Jo and Amelie tackle three screeners in one jam-packed Streamin’ Demons episode: Row (a tense psychological thriller on the open sea starring Sophie Skelton, Bella Dayne, and Akshay Khanna), Bad Man (Seann William Scott leads a sharp small-town action comedy with Johnny Simmons, Chance Perdomo, Rob Riggle, and Kaitlin Doubleday), and The Jester 2 (Jo’s pick for best horror movie of the year, featuring Michael Sheffield, Kaitlyn Trentham, and Dingani Beza). From Amelie’s real-life boat stories to a heartfelt debate over the Jester, this one’s got laughs, depth, and some raw emotion.

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• Opening chaos – Jo and Amelie hit the ground running with three films: Row, Bad Man, and The Jester 2.
• Main plot or twist – Row ratchets up psychological tension with Sophie Skelton, Bella Dayne, and Akshay Khanna. Amelie connects the film’s ocean isolation to her real-life sailing experience.
• Character study – Bad Man features Seann William Scott, Johnny Simmons, Chance Perdomo, Rob Riggle, and Kaitlin Doubleday in a quirky small-town crime story with an unexpectedly sharp edge.
• Jo’s take – Jo crowns The Jester 2 the best horror film of the year and links Max’s outsider struggle to Amelie’s past.
• Amelie’s take – Amelie praises Row as her favorite of the three, values the grounded realism in Bad Man, and calls The Jester 2 fun, light, and perfect for a laid-back watch.
• WTF Moment - Jo flames Art the Clown, rezzes him, then Flames him to death again.

Jo turns 50 (congrats!) and kicks off this episode in reflective black—alongside Amelie in olive green—reviewing Dexter Resurrection S1E2, “Camerashy”. They decode the “camera-shy” hoodie reveal, Dexter as a protective dad haunted by his code, Harrison’s PTSD spiral, mysterious Dark Passenger echoing Dexter’s own legacy, and the show’s overstuffed pacing. Themes of identity, parental code, and emotional distance shine through. Stick around—Conjuring’s next, then back to Dexter.

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• Opening Birthday Quickfire – Jo hits the big 5‑0, opens with “growing old is for Idiots” (Thank's Tony Horton!).
• Hoodie Power Move – That “Camerashy” reflective hoodie moment: flash blurs your faces and sets the episode’s stylish tone.
• The “Dark Passenger” Clash – Dexter reacts to hearing his name echoed by someone else—a riff on identity, ownership, and power.
• Father-Son Code Pressure – Dexter obsessively protects Harrison—even cleaning a single blood drop like it's the ‘code’—showing everything's still personal.
• Character Setup Overload – Blessing, Charlie, Angel, Batista… it’s a setup tsunami. Jo describes it as “this happens, then this happens…”—a checklist plot that is lazy writing and shouldn't see the screen.
• Binge Dynamics – Amelie binged three episodes and it feels cohesive. Jo warns: episodic pacing might not hold if dropped weekly.
• Next Up Tease – As Jo hints of a super secret interview for What's Kraken with a director of 'one of the best horror movies' in a long time, the duo get ready to spoil the crap out of Conjuring: Last Rites for next week, followed by more Dexter!!

On this episode of Streamin’ Demons, Jo & Amelie tackle three films that all pretend to be horror... but only one hits the heart. Night of Violence opens strong with a killer fake commercial but fizzles into formula. Somnium, however, is a hauntingly personal thriller that hits Jo and Amelie right in their coming-of-age feels. And Weapons? It’s a genre bait-and-switch: sold as horror, but really a quiet, layered drama. Jo says “don’t waste your popcorn money on it”—but maybe catch it at home. This episode gets deep, personal, and a little fiery.

Watch it, stream it, or skip it—we’ve got thoughts.

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• Opening chaos – Jo & Amelie define their "stream it or theater" friendship code.
• Night of Violence roast – Jo loves the opening... and then hates the rest.
• Amelie’s Somnium story – A raw, emotional connection to Gemma’s journey as a 23-year-old dreamer.
• Sleep paralysis bonding – They both share terrifying IRL stories that mirror Somnium’s themes.
• Genre bait & Jo’s fury – Weapons is no horror—it’s “the best lasagna from McDonald's,” and Jo has words.

Dexter’s back—no thanks to the god-awful trailer. In this episode of Streamin’ Demons, Jo and Amelie dissect Dexter Resurrection Ep 1: how the show dodged disaster, why it surprisingly slaps, and the real emotional meat beneath the blood. They dive into trauma, bystander guilt, the show's eerie realism, and Amelie shares a personal hotel horror story that’ll stick with you. Plus: Jo confesses his cheesecake sins, and we learn more than anyone asked for about French sexting etiquette. You're welcome.

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• Opening chaos – Jo wears Dexter's Lab goggles. Amelie’s confused and unimpressed.
• Main plot – Dexter wakes up in NYC, not dead after all. WTF?
• Character study – Harrison’s trauma meets concierge hustle.
• Jo’s big take – “Fire the trailer editor. Now.”
• Amelie’s real-world tie-in – Her personal story about hotel violence and intervention hits hard.
• WTF moment – French dudes texting “Do you suck?” as legal consent.

In this episode of Streamin’ Demons, Jo and Amelie dig deep into Barry S2E3: trauma, storytelling, and rewriting reality. From war monologues to abuse revelations, this one’s raw. Amelie shares a powerful personal story of surviving a street attack—and what it means to be believed. Jo and Amelie debate whether fiction helps or hurts when truth is too sharp to handle.

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• Opening Chaos – Jo and Amelie spiral into existential musings on writing, lies, and trauma.
• Main Plot – Barry rewrites his first kill… but whose truth is it?
• Character Study – Sally’s past confronts her. Is she a victim? A liar? Both?
• Jo’s Big Take – Veterans are discarded. Writing your truth might just destroy you.
• Amelie’s Reflection – A raw, personal story of being attacked in public and abandoned by bystanders.
• WTF Moment – “Please strangle me.” Sally goes full method and it’s deeply uncomfortable.

Jo and Amelie dig into DIE’CED: Reloaded, the blood-soaked, synth-drenched slasher from writer/director Jeremy Rudd. With 1987 Seattle vibes, practical gore effects, and a killer clown with a motive, the film channels the best of classic horror without falling into “just a list of kills” territory.

Along the way, Jo shares highlights from his interview with Rudd, behind-the-scenes details on bringing Benny the Clown to life, and why this indie debut feels like a lost VHS gem.

Then the duo swaps stories from Gen Con 2025 — from being mowed down in Tower of Gaxx to killing replicants in Blade Runner, decapitating snake priests in Mörk Borg, dodging slow-moving convention crowds, and hunting for the perfect hotel. Expect sarcasm, survival tips, and a few public service announcements for Lyft.

🎥 DIE’CED: Reloaded hits theaters August 8 and VOD August 12.
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• 00:01 – IE’CED: Reloaded intro… and immediate Gen Con derailment
• 01:22 – Killing replicants in Blade Runner (and paying the price)
• 01:55 – Mörk Borg mischief: rope, head puppets, and snake temples
• 02:13 – Favorite games at Gen Con — and charity carnage in Tower of Gaxx
• 06:16 – Con crowd control, stroller bans, and scooter survival tips
• 12:02 – The economics (and expense) of 72,000 gamers in Indianapolis
• 16:33 – Interview with Jeremy Rudd on making DIE’CED: Reloaded
• 18:03 – The plot: Benny the Clown’s bloody return to 1987 Seattle
• 20:21 – Nailing the 80s aesthetic without modern distractions
• 22:01 – Why Benny isn’t just “Art the Clown 2.0”
• 27:49 – Strong writing and directing from a single creative vision
• 28:43 – Practical effects, tight runtime, and an EPIC vibe
• 33:14 – Extended logline read: the full VHS-back-cover treatment
• 37:50 – A horror fan’s date-night recommendation
• 39:48 – Jo’s almost-Pulitzer news and him realizing he said STRIKE instead of EPIC the entire review! Watch him die inside as he realizes he botched all hopes that Epic will ever pick up his book for a movie.

Jo & Amelie break down Fantastic Four: First Steps—family sacrifice, cosmic chaos & what the trailers didn’t tell you. Spoilers ahead, you’ve been warned!

• Opening chaos – Jo sets the tone with a salty welcome and love for the theater experience
• Motherhood truth bomb – Amelie shares emotional insight on Sue’s pregnancy and watching her own pregnancy struggle echoed on screen
• Behind‑the‑scenes joke – Jo’s “Uncle Ben/Aunt 'Not from Spiderman'” Halloween costume tale—wild, cringe, unforgettable
• Character breakdown – Jo and Amelie analyze how Johnny, Reed, and the writing/directing choices impact dynamics
• Why it matters – & Doomsday plug – We argue the whole film felt like a long commercial for Doomsday, less about Fantastic Four, more about future set‑up

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Jo and Amelie dive into Season 2, Episode 2 of Barry, dissecting the fine line between acting and authenticity. From Barry’s haunting question—“Am I evil?”—to Sally’s deeply personal moment about surviving an abusive marriage, this episode packs an emotional punch. The hosts also share laughs and sharp insights about go-go dancing in Prague, career frustrations, and what it means to feel trapped by your own success.

Jo gets raw about the aftermath of divorce, while Amelie opens up about identity, ambition, and being seen. It’s honest. It’s hilarious. It’s heart-wrenching. This is Streamin' Demons at its most real.

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• 00:45 – Go-go dancer stories and body image in the nightlife scene
• 06:10 – “Am I evil?” Barry’s existential spiral
• 14:00 – Sally’s struggle with being typecast
• 21:00 – Jo opens up about divorce and the emotional toll of separation
• 26:00 – Fuchs begins his betrayal arc
• 29:00 – Gene’s reconnection attempt with his son—bittersweet and revealing
• 34:00 – Sally’s painful confession about past abuse
• 37:00 – Barry’s botched hit and emotional unraveling
• 40:00 – Roommate scene: the double life of Barry