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The Running Scared podcast is a deep dive into the horror and thriller films that had you running away but coming back for more. Hosts Robert Lendrum and Jamie Roberts guide you through the films offering our opinions and insight - but mostly opinions - about what we found hair raising, hilarious and downright haunting. We also create original horror audio narratives intended to motivate joggers (aka jogcasts). Please note each episode contains spoilers.
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It’s March 1944 and the world is still at war. The United States is in a vicious battle to win air superiority in the skies over Europe. For the last year and a half, the Eighth Air Force has been flying bombing missions to mainly coastal cities, but now, they are beginning to move more deep into Nazi fortified Europe. The death toll among the 8th Air Force is only growing and most of the 10-men bomber crews are failing to make it through half of the 25 missions they are expected to fly in o ...
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Jack and the rest of the "Load of Bull" crew are selected to fly a long-range mission that pushes them to their limits. Please feel free to reach out with any questions, comments, or constructive criticism by privately messaging me through one of the various SNAFU Social Media Pages. Also, check out our website for more information such as bonus ma…
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Uh oh. Co-hosts, Robert Lendrum and Jamie Roberts disagree on the realism of the teenage horror drama "Talk to Me". Twin brothers Danny and Michael Philippou make their directorial debut on this highly praised modern-day take on the ouija board, in which teens use the severed hand of a median to get high and converse with the dead! We ask the tough…
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Happy Halloween Scaredy Cats! After a little break, The Running Scared boys are back with a film that's all about parenting by the book - it's just the worst book you could possibly parent by: the Babadook (2014)! In this episode we tackle the state of masculinity in Australia, kids with high anxiety, unhelpful school administrators, house painting…
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Jack, and the rest of Load of Bull attend a party on base, and old flames get rekindled. Please feel free to reach out with any questions, comments, or constructive criticism by privately messaging me through one of the various SNAFU Social Media Pages. Also, check out our website for more information such as bonus material or Merch by clicking her…
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Episode 58 As Above So Below (2014)
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Co-hosts Jamie and Rob but heads over the genre mashup film "As Above So Below". A 2014 John Erick Dowdle film, it combines a little Blair Witch handheld horror, with a sprinkle of Harry Potter magic with a few heaping table spoons of Indiana Jones mystery and adventure to cook up a unique, although somewhat muddy, voyage into the gates of Hell und…
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Episode 57 Time to Burn (Jogcast Preview Pt. 2)
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Every night Martin Haelstrom has the same nightmare: he runs to save his father trapped in a burning cabin, but never makes it in time. Just like that night all those years ago. Now, Martin is back in Washington State to rebuild the cabin and beat his time in a 5-mile race. The same time he’s beat all over the world on different terrain, but this t…
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Sean S. Cunningham's 1980 "Friday the 13th" was a slasher in the ilk of Halloween. Could the creators possibly have known that they were embarking on a franchise that would take the iconic killer, Jason Voorhees, to New York City, the midwest, space and even Hell? We go back to the film that started it all and ask the big questions; Why do small to…
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If humanity has to leave Earth in search of a new home are we still human when we get to our destination? We guess that's the question that the sci-fi horror Pandorum (2009) is asking... or maybe it's what happens if you add the biker guys from Mad Max: Fury Road to Event Horizon? This genre bending mashup of horror, 90s video games, hockey pads an…
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Jack, for the first time, leads Load of Bull on a Mission to Homberg, Germany, where his leadership capabilities are gravely challenged. Please feel free to reach out with any questions, comments, or constructive criticism by privately messaging me through one of the various SNAFU Social Media Pages. Also, check out our website for more information…
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Director/Producer Elizabeth Banks takes us back to a simpler time in American history when there were no cell phones, cocaine was delivered by plane and bears ruled with an iron fist. Based on a true story, Cocaine Bear (2023) posits that if there is anything worse than encountering a bear in the wild, it's encountering a cocaine bear in the wild. …
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Episode 53 The Amityville Horror (1979)
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Let's face it. You can't say no to those 1979 haunted house prices. 80K for a waterfront 4 bedroom with a guest house? If you ever wonder how characters stick it out so long in films like "The Amityville Horror" (1979), it's because you can't find houses that cheap! We contrast the film with the Conjuring and ask the big questions like why don't pa…
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Jack returns to Thurlow and faces many difficult, and emotional struggles that all lead to him entertaining something that makes Parnell sickened with disappointment. Please feel free to reach out with any questions, comments, or constructive criticism by privately messaging me through one of the various SNAFU Social Media Pages. Also, check out ou…
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When there's something strange in your shitty, auction bought, ramshackle house, who you gonna call? 2 weirdos who call themselves "Demonologists" and no one thinks that's odd. Blockbuster Director James Wan brings us the haunted house thriller "The Conjuring" (2013) starring Vera Farmiga, Lili Taylor, Patrick Wilson and Ron Livingston. A truly sca…
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Episode 51 Time to Burn (Jogcast Preview)
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Every night, Martin Haelstrom has the same nightmare: he runs to save his father trapped in a burning cabin, but never makes it in time. Just like that night all those years ago. Now, Martin is back in Washington State to rebuild the cabin and beat his time in a 5-mile race. The same time he’s beat all over the world on different terrain, but this …
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Episode 50 Anaconda (1997) featuring Miles Klee
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It's our 50th episode! We celebrate our milestone by returning to the movie that has not only consumed our lives by inspiring this podcast, but also regurgitated our friendship. That's right, we're doing Anaconda (1997) AGAIN. But this time, co-hosts Robert Lendrum and Jamie Roberts have brought along the very funny and intelligent Miles Klee of Ro…
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Those loveable chest burstin' Xenomorphs are back and so is the Running Scared Podcast with back-to-back episodes on the Alien franchise. This time around, we dive into the blockbuster masterpiece that is James Cameron's Aliens. A special effects tour de force, Aliens cranks up the bad ass meter on Sigourney Weaver's Ripley while echoing the origin…
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The Boss, along with the remaining members of "Load of Bull" watch as the formation returns from the "milk run" mission to Cherbourg, France. Unfortunately, none of the men realize that for one of their own, this would be their last mission. Please feel free to reach out with any questions, comments, or constructive criticism by privately messaging…
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Oh Captain, my captain! Why do you suck so bad, Captain Dallas? Running Scared hosts Robert Lendrum and Jamie Roberts interrogate the sci-fi horror classic Alien (1979) and have a lot to say about the leadership of this mission. Who would you rather have in the chair for this mission? What seeds were laid in this film that gave birth to a franchise…
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Episode 47 The Fan (1996) featuring guest host Winston McMartin
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Everyone has that one buddy who loves his team a little too much, but that buddy isn't Robert Di Nero. In Tony Scott's 1996 thriller The Fan, Di Nero channels some of his past performances as unstable toxic males and overpowers the film in a rare case of the actor's feet being too big for the role's shoes. Although the thrills might not hit the hei…
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Jack is selected to fly a milk run mission as the Co-Pilot of "Bad Penny" while The Boss further makes personal progress in overcoming his issues. Please feel free to reach out with any questions, comments, or constructive criticism by privately messaging me through one of the various SNAFU Social Media Pages. Also, check out our website for more i…
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Poor Tess is cold, wet and just wants to put her head down and get some zzzs. But some weird dude is in her AirBnB. So, she does what we would all do, kick him to the couch and sleep in his bed. Nothing could go wrong, right? Written and directed by Zach Cregger, Barbarian (2022) is a scary hit that puts the ick back in incest. Running Scared co-ho…
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As a gift to our Patreon members, we dropped this episode a couple weeks back. Now it's here for all to enjoy, catch it if you can! And if you ever do catch this straight to DVD flick, stomp it into oblivion and sweep the crumbs away because we struggled to find anything redeeming about GingerDeadMan (2005). Gary Busey stars in this puzzling episod…
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Happy Holidays from the Running Scared team of Robert Lendrum and Jamie Roberts. To get you in the festive spirit, we're reviewing a Canadian cult classic Black Christmas (1974). Although made on a small budget, it features some big Canadian acting talent and several key innovations for the genre of horror. That being said, is this a comedy or a co…
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Jack and a few of his friends are on letter duty as punishment for a long night of reckless partying. The Boss starts to realize that he needs to make a change, and Tommy begins to realize that his mantra of "Living your best life now" comes with not just blessings, but also a horrible curse. Please feel free to reach out with any questions, commen…
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As a big THANK YOU to all of our listeners, we are releasing a second bonus episode from Insulam Creatura. Rejoin Cap and Burr as they negotiate an island filled with unimaginable horrors. The pieces they seek are in the four corners of the island and it's a race against time - and the island itself - to collect them all and get the hell home! If y…
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Episode 42 Blumhouse's Halloween trilogy (2018-22)
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Three scoops of murder victims courtesy of Michael Myers, Blumhouse Productions and the boys at Running Scared as we review the entire Halloween trilogy; Halloween (2018), Halloween Kills (2021) and Halloween Ends (2022). Had the Halloween franchise gone off the rails and does Blumhouse get it back on? Does this hang together as a trilogy? Is it wi…
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Timothy and the rest of "Load of Bull" are sent on a mission to bomb a rail junction in France. However, on this mission, the fighters, flak and the harsh below zero temperatures aren't the only thing that young Timothy has to defend himself against. This episode is dedicated to those lost during the Wings over Dallas Air-Show Disaster. Please keep…
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What happens when you say "Candyman" 5 times in the mirror? You might start wondering why the original Candyman haunted young black children in his own neighbourhood. Was that the central problem that writers Jordan Peele, Via DaCosta and Win Rosenfeld were trying to solve when reinventing the 1992 cult classic? Is Candyman a werewolf story, except…
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After a little break, Co-hosts Robert Lendrum and Jamie Roberts are back to review a classic film from the horror pantheon, William Friedkin's The Exorcist (1973). Nearly 50 years after its release, does this film hold up? Did Friedkin get a cut of the Ouija Board sales? Why is Detective Kinderman always trying to give people movie tickets? Is this…
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In the aftermath of losing yet another beloved crew, the men of "Load of Bull" try to cling to whatever they can to help them cope with the bleak reality that is their future. Meanwhile, The Boss hatches a plan to help motivate Timothy into being the best bombarder in the 8th Air Force, but little does he realize, his plan has severely backfired. P…
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Episode 39 Friday the 13th pt. 6 Jason Lives
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Considered a turning point in the F13 series, Jason Lives takes Jason from supernatural stalker to re-animated zombie with a penchant for hilarious murder. Running Scared co-hosts revisit the grassy plains of Jane and Wilson where Jamie's Scottish grandparents let him watch horror at a young age, and review the 1986 "classic". We count at least 7 u…
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The men of the 300th are sent to bomb Bremen with Jack and "Load of Bull" selected to lead the entire formation. The mission is everything but normal and it results in the loss of a beloved friend. Please feel free to reach out with any questions, comments, or constructive criticism by privately messaging me through one of the various SNAFU Social …
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Say what you want about Darren Aronofsky, he sure knows how to turn an anxiety dream into a panic inducing movie. The Running Scared boys try to hang on as the rollercoaster ride that is Mother! (2017) stirs up our paranoia and our patience for unwanted guests. Does the layering of symbolism add up to anything? Does it matter? Is this a film or an …
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The men of the 300th are given 48 hours passes to London in order to boost morale. For some it's a night in heaven, and for others, it's a night from hell. Please feel free to reach out with any questions, comments, or constructive criticism by privately messaging me through one of the various SNAFU Social Media Pages. Also, check out our website f…
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Jack finds himself in quite the predicament and is left with no other choice but to let go of another piece of his innocence in order to protect himself and his crew. Please feel free to reach out with any questions, comments, or constructive criticism by privately messaging me through one of the various SNAFU Social Media Pages. Also, check out ou…
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What happens when you give Johnny 5 from Short Circuit a laser gun and program it like an ED-209 from Robocop, drop it into suburbia in the 80s, give it the uber-authoritarian position of mall cop and hope nothing goes wrong? You get Chopping Mall (1986)! Running Scared co-hosts Jamie Roberts and Rob Lendrum invited special guest Ari Fleeman from 6…
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Willy pulls some strings to get him and Tommy off base just for him to meet a girl, Muth tries to convince himself that has what it takes to be a good soldier, and Col. Poole pays The Boss a visit. Please feel free to reach out with any questions, comments, or constructive criticism by privately messaging me through one of the various SNAFU Social …
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Bonus Episode - Insulam Creatura Jogcast (Preview)
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On an isolated island, four components of a gene-altering formula have been hidden. Colonel Ken Capstone deploys his best runner to retrieve the parts: you. Codename: Jack Rabbit. But the island is undergoing unimaginable changes – the flora and fauna are mutating and seem to be acting to protect the components you need. With the aid of the grizzle…
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Jack ends up leading his crew to bomb a mission in Nates, France and things don't go according to plan. Willy becomes a legend and Muth realizes just how slim of a chance he has at getting through his tour. Please feel free to reach out with any questions, comments, or constructive criticism by privately messaging me through one of the various SNAF…
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The Boss puts Timothy and Sal through the ringer to see if they're worth bring apart of "Load of Bull". Jack faces his inner struggles when he comes in contact with two very unlikely people and their dog. Please feel free to reach out with any questions, comments, or constructive criticism by privately messaging me through one of the various SNAFU …
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Jack goes on a mission with a rookie crew, The Boss meets Sal and Timothy and tries to persuade Col. Poole into transferring Timothy to a different crew, and The Boss comes face to face with the consequences of his actions. Please feel free to reach out with any questions, comments, or constructive criticism by privately messaging me through one of…
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Writer, Director, Editor, VFX Guy, Probably an Extra, Canadian Rob Jabbaz makes our skin crawl before he slowly peels it off and pukes on us in the exploitation horror fuckfest that is "The Sadness"(2021). We'll just warn you here and now - it's super violent and sexually violent and gross and hard to take, but is it awesome? The Running Scared co-…
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The Men of The Bull are greeted by their new replacements and things don't go well. Jack wrestles with the idea of leading his men, and The Boss is haunted by his past. Please feel free to reach out with any questions, comments, or constructive criticism by privately messaging me through one of the various SNAFU Social Media Pages. Also, check out …
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The men of The Bull try to make sense of the events that occurred in the season 1 finale and realize that all they have to comfort them are their brothers around them, and the many vices that await them. Please feel free to reach out with any questions, comments, or constructive criticism by privately messaging me through one of the various SNAFU S…
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Wesley Snipe's love letter to the 90s is not only a thrilling modernization of the vampire mythos, but a comic movie with a black hero who arrived just in time to save Marvel's butt. Running Scared co-hosts Robert Lendrum and Jamie Roberts review the kung fu blood bath that is Blade! How many newspapers were killed in the making of this film? Is th…
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X gonna give it to ya in more ways than one. The 2022 Ti West slasher asks us to put our keys in a bowl and see where a hot night in 1979 Texas takes us. Sex and horror are hardly strange bed fellows, but this film manages to put a whole new spin on it. Co-hosts Jamie Roberts and Robert Lendrum talk about the theme of aging and regret. Does this sl…
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It's Rob's birthday and we've given him the week off! We are pushing back our release to next Tuesday, May 31 where we will have the 1998 classic, action -horror film, Blade. This will be followed by 1986's Chopping Mall on June 14th. We also wanted to take this opportunity to hear from you. Email us at: therunningscaredpodcast@gmail.com with a mov…
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Are there any good werewolf flicks? Neil Marshall's 2002 action horror Dog Soldiers, throws its helmet in the ring as one of the best. Running Scared Co-host Jamie Roberts gets back to his Scottish roots and teaches Rob some proper "english". We discuss innovation and smart filmmaking on a low budget, how a great cast can make the quiet moments rea…
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What do you get when you make a requel of a 30 year old film that was in itself an homage to 80s slasher films? Well, you get something... cohosts Robert Lendrum and Jamie Roberts dissect the ouroboros that is the latest iteration of Scream. Who are these characters? Is this movie trying to redeem Billy Loomis? Is the slasher genre dead? Are there …
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Is Tremors (1990) the tentacle porn version of the floor is lava? Director Ron Underwood brings us a comedy horror about two lovable losers just trying to make it in the isolated town of Perfection, Nevada when strange subterranean monsters start knocking off the neighbours. Is it scary? Is it funny? Can you believe this turned into a franchise? Ge…
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