Never sleep again. Where did you learn that rhyme? Join PJ and Derek as they discuss the twisted dreamscape of Chuck Russell’s A Nightmare on Elm Street 3: Dream Warriors (1987). In this episode the guys unpack how this film weaves trauma, guilt, and dream logic into a surreal tapestry of horror, while redefining Freddy from a shadowy boogeyman to the charismatic, one-liner-slinging icon we love to fear. 📺

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What's wrong? Hey, you okay? It's them damn enchiladas! Join PJ and Derek as they discuss, the fifth and most divisive entry in the franchise, Danny Steinmann’s Friday the 13th: A New Beginning (1985). In this episode the guys unpack the chaotic legacy of a film that split fans and critics alike, from its gritty exploitation-film roots to its infamous twist ending. Was this a bold experiment in slasher storytelling, or a franchise misstep fueled by studio desperation? 📺

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Fred Krueger! He’s inside me, and he wants to take me again! This week PJ and Derek present a message by special guest Charlie Suor before discussing Jack Sholder’s polarizing sequel that traded dream logic for psychological horror in A Nightmare on Elm Street 2: Freddy’s Revenge (1985). In this episode the guys unpack the film’s infamous legacy, its haunting portrayal of identity and repression, and the ways Freddy Krueger evolves from dream-stalker to a symbol of internal torment. 📺

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Here is the list of questions we had Charlie ponder while watching Freddy’s Revenge:

- Had you seen this film before or was this your first time viewing?
- What did you know about this film before watching? Did it live up to what you had heard?
- Do you like Freddy as a character? What did you think of how he was handled in this film vs the original?
- What was your favorite effect or sequence?
- What did you think of the main character? Does having a final boy stand out at all?
- Did you like the dance scene or think that it's cringe?
- Did the film resonate with you personally or can you see where it could resonate with those in the queer community?
- Do you think this does more good or bad for gay representation in film?
- Would you recommend this film? Any other queer horror you would recommend?

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Third Channel Podcast delves into the horror franchises you love from the perspectives of a life-long horror hound & a newbie to the genre. 📺