How I Met Your Monster

The Exorcist III (1990) kicks off our Devils & Dicks triple feature! We dive into William Peter Blatty's underrated horror sequel that trades demonic possession for police procedural tension - well, mostly. 
Lieutenant Kinderman (George C. Scott) investigates a series of brutal murders that match the M.O. of the Gemini Killer, who died in the electric chair 15 years ago. His investigation leads him to a psychiatric ward and a mysterious patient who claims to be both the Gemini Killer and Father Damien Karras. 
What We Cover:
Director's Cut vs. Theatrical Cut: The battle between Blatty's vision and studio interference.
Brad Dourif's bone-chilling performance and how he almost lost the role to Jason Miller.
THAT jump scare—the famous Nurse Keating hallway scene that's considered one of horror's best.
Why the forced exorcism ending works (or doesn't).
The confusing K-name pattern and what it means.
George C. Scott's intensity and whether he should've been kinder, man.
Celebrity cameos you probably missed (Samuel L. Jackson! Patrick Ewing! Larry King!).
The dream sequence with Fabio and whether it's too much.
The Debate:
Is The Exorcist III better than the original?  We discuss why this film's dreadful tone and procedural approach might actually make it superior, even if it doesn't have the cultural impact of Friedkin's classic. 
Behind the Scenes Drama:
We unpack the production chaos—how Jason Miller's health issues led to Brad Dourif's casting (then recasting), why Father Morning was added for the theatrical cut, and whether the director's cut ending would've been more powerful. 
Eight Official Reveals:
From Father Kanavan's confessional booth murder to Mrs. Clelia crawling on the ceiling, we rank all eight monster introductions and pick our favorites.
Next Time:
We continue Devils & Dicks with Se7en (1995) - David Fincher's masterpiece of detective horror!

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In anticipation for SCREAM 7, Zach sits down with two SCREAM super fans (co-host Danny and special guest Laron Chapman) to discuss the original film and it's upcoming sequel. To hear new commentary episodes each month, check out Patreon and become a How I Met Your Monster MENACE for only $3!

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We wrap up our SCARYTALES triple feature with Guillermo Del Toro’s war-torn journey through the horrors of fascism. The Pale Man sees you, but fantasy frees you, and it turns out that the real monsters are the fascist fuck-heads we met along the way as we travel back to Francoist Spain in 1944 to meet Captain Vidal and a fairy-filled forest in PAN’S LABYRINTH.

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Return to Oz might be marketed as a fantasy sequel—but rewatching it as adults reveals something far darker. From electroshock therapy and abandoned children to the Wheelers, Princess Mombi’s Hall of Heads, and the terrifying Nome King, this Disney film feels more like a full-blown horror movie than a family classic.
In this episode of How I Met Your Monster, we continue our Scarytales triple feature by breaking down Return to Oz through the lens of monster introductions, childhood trauma, and nightmare fuel imagery. We explore why this movie terrified so many of us as kids, how it stays unsettling as adults, and why it might be Disney’s most disturbing film.
We also dive into behind-the-scenes facts, Walter Murch’s direction, the film’s connection to the original Oz books, and how Return to Oz embraces darker fantasy in the tradition of The Dark Crystal and Labyrinth.

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In this episode of How I Met Your Monster, we kick off our Scary Tales triple feature by diving into Neil Jordan’s 1984 horror film The Company of Wolves. Inspired by Angela Carter’s reimagining of Little Red Riding Hood, this surreal fairy-tale nightmare blends werewolves, dream logic, and body-horror transformations into one of the strangest films of the decade.
We break down the film’s seven monster reveals, unsettling werewolf transformation effects, and its controversial themes around puberty, repression, folklore, and gender roles. From wolves peeling out of human skin to dream-within-a-dream storytelling, The Company of Wolves challenges traditional fairy tales and refuses simple interpretations.
Along the way, we connect the film to classic werewolf lore, fairy-tale history (Charles Perrault), and other surreal horror films that prioritize vibes over clarity. Is The Company of Wolves a feminist fairy tale? A disturbing coming-of-age story? Or just an aggressively weird werewolf movie? We don’t fully agree—and that’s the point.

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