Halloweenies: A Horror Franchise Podcast
227 episodes - English - Latest episode: 1 day ago - ★★★★★ - 341 ratingsHalloweenies® is a weekly horror franchise podcast. Each season, co-hosts Justin Gerber, Dan Caffrey, McKenzie Gerber, Rachel Reeves, and Michael Roffman slice and dice through one iconic series one movie at a time. In the past, they've covered Halloween, A Nightmare on Elm Street, Friday the 13th, Scream, The Evil Dead, and Chucky. This year? The Alien franchise. As always, there will be tricks, there will be treats, and, yes, there will be blood. Produced by Michael Roffman. Edited by Mae Shults. Music by The Most/Charlie Laurence and Billy Yost/The Kickback.
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Episodes
Child's Play Commentary (Patreon Clip)
September 06, 2021 16:10 - 18 minutesHere's a preview of our all-new Patreon exclusive commentary track that finds the Halloweenies talking all over Tom Holland's Child's Play. Want more? Head on over to www.patreon.com/halloweeniespod and become a Patron for more exclusive bonus content! Follow us on Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Scream 3 (2000) Pt. 2
August 31, 2021 00:09 - 2 hoursProduction has resumed on the Halloweenies coverage of 2000's Scream 3. Finish your sandwich at the craft services table and hit the Woodsboro set with Justin Gerber, Mike Vanderbilt, Michael Roffman, and special guest Jenn Adams of Psychoanalysis: A Horror Therapy Podcast. In the second of two episodes dedicated to the would-be trilogy capper, they share their thoughts on the "B-listers" that make up Stab 3: Return to Woodsboro, learn a thing or two about Fantasy II Film Effects, chew into t...
Scream 3 (2000) Pt. 1
August 23, 2021 21:38 - 2 hoursThe Halloweenies have arrived in Hollywood, where it's lights, camera, and ... stab! Stab 3: Return to Woodsboro, to be more specific. If you couldn't guess from the Wet Seal wardrobes and garish hairstyles surrounding you, it's time to talk about 2000's Scream 3. Head to the craft services table with Justin Gerber, Mike Vanderbilt, Michael Roffman, and special guest Jenn Adams of Psychoanalysis: A Horror Therapy Podcast as they gab about Ghostface. In the first of two episodes dedicated to t...
Manhunter (Patreon Clip)
August 15, 2021 18:34 - 28 minutesHere's a preview of our all-new Patreon exclusive episode that finds the Halloweenies celebrating the 35th anniversary of Michael Mann's Manhunter. Want more? Head on over to www.patreon.com/halloweeniespod and become a Patron for more exclusive bonus content! Follow us on Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jason Lives! 35th Anniversary Roundtable Reunion Interview
August 01, 2021 05:00 - 1 hourIt's the 35th anniversary of Jason Lives: Friday the 13th Part VI! Join writer-director Tom McLoughlin, Thom Mathews, CJ Graham, Vincent Guastaferro, Cynthia Kania, Tom Fridley, Nancy McLoughlin, Whitney Rydbeck, and Tom Nowell as they return to Forest Green, aka Crystal Lake, for a special Halloweenies homecoming. Together, they discuss stories from the set, the legacy of the underdog sequel, and the future of the franchise. Note: This conversation was originally recorded over Zoom for 2020'...
Demons (1985) - Randy's Recs
July 26, 2021 21:49 - 2 hoursBefore the Halloweenies head to Hollywood in August for Scream 3, they have some film courses to complete this summer at Windsor College. For July, they're studying Lamberto Bava's 1985 Italian meta blood bath Demons as part of this season's ensuing Randy's Recs series. Together, they discuss the differences between Bava and producer Dario Argento's style, the complicated history behind the “sequels” of Demons, Stivaletti's outstanding practical effects, the shocking mid-credits ending, and C...
House of Wax (Patreon Clip)
July 12, 2021 17:38 - 8 minutesHere's a preview of our all-new Patreon exclusive episode that finds the Halloweenies revisiting Dark Castle Entertainment's 2005 blockbuster House of Wax. Want more? Head on over to www.patreon.com/halloweeniespod and become a Patron for more exclusive bonus content! Follow us on Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The House on Sorority Row (1982) - Randy's Recs
June 25, 2021 19:54 - 2 hoursBefore the Halloweenies head to Hollywood in August for Scream 3, they have some film courses to complete this summer at Windsor College. For June, they're studying Mark Rosman's 1982 American slasher The House on Sorority Row as part of the latest installment of this season's Randy's Recs. Together, they discuss the difference between college horror and high school horror, the film's alternate endings, the scandalous practices of Film Ventures International, Richard Band's sweeping score, an...
Breaking Down Blumhouse's Halloween Kills Trailer
June 25, 2021 02:06 - 59 minutesThe Halloweenies grab their butcher knives and carve right into the first real trailer for David Gordon Green's Halloween Kills. Follow us on Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Conjuring (Patreon Clip)
June 15, 2021 13:19 - 10 minutesHere's a preview of our all-new Patreon exclusive episode that finds the Halloweenies revisiting James Wan's 2013 blockbuster The Conjuring. Want more? Head on over to www.patreon.com/halloweeniespod and become a Patron for more exclusive bonus content! Follow us on Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Descent (Patreon Clip)
May 31, 2021 16:15 - 9 minutesHere's a preview of our all-new Patreon exclusive episode that finds the Halloweenies revisiting Neil Marshall's 2005 stone-cold cave classic The Descent. Want more? Head on over to www.patreon.com/halloweeniespod and become a Patron for more exclusive bonus content! Follow us on Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Scream 2 (1997) Pt. 2
May 24, 2021 04:00 - 1 hourReunite with the Halloweenies as they continue their coverage of Wes Craven's Scream 2. Together, Justin Gerber, Mike Vanderbilt, Michael Roffman, and special guest Lara Unnerstall of Psychoanalysis: A Horror Therapy Podcast hit up Windsor's AV club to run some tapes together. In the second of two episodes dedicated to the 1997 blockbuster sequel, the fearless foursome discuss the film's eclectic A-list cast, the left hook twist that hearkens back to another iconic franchise, the jaw-dropping...
Scream 2 (1997) Pt. 1
May 17, 2021 04:00 - 2 hoursThe Halloweenies attend Windsor College, where there's a copycat killer stalking around campus and everyone won't shut up about sequels. Yep, it's time to slice and dice through 1997's Scream 2, and the talk is fierce. Head to the acid rain mixer at Phi Gamma Alpha with Justin Gerber, Mike Vanderbilt, Michael Roffman, and special guest Lara Unnerstall of Psychoanalysis: A Horror Therapy Podcast who leave nothing off the flip cup table. In the first of two episodes dedicated to the blockbuster...
Joe Bob Briggs on the Impact of Scream
May 05, 2021 16:03 - 51 minutesThe one and only Joe Bob Briggs joins the Halloweenies to discuss the impact Scream had on horror and the slasher sub-genre. The legendary host of Shudder's The Last Drive-In also discusses Season 3, his drive-in plans for the summer, and why everyone keeps calling everything a masterpiece these days. Follow us on Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | Podchaser | Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Tricks and Treats: On Legacy Sequels, the Best Slasher Novels, and Docs We Need Made
May 03, 2021 17:00 - 2 hoursWith Tricks and Treats, the Halloweenies answer your questions. For the latest installment, co-hosts Justin Gerber, Mike Vanderbilt, Dan Caffrey, Mac Gerber, and Michael Roffman go a little mad with the mail bag. Together, they discuss which franchises warrant a legacy sequel, the best horror movie novelizations to seek out, which horror classic the Muppets should take over, and much, much more. So, grab a bag and collect your candy. Follow us on Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | Podchaser | P...
28 Days Later (Patreon Clip)
April 28, 2021 19:07 - 12 minutesHere's a preview of our all-new Patreon exclusive episode that finds the Halloweenies revisiting Danny Boyle's 2002 pandemic blockbuster 28 Days Later. Want more? Head on over to www.patreon.com/halloweeniespod and become a Patron for more exclusive bonus content! Follow us on Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Howling (1981) - Randy's Recs
April 10, 2021 19:28 - 3 hoursOur investigation through Woodsboro continues with Randy's Recs, which finds the Halloweenies dissecting a film that has parallels with the Scream franchise. Our next installment goes all the way back to 1981 with Joe Dante’s The Howling. Topics include: the history of werewolves on film (including that Highway to Heaven episode), the #DanteCadre, Roger Corman’s Film School, and much, much more. So, step into the booth and join us now. Special guest includes writer and Windy City Double Featu...
Sleepaway Camp (Patreon Clip)
March 23, 2021 21:36 - 8 minutesHere's a preview of our all-new Patreon exclusive episode that finds the Halloweenies revisiting the 1983 slasher classic Sleepaway Camp. Want more? Head on over to www.patreon.com/halloweeniespod and become a Patron for more exclusive bonus content! Follow us on Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Prom Night (1980) - Randy's Recs
March 15, 2021 21:00 - 2 hoursOur investigation through Woodsboro continues with Randy's Recs, which finds the Halloweenies dissecting a film that has parallels with the Scream franchise. Our first installment goes all the way back to 1980 with Paul Lynch's Prom Night. Topics include: the inimitable humor of Leslie Nielsen, whether Jamie Lee Curtis' Kim and Laurie would get along, which popular songs the soundtrack's disco anthems rip off, and, of course, why Randy Meeks insist that everyone watch this movie in 1996. So, ...
Tricks and Treats: On Horror Movie Awards, Practical Effects, and the State of the Genre
March 02, 2021 23:13 - 1 hourWith Tricks and Treats, the Halloweenies answer your questions. For the latest episode, Justin, Mac, and Dan discuss whether horror (or film, for that matter) needs awards, the best use of practical effects, the current state of the genre, David Leslie Johnson's un-produced sequel to The Thing, and so much more. Grab your bag and collect your candy. Follow us on Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | Podchaser | Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about ...
Saw (Patreon Clip)
February 24, 2021 21:24 - 12 minutesHere's a preview of our all-new Patreon exclusive episode that finds the Halloweenies revisiting James Wan's Twisted Pictures classic Saw. Want more? Head on over to www.patreon.com/halloweeniespod and become a Patron for more exclusive bonus content! Follow us on Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Scream (1996)
February 13, 2021 16:10 - 3 hoursThere’s a curfew in Woodsboro, but fortunately for the Halloweenies, there’s a party outside of town. Hop in the car with Justin Gerber, McKenzie Gerber, Mike Vanderbilt, and special guest Rachel Reeves (Nightmare on Film Street, Rue Morgue) as they head to Stu Macher’s place. Along the way, they’ll discuss Wes Craven’s 1996 game-changing horror blockbuster Scream -- from the origins of Ghostface to how it nearly burned away in development hell to all the saucy soundtrack selections that are ...
Nightbreed (Patreon Clip)
January 29, 2021 16:00 - 12 minutesHere's a preview of our all-new Patreon exclusive episode that finds the Halloweenies revisiting every single cut of Clive Barker's Nightbreed. Want more? Head on over to www.patreon.com/halloweeniespod and become a Patron for more exclusive bonus content! Follow us on Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ranking: The Friday the 13th Franchise
January 13, 2021 05:00 - 2 hoursThe Halloweenies (Dan Caffrey, Mike Vanderbilt, McKenzie Gerber, Michael Roffman, and Justin Gerber) reach Woodsboro High School and find a warm spot near the fountain to share stories from Camp Crystal Lake. As they clear their cell phone data, they share and discuss their respective rankings of the entire Friday the 13th franchise. Follow us on Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit mega...
Black Christmas (2006) (Patreon Clip)
December 24, 2020 20:00 - 8 minutesHere's a preview of our all-new Patreon exclusive episode that finds the Halloweenies revisiting Glen Morgan's Black Christmas. Want more? Head on over to www.patreon.com/halloweeniespod and become a Patron for more exclusive bonus content! Follow us on Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Friday the 13th (2009)
December 13, 2020 05:00 - 3 hoursAfter a slight detour through Hell and space, co-hosts Justin Gerber, Mike Vanderbilt, McKenzie Gerber, and Michael Roffman bring things back down to Earth, hop on dirt bikes, and head back to Camp Crystal Lake. Things are ... a little different. Join them as they all grab machetes and hack through 2009's Friday the 13th remake. Together, they discuss what they claim to be the hottest cast in the franchise, the inclusion of Sam Winchester, and why the aughts lacked an identity. Follow us on F...
You're Next (Patreon Clip)
November 20, 2020 19:45 - 8 minutesHere's a preview of our all-new Patreon exclusive episode that finds the Halloweenies revisiting Adam Wingard's You're Next. Want more? Head on over to www.patreon.com/halloweeniespod and become a Patron for more exclusive bonus content! Follow us on Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jason X (2002)
November 13, 2020 05:02 - 2 hoursNew Line November continues! After surviving Hell, co-hosts Justin Gerber and Mike Vanderbilt hit the launchpad to join fellow co-hosts Michael Roffman and McKenzie Gerber for an interstellar debate on the merits of 2002's Jason X. From frozen heads to Vivid Entertainment, nothing is left off the operating table.So, grab your your space helmet and listen above. Follow us on Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | Podchaser | Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Lear...
Jason Goes to Hell: The Final Friday (1993)
November 13, 2020 05:00 - 2 hoursAfter Jason Takes Manhattan didn't exactly "take" the box office in the Summer of 1989, Paramount Pictures sold the rights of Jason Voorhees to New Line Cinema. What would follow is arguably the most audacious sequelizing in horror movie history. Welcome to New Line November. With Jason Goes to Hell, hosts Justin Gerber, Mike Vanderbilt, and Dan Caffrey are joined by Psychoanalysis co-host Mike Snoonian for a fiery conversation that involves legal mumbo jumbo, connections to Evil Dead, and th...
Interview with Tom Holland
October 31, 2020 16:46 - 38 minutesIn our final Halloween treat of the season, Master of Horror Tom Holland joins the podcast to celebrate the 35th anniversary of 1985's Fright Night. Together, we sink our teeth into the film’s rich pre-production history, the queer subtext that has since led to countless reevaluations (including by our pals the Horror Queers), the eternal hunkness of Chris Sarandon, and why we feel the film is so timeless. Follow us on Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | Podchaser | Patreon Hosted on Acast. See...
Carving Out the Halloween Comics with Stefan Hutchinson
October 30, 2020 20:18 - 1 hourIn this special boo-boo-bonus episode, Halloweenie Dan Caffrey returns to Haddonfield, Illinois with writer and filmmaker Stefan Hutchinson. Together, they revisit Hutchinson's iconic comics -- specifically, Nightdance, First Death of Laurie Strode, 30 Years of Terror, One Good Scare, and Autopsis -- and his short story Halloween: Sam. For Michael Myers obsessives, consider this one hell of a Halloween treat. Follow us on Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | Podchaser | Patreon Hosted on Acast. ...
Tricks and Treats: Five First Watches, Female Slashers, and Nick Antosca's Friday the 13th
October 27, 2020 19:34 - 2 hoursWith Tricks and Treats, the Halloweenies answer your questions. For the inaugural episode, Justin, Mac, and Mike discuss a litany of topics, from female slashers to pre-1968 horror films to the greatest horror remakes to even a larger discussion on Nick Antosca's un-produced Friday the 13th screenplay. They also share their five favorite first watches of the month. Not surprisingly, it's a long one. Follow us on Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | Podchaser | Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast....
Friday the 13th Part VIII: Jason Takes Manhattan (1989)
October 13, 2020 04:00 - 2 hoursToot toot! All aboard the SS Lazarus en route to New York City! Tonight's entertainment revolves around the graduating senior class of Lakeview High School. In celebration, there will be a special invite-only dance party in the disco room. That's right. Jason Takes Manhattan for this Friday the 13th, and the slices include more than pizza. Head to the dock and join Halloweenies co-hosts Justin Gerber, Mike Vanderbilt, McKenzie Gerber, and special guest Jenn Adams of Psychoanalysis and The Los...
Bone Tomahawk (Patreon Clip)
October 11, 2020 19:02 - 6 minutesHere's a preview of our all-new Patreon exclusive episode that finds the Halloweenies revisiting S. Craig Zahler's Bone Tomahawk. Want more? Head on over to www.patreon.com/halloweeniespod and become a Patron for more exclusive bonus content! Follow us on Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Friday the 13th Part VII: The New Blood (1988)
September 13, 2020 04:00 - 3 hoursThe chains have been broken, Jason Voorhees has emerged from Crystal Lake, and Tommy Jarvis is nowhere to be found. However, there's another unstoppable force lurking on the shore and in the cabins, one who doesn't wear a mask. There's New Blood in the Friday the 13th franchise, and things are getting telekinetic. Focus your senses and join Halloweenies co-hosts Justin Gerber, Mike Vanderbilt, McKenzie Gerber, and special guest Terry Mesnard of Gayly Dreadful. Together, they discuss the “Fri-...
Near Dark (Patreon Clip)
September 04, 2020 04:00 - 10 minutesHere's a preview of our all-new Patreon exclusive episode that finds the Halloweenies revisiting Kathryn Bigelow's 1987 classic Near Dark. Want more? Head on over to www.patreon.com/halloweeniespod and become a Patron for more exclusive bonus content! Follow us on Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Interview with Tom McLoughlin
August 17, 2020 05:11 - 1 hourIn this special bonus episode, Jason Lives: Friday the 13th, Part VI writer and director Tommy McLoughlin joins the Halloweenies around the campfire for an all-time great chat. Together, they discuss how Capra was a mentor, being offered Scream, Tarantino's love for A New Beginning, the potential of a new Friday the 13th, and his thoughts on Halloween (2018). And yes, he weighs in on whether or not Jason Lives is better than The Irishman. Follow us on Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | Patreo...
Jason Lives: Friday the 13th Part VI (1986)
August 13, 2020 04:00 - 3 hoursHe thought it was over. He thought he killed Jason Voorhees. He was right. Unfortunately for Tommy Jarvis, his worst childhood fears will soon manifest into an unbelievable reality as Mother Nature has a date with the notorious masked killer. Jason Lives, indeed, and ready for the fight are Halloweenies co-hosts Justin Gerber, Mike Vanderbilt, Dan Caffrey, and Michael Roffman. Together, they discuss director Tom McLoughlin's brazen direction, the film's meta sense of humor, and why Thom Mathe...
Friday the 13th: A New Beginning (1985)
July 13, 2020 04:00 - 3 hoursIt's been five years since the demise of Jason Voorhees, but don't tell Tommy Jarvis. Nightmares still plague the teenager, and he's bringing that terror to Pinehurst Halfway House, where he'll soon learn he's not the only one with horror on the mind. Along for the ride are Halloweenies co-hosts Justin Gerber, Mike Vanderbilt, and McKenzie Gerber. Together, they discuss the what-ifs, missed opportunities, and pitfalls of this aborted reboot for the Friday the 13th franchise. Rest assured, nob...
Friday the 13th: The Final Chapter (1984)
June 13, 2020 04:00 - 3 hoursA family, a party of teenagers, and one mysterious hitchhiker have all descended upon Camp Crystal Lake. But there's murder in the headlines, a missing body at the morgue, and reason to believe the masked killer is still on the loose. Who will survive the night? Join Halloweenies co-hosts Justin Gerber, Mike Vanderbilt, McKenzie Gerber, and Michael Roffman as they celebrate the creme de la creme of Jason Voorhies movies: 1984's Friday the 13th: The Final Chapter. Together, they discuss the re...
Interview with Larry Zerner
May 29, 2020 04:00 - 54 minutesA familiar face has returned to Crystal Lake: Shelly Finkelstein. In this special bonus episode, Friday the 13th Part 3 star Larry Zerner joins the Halloweenies to discuss his role in the film, why every fan needs to track down a 3-D print, and how the franchise has evolved over the decades. A major entertainment lawyer in Hollywood, Zerner also discusses his spooky past cases and helps clarify the legal mumbo jumbo currently strangling the Friday the 13th franchise. No kidding: Jason Voorhee...
Friday the 13th Part 3 (1982)
May 13, 2020 04:00 - 2 hoursThere's a hockey mask missing down at Camp Crystal Lake, but no one's hitting the ice. Especially not the Halloweenies, who are much too busy living it up over at Higgins Haven. Join senior writer Justin Gerber, The A.V. Club's Lara Unnerstall, senior writer Dan Caffrey, and Cinepocalypse's Mike Vanderbilt as they revisit 1982's Friday the 13th Part 3. Together, they discuss Jason's new look, the West Coast sheen over Crystal Lake (Pond?), the ills of not wiping, pan-and-scan video, and the r...
Interview with Tom Savini
April 30, 2020 04:00 - 51 minutesThere's a new arrival at Camp Crystal Lake. You know him as the Sultan of Splatter, the Maestro of Makeup, the Godfather of Gore. He’s responsible for some of the greatest effects in the history of Hollywood. He’s turned all of your nightmares into reality. He made a monster out of Jason Voorhees. Campers, please welcome the one and only Tom Savini. In this exciting, new interview, Savini discusses life in quarantine, the power of dreams, and why we're seeing the Dawn of the Braindead. He als...
Friday the 13th Part 2 (1981)
April 13, 2020 04:00 - 2 hoursCamp Crystal Lake is about to see its greatest urban legend come to life -- and the Halloweenies are right in the middle of it. Jason Voorhees has arrived on the campgrounds, and he doesn't play well with bunkmates. Join senior writer Justin Gerber, contributing writer McKenzie Gerber, senior writer Dan Caffrey, and pop culture critic Mike Vanderbilt as they evade this new menace and learn that family traditions die hard in 1981's Friday the 13th Part 2. Together, they discuss how Jason is at...
Friday the 13th (1980)
March 13, 2020 04:00 - 2 hoursThe Halloweenies have arrived at Camp Crystal Lake to set up shop. Things are remarkably quiet, though. It's as if something or someone is watching from the woods -- waiting patiently to strike. You know, just like that ol' man warned us of... Join Editor-in-Chief Michael Roffman, senior writer Justin Gerber, contributing writer McKenzie Gerber, and pop culture critic Mike Vanderbilt as they set up camp, find shelter from the storm, and play a few rounds of strip Monopoly. Together, they disc...
Ranking: The A Nightmare on Elm Street Franchise
March 06, 2020 05:00 - 2 hoursThe three Halloweenies (McKenzie Gerber, Michael Roffman, and Justin Gerber) wake up in Camp Crystal Lake and reflect on their time in Springwood, OH. As they clean their cabins, they share and discuss their respective rankings of the entire A Nightmare on Elm Street franchise. What's more, they look ahead at all the horror to come in 2020, which includes the return of a certain Shape. Follow us on Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more inf...
Interview with Waxwork Records Co-Founder Kevin Bergeron
December 13, 2019 18:17 - 1 hourDon’t reach for your Hypnocil. Freddy’s dead, and we’re looking ahead. So, what are we doing? Aren’t we taking a break? We are. Nothing’s changed there. But before we head into our third season, which we’ll soon announce, we wanted to share a special interview. In this special Friday the 13th episode, Michael Roffman speaks with Kevin Bergeron, co-founder of Waxwork Records. Together, the two discuss how he started the incredible vinyl company, which has issued pretty much all of your favorit...
A Nightmare on Elm Street (2010)
October 31, 2019 15:49 - 2 hoursCelebrate Halloween with the Halloweenies in Springwood, Ohio as they cover Platinum Dunes' 2010 remake of A Nightmare on Elm Street. Together, they discuss Jackie Earle Haley's portrayal of Freddy Krueger, Rooney Mara's disgust with the role, the influx of talent from The CW, and how the worst fate for a horror movie is to be simply mediocre. Special guests include Horror Queers co-host Trace Thurman and The Horror Virgin co-host Jenn. Follow us on Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | Patreon ...
Freddy vs. Jason (2003)
September 30, 2019 14:27 - 2 hoursPlace your bets, folks. Join the Halloweenies as they head to Camp Crystal Lake for a brawl to end all: 2003's Freddy vs. Jason. Together, they discuss the wild origins of the long-developed production, the stupidity of Freeburg, the not-so-PC dialogue, and, of course, the potential of a Freddy vs. Jason vs. Ash sequel. Follow us on Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adch...
Interview with Heather Langenkamp
September 19, 2019 22:36 - 59 minutesThe one and only Heather Langenkamp heads back to Springwood and waxes nostalgic with the Halloweenies. Together, they chat about her early start with Francis Ford Coppola, her college days, and, naturally, her performances in the Elm Street franchise. She also discusses the current state of horror, how so much of history tends to be rewritten, and whether she would want to fight Freddy again. Sweet dreams! Follow us on Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com...