We Hate Movies

On this month's WHM Mail Bag, the guys reveal some WHM origin stories, recommend their favorite post-break-up recovery films, read a story about abhorrent films to watch with your parents, and find out the absolute worst way one human being can ruin Blade II for another. PLUS: Hamster man a-comin'! If you want your questions answered on the air, or have some crazy issues you need us to help you work through on the air, write in to the mail bag: [email protected]! Cover art by: Felipe SobreiroUnlock Exclusive Content!: http://www.patreon.com/wehatemovies See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this week's episode, the gang concludes their Halloween Spooktacular by heading back into Franchise Town by discussing the insane sequel, Texas Chainsaw Massacre: The Next Generation! What's with the bionic leg McConaughey's sporting here? How many times are we playing that flashbulb drop? And are you kidding with that drive-thru pizza?!? PLUS: Leatherface and the Sawyers need to stop the rich jerks from buying the slaughterhouse and turning it into a country club! Texas Chainsaw Massacre: The Next Generation stars Renée Zellweger, Matthew McConaughey, Robert Jacks, Toni Perensky, and James Gale as Mr. Rothman; directed by Kim Henkel.Unlock Exclusive Content!: http://www.patreon.com/wehatemovies See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this week's episode, the Halloween Spooktacular gets a hot stupidity injection as the gang chats about the final franchise entry to be released theatrically, Ernest Scared Stupid! Why aren't these parents doing more to keep their children away from Ernest? How is Ernest the only sanitation worker in this entire town? And what's with all the child kidnapping and peril in a supposedly family-friendly film? PLUS: A furniture malfunction sidetracks the guys for a few Dom Deluise-laugh-inducing seconds. Ernest Scared Stupid stars Jim Varney, Eartha Kitt, Austin Nagler, Shay Astar, and Jonas Moscartolo; directed by John Cherry.Unlock Exclusive Content!: http://www.patreon.com/wehatemovies See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this week's terrifying episode, the gang dives deeper into the Halloween Spooktacular as they take a look at the wretched sequel, Halloween: The Curse of Michael Myers! Look how terrible this mask is! Is Michael Myers the only movie monster that can drive a van? And who's responsible for cleaning up that bloody bus station?! PLUS: Several wishy-washy Donald Pleasence impressions! Halloween: The Curse of Michael Myers stars Donald Pleasence, Paul Rudd, Marianne Hagan, Mitchell Ryan, Kim Darby, and George P. Wilbur as The Shape; directed by Joe Chappelle. And be sure to catch us at the Jacob Burns Film Center on October 21st as we talk over the cult classic Death Spa as part of the third annual Halloween Movie Marathon! Get your tickets before noon on 10/12 to receive an early bird discount on your marathon pass! Other films screened that night are: Phantasm, Henry: Portrait of a Serial Killer, Jigoku, The Greasy Strangler, a totally twisted preview right out of the Sundance Film Festival, and more!Unlock E

On this week's episode, Chris Cabin makes his grand return just in time to kick off the 2016 Halloween Spooktacular as the gang riffs on the direct-to-video Pet Sematary II! Why did we need this stupid fake movie fake-out? What's with Clancy Brown's behavior at that funeral? And why does Eddie Furlong briefly become a villain? PLUS: Do NOT take your pet to Anthony Edwards' veterinary clinic! Pet Sematary II stars Edward Furlong, Clancy Brown, Anthony Edwards, Lisa Waltz, Jared Rushton, Jason McGuire, and Sarah Trigger; directed by Mary Lambert. And don't forget, gang, we've got some brand new merch available, so head on over to our Tee Public shop to check out the latest designs!Unlock Exclusive Content!: http://www.patreon.com/wehatemovies See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On the first WHM Mail Bag of season seven, the gang chats about what films they've walked out of, checked-out teachers showing their students the original Funny Games, projection booth flubs, horrendous Pittsburgh Batman fans, and listeners spotting people having sex in movie theater parking lots. If you have questions for the gang, or want your crazy/wild/weird/embarrassing/gross stories read on the air, write into the mail bag: [email protected]! And take a look at the great new WHM Mail Bag cover art, designed by friend of the show, the incredibly talented, Felipe Sobreiro!Unlock Exclusive Content!: http://www.patreon.com/wehatemovies See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this week's episode, the gang puts on their heat vision goggles to spy on Kevin Bacon in Hollow Man! What's with all this Nobel Prize talk? How does being invisible make him as strong as Jason Voorhees? And is that scientist looking at pornography at work? PLUS: Meeeeeeeeeeeeme watch! Hollow Man stars Kevin Bacon, Elisabeth Shue, Josh Brolin, Kim Dickens, Greg Grunberg, Joey Slotnick, William Devane, and Rhona Mitra; directed by Paul Verhoeven.Unlock Exclusive Content!: http://www.patreon.com/wehatemovies See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this week's episode, the gang decides to tackle one of the most infamous "bad" movies out there: Anaconda! How do you have a scroll with no narration outside of Star Wars? What's with that Danny Trejo suicide? And what in the world is Jon Voight doing with that accent? PLUS: Welcome to Slithers, the latest location in WHM's stable of fake drinking establishments! Anaconda stars Jennifer Lopez, Jon Voight, Ice Cube, Eric Stoltz, Kari Wuhrer, Owen Wilson, and the great Frank Welker as the snake noises or something; directed by Luis Llosa.Unlock Exclusive Content!: http://www.patreon.com/wehatemovies See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this week's episode, the gang goes back to school with Treat Williams in, The Substitute 2: School's Out! Is he really bringing luggage to a funeral? How many mercenaries retire to become teachers? And is that janitor living in the school's boiler room? PLUS: Rudy Giuliani goes for The Dip. The Substitute 2: School's Out stars Treat Williams, Christopher Cousins, Susan May Pratt, and BD Wong; directed by Steven Pearl.Unlock Exclusive Content!: http://www.patreon.com/wehatemovies See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On the sooner-than-expected return of We Hate Movies the gang gathers back together early to chat about The Amazing Spider-Man 2 (and also to plug their newly added second show at the Hollywood Improv)! Why do we need to see so much Campbell Scott: Super Spy? Why bother cramming The Rhino into this already crowded mess? And are we really ripping off the Christopher Nolan Batman movies this much? PLUS: Stan Lee lights a jay and steals tons of other people's ideas! The Amazing Spider-Man 2 stars Andrew Garfield, Emma Stone, Jamie Foxx, Dane DeHaan, Colm Feore, Felicity Jones, Paul Giamatti, Sally Field, Embeth Davidtz, and Campbell Scott; directed by Marc Webb.Unlock Exclusive Content!: http://www.patreon.com/wehatemovies See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Original Air Date: October 1st, 2012 On this spooky summer rerun, the guys reminisce about one of the greatest Gary Busey films of all time, Silver Bullet! How does this mother allow her son to accept this crazy motorcycle wheelchair gift? How is Gary Busey not the werewolf in this film? And what's with this terrible narration? PLUS: Werewolves 'n Things! Silver Bullet stars Gary Busey, Corey Haim, Everett McGill, Megan Follows, and Terry O'Quinn; directed by Daniel Attias.Unlock Exclusive Content!: http://www.patreon.com/wehatemovies See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Recorded live in Rochester, July 16th, 2016 On this episode, the gang treks out to the Little Theatre to chat about the completely worthless sequel, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles III! How could they cut the budget for these turtle puppets? How was no one concerned about the space/time continuum? And are we still talking about turtle genitalia in these movies? PLUS: An audience member gets publicly humiliated close to their birthday! Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles III stars Paige Turco, Elias Koteas, Stuart Wilson, Vivian Wu, Sab Shimono, and Corey Feldman; directed by Stuart Gillard.Unlock Exclusive Content!: http://www.patreon.com/wehatemovies See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Original Air Date: October 25th, 2011 The gang continues their summer break and reruns a really old Spooktacular episode on The Haunting! What's with Owen Wilson's Gap sweaters? Was this really the best way for Liam Neeson to discover a cure for fear? And isn't Catherine Zeta-Jones so hip trying to kiss a girl? PLUS: Baby ghosts! The Haunting stars Catherine Zeta-Jones, Lili Taylor, Liam Neeson, Owen Wilson, Bruce Dern, Virginia Madsen, and Todd Field; directed by Jan de Bont.Unlock Exclusive Content!: http://www.patreon.com/wehatemovies See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Original Air Date: January 17th, 2012 On this very sweaty summer rerun, the guys try to cool off by reminiscing about one of the all-time fan favorites, the show's 41st episode, Halloween III: Season of the Witch! How hilarious is this alcoholic doctor? Isn't it pretty boss that this California warlock wants to kill all the kids in America? And YIKES! with that sex scene! PLUS: The birth of Muldoon's Public House. Halloween III: Season of the Witch stars Tom Atkins, Stacey Nelkin, and Dan O'Herlihy; directed by Tommy Lee Wallace.Unlock Exclusive Content!: http://www.patreon.com/wehatemovies See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Recorded live in Brooklyn, June 11th, 2016 On this episode, the gang heads to Union Hall in Brooklyn to talk about the insane space debacle, Jupiter Ascending! What's with these half-humanoid, half-animal creatures? Did the film need all the incest themes? And look at those silly space roller blades! PLUS: A surprise guest takes the stage! Jupiter Ascending stars Mila Kunis, Channing Tatum, Sean Bean, and Eddie Redmayne; directed by the Wachowskis.Unlock Exclusive Content!: http://www.patreon.com/wehatemovies See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Original Air Date: August 21st, 2012 The guys continue their summer break from production, but offer up a rerun on the totally ridiculous, Dracula 2000! What's with all these silly super burglars? Why does Dracula need to go to a Virgin Megastore? And hey, is that pop music sensation, Vitamin C? PLUS: Andrew squares off against Fred Durst. Dracula 2000 stars Christopher Plummer, Jonny Lee Miller, Justine Waddell, Colleen Ann Fitzpatrick, Jennifer Esposito, Omar Epps, Danny Masterson, Lochlyn Munro, and Gerard Butler as the Prince of Darkness; directed by Patrick Lussier.Unlock Exclusive Content!: http://www.patreon.com/wehatemovies See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Original Air Date: April 9th, 2013 As the guys take a few weeks off, WHM goes into Summer Reruns! First up: an episode from several years back on the insane romantic comedy, Addicted to Love! How are we supposed to feel sympathy for Ryan and Broderick's characters here? Will anybody be wearing anyone's skin any point in this film? And poor, poor Tchéky Karyo! PLUS: The guys are on vacation, but it sure is hot in the Asphalt Jungle! Addicted to Love stars Matthew Broderick, Meg Ryan, Tchéky Karyo, Kelly Preston, and Maureen Stapleton; directed by Griffin Dunne.Unlock Exclusive Content!: http://www.patreon.com/wehatemovies See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Recorded live in Chicago, April 16th, 2015 On this special episode, the gang chats about the all-too-fun, Predator 2! What's with Danny Glover crashing all those cars? Why is the Predator skinning all those dudes, but we see zero peen? And how come Gary Busey has to keep reminding everyone they're dealing with an alien? PLUS: One Internet commentator thinks this film is... completely underrated! Predator 2 stars Danny Glover, Gary Busey, Kevin Peter Hall, Rubén Blades, Maria Conchita Alonso, Bill Paxton, and Adam Baldwin; directed by Stephen Hopkins.Unlock Exclusive Content!: http://www.patreon.com/wehatemovies See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On the final WHM Mail Bag of the season, the guys read letters from parents pondering whether they should see the gang live in Los Angeles, folks sneaking into Will Smith movies over lame Star Trek sequels, and one individual who witnessed a man admit, in front of 4000 people, to discovering masturbation at age twenty--yikes! If you want your strange stories read on the air, or have urgent questions you need the gang to answer, write in to the mail bag -- [email protected]! We'll see you in September!Unlock Exclusive Content!: http://www.patreon.com/wehatemovies See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On the season finale of We Hate Movies, the gang gets together one last time this summer to chat about a real We Love Movies selection, Con Air! Is Cage's character using Doritos as currency in prison? What's with that Dave Chappelle puppet? And why bother hyping up Buscemi's character so much only to do absolutely nothing with him? PLUS: Wilford Brimley watches Con Air, his favorite diabetes-related action thriller! Con Air stars Nicolas Cage, John Malkovich, John Cusack, Ving Rhames, Colm Meaney, Steve Buscemi, Mykelti Williamson, Dave Chappelle, Danny Trejo, and Big Daddy himself, M.C. Gainey; directed by Simon West.Unlock Exclusive Content!: http://www.patreon.com/wehatemovies See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.