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HALLOWEEN SPOOKTACULAR

2025

1 episode from the dark
01
OCT 29, 2025 · 6326

Mastering 'The Innkeepers' (2011)

It’s official. The Cinemasters have returned just in time for Halloween with the Spooktacular! It’s been a minute but The Rental King and that man from the north are back in our ears with more scary movie reviews. First up on the list is an indie film from 2011 and newcomer at the time, director Ti West, called “The Innkeepers”. Our Cinemasters are going to break this one down and let you know a little bit of what they’ve been up to. So buckle up because these boys are just getting back in the saddle it’s the CINEMASTERS OF THE UNIVERSE!!!

HALLOWEEN SPOOKTACULAR

2024

2 episodes from the dark
01
NOV 1, 2024 · 8570

Mastering 'Psycho Goreman' (PG for short...)

Just in time (sort of) for Halloween (but not really) it’s our second episode of the Spooktacular! Ok listen folks, we’re really trying here. This spooktacular isn’t over just because it’s full on Christmas season now either. If anything, we’ll just start in on the Silent Night, Deadly Night franchise if you make us. But this isn’t a trick. This episode is ALL treat. This gem, pun intended, was discovered by Adam during his 31 Days of Horror and brought to life on the podcast by our boys.We proudly present to you the majesty that is Psycho Goreman! So grab your pillowcase of candy, but ditch those razor blades in that Snickers bar first, and listen in to this latest episode of the CINEMASTERS OF THE UNIVERSE!

02
OCT 21, 2024 · 9742

Matsering 'Late Night with the Devil' (2023)

Well, well, well. It has been a minute since we’ve seen each other, hasn’t it? It feels good to be back. And back we are! It’s time to get this Spooktacular kicked off right. We’re firing things up this year with a Rental King selection that is sure to terrify you. This indie film from earlier this year had all kinds of buzz around it so the Cinemasters are digging in for your Halloween delight. So without any further ado, lets jump in with Ron and Adam on this episode of the CINEMASTERS OF THE UNIVERSE!!!!

HALLOWEEN SPOOKTACULAR

2023

5 episodes from the dark
01
NOV 7, 2023 · 5763

Mastering 'Five Nights at Freddy's' (2023)

Welcome back Cinemaster fans for a special episode of the Spooktacular 3.0! This time we’ve got a very special movie to talk about and an extra Cinemaster Jr. in the house to talk with us. Ron and Adam are talking all things Freddy! No, not that knife gloved madman who stalks you in the dream world. I’m talking the animatronic pizza purveyor who comes for you in real life, though both prefer to work while you’re snoozing. Ron took his son Logan to see this movie opening night in theaters so all three of them will be talking all things Five Nights at Freddy’s. This is your official warning that there’s gonna be some spoilers since this one is brand new. But if you’ve seen the flick in theaters or on Peacock streaming already, or you just don’t care about spoilers as it stands, grab your popcorn and get ready for this Spooktacular installments of CINEMASTERS OF THE UNIVERSE!!!

02
OCT 20, 2023 · 10099

Mastering 'Friday the 13th Part IV: The Final Chapter (1984)

How fortuitous to have Friday the 13th in the middle of a Spooktacular! After a little break (even Cinemasters need a little recovery time here and there) the Rental King and that fella from the North are back at it with a franchise deep cut this time. Adam’s pick is Friday the 13th Part IV: The Final Chapter. As luck would have it, the boys were able to record this episode ON Friday the 13th. It would seem the stars have aligned as Ron and Adam sit through this installment in the series and bring you play by play on the film with interesting bits of trivia and full commentary on all things Jason Voorhees. So grab a teddy bear or maybe your favorite machete and cozy up to this episode of Spooktacular Volume 3 of the CINEMASTERS OF THE UNIVERSE!!!

03
SEP 22, 2023 · 9115

Mastering 'Stir of Echoes' (1999)

The best part of waking up is Bacon on your screen! Welcome back Cinemasters to the third installment of the third annual Spooktacular brought to you exclusively by no one, especially not Vermont Aged White Cheddar. This week we are turning back the clock to when years started with a 1 for a lost classic, Stir of Echoes. In this ghostly tale of murder we find a newly clairvoyant Kevin Bacon communicating beyond the grave with the girl gone missing. In a shining performance along side Katherine Erbe (she’s having a baby in real life and in the movie) you’ll dig this creepy caper all the way up to it’s exciting conclusion. So grab you pop corn, dim the lights and join Ron and Adam for this weeks terrifying tale on the CINEMASTERS OF THE UNIVERSE!!!

04
SEP 15, 2023 · 8378

Mastering 'Willy's Wonderland' (2021)

We are officially underway in Spooktacular 3.0 and things are starting to really get good. This week the fellas are taking on a pandemic darling known as WIlly’s Wonderland. With the resurgence of all things Nicolas Cage, this hidden gem is all kinds of fun. A mute protagonist finds himself stuck between a rock and a murderous pack of satanic robots with nothing but a handful of special sodas and a flair for pinball. Join Ron and Adam as they spend the night at Willy’s Wonderland where evil animatronics come to life and try and stop Cage from sprucing up a dilapidated destination pizza place. So grab a slice, put on your party hat and join us in singing “It’s your birthday and we want you to have fun!” on this installment of the CINEMASTERS OF THE UNIVERSE!!!

05
SEP 8, 2023 · 8676

Mastering 'It Follows' (2014)

Well hello again Cinemaster fans and let me officially welcome you to the third annual Spooktacular! Ron and Adam are kicking things off early this year and getting a jump on spooky season as soon as possible. Now that it’s September it’s time to start busting out hoodies, munching on candy corn and cranking up the scary movies! In the first installment the boys pull out all the stops and offer up a whole new experience with a modern classic horror flick, It Follows. So light up some candles and dim the lights, grab a blanket and some popcorn and join us for a long awaited inaugural opening of the Cinemasters of the Universe Spooktacular!!!

HALLOWEEN SPOOKTACULAR

2022

5 episodes from the dark
01
NOV 25, 2022 · 9123

Mastering 'As Above, So Below' (2014)

If you thought this terror train was coming into the station at the end of October, you’re sadly mistaken. Episode 5 of the Spooktacular is underway! And this time we’re heading under France into some of the tightest spots the catacombs have to offer. This claustrophobic haunt is a hidden gem of the found footage subgenre and it has so much to offer. Just think of the Blair Witch on steroids and pack it tightly in the literal Parisian underbelly. Join Ron and Adam as they carefully squeeze through this mix of adventure and fright in the latest installment of the ongoing spooktacular in this episode of the CINEMASTERS OF THE UNIVERSE!!!

02
OCT 28, 2022 · 7599

Mastering 'The Ring' (2002)

It’s week 4 of the Spooktacular and we’re off to not-so-sunny Seattle in search of a killer VHS tape! For those of you unfamiliar with VHS, it’s how we watched movies back in the day. But a movie that kills you in 7 days is not for the faint of heart. In this installment our Cinemasters are taking on the 2002 US iteration of The Ring. Ron and Adam will introduce you to Rachel, Noah, and Aidan, the second creepiest kid in this movie, as we press on with another frightening feature. Just to be safe you’d better make a copy of this podcast and share it with a friend. So unplug the Magnavox and disconnect the rotary phone as you enjoy this week’s episode of CINEMASTERS OF THE UNIVERSE!!!.

03
OCT 24, 2022 · 6216

Mastering 'Child's Play 2' (1990)

I see you’ve braved our first two episodes and are back for a third in this year’s Spooktacular. This one certainly is a treat as well. If you’ve ever been left alone in a room with a fair skinned, ginger haired doll then you’ve certainly felt that spine tingle that only Chucky can bring. In the highly anticipated sequel to the original Child’s Play, The Lakeshore Strangler turned killer doll is back and searching for little Andy Barclay once again. Ron and Adam sit down to discuss this film but as per usual, they give plenty of extra insight into the entire Chucky franchise. So put on your Good Guy overalls, make sure your voodoo skills are up to snuff and enjoy this installment of CINEMASTERS OF THE UNIVERSE!!!

04
OCT 13, 2022 · 5653

Mastering 'You're Next' (2013)

Episode two of the third annual Spooktakular means spooky season is in full effect. This week is Adam’s first pick with the 2013 mumblegore indie flick “You’re Next”. Our Cinemasters both have fresh takes on this film and especially it’s Australian Final Girl, Erin. With crossbows and grown up Home Alone traps in place, the boys will negotiate some grisly endings for some very unlikable characters as they dissect this film for you. So grab a meat tenderizer, stay away from the windows and strap in for another extra scary installment of the CINEMASTERS OF THE UNIVERSE!!!

05
OCT 3, 2022 · 9901

Mastering 'Nope' (2022)

It’s officially the 3rd Annual Cinemasters Spooktacular! Welcome to our first installment of this year’s haunting selection of films. We are kicking it off with Ron’s pick of a 2022 horror flick by the esteemed Jordan Peele, “Nope”. Typically in the past we’ve gone with more classic scary movies so this one does come with an official SPOILER WARNING! This film has been out for several months now but if you haven’t seen it yet, the Cinemasters will be going in depth so if you’d rather check it out first then press pause and come back after you’ve had a chance to watch. Otherwise prepare yourself for the spooky season to officially begin on this latest episode of CINEMASTERS OF THE UNIVERSE!!!

HALLOWEEN SPOOKTACULAR

2021

5 episodes from the dark
01
OCT 25, 2021 · 5732

Mastering 'Flatliners' (1990)

Hey there horror fans and welcome back to the 4th installment of this year’s Cinemasters Spooktacular! This week Ron and Adam will be bringing a 1990 forgotten classic back to life as they discuss the heart pounding thriller, “Flatliners”. What happens when we die or more importantly, what comes with us if we don’t follow the light into the tunnel but come back to life? Our Cinemasters will see how some of the hottest up and coming stars of the early 90’s tackle this question as they try not to get a severe beating from a very deceased Billy Mahoney. Place your bets on how long you can ride out that flat line in this latest installment of the CINEMASTERS OF THE UNIVERSE!!!

02
OCT 19, 2021 · 6560

Mastering 'Saw' (2004)

We’d like to play a game, Cinemaster fans. We’re midway through the Cinemasters Spooktacular II and it looks like we just woke up in a creepy bathroom chained to a pipe so that must mean we’re talking all things Saw this week! Back again but driving the podcast-mobile this week is Monster Mash Mercer and he’s got all the inside info from James Wan’s directorial debut. With Ron and Adam by his side you’re certainly in for more treats than tricks but that doesn’t mean you’re in the clear just yet. There might even be some Jigsaw level hijinx in this podcast that you’ll have to look out for. If you want to find out just what’s in store then pop that little tape in and press play on this week’s episode of CINEMASTERS OF THE UNIVERSE!!!

03
OCT 11, 2021 · 6689

Mastering 'The Amityville Horror' (1979/2005)

Welcome back ghouls and boys to the second installment of this year’s Cinemaster’s Spooktacular! This week we travel to a small town in New York for one of the most haunted houses ever immortalized on the silver SCREAM! That’s right it’s The Amityville Horror. But since we’re kicking things up a notch this year we’re not just doing one movie, we’re doing the original AND the remake. Two times the haunting for the price of one. And if that weren’t enough, this week Ron and Adam are joined by the mysteriously monstrous Matt Mercer! Double the movies and triple the Cinemasters means you’re getting the most bang for your buck, just like that Lutz family that moved into 112 Ocean Avenue. So grab your crucifix and your flyswatter and buckle up for another terrifying episode of the CINEMASTERS OF THE UNIVERSE!!!

04
OCT 4, 2021 · 6441

Mastering 'Alien' (1979)

Welcome to the official 2021 Cinemaster SPOOKTAKULAR! In our first installment at our long anticipated salute to scary movies. It’s officially Halloween season so we’re heading to outer space where no one can hear you scream! Join Ron and Adam as they discuss the fate of the Nostromo when it takes a detour to investigate a potential distress signal. Amidst the blinking lights and space sounds we get our very first look at the dreaded Xenomorph in this Ridley Scott epic. From Facehuggers to flamethrowers, our Cinemasters break down this classic Hitchcockian horror from above and share their personal insights and experiences as they pertain to this film and the franchise at large. So make sure you lock all the doors and windows, turn on all the lights and tune in to this year’s opening episode of CINEMASTERS OF THE UNIVERSE SPOOKTAKULAR!!!

05
SEP 21, 2021 · 3824

Water Cooler: RIP Norm, Matrix Resurrection Trailer and a Miss Indiana Jones?

Well hey there friends. It’s another casual gathering around the old water cooler for a bit of movie news and opinions in the most chill way we can think to present it. This installment kicks off with some unfortunately sad news with the passing of a comedy giant, Norm MacDonald. Ron and Adam share their thoughts on some of his most notable appearances, roles and material he’s left behind for all of us. But it’s not all bad news. There’s other things in store and even a bit of a peak at the upcoming Cinemasters Spooktacular which debuts at the end of September. So sit back with your tall glass of chilled spring water and listen in to this episode of the CINEMASTERS OF THE UNIVERSE!!!

HALLOWEEN SPOOKTACULAR

2020

4 episodes from the dark
01
NOV 3, 2020 · 8076

Mastering 'Halloween' (1978)

Hey there movie monsters and welcome to our final October episode. To do Halloween the right way we decided to go extremely meta and dedicate our Halloween episode to the movie Halloween. And if that wasn’t kicking it up enough, we pulled out the rest of the stops and brought out the White Machete! In this very special Spooktakular finale we put all three of our horror-rific heads together and break down the initial iteration of the 70’s slasher extraordinaire, Michael Myers. So turn off the lights, grab that leftover trick or treat candy and fill your ears with the Cinemasters instead of those bump in the night noises. See if you can survive in Haddonfield in this episode of CINEMASTERS OF THE UNIVERSE!!!

02
OCT 26, 2020 · 7079

Mastering 'The Gate' (1987)

Since it’s Halloween, we have to push the envelope a little bit. We figured the best way to amp up the podcast this week is to bring back a familiar voice (since you can’t see our faces now anyway, stupid pandemic) to help us break down the 1987 Canadian Horror Classic, “The Gate”. Matt Mercer Joins us to discuss all things demonic for a young Stephen Dorff as he and his north of the border cohorts attempt to dispatch an unholy series of little men in rubber suits trying to eat Louis Tripp. We will cover house parties, metric conversions and the best hairstyles the 80’s had to offer. You’ll get 50% more Cinemaster in this episode and its absolutely free! All you have to do is tune in to this Spooktacular episode of CINEMASTERS OF THE UNIVERSE!!!

03
OCT 15, 2020 · 5155

Mastering 'Rear Window' (1954)

Welcome back for week two of our Spooktacular series this October of all things scary. This time around is Adam’s pick and he’s bringing us his favorite flick from an old school master of thrills and chills, Alfred Hitchock himself. There’s no creepy shower scenes or avian infestations this time around though. This time the scares come from what happens right outside your window. Your “Rear Window” that is. Our Cinemasters take a look and break down the slow burn of the 1954 Jimmy Stewart/Grace Kelly classic look at the crossroads of voyeurism and murder. So grab your binoculars and see if you spy the suspense in this episode of CINEMASTERS OF THE UNIVERSE!

04
OCT 8, 2020 · 6347

Mastering 'Nightmare on Elm Street 3: Dream Warriors' (1987)

October means one thing when it comes to the Cinemasters...Halloween. This year we are bringing you 4 specially designed episodes to bring the terror. Week 1 is Ron’s first pick and we kick it off with a powerhouse when it comes to all things horror. Think red and green sweater, knives for fingers and he’ll get you when the caffeine runs out. That’s right its Freddy Kruger in the best of all the NIghtmare on Elm Street sequels, numero tres: The Dream Warriors. This week we will deep dive into Westin Hills darkest dreams and go toe to toe with the most famous burn victim the silver screen has ever known. So pop in your air pods, sync up the bluetooth speaker and prepare yourself for the CINEMASTERS OF THE UNIVERSE!

HALLOWEEN SPOOKTACULAR

2019

2 episodes from the dark
01
OCT 28, 2019 · 9636

White Machete and Ron's 6 Horrifyingly Disappointing Horror Movies

White Machete fills in for Adam to discuss 6 movies we thought would surely become can't miss slam dunks of horror. That is, of course, until we watched them. Get ready to watch our movie boners get killed in this horrifying bonus episode of the Cinemasters of the Universe!

02
OCT 16, 2019 · 8112

The Evolution of Horror Movies

Hey there scary movie fans, it’s time for another installment of Cinemasters of the Universe and this one’s going to be spooktacular! Our hosts, Ron and Adam, are duking it out a second time in the Trivia Junket to see who’s the “Best Boy” when it comes to obscure movie knowledge. And since it’s October, this trivia is all about horror movies. Then it’s on to the Feature Presentation. Our fellas are taking on the haunting task of strolling through the last 50 years of the macabre cinema to bring you some of their high points, and low ones too, of the creepiest offerings that Hollywood has brought us over the last half century. From the early days of Alfred Hitchcock to the recent resurgence in movies that go bump in the night from James Wan, our fearless fanatics will be taking on everything from Slasher flicks to found footage and all the zombies you can pack in the middle. It’s a topic that’s sure to make you scream…with delight. Finally, we get this episode’s post credits scene. The guys are doing a “WHAAAT??? You haven’t seen ______???” again and this time it’s with a frightening twist. Somewhere in the catalog of horror flicks there has to be one or two that Ron and Adam haven’t seen and that’s the challenge this time around. To find out what they pick you’ll just have to tune in to this episode of CINEMASTERS OF THE UNIVERSE…if you dare…