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Dark Night of the Podcast

Troy Escamilla, Roger Conners
Horror Genre
Cruising
Psycho Franchise
Norman Bates
Houston Horror Film Festival
The Invasion
Diana Scarwood
Anthony Perkins
Shallow Grave
Trick 'r Treat
Tracy Venable
I Still Know What You Did Last Summer
Birds
Motel Hell
Pet Sematary
Halloween
Daniel Craig
Nicole Kidman
Mental Illness
The Dentist

Avid horror fans and filmmakers (and noted homosexuals) Troy Escamilla and Roger "The Scream Queer" Conners have many opinions on film. Tune in weekly to hear these two discuss and dissect some of the horror genre's most iconic, overlooked, and often underrated films.

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This week on Dark Night of the Podcast, Roger is joined by guest co-host Bret Laurie to revisit the gloriously over-the-top 2006 witchy teen thriller The Covenant. Set in a world where shirtless prep school warlocks rule the halls, the film serves up... more

Troy and Roger scrub in for the 2006 low-budget horror oddity Candy Stripers, where a quiet hospital suddenly becomes ground zero for alien parasites, murderous nurses, and some truly questionable decision-making. What starts as a routine shift quick... more

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Troy and Roger head to Camp Manabe for Return to Sleepaway Camp, the long-delayed sequel that somehow manages to be louder, meaner, and way more chaotic than the original. At the center of it all is Alan, quite possibly one of the most aggressively a... more

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Troy and Roger carve into the frosty chaos of the 2003 snowbound slasher Shredder. Set at a remote ski resort with a dark local legend hanging over it, the film sends a group of bickering twenty-somethings straight into a blizzard of bad decisions an... more

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Recent Guests

Bret Laurie
Editor for an educational publisher and indie horror author editor.
Indie Horror Authors and Educational Publisher
Episode: Episode 154 – Luther the Geek (1989) with Bret Laurie
Sean Abley
Writer, journalist, and theater creator with a focus on horror and LGBTQ themes.
Fangoria
Episode: Episode 142 – Cruising (1980) with Sean Abley

Hosts

Troy Escamilla
Co-host and constant presence; horror fan with filmmaking background; multiple listings show him as host.
Roger Conners
Co-host with a penchant for horror cinema; described as host and horror enthusiast in multiple entries.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 114 ratings
  • Meh…

    Just kidding! Listening to Dark Knight of the Podcast feels like willingly walking into a haunted house… knowing Troy and Roger are waiting in the shadows to absolutely wreck your ear holes in the best way possible!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    mannym716
    United States2 months ago
  • ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

    Funny, Cozy, you guys are super chilled. Five stars

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Sunflowermewithluv
    United States5 months ago
  • Obsessed!!!

    I have become such a huge fan of your show and listen to you every day now! The giggles are the best! I also love how you have given me a new love for campy 80s horror films! Keep it up you guys are incredible!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Jenn Jenks
    United States6 months ago
  • New road trip horror friends

    Surprised and delighted to hear my friends Brandon and Roman on past episodes! 🖤 Really enjoying the conversations about some of my of my favorite horror movies. Thanks for keeping this single cat lady company 😸

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Hollie GoFrightly
    United Statesa year ago
  • Keep the great job guys!!!!

    Although I don't typically listen to podcasts, I can say that this one is entertaining. Troy and Roger's reviews are filled with energy and insight, making them a joy to listen to. Meeting them at conventions a few years ago gave me a sense of what to expect from this podcast. I am fond of the fact that they review all the obscure low-budget films that are not widely known. Sharing their personal opinions and not sounding like they are copying other critics is something that makes them authentic... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    DKFANFILMS
    United Statesa year ago

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Listeners appreciate the queer perspective and deep dives into both classics and obscure titles.
Fans praise the hosts for energy, insight, and authentic banter.
Guests and banter are highlighted as a strong draw, with many noting high entertainment value and passionate discussions.

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Episode 163 – The Burning (1981)
Q: What do you remember most vividly about the movie?
The gore effects, particularly the raft scene with the hedge clippers, are memorable and set a precedent for shocking kills in slashers.
Houston Horror Film Fest 2024: "Pet Sematary" 35th Anniversary Reunion Panel
Q: How was it to work with children and animals at the same time?
Unbelievable. I'll never do it again. Everything they say is true.
Houston Horror Film Fest 2024: "Pet Sematary" 35th Anniversary Reunion Panel
Q: How did you feel about working with Fred Gwynn?
I just learned from Fred as we were going along because he's just so good as an actor. We got very close and he became a dear friend.
Episode 158 – Clue (1985)
Q: Which ending do you think was the best or which one did you prefer?
I prefer the third ending as well because it makes the most sense and everyone gets their moment.

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What is Dark Night of the Podcast about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A duo of horror fans and filmmakers delivers energetic, opinionated deep-dives into a wide range of horror cinema. Episodes frequently blend enthusiastic banter with thorough film analysis, covering classics, obscure gems, and cult favorites while highlighting underappreciated work and the genre's socio-cultural angles. A standout is their unabashed queer voice and insider perspective from hosts who also describe themselves as filmmakers, which adds unique context to debates about gender, representation, and craft within horror. Listeners tend to appreciate the hosts' knowledge, unapologetic takes, and the conversations they generate with guests and fellow fans.

Noteworthy is the strong sense of community and identity around LGBTQ+ horror,... more

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