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Happy Thanksgiving! It’s Turkey Day, dammit, and you’re listening to Jay of the Dead’s New Horror Movies, The Wild Turkey of Horror Movie Podcasts! Here in Episode 172, your hosts Jay of the Dead and Mister Watson endeavor to elicit an environment of the last Thursday in November in America! That’s right! Upon listening to this decadent yet delectable detritus, drizzled with down-home, delightful domestication, you will be whisked away (not folded nor mixed), but whisked away into an audio podcast that blends 2025 New Horror Movie reviews, some faint comedy, and a dinner party vibe with A New Horror Movies Thanksgiving — With Jay of the Dead and Mister Watson.
Now then, if you choose to join us for this audiophile’s feast, then you will hear reviews of the following, 2025 New Horror Movies. And please note: We are most careful NOT to reveal any spoilers; so even if you have not seen these films yet, you are in good, safe hands with Mister Watson and Jay of the Dead! The films we review during this episode are A Desert (2025), HIM (2025), Marshmallow (2025), The Strangers: Chapter 2 (2025), Vicious (2025), Bone Lake (2025), MONSTER ISLAND (2025), Good Boy (2025), The Ugly Stepsister (2025), The Long Walk (2025), and for The Final Cut segment, we bring you a must-see Horror flick from last year, Pater Noster and the Mission of Light (2024).
And in addition to these reviews, you will hear Jay of the Dead explain exactly what he means when referring to a film as a “cinematic oddity,” making a distinction between intentionally bizarre films versus movies that just wind up being bonkers and “out there.” Mister Watson and Jay have an in-depth discussion about the appropriate approach for dealing with others who break social norms. And over dinner, Watson regales us with a tale from 2015 when Jay of the Dead used his podcaster’s siren song to lead Dustin astray with a mermaid on date night! Also, Jay tries to persuade Watson to stop feeding his “good, little, chonky boys” (raccoons) before one of them eats his face off. And in a rare and special treat, Mister Watson tells us the remarkable true story of Hachiko the dog. Plus, we have some very special segments pertaining to Thanksgiving-related trivia, Thanksgiving Cooking With Cousin Kellie and Jay’s Necro-MOM-icon in West Virginia, and the next chapters in the Dave Becker baler saga! Come get a taste! We think you’ll like it!
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Note: This episode was recorded on Friday, November 21, 2025, and was produced by Jason Pyles (aka “Jay of the Dead”).
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Jay of the Dead’sNew Horror Movies is an audio podcast. Our 10 Horror hosts review new Horror movies and deliver specialty Horror segments. Your hosts are Jay of the Dead, Dr. Shock, Gillman Joel, Mister Watson, Dr. Walking Dead, GregaMortis, Mackula, Ron Martin, Dave Zee and Spawn of the Dead! Due to the large number and busy schedule of its 10 Horror hosts, Jay of the Dead’sNew Horror Movies will be recorded in segments, piecemeal, at various times and recording sessions. Therefore, as you listen to our episodes, you will notice a variety of revolving door hosts and segments, all sewn together and reanimated like the powerful Monster of Dr. Frankenstein!
SHOW NOTES
– Introduction
- Welcome to Episode 172, “A New Horror Movies Thanksgiving – With Jay of the Dead and Mister Watson”
- Jay of the Dead welcomes Mister Watson
- This episode is a live, Thanksgiving party
- Why Thanksgiving is Jay of the Dead’s favorite holiday
- Jay baked a Marie Callender’s Razzleberry Fruit Pie for this episode
- Watson’s family’s dynamics for Thanksgiving
- How your hosts feel about turkey (and Turkey)
- Watson harangues ham
- Lemon-ginger tea tonight for Watson
- Watson’s feelings on “The Big Sky State,” Montana
- Yes, yes, Horror Movie Weekly lives and shall return soon!
New Horror Movies presents: Thanksgiving Cooking With Cousin Kellie and Jay’s Necro-MOM-icon in West Virginia
– Finishing cooking and keeping food warm at same time.
– Thanksgiving Tidbit: Why turkey makes you sleepy
– Present for this segment: Mister Watson (Jay of the Dead)
A New Horror Movies Thanksgiving
2025 New Horror Movie Review
[ 00:16:12 ] – A Desert (2025)
Mister Watson = 7 ( Rental )
New Horror Movies presents: Jay’s Thanksgiving Tidbits
– Most frequently appearing parade balloon: Snoopy
– Turkey anatomy: Snood, turkey flight and speed
– Present for this segment: Jay of the Dead (Mister Watson)
A New Horror Movies Thanksgiving
2025 New Horror Movie Review
[ 00:29:40 ] – Him (2025)
Jay of the Dead = 3.5 ( Avoid )
New Horror Movies presents: Thanksgiving Cooking With Cousin Kellie and Jay’s Necro-MOM-icon in West Virginia
– Preventing a dry turkey
– Proper cleaning of turkeys
Song: “Little Yellow Yo-Yo” by Jay of the Dead
– Present for this segment: Mister Watson (Jay of the Dead)
A New Horror Movies Thanksgiving
2025 New Horror Movie Review
[ 00:40:43 ] – Marshmallow (2025)
Mister Watson = 5.5 ( Low-priority Rental )
Gizmo calls her dad, Jay of the Dead, to rat on Dr. Shock
New Horror Movies presents: Thanksgiving Cooking With Cousin Kellie and Jay’s Necro-MOM-icon in West Virginia
– Tips for thawing frozen turkeys
– The glory of Rhodes Dinner Rolls
– Present for this segment: Jay of the Dead, Mister Watson
A New Horror Movies Thanksgiving
2025 New Horror Movie Review
[ 00:55:44 ] – The Strangers: Chapter 2 (2025)
Jay of the Dead = 4 ( Avoid )
Mister Watson = 6.5 ( Stream it )
New Horror Movies presents: Thanksgiving Cooking With Cousin Kellie and Jay’s Necro-MOM-icon in West Virginia
– Cousin Kellie shares—
Aunt Christine’s Baked Beans Recipe
2 lg cans of beans (large size, Watson)
1/2 Cup of Sugar
1 Onion
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp cinnamon
3 tsp of bacon grease
Bake at least 1 hour at 350.
– Present for this segment: Mister Watson (Jay of the Dead)
A New Horror Movies Thanksgiving
2025 New Horror Movie Review
[ 01:18:18 ] – Vicious (2025)
Mister Watson = 4 ( Stream it )
***IMPORTANT: Jay of the Dead calls his Necro-MOM-icon to ask her a crucial question about preparing turkeys…
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New Horror Movies presents: Thanksgiving Cooking With Cousin Kellie and Jay’s Necro-MOM-icon in West Virginia
– Jay of the Dead shares his family’s Famous Cherry Torte Recipe
Cherry Torte Recipe
Crust
Ingredients:
25 Ritz crackers, crushed
4 egg whites
1/2 Cup white sugar
1/2 Cup brown sugar
1 1/2 Cups chopped nuts (walnuts)
Instructions:
Preheat oven to 325 F.
Beat egg whites until stiff.
Add both sugars and mix well.
Fold in crushed Ritz crackers and chopped nuts.
Spread mixture into a 9 x 13-inch pan.
Bake for 30 minutes.
Let crust cool for 30 minutes.
Cream Cheese Layer
Ingredients:
1 Cup powdered sugar
2 Tablespoons milk
1 package Philadelphia cream cheese (softened)
Instructions:
Beat powdered sugar, milk, and cream cheese together until smooth.
Spread mixture over the cooled crust.
Sprinkle with 1 Tablespoon sugar.
Topping
Ingredients:
1 large container Cool Whip
1 can cherry pie filling (use just the cherries)
Instructions:
Spread Cool Whip over the cream cheese layer.
Spoon the cherries from the cherry pie filling evenly over the top.
Chill in the refrigerator until set.
Prepare for compliments and rave reviews!
Jay of the Dead met Mackula’s father, “Papa Mack,” who strongly resembles Dr. Shock
– Present for this segment: Jay of the Dead, Mister Watson
A New Horror Movies Thanksgiving
2025 New Horror Movie Review
[ 01:33:50 ] – Bone Lake (2025)
Jay of the Dead = 7 ( One-time Rental, Not With Grandma )
Mister Watson = 8 ( Strong, One-time Rental )
– Jay of the Dead recommends watching the “Social Horror movie,” “Krisha” (2015) for Thanksgiving.
New Horror Movies presents: Jay’s Thanksgiving Tidbits
– Macy’s Parade originally featured Zoo animals
– Jay says, in truth, the Macy’s Parade is a huge, crappy commercial
– Present for this segment: Mister Watson, Jay of the Dead
A New Horror Movies Thanksgiving
2025 New Horror Movie Review
[ 01:54:03 ] – Monster Island (2025)
Jay of the Dead = 5.5 ( Low-priority Stream on Shudder )
Mister Watson = 7 ( Stream on Shudder )
Ed Harley calls with more concerning news about Dr. Shock
New Horror Movies presents: Thanksgiving Cooking With Cousin Kellie and Jay’s Necro-MOM-icon in West Virginia
– Cousin Kellie shares—
Aunt Christine and Cousin Kellie’s Stuffing Recipe
Ingredients:
1 loaf of bread, torn into bite-sized chunks
1 onion, diced small
2 stalks celery, diced small
1/2 stick butter
2 Tablespoons poultry seasoning
2 Tablespoons sage (or to taste)
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
2 eggs
1 container (about 32 oz) chicken broth
Instructions:
– Prepare the Bread.
– Tear the loaf of bread into chunks and spread them out on a tray. Let the bread dry out overnight.
– Cook the Vegetables
– In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the diced onion and celery.
– Stir in the poultry seasoning, sage, salt, and pepper.
– Sauté until the onion is soft and translucent.
– Combine the Mixture.
– In a large bowl, add the dried bread chunks.
– Pour in the sautéed vegetable mixture and stir to coat.
– Add the chicken broth and mix until the bread is evenly moistened.
*Tip: Taste the mixture before adding the eggs so you can adjust the seasoning if needed.
– Add the Eggs.
– Once the seasoning is right, mix in the two eggs until fully combined.
– Bake the Stuffing.
– Transfer the mixture to a baking dish.
– Bake uncovered at 350°F until the top is golden brown, about 35 to 45 minutes.
Serve and enjoy!
– Present for this segment: Jay of the Dead, Mister Watson
A New Horror Movies Thanksgiving
2025 New Horror Movie Review
[ 02:17:24 ] – Good Boy (2025)
Jay of the Dead = 7 ( Buy for Jay / One-time Rental for Most )
Mister Watson = 7 ( One-time Rental, Especially for Dog-Lovers )
– Mister Watson recommends: Ryan Geoge: When Your Pet Stares at Nothing
New Horror Movies presents: Jay’s Thanksgiving Tidbits
– Balloon accidents
– Cat in the Hat trailer
– Felix the Cat truck-mounter
– Present for this segment: Mister Watson, Jay of the Dead
A New Horror Movies Thanksgiving
2025 New Horror Movie Review
[ 02:46:04 ] – The Ugly Stepsister (2025)
Jay of the Dead = 8 ( High-priority Rental )
Mister Watson = 9 ( High-priority Rental )
New Horror Movies presents: Jay’s Thanksgiving Tidbits
– 46 million turkeys eaten in the U.S. each year for Thanksgiving
– About 88% of Americans have turkey with their meal
– Present for this segment: Jay of the Dead, Mister Watson
A New Horror Movies Thanksgiving
2025 New Horror Movie Review
[ 03:03:44 ] – The Long Walk (2025)
Jay of the Dead = 8.5 ( Buy it! )
Mister Watson = 8.5 ( Buy it! )
Lt. Gus Fring of the Perkiomenville Police Department calls because Dr. Shock is in custody
– Present for this segment: Mister Watson, Jay of the Dead
A New Horror Movies Thanksgiving
[ 03:22:22 ] – THE FINAL CUT: One for the Road
Pater Noster and the Mission of Light (2024)
Jay of the Dead = 8.5 ( Buy for Jay / Rental for Most )
Mister Watson = 8.5 ( Buy this Indie Oddity )
Wrap-Up:
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The soundtrack music for Jay of the Dead’s New Horror Movies is composed and performed by musicians Fred Ingram; Nate Johnivan; Mister Watson and his son, Skylarr; and Jason Pyles himself. Please support our talented musician friends by checking out more of Nate and Fred’s links below:
Links for musician Frederick Ingram:
Website: FrederickIngram.com
Frederick Ingram’s new album Initial Exposure (includes “Voltairine,” the theme music for Jay of the Dead’s New Horror Movies)
Frederick Ingram’s YouTube Music Channel
Listen to Frederick Ingram on SoundCloud
YouTube Music Video: “Voltairine” by Frederick Ingram (the theme music for Jay of the Dead’s New Horror Movies)
Interview: Hear Fred Ingram on Jay’s Songwriting Podcast
Frederick Ingram’s Fish Bowl (Funky Margarita Mix)
Links for musician Nate Johnivan:
Spotify Playlist
Quarantine Dream iii
Links for Dave Zee:
On Apple Podcasts: Exploding Heads Horror Movie Podcast
On Facebook: Exploding Heads Horror Movie Podcast
Patreon: Exploding Heads Horror Movie Podcast
On YouTube: Exploding Heads
Exploding Heads on Twitter: @HeadsHorror
With Watson: The Wat-Zee Party Horror Show
Wat-Zee Twitter: @WatZeeParty
Links for Ron Martin:
Horror franchise podcast: The Resurrection of Zombie 7
Ron’s book: Discover Salem: Your Guide to the Witch City
Witches: Salem 1692 Podcast
Ron’s blog: I Hate Stuff.net
Zombie 7 on Twitter: @ResZombie7
Links and Contact Info for Count Mackula:
Email Mackula here: HauntingYourHeadphones@gmail.com
Filmography Page: Mack Robins on IMDb
Mack’s short film: Unseen
Mackula’s YouTube Channel
Mack’s Other Podcast: Considering the Cinema.com – The episodes that feature Mack!
On Twitter: @RobinsMack
On Instagram: @RobinsMack
Links and Contact Info for GregaMortis:
Podcast: Land of the Creeps
Instagram: LotC
Facebook: Greg Morgan
Twitter: GregaMortis
LotC Group Page
LotC Fan Page
YouTube: Greg Morgan
Greg’s Instagram: GregaMortis
Email: GregaMortis666@gmail.com
LotC Hotline Phone Number: 1-804-569-5682 | 1-804-569-LOTC
Links for Dr. Walking Dead Kyle Bishop:
Email Dr. Bishop here: bishopk@suu.edu
Dr. Walking Dead’s Bio Page
Book: American Zombie Gothic
Book: How Zombies Conquered Popular Culture
— Kyle’s Amazon Author Profile
— Doc of the Dead zombie culture documentary
— Kyle’s re-animated Twitter: @DrWalkingDead
– Learn more about Dr. Walking Dead
– Faculty Friday: Meet Dr. Kyle Bishop, English
– TEDx SUU Talk on YouTube: Why Zombies Matter
– YouTube: Zombies: An idea worth spreading about how ideas spread
– YouTube: 50+ Shades of Gothic: Zombies, Bodies and Boundaries
– YouTube: Why zombie culture is so popular?
Links for Mister Watson:
Podcast: Horror Movie Weekly
Twitter: @WatZeeParty
Podcast: The Wat-Zee Party Horror Show
Facebook: The Wat-Zee Party Horror Show / Horror Corridor
Links for Gillman Joel:
Retro Movie Geek Podcast
Terror on the Tube
Werewolf The TV Series, The Podcast
Forgotten Flix
The Booth at the End Podcast
Gillman Joel’s short film: “Shadows of the Dead”
Links for Dr. Shock:
The DVD Infatuation Podcast (monthly)
Land of the Creeps horror podcast
The Illustrated Fan
Horror Movie Podcast
Film blog: DVD Infatuation.com
On Twitter: @DVDinfatuation
On Facebook: DVDinfatuation
Land of the Creeps Facebook: LotC Facebook Group
On Instagram: @dbjb6972
On Letterboxd: @dcoshockhmp
YouTube: Dr. Shock’s Channel
Links for Jay of the Dead:
Horror Movie Weekly.com
Considering the Cinema.com
Movie Podcast Weekly.com
HMW Twitter: @horror_weekly
CTC Twitter: @ConsiderCinema
Thank you for listening to Jay of the Dead’sNew Horror Movies, The Gold Standard of Horror Movie Podcasts.
This was one of my favorite episode of the show. I love when Jay and Mister Watson riff and have a chill time.
Listen Broseph’s- fellow West Virginian here from Moundsville, which is literally right in Jay of the Dead’s old neck of the woods. Small world! Just want to say my brother was in town this summer and I showed him a fabulous gem I had discovered entitled “Pater Noster…” Couldn’t agree more that the first 30 minutes were the best. So glad to here I’m not the only one who just loved this film. You guys are the best, keep podcasting!
So glad you had as much of a blast with this film as we did, my man! Thanks so much for listening!
Listening right now as I wind down for the day, and really stoked to hear Pater Noster get some love! I saw it during a film festival this year and immediately ordered a copy of the disc. Great stuff!
NICE!!!!! So happy to hear that, Jon.
I was so bummed that I missed that movie last year… and so bummed it’s not a 2025 movie (in North America), otherwise, it would be making my list. Can I ask… do the special features include the short “Welcome To Wunderlawn?”
Yo Watson – apologies for the late response. I didn’t see it until just now!
The Blu-ray is a 2-disc set with a number of special features, including the short you mentioned.
I had to go check my shelf, but here’s the listing of what is included:
Commentary track with director Christopher Bickel and film historian
Paul Talbot
“The Making of Pater Noster” featurette
The Music of Pater Noster and the Mission of Light – mixed in 5.1 surround with 45 minutes of music video content
“Welcome to Wunderlawn” 18 minute short film prequel
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Documentary on the making of the soundtrack album
Bloopers and Outtakes (30 minutes)
“How To Do a Psychedelic Paint Job on a Boat” featurette
• Original Trailer