Episodes

Sept. 5, 2021

Ep 63: Interview w/Pooya Mohseni from "Terrifier"

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, …

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Aug. 29, 2021

Ep 62: Night at Candyman's House

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,...

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Aug. 22, 2021

Ep 61: Interview w/Daniel Farrands, "Halloween 6" Writer & "Ted Bundy…

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 …

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Aug. 15, 2021

Ep 60: Interview w/Kelli Maroney from "Night of the Comet" & "Choppin…

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, …

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Aug. 8, 2021

Ep 59: Shut the Door, We're Old!

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 …

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Aug. 1, 2021

Ep 58: Interview w/Rob Schmidt, Director of "Wrong Turn" (2003)

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 …

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July 25, 2021

Ep 57: "Fear Street" trilogy w/Hiko Mitsuzuka

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 …

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July 18, 2021

Ep 56: Interview w/Katherine Kamhi from "Sleepaway Camp"

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, …

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July 11, 2021

Ep 55: Forever Megan Fox

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 …

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July 4, 2021

Ep 54: Interview w/Andre Gower from “The Monster Squad”

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 …

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June 27, 2021

Ep 53: The Stalker Must Babysit

Sometimes trailers don’t reveal how truly insane a movie will be — that’s the story behind the two thrillers we discuss this week. “Stalker” reminds viewers to make sure your webcam’s off when having a little alone time, while “Babysitter …

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June 20, 2021

Ep 52: The Devil Kept Me Awake

This week we discuss how Hollywood amped up the new Conjuring movie with tons of SFX and gorgeous actors playing the real-life players in “The Conjuring: The Devil Made Me Do It.” We also fall in love with Gina Rodriguez’s …

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June 13, 2021

Ep 51: Interview w/Jill Whitlow from "Night of the Creeps"

If you don’t recognize Jill Whitlow by her sweet, endearing voice, you’ll remember her as the girl-next-door turned badass zombie fighter, Cynthia, in “Night of the Creeps.” Tune in to hear all about working with that iconic flamethrower, drinking...

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June 6, 2021

Ep 50: Stay Quiet, Then Retreat!

A horror sequel that lives up to the original? A middle-of-nowhere survival flick that doesn’t feel overdone? Both movies we discuss this week are terrifying treats. Tune in to find out how “A Quiet Place Part II” remains truly scary …

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May 30, 2021

Ep 49: Interview w/Brandon Crane from "It" (1990)

As an original member of the Losers’ Club, Brandon Crane took on Pennywise in the 1990 “It” miniseries – an adaptation that still terrifies audiences to this day. Tune in to hear why the part of Ben Hanscom was so …

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May 23, 2021

Ep 48: Spiraling Out the Window

Both thrillers we discuss this week had been on our radar since B.P. (Before Pandemic). “Spiral” attempts to revive the “Saw” series with clever/gory new traps and a copycat killer with an all-too-timely motive, while “The Woman in the Window” …

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May 16, 2021

Ep 47: Interview w/Paula Marshall from "Hellraiser 3" & "Warlock 2"

She battled Pinhead and became a Cenobite in “Hellraiser III: Hell on Earth,” then faced off against the evil Warlock in “Warlock: The Armageddon.” Tune in to hear the effervescent Paula Marshall tell us all about filming these early 90s …

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May 9, 2021

Ep 46: A Boy's Best Friend is His Mother (featuring our Moms)

What better way to celebrate Mother’s Day than by discussing this week’s movies with our Moms! First we unpack Netflix's “Things Heard & Seen” (and whether sex on the dirt is sanitary) with Phyllis Emert (Matt’s Mom). Then we chat …

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May 2, 2021

Ep 45: Interview w/Catherine Mary Stewart from "Night of the Comet"

Although she played the girl next door in movies like “The Last Starfighter” and “Weekend at Bernie’s,” we remember Catherine Mary Stewart as the tough, zombie-fighting Regina Belmont in “Night of the Comet.” Tune in to hear all about filming …

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April 25, 2021

Ep 44: Take my Honeydew Breath Away

It’s fitting that the first movie we discuss this week shares its name with the Police’s sinister love/stalk song, as Sam Claflin turns up the creep factor in "Every Breath You Take." And then there’s the bizarre and unsettling “Honeydew” …

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April 18, 2021

Ep 43: Interview w/Jill Schoelen from "The Stepfather," "Popcorn," an…

She battled Terry O’Quinn in “The Stepfather,” faced a master of disguise in “Popcorn,” and joined forces with Carole Kane in “When a Stranger Calls Back.” Tune in to hear all about Jill Schoelen’s illustrious career in horror, how a …

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April 11, 2021

Ep 42: Cute Priests and a Werewolf

Familiar horror tropes done differently – that’s the theme behind the films we discuss this week. From a poignant portrayal of a mother looking after her werewolf son in “Blood Moon,” to an exorcism story with 2 sinfully handsome priests …

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April 4, 2021

Ep 41: Interview w/David Howard Thornton from "Terrifier"

Take one look at Art the Clown and you’ll know why his movie is called “Terrifier.” We had the pleasure of chatting with the man behind the makeup, David Howard Thornton, to discuss how he approached playing such a sadistic …

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March 28, 2021

Ep 40: Come True, Joel McHale!

Both films we discuss this week left us with more questions than answers. Like how is Joel McHale almost 50 with a body like the one he so “Happily” shows off? And why couldn’t our wish for a new Nightmare …

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