Thrill Me Podcast
Join Adam (Slasher movie tragic) and Jared (Superhero aficionado) as they dissect and discuss the good, the bad and the ugly of action and horror cinema.
Episodes
Episode 517: Ranking the Texas Chainsaw Massacre franchise.
After many hours of roaring chainsaws, screaming victims and plot points that are difficult to explain, Adam and Jared get down to the important business of rating the franchise bottom to top. They also do a deep dive into the in's and out's of Crystal Lake (spoilers included) and throw in what they have been watching for good measure.
Episode 516: Leatherface (2017)
Adam and Jared reach the end of the Texas Chainsaw Massacre series with 2017's, Leatherface. A list of what they have been watching as well as a discussion about the future of the franchise are also included.
Episode 515: First thoughts - Crystal Lake (2026)
Adam and Jared take a quick detor out of Texas and end up at a summer camp in New Jersey to give their first thoughts on the new Friday the 13th TV series, Crystal Lake. They also throw in what they have been watching to pad it out.
Episode 514: Thrill Me Commentary - Texas Chainsaw Massacre 3D (2013)
On the home stretch in their coverage of the TCM franchise, Adam and Jared unleash a full commentary on 2013"s, Texas Chainsaw Massacre 3D. They also roll out what they have been watching as well as taking a side road to air grievances about 90's band, Counting Crows.
Episode 513: The Texas Chainsaw Massacre: The Beginning (2006)
The prequel to the remake finally gets a run with Adam and Jared meandering through 2006's The Texas Chainsaw Massacre: The Beginning. Plenty of questions come up relating to why certain things are explained and why Leatherface is pretty much an absentee monster. What we've been watching as well as a double episode discussion about Tulsa King are also added to this weeks double sized epis
Episode 512: The Texas Chainsaw Massacre (2003)
As they walk along the Texas Chainsaw franchise path, Adam and Jared pass the remake and stop for a deep dive including discussing if this is the second best film of the series and whether this Leatherface is the best one. Throw in a a summery of what they have been watching, including a return to Tulsa King and its a bumper episode.
Episode 511: Thrill Me Commentary - Texas Chainsaw Massacre: The Next Generation (1994)
Part 4 in the Texas Chainsaw Franchise, and Adam and Jared decide to do another commentary in an effort to successflly explain exactly what is going on in this film. What they have been watching and some props for Coyote Vs Acme are also included.
Episode 510: Leatherface: Texas Chainsaw Massacre III (1990)
A supposed return to form for the franchise as Adam and Jared join the Sawyer clan for another round of chainsaw mayhem. Is this return to form legit? A list of what they have been watching as well as some sad Friday the 13th news.
Episode 509: Thrill Me Commentary - The Texas Chainsaw Massacre 2 (1986)
The lads get down with a full length commentary around the Cannon films produced, decidedly different sequel to Texas Chainsaw Massacre. Is it misunderstood or just a terrible film. Adam and Jared weigh in. Also included is their recently seen.
Episode 508: Rollerball (2002)
Adam and Jared take a look back at the 2002 Rollerball remake and answer the age old question - Is it as bad as they remember it? But not before running through the list of what they've been watching and celebrating the return of their regular Tulsa King coverage.
Episode 507: Hatchet (2006)
The lads head back to slasher territory, more specifically the bayou, with the 2006 love letter to 80's slashers, Hatchet. The what they have been watching list is lengthy, with a couple of pieces of recent news to round things out.
Episode 506: Transformers One (2024)
After a long, hard road, Adam and Jared finally get to the end of the Transformers franchise with 2024's, Transformers One. After having to digest so much robot fighting action, will this one end the series on a high? The boys also include a brief look at what they have been watching recently.
Episode 505: Mt Rushmore/Flushmore - Slasher movies
Adam and Jared make a third trip to the summit of Rushmore with a discussion about the slasher films that are at the pinnacle of the genre. And don't fear, they also desend into the depths to also discuss the absolute dreck.
Episode 504: Mt Rushmore/Flushmore - Dwayne Johnson
Adam and Jared climb to the top and plumb the depths of Dwayne Johnson's film career.
Episode 503: Mt Rushmore/Flushmore - Michael Bay
Adam and Jared mix it up after watching 7 Transformers on the trot and discuss both the Mount Rushmore and Mount Flushmore of the movies directed by action auteur Michael Bay.
Episode 502: Double episode - Bumblebee (2018) & Transformers: Rise of the Beasts (2023)
The boys took a short vacation, but have returned with a bumper double episode. 2 movies, Bumblebee and Transformers: Rise of the Beasts, a solid of list of recently watched and a quick discussion about the teaser trailer for Crystal Lake.
Episode 501: Double episode - Transformers: Age of Extinction (2014) & Transformers: The Last Knight (2017)
Adam and Jared took an extra week and eventually decided to cover the next to Transformers films, Age of Extinction and The Last Knight, together in a supersized double episode. Get ready to find out what 5 hours and 15 minutes of alien robots, explosions and fast editing does to two podcasters.
Episode 500: Double episode - Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen (2009) & Transformers: Dark of the Moon (2011)
In an effort to speed the series up, Adam and Jared decided a double episode was in order to get through 2009's Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen and 2011's Transformers: Dark of the Moon. Just over 5 hours of viewing boiled down to 90 minutes of discussion.
Episode 499: Transformers (2007)
Adam and Jared jump into the smallsubgenre of toys that have been turned into movies by going back to 2007 and the original Transformers movie. They also throw in a mini review of the new Masters of the Universe and slog through a couple of lengthy watch lists.
Episode 498: Piranha (1995)
Adam and Jared stumbled across an obscure TV movie version of Piranha from 1995. And of course, they decided that it was best that they covered it. So hold on to your hats as they churn through this oddity and see if it is better or worse than the other two versions already out there. As well as a short but sweet what they've been watching list.
Episode 497: Mortal Kombat II (2026)
Adam and Jared finalise their coverage of the Mortal Kombat franchise with Part 2. Do they finally iron out the plot issues from previous films? Is finally seeing the tournament worth the price of a ticket? Does Karl Urban bring the star power? All these questions and more will be answered. A list of what they have been watching will also be included.
Episode 496: Mortal Kombat (2021)
The flawless victories continue as Adam and Jared acquaint themselves with the 2021 reboot of Mortal Kombat. Blood and fatalities fly, but is the plot make any more sense?
Episode 495: Mortal Kombat: Annihilation (1997)
The first sequel in the Mortal Kombat franchise, 1997's Annihilation, tries Jared and Adam's patience with a mixture of uninteligible dialogue, poor acting and a plot that doesn't make any sense. And why is everybody travelling via underground balls? The quick what we've been watching discussion makes more sense.
Episode 494: Mortal Kombat (1995)
The lads get their faces punched in as they dissect the original movie adaption of the popular video game, 1995's Mortal Kombat. And before that, they get kicked hard in the nuts while they discuss what they have been watching recently.
Episode 493: The Strangers: Chapter 3 (2026)
The final chapter of The Strangers series brings out a lot of emotion from Jared and Adam. Everything from the heroines poor driving record, a need to play the piano when on the run from killers and several twists that weren't twists at all. Strap in for a rollercoaster of emotions. And just to add to that, a break down of what they've been watching is included.
Episode 492: The Mummy (1999)
Adam and Jared join Brendan Fraser and his posse for a rollicking discussion about the first of the recent mummy movies, 1999's The Mummy. The lads question why Hollywood doesn't make adventure movies anymore and mention the new movie, Balls Up, on way to many occasions. They also cover what they have recently been watching.
Episode 491: Deathstalker (2025)
Adam and Jared go on a beheading spree as they sit down and watch the sheer lunacy that is 2025's Deathstalker. And their watch lists are quite a bit more subdued.
Episode 490: Thrill Me Side Episode - Hearts of Darkness: The Making of the Final Friday (2026)
Adam and Jared put a hot dog through a donut and do a short episode on new Jason Goes to Hell documentary, Hearts of Darkness: The Making of the Final Friday.
Episode 489: Thrill Me Commentary - Lone Wolf McQuade (1983)
After the sad passing of action movie legend Mr Chuck Norris, Adam and Jared dive head first into a full commentary on one of his most well know works, the 1983 bone breaking gem, Lone Wolf McQuade. Adam keeps crapping on about it being a Western while Jared want's to know why a bond villain was inserted into the story. Also, is Chuck sleeping with his maid? Plenty to unpack along with a
Episode 488: Ready or Not 2: Here I Come (2026)
The lads back up with 2026's horror sequel, Ready or Not 2: Hear I Come. Will Jared continue to be impressed with the franchise? Will Adam unclench and actually enjoy this one as opposed to the original? A watch list is included as well as a run down on the first episode of Tulsa King's second season.
Episode 487: Ready or Not (2019)
The lads draw the Hide and Seek card and have to spend the episode avoiding death as they discuss 2019's, Ready or Not. They also finalise their thoughts on the first season of Tulsa King as well as dishing up their usual weekly viewing guide.
Episode 486: Running Scared (1986)
Adam and Jared hit the streets of Chicago with Gregory Hines and Billy Crystal to cover 1986's lesser known buddy cop action film, Running Scared. Another double of Tulsa King as well as this weeks list of viewing is also included.
Episode 485: Scream 7 (2026)
The lads return to Woodsboro and review the latest in the Scream franchise, Part 7. Kevin Williamson and Neve Campbell return, but how will the major overhauls effect the final product. Tune in and find out. Two episodes of Tulsa King get covered off on as well as an in depth look at what Adam and Jared have been watching this week.
Episode 484: Curtains (1983)
Adam and Jared return to their slasher roots with coverage of the lesser known, but well regarded 1983 slasher, Curtains. What they have been watching, including another episode of Tulsa King, is also included.
Episode 483: The First Power (1990)
Adam and Jared go for another film from 1990, released approximately two weeks after the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles film, it's the Lou Diamond Phillips starring horror/thriller, The First Power. What they've been watching, including the second episode of Season 1 of Tulsa King is also included.
Episode 482: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (1990)
After slogging through the worst of 2025, Jared and Adam dive down into the sewers for a bit of nostalgia with 1990's Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. They also go through what they have been watching including, by request, a discusson about the pilot episode of Sly Stallone's non-reality TV offering, Tulsa King.
Episode 481: The Strangers: Chapter 2 (2025)
Adam and Jared finish off their worst of 2025 series with the second chapter in the new Strangers series. They discuss the need for three films, the supercut and some of the ridiculous contrivances that move this movie forward. A quick run down of movies watched for the week is also included along with a final list of best to worst of the worst of 2025.
Episode 480: Alarum (2025)
The third film in the worst of 2025 bracket, Adam and Jared blindly try and navigate the incredibly stupid, but also bafflingly complicated plot of 2025's Alarum. The boys agree to disagree on a number of things including performance quality, exciting opening scenes and mangled accents. And to add to the bumper episode is what they've been watching, up or down and several pieces of news.
Episode 479: High Rollers (2025)
Adam and Jared continue with their exploration of the worst films of 2025 with heist action/thriller, High Rollers. They are both keen to see John Travolta's entry and ask the age old question - 'Is it worse than War of the Worlds?' They also ask each other about what they've been watching this week.
Episode 478: War of the Worlds (2025)
Adam and Jared clearly aren't wishing anyone a happy new year by deciding to cover what is widely known as the worst movie of 2025, War of the Worlds. Is it really the worst movie of the year or are the critics just being a bit precious. How does Ice Cube go flexing his dramatic chops? Is watching everything on screens really that boring? They also cover what they have been watching from
Episode 477: Silent Night, Deadly Night (2025)
Merry Christmas to everybody. Adam and Jared celebrate the festive day with the gift of a review of the Silent Night, Deadly Night remake. They also provide a stocking stuffer with a lengthy list of what they've been watching.
Episode 476: Thrill Me Commentary - A Nightmare on Elm Street remake (2010)
Adam and Jared finally reach the end of the franchise by finishing up with the 2010 remake of A Nightmare on Elm Street. Is it just a money sucking retread or genuine effort to carve out something different? They also go in depth about what they have been watching as well as a discussion on the current state of Blumhouse.
Episode 475: Thrill Me Commentary - Freddy Vs Jason (2003)
Into the final two films of the franchise with Jared and Adam getting stuck into the long in development team up, 2003's Freddy Vs Jason. Throw in a list of what they have been watching and it makes for an interesting episode.
Episode 474: Thrill Me Commentary - Wes Craven's New Nightmare (1994)
Freddy's father returns to the franchise as Adam and Jared pour through 1994's, Wes Craven's New Nightmare. And provide a succinct list of movies they have recently watched.
Episode 473: Thrill Me Commentary - Freddy's Dead: The Final Nightmare (1991)
Considering Adam vowed never to watch this movie again, a full commentary on 1991's, Freddy's Dead: The Final Nightmare should be great fun to listen to. Even Jared expresses his discomfort throughout the episode. The boys also throw in a run through of what they have been watching and for historical context, this episode is first one to feature the shows brand new logo.
Episode 472: Thrill Me Commentary - A Nightmare on Elm Street Part 5: The Dream Child (1989)
Right at the midpoint of the franchise, Adam and Jared witness Freddy not only being birthed, but also trying to go back to his darker roots. Its certainly something to behold, but maybe not necessarily for the right reasons. What they have been watching is also covered.
Episode 471: Thrill Me Commentary - A Nightmare on Elm Street Part 4: The Dream Master (1988)
The lads continue with the franchise, arriving at Part 4 and the MTV version of Freddy. A lot of neon lighting, weird dreams involving invisible Freddy and shark Freddy and Robert Englund in drag make for an interesting film. What they have been watching is covered as well as a quick up or down of the Scream 7 trailer.
Episode 470: Thrill Me Commentary - A Nightmare on Elm Street Part 3: Dream Warriors (1987)
HAPPY HALLOWEEN!!!Adam and Jared continue with their deep exploration of the Elm Street franchise with a full commentary on Part 3. Does the return of Wes Craven make for a better film? Is there Hypnocil abuse going on? And why in the world didn't Lieutenant Thompson bury Freddy's bones in the ground the first time around? Listen in for those answers along with a quick rundown of what the
Episode 469: Thrill Me Commentary - A Nightmare on Elm Street Part 2: Freddy's Revenge (1985)
The boys continue with their commentary series of the Elm Street franchise by covering the very interesting sequel. Leather bars, exploding birds, dogs with human faces - you name it, this movie has it. Oh, and Freddy Krueger is also involved. A quick discussion about what has been watched this week is also included.
Episode 468: Thrill Me Commentary - A Nightmare on Elm Street (1984)
To cover the Halloween period and beyond, Adam and Jared have decided to get right down into the weeds of the Nightmare on Elm Street franchise with full commentaries on all of the films. First up, the original Wes Craven Nightmare on Elm Street. Also some quick coverage of what they have been watching.
Episode 467: Dog Soldiers (2002)
A group of soldiers holed up in a house in the forest, fighting off werewolves. What could be more enjoyable than that? Adam and Jared join them as they take a look back at 2002's, Dog Soldiers. A rundown on what they have both been watching is also included.
Episode 466: The Crystal Lake Community Awards
Adam and Jared are on MC duties at Crystal Lake's night of nights, their Community Awards. The gala evening will include to much alcohol, not enough common sense and one bout of god awful diarrhoea. It should be a bumper evening.
Episode 465: The Long Walk (2025)
Jared and Adam pull on their walking boots and cover plenty of kilometres while discussing the new Stephen King adaption, The Long Walk. What they have been watching is also included.
Episode 464: Battleship (2012)
Adam convinced Jared to finally watch 2012's Battleship in an effort to answer the age old question, 'Is it as bad as I remember?'. The lads talk board games into film, truly awful characters and why on earth Liam Neesan is in this film. All this plus a summary of what they have both been watching recently.
Episode 463: Thrill Me Commentary - Tango & Cash (1989)
Friend of the show Ray threw it out and Jared and Adam were more than happy to oblige with a full commentary on incredily strange 80's action film, Tango & Cash. Not on are Brion James accent, Kurt Russell in drag and Jack Palance frothing at the mouth impossible to explain, but the rest of the movie is difficult to categorise. Hold on for a wild ride. With a list of what they have be
Episode 462: Hell Motel Episodes 7 & 8
Adam and Jared finally reach the end of Hell Motel and provide their final thoughts. Where does it fit in amongst all the Slasher seasons (even though it technically isn't part of it). They also throw in the usual list of what they've been watching, along with some quick thoughts about the return of Jason in the new short film, Sweet Revenge.
Episode 461: Hell Motel Episodes 5 & 6
The boys chat about all things Hell Motel, specifically episodes 5 & 6. Why is there so much arguing amongst one another? And how long was the chauffear (affectionately nicknamed Roy Burns) hanging around outside for? Adam and Jared both seem to be baffled by these questions. Also, tune in for a quick recap of what they have been watching recently as well.
Episode 460: I Know What You Did Last Summer (2025)
A return to Southport and another fatal accident sends Adam and Jared running from a fisherman with a nasty hook in 2025's legacy sequel, I Know What You Did Last Summer. Have the filmmakers improved upon the 1997 model? There is also a segment on what they have been watching, and up or down on the latest trailers.
Episode 459: Lock Up (1989)
After friend of the show Ray suggested this one, Adam and Jared got themselves well aquainted with prison by sharing a cell with Sly Stallone in 1989's Lock Up. Games of football with psychopaths, a serious delousing and petty grudges abound. The lads also throw in the usual list of what they have been watching.
Episode 458: Initial reaction - Superman (2025)
Adam and Jared quickly cover off on their initial thoughts regarding the new Superman movie.
Episode 457: Hell Motel Episodes 3 & 4 (2025)
The lads continue to work their way through to the middle portion of Hell Motel, finding varying degrees of quality. A watch list and some up or down add extra spice the episode.
Episode 456: Hell Motel Episode 2 (2025)
Adam and Jared continue to work their way through Hell Motel, with an in-depth discussion about Episode 2. Prior to that they go over what they have been watching, including their thoughts on being on a Poop Cruise, do some up or down and continue to look at the latest in movie news.
Episode 455: Hell Motel Episode 1 (2025)
It's back to TV for Adam and Jared as they kick off the new Shudder original series, Hell Motel. Do the creaters of Slasher hit the mark again or is it all down hill from here. Making it a bumper episode, the lads go through what they have been watching, do some up or down and even throw in a couple of juicy news tidbits.
Episode 454: Popeye's Revenge (2025)
This weeks episode is short and sweet as Adam and Jared slog their way through one of the Popeye releated horror films with 2025's, Popeye's Revenge. They also provide a brief list of what they have been watching.
Episode 453: Predator: Killer of Killer (2025)
Adam and Jared dive back into the Predator franchise with the new, annimated film, Predator: Killer of Killers. They also quickly knock out what they have recently been watching.
Episode 452: Fear Street: Prom Queen (2025)
Adam and Jared head back to the 1980's and Prom with Netflix's latest Fear Street offering, Prom Queen. Poor music research, bullies that take insults way to far and red herrings galore in this nostalgic slasher offering. They also throw in a list of what they have been watching recently.
Episode 451: Thrill Me Commentary - Cobra (1986)
Friend of the show Ray requested this weeks episode, a full commentary of the unholy marriage between Slyvester Stallone and Cannon films, 1986's Cobra. The lads wax lyrical about whether or not Cobreti is the worst police officer in history and ask the eternal question - why robots at the modelling shoot? They also put out what they have been watching as well as another Up or Down.
Episode 450: Final Destination: Bloodlines (2025)
Another trip to the cinema (this time in D-box) and the lads take in the latest installment of the Final Destination franchise with Bloodlines. Will the set gory set pieces be up to scratch? Does it make sense? Can Adam stay awake for the whole film? All these questions are anwered along with a bit of a watch list and some more up or down.
Episode 449: Clown in a Cornfield (2025)
After a brief watch list followed by another up or down, Adam and Jared deliver their first reactions to the new slasher, Clown in a Cornfield. Careful, SPOILER ALERT.
Episode 448: Sinners (2025)
A bumper episode this week as Adam and Jared give their initial reactions to Ryan Cooglar's new film, Sinners. They also provide a quick list of what they have been watching as well as a lengthy Up or Down session focusing on a number of new trailers released last week.
Episode 447: Trap (2024)
Adam and Jared return to the latest offering from M. Night Shyamalan with 2024's, Trap. Confusion reigns as the story unfolds and Josh Hartnett gets more and more concerned about getting caught. And is this possibly the worst Police operation ever put on film? Good question that the lads will do their best to answer. They also run through the latest films they have watched this week.
Episode 446: The Mask of Zorro (1998)
Underrated is the key word for today's episode as Adam and Jared delve deep into 1998's, The Mask of Zorro. Along the way they also include a grab bag of good and bad with their recently seen list.
Episode 445: Thrill Me Commentary - Halloween 6: The Curse of Michael Myers - Producers Cut (1995)
The boys decide to make their way back to Haddenfield and provide a blow by blow commentary of the Halloween 6 producers cut to see if it makes any more sense than the theatrical cut. Along the way they discuss how Michael gets fooled by a roll of paper towels. Why Tommy isn't considered the neighbourhood peeping tom and why the cults plan doesn't including foosting pestilence upon everyb
Episode 444: The Crow (2024)
Adam forced Jared to watch the 2024 remake of The Crow in an effort to satisfy his curiosity with regards to how bad the film really is. They also run through the list of what they have been watching.
Episode 443: Superman 4: The Quest for Peace (1987)
Adam and Jared take to the air over Metropolis to review Cannon's highest profile release, 1987's Superman 4: The Quest for Peace. They also cover off on what they have recently been watching.
Episode 442: Missing in Action (1984)
Adam and Jared continue to dig into the Cannon collection and head out with Chuck Norris to find POW's who are, of course, Missing in Action. Along the way they discuss Chuck's fashion sense, stone-faced resolve and his ability to sleep in jeans. They also run through what they have both been watching during the week.
Episode 441: Death Wish 4: The Crackdown (1987)
Adam and Jared join Charles Bronson for another round of vigllante justice with the super entertaining 1987 effort, Death Wish 4: The Crackdown. They also go through what they have both been watching recently.
Episode 440: Duel (1971)
In a packed episode Adam and Jared go through what they've been watching before hitting the road to review Steven Spielberg's first movie, the tightly wound thriller Duel. Then as an added bonus, the lads give the gold, silver, bronze treatment to his legendary filmography.
Episode 439: Terminal Rush (1996)
The lads finally get a Don 'The Dragon' Wilson film on the podcast with 1996's blatent Die Hard ripoff, Terminal Rush. Adam and Jared discuss strange editing decisions, poor villains, an over the top 'Rowdy' Roddy Piper and the choice to go with a major monument like the Hoover Dam when you only have the budget to buy a Hoover vacuum cleaner. A list of what they have been watching is also
Episode 438: Initial reaction - Heart Eyes (2025)
Adam and Jared quickly cover off on their initial thoughts on 2025's romance/slasher movie, Heart Eyes.
