The Kreature Popcast

Lindsay and Mike debate nature versus nurture in the 2010 horror comedy, Tucker & Dale vs. Evil. They'll join a pair of well meaning hillbillies, played by Alan Tudyk and Tyler Labine, as they face off with a surprisingly unlucky group of college students.

Mike and Lindsay take on the 1988 John Carpenter film, They Live. We'll follow our main character, played by professional wrestler "Rowdy" Roddy Piper, as he uncovers a plot by wealthy elitist otherworldly beings who aim to control the masses and decimate the middle class. Certainly not prescient for our times.

Lindsay and Mike make their way out of the city and into the 1989 movie, The Burbs. They'll recount this Tom Hanks comedy and discuss the charm of young neighborhood burnouts, the importance of never misplacing your toupée, and debate what really makes a "neighbor from Hell."

Mike and Lindsay finish Wormuary by spending some time on the Irish coast in the 2012 film, Grabbers. They'll ponder what really makes a worm and reveal the protective powers of Poitín.

Lindsay and Mike continue Wormuary with the 1988 film, Lair of the White Worm. We'll pack our bags and take a trip to a rural English village that finds itself plagued by the devotee of an ancient religious cult and a rather large albino worm.

Wormuary is back! Mike and Lindsay kick-off this auspicious celebration of wriggling creatures with the 2006 movie Slither. They'll reveal how worms from space slowly take over a small town and it's residents.

Lindsay and Mike lead us into the world of "Mumblegore" with the 2011 film, You're Next. We'll tag along with our final girl Erin, as she faces the dual horrors of meeting her potential in-laws and also battling bloodthirsty home invaders.

Mike and Lindsay follow their suspicions to a small Vermont town in the 2021 horror comedy, Werewolves Within. They'll reveal how the residents try to weather a snowstorm while also working to figure out if there really is a werewolf among them.

Lindsay and Mike get us into the holiday spirit with 2010's Rare Exports: A Christmas Tale. Come with us to Finland where we follow young boy Pietari as he fights Santa's Little Helpers who are hellbent on wreaking havoc in his town. We'll find out what it means to be a "man", the distinction between reindeer and caribou, and the importance of being nice in the festive season.

Mike and Lindsay walk us through the 1996 Peter Jackson epic The Frighteners. We'll follow Michael J. Fox as he attempts to wrangle a gang of ghosts and solve a string of paranormal murders. They'll debate Peter Jackson's ability to winnow and whether this movie has a hero or simply an unwilling protagonist.

In this Roll for Parts episode, Lindsay and Mike address the 2022 "requel," Scream. They'll discuss meta themes, toxic fandoms, and how the 5th film in the franchise just can't let go of legacy character cameos.

Mike and Lindsay celebrate Halloween and the 1 year anniversary of The Kreature Popcast by recounting tales from the 2007 flick, Trick 'r Treat. They'll take us through a series of interconnected stories that take place when the spirit of Samhain visits a small town on Halloween night.

Lindsay and Mike take it back to 1985's Fright Night. We'll follow teens Charley, Evil Ed, and Amy as they face off with the vampire next door while also possibly wrestling with layers of gay subtext.

Mike and Lindsay take us through the 2017 film, The Babysitter. They'll tell us how a fearful 12 year old survives a satanic plot and the murderous intentions of his caregiver and her horde of teenage psychos.

You've been invited to the Creepshow! Lindsay and Mike walk us through this 1982 anthology film which includes five horror vignettes starring the likes of Stephen King, Ted Danson, and Leslie Nielsen. They'll offer sage advice on never going to a second location, suggestions on dairy based cocktails, and tips for handling the sale of meteorites.

Mike, Lindsay, and a reluctant producer Jamie, make their way to the End of Year Dance in 2009's The Loved Ones. They'll recount the harrowing tale of teenager Brent who struggles to survive the night with a deranged wannabe prom queen and her father.

Kevin Bacon makes his second appearance on the show as Lindsay and Mike discuss 1999's Stir of Echoes. We'll follow lineman Tom as he unwillingly communes with ghosts and solves a murder while drinking copious amounts of orange juice.

In our latest Roll for Parts, the dice bring us 2025's Final Destination: Bloodlines. Mike and Lindsay walk us through all the absurd gore you can handle and reveal how Death himself was framed by the world's most violent penny.

Lindsay and Mike head to the mall for an after hours party in 1986's Chopping Mall. They'll discuss what happens when a director known for soft-core porn brings to life Johnny 5's RoboCop and reveal how close is too close when it comes to "hanging out" with friends.