Tales of Men and Monsters takes Tim and Amber into the darkest corners of reality TV, true crime, gothic horror and sci-fi world-building as we review some of the most talked-about titles of the moment: The Celebrity Traitors UK, Guillermo del Toro’s Frankenstein, Jeffrey Epstein: Filthy Rich, Ghislaine Maxwell: Filthy Rich, and the new Predator: Badlands.

From betrayals and psychological gameplay to monstrous egos, literal monsters, and franchise-building mythologies — this episode brings all the twists, shocks, and deeper conversations you're searching for.

What We Discuss:

The Celebrity Traitors UK

The biggest betrayals, the UK cast’s dynamic, game strategy, reality-TV drama, and why this version hits harder than the non-celebrity one.

Guillermo del Toro’s Frankenstein (2025)

We give life to our thoughts on how del Toro's gothic horror style is perfect for this story. Discuss the cast (Oscar Isaac, Jacob Elordi, Mia Goth) with their nuanced performances, emotional depth, and how this film reshapes classic monster cinema, ready for Oscar success.

Jeffrey Epstein: Filthy Rich

Key revelations on what's in the Epstein files including links to presidents Trump and Clinton. The focus on victim testimony, and the systemic failures exposed in one of Netflix’s most-watched true-crime documentaries that aims to give a full explanation of what, why, and how this unfolded. We also look at companion documentary Ghislaine Maxwell: Filthy Rich, which expands the story, explores manipulation and power networks, and uncovers the Maxwell legacy.

Predator: Badlands

Our full spoiler-free breakdown of the newest entry in the Predator franchise — Dan Trachtenberg's world-building, creature design, action sequences, and connections to Prey and Predator: Killer of Killers. Then we get into spoilers for this movie ahead of its inevitable streaming debut on Disney+.

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