Proteus (1995)

Proteus (1995)

Author: Geekscape October 23, 2025 Duration: 39:18
Where would this show be without forgotten Thing ripoffs boasting 3 minutes of Doug Bradley in full head makeup choking on tentacles that look like humongous earthworms? In honor (we guess) of its 30-year anniversary, the boys were once again talked into discussing a movie none of them had seen before by friend of the show/past guest Benji, the one and only PROTEUS (1995)! Based on the book SLIMER by Harry Adam Knight, the film version borrows as much from Raimi as it does Carpenter, to varying degrees of success. It’s all worth it for the last 15 minutes of absolute ridiculousness. Come on, we’re investigating this creepy abandoned oil rig with our fanny pack full of drugs - what could go wrong? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ever have that feeling of standing in a video store aisle, staring at a box with wild artwork, hoping you’re about to discover a hidden gem? That’s the spirit Horror Movie Night channels every episode. Hosts Matt, Scott, and Kyle from Geekscape are your guides through the highs and lows of the genre, from forgotten oddities to beloved classics. They fully commit to the gamble, so you get the genuine excitement of a surprising find like *American Gothic* right alongside the shared misery of a baffling flop like *Terror Toons*. The dynamic is less a formal review and more like eavesdropping on friends passionately debating a movie they just rented, capturing that specific blend of nostalgia and snark. Listening to this podcast feels like a weekly hangout where the conversation is fueled by cinematic scares and genuine laughs. You’ll hear their immediate reactions, the tangents, and the camaraderie that turns even the most disappointing film into an entertaining experience. It’s a comedy and film discussion wrapped in the worn-out VHS tape of memory, perfect for anyone who misses the ritual of picking a movie based solely on its cover.
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The Sentinel (1977) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 38:59
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Paganini Horror (1988) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 39:23
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Carnosaur (1993) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 44:20
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Dead Ringers (1989) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 47:45
Due to a clerical error, Kyle gets back to back 1988 schlock with his pick of the slow burn Cronenberg classic DEAD RINGERS! There's a serious ick factor in this one that sets it apart from last week's bad decision, but…
What is Your Horror Hot Take? (Live at Creature Feature Weekend) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:00:41
For our 400th episode we did something a little different, Instead of the usual podcast episode we recorded a live panel at Creature Feature Weekend in Gettysburg with our friends from Camp Nightmare, Jersey Ghouls and C…
Party Line (1988) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 45:48
In a shocking turn of events, Kyle goes for the sleaze and we get our second Leif Garrett cross-dressing slasher in HMN history with PARTY LINE (1988). More of a sexy thriller than outright slasher, this one is perfect f…
Critters 3 (1991) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 45:09
You may be wondering if we have already discussed this Critters movie but you'd only be half right - we tackled Critters 4 relatively recently, which shares some footage with this week's pick as well as immediately follo…
April Fools Day (1986) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 35:27
There aren't a whole lot of April Fools Day movies to choose from, but somehow we made it 8 years without discussing the movie named after the day and today we're cracking open the safe and letting this one free! We fina…
Prophecy (1979) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 39:41
While we may have finally broken out of our 1993 time loop, it feels like we've both shot forward to the present date and been dragged back to the late 70s as we discuss evil corporations dumping chemicals into waterways…