Thu, 21 May 2026 12:30:23 -0400 https://www.instagram.com/adarkimpression/ en-us © 2026 A Dark Impression yes c56f00be-fe84-5a13-a812-e55b6b3ef796 A Dark Impression episodic false Buzzsprout (https://www.buzzsprout.com) film, psychology, horror, dark impression, movies, scary A Dark Impression https://storage.buzzsprout.com/6llzrfgsyv0ao5tgc6h8ea5mewii?.jpg https://www.instagram.com/adarkimpression/ Monsters Vince and Dave discuss the impact of horror movie monsters, from early silent films and practical effects, through CGI and to the modern blend of CGI and practical effects.

]]> Vince and Dave discuss the impact of horror movie monsters, from early silent films and practical effects, through CGI and to the modern blend of CGI and practical effects.

]]> Buzzsprout-14657467 Fri, 15 Mar 2024 00:00:00 -0400 1662 3 3 full false Soundtracks Dave and Vince talk favorite soundtracks (and sounds). 

]]> Dave and Vince talk favorite soundtracks (and sounds). 

]]> Buzzsprout-14655361 Fri, 08 Mar 2024 17:00:00 -0500 1667 3 2 full false Season 3 Introduction Vince and Dave discuss what's coming up in this season of A Dark Impression.

]]> Vince and Dave discuss what's coming up in this season of A Dark Impression.

]]> David Humphreys Buzzsprout-13973378 Fri, 17 Nov 2023 00:00:00 -0500 1778 3 1 full false Quick Impression: Actors we Want to See in Horror Movies Vince and Dave discuss actors they would love to see in horror movies. Now including even more zombie Lassie.

]]> Vince and Dave discuss actors they would love to see in horror movies. Now including even more zombie Lassie.

]]> David Humphreys Buzzsprout-13252507 Wed, 19 Jul 2023 12:00:00 -0400 728 2 6 bonus false Horror in Spaaaaace Dave and Vince discuss the merits of Alien (1979) and Event Horizon (1997).

]]> Dave and Vince discuss the merits of Alien (1979) and Event Horizon (1997).

]]> Buzzsprout-13195900 Fri, 14 Jul 2023 00:00:00 -0400 2222 2 5 full false John Carpenter: The Apocalypse Trilogy Vince and Dave discuss John Carpenter's Apocalypse Trilogy. The films include The Thing (1982), Prince of Darkness (1987), and In the Mouth of Madness (1994).

]]> Vince and Dave discuss John Carpenter's Apocalypse Trilogy. The films include The Thing (1982), Prince of Darkness (1987), and In the Mouth of Madness (1994).

]]> David Humphreys Buzzsprout-12404524 Fri, 10 Mar 2023 00:00:00 -0500 1600 2 4 full false Barbarian Vince and Dave discuss the wonderfully horrific Barbarian (2022), paying particular attention to the horrors of motherhood, modern horror, and rogue hairs...

Spoilers ahead!

]]> Vince and Dave discuss the wonderfully horrific Barbarian (2022), paying particular attention to the horrors of motherhood, modern horror, and rogue hairs...

Spoilers ahead!

]]> A Dark Impression Buzzsprout-11673121 Wed, 30 Nov 2022 00:00:00 -0500 1825 2 3 full false The Ring... Live! Welcome to the first full live recorded episode of Season 2. In this one, Vince and Dave present The Ring to their students with a discussion of memes and legacy (both, conveniently enough, themes found within the film).

Also, Happy Halloween!

]]> Welcome to the first full live recorded episode of Season 2. In this one, Vince and Dave present The Ring to their students with a discussion of memes and legacy (both, conveniently enough, themes found within the film).

Also, Happy Halloween!

]]> A Dark Impression Buzzsprout-11594411 Mon, 31 Oct 2022 00:00:00 -0400 958 2 2 full false Season 2: A Reintroduction to A Dark Impression Join Vince and Dave as they recap season 1 and discuss what's going on with season 2. This is a great start for those just joining!

]]> Join Vince and Dave as they recap season 1 and discuss what's going on with season 2. This is a great start for those just joining!

]]> A Dark Impression Buzzsprout-11392904 Fri, 30 Sep 2022 00:00:00 -0400 1054 2 1 full false Quick Impression: Remakes Dave and Vince discuss films they'd like remade and the magic of Tom Holland.

]]> Dave and Vince discuss films they'd like remade and the magic of Tom Holland.

]]> A Dark Impression Buzzsprout-10635912 Fri, 20 May 2022 00:00:00 -0400 985 1 15 full false Zombies Vince and Dave discuss the brains behind the films Night of the Living Dead (1968) and Train to Busan (2016). We will be taking a brief hiatus to recuperate after a busy term, but we WILL return in July.

]]> Vince and Dave discuss the brains behind the films Night of the Living Dead (1968) and Train to Busan (2016). We will be taking a brief hiatus to recuperate after a busy term, but we WILL return in July.

]]> A Dark Impression Buzzsprout-10612380 Fri, 29 Apr 2022 00:00:00 -0400 1907 1 14 full false Quick Impression: Demons Vince and Dave discuss the importance of goats in horror film, and also their not top 5 favorite demon movies.

]]> Vince and Dave discuss the importance of goats in horror film, and also their not top 5 favorite demon movies.

]]> A Dark Impression Buzzsprout-10417213 Fri, 15 Apr 2022 00:00:00 -0400 858 1 13 full false Vampires Vince and Dave are joined by their colleague Deb to discuss a Nosferatu (1922) and Let the Right One In (2008). Topics include the role of the other in creating horror, the fear of blood and the unknown, and our wishes of a Jim Carrey remake of Nosferatu.

]]> Vince and Dave are joined by their colleague Deb to discuss a Nosferatu (1922) and Let the Right One In (2008). Topics include the role of the other in creating horror, the fear of blood and the unknown, and our wishes of a Jim Carrey remake of Nosferatu.

]]> A Dark Impression Buzzsprout-10232787 Fri, 25 Mar 2022 00:00:00 -0400 2199 1 12 full false Quick Impression: Monsters Dave and Vince discuss their (not) top 5 favorite monsters. See if your favorites are on our list!

]]> Dave and Vince discuss their (not) top 5 favorite monsters. See if your favorites are on our list!

]]> A Dark Impression Buzzsprout-10204381 Fri, 11 Mar 2022 00:00:00 -0500 790 1 11 full false Toys Vince and Dave discuss the wonderful world of haunted toys by breaking down Child's Play (1988) and Annabelle: Creation (2017).

]]> Vince and Dave discuss the wonderful world of haunted toys by breaking down Child's Play (1988) and Annabelle: Creation (2017).

]]> A Dark Impression Buzzsprout-10020669 Fri, 25 Feb 2022 00:00:00 -0500 1940 1 10 full false Quick Impression: Weird Horror Vince and Dave give a quick talk of some of their favorite "weird" horror films -- horror that defies the genre, is atypical, or just batty. 

]]> Vince and Dave give a quick talk of some of their favorite "weird" horror films -- horror that defies the genre, is atypical, or just batty. 

]]> A Dark Impression Buzzsprout-9873797 Fri, 11 Feb 2022 00:00:00 -0500 1153 1 9 bonus false Curses Dave and Vince dive into discussing curse movies by examining Poltergeist (1982) and The Ring (2002).

]]> Dave and Vince dive into discussing curse movies by examining Poltergeist (1982) and The Ring (2002).

]]> A Dark Impression Buzzsprout-9873805 Fri, 28 Jan 2022 00:00:00 -0500 2076 1 8 full false Quick Impression: Horror Comedy Dave and Vince discuss their (not) top 5 horror comedies. 

]]> Dave and Vince discuss their (not) top 5 horror comedies. 

]]> A Dark Impression Buzzsprout-9873764 Wed, 12 Jan 2022 10:00:00 -0500 661 1 7 bonus false Holiday Horror Fluffy snow on the ground, festive lights decorating homes, and bloodthirsty killers prowling in the dark. It's the holidays!

Dave and Vince dive into the classic Christmas horror film: Gremlins (1984). 

Happy holidays everyone!

]]> Fluffy snow on the ground, festive lights decorating homes, and bloodthirsty killers prowling in the dark. It's the holidays!

Dave and Vince dive into the classic Christmas horror film: Gremlins (1984). 

Happy holidays everyone!

]]> A Dark Impression Buzzsprout-9666723 Fri, 17 Dec 2021 00:00:00 -0500 1805 1 6 full false Quick Impression: 5 Best Entry-level Horror Movies Interested in watching horror film but don't know where to start? Vince and Dave have your back with the first installment of Quick Impressions.

]]> Interested in watching horror film but don't know where to start? Vince and Dave have your back with the first installment of Quick Impressions.

]]> A Dark Impression Buzzsprout-9666706 Fri, 10 Dec 2021 00:00:00 -0500 639 1 5 bonus false Hauntings Vince and Dave discuss The Changeling (1980) and The Haunting of Hill House (2018). They are joined by their colleague Sue to chat about how gothic literature influenced the present-day ghost story.

]]> Vince and Dave discuss The Changeling (1980) and The Haunting of Hill House (2018). They are joined by their colleague Sue to chat about how gothic literature influenced the present-day ghost story.

]]> A Dark Impression Buzzsprout-9545933 Fri, 26 Nov 2021 00:00:00 -0500 3391 1 4 full false Found Footage Dave and Vince discuss The Blair Witch Project (1999) and Unfriended (2014).

]]> Dave and Vince discuss The Blair Witch Project (1999) and Unfriended (2014).

]]> A Dark Impression Buzzsprout-9301775 Fri, 29 Oct 2021 00:00:00 -0400 2001 1 3 full false Possession Vince and Dave discuss The Exorcist (1973) and The Conjuring: The Devil Made Me Do It (2021).

]]> Vince and Dave discuss The Exorcist (1973) and The Conjuring: The Devil Made Me Do It (2021).

]]> A Dark Impression Buzzsprout-9301933 Fri, 15 Oct 2021 00:00:00 -0400 1538 1 2 full false Slasher Films Vince and Dave discuss and compare Halloween (1978) and Fear Street 1994 (2021).

]]> Vince and Dave discuss and compare Halloween (1978) and Fear Street 1994 (2021).

]]> A Dark Impression Buzzsprout-9142801 Fri, 15 Oct 2021 00:00:00 -0400 1633 1 1 full true Welcome to A Dark Impression Join Dave and Vince as they discuss the psychological and social impact of horror movies. 

The first episode is launching Oct. 15, 2021.

]]> Join Dave and Vince as they discuss the psychological and social impact of horror movies. 

The first episode is launching Oct. 15, 2021.

]]> A Dark Impression Buzzsprout-9263907 Sun, 26 Sep 2021 21:00:00 -0400 45 1 0 trailer false