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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Tales from the Hood (1995) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 39:46
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Talking to Tomm Jacobsen about First Curse [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

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The House That Dripped Blood (1972) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 32:28
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Necronomicon: Book of the Dead (1993) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 46:26
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Duration: 20:45
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