Best Sinema Podcasts (2025)

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Ryan Barton Grimley Interview (Hawk and Rev Vampire Slayers, Listen Carefully) 54:47

1d ago54:47

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We are happy today to have our guest, Ryan Barton Grimley, creator, actor, writer, and director of Hawk and Rev, Vampire Slayers and the very personal thriller, Listen Carefully. Ryan is a funny guy with good instincts and has made a couple interesting and fun films that we were happy to chat with him about. Follow us on Instagram and subscribe on …

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EP 15 | Tariffs and Doge's Dodgy Dogma 56:52

4d ago56:52

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On this episode of Not Even Mad, Michael Cohen and Liz Wolfe dissect Trump’s State of the Union-ish spectacle, where he barely asked for forbearance on tariffs and delivered a slew of inaccuracies. We debate whether the Democrats’ paddle-waving protest theater was cringeworthy or just ineffective. Plus, in Goat Grinders, playground break-ins, Icela…

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Wolf Man (2025) 26:30

8d ago26:30

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In this now third remake/retelling of the 1941 Universal Horror Monster property, The Wolf Man, director/writer Leigh Whannell of such better movies as the original Saw, Insidious, and the wonderful Invisible Man remake from 2020 gets to take his shot at rebooting an iconic monster and THE werewolf icon of all werewolf icons. Does he stick the land…

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Creep and Creep 2 (2014, 2017) 39:47

15d ago39:47

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For the first time ever in the history of the show, the guys take on 2 films and a little bit of a TV show follow up when we tackle 2014's Creep and the direct sequel from 2017, Creep 2. We also touch on the recent Creep Tapes without a formal review for that. All films and the show stars the incomparable king of the mumblecore genre, Mark Duplass.…

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EP 14 | NYC Mayor Eric Adams & The War In Ukraine 1:30:21

18d ago1:30:21

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On Not Even Mad, Noam Dworman—owner of the Comedy Cellar and host of Live from the Table—and Dan Savage—of Savage Love and Savage Lovecast—join to debate the non-prosecution of NYC Mayor Eric Adams, and the potential for negotiating an end to the war in Ukraine. Plus, we dive into "goat grinders" on Adrien Grenier, mirror pronouns, media credibilit…

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The Ryan Kruger Interview (Director of Street Trash 2024 and Fried Barry) 54:19

22d ago54:19

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Today on the sanctum, Jay and TJ had the pleasure of chatting with the director of Fried Barry and Street Trash 2024. Wild movies and a fun chat with a certified cool cat and wild man of the horror genre. The horror sanctum says check it out! Follow us on Instagram and subscribe on YouTube to our channel, both @thehorrorsanctum podcast. Join our ex…

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My Bloody Valentine (1981) with Melissa Ann From Horror Geek Life 57:05

29d ago57:05

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For this week, we honor the history of Valentine's Horror films with the seminal holiday classic early slasher film, My Bloody Valentine. For this historic entry into the podcast, we welcome our friend Melissa Ann, owner and curator of Horror Geek Life. So, get ready for a collaboration that will tear your heart out with tons of Pick Axe Fu, Canadi…

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EP 13 | Trump’s Overreach & the Democrats’ Lack of Reach 1:02:06

1M ago1:02:06

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Katie Herzog, co-host of Blocked and Reported, and Jonah Goldberg, editor-in-chief of The Dispatch, discuss if Donald Trump's attempts to blame DEI for a tragic military plane crash and Elon Musk's unplugging of USAID will wind up hurting the Trumpian agenda. Also discussed, the Democrats’ disastrous brand - what can a party that once prided itself…

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The Spider One From Powerman 5,000 Interview (Little Bites, Allegoria, Bury The Bride) 42:54

1M ago42:54

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It is our honor and privilege to welcome genre director and Powerman 5,000 frontman, Spider One to the sanctum to discuss a little bit about his music and a lot bit about his films Little Bites, Bury The Bride, and Allegoria. It was a fun chat with a unique and intriguing artist with a fun cameo at the end. Follow us on Instagram and subscribe on Y…

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Full Review of Universal Monsters: Eternal Bloodlines! 52:44

1M ago52:44

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USA Today Bestselling Author JB Michaels and HHN Fanatic Browney take you on a deep dive into the scarezone with their review of HHN 33's Universal Monsters: Eternal Bloodlines! Check out the many books of USA TODAY bestselling author JB Michaels including his book series honoring the classic Universal Monsters: The Chronicles of the Order…

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Ravenous (1999) 39:16

1M ago39:16

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So what do you get when you cross Matt Parker and Trey Stone's Cannibal The Musical with the bone-chilling Bone Tomahawk?...probably a little something like this 1999 little known gem, Ravenous, starring a bevy of great character actors like Guy Pearce (Memento, L. A. Confidential), Neal McDonough, Robert Carlyle, Jeremy Davies, and for some reason…

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EP 12 | Trump's First Four Days 1:08:26

2M ago1:08:26

1:08:26

Mike is joined by Michael A. Cohen of the Truth and Consequences Substack and MSNBC, along with Matt Welch, Editor-at-Large of Reason magazine, for another installment of Not Even Mad. The trio discusses Trump’s inauguration, executive actions, refugee policy, DEI, and the eventful first few days of his second term as POTUS. GIST Coupon Codes ... H…

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Heretic (2024) 30:40

2M ago30:40

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Today in the Sanctum, Jay, Kelan, and TJ break down the 2024 religious thriller, Heretic, starring romantic comedy legend, Hugh Grant. This film is unlike anything else out there in 2024. It's half Silence of the Lambs, Half The Book of Mormon, and it's a wild but understated ride. Buckle Up, prepare your religious tracks, and get ready for an intr…

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Full Review of Slaughter Sinema 2! A leaner, meaner ranking podcast! 56:00

2M ago56:00

56:00

USA Today Bestselling Author JB Michaels and HHN Fanatic Browney take you on a deep dive into the scarezone with their review of HHN 33's Slaughter Sinema 2! Check out the many books of USA TODAY bestselling author JB Michaels including his book series honoring the classic Universal Monsters: The Chronicles of the Order…

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Nosferatu (2024) with guest Steven Tobi from The Nearly Deads 46:51

2M ago46:51

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Today on the Horror Sanctum, we bring our friend, guitarist Steven Tobi, previously seen on our Jaws episode, from the band, The Nearly Deads, to talk about the recent Nosferatu remake/re-imagining by genre director, Robert Eggers. Starring Lily Rose Depp, Nicholas Holt, and Willem Dafoe, this period piece has shocked audiences at Christmas Time, m…

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Strange Darling (2024) 43:16

2M ago43:16

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Today on The Horror Sanctum we discuss the newest indie hit thriller, Strange Darling. Set in rural Oregon, the film focuses on a man and woman who have a one-night stand that devolves into a cat-and-mouse game of murder. Follow us on Instagram and subscribe on YouTube to our channel, both @thehorrorsanctum podcast. Join our exclusive Facebook Grou…

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End of Days (1999) 36:56

2M ago36:56

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Happy New Years! Today on The Horror Sanctum we discuss the often forgotten 1999 Arnold Schwarzenegger film, End of Days. The film follows alcoholic former New York Police Department detective Jericho Cane who, after he saves a banker from an assassin, finds himself embroiled in a religious conflict and must protect an innocent young woman who is c…

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Full Review of The Museum: Deadly Exhibits using ITSZ's extensive ranking system! Get ready to dive deep into the scarezone! 1:53:05

2M ago1:53:05

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USA Today Bestselling Author JB Michaels and HHN Fanatic Browney take you on a super deep dive into the scarezone with their first extensive review of HHN 33's The Museum: Deadly Exhibits! Check out the many books of USA TODAY bestselling author JB Michaels including his book series honoring the classic Universal Monsters: The Chronicles of the Ord…

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Terrifier 3 (2024) 56:58

3M ago56:58

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Merry Christmas from The Horror Sanctum! Today on the show we discuss the 3rd film in the new iconic slasher series, Terrifier 3. In this film leading up to Christmas, Sienna Shaw attempts to rebuild her life, while pursued by Art the Clown alongside his new accomplice, a possessed Victoria Heyes. Follow us on Instagram and subscribe on YouTube to …

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Friday the 13th (1980) with special guest Will Carsola 39:29

3M ago39:29

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Today on The Horror Sanctum we discuss the classic of classics....the original revenge slasher, Friday the 13th! The plot follows a group of teenage camp counselors who are murdered one by one by an unknown killer while they are attempting to reopen an abandoned summer camp with a tragic past. Joining us today to discuss this is Will Carsola. Will …

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The Substance (2024) 45:46

3M ago45:46

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Today on The Horror Sanctum we discuss the newest body horror film of 2024, The Substance. It follows a fading celebrity (Demi Moore) who uses a black market drug that creates a much younger version of herself (Margaret Qualley) with unexpected side effects. Follow us on Instagram and subscribe on YouTube to our channel, both @thehorrorsanctum podc…

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EP 11 | Hiatus Over! The Pardon Of Hunter Biden 54:08

3M ago54:08

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We reconstitute Not Even Mad with panelists Liz Wolfe (Reason and the Just Asking Questions podcast) and Michael A. Cohen (MSNBC columnist and author of the Truth and Consequences newsletter) to discuss and debate the pardon of Hunter Biden and all the many, many explanations for the Democrats poor showing on election day 2024. Plus, goats are grin…

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Brea Grant Interview (Lucky, Dexter, The Stylist, Heroes) 47:42

3M ago47:42

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Today on The Horror Sanctum we are joined by actress, writer, and director Brea Grant. She's been in numerous projects such as Lucky, Dexter, The Stylist, Heroes, Halloween 2, and a whole lot more. We talk about her years of projects as an actress and how she eventually has moved into directing and writing her own films. Check it out! Follow us on …

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Thanksgiving (2023) 46:21

4M ago46:21

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Happy Thanksgiving! Today on The Horror Sanctum we discuss the long-anticipated, soon to be holiday slasher classic Thanksgiving directed by Eli Roth. Get out your turkeys and mashed potatoes and remember.....there will be no leftovers! Follow us on Instagram and subscribe on YouTube to our channel, both @thehorrorsanctum podcast. Join our exclusiv…

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Election 2024: What's next? 42:27

4M ago42:27

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Are Trump and the U.S. Senate headed for conflict? Can divided government in Arizona produce results?Links:"The beginning of the end of U.S. leadership of the free world" https://robertrobb.substack.com/p/the-beginning-of-the-end-of-us-leadership"A big GOP win, but not really a mandate" https://robertrobb.substack.com/p/a-big-gop-win-but-not-really…

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Alien: Romulus (2024) 47:43

4M ago47:43

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Join us this week as we discuss the newest installment in the Alien franchise, Alien: Romulus. It follows two pairs of siblings and couples, all downtrodden young space colonists, who encounter hostile creatures while scavenging a derelict space station. Follow us on Instagram and subscribe on YouTube to our channel, both @thehorrorsanctum podcast.…

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The Horror Sanctum Podcast 100th Episode Spectacular (2024) 1:10:49

4M ago1:10:49

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Join us this week as we celebrate our 100th episode of The Horror Sanctum Podcast! We look back at all of our guests and shows and talk about some funny and memorable moments! Follow us on Instagram and subscribe on YouTube to our channel, both @thehorrorsanctum podcast. Join our exclusive Facebook Group @thehorrorsanctum. Follow us on TikTok @the.…

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HHN 33 HYPE LIST vs ACTUAL EVENT LIST! Dark Universe Animatronics! HHN Food and Drink! 1:05:34

4M ago1:05:34

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USA Today Bestselling Author JB Michaels and HHN Fanatic Browney compare their hype list of HHN houses made far before the event vs their ACTUAL ranking of the housese after experiencing the event! Check out the many books of USA TODAY bestselling author JB Michaels including his book series honoring the classic Universal Monsters: The Chronicles o…

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Frogman (2023) 52:27

4M ago52:27

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Join us this week as we discuss the newest found footage film Frogman. The film is about three friends going in search of the Loveland Frogman. And unfortunately they find out that he is more than just a local legend. Follow us on Instagram and subscribe on YouTube to our channel, both @thehorrorsanctum podcast. Join our exclusive Facebook Group @t…

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Kathy Petsas on the Arizona Republican Party 50:17

4M ago50:17

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Kathy Petsas is a long-time Republican activist in Arizona. She was recently featured in a book about how the MAGA movement has taken over the Republican Party at the ground level. Kathy shares her first-hand experience dealing with MAGA true believers who started showing up in waves to precinct meetings in 2021. We also discuss the defining charac…

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Halloween III (1982) with guest Vito Trigo 54:45

4M ago54:45

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Join us this week as we discuss the cult classic Halloween III which involves a sinister plot by evil mask makers, Silver Shamrock, to mass murder all the children on Halloween night and the hero, Tom Atkins, who hopes to stop them before its too late. We're also joined by great friend of the show Vito Trigo! Follow us on Instagram and subscribe on…

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Motel Hell (2024) 32:18

5M ago32:18

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Join us as we watch a cult classic from 1980 about a seemingly friendly farmer and his sister who kidnap unsuspecting travelers and bury them alive, using them to create the "special meat" they are famous for. Follow us on Instagram and subscribe on Youtube to our channel, both @thehorrorsanctum podcast. Join our exclusive Facebook Group @thehorror…

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28 Days Later (2002) 31:23

5M ago31:23

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Join us this week to discuss the film that many praise as bringing back the zombie genre, 28 Days Later. The story details a handful of survivors trying to find sanctuary and survive four weeks after a mysterious, incurable virus spreads throughout the United Kingdom. Follow us on Instagram and subscribe on Youtube to our channel, both @thehorrorsa…

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OUR HHN 2024 Initial Review and Impressions! JB and Browney talk about their experience at HHN 2024! 1:00:53

5M ago1:00:53

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USA Today Bestselling Author JB Michaels and HHN Fanatic Browney talk HHN 2024 and their initial impressions and general review! Check out the many books of JB Michaels including his book series honoring the classic Universal Monsters: The Chronicles of the OrderBy JB Michaels and Browney

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Election Preview 2024 41:46

5M ago41:46

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What are Harris and Trump's end game strategies? Will they work? What would be the effect of a Lake loss on the future of the Republican Party?By The Political Notebook

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Trap (2024) 35:40

5M ago35:40

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Join us as we watch the newest film from M. Night Shyamalan about a father and his teen daughter who attend a pop concert only to realize they've entered the center of a dark and sinister event. Follow us on Instagram and subscribe on Youtube to our channel, both @thehorrorsanctum podcast. Join our exclusive Facebook Group @thehorrorsanctum. Follow…

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Adrienne Deakins Elder Interview of Scarefest Weekend 34:01

5M ago34:01

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This week on The Horror Sanctum we welcome Adrienne Deakins Elder, Events Manager at Scarefest Weekend, to talk this years upcoming Scarefest Weekend in Lexington, Kentucky and all things horror. Follow us on Instagram and subscribe on YouTube to our channel, both @thehorrorsanctum podcast. Join our exclusive Facebook Group @thehorrorsanctum. Follo…

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The Mouse Trap (2024) 29:36

6M ago29:36

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Join us as we watch the latest Disney public domain horror film about a group of friends sneaking into an amusement arcade after closing, and they end up being trapped with a masked killer dressed as Mickey Mouse, who decides to play a game of his own which they must survive. Follow us on Instagram and subscribe on Youtube to our channel, both @the…

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The Show Before Our HHN 2024 Trip! The Wolfman?! Our pre-trip rituals and how we go thru the event! 58:10

6M ago58:10

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USA Today Bestselling Author JB Michaels and HHN Fanatic Browney talk The Wolfman, Pre-Trip Rituals and how they make their way thru HHN! Check out the many books of JB Michaels including his book series honoring the classic Universal Monsters: The Chronicles of the OrderBy USA Today Bestselling Author JB Michaels and Browney

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The Jill Gevargizian Interview (Director of The Stylist and Ghost Game) 46:03

6M ago46:03

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Today on the horror sanctum, we welcome the director of the 2020 horror thriller, The Stylist and the upcoming film, Ghost Game. She talks about how her ten years as an actual hair stylist inspired her to write the story for the Stylist, create the short, and eventually adapt that short into a feature length film to some critical acclaim. It's a fu…

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Bob Heckman Interview - Loose Ends: Victim No More Part II 1:00:47

6M ago1:00:47

1:00:47

Happy Friday the 13th kiddos! Today on The Horror Sanctum, we welcome back the director of the great Friday the 13th fan film Victim No More, Bob Heckman. Bob is back to talk Friday the 13th and to promote his upcoming sequel to Victim No More that is currently in production entitled Loose Ends: Victim No More Part II. The link for the Indiegogo is…

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Speak No Evil (2024) 32:38

6M ago32:38

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Join us for a special bonus episode where we dig into the much anticipated remake from Blumhouse for Speak No Evil from 2024 starring James McAvoy and Mackenzie Davis. Follow us on Instagram and subscribe on Youtube to our channel, both @thehorrorsanctum podcast. Join our exclusive Facebook Group @thehorrorsanctum. Follow us on TikTok @the.horror.s…

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Longlegs (2024) 36:44

6M ago36:44

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Join us as we watch the newest horror film from the legendary Nic Cage about the pursuit of a serial killer(played by Cage) and an FBI agent who uncovers a series of occult clues that she must solve to end his terrifying killing spree. Follow us on Instagram and subscribe on Youtube to our channel, both @thehorrorsanctum podcast. Join our exclusive…

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Oddity (2024) 42:54

6M ago42:54

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Join us as we watch the newest horror film from Shudder debuting on September 27 which tells the story of a psychic medium that attempts to uncover the truth behind her sister's murder at the site of the crime. Follow us on instagram and subscribe on youtube to our channel, both @thehorrorsanctum podcast. Join our exclusive Facebook Group @thehorro…

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PART TWO! USA Today Bestselling Author JB Michaels and HHN Fanatic Browney reveal their hype list for Halloween Horror Nights 2024! Episode #5 Part 2 of 2. 26:34

6M ago26:34

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USA Today Bestselling Author JB Michaels and HHN Fanatic Browney reveal their hype list for Halloween Horror Nights 2024! Episode #5 Part 2 of 2. Check out the many books of JB Michaels including his book series honoring the classic Universal Monsters: The Chronicles of the OrderBy JB Michaels and Browney

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Part ONE: The official 2024 Hype List! Scare-zones and Houses! 1:03:01

7M ago1:03:01

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USA Today Bestselling Author JB Michaels and HHN Fanatic Browney reveal their hype list for Halloween Horror Nights 2024! Episode #5 Part 1 of 2. Check out the many books of JB Michaels including his book series honoring the classic Universal Monsters: The Chronicles of the OrderBy JB Michaels and Browney

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The Andre Gower (The Monster Squad) Interview 51:38

7M ago51:38

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Today we welcome the star of Fred Dekker's 1987 classic family-friendly, gateway horror film, The Monster Squad. We take nostalgia to a new level in this engaging interview with the leader of the Monster Squad himself as well as the director of the equally excellent definitive film about the movie and its fandom and legacy, Wolfman's Got Nards. Bot…

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Maxxxine (2024) 1:09:51

7M ago1:09:51

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Join us as we watch the final chapter of the Ti West X Trilogy starring Mia Goth as the eponymous, Maxine, the porn star with the dream of becoming a Hollywood A-Lister if she can just survive the Satanic Panic of 1985 and a serial killer killing everyone around her long enough to finish filming her big breakout role. Follow us on instagram and sub…

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HHN 2024 Scarezone News! The Premium Scream Night! Lore behind the original houses! 54:36

7M ago54:36

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USA Today Bestselling Author JB Michaels and HHN Fanatic Browney talk the HHN 2024 Premium Scream Night, Scarezone news, and the lore behind the original houses! Check out the many books of JB Michaels including his book series honoring the classic Universal Monsters: The Chronicles of the OrderBy JB Michaels and Browney

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I Saw The TV Glow (2024) 44:59

7M ago44:59

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On this week's entry into the horror sanctum, Jay, John, and Kelan sat down to watch TV, and they indeed saw it glow. In A24 fashion, it glowed with copious metaphors and allusions to the struggle of transgender people in a nostalgic 90's, pre-streaming era, as you do when you're making pseudo horror, but not really, arthouse films of the A24 ilk. …

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