Happy Halloween! The podcast is at full strength this week and releasing a day early in order to ring in All Hallow's Eve with you. This week, we attempted to do a special episode by picking a movie that takes place on Halloween, but that movie wound up being the 2009 Night of the Demons remake, so it's anything but special. Join us as we discuss t…

Horror Month rolls along this week with a Japanese cult classic, as we discuss the 1977 flick, Hausu. Join us as we discuss good and bad death scenes, how the director's 12 year-old daughter inspired the film, and is this an endoursement of the Patriarchy. Find us on Twitter and Instagram @TCTAMPod and on TikTok @theycalledthisamovie. EXTRA LIFE LI…

Horror Month rolls along this week with a low budget tale of revenge, as we discuss the 1980s flick, Slaughter High. Join us as we discuss hiding British accents, high schoolers being played by people in their 30s, and similarities to the classic, The Toxic Avenger. Find us on Twitter and Instagram @TCTAMPod and on TikTok @theycalledthisamovie.…

It's officially October and you know what that means: it's time for a full month of horror movie episodes. We continue horror month with our third Frank Henenlotter movie. It's 1988's Brain Damage on this week's They Called This a Movie. Join us as we discuss allegories to drug use, a way too long and graphic death scene, and possible connections t…

It's officially October and you know what that means: it's time for a full month of horror movie episodes. We kick off this month with an oddball movie from 1979 starring The Rifleman himself, Chuck Connors. It's Tourist Trap on this week's They Called This a Movie. Join us as we discuss the similarities to other movies, imagine what Chuck Connors …

This week, we're hanging out with a blind Rutger Hauer and one of the kids from Step By Step, as we watch Blind Fury, the 1989 American remake of the 16th Zatoichi sequel. Join us as we discuss Rutger Hauer's attempts to portray being blind, the chemistry between him and Brandon Call, and one of the main villains being typecast as a dirtbag. We als…

We're strapping on our muscle-enhancing gauntlets and trying to save the world with pathological liar Terry Bollea, as we watch the first attempt to turn Hulk Hogan into a kids movie icon. It's Suburban Commando on this week's episode of They Called This a Movie. Join us as we talk about Hulk Hogan's wooden personality, Christopher Lloyd putting th…

We're spending this spooky Friday with Corey Feldman and Crispin Glover, as we continue our tradition of watching Friday the 13th on Friday the 13th. This week, we're watching the fourth installment, which breaks its promise of being the last one. It's Friday the 13th: The Final Chapter on this episode of They Called This a Movie. Join us as we dis…

We're making deals with the Devil an immediately finding ways to get out of them this week, as we return to the unique mind of Rudy Ray Moore. This week, we're watching Petey Wheatstraw, unofficially title Petey Wheatstraw: The Devil's Son-in-Law. Join us as we discuss demons in Halloween capes, Rudy Ray Moore's comedic stylings, and the inspiratio…

Grab your D20s and roll for initiative as we talk about some nerd stuff with the high fantasy disaster, Dungeons & Dragons, the 2000 version. Join us as we discuss Thora Birch: Charisma Vacuum, the Playstation 1 level CG, and how it compares to the made-for-TV miniseries, Merlin. Find us on Twitter and Instagram @TCTAMPod and on TikTok @theycalledt…

It's Game 7 of the Stanley Cup Playoffs and Powers Booth has taken the Vice President hostage. Ther's only one man that can save the day, after Bruce Willis, Sylvester Stallone, Arnold Schwarzenegger all said they were too busy. It's JCVD in Sudden Death on this week's They Called This a Movie. Join us as we discuss the son's easy paycheck, the inc…

Zach Galligan gets rid of the gremlins and Phoebe Cates and finds himself a wife hellbent on killing him for his inheritence. Standing in her way is his brother and the world's worst therapist. It's the erotice thriller Mortal Passions on this week's episode of They Called This a Movie. Join us as we discuss half-baked murder plots, try to figure o…

Dinosaurs are back, thanks to evil billionaires with ulterior motives. This week, we're watching Whoopi Goldberg suffer through a movie that she was legally obligated to appear in. It's 1995's buddy cop film, Theodore Rex, the most expensive direct-to-video movie made at one point. Join us as we discuss the behind-the-scenes legal issues, the Power…

We're headed to South America to find gold using psychic abilities this week, as we're watching the Ron Howard-produced forgotten adventure romcom, Vibes, starring Jeff Goldblum and Cyndi Lauper. Join us as we discuss the lack of chemistry between the two leads, Peter Falk stealing every scene, and how the movie does more than it needs to do. Find …

We're going to the tiny planet of Spengo this week, as we hit up some 90s nostalgia with the cult classic Mom and Dad Save the World on this week's episode. Join us as we discuss Jon Lovitz's performance, the light grenade scene, and werstling with Jeffrey Jones's past. Find us on Twitter and Instagram @TCTAMPod and on TikTok @theycalledthisamovie.…

We're getting the creepy crawlies this week as we get in tune with nature and come away with some blood-sucking parasites, as we watch the 1993 creature feature, Ticks. Join us as we discuss the practical effects, the heights of the entire cast, and get to the bottom of Peter Scolari's intentions. Find us on Twitter and Instagram @TCTAMPod and on T…

This week, we're solving crimes with two ass-kicking chicks, as we watch Michelle Yeoh and Cynthia Rothrock in the 1985 Hong Kong buddy cop movie, Yes, Madam! Join us as we talk about the slapstick, the badass fight scenes, and things that were lost in translation. Find us on Twitter and Instagram @TCTAMPod and on TikTok @theycalledthisamovie. Our …

We're headed to the bargain bin this week, as we're watching Mutant Hunt, a low budget sci-fi effort from a director more interested in making adult films. Join us as we discuss weapons doubling as decorations, pleasure model maintenance, and whether or not these cyborgs are really stronger than a human. Find us on Twitter and Instagram @TCTAMPod a…

We're traveling the galaxy to find that universal sound called music this week, as we're watching alines try to woo Pia Zadora in Voyage of the Rock Aliens. Join us as we discuss the countless songs, try to figure out exactly what the plot is, and wonder what Jermaine Jackson is doing in this movie. Find us on Twitter and Instagram @TCTAMPod and on…

It's time to revisit the early days of a legend, as we go back to 1969 to watch Arnold Schwarzenegger try to get a handle on the English language in Hercules in New York. Join us as we discuss Arnie's performance, the fact that everyone thinks they can beat him in feats of strength, and the lack of understanding of Greek and Roman mythology. Find u…

We're going to the jungles of Peru to study spiders this week, as we're joined by frequent guest Jess Sager for her second Dakota Johnson film in a row. We're talking the 2024 disaster of a superhero movie, Madam Web. Join us as we discuss everything from poor ADR dialogue, Cassie Webb's attitude, and a complete misunderstanding of a medical condit…

We're getting weird this week while Dan and Mark are left to their own devices, as they watch the Weird Al-starring UHF from 1989. Join us as we discuss Weird Al as a leading man, a pre-Seinfeld Michael Richards, and some of the jokes that don't hold up today. Find us on Twitter and Instagram @TCTAMPod and on TikTok @theycalledthisamovie. Our theme…

We're going back to a podcast favorite, as we watch yet another Ernest P. Worrell adventure. This time, we're watching the misguided, tone deaf, and lazy entry known as Ernest Goes to Africa. Join us as we discuss the lazy jokes, the fact that there's a death count in an Ernest movie, and the unfortunate stereotypes. We also pitch our own version o…

It's all b-boys and taggers this week, as we head back to New York City in the 1980s and talk Beat Street. Join us as we talk the music, try to put together what the actual plot is, and discuss Ramon flying too close to the third rail. Find us on Twitter and Instagram @TCTAMPod and on TikTok @theycalledthisamovie. Our theme music was written and pe…

On this week's episode, we're saving the cheerleader as she gets sent to an inner city school and runs afoul of Solange Knowles, as we watch Bring It On: All or Nothing. Join us as we discuss Rihanna's cameo performance, the 2000's obsession with dance competitions, and krumping. Find us on Twitter and Instagram @TCTAMPod and on TikTok @theycalledt…

This week, we're hanging with pre med law students with hearts of gold, ninja drug dealers, and the dragon warrior in this week's episode, as we watch The VelociPastor. Join us as we discuss the jokes that worked, the ones that didn't, and the struggles of covering movies that are made with the sole purpose of being bad. Find us on Twitter and Inst…

We head to Hawaii this week to bust some illegal diamond smuggling operations with our favorite blonde DEA agents, as we watch the infamous Hard Ticket to Hawaii from acclaimed sleazebag, Andy Sidaris. Join us as we discuss hot tub investigations, exploding skateboarders, and the proper order of getting dressed. Find us on Twitter and Instagram @TC…

We return after a week off to celebrate life, as one of our host's prepares for an addition to the family. We're talking diapers, baby books, and Joe Mantegna as we watch the madcap, slapstick adventure, Baby's Day Out. Join us as we discuss gross negligence, old money, and John Hughes's attempt to catch the Home Alone lightning in a bottle with a …

We're hitting the slopes this week and partying down with the rowdiest bunch of ski instructors on the mountain. Dean Cameron stars in the slobs vs snobs movie Ski School on this week's They Called This a Movie. Join us as we discuss the similarities to Animal House, the fact that there is very little skiing and even less school, and talk about how…

It's Saint Patrick's Day week once again, and we get to the end of the line for one of our yearly traditions. This week, we head back to the hood as we watch Warwick Davis's final turn as the titular Leprechaun in Leprechaun 6: Back to Tha Hood. Join us as we discuss calling people "ninja", the lack of Leprechaun, and we decide what other scenarios…

This week, Chuck Norris finds himself caught between warring gangs and fighting a corrupt police force, as he stars in Code of Silence. Join us as we discuss Chuck Norris's ability to emote, how much firepower the police force actually needs, and try to decide if Dennis Farina is the exception to the rule. Find us on Twitter and Instagram @TCTAMPod…

It's time for some March Badness as we hit the basketball court for yet another terrible basketball movie starring an NBA player. This time, we're watching Dennis Rodman fulfill some community service duties (allegedly) as he teams up with a cast of dwarves for the 2007 movie, The Minis, also known as Little Hoop Dreams. Join us as we discuss the s…

It's that time of year, once again, as we say "Hello" to Gerarduary, the one time of the year we let Dan pick a Gerard Butler movie. And this year, Mr. Butler is taking us on a road trip through New Jersey, as he chases down his ex Jennifer Aniston in The Bounty Hunter. Join us as we discuss the chemistry between the two leads, how this movie lacks…

Anthony Michael Hall fails the assignment this week, when he tries to act like a tough guy in Out of Bounds, from 1986. Join us as we discuss Jeff Kober once again delivering as a villain, the similarities to Trancers, and how Anthony Michael Hall clashed with the director on set. Find us on Twitter and Instagram @TCTAMPod and on TikTok @theycalled…

We're celebrating Valentine's Day almost a week early by saying goodbye to a movie series we no longer have to revisit. This week, we're joined by Jess Sager (@ohheyjesssager) to help us close out the Christian Grey film series with 2018's Fifty Shades Freed. Join us as we discuss the characters having the same arguments in every movie, a car chase…

We go back to high school with a 25-year old Corey Haim, as we watch him do his best John McClane impression, in Demolition High. It's Die Hard, but in a high school! Join us as we discuss the Home Alone-esque traps, Corey Haim's Bronx persona, and whether or not fire extinguishers could turn pens into projectiles. Find us on Twitter and Instagram …

Death rings, WWE Superstars, and undercover cops collide this week, as we watch the only movie to ever feature The Ultimate Warrior, 1993's Firepower. Join us as we discuss Chad McQueen's lack of charisma, Warrior's single line of dialogue, and discuss how we'd much rather be following just about anyone else in this movie. Find us on Twitter and In…

There's only one way to solve a crime involving an Asian cult: get your best 60-year old detectives on it and slowly plod through a police procedural. This week, we watched Shadow of the Dragon. Join us as we discuss baffling backstories, our heroes being buffoons in three different cities, and old men just doing what they need to do to remain rele…

We're going back to 1984 to singe some squids and romance Helen Hunt before Paul Reiser got his greasy mitts all over her, as we watch the cult classic sci-fi movie, Trancers, directed by Charles Band. Join us as we discuss time traveling through your ancestors, Tim Thomerson's weathered face, and maybe figure out what a "trancer" is. Find us on Tw…

We're ringing in 2024 with some big beefy action, as we watch Double Trouble, starring David and Peter Paul, also known as the Barbarian Brothers. Join us as we discuss the surprising charisma of these two solid beefcakes, flipping airplanes upside down, and Roddy McDowall. Find us on Twitter and Instagram @TCTAMPod and on TikTok @theycalledthisamo…

This week, we take a break from watching a movie so we can say goodbye to 2023. We look back on the year of the podcast, talk about our favorite movies we've watched, and discuss what we hope 2024 brings to the show. Find us on Twitter and Instagram @TCTAMPod and on TikTok @theycalledthisamovie. Our theme music was written and performed by Dave Kat…

Merry Christmas from They Called This a Movie! For our special Christmas episode, Mark and Dan are watching Last Christmas from 2019. Find us on Twitter and Instagram @TCTAMPod and on TikTok @theycalledthisamovie. Our theme music was written and performed by Dave Katusa. He can be found on Instagram @dkat_productions.…

We continue to punish ourselves this holiday season with some of the worst Christmas movies we've ever watched. This week, we're watching Rapsittie Street Kids: Believe in Santa, an animated film so bad that it has to be a scam. Join us as we discuss the improbable cast of voice actors, the terrible animation even by early 2000s standards, and a gr…

We head back to the late 2000s/early 2010s as we spend Christmas in a Hollywood obsessed with shaming it's young starlets. And a Hollywood in which Christina Milian was relevant. It's Christmas Cupid on this week's episode of They Called This a Movie. Join us as we discuss the unlikable leads, the lack of any real lessons learned, and once again co…

It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas in TCTAM world as we once again celebrate Christmas movies all December long. And this year, we kick it off with an absolute doozy. Suffice it to say: nothing quite prepared us for A Karate Christmas Miracle. Join us as we discuss the incoherent ramblings of a drunken psychic law professor, the lack of an…

We're celebrating Thanksgiving this week, as this is the last episode before the holiday. And we're not watching Blood Rage this time! This year, we decided to spend the holiday with the Camden's as we watch the first season Thanksgiving episode "Last Call For Aunt Julie". Join us as we discuss how hard Julie hits the bottle, Mary's complete lack o…

We're heading to the woods this week in search of sexy cryptids, as we watch the animated film, The Son of Bigfoot. Join us as we discuss Bigfoot laying pipe, inexplicable Sasquatch powers, and whether or not being bald can turn you into a villain. Find us on Twitter and Instagram @TCTAMPod and on TikTok @theycalledthisamovie. Our theme music was w…

We're headed back to school this week with Scott Baio and Willie Aames, as we watch the 1982 teen sex comedy, Zapped! Join us as we discuss the weird middleground between coming-of-age story and sex comedy this movie tries to exist in, that odd Carrie-like ending, and Scott Baio. NOTE: This episode was originally recorded as our September Movie of …

We wrap up another spooky season with our October Movie of the Month. This year, we close out the month with Cabin Fever, diected by Eli Roth. Join us as we discuss the comedy, sitting next to Dennis, and the fact that Marcy is always making chili. Find us on Twitter and Instagram @TCTAMPod and on TikTok @theycalledthisamovie. Our theme music was w…

We get down and dirty with Rob Zombie this week, as we take a look at his first foray in the directing chair, as we discuss 2002's House of 1000 Corpses. Join us as we discuss Sherri Moon Zombie's screechy performance, the unlikable protagonists, and try to figure out who or what is a Dr. Satan. Find us on Twitter and Instagram @TCTAMPod and on Tik…