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Shock Waves

216 episodes - English - Latest episode: almost 4 years ago - ★★★★★ - 855 ratings

Blumhouse and FANGORIA present Shock Waves! Join your hosts Rob Galluzzo (Acquisitions & Development, Fangoria), Elric Kane (Inside Horror, Pure Cinema Podcast), Rebekah McKendry (Writer-Director, Professor) and Ryan Turek (VP of Development, Blumhouse) for a weekly discussion and analysis of all facets of the horror genre. Shock Waves dives into the latest horror films, dissects classic titles and welcomes very special guests from the industry to tackle a range of topics. Listeners get candid insight into how some of the best genre films are made. Shock Waves is here to quench your insatiable thirst for all things horror!

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Episode 100: The Shock Waves 100!

June 08, 2018 07:00 - 2 hours - 97.1 MB

Buckle up for an epic episode. You've heard hosts Robert Galluzzo, Elric Kane, Rebekah McKendry and Ryan Turek talk about "Shock Waves Approved" titles. These are horror movies that all four hosts agree demand your attention. With this episode, they've prepared the Shock Waves 100. One hundred movies. All "Shock Waves Approved." And they're going through the list title by title. Before that, however, they trip down memory lane, reflecting on their favorite Shock Waves guests and more. Tune i...

Episode 99: Graham Skipper & Video Game Horrors!

June 01, 2018 07:00 - 1 hour - 63.5 MB

Join your hosts Rob Galluzzo, Elric Kane, Ryan Turek, and Rebekah McKendry as they talk the latest horrors! Elric braves ZOMBIE 5: KILLING BIRDS, THE CARPENTER (1981) and WELCOME TO SPRING BREAK. Ryan tells us about SPASMS, DARK TOWER (1989), and DALAW (2010). Bekah's on a TV binge with TOKYO VAMPIRE HOTEL and PICNIC AT HANGING ROCK, and also checked out REMOTE CONTROL (1988). Rob watched the long sought after "found footage" film THE POUGHKEEPSIE TAPES. Then the gang welcome back to the sho...

Episode 98: Scout Taylor-Compton

May 25, 2018 07:00 - 1 hour - 54.8 MB

Join your hosts Rob Galluzzo, Elric Kane, and Ryan Turek as they catch up on all the latest horrors! Rob and Elric talk Severin Films ZOMBIE 3 & 4. Ryan and Rob both checked out BLOOD HOOK and the new Netflix original CARGO. Elric tells us about SCALPEL, while Ryan reports back on the BUBBA HO-TEP & THE COSMIC BLOOD-SUCKERS comic book, and Rob checks out the new blu-rays for THE HOUSE ON SORORITY ROW and THE RETURN OF SWAMP THING. Then we welcome very special guest Scout Taylor-Compton to th...

Episode 97: The Endless with Benson & Moorhead

May 18, 2018 07:00 - 1 hour - 61.4 MB

Join your hosts Rob Galluzzo, Elric Kane, Ryan Turek, and Rebekah McKendry as they report back from Texas Frightmare Weekend, and catch up on all the latest horrors! Rob attended an anniversary screening of HALLOWEEN 4, talks Vinegar Syndrome's BLUE VENGEANCE and Arrow's THE THING release. Ryan saw ANGUISH (1987), TERRIFIER, and revisited IT'S ALIVE. Elric got to experience LET'S SCARE JESSICA TO DEATH on the big screen, and tells us about Severin Films' ZOMBIE 3 and THREADS releases. And B...

Episode 96: The Scariest Horror Films 1970 - 2018!

May 11, 2018 07:00 - 1 hour - 58.7 MB

This is it! Your hosts Elric Kane, Rebekah McKendry, Ryan Turek and Robert Galluzzo are revealing the films that scared them. The assignment is simple: The four each chose a single title from each decade (beginning with the '70s) they felt was the scariest film from that time and the backdrop for this conversation could not be better... Yes, this is our LIVE episode from Texas Frightmare Weekend in Dallas! Get ready for a wild, humorous discussion and get those pencils and notepad ready, yo...

Episode 95: Barbara Crampton, Jenn Wexler & Owen Egerton

May 04, 2018 07:00 - 1 hour - 37 MB

Shock Waves is live at the Overlook Film Festival, recording in the heart of New Orleans' haunted Bourbon Orleans Hotel. Co-host Ryan Turek was on the ground in the French Quarter and he invited actress/producer Barbara Crampton (RE-ANIMATOR, co-star of the upcoming PUPPET MASTER: THE LITTLEST REICH) and directors Jennifer Wexler (THE RANGER) and Owen Egerton (Rooster Teeth, BLOODFEST) to join him in a thoughtful conversation about the horror genre you do not want to miss. A friendly remin...

Episode 94: Brad Fuller of Platinum Dunes!

April 27, 2018 07:00 - 1 hour - 64.7 MB

Your hosts Rob Galluzzo, Ryan Turek, Rebekah McKendry and Elric Kane welcome producer Brad Fuller to the show. Fuller is one-third of the team behind Platinum Dunes, the company that brought you the smash-hit A QUIET PLACE as well as the remakes for THE TEXAS CHAINSAW MASSACRE, FRIDAY THE 13th and A NIGHTMARE ON ELM STREET. Fuller takes you behind-the-scenes of A QUIET PLACE and talks candidly about Platinum Dunes' body of work. Before all of that, however, the team discuss titles such as N...

Episode 93: Live from The Chattanooga Film Festival with Joe Bob Briggs!

April 20, 2018 07:00 - 2 hours - 73.6 MB

Join your hosts Rob Galluzzo, Rebekah McKendry and Elric Kane as they record episode 93 of the Shock Waves podcast in front of a live audience! In this show, they report back on some of the festival's movies and events, then welcome special guests Jeremy Gardner (THE BATTERY), producer David Lawson (THE ENDLESS), Jenn Wexler (THE RANGER) and Brian Lonano (CROW HAND, GWILLIAM). Our co-host and special guest for the latter half of the discussion is the mighty Joe Bob Briggs, who joins us to di...

Episode 92: Conversations Of An Imitation Girl

April 13, 2018 07:00 - 1 hour - 54.7 MB

The whole gang is back! Join hosts Rob Galluzzo, Elric Kane, Rebekah McKendry, and Ryan Turek as they catch up on all the latest horrors! The entire team weigh in on this week's big box office hit A QUIET PLACE. Elric, Rob and Bekah report back from the Chattanooga Film Festival where they caught GHOST STORIES, NOVEMBER, THE DEVIL AND FATHER AMORTH, WOLFMAN'S GOT NARDS, THE RANGER, REVENGE and much more! Ryan revisited the WARLOCK trilogy, as well as GODZILLA VS MEGALON! Then we welcome to t...

Episode 91: Lucy Hale, Tyler Posey & Jeff Wadlow!

April 06, 2018 07:00 - 36 minutes - 20.8 MB

With his team off having fun at the Chattanooga Film Festival, co-host Ryan Turek flies solo this week and he's brought actors Lucy Hale (of PRETTY LITTLE LIARS) and Tyler Posey (TEEN WOLF) and director Jeff Wadlow (KICK-ASS 2) with him. The three are celebrating the release of their upcoming film TRUTH OR DARE, however, they open up on about their earliest horror memories, the films that shaped them, SCREAM 4, Wes Craven and much more. We hope you and enjoy! And, if you're listening via iTu...

Episode 90: Stephanie Rothman!

March 30, 2018 11:00 - 1 hour - 60.8 MB

Join your hosts Rob Galluzzo, Elric Kane, Ryan Turek, and Rebekah McKendry as they talk all the latest horrors! But first, a brief debate about how you listen to your favorite podcasts! Bekah and Rob have been loving the new season of SANTA CLARITA DIET. Elric and Ryan have been watching THE TERROR. Bekah also reports back from Wondercon, and the comics QUEEN CRAB and GONERS. Rob breaks down the new Blu-Ray releases of DEEP RED and THE SECT. Ryan watched THE WILLIES and PYEWACKET. Elric revi...

Episode 89: Mystery Science Theater 3000's Jonah Ray!

March 23, 2018 10:00 - 2 hours - 70.5 MB

Join your hosts Rob Galluzzo, Elric Kane, Rebekah McKendry, and Ryan Turek as they talk all the latest horrors! Elric and Ryan discuss Shudder's latest COLD HELL. Rob's been catching up on ASH VS EVIL DEAD season 3, and also enjoying the Scream Factory releases for THE BURBS and BEHIND THE MASK. Bekah checked out DANCE MACABRE and ANTHROPOPHAGUS. Elric revisited the original INVADERS FROM MARS and ED WOOD. Then we welcome very special guest Jonah Ray to the show! Jonah is the host of MYSTERY...

Episode 88: Going Beyond The Gates With Brian Yuzna!

March 16, 2018 07:00 - 2 hours - 75.1 MB

Join you hosts Rob Galluzzo, Elric Kane, Rebekah McKendry, and Ryan Turk as they discuss all the latest horrors! Ryan reports back from SXSW where he saw anticipated genre offerings A QUIET PLACE, HEREDITARY, and GHOST STORIES. Elric caught THE STRANGERS: PREY AT NIGHT and MIDNIGHTERS. Bekah tells us about her daughter's first magical experience at Disneyland riding The Haunted Mansion, as well as about the fright feature TAG. Rob's been spinning the SAW Anthology vinyl set and braved the ne...

Episode 87: The Strangers Return!

March 09, 2018 12:00 - 1 hour - 63.7 MB

Join your hosts Rob Galluzzo, Elric Kane, Rebekah McKendry, and Ryan Turek as they talk all the latest horrors! Ryan & Elric discuss ANNIHILATION. Elric also brings up Grindhouse Releasing's CORRUPTION with Peter Cushing. Ryan revisited the 1975 BUG and the Netflix original animated GODZILLA movie. Rob watched HOUSE OF THE LONG SHADOWS and Alfred Hitchcock's SPELLBOUND. Bekah read the PAPER GIRLS graphic novel and checked out Vinegar Syndrome's LIQUID SKY Blu-Ray release. Then we welcome to ...

Episode 86: The Return of Channel Zero: Butcher's Block

March 02, 2018 12:00 - 1 hour - 57.1 MB

The entire team, Rob Galluzzo, Ryan Turek, Rebekah McKendry and Elric Kane, are back for episode 86 of Shock Waves! The gang collectively chime in on HELLRAISER: JUDGEMENT. Ryan talks the PUMPKINHEAD comic book, his latest VHS find SPARE PARTS, and VIDEO VIOLENCE. Rob discovered the French gem DEADLY GAMES, gives the low down on Arrow's CAT O' NINE TAILS Blu-Ray, and also Scream Factory's collector's editions of THE STRANGERS and DRAG ME TO HELL. Elric reports back on Netflix's VERONICA and ...

Episode 85: Hey, It's John Landis!

February 23, 2018 12:00 - 3 hours - 105 MB

Strap in and prepare yourself for a filled to the brim episode of Shock Waves with you hosts Rob Galluzzo, Rebekah McKendry and Elric Kane! First up, we're joined by Dallas Sonnier, the new owner of Fangoria Magazine who gives us the first scoop on the resurrection of the infamous monster mag and what we can expect from this new iteration of Fangoria! Then, Blumhouse Producer and President of Production Couper Samuelson sits in for Ryan Turek to talk with us about all the latest horrors! Rob...

Episode 84: All Them Witches!!!

February 16, 2018 12:00 - 1 hour - 44.4 MB

This week on Blumhouse’s Shock Waves Podcast, co-host Rebekah McKendry gathers a panel of amazing ladies from the horror industry to discuss witches and witchcraft, examining the topic from childhood perceptions to portrayals in contemporary media. The group includes Mali Elfman (producer of BEFORE I WAKE and FUN SIZE HORROR), actress and Shock Waves regular Brea Grant, actress and comic book writer Amber Benson (who horror fans will recognize as Tara from BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER), and dieh...

Episode 83: Tragedy Girls!

February 09, 2018 12:00 - 1 hour - 62.7 MB

Join your hosts Rob Galluzzo, Elric Kane and Rebekah McKendry as they talk about all the latest horrors! First up, the entire gang discusses this week's surprise Netflix premiere of THE CLOVERFIELD PARADOX! Rob raves about MAYHEM and HAUNTERS: THE ART OF THE SCARE. Elric reports back on ICE CREAM MAN and Mariano Baino's DARK WATERS. Bekah checked out the horror anthology ASYLUM, as well as the original JURASSIC PARK. Then we welcome to the show the filmmakers behind TRAGEDY GIRLS, director T...

Episode 82: Inside Psycho & The Exorcist With Mark Ramsey!

February 02, 2018 12:00 - 1 hour - 68.3 MB

Join your hosts Rob Galluzzo, Elric Kane, Rebekah McKendry, and Ryan Turek as they delve behind-the-scenes of some horror classics with Mark Ramsey! But first, the latest horrors! Ryan reports in from the set of HALLOWEEN on Panos Cosmatos' latest MANDY. Rob dove right into the Severin Films Amicus box set with THE BEAST MUST DIE and AND NOW THE SCREAMING STARTS, as well as INNOCENT BLOOD! Elric survived BEYOND THE 7TH DOOR, OUT OF THE DARK, and RAZORBACK. Bekah watched THE VAULT on Netflix,...

Episode 81: Severin Films Fights Back From The Grave!

January 26, 2018 12:00 - 2 hours - 69.3 MB

Join your hosts Rob Galluzzo, Elric Kane, and Rebekah McKendry as they welcome back to the show Severin Films label head David Gregory! But first, the latest horrors! Elric and Bekah has survived the latest death trap that is JIGSAW! Elric also raves about MOM & DAD, and has finally experienced the madness of THE EXORCIST 2: THE HERETIC. Bekah checked out the 1987 cult favorite ANGUISH, Samuel Fuller's SHOCK CORRIDOR and the TV series HAPPY! Rob entered the 3rd Dimension of SILENT HILL: REVE...

Episode 80: Punch Drunk TV!

January 19, 2018 12:00 - 2 hours - 86.4 MB

This week, join your hosts Rob Galluzzo, Elric Kane, Ryan Turek, and surprise guest co-host Brea Grant, along with special guests Aaron Pruner and Jack Conway from the podcast Punch Drunk TV, to talk all things horror TV! But first, the latest horrors! Rob checked out THE GOOD SON and BULLET HEAD. Ryan reports back from the set of the new HALLOWEEN where he squeezed in viewings of GHOSTHOUSE, HELL NIGHT and DAY OF THE DEAD: BLOODLINE. Elric caught a screening of THE HOLY MOUNTAIN with Alejan...

Episode 79: Post Mortem with Mick Garris!

January 16, 2018 12:00 - 1 hour - 66 MB

On episode 79 of Shock Waves, your hosts Rob Galluzzo, Elric Kane, and Rebekah McKendry are joined by very special guest, and now podcast network colleague, Mick Garris! But first, the latest horrors! Rob kicks off by talking a bit about the new Dread Central Presents label. He also saw DOWN, the American remake of THE LIFT (which Elric talks about this week), along with BUTCHER, BAKER, NIGHTMARE MAKER. Elric also signs off on WISH UPON. Bekah saw the 1987 ELM STREET-inspired DON'T PANIC, SI...

Episode 78: Lin Shaye & Adam Robitel's Stories from the Further

January 05, 2018 12:00 - 1 hour - 58.9 MB

It's 2018, and the Shock Waves gang is back! Join Rob Galluzzo, Elric Kane, Rebekah McKendry, and Ryan Turek as they catch up on all the latest horrors! The crew talks about the holiday break and Christmas horrors RED CHRISTMAS and BETTER WATCH OUT! Rob reports back on Scream Factory's HELL NIGHT Blu-Ray, as well as the Synapse SUSPIRIA release. Ryan revisited THE HIDDEN and PROJECT METALBEAST. Bekah caught up on new episodes of INSIDE NO 9, GHOST WRITER, and VAMPIRE CIRCUS. Elric rang in th...

Episode 77: Our Top 10 Horror Films Of 2017!

December 15, 2017 12:00 - 1 hour - 65.2 MB

This is it! It's the final episode of Shock Waves for 2017! Join your hosts Rob Galluzzo, Elric Kane, Rebekah McKendry, and Ryan Turek (Skyping in from the shooting location of the new HALLOWEEN) as they count down their favorite 10 horror films of the year! But first, as always, the latest horrors! Rob caught Guillermo del Toro's latest THE SHAPE OF WATER and the Vinegar Syndrome recent release BLOOD BEAT! Ryan reports back on the Blu-Ray releases of THE SLAYER, THE UNHOLY, and DEMON SEED. ...

Episode 76: Madman Mendez and The Legendary Brian Collins!

December 08, 2017 12:00 - 1 hour - 67.8 MB

On this week's episode of Shock Waves, hosts Rob Galluzzo, Elric Kane, and Rebekah McKendry are joined by special guests Brian Collins (Birth Movies Death, Horror Movie A Day) and director Mike Mendez (DON'T KILL IT, BIG ASS SPIDER) to talk about the best stuff the genre had to offer this past year. But first, the latest horrors! Both Elric and Rob watched the Netflix original movie 1922. Rob also checked out Blue Underground's DEATHDREAM Blu-Ray. Elric talks about Walter Hill's latest THE A...

Episode 75: Going Beyond Skyline!

December 01, 2017 12:00 - 1 hour - 57.5 MB

Join your Shock Waves hosts Rob Galluzzo, Elric Kane, and Rebekah McKendry, as they're joined by special guest Liam O'Donnell, the writer/director of BEYOND SKYLINE! But first, the latest horrors! Rob reports back on the new THING board game, as well as ANNABELLE: CREATION, Code Red's Blu-Ray release of THE BEING, and JUSTICE LEAGUE DARK. Bekah talks about ISLAND OF TERROR, THE OXFORD MURDERS, and is re-reading MEG. Elric caught Thankgiving "slasher" HOME SWEET HOME, KILLING OF A SACRED DEER...

Episode 74: Five Things We're Each Thankful For!

November 22, 2017 12:00 - 59 minutes - 34 MB

The holidays are upon as and in the spirit of Thanksgiving, your hosts Rob Galluzzo, Rebekah McKendry, Elric Kane, and Ryan Turek have gotten together to discuss the things we're most thankful for this year! From horror events and shops, to board games, to genre labels, to record releases, and more, we highlight the coolest things the genre had to offer this year. Conventions? The FRIDAY THE 13TH video game? Letterboxd? Other podcasts? Let's kick back, relax, and celebrate all the horror goo...

Episode 73: Going Into The Dark Backward with Adam Rifkin

November 17, 2017 12:00 - 1 hour - 64.9 MB

Join hosts Rob Galluzzo, Elric Kane, Rebekah McKendry, and Ryan Turek as they welcome special guest Adam Rifkin to the show! But first, the latest horrors! Ryan's been on a "giallo" kick and went back to Dario Argento's THE BIRD WITH THE CRYSTAL PLUMAGE, as well as THE LIMEHOUSE GOLEM and THE RESURRECTED. Rob braved a triple feature of DRACULA 3D, I, FRANKENSTEIN 3D, and THE MUMMY 3D. Elric reports back on THE LORE, A GHOST STORY, BAD MATCH, and KILLING GROUND. Bekah checked out THE SATANIST...

Episode 72: The New Horror Classics

November 10, 2017 12:00 - 1 hour - 54.2 MB

Another Halloween has come and gone, but the horror chat continues as usual on Shock Waves! Join your hosts Rob Galluzzo, Elric Kane, Rebekah McKendry, and Ryan Turek as they discuss what post-2000 genre films are destined to be considered classics! But first, Ryan blows our minds with NIGHT SCHOOL and his revisit of 13 GHOSTS. Elric reports back on CREEP 2, THE BABYSITTER, CHANNEL ZERO, and X-RAY. Bekah checked out the TV series NIGHT FLIGHT, as well as Indian horror flick 13B, and ANGEL HE...

Episode 71: Our Halloween Show With Waxwork Records!

October 27, 2017 11:00 - 1 hour - 63.2 MB

It's Halloween on Shock Waves, and your hosts Rob Galluzzo, Elric Kane, Rebekah McKendry, and Ryan Turek are celebrating with special guests Kevin Bergeron of Waxworks Records and TRICK 'R TREAT composer Douglas Pipes! But first, the latest horrors! Shock Waves is now on Hulu! Details on our first ever video episode at the top of the show. Ryan talks about THE KILLING OF A SACRED DEER and THE DEVIL'S RAIN! Elric's been revisiting the CHILD'S PLAY series again, and reports back on SEQUENCE BR...

Episode 70: New Nightmares with Heather Langenkamp!

October 20, 2017 11:00 - 1 hour - 53.2 MB

Join your hosts Rob Galluzzo, Elric Kane and Ryan Turek as they welcome to the show very special guest Heather Langenkamp! But first, the latest horrors! You can find the gang on Hulu under the new original video series "Frights and Insights!" Ryan and Rob discuss the new Netflix flick THE BABYSITTER by McG. Elric reports back on TRAGEDY GIRLS, RUIN ME, THE LODGERS and THE STENDHAL SYNDROME. Ryan continues 31 nights of Halloween with SLITHER, GOING TO PIECES and CHILD'S PLAY 2. Rob's still d...

Episode 69: Talking LGBT Horror With Christopher Landon!

October 13, 2017 11:00 - 2 hours - 60.1 MB

Join your hosts Rob Galluzzo, Ryan Turek, Rebekah McKendry and Elric Kane, along with guest host Brennan Klein (from the SCREAM 101 podcast) as they welcome to the show HAPPY DEATH DAY director Christopher Landon! But first, the latest horrors! It's Halloween season, so the gang has been getting in their daily horror fix! Ryan's watched INNOCENT BLOOD, NEW NIGHTMARE, URBAN LEGEND, & SCREAM 2. Rob's been on anthologies, most recently seeing TALES OF TERROR and AFTER MIDNIGHT. Bekah checked ou...

Episode 68: House Of Psychotic Women!

October 06, 2017 11:00 - 1 hour - 43.1 MB

Join your hosts Rob Galluzzo, Elric Kane and Rebekah McKendry as they catch up on all the latest horrors! First up, Rob reports back from Knott's Scary Farm! Then the gang talk about GERALD'S GAME, CULT OF CHUCKY, THE EXORCIST Season 2, BRAWL IN CELL BLOCK 99 and more! They then welcome special guest Kier-La Janisse, the author of HOUSE OF PSYCHOTIC WOMEN, A VIOLENT PROFESSIONAL: THE FILMS OF LUCIANO ROSSI and editor on LOST GIRLS: The Cinema Of Jean Rollin. Keep back, relax and join the con...

Episode 67: 31 Days Of Halloween and The Cult Of Chucky!

September 29, 2017 11:00 - 1 hour - 50.7 MB

Join hosts Rob Galluzzo, Elric Kane and Rebekah McKendry as they kick off the Halloween season with their collective 31 horror recommendations for October! Then, they welcome special guests Nick Antosca and Don Mancini to discuss the new season of CHANNEL ZERO: NO-END HOUSE, as well as the latest film in the CHILD'S PLAY series CULT OF CHUCKY! Kick back, relax and join the conversation!

Episode 66: Super Dark Times and Coming Of Age Horror!

September 22, 2017 11:00 - 2 hours - 56.4 MB

This week, join your hosts Rob Galluzzo, Elric Kane and Rebekah McKendry, along with very special guests Ben Collins and Luke Piotrowski, the screenwriters of SUPER DARK TIMES, SIREN and the upcoming STEPHANIE to discuss coming of age movies! But first, the latest horrors! Elric gives his thoughts on MOTHER! As well as A CURE FOR WELLNESS. Bekah's been watching AMERICAN HORROR STORY: CULT, revisited 47 METERS DOWN and has been reading the novel A PLACE FOR SINNERS. Rob checked out INSIDIOUS:...

Episode 65: Our George Romero Tribute!

September 15, 2017 11:00 - 1 hour - 52.1 MB

On episode 65, the Shock Waves crew Rob Galluzzo, Elric Kane, Rebekah McKendry and Elric Kane pay tribute to the late, great George Romero. But first, the latest horrors! The entire gang discuss Andy Muschietti's adaptation of Stephen King's IT! Ryan also saw THE LODGERS and has been reading CHAINSAW CONFIDENTIAL. Elric reports back on the documentary TICKLED. Bekah's been watching HBO's THE DEUCE, AMERICAN HORROR STORY: CULT, PSYCHOVILLE and DR. BLACK, MR. HYDE. Rob revisited the 1974 flick...

Episode 64: Slashback Video! A Tribute To VHS Horror!

September 08, 2017 11:00 - 1 hour - 50.4 MB

This week, join your hosts Ryan Turek, Rob Galluzzo, Rebekah McKendry and Elric Kane as they are live from Slashback Video, the all horror VHS art installation at the Mystic Museum in Burbank! The gang are joined by the Bearded Lady Vintage shop owner Erick Yaro Wessel to talk about how Slashback Video came together. There's also the latest horrors! Ryan tells us about the Kane Hodder documentary TO HELL & BACK and the book SOMEONE'S INSIDE THE HOUSE. Rebekah recommends the graphic novel MY ...

Episode 63: Our Tribute To Tobe Hooper

September 01, 2017 11:00 - 2 hours - 67.5 MB

Join your hosts Rob Galluzzo, Elric Kane, Rebekah McKendry and Ryan Turek as they discuss all the latest horrors! Rob has got the early word on the new adaptation of Stephen King's IT and LEATHERFACE! Elric, Rob and Ryan talk the new Netflix version of DEATH NOTE. Ryan reports back on finding SHOCK 'EM DEAD, and a double feature of CUJO and PET SEMATARY. Elric also watched PHOENIX FORGOTTEN and Bekah checked out VICIOUS LIPS and THE BATTERY, as well as the graphic novel BITCH PLANET. Then th...

Episode 62: Exploitation Faves and Recommendations

August 25, 2017 11:00 - 1 hour - 55.8 MB

The whole gang, Ryan Turek, Rob Galluzzo, Rebekah McKendry and Elric Kane, are back to close out "exploitation" month on Shock Waves! First up, the latest horrors! Rob reports back from the surprise premiere of VICTOR CROWLEY, aka HATCHET 4, as well as RE-ANIMATOR: THE INTEGRAL VERSION, BEYOND THE DARKNESS, BEYOND THE DOOR and JENNIFER. Ryan tells us about the TV movie WHEELS OF TERROR, DON'T PANIC, PUPPET MASTERS and NIGHT TRAP. Elric continues watching HBO's ROOM 104, and caught THE TRANSF...

Episode 61: Exploitation Preservation!

August 18, 2017 11:00 - 2 hours - 69.4 MB

Join your hosts Rob Galluzzo, Rebekah McKendry and Elric Kane as they welcome to the show very special guests Joseph Ziemba (Creator of Bleeding Skull, American Genre Film Archive) and Bret Berg (American Genre Film Archive) share with us their favorite, obscure genre deep cuts! But first, the latest horrors! Rob reports back on THE DARK TOWER, and Blue Underground's upcoming disc of AMSTERDAMNED. Elric saw the new ANNABELLE: CREATION, as well as Arrow Video's BRAIN DAMAGE release, and TRICK...

Episode 60: Day Of The Woman!

August 11, 2017 11:00 - 1 hour - 65.3 MB

Exploitation month continues on Shock Waves, as hosts Rob Galluzzo, Ryan Turek, Rebekah McKendry and Elric Kane are joined by special guest BJ Colangelo! But first, the latest horrors! Fresh from his trip to New York City, Elric reports back on HERE ALONE, Mario Bava's PLANET OF THE VAMPIRES, THE UNTAMED & the HBO anthology series ROOM 104. Bekah checked out THE WRAITH, PROM NIGHT 2 and THE WORST WITCH. Ryan tells us about Arrow Video's recent release MADHOUSE. Rob watched Code Red's new Blu...

Episode 59: Live from MidSummer Scream! Sharksploitation!

August 04, 2017 11:00 - 53 minutes - 30.6 MB

For episode 59, Shock Waves is live in front of a convention audience in Long Beach, CA for MidSummer Scream 2017! Join your hosts Ryan Turek, Rob Galluzzo and Rebekah McKendry, along with special guest Rob Schrab (MONSTER HOUSE, COMMUNITY, THE SARAH SILVERMAN PROGRAM) as we kick off exploitation month by talking about "sharksploitation!" That's right, we're discussing the movies that came in the wake of the summer blockbuster success of JAWS right up to the SyFy's SHARKNADO phenomenon, and ...

Episode 58: The Many Faces of Ted Raimi

July 28, 2017 11:00 - 1 hour - 65.6 MB

Ted Raimi joins your hosts Ryan Turek, Rob Galluzzo and Rebekah McKendry for Episode 58 of Shock Waves, but first, the latest horrors! Bekah reports back from the Fantasia Film Festival and caught a lot of gems to look out for including NOVEMBER, DELIVER US, THE LAPLACE'S DEMON, GAME OF DEATH, LOVE & OTHER CULTS, as well as the eagerly anticipated documentary KING COHEN on the life and movies of Larry Cohen! Ryan revisited the Crispin Glover version of WILLARD, GRINDHOUSE and HELLO MARY LOU,...

Episode 57: Death Lines, Pimps & Poltergeists with Gary Sherman!

July 21, 2017 11:00 - 1 hour - 65.1 MB

Join the entire Shock Waves crew, Rob Galluzzo, Elric Kane, Rebekah McKendry and Ryan Turek as they welcome very special guest Gary Sherman to the show! But first, the latest horrors! Bekah's been researching "satanic panic" films and revisited THE SEVENTH SIGN. Elric talks about Tobe Hooper's SPONTANEOUS COMBUSTION. Ryan checked out the 80's summer slasher TWISTED NIGHTMARE, as well as Brandon Cronenberg's directorial debut ANTI-VIRAL. Rob spent a little time with David Hayter's WOLVES, as ...

Episode 56: Tales From The Horror Trenches With WISH UPON Director John Leonetti

July 14, 2017 11:00 - 1 hour - 60.8 MB

The entire Shock Waves gang is back! Join Rob Galluzzo, Elric Kane, Ryan Turek and Rebekah McKendry as they catch up on all the latest horrors! First up, Ryan gives us the scoop on "Slashback Video," an upcoming immersive VHS inspired event! Movie-wise, Bekah checked out THE BONEYARD, THE UNTAMED, WISHMASTER and VIRUS. Ryan watched LAND OF THE DEAD, the shot-on-video cult flick DREAMSTALKER, THE FINAL GIRLS and NERVE. Elric reports back on Arrow's release of MADHOUSE, PARENTS and the origina...

BONUS: Strange But True Tales From Horror Movies

July 07, 2017 11:00 - 53 minutes - 48.8 MB

On this special BONUS episode of SHOCK WAVES, co-host Rebekah McKendry is joined by her husband David Ian McKendry to discuss some the legends and weird tales behind horror movies. Specializing in strange history and urban legends, Bekah and Dave explore the real story behind Wes Craven’s movie THE SERPENT AND THE RAINBOW, looking at the actual truth behind the voodoo zombification process. Bekah shares the fascinating history of how Bram Stoker’s estate sued the NOSFERATU movie in the case ...

BONUS: Music Themes From Summer Horrors!

June 30, 2017 11:00 - 38 minutes - 35.5 MB

Are you ready for the summer? Your hosts Ryan Turek and Rob Galluzzo are! And for this special bonus episode of Shock Waves, the duo are playing their favorite music themes from "summer" themed horror movies. From the disco grooves of FRIDAY THE 13TH, to the sweet songs of "Angela's Theme" in Camp Arawak, to the mournful sounds from the CANNIBAL movies, and the intense strings of a killer Great White shark! That's right. Kick back, relax and let's listen to the soundtracks to summer horrors!

BONUS: Spinning Some Damn Fine Cuts From The Crypt!

June 28, 2017 11:00 - 45 minutes - 41.9 MB

On this special BONUS episode of Shock Waves, join your host Rob Galluzzo and special guest Tony Giles from The Damn Fine Network as they spin a series of horror themed soundtracks and score music! You can expect the sweet sounds of John Carpenter, to classic Italian themes from DEMON and ZOMBI 3, to TV music from TWIN PEAKS and STRANGER THINGS. Howard Shore and David Cronenberg are represented, as are cult genre movies BEYOND THE BLACK RAINBOW and THE DAY AFTER HALLOWEEN. Kick back, relax, ...

BONUS: Getting To Know Your Host Ryan Turek

June 23, 2017 11:00 - 42 minutes - 39.2 MB

On this special bonus episode of Shock Waves, your host Rob Galluzzo interviews fellow co-host Ryan Turek to give listeners a bit more insight into the tastes of the current head of development over at Blumhouse Productions. Ryan dishes the dirt on his top 5 desert island horror movies, first genre celebrity encounter, horror dates, favorite filmmaker and much more! Then Elric Kane chimes in to give us his thoughts on IT COMES AT NIGHT. 

Episode 55: Talking Horror TV Anthology Shows!

June 16, 2017 11:00 - 1 hour - 63.9 MB

This week on the show, join your hosts Rob Galluzzo, Elric Kane and Rebekah McKendry as they discuss horror TV anthology shows! But first, the latest horrors! Bekah checked out THE UNHOLY, ALL THE COLORS OF THE DARK and Severin Films new Blu-Ray of DARK WATERS. Elric tells us about JULIE DARLING, ZEDER (aka REVENGE OF THE DEAD) and HACK-O-LANTERN. Both Elric and Rob report back from the live show SLASHED! THE MUSICAL. And Rob was in full MUMMY mode having revisited the entire original 30's a...

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