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• Hate Watching Freddy Vs. Jason: Dumb Fun Done Right

  Send us a textTwo horror titans enter, consistency takes a vacation, and we can’t stop talking about why it still works. We rewind to 2003 and pull apart Freddy vs. Jason from its crisp, newcomer‑friendly recap to the outsized, fire‑lit brawls that the whole campaign was built around. We’re honest about the warts: clunky teen dialogue, jump scares with no crescendo, and lore that forgets its own rules. We’re also here for the highs: Robert Englund having a blast as a razor‑fingered showman, a hulking Jason cutting a path through a cornfield, and a handful of striking images that remind you how potent these icons can be when the camera actually looks.We map the story’s logic (such as it is): Freddy stokes fear by resurrecting Jason, the town buries the past with a hush regime, and our kids try to outthink both monsters with Hypnosil and a road trip to Crystal Lake. Along the way we debate whether crowd kills help or hurt the mood, why mask fit and silhouette matter for menace, and how the movie tosses aside the classic “fight sleep” tension that made Nightmare sing. The dream‑realm pinball fight versus the dockside industrial smackdown gives us two flavors of violence, and that rebar shot, the lake reveal, and the final misdirect all stick the landing with a grin.Is it scary? Not really. Is it dumb fun? Absolutely—and sometimes that’s enough. If you want meticulous rules and slow‑burn dread, go back to the early entries. If you want heavyweight horror branding colliding like action figures in a bonfire, this crossover still swings. Hit play to hear our favorite shots, least favorite logic gaps, and the moments that prove spectacle can carry a movie further than sense ever could.Enjoyed the breakdown? Follow, rate, and share the show with a friend who has strong feelings about Team Freddy or Team Jason. Tell us your winner and your favorite kill shot in the comments!Written lovingly with AIBe our friend!Dan: @shakybaconTony: @tonydczechAnd follow the podcast on IG: @hatewatchingDAT

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• Hate Watching Broken Arrow: John Woo's Woes

  Send us a textNuclear theft, a smirking supervillain, and a train sequence that refuses to quit—our rewatch of John Woo’s Broken Arrow is a love letter to the wildest corners of ’90s action. We kick off Todd’s birthday stream with a question we can’t stop asking: why do some “bad” movies age into perfect Friday-night fun? From the opening boxing match that telegraphs John Travolta’s heel turn to the copper mine countdown and that infamous dummy shot, we break down what’s silly, what’s sharp, and what still absolutely rocks.We talk craft first—Woo’s kinetic framing, musical stings that brand the villain, and the set-piece logic that prioritizes momentum over realism. Travolta’s Deakins is a performance to savor: cigarette choreo, off-kilter affectations, and one-liners delivered like souvenirs. Christian Slater’s Riley Hale adds human scale—witty, bruised, and just competent enough to keep the chase honest. We dig into how Graham Yost (Speed) trades tight architecture for sprawling fun, why the $20 running gag works as a narrative thread, and how the movie sneaks in actual smart bits—like using an EMP to flip a helicopter from hunter to wreckage.Along the way, we spotlight Samantha Mathis’s Ranger Terry, Delroy Lindo’s steady presence, and the movie’s unapologetic ’90s DNA: practical explosions, miniature mayhem, and VHS-ready quips. Yes, the physics are friendly, the Pentagon is plot-convenient, and helicopters can’t aim—but the joy is real. And that train finale? Still a banger. We finish with what we’re watching now (Marvel Zombies and Chad Powers) and tease next week’s spooky-season pick: Freddy vs. Jason.If you’re nostalgic for maximalist action or just crave a good-bad gem that plays great with friends, queue this one up, then hit play on our breakdown. Subscribe, share with a fellow Woo fan, and drop your favorite Travolta line in the comments. Ain’t it cool?Written Lovingly with AIBe our friend!Dan: @shakybaconTony: @tonydczechAnd follow the podcast on IG: @hatewatchingDAT

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• Hate Watching Nothing But Trouble: The Penis Nose Episode

  Send us a textEver watch a movie that feels like it was built out of wild props and late-night dreams—and then realize no one bothered to build the world around it? We dive headfirst into Nothing but Trouble, tracing how a killer cast (Dan Aykroyd, Chevy Chase, Demi Moore, John Candy) and a bonkers premise wobble into an unappealing blur of gadgets, traps, and gross-out gags. From the courtroom rollercoaster and the infamous Bone Stripper to a Hawaiian Punch dinner and a cameo from Digital Underground, we break down why spectacle without stakes falls flat—and where the film accidentally shows flashes of the sharper movie it could’ve been.We talk tone, pacing, and the delicate math of horror-comedy: why absurdity only lands when the world has rules, how character choices give jokes friction, and what happens when you skip setup and chase set pieces. Aykroyd’s judge hints at a better blueprint—a lonely showman versus a gleeful sadist—and we explore how a few structural changes could have turned Vulcanvania into a memorable cult playground rather than a cautionary tale. Along the way, we connect threads to House of Blues, appreciate the handful of precision laughs Chevy sneaks in, and call out John Candy’s split roles and the film’s most head-scratching creations.Then we zoom out. Gen V returns with Hamish Linklater’s delicious menace, Midnight Mass gets its flowers for character-first dread, and we compare comedy fibers across The Office, Parks and Rec, The Paper, and the Frasier reboot—why some ensembles feel warm and others punch down. It all loops back to the craft: world-building is an engine; jokes and scares are cargo. If the engine sputters, nothing arrives.Stick around for a celebratory tease: next week we’re queuing up Broken Arrow for Todd’s birthday. Hit follow, share this with your favorite cult-cinema friend, and drop us a note—what one change would fix Nothing but Trouble? Subscribe and leave a review to help more curious listeners find the show.Written Lovingly with AIBe our friend!Dan: @shakybaconTony: @tonydczechAnd follow the podcast on IG: @hatewatchingDAT

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• Hate Watching Blues Brothers 2000: When Blues Loses its Soul

  Send us a textWhat happens when you take a cult classic like "The Blues Brothers," remove its electric star, add a random child, strip away all profanity, and film it entirely on sterile soundstages? You get "Blues Brothers 2000," one of the most bewildering sequel disasters in cinema history.Our deep dive into this 1998 misfire reveals how profoundly the filmmakers misunderstood what made the original special. The first film thrived on John Belushi's chaotic energy playing against Dan Aykroyd's deadpan delivery, creating an unforgettable duo wreaking havoc through gritty Chicago streets. The sequel, however, leaves Aykroyd adrift without a worthy counterpart, with John Goodman's talents wasted on an undeveloped character.We explore the bizarre studio mandates that doomed this production from the start – including the requirement for a PG rating and the inexplicable demand to add a child character who disappears from the narrative for stretches at a time. The musical performances, while featuring legendary talents like Aretha Franklin and Erykah Badu, feel disconnected from the story, lacking the organic integration that made the original's numbers so memorable.The film's most unintentionally hilarious moments deserve special attention: a car that drives underwater while characters casually converse, a face covered in shaving cream somehow functioning as a disguise, and a bizarre voodoo sequence where the characters become zombies for no discernible reason. These elements combine to create what we dubbed "the most sanitized movie ever made" – a sequel that strips away everything edgy and authentic about its predecessor.Whether you're a Blues Brothers devotee still nursing wounds from this sequel or someone who's never experienced either film, our breakdown will have you laughing at the absurdity while appreciating why the original remains a beloved classic. Subscribe now for more deep dives into films that miss the mark in spectacular fashion!Written lovingly with AIBe our friend!Dan: @shakybaconTony: @tonydczechAnd follow the podcast on IG: @hatewatchingDAT

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• Hate Watching I Know What You Did Last Summer (2025): Hook, Line, and Stinker

  Send us a textThirty years in the making, the legacy sequel to "I Know What You Did Last Summer" promised to resurrect a beloved 90s horror franchise by bringing back Julie James and Ray Bronson. What we got instead was a bewildering reinvention that left us questioning everything we loved about the original.In this deep-dive episode, we unpack how this sequel fundamentally misunderstands what made the 1997 film work. The original gave us morally complex characters who committed a genuine crime and suffered authentic trauma. This new iteration offers a flimsy premise where fleeing an accident scene (that wasn't even their fault) somehow warrants a murderous rampage. Without that solid foundation, the entire house of cards collapses.The most egregious misstep comes with the killer reveal that completely rewrites a beloved character's personality and motivation. When a film betrays its own legacy this profoundly, it's not just disappointing – it's almost fascinating in its misguided execution. We examine how this character assassination undermines not just this film but retroactively damages the original.Beyond the plot problems, we discuss the film's technical shortcomings: unmemorable kill scenes, underdeveloped characters, and wasted potential. The original film gave us iconic moments like Helen's mannequin escape and Julie's unforgettable bathroom scene. This sequel offers nothing that will linger in your nightmares – except perhaps the baffling script choices.Is there anything to salvage? Surprisingly, yes. The soundtrack delivers some genuine bangers, Sarah Michelle Gellar's brief cameo gives a fleeting glimpse of what could have been, and the final scene between survivors actually shows promise – making everything that came before even more frustrating.Join us for this therapy session as we process our disappointment, celebrate what works, and try to understand how a franchise with such potential could go so terribly wrong. Whether you're a die-hard fan of the original or curious about this new chapter, you'll want to hear our unfiltered take on this fishy sequel.Written Lovingly by AIBe our friend!Dan: @shakybaconTony: @tonydczechAnd follow the podcast on IG: @hatewatchingDAT

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