Johnny Has The Keys

BLACK SUNDAY (1960)—A vengeful witch from 17th-century Bulgaria returns to terrorize the modern world through a living descendant. As she spreads fear and death, a brave doctor and his allies race to stop her malevolent plans.  Johnny Has the Keys enters the shadowy, candlelit world of Mario Bava’s Black Sunday. Join us as we discuss … Continue reading Ep. 08-32: Black Sunday (1960) →

OXYGEN (2021)—A woman awakens in a cryogenic chamber with no memory of how she got there. Trapped and running out of air, she must piece together her identity and solve the mystery of her confinement before time—and oxygen—runs out. A claustrophobic sci-fi thriller, the film combines tension, psychological intrigue, and inventive storytelling to explore survival, … Continue reading Ep. 08-31: Oxygen (2021) →

A GIRL WALKS HOME ALONE AT NIGHT (2014)—An enigmatic, skateboarding vampire prowls the deserted streets of the Iranian ghost town Bad City. By day, the town is bleak and lonely; by night, the Girl hunts those who exploit or harm others. A genre-bending blend of horror, noir, and romance, the film explores loneliness, morality, and … Continue reading Ep. 08-30: A Girl Walks Home Alone at Night (2014) →

MINOR PREMISE (2020)—A brilliant but emotionally troubled neuroscientist tests an experimental device on himself, inadvertently fracturing his consciousness into multiple versions of his personality. As these conflicting selves clash and spiral out of control, he faces the terrifying consequences of splitting his mind. A taut psychological sci-fi thriller, the film explores identity, obsession, and the … Continue reading Ep. 08-29: Minor Premise (2020) →

WEREWOLF OF LONDON (1935)—Botanist Dr. Glendon travels to Tibet in search of a rare plant, only to be bitten by a mysterious creature. Returning to England, he discovers that the bite has cursed him: under the full moon, he transforms into a savage werewolf. Blending gothic horror with early werewolf mythology, the film explores the … Continue reading Ep. 08-28: Werewolf of London (1935) & An American Werewolf in London (1981) →

FANTASTIC VOYAGE (1966)p—a team of scientists is miniaturized and injected into the bloodstream of a critically ill scientist to remove a life-threatening blood clot. Racing against time, they navigate the human body’s inner landscapes—veins, arteries, and organs—facing deadly hazards at every turn. A landmark in visual effects and imaginative storytelling, the film combines science fiction … Continue reading 08-27: Fantastic Voyage (1966) REDUX →

THE TERMINAL MAN (1974)—a brilliant yet troubled computer scientist becomes the subject of an experimental procedure to control his violent seizures. When the surgery implants electrodes in his brain, the results spiral out of control, unleashing unpredictable and deadly behavior. Based on Michael Crichton’s novel, the film explores the dangers of technological intervention in human … Continue reading Ep. 08-26: The Terminal Man (1974) →

NATURAL BORN KILLERS (1994)—Mickey and Mallory Knox blaze across America on a blood-soaked road trip, leaving chaos, corpses, and celebrity fascination in their wake. Hunted by the law and glorified by the media, the pair become symbols of violence-as-entertainment in a world obsessed with spectacle. Directed by Oliver Stone and written from a story by … Continue reading Ep. 08-25: Natural Born Killers (1994) →

PHASE IV (1974)—strange cosmic event triggers a rapid evolution among Earth’s ants, transforming them into a collective intelligence with plans far beyond human comprehension. Isolated in the Arizona desert, two scientists attempt to study—and contain—the phenomenon, only to find themselves drawn into the insects’ mysterious and terrifying design.  PI (1998)—mathematician Max Cohen believes that everything … Continue reading Ep. 08-24: Phase IV (1974) & Pi (1998) →

THE BAD SEED (1956)—a seemingly perfect little girl, Rhoda Penmark, hides a chilling secret beneath her angelic demeanor. When a classmate dies under mysterious circumstances, her mother begins to suspect that Rhoda’s charm conceals something far more sinister. As maternal love clashes with growing horror, The Bad Seed explores the nature of evil—whether it’s born … Continue reading Ep. 08-23: The Bad Seed (1956) →

In I.S.S. (2023), tensions flare aboard the International Space Station when news breaks of war between the United States and Russia back on Earth. As loyalties are tested and survival becomes uncertain, astronauts from both nations must decide whether to trust one another or claim control of the station by force. Suspense builds in the … Continue reading Ep. 08-22: I.S.S. (2023) →

In The Phantom of the Opera (1925), a disfigured musical genius, Erik, haunts the catacombs beneath the Paris Opera House, obsessed with the beautiful soprano Christine Daaé. When his love turns to madness, terror erupts above and below the stage. Lon Chaney’s haunting performance and groundbreaking makeup make this silent classic a cornerstone of horror … Continue reading Ep. 08-21: The Phantom of the Opera (1925 & 1962) →

In Outland (1981), Sean Connery stars as Marshal William O’Niel, a lawman assigned to a remote mining colony on Jupiter’s moon Io. When a series of mysterious deaths uncovers a web of corruption and drug smuggling, O’Niel finds himself isolated and hunted by corporate assassins. Alone against impossible odds, he must uphold justice in a … Continue reading Ep. 08-20: Outland (1981) →

In Nightbreed (1990), troubled young man Aaron Boone discovers Midian, a hidden underground city that serves as a refuge for monsters and outcasts. Falsely accused of murder and haunted by visions, Boone becomes one of the Nightbreed himself, caught between the persecuted creatures who’ve accepted him and the violent humans determined to destroy their sanctuary. … Continue reading Ep. 08-19: Nightbreed (1990) →

In The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King (2003), the final battle for Middle-earth reaches its epic conclusion. As Frodo and Sam struggle toward Mount Doom to destroy the One Ring, Aragorn must embrace his destiny and unite the forces of men against Sauron’s army. With loyalty tested and courage pushed to … Continue reading Ep. 08-18: The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King (2003) →

THE AMITYVILLE HORROR (1979)—Newlyweds George and Kathy Lutz move into their dream home in Amityville, New York, only to discover it hides a horrifying past—one marked by a brutal family murder. As strange occurrences grow increasingly violent, George’s behavior begins to unravel under the house’s sinister influence. Based on alleged true events, The Amityville Horror … Continue reading Ep. 08-17: The Amityville Horror (1979) →

THE CHANGELING (1980)—After losing his wife and daughter in a tragic accident, composer John Russell (George C. Scott) retreats to a historic Seattle mansion to rebuild his life. But the house harbors a dark secret—an unseen presence that communicates through mysterious sounds and violent manifestations. As John investigates, he uncovers a decades-old mystery of greed, … Continue reading Ep. 08-16: The Changeling (1980) →

DON’T LOOK NOW (1973)—After the tragic death of their young daughter, a grieving couple retreats to Venice to heal. But as mysterious events unfold, they become entangled in a chilling mystery involving psychic visions and a dark secret lurking beneath the city’s canals.  Come and wander the labyrinthine canals of Venice with a film that … Continue reading Ep. 08-15: Don’t Look Now (1973) →

ARMAGEDDON (1998)—When a massive asteroid threatens to collide with Earth, NASA recruits a team of deep-core drillers led by Harry Stamper to plant a nuclear bomb and save humanity. As the clock ticks down, the crew faces perilous space conditions, personal sacrifices, and a race against time. Let’s blast off into the world of high-stakes … Continue reading Ep. 08-14: Armageddon (1998) →

SNOWPIERCER (2013)—In a post-apocalyptic ice age, the last survivors of humanity live aboard a massive, perpetually moving train circling the globe. Social inequality sparks a violent revolt from the oppressed tail section toward the front. As the passengers fight for control, dark secrets about the train’s existence and its enigmatic creator emerge, challenging notions of … Continue reading Ep. 08-13: Snowpiercer (2013) →