Neon Brainiacs (A Retro Horror Movie Podcast)

Author: Neon Brainiacs

Neon Brainiacs is a comedy podcast about retro horror movies with your hosts, and independent filmmakers, Ben and Lance (and former co-host Gregg). Your heroes break down the movie's plot, remember the good times, and get lost in plenty of humorous diversions. We love to engage with our audience, and hope you're willing to be in on the joke. While we do a play-by-play of the movie, this show is tailored a little more for those looking to laugh at their work desk. Nostalgia and laughs rule the day. We open with some fun banter, then Lance does some production history and BTS info with his "Shpiel", and finally we break down the movie's plot beat-by-beat via Ben's rigorous note taking. From fan-favorite films to deep cuts of the '70s, '80, '90s, and 2000s, no stone is left unturned regarding these retro horror movie gems.
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Language: en

Genres: Film Reviews, TV & Film

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428 - Frailty (2001)
Tuesday, 18 November, 2025

No Soul Is Safe. "Giving Thanks Month" continues! A whole month of Patron-picked movies! Next up is Bill Paxton's 2001 directorial debut FRAILTY from longtime patron "James B"! In an FBI office, a man recounts a disturbing childhood tied to his father's divine mission to destroy evil. As his story unfolds, the present and past collide. Also this week: Traffic woes, Meatballs franchise trivia, and tryting to remember who the heck is in Tombstone? All this--and a whole lot more--on this week's episode of NEON BRAINIACS!! "Only demons should fear me... You're not a demon, are you?" ----- Check out our Patreon for tons of bonus content, exclusive goodies, and access to our Discord server! ----- Frailty (2001) Directed by Bill Paxton Written by Brent Hanley Starring Bill Paxton, Matthew McConaughey, Powers Boothe, Matt O'Leary, Jeremy Sumpter, Derk Cheetwood, and Missy Crider ----- 00:00 - Intro & Opening Banter 37:11 - "The Shpiel" 01:00:11 - Film Breakdown 01:51:25 - Stump The Brainiac & Outro