Did you know Stephen King once called Clive Barker the “future of horror”? True story. So, in celebration of the 35th anniversary of Hellraiser, and in light of David Bruckner’s stylish new reboot, The Losers’ Club felt they were totally in the clear to unbox Barker’s iconic supernatural horror film. And, well, that’s exactly what they’re […]
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“It all ends now.” It certainly does! Yes, folks, it’s that time of the year again, when the Halloweenies return to the streets of Haddonfield, Illinois for a little trick or treating. This time around, though, there’s a new Shape in town, one that has traded in a station wagon for a motorcycle and a […]
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Nostalgia is a tricky thing, especially these days. What used to be a slice of escapism has since become the blueprint for Hollywood studios, who have seemingly molded intellectual property into a skeleton key to get projects off the ground. Indie filmmakers graduate into blockbuster reboots, veteran filmmakers stretch their limbs with unnecessary sequels, and […]
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To borrow from Thunderclap Newman, there is something in the air. No, not pumpkin spice lattes. Not those Yankee Candles your mother bought. No,it’s the cozy and creepy tones of John Carpenter‘s signature Halloween score. Hell, if you put your ear to the ground, you might even hear the pulsing, 5/4 beat that gets our […]
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Lock your door, bolt your windows, and turn out the lights, but don’t put away that iPhone because it’ll come in handy. After all, how else will you bring the Halloweenies into your home. No, not physically of course. We’re talking about another feature-length commentary track that invites your favorite co-hosts over to your latest […]
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“Stand by your man…” Hear that? There’s a ringing from beneath the soil. Well, The Losers’ Club is answering the call. Not from the Ghostbusters, but Mr. Harrigan’s Phone. Directed by John Lee Hancock and starring both Jaeden Martell and Donald Sutherland, the new Netflix adaptation of Stephen King’s If It Bleeds novella has arrived […]
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Hope you’re hungry because this episode is all about hearty meals and tasty treats. For decades now, Stephen King has been whetting the appetites of Constant Readers around the world with all kinds of cuisines from King’s Dominion. Whether it’s a stack of flapjacks at the Tozier’s in Derry or Matt Burke’s bolognese in ‘Salem’s […]
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With their Bag of Bones mailbag episodes, The Losers’ Club answers questions submitted by their Overlook patrons. Each Bag features 19 assorted Qs that traditionally range from absurd to essential, genius to gross, and weird to wild. As such these are freewheelin’ outings for the gang that are as unpredictable as they are hilarious — […]
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We all go a little mad sometimes. Even the Halloweenies. Today especially. Join the gang in the Multiverse as they discuss Sam Raimi’s latest return to the silver screen: the MCU (Marvel Cinematic Universe) blockbuster from just a few months back. You guessed it: Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness, presented by Walt Disney […]
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Author and essayist Bev Vincent is back with a brand new book: Stephen King: A Complete Exploration of His Work, Life, and Influences. Chock full of archival photos and materials dusted straight from King’s own personal collection, this chronological deep dive into the best-selling author’s life and work is one of those big books you […]
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To bide their time (or Madness) in the Multiverse ahead of their coverage on Sam Raimi‘s Dr. Strange sequel, the Halloweenies listen to their listeners, one of whom asks: ‘What are the scariest episodes of television you’ve ever seen?” What ensued is a discussion that became remarkably personal as the choices were doled out. Because […]
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It’s been five years since It hit theaters and conquered the box office, becoming the highest grossing horror film of all time and tipping off a new Stephen King renaissance across Hollywood. Today? The scene is dire: Blumhouse’s Firestarter failed to ignite, while ‘Salem’s Lot has completely been vanquished from Warner Bros’ schedule. So, what […]
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In anticipation of The Creepshow, their Stephen King film festival this weekend in Chicago, The Losers’ Club is unlocking one of their older episodes from the Derry Private Library. It’s a volume of the Stephen King Archives, a recurring Patreon feature that sees co-hosts Randall Colburn, Michael Roffman, and Jenn Adams discussing King’s unpublished short […]
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Something strange is going on. The Halloweenies are back at the cabin, only there’s no Ash. The Delta is outside, sure, but there’s no sign of our chainsaw-wielding lothario. No, there’s a new darkness within these woods — one that’s wrapped in plastic and harnessed by barbed wire. You might call it an abomination. Damn, […]
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After conquering the box office in 1989 with Pet Sematary, director Mary Lambert returned to Ludlow, Maine in 1992 to dig up another ghastly tale deep within the Micmac burial grounds. This one would not be penned by Stephen King, but Little Nemo and Lionheart scribe Richard Outten, who strayed far, far away from the […]
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