Best Cult 45 The Movie Podcasts (2025)

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48: Final Destination (2000) 1:19:10

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Now boarding for Spooky Chicks Airlines: Non-Stop to your Final Destination Your passengers Emma and Ally take their next flight to 2000s, Final Destination. The franchise OG that started the hot trend of making everyone afraid of...well, everything. Planes? Scared. Buses? Scared. Slipping on my nightly glass of vodka? Terrified. So enjoy the ride.…

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Sidetracks - The Grumpy Jerry Lewis Interviews Vol. III 1:25:36

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On this (potentially final) installment in our quest to cover Jerry Lewis, we dive into Jerry's MDA Labor Day Telethons, including segments from various broadcasts of the telethon, showcasing the best moments between Jerry and his announcer, Ed McMahon. In addition to those clips, we also watch more of Jerry's interviews where he defends himself ag…

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Episode 490: Fateful Findings (Patreon pick by Joey DiCarlo) 1:40:28

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Such a Magical DayBy Cult 45: The Movie Podcast

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Episode 489: Final Destination 2 w/ Mr. Petty 2:06:01

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Mr. Petty of the Thirsty Thursday Wrestling Podcast chimes in on this chaotic movie.By Cult 45: The Movie Podcast

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47: Prom Night (1980) 1:13:51

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Put on your shiniest dress, grab your glitteriest lip gloss, and don’t forget your alibi, because this week, Emma and Ally are headed to Prom Night (1980)! Before Jamie Lee Curtis was fighting off masked men in suburbia, she was disco-dancing her way through a Canadian high school with a killer secret hanging over every sequin. The hosts break down…

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Episode 488: Poltergeist (1982) 1:12:57

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They're Heeeeeeeeere. SO WHY ARE WE STLL HERE?!!?By Cult 45: The Movie Podcast

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Episode 487: Suicide Squad 1:21:01

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When the idea of a f*ckable joker is a part of the universe, you get this.By Cult 45: The Movie Podcast

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Episode 46 - Brewster's Millions (1985) 2:01:07

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On this episode we finally revisit a movie we have been talking about doing since we launched the show - Brewster's Millions starring Richard Pryor and John Candy! We also wanted to profile the career of writer/director Walter Hill and we used this as an excuse to check out his early film work, which includes: Intro 00:00:00 Walter Hill's Screenwri…

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46: Barbarian (2022) 1:27:19

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Pack a flashlight, double-check your Airbnb listing, and whatever you do—don’t go in the basement. Emma and Ally are covering Barbarian (2022), the film that made everyone deeply suspicious of rental properties, and how nice Bill Skarsgård was being. What starts as an awkward night in Detroit quickly spirals into a jaw-dropping descent into horror …

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Sidetracks - The Grumpy Jerry Lewis Interviews Vol. II 55:44

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We're back with even more Jerry! The great response to our last Jerry Lewis episode inspired us to dive deeper and check out even more interviews with the King of Comedy. This time around, we not only listened but also watched a few interview clips with Jerry, where he opens up about a variety of topics including; Dean Martin, Las Vegas, cricket, t…

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Episode 486: Reefer Maddness (2005) Patreon Pick by Craig Price 1:14:53

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Episode 485: Fahrenheit 451 (2018) 1:21:57

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the 1966 film is just us now...By Cult 45: The Movie Podcast

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45: Creature From The Black Lagoon (1954) 1:16:42

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Dust off your aqua-lungs. Emma and Ally are headed straight into the murky waters of Creature from the Black Lagoon (1954)! Rate us on Spotify and Apple Podcasts Website - spookychickspod.com Instagram - instagram.com/spookychickshorrorflicks Tiktok - tiktok.com/@spookychickshorrorflicks Patreon - patreon.com/SpookyChicksandHorrorFlicks…

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Sidetracks - The Grumpy Jerry Lewis Interviews 32:12

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On this random episode about nothing, we listen to interviews with comedy legend Jerry Lewis, where he shits on everyone from his fans to Joan Rivers to the Academy. We also discuss some of Jerry's later movie roles and controversies. Want to hear more? Join us on Patreon for 40+ bonus episodes and discussions: https://www.patreon.com/almostcultcla…

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Episode 484: Death Wish (1978) 56:38

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The OG PunisherBy Cult 45: The Movie Podcast

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Off the Radar - The ORIGINAL Meet the Parents (1992) 1:15:36

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It's another new segment! On this series, we will look at some truly forgotten, OFF THE RADAR movies - mostly ones that were never released beyond VHS, if they even got a home video release at all. For our inaugral episode, Ryan chose Meet the Parents - not the 2000 film starring Ben Stiller and Robert DeNiro, but rather the independent 1992 film o…

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Episode 483: House of the Dead w/ Dan Hill of 41 and Done 1:39:32

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Dan gets set up thinking he was going to see a good zombie movie.By Cult 45: The Movie Podcast

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44: Scream 2 (1997) 1:28:10

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Ghostface is back, and so are we! This week, Emma and Ally are diving into Scream 2 (1997), the sequel that slashed its way into theaters and proved that horror follow-ups don’t have to suck. With a bigger body count, a college campus setting, and a cast stacked with ‘90s icons, this sequel had audiences guessing (and side-eyeing their cordless pho…

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Episode 482: Silver Bullet 1:28:03

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PRIVATE JUSTICEBy Cult 45: The Movie Podcast

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Joe's Shelf - Sharky's Machine (1981) 53:13

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It's a brand new segment! We have been exploring ways to produce more content outside of the main show and we've come up with a few new concepts that we think you'll enjoy. The first up is something we are calling Joe's Shelf, where Joe will pick a movie from his physical media collection (must be PHYSICAL MEDIA) that Ryan has ideally never seen. T…

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Trivia Night: Taglines, Demons, Oscar Winners & More! 30:21

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Think you know horror? In this head-to-head showdown, the hosts put their horror knowledge to the test in Trivia Night: Round 2! With new categories like Taglines, Iconic Quotes, Director’s, and Horribly Explained Horror. It’s a battle of brains, strategy, and sheer dumb luck. Who will reign supreme as the ultimate horror trivia champion, and who w…

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Episode 481: 2 Fast 2 Furious w/ Weekend Herb 1:17:18

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Ejecto Seato CuhBy Cult 45: The Movie Podcast

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43: Insidious (2010) 1:15:26

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Dim the lights, Grab your baby monitors, and try not to slip into The Further—Emma and Ally are covering Insidious! This James Wan classic had audiences terrified of red-faced demons, tiptoeing through tulips, and the sheer nightmare fuel of spirits joining you in your precious family photos. Join the hosts as they break down the crazy spirits and …

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Episode 480: Lucky Number Slevin 1:06:50

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What the hell was under that towel?By Cult 45: The Movie Podcast

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Episode 45 - The Cable Guy (1996) 1:54:57

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We're back with a discussion on a movie we have been meaning to talk about since we launched the podcast - The Cable Guy! This dark comedy stars Jim Carrey and Matthew Broderick, and was directed by Ben Stiller. We spent the first half of the podcast doing a deep dive on Ben Stiller's early acting career and the movies he directed, including: Intro…

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Episode 479: The Host 1:23:11

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That's what you get for taking the long piece...By Cult 45: The Movie Podcast

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42: Leprechaun 2 (1994) 1:27:30

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Dust off your four-leaf clovers and hide your gold because Emma and Ally are covering Leprechaun 2 (1994)! This sequel takes our favorite pint-sized menace to new heights (or at least new shenanigans), proving that not even a thousand-year-old curse can stop a determined leprechaun from finding love… or murder. But let’s be real—the scariest thing …

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Episode 478: Creep (Patreon Pick by Erika Candace) 1:07:23

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Sometimes, some ads should be left unanswered.By Cult 45: The Movie Podcast

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Episode 477: The Best Man 1:26:21

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Be a better writer...By Cult 45: The Movie Podcast

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Movie Catch-up - Winter Extravaganza 2:37:01

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Not sure how we got this carried away talking about what essentially amounts to seven movies, but here we are! On this catch-up, we discuss mostly newer theatrical and streaming releases, along with some older stuff as well. Spoilers are heavy so consult the timecodes below: Joe’s BluRay Viewings (8 Million Ways to Die, 1917, Hang 'Em High) - 00:00…

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41: The Ring (2002) 1:02:09

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Grab your cursed VHS tapes and prepare to ruin your entire week because Emma and Ally are covering, The Ring (2002)! This early 2000s horror classic had millennials terrified of their own televisions and second-guessing every static screen. But beyond the creepy girl in the well and that infamous seven-day deadline, let’s talk about the real horror…

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Episode 476: Lean On Me 57:31

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"Come on. Let's get something to eat."By Cult 45: The Movie Podcast

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Chopping it up with Amby Scissorhands! (Instagram Live Episode) 47:32

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*This is an edited recording during an Instagram Live giveaway. We apologize ahead of time for any audio issues.* Ghoul gang, this one’s a special treat! We sat down with one of our favorite spooky queens, Amby Scissorhands, for a killer mini-sode recorded live during her annual Instagram live giveaway extravaganza! We asked her all about how she g…

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Patreon Preview: Confessions of a Dangerous Mind (2002) 10:22

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Following our episode on The Matador, we decided to revisit another hitman comedy: Confessions of a Dangerous Mind, which was George Clooney's directorial debut. Ryan also revisited two later films by screenwriter Charlie Kaufman; Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind and Synecdoche, New York. We also got sidetracked a bunch and talked about other …

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Episode 475: Superfly 1:13:52

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40: Death Becomes Her (1992) 1:00:00

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This week, Emma and Ally sip from the fountain of fabulous and dive into the body horror comedy, Death Becomes Her (1992). A film where vanity, immortality, and complete bodily destruction go hand in hand—literally. Meryl Streep and Goldie Hawn serve drama, comedy, and campy horror perfection, while Bruce Willis plays the most stressed-out plastic …

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Episode 474 Shaft 1:13:55

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We kick off Black History Month with Shaft! Damn Right!By Cult 45: The Movie Podcast

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Episode 44 - The Matador (2005) 1:17:48

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On this episode, we look back at 2005's The Matador - a really unique black comedy starring Pierce Brosnan and Greg Kinnear, directed and written by Richard Shepherd. Before getting into the plot of the movie, we also discuss some other Pierce Brosnan movies such as The Long Good Friday, Nomads, Taffin, The Thomas Crown Affair, GoldenEye, and The T…

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Episode 473: Higher Learning (Patreon Pick by Jay) 1:32:12

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Jay blesses us with a John Singleton Classic.By Cult 45: The Movie Podcast

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39: Misery (1990) 1:18:43

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Grab your typewriter and watch your ankles! This week, Emma and Ally tackle the snowy nightmare of Misery (1990). They jump into Stephen King’s chilling tale of obsession, where a stranded writer and his biggest fan redefine toxic relationships. Showcasing Kathy Bates’ Oscar-winning performance as the unhinged Annie Wilkes and James Caan’s portraya…

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Movie Catch-up - Favorites of 2024 1:27:47

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On our first movie catch-up of 2025, we discuss some of our favorite pieces of media from the previous year, along with some unrelated recent movies thrown in. As always, SPOILERS are heavy so timecodes to skip what you don't want spoiled are below: 00:00:00 - Indiana Jones and the Great Circle 00:10:40 - The Apprentice 00:23:50 - The Penguin (2024…

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Episode 472: Captain America; The Winter Soldier 1:46:30

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We review the greatest MCU Movie of all time.By Cult 45: The Movie Podcast

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Discussing David Lynch 41:06

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Last year we had a discussion on a few David Lynch movies at the end of a Movie Catch-up, including The Elephant Man, Eraserhead, Lost Highway, and Inland Empire. We figured some of you might have missed this conversation and wanted to re-post it in tribute to him. Also included is a discussion we had on Blue Velvet on a later episode. Here's the f…

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Patreon Preview: Tango & Cash (1989) 9:59

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Following our Kurt Russell triple-feature, we decided to talk about even more Kurt Russell movies on Patreon! Those movies ended up being Tango & Cash (1989), 3000 Miles to Graceland (2001), and Bone Tomahawk (2015). Here is a small snippet of our discussion on that first film. You can hear the full episode now only on Patreon at https://www.patreo…

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Episode 471: Vampire's Kiss 1:20:29

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He's a vampire! He's a vampire!By Cult 45: The Movie Podcast

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38: 30 Days of Night (2007) 1:22:29

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The worst fire in Los Angeles’ history is burning right now. 1,000+ structures destroyed. 70,000+ people under evacuation order. Thousands of firefighters and first responders on the ground. Our SoCal friends need our help–right now. Where to Donate: https://supportlafd.org/: is distributing critical equipment and supplies (hydration backpacks, eme…

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Episode 43 - Kurt Russell Triple Feature 1:24:09

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It's our first ever triple feature episode! We decided that instead of discussing one movie, we would check out three starring one of our favorite actors - Kurt Russell! We picked three films that couldn't be more different from one another. They are: The Best of Times (1986), Escape from LA (1996), and Breakdown (1997). But we didn't stop there as…

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Episode 470: The Wolfman (2010) 1:23:18

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