Nolan is joined by Ben McBride and Paul Farrell to discuss Clive Barker’s Nightbreed (1990) and Frank Henenlotter’s Basket Case 2 (1990). The crew dig into new discoveries, rewatches, and recent releases before finding a new home among fellow freaks and being forced to defend it against an intolerant world.

Other movies discussed on this episode: Green Room (2016) (Max), The Loved Ones (2009) (VOD), Magic (1978) (Shudder, Peacock, Tubi), Mortal Kombat (1995) (Max), Cruel Intentions (1999) (VOD), Final Exam (1981) (Shudder), Cherry Falls (2000) (Blu-ray), Island Of Lost Souls (1932) (Blu-ray), Influencer (2023) (Shudder).

As will always be the case with this show, please be aware that our discussion contains spoilers. If you want to watch the movies before listening to the show, there are a couple of ways you can do so. Nightbreed is available to stream on Peacock and Tubi, Basket Case 2 is available to stream on Amazon Prime and Tubi, and both are available to rent or purchase via VOD or Blu-ray/DVD.

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Links of interest and/or sources cited for research on this episode:

[Horror Queers] The Inherent Queerness of Clive Barker’s ‘Nightbreed’ by Trace Thurman & Joe Lipsett (Bloody Disgusting)

‘Tower of Terror’ – Revisiting Disney’s Original Ride-to-Movie Adaptation by Paul Farrell (Bloody Disgusting)