Episodes

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 return to the...

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 the franchise. Tune in to hear all about...

“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 — from Demi Moore’s fearless...

“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 writing...

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 the new characters and plot...

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 clip of in his iconic 2004 teen comedy....

“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 chapter —...

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 making the film that launched this...

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 back at the original “Alien” before...

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...

One of the most polarizing horror directors, M. Night Shyamalan, is back with a new thriller starring Laurie Strode’s son… errr, Josh Hartnett! But did this concert-within-a-movie bring on the thrills or stir up the groans? Tune in as we break down...

As Sally Hardesty’s boyfriend, Jerry, Allen Danziger had the esteemed honor of being one of the original five to face Leatherface in Tobe Hooper’s groundbreaking horror classic, “The Texas Chain Saw Massacre.” Tune in to hear all about making this...

With a scary-good marketing plan, trailers that didn’t give away too much, and a creepy serial killer with Buffalo Bill vibes, Oz Perkins’ latest horror film had a ton of hype surrounding its release. Tune in to hear us break down “Longlegs” — from...

Tom McLoughlin took on the task of resurrecting Jason Voorhees in “Friday the 13th Part VI: Jason Lives,” and ended up creating one of the most celebrated sequels in the series. Tune in to hear all about making the 6th installment in this franchise,...

The sequel to “X” (and third film in Ti West’s trilogy) follows our anti-heroine, Maxine Minx, to Hollywood in 1985, where she desperately pursues stardom while avoiding a killer. But does this flashy sequel prioritize style over substance? Tune in to...

The third entry in the “A Quiet Place” series takes viewers back to the very beginning, showing how the world became a silent, apocalyptic shell of what it once was. Tune in to hear us break down “A Quiet Place: Day One” — from how it combined...

Whether acting in a horror movie or creating designs for his Small Town Weirdo brand, Adam Bucci is a true artist. His Final Boy & Final Girl shirts have been worn and promoted by a variety of genre stars. Tune in to hear all about his recent (and...

“The Watchers” marks the directorial debut of Ishana Shyamalan (the daughter of M. Night Shyamalan). But did she follow in the footsteps of her father’s good films or his not-so-good ones? Tune in to hear us break down “The Watchers,” from all that...

As Jeff in “Friday the 13th Part 2,” Bill Randolph got to play a happy-go-lucky counselor who was simply looking to have a little fun with his girlfriend at Packanack Lodge. Unfortunately, Jason Voorhees had other plans for him. Tune in to hear all...

In the latest slasher, there’s a monstrous killer on the loose, trudging through the woods as he stalks young partiers around campgrounds. And his name is… Jas, err, JOHNNY! Tune in as we break down “In a Violent Nature” — from all those familiar...

From playing a sweet, lovestruck counselor in “Friday the 13th Part 2,” to a mysterious woman with a backstory in “In a Violent Nature,” Lauren-Marie Taylor has quite the affinity for woodsy horror movies! Tune in to hear all about making her various...

This week we’re joined by host and stand-up comedian, Mark Ellis, who leads the on-camera efforts at Rotten Tomatoes, to discuss the new reboot, “The Strangers: Chapter 1.” Tune in to hear us break down every bad decision the main characters made, the...

Christopher Bradley has an extensive résumé in horror, and a knack for being murdered on-screen. Tune in to hear all about making 80s horror movies like “The Initiation,” “The Wraith,” “Waxwork,” and “Sundown: The Vampire in Retreat,” the various...

There haven’t been many horror films related to astrology over the years, so when we heard about “Tarot,” we knew it was the perfect opportunity to collaborate with our good friend, Liana Bassior, who hosts the AstroLyrical podcast. Tune in to hear us...