The Mask (1994)

The Mask (1994)

Author: Geekscape January 2, 2026 Duration: 40:47
Our annual Black Friday poll was as unhinged as usual, with the clear winner being 1994’s THE MASK. It’s always shocking to remember that this was Jim Carrey’s breakout role and Cameron Diaz’s first acting role. These factoids are mainly drowned out by the unforgettable swing revival soundtrack (wall to wall bangers, btw) and the dozens and dozens of quotes we all beat to death in junior high after watching this. Don’t worry, though, we actually go the entire episode not doing any Stanley Ipkiss impressions. Is this personal growth? We’d like to think so! Join our Patreon Buy some Merch Join our Facebook Group Follow us on Instagram Follow us on Letterboxd 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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Phantom of the Mall (1989) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 38:33
Well, we were supposed to have the new mall’s grand opening on Fourth of July, but the security guards kept ending up slaughtered so we’re a little behind schedule… If it’s any consolation, Pauly Shore is at the froyo st…
Jason & the Argonauts (1963) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 44:28
It’s Hot Spartan Summer and your pasty hosts are ditching the New Balances for sandals and going on an epic, pantheon-approved adventure to find an animal skin that we definitely don’t plan to melt down and turn into gol…
Broken Lizard's Club Dread (2004) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 42:49
Summer of Slashers is in full swing as we tan our cans at Coconut Pete’s Coconut Beach Resort… but the dopey employees are getting murdered left and right! Who will serve us fruity drinks and give us oddly erotic massage…
Best of Year 8 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 56:17
Can you believe it's been 8 years of Horror Movie Night?! This years best of episode features clips from 351-400 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
I Still Know What You Did Last Summer (1998) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 38:18
It's almost 4th of July so let's return to the I Know.... franchise with a very strange movie and the person who picked it is up to a controversial debate! If you like the show, be sure to Rate, Review & Subscribe! Email…
Blades (1989) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 47:08
Ahhhh, the sweet smell of freshly-mowed grass… Don’t you love it? Grassblood, the scent of a summer afternoon! But what’s that buzzing coming from the golf course… oh my god, it’s a possessed mower bent on human carnage!…
Deepstar Six (1989) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 41:35
Longtime listeners (and probably even casual ones) know how much we love some aquatic horror, and this week is no exception as we plumb the depths for monstrous crabs with DEEPSTAR SIX (1989). While this one suffers from…
Psycho 2 (1983) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 48:09
The horror sequel you waited 20 years for… and then another 8 years of HMN picks for us to finally discuss… the better-than-expected PSYCHO II (1983)! While it apparently wasn’t a ton of fun to make the movie, it’s a sur…
Evil Dead II: Dead by Dawn (1987) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 47:56
No more teachers, no more books… except the Necronicom Ex-Mortis! School’s out for summer, and that means one thing for Scott: it’s time to enjoy the godfather of all “fighting inanimate objects” movies, EVIL DEAD 2 (198…
Class of Nuke'em High (1986) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 50:29
High school can be a radioactive wasteland, especially when your water pipes connect directly to the nuclear power plant down the road… That’s just life in Tromaville, displayed proudly in this week’s movie - CLASS OF NU…