It's Only a Podcast - A Horror Movie Review Show
273 episodes - English - Latest episode: 4 days ago - ★★★★ - 61 ratingsInto horror films? Into new, old, obscure, classic AND trashy horror films? To keep from fainting, listen to It's Only a Podcast.
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Overkill: Psycho 2 (1983)
August 29, 2016 07:09 - 55 minutes - 26.1 MBChristian and Ian return decades later to find a sleazy manager at their motel. This special episode serves as an announcement of a new venture for the It's Only a Podcast team called Overkill. We will be going through a horror franchise front to back for the Overkill episodes. Head to our Twitter profile now (@ItsOnlyaPodcast) and cast your vote for one of the 4 franchises- Friday the 13th, Halloween, The Ring/Ringu, and Scream. As a preview of what those episodes will be like, we dis...
Episode 21 - Stranger Things / The Shining (1980)
August 15, 2016 08:00 - 1 hour - 41.7 MBChristian and Ian check into the Overlook Hotel, but they don't check out. For this episode, we take our first stab at discussing TV shows by discussing the Netflix hit, STRANGER THINGS. For out returning Thrill List segment we list our Top 3 Scary TV Shows. Finally, our Movie from the Crypt comes from the mind of Stephen King, a source of influence for Stranger Things, and we discuss Stanley Kubrick's classic, THE SHINING. We also discuss how scary Suicide Squad was, beautifully pungent b...
Episode 20: The Pancake Episode - Lights Out / The Blair Witch Project (1999) / Dead and Breakfast (2004) / Clown
August 01, 2016 07:25 - 1 hour - 52.4 MBChristian and Ian eat pancakes with the lights on. For this very special episode, we start off by eating, enjoying and discussing all things pancakes. For the new film review we discuss LIGHTS OUT and the short film it was based on. Then, we debut a new segment, Red Plate Special, and spend as little time as possible talking about DEAD AND BREAKFAST. Finally, we discuss the modern classic, THE BLAIR WITCH PROJECT, and the recent news about the franchise's revival. During this episode we al...
Episode 19 - Carnage Park / Bug (2006) GUEST: Tyler Belk
July 19, 2016 02:15 - 1 hour - 41.4 MBChristian and Ian are trapped in a hotel room, fighting a hallucinated infestation... and arguing about it. For this episode, we invite a new guest, Tyler, to discuss a Tarantino influenced, crazy guy in the desert movie, CARNAGE PARK. For our Horrigin Story segment, we ask Tyler about his earliest horror memories and why he is still a fan of the genre. Finally, Tyler chooses our Movie from the Crypt for this episode, William Friedkin's BUG, and we quickly start arguing about everything f...
Horrorth of July: Episode 18 - The Purge: Election Year / The Shallows / The Neon Demon
July 04, 2016 10:30 - 1 hour - 44.9 MBChristian and Ian could not be more excited to celebrate this Horrorth of July by reviewing an unholy trilogy of new release horror movies. First up is Nicolas Winding Refn's stab at horror with his stylish model slasher, THE NEON DEMON. Then, we wade out into the water with Blake Lively and discuss the shark attack movie, THE SHALLOWS. Finally, we are in full blown franchise mode to discuss the politically charged threequel, THE PURGE: ELECTION YEAR. We also discuss Miley Cyrus, whether or ...
Episode 17 - The Conjuring 2 / Cat People (1982)
June 20, 2016 07:31 - 1 hour - 37.9 MBChristian and Ian embrace their inner animal and go for a naked, moonlit walk in the bayou. For this episode, we discuss one of the biggest horror events of the year, James Wan's latest haunted house movie, THE CONJURING 2. For our Thrill List segment we list our Top 3 Horror Humanimals. Finally, for our Movie from the Crypt segment, we dig into the 1982 remake of CAT PEOPLE. After listening to this episode you will be convinced that we are fans of James Wan, Jeff Goldblum, David Bowie, w...
Episode 16 - The Darkness / Frankenfish (2004) GUEST: Dash Kwiatkowski
June 06, 2016 05:00 - 1 hour - 34 MBChristian and Ian ponder what it would be like to be in a loveless marriage with Kevin Bacon. For this episode, we are joined by a guest, Dash Kwiatkowski, to discuss the Native American ghost movie, THE DARKNESS, and attempt to uncover just some of the many problematic elements. For the middle segment, Dash shares his Horrigin Story and discusses his earliest horror memories and why he is still a fan of the genre. Finally for our Movie from the Crypt segment, Dash selected the 2004 SyFy ...
Episode 15 - Green Room / Pontypool (2008) / Zoombies
May 16, 2016 07:00 - 1 hour - 43 MBChristian and Ian's cat is missing, but recording a podcast will reveal the truth. For the new film review we check out the claustrophobic Neo-Nazi movie, GREEN ROOM. For our Thrill List segment we list (and often agree about) our Top 3 Non-Franchise Masks. Finally, the Movie from the Crypt for this episode is a recent gem from Canada, PONTYPOOL, about a radio station responding to some kind of outbreak. We also debut a new segment, Jump Scares, in which we have a keyword that once said will...
Episode 14 - The Invitation / Psycho (1960)
May 09, 2016 07:00 - 1 hour - 34.7 MBChristian and Ian grab a guest and spend the night at a nearly abandoned motel. For this episode, we are joined by Christian's wife, Katie, who makes her podcasting debut. For the new film review, we check out a VOD offering about a cultish dinner party, THE INVITATION. For our middle segment, Katie shares her Horrigin Story and discusses her earliest horror memories and what led to her being a fan of the genre today. Finally for our Movie from the Crypt segment, Katie decides it's high time...
Episode 13 - Hush / Scanners (1981)
April 24, 2016 22:18 - 1 hour - 39 MBChristian and Ian try to last more than 20 seconds before their heads explode. For the new film review, we turn to Netflix once again this time for the latest Blumhouse production, the home invasion thriller, HUSH. For the Thrill List segment we list our Top 3 Horror Dinner Parties. Finally, we tap horror icon Cronenberg for the Movie from the Crypt and discuss his 1981 film, SCANNERS. We also discuss exploding heads, neck tattoos, pus, Sasha Grey, and (fondly?) remember the film Thir13en Gh...
Episode 12 - The Blue Hour (Onthakan) / You're Next (2011)
April 09, 2016 18:52 - 1 hour - 34.6 MBChristian and Ian wade through an abandoned pool with mold ghosts for this episode. For the new film review, we dig into the Thai film, THE BLUE HOUR, which is available on Netflix Instant under it's foreign title, Onthakan. For our Thrill List segment we list creative executions for our Favorite Vessels of Death. Finally, by recommendation, we revisit a recent favorite, YOU'RE NEXT. We discuss a ghost metaphor for being closeted, forget the word "mold" and share some oddly sentimental memor...
Episode 11 - Nina Forever / The Innocents (1961)
March 25, 2016 04:46 - 1 hour - 33.3 MBChristian and Ian find themselves in the middle of a bloody love triangle for this episode. For the new film review, we discuss a rom-com horror movie, NINA FOREVER, that isn't particularly romantic, comedic, or horrific. For the Thrill List segment, we name our Top 3 Creepiest Kids. Finally, for our Movie from the Crypt, we discuss a Criterion-approved horror classic, THE INNOCENTS. We'd love to hear your thoughts, questions, or any requests you have. You can contact us at: ItsOnlyFeedbac...
Episode 10 - Southbound / Kill List (2011)
March 07, 2016 02:22 - 1 hour - 40.4 MBChristian and Ian are back with a two-man show and ready for a drive down the highway to the middle of nowhere. For the new film review, we discuss the latest horror anthology film, SOUTHBOUND, which is now on VOD. For the Thrill List segment, we name our Top 3 Horror Movies for People Who Don't Like Horror Movies. Finally, our Movie from the Crypt pick is a recent favorite of one of the hosts, KILL LIST. NOTE: we were recording this episode during the exact moments when Donald Trump was t...
Episode 9 - The Witch / Pin (1988)
February 24, 2016 03:42 - 1 hour - 48.6 MBChristian and Ian went out into the wood and found 2 guests to join them on this podcast. For the new film review, we finally get to discuss the New England folktale, THE WITCH, our most anticipated film of the year. For our segment we have Eric Madsen (of The Flicksation Podcast) share his earliest horror memories by telling his Horrigin Story. Finally, Eric brought a Movie from the Crypt with him, the 1988 campy anatomy doll move, PIN. During this episode we also get creeped out by the ter...
Episode 8 - Pride and Prejudice and Zombies / Diabolique (1955)
February 17, 2016 05:53 - 1 hour - 37.9 MBChristian and Ian are back to travel back in time (to 1955 and the 1800s) and discuss horror movies. For our new film review we discuss the zombie treatment of a literary classic, PRIDE AND PREJUDICE AND ZOMBIES, and how successful it is at injecting genre tropes into the romance story. Inspired by that new film, our Thrill List this episode has us running down our Top 3 Bookish Horror Movies. Finally, our Movie from the Crypt is the 1955 classic, DIABOLIQUE, which was fun to discuss because...
Episode 7 - The Boy / Martyrs (2008)
January 31, 2016 00:44 - 1 hour - 38 MBChristian and Ian are back and (uncharacteristically) spoil every movie they talk about this episode. For our new film review we decide to babysit THE BOY and discuss if it fit our expectations and the surprising third act. We keep talking about endings for our Thrill List in which we list our Top 3 Twist Endings in a horror film. Finally, for our Movie from the Crypt segment, we discuss the modern classic, MARTYRS, the 2008 brutal french film. This episode features discussion of the theolog...
Episode 666 - Best of 2015 / Worst of 2015 / The Forest
January 18, 2016 06:07 - 2 hours - 63.2 MBChristian and Ian are back with a very special episode that tries to sum up 2015 as neatly as possible. 3 lists are discussed- Top 6 Films of 2015, Top 6 New To Us Films of 2015, and Worst 6 of 2015. Three lists of 6 is why this 6th episode of the podcast is called "Episode 666." There is also discussion of the 2016 film, THE FOREST, which we try not to beat up on, partially because of our admiration of Natalie Dormer. Join us in celebrating all the dark arts had to offer us in 2015! We'd l...
Episode 5 - A Christmas Horror Story / Black Christmas
December 24, 2015 19:16 - 1 hour - 32.3 MBChristian and Ian want to wish a very scary Christmas to all our listeners. Take care because Krampus is near this time of year. We complete our back to back episodes of reviewing Krampus related films. This time around it's the Canadian import now on VOD, A CHRISTMAS HORROR STORY. We keep things chilly for our Thrill List segment as we discuss our "Top 3 Coldest Horror Movies." Finally, we pull another Movie from the Crypt and discuss the holiday horror classic, BLACK CHRISTMAS, its restrai...
Episode 4 - Krampus / Chopping Mall
December 13, 2015 18:58 - 1 hour - 35 MBChristian and Ian get into the holiday spirit with the first Christmas themed episode of the month. The new film up for discussion is the big screen debut of European anti-Santa Claus folklore, KRAMPUS. For the returning Thrill List segment, the cohosts discuss failed camp by listing their "Top 3 so bad, they're terrible." For the Movie from the Crypt we take up a listener on their recommendation and check out the 80s trashy gem, CHOPPING MALL. This episode features disagreements, discussion...
Episode 3 - Lyle / Ti West's The Innkeepers
December 01, 2015 04:10 - 1 hour - 35 MBChristian and Ian are joined by their first guest, Calah, to continue their conversation on horror movies new, old, obscure, classic and trashy. The new film up for discussion is Lyle, which is a feminist reimagining of Rosemary's Baby now available on VOD. Then, we add another Horrigin Story to our collection as Calah shares her history with the spooky genre. Finally, our Movie from the Crypt is Ti West's haunted hotel movie, The Innkeepers, and there is discussion of lighting, Lena Dunham...
Episode 2 - The Final Girls / Dario Argento's Suspiria
November 14, 2015 21:05 - 1 hour - 32 MBChristian and Ian reconvene after the spooky holiday to continue their conversation on horror movies new, old, obscure, classic and trashy. The 2015 movie discussed, THE FINAL GIRLS, is a horror comedy that pays homage to 80s slasher movies, like Friday the 13th, and is now available on VOD. The cohosts also share their "Top 3 movies featuring literal cults" for the show's first ever Thrill List segment. Finally, the episode is rounded out by pulling another Movie from the Crypt. This time t...
Episode 1 - John Carpenter's Halloween (1978)
October 30, 2015 23:30 - 1 hour - 35.5 MBIan and Christian convene to celebrate All Hallows' Eve with a brand new podcast dedicated to horror films. To kick things off, the 2 hosts share their Horrigin Stories, which covers theirs earliest horror memories, what films scared them the most, and why they are still horror fans today. Finally, the show wraps up with a discussion of John Carpenter's holiday classic, Halloween, and the hosts try to discuss possible flaws and the sexual politics of the influential film. Subscribe to the...
Episode Zero
October 24, 2015 01:56 - 9 minutes - 4.31 MBOur announcement episode is here! Check out this bonus episode to hear what this podcast is going to be all about. Christian and Ian are your hosts and have a deep love of horror films and will be discussing on this show every other week. In this preview episode we discuss the format of the show and what our goals are for this new endeavor. Please subscribe so you get our first official episode this Halloween! If you have thoughts to share we'd love to hear them. You can reach us at: ItsO...