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Jan. 13, 2025

Ep 238: Interview w/Tiffany Helm from “F13 Pt V: A New Beginning”

As Violet, the punk rock teen with the streaked hair in “Friday the 13th Part V: A New Beginning,” Tiffany Helm literally dances her way to her demise. Tune in to hear all about making this “Jason-less” sequel, the original …

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Jan. 6, 2025

Ep 237: Stache-ula

The story of Dracula/Nosferatu is a tale as old as time, and its vampire villain has been interpreted in many different ways throughout 100+ years of existence. Tune in as we sink our teeth into 2024’s “Nosferatu” — from its …

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Dec. 30, 2024

Ep 236: Interview w/Sean Clark — YouTuber, Podcaster, and Talent Agent

From hosting Horror’s Hallowed Grounds on YouTube, to co-hosting The Thing With Two Heads podcast, to representing some of the biggest names in horror through his company, Convention All Stars LLC, Sean Clark pretty much does it all when it …

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Dec. 23, 2024

Ep 235: There Goes That White Van Again!

You’ve probably been told to avoid creepy men in vans since you were a kid. And these warnings were especially prevalent in the ‘70s, when “The Man in the White Van” takes place. Tune in to hear us break down …

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Dec. 16, 2024

Ep 234: Chillax, It’s Just Y2K!

Y2K was one of those memorable events for people in our age group (under 30, of course 🤣). But what if it really had triggered an apocalyptic takeover by our CD-ROMs and dial-up modems? That’s what “Y2K” explores in a …

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Dec. 13, 2024

F13 Ep: HHT, Party of 3 (joined by our Producer, Jacob Randall)

We couldn’t let a Friday the 13th go by without releasing a special episode, could we? And this time the gang’s all here, as we’re joined by Happy Horror Time’s Producer and the 3rd member of our team — Jacob …

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Dec. 9, 2024

Ep 233: Interview w/Chris Nash, Writer/Director of “In a Violent Natu…

With its grisly kills and unique approach, “In a Violent Nature” quickly became one of the most talked about horror films of 2024. Tune in to hear what inspired Writer/Director, Chris Nash, to tell the story from the POV of …

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Dec. 2, 2024

Ep 232: Interview w/Thommy Hutson & Mike Perez, Director/Co-Writer/Pr…

Released on Shudder last month, “Doc of Chucky” takes an extensive look at the Child’s Play film franchise, featuring interviews with cast and crew members from all 7 movies. Tune in to hear from Director/Co-Writer/Producer, Thommy Hutson, and...

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Nov. 25, 2024

Ep 231: Drive Us Outta Here

It’s a storyline we know all too well — a couple on their way home takes a shortcut that leads them to trouble. But “Drive Back” adds a supernatural element to that all-too-familiar plot. Tune in to hear us break …

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Nov. 18, 2024

Ep 230: 2 Girls, 1 Grant

Two sweet little missionary girls knock on Hugh Grant’s door to tell him more about the Church of Latter Day Saints… what could go wrong? Well, a lot, and it all starts with BLUEBERRY PIE! Tune in to hear us …

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Nov. 11, 2024

Ep 229: Interview w/Joe Bandelli & Duane Cooper, Writer/Director/Prod…

As horror lovers, we’re quite familiar with the cliches surrounding a cabin in the woods film… and the new horror comedy, “Another Cabin in the Woods Movie,” pokes fun at all those familiar tropes. Tune in to hear from Writer/Director/Producer, …

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Nov. 4, 2024

Ep 228: Interview w/Dave McRae & Bruce Dale, Co-Writers/Directors/Pro…

A few years ago, Dave McRae and Bruce Dale released “It’s Me, Billy” — an impressive fan film which serves as an unofficial sequel to “Black Christmas” (1974). And just last month, they released “It’s Me, Billy Chapter 2,” bringing …

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Oct. 28, 2024

Ep 227: Stop Smiling at Us!

That creepy-a$$ smile is back in a sequel to the supernatural flick that made an ear-to-ear grin something to fear. Tune in to hear us break down “Smile 2” — from how it connected and compared to the original film, …

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Oct. 21, 2024

Ep 226: The More Gore, The Merrier

The “Terrifier” franchise has done wonders for indie horror, proving that an unrated flick starring a sadistic clown can be successful in theaters. Tune in to hear us break down “Terrifier 3” — from the inventive kills the series has …

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Oct. 14, 2024

Ep 225: Interview w/Nick Castle from “Halloween” (1978)

Many have donned the Michael Myers mask throughout the “Halloween” franchise, but only one was the original Shape — Nick Castle. Tune in to hear all about playing this iconic villain in John Carpenter’s 1978 classic, the story behind his …

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Oct. 7, 2024

Ep 224: Interview w/Jodi Lyn O’Keefe from “Halloween H20,” “Devil in …

As Sarah in “Halloween H20,” not only did Jodi Lyn O’Keefe get to work with Jamie Lee Curtis in her first return to the series, but she faced Michael Myers in one of the most brutal and memorable scenes of …

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Sept. 30, 2024

Ep 223: More Demi, Please!

“The Substance” explores how far an aging Hollywood star will go to create a younger, hotter version of herself… and how fabulous a full length yellow coat can be. Tune in to hear us break down this body horror flick …

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Sept. 23, 2024

Ep 222: Interview w/Parker Brennon & Nancy Loomis, Writer/Director & …

“Hauntology” marks the feature film debut of Writer/Director, Parker Brennon, who cast Nancy Loomis in her first film in over 40 years. Tune in to hear all about making this queer horror anthology, how Nancy got involved, Parker’s approach to …

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Sept. 16, 2024

Ep 221: Till Deetz Do They Part (w/Bix Emert-Hutner, Matt’s nephew)

Matt’s 10-year-old nephew, Bix Emert-Hutner, is a major horror fan like his uncle, so we invited him on the show to revisit a spooky sequel 36 years in the making. Tune in as we break down “Beetlejuice Beetlejuice” — from …

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Sept. 13, 2024

F13 Ep: Jason Voorhees is Sooo Fetch! (w/Mark Waters, Director of “Me…

This episode’s not like a regular episode — it’s a COOL episode! 😉 That’s because we’re joined by “Mean Girls” Director, Mark Waters, to discuss “Friday the 13th Part 2” — the film he just so happened to use a …

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Sept. 9, 2024

Ep 220: Stranger Danger

“Strange Darling” is a cat-and-mouse thriller, told in 6 non-consecutive chapters, that stars Willa Fitzgerald from the “Scream” TV series and Kyle Gallner from more horror films than we can list here. Tune in to hear us break down every …

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Sept. 2, 2024

Ep 219: Interview w/Amanda Wyss from “A Nightmare on Elm Street” (198…

As Tina Gray in the original “A Nightmare on Elm Street,” Amanda Wyss was the first teen to encounter Freddy Krueger, meeting her demise in one of the most memorable kills in horror history. Tune in to hear all about …

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Aug. 26, 2024

Ep 218: Get Away From Us You B*tch! (w/Mark J. Parker, host of Releas…

2024 marks the 45th anniversary of “Alien,” and with a new film in the franchise newly released, we invited our friend Mark J. Parker, host of Release Date Rewind podcast, to discuss it with us. Tune in as we look …

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Aug. 19, 2024

Ep 217: Interview w/Robert Jayne from “Tremors”

As teen jokester, Melvin Plug, in the original “Tremors,” Robert Jayne (formerly Bobby Jacoby) battled the huge slug-like Graboids alongside the likes of Kevin Bacon, Michael Gross, and Reba McEntire. Tune in to hear all about making this 1990 horror...

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