For Episode 2 of Nightmares on Tap, we dive headfirst into Night Killer—a baffling, chaotic gem from Troll 2 director Claudio Fragasso (aka Clyde Anderson). It’s part slasher, part psychodrama, and completely unhinged, featuring rubber claws, confused identities, and TWO PHONE LINES in the house.

To pair with the madness, we crack open Kane Brewing’s Head High IPA—one of New Jersey’s finest. And once again, Brian’s wife keeps us from spiraling with an on-theme snack: lard bread, in honor of the film’s very Italian energy.

In this episode:

• Argento-style cold open with frantic dancers

• Obscene phone calls and molestations in the little boy's room (not really)

• Philosophical debates about what really is “An inordinate amount of seminal fluid”....

• And a pairing we’ll… definitely remember

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Welcome to the very first episode of Nightmares on Tap! We’re starting strong—with Freddy Krueger, Johnny Depp’s cheekbones, and a Dead Guy Ale from Rogue Brewing (Newport, Oregon) in hand.

This week, we revisit A Nightmare on Elm Street (1984)—the slasher classic that built New Line Cinema—and dive into dream logic, dad toupees, and the questionable ethics of ignoring your screaming girlfriend. We also unpack Freddy’s odd running style, Glenn’s dinosaur poster, and whether Nancy’s gray streak was lifted from the X-Men’s Rogue.