Dead Ringers

Dead Ringers is a twice monthly horror podcast covering double features with shared DNA (e.g. premise, structure, concept), but distinct personalities. Each episode, host and producer Nolan McBride is joined by a rotating panel of co-hosts to analyze each film individually before comparing and contrasting the differences in their approaches and highlighting what each movie brings to the horror genre.

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129 episodes
Updated Mar 21, 2025
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Jan 17, 2018 · 2 hr 9 min
Dead Ringers 8 - THE STUFF + THE BLOB (1988)
Nolan is joined by Ben McBride, Paul Farrell, and Philip Yount to discuss Larry Cohen's THE STUFF (1985) and Chuck Russell's remake of THE BLOB (1988). The group catches up on the latest horror movies (and some horror video games) before they run screaming from a double feature of sentient, killer goo monsters. Other movies/games discussed: THE TRANSFIGURATION (2017), THE GIRL WITH ALL THE GIFTS (2017), DAVE MADE A MAZE (2017), MOTHER! (2017), RAW (2017), SUPER DARK TIMES (2017), GET OUT (2017), IT COMES AT NIGHT (2017), DARKEST DUNGEON (2016), LITTLE NIGHTMARES (2017), DOKI DOKI LITERATURE CLUB (2017), P2 (2007), WISH UPON (2017), THE BLOB (1958). As will always be the case with this show, be aware that our discussion contains spoilers. If you want to watch the movies before listening to the show, there are a couple of ways you can do so. THE STUFF is available to stream on Shudder and Screambox, THE BLOB (1988) is available to purchase on a (technically) region-free Blu-ray from Amazon (via Umbrella Entertainment), and both movies are available to rent via VOD.
Dec 1, 2017 · 1 hr 44 min
Dead Ringers 7 - THE TEXAS CHAINSAW MASSACRE 2 + THE DEVIL'S REJECTS
Nolan is joined by Horrorella, Philip Yount, and Thomas Foster to discuss Tobe Hooper's THE TEXAS CHAINSAW MASSACRE 2 (1986) and Rob Zombie's THE DEVIL'S REJECTS (2005). The group catches up on their latest discoveries before hitting the road with two of the most infamous homicidal families in horror cinema. Other movies discussed: WNUF HALLOWEEN SPECIAL (2013), THE INNKEEPERS (2012), HELL HOUSE LLC (2016), THE POUGHKEEPSIE TAPES (2007), A DARK SONG (2017), THE KILLING OF A SACRED DEER (2017), THE UNINVITED (1944), FOUND FOOTAGE 3D (2017), SALEM'S LOT (1979), LIFEFORCE (1985). As will always be the case with this show, be aware that our discussion contains spoilers. If you want to watch the movies before listening to the show, there are a couple of ways you can do so. THE TEXAS CHAINSAW MASSACRE 2 is available to stream on Hulu, THE DEVIL'S REJECTS is available to stream on Starz, and both movies are available to rent via VOD.
Nov 15, 2017 · 2 hr 1 min
Dead Ringers 6 - DAWN OF THE DEAD (1978) + DAWN OF THE DEAD (2004)
Nolan is joined by Ben McBride and Paul Farrell to tackle George A. Romero's DAWN OF THE DEAD (1978) and Zack Snyder's DAWN OF THE DEAD (2004). The group discusses what new horror they discovered during the Halloween season before trying to wait out the apocalypse in two different zombie-infested malls. Other movies discussed: THE DEVIL'S CANDY (2017), HAPPY DEATH DAY (2017), LITTLE EVIL (2017), POPCORN (1991), DON'T KNOCK TWICE (2017), BRAIN DAMAGE (1988), THE AUTOPSY OF JANE DOE (2016), BUTCHER, BAKER, NIGHTMARE MAKER (1982), ALICE SWEET ALICE (1976), 976-EVIL (1989), THE HIDDEN (1987), NIGHT SCHOOL (1981), RESOLUTION (2013), SOLE SURVIVOR (1983), THE RESURRECTED (1992), DEMONS (1986), DEATHDREAM (1974), THE GIRL WITH ALL THE GIFTS (2016), CREEPSHOW 2 (1987), TWO EVIL EYES (1990), MONKEY SHINES (1988). As will always be the case with this show, be aware that our discussion contains spoilers. If you want to watch the movies before listening to the show, DAWN OF THE DEAD (2004) is available to rent via VOD and DAWN OF THE DEAD (1978) is available to buy on Blu-ray and DVD.
Oct 31, 2017 · 1 hr 6 min
Dead Ringers 5 - Knoxville Horror Film Fest Impressions
Nolan is joined by Philip Yount, Thomas Foster, and special guest Jordan Byrd to recap their experience at the 2017 Knoxville Horror Film Fest. The group discusses the features shown and some of the best shorts, as well as giving their overall impressions of the festival. Movies discussed this episode: SUSPIRIA (1977), BETTER WATCH OUT (2017), GAME OF DEATH (2017), TRAGEDY GIRLS (2017), KUSO (2017), THE ENDLESS (2017), BLADE OF THE IMMORTAL (2017), SEQUENCE BREAK (2017), HOUSE (1977).
Oct 17, 2017 · 1 hr 46 min
Dead Ringers 4 - THE CABIN IN THE WOODS + RESOLUTION
Nolan is joined by Kat Adams, Philip Yount, and Thomas Foster to discuss Drew Goddard's THE CABIN IN THE WOODS (2012) and Justin Benson & Aaron Moorhead's RESOLUTION (2012). Thomas shares his personal horror movie recommendation and everyone discusses what new horror they've been keeping up with before the group takes a weekend trip to the woods with this double feature about derelict cabins that demand more than the usual upkeep. Other movies discussed: BLACK CHRISTMAS (1974), COHERENCE (2013), THEY LOOK LIKE PEOPLE (2015), THE SILENCED (2015), THE WAILING (2016), TRAIN TO BUSAN (2016), RAW (2016), FLATLINERS (2017), THE MUMMY (2017). As will always be the case with this show, be aware that our discussion contains spoilers. If you want to watch the movies before listening to the show, THE CABIN IN THE WOODS is available to rent via VOD and RESOLUTION is available to stream on Shudder.
Oct 13, 2017 · 57 min
Dead Ringers Bonus - Knoxville Horror Film Fest Interview
On a very special bonus episode, Nolan is joined by William Mahaffey, Festival Director of the upcoming Knoxville Horror Film Fest, which is running from Friday, October 20th through Sunday, October 22nd at the Regal Downtown West Cinema 8 in Knoxville, Tennessee. The pair discuss what goes into putting on a film festival and what makes KHFF unique, as well as detailing the festival's impressive lineup of feature films. For more details on the festival, visit knoxvillehorrorfest.com.
Oct 4, 2017 · 1 hr 33 min
Dead Ringers 3 - THE STEPFATHER + THE GUEST
Nolan is joined by Ben McBride, Horrorella, and Paul Farrell to discuss Joseph Ruben's THE STEPFATHER (1987) and Adam Wingard's THE GUEST (2014). The group discusses two major theatrical horror releases as well as what they've been watching lately before welcoming this double feature of psychotic, too-good-to-be-true strangers into the family. Other movies discussed: IT (2017), IT (1990), IT FOLLOWS (2015), MOTHER! (2017), DEAD AWAKE (2017), SOLE SURVIVOR (1983), SUSPIRIA (1977), MAMA (2013). As will always be the case with this show, be aware that our discussion contains spoilers. If you want to watch the movies before listening to the show, THE GUEST is available to rent via VOD and THE STEPFATHER is available on Blu-ray from Shout! Factory.
Sep 20, 2017 · 1 hr 32 min
Dead Ringers 2 - THE HOUSE BY THE CEMETERY + WE ARE STILL HERE
Nolan is joined by Ben McBride, Kat Adams, and Philip Yount to discuss Lucio Fulci's THE HOUSE BY THE CEMETERY (1981) and Ted Geoghegan's WE ARE STILL HERE (2015). Kat and Philip share horror movie recommendations and the group discusses what horror they've been keeping up before facing off against this double feature about eldritch evils lurking in the New England countryside. Other movies discussed: THE VOID (2017), REINCARNATION (2005), HOUSEBOUND (2014), THE BEYOND (1981), LITTLE EVIL (2017), DEATH NOTE (2017), THE FUNHOUSE (1981). As will always be the case with this show, be aware that our discussion contains spoilers. If you want to watch the movies before listening to the show, both are available to stream on Shudder, and WE ARE STILL HERE is also available on Netflix and Amazon Prime.
Sep 5, 2017 · 1 hr 25 min
Dead Ringers 1 - SHIVERS + SLITHER
On the first episode of Dead Ringers, Nolan McBride is joined by Ben McBride, Horrorella, and Paul Farrell to discuss David Cronenberg's SHIVERS (1975) and James Gunn's SLITHER (2006). The hosts share horror movie recommendations and discuss what horror they've been keeping up with before dissecting this double feature of parasitic slug movies. Other movies discussed: BLOOD RAGE (1987), MAMA (2013), THE STEPFATHER (1987), RESOLUTION (2013), TEEN WOLF (1985), TEEN WOLF TOO (1987), THE TRANSFIGURATION (2017), ANNABELLE: CREATION (2017), BONE TOMAHAWK (2015). As will always be the case with this show, be aware that our discussion contains spoilers. If you want to watch the movies before listening to the show, SHIVERS is available to stream on Amazon Prime, and SLITHER is available for rent on various VOD platforms and available to purchase on Blu-ray.