081 - House (1985) & Stir Of Echoes (1999) →

CW: Sexual Assault, Suicide, Ableism

It's Kevin Bacon wee--I mean It's another Haunted House week on Pod Sematary! This time, Chris and Kelsey are talking about two movies where a man is driven to madness by the spirits in his home, including a recommendation from listener Aaron!

The Classic Film: House (1985)
"A troubled writer moves into a haunted house after inheriting it from his aunt" (IMDb.com). Would you have guessed by this description that the movie was a comedy? We certainly didn't.

The Modern Film: Stir of Echoes (1999)
"After being hypnotized by his sister-in-law, a man begins seeing haunting visions of a girl's ghost and a mystery begins to unfold around him" (IMDb.com). Even though Kathryn Erbe's Maggie drives Chris up a wall, Kevin Bacon's great performance more than makes up for it.

Plus, another Supernatural Check-in!

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Audio Sources:
"Carry On Wayward Son" written by Kerry Livgren and performed by Kansas
"Cheers" produced by Charles/Burrows/Charles Productions & Paramount Television
"G.I. Joe (Theme Song)" written by Johnny Douglas and performed by Jonathan Kimmel
"House" produced by New World Pictures & Sean S. Cunningham Films
"The Itchy & Scratchy & Poochie Show" (The Simpsons S08E14) produced by Gracie Films & 20th Century Fox Television
"Kevin Bacon Superfan" commercial produced for the Logitech Revue with GoogleTV @ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jx0D3zag0gc
"Pet Sematary" written by Dee Dee Ramone & Daniel Rey and performed by The Ramones
"Poltergeist" produced by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, et al.
"The Shining" produced by Warner Bros., et al.
"Stir of Echoes" produced by Artisan Entertainment
"Theme from The Greatest American Hero (Believe It or Not)" written by Mike Post and Stephen Geyer and performed by Joey Scarbury

077 - They Live (1988) & Signs (2002) →

CW: Antisemitism, Racism, Mass Shooting

The aliens have invaded Pod Sematary! Chris & Kelsey discuss two films with radically different perspectives during an alien invasion!

The Classic Film: They Live (1988)
"A drifter discovers a pair of sunglasses that allow him to wake up to the fact that aliens have taken over the Earth" (IMDb). Can a fight scene go on TOO long? Can a man be TOO rowdy? Can a Keith be TOO David? The answer to all of these questions is "Hell no."

The Modern Film: Signs (2002)
"A family living on a farm finds mysterious crop circles in their fields which suggests something more frightening to come" (IMDb). One of Shyamalan's "Good Ones," this movie proves that, in capable hands, a story about a family in mourning can be more compelling than the alien invasion during which it's set.

Plus:
--Supernatural Check-In!
--WAY too much wrestling!
--Nazi Punks Fuck Off!
--Two separate Harry Potter references!
--R.I.P. Larry Cohen!

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Audio Sources:
"Carry On Wayward Son" written by Kerry Livgren and performed by Kansas
"Clerks" produced by View Askew Productions & Miramax
"The Final Countdown" (The IT Crowd S04E02) produced by Talkback Thames & Channel 4 Television Corporation
"The Itchy & Scratchy & Poochie Show" (The Simpsons S08E14) produced by Gracie Films & 20th Century Fox Television
"Jordan Peele Breaks Down 'Get Out' Fan Theories from Reddit | Vanity Fair" via Vanity Fair @ www.youtube.com/watch?v=hBvcngHRTFg
"Pet Sematary" written by Dee Dee Ramone & Daniel Rey and performed by The Ramones
"S&M Present" (Robot Chicken S01E09) produced by Stoopid Monkey, et al.
"Scott Pilgrim vs. the World" produced by Universal Pictures, et al.
"Signs" produced by Touchstone Pictures, et al.
"They Live" produced by Alive Films & Larry Franco Productions
"WWE: 'Rowdy' Roddy Piper - 'The Green Hills Of Tyrol' - Official & Final Theme Song" via TheAlfaOriginal @ www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q3WG0e1Ts58

071 - Play Misty for Me (1971) & Swimfan (2002) →

CW: Suicide, Depression, Borderline Personality Disorder, Drug Addictions

Worst of 2019 - #1 (Tied) Swimfan

Happy Valentine's Day from Pod Sematary! This week, Chris and Kelsey discuss films about homicidal stalkers!

The Classic Film: Play Misty for Me (1971)
A brief fling between a male disc jockey and an obsessed female fan takes a frightening, and perhaps even deadly turn when another woman enters the picture. This calls for the "Eastwood Solution."

The Modern Film: Swimfan (2002)
A high school senior with a promising swimming career has a one-night stand with consequences. But is he too big of a douche-nozzle for us to care?

Get more at podsematary.com! Read our afterthoughts for this episode at https://twitter.com/PodSematary/status/1094745281927790593

Audio Sources:
"Bill Hader" (Conan S09E03) produced by Conaco
"Carry On Wayward Son" written by Kerry Livgren and performed by Kansas
"Pet Sematary" written by Dee Dee Ramone & Daniel Rey and performed by The Ramones
"Play Misty for Me" produced by The Malpaso Company
"Runaway Bride" produced by Paramount Pictures, et al.
"Split" produced by Universal Pictures, et al.
"Swimfan" produced by Twentieth Century Fox, et al.
"Terminator 2: Judgment Day" produced by Carolco Pictures, et al.
"Zero Effect" produced by Castle Rock Entertainment, et al.