Rank & Vile

This week, we're joined by the incomparable Julia Evans (author of the upcoming How To Set Yourself on Fire) as we dig into THE HEARSE, M.F.A., and MAYHEM! Also discussed: Shirley Jackson, the loathsome 1970s, and how Steven Yeun's face means he can get away with anything.

On this episode, Quincy and Ryan jump into the meaty smolder of THE WITCH'S CURSE and also every single Halloween episode of Roseanne. We talk about how much wild shit Roseanne got away with on primetime TV in the early 90s, Italian sword-and-sandal movies, and the logistical challenges of strangling an entire herd of cows.

On this episode, we're joined by special effects artist, director, and all-around horror fixture Sandy Collora (MEN IN BLACK, PREDATOR 2, THE ABYSS, GUYVER: DARK HERO) as we dig into PREDATOR, childhood horror influences, and shooting a jungle to death because your friend is dead.

In this Very Special Minisode, Quincy interviews a bunch of cool comic book folks at the Memphis Comic Expo, including Kyle Starks (DEAD WINTER, SEX CASTLE) and previous Rank & Vile guest Matt D. Wilson.

On this episode, we talk a whole bunch of tokusatsu with podcaster Evan McDevitt (of 2 PLAYER VERSUS) and dive into KARATE KILL, GANTZ: O and SHIN KAMEN RIDER. We dish about the total nutzoid insanity of KAMEN RIDER, fish sticks found in the car, and the seething hatred Evan's partner Becca has for GANTZ: O.

We're joined by writer, actor, and producer Drew Marvick (POOL PARTY MASSACRE) as we talk CURTAINS, EVIL ED, and HELLO MARY LOU: PROM NIGHT 2. Also discussed are Encino Man, jank puppets, and getting roasted alive at the big school dance.

On this episode, we dig into THE INCREDIBLE MELTING MAN, HAPPY HUNTING, LOST ENCOUNTER, THE TRANSFIGURATION, DON'T GO NEAR THE PARK, and BEYOND THE GATES. Should you or shouldn't you go near the park? There's this movie that'll tell you.

On this episode, we're joined by writer and poet Bryanna Licciardi as we dive into POLTERGEIST, THE ZODIAC KILLER, and THE JEFFREY DAHMER FILES. Also discussed are The Poltergeist Curse, whether or not we would wear a Zodiac Killer branded hoodie like the dude in the film, and the influence of Napoleon Dynamite on true crime documentaries.

On this episode, we talk with Brittany Fernandez of KICK OUT AT TWO about IT STAINS THE SANDS RED, MADHOUSE, and THE DEVIL'S CANDY. We also talk about Southern Underground Pro, tampon-related horror tropes, and Quincy's travails with home ownership and plumbing. Also The Bye-Bye Man. He is inescapable and burns at the center of all things.

We're joined by writer, academic, and general badass Lauren Milici as we talk about Final Girls -- specifically, Sally from TEXAS CHAINSAW and Nancy from A NIGHTMARE ON ELM STREET. Also discussed are Nicolas Cage, weird dates with dudes who like TETSUO THE IRON MAN, and my God, a new Number One Movie on our list.

We're joined by horror author Christoph Paul as we dig into HELLRAISER and the Lovecraft-inspired short WHEN SUSURRUS STIRS. Mostly Christoph and Ryan make Quincy cry in anguish as they slide HELLRAISER farther and farther up the list until nothing makes sense anymore.

We talk to horror author Max Booth III about KUSO, YOUR DATE IS HERE, THE NIGHT OF SOMETHING STRANGE, and THE NIGHT WATCHMEN. Also featured: Quincy's wife Emily sets the record straight on STIs and toilets.

Writer, podcaster, and Dracula enthusiast Chris Sims joined us to talk about ARMY OF DARKNESS, TASTE THE BLOOD OF DRACULA, and DRACULA A.D. 1972. Also discussed are Thriller, Keanu Reeves' valiant attempts at an English accent, and shady copies of BATMAN: DEAD END.

On this episode, Quincy talks with Betty Rocksteady (author of LIKE JAGGED TEETH and ARACHNOPHILE) about ZYGOTE, LOWLIFE, TALES FROM THE CRYPT: DEMON KNIGHT and HOUNDS OF LOVE. Also discussed is the fact that Quincy's mom clipped a picture of the Cryptkeeper out of the back of his comic books as a kid because it scared him. I had to write about that detail in this blurb because holy shit.

Our pal Leza Cantoral (author of CARTOONS IN THE SUICIDE FOREST and the upcoming THE ICE CREAM GIRL GOSPELS) comes back to talk about one of horror's most disgusting-yet-compelling subgenres -- giallo! We dig into THE BIRD WITH THE CRYSTAL PLUMAGE, INFERNO, and THE EVIL EYE. Also discussed are Christmas horror movies, Shinsuke Nakamura, and that time Ryan and Quincy wussed out while watching Takashi Miike's IMPRINT in college.

We're joined by Katie Schenkel (author of werewolf comic MOONLIGHTERS) as we talk about one of the best werewolf movies probably ever, GINGER SNAPS. Also discussed are pubescent travails, rituals involving cheesecake, and keeping the children away from Rob Liefeld.

On this episode, we talk about 1985's most underrated gem, THE MUTILATOR, and then later on we talk about MANIAC, SHE KILLS, being trapped in a dentist's office with Lloyd Kaufman, and childhood trauma.

On this episode, we're joined by the delightful Ryan Bradford (author of HORROR BUSINESS) as we dig into ERASERHEAD, MULHOLLAND DRIVE, and most importantly, THE BYE BYE MAN. These movies may seem incongruous, but listen: We got to say the phrase "the Bye Bye Man" a lot after talking about ERASERHEAD and we're living our best lives.

On this episode, we dig into Party Horror stalwart NIGHT OF THE DEMONS and a whole slew of horror shorts like SHALLOW WATER, INNSMOUTH, and PUPPET MAN. We discuss the inescapability of synthwave, Paul Ellering as Super Shredder, and Lovecraftian genitals.

On this episode, we're joined by clandestine wrestling shirt czar Big Boot (of BigBootLegDrop) as we dig into FUNNY GAMES, POOL PARTY MASSACRE, and 2-HEADED SHARK ATTACK. Topics discussed include Brooke Hogan's shruggy acting, meta narratives about violence, and how to ruin a party through the cunning use of white outfits.