Nathan and Ryan sharpen their Hattori Hanzō swords and dive into Kill Bill: The Whole Bloody Affair, Quentin Tarantino’s elusive, fully assembled vision of his two-part revenge epic. Combining Vol. 1 and Vol. 2 into a single, blood-soaked experience—with altered edits, restored scenes, and extended carnage—the hosts break down how the film plays as one continuous saga. They discuss its genre-hopping insanity, anime violence, spaghetti western soul, and whether this version truly stands as Tarantino’s definitive cut. It’s operatic revenge, pop-culture maximalism, and arterial spray at its finest.
Nathan and Ryan dive into Merry Matrimony (2015), a Hallmark holiday romance where a marriage of convenience becomes the key to saving a family business just in time for Christmas. The hosts break down the film’s cozy vibes, predictable-but-comforting tropes, and the undeniable charm that keeps these seasonal cable movies endlessly watchable. From fake dating to festive sweaters and last-minute realizations of true love, this episode asks the important question: does Merry Matrimony earn its spot in the holiday movie rotation?
Nathan and Ryan unwrap Holiday Heist (2011), a made-for-TV Christmas movie that blends lighthearted family drama with a surprisingly competent bank robbery. When two siblings get caught up in a holiday hostage situation, the season of goodwill collides with small-time crooks, parental bonding, and cable-movie tension. The hosts break down the movie’s Hallmark-meets-heist vibes, its earnest performances, and why this oddball holiday thriller stands out among the usual parade of festive romances and talking animals. It’s Christmas cheer… with a criminal twist!
Nathan and Ryan take a chilling listen to The Shout (1978), a strange and unsettling British psychological horror film adapted from a story by Robert Graves. Starring Alan Bates, John Hurt, and Susannah York, the film weaves folklore, repression, and unreliable narration into a hypnotic tale about an ancient Aboriginal scream capable of killing anyone who hears it. The hosts discuss its fractured storytelling, eerie sound design, and surreal tone, exploring why The Shout remains a haunting and often overlooked gem of late-’70s art-horror.
Nathan and Ryan dive headfirst into Despiser (2003), a bizarre direct-to-video hybrid that mixes live-action, early-2000s CGI, and animated hellspawn into one surreal action-horror experience. When a crooked cop is killed and dragged into a war between Heaven and Hell, he’s forced to battle demons, angels, and his own conscience—often as a glowing cartoon character. The hosts break down the movie’s ambitious-but-rough visuals, oddball mythology, and why Despiser feels like a lost late-night cable fever dream that only the Drive-In Double Feature Podcast would dare to resurrect.
Nathan and Ryan cross the DMZ (metaphorically) to talk about Joint Security Area (2000), Park Chan-wook’s breakout thriller that blends political tension, mystery, and emotional drama in a story set at the border between North and South Korea. The hosts dig into the film’s Rashomon-style structure, its look at fractured brotherhood, early hints of Park’s signature style, and why this film still resonates as one of the strongest anti-war statements of its era. From bullets to bittersweet bonds, Drive-In Double Feature heads into one of the most gripping “what really happened?” mysteries in modern Korean cinema.
Nathan and Ryan dive into the icy, offbeat world of Out Cold (1989), a dark comedic thriller where John Lithgow plays a mild-mannered dry cleaner who gets tangled up in murder, manipulation, and one very bad night. The hosts break down the film’s strange blend of noir, black comedy, and suburban paranoia, Lithgow’s pitch-perfect unraveling, and how this forgotten oddity quietly became a cult gem. From frozen corpses to marital double-crosses, Drive-In Double Feature warms up this chilly, underrated slice of late-’80s weirdness.
Nathan and Ryan return to the Heisei era with Godzilla vs. Mechagodzilla II (1993), the movie that gives us an all-new Mechagodzilla, a kidnapped Baby Godzilla, and one very stressed-out Rodan. The hosts dig into why this entry feels like Toho trying to juggle a heartfelt custody battle with giant kaiju brawls, how the revamped Mechagodzilla might be the slickest design of the era, and why Baby Godzilla looks both adorable and vaguely cursed. It’s metal-plated mayhem, beam-spam battles, and surprisingly tender monster parenting as the guys break down one of the strangest “sequels” in the franchise.
Nathan and Ryan dive headfirst into Saw VI (2009), the sequel that somehow manages to mix health-insurance commentary with elaborate death traps—because of course it does. The hosts break down how this entry refines the formula after a wobbly couple of sequels, why William the insurance executive might be the most on-the-nose target in the franchise, and how the movie leans into moral judgments with the subtlety of a shotgun carousel. It’s gruesome games, convoluted lore, and surprisingly pointed social critique as the guys continue their descent through the Saw saga.
Nathan and Ryan blast off into Capricorn One (1977), the paranoid sci-fi thriller where NASA stages a fake Mars landing and everything immediately goes off the rails. The hosts dig into why this all-star conspiracy romp—featuring Elliott Gould, James Brolin, Hal Holbrook, and even O.J. Simpson—became a cult favorite despite its serious subject matter. From government mistrust to desert chases to killer crop-dusters, they explore how Capricorn One blends B-movie energy with ’70s political anxiety in the most entertaining way possible.
Nathan and Ryan dive into City on Fire (1987), Ringo Lam’s explosive Hong Kong crime classic starring Chow Yun-fat as an undercover cop caught between loyalty and survival. The hosts unpack the film’s gritty style, tense undercover drama, and its influence on later action cinema—especially its undeniable fingerprints on Reservoir Dogs. From its sweaty, neon-lit shootouts to its tragic emotional core, the guys explore why City on Fire stands tall as one of the defining heroic-bloodshed films of the era and how it fits into the wild world of ’80s Hong Kong genre filmmaking.
Nathan and Ryan ante up for Robert Altman’s California Split, a drifting, character-driven dive into gambling addiction starring Elliott Gould and George Segal at their loosened-collar best. The hosts unpack Altman’s signature overlapping dialogue, the film’s lived-in hangout energy, and the bittersweet portrait of two men chasing wins they can never hold onto. From poker rooms to racetracks to late-night degenerate chaos, this episode explores why California Split stands apart as one of the great ’70s character studies—and how its deceptively loose vibe hides a knockout emotional punch.
Nathan and Ryan dive into Stanley Kubrick’s The Killing (1956), a razor-sharp, tension-packed noir about a meticulously planned racetrack heist that absolutely refuses to go smoothly. With Sterling Hayden leading a crew of crooks who are all almost competent, the hosts dig into the film’s nonlinear storytelling, bleak humor, and the early signs of Kubrick’s icy precision as a filmmaker. They explore how this tight, tough little crime flick became a blueprint for modern heist movies and why it still hits as hard today as it did nearly 70 years ago.
Nathan and Ryan take a trip into the cynical, chaotic world of Little Murders (1971), Alan Arkin’s biting dark comedy about love, apathy, and the crumbling fabric of 1970s New York City. Starring Elliott Gould and Marcia Rodd, this offbeat cult classic mixes absurdist humor, social commentary, and shocking violence in a way that’s both hilarious and unsettling. The hosts unpack the film’s satirical look at urban paranoia, disconnection, and the futility of trying to stay sane in a world gone mad. Is Little Murders a lost masterpiece of counterculture cinema or just too bleak to laugh at? Tune in to find out!
Nathan and Ryan step into the world of speculative science fiction with Things to Come (1936), a bold and ambitious vision of humanity’s future written by H.G. Wells himself. From global wars and societal collapse to the utopian rise of a technologically advanced civilization, this British sci-fi classic explores both the optimism and anxiety of progress. The hosts discuss its stunning production design, prophetic storytelling, and how it stands as one of the earliest cinematic attempts to map out the destiny of humankind. Is Things to Come a visionary masterpiece or a dated dream of the future? Tune in and find out!
Nathan and Ryan take a trip back to the Heisei era for Godzilla vs. Mothra, a kaiju clash that pits the King of the Monsters against the Queen of the Monsters in an environmental epic! The hosts discuss how this entry leans heavily into themes of nature’s revenge, corporate greed, and giant bug warfare — all while delivering some of the most colorful effects and creature battles of the series. Is this a return to form for Godzilla, or just a flashy remake of an old favorite? Find out as the Drive-In Double Feature crew breaks down this fan-favorite monster showdown!
Nathan and Ryan continue their descent into the Saw saga with Saw V, a sequel that slows down the gore to dig deeper into the twisted legacy of Jigsaw — and the questionable competence of his apprentice, Detective Hoffman. The hosts break down the film’s elaborate death traps, tangled flashbacks, and the increasingly convoluted lore that ties everything together. Is Saw V a clever continuation or just a blood-soaked filler between better entries? Tune in as the guys put the pieces together in this mid-franchise madness!
Nathan and Ryan dive into one of the goopiest sci-fi horrors of the 1970s — The Incredible Melting Man! When an astronaut returns from space exposure to cosmic radiation, he begins to melt… and murder! The hosts discuss the film’s wild blend of tragic monster story and low-budget schlock, the unforgettable (and disgusting) makeup effects by Rick Baker, and how this movie manages to be both gross and oddly beautiful. It’s a meltdown of B-movie madness that only the Drive-In Double Feature Podcast can handle.
Nathan and Ryan take a trip into Hammer Films’ psychological side with Taste of Fear (1961), a stylish and suspenseful thriller often compared to Hitchcock’s best. When a wheelchair-bound woman returns to her father’s French Riviera estate, she’s haunted by strange visions and sinister secrets lurking in the shadows. The hosts discuss the film’s tight direction by Seth Holt, the eerie cinematography, and how it stands out among Hammer’s more gothic horrors. Expect twists, paranoia, and plenty of atmosphere as the guys explore this underrated British gem.
Nathan and Ryan dig up Michele Soavi’s Cemetery Man (1994), a surreal and darkly comedic take on the zombie genre that’s equal parts arthouse and grindhouse. Starring Rupert Everett as a cemetery caretaker battling both the undead and his own existential despair, this Italian cult classic bends horror tropes into something bizarrely poetic. The hosts discuss its themes of death, desire, and madness, its dreamlike tone, and why Cemetery Man remains one of the strangest, most unforgettable zombie films ever made.