Episode 228 - Bones

Not a Bomb

Welcome back to the most ghoulish podcast about some of your favorite cinematic bombs

Spooky season is officially here, and Troy and Brad are diving headfirst into the blaxploitation horror classic, Bones, from 2001. Featuring the one and only D-O-Double-G, Snoop Dogg, alongside the iconic Pam Grier, this film delivers a powerful exploration of urban life, drug culture, and the bold declaration of “killing the white people first!” It’s a gritty horror experience that packs a punch.

With Pam Grier at the helm, you know you're in for a treat. Bones may be an often-overlooked gem of the early 2000s, but don't let its surface-level charm fool you—after our discussion, you might just find it’s Not A Bomb.

The film proudly wears its Italian horror influences, drawing inspiration from the likes of Dario Argento and Lucio Fulci. (So don't tell, Brad) So grab your popcorn, dim the lights, and get ready for a thrilling ride through this captivating urban nightmare.

Bones is directed by Ernest Dickerson and stars Snoop Dogg (Two G’s), Pam Grier, Khalil Kain, Clifton Powell, Bianca Lawson, and Michael T. Weiss.

Not A Bomb has has plenty of spooky designs in our Merch store! Head over to the Not A Bomb Tee Public store and check them out. Special thanks to Ted Blair for the amazing designs!

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Cast: Brad, Troy