Episodes

Some people like their holidays filled with tidings of comfort and joy. We, on the other hand, prefer murder, mayhem, and end-of-the-world madness! Tune in to hear us take you through “Silent Night” (2021) and “The Advent Calendar,” two new holiday horror films that are less cheery and more dreary — perfect for those screaming of a fright(ful) Christmas.

Big hair, big clowns, bloodthirsty zombies? Sounds like a Suzanne Snyder ‘80s film! Tune in to hear what it was like being in some of the most unique genre films of the ‘80s, from working with John Hughes in “Weird Science,” to being trapped in a huge circus balloon in “Killer Klowns From Outer Space,” to kissing Thom Mathews in “Return of the Living Dead Part II.”

From ghostly walkers to zombie shoppers, the movies we discuss this week cover most of the horror sub-genres. “Double Walker” is like a dream, where everything’s beautiful, creepy, and just the right amount of confusing. “Black Friday” gives us Bruce Campbell, Devon Sawa, and yet another reason not to go shopping the day after Thanksgiving.

Peter Anthony’s script for a direct sequel to “Friday the 13th Part VII: The New Blood” not only impressed original heroine, Lar Park Lincoln, but convinced additional Pt 7 stars, Terry Kiser and Kevin Spirtas, to return for this fan film. Tune in to hear all about “Rose Blood” leading up to its release and reflect on “F13 Pt VII” with its leading man.

From visions of spirits in the past, to possessed cult members in the present, the norm for these two movies was the paranormal. Tune in to hear all about the 60s music, murder, and British accents in “Last Night in Soho,” then stay as we discuss a sequel that’s not exactly a 23andMe success story — “Paranormal Activity: Next of Kin.”

William McNamara not only starred in a Dario Argento horror flick, but he also played the unforgettable serial killer who terrorizes Sigourney Weaver in the 1995 thriller, “Copycat.” Tune in to hear him reveal secrets about making both films, how he prepared for the role of Peter Foley, and the surprise coaching he got from Sir Anthony Hopkins.

It’s a Happy Horror Time Halloween! 🎃 Not only are we celebrating one year to the day since we relaunched this podcast, but we’ve dedicated the entire episode to discussing “Halloween Kills.” Did JLC get enough screen time? Did Kyle Richards hold her own? Did we take a drink every time someone said “evil dies tonight?” Tune in to find out!

Just like her cousin Laurie, Kara Strode seemed like the unassuming girl next door. But boy could she hold her own against Michael Myers! Tune in to hear Marianne Hagan tell us all about bringing this integral character to life, anecdotes about Donald Pleasence’s sense of humor, and the friendship she formed with Paul Rudd while filming.

There aren’t many performances in the Halloween franchise as memorable as Wendy Foxworth’s portrayal of Tina Williams. She was a free spirit, hated cats, and was never sensible if she could help it! Tune in to hear all about filming “Halloween 5,” the influence Tina has had on horror fans, and Wendy’s thoughts on both the lovers and the haters.

The third “Halloween” film may have taken a stab at horror without Michael Myers, but it introduced us to 3 killer masks, a haunting jingle, and Stacey Nelkin’s iconic character — Ellie Grimbridge. Tune in to hear all about making this cult classic, how they filmed all her scenes as a robot, and her thoughts on what actually happened to Ellie at the end.

Ana Alicia played Haddonfield Memorial Hospital’s most innocent (and non tech-savvy) nurse in “Halloween II.” Tune in to hear all about the acting class that led to her involvement in the film, how her death scene resulted in an actual injury on set, and the crazy story behind being taken flying by a fellow cast member before shooting began.

Deborah Voorhees may have met her demise via gardening shears in “Friday the 13th Part V: A New Beginning,” but she’s back directing & starring in a new slasher flick featuring tons of horror stars — “13 Fanboy.” Tune in to hear all about filming her scenes in the fifth F13 movie, how she came up with the story behind this new thriller, and why horror lovers should definitely check out “13 Fanboy” when it hits select theaters and VOD on Oct. 22.

For over 40 years, Adrienne Barbeau has established an unrivaled legacy in genre films like “The Fog,” “Escape From New York,” “Creepshow,” “Swamp Thing,” and countless others. Tune in to hear all about filming these classics, her memorable first encounter with John Carpenter, and her thoughts on being referred to as a “horror icon.”

Over the top… and in the best way possible. That’s the simplest way to describe the two horror movies we discuss this week. From Matrix-style action kills and a mind-boggling twist in “Malignant,” to a batshit crazy performance in “Superhost” that’s every AirBnB goer’s worst nightmare, both of these movies are a total hoot!

Actor and trans advocate, Pooya Mohseni, made quite an impact as the Cat Lady in “Terrifier.” And her inspiring story truly moved us. Tune in to hear all about making this throwback slasher film, how her original part was expanded, and the very important work she does writing and consulting on stories representing the LGBTQ+ community.

This week we did something crazy — we got off our couches and went to see two new theatrical horror releases! Psychological thriller, “The Night House,” is literally all about “Nothing,” while the “Candyman” sequel/reboot had us avoiding mirrors, bees, and even the song “Say My Name” by Destiny’s Child.

Daniel Farrands declared in 1989 that he’d be the one to write the sixth Halloween film, and the universe delivered. Tune in to hear what he really intended to happen in “Halloween: The Curse of Michael Myers,” the incredible story of how he got the writing gig, and all the details on his latest movie, “Ted Bundy: American Boogeyman” (available on VOD on September 3rd).

Everyone’s favorite badass cheerleader from the ‘80s, Kelli Maroney made fighting zombies in “Night of the Comet” and battling killbots in “Chopping Mall” look super cool. Tune in to hear her stories about shooting guns and doing stunts on set, which character she identified with the most, and all the talk around rebooting both films.

How cheesy are the “Old” jokes we make about ourselves? And was M. Night Shyamalan’s new thriller a Sixth Sense-level success or a The Happening-level disaster? Tune in for the answers to both, along with our review of “The Boy Behind the Door” — a suspenseful Shudder original that was quite the pleasant surprise.

Not only did the original “Wrong Turn” spawn 5 sequels and a reboot, it made people think twice about taking shortcuts. We chatted with Director Rob Schmidt, who told us all about filming this backwoods slasher, how famous actors were originally supposed to play the inbreds, and the battle over which actor got the final kill.

This week we welcome Fear Street expert and mega fan, Hiko Mitsuzuka, to the podcast to discuss this Netflix horror trilogy. Tune in to hear us break down which characters we loved (and loathed), which kills made Tim clutch his pearls, and how Netflix must have paid a fortune for all those establishing songs.

In the original “Sleepaway Camp,” Katherine Kamhi didn’t just tell you her name – she spelled it out for you. Tune in to hear all about playing villainous camp counselor M-E-G, the improv she had to do for her audition, showing up to set on the first day in a limo, and the many summer flings that went on behind the scenes.

From a franchise that won’t quit, to an actress we thought called it quits, this episode is filled with surprises. First we discuss “The Forever Purge,” a unique entry in the not so far-fetched anymore “Purge” series. Then we grovel over Megan Fox’s flawlessness… along with her badass, body-dragging performance in “Till Death.”

Andre Gower was a young teenager when he played Sean, the leader of "The Monster Squad,” in this beloved 80s horror-comedy. Tune in to hear all about filming with such an eclectic cast, how an anniversary screening revealed the film’s cult following, and what led to creating his heartfelt documentary, “Wolfman’s Got Nards.”