10.1: Halloween (2007)
Trav’s pick
Rating: What is the perfect Halloween candy pairing for this Rob Zombie remake of the John Carpenter classic?
Jess: Take 5. It’s a new take on an old classic, and there is a lot going on, but I don’t hate it.
Trav: Twizzlers. I originally hated this movie, but it grew on me and lately it’s become one of my favorite entries in the series…much like Twizzlers have with me.
10.2: Among Friends (2012)
Jess’s pick
Rating: What party game is the best pairing for this Danielle Harris directed flick?
Jess: Monopoly, mostly cuz everyone is being an ass.
Trav: Mario Party, ’cause this game makes you realize how shitty your friends really are.
10.3: Frankenhooker (1990)
Trav’s pick
Rating: For this Troma special, we ask: what is the perfect power tool pairing?
Jess: Well, we all know I love a power drill. And “drill” does seem to be the operative word…
Trav: I recommend the tool that seemed to be missing on screen yet is very crucial to the story: The buzz saw.
10.4: Bait (2012)
Jess’s pick
Rating: What grocery shopping trip staple pairs perfectly with this Australian shark attack thriller?
Jess: Pasta sauce, but something spicy like arrabiatta, because it is pretty standard but still has a little kick
Trav: Milk and bread, ’cause if there’s anything I’ve learned from extreme weather events it’s that you gotta stock up on those two for whatever reason.
10.5: Maniac Cop (1988) [The Last Drive-In version]
Trav’s pick
Rating: For our first TLDI rewatch of the month – one filled with TLDI legends and featuring guest Bruce Campbell – we will be pairing this killer cop thriller with another TLDI guest.
Jess: I think the frantic passion of Maniac Cop can only be paired properly with recurring guest Chris Jericho.
Trav: Maniac Cop is a movie that hits all the typical slasher beats, but has a pleasant quirkiness that makes it feel unique and genuine. So I’ll go with Clint Howard, the most down to earth and honest guest on the show so far.
10.6: V/H/S/94
Neutral/joint pick – anticipated new release
Rating: What beloved childhood VHS are you pairing with this newly released anthology horror?
Jess: Probably my Muppet Babies tape because I remember it actually not working at one point after watching it so much, and this is one of the V/H/S series that I will come back to over and over again.
Trav: Gotta go with the old school Dragon Ball Z VHS tapes from back in the day. Each set’s spines combined into a nice image from the series. All very nostalgic, just like this movie was for me.
10.7: Cry_Wolf (2005)
Jess’s pick
Rating: In honor of JBJ getting shot through the heart, what dad rock anthem pairs perfectly with this mid-aughts slasher?
Jess: I’m going with Don’t Stop Believing. Is it good? I don’t really know. But much like every radio station has decided with the Journey single, this movie is a classic for me.
Trav: I’m choosing AC/DC’s You Shook Me All Night because most of their songs sound the same, what with the guitar riffs and all. Much like slashers from the 2000’s were all kinda the same, what with the Jared Padalecki and all.