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Halloweenies: A Horror Franchise Podcast

227 episodes - English - Latest episode: 1 day ago - ★★★★★ - 341 ratings

Halloweenies® 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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Wes Craven's New Nightmare (1994)

August 31, 2019 18:33 - 2 hours

Grab those shades, make some reservations, and book a convertible because we're in Hollywood, baby. Join the Halloweenies as they head to the New Line Cinema offices to discuss the spooky meta horror of 1994's Wes Craven's New Nightmare. Together, they discuss Heather Langenkamp playing Heather Langenkamp, Robert Englund being haunted by Freddy Krueger, and whether Miko Hughes is better in Ludlow or LA.  Follow us on Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/pri...

Freddy's Dead: The Final Nightmare (1991)

July 30, 2019 22:40 - 2 hours

Every child and teenager is dead in the town of Springwood, Ohio. However, not the thirtysomethings that makeup our Halloweenies team. Join them as they try to make sense of the Krueger family tree within 1991's Freddy's Dead: The Final Nightmare. Together, they discuss its bad reputation, the useless 3-D, and whether or not it's truly the final chapter.  Follow us on Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your a...

A Nightmare on Elm Street 5: The Dream Child (1989)

June 28, 2019 20:49 - 2 hours

Alice Johnson, everyone's favorite bookworm-turned-dream-master, returns to fight Freddy Krueger again -- and this time, it's as personal as it gets. Join the Halloweenies as they support one of horror's greatest single mothers in 1989's A Nightmare on Elm Street 5: The Dream Child. Together, they discuss the grotesque body horror and how Freddy Krueger is more of a distraction than a villain.  Follow us on Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for ...

Interview with Joe Dante on Nightmare Cinema and Halloween III

June 21, 2019 19:53 - 28 minutes

Legendary director Joe Dante joins Halloweenies for a special mini-episode to discuss his new horror anthology film, Nightmare Cinema. He also digresses on the state of modern horror, why he passed on Halloween III: Season of the Witch, and, of course, Gizmo and those Gremlins.  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

A Nightmare on Elm Street 4: The Dream Master (1988)

May 21, 2019 17:54 - 2 hours

Meet Alice Johnson, a lonely bookworm whose fantastical daydreams just may be the only saving grace for the sleep-deprived kids in Springwood, Ohio. Then join the Halloweenies as they make friends while trying to survive 1988's A Nightmare on Elm Street 4: The Dream Master. Together, they debate over MTV Freddy's scare factor, gush over Dramarama's timeless hit, and grab some bug spray for one of the scariest dreams of all time.  Follow us on Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | Patreon Hosted o...

A Nightmare on Elm Street 3: Dream Warriors (1987)

April 25, 2019 22:36 - 2 hours

Welcome to Westin Hills Asylum, where all your wildest dreams come true. Take a seat with the Halloweenies as they unite to take down Freddy Krueger in 1987's A Nightmare on Elm Street 3: Dream Warriors. Together, they argue over the best Dokken song, gasp at Craig Wasson's youthful age, and compare the two screenplays by Wes Craven/Bruce Wagner and Frank Darabont/Chuck Russell.  Follow us on Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information...

A Nightmare on Elm Street 3: Dream Warriors (1987)

April 25, 2019 22:36 - 2 hours - 268 MB

Welcome to Westin Hills Asylum, where all your wildest dreams come true. Take a seat with the Halloweenies as they unite to take down Freddy Krueger in 1987's A Nightmare on Elm Street 3: Dream Warriors. Together, they argue over the best Dokken song, gasp at Craig Wasson's youthful age, and compare the two screenplays by Wes Craven/Bruce Wagner and Frank Darabont/Chuck Russell. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

A Nightmare on Elm Street 2: Freddy's Revenge (1985)

March 15, 2019 16:35 - 2 hours

Things are getting a little too hot at 1428 Elm Street for the Halloweenies. To keep things cool, they've invited over Joe Lipsett and Trace Thurman, hosts of Bloody Disgusting's Horror Queers Podcast, to slice and dice through 1985's A Nightmare on Elm Street 2: Freddy's Revenge. Together, they discuss the sequel's behind-the-scenes controversies, the metaphorical implications of Freddy Krueger, and the birthdays of both Clu Gulager and Hope Lange.  Follow us on Facebook | Twitter | Instagra...

A Nightmare on Elm Street 2: Freddy's Revenge (1985)

March 15, 2019 16:35 - 1 hour - 165 MB

Things are getting a little too hot at 1428 Elm Street for the Halloweenies. To keep things cool, they've invited over Joe Lipsett and Trace Thurman, hosts of Bloody Disgusting's Horror Queers Podcast, to slice and dice through 1985's A Nightmare on Elm Street 2: Freddy's Revenge. Together, they discuss the sequel's behind-the-scenes controversies, the metaphorical implications of Freddy Krueger, and the birthdays of both Clu Gulager and Hope Lange. For information regarding your data priv...

A Nightmare on Elm Street (1984)

February 14, 2019 05:00 - 3 hours

Join the Halloweenies as they go deep into the proverbial boiler room of 1984's A Nightmare on Elm Street. Together, they discuss everything within Wes Craven's iconic slasher, from Johnny Depp’s midriff to all the crazy special effects to whether or not the ending truly works. It's the beginning of a new season -- a new nightmare!  Follow us on Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaph...

Ranking: The Halloween Franchise

February 03, 2019 22:59 - 1 hour

The four Halloweenies (McKenzie Gerber, Michael Roffman, Dan Caffrey, and Justin Gerber) drive out of Haddonfield, Illinois on their way to Springwood, Ohio. On their way, they share and discuss their respective rankings of the entire Halloween 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 megaphone.fm/adchoices

Halloween II (2009)

December 21, 2018 14:50 - 1 hour

Three Halloweenies (McKenzie Gerber, Michael Roffman, and special guest Dominick Suzanne-Mayer of Consequence of Sound and Filmography) ride into Haddonfield, Illinois on white horses for Rob Zombie's 2009 surrealist nightmare Halloween II.  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 John Carpenter: More of the Night He Came Home

December 13, 2018 22:15 - 39 minutes

The Master of Horror John Carpenter returns to the podcast to discuss the evolution of Halloween, why the new film was such a hit, and his love for playing music.  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

Halloween (2007)

December 01, 2018 00:34 - 3 hours

The four Halloweenies (McKenzie Gerber, Justin Gerber, Michael Roffman, and special guest Rathan Krueger of Daily Grindhouse) head to Haddonfield, Illinois with wrestler Michael Myers for Rob Zombie's remake of Halloween.  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 Tommy Lee Wallace

November 16, 2018 05:00 - 1 hour

The Halloweenies ring up director Tommy Lee Wallace to talk about the cultural reevaluation of Halloween III: Season of the Witch.  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

Halloween (2018)

October 22, 2018 18:54 - 3 hours

The Halloweenies return to Haddonfield, Illinois with a 61-year-old Michael Myers for David Gordon Green's Halloween.  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 John Carpenter and Daniel Davies

October 16, 2018 05:15 - 55 minutes

The Master of Horror himself John Carpenter and his bandmate/godson Daniel Davies join the pod for some spirited chats.  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

Halloween: Resurrection (2002)

September 15, 2018 19:24 - 3 hours

The four Halloweenies return to Haddonfield, Illinois for a little Dangertainment in 2002's Halloween: Resurrection.  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

Halloween H20: 20 Years Later (1998)

August 20, 2018 03:25 - 3 hours

The Halloweenies head out to California for a little off-campus lunch with the one and only Laurie Strode in 1998's Halloween H20: 20 Years Later.  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

Halloween: The Curse of Michael Myers (1995)

July 30, 2018 23:37 - 3 hours

The Halloweenies are joined by special guest Cat Blackard as they run from the creepy cultists of 1995's Halloween: The Curse of Michael Myers.  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

Halloween 5: The Revenge of Michael Myers (1989)

June 30, 2018 16:35 - 2 hours

The Halloweenies wake up in a hermit's shack just in time to watch: Dominique Othenin-Girard's Halloween 5: The Revenge of Michael Myers.  Follow us on Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | Patreon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Breaking Down Blumhouse's Halloween Trailer

June 09, 2018 05:15 - 1 hour

The Halloweenies grab their butcher knives and carve right into the first trailer for David Gordon Green's Halloween.  Follow us on Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | Patreon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Halloween 4: The Return of Michael Myers (1988)

May 30, 2018 04:28 - 3 hours

The Halloweenies head back to Haddonfield, Illinois for another homecoming: Dwight H. Little's Halloween 4: The Return of Michael Myers.  Follow us on Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | Patreon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Halloween III: Season of the Witch (1982)

May 03, 2018 20:48 - 2 hours

The Halloweenies change the channel to the night nobody came home in 1982: Tommy Lee Wallace's Halloween III: Season of the Witch.  Follow us on Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | Patreon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Halloween II (1981)

April 03, 2018 17:54 - 3 hours

The Halloweenies trick or treat over to 1981 and dig into more of the night he came home: Rick Rosenthal's Halloween II. Follow us on Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | Patreon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Halloween (1978)

February 22, 2018 22:47 - 3 hours

The Halloweenies (McKenzie Gerber, Dan Caffrey, Justin Gerber, and Michael Roffman) head back to 1978 and carve out the pumpkin that started it all: John Carpenter's Halloween. Follow us on Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | Patreon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Night WE Came Home

February 13, 2018 00:00 - 6 minutes

From the padded cells of Smith's Grove Sanitarium to the leafy streets of Haddonfield, Illinois... we are Halloweenies. Each month, we slice through one Halloween movie at a time - all leading up to the release of David Gordon Green's sequel.  Follow us on Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | Patreon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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1 Episode

Books

The Dream Master
1 Episode

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