Episodes

Feb. 6, 2023

Ep 136: Interview w/Marsha Dietlein from “Return of the Living Dead P…

As Lucy in this horror comedy sequel, Marsha Dietlein embodied all the qualities needed to survive an 80s horror movie — she was resourceful, level-headed, and boy did she know her way around a shotgun! Tune in to hear all about making “Return of the...

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Jan. 30, 2023

Ep 135: COVID Killers & An Artsy Thriller

This week the two horror flicks we discuss couldn’t be more different in terms of tone, speed, and toys on the ceiling. “Sick” is a fast-paced slasher film set during the pandemic with action and chase scenes aplenty, while “Skinamarink” very slowly...

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Jan. 23, 2023

Ep 134: Interview w/Russell Todd from "F13 Pt 2" & "Chopping Mall"

As one of the hunks of horror, Russell Todd brought smoldering good looks and memorable performances to slasher films like “Friday the 13th Part 2” and “Chopping Mall.” Tune in to hear all about his experience making both of these 80s flicks, how an...

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Jan. 16, 2023

Ep 133: You're M3GAN Me Crazy

The titular character in “M3GAN” is a stylish robot that uses AI to pair with humans (and to cut a b*tch’s throat if she has to). Tune in as we dedicate the entire episode to discussing this amusing horror flick — from M3GAN’s best lines, to the...

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Jan. 9, 2023

Ep 132: The Nanny Train

We were shocked (and impressed) when we found out that Tubi was releasing a sequel to their “Terror Train” remake just TWO MONTHS LATER! But was “Terror Train 2” on track with the original or did it lose steam? Tune in to find out, along with our...

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Jan. 2, 2023

Ep 131: Interview w/Steven LaMorte, Director of “The Mean One”

Steven LaMorte not only succeeded in turning a famous holiday tale into a Hallmark-style slasher, but he brought his indie horror film into theaters nationwide! Tune in to hear all about making “The Mean One,” transforming David Howard Thornton (Art...

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Dec. 25, 2022

Ep 130: Interview w/Glen Morgan, Writer/Director of "Black Christmas"…

Celebrate Christmas with Happy Horror Time as we chat with Glen Morgan about his extensive career in writing, directing, and producing horror films. Tune in to hear all about his entries in the “Final Destination” series, working with tons of rats...

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Dec. 19, 2022

Ep 129: A Violent Night with Joe

“Hell House LLC” Producer and Writer/Director of "Unknown Dimension," Joe Bandelli, returns to help us break down the holiday action/horror flick, “Violent Night.” Tune in to hear us discuss every character, every brutal battle, Santa’s “magic sack,”...

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Dec. 12, 2022

Ep 128: Interview w/Samantha Scaffidi & David Howard Thornton from "T…

We were lucky enough to chat with the only two stars who appeared in both “Terrifier” films. She played tortured survivor/madwoman, Victoria Heyes, while he portrayed its viciously whimsical villain — Art the Clown. Tune in to hear all about filming...

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Dec. 5, 2022

Ep 127: Something in the Menu

From deconstructing food to deconstructing life, the films we discuss this week sure had a lot to sink our teeth into. “The Menu” had its own unique flavor, with characters we loved to hate and an ending that had us craving s’more. And “Something in...

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Nov. 28, 2022

Ep 126: Interview w/Hayden Newman & Lisa Wilcox, Writer/Director & St…

When we first heard about this holiday slasher starring 3 “A Nightmare on Elm Street” alums, we were as giddy as kids on Christmas morning! 🤗🎄 Tune in to hear how Writer/Director, Hayden Newman, got horror icon, Lisa Wilcox, involved in this upcoming...

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Nov. 21, 2022

Ep 125: These Friends Aren't Soft & Quiet

Boy did we have a lot to say about the two films we discuss this week, as the plots ranged from controversial to convoluted. “Soft & Quiet” hit us like a loud bang, exposing those ugly personality traits we so often ignore that can lead to horrifying...

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Nov. 14, 2022

Ep 124: Interview w/Sean Lynch & Dennice Cisneros, Writer/Director & …

To kick off the holiday (horror) season, we were fortunate enough to chat with the Writer/Director and star of the 2021 seasonal vampire flick that we raved about back in Ep 80. Tune in to hear all about the making of “Red Snow,” why Sean wrote the...

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Nov. 7, 2022

Ep 123: Terror, Tapes, and Tubi

A sequel to a found footage anthology series and a remake of an 80s slasher — that’s what we have in store for you this week. “V/H/S/99” had highs and lows among its 5 gritty shorts, from a twisted Double Dare-type game to a twisted Shakespearean...

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Oct. 31, 2022

Ep 122: Evil Dies... Tonight???

It’s another Halloween, another podcast anniversary (2 years today), and another “Halloween” film is out! We spend the entire hour discussing “Halloween Ends” — breaking down everything from Laurie, to Corey, to the story that had people going nuts on...

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Oct. 24, 2022

Ep 121: Interview w/Micah Sloat from the “Paranormal Activity” series

The original “Paranormal Activity” not only introduced moviegoers to Micah Sloat, but made sure they’d never forget the pronunciation of his name after those blood-curdling “MEE-CAH” screams in its finale. Tune in to hear all about Micah’s experience...

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Oct. 17, 2022

Ep 120: Interview w/Katie Featherston from the "Paranormal Activity" …

You can’t think of “Paranormal Activity” without Katie Featherston coming to mind. As the star of the original movie (and having appeared in 4 of its sequels), she’s become the face of the franchise. Tune in to hear all about auditioning for and...

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Oct. 10, 2022

Ep 119: Smile, Pinhead!

This week’s movie selections will either have you grinning from ear to ear or ready to raise hell! Puns, anyone? “Smile” knows exactly how to creep people out, whether it’s with disturbing facial expressions or loud jump scares. And Hulu’s new...

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Oct. 3, 2022

Ep 118: Interview w/Lezlie Deane from “Freddy’s Dead” & “976-EVIL”

Not only did Lezlie Deane battle Freddy Krueger and live to tell the tale in “Freddy’s Dead: The Final Nightmare,” but she was directed by the man who brought this villain to life in “976-EVIL.” Tune in to hear all about making both of these horror...

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Sept. 26, 2022

Ep 117: Pearl's a Barbarian

Just when you thought you had seen it all in horror… two films come along that blow every trope out of the water. “Barbarian” offers surprise after surprise, along with one of the creepiest breastfeeding scenes ever. “Pearl” is filled with insanity,...

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Sept. 19, 2022

Ep 116: Interview w/Amy Steel from "Friday the 13th Part 2" & "April …

As the first to outsmart a pre-hockey mask wearing Jason Voorhees, and the last to fall prey to Muffy St. John’s murderous prank, Amy Steel is the true definition of a “final girl.” Tune in to hear all about making “Friday the 13th Part 2” and “April...

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Sept. 12, 2022

Ep 115: Sorry, Invite Only

From a family reunion you don’t want to attend, to party crashers with not-so-pure intentions, the movies we discuss this week are all about invites gone wrong. “The Invitation” feels like a Hallmark romance… with fangs, blood, and murder, while “Who...

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Sept. 5, 2022

Ep 114: Interview w/Bob Heckman, Writer/Director of “Victim No More”

As a lifelong fan of the “Friday the 13th” franchise, it’s no wonder Bob Heckman created his own tribute film — complete with tons of callbacks to the existing movies. Tune in to hear all about the making of “Victim No More” and its recent premiere at...

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Aug. 29, 2022

Ep 113: Don’t Fall for This Orphan

Isabelle Fuhrman’s back, 13 years later, playing a YOUNGER version of the murderous Esther in “Orphan: First Kill.” How’s that possible? We break it all down for you along with the anxiety-inducing, sweaty palm-producing, survival thriller — “Fall.”...

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