Horror Movie Maniacs
69 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 2 months ago -A podcast all about horror movies from our resident Horror Movie Maniacs Peter and Phil. We discuss the behind the scenes stories and also our thoughts and feelings about films from the greatest genre ever created. Join us!
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Episode 12: The Fly (1986) - Pretty Spry for a Fly Guy
November 29, 2020 21:14 - 1 hour - 225 MBWe discuss the wonderful David Cronenberg sci-fi body horror The Fly from 1986. We go through behind the scenes stories, differences between the movie and the original short story from 1957 (and the original movie from 1958), and the story, actors, music, makeup, special effects and anything else we can think of to gush about. (We like this film very much) Grab your favourite baboon and jump in a telepod with us and Brundlefly as we discuss insect politics. Join us on Twitter @ManiacsHorr...
Episode 11: Halloween (1978) - Dog Leg Buffet
October 31, 2020 12:14 - 1 hour - 179 MBHappy Halloween! We discuss John Carpenter's classic Halloween, the movie that catapulted the slasher genre into the mainstream. Join Peter, Phil, Laurie, Dr Loomis and Michael Myers as we go through the film, including behind the scenes stories, the cast, characters, story and we go on a couple of unplanned tangents (as usual!). We also randomly reference Stephen King's IT 3 times for some reason. Pop on a Captain Kirk mask, pull up a dog leg to chew on and join us. Join us on Twitter @M...
Episode 10: Paranormal Activity (2007) - Pavlov's Rumble
October 19, 2020 13:22 - 1 hour - 202 MBWe discuss the found footage box office smash Paranormal Activity directed by Oren Peli. During the chat we talk about what makes the film so scary, how it was filmed, and the long road from shooting it to getting it released. Also Phil talks about his own real life (possibly) paranormal experiences and Peter makes a very bold statement about his personal feelings about this movie. Enjoy! Join us on Twitter @ManiacsHorror For extra weekly bonus content join us on Patreon here
Episode 9: The Descent (2005) - Creepy Crawlers?
September 22, 2020 12:32 - 1 hour - 133 MBWe discuss Neil Marshall's fantastic and very scary movie The Descent. Join us in a terrifying cave system as we go spelunking with six very tough ladies and possibly something else. Warning - if you've never seen the film we seriously recommend you watch it before listening to this - ideally knowing as little as you can about it. But then definitely listen to this after that. Join us on Twitter @ManiacsHorror For extra weekly bonus content become a patron on Patreon here
Episode 8: Child's Play (1988) - Good Guys Finish Last
August 25, 2020 16:39 - 1 hour - 124 MBHi! We're Peter & Phil - and we're your friends to the end. We talk through Tom Holland's Child's Play from 1988, created from a story and screenplay by Don Mancini. We discuss the story, the actors, and of course the amazing Chucky puppet (or to be precise, the many Chucky puppets) created by Kevin Yagher. Wanna play? Join us on Twitter @ManiacsHorror For extra weekly bonus content become a patron on Patreon here
Episode 7: Jaws (1975) - Jumping the Shark
July 27, 2020 17:19 - 1 hour - 176 MBWe discuss the magnificent Steven Spielberg movie Jaws from 1975. From the beginnings of the story, John Williams' iconic score, through the terrifying shark attacks to the famously difficult ocean shoot. And of course the age old question - is Jaws a horror movie? Join us on Twitter @ManiacsHorror For extra weekly bonus content become a patron on Patreon here
Episode 6: Day of the Dead (1985) - Say Hello to your Aunt Alicia!
July 07, 2020 11:49 - 1 hour - 146 MBPeter & Phil geek out about George A Romero's zombie movie Day of the Dead from 1985. We discuss the story, the themes of the film, the absolutely stunning special effects, plenty of behind the scenes facts and the greatest single zombie in movie history. Join us on Twitter @ManiacsHorror For extra weekly bonus content become a patron on Patreon here
Episode 6: Say Hello to your Aunt Alicia! - Day of the Dead (1985)
July 07, 2020 11:49 - 1 hour - 146 MBPeter & Phil geek out about George A Romero's zombie movie Day of the Dead from 1985. We discuss the story, the themes of the film, the absolutely stunning special effects, plenty of behind the scenes facts and the greatest single zombie in movie history. Join us on Twitter @ManiacsHorror
Episode 5: Gordon's Alive? - Saw (2004)
June 14, 2020 14:53 - 1 hour - 223 MBWe discuss the first movie in the Saw franchise - directed by James Wan and written by and starring Leigh Whannell. We go through the low budget restraints the film-makers had, the intricate screenplay, great iconic villain, fantastic cast and of course that music. Hello Zepp! Join us on Twitter @ManiacsHorror
Episode 5: Saw (2004) - Gordon's Alive?
June 14, 2020 14:53 - 1 hour - 223 MBWe discuss the first movie in the Saw franchise - directed by James Wan and written by and starring Leigh Whannell. We go through the low budget restraints the film-makers had, the intricate screenplay, great iconic villain, fantastic cast and of course that music. Hello Zepp! Join us on Twitter @ManiacsHorror For extra weekly bonus content become a patron on Patreon here
Patreon Announcement!
May 15, 2020 20:15 - 7 minutes - 25 MBHey there fellow Horror Movie Maniacs, this is a little bonus episode to announce that we now have a Patreon page - for a little bit of money every month you can access exclusive bonus content from us. In this mini episode we go through what we are offering in each tier for our Patreon patrons. Find our Patreon page here Also follow us on Twitter @ManiacsHorror
Episode 4: Captain Howdy's Pea Soup Party - The Exorcist (1973)
May 02, 2020 11:12 - 1 hour - 231 MBWe discuss one of the most talked about movies in horror history - William Friedkin's The Exorcist. Did you know it was based on a true story? We go though the movie (both versions), talking about many behind the scenes stories, the cast, the themes and intricacies of the plot as well as our thoughts and feelings about the film. We also discuss Friedkin's filming methods, William Peter Blatty (who wrote the screenplay and the novel it was based on) and the fact that some people to this day b...
Episode 4: The Exorcist (1973) - Captain Howdy's Pea Soup Party
May 02, 2020 11:12 - 1 hour - 231 MBWe discuss one of the most talked about movies in horror history - William Friedkin's The Exorcist. Did you know it was based on a true story? We go though the movie (both versions), talking about many behind the scenes stories, the cast, the themes and intricacies of the plot as well as our thoughts and feelings about the film. We also discuss Friedkin's filming methods, William Peter Blatty (who wrote the screenplay and the novel it was based on) and the fact that some people to this day b...
Episode 3: A Quiet Place (2018) - Self-isolation Dark Angels
April 03, 2020 11:13 - 1 hour - 172 MBPeter and Phil cannot get together due to the effects of COVID-19, but due to the power of technology, separate microphones and phones we still manage to record and release a podcast. Hopefully it sounds the same! We discuss the fantastic 2018 movie A Quiet Place directed by, starring and co-written by John Krasinski and also starring Emily Blunt, Millicent Simmonds and Noah Jupe. Who are the Dark Angels? Where did they come from? How come there are so many similarities to the world of th...
Episode 3: Self-isolation Dark Angels - A Quiet Place (2018)
April 03, 2020 11:13 - 1 hour - 172 MBPeter and Phil cannot get together due to the effects of COVID-19, but due to the power of technology, separate microphones and phones we still manage to record and release a podcast. Hopefully it sounds the same! We discuss the fantastic 2018 movie A Quiet Place directed by, starring and co-written by John Krasinski and also starring Emily Blunt, Millicent Simmonds and Noah Jupe. Who are the Dark Angels? Where did they come from? How come there are so many similarities to the world of th...
Episode 2: The Texas Chain Saw Massacre (1974) - A Family of Ed Geins
February 16, 2020 13:12 - 1 hour - 160 MBWe discuss Tobe Hooper's 1974 movie The Texas Chain Saw Massacre. We have an epic chat about the film, the characters, the actors, the cinematography and an awful lot of behind the scenes stories. Who hated who on set? Is it worth actually torturing actors to create immortal art? Who fancies some Head Cheese? Join us on Twitter @ManiacsHorror For extra weekly bonus content become a patron on Patreon here
Episode 2: A Family of Ed Geins - The Texas Chain Saw Massacre (1974)
February 16, 2020 13:12 - 1 hour - 160 MBWe discuss Tobe Hooper's 1974 movie The Texas Chain Saw Massacre. We have an epic chat about the film, the characters, the actors, the cinematography and an awful lot of behind the scenes stories. Who hated who on set? Is it worth actually torturing actors to create immortal art? Who fancies some Head Cheese? Join us on Twitter @ManiacsHorror
Episode 1: A Nightmare on Elm Street (1984) - Johnny Depp's Fountain of Blood
January 31, 2020 21:41 - 1 hour - 154 MBWelcome to our very first episode! Your hosts Peter and Phil discuss Wes Craven's masterpiece from 1984. Can you imagine a world before Freddy Krueger? We talk through the movie, giving behind the scenes trivia as well as our thoughts and feelings about the film. Spoiler alert - we like it. Join us on Twitter @ManiacsHorror For extra weekly bonus content become a patron on Patreon here
Episode 1: Johnny Depp's Fountain of Blood - A Nightmare on Elm Street (1984)
January 31, 2020 21:41 - 1 hour - 154 MBWelcome to our very first episode! Your hosts Peter and Phil discuss Wes Craven's masterpiece from 1984. Can you imagine a world before Freddy Krueger? We talk through the movie, giving behind the scenes trivia as well as our thoughts and feelings about the film. Spoiler alert - we like it. Join us on Twitter @ManiacsHorror