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Neon Brainiacs is an 80s horror podcast with hosts Ben, Gregg and Lance. From the biggest blockbusters to the most obscure shot-on-video deep cuts, no stone is left unturned regarding 80s horror.

Neon Brainiacs (80s Horror Podcast‪)‬ Neon Brainiacs

    • TV & Film
    • 4.7 • 147 Ratings

Neon Brainiacs is an 80s horror podcast with hosts Ben, Gregg and Lance. From the biggest blockbusters to the most obscure shot-on-video deep cuts, no stone is left unturned regarding 80s horror.

    The Exorcist III (1990)

    The Exorcist III (1990)

    It's a wonderfull life, maniacs! We end 90s Month with 1990 cult sequel The Exorcist III. Tune in as we discuss all things Gemini Killer and other topics such as rejected title The Devil's Papers, the random outbursts of George C. Sock, and various pronunciations of "charcuterie board".
    Drop that Caramello and check out our Patreon! This month we're covering the 90s on the bonus episode as well, where we go back for another round of the Back In The Day Blitz, discussing 90s sitcoms and the decade's works of Kevin Smith. For as little as $2 a month you can get in on the action as well with bonus episodes, Discord privileges, livestreams, exclusive merchandise and more!
    Want more discussions on the actors from The Exorcist III? Check out George C. Scott in The Changeling (episode 161) and Brad Dourif in Child's Play (episode 41) and Child's Play 2 (episode 239).

    • 1 hr 44 min
    Bad Moon (1996)

    Bad Moon (1996)

    We're riding the silver bullet through the 90s, maniacs! 90s Month continues with the 1996 werewolf flick Bad moon. Tune in as we break this movie down and discuss other topics such as the job of third shift tree-looker, the acting prowess of the film's dog actors, and computer-generated effects akin to Windows 95 screensavers. Plus we dig into another segment of Maniac Feedback where we read your answers on air!
    Drop that Caramello and check out our Patreon! This month we're covering the 90s on the bonus episode as well, where we go back for another round of the Back In The Day Blitz, discussing 90s sitcoms and the decade's works of Kevin Smith. For as little as $2 a month you can get in on the action as well with bonus episodes, Discord privileges, livestreams, exclusive merchandise and more!
    Want more looks at lycanthropes? Check out our previous episodes on Monster Dog (episode 28), Silver Bullet (episode 32), The Company Of Wolves (episode 50), Wolfen (episode 146), The Howling (episode 166), An American Werewolf In London (episode 197), Howling II (episode 213), Howling III (episode 214), Howling IV (episode 215), and Howling V (episode 216).

    • 1 hr 24 min
    Night Of The Living Dead (1990)

    Night Of The Living Dead (1990)

    They're coming to get you, maniacs! We're in the thick of 90s Month and this week finds us discussing the 1990 remake of Night Of The Living Dead, directed by Tom Savini. Joining us to break this one down is author Adam Hart, who just released Raising The Dead: The Works Of George Romero. Tune in as we chat about this piece of local Pittsburgh lore and other topics such as one of Romero's more dubious lost scripts, Ben's new catchphrase, and quite possibly the best bonk in cinematic history.
    Drop that Caramello and check out our Patreon! This month we're covering the 90s on the bonus episode as well, where we go back for another round of the Back In The Day Blitz, discussing 90s sitcoms and the decade's works of Kevin Smith. For as little as $2 a month you can get in on the action as well with bonus episodes, Discord privileges, livestreams, exclusive merchandise and more!
    Want more from the catalog of Tom Savini? Check out our previous episodes on The Burning (episode 5), Eyes Of A Stranger (episode 24), Friday The 13th: The Final Chapter (episode 45), Alone In The Dark (episode 46), The Prowler (episode 96), Maniac (episode 97), Monkey Shines (episode 98), Texas Chainsaw Massacre 2 (episode 99), Creepshow (episode 104), Day Of The Dead (episode 114), Effects (episode 208), Dawn Of The Dead (episode 266), Friday The 13th (episode 300), and Martin (episode 317).

    • 1 hr 40 min
    Disturbing Behavior (1998)

    Disturbing Behavior (1998)

    Crack open a bottle of Orbitz, maniacs, because April is 90s Month yet again! We're starting with 1998's Disturbing Behavior, starring James Marsden and Katie Holmes. Tune in to this totally razor episode where we discuss the flick and other topics such as the invented slang for this movie, David Duchovny's mnemonic devices, and Coal Chamber music videos.
    Drop that Caramello and check out our Patreon! This month we're covering the 90s on the bonus episode as well, where we go back for another round of the Back In The Day Blitz, discussing 90s sitcoms and the decade's works of Kevin Smith. For as little as $2 a month you can get in on the action as well with bonus episodes, Discord privileges, livestreams, exclusive merchandise and more!
    Want more high school horrors? Check out our previous episodes on The Blob (episode 29), Christine (episode 37), Prom Night (episode 38), The Majorettes (episode 55), Society (episode 77), The New Kids (episode 87), Cutting Class (episode 89), Evilspeak (episode 246) and The Faculty (episode 284).

    • 2 hr 3 min
    Of Unknown Origin (1983)

    Of Unknown Origin (1983)

    Set those traps, maniacs! We're checking in with Peter Weller this week as he tries to catch a rat in the 1983 thriller Of Unknown Origin. Tune in as we discuss the flick and other topics such as the movie's main character Ro-Bart-Cop, Jello Biafra's take on rat-catching, and what happens when Gregg has coffee in the afternoon.
    Drop that Caramello and check out our Patreon! This month we counted down our top five 1990s comedies. For as little as $2 a month you can get in on the action as well with bonus episodes, Discord privileges, livestreams, exclusive merchandise and more!
    Want to hear more discussions on creature features from 1983? Check out our previous episodes on Jaws 3-D (episode 78), Cujo (episode 80), Blood Beat (episode 169), and The Being (episode 179).

    • 1 hr 29 min
    Stepfather II (1989)

    Stepfather II (1989)

    Make room for us, maniacs! This week we're finally revisiting a property we talked about in our infancy with the Terry O'Quinn sequel vehicle Stepfather II. While we chat about this movie and its impressive cast, we also discuss topics such as Angels In The Outfield, sawing wood while angry, and Comedy Central Presents.
    Drop that Caramello and check out our Patreon! This month we counted down our top five 1990s comedies. For as little as $2 a month you can get in on the action as well with bonus episodes, Discord privileges, livestreams, exclusive merchandise and more!
    Want more movies from the end of the 80s? Check out our previous episodes on The Church (episode 33), Society (episode 77), Friday The 13th Part 8 (episode 82), Shocker (episode 85), Phantom Of The Mall (episode 90), Tetsuo The Iron Man (episode 141), Puppet Master (episode 238), The Dead Next Door (episode 254), Amityville 4 (episode 276), and Pet Sematary (episode 308).

    • 1 hr 39 min

Customer Reviews

4.7 out of 5
147 Ratings

147 Ratings

J53518 ,

A fun podcast for lovers of 80s slashers and horror films alike( good and bad)

I always enjoy your podcast from the funny Seinfeld and Simpson references to knowing and learning about filmmaking. Keep up the good work and the laughs , fellas !!

fjjvfthbft ,

Your mom is a frat boy.

Luv to pop open a Polar, open a fresh bag of Gibbles, kick off my slides, lotion up my bare feet and listen to the boys appreciate some classics and/or roast some turkeys. If you don’t like this pod you have bad opinions and you should feel bad.

chrleebrwn ,

First review of 2024

Long time listener, first time reviewer. This is my favorite horror podcast. As an almost 40 year old man, I relate to the era the hosts grew up and share a love of 80s horror and humor. Love this show so much

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