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The Exterminator
Squirm
Roland Emmerich
London, United Kingdom
British Cinema
Cronenberg
Harry Bromley Davenport
Tomboy
Virginia Beach, United States
Steven Spielberg
Minneapolis, United States

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Our Boxketeers become three this week, as artist Arthur Peña joins Tyler and Shawn to discuss one of his childhood video traumas: Killer Klowns from Outer Space. We dive deep into this foundational classic of VHS terror, covering oft-neglected topics... more

This week, our intrepid Trauma Boxers brave Breeders, erotic auteur Tim Kincaid's 1986 direct-to-video grime-fest.The man behind Mutant Hunt, Robot Holocaust, and LA Tool & Die brings us seventy-odd minutes of unhinged post-C.H.U.D. NYC nightmare. It... more

Tyler and Shawn explore a different corner of the Trauma Box this week with 1985's Tomboy. A staple of video store shelves of yore, Tomboy's iconic cover had wedged itself in the psyches of both hosts. What did we discover upon viewing? It's Flashdan... more

The Trauma Box bites back this week with Xtro, Harry Bromley Davenport's offering from 1982, an impossibly grim and upsettingly British ode to ooze. Why do we keep watching horrific films with dead/absent fathers and animated toys? What the hell is o... more

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Tyler
Host of Trauma Box; frequently present in discussions about cult cinema and era-specific release culture.
Shawn
Co-host on Trauma Box; adds historical context and critical perspective to genre analysis.

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5.0 out of 5 stars from 9 ratings
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    Bigly niche obsessive tendencies being put to very good use. Someone hire them for a large scale watch party where you give them both mics and the remote.

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    5
    ykonlohc
    United Statesa month ago
  • Nostalgic trip down the rental store aisles

    Whether you remember the days of renting VHS tapes, or just want to experience it secondhand, this is a really fun podcast about the days of VHS cover art that could haunt you forever.

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    5
    Adam Lounsbery
    United Statesa month ago

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Engaging hosts with strong cinema knowledge and entertaining banter.
Strong for sponsorships targeting retro film lovers and collectors.
The poster/art discussion adds a unique angle not found elsewhere.
Episodes feel like a cinephile's group chat—informal yet insightful.
Shows a fun balance of nostalgia and smart critique of cult cinema.

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Listeners are drawn to film history and cult cinema, with discussions spanning 70s and 80s genre fare, poster art, video-store culture, and the era's cultural context. Episodes combine affectionate nostalgia with sharp, critique-driven dialogue about exploitation cinema, horror, and landmark scenes, often tying visual design, marketing, and reception to broader social themes. The show frequently pairs personal memories with production trivia, making it appealing to cinephiles who enjoy deep dives, sharp banter, and behind-the-scenes context. A standout is the focus on poster art and packaging as a lens for shaping audience expectations, along with cross-film comparisons that illuminate genre evolution and era-specific aesthetics.

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