In this episode, we take a deep dive into The Black Phone and unpack the film’s blend of real-world horror and supernatural mystery. We explore how Derrickson uses 1970s true-crime anxieties, child abductions, and local paranoia to ground the story’s paranormal elements, while also asking whether the film fully commits to either side of its…
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In this episode of Never Seen It, we kick things off by introducing the “Hardcore Four” crew: Adrian, Arnold, Alex, and Justin, before diving into Justin’s pick for the Halloween episode, Overlord. Justin talks about why he chose the film and how it somehow flew under the radar when it first came out, even though…
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Welcome back to The Never Seen It Podcast! This week, the gang—Adrian (@b00tz2big), Alex (@filipinogrigio), Justin (@ghostnerd88), Donnie (@donnieappleseed_), and Arnold (@arnieda1manparty)—take a wild trip through The Doom Generation (1995), Gregg Araki’s cult classic of sex, violence, and absurdity. Chosen by Alex, the film sparks a lively discussion about Araki’s place in ‘90s indie cinema…
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Get ready for a wild ride through Neo-Tokyo! On this episode of Never Seen It, Adrian, Justin, Alex, and Arnold tackle the groundbreaking 1988 anime film Akira. For some of us, it was a first-time watch, while others grew up enthralled by its mix of sci-fi spectacle and cryptic storytelling. Together, we break down the…
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In this laid-back but surprisingly deep episode of the Never Seen It podcast, we roll into the world of The Big Lebowski — the 1998 cult hit from Joel and Ethan Coen. From ferrets in bathtubs to White Russians, toe conspiracies, and one hell of a rug, we explore what makes this stoner-detective-comedy so unforgettable….
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This week on The Never Seen It Podcast, we’re talking Pan’s Labyrinth — Guillermo del Toro’s haunting 2006 masterpiece where fairytales collide with fascism. Set in 1944 Spain, the story follows young Ofelia, sent to live with her ruthless stepfather, Captain Vidal — a man so terrifying, he makes the actual monsters look kind. At…
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Never Seen It Podcast — Episode 66 Weapons (2025)
In this episode of the Never Seen It podcast, the hosts take a deep dive into the highly anticipated horror film Weapons. As one of the most talked-about horror releases of the year, Weapons has sparked widespread discussion and debate—and the hosts explore exactly why. From its chilling atmosphere to its multi-perspective storytelling, this episode…
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