and maybe forgets to iron out its own plot in the process. They explore the strange tale of John Radley, a traumatized adn bullied boy turned silent killer, and the inexplicably chill reactions of the town’s residents to a string of body parts showing up on doorsteps. From awkward teen banter to a sheriff who seems more inconvenienced than alarmed, the guys dissect the film’s odd pacing, charmingly clunky script, and that unforgettable pizza delivery moment. Offerings may not reinvent the slasher wheel, but it serves up enough nostalgic weirdness to be oddly endearing. Just don’t ask what’s on the pizza!

Happy Pride Month! You're getting a rare bonus treat as Troy and Roger recorded this episode in person while Troy was in Cleveland for the premiere of Roger's film MEAT! Join them as they reflect on the big night, share a few laughs, and chat about what’s coming up for the podcast in the weeks ahead. It’s a fun, festive catch-up you won’t want to miss!

Troy and Roger put on their crucifixes and crank up the ’90s electronica as they dive into Stigmata — the film that dares to ask, “What if your hairstylist was chosen to deliver a lost gospel... via spontaneous bleeding?” They explore Patricia Arquette’s committed, though seemingly unbothered performance, the film’s goth-chic visuals, and some subtle jabs at the Catholic Church. From subway lashings to night club thornings, the guys wade through the plot’s holy confusion and debate whether Gabriel Byrne is better as a conflicted priest or just confused by the script. . It’s sometimes messy, melodramatic, and maybe a little meaningful — depending on how many cursed rosaries you’ve got on hand!

Troy and Roger head deep into the woods to whisper the name Madman Marz — and yep, it goes about as well as you'd expect. The guys dive into this 1981 campfire slasher, complete with axe murders, hot tub weirdness, and characters making decisions so bad you’ll want to yell at your screen. They unpack the film’s eerie atmosphere, the worthiness of the final girl status of Betsy, and why Ellie might just be one of the genre’s most baffling characters. From its lopsided pacing to its bold, but anger inducing finale, Madman is a cult favorite that’s as clumsy as it is creepy. Is it scary? Occasionally. Is it entertaining? Absolutely -especially with Troy and Roger along for the ride!

Troy and Roger throw this 1970s horror oddity a bone as they tackle Dogs — the film where man’s best friend goes rogue and wreaks havoc on a sleepy college campus. They sink their teeth into the killer animal craze of the era, the film’s meandering science talk (hello, pheromones), and a cast of some characters so unlikable you might just root for the dogs. The guys dissect everything from an unhinged dog show attack that manages somehow to be dull to academic apathy in the face of canine carnage, all while questioning how this film manages to be both absurdly dull and oddly entertaining. With deadpan dialogue, confused professors, and a plot that thinks it's smarter than it is, Dogs is a strange little beast — and they guys are here for every shaggy, blood-soaked minute of it. Bonus points for an ending that practically begs for a feline-led sequel that unfortunately never came to be.

Grab your canoes and your questionable 1980s short shorts — this week, Troy and Roger head to Camp Stonewater to take on The Burning, the cult slasher that gave us Cropsey, chaos, and one seriously traumatizing raft scene. They dive into the film’s underdog status in the slasher canon, Tom Savini’s unforgettable gore effects, and some surprisingly layered character moments hiding beneath all the sleaze. With plenty of debate over awkward camp crushes, creepy peeping Toms, and why Glazer may be the worst, the guys explore the film’s take on gender roles, toxic masculinity, and camp politics. They also unpack how The Burning blends urban legend with slasher tropes — sometimes brilliantly, sometimes not-so-subtly. It’s a blood-soaked trip down memory lane, filled with tender moments, brutal kills, and just enough 80s weirdness to make you think twice about summer camp.

Troy and Roger shine a light on Darkness Falls — a film where the Tooth Fairy trades quarters for body counts and darkness is literally deadly. They reminisce about early 2000s horror nostalgia while unpacking the film’s chaotic editing, questionable character ages, and a plot that feels like it lost its baby teeth too soon. From inconsistent lore to emotionless romance, the guys dig into what could have been a creepy cult classic… if the script had gotten the same love as the jump scares. They debate the effectiveness of the final girl, the over-the-top climax at the lighthouse, and whether studio meddling yanked this one right out from under the bed. Despite its flaws, they find some fun in the madness — and maybe just a little irrational fear of the dark. And if. you're aching for ore content, please check out the Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/darknightofthepodcast

Troy and Roger head into the eerily echoing halls of Danvers State Hospital to unpack the slow-burn psychological horror of Session 9. They dive into the film’s creeping atmosphere, frayed character dynamics, and Gordon’s unsettling unraveling — all set against the perfect backdrop of asbestos and existential dread. The guys discuss the infamous therapy tapes, lingering trauma, and why this movie might just be scarier the second time around. Is it supernatural? Is it something more rationally sinister? Either way, things go off the rails fast — and not just for the asbestos crew. Tune in for a moody, layered breakdown of one of the most quietly disturbing horror films of the early 2000s.