Episodes

  • Ep 261: Interview w/Vicky Dawson from “The Prowler” (1981)

    Ep 261: Interview w/Vicky Dawson from “The Prowler” (1981)
    Jun 23 2025
    As final girl Pam MacDonald in 1981’s “The Prowler,” Vicky Dawson mastered the art of running full speed in heels AND outmaneuvering a killer dressed in WWII combat gear. Tune in to hear all about making this slasher film that has developed a cult following, what it was like filming in a cemetery on Halloween night, and how Tom Savini did the FX for her final explosive confrontation with the killer.
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    1 hr and 3 mins
  • Ep 260: MANimal Instincts

    Ep 260: MANimal Instincts
    Jun 16 2025
    Shark flicks have become a dime a dozen lately, thanks to stock footage and CGI. But a shark flick where the fish are less dangerous than the human antagonist? Now that’s unique! Tune in to hear us break down “Dangerous Animals” — from the standout performances of Jai Courtney and Hassie Harrison, to how this film epitomized the term “cat & mouse thriller,” and that one scene that had us squirming in our seats. 👍
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    55 mins
  • Ep 259: Interview w/Mark Soper from “Blood Rage”

    Ep 259: Interview w/Mark Soper from “Blood Rage”
    Jun 9 2025
    Before Eli Roth’s “Thanksgiving,” one of the only slasher films that took place on this holiday was 1987’s “Blood Rage” starring Mark Soper as twin brothers, Terry and Todd. Tune in to hear all about how he approached playing these two characters, what it was like working with Louise Lasser (who played the very eccentric mother), whether his iconic line, “It’s not cranberry sauce!” was scripted or improvised, and his interpretation of the film’s wild ending.
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    1 hr and 18 mins
  • Ep 258: Murder on the Dance Floor (w/Hiko Mitsuzuka, Creator of Fear Street Diaries)

    Ep 258: Murder on the Dance Floor (w/Hiko Mitsuzuka, Creator of Fear Street Diaries)
    Jun 2 2025
    Netflix has taken us back to Shadyside, with a standalone Fear Street film about a killer offing all the prom queen candidates in 1988. Tune in as we’re joined by the creator of Fear Street Diaries on Instagram, Hiko Mitsuzuka, to break down “Fear Street: Prom Queen” — from the things that worked, to the things that didn’t, and that end reveal… after reveal… after reveal.
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    1 hr and 24 mins
  • Ep 257: Bloodlines are Thicker than Water

    Ep 257: Bloodlines are Thicker than Water
    May 26 2025
    It’s been 11 years since the last “Final Destination” movie, which means Death took a lengthy break from wreaking havoc on people in the most sadistic of ways. But a new installment has arrived, and it’s the family edition! Tune in to hear us break down “Final Destination: Bloodlines” — from that epic opening disaster, to the new layer it added to this existing formula, and all the misdirects that kept us on our toes.
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    1 hr and 5 mins
  • Ep 256: Don’t F*ck with Frendo

    Ep 256: Don’t F*ck with Frendo
    May 19 2025
    There’s just something about a killer clown that makes it the perfect horror movie villain. Now add in a midwestern setting, a chainsaw, and a major generational divide and you’ve got “Clown in a Cornfield.” Tune in to hear us break down all those crazy kills, that mid-film twist, and whether we’d be down to clown with more Frendo films.
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    1 hr and 3 mins
  • Ep 255: Interview w/Steven LaMorte, Amy Schumacher & Allison Pittel, Creators & Stars of “Screamboat”

    Ep 255: Interview w/Steven LaMorte, Amy Schumacher & Allison Pittel, Creators & Stars of “Screamboat”
    May 12 2025
    Only one day after Steamboat Willie entered the public domain last year, it was announced that a horror film based on this iconic whistling mouse was in development. Tune in as we chat with Steven LaMorte (Director/Co-Writer), Amy Schumacher (Producer/Star), and Allison Pittel (Star) all about making “Screamboat,” how they turned David Howard Thornton into a mouse-sized murderer, and the NSFW kill scene that had Matt squealing like a little girl.

    “Screamboat” is currently available to rent on VOD or buy on DVD or Blu-Ray.
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    1 hr and 23 mins
  • Ep 254: Kill Me Baby One More Time

    Ep 254: Kill Me Baby One More Time
    May 5 2025
    If you’re looking for a gamer’s perspective on how true “Until Dawn” was to its source material, well… you won’t find it here. But you will find some colorful commentary on its merits as a horror film! Tune in to hear us break down all the subgenres it dabbled in, the underlying theme we got from it, and the explosive deaths that made us giddy.
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    59 mins