The Cantaloupe Cats Movie Podcast w/ John and Tom

Top 10 Horror Movies of 2025 (Heavy Spoilers)

At long last The Cantaloupe Cats are back with our Top 10 Horror movies of 2025! This was a great year for horror tentpoles as well as some under the radar gems as well. Spoilers for, well a whole bunch of horror movies, as well as The Chair Company. 
Theme song:
Language, Violence, Adult Situations
by Fashion Bird Danger Danger

Episode 10: Shelby Oaks and Keeper (HEAVY SPOILERS)

Hey Horror Lovers and Cantaloupe Cats enthusiasts!
Another brand new episode for you all. We dive into YouTuber Chris Stuckman's first full length movie, Shelby Oaks, as well as Osgood Perkins' brand new movie Keeper! As per usual, there are HEAVY SPOILERS for both movies. Tom Milligan is traveling for the holidays so there is only one fake commercial this time by John Wlaysewski. I just noticed when looking up the posters for the movies, that they are like polar opposites of each other. Interesting artwork synchronicity. Enjoy! 
Theme Song: Language, Violence, Adult Situations by Fashion Bird Danger Danger 

Episode 9: Good Boy and Bone Lake (HEAVY SPOILERS)

00:00 - Good Boy
31:06 - Doug commercial
32:25 - Bone Lake
57:09 - Whisper Link commercial
Hey! The Cantaloupe Cats are back with a brand new episode! For halloween season we decided to tackle two movies in one jam packed episode. Indie darling and dog oriented horror movie, Good Boy & "erotic" horror thriller Bone Lake. It's the dog and bone episode you've all been waiting for. Also, as is tradition, two fake commercials created by Tom and John are included here, with a special guest animal noise performance by Olive Hui. This episode has HEAVY SPOILERS!
This episode's theme song is INTO THE LILAC TREE by Late Cambrian, their brand new single!

Interview: Dylan Mars Greenberg, Writer/ Director of Spirit Riser

Dylan Mars Greenberg talks about her newest film, Spirit Riser which is playing at the Roxy in Tribeca on September 15th 2025 https://www.roxycinemanewyork.com/screenings/spirit-riser-qa/
After the tragic death of their parents, two sisters (Summer Greenberg and Amanda Flowers) are torn apart and sent to opposite coasts by a malevolent entity. One sister cannot remember who she is, and the other cannot grasp the fateful task that lies ahead of her. While fighting to make their way back to each other, the sisters encounter many strange characters that could either help them or destroy them.Prepare for sensory overload from the famously outrageous Dylan Greenberg. For this magnum opus, Greenberg gathered some of her cast regulars regulars in Amanda Flowers (Shakespeare’s Shitstorm), Jurgen Azazel Munster (Werewolf Bitches from Outer Space), and Matthew Silver (Glamarus), and joined them with jaw-dropping new faces, including Cherie Currie of The Runaways, an unrecognizable Whitney Moore (Birdemic), Lynn Lowry (Shivers), Kansas and Parker Bowling (Cuddly Toys), rock and roll legend Alan Merrill, Patti Harrison (Together Together), and Gender Outlaw author Kate Bornstein, with narration by Michael Madsen (Reservoir Dogs).
directed by: Dylan Greenbergstarring: Amanda Flowers, Cherie Currie, Michael Madsen, Kansas Bowling, Lynn Lowry

Episode 8. The Toxic Avenger featuring Lloyd Kaufman (HEAVY SPOILERS)

00:00 Tom Milligan in a Troma film
06:00 The Toxic Avenger (2025) review
16:37 Gloop commercial
32:56 Sour Mega Ultra Blaster Murder Death Cubes commercial
43:03 Lloyd Kaufman Interview
Hey Horror Junkies, The Cantaloupe Cats are back from the dead with an analysis and review of The Toxic Avenger 2025 (Troma / Legendary) , directed by Macon Blair (Green Room, Blue Ruin) and released UNRATED by Cineverse.
First Tom Milligan leads us through the wild and crazy experience of working on a Troma movie. Then we dive headfirst into the toxic barrel of sludge that is The Toxic Avenger! This one stars Peter Dinklage, Kevin Bacon, Elijah Wood, Jacob Tremblay, Taylour Paige and more! Then stay tuned for an exclusive interview with the man, the myth, the Troma legend himself Lloyd Kaufman, as he takes us on a wide ranging and sometimes chaotic trip down memory lane and into the future of indie cinema. This episode contains HEAVY SPOILERS for The Toxic Avenger 2025 as well the franchise as a whole. As is tradition, there are fake commercials created by John and Tom inserted to break up the hilarity with... uh... more hilarity. Dig In, fellow travelers.
 
 

Episode 7. Weapons featuring Miss Cherry Delight (HEAVY SPOILERS)

00:00  Who is Miss Cherry Delight?
08:20 Commercial 1 
19:07 Commercial 2
42:56 Commercial 3
Welcome back to the Cantaloupe Cats Movie Podcast. In this episode we tackle the mysterious and horrific world of
Zach Creggar's Weapons, his follow up to 2022's Barbarian, one of my favorite horror movies of that year. Joining Us on the Podcast is the inimitable Miss Cherry Delight! Miss Cherry Delight is a New York Based shock rock singer and performer known for her wild theatrics and gore. Her performances incorporate burlesque elements, nudity, and original music that explores themes of sex, revenge, and loss. This wide ranging discussion explores themes, easter eggs and hidden meanings in this bizarre and hyper creative film. Make sure to see Miss Cherry Delight at Cherry Hellodies on August 23rd in Coney Island! As is tradition, there are 3 fake commercials included in the podcast, created by John, Tom & Miss Cherry Delight. So pick up your fork and dig in on this week's episode!
Relevant Links:
Cherry Hellodies 8-23-25
Kevin McDonald Superstar at PhilaMoca August 26, 27
Wheatus w/ Late Cambrian at Crossroads (Garwood NJ) 8-29-25
 
 
 

Episode 6: 28 Years Later feat. Levi Wilson (HEAVY SPOILERS)

00:00:00 Intro to Levi Wilson
00:13:58 Commercial 1
00:32:00 Commercial 2
00:43:15 Commercial 3
01:04:00 28 Years Later Review 
 
Welcome back to the Cantaloupe Cats Movie Podcast! Today we dive into one of our favprite movies of the year, with friend of the pod, Levi Wilson. Three fake commercials strewn throughout, created by John Tom and Levi (with an assist from Lisa Hammer). 
This is a tangent heavy episode with spoilers numerous movies and shows.
About Levi Wilson:
Levi is a writer, director, sometimes actor and jack-of-all indie filmmaker. He has been working in the film industry for over 20 years on studio productions and independent projects. His latest short film, Luke & Emma and a Gas Station on Franklin Ave, was acquired by AMC Network for Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month. While developing his short into a feature film he is also working as the director of photography for a body horror film from Lisa Hammer as well as a documentary about a small town Louisiana blues family. He is about to start filming season 3 of the Tubi original mockumentary series, Great Kills.
Watch Levi Wilson's short film here:
https://youtu.be/IJYGKIoNU6I
Spoilers for:
28 Days Later, 28 Weeks Later, 28 Years Later
Trainwreck Poop Cruise
Trainwreck American Apparel
Didi
Uwe Boll
Great Kills
Triangle of Sadness
The Snyder Cut
Return of the Jedi
Godzilla King of the Monsters
Godzilla vs Kong
Godzilla X Kong
Mad Max Fury Road
Theme: Language, Violence, Adult Situations by Fashion Bird Danger Danger
 

Episode 5: Cinematic Disaster: Death of a Unicorn (HEAVY SPOILERS)

00:00 - Death Of A Unicorn Review
01:14:46 - A24 Movies 
Oh boy... Welcome to The Cantaloupe Cats Movie Podcast, today John and Tom dive into the cinematic disaster known as Death of a Unicorn, and look at A24 movies in general and where they are heading as a company. Death of a Unicorn stars Paul Rudd, Jenna Ortega, Tea Leoni, Will Poulter, Anthony Carrigan, Sunita Mani, Steve Park & Richard E Grant. Spoilers for: Death of a Unicorn, Abigail, Ready or Not, Drive, You're Next. As is tradition, there are 2 fake commercials by John & Tom for your entertainment.

A Very Special Episode: Kevin McDonald talks Rosemary’s Baby

00:00 - Who is Kevin McDonald?
08:54 - Rosemary's Baby
50:02 - We talk about the Alien Franchise
54:07 - Kevin's new screenplay
56:35 - Rush / Geddy Lee book
58:36 - Kevin McDonald Stand Up April 11 and 12 
On today's episode of The Cantaloupe Cats Movie Podcast we are joined by Kids In The Hall alum, storyteller, screenwriter, stand up comedian and all around great guy, Kevin McDonald! He and John Wlaysewski (as music director) just ended a 5 show run of his hilarious rock opera, Kevin McDonald Superstar, featuring Janeane Garofalo, Dave Hill, Frank Coniff and Robin Rothman. Listen to Kevin, Tom and John go deep on Kevin's favorite horror movie, Rosemary's Baby while going off in numerous directions and topics. SPOILERS for: Rosemary's Baby, Hereditary, House of the Devil, Halloween, Nightmare in Elm Street, The Exorcist, Invasion of the Body Snatchers, The Alien Franchise. Theme Song: Language, Violence, Adult Situations  by Fashion Bird Danger Danger    

A Very Special Episode: Kevin Corrigan talks The Exorcist, Exorcist 2 & Exorcist 3 (HEAVY SPOILERS)

00:00 Who is Kevin Corrigan?
04:29 The Exorcist
19:35 Exorcist 3: Legion
53:02 Exorcist 2: The Heretic
In a Very Special Episode of The Cantaloupe Cats, we are joined by veteran character actor and all around cool cat Kevin Corrigan! When we reached out to ask him if he'd like to come on the pod he said he wanted to talk about The Exorcist films. It was the perfect excuse to sit down and dig into this classic but troubled film franchise (I had never seen 2 or 3). I didn't know Kevin Corrigan was in Exorcist 3, and he regails us with tales from the set, ancedotes about Martin Scorcese, and WIlliam Blatty, and all sorts of other trivia and experiences he has had as an actor. Spoilers for: The Exorcist 1-3, Poltergeist, One Flew Over the Cuckoos Nest, Child's Play & Mean Streets.
Theme Song: Language, Violence, Adult Situations by Fashion Bird Danger Danger.
Kevin Corrigan is an American character actor. He has appeared mostly in independent films and television since the 1990s, including as Uncle Eddie on the sitcom Grounded for Life (2001–2005). His film appearances include supporting roles in Goodfellas (1990), Rhythm Thief (1994), Walking and Talking (1996), Henry Fool (1997), The Departed (2006), Superbad (2007), Pineapple Express (2008), Seven Psychopaths (2012), The King of Staten Island (2020), and co-starring roles in Big Fan (2009) and Results (2015). He has been twice nominated for the Independent Spirit Award for Best Supporting Male.