On this episode of the MacGuffin Guild, we're gonna let them greet us, before they eat us… in Blood Diner. This 1987 Horror Comedy Cult Classic was Directed by Jackie Kong and stars Rick Burks, Carl Crew, Drew Godderis, Roger Dauer, Lisa Elaina and Tanya Papanicolas as Sheetar. We're gonna celebrate the career of the legendary Jackie Kong, explore …

On this episode of the MacGuffin Guild, we're going to prepare for the coming… In Lord of Illusions. This 1995 Horror Mystery Thriller was Directed by Clive Barker and stars Scott Bakula, Famke Janssen, Kevin J. O’Connor and Daniel von Bergen. We're gonna talk about Horror Noir, unknowingly walking under floating vehicles, what’s in Justin’s closet…

On this very special episode of the MacGuffin Guild, we're gonna climb aboard the Hispaniola and set sail with Long John Silver and Jim Hawkins... in Treasure Island. This classic 1950 Family Adventure stars Robert Newton, Bobby Driscoll, Basil Sydney, Walter Fitzgerald & Denis O'Dea. Directed by Byron Haskin. We're gonna discuss International Talk…

On this episode of the MacGuffin Guild, we're going to witness the story of the last 6 days in the life of Jesus Christ... in Jesus Christ Superstar. This classic 1973 Rock Opera stars Ted Neeley, Carl Anderson, Yvonne Elliman, Paul Thomas and Josh Mostel. Directed by Norman Jewison. We're gonna talk about the works of Norman Jewison, Rock Opera's …

On this very special episode of the MacGuffin Guild, we're going to take a walk down memory lane and head on over to the Mahoning Drive-In Theater to re-live our experiences at the 1st Annual Joe Bob Briggs Drive-In Jamboree. We're gonna talk about The Last Drive-In, the event schedule, our previous Drive-In Experiences, the weather, and the myster…

On this episode of the MacGuffin Guild, we're going to become part of Drive-In based concentration camp for outcast youths -- in Dead End Drive-In. This 1986 Action Stunt Drama, and questionable Horror stars Ned Manning, Natalie McCurry, Peter Whitford, Wilbur Wilde among others. Directed by Brian Trenchard-Smith. We're gonna talk about comparisons…

On this episode of the MacGuffin Guild, we're going to put aside our differences to even the score with an evil kingpin who put us behind bars once and for all. In Tango & Cash. This 1989 Buddy Cop Action Crime Comedy stars Sylvester Stallone, Kurt Russell, Teri Hatcher, Jack Palance and a star-studded supporting cast. Directed by Andrey Konchalovs…

Welcome to this very special MacGuffin Mini. As you all know a MacGuffin is a plot device used to drive along a story. And we here on the MacGuffin Guild like to use films as a MacGuffin to drive along our conversations. On today's Mini we're going to talk about Car Maintenance, the Barbarian Twins, Wawa, Pat's identity Crisis, 1994's "The Client",…

On this episode of the MacGuffin Guild -- When a machine that allows therapists to enter their patients' dreams is stolen, all Hell breaks loose. Only a young female can stop it. And, that is Paprika. This 2006 Japanese Animation Fantasy stars Megumi Hayashibara, Toru Furuya, Koichi Yamadera and Akio Otsuka. Directed by the legendary Satoshi Kon. W…

On this episode of the MacGuffin Guild -- In the near future, crime is patrolled by a mechanized police force. In Chappie. This 2015 Sci-Fi Action Drama stars Sharlto Copley, Dev Patel, Ninja, Yo-Landi Visser, Hugh Jackman, Sigourney Weaver and Jose Pablo Cantillo. Directed by Neill Blomkamp. We're gonna talk about the works of Blomkamp, character …

On this episode of the MacGuffin Guild, five friends go for a break in a remote cabin where they get more than they bargained for, discovering the truth behind The Cabin in the Woods. This 2011 Horror Mystery Thriller stars Kristen Connolly, Chris Hemsworth, Fran Kranz, Jesse Williams, Richard Jenkins and Bradley Whitford. Directed by Drew Goddard.…

On this episode of the MacGuffin Guild, it's truth time! In Mindhorn. This 2016 Comedy Thriller stars Julian Barratt, Simon Farnaby, Essie Davis, Steve Coogan, Richard McCabe, Andrea Riseborough, Russel Tovey and Simon Callow. Directed by Sean Foley. We're gonna talk about Julian Barratt, the sounds of Pat eating a meat pie, the Mighty Boosh, the I…

On this episode of the MacGuffin Guild, there comes a time when you've got to take a stand. And, that time is now. In Judgment Night. This 1993 Action Crime Thriller stars Emilio Esteves, Cuba Gooding Jr, Denis Leary, Stephen Dorff, Jeremy Piven, Peter Greene and Everest. Directed by Stephen Hopkins. We're gonna talk about the works of Denis Leary,…

On this episode of the MacGuffin Guild, we're going to prowl the streets of Scotland in search of unsuspecting prey and get Under the Skin. This 2013 Horror, Sci-Fi, Thriller stars Scarlett Johansson, Michael Moreland, Jeremy McWilliams and Adam Pearson. Directed by Jonathan Glazer. With a killer score by Mica Levi. We're gonna talk about the works…

On this episode of the MacGuffin Guild, we're going to witness the self-proclaimed Greatest Hollywood Martial-Arts Movie ever Made! Karate Killer... Also known as Kill or Be Killed. This 1976 Action, Adventure, Kung-Fu, Tournament flick stars James Ryan, Norman Coombes, Charlotte Michelle, Danie Du Plessis and Stan Schmidt. It was Directed by Ivan …

On this episode of the MacGuffin Guild, we're joining Michael, as he discovers a mysterious computer game that uses hypnosis to custom-tailor the most terrifying experience imaginable... in Brainscan. This 1994 Horror, Sci-Fi classic stars Edward Furlong, Frank Langella, T. Ryder Smith, Amy Hargeaves, Jamie Marsh and David Hemblen. Directed by John…

On this episode of the MacGuffin Guild, we're heading over to Hardbodies to join a few daft gym employees with valuable information for which they don't intend to Burn After Reading. This 2008 Coen Brothers Dark Comedy Crime Drama stars George Clooney, Frances McDormand, John Malkovich, Tilda Swinton, Brad Pitt and Richard Jenkins. We're gonna let …

On this episode of the MacGuffin Guild, we're celebrating our 25th episode by letting our hair down, having a few drinks and enjoying "Head" courtesy of the Monkees. This 1968 Fantasy, Comedy, Musical stars Davy Jones, Peter Tork, Micky Dolenz and Micheal Nesmith. It was written by Jack Nicholson and Bob Rafelson, who also Directed. We're gonna let…

On this episode of The MacGuffin Guild, a failing ice hockey team finds success with outrageously violent hockey goonery.... in Slap Shot. This 1977 Comedy classic stars Paul Newman, Michael Ontkean, Melinda Dillion, David Hanson as well as Steve and Jeff Carlson. Written by Nancy Dowd and Directed by George Roy Hill. We're gonna talk about Paul Ne…

The guys discuss the the game Cyberpunk 2077 and the process of designing your character. EXPLICIT. An outtake from our “Christmas Evil” episode.Door The MacGuffin Guild

The guys discuss iconic pop culture vehicles of TV & Film. An outtake from our “The Wraith” episode.Door The MacGuffin Guild

On this episode of the MacGuffin Guild, an evil force has taken Keri's boyfriend's life... Now and unearthly phantom has arrived for some revenge, in... The Wraith. This 1986 Action, Sci-Fi, Thriller stars Charlie Sheen, Nick Cassavetes, Sherilyn Fenn and Randy Quaid as Sheriff Loomis. Written and Directed by Mike Marvin. We're gonna talk about Cha…

On this episode of the MacGuffin Guild, we're gonna meet Chris Knight, the Einstein of the 80's. He can turn the simple into simply amazing and now he turns revenge into high comedy... in Real Genius. This 1985 Comedy Classic stars Val Kilmer, Gabriel Jarret, Michelle Meyrink, William Atherton an Jon Gries. Directed by Martha Coolidge. We're gonna …

On this episode of the MacGuffin Guild, we're gonna join the powerful alchemist as he leads a thief and seven materialistic figures through a corrupt, greed-fueled world in search of enlightenment in the Holy Mountain. This 1973 Adventure, Drama, Fantasy was Created and Directed by Alejandro Jodorowsky, who also stars as the Alchemist. We're gonna …

On this episode of the MacGuffin Guild, we're gonna join a martial artist as he hunts a killer in the plague-infested urban dump of the future... in Cyborg. This 1989 Action, Sci-Fi, Thriller was Directed by Albert Pyun and Stars Jean-Claude Van Damme, Vincent Klyn, Deborah Richter and Dayle Haddon as the cyborg Pearl Prophet. We're gonna talk abou…

On this episode of the MacGuffin Guild, we're gonna head to the Year 2092 and witness the lives of two wounded, sworn enemies as they are forced to forgive and to trust... in Enemy Mine. This 1985 Action, Adventure, Drama was based on a novella by Barry Longyear and was Directed by Wolfgang Peterson. Starring Dennis Quaid, Louis Gossett Jr., Brion …

On this episode of the MacGuffin Guild, we're gonna travel to the distant future and take part in a single battle combat... with Robot Jox. This 1989 Action, Sci-Fi, Thriller was written and directed by Stuart Gordon based on a Joe Haldeman screenplay. Starring Gary Graham, Anne-Marie Johnson and Paul Koslo. We're gonna talk about Gary Graham's car…

On this Special Holiday Episode of the MacGuffin Guild, you better watch out... you better not cry... or you may DIE! In Christmas Evil. This 1980 Horror Thriller was Written and Directed by Lewis Jackson and stars Brandon Maggart, Jeffrey DeMunn and Dianne Hull with a cameo by Mark Margolis. We're gonna talk about where this film stands within in …

On this episode of the MacGuffin Guild, we're gonna get thrown in the slammer with Zack, Jack and Bob in Down By Law. This 1986 Comedy Crime Drama was Written and Directed by Jim Jarmusch and stars Tom Waits, John Lurie, Roberto Benigni and Ellen Barkin. We're gonna talk about Tom Waits' impact on music and film, how Down by Law differs from Ghost …

On this episode of the MacGuffin Guild, we're going to take part in underground experimentation and hope for the best in Strange Behavior (also known as Dead Kids). This 1981 Horror Sci-Fi Mystery was Directed by Michael Laughlin and written by Laughlin along with Bill Condon. Starring Michael Murphy, Louise Fletcher, Dan Shor, Fiona Lewis and Marc…

On this episode of the MacGuffin Guild, we're gonna take some Soy Sauce and travel across time and dimensions, and hopefully return as humans, in John Dies at the End. This 2012 Fantasy Horror Comedy Directed by the legendary Don Coscarelli and based on the novel written by David Wong. Starring Chase Williamson, Rob Mayes, Paul Giamatti, Clancy Bro…

On this special Two-Part episode of the MacGuffin Guild, we're going to continue the obsessive search for... The Vanishing. We're going to explore and compare both the 1988 and 1993 versions of the film, both Directed by George Sluizer. The '88 version stars Bernard-Pierre Donnadieu, Johanna term Steege and Gene Bervoets, while the '93 version star…

On this special Two-Part episode of the MacGuffin Guild, we're going to continue the obsessive search for... The Vanishing. We're going to explore and compare both the 1988 and 1993 versions of the film, both Directed by George Sluizer. The '88 version stars Bernard-Pierre Donnadieu, Johanna term Steege and Gene Bervoets, while the '93 version star…

On this episode of the MacGuffin Guild, we're gonna travel to our crazy Aunt's country home in House, also known as Hausu. This 1977 Japanese Horror Comedy starring Kimiko Ikegami, Miki Jingo and Kumiko Ohba among others. Directed by Nobuhiko Obayashi. We're gonna talk about the films connection to Jaws, using humor to cope with unimaginable horror…

On this episode of the MacGuffin Guild, we're gonna head into the woods for a game of survival with The Zero Boys. This little-known 1986 Action Horror starring Daniel Hirsch, Kelli Maroney, Nicole Rio, Tom Shell and Joe Estevez. Directed by Nico Mastorakis. We're gonna talk about the strongest stun gun in the history of mankind. We'll learn about …

On this episode of the MacGuffin Guild, we're gonna answer the phone When a Stranger Calls. This 1979 Horror Thriller Classic stars Carol Kane, Charles Durning, Tony Beckley, Colleen Dewhurst, Ron O'Neal and Michael Champion. Directed by Fred Walton. We're gonna talk about Carol Kane's "least funny movie", the real life story of Tony Beckley, Dynam…

On this special Halloween Two-Part episode of the MacGuffin Guild, we're going to hang out at the Titty Twister From Dusk Till Dawn. This 1996 film starring George Clooney, Harvey Keitel, Quentin Tarantino, Juliette Lewis, Salma Hayek, Cheech Marin, Tom Savini, Fred Williamson, Danny Trejo and John Saxon. Directed by Robert Rodriguez. We're gonna t…

On this special Halloween Two-Part episode of the MacGuffin Guild, we're going to hang out at the Titty Twister From Dusk Till Dawn. This 1996 film starring George Clooney, Harvey Keitel, Quentin Tarantino, Juliette Lewis, Salma Hayek, Cheech Marin, Tom Savini, Fred Williamson, Danny Trejo and John Saxon. Directed by Robert Rodriguez. We're gonna t…

On this episode of the MacGuffin Guild, we're going to make a deal with the devil in Bedazzled. This 1967 film starring Peter Cook, Dudley Moore, Eleanor Bron and Raquel Welch. Directed by Stanley Donen. We're gonna talk about Dudley Moore's singing career, Julie Andrews, the legacy of Peter Cook, British humor, how this is NOT the Brendan Frazier …

The guys rank and discuss their Top 5 favorite modern day Horror Icons from a list of 13. Jason, Freddy, Pinhead, Leatherface, Michael Myers, Chucky, Candyman, Pennywise, Pumpkinhead, The Firefly Family, Jigsaw, Tall Man and Ghostface.Door The MacGuffin Guild

On this episode of the MacGuffin Guild, we'll be heading on set with the crew of Living in Oblivion. This 1995 film about making a film stars Steve Buscemi, Catherine Keener, Dermot Mulroney, James Le Gros and features the first credited performance of Peter Dinklage as Tito the dwarf. It was Directed by Tom DiCillo. We're going to discuss film set…

The guys discuss the story of Charles Bronson and what makes him such a badass.Door The MacGuffin Guild

On this episode of the MacGuffin Guild, we're going to take part in the fight between the forces of Good and Evil, as well as battle utter confusion in the world of The Visitor. This 1979 Spaghetti Sci-Fi Classic, directed by Giulio Pardisi, also known as Michael J. Paradise. Starring Lance Henriksen, Glenn Ford, Joanne Nail, Shelley Winters, Paige…

On this episode of the MacGuffin Guild, we're be taking a ride in the cockpit with Tank Girl. This Comic Book film by Director Rachel Talalay exploded onto the scene in 1995, but was quickly ignored by moviegoers. Starring Lori Petty, Ice-T, Naomi Watts, the legendary Malcolm McDowell, as well as a cameo by the one-and-only Iggy Pop. We're going to…

On this Episode of the MacGuffin Guild, we'll be purchasing our tickets to the big show and witnessing Brian De Palma's Phantom of the Paradise. The classic 1974 Rock Opera Starring William Finley as the disfigured composer known as the Phantom who has had his life's work stolen by an evil record tycoon played by the legendary Paul Williams. We're …

On this Episode of the MacGuffin Guild, we'll be attending Slaughter High. The Classic 1986 Slasher starring Caroline Munro, Simon Scuddamore & Marc Smith. Directed by George Dugdale, Mark Ezra and Peter Litten. With music by the legendary Harry Manfredini. We're going to dig into the trials and tribulations of high school, and the very real and la…