On this episode we cover the 2005 horror remake House of Wax. Made in the height of the remake era, this one leans in hard to the tropes of the decade, complete with nu metal, torture porn vibes, and Paris Hilton. We’ll see where this lands in the decade of horror, and also talk the original films that led up to it, including Mystery of the Wax Museum (1933) and House of Wax (1953). Light a candle, and prey, slay, display.

Other topics include the very 2000s cast and how Elisha Cuthbert was the Sydney Sweeney of the time, where the 2000s stands overall as a horror decade, other horror remakes, 70s slashers, new physical media and cutting off streaming sites, Troma Films, and the nu metal reappraisal.

Songs of the Week

1,2,3 Red Light by 1910 Fruitgum Company

Revival by Orgy

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On this episode we talk about the 90s indie film Habit. Directed by indie legend Larry Fessenden, Habit tells the story of Sam, a 30-ish alcoholic living in New York grieving after the loss of his father. Sam falls into a seductive relationship with Anna, a mysterious woman who may be a vampire. As his obsession with Anna continues, and his alcoholism, grief, and loneliness get worse, Sam’s reality blurs as he descends into sickness. A pivotal movie of low-budget, indie 90s filmmaking, Habit continues our Degenerate Vampire marathon.

Other topics include Fessenden’s connection to the indie scene and Scorsese, degenerate vampires in Near Dark, physical media and Vinegar Syndrome, the influence of 90s indie filmmaking, the quality of the Jurassic Park sequels, out-of-print Criterion collection, new artwork, and post-2000s Spielberg movies leading up to Disclosure Day.

Songs of the Week

Save You From Yourself by Just Desserts

I Don’t Know How But I Am by Jimmy Lewis

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On this episode of Remainders we talk about 1987’s Near Dark as part of our Degenerate Vampire double-feature. A blend of horror and western genres, one of Kathryn Bigelow’s first movies has gained appreciation in the years since it’s release. With a haunting score by Tangerine Dream and a collection of James Cameron character actor staples, Near Dark remains one of the dirtiest vampire movies ever to come out of the late 80s boom.

Other topics include Cameron connections, the influence of Dracula on vampire movies, new artwork and shows, and the Scream franchise.

Songs of the Week

Mystery by Tom Laverack

Riptides by Death Cab For Cutie

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