Ep. 08-35: The Dead Zone (1983)

THE DEAD ZONE (1983)—Johnny Smith awakens from a coma with psychic abilities, able to foresee future events and the dark paths of those around him. As he navigates the ethical dilemmas of his gift, Johnny uncovers a looming political threat that could bring disaster to millions.

Johnny Has the Keys enters the mysterious, foreboding world of Stephen King’s The Dead Zone. Join us as we discuss the film’s tense atmosphere, the compelling performance at its center, and the moral complexities that drive the narrative. We’ll explore the screenplay, the suspenseful build of psychic visions, and the chilling consequences of foreknowledge. Sometimes seeing the future isn’t a gift—it’s a responsibility that can haunt both the seer and the world around them.

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Ep. 08-12: The Shining (1980) REDUX

THE SHINING (1980)—Jack Torrance takes a job as winter caretaker at the isolated Overlook Hotel, hoping to repair his fractured family and reignite his writing career. But the hotel’s malevolent supernatural forces prey on Jack’s unraveling mind, turning his descent into madness into a terrifying nightmare.

Step inside the eerie halls of the Overlook as we dissect this landmark of horror cinema, from its iconic performances to Kubrick’s unsettling direction. We explore how isolation and supernatural dread intertwine, drawing us deeper into madness. Listen, as Johnny Has the Keys steps into the haunted halls of the Overlook Hotel… where isolation, madness, and supernatural forces intertwine, leaving us questioning what’s real and what lurks in the shadows of the mind.

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Ep. 07-07: Mr. Harrigan’s Phone (2022)

MR. HARRIGAN’S PHONE (2022) is a horror drama based on a Stephen King novella. The film follows a young boy named Craig who befriends an elderly billionaire Mr. Harrigan. After Mr. Harrigan’s death, Craig discovers he can still communicate with him through the phone buried with him. As Craig uses the phone to seek guidance and revenge, eerie consequences unfold. The film explores themes of grief, morality, and the dark side of technology.

Step into the eerie world of technology and the supernatural with our latest episode on Mr. Harrigan’s Phone (2022). Join us as we discuss the components of this modern horror tale, diving into the screenplay, the atmospheric settings, and the performances that bring this Stephen King story to life. Listen as Johnny Has the Keys explores the chilling connection between life and death, uncovering the dark secrets of a phone that won’t stay silent—even from beyond the grave.

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Ep. 06-16: It (2017) & It Chapter Two (2019)

It (2017) — Seven young outcasts in Derry, Maine, are about to face their worst nightmare — an ancient, shape-shifting evil that emerges from the sewer every 27 years to prey on the town’s children. Banding together over the course of one horrifying summer, the friends must overcome their own personal fears to battle the murderous, bloodthirsty clown known as Pennywise.

It: Chapter Two (2019) — Defeated by members of the Losers’ Club, the evil clown Pennywise returns 27 years later to terrorize the town of Derry, Maine, once again. Now adults, the childhood friends have long since gone their separate ways. But when people start disappearing, Mike Hanlon calls the others home for one final stand. Damaged by scars from the past, the united Losers must conquer their deepest fears to destroy the shape-shifting Pennywise — now more powerful than ever.

Merry Christmas! Double Feature! Andy Muschietti’s It (2017) & It: Chapter Two (2019) recently broke all-time records for horror movie attendance in the 21st century, causing a surge in the genre that has grown ever since. What is it (ha-ha) about this classic 1986 novel that still resonates with readers and fans alike? Join us as we discuss the pros and cons of both films, including reference to the original Tim Curry miniseries of the 1990s, and our deep-seated fear of CLOWNS! Listen, as Johnny Has the Keys goes into the sewers, in pursuit of an ancient evil that resurfaces every 27 years to feed on fear.

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