Happy Horror Time

On November 9, 1988, “Child’s Play” hit theaters and introduced the world to Chucky. Now, exactly 38 years later, we’re celebrating this anniversary with a special throwback episode dedicated to the film that launched this iconic horror franchise. Tune in as we revisit this late ‘80s slasher — from how its tone differs from the sequels, to our love for Catherine Hicks, and of course, Chucky’s most foul-mouthed exchange.

In today’s horror news commentary we’re covering: - Neve Campbell confirming that she’ll be in “Scream 8” - Amanda Seyfried joining Megan Fox to return for “Jennifer’s Body 2” - The “Hostel” TV series not moving forward - Curry Barker teasing an...

October was quite an eventful month for Happy Horror Time, so we’re taking a moment to welcome new subscribers and look back at all the interviews we released during spooky season. Tune in as we revisit our four recent conversations with “Halloween” franchise stars — Lance Guest (Halloween II), Kathleen Kinmont (Halloween 4), Ellie Cornell (Halloween 4 & 5), and Adam Arkin (Halloween H20) — and chat a bit about what’s to come.

Which of these two Halloween sequels carries on the legacy of Laurie Strode better? We're debating Halloween H20: Twenty Years Later (1998) and Halloween (2018) in a match up of Halloween sequel heavyweights! Happy Horror Time Youtube Channel - Please Subscribe!

From acting to directing, Adam Arkin has had an illustrious career spanning decades. But “Halloween” fans will always remember him as Will Brennan, the guidance counselor dating Laurie Strode/Keri Tate in “Halloween H20: 20 Years Later.” Tune in to hear all about making this 20th anniversary sequel, the line we always quote that he improvised, doing scenes with both Jamie Lee Curtis and her mother, Janet Leigh, and stories from his first venture into horror — 1981’s “Full Moon High.”

Here is the definitive ranking of all the Halloween movies in the franchise, by our lovely co-host Tim Murdock! While he generally considers Friday the 13th to be his go-to favorite franchise, he still has a deep love for Matt's favorite, Halloween!