The Dead Body Bathtub

The New Flesh: Terrifier 2 (2022) with Spoiler Sleepover

The ghouls open up the clown cafe for the gruesome twosome—Rob and Jason Michael from the SPOILER SLEEPOVER podcast clamber into the tub with their sleeping bags to discuss the horror epic TERRIFIER 2! We talk extreme bodily trauma, unexpected pathos, and of course, the dick quota. But wait! Before listening, go over to SPOILER SLEEPOVER to hear all four of us discuss TERRIFIER (2016)!
 
WARNING: This episode contains descriptions of extreme violence, torture, mutilation, murder, child abuse, and more in the context of the film discussed. Listener discretion is advised.
 
New Flesh Theme Song by James Pizziketti
 
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8. May (2002) + I Spit On Your Grave (1978)

It's emo goth girl week for the ghouls! On this episode, they dive into Germaine's childhood and future goals with MAY (2002), paying special attention to an all-time Anna Faris performance. Then, they traverse the murky waters of the seminal rape-revenge classic I SPIT ON YOUR GRAVE (1978) aka DAY OF THE WOMAN. Will any of these ghastly pieces make it into THE DEAD BODY BATHTUB?
 
WARNING: This episode contains descriptions of sexual assault/rape, murder, torture/mutilation, animal cruelty, child abuse, and more. Listener discretion is advised.
 
DBBT Theme Song by James Pizziketti
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Brain Drain: An Interview with Leo X. Robertson + In a Glass Cage (1986)

The ghouls drain the tub with author and filmmaker Leo X. Robertson! On this episode of BRAIN DRAIN, the gruesome twosome talk to Leo about his pragmatic but philosophical filmmaking process, channeling grief into art, and of course, his pick for the tub: IN A GLASS CAGE (1986).
 
 
WARNING: This episode contains descriptions of violence, child abuse, animal abuse, and murder in the context of the films discussed. Listener discretion is advised. 
DBBT Theme Song by James Pizziketti
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The New Flesh: Saw X (2023)

The inaugural episode of THE NEW FLESH is all about playing a game! The ghouls dig into all the fleshy bits of SAW X, its stripped-down narrative, its gnarly special effects, and its surprising pathos. And, of course, they ponder whether John Kramer is Daddy.
 
WARNING: This episode contains descriptions of extreme violence, torture, mutilation, murder, child abuse, and rape in the context of the film discussed. Listener discretion is advised.
 
DBBT Theme Song by James Pizziketti
 
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7. The Human Centipede 2 (2011) + Swallowed (2022)

Butts and bugs fill the tub in this episode of THE DEAD BODY BATHTUB. First, the creation is realized with THE HUMAN CENTIPEDE 2 (FULL SEQUENCE) (2011). Then, a drug run goes south (pun intended) in SWALLOWED (2022), Carter Smith’s absorbing and harrowing drama-horror. PLUS, stick around for a special promo code for PALLBEARER PRESS.
 
WARNING: This episode contains descriptions of graphic violence, torture, rape, murder, violence toward children, and animal abuse.
 
DBBT Theme Song by James Pizziketti
Swallowed song mentioned: Narcisc0 by Rina Mushonga
 
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6. Maniac (2012) + Opera (1987)

Scalps are a precious commodity in the latest episode of THE DEAD BODY BATHTUB! The ghouls talk MANIAC (2012), the POV-slasher remake starring Elijah Wood. Then, they dive into the nightmare world of giallo maestro Dario Argento’s OPERA (1987). Plus, listen for advanced ticket information for Disney’s new attraction MOMMY WORLD.
 
WARNING: This episode contains descriptions of extreme violence, murder, torture, sexual abuse, child abuse, and animal abuse. Viewer discretion is advised.
 
DBBT Theme Song by James Pizziketti
 
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Brain Drain: An Interview with Mike Thorn + Sick (2022)

The inaugural episode of THE BRAIN DRAIN—the ghoulish DBBT aftershow—finds a guest in the tub! Author and critic Mike Thorn joins us to discuss horror, the creative process, the new audiobook edition of his first novel “Shelter for the Damned,” and his tub pick—SICK (2022), John Hyams’ taut and clever COVID-set slasher. We dissect screenwriter Kevin Williamson’s social diagnosis, Hyams’ dynamic camera, and the engagement of pandemic-as-horror.
 
WARNING: This episode contains descriptions of violence, child abuse, and murder in the context of the films discussed. Listener discretion is advised. 
DBBT Theme Song by James Pizziketti
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5. Trauma (2017) + Witchfinder General (1968)

The ghouls are at it again with their most impassioned debate yet! First, they dig into ‘A Chilean Film’: TRAUMA (2017), a brutal response to the darkest period in Chile's history. Then, they head back to England in 1645 for WITCHFINDER GENERAL (1968), an infamous tale of religious fanaticism and rural tyranny. Plus, the ghouls dive into what makes them tick!
 
 
WARNING: This episode contains descriptions of extreme violence, sexual assault, incest, torture, mutilation, and child abuse in the context of the films discussed. Listener discretion is advised.
 
 
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4. Hell House LLC (2015) + Ichi the Killer (2001)

The ghouls explore a haunt in HELL HOUSE LLC (2015). Then, they celebrate the #1 sadomasochist daddy with ICHI THE KILLER (2001). Will a found footage gem finally enter the tub, or will sado-daddy win the day? PLUS, a new award is revealed and a surprise is teased.
 
WARNING: This episode contains descriptions of extreme violence (some involving children), sexual assault, animal abuse and killing, bullying, and torture in the context of the films discussed. Listener discretion is advised.
 
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3. The Poughkeepsie Tapes (2007) + Malatesta’s Carnival of Blood (1973)

The ghouls sift through more torture tapes with the infamous faux-documentary THE POUGHKEEPSIE TAPES (2007). Then, they unearth the little-seen tone poem MALATESTA’S CARNIVAL OF BLOOD (1973). Will the tub be blessed with another unholy entrant?
 
WARNING: This episode contains discussions of extreme violence, sexual abuse/assault, torture, animal harm, and child abuse in the context of the films we discuss. Listener discretion is advised.
 
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