This month, the Nerd Alert crew dives into one of the strangest, boldest, and most misunderstood cult musicals ever made, Shock Treatment (1981), the spiritual successor to The Rocky Horror Picture Show.

From Airplane! to The Naked Gun, Top Secret!, The Kentucky Fried Movie, BASEketball, and Scary Movie 3, David Zucker has helped define the modern spoof comedy and influenced generations of filmmakers and comedy fans.

If this trailer is any indication, Crystal Lake understands one very important thing: Friday the 13th was never just about Jason. It was always about the atmosphere. From the very first shot, this teaser absolutely nails that eerie summer camp vibe. The peaceful lake, the campfire stories, the fog rolling through the trees... it's the kind of setting that makes you want to grab a flashlight and immediately regret it. Instead of trying to reinvent the franchise, the trailer

The Nerd Alert Movie Club returns with another cult favorite as Brandon, Jimmy, James, and Chase dive into the 1996 pulp adventure classic, The Phantom! Long before comic book movies dominated Hollywood, Billy Zane donned the purple suit and brought Lee Falk's legendary comic strip hero to the big screen. But nearly 30 years later, does The Phantom still hold up?

Steven Spielberg has given us some of the most iconic movies in cinematic history. From groundbreaking blockbusters and unforgettable adventures to emotional dramas and sci-fi masterpieces, his filmography has shaped generations of movie fans. With Spielberg's latest film, Disclosure Day, arriving in theaters, the Nerd Alert crew is celebrating the legendary filmmaker with a movie trivia challenge! How many Steven Spielberg films can you identify from clues, images, and h

We're back talking all things movies, TV, Star Wars, Marvel, and more after catching The Mandalorian & Grogu in theaters! This episode dives into some of the biggest trailers shown before the movie, including our thoughts on: • Supergirl • Toy Story 5 • Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey We also revisit some classic films we recently caught up on, including: • The Game • Fight Club • Fletch • Shanghai Noon

Think you know everything about the the great warriors and descendants of Mandalore? From legendary protectors to popular bounty hunters, it’s time to put your Star Wars knowledge to the test! In this Nerd Alert quiz, we’re diving deep into the galaxy far, far away to see just how well you really know Mandalorians.

The Nerd Alert gang discusses the film’s creepy atmosphere, practical effects, bizarre concepts, and how it helped define Cronenberg’s unique filmmaking style. Does Scanners still hold up over 40 years later? And is it more than just “the exploding head movie”? The crew breaks it all down.

Think you know everything about the Jedi Order? From legendary masters to forgotten knights, it’s time to put your Star Wars knowledge to the test!

How Well Do You Know Jason Voorhees’ Masks? Think you know every mask worn by Jason Voorhees in the legendary Friday the 13th franchise? From the iconic hockey mask to the lesser-known looks from across the sequels, Nerd Alert puts your horror knowledge to the test in this killer horror quiz!

For April, the Nerd Alert crew takes a deep dive into Man on the Moon (1999), directed by Miloš Forman and starring Jim Carrey, Danny DeVito, and Paul Giamatti. This unique biopic explores the life and career of legendary comedian Andy Kaufman, capturing his unpredictable humor, performance art, and the mystery that made him one of the most fascinating entertainers of all time.

Each month, Brandon, Jimmy, James, and Chase pick a film to watch and then sit down to break it all down - what works, what doesn’t, and why the movie still matters (or doesn’t) today. For February, the crew dives into the bizarre and unforgettable 1974 cult sci-fi classic Zardoz, written and directed by John Boorman and starring Sean Connery, and Charlotte Rampling.

Remembering 2026’s Lost Legends, Comic Book Updates, Massive Trailer Reactions and Much More!

In Memoriam - Remembering the Legends We Lost So Far in 2026

Let's Discuss Oscar Noms, TV’s Most Brutal Deaths, Maul – Shadow Lord Trailer & Much More!

Welcome to Nerd Alert's Movie Club, our new monthly series where we pick one film, watch it with fresh eyes, and dive deep into what makes it tick. This month, we are tackle Terry Gilliam’s 1995 sci-fi classic 12 Monkeys, a mind-bending meditation on time travel, memory, and whether fate can ever truly be changed.

Kill Bill: The Whole Bloody Affair – One of Us Was There… and One of Us HATES!

Stranger Things Ends: Breaking Down the Finale & Its Legacy on Nerd Culture

Marvel’s latest trailer for Avengers: Doomsday sends a clear message: the MCU has entered the mutant era.

It’s a Nerd Alert year-in-review… except Hollywood won’t stop lighting things on fire.