We’re kicking off a theme month this week and what better way to honor the 28 days of February than by working our way through the 28 Days Later series. First up, Nick and Chris are taking a look at the groundbreaking first film in the franchise with 2002’s 28 Days Later. Directed by Danny Boyle and starring Cillian Murphy.
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Big Dumb Monsters Ep. 239 – Animals & Adventures – The Beastmaster
It’s a swords and sandals week as Nick and Chris are taking a look at one of the cornerstones of their movie watching childhood with 1982’s The Beastmaster. Starring Mark Singer and directed by Don Coscarelli.
Big Dumb Monsters Ep. 238 – The Cairo Kid Rides Again – Bubba Ho-Tep
The Nile and the Rio Grande intersect this week as Nick and Chris are taking a look at the 2002 Mummy in a nursing home horror flick Bubba Ho-Tep! Starring Bruce Campbell and Ossie Davis. Directed by Don Coscarelli.
Big Dumb Monsters Ep. 237 – Unholy Matrimony – The Brides of Dracula
It’s back to the world of Hammer this week as Nick and Chris are talking 1960’s The Brides of Dracula starring the legendary Peter Cushing. Will Hammer Horror’s perfect track record on the show hold up?!?!
Big Dumb Monsters Ep. 236 – E.L. Sludge – C.H.U.D.
We’re retreating to the sewers this week and there’s nary a Ninja Turtle in sight as Nick and Chris are talking 1984’s C.H.U.D., starring John Heard and Daniel Stern.
Big Dumb Monsters Ep. 235 – Predatory Behavior – Predator: Killer of Killers
We’re kicking off 2026 on an animated note, as Nick and Chris take a look at the brutal, bloody, R-rated, 2025 anthology film, Predator: Killer of Killers. We waited until you got here to do this episode. It’s true. We didn’t want to start the New Year with Yautja! Bad-dum tssss…. I’ll show myself out.
Big Dumb Monsters Ep. 234 – 2025 Year End Wrap-Up – What a Good Year for the Monsters
There’s no movie this week as Nick and Chris are talking a look back at the movies that we watched in 2025 and pick our respective top 3. It was a good year to be a monster movie fan and the fight for the #1 spot won’t be an easy choice.
Big Dumb Monsters Ep. 233 – Winter Witchery – Silent Night, Deadly Night 4: Initiation
The week Nick and Chris get into the holiday spirit by watching a movie with witches, creepy crawly bugs, crazy homeless guys, and absolutely nothing to do with Christmas at all! Listen as we discuss 1990’s Silent Night, Deadly Night 4: Initiation.
Big Dumb Monsters Ep. 232 – Campers and Carnage – Friday the 13th: The Final Chapter
The week Nick and Chris are joined by returning guest, comedian and podcaster, Ken Reid to talk up one of the 80’s most famous slasher franchises. The group dissects 1984’s Friday the 13th: The Final Chapter and infamous movie monster Jason Voorhees. Spoilers – It is not in fact the final chapter of the franchise. Friday the 13th
Big Dumb Monsters Ep. 231 – Beverly Hills Bloodsuckers – Buffy the Vampire Slayer
It may never rain in Southern California, but the dead sure do rise a lot! This week Nick and Chris head out west for a little fun out of the sun as the watch 1992’s Buffy the Vampire Slayer, starring Kristy Swanson.