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We're back with another franchise ranking and this time it's Matt ranking the Friday the 13th franchise! Just in time for the upcoming "Crystal Lake" tv series, we couldn't imagine a better way to end the summer season. Listeners and viewers may remember that Tim also ranked this beloved franchise in a video you can watch by visiting our youtube channel. And be sure to subscribe! Tim's Friday the 13th ranking!

1989’s “Intruder” is known for its killer practical effects, supermarket setting, and appearances by Sam Raimi and Bruce Campbell — but it also gave us Liz Kern (formerly Elizabeth Cox) as the final girl who fought her way through one deadly night shift. Tune in to hear all about making this cult slasher, how Liz mapped out her various screams throughout the film, and what it was like doing every stunt and chase scene herself.

In today’s horror news commentary we’re covering: - The teaser for M. Night Shyamalan’s next film, “Remain” - Kane Parsons signing on to direct “Backrooms 2” - How parents are mistakenly taking their kids to see “Buddy” - And first-look images of...

“Fall” must have had quite the (vertigo-inducing) effect on audiences back in 2022, because one year later, TWO sequels were greenlit. And if these movies have taught us anything, it’s that we’re perfectly fine keeping our feet on the ground. Tune in for our thoughts on “Fall 2: Deadpoint” — from how the characters and setting compared to the original, to the anxiety-inducing scenes that had us looking away, and what we hope to see in “Fall 3.”

This week we're debating Alien (1979) versus Aliens (1986) because who among us doesn't love to make such difficult choices? But seriously, we cherish both of these amazing films. And yet there can only be one winner! Happy Horror Time Youtube Channel - Please Subscribe!

He’s snuggly. He’s cuddly. He’s DEADLY. That’s Buddy, the big orange unicorn who hosts a ’90s-style children’s show. But don’t do what he asks and you may not return tomorrow! 🦄 Tune in for our thoughts on “Buddy” — from its major “Too Many Cooks” vibes, to all those absurdly disturbing yet hilarious scenes, and our attempt to make sense of what it all meant.

In today’s horror news commentary we’re covering: - The trailer for “Last Chance Motel” - “Obsession” becoming the highest grossing original film of the 2020s - The first 3 “Halloween” films returning to theaters - And the recent losses that hit the...

The 6th Insidious film brings a new element to the lore: a protagonist who can physically pull entities in and out of the Further. Oh, and one of the most uncomfortable dental sequences we’ve ever endured. 🦷 Tune in for our thoughts on “Insidious: Out of the Further” — from the moments that gave us the chills to the ones that felt a little too haunted house-y, and whether this series should venture into the Further for a 7th time.

We're fighting it out over two beloved sequels that both involved Heather Langenkamp. It's time for A Nightmare on Elm Street 3: Dream Warriors and Wes Craven's New Nightmare. Which one is truly the superior film? Tune in and find out! Happy Horror Time Youtube Channel - Please Subscribe!

As Judy in “Sleepaway Camp,” Karen Fields played one of the most memorable mean girls in ‘80s horror — with a side ponytail, a pink shirt with her name on it, and a scowl that intimidated even the counselors. Tune in to hear all about making this iconic summer camp slasher, what it was like filming her notorious death scene via curling iron (and whether Judy’s story really ended there), and why the film resonates with her on an entirely different level today.

In today’s horror news commentary we’re covering: - Linda Cardellini’s comments about her homage to Betsy Palmer in “Crystal Lake” - A new “Leprechaun” movie in the works - And 3 books we’ve been sent that we’d like to shout out!...

The ice cream man was always a little creepy, rolling around in a big white van and luring kids over with frozen treats. So a horror movie was inevitable (although the 1995 Clint Howard flick got there first). Tune in to hear our thoughts on Eli Roth’s “Ice Cream Man” — from which kills were the most creative (and which were just a bloody mess), to that wild body-bending scene, and the ending that left us a little… cold.

Get ready for another Deadly Debate and once again we're tackling sequels from our favorite franchises! Halloween 4: The Return of Michael Myers and Friday the 13th: The Final Chapter are beloved entries but only one can survive. Listen here or watch the full showdown on our youtube channel. Happy Horror Time Youtube Channel - Please Subscribe!

Sharks are scary enough, but place one inside a claustrophobic cave and you get “The Devil’s Mouth” — a new thriller on Prime Video from director (and former HHT guest) Jeff Wadlow, starring scream queen Kathryn Newton. Tune in as we break down that opening incident that caught us by surprise, Sara and Max’s turbulent friendship that had us turning against one of them, the non-shark-related death that lingered a little too long, and of course, all the shark attacks.

In this horror news commentary we’re covering: - The new teaser for the “Carrie” TV series - A second teaser for “Buddy” — the upcoming horror film about the creepy orange unicorn mascot - What Ryan Murphy just revealed about “American Horror Story”...

A devoted fan of the genre, Thomas Dekker has appeared in numerous horror films throughout his career. But few were as highly anticipated — or heavily scrutinized — as the “A Nightmare on Elm Street” remake. Tune in to hear all about playing Jesse (the Rod-type character) in this film, the major script changes it underwent, working with John Carpenter as a kid in “Village of the Damned” (1995), and the upcoming horror movies we can’t wait to see him in.

It's time for another Deadly Debate! We're pitting Halloween II and Friday the 13th Part 2 against each other in a matchup of beloved sequels. Listen here or watch the full showdown on our youtube channel. Happy Horror Time Youtube Channel - Please Subscribe!

If you love today’s elaborate Halloween haunts, you have David Bertolino to thank. He created Spookyworld — widely known as America’s first horror theme park — and now he’s sharing its origin story in his book, Behind the Screams at Spookyworld. Tune in to hear how David’s love of Halloween sparked this phenomenon, his encounters with horror icons like Tom Savini, Linda Blair, and Alice Cooper, and how it feels having shaped the haunt industry as we know it. To order your own copy of Behind the...

In this news commentary we give our thoughts on the new teaser for the upcoming Friday the 13th prequel series "Crystal Lake." We also discuss the new images and information for the "Carrie" TV series, the announcement of a new "A Nightmare on Elm Street" movie, and the trailer for a spider horror flick called "Don't Move." Subscribe to our youtube channel and watch our videos!

The sixth installment in the Evil Dead franchise brings the Deadites to a dysfunctional family reuniting after a funeral, and somehow the tension simmering before the possession felt almost as intense as the chaos that followed. Tune in to hear our thoughts on “Evil Dead Burn” — from its angrier tone compared to previous entries, to that prolonged makeout sequence, and our reaction to the (second) post-credits scene.

Matt and Tim are battling again in another Deadly Debate! And this time it's all about Prom Night (1980) and Hello Mary Lou: Prom Night II (1987). Just rememeber, it's not who you go with - it's who takes you home. Happy Horror Time Youtube Channel - Please Subscribe!

Any fan of “A Nightmare on Elm Street 3: Dream Warriors” remembers Jennifer Rubin as the beautiful… and bad Taryn, rocking a mohawk and switchblades as she faced off with Freddy Krueger. Tune in to hear all about making this beloved sequel, the impact her iconic character had on both her life and her fans, stories from her other genre films like “The Crush,” “Bad Dreams,” and “Screamers,” and her recent observational documentary, “Them Public Romantics.” “Them Public Romantics” is available to ...

In this horror news commentary we’re covering: - The trailer for a new shark flick, “The Devil’s Mouth” - Casting announcements for the next “Paranormal Activity” film - The trailer for a new horror comedy, “Halloween Store” - And the team that’s...

After making his feature film debut with “Sound of Violence” — a unique slasher film starring Jasmin Savoy Brown — Alex Noyer is back with a new horror film rooted in Finnish folklore. Tune in to hear all about making “Love Is the Monster,” how his Finnish background and the country’s interpretation of love inspired the story, and the very Jason Voorhees-like incident that occurred at the filming location. “Love Is the Monster” is currently available to rent or buy on Amazon Prime Video.