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Late Fee Files is a movie podcast hosted by Brian Stevens and Adam Khromachou—two lifelong film buffs raised on the golden age of video stores, Friday night rentals, and worn-out VHS tapes. Each week, Brian and Adam dig through the cinematic archives to revisit the forgotten gems, cult classics, and under-the-radar oddities that once filled the shelves of your local rental shop. Whether it’s a blockbuster that didn’t get its due or a straight-to-video fever dream you swear only you remember, they’re here to rewind it, rewatch it, and break it all down.
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- 3 weeks ago1h 24m
Tales from the Hood (1995) & The People Under the Stairs (1991)
In this episode of Late Fee Files, Adam and Brian dig into a double feature of ‘90s horror with something to say: Tales from the Hood and The People Under the Stairs.First up is Tales from the Hood, the 1995 horror anthology from Rusty Cundieff and executive producer Spike Lee. Clarence Williams III steals the show as a deranged funeral director spinning four twisted tales that take on police brutality, abuse, racism, and gang violence, with killer dolls and one unforgettable ending along the way.Then we head into the basement with Wes Craven’s The People Under the Stairs, a wild horror-comedy about a kid trapped in his landlords’ booby-trapped house of horrors. Everett McGill and Wendy Robie go gloriously over the top in a film that doubles as a sharp satire of greed and gentrification.We talk social horror, cult status, and why both films still feel ahead of their time.
- Oct 11, 20261h 17m
The Blob (1988) & Night of The Comet (1984)
This week on Late Fee Files is joined by Chunk the Punk, and we’re rewinding to the 80s for a double feature of slime, synths, and end-of-the-world shenanigans! First up, it’s The Blob (1988), the gloriously gooey remake that takes a seemingly harmless alien organism and turns a small town into an all-you-can-eat buffet. With some seriously nasty practical effects, creative kills, and plenty of '80s horror goodness, this one proves that sometimes the remake really is worth the rental.Then we’re heading into the apocalypse with Night of the Comet (1984), where two Valley Girls discover they might be among the last people left alive after a mysterious cosmic event wipes out most of humanity. Between killer mall vibes, zombie-like survivors, and a whole lot of neon-soaked '80s attitude, it’s a post-apocalyptic adventure with a personality all its own.So grab your favorite snack, dust off that old rental card, and join us as we revisit two cult favorites that bring very different flavors of '80s genre fun. Were these hidden gems worth rewinding, or should they have stayed buried on the video store shelf?Rewind. Rewatch. Return it late.
- Sep 8, 20261h 7m
Captain America (1990) & The Punisher (1989)
This episode of Late Fee Files, we’re cracking open two of the strangest comic-book adaptations of the late ’80s/early ’90s: Captain America (1990) and The Punisher (1989).First up, it’s Cap himself! Before Chris Evans made the shield cool again, Matt Salinger suited up as Steve Rogers in a movie that swaps Nazi villains and super-soldier action for… Italian landscapes, motorcycles, questionable science, and one of the most bizarre versions of Captain America ever put on film. Is there a good movie buried underneath that tiny shield and even tinier budget?Then we head into the sewers with Dolph Lundgren for The Punisher, a grimy, violent, surprisingly weird take on Frank Castle that famously leaves out one very important thing: the skull. Dolph may not be wearing the iconic logo, but he’s definitely bringing the ’80s action-hero energy.We’re talking low budgets, strange casting choices, comic-book accuracy, video-store memories, action-movie clichés, and the eternal question:Were these movies misunderstood gems… or should they have stayed on the shelf?
- Jul 25, 20262h 0m
The 1996 Summer Movie Draft with MovieDeathBlow
The Late Fee Files are going back to the summer of 1996! In this special episode, we're joined by MovieDeathBlow for an epic movie draft featuring some of the biggest, weirdest, wildest, and most memorable films released that summer.From action and comedy to horror, drama, and cult classics, we're building our ultimate 1996 movie rosters and battling it out to see who can draft the best lineup. It's a trip back to one of the most memorable summers in '90s cinema, packed with nostalgia, debate, hot takes, and plenty of movie talk.Who drafted the ultimate 1996 movie lineup? Listen now and decide for yourself!#LateFeeFiles #MovieDraft #1996Movies #90sMovies #MoviePodcast #MovieDeathBlow #90sNostalgia #FilmPodcast
- Jul 10, 20261h 19m
The 'Burbs (1989) & Death to Smoochy (2002)
This week on Late Fee Files, we're joined by Dan, aka Reel Takes, to discuss two certified cult classics.First, we head to suburbia with The 'Burbs, where Tom Hanks leads a pitch-perfect dark comedy about paranoid neighbors convinced the strange family next door is hiding a deadly secret. Then we jump into the colorful chaos of Death to Smoochy, Danny DeVito's outrageous black comedy starring Robin Williams and Edward Norton. Once dismissed by critics and audiences, the film has since found a loyal cult following. We discuss what works, what doesn't, and whether this misunderstood comedy deserves a second look.From suburban paranoia to purple rhinos, join us as we run to the video store.
- Jun 20, 20261h 0m
Cobra (1986) & Cyborg (1989)
This week on Late Fee Files, we’re diving into the neon-soaked, muscle-bound world of late ‘80s action movies with two VHS-era fever dreams: Cobra and Cyborg.First up, Sylvester Stallone brings the sunglasses, one-liners, and exploding bad guys in Cobra a movie where subtlety takes a backseat to leather jackets, giant knives, and a hero who solves every problem with a combination of intimidation and a .45. We break down the wild action, the strange humor, the “is this actually a movie or a very expensive music video?” energy, and why Cobra remains one of the ultimate examples of ‘80s action excess.Then we jump into Jean-Claude Van Damme’s wasteland adventure Cyborg, a gritty sci-fi brawler filled with broken futures, sword fights, villains who chew through every scene, and a surprising amount of philosophical moodiness between the kicks. We explore the movie’s strange production history, its comic book atmosphere, and why it became a cult favorite among VHS action fans.Two heroes. Two outrageous worlds. One trip back to the video store. Late Fee Files rewinds Cobra and Cyborg to find out what made these action oddities unforgettable.
- Jun 3, 20261h 28m
Coneheads (1993) & Nothing But Trouble (1991)
Adam and Brian head into the weird, wild world of Dan Aykroyd with a double feature that's equal parts cult classic and cinematic fever dream: Coneheads and Nothing But Trouble. Joining them for the ride is special guest Kevin from the Reel for Real Podcast.First, the crew beams up to suburbia with Coneheads, the 1993 comedy based on the beloved Saturday Night Live sketch. Starring Dan Aykroyd, Jane Curtin, and Michelle Burke, the film follows a family of extraterrestrials trying to blend into everyday American life while avoiding government agents and navigating the absurdities of human culture. The guys discuss the film's surprising heart, its stacked cast, and whether this oddball sci-fi comedy deserved a better reputation.Then things get truly bizarre with Nothing But Trouble, Dan Aykroyd's infamous directorial debut. Featuring Chevy Chase, Demi Moore, John Candy, and Aykroyd himself in multiple unforgettable roles, this dark comedy nightmare traps its characters in a grotesque small-town justice system unlike anything ever put on film. The hosts break down the movie's insane production, legendary practical effects, bizarre humor, and why it remains one of the most divisive cult movies of the 1990s.So grab a six-pack of Conehead brew, avoid the Bone Stripper, and join us for a journey into two of the strangest comedies ever unleashed on unsuspecting video store shelves.
- May 23, 20261h 4m
Sudden Death (1995) & Timecop (1994)
In this episode of Late Fee Files, Adam and Brian lock in for a double feature of Jean-Claude Van Damme at peak ‘90s action glory with Timecop and Sudden Death. First up, we head to a packed hockey arena for Sudden Death, a Die Hard-inspired thriller that turns Game 7 of the Stanley Cup Finals into total chaos. Hyams throws Van Damme into a hostage situation filled with explosions, mascots, terrorists, and pure mid-’90s action insanity. From the unforgettable kitchen fight to the legendary showdown with the Pittsburgh Penguins mascot, Sudden Death became a cult favorite for action fans who grew up catching it on HBO, TNT, and weekend network TV marathons.Then we punch through the space-time continuum with Timecop, the slick sci-fi action thriller where Van Damme plays a cop policing time travel itself. Also directed by Peter Hyams and loaded with neon-soaked future tech, brutal fight scenes, and one of the wildest political conspiracy plots of the decade, the film became one of JCVD’s biggest hits and a staple of VHS shelves and late-night cable rotation.We break down the rise of Van Damme as an international action icon, the unique energy of ‘90s studio action movies, the era of high-concept thrillers, and why both films still hold up as endlessly rewatchable cable classics. So grab your Blockbuster card, rewind the tape, and join us for a trip back to the golden age of explosive action cinema.
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Late Fee Files is a movie podcast hosted by Brian Stevens and Adam Khromachou—two lifelong film buffs raised on the golden age of video stores, Friday night rentals, and worn-out VHS tapes. Each week, Brian and Adam dig through the cinematic archives to revisit the forgotten gems, cult classics, and under-the-radar oddities that once filled the shelves of your local rental shop. Whether it’s a blockbuster that didn’t get its due or a straight-to-video fever dream you swear only you remember, they’re here to rewind it, rewatch it, and break it all down.
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