This week - dog will hunt! For the best horror movie ever made, that is. And that dog came back with a copy of the wonderful Texas Chainsaw Massacre 2, and also it was Dennis' dog so he's here to talk about the movie that the dog brought! A metaphor more tortured than Stretch herself. Very excited to be talking about this one,and no Cannon goons sm…

This week I hope you're ready for ghosts, ghouls, and... jars?! Because Joe from Guys Gotta Gotti is here to talk about the Sammo Hung classic, Encounters of the Spooky Kind! You won't want to miss this as we talk about sorcery, kung fu, hopping vampires, influencing Sam Raimi's Evil Dead 2 and inventing whole dang genres. So don't! Listen now! PS:…

This week, I'm taking a trip to a very different horror house - the Last House on Dead End Street! Will Sloan (Gold Ninja Video, the Important Cinema Club) joins us to talk about the cult film that had people sure it was snuff if it even existed, and the crazy backstory that lead to what we seen on screen, plus the movie's resurgence! We're also ge…

Happy Father's Day to all, but especially to Stephen Jarvis - because Chris from Mount Molehill is here to talk about the mutant brood of Cannibalistic Humanoid Island Dwellers (C.H.I.D.s) in It's Alive III: Island of the Alive! We're getting into Larry Cohen's zero daddy issues why do you ask, the foundation provided by It's Alive and It Lives Aga…

Tonight, we're partying in the horror house... but its possessed, NOT haunted, which can only mean Jonathan La Mantia is here to chat Night of the Demons (1988)! We're getting into the the terror of the video store shelves, showing up to an event wearing the same outfit as Satan, a nebula of drugs in the makeup room and much much more! Don't miss o…

This week in the horror house, the doors and windows have disappeared and I'm being tortured by a demon - but it's not all bad, because artist Harry Nordlinger is here to talk about Skinamarink! We're talking about microbudget excellence and creativity from restriction, the various theories about this viral smash hit, and generally getting 'rinked!…

EPISODE 200! Wow. You might be looking at your phone and saying "hey it doesn't SAY episode 200". That's because a few weeks I shared another person's show on the feed so I could take a break. Take my word for it, it's episode 200. Ok, so that's the end of the show, right? Wrong! That's at 200 movies covered, not 200 episodes. There are 12 LEFT INC…

Original Patreon Description: Jeff Marra is here to pitch the video game Resident Evil 2 as the Best Horror Movie Ever Made! This jerko made me actually finish a horror game which was not easy and I did get scared but Resident Evil 2 was actually extremely fun so thanks I GUESS. We're talking about the history of Resident Evil, the impact it had on…

This week the horror house is getting animed, because Nick Wiger is here to talk about his pick for the best horror movie ever made - Ninja Scroll (1993)! We're talking about being a bit of a thrillseeker, the efforts to make Ninja Scroll accessible, the plethora of "dudes rock" moments and much much more... you won't want to miss this hyperviolent…

Original Patreon Description: Bailey Norton is back to spotlight our first novel, Gideon the Ninth by Tamsyn Muir - a gripping tale of lesbian necromancers in space... and so much more, baby! We're discussing the struggles of being a bone cultist, taking on Big Science's anti-Pluto agenda, and that's not the half of it! Don't miss this one! from th…

What's your addiction... is it smoking, is it gravity, is it air? King's telling stories, bout not one, not two, but all 3. And this week, Jon Gabrus is in the horror house to break down the anthology movie that captures King's essence the best, Cat's Eye! We're talking about the age old battle between cats and dogs, having a cool but rude name, an…

Original Patreon Description: Branson Reese (Swanboy, Rude Tales of Magic) is back and we're talking about the original idea for his BLHHiP episode... a journey through animation history with 13 of his favorite horror influenced shorts from Disney, Warner Brothers, the Fleischer brothers and beyond! This jam-packed, Ernie Hudson-themed episode sees…

This week, friend of the show Jen Barclay is here to talk about her pick for best horror movie ever made - Buffy the Vampire Slayer! We're admiring Beau Hunkus, giving big ups to Luke Perry, deeming Ben Affleck "America's Sad Sack" and getting distracted by The Matrix... plus much more! So stake around and check this one out! from the corrections d…

Original Patreon Description: Our February bonus episode is about the extremely fun and delightfully spooky video game Control, developed by Remedy Entertainment! Patrick Cotnoir returns and we're telling robots to fuck off, mixing metaphors, praising Uncle Mister Bones and absolutely knowing what ray tracing is! Listen now!…

The doctor is in, but this this is one perilous physician! Artist Pete Faecke is here to break down the notorious, menacing, but most of all CURIOUS Dr. Humpp as this week's best horror movie ever made. That means we're getting into brains-in-jars, papier-mâché masks, and the history of sexploitation, so strap in and don't get throatchopped... you …

ORIGINAL EPISODE DESCRIPTION FROM PATREON: All aboard the bus to funland - this month's bonus ep sees Michael Swaim return after his main feed discussion about Lars Von Trier's Antichrist to talk about another bundle of sunshine, Charlie Kaufman's Synecdoche, NY! Slippery time, solipsistic myopism, romantic irony, and more... we got another dense s…

Cat is out of the bag and C.H.U.D. is out of the tunnel - Josh Jones is in the Horror House and he picked the Douglas Cheek eco-classic, C.H.U.D. as The Wire of creature features, the Van Gogh of early 80s cinema, and this week's best horror movie ever made! But what does it stand for? Child Having Unfortunate Dinner? Cyou Hjust Ugot DC.H.U.D.ed? O…

The boys are back after a long hiatus to rank each of their Top 10 horror films of 2023 and give out some year end horror awards. Music in this episode is You Are A Monster by Monroeville Music Center and is being used under a CC BY Creative Commons License. It was accessed from freemusicarchive.org. Follow us on Instagram On Threads And on Twitter…

Is Lonnie Nadler still alive, and will this night ever end? Soon, soon, youth - or never! Because we're talking about Ingmar "Bergy" Bergman's Hour of the Wolf! We're getting into the lasting influence Hour of the Wolf had on everything from David Lynch's filmography to The Blair Witch Project and Fargo, Lonnie's fascination with Southern Gothic an…

Is that a demon in your priest, or are you just happy to see us? Merritt K is here to talk about The Exorcist III, so #BlattyBoys stand up! We're getting into tricking George C Scott into comedy gold, the deep involvement with the Joker, Dyer's dire dying, the anti-Vietnam War sentiment, and a pitch for Lionel Ritchie's new hit song! You won't want…

Actor and "Hope LA Doesn't Nuked"er Galen Howard is here to talk about the underseen nuclear anxiety dream that takes you down the rabbit hole, Miracle Mile! We're talking about how much Steve De Jarnatt put into this and Cherry 2000, Mare Winningham and Anthony Edward's perfect casting, the After Hours double feature, and much much more! Turn into…

Merry Christmas!! Hey, can you pick me and Reegs up from the airport? We just flew in from HELLAX and boy are our arms tired. Luckily the in-flight entertainment was this week's best horror movie ever made, Constantine (2005)! We're keeping things on theme for Plutember 3: All Georgie Picks: Week 2: With Reegs, talking about a psychic detective, be…

Did you do your best this year? Too late now... 'cause Santa's here. This week: a very special Plutember begins! It's all George picks, all month long, and first up - the gang's all here for Silent Night, Deadly Night (1984)! This is one of my favorites, a seasonal classic and a perfect exploitation movie in my opinion. It's a genuinely compelling …

M Night Defenders, ASSEMBLE!!!! We've got the awesome artist Michael DeForge (Birds of Maine, Adventure Time) in the house to talk about the eco-terror film that was both intensely ahead and of its time, The Happening! Don't miss out as we get into the b-movie roots, the embodiment of climate anxiety, and vital deleted scenes of this misunderstood …

How many episodes has it been, lord? 6? 12? Well I know you wouldn't steer me wrong, because this week the episode is about Night of the Hunter, and we're talking to Jenna Cha (The Sickness)! We're getting into what makes body horror so effective, receiving the perfect poster as a wedding gift, and pairing the movie with Skinamarink for the ultimat…

This week I delve into some of the controversies surrounding the Guinea Pig films. This tangled web involves copycat killers, famous Hollywood actors, snuff films, the FBI, and a healthy dose of hobby drama. The Guinea Pig films: are they real snuff films, did they inspire real murders, and did a phone call from Charlie Sheen launch an FBI investig…

28 days... 6 hours... 42 minutes... and 12 seconds. That is when the best horror movie ever made... will be discussed. And it's Donnie Darko! Siobhan Irving from Have A Nice Apodcalypse is here to break down the mind bender from Richard Kelly that inspired a generation of film nerds, Donnie Darko! We're talking about rejecting dichotomous thinking,…

During the first season of Mount Molehill there were a lot of episode topics that, for one reason or another, just didn’t work. In this episode, we take a look back at some of the topics that didn't quite make the cut. Why is the fake blood in giallo films so weird looking? Why don't we eat goose for Christmas anymore? Who invented the lawn? Thanks…

Corey Lucas is the vocalist of the deathcore/death metal band Fabricator and a big fan of the podcast. He joins us today to draft Action Horror films. Where will your favorite action horror film go? Listen to find out! Music in this episode is You Are A Monster by Monroeville Music Center and is being used under a CC BY Creative Commons License. It…

The Spooky Newfie Scott Whitten is here to talk about Ari Aster's floral film that's as much Cannibal Holocaust as it is The Wicker Man, Midsommar! We're talking about leveling the "object" field between humans and nature, the dynamic use of space in foreshadowing, and all the piss and dongs floppin around... something for everyone. Don't miss out …

Evan Runkle is the co-director of the upcoming horror film Field of Screams whose Kickstarter campaign just launched. He joins us to draft Occult Horror films. Check out their Kickstarter and find them on Instagram too. Music in this episode is You Are A Monster by Monroeville Music Center and is being used under a CC BY Creative Commons License. I…

This week I’m trying to understand how and why clowns became scary and I’ll be looking at one clown in particular to help me find the answers: Jean-Gaspard Deburau, who in 1836 was tried for the murder of a young boy. What does this little-known incident from the 19th century have to tell us about our relationship to clowns today? Special thanks to…

While many podcasts will spend the upcoming month talking about ghosts, goblins, ghouls, etc, today Patrick (What A Time to Be Alive Podcast) and I are talking about the truest horror of all - being worn down by the unpunished & unethical behavior of the corporate world like Michael Clayton, fixer extraordinaire!!!! We're talking about having an ex…

This week I’m doing things a bit differently. On this episode of Mount Molehill, I provide a brief update on my search for the Pancho’s Mexican Buffet jingle, and attempt to solve some minor, media-related mysteries from my childhood in real-time. This episode of Mount Molehill was written, produced, and edited by Chris, with music by myself. This …

This week: Beware the moon and stay off the moors, because Robert Persinger aka The Drop King is here to talk about An American Werewolf in London! We talk about watching this one more than once in a blue moon, the dark side of the moon (shadow) connection it has, bipedal vs quadrupedal wolf-men and much more! Check it awOOOOOOOooout!! ----more----…

This week I’m recounting the story of Alligator People for the Atari 2600. This is a story of ill-advised licensed merchandise, scrappy startups, and the collapse of an entire industry. Alligator People: how did it get made, how was it lost, and how was it rediscovered? Show Notes: Addams Family Values Videogame Rebate Offer Promo (YouTube) Evil De…

NOT A ONE OF YOU IS PREPARED, because this week's best horror movie ever made is Take Shelter, as chosen by Justin Mancini of Podwork Angels and Cinema Joes! Never been better is the chorus as we diverge into Bug, Melancholia, Kenny who speaks German, the book of Job and more! how many chili dogs are too many? Only you can decide, by listening to t…

This week I’m trying to figure out why my Star Trek subtitles contain a cryptic call to action about something called Clearway Law. What is Clearway Law and why does someone need to stop them? Let’s make a mountain out of this molehill. Show Notes: What is the Clearway Law Controversy About? About Clearway Law (YouTube) Clearway Law Alistair Vigier…

There's no place like home, but we're heading somewhere over the rainbow to talk about Vera Drew's pick for best horror movie ever made - Return to Oz!! We're talking about her movie The People's Joker, Oz's joyful reversal of Funny Games surrounding the most tragic figures ever captured on film, the madness of King Scarecrow, the story's Coen-esqu…

This week I delve into the cryptozoological mystery of the Bird of Washington, a sea eagle first described by famed American ornithologist John J. Audubon in 1826. Is it real, or is it a hoax, and if it is, why would one of America’s most beloved naturalists lie about its existence? Show Notes: The Lochness Horror Trailer (YouTube) John James Audub…

Cold beer, hot day... the perfect environment to break down David Robert Mitchell's Under the Silver Lake with Hayes Davenport from The Flagrant Ones and Hollywood Handbook! We're talking Nepo Babies, the code buried under the surface, cheering on the Fightin' Barristers and trying to figure out just what the heck is so broken in us that we became …

We've been away having a Horror Boy Summer but we're finally back with a new episode of the podcast and we're joined by Chris from the new Mount Molehill Podcast to draft Obscure Slashers! What is an obscure slasher you ask. Well, check out the episode to see the criteria that Chris brings us. We hope you enjoy!! Music in this episode is You Are A …

This week we have a lost media mystery. I’m searching for a missing jingle for the once popular but now nearly-defunct Texas restaurant chain, Pancho’s Mexican Buffet. Does anyone else remember it? Who made it? Why can’t I find it anywhere? Does it even really exist? Show Notes: Dalworth Carpet Cleaning Ad - 1994 (YouTube) Pee Wee's Big Adventure -…

A peek behind the paywall - this very fun, jam-packed Legal Thriller where I am the litigant instead of the judge! The cases argued by myself and Greg before the judges from 5 Day Rentals were: Prepared Cases: 1) Best Representation of B-Movie 2) Best use of a one-take long shot 3) Best dog character Speed Round: 1) Best Stephen King adaptation bes…

This week, its just a jump to the left and then a step to the right, because Broti Gupta is here to talk about The Rocky Horror Picture Show! We're breaking down the origin in Jesus Christ Superstar, tips from Patricia Quinn: Showbiz Wiz, the Mammas Mia, and the quadrilogy this movie fits into of My Fair Lady, Muppet Treasure Island and Sunset Boul…

This week Brad and I are on a mystical journey through Alejandro Jodorowsky's The Holy Mountain, which means we're making stops at the Fuck Box, the Pantheon Bar, the Sanctuary of 1000 Individual Testicles in 500 Jars, and many more delightful locales on the way to our ultimate enlightenment: touching grass! Enjoy! ----more----PLUS: Check out the B…

This week on BLHHiP, Erin Whitehead from CBB World's Collegetown and I are swooning for Jason Voorhees the straight shooter & fearing master manipulators like Freddy Kreuger and Joe Fox from today's pick for best horror movie ever made: You've Got Mail! We're talking about Nora Ephron as the master of horror, rooftop killers, singing hot dog inters…

I saw the guest, and it was Chris James from Not Even A Show & Guys! We're talking about the incredible blood-soaked revenge of Kim Jee-Woon's I Saw the Devil this week, which means tempting fate with dramatic irony, subverting narrative structure and kicking guys in the face over and over again! Trust your instinct - you won't want to miss this! -…

We finish the 5 Day Rentals podcast trifecta with Laundry Dan as we tackle Horror Remakes. We hope you all enjoy!! Music in this episode is You Are A Monster by Monroeville Music Center and is being used under a CC BY Creative Commons License. It was accessed from freemusicarchive.org. Follow us on Instagram And on Twitter Shoot us an email at horr…

We've got a real treat for you today! We talk with writer, actor, and director, Alexandra Spieth whose recent horror comedy Stag had its east coast premiere at the Salem Horror Fest. She fills us in on what it was like to make an independent horror film, her 2nd feature which she's in post production on, and we do a deep dive discussion on Stanley …