Horror Movie Survival Guide
554 episodes - English - Latest episode: 10 days ago - ★★★★★ - 101 ratingsHorror Movie Survival Guide is a weekly podcast where two long time chums (and unlikely gorehounds) watch and talk about horror films from a survival point of view. We ask the question - how can *we* end up as the final girl? Join Julia Marchese and Teri Gamble as we take a deep dive into everything from OG horror to newly released films (but preferably classics on VHS). We'll talk about obscure details that no one else notices, spin off into alternate casting universes, crush on some foxy, dodgy fellows (and creepy uncles), and arm ourselves with the knowledge necessary to become The Final Girl!
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Cujo - "Nope, nothing wrong here."
September 14, 2020 07:00 - 38 minutes - 26.5 MBStarting a round of Stephen King films is CUJO, which surprisingly neither Julia nor Teri had seen before! This 1983 classic doesn't disappoint with the tension or gore and both Dee Wallace and Danny Pintauro give mind blowingly amazing performances. A book and a movie that gave the world shorthand for "bad dog" - not too shabby at all! Support the Show.
The Deeper You Dig - "Now I'm in your head"
September 07, 2020 07:00 - 37 minutes - 25.9 MBA father, mother and daughter team wrote, shot, starred, produced, composed and directed this film, and they certainly know what they are doing! An intimate thriller, with gorgeous lighting and cinematography, awesome performances and a cool premise, this film shows that anyone can make a great horror film, even if it's just a family of three doing it together. Respect! THE DEEPER YOU DIG! Support the Show.
The Deeper You Dig - "Now I'm in your head"
September 07, 2020 07:00 - 37 minutes - 25.9 MBA father, mother and daughter team wrote, shot, starred, produced, composed and directed this film, and they certainly know what they are doing! An intimate thriller, with gorgeous lighting and cinematography, awesome performances and a cool premise, this film shows that anyone can make a great horror film, even if it's just a family of three doing it together. Respect! THE DEEPER YOU DIG! Support the show
The Deeper You Dig - Now I'm in your head
September 07, 2020 07:00 - 37 minutes - 25.9 MBA father, mother and daughter team wrote, shot, starred, produced, composed and directed this film, and they certainly know what they are doing! An intimate thriller, with gorgeous lighting and cinematography, awesome performances and a cool premise, this film shows that anyone can make a great horror film, even if it's just a family of three doing it together. Respect! Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/HorrorMovieSurvivalGuide)
Gretel & Hansel - "Charmingly unchaperoned"
August 31, 2020 07:00 - 41 minutes - 28.3 MBIf you took a Jodorowsky film, an Argento film & a Polanski film, mashed them up and added a bit of feminism to the cauldron, you'd come away with this movie. Unexpectedly art house, with gorgeous cinematography and a refreshingly monochromatic take on the fairly tale, this film takes an old story and makes it new again. With an astounding lead performance by Sophia Lillis, and a fun take on the witch by Alice Krige, we're hoping to spread the word about this awesome flick. Support the Show.
Gretel & Hansel - "Charmingly unchaperoned"
August 31, 2020 07:00 - 41 minutes - 28.3 MBIf you took a Jodorowsky film, an Argento film & a Polanski film, mashed them up and added a bit of feminism to the cauldron, you'd come away with this movie. Unexpectedly art house, with gorgeous cinematography and a refreshingly monochromatic take on the fairly tale, this film takes an old story and makes it new again. With an astounding lead performance by Sophia Lillis, and a fun take on the witch by Alice Krige, we're hoping to spread the word about this awesome flick. Support the sho...
Gretel & Hansel - Charmingly unchaperoned
August 31, 2020 07:00 - 41 minutes - 28.3 MBIf you took a Jodorowsky film, an Argento film & a Polanski film, mashed them up and added a bit of feminism to the cauldron, you'd come away with this movie. Unexpectedly art house, with gorgeous cinematography and a refreshingly monochromatic take on the fairly tale, this film takes an old story and makes it new again. With an astounding lead performance by Sophia Lillis, and a fun take on the witch by Alice Krige, we're hoping to spread the word about this awesome flick. Support the sho...
Underwater - Take the bunny
August 24, 2020 07:00 - 35 minutes - 24.2 MBSo if you took Alien and set it underwater, and swapped out Sigourney Weaver in her underwear for Kristen Stewart in her underwear (but also wet) you'd basically have this film. ALSO there is a twist ending to this film that will delight nerds everywhere...only we can't tell you what the twist is. But what we can say is trust us - this film is claustrophobic, intense, thrilling, cool, and a scary good time. Give it a watch. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/HorrorMovieSurvivalGuide)
Underwater - "Take the bunny"
August 24, 2020 07:00 - 35 minutes - 24.2 MBUnderwater - "Take the bunny" So if you took Alien and set it underwater, and swapped out Sigourney Weaver in her underwear for Kristen Stewart in her underwear (but also wet) you'd basically have this film. ALSO there is a twist ending to this film that will delight nerds everywhere...only we can't tell you what the twist is. But what we can say is trust us - this film is claustrophobic, intense, thrilling, cool, and a scary good time. Give it a watch. Support the Show.
Underwater - "Take the bunny"
August 24, 2020 07:00 - 35 minutes - 24.2 MBUnderwater - "Take the bunny" So if you took Alien and set it underwater, and swapped out Sigourney Weaver in her underwear for Kristen Stewart in her underwear (but also wet) you'd basically have this film. ALSO there is a twist ending to this film that will delight nerds everywhere...only we can't tell you what the twist is. But what we can say is trust us - this film is claustrophobic, intense, thrilling, cool, and a scary good time. Give it a watch. Support the show (https://www.patr...
Ready or Not - "We have to protect the family"
August 17, 2020 07:00 - 38 minutes - 26.5 MBReady or Not - "We have to protect the family" Samara Weaving KILLS as a naive newlywed who discovers that her in-laws are evil in more ways than one. A fun, gory, silly romp, this film keeps you guessing and the pacing never slows. We'd watch anything Samara Weaving is in, but her portrayal of Grace means she just became one of our favorite Final Girls as well. Support the Show.
Ready or Not - We have to protect the family
August 17, 2020 07:00 - 38 minutes - 26.5 MBSamara Weaving KILLS as a naive newlywed who discovers that her in-laws are evil in more ways than one. A fun, gory, silly romp, this film keeps you guessing and the pacing never slows. We'd watch anything Samara Weaving is in, but her portrayal of Grace means she just became one of our favorite Final Girls as well. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/HorrorMovieSurvivalGuide)
Tales from the Crypt: Demon Knight - "Evening, motel people..."
August 10, 2020 07:00 - 39 minutes - 27.3 MBTales from the Crypt: Demon Knight - "Evening, motel people..." Who other than The Crypt Keeper could insure blood and boobs within the first five minutes of a film? Come for the nudity and gore, stay for the fun FX and joyous performances by Jada Pinkett, Billy Zane, William Sadler, CCH Pounder, Thomas Haden Church and Dick Miller! A great cast always means a good time, and this film brings the action, dad jokes, the blood of Christ and nipple electrocutions! Support the Show.
Tales from the Crypt: Demon Knight - Evening, motel people
August 10, 2020 07:00 - 39 minutes - 27.3 MBWho other than The Crypt Keeper could insure blood and boobs within the first five minutes of a film? Come for the nudity and gore, stay for the fun FX and joyous performances by Jada Pinkett, Billy Zane, William Sadler, CCH Pounder, Thomas Haden Church and Dick Miller! A great cast always means a good time, and this film brings the action, dad jokes, the blood of Christ and nipple electrocutions! Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/HorrorMovieSurvivalGuide)
Tales from the Crypt: Demon Knight - "Evening, motel people..."
August 10, 2020 07:00 - 39 minutes - 27.3 MBTales from the Crypt: Demon Knight - "Evening, motel people..." Who other than The Crypt Keeper could insure blood and boobs within the first five minutes of a film? Come for the nudity and gore, stay for the fun FX and joyous performances by Jada Pinkett, Billy Zane, William Sadler, CCH Pounder, Thomas Haden Church and Dick Miller! A great cast always means a good time, and this film brings the action, dad jokes, the blood of Christ and nipple electrocutions! Support the show
The Tokoloshe - "I need the job"
August 03, 2020 07:00 - 37 minutes - 25.5 MBThe Tokoloshe - "I need the job" A fantastic horror film that comes out of South African folklore, the Tokoloshe is a monster that feeds on children and those left alone. When Busi comes to Johannesburg to find work, she didn't bargain on finding a supernatural beast as well. Great camerawork, superb performances and solid directing make this one super cool. Support the Show.
The Tokoloshe - I need the job
August 03, 2020 07:00 - 37 minutes - 25.5 MBA fantastic horror film that comes out of South African folklore, the Tokoloshe is a monster that feeds on children and those left alone. When Busi comes to Johannesburg to find work, she didn't bargain on finding a supernatural beast as well. Great camerawork, superb performances and solid directing make this one super cool. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/HorrorMovieSurvivalGuide)
Crazy As Hell - "My name is Satan."
July 27, 2020 07:00 - 38 minutes - 26.7 MBCrazy As Hell (2002) - "My name is Satan." When an ego driven doctor agrees to participate in a documentary where he is under constant surveillance 24/7 for 30 days and promises to cure the patients, not with medication, but with "reconstructive societal adjustment", he didn't wager he'd be up against a patient who claims to be Satan. Is he insane or who he truly claims to be? All bets are off, and all souls up for grabs in this fun flick! Directed by and Starring 90's heart throb Eriq La ...
Crazy As Hell - My name is Satan
July 27, 2020 07:00 - 38 minutes - 26.7 MBWhen an ego driven doctor agrees to participate in a documentary where he is under constant surveillance 24/7 for 30 days and promises to cure the patients, not with medication, but with "reconstructive societal adjustment", he didn't wager he'd be up against a patient who claims to be Satan. Is he insane or who he truly claims to be? All bets are off, and all souls up for grabs in this fun flick! Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/HorrorMovieSurvivalGuide)
Thriller - "Hoochie Love"
July 20, 2020 07:00 - 40 minutes - 28 MBThriller (2018) - "Hoochie Love" When a childhood prank goes wrong, a group of friends must live with the guilt of what they've done - and pay for their sins! A fun take on the teen slasher genre, this film keeps you guessing and has fun with an eclectic bunch of characters. PLUS you get to see RZA as a high school principal! Everyone wins! Support the Show.
Thriller - Hoochie Love
July 20, 2020 07:00 - 40 minutes - 28 MBWhen a childhood prank goes wrong, a group of friends must live with the guilt of what they've done - and pay for their sins! A fun take on the teen slasher genre, this film keeps you guessing and has fun with an eclectic bunch of characters. PLUS you get to see RZA as a high school principal! Everyone wins! Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/HorrorMovieSurvivalGuide)
Da Sweet Blood of Jesus - "I'm addicted to blood"
July 13, 2020 07:00 - 43 minutes - 29.8 MBDa Sweet Blood of Jesus (2014) - "I'm addicted to blood" Spike Lee's 2014 film Da Sweet Blood of Jesus is a remake of the 1973 film Ganja & Hess and updates the story to modern day. When an reserved, rich, gorgeous anthropologist meets a bold, brave, gorgeous gold digger who is willing to overlook a lot for her money, the sparks fly in this unusual take on the vampire genre. Support the Show.
Da Sweet Blood of Jesus - I'm addicted to blood
July 13, 2020 07:00 - 43 minutes - 29.8 MBSpike Lee's 2014 film Da Sweet Blood of Jesus is a remake of the 1973 film Ganja & Hess and updates the story to modern day. When an reserved, rich, gorgeous anthropologist meets a bold, brave, gorgeous gold digger who is willing to overlook a lot for her money, the sparks fly in this unusual take on the vampire genre. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/HorrorMovieSurvivalGuide)
Mayhem - "It's the virus talking."
July 06, 2020 07:00 - 36 minutes - 25.2 MBMayhem (2017)- "It's the virus talking." When a contagious virus sweeps a large corporate office building and causes the victims to lose all inhibitions, you bet it's gonna be Mayhem! Joe Lynch's 2017 film is a bloody, gory ball of fun, and Samara Weaving and Steven Yeun chew every bit of blood soaked scenery with absolute glee! A wild ride! Support the Show.
Mayhem - "It's the virus talking."
July 06, 2020 07:00 - 36 minutes - 25.2 MBMayhem (2017)- "It's the virus talking." When a contagious virus sweeps a large corporate office building and causes the victims to lose all inhibitions, you bet it's gonna be Mayhem! Joe Lynch's 2017 film is a bloody, gory ball of fun, and Samara Weaving and Steven Yeun chew every bit of blood soaked scenery with absolute glee! A wild ride! Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/HorrorMovieSurvivalGuide)
Mayhem - It's the virus talking
July 06, 2020 07:00 - 36 minutes - 25.2 MBWhen a contagious virus sweeps a large corporate office building and causes the victims to lose all inhibitions, you bet it's gonna be Mayhem! Joe Lynch's 2017 film is a bloody, gory ball of fun, and Samara Weaving and Steven Yeun chew every bit of blood soaked scenery with absolute glee! A wild ride! Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/HorrorMovieSurvivalGuide)
Eyes Without A Face - "Human guinea pig."
June 29, 2020 07:00 - 36 minutes - 25.2 MBEyes Without A Face (1960) - "Human guinea pig." If you haven't seen the 1960 black and white amazingness that is Eyes Without A Face, get on it right away! An incredibly stark and beautiful film with one of the goriest scenes we've ever seen in that time period - we were shocked and delighted! An unconventional story with a very original look and feel, this film is truly unique. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/HorrorMovieSurvivalGuide)
Eyes Without A Face - "Human guinea pig."
June 29, 2020 07:00 - 36 minutes - 25.2 MBEyes Without A Face (1960) - "Human guinea pig." If you haven't seen the 1960 black and white amazingness that is Eyes Without A Face, get on it right away! An incredibly stark and beautiful film with one of the goriest scenes we've ever seen in that time period - we were shocked and delighted! An unconventional story with a very original look and feel, this film is truly unique. Support the Show.
Eyes Without A Face - Human guinea pig
June 29, 2020 07:00 - 36 minutes - 25.2 MBIf you haven't seen the 1960 black and white amazingness that is Eyes Without A Face, get on it right away! An incredibly stark and beautiful film with one of the goriest scenes we've ever seen in that time period - we were shocked and delighted! An unconventional story with a very original look and feel, this film is truly unique. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/HorrorMovieSurvivalGuide)
The Void - "No, you're going to die"
June 22, 2020 07:00 - 34 minutes - 23.9 MBThe Void (2016) - "No, you're going to die" 2016's The Void teams up an unlikely rag tag bunch of small town folks and traps them in a half shut down hospital, up against ominous white robed figures, unhinged outsiders and, oh, maybe a Lovecraftian monster or two. You'll recognize the influences, but this film turns them into something entirely new and fun. Support the Show.
The Void - "No, you're going to die"
June 22, 2020 07:00 - 34 minutes - 23.9 MBThe Void (2016) - "No, you're going to die" 2016's The Void teams up an unlikely rag tag bunch of small town folks and traps them in a half shut down hospital, up against ominous white robed figures, unhinged outsiders and, oh, maybe a Lovecraftian monster or two. You'll recognize the influences, but this film turns them into something entirely new and fun. Support the show
The Void - No, you're going to die
June 22, 2020 07:00 - 34 minutes - 23.9 MB2016's The Void teams up an unlikely rag tag bunch of small town folks and traps them in a half shut down hospital, up against ominous white robed figures, unhinged outsiders and, oh, maybe a Lovecraftian monster or two. You'll recognize the influences, but this film turns them into something entirely new and fun. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/HorrorMovieSurvivalGuide)
Frozen - "Bond as a threesome"
June 15, 2020 07:00 - 34 minutes - 23.5 MBAdam Green's 2010 film FROZEN (not to be confused with the Disney flick) is a hardcore, not for the weak intense ride. When three friends get stuck on a ski lift, they must push themselves to the limit in order to try and survive. If you haven't seen this film, we highly recommend it. So well done. Support the show
Frozen - "Bond as a threesome"
June 15, 2020 07:00 - 34 minutes - 23.5 MBAdam Green's 2010 film FROZEN (not to be confused with the Disney flick) is a hardcore, not for the weak intense ride. When three friends get stuck on a ski lift, they must push themselves to the limit in order to try and survive. If you haven't seen this film, we highly recommend it. So well done. Support the Show.
Frozen - Bond as a threesome
June 15, 2020 07:00 - 34 minutes - 23.5 MBAdam Green's 2010 film (not to be confused with the Disney flick) is a hardcore, not for the weak intense ride. When three friends get stuck on a ski lift, they must push themselves to the limit in order to try and survive. If you haven't seen this film, we highly recommend it. So well done. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/HorrorMovieSurvivalGuide)
The Rage: Carrie 2 - "Sex and Suicide"
June 08, 2020 07:00 - 47 minutes - 32.4 MBThe Rage: Carrie 2 (1999) - "Sex and Suicide" This 1999 film is the sequel to Carrie and even has Sue Snell as a bridge character between the two films, but definitely pales in comparison to Brian De Palma's dynamite 1976 film. Rachel is misunderstood at home and at school, and when a serious of catastrophic events happen to her, her raw unleashed power comes to the surface at last! (Sounds familiar?) Worth a watch only if you're a completist. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/Hor...
The Rage: Carrie 2 - Sex and Suicide
June 08, 2020 07:00 - 47 minutes - 32.4 MBThis 1999 film is the sequel to Carrie and even has Sue Snell as a bridge character between the two films, but definitely pales in comparison to Brian De Palma's dynamite 1976 film. Rachel is misunderstood at home and at school, and when a serious of catastrophic events happen to her, her raw unleashed power comes to the surface at last! (Sounds familiar?) Worth a watch only if you're a completist. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/HorrorMovieSurvivalGuide)
The Rage: Carrie 2 - "Sex and Suicide"
June 08, 2020 07:00 - 47 minutes - 32.4 MBThe Rage: Carrie 2 (1999) - "Sex and Suicide" This 1999 film is the sequel to Carrie and even has Sue Snell as a bridge character between the two films, but definitely pales in comparison to Brian De Palma's dynamite 1976 film. Rachel is misunderstood at home and at school, and when a serious of catastrophic events happen to her, her raw unleashed power comes to the surface at last! (Sounds familiar?) Worth a watch only if you're a completist. Support the Show.
Cat People - "I love loneliness"
June 01, 2020 07:00 - 44 minutes - 30.8 MBCat People (1942) - "I love loneliness" Jacques Toueneur's 1942 film is a starkly beautiful film full of crisp black and white shadows. When a man falls in love with a woman who believes she is from a cursed village, he must decide whether she is supernatural or super crazy. A beautifully made film with a sensuous lead performance by Simone Simon. Support the Show.
Cat People - I love loneliness
June 01, 2020 07:00 - 44 minutes - 30.8 MBJacques Toueneur's 1942 film is a starkly beautiful film full of crisp black and white shadows. When a man falls in love with a woman who believes she is from a cursed village, he must decide whether she is supernatural or super crazy. A beautifully made film with a sensuous lead performance by Simone Simon. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/HorrorMovieSurvivalGuide)
The Crazies - "The army ain't nobodies friend, man."
May 25, 2020 07:00 - 39 minutes - 27.5 MBThe Crazies (1973) - "The army ain't nobodies friend, man." George A. Romero is a filmmaker who was perpetually ahead of this time, and never has there been a more appropriate time to watch The Crazies than right now. A small town is forcibly put under quarantine by the army when a virus spreads that turns its victims insane. Chilling, brilliant and eerily prescient, this is one of Romero's unsung films! So good! Support the Show.
The Crazies - "The army ain't nobodies friend, man."
May 25, 2020 07:00 - 39 minutes - 27.5 MBThe Crazies (1973) - "The army ain't nobodies friend, man." George A. Romero is a filmmaker who was perpetually ahead of this time, and never has there been a more appropriate time to watch The Crazies than right now. A small town is forcibly put under quarantine by the army when a virus spreads that turns its victims insane. Chilling, brilliant and eerily prescient, this is one of Romero's unsung films! So good! Support the show
The Crazies - The army ain't nobodies friend, man.
May 25, 2020 07:00 - 39 minutes - 27.5 MBGeorge A. Romero is a filmmaker who was perpetually ahead of this time, and never has there been a more appropriate time to watch The Crazies than right now. A small town is forcibly put under quarantine by the army when a virus spreads that turns its victims insane. Chilling, brilliant and eerily prescient, this is one of Romero's unsung films! So good! Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/HorrorMovieSurvivalGuide)
HMSG Interview with Suzanne Desrocher-Romero
May 18, 2020 07:00 - 1 hour - 44.1 MBSuzanne Desrocher-Romero is the founder and president of the George A. Romero Foundation and was married to George Romero from 2011 until his passing in 2017. Suzanne is working hard to preserve George's legacy by archiving his work, and opening an archive specifically for horror directors at the University of Pittsburgh. The foundation is also releasing a lost film Romero directed in 1973, The Amusement Park, which Teri and Julia were lucky enough to be able to watch and talk to Suzanne abo...
The Bride of Frankenstein - She hate me
May 11, 2020 07:00 - 33 minutes - 23 MBJames Whale's 1935 film The Bride of Frankenstein is a cult classic for a reason - a beautifully shot film with stunning imagery, stupendous sets and great performances, this film continues where the first film left off and follows the tragic figure of Frankenstein's Monster as he wanders through the countryside, lonely and hunted. When the evil Dr. Pretorious convinces Dr. Frankenstein & his Monster that he needs a wife, the horror begins again. A wonderful film! Support the show (https:/...
The Bride of Frankenstein - "She hate me"
May 11, 2020 07:00 - 33 minutes - 23 MBThe Bride of Frankenstein 1935 - "She hate me" James Whale's 1935 film The Bride of Frankenstein is a cult classic for a reason - a beautifully shot film with stunning imagery, stupendous sets and great performances, this film continues where the first film left off and follows the tragic figure of Frankenstein's Monster as he wanders through the countryside, lonely and hunted. When the evil Dr. Pretorious convinces Dr. Frankenstein & his Monster that he needs a wife, the horror begins agai...
Color out of Space - "Everything's under control"
May 04, 2020 07:00 - 39 minutes - 27 MBColor out of Space (2019) - "Everything's under control" Richard Stanley wrote and directed Color out of Space, based on a short story by HP Lovecraft and brought to us by the wonderful folks at Spectrevision. The film stars Nicolas Cage and Joely Richardson as a mother and father recently moved to the country when their world is turned upside down by a strange glowing magenta rock that falls into their front yard and begins to distort their world. Super colorful, unique and a cool movie ...
Color out of Space - Everything's under control
May 04, 2020 07:00 - 39 minutes - 27 MBRichard Stanley wrote and directed Color out of Space, based on a short story by HP Lovecraft and brought to us by the wonderful folks at Spectrevision. The film stars Nicolas Cage and Joely Richardson as a mother and father recently moved to the country when their world is turned upside down by a strange glowing magenta rock that falls into their front yard and begins to distort their world. Super colorful, unique and a cool movie with some great gross out scares! Support the show (https:/...
Color out of Space - "Everything's under control"
May 04, 2020 07:00 - 39 minutes - 27 MBColor out of Space (2019) - "Everything's under control" Richard Stanley wrote and directed Color out of Space, based on a short story by HP Lovecraft and brought to us by the wonderful folks at Spectrevision. The film stars Nicolas Cage and Joely Richardson as a mother and father recently moved to the country when their world is turned upside down by a strange glowing magenta rock that falls into their front yard and begins to distort their world. Super colorful, unique and a cool movie ...
HMSG Interview with Dennis Christopher!
April 27, 2020 07:00 - 1 hour - 54.4 MBDennis Christopher is a BAFTA award winning actor whose career has spanned decades, from his breakout role in Breaking Away and dozens of films and television shows including Fellini's Roma, Star Trek: Deep Space Nine, Profiler, FreakyLinks, Deadwood, Django Unchained and Horror Movie Survival Guide faves the 1990 mini-series of IT (as Julia's favorite character, Eddie Kaspbrak!) and Julia top 5 fave Fade to Black. Teri and Julia were beyond thrilled to sit down with Dennis and hear some of ...