Best Horror Roundup Podcasts (2024)

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Aliens vs. Predator: Requiem (2007) 1:03:17

2h ago1:03:17

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You asked for it. You demanded it. We… sadly listened to you. That’s right - by overwhelming demand, we’re covering a true clash of the Titans: terrible lighting and non-existent characters! Wait. That’s here too, but the movie we’re talking about is ALIENS VS. PREDATOR: REQUIEM!! This movie has it all: Predator wedding rehearsals, Doctor Face-Hand…

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Little Shop of Horrors (Podcast/Discussion) 1:08:20

2h ago1:08:20

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This week we have a look at the horror film The Little Shop of Horrors. This is Episode #439! The Little Shop of Horrors is a 1960 American horror comedy film directed by Roger Corman. Written by Charles B. Griffith, the film is a farce about a florist's assistant who cultivates a plant that feeds on human blood. The film stars Jonathan Haze, Jacki…

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Trap (ft. Max Sloth) 1:17:55

9h ago1:17:55

1:17:55

On this week's New Flesh podcast, the longest-running horror podcast, the original horror podcast, and the best podcast about horror franchises & horror news, of course, Brett & Jesse welcome back fan-turned-friend-of-the-show Max Sloth to set a TRAP for the latest M. Night Shyamalan affair.Before that main event, horror news, of course! Summarized…

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The Podcast Under the Stairs EP555 - HORROR HEAD2HEAD VOL.1 EP1 1:47:22

3h ago1:47:22

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Welcome to the Horror Head2Head series by The Podcast Under the Stairs. This is Vol.1 EP1 of the series where we take 4 directors from a selection of 10. We randomise the directors to the hosts and then randomise the movies from their back catalogue. This Volume has the following directors: Alexandre Aja, Lucio Fulci, Clive Barker, Ken Russell, Par…

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PARENTS (1989) – Episode 264 – Decades of Horror 1980s 1:19:29

1d ago1:19:29

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“Uh, if you take a black cat and broil it in the oven, and you peel off the skin on the bones and take it off… and you chew on […]By Gruesome Magazine

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In A Violent Nature (2024) 1:13:01

31m ago1:13:01

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Everybody enjoys a good walk. But do you know what makes a good walk great? Grizzly murders executed by an undead, backwoods mutant!! That’s right, we’re talking about a new “dirty peanut” - Johnny from 2024’s innovative IN A VIOLENT NATURE!! Following the example of the film, we dig into each character in the order in which they die, explore the f…

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Episode 148: Horror 101 - Episode 148: House of Usher (Revisited) 51:11

2d ago51:11

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We decided to stick with the Gothic Poe era for one more show. On this 148th episode we're going back to revisit this 1960 film and re-covering the first Corman/Price feature. We hope you enjoy as we give the Horror 101 treatment to House of Usher! Show hightlights: 01:00 Prelude to Terror... 04:00 Celebrating 13 years of podcasting... 08:20 Compar…

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Episode 131. Clever Girl: Island of Lost Souls (1932) and Jurassic Park (1993) 1:27:45

1h ago1:27:45

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Pack your bags and leave your conception of the social fabric that binds us behind because we’re going to two private islands in this episode! From the darkness of Dr. Moreau’s experiments to John Hammond’s capitalist enterprise, these journeys into the human desire for control rarely end well for anyone involved. REQUIRED READING Island of Lost So…

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The Crow (1994) 2:04:11

1h ago2:04:11

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On this week's New Flesh podcast, a much-anticipated return to the franchise deep-dive format with Alex Proyas' iconic THE CROW starring Brandon Lee. Brett & Jesse welcome first-time guest Matt Singer, film critic, author, expert-taster-of-tie-in-movie-food, as they venture back to the mid-'90s to dissect the goth movement and THE CROW and which ca…

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The Wraith (w/ William Bibbiani) 1:24:14

34m ago1:24:14

1:24:14

It’s the movie that puts revenge into a different gear! That’s right, it’s Mad Max meets The Crow but not nearly as good as either - we’re talking 1986’s THE WRAITH with help from The Wrap critic, Critically Acclaimed network host, and Returning Champion to the show, William Bibbiani!! We don’t have time to let Jesus take the wheel, as we’re off an…

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Twisters, Oddity 1:30:49

2d ago1:30:49

1:30:49

47:10 ODDITY01:04:20 TWISTERSOn this week's New Flesh podcast, the longest-running horror podcast, the original horror podcast, and the best podcast about horror franchises & horror news, of course, Brett & Jesse drive straight into TWISTERS and make it out in time to also discuss ODDITY, an actual horror movie out in theaters this weekend that wil…

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Frankenstein Unbound (Podcast/Discussion) 58:22

16d ago58:22

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This week we have a look at the horror film Frankenstein Unbound. This is Episode #438! Frankenstein Unbound is a 1990 science fiction horror film based on Brian Aldiss' 1973 novel of the same name, starring John Hurt, Raul Julia, Bridget Fonda, Jason Patric, and Nick Brimble. The film is co-written and directed by Roger Corman, returning to the di…

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The Podcast Under the Stairs EP554 - Longlegs (2024) Review 16:36

1h ago16:36

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Join your host Duncan Under The Stairs discussing all things Horror on The Podcast Under the Stairs. Duncan got a chance to check the new 2024 theatrical horror movie MaXXXine. The grading follows the Netflix rating style of 1 = Hated It, 2 = Didn’t Like It, 3 = Liked It, 4 = Really Liked It & 5 = Loved It MaXXXine: Duncan: 4 Our new RSS Feed: ⁠⁠⁠⁠…

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EVILSPEAK (1981) – Episode 263 – Decades of Horror 1980s 1:27:17

5d ago1:27:17

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“By the four beasts before the throne. By the fire which is about the throne. By the most holy and glorious name, Satan. I, Stanley Coopersmith will return. I WILL […]By Gruesome Magazine

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Fatal Games (1984) 1:20:10

27m ago1:20:10

1:20:10

Light the torch, hit the track… Olympics fever has arrived at Kill By Kill!! And what better way to celebrate the gold standard in human achievement happening in Paris than to review one of the dumbest and repetitive slashers we’ve ever encountered from the good old USA - 1984’s FATAL GAMES!! We’re training to reach the top by discussing how this m…

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Longlegs (feat. A.A. Dowd) 2:13:04

44m ago2:13:04

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45:40 LONGLEGS discussion begins (spoilers later, with a warning)On this week's New Flesh podcast, the longest-running horror podcast, the original horror podcast, and the best podcast about horror franchises & horror news, of course, Brett & Jesse invited now-frequent guest A.A. Dowd (formerly of The A.V. Club, currently freelancing at dozens of s…

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The Podcast Under the Stairs EP553 - MaXXXine (2024) Review 20:31

8d ago20:31

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Join your host Duncan Under The Stairs discussing all things Horror on The Podcast Under the Stairs. Duncan got a chance to check the new 2024 theatrical horror movie MaXXXine. The grading follows the Netflix rating style of 1 = Hated It, 2 = Didn’t Like It, 3 = Liked It, 4 = Really Liked It & 5 = Loved It MaXXXine: Duncan: 4 Our new RSS Feed: ⁠⁠⁠⁠…

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MAXXXINE 1:10:11

1d ago1:10:11

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Welcome to Hollywood in 1985. And making it to the Final Cut can be murder! That’s right - we’re talking Giallo gloves, religious right nuts, and the secret of the silly goose - as we go deep into the final film of the X trilogy, MAXXXINE!! Don't worry - we're starting with a non-spoiler set of reactions before we go all the way! Then we dig into v…

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Castle Talk: S. B. Caves, author of the new thriller HONEYCOMB (Out July 9) 27:15

11d ago27:15

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Tonight we’re chatting with internationally bestselling author S.B. Caves, whose new book HONEYCOMB comes out July 9 from Datura Books. Born and raised in North London, Caves is the internationally bestselling author of A Killer Came Knocking and I Know Where She Is, which The Sun described as 'sinister, unsettling and gripping'.Honeycomb has been …

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Castle Talk: Robert Kiviat, director of The Mandela Effect Phenomenon 20:15

5d ago20:15

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Tonight we’re chatting with Robert Kiviat, Director and Writer for the new documentary The Mandela Effect Phenomenon, which comes out on digital July 9. Something mind-blowing is happening, where half the people swear reality's been altered, like they're from another timeline. Millions claim movies are different, and TV show titles, celebrities' na…

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The Undead (Podcast/Discussion) 57:12

4d ago57:12

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This week we have a look at the horror film The Undead. This is Episode #437!The Undead is a 1957 horror film directed by Roger Corman and starring Pamela Duncan, Allison Hayes, Richard Garland and Val Dufour. It also features Corman regulars Richard Devon, Dick Miller, Mel Welles and Bruno VeSota. The authors' original working title was The Trance…

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MaXXXine 1:21:41

5d ago1:21:41

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20:55 MAXXXINEOn this week's New Flesh podcast, the longest-running horror podcast, the original horror podcast, and the best podcast about horror franchises & horror news, of course, Brett & Jesse tackle MaXXXine - not literally like Kevin Bacon does in the movie - but by covering the latest film by Ti West as the main event! What began with X and…

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ROADGAMES (1981) – Episode 262 – Decades of Horror 1980s 1:13:30

20d ago1:13:30

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Quid: “Aren’t you kind of young to be hitchhiking out here all by yourself?” Hitch: “Aren’t you kind of old to be picking me up?” She’s got a point. Join […]By Gruesome Magazine

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The Podcast Under the Stairs EP552 - In a Violent Nature (2024) Review 25:51

1M ago25:51

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Join your host Duncan Under The Stairs discussing all things Horror on The Podcast Under the Stairs. Duncan got a chance to check the new 2024 theatrical horror movie In a Violent Nature. The grading follows the Netflix rating style of 1 = Hated It, 2 = Didn’t Like It, 3 = Liked It, 4 = Really Liked It & 5 = Loved It In a Violent Nature:Duncan: 2.5…

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"Bad Wigs and Chimney Monsters!" - DON'T BE AFRAID OF THE DARK (1973) 1:30:52

1M ago1:30:52

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For this ScreamQueenz Summer Bonus Episode, this Patreon-exclusive episode of IT CAME FROM THE 70's has been made public for your enjoyment. Welcome aboard Polyester Time Traveling Airlines non-stop flight to October 10, 1973; the night DON'T BE AFRAID OF THE DARK premiered as the ABC Movie of the Week. This is one of the Big Ones! A Classic! If pe…

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Fright Night (w/ Kashana Cauley) 1:22:02

1M ago1:22:02

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Sure, the suburbs suck - but they’ve never sucked quite like they do in the 1985 vampire next door classic, FRIGHT NIGHT!! Here to help us peep and tell all about it is the incredibly funny author, Kashana Cauley!! Along the way, we talk about the sustainability of suburban vampire life, engage in local Madison, Wisconsin reference jokes, debate th…

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Castle Talk: Shane Dax Taylor, director of the new WWII film Murder Company 14:08

1M ago14:08

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Tonight we’re chatting with Shane Dax Taylor, director of MURDER COMPANY which releases in select theaters, on digital and demand July 5, 2024. In the film, in the days leading up to the D-Day invasion, a group of US soldiers are given orders to smuggle a member of the French resistance behind enemy lines to assassinate a high-value Nazi target. Be…

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The Haunted Palace (1963) - Podcast/Discussion 1:22:54

11d ago1:22:54

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This week we have a look at the horror film The Haunted Palace. This is Episode #436!The Haunted Palace is a 1963 horror film released by American International Pictures, starring Vincent Price, Lon Chaney Jr. and Debra Paget (in her final film), in a story about a village held in the grip of a dead necromancer. The film was directed by Roger Corma…

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A Quiet Place: Day One 1:17:35

1M ago1:17:35

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On this week's New Flesh podcast, hosts Brett Arnold and Jesse Hassenger tackle the third entry in the QUIET PLACE franchise, A QUIET PLACE DAY ONE, a prequel to the two John Krasinski-directed films. This one is written and directed by Michael Sarnoski, of PIG fame.Before that main event, plenty of horror news, which will be summarized at the bott…

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The Podcast Under the Stairs EP551 - Winter Reviews - YOU'RE NEXT (2012) 24:54

30d ago24:54

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Duncan is joined by his 10 year old daughter, Winter, who returns for a new season of horror reviews. In this second season we are looking at slasher movies over 6 planned reviews.In this episode we look at You’re Next (2012).The grading follows the Netflix rating style of 1 = Hated It, 2 = Didn’t Like It, 3 = Liked It, 4 = Really Liked It & 5 = Lo…

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Episode 147: Horror 101 - Episode 147: Masque of The Red Death (1964) 1:16:05

1M ago1:16:05

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On our 147th show we are once again paying homage to a recently lost treasure. We lost Roger Corman at the age of 98. The amount of talent that was realised through his projects is innumerable . The man was a Hollywood Kingmaker. Nobody could make a film as quick and as cheap as Roger Corman yet he still produced solid, entertaining films. We hope …

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The Podcast Under the Stairs EP550 - Imaginary (2024) Review 12:23

23d ago12:23

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Join your host Duncan Under The Stairs discussing all things Horror on The Podcast Under the Stairs. Duncan got a chance to check the new 2024 theatrical horror movie Imaginary.The grading follows the Netflix rating style of 1 = Hated It, 2 = Didn’t Like It, 3 = Liked It, 4 = Really Liked It & 5 = Loved ItImaginary:Duncan: 2Our new RSS Feed: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠…

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Popcorn (w/ Zena) 1:23:59

29d ago1:23:59

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It was the kernel of a great idea… take a meta approach to the slasher genre and the theatrical experience. Five years before SCREAM savaged the slasher, 1991’s POPCORN burst onto the scene - but didn’t quite make the same impact. On this episode, we go deep into this 90s horror artifact along with Bloody Disgusting Podcast co-host and Returning Ch…

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The Podcast Under the Stairs EP549 - TAROT (2024) Review 13:51

1M ago13:51

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Join your host Duncan Under The Stairs discussing all things Horror on The Podcast Under the Stairs. Duncan got a chance to check the new 2024 theatrical horror movie Tarot.The grading follows the Netflix rating style of 1 = Hated It, 2 = Didn’t Like It, 3 = Liked It, 4 = Really Liked It & 5 = Loved ItTAROT:Duncan: 2 Our new RSS Feed: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https:…

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VAMPIRE CIRCUS (1972) with special guest SKYFALL/SWEENEY TODD screenwriter John Logan (Podcast/Discussion) 1:33:29

22d ago1:33:29

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This week we have a look at the 1972 horror film Vampire Circus. This is Episode #435 – and we have a very special guest joining us: John Logan! John has received the Tony award for his play Red and wrote the book for the Tony award-winning Moulin Rouge. As a screenwriter, he has been nominated for the Oscar three times and has received Golden Glob…

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Episode 130. Nature Calls: Eden Lake (2008) and Backcountry (2014) 1:29:57

1M ago1:29:57

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Pack your bags and your partner because this episode leaves the comforts of civilized society far behind. In this episode we unpack the need for serenity, the heritage of toxic masculinity, and why a bear might actually make a great boyfriend. REQUIRED READING Eden Lake. Dir. James Watkins, 2008. Backcountry. Dir. Adam MacDonald, 2014. EXTRA CREDIT…

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The Exorcism, Under Paris 1:24:08

19d ago1:24:08

1:24:08

On this week's New Flesh podcast, hosts Brett Arnold and Jesse Hassenger catch up on two weeks of horror and industry news as they tackle two new releases: THE EXORCISM starring Russell Crowe, written/directed by Joshua John Miller, son of actor/playwright Jason Miller, who played Father Karras in THE EXORCIST, and UNDER PARIS, which is currently o…

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The Podcast Under the Stairs EP548 - INSIDE NO.9 SEASON 1 28:35

2M ago28:35

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Welcome to the first of an 9 part overview review series on the BBC anthology TV series Inside No. 9. This episode covers Season 1 which aired on BBC back in 2014. The grading follows the Netflix rating style of 1 = Hated It, 2 = Didn’t Like It, 3 = Liked It, 4 = Really Liked It & 5 = Loved It Inside No.9 Season 1: Duncan: 4 Our new RSS Feed: https…

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MOTHER’S DAY (1980) – Episode 261 – Decades of Horror 1980s 1:28:05

1M ago1:28:05

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“You get what you deserve in them Deep Barons, you lez-beans! You won’t be causing no one no trouble no more!” Really? That’s all you got? Join your faithful Grue […]By Gruesome Magazine

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Evil Dead II: Dead By Dawn 1:26:13

22d ago1:26:13

1:26:13

Kiss your nerves goodbye and a new group of Deadeyes hello as we re-enter our favorite cabin in the woods for Sam Raimi’s cult classic, EVIL DEAD II: DEAD BY DAWN!! We’re unpacking every wild camera rig and engorged basement lady in the house as we try to come to grips with this funny and frightful favorite!! We’re talking Bruce Campbell’s jawline,…

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Castle Talk: Directors Alex Henes & Matthew Merenda of the new horror film MIND BODY SPIRIT 20:26

23d ago20:26

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Tonight we’re chatting with Directors Alex Henes and Matthew Merenda of the new horror film MIND BODY SPIRIT which is out now on VOD. In MIND BODY SPIRIT, Anya, an aspiring yoga influencer, embarks on a ritualpractice left behind by her estranged grandmother. She documents the practice on her YouTubechannel for the world to watch, allowing her audi…

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Island of Terror (Podcast/Discussion) 1:15:58

24d ago1:15:58

1:15:58

We're back! This week we have a look at the horror film Island of Terror. This is Episode #434! Island of Terror directed by Terence Fisher, also known as Night of the Silicates, is a 1966 British horror film released by Planet Film Productions. The film was released in the United States by Universal Studios on a double bill with The Projected Man …

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Castle Talk: Producer-Director Princeton James and lead April Hale of QUEEN RISING (out 6/18) 9:19

2M ago9:19

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Tonight we’re chatting with producer-director Princeton James and lead actress April Hale of the new film QUEEN RISING which comes out on VOD June 18. In the film, struggling school teacher Madison (Hale) strikes a lucrative book deal to help solve her financial troubles. As she dives into her dark past surrounding the "College Town Slayings," she …

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The Initiation (w/ Ken Reid) 1:35:12

30d ago1:35:12

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It’s the movie that made America say, “Delta Rho Chi until the day that we die,” - and then America let it die immediately. That’s right, we’re submitting ourselves to the nearly forgotten charms of 1984’s THE INITIATION with the help of writer, comedian, and host of TV Guidance Counselor podcast, Ken Reid!! Along the way, we unpack bird explosion …

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Castle Talk: Carol LaHines, author of the new book The Vixen Amber Hollaway 23:35

2M ago23:35

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Tonight we’re chatting with Carol LaHines, author of the new book The Vixen Amber Hollaway – a thrilling, feminist jailhouse confessional of women's rage and a revenge fantasy about a professor of Dante who descends into darkness after learning about her husband's affair. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/castle-o…

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Castle Talk: Bodies to Die For author Lori Brand 26:58

1M ago26:58

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Tonight we’re chatting with Lori Brand, whose new book Bodies to Die For is out this month from Blackstone Publishing. she’s had articles published in STRONG Fitness Magazine, T-Nation, Inside Fitness Magazine, D’FYNE Fitness Magazine, and more. Bodies to Die For takes a hard look at social media, the $70 billion diet industry, and the war on women…

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THE BOOGEY MAN (1980) – Episode 260 – Decades of Horror 1980s

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“Your mother, did she date other men?” Define “date.” Join your faithful Grue Crew – Crystal Cleveland, Chad Hunt, Bill Mulligan, and Jeff Mohr – as they try to figure […]By Gruesome Magazine

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The Watchers (ft. Max Sloth) 1:35:37

2M ago1:35:37

1:35:37

48:25 THE WATCHERSOn this week's New Flesh podcast with hosts Brett Arnold and Jesse Hassenger, New Flesh Patreon subscriber Max Sloth joins the conversation about Ishana Night Shyamalan's feature film debut THE WATCHERS. Yes, that's M. Night's daughter, and not some imitator cashing in on the name! Before that main event, plenty of horror news, wh…

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Abigail (2024) 1:05:57

2M ago1:05:57

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If we learned anything from this week’s film, it’s that the “gig economy” will kill you!! That’s right, we hook up with our old friends Radio Silence to discuss the new kiddy vampire flick, ABIGAIL!! Before we get fully rolling, we have a non-spoiler section for those who haven’t caught the film yet. Then we dive into movie theater etiquette, trail…

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Castle Talk: Victoria Helen Stone, author of the new book FOLLOW HER DOWN (June 4) 21:27

1M ago21:27

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Tonight we’re chatting with Victoria Helen Stone, author of the new book FOLLOW HER DOWN (June 4); Victoria Helen Stone is the nom de plume for USA Today bestselling author Victoria Dahl, author of over 25 novels.In the thriller FOLLOW HER DOWN, Elise is getting her life together finally, running a bungalow hotel she owns in California, when she’s …

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