Episode 86: ESCAPE ROOM and a New Addition to the Corpse Club

Published: Jan. 11, 2019, 8:08 a.m.

Whether they feature zombies, traps, or mind-bending puzzles, escape rooms are all the rage right now. With the new year kicking off with the theatrical release of Adam Robitel's Escape Room, Corpse Club co-hosts Scott Drebit, Derek Anderson, Jonathan James, and Tamika Jones share their thoughts on the first big-screen horror release of 2019, including their favorite setting in the movie, how they would have fared in the characters' shoes, and their ideas for potential Escape Room sequels. The co-hosts also discuss their real-life escape room experiences, ranging from Fear The Walking Dead: Survival and Saw in Las Vegas to an immersive Zodiac Killer puzzle. With this episode marking the Corpse Club debut of longtime Daily Dead writer Tamika Jones, the new addition to the co-hosting team discusses her lifelong love of horror, including her five favorite movies from the genre. So, whether you're sitting in an escape room and trying to figure out how to get out, or you just want an escape from everyday life, kick back, relax, and enjoy a new episode of Corpse Club... just make sure you check your thermometer if it starts to feel like it’s getting as warm as an oven.