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The Golden Age of Video Store Horror
My Haunted Head - March 09, 2024 23:44 - 2 hoursWelcome to episode #97 of My Haunted Head, and the Golden Age of Video. Specifically, horror on video. Today’s episode is a look back at some of the most memorable titles from the 80’s heyday of horror on video. The garish artwork, the titillating titles, and the promise that the movies linin...
CONVENTION MEMORIES OF HORROR's FALLEN GIANTS
My Haunted Head - February 17, 2024 20:17 - 2 hoursEpisode #96 of MY HAUNTED HEAD (originally recorded as Episode #63) has apparently been collecting dust down in the vault for the past year or so. So we've dusted it off, and now bring you this extensive, (mostly) unedited walk down memory lane as Toddzilla and Matthew discuss all of the incred...
THE CRAZIES
My Haunted Head - January 29, 2024 02:06 - 32 minutesFollowing 1968's NIGHT OF THE LIVING DEAD, George A. Romero directed a pair of non-horror films (THE AFFAIR and SEASON OF THE WITCH) that have either eluded or underwhelmed longtime fans who preferred the darker and gruesome later work he is most known for. But in 1973 George Romero completed T...
George A. Romero's KNIGHTRIDERS
My Haunted Head - January 21, 2024 02:14 - 42 minutesKNIGHTRIDERS was not only one of George A. Romero's rare non-horror films, and one of his personal favorites of his own films, but it has a lot to offer fans of Romero classics like MARTIN, DAWN OF THE DEAD, CREEPSHOW and DAY OF THE DEAD. With the involvement of actors and collaborators spannin...
The Films of the Late, Great CHRISTOPHER GEORGE
My Haunted Head - January 06, 2024 23:20 - 34 minutesWhether it was one of his many appearances on television, or one of the many genre films he did in the late 70's and early 80's, Christopher George left an indelible mark in television and film. In much the same way that actor Robert Forster brought a believable everyman quality to a variety of...
IT'S A WONDERFUL KNIFE - CHRISTMAS EVIL - ZAKK SABBATH
My Haunted Head - December 17, 2023 20:34 - 33 minutesGodzilla is stomping theaters across America...there's a killer on the loose in Angel Falls...and Mick Garris is pulling the plug on POST MORTEM! Is it the End of Days?! No, it's just the end of 2023! Discussion of IT'S A WONDERFUL KNIFE, CHRISTMAS EVIL and CHRISTMAS BLOODY CHRISTMAS. Perspective...
'TWAS THE NIGHT OF THE LIVING DEAD BEFORE CHRISTMAS
My Haunted Head - December 03, 2023 00:38 - 34 minutesA bite-sized episode of My Haunted Head including Christmas horror film recommendations, a discussion about holiday horror sequels, a few additions to your holiday Chopping List, a remembrance of Shane MacGowan of The Pogues, and a ridiculous holiday horror epic titled TWAS THE NIGHT OF THE LIVI...
40 Years of Michael Jackson's THRILLER!
My Haunted Head - November 19, 2023 07:17 - 1 hourBeing that it’s almost December, it's time to talk about that guy in the red coat. You know the one - of course I’m talking about Michael Jackson! December 2nd marks the 40th anniversary of the amazing THRILLER video - the result of a collaboration between one of Hollywood's most successful di...
HAPPY HAUNTED HALLOWEEN!
My Haunted Head - October 29, 2023 00:18 - 1 hourHAPPY HAUNTED HALLOWEEN! As October creeps towards the big night, Toddzilla and Matthew discuss director John Carpenter's recent appearance on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, a list of medical and hospital-related horror films, and which of the many possible HALLOWEEN story arcs is our favo...
THERE CAN BE ONLY ONE! The Greatest Hard Rock Songs Ever!
My Haunted Head - October 25, 2023 14:18 - 4 hoursROCKTOBER continues with a look at the greatest hard rock and metal bands of our time, and the songs that best represent what they’re all about. If someone had never heard of your favorite band, what song would you play to show why they're so great? The hard part in this is you can only pick O...
THERE CAN BE ONLY ONE! The Greatest Hard Rock Bands and Their Signature Songs
My Haunted Head - October 25, 2023 14:18 - 4 hoursROCKTOBER continues with a look at the greatest hard rock and metal bands of our time, and the songs that best represent what they’re all about. If someone had never heard of your favorite band, what song would you play to show why they're so great? The hard part in this is you can only pick O...
TRICKS, TREATS & OCTOBER MOVIE NIGHTS
My Haunted Head - October 15, 2023 22:30 - 23 minutesEpisode #87 of My Haunted Head takes a look at childhood Halloween costumes, another week's worth of October movie viewing including ONCE BITTEN, Ti West's PEARL, Tobe Hooper's THE FUNHOUSE, Robert Englund's devious THE LAST SHOWING, JUST DESSERTS: The Making of CREEPSHOW, and a pair of FRIDAY T...
What Happened to NATTY KNOCKS
My Haunted Head - October 10, 2023 23:30 - 31 minutesToddzilla checks in with a rundown of movies from our October watchlist including ALL HALLOWS EVE, LOVE AND MONSTERS, KNUCKLEBALL, LIVING WITH CHUCKY and an extensive review of NATTY KNOCKS. Plus news about John Carpenter's ANTHOLOGY II, THE LAST DRIVE-IN WITH JOE BOB BRIGGS, NECA's LONDON AFTE...
MY HAUNTED HEAD'S OCTOBER WATCH LISTS!
My Haunted Head - September 30, 2023 23:27 - 1 hourWelcome to episode #85 of MY HAUNTED HEAD, an episode devoted to spooky October watchlists! Chock full of movie ideas to make your October nights a bit colder…darker…and creepier. I have also solicited a number of co-conspirators for their essential viewing lists. See what they'll be watching...
How Would YOU Survive Your Favorite Horror Film?
My Haunted Head - September 17, 2023 01:00 - 2 hoursWelcome to episode #84 of My Haunted Head. Halloween season is upon us, and we’re all making our lists of movies we consider essential viewing throughout October. When we watch our favorite horror films, we all think “What would I do in that situation?” Or we yell at the screen “Idiot - you d...
Her Name is CHRISTINE
My Haunted Head - August 20, 2023 23:17 - 23 minutesShe's sleek and beautiful. She's possessive and vengeful. She's a 1958 Plymouth Fury. Her name is CHRISTINE. And she's Hell on wheels. My Haunted Head celebrates the 40th anniversary of John Carpenter's film adaptation of the Stephen King novel CHRISTINE with a discussion of the film. Also...
MY DEMON LOVER
My Haunted Head - July 06, 2023 22:05 - 30 minutesIn this episode: an ABOMINABLE SNOWMAN...ZOMBIES...NINJAS...and METEOR S**T! But the real meat in episode #82 of My Haunted Head is a discussion of the 1987 horror comedy MY DEMON LOVER! Available to listen on your favorite podcast app. Please rate, share and SUBSCRIBE!
The Return of SUBSPECIES!
My Haunted Head - June 10, 2023 23:32 - 24 minutesThe sinister vampire Radu returns in the first SUBSPECIES film in 25 years - SUBSPECIES V: BLOOD RISE! Writer / Director Ted Nicolaou's prequel delves into the dark history of Radu Vladislas, and enriches the SUBSPECIES mythos with arguably the best film of the franchise. Also, a look at the f...
Recapping TEXAS FRIGHTMARE WEEKEND 2023
My Haunted Head - June 04, 2023 21:31 - 1 hourTexas Frightmare Weekend 2023 has come and gone, and the post-con blues have set in. But don't despair - episode #80 of My Haunted Head is chock full of TFW memories including Texas BBQ, VIP goodies, celebrity encounters, screenings, panels and lotsa great horror swag. Compare our experience w...
Counting Down to TEXAS FRIGHTMARE WEEKEND!
My Haunted Head - May 21, 2023 01:56 - 52 minutesAnticipation reaches a fever pitch as Texas Frightmare Weekend approaches! Check out Toddzilla's autograph wish list, the pile of movies next to the DVD player, horror news, hard rock reviews and thoughts on horror franchises reborn as TV series. Available to listen on your favorite podcast ap...
What's Your Favorite Scary Movie...SCREAM 6? Or EVIL DEAD RISE?
My Haunted Head - May 09, 2023 23:20 - 27 minutesWelcome to episode #78 of My Haunted Head! I’ve got reviews of the recent horror hits SCREAM 6 and EVIL DEAD RISE, a stack of must-see titles leading up to TEXAS FRIGHTMARE WEEKEND, a remembrance of Giovanni Lombardo Radice and some recommended films from his career. Take a moment to post a RA...
FRANK HENENLOTTER is a BASKET CASE
My Haunted Head - April 22, 2023 22:32 - 19 minutesFrank Henenlotter’s films are hard to nail down. They’re not conventional horror films so much as they are bizarre dramas featuring extreme (and often fantastical) physical deformity, addiction, sex, violence and bloodshed. All filtered through a darkly comic lens. In much the same way David ...
SWORDS & SORCERY in the 1980's
My Haunted Head - April 15, 2023 00:58 - 45 minutesWelcome to episode #76 of My Haunted Head. With spring in the air, it's well and truly sandal season! So to celebrate, we’re gonna talk about a group of films which don’t get nearly enough respect - the sword and sandal films of the 1980’s. Get ready for long-haired barbarian warriors, proph...
The Horror Collector's Shelf Space Blues
My Haunted Head - April 08, 2023 20:33 - 43 minutesAfter my latest hauls there may be a shortage of shelf space here at My Haunted HQ, but there's no shortage of great movie titles. We'll check out the amazing UltraHD Blu-ray of George Romero's MARTIN from the good folks at Second Sight in the UK, the recent Blu-ray of definitive 80's horror do...
Ten Groovy BRUCE CAMPBELL Films (That Aren't EVIL DEAD)
My Haunted Head - March 25, 2023 18:09 - 25 minutesWho is Bruce Campbell? He’s Ash Williams, EVIL DEAD’s lovable, tough-talking wise guy. He’s Sam Axe on BURN NOTICE. He’s SKY HIGH’s Coach Boomer. He’s Elvis Presley, fighting mummies alongside JFK in BUBBA HO-TEP. He’s a bounty hunter riding the Old West in THE ADVENTURES OF BRISCO COUNTY J...
CRAZY TRAIN: The Fall and Rise of OZZY OSBOURNE
My Haunted Head - March 19, 2023 02:02 - 1 hourThere was a time when Ozzy Osbourne was dangerous. He was the Prince of Darkness. Ozzy was a founding member of one of Britain's greatest bands, Black Sabbath, but it all came crashing down in a haze of drugs, alcohol and discontent. Until a fateful meeting put him on a trajectory which would...
Ridley Scott's ALIEN
My Haunted Head - March 04, 2023 22:16 - 29 minutes"In space, no one can hear you scream” was the tagline on the poster. But audiences could be heard screaming when Ridley Scott's terrifying science fiction masterpiece ALIEN opened in theaters in May of that year. In the almost 45 years since, ALIEN has been franchised with 7 sequels and prequ...
THE TEXAS CHAINSAW MASSACRE PART 2
My Haunted Head - February 25, 2023 21:15 - 36 minutesSince its release in 1974, THE TEXAS CHAINSAW MASSACRE has held a reputation as one of the most terrifying horror movies ever made. In the 1980's, a decade during which countless horror franchises were built, it seemed natural that a film like THE TEXAS CHAINSAW MASSACRE would spawn a sequel. ...
RETURN OF THE LIVING DEAD
My Haunted Head - February 18, 2023 00:10 - 26 minutesRETURN OF THE LIVING DEAD came out of left field in the summer of 1985 - a horror movie featuring bloodthirsty zombies, genuine scares, side-splitting humor and a punk rock soundtrack. It's one of the most brilliant zombie films ever made. If there's anyone out there who doesn't love this film...
THE DEADLY SPAWN
My Haunted Head - February 10, 2023 19:33 - 15 minutesSomething from the dark vastness of space just fell to the earth. It could be just a rock. But what if it’s not? What if it wasn’t a rock, but an alien species whose sole intention is to multiply and consume you and everyone you know? Welcome to THE DEADLY SPAWN! Let's take a look at one of...
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