
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.
| Publishes | Twice monthly | Episodes | 211 | Founded | 6 years ago |
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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
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
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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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!
Funny, Cozy, you guys are super chilled. Five stars
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!!
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 😸
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
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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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