In this final episode of the podcast, Donna and Andrew check into the Overlook Hotel and take different paths through the hedge maze to decipher if THE SHINING is or is not a great film. Topics discussed: THE SHINING and is it or is it not a go

StabGab – Episode 16: Fear Clinic

Mar 30th, 2024 1h 2m

Donna and Andrew aren’t afraid to check-in to this 2014 crowdfunded phobia-fest which was filmed in Donna’s hometown! Topics discussed: Robert Englund; Fiona Dourif; Ohio; fear clinics and the patients who reside in them; fear itself; Donna bei

StabGab – Episode 15: Predator 2

Jul 15th, 2023 1h 15m

Donna and Andrew traverse the urban jungle of futuristic 1997 Los Angeles to sport-hunt this very loud sequel confusingly released in 1990. Topics discussed: the Predator; Danny Glover; Gary Busey; cop teams; finance bros; culturally insensitiv

StabGab – Episode 14: Death Bed: The Bed That Eats

Jun 11th, 2022 1h 1m

Donna and Andrew don’t sleep on this 1977 more-arthouse-than-horror-film curiosity. Topics discussed: Death beds and the people/things they eat; well-maintained haunted mansions; weekend getaways with work frenemies; fried chicken-fueled romant

StabGab – Episode 13: Pumpkinhead

Oct 30th, 2021 1h 6m

Donna & Andrew carve into the 1988 directorial debut of legendary creature-effects artist Stan Winston. Topics discussed: revenge-dispensing monsters; evil witches; Lance Henriksen; Stan Winston; dickhead teenagers; the hillbilly code; dirt-far

StabGab – Episode 12: Music Video Jukebox

Aug 21st, 2021 55m 29s

Donna & Andrew and guest co-host Kelly Roberts drop a dime to review three horror-themed music videos: Robbie Williams’ “Rock DJ,” Meat Loaf’s “I’d Do Anything for Love (But I Won’t Do That),” and Lionel Richie’s “Hello.” Topics discussed: Rob

StabGab – Episode 11: 976-EVIL

Jul 3rd, 2021 59m 50s

Donna and Andrew call in for the 1988 directorial debut of Robert Englund (aka Freddy Krueger). Topics discussed: demon-possessed phone lines; high-school nerds; high-school bullies; Satan; handsome voices; religious fundamentalist mothers; gam

StabGab – Mini-sode 1: Papa Just Wants the Best for You

May 1st, 2021 30m 36s

After its brief mention in our last episode neither Donna nor Andrew could get Danny Aiello’s “Papa Just Wants the Best for You” – the actor’s self-produced, unofficial sequel song to Madonna’s “Papa Don’t Preach” – out of their head. They deci

StabGab – Episode 10: The Stuff

Apr 10th, 2021 1h 9m

Donna and Andrew gorge themselves on this 1986 horror confection. Topics discussed: sentient dessert foods; Michael Moriarty; corporate espionage; tensions with Janet Reno; bikinis and fur coats; Long Island-based child actors; Marilu Henner’s

StabGab - Episode 9: Psycho III

Jan 30th, 2021 1h 21m

PSYCHO III (1986) Donna and Andrew – joined by film-historian and guest co-host Ray Morton – check into the Bates Motel to learn why so few of its guests ever actually check out (probably because of all the murder). Topics discussed: Norman Bat

StabGab - Episode 8: Witchboard

Oct 18th, 2020 1h 10m

Donna and Andrew let the planchette guide the way as they delve into the secrets of this 1986 fright-fest. Topics discussed: Tawny Kitaen; Ouija boards; progressive entrapment; shitfaced boyfriends; Han Solo-ing your girlfriend; guys who look l

StabGab – Episode 7: Friday the 13th Part 3

Jul 20th, 2020 1h 4m

Donna and Andrew take a trip to Crystal Lake and into the third dimension to evaluate the 1982 3D slasher classic. Topics discussed: Jason Voorhees; the 80s 3D cinema renaissance; middle-aged teenagers; funky theme songs; Magician Harry Blackst

StabGab - Episode 6: Poltergeist III

May 30th, 2020 54m 51s

Donna and Andrew are joined by guest co-host Tim Harms to commune with this 1988 three-quel. Topics discussed: evil ghost reverends; Zelda Rubinstein; the John Hancock Center; Tom Skerritt’s immortal mustache; 80s mirror décor; Slim Goodbody; S

StabGab - Episode 5: Mirror Mirror

Apr 11th, 2020 1h

Donna and Andrew reflect on this 1990 cult-classic with a gothy vibe (one of Donna's personal favorites). Topics discussed: haunted mirrors; Rainbow Harvest and her current whereabouts; real dead dogs as movie props; Vanilla Ice; Snow; goth kid

StabGab - Episode 4: Troll 2

Feb 29th, 2020 1h 5m

Donna and Andrew, along with guest co-host Pat Rickles, take a trip to scenic Nilbog to review what is infamously known as the “Best Worst Movie.” Topics discussed: why does a movie called “TROLL 2” feature no trolls in it; goblins; dead grandp

StabGab - Episode 3: Jaws 2

Feb 28th, 2020 1h 9m

Donna and Andrew aren't afraid to get back in the water to review this 1978 sequel to the original classic. Topics discussed: is this film even a horror movie; completely irrelevant ancestral connections to famous English literary figures; prop

StabGab - Episode 2: Night of the Demons

Feb 28th, 2020 54m 3s

Donna and Andrew take a look at this 1988 teens-partying-in-a-haunted-house classic. Topics discussed: Is the "the" in the film's title really necessary; Are teenagers really considered teenagers if they visibly look to be in their 30s; is it h

StabGab - Episode 1: Munchies

Feb 28th, 2020 1h 5m

In this premiere episode of StabGab, hosts Donna Rickles and Andrew Morton take look back at the Roger Corman-produced, 1987 horror-comedy MUNCHIES. Topics discussed: StabGab's origins and rules of the road; the wisdom of allowing space monster

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