Get Out (2017) is a film that we knew we would cover one day on the show and that day has finally come!  The seminal film from Jordan Peele is an absolute delight and we do not sugar coat our love for this film throughout the show.  On top of this movie being a fantastic horror film it also finds a way to say what it is trying to say without beating you over the head with it.  We have spoken deeply about films we love and yet not called them essential.  Will that happen today as well?  Listen in to find out! ************************************************** TIMECODES 0:00 - Intro 1:39 - Spoiler Warning 2:15 - Synopsis 4:22 - Discussion 38:52 - Final Review 45:09 - Is it essential? 50:52 - Socials, Suggestions, Sign Off ************************************************** Rate and subscribe!  Follow us below for more from us and join our Discord for a chat.  We're always open to suggestions on future movies, games, shows, or books to review. ************************************************** Discord: https://discord.gg/mAhMCcvQGk Socials: @EssentialScares | Linktree ************************************************** Follow the hosts: @Corbangarang @TheRedWeenie @Asealpunter

Get Out (2017) is a film that we knew we would cover one day on the show and that day has finally come!  The seminal film from Jordan Peele is an absolute delight and we do not sugar coat our love for this film throughout the show.  On top of this movie being a fantastic horror film it also finds a way to say what it is trying to say without beating you over the head with it.  We have spoken deeply about films we love and yet not called them essential.  Will that happen today as well?  Listen in to find out! ************************************************** TIMECODES 0:00 - Intro 1:39 - Spoiler Warning 2:15 - Synopsis 4:22 - Discussion 38:52 - Final Review 45:09 - Is it essential? 50:52 - Socials, Suggestions, Sign Off ************************************************** Rate and subscribe!  Follow us below for more from us and join our Discord for a chat.  We're always open to suggestions on future movies, games, shows, or books to review. ************************************************** Discord: <a href="https://discord.gg/mAhMCcvQGk" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://discord.gg/mAhMCcvQGk</a> Socials: @EssentialScares | Linktree ************************************************** Follow the hosts: @Corbangarang @TheRedWeenie @Asealpunter

55. Get Out (2017)

What's going on, guys! This week on Essential Scares, we celebrated the 4th of July and did not have time to record our episode on Get Out - instead, we pulled this episode from the vault for your listening pleasure. This was a review we did when Godzilla vs. Kong was brand new for our previous show that turned into Essential Scares. Though we do not have an "Is it essential?" discussion, the bones of what the show is now are there, and we do stand by our scores at the end of the episode. This episode features the core cast of Corbin, Bobby, and Allen, as well as founding member and previous host, Grant. ************************************************** Rate and subscribe!  Follow us below for more from us and join our Discord for a chat.  We're always open to suggestions on future movies, games, shows, or books to review. ************************************************** Discord: https://discord.gg/mAhMCcvQGk Socials: @EssentialScares | Linktree ************************************************** Follow the hosts: @Corbangarang @TheRedWeenie @Asealpunter

What's going on, guys! This week on Essential Scares, we celebrated the 4th of July and did not have time to record our episode on Get Out - instead, we pulled this episode from the vault for your listening pleasure. This was a review we did when Godzilla vs. Kong was brand new for our previous show that turned into Essential Scares. Though we do not have an "Is it essential?" discussion, the bones of what the show is now are there, and we do stand by our scores at the end of the episode. This episode features the core cast of Corbin, Bobby, and Allen, as well as founding member and previous host, Grant. ************************************************** Rate and subscribe!  Follow us below for more from us and join our Discord for a chat.  We're always open to suggestions on future movies, games, shows, or books to review. ************************************************** Discord: <a href="https://discord.gg/mAhMCcvQGk" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://discord.gg/mAhMCcvQGk</a> Socials: @EssentialScares | Linktree ************************************************** Follow the hosts: @Corbangarang @TheRedWeenie @Asealpunter

B3. Godzilla vs. Kong (2021)

This may be the most anticipated movie we have covered so far!  Black Phone (2022) is a movie that has been delayed time and time again due to the obvious factors of the past 2 years.  Was it worth the wait?  I can't give away too much yet, but I will say we did quite enjoy this film as a whole.  Also it was the first time we as a cast watched a movie for the show all in the same place!  The performance that Ethan Hawke gives as the Grabber is stunning.  However, does a phenomenal performance for the main villain make a movie essential? Does a movie being so anticipated also have some sway in the essential discussion?  Find out now! ************************************************** TIMECODES 0:00 - Intro 1:15 - Spoiler Warning 1:41 - Synopsis 2:47 - Discussion 34:23 - Final Review 40:25 - Is it essential? 50:03 - Socials, Suggestions, Sign Off ************************************************** Rate and subscribe!  Follow us below for more from us and join our Discord for a chat.  We're always open to suggestions on future movies, games, shows, or books to review. ************************************************** Discord: https://discord.gg/mAhMCcvQGk Socials: @EssentialScares | Linktree ************************************************** Follow the hosts: @Corbangarang @TheRedWeenie @Asealpunter

This may be the most anticipated movie we have covered so far!  Black Phone (2022) is a movie that has been delayed time and time again due to the obvious factors of the past 2 years.  Was it worth the wait?  I can't give away too much yet, but I will say we did quite enjoy this film as a whole.  Also it was the first time we as a cast watched a movie for the show all in the same place!  The performance that Ethan Hawke gives as the Grabber is stunning.  However, does a phenomenal performance for the main villain make a movie essential? Does a movie being so anticipated also have some sway in the essential discussion?  Find out now! ************************************************** TIMECODES 0:00 - Intro 1:15 - Spoiler Warning 1:41 - Synopsis 2:47 - Discussion 34:23 - Final Review 40:25 - Is it essential? 50:03 - Socials, Suggestions, Sign Off ************************************************** Rate and subscribe!  Follow us below for more from us and join our Discord for a chat.  We're always open to suggestions on future movies, games, shows, or books to review. ************************************************** Discord: <a href="https://discord.gg/mAhMCcvQGk" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://discord.gg/mAhMCcvQGk</a> Socials: @EssentialScares | Linktree ************************************************** Follow the hosts: @Corbangarang @TheRedWeenie @Asealpunter

54. Black Phone (2022)

Wearing it's inspiration clearly on it's sleeve, this week we bring you our thoughts on Willy's Wonderland (2021)!  To call this a Five Nights at Freddy's clone does sell this movie a little short, but honestly not that much.  It unabashedly is exactly what you think it will be, while also having Nic Cage in.  Genuinely what more do you want or need?  Regardless of how much fun we had though, we have to ask the hard question.  Is it essential?   ************************************************** TIMECODES 0:00 - Intro 1:05 - Spoiler Warning 2:50 - Synopsis 3:46 - Discussion 41:20 - Final Review 48:12 - Is it essential? 56:19 - Socials, Suggestions, Sign Off ************************************************** Rate and subscribe!  Follow us below for more from us and join our Discord for a chat.  We're always open to suggestions on future movies, games, shows, or books to review. ************************************************** Discord: https://discord.gg/mAhMCcvQGk Socials: @EssentialScares | Linktree ************************************************** Follow the hosts: @Corbangarang @TheRedWeenie @Asealpunter

Wearing it's inspiration clearly on it's sleeve, this week we bring you our thoughts on Willy's Wonderland (2021)!  To call this a Five Nights at Freddy's clone does sell this movie a little short, but honestly not that much.  It unabashedly is exactly what you think it will be, while also having Nic Cage in.  Genuinely what more do you want or need?  Regardless of how much fun we had though, we have to ask the hard question.  Is it essential?   ************************************************** TIMECODES 0:00 - Intro 1:05 - Spoiler Warning 2:50 - Synopsis 3:46 - Discussion 41:20 - Final Review 48:12 - Is it essential? 56:19 - Socials, Suggestions, Sign Off ************************************************** Rate and subscribe!  Follow us below for more from us and join our Discord for a chat.  We're always open to suggestions on future movies, games, shows, or books to review. ************************************************** Discord: <a href="https://discord.gg/mAhMCcvQGk" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://discord.gg/mAhMCcvQGk</a> Socials: @EssentialScares | Linktree ************************************************** Follow the hosts: @Corbangarang @TheRedWeenie @Asealpunter

53. Willy's Wonderland (2021)

The latest movie from Horror Legend David Cronenberg is here and we just had to make sure we covered it as quickly as we could!  Crimes of the Future (2022) is a movie that in one word can be summarized as captivating.  Imagery is shown that is so bold and brash it demands your attention.  Crimes of the Future is a film that will make you think as you are leaving the theater, what the hell did I just see?  Regardless, we are here to answer one simple question however, is it essential?   ************************************************** TIMECODES 0:00 - Intro 1:15 - Spoiler Warning 1:54 - Synopsis 3:17 - Discussion 38:13 - Final Review 45:02 - Is it essential? 51:58 - Socials, Suggestions, Sign Off ************************************************** Rate and subscribe!  Follow us below for more from us and join our Discord for a chat.  We're always open to suggestions on future movies, games, shows, or books to review. ************************************************** Discord: https://discord.gg/mAhMCcvQGk Socials: @EssentialScares | Linktree ************************************************** Follow the hosts: @Corbangarang @TheRedWeenie @Asealpunter

The latest movie from Horror Legend David Cronenberg is here and we just had to make sure we covered it as quickly as we could!  Crimes of the Future (2022) is a movie that in one word can be summarized as captivating.  Imagery is shown that is so bold and brash it demands your attention.  Crimes of the Future is a film that will make you think as you are leaving the theater, what the hell did I just see?  Regardless, we are here to answer one simple question however, is it essential?   ************************************************** TIMECODES 0:00 - Intro 1:15 - Spoiler Warning 1:54 - Synopsis 3:17 - Discussion 38:13 - Final Review 45:02 - Is it essential? 51:58 - Socials, Suggestions, Sign Off ************************************************** Rate and subscribe!  Follow us below for more from us and join our Discord for a chat.  We're always open to suggestions on future movies, games, shows, or books to review. ************************************************** Discord: <a href="https://discord.gg/mAhMCcvQGk" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://discord.gg/mAhMCcvQGk</a> Socials: @EssentialScares | Linktree ************************************************** Follow the hosts: @Corbangarang @TheRedWeenie @Asealpunter

52. Crimes of the Future (2022)

This month we wanted to get around to some newer releases, and we figured there is no better option to start with than X (2022)!  A24 has this wonderful eye for Horror, and X is another great example of this in their portfolio.  A group of people go out to the desert to make a film, and the horror and dread they face once they get to their destination is truly haunting.  Has A24 graced us with another essential masterpiece?  Was Pearl REALLY so wrong?  Most importantly though, is it essential? ************************************************** TIMECODES 0:00 - Intro 1:27 - Spoiler Warning 2:00 - Synopsis 2:50 - Discussion 36:05 - Final Review 42:23 - Is it essential? 48:37 - Socials, Suggestions, Sign Off ************************************************** Rate and subscribe!  Follow us below for more from us and join our Discord for a chat.  We're always open to suggestions on future movies, games, shows, or books to review. ************************************************** Discord: https://discord.gg/aXsWGtFA6j Socials: @EssentialScares | Linktree ************************************************** Follow the hosts: @Corbangarang @TheRedWeenie @Asealpunter

This month we wanted to get around to some newer releases, and we figured there is no better option to start with than X (2022)!  A24 has this wonderful eye for Horror, and X is another great example of this in their portfolio.  A group of people go out to the desert to make a film, and the horror and dread they face once they get to their destination is truly haunting.  Has A24 graced us with another essential masterpiece?  Was Pearl REALLY so wrong?  Most importantly though, is it essential? ************************************************** TIMECODES 0:00 - Intro 1:27 - Spoiler Warning 2:00 - Synopsis 2:50 - Discussion 36:05 - Final Review 42:23 - Is it essential? 48:37 - Socials, Suggestions, Sign Off ************************************************** Rate and subscribe!  Follow us below for more from us and join our Discord for a chat.  We're always open to suggestions on future movies, games, shows, or books to review. ************************************************** Discord: <a href="https://discord.gg/aXsWGtFA6j" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://discord.gg/aXsWGtFA6j</a> Socials: @EssentialScares | Linktree ************************************************** Follow the hosts: @Corbangarang @TheRedWeenie @Asealpunter

51. X (2022)

To celebrate our 50th episode, we felt it was best to bring it back to the franchise we started this show with, The Conjuring (2013)!  For better or worst The Conjuring Franchise has seen massive success outside of the standard horror movie goer audience.  Does that mean it is defacto essential?  Absolutely not, however it is not without merit that the Conjuring is certainly an important modern horror franchise.  How will the boys break down their thoughts on this episode?  Will we cover the Conjuring 2 on episode 100?  Most importantly though, is it essential? ************************************************** TIMECODES 0:00 - Intro 1:03 - Spoiler Warning 1:48 - Synopsis 3:50 - Discussion 42:35 - Final Review 50:57 - Is it essential? 55:50 - Socials, Suggestions, Sign Off ************************************************** Rate and subscribe!  Follow us below for more from us and join our Discord for a chat.  We're always open to suggestions on future movies, games, shows, or books to review. ************************************************** Discord: https://discord.gg/aXsWGtFA6j Socials: @EssentialScares | Linktree ************************************************** Follow the hosts: @Corbangarang @TheRedWeenie @Asealpunter

To celebrate our 50th episode, we felt it was best to bring it back to the franchise we started this show with, The Conjuring (2013)!  For better or worst The Conjuring Franchise has seen massive success outside of the standard horror movie goer audience.  Does that mean it is defacto essential?  Absolutely not, however it is not without merit that the Conjuring is certainly an important modern horror franchise.  How will the boys break down their thoughts on this episode?  Will we cover the Conjuring 2 on episode 100?  Most importantly though, is it essential? ************************************************** TIMECODES 0:00 - Intro 1:03 - Spoiler Warning 1:48 - Synopsis 3:50 - Discussion 42:35 - Final Review 50:57 - Is it essential? 55:50 - Socials, Suggestions, Sign Off ************************************************** Rate and subscribe!  Follow us below for more from us and join our Discord for a chat.  We're always open to suggestions on future movies, games, shows, or books to review. ************************************************** Discord: <a href="https://discord.gg/aXsWGtFA6j" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://discord.gg/aXsWGtFA6j</a> Socials: @EssentialScares | Linktree ************************************************** Follow the hosts: @Corbangarang @TheRedWeenie @Asealpunter

50. The Conjuring (2013)

What a show this week! We bring you the most iconic movie themed around Klowns, Killer Klowns from Outer Space (1988)! This movie is made by special effects experts and they managed to stretch every single dollar of their small budget to create some truly iconic designs in all of horror.  However, a good design does not an essential horror movie make.  Does a movie with so little gore deserve to be essential? Does this movie finally prove Bobby's theory of PG-13 horror movies wrong?  Most importantly though, is it essential? ************************************************** TIMECODES 0:00 - Intro 0:57 - Spoiler Warning 1:37 - Synopsis 2:17 - Discussion 33:08 - Final Review 42:02 - Is it essential? 50:47 - Socials, Suggestions, Sign Off ************************************************** Rate and subscribe!  Follow us below for more from us and join our Discord for a chat.  We're always open to suggestions on future movies, games, shows, or books to review. ************************************************** Discord: https://discord.gg/aXsWGtFA6j Socials: @EssentialScares | Linktree ************************************************** Follow the hosts: @Corbangarang @TheRedWeenie @Asealpunter

What a show this week! We bring you the most iconic movie themed around Klowns, Killer Klowns from Outer Space (1988)! This movie is made by special effects experts and they managed to stretch every single dollar of their small budget to create some truly iconic designs in all of horror.  However, a good design does not an essential horror movie make.  Does a movie with so little gore deserve to be essential? Does this movie finally prove Bobby's theory of PG-13 horror movies wrong?  Most importantly though, is it essential? ************************************************** TIMECODES 0:00 - Intro 0:57 - Spoiler Warning 1:37 - Synopsis 2:17 - Discussion 33:08 - Final Review 42:02 - Is it essential? 50:47 - Socials, Suggestions, Sign Off ************************************************** Rate and subscribe!  Follow us below for more from us and join our Discord for a chat.  We're always open to suggestions on future movies, games, shows, or books to review. ************************************************** Discord: <a href="https://discord.gg/aXsWGtFA6j" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://discord.gg/aXsWGtFA6j</a> Socials: @EssentialScares | Linktree ************************************************** Follow the hosts: @Corbangarang @TheRedWeenie @Asealpunter

49. Killer Klowns From Outer Space (1988)

This week on Essential Scares we continue our journey through our fan suggestions list with the original VILLAGE OF THE DAMNED.  Does this 1960 original deserve to be remembered for more than a good poster, or is it better off forgotten?  More importantly...is it essential? ************************************************** TIMECODES 0:00 - Intro 1:05 - Spoiler Warning 1:57 - Synopsis 3:03 - Discussion 34:20 - Final Review 41:52 - Is it essential? 53:19 - Socials, Suggestions, Sign Off ************************************************** Rate and subscribe!  Follow us below for more from us and join our Discord for a chat.  We're always open to suggestions on future movies, games, shows, or books to review. ************************************************** Discord: https://discord.gg/aXsWGtFA6j Socials: @EssentialScares | Linktree ************************************************** Follow the hosts: @Corbangarang @TheRedWeenie @Asealpunter

This week on Essential Scares we continue our journey through our fan suggestions list with the original VILLAGE OF THE DAMNED.  Does this 1960 original deserve to be remembered for more than a good poster, or is it better off forgotten?  More importantly...is it essential? ************************************************** TIMECODES 0:00 - Intro 1:05 - Spoiler Warning 1:57 - Synopsis 3:03 - Discussion 34:20 - Final Review 41:52 - Is it essential? 53:19 - Socials, Suggestions, Sign Off ************************************************** Rate and subscribe!  Follow us below for more from us and join our Discord for a chat.  We're always open to suggestions on future movies, games, shows, or books to review. ************************************************** Discord: <a href="https://discord.gg/aXsWGtFA6j" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://discord.gg/aXsWGtFA6j</a> Socials: @EssentialScares | Linktree ************************************************** Follow the hosts: @Corbangarang @TheRedWeenie @Asealpunter

48. Village of the Damned (1960)

This week on Essential Scares we look back on one of the most iconic scenes in horror history - and the movie leading up to it. Huge thanks to Nicole on Instagram for the suggestion this week - you rock! If you want your suggestion featured on the show, hit us up via DM on socials or on Discord. **************************************************  TIMECODES  0:00 - Intro  1:29 - Spoiler Warning  2:20 Synopsis  3:32 - Discussion  34:09 - Final Review  40:15 - Is it essential?  46:16 - Socials, Suggestions, Sign Off  **************************************************  Rate and subscribe!  Follow us below for more from us and join our Discord for a chat.  We're always open to suggestions on future movies, games, shows, or books to review.  **************************************************  Discord: https://discord.gg/aXsWGtFA6j  Socials: @EssentialScares | Linktree  **************************************************  Follow the hosts:  @Corbangarang  @TheRedWeenie  @Asealpunter

This week on Essential Scares we look back on one of the most iconic scenes in horror history - and the movie leading up to it. Huge thanks to Nicole on Instagram for the suggestion this week - you rock! If you want your suggestion featured on the show, hit us up via DM on socials or on Discord. **************************************************  TIMECODES  0:00 - Intro  1:29 - Spoiler Warning  2:20 Synopsis  3:32 - Discussion  34:09 - Final Review  40:15 - Is it essential?  46:16 - Socials, Suggestions, Sign Off  **************************************************  Rate and subscribe!  Follow us below for more from us and join our Discord for a chat.  We're always open to suggestions on future movies, games, shows, or books to review.  **************************************************  Discord: <a href="https://discord.gg/aXsWGtFA6j" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://discord.gg/aXsWGtFA6j</a> Socials: @EssentialScares | Linktree  **************************************************  Follow the hosts:  @Corbangarang  @TheRedWeenie  @Asealpunter

47. Carrie (1976)

Join us as we watch, play, and read our way through the horror world and determine what is truly essential.

This movie and podcast are both Fever Dreams, and we wouldn't have it any other way.  Full stop, we laughed along with this movie through and through, and it really shows within this podcast.  Is this movie nonsensical?  Absolutely.  Is this movie intentionally bad subsequently making this movie not bad?  Maybe.  Most importantly though, is it essential?   ************************************************** TIMECODES 0:00 - Intro 1:11 - Spoiler Warning 1:45 - Synopsis 3:35 - Discussion 30:11 - Final Review 34:16 - Is it essential? 39:55 - Socials, Suggestions, Sign Off ************************************************** Rate and subscribe!  Follow us below for more from us and join our Discord for a chat.  We're always open to suggestions on future movies, games, shows, or books to review. ************************************************** Discord: https://discord.gg/aXsWGtFA6j Socials: @EssentialScares | Linktree ************************************************** Follow the hosts: @Corbangarang @TheRedWeenie @Asealpunter **************************************************

This movie and podcast are both Fever Dreams, and we wouldn't have it any other way.  Full stop, we laughed along with this movie through and through, and it really shows within this podcast.  Is this movie nonsensical?  Absolutely.  Is this movie intentionally bad subsequently making this movie not bad?  Maybe.  Most importantly though, is it essential?   ************************************************** TIMECODES 0:00 - Intro 1:11 - Spoiler Warning 1:45 - Synopsis 3:35 - Discussion 30:11 - Final Review 34:16 - Is it essential? 39:55 - Socials, Suggestions, Sign Off ************************************************** Rate and subscribe!  Follow us below for more from us and join our Discord for a chat.  We're always open to suggestions on future movies, games, shows, or books to review. ************************************************** Discord: <a href="https://discord.gg/aXsWGtFA6j" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://discord.gg/aXsWGtFA6j</a> Socials: @EssentialScares | Linktree ************************************************** Follow the hosts: @Corbangarang @TheRedWeenie @Asealpunter **************************************************

46. Blood Diner (1987)

The capstone episode this month could be none other than The Rocky Horror Picture Show (1975)!  Look, I'm going to come right out and say it.  We all loved this movie a whole lot.  We gush, in all ways, about just how fun and also important this movie is to horror and culture in general.  One piece of advice we have for you all, watch this in your home for your first viewing.  After that go and see this in theaters, but for that first experience, make sure you can sit and enjoy it fully.  Would you really say no to Frank-N-Furter?  Has this film had the best music this entire month?  Most importantly though, is it essential?   ************************************************** TIMECODES 0:00 - Intro 0:55 - Spoiler Warning 1:29 - Synopsis 2:04 - Discussion 30:20 - Final Review 35:13 - Is it essential? 40:10 - Socials, Suggestions, Sign Off ************************************************** Rate and subscribe!  Follow us below for more from us and join our Discord for a chat.  We're always open to suggestions on future movies, games, shows, or books to review. ************************************************** Discord: https://discord.gg/aXsWGtFA6j Socials: @EssentialScares | Linktree ************************************************** Follow the hosts: @Corbangarang @TheRedWeenie @Asealpunter **************************************************

The capstone episode this month could be none other than The Rocky Horror Picture Show (1975)!  Look, I'm going to come right out and say it.  We all loved this movie a whole lot.  We gush, in all ways, about just how fun and also important this movie is to horror and culture in general.  One piece of advice we have for you all, watch this in your home for your first viewing.  After that go and see this in theaters, but for that first experience, make sure you can sit and enjoy it fully.  Would you really say no to Frank-N-Furter?  Has this film had the best music this entire month?  Most importantly though, is it essential?   ************************************************** TIMECODES 0:00 - Intro 0:55 - Spoiler Warning 1:29 - Synopsis 2:04 - Discussion 30:20 - Final Review 35:13 - Is it essential? 40:10 - Socials, Suggestions, Sign Off ************************************************** Rate and subscribe!  Follow us below for more from us and join our Discord for a chat.  We're always open to suggestions on future movies, games, shows, or books to review. ************************************************** Discord: <a href="https://discord.gg/aXsWGtFA6j" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://discord.gg/aXsWGtFA6j</a> Socials: @EssentialScares | Linktree ************************************************** Follow the hosts: @Corbangarang @TheRedWeenie @Asealpunter **************************************************

45. The Rocky Horror Picture Show (1975)

Sweeney Todd

Sweeney Todd was in every way designed for Scene kids from the late 00's and early 2010's.  If you didn't already know, that basically describes our crew to a T.  A movie that is dark in tone and color pallet with a massive pop of red for good measure, Sweeney Todd really seems to know exactly what it is.  We all had a wonderful time this week watching this bloody mess of a film.  Does Sweeney Todd do enough to find a middle ground for musical and horror fans alike?  Does this movie bring in new horror fans?  Most importantly though, is it essential? ************************************************** TIMECODES 0:00 - Intro 0:58 - Spoiler Warning 2:13 - Synopsis 2:57 - Discussion 42:15 - Final Review 48:15 - Is it essential? 57:11 - Socials, Suggestions, Sign Off  ************************************************** Rate and subscribe!  Follow us below for more from us and join our Discord for a chat.  We're always open to suggestions on future movies, games, shows, or books to review. ************************************************** Discord: https://discord.gg/aXsWGtFA6j Socials: @EssentialScares | Linktree ************************************************** Follow the hosts: @Corbangarang @TheRedWeenie @Asealpunter **************************************************

Sweeney Todd was in every way designed for Scene kids from the late 00's and early 2010's.  If you didn't already know, that basically describes our crew to a T.  A movie that is dark in tone and color pallet with a massive pop of red for good measure, Sweeney Todd really seems to know exactly what it is.  We all had a wonderful time this week watching this bloody mess of a film.  Does Sweeney Todd do enough to find a middle ground for musical and horror fans alike?  Does this movie bring in new horror fans?  Most importantly though, is it essential? ************************************************** TIMECODES 0:00 - Intro 0:58 - Spoiler Warning 2:13 - Synopsis 2:57 - Discussion 42:15 - Final Review 48:15 - Is it essential? 57:11 - Socials, Suggestions, Sign Off ************************************************** Rate and subscribe!  Follow us below for more from us and join our Discord for a chat.  We're always open to suggestions on future movies, games, shows, or books to review. ************************************************** Discord: <a href="https://discord.gg/aXsWGtFA6j" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://discord.gg/aXsWGtFA6j</a> Socials: @EssentialScares | Linktree ************************************************** Follow the hosts: @Corbangarang @TheRedWeenie @Asealpunter **************************************************

44. Sweeney Todd (2007)

We're keeping the music playing with our second movie in the theme - Little Shop of Horrors! A film adaptation of a classic creature feature turned stage musical, how do we feel it crosses back onto the silver screen? Do we love classic stage music? Is this movie scary at all? Will Bobby seek out a future role as Seymour? Most importantly though, is it essential? ************************************************** TIMECODES Coming soon. ************************************************** Rate and subscribe!  Follow us below for more from us and join our Discord for a chat.  We're always open to suggestions on future movies, games, shows, or books to review. ************************************************** Discord: https://discord.gg/aXsWGtFA6j Socials: @EssentialScares | Linktree ************************************************** Follow the hosts: @Corbangarang @TheRedWeenie @Asealpunter **************************************************

We're keeping the music playing with our second movie in the theme - Little Shop of Horrors! A film adaptation of a classic creature feature turned stage musical, how do we feel it crosses back onto the silver screen? Do we love classic stage music? Is this movie scary at all? Will Bobby seek out a future role as Seymour? Most importantly though, is it essential? ************************************************** TIMECODES Coming soon. ************************************************** Rate and subscribe!  Follow us below for more from us and join our Discord for a chat.  We're always open to suggestions on future movies, games, shows, or books to review. ************************************************** Discord: <a href="https://discord.gg/aXsWGtFA6j" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://discord.gg/aXsWGtFA6j</a> Socials: @EssentialScares | Linktree ************************************************** Follow the hosts: @Corbangarang @TheRedWeenie @Asealpunter **************************************************

43. Little Shop of Horrors (1986)

Kicking off Horror Musical month we have the cult classic Repo The Genetic Opera!  Probably the goriest of all the horror musicals out there, and we make sure to absolutely gush about just how great the practical effects are.  With some standout tracks and a terrifying aesthetic Repo does do a lot of things right.  Does it live up to the memory we have of this film from the release back in 2008?  How is it that it took Bobby almost 15 years to watch a movie explicitly made for him? Most importantly though, is it essential?  ************************************************** TIMECODES 0:00 - Intro 0:59 - Spoiler Warning 1:50 - Synopsis 2:53 - Discussion 30:05 - Final Review 35:26 - Is it essential? 43:53 - Socials, Suggestions, Sign Off ************************************************** Rate and subscribe!  Follow us below for more from us and join our Discord for a chat.  We're always open to suggestions on future movies, games, shows, or books to review. ************************************************** Discord: https://discord.gg/aXsWGtFA6j Socials: @EssentialScares | Linktree ************************************************** Follow the hosts: @Corbangarang @TheRedWeenie @Asealpunter **************************************************

Kicking off Horror Musical month we have the cult classic Repo The Genetic Opera!  Probably the goriest of all the horror musicals out there, and we make sure to absolutely gush about just how great the practical effects are.  With some standout tracks and a terrifying aesthetic Repo does do a lot of things right.  Does it live up to the memory we have of this film from the release back in 2008?  How is it that it took Bobby almost 15 years to watch a movie explicitly made for him? Most importantly though, is it essential?  ************************************************** TIMECODES 0:00 - Intro 0:59 - Spoiler Warning 1:50 - Synopsis 2:53 - Discussion 30:05 - Final Review 35:26 - Is it essential? 43:53 - Socials, Suggestions, Sign Off ************************************************** Rate and subscribe!  Follow us below for more from us and join our Discord for a chat.  We're always open to suggestions on future movies, games, shows, or books to review. ************************************************** Discord: <a href="https://discord.gg/aXsWGtFA6j" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://discord.gg/aXsWGtFA6j</a> Socials: @EssentialScares | Linktree ************************************************** Follow the hosts: @Corbangarang @TheRedWeenie @Asealpunter **************************************************

42. Repo The Genetic Opera (2008)

Wrapping up our Irish themed month we, somewhat unintentionally, watched the most Irish horror movie we could find, Rawhead Rex!  There is something to be said for bad horror movies that seem to have one absolutely captivating scene, and I don't think we have had a more clear example of it on the show so far.  We definitely had fun watching this one, but it also left us wanting in many ways.  Clive Barker hated this movie so much we received Hellraiser because of it, and that is a trade I think we here on the show will make 100 times out of 100.  Regardless of that though, was Rawhead (Rex) a solid horror villian?  Did THAT scene go on too long?  Most importantly though, is it essential? ************************************************** TIMECODES 0:00 - Intro 1:47 - Spoiler Warning 2:23 Synopsis 2:46 - Discussion 29:20 - Final Review 34:47 - Is it essential? 42:00 - Socials, Suggestions, Sign Off ************************************************** Rate and subscribe!  Follow us below for more from us and join our Discord for a chat.  We're always open to suggestions on future movies, games, shows, or books to review. ************************************************** Discord: https://discord.gg/aXsWGtFA6j Socials: @EssentialScares | Linktree ************************************************** Follow the hosts: @Corbangarang @TheRedWeenie @Asealpunter ************************************************** Credit to the wonderful musician who made the music for the Irish Jig at the end of the show! Music: Fiddle-De-Dee by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com/

Wrapping up our Irish themed month we, somewhat unintentionally, watched the most Irish horror movie we could find, Rawhead Rex!  There is something to be said for bad horror movies that seem to have one absolutely captivating scene, and I don't think we have had a more clear example of it on the show so far.  We definitely had fun watching this one, but it also left us wanting in many ways.  Clive Barker hated this movie so much we received Hellraiser because of it, and that is a trade I think we here on the show will make 100 times out of 100.  Regardless of that though, was Rawhead (Rex) a solid horror villian?  Did THAT scene go on too long?  Most importantly though, is it essential? ************************************************** TIMECODES 0:00 - Intro 1:47 - Spoiler Warning 2:23 Synopsis 2:46 - Discussion 29:20 - Final Review 34:47 - Is it essential? 42:00 - Socials, Suggestions, Sign Off ************************************************** Rate and subscribe!  Follow us below for more from us and join our Discord for a chat.  We're always open to suggestions on future movies, games, shows, or books to review. ************************************************** Discord: <a href="https://discord.gg/aXsWGtFA6j" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://discord.gg/aXsWGtFA6j</a> Socials: @EssentialScares | Linktree ************************************************** Follow the hosts: @Corbangarang @TheRedWeenie @Asealpunter ************************************************** Credit to the wonderful musician who made the music for the Irish Jig at the end of the show! Music: Fiddle-De-Dee by Shane Ivers - <a href="https://www.silvermansound.com/" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.silvermansound.com/</a>

41. Rawhead Rex (1987)

Centering a month around St. Patrick's Day had to include Leprechaun (1993)!  Warwick Davis absolutely steals the spotlight every single time he is on the screen, and unfortunately the other characters are all awful.  We take a good amount of time to talk about all the things we hate about this film, but none of us truly hate the film.  How does this movie flirt with being a racist stereotype of Irish Mythology yet not end up offensive?  How did Rachel Green end up in New York City? Most importantly though, is it essential? ************************************************** TIMECODES 0:00 - Intro 1:18 - Spoiler Warning 2:20 Synopsis 3:05 - Discussion 36:44 - Final Review 40:25 - Is it essential? 46:17 - Socials, Suggestions, Sign Off ************************************************** Rate and subscribe!  Follow us below for more from us and join our Discord for a chat.  We're always open to suggestions on future movies, games, shows, or books to review. ************************************************** Discord: https://discord.gg/aXsWGtFA6j Socials: @EssentialScares | Linktree ************************************************** Follow the hosts: @Corbangarang @TheRedWeenie @Asealpunter

Centering a month around St. Patrick's Day had to include Leprechaun (1993)!  Warwick Davis absolutely steals the spotlight every single time he is on the screen, and unfortunately the other characters are all awful.  We take a good amount of time to talk about all the things we hate about this film, but none of us truly hate the film.  How does this movie flirt with being a racist stereotype of Irish Mythology yet not end up offensive?  How did Rachel Green end up in New York City? Most importantly though, is it essential? ************************************************** TIMECODES 0:00 - Intro 1:18 - Spoiler Warning 2:20 Synopsis 3:05 - Discussion 36:44 - Final Review 40:25 - Is it essential? 46:17 - Socials, Suggestions, Sign Off ************************************************** Rate and subscribe!  Follow us below for more from us and join our Discord for a chat.  We're always open to suggestions on future movies, games, shows, or books to review. ************************************************** Discord: <a href="https://discord.gg/aXsWGtFA6j" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://discord.gg/aXsWGtFA6j</a> Socials: @EssentialScares | Linktree ************************************************** Follow the hosts: @Corbangarang @TheRedWeenie @Asealpunter

40. Leprechaun (1993)

Rolling on through our March Madness month, we bring you our thoughts on the oddly centrist movie Maniac Cop (1988)!  This movie meanders quite a bit, but ultimately finds a way to make a strangely interesting point with it's own politics.  Regardless of that though, do we as horror fans deserver a movie with Tom Atkins AND Bruce Campbell?  Is the cover art of this movie great or terrible?  Most importantly though, is it essential? ************************************************** TIMECODES 0:00 - Intro 0:47 - Spoiler Warning 2:28 Synopsis 5:53 - Discussion 30:32 - Final Review 36:16 - Is it essential? 44:09 - Socials, Suggestions, Sign Off ************************************************** Rate and subscribe!  Follow us below for more from us and join our Discord for a chat.  We're always open to suggestions on future movies, games, shows, or books to review. ************************************************** Discord: https://discord.gg/aXsWGtFA6j Socials: @EssentialScares | Linktree ************************************************** Follow the hosts: @Corbangarang @TheRedWeenie @Asealpunter

Rolling on through our March Madness month, we bring you our thoughts on the oddly centrist movie Maniac Cop (1988)!  This movie meanders quite a bit, but ultimately finds a way to make a strangely interesting point with it's own politics.  Regardless of that though, do we as horror fans deserver a movie with Tom Atkins AND Bruce Campbell?  Is the cover art of this movie great or terrible?  Most importantly though, is it essential? ************************************************** TIMECODES 0:00 - Intro 0:47 - Spoiler Warning 2:28 Synopsis 5:53 - Discussion 30:32 - Final Review 36:16 - Is it essential? 44:09 - Socials, Suggestions, Sign Off ************************************************** Rate and subscribe!  Follow us below for more from us and join our Discord for a chat.  We're always open to suggestions on future movies, games, shows, or books to review. ************************************************** Discord: <a href="https://discord.gg/aXsWGtFA6j" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://discord.gg/aXsWGtFA6j</a> Socials: @EssentialScares | Linktree ************************************************** Follow the hosts: @Corbangarang @TheRedWeenie @Asealpunter

39. Maniac Cop (1988)

Hillybilly horror month had to conclude with new Texas Chainsaw Massacre(2022)!  Our thoughts come in a little late compared to the rest of the world, but that is not going to stop us from ripping into this "film".  How old is Leatherface in this film?  What was the message of this movie? Most importantly, is it essential?  ************************************************** TIMECODES 0:00 - Intro 0:59 - Spoiler Warning 2:31 Synopsis 2:56 - Discussion 36:14 - Final Review 40:42 - Is it essential? 43:41 - Socials, Suggestions, Sign Off ************************************************** Rate and subscribe!  Follow us below for more from us and join our Discord for a chat.  We're always open to suggestions on future movies, games, shows, or books to review. ************************************************** Discord: https://discord.gg/aXsWGtFA6j Socials: @EssentialScares | Linktree ************************************************** Follow the hosts: @Corbangarang @TheRedWeenie @Asealpunter

Hillybilly horror month had to conclude with new Texas Chainsaw Massacre(2022)!  Our thoughts come in a little late compared to the rest of the world, but that is not going to stop us from ripping into this "film".  How old is Leatherface in this film?  What was the message of this movie? Most importantly, is it essential?  ************************************************** TIMECODES 0:00 - Intro 0:59 - Spoiler Warning 2:31 Synopsis 2:56 - Discussion 36:14 - Final Review 40:42 - Is it essential? 43:41 - Socials, Suggestions, Sign Off ************************************************** Rate and subscribe!  Follow us below for more from us and join our Discord for a chat.  We're always open to suggestions on future movies, games, shows, or books to review. ************************************************** Discord: <a href="https://discord.gg/aXsWGtFA6j" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://discord.gg/aXsWGtFA6j</a> Socials: @EssentialScares | Linktree ************************************************** Follow the hosts: @Corbangarang @TheRedWeenie @Asealpunter

38. Texas Chainsaw Massacre (2022)

This week's regularly scheduled Essential Scares has been replaced with a throwback episode! If you've been following us since before we were codified as Essential Scares this one will be new to you; if you were around before, this is an oldie (but a goodie!). This week all three hosts were busy celebrating Bobby's long awaited wedding day to Producer Malorie, and we did not have time to record a brand new proper episode. Next week, we'll be bringing you our thoughts on the new Texas Chainsaw Massacre. Until then, enjoy our review of Raw! Is it essential? Who knows! Hit us up on socials and Discord to find out. ************************************************** Rate and subscribe!  Follow us below for more from us and join our Discord for a chat.  We're always open to suggestions on future movies, games, shows, or books to review. ************************************************** Discord: https://discord.gg/aXsWGtFA6j Socials: @EssentialScares | Linktree ************************************************** Follow the hosts: @Corbangarang @TheRedWeenie @Asealpunter

This week's regularly scheduled Essential Scares has been replaced with a throwback episode! If you've been following us since before we were codified as Essential Scares this one will be new to you; if you were around before, this is an oldie (but a goodie!). This week all three hosts were busy celebrating Bobby's long awaited wedding day to Producer Malorie, and we did not have time to record a brand new proper episode. Next week, we'll be bringing you our thoughts on the new Texas Chainsaw Massacre. Until then, enjoy our review of Raw! Is it essential? Who knows! Hit us up on socials and Discord to find out. ************************************************** Rate and subscribe!  Follow us below for more from us and join our Discord for a chat.  We're always open to suggestions on future movies, games, shows, or books to review. ************************************************** Discord: <a href="https://discord.gg/aXsWGtFA6j" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://discord.gg/aXsWGtFA6j</a> Socials: @EssentialScares | Linktree ************************************************** Follow the hosts: @Corbangarang @TheRedWeenie @Asealpunter

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