This week on The At The Show Podcast, we head straight into the frozen paranoia of John Carpenter’s The Thing (1982), one of the most influential horror films ever made. From its roots in John W. Campbell Jr.’s novella Who Goes There? to its controversial release and eventual cult-classic status, we break down how The […]
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In this episode of The At The Show Podcast, we dive into some of the best movies set in freezing, brutal, snow-covered environments — where the cold isn’t just a backdrop, it’s part of the story. From survival epics like The Revenant and The Grey, to crime classics like Fargo, cult favorites like The Long
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Today, we’re breaking down our absolute favorite books that became iconic movies — from The Outsiders and Carrie, to Mystic River, Trainspotting, Killers of the Flower Moon, Jack Reacher, LA Confidential, and more. We dive into why these adaptations work, what changed from the books, wild behind-the-scenes trivia, and how these stories became unforgettable on
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This week on the At The Show Podcast, we’re diving deep into one of the greatest shows of all time: The Sopranos. Join the Sadistic Penguin Studios crew as we rank our favorite episodes — from the haunting dreamscape of “Funhouse” to the brutal showdown in “Whoever Did This,” and the surreal brilliance of “The
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Day Thirty-One brings it home with Weapons (2025), a fractured, devastating horror film from Zach Cregger. With haunting performances and one of the creepiest aunties ever put to screen, it’s a heavy, unforgettable finale for 31 Days of Horror. https://youtu.be/huMOY_6Ovic
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Day Thirty of 31 Days of Horror digs into Smile (2022) — the modern horror hit that turns trauma into a curse and happiness into a weapon. Smart, scary, and emotionally raw, it’s one of the most effective horror films of the last decade. https://youtu.be/7ziziJ-S0XY
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Day Twenty-Nine of 31 Days of Horror faces the darkness with The Babadook (2014). Part monster movie, part emotional breakdown, this modern classic proves that the scariest thing in horror isn’t the creature in the closet — it’s the grief that never leaves. https://youtu.be/ehdEr4tarUE
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Day Twenty-Seven of 31 Days of Horror gets meta with Wes Craven’s New Nightmare (1994). Heather Langenkamp faces Freddy one last time — but this time, it’s personal, existential, and terrifyingly real. Craven’s self-aware masterpiece takes the slasher genre apart and puts it back together as art. https://youtu.be/e3cMP9CZets
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Day Twenty-Six of 31 Days of Horror brings the whispers with The Empty Man (2020), a cosmic horror film that blends urban legend, philosophy, and pure existential dread. Beautifully shot, expertly acted, and completely misunderstood on release, it’s one of the most ambitious horror films of the past decade. https://youtu.be/gGSosufM5NI
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Day Twenty-Five of 31 Days of Horror takes a detour straight into childhood trauma with Return to Oz (1985). Forget singing munchkins — this movie’s got electroshock therapy, severed heads, and Wheelers straight from Satan’s circus. It’s dark, weird, and way too real for a “kids’ movie.” In other words, perfect for Sadistic Penguin Studios.
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