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Bruce and Sam discuss the controversial 80s slasher movie 'Silent Night Deadly Night', dressing up as Santa Claus, scary childhood memories, and compare it to other slasher movies. They also talk about the backlash of portraying historical events in TV shows, similarities between a 1984 movie and the COVID Christmas debates, and announce their next episode on their favorite Christmas film 'Trading Places'.

Sam and Bruce discuss the film 'Gremlins' and its portrayal of 80s suburban life. They talk about the importance of casting memorable minor characters in movies and the career of Keelie, a young Asian actor in Hollywood cinema. They also discuss the character of the grandson in 'Gremlins' and the idea of re-cutting the film as a family movie.

Bruce and Sam pay homage to the seminal action classic Die Hard while discussing classic 80s Christmas nuts and a little a bit of real-life John McClane inspired heroics

The hosts dive deep into their love for the Thanksgiving classic, revealing they're more like John Candy than Steve Martin. They share hilarious anecdotes from their travels and discuss how male friendships have evolved since the 80s. Their nostalgic take on iconic movie quotes, particularly from 'Planes, Trains and Automobiles,' highlights the humor that binds friendships. The conversation also touches on the political messages in 80s films and the emotional depth of comedy, showcasing how these films resonate across generations.

Arnie returns with his nutty 1987 sci-fi actioner and Bruce and Sam ponder reality TV, Arnie writing his own lines, Killian stealing the show and why sex standing up is another movie lie

Sam and Bruce pay special tribute to Sean ‘Big Tam’ Connery and discuss his 80s movie highlights, seductive screen presence, best performance of the decade and how he taught men that going bald was fantastic!

Bruce and Sam look back at an iconic moment in 80s music and horror including a full audio commentary on the extended music video and some dubious MJ impressions  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Bruce and Sam travel to deepest darkest Wales to record a Halloween special at the filming locations of the John Landis horror classic!  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

They’re here!! This week the guys worship at the altar of Poltergeist mom, expose the worst construction workers in film history and discuss how much to charge for de-ghosting a house  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Bruce and Sam take on Cronenberg’s creepy crawly classic and discuss the sexual prowess of flies, wanting a baboon as a pet, a classic horror movie arsehole and why you don’t put Parmesan in coffee  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.