Because I'm John Sellmeyer

Dracula Untold (2014) Horror Movie Challenge

Hello everyone, and welcome to a very off-track (as usual) episode of Because I'm John Sellmeyer! John and Alondra kick off this October horror review series with the 2014 vampire action film, Dracula Untold! In this episode, we dive into the question: Can the world's most famous vampire be a sympathetic action hero? Alondra, a fan of the "sparkly like diamonds" variety, offers her perspective on the grimier, more "twisted and gross" Vlad the Impaler. We break down the general plot—a tragic Faustian bargain to save a son from the Ottoman army—and discuss the movie’s unique lore, like a vampire who is temporarily immune to a cross. John reviews his new "Never Seen Before" October Horror Challenge and Alondra gives her final rating in drops of blood. Plus, we celebrate the incredible, multi-talented main actor, Luke Evans, (Gaston in Beauty and the Beast and the incredible singing voice of Scrooge in the animated A Christmas Carol) and shout-out other incredible cast members like Charles Dance (Papa Lannister in Game of Thrones). Tune in to find out if Vlad finally finds peace with his wife's modern-day reincarnation, Mina, or if he's doomed to repeat history. Keywords and Search Terms: * Dracula Untold * Vampire Movie Review * Luke Evans * Vlad the Impaler * Horror Movie Review * October Horror * Gary Shore * Alondra * Charles Dance * Sarah Gadon * Dominic Cooper * Nosferatu * Movie Spoilers * Action Horror * Gaston

Z (2019) 31 Horror Day Movie Challenge

Episode Title: Imaginary Friends, Creepy Kids, and the Horror Film "Z" (2019) Description: Join John Sellmeyer on Because I'm John Sellmeyer as he dives into the unsettling world of scary imaginary friends, focusing on the 2019 horror film Z. John reviews the movie, where a young boy's (Joshua, played by Jett Klyne) new imaginary friend, Z, turns sinister and destructive, forcing his mother (Beth, played by Keegan Connor Tracy) to confront her own traumatic past. John praises Tracy's intense, "10 out of 10" performance, calling her the heart of the film, and discusses her diverse filmography, including roles in Final Destination 2, Descendants, Dead Rising: Watchtower, Jinxed, and 40 Days and 40 Nights. Also featured is a detailed shout-out to the "coolest looking dude" in the cast, Stephen McHattie, who plays the psychologist Dr. Seager and whose "sinister" look is compared to Willem Dafoe. The episode touches on the mixed critical reception of Z (from 97% on Rotten Tomatoes to a 5.5 on IMDB), ponders the role of the director, Brandon Christensen, and his connection to the fans, and theorizes about the film's train foreshadowing. Tune in to hear John's final rating of 6.2 out of 10 trains and decide if you agree that the spectacular lead actress carried this indie horror gem. Major Names: * John Sellmeyer (Podcast Host) * Keegan Connor Tracy * Brandon Christensen (Director) * Stephen McHattie * Colin Minihan (Writer/Producer) * Jett Klyne Movie/TV Titles & Concepts: * Z 2019 * Horror Movie * Imaginary Friend * Scary Imaginary Friend * Supernatural Horror * Shudder Original * The Babadook * Still/Born * Final Destination 2 * Descendants (Disney) * Dead Rising Watchtower * Don't Look Under the Bed (Disney Channel Original Movie) * The Sixth Sense * Willem Dafoe (Comparison) * Limp Bizkit (Behind Blue Eyes) General Keywords: * Podcast Review * Movie Critique * Horror Film Review * Rotten Tomatoes Score * IMDB Rating * Psychological Thriller * Writers' Inspiration * Director AMA * Parental Terror * Bad Seed Thriller

Superman (2025) Review

Hosts John Sellmeyer and Alondra review the movie Superman (2025). DC Hero PreferencesThe hosts start by discussing their favorite DC heroes. Alondra chooses Batman, having grown up watching his movies, while John's favorite is The Flash, stemming from an old video game. He also expresses his liking for the new Green Lantern actor, despite never having seen the widely panned Ryan Reynolds film. Movie Review and New ActorsThe podcast centers on the 2025 Superman film. Both hosts praise the new lead actor who replaced Henry Cavill, noting his ability to balance seriousness with a lighter, more "goofy" side. The actor sometimes resembles Hayden Christensen from Star Wars. The hosts then discuss the other characters and actors in the film. They reference the "Justice Gang," which includes Green Lantern, Hawk Girl, and a character they initially struggle to name before Alondra's search reveals his name is Mr. Terrific. Both hosts agree that Mr. Terrific "stole every scene" he was in, though Alondra playfully suggests the dog, Krypto, was the real scene-stealer. John also wishes there had been a cameo from Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson voicing Krypto, as he did in the Super-Pets movie. The State of the DC UniverseJohn raises a point about the new direction of DC films, specifically the "weird circumstance" of them deciding what to keep and what to discard from the previous "Snyder-verse." He uses the example of John Cena's character, Peacemaker, who was kept from the previous films, as opposed to other characters who are being completely recast. Final Thoughts and RatingListen to the podcast to hear our ratings, and drop yours in the comments!

Spooky Talk: 31-Day Horror Movie Marathon (With Alondra)

Because I'm John Sellmeyer: The Ultimate 31-Day October Horror Movie Challenge Welcome to the special Halloween episode of "Because I'm John Sellmeyer," where I'm joined by my amazing wife to curate the ultimate 31-day horror movie marathon for October! We dive deep into a list of 31 terrifying and spooktacular films, dissecting everything from childhood scares to psychological thrillers. We'll be talking about: * The stop-motion brilliance of director Henry Selick in Coraline (voiced by Dakota Fanning) and Nightmare Before Christmas. * Gremlins (directed by Joe Dante) and The Thing (directed by John Carpenter, starring Kurt Russell). * The psychological dread of The Silence of the Lambs (starring Jodie Foster and Anthony Hopkins) and the madness of The Shining (directed by Stanley Kubrick, starring Jack Nicholson). * The classic slasher scares of A Nightmare on Elm Street (from director Wes Craven, starring Robert Englund and Johnny Depp) and John Carpenter's masterpiece Halloween (starring Jamie Lee Curtis). * The visceral scares of Saw 2 (directed by Darren Lynn Bousman) and The Texas Chainsaw Massacre (directed by Tobe Hooper). * Modern terrors like the supernatural haunting of The Conjuring (directed by James Wan) and the tension of A Quiet Place (directed by John Krasinski, starring Emily Blunt). * The campy cult fun of Killer Klowns From Outer Space (directed by Stephen Chiodo) and the nostalgic charm of Hocus Pocus (starring Bette Midler and Sarah Jessica Parker). * The paranormal horrors of The Grudge and the found-footage chills of Late Night With the Devil (starring David Dastmalchian). * The sci-fi terror of Ridley Scott's Alien (starring Sigourney Weaver) and the body-swap horror of Invasion of the Body Snatchers. * The psychological grip of Misery (directed by Rob Reiner, starring Kathy Bates and James Caan) and Rosemary's Baby (directed by Roman Polanski, starring Mia Farrow). * Plus, we'll talk about the madness of Color Out of Space (starring Nicolas Cage), the meta-humor of The Cabin in the Woods, the chaotic fun of Child's Play and Evil Dead II (starring Bruce Campbell), and the horror-comedy gems An American Werewolf in London, Scream, and Shaun of the Dead. Join us as we put together the perfect horror movie list, talk about our personal favorites, and argue over which films truly belong in a perfect Halloween binge-watch! Podcast Keywords: Horror movies, Halloween, spooky season, movie review, film podcast, horror podcast, classic horror, scary movies, slasher films, psychological thriller, sci-fi horror, movie list, binge-watch, John Sellmeyer, family podcast, Halloween podcast.

Joey: A Brief Talk on Presidents and Russia

Hey ya'll! I have been working for a few months to try and save this audio. This is the best I could do!! It was great talking with Joey, and I hope ya'll enjoy the conversation. We give a historical perspective on Presidents including Trump, Obama, FDR, Kennedy, and Truman! Plus, we talk about the gulag archipelago! Plus, college shenanigans! Please enjoy!