Archive for John Carpenter

Dead Air Ep 142: The Thing

Posted in Dead Air Podcast, Updates with tags , , , , , , , , on December 14, 2018 by splatterpictures

Mayday Mayday! this is US Station 31. We’ve found something in the ice.

It’s Episode 142 of DEAD AIR!

Today we take a look at John Carpenters undisputed masterpiece; 1982’s The Thing!

A distant outpost in Antarctica is invaded by a sinister alien creature with the ability to merge and copy the physiology of any living thing it touches. With the men at each others throats trying to determine who is even human it becomes an all out war for survival. Worst still is the thought that if this unknowable “Thing” reaches populated areas, the human race would be doomed in no time at all. Can they stop it before there is no one left on the base alive and human? Or is it better for them all to die to save humanity.

One of the greatest science fiction horror films ever made. The single best remake ever produced and what many consider to be John Carpenter’s strongest film that includes jaw-dropping special effects by Rob Bottin. The film was at one time considered a box-office bomb and critical failure that nearly ended Carpenter’s career. We discuss how times and perceptions have changed for this masterful achievement in horror, mystery and suspense.

Dead Air Podcast ep 32 – Halloween 2 (commentary track)

Posted in Dead Air Podcast, Updates with tags , , , , , , , , , , , on October 30, 2015 by splatterpictures

This is Halloween This is Halloween…two! This week we’ve concocted a witches brew for this Halloween weekend in the form of the second part of our commentary track. This time we take a look at what many consider to be the perfect sequel to the perfect slasher; 1981’s Halloween 2. So grab your popcorn, line up your copies of the film at home and listen along as we take you scene by bloody scene! for more episodes of dead air check out splatterpictures.net

Dead Air Ep 31 – Halloween (1978)

Posted in Dead Air Podcast, Updates with tags , , , , , , , , , , on October 23, 2015 by splatterpictures

It’s time for the commentary track no one asked for! On this weeks episode Wes and Lydia turn on mics and talk about one of the biggest, baddest most famous horror movies in the history of film; John Carpenter’s 1978 game changer, Halloween. Grab some popcorn and line up your copies of the movie, then, watch along with us as we take you scene by scene, minute by minute with the film that reminds us that on Halloween, everyone is entitled to one good scare!