Halloween 3 was not well received when first released. The misleading title was one of those reasons…where's Michael!? Years have passed and the film has seemed to find an audience. From its fun jingle to its corny effects and hammy dialogue this horror film has found its footing over 40 years later. Join Ciaran and Trevor as they discuss sexy Dr. …

Well as you all know I'm not a fan of this elevated horror. I feel the filmmakers and their audience feel that these types of films are smarter than they actually are. Most importantly (no fault to the filmmakers) the sub genre, Elevated Horror comes off as derogatory to other horror films and other sub genres in it. However, you give me a killer d…

20024 Salem's Lot has been benched by Warner Brothers for a few years during their restructuring. This was not the film's fault. Remakes already are in danger of being blacklisted even before the camera rolls. Join Ciaran and Trevor as they fight over this film and why it was doomed long before its benching. The team will shed some light on this fi…

It's slasher time as we chat about.. Founder's Day! ! This political slasher tries too hard to be clever and that's its issue. However, can the nice kills save it? Join Ciaran and Trevor as they discuss this slasher that no one has yet to see unless you really search for it. Enjoy! #FoundersDay #WilliamRuss…

What do you get when you mix Italian filmmakers Dario Argento and Mario Bava? You get Lamberto Bava.. Director of Demons 1985. This film has not much to say but boy does it say a lot. Trust me, Ii believe that makes sense. This film has a hairband, steampunk, Romero esq quality that certainly doesn't let up. Join Ciaran and Trevor as they discuss t…

It's time for Halloween month and a ½!!! We start things off with this 1979 spooky house classic. The lutz family just bought a house for next to nothing. Yes it had a mass murder that took place in it a year earlier but if you can save a buck. Also, what could really go wrong? Blood covered walls, flies galore, blisters, pig demon, angry cat, poss…

Time to end our Mad Max retrospective with a spin off film.. Furiosa. No Charlize, No Hardy. So why does this work when it honestly shouldn't. Carnage, chases, elaborate sets, landscapes, explosions, and those damn lovable Citadel baddies. This is why.. Join Ciaran and Trevor as they chat about this big blockbuster that lacked bite at the box offic…

30 years later after the trainwreck that was Beyond the Thunderdome we finally get the film that our boy Max deserves! Fury Road is masterclass filmmaking with a rock opera style that no one can duplicate or has the balls to do so. Join Ciaran and Trevor as they discuss this adrenaline filled, super turbo charged action spectacle. Enjoy! #MelGibson…

Well it's time to revisit David Lynch and chat about the bat shit crazy, Twin Peaks: Fire Walk With Me. A log lady, a jumping kid in a white mask, a black room and a red room, roofies, talking backwards little man, and alot more characters that i just don't have a clue about. Join Ciaran and Trevor as they discuss this prequel to the short lived TV…

Mad Max is back and this time he is up against Tina Turner. Yep! What a fall from grace we have here. What do you do to ruin a franchise? You add a popstar You add children You give it a PG13 rating You have a co director Join Ciaran and Trevor as they chat about what went wrong with Max. Enjoy! #MelGibson #GeorgeMiller #TinaTurner #BruceSpence #Ma…

Alien time! We take a break from Mad Max and revisit a beloved franchise with this new release. New team are now in danger as they try to survive.. Facehuggers, rogue androids, acid blood and the Aliens itself and of course a special mystery guest. Join Ciaran and Trevor as they discuss this quite consistent franchise and what newcomer, Fede Alvare…

Welcome back to our Mad Max retrospective! This time we see Max take on The lord Humongous, Wez and his adopted man child? Max must protect the precious gasoline from this violent wasteland gang and at the same time deal with the loss he suffered from the last film. Join Ciaran and Trevor as they talk about a new listener, Jimmy and one of the grea…

Mad Max time! The beginning of our retrospective takes us to 79 Australia and introduces us to some true talent like, George Miller and Mel Gibson. With barely no budget and no permits this little engine that could film became a cult hit and also started a chain of films in a universe we would know as the Wasteland. Join Ciaran and Trevor as they d…

MaXXXine is the conclusion of our three part #Ti West film series. With a throwback to early 80s crime/slasher this film follows the ongoing journey of Maxine the final girl featured in, X. As she tries to begin her acting career a copycat killer of the Night Stalker has set their eyes on her and has an gameplan that goes back to the original film.…

We have hit an all time low with Street Fighter. Words can't express what you're about to listen to. Bad sets, bad acting, bad score, bad costume design… etc etc etc. Join Ciaran and Trevor and they argue about this trainwreck of a film and how sad it is to be Raul Julia's last film. Try to enjoy it! #RaulJulia #KylieMinogue ##MingNaWen #StreetFigh…

SPOILER ALERT! SPOILER ALERT! We have a treat for all of you listeners! We have an extra podcast for the new release of… Longlegs Madman! FBI agent with a gift! An interrogation table! The band, T-Rex! All play a part is this creepy little tail. Join Ciaran and Trevor as they discuss this well received horror film from the mind of Norman Bates Kid …

Planes, trains, and Automobiles! Sadly, this podcast is not about that classic comedy.. Nope this is about the 1985 Indiana Jones rip off.. King Solomon's Mines. Bad acting, bad script, scrappy editing, pee milk baths! Yep this has it all to make a terrible terrible film. Join Ciaran and Trevor as they wonder why this got made and why we are actual…

THUD THUD THUD THUD KILL THUD THUD THUD THUD This is the premise of the new slasher film, In a Violent Nature. Johnny is back to get revenge on those who stole his mothers locket. Lots of heavy walking and kills. Yep… ohh yeah it’s also told through the killer's perspective. Join Ciaran and Trevor as they discuss this new outside the box take on a …

Citizen Frame has the power!!! Our boy, Dolph takes on the lead role of a beloved action figure series. Masters of the Universe. Can He-Man and his team stop Skeletor and his team from taking over the universe? Thank god they have the help of a high school musician, an orphan, and a dip shit detective. Join Ciaran and Trevor aa they discuss why by …

Howard the Duck… Wow! Where do we begin? This film really ruffled a lot of executives' feathers wondering why or how this got greenlit. Poor Lea Thompson deserved better than this train wreck from the LucasFilm team. Join Ciaran and Trevor as they discuss this 80s quacktastrophe! Enjoy! #LeaThompson #GeorgeLucas #LucasFilm #HowardTheDuck #TimRobbin…

Time to say goodbye to the Terminator franchise with Dark Fate. James Cameron is back a writer and producer as we get the T800 full arch and a chance to redeams himself from what happens to John. Join Ciaran and Trevor as they discuss the final act in this series and why we argue that it does deserve a wider audience. Enjoy! #JamesCameron #ArnoldSc…

It's happened.. The franchise has hit rock bottom with Terminator Genisys. Arnie looks like he doesn't want to be back. The 2 leads acting is far worse than any of the Sharknado films. The comedy is soul destroying and so is the dialogue. So join Ciaran and Trevor as they discuss this train wreck and why it was the final nail in the terminator coff…

The Terminator is back… Well sort off. Ok more of a cameo..sort of. Batman and Blue Avatar man team up to fight Skynet and those pesky robots. They have the help of Kyle Reese and a mute child and a horny pilot named Blair. Join Ciaran and Trevor aa we discuss this steampunk/Mad Max take on a dying franchise. Enjoy! #ArnoldSchwarzenegger #Common #A…

Were BACK and sadly so is the Terminator as we continue our retrospective. This time we have a bullet proof coffin, a high school reunion (sort of) and a TX Terminator as dull as a documentary about being dull. Join Ciaran and Trevor aa they discuss why this train wreck should be terminated! Enjoy! #ArnoldSchwarzenegger #NickStahl #ClareDanes #Jame…

This week we talk, Abigail as we take a break from the Terminator franchise. This time we sink our teeth into (insert your laughter here) the new vampire film from the Radio Silence team. Can a young ballerina with an appetite for blood take on a gang of kidnappers! Join Ciaran and Trevor as they discuss if this horror comedy is up to par with the …

Terminator 2: Judgment Day. Please believe me when I say it's a solid movie and we review this as fanboys of the FIRST film in this long running franchise. 😁 Don't get mad.. Join Ciaran and Trevor as they talk about the continuity of the story, and if certain characters should of been back but mostly how the franchise could have further thrived by …

Dive into a captivating analysis of the iconic 'The Terminator' movie franchise. This episode explores the journey from the inception and evolution of the franchise, sketching a layered portrait of the iconic characters brought to life by Arnold Schwarzenegger, Linda Hamilton, and more. Join Ciaran and Trevor as they discuss to ups and downs of thi…

Get lost in this comprehensive discussion of the newly rebooted "Roadhouse," loved for its unique blend of action and drama. This episode peels back layers of the intriguing characters, particularly the dynamic contrasts of hero and villain, played by Jake Gyllenhaal and Conor McGregor and others. The discussion delves into the film’s notable chang…

Welcome to another enlightening episode of Citizen Frame Mini Retrospective, where we delve into the distinctive charm of the Roadhouse Trilogy. This cult classic, peppered with iconic 80s ostentation, continues to captivate viewers with its blend of hilarity, audacity, and pure entertainment. We embark on a journey from the original Roadhouse, thr…

We delve deep into the London underworld with our episode: "Plot Twists and Untold Crimes: A Dive into Harold’s London Underworld". In this fascinating exploration, we unravel the complex narrative of the iconic British gangster film, The Long Good Friday. We dissect Harold's scheming endeavors, his interactions with other captivating characters, a…

Welcome to another fascinating episode of Citizen Frame. This time, we revise our plans to dive into a passionate discussion on John Carpenter's 1988 cult classic, 'They Live'. Despite initial technical glitches, we delight ourselves with an exciting exploration of this unforgettable film. We lay bare Carpenter’s fondness for 1950s' B-movies and po…

Welcome to a riveting episode of Citizen Frame, where we explore the gritty masterpiece of British film 'Dead Man's Shoes'. Enlightening discussions illuminate the brilliant craftsmanship of the legendary director Shane Meadows, known for his popular series 'This is England'. We dive deep into the neo-realistic elements of the 60s and the blatant v…

Join us in this engaging episode of the Citizen Frame Podcast where we delve deep into the chaotic beauty, 'The Wicker Man', an iconic 70s horror-musical that's celebrated for its bewildering charm and surreal cult rituals. Our hosts engage in an intriguing discussion, exploring the film's unusual storytelling, odd musical scores, and peculiar beha…

The end is here as we say goodbye to everyone's favorite burned child murderer.. FREDDY. The remake has teeth and for some reason fans and critics did not like it's serious approach. Join Ciaran and Trevor as they discuss the franchise itself, the TV series and the much hated remake. Enjoy! #WesCraven #RobertShaye #JackieEarleHaley #RonneyMara #Cla…

Well we are coming closer to the end of our Freddy retrospective. First we talk about Freddy's Dead.. Sadly. Then we jump into Wes Craven's New Nightmare.. happily. Join Ciaran and Trevor as they discuss the worst in the franchise and then one of the best. What made one better than the other? One word… Wes. Enjoy! #WesCraven #RobertShaye #HeatherLa…

Well this time we have Freddys dead nun mom, another alcoholic parent, a pop song that makes you wish you were deaf and of course a baby freddy fighting an unborn fetus… YEP! Welcome back as we tackle the next 2 Nightmares! Join Ciaran and Trevor as they discuss Wtf is going on with this beloved franchise. ENJOY! #WesCraven #RobertShaye #lisaWilcox…

Well, Freddy is back for 2 more films.. Freddy's Revenge and Dream Warriors. With the second outing we find Freddy wanting to possess a boy who loves to dance and in the third we see him defending himself from potential victims who think they are more bad ass than they actually are. Join Ciaran and Trevor as we discuss these films and was it the ri…

This is the start of our Nightmare on Elm Street retrospective. We begin with the film that started it all and brought Freddy Krueger into our movie going lives. Join Ciaran and Trevor as they discuss the franchise that saved a studio and is still viewed to this day as a horror series HOF. Enjoy! #NightmareOnElmStreet #JohnSaxon #RobertShaye #WesCr…

Steven Seagal became an action star in the late 80s and for a few years he had some hits… Not this one.. Lol Nico must fight the drug running ex CIA baddies he once worked with in Vietnam. I think that's the story.. Join Ciaran and Trevor as they discuss this action film with way too many subplots and not enough cool killing. Enjoy! #StevenSeagal #…

Well the Back to the Future Retrospective comes to an end with the third in the series. Marty must get back to 1885 to save Doc from Mad Dog Tanner who shoots him in the back. Will their time finally run out…? Hahahaha Join Ciaran and Trevor as they discuss the final chapter and if it's a fitting swan song to our time traveling heroes. Enjoy! #Back…

It's time to head to the future as we continue our Back to the Future Retrospective. Will Marty and the Doc be able to stop the bully Biff from taking over Hill Valley?! Will Marty be able to get the Grays Sports Almanac back in time?! Well they have a time machine so they could always keep trying. Join Ciaran and Trevor as they discuss what seems …

In 1985 Back to the Future was a certified box office hit and beloved by anyone who enjoyed the cinema experience. Marty McFly accidently sends himself to the 50s and needs Doc Brown to get him back. Firstly, he needs to stop his mom from wanting him and move those feelings towards his dad, George. If no one has seen this film, reading that last pa…

Time to say goodbye to John Rambo. It's been an adventure and what better way to end it than on his own home turf. Rambo now takes on a group of Mexican traffickers that have taken his adoptive niece / father's carer's granddaughter. Think that's right. Join Ciaran and Trevor and they discuss if this violent ending to a beloved franchise was necess…

John Rambo is back and this time he's charming snakes in Thailand. However, his charming days are quickly over as he must save the missionaries from the evil Burmese baddies! Join Ciaran and Trevor as they discuss this #SylvesterStallone directed adventure that takes the body count from the last film and quadruples it…. YES quadruples it! Enjoy! #S…

Rambo is back and this time he takes on the Russians. John Rambo quickly tries to adapt to his Afghanistan surroundings by quickly learning the game, Dead Sheep Circle. Yep it exists! Followed up by over 221 acts of violence and 120 deaths. What more can we ask for in a Rambo movie. Join Ciaran and Trevor as this discuss this way over the top film …

John Woo is back after a 20 year absence with the revenge xmas thriller.. Silent Night. Lots of Woo in this. From slow mo action to rockin violence and of course a Woo staple … birds. Something new to this film that most action films won't dare to do…. No dialogue. Join Ciaran and Trevor as they discuss if the director of Face Off still has it and …

Gobble Gobble Gobble! It's time to review Eli Roth's first slasher film. Hostel is not a slasher for you fans. Can a fake grindhouse movie trailer make it as a full length feature? Join Ciaran and Trevor as they discuss Eli Roth's career and is this finally a film we can get on board with. Enjoy! #EliRoth #Thanksgiving #PatrickDempsey #JohnCarver…

We have torn these types of films to shreds and now it's time to back it up… A Castle for Christmas is one of those films that is a copy and paste of what is put out every Xmas with about 300 more just like it. Well can we be proven wrong when you get Brooke Shields and Cary Elwes in one of these train wrecks? Join Ciaran and Trevor as they say…. N…

The team that brought us Superman in the late 70s and 80s have decided to produce another story about another do-gooder that can fly… Sort of. 1985s Santa Claus: The Movie. Join Ciaran and Trevor as they talk about why this just didn't take off like the man of steel did. Enjoy! #JohnLithgow #DudleyMoore #SantaClausTheMovie #Jeannotszwarc…

Well it's been years of us asking for an adult Xmas movie that combines the smart ass wise cracking violence of Die Hard with the young adult charm and chaos of Home Alone. It's here… VIOLENT NIGHT Join Ciaran and Trevor as they discuss this none pc (thank god) xmas film and find out if it's destined to be a new holiday classic. Enjoy! #ViolentNigh…