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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Jason’s body has disappeared from the morgue… He’s alive. Join PJ and Derek as they discuss a bloody high point in the franchise in Joseph Zito’s Friday the 13th: The Final Chapter (1984). In this episode the guys unpack Crispin Glover’s iconic dance moves, Corey Feldman’s transformation as Tommy Jarvis, and Tom Savini’s gory return to bring an “end” to Jason Voorhees. 📺

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Shelly this had better not be another one of your jokes. Join PJ and Derek as they slip on some 3D glasses to discuss the Steve Miner film that gave Jason his iconic hockey mask in Friday the 13th Part 3 (1982). In this episode the guys find themselves in a barn to unpack the 3D gimmicks, campy thrills, strange tonal shifts, and some of the most bizarre character choices in the series. 📺

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I told the others, they didn’t believe me. You’re all doomed. Join PJ and Derek as they discuss Steve Miner’s first stab at the franchise that established Jason Voorhees as the masked killer in Friday the 13th Part 2 (1981). In this episode the guys sit around the campfire to unpack the brutal simplicity of Jason’s first killing spree, from its controversial opening to its polarizing final jump scare. 📺

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Whatever you do... don't fall asleep. Join PJ and Derek as they discuss Wes Craven’s nightmarish vision that redefined the slasher film in A Nightmare on Elm Street (1984). In this episode the guys slip into a waking dream to explore the surreal atmosphere and blood-soaked sheets that blurred the line between reality and nightmare, and the disturbing origins of the razor-gloved icon Freddy Krueger. 📺

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You see, Jason was my son, and today is his birthday... Join PJ and Derek as they discuss Sean S. Cunningham’s low-budget slasher that sparked a franchise that refuses to die in Friday the 13th (1980). In this episode the guys journey to the shores of Crystal Lake to unpack how this Halloween ripoff perfected the genre with its brutal kills, bloody special effects by Tom Savini, and an ending you never saw coming. 📺

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