Here lurks our Halloween special, crawling out of the crypt with a brand-new Horror Icons Draft. One episode. Three terrified hosts. Zero common sense.

We’re assembling the ultimate spooky squad:

• Human Killers - (if they’re squishy and mortal, they count)

• Supernatural - spirits and demons (the spooky, floaty kind)

• Undead - beasties who just couldn’t stay dead

• Slashers - who love a bit of a stabby-stab

• Monsters (self-explanatory… and probably slimy)

• Free Pick - (chaos mode unlocked)

The rules? Delightfully unhinged. Each of us can justify our picks however we please. Are we choosing based on iconic films? Who’d win in a back-alley brawl? Who would front the most terrifying boyband? Anything goes. If the categories start to blur like a low-budget jump scare, we’ll argue our case to the death. Our death, probably.

Classic snake draft format, because fairness matters… even when evil is afoot.

You, dear listener, hold the power. When the teams are built, you vote on who crafted the deadliest, coolest, most nightmarishly brilliant horror roster. The winner takes the crown, the losers sleep with the lights on.

This is The Horror Icons Draft.

May the best nightmare win. 🎃🩸🗳️

Who won? We want to know!

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TIMESTAMPS:

00:00:00 - Preamble

00:14:57 - The Draft

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🎃 It’s time for another Film Swap on The Third Reel: A Movie Podcast — and because it’s still our Scary Horror Month™, we decided to swap our spookiest picks! 👻

Dan came in hot with The Faculty — because nothing says “90s horror” like alien teachers and an emo Elijah Wood. Rach went nostalgic (and slightly traumatised) with Jeepers Creepers 2, one of the films that made her the horror fan she is today. And Dale? Well… Dale chose Saint Maud. Because of course he did. Existential dread, religious trauma, and pyromania — it’s basically the most Dale pick ever 🔥

Join us as we trade scares, argue over which film aged the worst, and question our life choices. It’s creepy, it’s campy, it’s cathartic — it’s a Halloween hangout you won’t want to miss.

The concept is simple: each of us brings a film to fit the theme, at least one person hasn’t seen it before, and when we watch, it’s no phones, no distractions – full attention. What did the others think? Tune in to find out.

Which theme do you want to see us tackle next? What's a film you'd bring to the table for this theme? Let us know!

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TIMESTAMPS:

00:00:00 - Preamble

00:17:38 - Jeepers Creepers 2

00:37:50 - Saint Maud

00:54:00 - The Faculty

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🎮👻 Horror season is in full swing, and with a new Silent Hill game creeping onto the scene, there’s no better time to descend into the fog! This week, we’re pitting two titans of survival horror against each other — Silent Hill vs Resident Evil. These franchises have been battling it out since the ‘90s — first in gaming, then on the big screen. Unfortunately… the films didn’t exactly get critical saves (let’s just say they both needed a few more herbs).

In our second horror episode of the spooky season, we’re putting the movie adaptations under the microscope — or maybe under the flashlight — and ranking them across four categories: Adaptation Faithfulness, Story & Characters, Horror & Scares, and Creature Design & Visuals.

We love the games… but do the films earn a green herb or a game over screen? 🎬🧟‍♀️

FULL SPOILERS FOR SILENT HILL AND RESIDENT EVIL IN THIS EPISODE. You have been warned.

Agree with our scores? What would you score these films? We want to know!

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TIMESTAMPS:

00:00:00 - Preamble

00:18:58 - Category 1: Adaptation

00:41:02 - Category 2: Story & Characters

00:58:28 - Category 3: Horror & Scares

01:16:32 - Category 4: Creature Design & Visuals

01:29:56 - Final Scores

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🎃 October is here, and you know what that means… spooky season is officially ON! We’re kicking things off with a bang in this week’s episode of The Third Reel as we dive into Zach Cregger’s Weapons—hailed by some as a modern horror masterpiece and praised across the internet. But does it live up to the hype? We break it down with all the scares, thrills, and laughs you need to start your month off right.

👻 Expect our usual mix of witty banter, film insights, and plenty of horror-loving chaos. Whether you’re a die-hard horror fan or just here for the popcorn, this episode will give you chills… and maybe a chuckle or two.

We kick things off spoiler-free with our first impressions before heading into full spoiler territory in the second half, and trust us, the spoilers section is where this film really shines...

Agree with our score? What films do you want to see covered in our Reel Kwik series? We want to know!

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TIMESTAMPS:

00:00:00 - Preamble

00:12:43 - Spoiler-Free Thoughts

00:33:15 - Full Spoiler Review

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Happy Gilmore is back – but should he have stayed in retirement? ⛳️

In our Hall of Fame/Lame: Adam Sandler episode, the original Happy Gilmore swung straight into our Hall of Fame. But how does Happy Gilmore 2 stack up nearly 30 years later? Sequels this far removed rarely hit the mark, and with critics split down the middle, we’re here to break it all down.

We kick things off spoiler-free with our first impressions before heading into full spoiler territory in the second half. Does this sequel deserve a green jacket, or is it headed for the sand trap?

Agree with our score? What films do you want to see covered in our Reel Kwik series? We want to know!

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TIMESTAMPS:

00:00:00 - Preamble

00:13:35 - Spoiler-Free Thoughts

00:36:02 - Full Spoiler Review

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It’s been a while since we’ve done one of our Icon episodes, but we’re back with a true legend of Old Hollywood: Cary Grant. Effortlessly suave, endlessly charming, and one of cinema’s greatest leading men, Grant’s career defined an era and left behind a legacy that continues to influence film today.

Join Rachael as she takes you on a journey through the extraordinary life of this timeless star — from his early days to his rise as Hollywood royalty. Along the way, we’ll be celebrating three of his most iconic films: the glamorous caper To Catch a Thief, the thrilling Hitchcock classic North by Northwest, and the stylish romantic mystery Charade.

So grab your popcorn and a martini (shaken with impeccable sophistication, of course) and settle in as we shine the spotlight on Cary Grant — the man who made charm look effortless.

Any Cary Grant specific memories? Is there another icon you'd like to see us cover in a future instalment? We want to know!

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TIMESTAMPS:

00:00:00 - Preamble

00:08:08 - Cary Grant Pt 1

00:16:00 - To Catch a Thief

00:27:27 - Cary Grant Pt 2

00:31:34 - North By Northwest

00:44:23 - Charade

00:53:13 - Cary Grant Pt 4

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It’s Reel Kwik time, and this week we’re marching straight into Alex Garland & Ray Mendoza’s Warfare. As huge fans of Garland’s previous work, we were excited to see him team up with Mendoza — a former Navy SEAL whose real-life experiences helped shape the film’s brutally immersive portrait of frontline combat.

Does Warfare carry the same punch as Ex Machina or Annihilation? And, more importantly, where does it sit within the broader canon of war films? We break down how Garland’s cinematic instincts and Mendoza’s lived experience combine on screen, whether the movie earns its place among modern war classics, and how its real-time structure and procedural focus affect the tension and storytelling.

With a stacked cast of young, up-and-coming talent anchored by powerful lead turns, the film pulses with urgency and authenticity. We dissect the performances, the technical craft, the pacing, and the ethical weight of translating trauma to the screen — and finally ask: is this a future classic, a necessary document, or something more complicated?

Tune in for spoiler and non-spoiler takes, scene breakdowns, and a proper debate on where Warfare ranks — both in Garland’s filmography and in war cinema as a whole.

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Dan’s pick: Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: The Movie. Dale’s pick: 3 Ninjas. Rach’s pick: Spice World. Are these films actually any good? Probably not. But that’s not the point. It’s about stepping back into a time when these films meant the world to us.

The concept is simple: each of us brings a film to fit the theme, at least one person hasn’t seen it before, and when we watch, it’s no phones, no distractions – full attention. What did the others think of these nostalgic gems? Tune in to find out.

Which theme do you want to see us tackle next? What's a film you'd bring to the table for this theme? Let us know!

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TIMESTAMPS:

00:00:00 - Preamble

00:07:22 - 3 Ninjas

00:25:03 - Spice World

00:44:00 - Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: The Movie

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