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Does Saw (2004) have the greatest twist in modern horror—or does Jigsaw’s master plan fall apart under scrutiny? 🪚 Kevin, Dan, Bearclaw, and Logan celebrate The Mouths of Madness’ third anniversary and our annual Halloween episode with a full-spoiler review of James Wan and Leigh Whannell’s horror classic. We debate Jigsaw’s questionable “morality,” the reverse bear trap, plot holes, and whether the original Saw deserves its torture porn reputation. Meanwhile, JigClaw has trapped the guys in games involving The Crow, a hungry shark, and enough Mountain Dew to drown Logan. Anniversary planning has really gotten out of hand. 🔥 Key Moments 0:00 JigClaw’s Games — Opening Skit 3:41 Welcome & Our Third Anniversary 15:58 Saw (2004) — Overall Thoughts 34:10 Torture Porn or Psychological Thriller? 1:05:14 That Ending — Does the Twist Still Work? 1:13:44 The Wrap Up — Hot Takes & Theories 1:18:42 Hall of Slain 1:23:25 Hook, Line & Stinker 1:30:20 The Final Rating 1:39:39 Three Years of Madness — Thank You! 1:45:18 Embrace the Madness — What We’ve Been Watching Episode 71 Featuring Kevin, Dan, Bearclaw & Logan Produced by Nathan Mouths of Madness is a long-form horror podcast dedicated to deep-dive discussions on classic, cult, and disturbing horror films—with an unhinged twist. Support The Show! https://www.patreon.com/MouthsofMadness">Patreon Join The Madness! https://linktr.ee/mouths.of.madness">LinkTree “We All Go Mad” Theme Music by Nathan

Is Obsession (2026) the future of horror? A magical wish, a nightmare relationship, and customer service that definitely won’t be getting five stars. 😬 Kevin, Nathan, and Gill dissect Curry Barker’s supernatural horror movie, from Inde Navarrette’s terrifying performance as Nikki to the uncomfortable question: Is Bear the real monster? We explore obsession versus love, stolen autonomy, the One Wish Willow, and an ending that leaves us needing the padded room. Does it live up to the hype—or should we have been more careful what we wished for? 🔥 Key Moments 00:00 Obsession (2026) – Horror Movie Review 00:19 Curry Barker's Obsession – Budget, Box Office & Horror Success 03:17 First Impressions – Is Obsession Worth the Hype? 13:00 Is Bear the REAL Villain of Obsession? 23:46 The One Wish Willow – Cursed Wish or Something Worse? 34:49 Indie Navarrette's Terrifying Performance as Nikki 41:02 Who or WHAT Is Controlling Nikki? Horror Theories Explained 51:11 Ian, Sarah & the Most Shocking Death in Obsession 1:00:00 Obsession's Disturbing Ending Explained 1:05:48 Quote or Kill – Best Quotes & Most Brutal Kills 1:08:51 Letterboxd Ratings (Final Scores) 1:13:36 What We’ve Been Watching – Horror Movies & Recommendations Your hosts- Kevin, Nathan, and Gill Produced by Nathan Check out the video format of this episode on YouTube 🪓 Follow Straitjacket Talk ↓ All links, socials & more: Linktree “Dismember” Theme Music by Nathan

Is Sinister (2012) really one of the scariest horror movies ever made—or is that heart-rate study doing some serious heavy lifting? Mad’tober continues as Kevin, Dan, Bearclaw, and Logan review Scott Derrickson’s supernatural horror movie starring Ethan Hawke. We debate the disturbing Super 8 home movies, THAT lawnmower jump scare, Ellison’s terrible parenting, and whether creepy kids and Bagul’s complicated rules help or hurt the horror. Pool parties and yard work may never feel the same. But first… free lessons at Bagul’s Boogie Dance Studio! The guys need to perfect their Thriller reenactment, armed with workout tassels, a red leather jacket, and a dangerously tight leisure suit. What could possibly go wrong? Besides every attempt to pronounce Bagul. 🔥 Key Moments 00:00 Mr. Boogie’s Dance Studio 04:20 Sinister (2012) – Is It Really That Scary? 24:22 Is Ellison Actually the Villain? 31:41 The Super 8 Films & Sinister’s Best Scares 37:52 Mr. Boogie / Baghuul – Great Villain or Overrated? 48:56 The Ending – Did Sinister Stick the Landing? 58:43 The Wrap Up – Conspiracy Theories & Hot Takes 1:02:40 Hall of Slain – Who Makes the Cut? 1:06:59 Hook, Line & Stinker 1:11:13 Final Ratings – Killer / Survivor / Victim 1:17:34 Audience Takes & What We’ve Been Watching Episode 70 Featuring Kevin, Dan, Bearclaw & Logan Produced by Nathan Mouths of Madness is a long-form horror podcast dedicated to deep-dive discussions on classic, cult, and disturbing horror films—with an unhinged twist. Support The Show! https://www.patreon.com/MouthsofMadness">Patreon Join The Madness! https://linktr.ee/mouths.of.madness">LinkTree “We All Go Mad” Theme Music by Nathan

12 Monkeys (1995) might be one of the weirdest, smartest, and most completely unhinged sci-fi movies of the ‘90s. This week on Straitjacket Talk, we're joined by Bearclaw from the Mouths of Madness Podcast to revisit Terry Gilliam’s apocalyptic time-travel mind-bender starring Bruce Willis, Brad Pitt, and Madeleine Stowe. We’re breaking down the insanity: Is James Cole actually crazy? Does time travel make ANY sense? Did Cole accidentally help cause the apocalypse? What exactly was the Army of the 12 Monkeys responsible for? And most importantly… why does a movie called 12 Monkeys have a suspicious lack of actual monkeys? We also dig into Brad Pitt’s absolutely unhinged performance, Bruce Willis showing off some serious dramatic chops, the movie’s bizarre visuals, its surprisingly funny moments, that unforgettable ending, and whether 12 Monkeys deserves to be considered a sci-fi horror classic. 🔥 Key Moments 00:00 Intro 01:20 12 Monkeys (1995) – The Basics 04:02 Revisiting a Forgotten ’90s Sci-Fi Classic 07:12 First Impressions & Brad Pitt Goes INSANE 24:05 The Apocalypse Hits Different Now 29:15 How 12 Monkeys Handles Time Travel 42:48 Cole & Kathryn – Love, Madness, or Both? 52:00 The Army of the 12 Monkeys Twist 55:06 Did Cole Actually Cause the Apocalypse? 57:28 Breaking Down That Ending 1:06:18 Quote or Kill 1:10:17 Letterboxd Ratings (Final Scores) 1:15:26 What We’ve Been Watching Your hosts- Kevin, Nathan, and Gill Produced by Nathan Check out the video format of this episode on YouTube 🪓 Follow Straitjacket Talk ↓ All links, socials & more: Linktree “Dismember” Theme Music by Nathan

📼 THE LOST EPISODE OF MOUTHS OF MADNESS HAS BEEN FOUND… In 1996, the Mouths of Madness made the extremely intelligent decision to record an episode LIVE from the Abaddon Hotel. They headed into the basement, set up the microphones…and were never heard from again. Until now. 👀 Recovered audio has finally revealed what happened that night — and apparently we spent our final hours reviewing HELL HOUSE LLC (2015). 🤡🏚️ We’re diving into one of the most talked-about found footage horror movies of the last decade: creepy clowns that DEFINITELY moved, demonic basement activity, ghost children, portals to Hell, terrible business decisions, and a group of people with absolutely ZERO survival instincts. Some of us think Hell House LLC is one of the scariest and best found footage horror movies ever made… while others would rather be dragged into the basement by a demon than sit through the shaky cam again. 😂 🎃 Is Hell House LLC a modern found footage horror classic — or one seriously overrated haunted house? 🔥 Key Moments 00:00 The Lost Episode – Live From the Abaddon Hotel 04:21 Hell House LLC (2015) – Movie Info & Patreon Pick 06:44 Overall Thoughts – Is Hell House LLC Actually Scary? 20:56 Found Footage, the Abaddon Hotel & What the Hell Is Going On? 38:18 That Clown, the Best Scares & When Are You Leaving?! 50:59 Opening Night, the Basement & Hell House LLC Ending Explained 1:01:07 The Wrap Up – Conspiracy Theories & Hot Takes 1:04:45 Hall of Slain – Who Makes the Cut? 1:08:08 Hook, Line & Stinker 1:13:47 Final Ratings – Killer / Survivor / Victim 1:18:56 Audience Takes & What We’ve Been Watching Episode 69 Featuring Kevin, Dan, Bearclaw & Logan Produced by Nathan Mouths of Madness is a long-form horror podcast dedicated to deep-dive discussions on classic, cult, and disturbing horror films—with an unhinged twist. Support The Show! https://www.patreon.com/MouthsofMadness">Patreon Join The Madness! https://linktr.ee/mouths.of.madness">LinkTree “We All Go Mad” Theme Music by Nathan

Ginger Snaps (2000) might be one of the most underrated werewolf movies EVER made. This week on Straitjacket Talk, we sink our teeth into the Canadian cult horror classic Ginger Snaps — a movie where puberty is already horrifying enough… and then somebody decides to throw LYCANTHROPY into the mix. 😭 We break down Ginger & Brigitte’s complicated sisterhood, the movie’s brilliant puberty/body-horror metaphor, its gnarly practical werewolf effects, that killer early-2000s soundtrack, and why Jennifer’s Body owes this movie at least a thank-you card. Plus: questionable werewolf anatomy, way too many dead dogs, and the important questions nobody else was brave enough to ask. 🐺💀 🔥 Key Moments 00:00 Welcome to Ginger Snaps 01:24 The Controversy & Cult Classic Origins 06:22 Overall Thoughts on Ginger Snaps 19:44 Ginger & Brigitte: Sisterhood, Obsession & Toxicity 26:50 Puberty, Periods & Werewolf Body Horror 33:37 Is Ginger’s Mom Secretly Insane?! 37:49 Sam, Werewolf Science & Jennifer’s Body Comparisons 45:40 Ginger’s Transformation & Werewolf Effects 51:52 Breaking Down That Bleak Ending 1:09:17 Quote or Kill 1:15:56 Letterboxd Ratings (Final Scores) Your hosts- Kevin, Nathan, and Gill Produced by Nathan Check out the video format of this episode on YouTube 🪓 Follow Straitjacket Talk ↓ All links, socials & more: Linktree “Dismember” Theme Music by Nathan

Apparently reviewing Hokum (2026) wasn’t enough for Logan… so he bought an Irish hotel. Welcome to Logan’s Dread & Breakfast, where the doors mysteriously lock behind you, the continental breakfast is basically Mountain Dew, Bearclaw has his own VERY special room, and we’re pretty sure this place is one insurance claim away from financial stability. 🔥 Once we survive check-in, we dive deep into Hokum (2026) and ask the important question: Is this one of the BEST supernatural horror movies of the year… or did Adam Scott just spend two hours tripping on mushroom whiskey and running from an Irish witch? 🍄👻 In this episode of the Mouths of Madness, we break down Damian McCarthy’s latest nightmare, including the creepy Irish hotel setting, terrifying jump scares, Adam Scott’s performance, the mysterious witch, Jack the Jackass, THAT ending, and most importantly… Jerry and his legendary mushroom goat milk. 🐐🍄 🔥 Key Moments 00:00 Intro – Welcome to Logan’s Dread & Breakfast 04:42 Hokum (2026) – Cast, Box Office & Rotten Tomatoes 08:20 Why We Chose Hokum + Overall Thoughts 28:06 Ohm Bauman – Guilt, Trauma & the Hero’s Journey 34:38 The Haunted Hotel, Irish Folklore & Atmosphere 38:01 Is the Witch Actually Real?! 52:02 Breaking Down the Witch, Trauma & Hokum’s Ending 1:02:52 The Wrap Up – Conspiracy Theories & Hot Takes 1:09:09 Hall of Slain – Who Makes the Cut? 1:12:48 Hook, Line & Stinker 1:21:53 Final Ratings – Killer / Survivor / Victim 1:29:06 Audience Takes & What We’ve Been Watching Episode 68 Featuring Kevin, Dan, Bearclaw & Logan Produced by Nathan Mouths of Madness is a long-form horror podcast dedicated to deep-dive discussions on classic, cult, and disturbing horror films—with an unhinged twist. Support The Show! https://www.patreon.com/MouthsofMadness">Patreon Join The Madness! https://linktr.ee/mouths.of.madness">LinkTree “We All Go Mad” Theme Music by Nathan

🔥 Female Trouble (1974) might be one of the most UNHINGED movies we’ve ever reviewed. John Waters + Divine + cha-cha heels + a bowl of spaghetti = absolute CINEMA. 😂 In this episode, we dive into the filthy, hilarious, low-budget madness of Female Trouble, debate whether it actually qualifies as horror, discuss why Divine’s Dawn Davenport is somehow impossible NOT to root for, and ask the important question: Is crime really beauty? From the legendary Christmas meltdown to acid attacks, fish, questionable parenting, the most chaotic dinner party imaginable, and an electric-chair finale… John Waters certainly gave us plenty to talk about. We also break down the movie’s cult status, its punk-rock DIY style, the performances, its surprisingly relevant themes about fame and crime, and whether Female Trouble is the BEST gateway into the wonderfully disgusting world of John Waters. 🔥 Key Moments 00:00 Female Trouble (1974) Review 02:11 Why Female Trouble? | Our First Impressions 09:14 Pink Flamingos vs. Female Trouble 16:34 Does the LOW Budget Make It Better? 19:51 Was John Waters Ahead of His Time? 25:53 Dawn Davenport: Villain, Hero or Both?32:01 The INSANE Characters of Female Trouble 42:00 The Dashers, Fame & “Crime Is Beauty”47:00 The Nightclub, Spaghetti & TOTAL CHAOS 1:04:29 Quote or Kill 1:07:52 Letterboxd Ratings (Final Scores) 1:12:40 What We've Been Watching (Horror Recs & Recent Watches) Your hosts- Kevin, Nathan, and Gill Produced by Nathan Check out the video format of this episode on YouTube 🪓 Follow Straitjacket Talk ↓ All links, socials & more: Linktree “Dismember” Theme Music by Nathan

What happens when John Carpenter’s ultimate alien-killing badass meets John Carpenter’s ultimate alien? 👽🔥 In this episode of Could They Survive?, we drop John Nada (Rowdy Roddy Piper) from They Live into the frozen nightmare of Outpost 31 from The Thing. No MacReady. No prep time. Just Nada, a flamethrower, an unhealthy amount of paranoia, and a creature that can perfectly imitate anyone. Could Nada expose The Thing before it assimilates him? Would his famous sunglasses actually help? Or would the entire station be on fire approximately 15 minutes after he arrives? 😂 We break down Nada’s strengths and weaknesses, the blood test, his potential six-minute fistfight with Childs, and whether his “kick ass first, ask questions never” strategy could actually SAVE HUMANITY. 🔥 John Nada vs. The Thing — WHO SURVIVES? Key Moments- 00:00 Intro- Could They Survive? 00:49 Setting the Scene 01:36 Establishing the Rules 02:39 Know Your Survivor: John Nada 03:04 Nada’s Advantages 07:57 Nada’s Disadvantages 10:31 Scenario #1: The Dog Kennel 14:44 Scenario #2: The Blood Test 21:09 Scenario #3: The Final Night 28:29 The Final Verdict Support The Show! https://www.patreon.com/MouthsofMadness">Patreon Join The Madness! https://linktr.ee/mouths.of.madness">LinkTree

🔥 Is TALES FROM THE CRYPT: DEMON KNIGHT one of the most UNDERRATED horror movies of the ’90s?! Before we can even start the review, The Collector has found the Mouths of Madness… and he wants IN. 😈 The seal is the only thing keeping him out — but there’s one problem: he knows EXACTLY how to tempt each of us. Can every member of the Mouths of Madness resist The Collector… or will one of us BREAK THE SEAL AND LET HIM IN?! 👀 Then we descend into the 1995 cult horror insanity that is Tales from the Crypt: Demon Knight — demons, incredible practical gore, dark comedy, questionable life choices, and Billy Zane going absolutely UNHINGED as The Collector. 💀 Would YOU survive The Collector's temptation? 🔥 Key Moments 00:00 The Collector Visits the Mouths of Madness – Can We Resist Temptation? 05:06 Tales from the Crypt: Demon Knight (1995) – Let’s Get Into It 11:10 Why Demon Knight? Nostalgia, First Watches & Overall Thoughts 27:33 Breaking Down Demon Knight – Blood, Demons & Billy Zane 41:12 The Blood Key, The Collector & Demon Knight Lore 46:13 Demons, Temptation & INSANE Practical Effects 1:03:46 The Ending – Who Becomes the New Demon Knight? 1:11:41 The Wrap Up – Conspiracy Theories & Hot Takes 1:13:43 Hall of Slain – Who Makes the Cut? 1:21:22 Hook, Line & Stinker 1:26:45 Final Ratings – Killer / Survivor / Victim 1:31:30 Audience Takes & What We’ve Been Watching Episode 67 Featuring Kevin, Dan, Bearclaw & Logan Produced by Nathan Mouths of Madness is a long-form horror podcast dedicated to deep-dive discussions on classic, cult, and disturbing horror films—with an unhinged twist. Support The Show! https://www.patreon.com/MouthsofMadness">Patreon Join The Madness! https://linktr.ee/mouths.of.madness">LinkTree “We All Go Mad” Theme Music by Nathan

If you thought The Room was the king of "so bad it's good" movies... think again. This week we're diving into Champagne and Bullets (1993), also known as GetEven and Road to Revenge—one of the most gloriously insane movies ever made. From bizarre dialogue and unforgettable musical numbers to random satanic cults, endless plot twists, and performances that have to be seen to be believed, this movie is an absolute fever dream. Join us as we break down every hilarious, confusing, and jaw-dropping moment in this long-form horror movie review podcast. Whether you're a fan of cult horror, bad movies, B-movie classics, or just love laughing at cinematic disasters, this episode is for you. 🔥 Key Moments 00:00 Intro 02:24 First Impressions - Is This the Greatest Bad Movie Ever? 08:15 The Most Confusing Opening Scene Ever 16:16 The Legendary "Shimmy Slide" Performance 23:47 Wait... There's a Satanic Cult?! 39:24 John De Hart Can't Drive Stick?! 49:22 The Most Ridiculous Action Finale 58:00 The Ending Makes ZERO Sense 1:05:52 Quote or Kill 1:07:41 Letterboxd Ratings (Final Scores) 1:15:10 Final Thoughts Your hosts- Kevin, Nathan, and Gill Produced by Nathan 🪓 Follow Straitjacket Talk ↓ All links, socials & more: Linktree “Dismember” Theme Music by Nathan

This week on The Mouths of Madness, we're diving into The Silence of the Lambs (1991)—the Oscar-winning horror classic featuring Hannibal Lecter, Clarice Starling, Buffalo Bill, and enough psychological horror to make your therapist quit. But here's the twist... is Clarice actually the hero? 👀 We debate one of the wildest fan theories we've ever discussed, break down Hannibal Lecter's true motivations, explore why this movie still dominates horror over 30 years later, and somehow end up comparing Clarice to Batman. Trust us... it makes sense (sort of). Expect deep horror analysis, hilarious arguments, Letterboxd ratings, favorite kills, memorable quotes, and plenty of unhinged comedy along the way. Episode 66 Featuring Kevin, Dan, Bearclaw & Logan Produced by Nathan Mouths of Madness is a long-form horror podcast dedicated to deep-dive discussions on classic, cult, and disturbing horror films—with an unhinged twist. Support The Show! Patreon Join The Madness! LinkTree “We All Go Mad” Theme Music by Nathan 🔥 Key Moments 00:00 Cold Open – Welcome to the Bureau of Madness 03:57 The Silence of the Lambs (1991) Review Begins 13:00 First Impressions – Is This Horror's Greatest Masterpiece? 24:49 Clarice Starling – Hero, Villain, or Something Between? 39:36 Hannibal Lecter – Horror's Greatest Villain? 52:00 Buffalo Bill & The Psychology of Evil 01:03:24 The Legendary Ending Explained 01:17:30 The Wrap Up – Conspiracy Theories & Hot Takes 01:24:41 Hall of Slain – Who Makes the Cut? 01:27:22 Hook, Line & Stinker 01:32:28 Final Ratings (Killer / Survivor / Victim) 01:38:04 Audience Takes & What We've Been Watching

Is The Devil's Rejects (2005) actually Rob Zombie's greatest horror movie... or did we all just get hypnotized by Free Bird and Tutti Frutti ice cream? 🍦🤠 This week on Straitjacket Talk, we're joined by Dan from the Mouths of Madness to dive into one of the most controversial horror movies ever made. We break down Rob Zombie's brutal sequel, debate whether it's secretly a horror western, argue over the unforgettable ending, discuss the Firefly family, Captain Spaulding, Baby, Otis, and whether this movie somehow tricks audiences into rooting for absolute psychopaths. ⚠️ Fair warning: There is NO @#$%ING ICE CREAM IN YOUR @#$%ING FUTURE. (Unless you hit play.) 🔥 Key Moments 00:00 Tutti Frutti Ice Cream Cold Open 02:21 First Reactions: Rob Zombie's Best Movie? 14:08 Opening Raid & How the Sequel Changes Everything 18:48 Ranking the Firefly Family (Captain Spaulding, Baby & Otis) 28:08 The Infamous Motel Scene Breakdown 49:51 The Ending Explained: Why Free Bird Is Iconic 57:43 Quote or Kill 1:02:00 Letterboxd Ratings (Final Scores) 1:07:05 What We've Been Watching (Horror Recs & Recent Watches) Your hosts- Kevin, Nathan, and Gill Produced by Nathan Check out the video format of this episode on YouTube 🪓 Follow Straitjacket Talk ↓ All links, socials & more: Linktree “Dismember” Theme Music by Nathan

Bearclaw had ONE job... and now we're recording LIVE from the middle of a cave. 🦇⛏️ Welcome to The Mouths of Madness, where our latest team-building adventure has gone horribly wrong. Thanks to Bearclaw's "brilliant" idea, we're trapped deep underground while reviewing The Descent (2005). Will we find a way out... or will our only future be becoming someone's skin suit? Stick around until the end to find out if rescue arrives—or if we're joining the crawlers forever. In this episode, we descend into one of the most claustrophobic horror movies ever made. We debate whether Juno deserved her fate, break down the UK vs. US endings, rank the terrifying Crawlers, discuss the practical effects, and argue whether The Descent deserves its reputation as one of the greatest horror films of the 2000s. 🔥 Key Moments 00:00 Live From a Cave?! Bearclaw's Worst Idea Yet 03:59 The Descent (2005) Review Begins & First Impressions 20:54 Is The Opening Necessary? Grief, Juno & The Wrong Cave 39:30 The Crawlers, Jump Scares & Claustrophobia Nightmare 54:17 UK vs. US Ending – Which Ending Is Better? 59:16 The Wrap Up – Conspiracy Theories & Hot Takes 1:03:21 Hall of Slain – Who Makes the Cut? 1:08:17 Hook, Line & Stinker 1:12:30 Final Ratings (Killer / Survivor / Victim) 1:17:29 Audience Takes & What We've Been Watching 1:27:42 Can We Escape... or Become a Skin Suit? Episode 65 Featuring Kevin, Dan, Bearclaw & Logan Produced by Nathan Mouths of Madness is a long-form horror podcast dedicated to deep-dive discussions on classic, cult, and disturbing horror films—with an unhinged twist. Support The Show! Patreon Join The Madness! LinkTree “We All Go Mad” Theme Music by Nathan

Is The Hitcher (1986) one of the most underrated horror thrillers ever made... or are we just losing our minds like Jim? 🚗🔪 This week on Straitjacket Talk, we dive deep into Rutger Hauer's terrifying performance as John Ryder, debate whether he's secretly supernatural (or just built different), break down THAT infamous truck scene, argue over the movie's dreamlike logic, and somehow end up talking about Crossfire, Blade Runner, Texas cops, and why you should NEVER pick up a hitchhiker. 🔥 Key Moments 00:00 Crossfire & Opening Banter 00:28 The Hitcher (1986) Intro + Budget Game 02:45 First Impressions & Why This Cult Classic Works 13:08 John Ryder: Motive, Fan Theories & Is He Supernatural? 20:21 The Road Trip from Hell Begins 30:01 Jim Halsey: Great Character or Total Idiot? 37:57 The Infamous Truck Scene 45:35 Breaking Down the Bleak Ending 51:56 Quote or Kill 55:19 Letterboxd Ratings (Final Scores) 1:01:16 What We've Been Watching (Horror Recs & Recent Watches) Your hosts- Kevin, Nathan, and Gill Produced by Nathan Check out the video format of this episode on YouTube 🪓 Follow Straitjacket Talk ↓ All links, socials & more: Linktree “Dismember” Theme Music by Nathan