Horror Guys
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Late Night with the Devil, Being, Secret Window, and The Land Unknown
April 26, 2024 21:17 - 42 minutes - 29.4 MBEpisode 278 We’ve got a good mix of old and new for you once again. We’ll open with the new “Late Night with the Devil” (2024) and then look out a “Secret Window” (2004) with Johnny Depp. After we take a break for our short film of the week, “Dysmorphia,” we’ll move on to 1957’s “The Land Unknown” and 2019’s “Being.” The weekly newsletter this time around has two more oldies: “Castle of the Creeping Flesh” from 1968 “A Bay of Blood” from 1971 Those two can be found at http://horrorbu...
Baghead, The Coffee Table, When a Stranger Calls, and Hamlet (1948 vs 2024)
April 19, 2024 22:17 - 57 minutes - 40 MBEpisode 277 We’ve got a good mix of old and new for you this week! We’ll start off with the fun monster-in-the-basement flick, “Baghead” from 2023. Next, we’ll take a look at the amazing “The Coffee Table” which just dropped. We’ll check on the babysitter in the classic “When a Stranger Calls” from way back in ‘79. Lastly, we’ll watch two versions of one of the most famous ghost stories of all time with the 1948 classic, “Hamlet” followed by the just-released 2024 version. The weekly ne...
Saw 3D, Dark Shadows, Dead Sea, and Cold Creek Manor
April 13, 2024 22:30 - 1 hour - 43.1 MBEpisode 276 It must be Spring– there’s no new horror this week. Instead, we’ll take a look at some more oldies. We’ll start with the seventh Saw movie, “Saw 3D: The Final Chapter.” It wasn’t in 3D for us, and it wasn’t the final chapter, but that’s the way things go sometimes. We’ll stop in on Johnny Depp and Tim Burton with 2012’s “Dark Shadows” spoof. Then we’ll watch a contender for Worst Movie of All Time with “Dead Sea.” As a palette cleanser, we’ll watch the stalker movie “Cold Cre...
Wolves, Angel Heart, Nightmare On Elm Street 5, The Castle of the Living Dead
April 07, 2024 21:56 - 47 minutes - 32.7 MBEpisode 275 We’ve got a mostly-random selection of fun this week. We’ll watch the chosen-one werewolf story “Wolves” from 2014, then go back and watch the classic “Angel Heart” from 1987. We’ll advance through another Freddy movie with “A Nightmare on Elm Street: The Dream Child” from 1989. FInally, we’ll catch Christopher Lee in 1964’s “The Castle of the Living Dead.” The weekly newsletter this time around has two more oldies: “The Hunchback of Notre Dame” (1992 ) Anthony Hopkins! “T...
Easter Bloody Easter, Cute Little Buggers, Night of the Lepus, and Beaster Day
March 30, 2024 23:00 - 45 minutes - 31.6 MBEpisode 274 Why NOT have an Easter horror week? There’s nothing scarier than bunnies anyway, right? This week, we’ll take a look at the just-released “Easter Bloody Easter.” Then we’ll watch some more rabbit-terror with “Cute Little Buggers” and “Beaster Day: Here Comes Peter Cottonhell.” Yeah, really. Lastly, we’ll watch an oldie, 1972’s “Night of the Lepus.” Anyone got a carrot? The weekly newsletter this time around has two more oldies: “The Leopard Man” (1943) “Forbidden Planet” (...
Restore Point, MexZombies, The Ninth Gate, and Night of the Demon
March 24, 2024 00:18 - 43 minutes - 30.4 MBEpisode 273 We’ve got more old and new movies this time around. We’ll start off with the brand-new sci-fi thriller, “Restore Point” (2023) and then look at the slightly older zom-com, “MexZombies” (2022). Then we’ll dig in the archives a bit to watch “The Ninth Gate” (1999) and “Night of the Demon” (1957). The weekly newsletter this time around has two more oldies: “Varan the Unbelievable” (1962) “The Evil Eye” (1963) Those two can be found at http://horrorbulletin.com Check out al...
Night Swim, Lisa Frankenstein, Rodan, Bride of the Monster
March 16, 2024 23:19 - 39 minutes - 27.1 MBEpisode 272 We have a crazy mix of old and new this time around. We’ll begin with “Night Swim” and “Lisa Frankenstein” from this year (2024). Then, we’ll go way back and watch the original “Rodan” from 1956. While we’re in the ‘50s, we’ll stop in and visit “The Bride of the Monster,” an awesome film by Ed Wood from 1958. If you think Ed Wood’s films are a hoot, you might like the reviews in our bonus newsletter this time. Neither is strictly horror, but Ed’s definitely horror-adjacent: ...
Doctor Jekyll, Dracula vs Frankenstein, Deliver Us, The Skinwalkers: American Werewolves 2
March 09, 2024 22:27 - 43 minutes - 29.9 MBEpisode 271 We’ve got a few fun new films for you this week, starting out with Hammer’s newest film, “Doctor Jekyll” (2024). Next, we’ll watch a documentary about Skinwalkers with, “The Skinwalkers: American Werewolves 2.” We’ve then got a short film, “Drama Queen,” followed by “Deliver Us” (2023). Lastly, we’ll look at one of the contenders for the worst horror film of all time, “Dracula vs Frankenstein” (1971). Is it as bad as everyone says? In addition, exclusive to our weekly email ...
The Others, Ghost, Grave Encounters, The Canal, Paranormal Activity: Next of Kin
March 03, 2024 01:07 - 1 hour - 46.3 MBEpisode 270 We’ve got a big week for you this time: seven films and a comic! We’ll start off our final episode of “Ghost Month” with “The Others” from 2001. We’ll next do some reality TV with 2011’s “Grave Encounters.” We’ll squeeze into “The Canal” from 2014, go back to 1990 with “Ghost,” and wrap up our final film in the big ghostly franchise, “Paranormal Activity: Next of Kin.” In addition, exclusive to our weekly email newsletter, we also reviewed: – “Paranormal Activity: Tokyo Ni...
The Devil’s Backbone, The Innkeepers, We Are Still Here, Paranormal Activity 4, The Marked Ones, and The Ghost Dimension
February 25, 2024 23:03 - 39 minutes - 27.6 MBEpisode 269 We’ve got six and short again this week! We’ll start out with the excellent “The Devil’s Backbone” from 2001, “The Innkeepers” from 2011, and then “We Are Still Here” from 2015. Lastly we’ll continue looking at the “Paranormal Activity” series, with the fifth installment, “Paranormal Activity: The Marked Ones” from 2014. In addition, exclusive to our weekly email newsletter, we also reviewed: • “Paranormal Activity 4” (2012) • “Paranormal Activity: The Ghost Dim...
The Fog, Personal Shopper, Ghost Story, and Paranormal Activity 2
February 18, 2024 22:43 - 47 minutes - 32.8 MBEpisode 267 We’ve got four and short again this week! We’ll start out with the excellent “The Fog” from 1980, “Ghost Story” from 1981, and then a newer one, “Personal Shopper” from 2016. Lastly we’ll continue looking at the “Paranormal Activity” series, with the second installment. In addition, exclusive to our weekly email newsletter, we also reviewed: “Paranormal Activity 3” (2011) “Stir of Echoes” (1999) Those two can be found at http://horrorbulletin.com Check out all our book...
Ghostbusters (1984),Ghostbusters II, Ghostbusters (2016), and Ghostbusters: Afterlife
February 11, 2024 22:30 - 1 hour - 41.7 MBEpisode 266 I’m not ‘fraid o no ghosts! Well, not anymore, because the ghostbusters took them all away. Yes, we’re going to talk about all four of the Ghostbusters films. We’ve got the first two from 1984 and 1989, the female-reboot from 2016, and “Ghostbusters: Afterlife” from 2021. We’ll also fit in a fun new indie film, “Aware of the Wolf” from 2024. In addition, exclusive to our weekly email newsletter, we also reviewed: “The House of Last Things” (2012) “Ghosts of Mars” (2001) ...
Trunk- Locked In, Wolf Creek, Curse of the Undead, and Hell House LLC II: The Abbadon Hotel
February 04, 2024 23:12 - 42 minutes - 29.3 MBEpisode 266 We’ve got four and short again this week! We’ll start out with the recent “Trunk– Locked In” from just this week, and we’ll talk about the awesome “Wolf Creek” from 2005. After our short film, we’ll look into “Curse of the Undead” from way back in 1959. Then, we’ll hit off “Ghost Month” with our film for February 1st, “Hell House LLC II: The Abbadon Hotel,” from 2018. We’ll also look at a new book, “Flesh Communion and Other Stories,” which just launched this month as well. ...
Birth/Rebirth, Nightflyers, Bone Tomahawk, and Wishmaster
January 28, 2024 21:00 - 42 minutes - 29.6 MBEpisode 265 We’ve got four and short again this week! We’ll start out with the recent “Birth/Rebirth” from late last year. Then we’ll watch a couple of oldies with “Nightflyers” from 1987 and “Wishmaster” from 1997. Last, we’ll go back in time to the old West with “Bone Tomahawk” from 2016. In addition, exclusive to our weekly email newsletter, we also reviewed: “Saw VI” (2006) “House at the End of the Street” (2012) Those two can be found at http://horrorbulletin.com Check out all o...
Ouija, Project Dorothy, Friday the 13th (2009), and Troll
January 22, 2024 00:22 - 42 minutes - 29.2 MBEpisode 264 We’ve got four and short again this week! We’ll start out with the recent “The Dorothy Project,” just released this week. Then we’ll watch “Ouija” from 2014, the sorta-reboot of “Friday the 13th” from 2009, and finally, “Troll” from 1986. In addition, exclusive to our weekly email newsletter, we also reviewed: “The Terror of the Tongs” (1961) “The Fiendish Plot of Dr. Fu Manchu” (1980) Those two can be found at http://horrorbulletin.com Check out all our books with one ea...
The Human Trap, Jason X, Lust of the Vampire, and Ghoulies
January 14, 2024 21:49 - 36 minutes - 25.1 MBEpisode 263 We’ve got four and short again this week! We’ll start out with the recent “The Human Trap,” just released this week. Then, we’ll watch some oldies: “Lust of the Vampire” from 1957 and “Ghoulies” from 1985. We’ll then wrap up the Friday the 13th series with “Jason X,” the last installment before the reboot. In addition, exclusive to our weekly email newsletter, we also reviewed: “Saw V” (2008) “Robocop” (1987) Those two can be found at http://horrorbulletin.com Check out a...
Thanksgiving, The Tank, Saltburn, and Hell House Origins: The Carmichael Manor
January 07, 2024 22:09 - 31 minutes - 22.1 MBEpisode 261 We’ve got four and short again this week! We’ll start out with the recent “Thanksgiving” film from Eli Roth, Follow-up with “The Tank,” “Saltburn,” and “Hell House LLC Origins: The Carmichael Manor,” all from this year. In addition, exclusive to our weekly email newsletter, we also reviewed: “The Dungeonmaster” (1984) “The Most Dangerous Game” (1932) Those two can be found at http://horrorbulletin.com Check out all our books with one easy link: https://brianschell.com/col...
Episode 262: Special Top Ten of 2023 Edition
January 05, 2024 22:51 - 33 minutes - 23.4 MBAs promised, we’ve got a special bonus episode/newsletter this week. Both Brian and Kevin made a list of their top ten and bottom three films of 2023 and ranked them. They also added a few honorable mentions. Listen to the discussion on episode 262. Here we go: Brian’s Best —————————— 10 Cocaine Bear Cocaine Bear (2023) 9 Renfield Renfield (2023) 8 Talk to Me Talk to Me (2023) 7 The Last Voyage of the Demeter The Last Voyage of the Demeter (2023) 6 Candy Land Candy L...
The Bone Snatcher, Satan Wants You, The Burrowers, Open Graves, and Rear Window
January 03, 2024 00:36 - 55 minutes - 38.5 MBEpisode 260 We’ve got a mishmash for ya this time around. We’ll start off with the desert-based, “The Bone Snatcher” from 2003, then watch a documentary about Satan in 2023’s “Satan Wants You.” We’ll bounce back to the old west in “The Burrowers,” from 2008, play a deadly game in 2009’s “Open Graves,” and lastly, go back to a time when all the scares, or at least the suspense, came from Hitchcock— 1954’s “Rear Window.” In addition, exclusive to our weekly email newsletter, we also reviewe...
Totally Killer, Megalomaniac, Perpetrator, Summoning Sylvia, and The Breach
December 24, 2023 19:05 - 37 minutes - 26.2 MBEpisode 259 We’re getting ready to close out the year by catching up on some 2023 releases. “Totally Killer,” a fun retro-time-travel thing, “Megalomaniac,” a not-nearly-as-funny serial killer story, “Perpetrator,” a witchcraft-meets-superhero tale, “Summoning Sylvia,” because it’s hilarious, and “The Breach,” a sci-fi Lovecraftian mess. In addition, exclusive to our weekly email newsletter, we also reviewed: “Macabre” (1958) “Saw II” (2005) Those two can be found at http://horrorbulle...
Reflect, Euthanizer, Sole Survivor, Wicca Book, and The Mystery of the Mary Celeste
December 17, 2023 22:08 - 41 minutes - 29.1 MBEpisode 258 We’ve got a fairly random selection of horror films this week. We’ll start off with “Reflect” and “Wicca Book,” two new films from this year. Then, we’ll watch the cheery and uplifting “Euthanizer” from 2017, we’re all gonna die in 1984’s “Sole Survivor,” and finally, go way back to 1935 and watch the classic Bela Lugosi film, “The Mystery of the Mary Celeste.” In addition, exclusive to our weekly email newsletter, we also reviewed: “Demons” (1985) “King Kong vs. Godzilla” (...
Saw, Hunter Hunter, Gargoyles, and Fertilize the Blaspheming Bombshell
December 10, 2023 22:49 - 44 minutes - 30.8 MBEpisode 257 There are lots of good (and bad) horror films this week. We’ll start out with the first “Saw” film from back in 2004. Next, we’ll watch the maybe-monster movie “Hunter Hunter” from 2020, then ”Gargoyles” from 1972. Finally, we’ll watch an outrageous cult film, “Fertilize the Blaspheming Bombshell” from 1990. In addition, exclusive to our weekly email newsletter, we also reviewed: “Repulsion” (1965) “The Conspiracy” (2013) In the podcast this week: Saw (2004) Hunter Hunte...
Godzilla Raids Again, Howling V, Puppet Master 4, and Freddy vs. Jason
December 03, 2023 23:01 - 50 minutes - 34.8 MBEpisode 256 There are lots of good (and bad) classic sequels this week. We’ll start out with the second Godzilla film, “Godzilla Raids Again” from 1955, then zip forward a few decades to continue with “Howling V: The Rebirth” and “Puppet Master 4: The Demon.” Next, we’ll get one of the very few good crossover horror battles, “Freddy vs. Jason” from 2003. In addition, exclusive to our weekly email newsletter, we also reviewed: “Hostel: Part III” (2011) “Onibaba” (1964) In the podcast th...
Suitable Flesh, Haunted Mansion, A Haunting in Venice, and They Wait in the Dark
November 26, 2023 22:02 - 33 minutes - 23.4 MBEpisode 255 There’s lots of good (and bad) stuff this week. We’ll start out with the retro “Suitable Flesh” and the funny “Haunted Mansion”, both from 2023. After a classic short film, we’ll solve a mystery in “A Hunting in Venice” and then slog our way through “They Wait in the Dark,” also both from this year. In addition, exclusive to our weekly email newsletter, we also reviewed: “Hostel: Part II” (2007), more torture mayhem at the murder factory “Red White & Blue” (2010), a gritty t...
Phase IV, Ants!, Empire of the Ants, and Ants on a Plane
November 19, 2023 23:06 - 1 hour - 41.5 MBEpisode 254 We have a fun episode for you this week, with “Killer Ant Week.” We'll take a look at 1974’s “Phase IV,” and 1977’s “Empire of the Ants.” Then we’ll visit Lakewood Manor in “Ants!” and go for a trip with “Ants on a Plane.” In addition, exclusive to our weekly email newsletter, we also reviewed: “Legion of Fire: Killer Ants” aka “Marabunta” (1998) “Triangle” (2009) In the podcast this week: Phase IV (1974) Ants (1977) Short Film: Bugbear (2023) Empire of the Ants (19...
When Evil Lurks, The Nun II, Hostel, and Incident in a Ghostland
November 12, 2023 20:47 - 33 minutes - 23.3 MBEpisode 253 We have a fun episode for you this week, with four full-length and short films. We'll take a look at “The Nun II” and “When Evil Lurks,” both newish releases from 2023. Then, we’ll watch the first “Hostel” film from 2005 and the very odd “Incident in a Ghostland” from 2018. In addition, exclusive to our weekly email newsletter, we also reviewed: "It's Alive" (1974) “Cold Prey” (2006) “The Bad Seed” (1956) There are three bonus films this time because we just plain forgot...
Five Nights at Freddy's, Exorcist: Believer, The Hive, Bloodthirst, Beyond the Gates of Hell, and The Wheel of Heaven
November 05, 2023 23:07 - 42 minutes - 29.2 MBEpisode 252 We've got an extra-big episode for you this week, with SIX full-length films, all brand new from this year. We'll take a look at "Five Nights at Freddy's," "Exorcist: Believer," "The Hive," "Bloodthirst," "Beyond the Gates of Hell," and "The Wheel of Heaven." In addition, exclusive to our weekly email newsletter, we also reviewed: "It's Alive" from 1974 In the podcast this week: Five Nights at Freddy's (2023) Bloodthirst (2023) The Hive (2023) Beyond the Gates of Hell (...
Pet Sematary: Bloodlines, Anaconda, Zombeavers, and Slotherhouse
October 29, 2023 23:03 - 40 minutes - 28 MBEpisode 251 It's "Killer Animal" week again. This time, we'll watch "Pet Sematary: Bloodlines" from 2023, followed by the original "Anaconda" from 1997, "Zombeavers" from 2014, and "Slotherhouse" from 2023. In addition, exclusive to our weekly email newsletter, we also reviewed: "Grizzly" from 1976 "Piranha" from 1978 In the podcast this week: Pet Sematary: Bloodline (2023) Anaconda (1997) Short Film: Leech (2023) Zombeavers (2014) Slotherhouse (2023) Check out my recent discuss...
Special Announcement
October 29, 2023 23:00 - 1 minute - 1.72 MBCheck out my recent discussion with Bill Groves on his podcast, “Movie Nights and Matinees.” We talked about silent horror films. I’m on episode #19: * Episode link: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2117200/13818252-episode-19-silent-shivers * Podcast Home page: https://movienightsandmatinees.com Check out all “The Horror Guys Guide to Age of Silent Film” and all our other books with one easy link: https://brianschell.com/collection/horrorguys
No One Will Save You, Beneath Us All, Subspecies V: Bloodrise, and Soul Mates
October 22, 2023 22:18 - 32 minutes - 22.2 MBEpisode 250 This week, We’ll look at four more movies and a short film. This time, everything is a new-ish release. “No One Will Save You” starts us off, then we’ll watch “Beneath Us All.” After the short film, we’ll finish off the Subspecies series with part 5, “Bloodrise” and the fun “Soul Mates,” all from 2023. In addition, exclusive to our weekly email newsletter, we also reviewed: * Jason Goes to Hell: The Final Friday (1993) * Darker Than Night (1975) In the podcast: * No On...
The Goldsmith, Relic, The Relic, and The Angry Black Girl and Her Monster
October 15, 2023 23:40 - 43 minutes - 30.4 MBEpisode 249 This week, We’ll look at four more movies and a short film. We’ll start with the brand-new “The Goldsmith” from 2023 and then follow that up with the also-new “The Angry Black Girl and Her Monster.” Then, we’ll look at two similarly named but completely unrelated films, “The Relic” from 1997 and “Relic” from 2020. The Goldsmith (2023) https://www.horrorguys.com/the-goldsmith-2023 The Angry Black Girl and Her Monster (2023) https://www.horrorguys.com/the-angry-black-girl-and...
The Marshes, The Basement, Anti Matter, Holly and Werewolves Unleashed
October 09, 2023 00:10 - 54 minutes - 38 MBEpisode 248 This week, We’ll look at four more movies and a short film. We’ll start with the Australian “The Marshes” from 2018, then watch “The Basement” from the same year. We’ll then stop for a wild experiment gone wrong in 2016’s “Anti Matter” and then go hunting with “Werewolves Unleashed,” a documentary that just came out. Lastly, we’ll look at a new book, “Holly” by Stephen King. The Marshes (2018) https://www.horrorguys.com/the-marshes-2018 The Basement (2018) https://www.horror...
Talk to Me, The Outwaters, The Hills Have Eyes, and Bloodlust: Subspecies III
October 02, 2023 00:10 - 45 minutes - 31.3 MBEpisode 247 This week, We’ll look at the brand-new “Talk to Me” and “The Outwaters” from 2023. For our oldies, we’ll discuss the original version of “The Hills Have Eyes” (1977), and “Bloodlust: Subspecies III” from 1994. Good stuff, mostly, with only one stinker. Which one will it be? Talk to Me (2023) https://www.horrorguys.com/talk-to-me-2023 The Hills Have Eyes (1977) https://www.horrorguys.com/the-hills-have-eyes-1977 Short Film: https://www.horrorguys.com/short-film-ride-share-202...
Dawn of the Dead, Child’s Play 2, Subspecies II: Bloodstone, and A Nightmare on Elm Street 4: The Dream Master
September 24, 2023 23:15 - 49 minutes - 34.4 MBEpisode 246 This week, we’ll continue our “September of Sequels” theme with a bunch of movies whose names end with a number. 1978’s “Dawn of the Dead” is the second in George Romero’s original undead films. Then we’ll catch up with Freddy in his fourth outing, “A Nightmare on Elm Street 4: The Dream Master” from 1998. After a short film, we’ll continue with “Child’s Play 2” from 1990 and “Bloodstone: Subspecies II” from 1993. Surprisingly, for sequels, we thought most of these were really ...
Cobweb, The Boogeyman, Daughter, and Friday the 13th Part VIII: Jason Takes Manhattan
September 18, 2023 12:07 - 40 minutes - 27.9 MBEpisode 245 This week, we’ve got our usual four movies and a short film. We’ll start out with a monster in the wall— “Cobweb” from this year. Then we’ll visit a monster in the closet with “The Boogeyman.” We’ll meet a very strange family with 2023’s “Daughter” and then finally move away from Camp Crystal Lake with “Friday the 13th Part VIII: Jason Takes Manhattan” from 1989. Cobweb (2023) https://www.horrorguys.com/cobweb-2023/ The Boogeyman (2023) https://www.horrorguys.com/the-boogeyma...
The Last Voyage of the Demeter, The Latent Image, Aliens, and Amityville 1992
September 09, 2023 23:00 - 50 minutes - 34.9 MBEpisode 244 We’re back to our regular format this week with four movies and a short film. We’ll start out with the latest adaptation of Dracula— well, one chapter of it anyway, “The Last Voyage of the Demeter” (2023). We’ll then take a trip to a different kind of cabin in the woods with “The Latent Image,” also from 2023. After we watch a silly short film, we’ll wind back the clock with “Amityville 1992: It’s About Time” and then watch the action-packed, but still often terrifying, “Aliens...
Insidious: The Red Door, The Blackening, Candy Land, and Viking Wolf
September 03, 2023 23:12 - 33 minutes - 23.5 MBEpisode 243 We’re back to our regular format this week with four movies and a short film. We’ll start out with the latest franchise installment, “Insidious: The Red Door” (2023) and then take a turn with “The Blackening” of 2022. We’ll have a little playtime with “Candy Land” (2023) and take a trip to Norway and meet the “Viking Wolf” (2022). Insidious: The Red Door (2023) https://www.horrorguys.com/insidious-the-red-door-2023/ The Blackening (2022) https://www.horrorguys.com/the-blacke...
Horror Guys Short Film Festival 2
August 27, 2023 23:15 - 29 minutes - 20.2 MBEpisode 242 We did it last year, so why not make it a tradition? This week, we’re doing nothing but watching short films, and lots of them— Two per day! Baby Boom (2023) https://www.horrorguys.com/short-film-baby-boom-2023 Cabin Number 9 (2023) https://www.horrorguys.com/short-film-cabin-number-9-2023 Familiar (2023) https://www.horrorguys.com/short-film-familiar-2023 Skin and Bone (2023) https://www.horrorguys.com/short-film-skin-and-bone-2023 Sleepbreaker (2023) https://www.horro...
The Brain That Wouldn’t Die, Plan 9 From Outer Space, The Killer Shrews, and Manos: The Hand of Fate
August 20, 2023 23:36 - 50 minutes - 35.2 MBEpisode 241 August is always the year’s slow spot with new horror, as the film companies are saving the good stuff for October. In support of that, we’ve decided to review the all-time “bottom of the barrel” horror movies. At least the ones that are still fun to watch— there are many, many far worse films than these out there, but these have acquired “legendary” status over the decades since their release. We’ll first get a head of things with “The Brain That Wouldn’t Die” from 1962. We...
Blood Hook, Half Dead Fred, The Void, and Willy’s Wonderland
August 13, 2023 22:50 - 53 minutes - 37 MBEpisode 240 We’ll start with a ridiculous Troma film from 1986, “Blood Hook” (Ouch!). We’ll then watch a film made right here in the town where we reside, “Half Dead Fred” which just released this year. After that terrifying experience, we’ll take a trip to the hospital and end in “The Void” from 2016. To relax after, we’ll stop in and have some fun at “Willy’s Wonderland” (2021). For our newsletter-exclusive bonus films this week, we’ll also watch: “Night of the Comet” which may be...
Dagon, Baskin, Dawn of the Dead, and The Devil’s Candy
August 08, 2023 23:00 - 43 minutes - 30 MBEpisode 239 No special theme this week, just a lot of creepy stuff! We’ll start with the excellent Lovecraftian “Dagon” from 2001. We’ll then look at a different cult in 2015’s “Baskin.” We’ll then eat some of “The Devil’s Candy” and then watch the excellent remake of “Dawn of the Dead” from 2004. For our newsletter-exclusive bonus films this week, we’ll also watch: “Demonic Toys” (1992) The anthology film “Holidays” (2016) Check out all our books with one easy link: https://br...
Shaun of the Dead, Zombieland 1 and 2, Warm Bodies, and Pride and Prejudice and Zombies
August 03, 2023 23:07 - 54 minutes - 37.6 MBEpisode 238: Zom-Coms We’ve got five movies this week: We’ll start with the funny zombie movie that started it all, “Shaun of the Dead” from 2004. Then we’ll visit “Zombieland” twice, in 2009 and 2019. 2013’s “Warm Bodies” is a bit of a different take on zombies, as is “Pride and Prejudice and Zombies” from 2019. On our newsletter site, horrorbulletin.com we discuss all the above PLUS: “The Uninvited” (1944) “65” (2023) Check out all our books with one easy link: https://brian...
Se7en, Zodiac, The Collector, I Saw the Devil, and Henry: Portrait of a Serial Killer
July 30, 2023 23:06 - 57 minutes - 39.9 MBEpisode 237: Serial Killer Week We’ve got five movies this week: We’ll start with the 1986 film, “Henry: Portrait of a Serial Killer,” then move on to 1995’s “Se7en.” Then we’ll watch a fictionalized version of the real-life “Zodiac” and go insane with “The Collector” and “I Saw the Devil.” Crazy stuff! On our newsletter site, horrorbulletin.com we discuss all the above, PLUS: “Hollywood in the Atomic Age - Monsters! Martians! Mad Scientists!” (2021) Check out all our books with on...
28 Days Later, 28 Weeks Later, Atragon, and The Killing of a Sacred Deer
July 23, 2023 21:28 - 57 minutes - 39.9 MBEpisode 236 We’ve got four more movies and a short film this week: We’ll start with the early-2000s zombie classics, “28 Days Later” and “28 Weeks Later,” then we’ll watch the crazy 1963 kaiju movie “Atragon.” Finally, we’ll discuss “The Killing of a Sacred Deer” from 2017. On our newsletter site, horrorbulletin.com we discuss all the above, PLUS: “Monster on Campus” from 1958 “Overlord” from 2018 Check out all our books with one easy link: https://brianschell.com/collection/hor...
Mad Heidi, Warlock, Warlock II, and The Little Girl Who Lived Down the Lane
July 13, 2023 13:30 - 48 minutes - 33.7 MBEpisode 235 We’ve got four more movies and a short film this week: We’ll start with the 2023 Swissploitation film, “Mad Heidi.” Then we’ll go back and watch both the good “Warlock” movies from 1989 and 1993. Finally, we’ll visit with “The Little Girl Who Lives Down The Lane” from way back in 1976 For our bonus films, over at https://horrorbulletin.com, we have: “The Devil Bat” with Bela Lugosi from 1940 “Timecrimes” from 2007 Check out all our books with one easy link: https://brian...
Unwelcome, Becky, The Wrath of Becky, and The Dogman Triangle
July 01, 2023 23:29 - 27 minutes - 19.2 MBEpisode 234 We’ve got four more movies and a short film this week: We’ll start with the 2023 documentary, “The Dogman Triangle: Werewolves in the Lone Star State.” Then we’ll go to Ireland and become “Unwelcome.” After our short film, well meet 2020’s “Becky” and follow up with her sequel, this year’s “The Wrath of Becky.” For our bonus films, over at https://horrorbulletin.com, we have: “Malum” (2023) - A police officer spends the night in a very strange old jailhouse. “Hellraiser:...
Brooklyn 45, Nefarious, The Black Demon, and Baby Oopsie
June 27, 2023 00:25 - 38 minutes - 26.6 MBEpisode 233 We’ve got four more movies and a short film this week: We’ll start with the 2023 Shudder Original, “Brooklyn 45,” a WWII-era ghost story— sorta. We’ll then go to prison in “Nefarious,” also from this year. After we watch our short film, “Canary,” we’ll watch an outrageous killer-doll film, “Baby Oopsie.” We’ll then wrap it up with “The Black Demon” from 2023. For our bonus films, over at https://horrorbulletin.com, we have: • “Society” (1989) - A very strange body-horr...
Oops, You’re a Vampire, The House that Jack Built, Jacob’s Ladder, and The Seventh Victim
June 18, 2023 21:33 - 46 minutes - 32.5 MBEpisode 232 We’ve got four more movies and a short film this week: We’ll start with the wild, indie film “Oops! You’re a Vampire” and then go insane with “Jacob’s Ladder” and “The House that Jack Built.” Then we’ll watch a literal “cult classic” with “The Seventh Victim” from way back in 1943! For our bonus films, over at https://horrorbulletin.com, we have: • “Coming Home in the Dark” (2021) a revenge thriller • “Frankestein el Vampiro y Compañía” (1962) AKA “Frankenstein, T...
Influencer, Huesara: The Bone Woman, Elephant, Ginger Snaps 2 and 3
June 10, 2023 14:00 - 39 minutes - 27.3 MBEpisode 231 We’ve got four more movies and a (longish) short film this week: We’ll start with the brand-new “Influencer” and “Huesara: The Bone Woman,” both from 2023. Then we’ll take a look at a possibly-political short film from 1989 with a big body count. We’ll follow that up with the next two films in the Ginger Snaps series, “Ginger Snaps 2: Unleashed” and “Ginger Snaps Back: The Beginning.” For our bonus films, over at https://horrorbulletin.com, we have: “Psycho IV: The Beginni...
Burnt Offerings, Psycho II and III, What Ever Happened to Baby Jane?
June 04, 2023 22:42 - 1 hour - 42.6 MBEpisode 230 We still have more oldies for you this week, some real overlooked classics this time. This week, we’ll start with “Burnt Offerings,” a sort of haunted house film from 1976. Then we’ll catch up with Norman Bates in “Psycho II” and “Psycho III” from 1983 and 1986, then we’ll find out “What Ever Happened to Baby Jane?” From 1962 For our bonus films, over at https://horrorbulletin.com, we have: • “High Life” (2018), a sci-fi movie about a shipload of criminals and major i...