Title: Mr. Crocket

Year: 2024

Director: Brandon Espy

Writer: Brandon Espy & Carl Reid

Plot Summary: Mr. Crocket is a supernatural horror story about a cursed children’s show that lures in abused or grieving kids through an old VHS tape. When young Major becomes obsessed with the show, his mother Summer uncovers a dark legacy: the host, Mr. Crocket, was a former entertainer who made a deal with the Devil to return from death and “protect” children by punishing their parents. As Crocket abducts children and demands their loyalty, Summer must confront him in his twisted realm. Though she defeats him and rescues the children, her son’s eerie behavior hints that Crocket’s influence still lingers.

The Black Phone (2021)Director: Scott Derrickson

Writers: Scott Derrickson and C. Robert Cargill (screenplay); based on the short story by Joe Hill

Summary: The Black Phone is a supernatural horror film set in the 1970s. It follows 13-year-old Finney Shaw, who is abducted by a sadistic killer known as "The Grabber" and held in a soundproof basement. While trapped, Finney begins receiving mysterious calls on a disconnected black rotary phone from the killer's previous victims—who try to help him escape. Meanwhile, his younger sister Gwen, who has psychic dreams, searches for clues to find him.

In this episode, John, Tiffany, and Matt delve into David Cronenberg's 1979 film, The Brood. Despite the movie's intriguing premise, the trio finds themselves struggling to unravel its complexities. From questionable special effects to a seemingly slow-moving plot, they share a range of opinions on the film. The episode also poses the question: will The Brood earn John enough points to secure a Quarter 1 victory?