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Specter Cinema Club

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★★★★★
4.8
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38 reviews
This podcast has
352 episodes
Language
English
Explicit
Yes
Date created
2020/06/04
Latest episode
2026/09/30
Average duration
92 min.
Release period
8 days

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The ghosts of your horror movie club explore a different sub-genre each month! Featuring creators from the spooky community, stoner filmmaker DeVaughn Taylor & film journalist Garrett McDowell discuss the recurring motifs of various sub-genres and what makes the best genre films work. New episodes every Tuesday! NOTE: We recommend starting at Season 2 (Ep60) as that's when Garrett joined and began our current format. Season 1 was the experimental phase and before DeVaughn got better at editing haha NOTE: The first 99 episodes, we were under the "Bloody Blunts" name. Season 3 is where we continue on as "Specter Cinema", though the show itself does not change.

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I AM FRANKELDA (2026) ft. Mikey Peralta Jr. // Animania!
2026/09/30
New episodes drop every Tuesday, subscribe so you don't miss out. Rate us 5 stars while you're at it! Enter The Phantom Zone to access all sorts of bonus goodies like our monthly side show "Watching the Watchlist", movie commentaries, and polls to help shape the podcast: https://patreon.com/spectercinema Haunt Mikey on social media: InstagramBlueskyLetterboxd Haunt Garrett on social media: TikTokTwitterBlueskyInstagramLetterboxdYouTube Haunt DeVaughn on social media: BlueskyTwitterTikTokInstagramLetterboxdYouTube Specter Cinema Club Original Theme by Andrey Kinnard
CORALINE (2009) // Animania
2026/09/22
Oh hello there, we're your Other Podcast and it's time to finally discuss Coraline directed by Henry Selick. The boys are talking the wonders of stop-motion animation, busty lesbians, and maturing to the horrors of life. Dasvidaniya! New episodes drop every Tuesday, subscribe so you don't miss out. Rate us 5 stars while you're at it! Enter The Phantom Zone to access all sorts of bonus goodies like our monthly side show "Watching the Watchlist", movie commentaries, and polls to help shape the podcast: https://patreon.com/spectercinema Haunt Garrett on social media: TikTokTwitterBlueskyInstagramLetterboxdYouTube Haunt DeVaughn on social media: BlueskyTwitterTikTokInstagramLetterboxdYouTube Specter Cinema Club Original Theme by Andrey Kinnard
PERFECT BLUE (1998) ft. Amber T // Animania!
2026/09/15
Time to trade in our microphones for a TV script as we discuss Perfect Blue directed by Satoshi Kon. Amber T (Fangoria) returns to talk Japanese pop idols, parasocial relationships, doubles, and who controls an artist's legacy. Don't worry, we're real! New episodes drop every Tuesday, subscribe so you don't miss out. Rate us 5 stars while you're at it! Enter The Phantom Zone to access all sorts of bonus goodies like our monthly side show "Watching the Watchlist", movie commentaries, and polls to help shape the podcast: https://patreon.com/spectercinema Haunt Amber on social media: InstagramBluesky Haunt Garrett on social media: TikTokTwitterBlueskyInstagramLetterboxdYouTube Haunt DeVaughn on social media: BlueskyTwitterTikTokInstagramLetterboxdYouTube Specter Cinema Club Original Theme by Andrey Kinnard
AKIRA (1988) // Animania!
2026/09/08
Just in time for its 4K IMAX re-release, the boys sit down to discuss Akira directed by Katsuhiro Otomo. We're talking the intricate animation process, the corruption of great power, and the horrors of the youth growing up in an increasingly fascist society. KANEDA!!! TETSUO!!! New episodes drop every Tuesday, subscribe so you don't miss out. Rate us 5 stars while you're at it! Enter The Phantom Zone to access all sorts of bonus goodies like our monthly side show "Watching the Watchlist", movie commentaries, and polls to help shape the podcast: https://patreon.com/spectercinema Haunt Garrett on social media: TikTokTwitterBlueskyInstagramLetterboxdYouTube Haunt DeVaughn on social media: BlueskyTwitterTikTokInstagramLetterboxdYouTube Specter Cinema Club Original Theme by Andrey Kinnard
SCOOBY DOO ON ZOMBIE ISLAND (1998) // Animania!
2026/09/01
Ruh roh, boys have woken up in a world of animation this month! We're kicking things off talking Scooby Doo on Zombie Island directed by Jim Stenstrum. We're talking gateway horror and the enduring legacy of the Scooby Doo franchise. Like zoinks, those are some hot peppers! New episodes drop every Tuesday, subscribe so you don't miss out. Rate us 5 stars while you're at it! Enter The Phantom Zone to access all sorts of bonus goodies like our monthly side show "Watching the Watchlist", movie commentaries, and polls to help shape the podcast: https://patreon.com/spectercinema Haunt Garrett on social media: TikTokTwitterBlueskyInstagramLetterboxdYouTube Haunt DeVaughn on social media: BlueskyTwitterTikTokInstagramLetterboxdYouTube Specter Cinema Club Original Theme by Andrey Kinnard
LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS (1986) ft. William O. Tyler // 40th Anniversary
2026/08/25
Leaving 1986 with a bang, the boys are singin about Little Shop of Horrors directed by Frank Oz. William O. Tyler (Tannis Comix) to discuss how the story varies between its mediums, giant puppets, and the iconic performances from Rick Moranis and Ellen Greene. Feed us, listeners! New episodes drop every Tuesday, subscribe so you don't miss out. Rate us 5 stars while you're at it! Enter The Phantom Zone to access all sorts of bonus goodies like our monthly side show "Watching the Watchlist", movie commentaries, and polls to help shape the podcast: https://patreon.com/spectercinema Haunt William on social media: BlueskyPatreon Haunt Garrett on social media: TikTokTwitterBlueskyInstagramLetterboxdYouTube Haunt DeVaughn on social media: BlueskyTwitterTikTokInstagramLetterboxdYouTube Specter Cinema Club Original Theme by Andrey Kinnard
THE TEXAS CHAINSAW MASSACRE 2 (1986) // 40th Anniversary
2026/08/18
Don't change that dial, we got another classic coming to ya as we discuss The Texas Chainsaw Massacre 2 directed by Tobe Hooper. We're talking the sequel's new tone, an underrated Final Girl, and how Hooper chose to follow-up one of the most iconic horror films of all-time. The saw is family! New episodes drop every Tuesday, subscribe so you don't miss out. Rate us 5 stars while you're at it! Enter The Phantom Zone to access all sorts of bonus goodies like our monthly side show "Watching the Watchlist", movie commentaries, and polls to help shape the podcast: https://patreon.com/spectercinema Haunt Garrett on social media: TikTokTwitterBlueskyInstagramLetterboxdYouTube Haunt DeVaughn on social media: BlueskyTwitterTikTokInstagramLetterboxdYouTube Specter Cinema Club Original Theme by Andrey Kinnard
MANHUNTER (1986) ft. Steph McKenna // 40th Anniversary
2026/08/11
It's time to enter the mind of a demented killer as we discuss Manhunter directed by Michael Mann. Steph McKenna (Evolution of Horror, The Writing Life) joins the show to discuss the film as a book adaptation, psychological terror, and how Michael Mann's sensibilities translate to horror. It's just you and me now, sport! New episodes drop every Tuesday, subscribe so you don't miss out. Rate us 5 stars while you're at it! Enter The Phantom Zone to access all sorts of bonus goodies like our monthly side show "Watching the Watchlist", movie commentaries, and polls to help shape the podcast: https://patreon.com/spectercinema Haunt Steph on social media: BlueskyLinks to Work Haunt Garrett on social media: TikTokTwitterBlueskyInstagramLetterboxdYouTube Haunt DeVaughn on social media: BlueskyTwitterTikTokInstagramLetterboxdYouTube Specter Cinema Club Original Theme by Andrey Kinnard
THE FLY (1986) // 40th Anniversary
2026/08/04
Hop in your telepod, I mean time machine and dial it up to 1986! We're kicking off a month of anniversaries with The Fly directed by David Cronenberg. The boys discuss gooey body horror, the dangers of hubris & ego, and Cronenberg's artistic legacy. Cheeseburger! New episodes drop every Tuesday, subscribe so you don't miss out. Rate us 5 stars while you're at it! Enter The Phantom Zone to access all sorts of bonus goodies like our monthly side show "Watching the Watchlist", movie commentaries, and polls to help shape the podcast: https://patreon.com/spectercinema Haunt Garrett on social media: TikTokTwitterBlueskyInstagramLetterboxdYouTube Haunt DeVaughn on social media: BlueskyTwitterTikTokInstagramLetterboxdYouTube Specter Cinema Club Original Theme by Andrey Kinnard
REFLECTION IN A DEAD DIAMOND (2025) // Giallo July
2026/07/28
Caught ya with a giallo twist! The boys are closing out the month with a more recent gem Reflection in a Dead Diamond directed by Hélène Cattet & Bruno Forzani. We're talking Euro spy thrillers, legacy, and how style is substance. Can you peel the skin mask off of a podcast? Give it a try! New episodes drop every Tuesday, subscribe so you don't miss out. Rate us 5 stars while you're at it! Enter The Phantom Zone to access all sorts of bonus goodies like our monthly side show "Watching the Watchlist", movie commentaries, and polls to help shape the podcast: https://patreon.com/spectercinema Haunt Garrett on social media: TikTokTwitterBlueskyInstagramLetterboxdYouTube Haunt DeVaughn on social media: BlueskyTwitterTikTokInstagramLetterboxdYouTube Specter Cinema Club Original Theme by Andrey Kinnard
OPERA (1987) // Giallo July
2026/07/21
We're back at it with another giallo heavy-hitter as we discuss Opera directed by Dario Argento. We're talking the state of the sub-genre in the 80s, the insane set-pieces, and Argento's meta approach to artistic legacy. Don't be a dick to ravens! New episodes drop every Tuesday, subscribe so you don't miss out. Rate us 5 stars while you're at it! Enter The Phantom Zone to access all sorts of bonus goodies like our monthly side show "Watching the Watchlist", movie commentaries, and polls to help shape the podcast: https://patreon.com/spectercinema Haunt Garrett on social media: TikTokTwitterBlueskyInstagramLetterboxdYouTube Haunt DeVaughn on social media: BlueskyTwitterTikTokInstagramLetterboxdYouTube Specter Cinema Club Original Theme by Andrey Kinnard
DON'T TORTURE A DUCKLING (1972) ft. Chrishaun Baker // Giallo July
2026/07/14
Week 2 of Giallo July has us back in folk horror territory as we discuss Don't Torture a Duckling directed by Lucio Fulci. Joining us is long-time listener Chrishaun Baker to tackle themes of small-town ostracization, darkness within the Catholic church, and the corruption of young children. This film has only one scene of t*****s and it's not as sexy as most giallo! New episodes drop every Tuesday, subscribe so you don't miss out. Rate us 5 stars while you're at it! Enter The Phantom Zone to access all sorts of bonus goodies like our monthly side show "Watching the Watchlist", movie commentaries, and polls to help shape the podcast: https://patreon.com/spectercinema Haunt Chrishaun on social media: TwitterLetterboxd Haunt Garrett on social media: TikTokTwitterBlueskyInstagramLetterboxdYouTube Haunt DeVaughn on social media: BlueskyTwitterTikTokInstagramLetterboxdYouTube Specter Cinema Club Original Theme by Andrey Kinnard
TORSO (1973) // Giallo July
2026/07/07
Leather gloves, naked bodies, and kinky kills; get ready for a hot Hot Giallo Summer! The boys kick off their exploration of the Italian horror sub-genre discussing Torso directed by Sergio Martino. We're discussing voyeurism, gender politics, and breaking down the core elements that make a Giallo film. Things are about to get phallic! New episodes drop every Tuesday, subscribe so you don't miss out. Rate us 5 stars while you're at it! Enter The Phantom Zone to access all sorts of bonus goodies like our monthly side show "Watching the Watchlist", movie commentaries, and polls to help shape the podcast: https://patreon.com/spectercinema Haunt Garrett on social media: TikTokTwitterBlueskyInstagramLetterboxdYouTube Haunt DeVaughn on social media: BlueskyTwitterTikTokInstagramLetterboxdYouTube Specter Cinema Club Original Theme by Andrey Kinnard
THE SERPENT'S SKIN (2026) ft. Mae Shults // Queer Directors
2026/06/30
Time to unlock your psychic abilities! Mae Shults (Pleasers & Punishers) to discuss The Serpent's Skin directed by the prolific Alice Maio Mackay. We're talking trans identity, harnessing your queer power, and a very sapphic romance. Just be careful not to pop anyone's brain! New episodes drop every Tuesday, subscribe so you don't miss out. Rate us 5 stars while you're at it! Enter The Phantom Zone to access all sorts of bonus goodies like our monthly side show "Watching the Watchlist", movie commentaries, and polls to help shape the podcast: https://patreon.com/spectercinema Haunt Mae on social media: BlueskyMusic on Bandcamp Haunt Garrett on social media: TikTokTwitterBlueskyInstagramLetterboxdYouTube Haunt DeVaughn on social media: BlueskyTwitterTikTokInstagramLetterboxdYouTube Specter Cinema Club Original Theme by Andrey Kinnard
HELLBENT (2004) // Queer Directors
2026/06/23
Time to throw on a jock-strap and head to WeHo as the boys discuss Hellbent directed by Paul Etheredge-Ouzts. We're talking queer friend group dynamics, the vulnerability in cruising, and this film's growing legacy as the first openly gay slasher. We love an ass in blue! New episodes drop every Tuesday, subscribe so you don't miss out. Rate us 5 stars while you're at it! Enter The Phantom Zone to access all sorts of bonus goodies like our monthly side show "Watching the Watchlist", movie commentaries, and polls to help shape the podcast: https://patreon.com/spectercinema Haunt Garrett on social media: TikTokTwitterBlueskyInstagramLetterboxdYouTube Haunt DeVaughn on social media: BlueskyTwitterTikTokInstagramLetterboxdYouTube Specter Cinema Club Original Theme by Andrey Kinnard

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4.8 out of 5
38 reviews
★★★★★
Ivans_Nightmare 2025/05/30
Authentic and thoughtful horror commentary
I first heard DeVaughn on Evolution of Horror and appreciated his commentary. I’ve really enjoyed diving into the Specter Cinema catalogue and have fo...
★★★★★
jbsaup 2025/03/29
A laugh can be a very powerful thing
Two lovely, warm, funny, insightful, and intelligent humans talking horror movies. Couldn’t ask for more.
★★★★★
pagemachine 2024/10/12
Gold
These two have a wonderful dynamic. Their discussions are lovely, insightful and fun dives into the many sub genres of horror. The kind of show that m...
★★★★★
DalePeterson 2024/10/11
Terrible Opinion On Aliens
Terrible opinion on “Aliens,” but at least the rest of the episodes are a very fun listen.
★★★★★
JesseKremp 2024/05/22
Pull Up!!
DeVaughn and Garrett are such a fun duo to listen to, and their coverage of different horror films are so great!!
★★★★★
Miggymack 2023/10/11
Great podcast
Fun, informative work.
★★★★★
titty boi coleman 2022/02/28
Bloody Blunts Cinema Club F***ing Rocks!
Long-time listener first time reviewer, I’ve been listening to Devaughn since his early days and I truly adore how much love this man has for such a u...
★★★★★
JDGravatte 2021/01/14
The Casual Horror Talk I Need
Love podcast. It has such a casual, relaxed vibe that I enjoy so much. Don’t get me wrong, they still dive into some great thoughts and insights into ...
★★★★★
JayJayRose1 2020/07/13
Join this club!
BBCC is so much fun with a lot of insight and humor from the host, DeVaughn! This podcast covers each film from top to bottom with tons of discussion ...
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