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Shock Waves

Blumhouse + FANGORIA Podcast Network

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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 cand ...
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DISCLAIMER: Michael and Nay want you both to know that they have COVID brain and apologize for any particularly foggy moments. The Queerwolf crew has reunited in honor of the release of the Queer for Fear documentary on Shudder and AMC+, a project which Nay co-produced! We were planning on bringing y’all an episode on James Whale’s THE OLD DARK HOU…
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It’s the final day of Pride month, so the Queerwolf crew decided to reunite to discuss 5CREAM! Also discussed, after a bit of a catchup on the last few months, are YELLOJACKETS, HACKS, THE BLACK PHONE, and RRR! You can follow the whole crew here... Nay: Twitter & Insta @naybever Art Insta @gaudylosangeles Michael: Twitter @michaelkenken Insta @mich…
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Happy Halloween, everybody! For this holiday special of Attack of the Queerwolf, Michael, Nay, and Brennan reunite to discuss the storied seventh entry in the HALLOWEEN franchise! This is a typical Queerwolf episode, in that we hardly ever stay on topic. After catching up, topics on the chopping block include SyFy’s CHUCKY, the new HALLOWEEN KILLS,…
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Well, hello there... The Queerwolves have reunited for a Valentine's Day special covering 1981's MY BLOODY VALENTINE! Nay, Michael, and Brennan catch up on the last six months, discuss Valentine's Day memories good and bad (mostly bad), and dig deep into the mining town at the center of the film. Plus in Tea Time we sip on Godzilla, Two of Us, The …
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Are you missing us? Brennan has a brand new show launching today! If you want to subscribe on Apple Podcasts, follow the link here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/welcome-to-prime-time-a-charity-miniseries/id1522242604 You can access the raw RSS feed here: http://podpeople.me/welcome-to-prime-time-a-charity-miniseries?format=rss…
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For this special live episode, your hosts Rob Galluzzo, Rebekah McKendry, Elric Kane, and Ryan Turek are tuning in remotely for the first "virtual" Chattanooga Film Festival! And they're discussing franchises! Because let's face it, these days, ya gotta have a sequel! We're going to delve into each hosts personal favorite franchise, best overall ru…
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Kick back with hosts Rob Galluzzo, Elric Kane, Rebekah McKendry, and Ryan Turek as they're joined by very special guest Kevin Williamson, in his first podcast appearance! But before all that, let's talk the latest horrors! The gang discuss ANACONDA, the forgotten giallo TRAUMA, HUMONGOUS, the upcoming SPUTNIK, MONSTRUM, DEAD HEAT and much more! The…
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"Banana Bread on Deck" This week we’re talking about Jennifer Kent’s THE BABADOOK! We break down why and how the Babadook is a gay icon, defend the child probably more than anybody was expecting, and advocate for non-Karen community outreach! Plus in Tea Time we sip on DEAD TO ME, the FRIDAY THE 13th franchise, THE WALKING DEAD, VALLEY GIRL (2020),…
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Join your hosts Rob Galluzzo, Elric Kane, Ryan Turek, and Rebekah McKendry as they welcome special guest Bill Lustig to the show! But first, the latest horrors! The gang is chatting Shudder's Z, Mike Flanagan's 1st feature ABSENTIA, BRAHMS: THE BOY 2, Vinegar Syndrome's recent release of PALE BLOOD, Wings Hauser in DEAD MAN WALKING & more! Bill Lus…
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Join your hosts Rob Galluzzo, Rebekah McKendry, Ryan Turek, and Elric Kane as they welcome to the show very special guest Lucky McKee! But first, the latest horrors! The gang are discussing cult faves CHILDREN SHOULDN'T PLAY WITH DEAD THINGS, ALICE SWEET ALICE, and DOLLY DEAREST! Elric went to the drive-in to catch THE WRETCHED. Rob dug into classi…
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This week, Nay and Brennan are joined by Keola Racela, the director of the Fangoria release PORNO! We chat about the film, our first experiences discovering porn, and the return of bisexual lighting! Plus in Tea Time, we sip on A THIEF IN THE NIGHT, THE WALKING DEAD, WESTWORLD, HIGH MAINTENANCE, SCHITT’S CREEK, INSECURE, and WHAT WE DO IN THE SHADO…
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In another quarantined edition of Shock Waves, join your hosts Rob Galluzzo, Ryan Turek, Elric Kane, and Rebekah McKendry as they discuss all the latest horrors! Ryan revisited the Hannibal Lector franchise & CABIN FEVER! Bekah took a chance on I SEE YOU and the BLOOD FEAST remake. Elric caught up on some new genre offerings: THE SIREN, 1BR, BLOOD …
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It's another quarantined Shock Waves! Join hosts Ryan Turek, Rebekah McKendry, Rob Galluzzo, and Elric Kane along with special guest David Dastmalchian! But first, the latest horrors! In TV horror, the gang's diving into the new season of WHAT WE DO IN THE SHADOWS and Quibi's 50 STATES OF FRIGHT. Plus: EXTRA ORDINARY, WITCHCRAFT 70, DEADLINE, the F…
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“Palm Frond Jump Scare” This week, the crew is joined by original co-host Mark Fortin for a wet and wild discussion of the controversial William Friedkin leather bar slasher CRUISING! Topics include naps, gay VHS guilt, and the perfect casting for a reboot! Plus, in Tea Time we sip on SHAUN OF THE DEAD, POPCORN, DEMONS, MAKING THE CUT, GROUNDHOG DA…
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This week on Shock Waves, your hosts Ryan Turek, Rebekah McKendry, Elric Kane, and Rob Galluzzo are joined by special guest Malloy O'Meara, author of THE LADY FROM THE BLACK LAGOON, to talk monsters! But first, the latest horrors! The gang discusses Shudder's CURSED docu-series, WE SUMMON THE DARKNESS, GODZILLA: KING OF THE MONSTERS, SLUMBER PARTY …
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All 4 of your hosts, Rob Galluzzo, Ryan Turek, Rebekah McKendry, and Elric Kane, are here for another quarantined edition of Shock Waves, this time, with very special guest Michael Gingold! But first, the latest horrors! The gang is discussing SEA FEVER, THE OTHER LAMB, THE STAND, TALES FROM THE LOOP, Dario Argento's SLEEPLESS, Vinegar Syndrome's D…
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“The Emotional Release Trilogy” This week, Michael and Brennan are remotely joined by writer and filmmaker BJ Colangelo to dole out some hot self care tips for this incredibly trying time! Topics include cooking, actual professional social/emotional care advice, dogs, podcasts, and the spectrum of healing horror. Plus, in Tea Time we discuss ROCK O…
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On the new episode of ‘Shock Waves: Under Quarantine,’ Ryan Turek, Elric Kane, and Rebekah McKendry are joined by the Writer / Director of THE INVISIBLE MAN, Leigh Whannell to suggest three streaming horror films each that you can enjoy right now from the safety of home. The picks range from modern classics to “Deep Cut” cult films but all are avai…
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Join your Shock Waves hosts Ryan Turek, Rebekah McKendry, Elric Kane, and Rob Galluzzo as they check in remotely to talk all the latest horrors! First, a tribute to the late, great Stuart Gordon. Next, discussions on VEROTIKA, THE PLATFORM, THE HUNT, the COFFIN JOE trilogy, TWO EVIL EYES, and more! We then welcome very special guest Cullen Bunn, wr…
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“Find Your Bill Murray” Hey everyone! We're releasing one quick episode from the vault (it's our last one, we swear) while we gather equipment to transition into recording remotely. This episode was recorded in Fall 2019, which is why we're blissfully unaware of the current global crisis and Michael is still out of town filming his movie, leaving B…
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On Tuesday, March 24th, we lost "Master of Horror" and friend Stuart Gordon. In his memory, we wanted to re-share this early episode of our previous podcast, Killer POV. We had Stuart on for episode 33 which aired on October 11th, 2013 when he was mounting a feature version of NEVERMORE. We discussed that, the theater, favorite Poe adaptations, and…
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For episode 182 of Shock Waves, the team is recording remotely from home! Join Ryan Turek, Rebekah McKendry, Elric Kane, and Rob Galluzzo as they delve into the plethora of genre films they've been watching in self-isolation! Titles include: THE PASSION OF DARKLY MOON, THIRST (1079), JACOB'S LADDER (1990), THE CRAZIES (2010), NIGHT OF THE DEVILS, F…
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The whole team is back! Join hosts Rob Galluzzo, Elric Kane, Ryan Turek, and Rebekah McKendry as they talk about all the latest horrors from the Blumhouse offices, including INVISIBLE MAN, PAGANINI HORROR, POSSESSOR, EXORCIST, DEATH VALLEY, BLOOD ON HER NAME, DER FAN and more! Then we welcome special guest Amy Duddleston to the show! Amy's one of t…
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This week the Queerwolves are joined by director Maggie Levin (Into the Dark: My Valentine) to talk the seminal feminist parody turned exploitation classic THE SLUMBER PARTY MASSACRE! Other topics include sleepover memories, mean red carpet fashions, and VHS hijinks at the pastor’s house. Plus, in Tea Time we sip on THE INVISIBLE MAN, the end of th…
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Join your hosts Rob Galluzzo, Rebekah McKendry, and Elric Kane as they invade the Severin offices to celebrate the release of the new documentary BLOOD & FLESH: THE REEL LIFE & GHASTLY DEATH OF AL ADAMSON! But first, the latest horrors! The gang talks HUNTERS on Amazon, the Tartan Asian label, FRIGHTMARE, SENNENTUNTSCHI: CURSE OF THE ALPS. Then we …
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Nay leads the table at a lesbian power hour that includes Chingy, Amanda-Faye Jimenez, and Kate Graham breaking down GINGER SNAPS 2: UNLEASHED! This is one of those episodes where we digress A LOT, but you know those ones turn out the best. Topics include embarrassing first email addresses, white guys with dreads, and nighttime sadness. Plus, in Te…
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This week on Shock Waves, your hosts Ryan Turek, Rob Galluzzo, Rebekah McKendry, and Elric Kane are recording from the new exhibit Slashback Video: The Beginning! Mystic Museum co-owner Erick Wesell joins us at the top of the show to give us a sneak preview of the new iteration of Slashback. The gang catch up on the latest horrors including CLOSE C…
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Field trip for the Shock Waves crew! Ryan Turek, Elric Kane, Rob Galluzzo, and Rebekah McKendry stopped by the heavy metal burger joint GRILL 'EM ALL in Alhambra, CA with special guest Christian James Hand of The Session to break down Slayer's masterpiece track "Raining Blood!" Plus: a MY BLOODY VALENTINE contest, ALTERED, R POINT, burgers, beer an…
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This week we’re joined by the hilarious Carey O’Donnell (Heathers, Billy on the Street) to talk DAMIEN: OMEN II! We chat about all boys schools, Lee Grant (a lot), and cotton crotch. Plus in Tea Time, we sip on PARASITE, THE LIGHTHOUSE, GREY’S ANATOMY, WATCHMEN, THE SQUAD, TERMINATOR: DARK FATE, and a lightning round of 1982 slashers! Find Carey O’…
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Join your hosts Rob Galluzzo, Elric Kane, Ryan Turek, and Rebekah McKendry as they read off the nominees for the 2020 FANGORIA Chainsaw Awards, and announce the winners, as voted on by YOU, the fans! Which movie ranked in the "best kill?" Which streamer premiere was considered the best among genre fans? Who was the best actor, actress, movie in the…
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Join your hosts Elric Kane, Rob Galluzzo, Ryan Turek, and Rebekah McKendry as they welcome to the show Ant Timpson, the director of COME TO DADDY! But first, the latest horrors! Bekah and Elric caught GRETEL & HANSEL. Ryan revisited STUDENT BODIES and has been reading the COUNT CROWLEY comics. Rob checked out DEADLY MANOR on Blu, and THE DEAD DON'T…
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Join your hosts Rob Galluzzo, Elric Kane, Ryan Turek, and Rebekah McKendry as they welcome to the show TIGERS ARE NOT AFRAID writer/director Issa López! But first, the latest horrors! This week's group movie was Dario Argento's OPERA! Bekah and Elric report back from Panic Fest, Ryan revisited THE EXORCIST, Bekah's reading the novel THE FISHERMAN b…
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This week the Queerwolves (minus Michael, who’s out making his dreams come true) are joined by Wynter-Mitchell Roghbaugh and Karen Tongson of the Waiting to X-Hale podcast to talk the 1981 horror-comedy classic AN AMERICAN WEREWOLF IN LONDON! Plus in Tea Time, we sip on SCHITT’S CREEK, LIVING WITH MYSELF, WATCHMEN, ZOMBIELAND: DOUBLE TAP, MODERN LO…
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This week, your hosts Elric Kane, Ryan Turek, Rebekah McKendry, and Rob Galluzzo sit down with director Jordan Downey for an inspiring chat on how he pulled off his impressive new feature THE HEAD HUNTER! But first, the latest horrors! In honor of Scream Factory's new Blu-Ray release, the group all weigh in on Eric Red's BODY PARTS! Also discussed:…
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Join hosts Ryan Turek, Elric Kane, Rebekah McKendry, and Rob Galluzzo as they talk horror with ICE NINE KILLS frontman and horror fanatic Spencer Charnas! But first, the latest horrors! The gang's group movie this week was UNDERWATER! They're also discussing HBO's THE OUTSIDER, EDGE OF THE AXE, COLOR OUT OF SPACE, DEEPSTAR SIX, APRIL FOOL'S DAY, ZO…
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This week the Queerwolves, who are down a Nay, are up a Darren Stein (JAWBREAKER) and Dr. Rebekah McKendry (Shock Waves) to chat the seminal gender-bending musical THE ROCKY HORROR PICTURE SHOW! We chat about favorite songs, when we first joined the cult, and a little bit of (ooh) SHOCK TREATMENT. Plus, in Tea Time we sip on HUSTLERS, THE LIGHTHOUS…
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Join your hosts Rebekah McKendry, Ryan Turek, Elric Kane, and Robert Galluzzo as they ring in the New Year with special guests The Boulet Brothers! But first, the latest horrors! The gang all got to check out Vinegar Syndrome's Black Friday hit SPOOKIES. Ryan & Rob caught an afternoon matinee of DEMONS. Also discussed: THE GRUDGE, SMOKE & MIRRORS: …
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This week the Queerwolves are settling into their new digs at Fangoria and diving into a little bit of HELLO MARY LOU: PROM NIGHT II! Discussion topics include diner booth etiquette, more prom stories, and what questions we would ask each other to determine if we were imposters. Plus, in Tea Time we sip on HOME ALONE 2, DATELINE, BOOKSMART, GREY’s …
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As a special bonus during the holiday break, your Shock Waves hosts Rob Galluzzo, Rebekah McKendry, Elric Kane, and Ryan Turek present this special SILENT NIGHT, DEADLY NIGHT themed episode. First, we're re-presenting episode 32 with Robert Brian Wilson, Billy from SILENT NIGHT, DEADLY NIGHT and Eric Freeman, Ricky from SILENT NIGHT, DEADLY NIGHT P…
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We've already counted down the top 10 horror films of 2019, now your co-hosts Rob Galluzzo, Rebekah McKendry, Elric Kane, and Ryan Turek are looking back at the last decade and picking their top 10 personal favorites. This last 10 years saw the rise of so many distinct horror voices: Jordan Peele, Robert Eggers, Ari Aster; films like IT FOLLOWS, GE…
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Merry Coffee, everyone! On this holiday special, the Queerwolves are gathered around the fire to roast the 2006 remake of BLACK XMAS! We chat about what it’s like to clean a sorority house, the wild world of mid-2000’s ringtones, and the world’s longest mukbang. Plus, in Tea Time we drop our top 5 horror movies/shows of 2019! Find us on Twitter and…
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Join your hosts Rob Galluzzo, Elric Kane, Ryan Turek, and Rebekah McKendry as they count down their top 10 favorite horror movies of the year! Where did theatrical hits US, CRAWL, or READY OR NOT land? What about MIDSOMMAR, THE LIGHTHOUSE, or DOCTOR SLEEP? Or foreign films such as ONE CUT OF THE DEAD, TIGERS ARE NOT AFRAID, or indies like DANIEL IS…
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Join your hosts Rob Galluzzo, Elric Kane, and Rebekah McKendry as they chat with special guest Julian Sands! But first, the latest horrors! The gang talk about Scream Factory's new release of PROPHECY, the LA musical theater show CAGES, WE HAVE ALWAYS LIVED IN THE CASTLE, NIGHTBEAST, HARPOON, MORTUARY (1983), ATLANTICS, IT CHAPTER 2 & more! Then we…
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Join your hosts Rob Galluzzo, Elric Kane, Ryan Turek, and Rebekah McKendry as they sign off on the latest horrors, including Vinegar Syndrome's BERSERKER, THE ADDAMS FAMILY, Scream Factory's OMEN collection, ITSY BITSY, HAUNT, DEATH GAME (1977), REC and more! They're then joined by actor W. Earl Brown, most well known to horror fans as cameraman Ke…
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The entire Shock Waves team is back! Join hosts Rob Galluzzo, Elric Kane, Ryan Turek, and Rebekah McKendry as they welcome special guests Marcus Dunstan and Patrick Melton to the show! But first, the latest horrors! After a recap on our Halloween celebrations and Ryan's time on the set of HALLOWEEN KILLS, the group discusses DOCTOR SLEEP, WOUNDS, I…
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It's Halloween! And to celebrate, your hosts Rob Galluzzo, Rebekah McKendry, and Elric Kane are live from the Knoxville Horror Film Fest to discuss our favorite cinematic monsters: the vampire, werewolves, a witch, ghosts and zombies! Joining us for each monster are filmmaker guests from the festival including Christian Stella (AFTER MIDNIGHT), Jua…
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The gang are back, or at least Rob Galluzzo and Elric Kane, from several weeks of traveling and are reporting on the movies they've seen at Salem Horror Fest and the Knoxville Horror Film Fest! Also reviewed: THE FURIES on Shudder, IN THE TALL GRASS on Netflix, Rodman Flender's latest EAT BRAINS LOVE, TAMMY & THE T-REX and more! Then we welcome to …
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Hosts Rob Galluzzo and Elric Kane are at the Salem Horror fest this year, and joined by special guest co-hosts Jessica Locke (Salem Festival Manager) and Theo Burbank (co-host of the FREAKY FRANCHISE podcast), as well as the Cryptkeeper himself, John Kassir to discuss their 5 favorite TALES FROM THE CRYPT episodes! PLEASE NOTE: This episode was rec…
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This week all three Queerwolves are finally reunited for a doozy of an episode. That’s right, we’re finally doing SCREAM 2! We’re talking Aunt Jackie, cellular telephones, script rewrites, and more! Also we talk about Sisters Lois and Murphy for longer than they’re ever onscreen. And don’t forget to donate to marchforourlives.com and get a sweet, s…
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