🧟 Zombies, Mad Scientists, and the Ultimate Horror Sequel Rankings!

It's the grand finale of “Not This Guy Again” Horror Sequel Month on Big Trouble in Little Podcast!

Andy, Joe Dubs, Chaz, and Zack close out the month with two cult horror favorites: George A. Romero's Dawn of the Dead (1978) and Bride of Re-Animator (1990).

🧟 DAWN OF THE DEAD (1978)

We're heading to the shopping mall for one of the most celebrated zombie movies of all time!

The crew discusses George A. Romero's legendary zombie trilogy, the film's unforgettable characters, practical gore effects, and the terrifying collapse of society.

We also debate the movie's deeper themes, including consumerism, government failures, media hysteria, and human nature during a zombie apocalypse.

Is Dawn of the Dead Romero's greatest achievement? And how does it compare to Night of the Living Dead and Day of the Dead?

🧪 BRIDE OF RE-ANIMATOR (1990)

Then things get completely insane as Herbert West returns with more experiments, reanimated body parts, and questionable medical decisions!

We break down Jeffrey Combs' hilarious performance, the movie's outrageous practical effects, its bizarre Frankenstein-inspired storyline, and whether this cult sequel lives up to the original Re-Animator.

🏆 THE FINAL HORROR SEQUEL RANKINGS!

After a month of watching eight horror sequels, it's time for the ultimate showdown!

We're ranking every movie from worst to best, including:

• Dawn of the Dead (1978)
• Bride of Re-Animator (1990)
• Scream 2 (1997)
• Final Destination 2 (2003)
• Saw IV (2007)
• I Still Know What You Did Last Summer (1998)
• Critters 4 (1992)
• Leprechaun 4: In Space (1996)

Which sequel takes the crown? Which movie belongs at the bottom? And can the crew agree on anything?

Join us for zombie chaos, mad science, ridiculous horror sequels, and the final rankings of Not This Guy Again!

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🚛 FINAL DESTINATION 2

We're revisiting one of the most infamous opening sequences in horror history — the highway log truck disaster!

We discuss the movie's ridiculous death scenes, the infamous falling-glass kill, Tony Todd's mysterious character, Death's increasingly complicated rules, and whether this sequel is actually better than expected.

🧩 SAW IV

Then we're entering Jigsaw's twisted world with Saw IV.

Chaz attempts to defend one of his personal favorites while the rest of the crew questions the movie's confusing timeline, elaborate traps, green-tinted cinematography, and interconnected storyline.

Is Saw IV an underrated chapter of the franchise, or does it require watching the previous three movies just to understand what's happening?

We also explore Jigsaw's origin, the franchise's complicated continuity, and why Saw might be the Kingdom Hearts of horror movies! 😂

🎬 PLUS — THE HOST-CREDIT SCENE!

We catch up on movies, television, gaming, Formula One, wrestling, the latest Angry Video Game Nerd Batman episode, and more!

NEXT WEEK:

• Dawn of the Dead (1978)
• Bride of Re-Animator (1990)

Which sequel wins: Final Destination 2 or Saw IV?

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Horror sequels are going to SPACE!

Our “Not This Guy Again” horror-sequel month continues as Andy brings two franchises into the final frontier: Critters 4 and Leprechaun 4: In Space.

First up is Critters 4, a strange sci-fi sequel that takes its sweet time actually getting to the Critters. We discuss its Alien influences, Brad Dourif, Angela Bassett, surprisingly decent sets, the bizarre casting history of the Critters franchise and why there's just enough here to make some of us curious about the other movies.

Then things get considerably worse with Leprechaun 4: In Space.

Warwick Davis returns alongside Space Marines, mad scientists, questionable special effects, bizarre DNA experiments and a Leprechaun who eventually becomes VERY large.

We try to figure out whether there's anything worth salvaging from one of the strangest entries in the Leprechaun franchise.

Then stick around for the Host-Credit Scene as we catch up on everything we've been watching, playing and doing.

Next week: Final Destination 2 and Saw IV!

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Season 5 of Big Trouble in Little Podcast has officially begun!

Our first theme of the season is “Not This Guy Again,” a month dedicated to horror sequels.

Dubs kicks things off with two major '90s slashers: Scream 2 and I Still Know What You Did Last Summer.

We discuss whether I Still Know deserves its reputation, its ridiculous-but-entertaining island setting, the Fisherman as a slasher villain, Jennifer Love Hewitt, Brandy, Freddie Prinze Jr. and Jack Black.

Then we head back into the world of Ghostface with Scream 2. We break down its meta approach to sequels, the opening movie-theater massacre, Sidney's trauma, Dewey's inability to die, Mickey and Mrs. Loomis, the stacked cast and whether Wes Craven managed to make a worthy follow-up to Scream.

Then stick around for an extra-long Post-Credit Scene as we catch up on everything we've been watching and playing during the break.

Next week: Leprechaun 4: In Space and Critters 4!

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This week we're wrapping up Post-Apocalypse Month with The Omega Man, one of the most overlooked science fiction films of the 1970s.

We discuss:

• Why Charlton Heston is perfect as Robert Neville
• The movie's relationship to Richard Matheson's I Am Legend
• How it compares to the Will Smith adaptation
• The memorable soundtrack and atmosphere
• The infected cult and their philosophy
• The ending and its religious symbolism
• Whether this movie deserves more recognition today

We also rank every movie from the month and reveal our overall Season 4 rankings.

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This week on Big Trouble Little Podcast, we tackle one of the most challenging films we've ever reviewed: A Visitor to a Museum.

This hidden Soviet sci-fi classic explores a devastated world where religion, government, environmental collapse, and human existence collide.

We discuss:

🙏 Religious symbolism and biblical themes

☢️ Nuclear war and environmental disaster

🔥 Whether the film is portraying Earth as hell

🏛️ The mysterious underwater museum

🎥 Konstantin Lopushansky, Andrei Tarkovsky, and Soviet filmmaking

📀 Why this movie deserves an HD restoration

🤔 Our very different interpretations of the ending

Plus we talk Formula 1, gaming, books, and what we've been enjoying lately.

One of our deepest discussions yet.

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This week on Big Trouble Little Podcast, we revisit the legendary sci-fi classic Soylent Green.

While most people know the film's famous ending, we explore why the journey is every bit as memorable as the twist itself.

We discuss:

🌎 Environmental collapse and overpopulation

🏙️ Dystopian worldbuilding

🕵️ Charlton Heston's performance

🎼 Saul's emotional farewell

🥬 The shocking truth behind Soylent Green

📚 The source novel Make Room! Make Room!

🤔 Whether society would actually rebel after learning the truth

Plus we talk about:

🎮 Pokémon

🎬 Toy Story 5

🦸 The Boys

🚀 Star Trek: Voyager

📺 Parks and Recreation

A fun discussion about one of science fiction's greatest classics and why it's still worth watching over 50 years later.

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This week on Big Trouble Little Podcast, we kick off Post-Apocalypse Month with The Blood of Heroes.

Topics include:

⚔️ Understanding the rules of Jugger

🏜️ Post-apocalyptic worldbuilding

🏛️ Underground cities and class divisions

🎬 Rutger Hauer's performance

📖 Missed storytelling opportunities

🧛 The accidental vampire subplot we wanted

🏆 Sports movie structure and underdog stories

🎥 The alternate extended version of the film

Plus:

🎮 Hades II impressions

🎮 Pokémon Nationals recap

🚀 Star Trek Voyager discussion

⚾ Mets vs Reds baseball trip

🏎️ Formula One and Le Mans coverage

🚜 Clarkson's Farm discussion

A fun deep dive into one of the weirdest cult classics ever made.

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This week on Big Trouble Little Podcast, we finish Terminator Month with a review of Terminator: Dark Fate.

Topics include:

🤖 Legion vs Skynet

💀 John Connor's shocking death

🔥 Linda Hamilton's return as Sarah Connor

⚔️ The Rev-9 Terminator

💉 Grace and the future resistance

🎬 Modern franchise storytelling

🛠️ How we would rewrite Dark Fate

We also rank every Terminator film and discuss which sequels worked best after T2.

Plus:

🎮 State of Play reactions

🦸 Wolverine game hype

✈️ Ace Combat discussion

🏎️ Formula One talk

🎮 God of War discussion

A fun, chaotic finale to Terminator Month.

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This week on Big Trouble Little Podcast, we revisit two of the most divisive films in the Terminator franchise:

🤖 Terminator Salvation

🤖 Terminator Genisys

Topics include:

• Why Salvation feels disconnected from classic Terminator
• Christian Bale's John Connor
• The future war fans always wanted
• Alternate timeline theories
• Arnold's return as "Pops"
• Amelia Clarke as Sarah Connor
• The John Connor villain twist
• Skynet's evolving role
• Time travel paradoxes
• Whether Genisys is secretly underrated

A surprisingly positive discussion about two films many fans wrote off years ago.

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This week we continue Terminator Month with Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines 🤖🔥

Is T3 secretly underrated… or is it the moment the franchise lost its identity?

We discuss:

⚡ The shift away from James Cameron

💀 Comedy vs horror tone problems

⏳ Fate vs free will themes

🚛 The legendary crane chase scene

🤖 The TX villain debate

🎬 Why the movie feels like a remix of the first two films

👀 The controversial ending and Judgment Day reveal

PLUS:

🚀 Star Trek: Deep Space Nine discussion

🎮 Resident Evil 4 Remake debate

💥 Wrestling & AEW talk

🤖 AI art controversy discussion

🏰 Disney trip prep

📺 Sopranos discussion

A chaotic mix of sci-fi, gaming, nerd culture, and movie talk.

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Terminator Month officially begins with a deep dive into The Terminator (1984) — the sci-fi horror classic directed by James Cameron and starring Arnold Schwarzenegger.

We discuss:

🤖 The horror roots of The Terminator

🔥 James Cameron’s original vision

⏳ Time travel paradoxes and timeline loops

🎵 The legendary synth soundtrack

🔫 The Tech Noir club scene

👀 Arnold Schwarzenegger as a slasher villain

💀 Practical effects and stop-motion animation

⚡ Why Terminator 2 changed the franchise forever

Plus:

🎴 Pokémon card tournament updates

🚀 Deep Space Nine talk

📺 Paradise impressions

💪 Wrestling Bios discussion

🤖 Gundam talk

⚾ Mets suffering

A packed episode full of sci-fi, movies, nerd culture, and chaotic podcast energy.

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The crew dives into the legendary cyberpunk anime classic Akira and breaks down why this film changed anime forever.

We discuss:

🏍️ Kaneda and Tetsuo

💥 Nuclear themes and post-war anxiety

🧠 Psychic experiments and body horror

🌆 Neo-Tokyo’s incredible cyberpunk atmosphere

🎵 The iconic soundtrack

📚 Manga vs movie differences

🔥 The meaning behind Akira’s ending

We also rank all four anime movies from Anime Month:

• Akira
• Perfect Blue
• Ghost in the Shell
• Royal Space Force

Then in the post-credit segment:

🤖 Gundam card game talk

🏎️ Formula 1 discussion

⚾ Mets frustration

📺 Sopranos talk

🎬 Terminator Month preview

A packed episode full of anime discussion, movie analysis, and chaotic podcast energy.

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The crew reviews the 1987 anime cult classic Royal Space Force: Wings of Honnêamise — a beautifully animated sci-fi film packed with political tension, religion, military conflict, and humanity’s first journey into space.

We break down:

• Gainax and the history behind the film
• The stunning 80s anime visuals
• Character development and controversial moments
• The movie’s Cold War inspirations
• Why the soundtrack feels like a PS1 JRPG
• The emotional final rocket launch

Then the conversation spirals into:

⚾ Mets baseball suffering

🎸 Alice Cooper live

🤖 Gundam talk

😂 Hulk Hogan documentary insanity

🎙️ Dabbleverse podcast chaos

A fun, chaotic, and passionate anime discussion episode for fans of retro anime and long-form podcast conversations.

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In this episode of Big Trouble In Little Podcast, we break down Ghost in the Shell (1995) — one of the most influential cyberpunk anime films ever made.

We explore the film’s deep philosophical themes, including identity, consciousness, the nature of the soul, and humanity’s relationship with technology. We also discuss the Puppet Master, the ending, and how this film helped inspire modern sci-fi like The Matrix.

If you enjoy anime, sci-fi, or thought-provoking storytelling, this episode is for you.

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In this episode of Big Trouble In Little Podcast, we dive into the psychological anime thriller Perfect Blue (1997) — a film that explores fame, identity, obsession, and the dark side of entertainment.

We share our first impressions, break down the film’s disturbing themes, analyze the twist ending, and debate what’s real vs. illusion. From early internet culture to celebrity pressure, this movie was ahead of its time — and still hits hard today.

If you enjoy anime reviews, film analysis, and deep discussions on storytelling, this episode is for you.

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🖖 This week on Big Trouble in the Little Podcast, we continue Star Trek Month with a deep dive into Star Trek: Voyager!

We watched and ranked three standout (and not-so-standout) episodes:

• Extreme Risk
• Counterpoint
• Author, Author

From missed potential to near-masterpieces, we break down what works, what doesn’t, and why some episodes hit harder than others. Expect honest reactions, character analysis, storytelling critiques, and plenty of debate as we figure out where these episodes stack up.

If you’re into Star Trek, sci-fi storytelling, TV reviews, or episode breakdowns, this is the podcast for you.

🎧 Topics include:

• Voyager’s strongest and weakest episodes
• Character arcs and performances
• Story structure and pacing issues
• Themes like identity, morality, and grief
• Final rankings and hot takes

Follow the show for weekly discussions on TV, movies, and pop culture—no fluff, just real conversations.

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This week on Big Trouble in the Little Podcast, the crew continues Star Trek Month with several standout episodes of Star Trek: Voyager.

We discuss Timeless, Tinker Tenor Doctor Spy, and another late-series Voyager episode, diving into the time travel dilemmas, comedic storytelling, and character moments that made these episodes memorable.

From Harry Kim’s guilt over Voyager’s destruction to the Doctor’s over-the-top fantasy adventures, this episode explores the unique tone of Voyager and how it fits into the wider Star Trek universe.

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This week on Big Trouble in the Little Podcast, the crew continues Star Trek Month with three iconic episodes from Star Trek: Deep Space Nine.

We discuss Waltz, In the Pale Moonlight, and Far Beyond the Stars—episodes that showcase the darker, more complex storytelling that made DS9 stand out from the rest of Star Trek.

From Gul Dukat’s psychological breakdown to Captain Sisko’s morally gray wartime choices, these episodes explore themes of power, propaganda, racism, and sacrifice.

If you want to know why so many fans consider DS9 the best Star Trek series, this episode explains why.

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This week on Big Trouble & Little Podcast, we explore three classic episodes from Star Trek: The Original Series.

We break down Wolf in the Fold, A Piece of the Action, and Day of the Dove, discussing everything from a Jack the Ripper–style murder mystery to a gangster-inspired planet and a powerful alien entity manipulating hate between humans and Klingons.

Along the way we talk about the themes, the campy charm of classic Trek, and which episode stands out as the best.

If you enjoy Star Trek discussions, classic sci-fi television, and pop culture podcasts, join us for this deep dive into the original series.

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