“It’s one of those days I wish I was dead. And stayed dead.”

On this Halloween episode of Bots, Bugs, and Babes, my daughter (Haley Jaconetti) and I join forces to explore The Halloween That Almost Wasn’t (1979). So, send out the invites, make sure you have your popcorn, and get your list of demands ready. Just remember, when we are done, we are going disco dancing.

“Don’t any of your street-demons have real grown-up names?”

On this episode of Bots, Bugs, and Babes, my father (Al Jaconetti) and I head back to Ol’ Detroit as we discuss the modern day classic The Crow (1994). So grab your guitar, make sure your have your three nails, and no onions on the hot dog. Just remember….buildings burn, people die, but real love is forever.

— Mother is the name for God on the lips and hearts of all children —

“It is impossible. But I, Lucas, will do it.”

On this episode of Bots, Bugs, and Babes, my father (Al Jaconetti) and I head into the Amazon in search of the Creature From The Black Lagoon (1954). So put on your aqualung, prep your speargun, and drop the rotenone, Just remember, we didn’t come here to fight monsters.

Note: Yes, I know it was filmed in Florida. I got it wrong. Sorry

“I like griping.”

On this episode of Bots, Bugs, and Babes, my father (Al Jaconetti) and I look back at Ridley Scott’s sci-fi classic Alien (1979).  So grab your cat carrier, make sure to eat your cornbread, and count your shares. Just remember to find your lucky star.

“It’s them damn enchiladas!”

On this episode of Bots, Bugs, and Babes, my father (Al Jaconetti) and I head back to camp, as we tackle the polarizing 80’s slasher Friday the 13th: Part V – A New Beginning (1985). So call everyone for breakfast, unpack your handmade masks, and don’t get anything on the freshly washed sheets. Just remember, be careful who you offer a chocolate bar to.

On this episode of Bots, Bugs, and Babes, we discuss listener feedback and more!

“Could be raining.”

On this episode of Bots, Bugs, & Babes, my father (Al Jaconetti) and I are headed back to the old country, as we look back at Young Frankenstein (1974). So garb the bags, enjoy the Schwartzwalder Kirschtorte, and make sure the cigar is still warm. Just remember, the rates, have gone up.

“Now sweat by the ancient Egyptian gods, that you will never rest until Princess Anaka and Kharis have been returned to their rightful resting place, in these tombs.”

On this episode of Bots, Bugs, & Babes, my father (Al Jaconetti) and I fire up another Mummy sequel, as we look back at The Mummy’s Ghost (1944). So grab your tana leaves, trash the museum and head for the swamp. Just remember to change out the glass before you crash through it.

“Why didn’t you listen to me? I told you to stay with me!”

On this episode of Bots, Bugs, & Babes, my father (Al Jaconetti) and I look back at a movie many of you walked by at Blockbuster back in the day. We look at The Collector (2009). So grab tools, watch out for the bear traps, and don’t grab the scissors. Just remember, mermaids live in caves.

“My family has always been in meat.”

On this episode of Bots, Bugs, & Babes, my father (Al Jaconetti) and I head to Texas, as we turn the cock 50 years to talk about The Texas Chainsaw Massacre (1984). So grab your chainsaw, fix the front door, and enjoy the BBQ. Just remember, the events of that day lead to discovery of one of the most bizarre crimes in the annals of American history.

“He who robs the graves of Egypt, dies!”

On this episode of Bots, Bugs, & Babes, my father (Al Jaconetti) and I head across the pond as we look at Hammer’s The Mummy (1959). So grab the scroll of life, don’t let anything stand in your way, and head for the marsh. Just remember, keep your hair down.