Best Slashermovies Podcasts (2024)

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BONUS: Curtains (1983) with Dream Warriors / Season 5 Announcement 45:21

2M ago45:21

45:21

What's up, Rotters! Today we're dropping a bonus episode from the Patreon vault in which Dream Warriors (Becky Darke and Mike Muncer) discuss the 1982 Canadian slasher CURTAINS. Recorded December 2022. This episode is to also announce SEASON 5 of Brain Rot! Coming this summer, the new season will have a theme... For 12 episodes, the series will be …

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#54 Dressed to Kill (w/Clover Welsh) 1:12:18

2M ago1:12:18

1:12:18

Artist, entertainer, and filmmaker Clover Welsh guest hosts to discuss Brian de Palma's controversial sexual thriller DRESSED TO KILL. We also discuss trans representation in horror, Hitchockian cinematic influence, and the ties that bind the horror genre to the queer lived experience. LET'S GO RICK OR TREATING! RICK OR TREAT HORRORCAST: www.RickOr…

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#53 The Mummy (w/@ScreamKingKyle – Kyle Poppert) 1:52:20

2M ago1:52:20

1:52:20

Kyle Poppert (AKA TikTok's @ScreamKingKyle) joins to discuss the beloved cinematic bisexual awakening for millennials everywhere: 1999's classic action/adventure/horror, THE MUMMY! We also talk about the horror genre's influence as it blurs into other genres, what classifies as a "horror movie," and the reasons we ALL love Brendan Fraser. LET'S GO …

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#52 Halloween 4: The Return of Michael Myers (w/Halloween Lives! The Podcast of Michael Myers) 1:43:58

3M ago1:43:58

1:43:58

This week I'm joined by Blaine & Austin Duncan, the brotherly hosts of HALLOWEEN LIVES! THE PODCAST OF MICHAEL MYERS, to discuss one of our favorites of the franchise: HALLOWEEN 4: THE RETURN OF MICHAEL MYERS! We also talk speculative alternate versions of this installment, the film's unfortunate mask mishaps, and the absolute international treasur…

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#51 Death Becomes Her (w/Stan the Mechanic) 1:40:24

3M ago1:40:24

1:40:24

Horror host and two-time Rondo-nominee STAN THE MECHANIC joins to discuss the 1992 queer staple of camp horror humor, DEATH BECOMES HER. We also talk the horrors of society's obsession with youth, Dean Cundey's oeuvre of sinister cinematography, and the utter perfection that is this film's cast. LET'S GO RICK OR TREATING! PODCAST: www.RickOrTreat.c…

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#50 Hello Mary Lou: Prom Night II (w/Justin Lockwood) 1:32:52

4M ago1:32:52

1:32:52

Horror Journalist (and personal friend) Justin Lockwood joins me to discuss the queerly-beloved cult classic HELLO MARY LOU: PROM NIGHT II. We also discuss demonic rocking horses, the intimidating power of a fully nude stalking scene, and which other classic horror films this one MIGHT have borrowed from. LET'S GO RICK OR TREATING! PODCAST: www.Ric…

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#49 Dawn of the Dead (w/Deformed Lunchbox) 1:54:01

4M ago1:54:01

1:54:01

Peter Hatch, creator of the viral production company/YouTube channel DEFORMED LUNCHBOX, joins to discuss George A. Romero's 1978 "horror-movie-lover's'-horror-movie," DAWN OF THE DEAD. We also discuss the state of independent film distribution, the effectiveness of Savini's practical effects, and how, 45 years later, this film is (unfortunately) mo…

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#48 Teeth (w/Mitchell Lichtenstein, Michael R. Jackson, Anna K. Jacobs, & Evelyn DeVere) 2:11:54

5M ago2:11:54

2:11:54

This week, we're biting into the 2007 horror/dark comedy classic TEETH! My guests include the film's writer/director, Mitchell Lichtenstein, as well as the writers/composers of the new Off-Broadway musical adaption, Pulitzer & Tony winner Michael R. Jackson ("A Strange Loop") & award winner Anna K. Jacobs ("POP!"). Finally, activist/artist/burlesqu…

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The New York Ripper (1982) with The Mates of Hell 1:11:44

6M ago1:11:44

1:11:44

What's up, Rotters! To commemorate Donald Trump's financial fraud case, I'm dropping a bonus Mates of Hell episode from the Patreon vault - The New York Ripper (1982) One ripped off New York, one rips through New York. Tenuous, but made it work. If you haven't seen the movie, trigger warnings for discussion of SA For all back-catalogue Mates of Hel…

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#47 REC (w/Kyle Mangione-Smith) 1:41:28

5M ago1:41:28

1:41:28

Filmmaker Kyle Mangione-Smith joins this week to discuss the 2007 Spanish found footage opus, REC. We also discuss the creativity of found footage as a storytelling medium, the effectiveness of a contained, claustrophobic setting, the real life horrors of human behavior in the event of an outbreak, and the recent, exciting surge in queer horror fil…

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#46 The Prowler (w/Puppet Masters / Castle Freaks) 1:35:47

6M ago1:35:47

1:35:47

Guests Jarrod Hornbeck & Steve Guntli, hosts of the podcast PUPPET MASTERS / CASTLE FREAKS, join to dissect the 1981 slashic, THE PROWLER. We also discuss the beauty of Tom Savini's practical effects, censorship in the early 80's, and the film's final girl's questionable choices in formalwear. LET'S GO RICK OR TREATING. PODCAST: www.RickOrTreat.com…

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#45 Basket Case (w/Coma White) 1:32:50

6M ago1:32:50

1:32:50

NYC horror drag icon Coma White joins the pod to discuss 1982's sleazy, grimy, gross-out cult classic BASKET CASE! We also discuss sex clubs in the 80's, exploitation acting techniques, terrible wigs, and the dangers of queer suppression. Let's go RICK OR TREATING! PODCAST: www.RickOrTreat.com INSTA: @RickOrTreatPod TIKTOK: @RickOrTreatPod YOUTUBE:…

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#44 New Year's Evil (w/Kristin Noriega) 1:24:22

7M ago1:24:22

1:24:22

HAPPY NEW YEAR, Spookies! My guest this week is the incredibly talented Kristin Noriega – writer/director/star of the jaw-dropping short horror film, WHEN YOU'RE GONE. We're discussing the 1980 holiday slasher NEW YEAR'S EVIL. We also talk about practical creature effects, transcendental meditation, and our New Year's resolutions. LET'S GO RICK OR …

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Jack Frost 2 (2000) with The Mates of Hell 47:04

7M ago47:04

47:04

Merry Christmas, Rotters! For the final episode of 'An Awfully Mates of Hell Christmas' and FINAL episode of Season 4 of Brain Rot - The Mates of Hell reconvene to finish what we started. In our 4th and final (for now) YouTube episode, we let the Brain Rot patreon subscribers choose the movie.... and they did us dirty 😂 Today we discuss Jack Frost …

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#43 The Omen (w/Tracie Bennett & Adam Mackie) 1:19:17

7M ago1:19:17

1:19:17

Hello, Spookies... I'M BACK! This week, my guests are writer/director Adam Mackie and TWO TIME Olivier Award winner and Tony nominee Tracie Bennett! Join us as we discuss the iconic 1976 classic THE OMEN. We also discuss their upcoming short horror film, END OF STORY, Tracie's appearance in Stephen Sondheim's final musical, HERE WE ARE, surrealism …

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Elves (1989) with The Mates of Hell 46:31

8M ago46:31

46:31

What's up, Rotters! Our YouTube miniseries 'An Awfully Mates of Hell Christmas' continues as me and the boys (Alex Ayling & Brad Hanson) sit down to chat about the awkwardly inbred-nazi themed ELVES (1989) To get the full visual experience (including my stunning elf costume), head to YouTube.com/@SteviesBrainRot For everything else : www.SteviesBra…

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The Gingerdead Man (2005) with The Mates of Hell 48:28

8M ago48:28

48:28

What's up, Rotters! For the second episode of our YouTube miniseries 'An Awfully Mates of Hell Christmas' we're tackling Charles Band's 2005 Trashterpiece - The Gingerdead Man. For extra viewing pleasure, head over to our Youtube channel to watch the epsidoe in all it's festive glory YouTube.com/@SteviesBrainRot SteviesBrainRot.com…

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Rats: Night of Terror (1984) with George Rainsford 41:15

8M ago41:15

41:15

What's up, RAtters! 🐀 This week, actor George Rainsford returns to discuss the Italian post-apocalyptic creature feature - RATS: NIGHT OF TERROR from Bruno Mattei 'An Awfully Mates of Hell Christmas' continues next week as we discuss Charles Band's The Gingerdead Man (2005). The video episode will be dropping on YouTube on Monday and the audio vers…

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Jack Frost (1997) with The Mates of Hell 54:23

8M ago54:23

54:23

What's up, Rotters! Welcome to the first episode of 'An Awfully Mates of Hell Christmas'. This episode is out first EVER YouTube ep. If you'd like to watch it (rather than just listen to it) just head to YouTube.com/@SteviesBrainRot and click subscribe. We have a very exciting line-up of video episodes, so don't miss out. In this first discussion, …

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Lone Wolf (1988) with Chandra Ruegg 1:04:11

8M ago1:04:11

1:04:11

What's up, Rotters! This week, casting associate Chandra Ruegg returns to discuss the 1988 VHS rarity - LONE WOLF As most of you are aware, I'm NOT a fan of werewolf movies, but it would be unfair for me to not include ANY on the show. And so, I gave it a go 🐺 And it was..... it was.... well, press play and find out! www.SteviesBrainRot.com…

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#42 May (w/Steph Marie Oberle) 1:56:14

8M ago1:56:14

1:56:14

"If you can't find a friend, make one." Steph Marie Oberle joins this week to discuss Lucky McKee's underrated 2002 indie cult classic masterpiece, MAY. We also discuss the joys of body horror, erotic cannibalism, lesbians eating melons, and chili dogs. LET'S GO RICK OR TREATING! PODCAST: www.RickOrTreat.com INSTA: @RickOrTreatPod TIKTOK: @RickOrTr…

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Contamination (1980) with Rob Watts 1:12:26

9M ago1:12:26

1:12:26

What's up, Rotters! This week I'm joined by buddy and host of KVIKMYNDAPOD (linktree below) ROB WATTS. We discuss the Italian Alien rip-off CONTAMINATION (1980) Tuneful eggs, a south American caper and exploding torsos? Yes please. Check out Rob's Podcast here https://linktr.ee/kvikmyndapod For all Brain Rot links including Patreon and Merch Store:…

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Rocktober Blood (1984) with Tori Allen-Martin 55:22

8M ago55:22

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What's up, Rotters! Here's our slightly delayed HALLOWEEN episode in which Tori Allen-Martin returns to discuss the 1984 slasher ROCKTOBER BLOOD Next week, we will be moving our new episodes to Thursdays for the rest of the series before we kick off our 'A Mates Of Hell Xmas' season. Toodles! SteviesBrainRot.com…

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#41 Halloween III: Season of the Witch (w/Brian W. Smith) 1:50:21

9M ago1:50:21

1:50:21

"It's time! It's time!" Screenwriter and board member of the NYC Horror Film Festival Brian W. Smith guest hosts to discuss all things HALLOWEEN III: SEASON OF THE WITCH. We also talk writing horror for the screen, 80's synth scores, and the John Carpenter-esque "every-man" character trope. LET'S GO RICK OR TREATING! PODCAST: www.RickOrTreat.com IN…

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Blades (1989) with Emily Head 1:02:24

10M ago1:02:24

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What's up, Rotters! This week, Emily Head returns to discuss the 1989 TROMA movie about a killer lawnmower (yes, seriously) BLADES. Golf, Blood, Blades and Mud? Count me in. Toodles! SteviesBrainRot.com

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Cat's Eye (1985) with Michael Varrati 58:15

10M ago58:15

58:15

What's Up, Rotters! This week, the most excellent Michael Varrati returns to Brain Rot to discuss the 1985 Stephen King anthology movie - CAT'S EYE Which is your favourite out of Quitters Inc,The Ledge and General? Let us know by finding us on the socials here: www.SteviesBrainRot.com

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#40 Ghostwatch (w/William J. Wright) 2:11:17

9M ago2:11:17

2:11:17

Rue Morgue's online managing editor – and MY editor – William J. Wright joins the show this week to discuss 1992's made-for-BBC mock-newscast, GHOSTWATCH. We also discuss the impact of cinematic psychosis, the repercussions and responsibilities tied to creating horror art, and what it's like to write for one of the world's top horror publications. …

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Phantasm (1979) with Zoran Gvojic 1:07:07

10M ago1:07:07

1:07:07

What's up, Rotters! Our mid-season break is over and we're ready to kick off SPOOOOOKY SEASON 🎃 For starters, Zoran Gvojic returns to Brain Rot to begin our franschise retrospective of Don Coscarelli's PHANTASM series. Later this month, we will continue by discussing Phantasm II (1988) over on Patreon.com/SteviesBrainRot Toodles! SteviesBrainRot.co…

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🎃 Drive-In Matinee: Hack-O-Lantern (1988) with Sophie Ellis-Bextor 37:53

10M ago37:53

37:53

What's up, Rotters! Our mid-season break is coming to an end! To get you in the seasonal spirit before we continue next week with Phantasm, I'm inviting you to the drive-in to catch a matinee of last year's special Halloween episode HACK-O-LANTERN with Sophie Ellis-Bextor. This was such a fun and festive episode to record and so, here it is again. …

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#39 Elvira, Mistress of the Dark (w/Armando Muñoz) 2:10:12

10M ago2:10:12

2:10:12

Guest host Armando Muñoz joins me to celebrate the 35th anniversary of 1988's ELVIRA, MISTRESS OF THE DARK. We also discuss Armando's upcoming novelization of the Christmas slasher classic, SILENT NIGHT, DEADLY NIGHT, the lasting influence of Clive Barker, and my incredible weekend at CT HorrorFest where I finally met Elvira, herself, Cassandra Pet…

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#38 Casper (w/George Streicher) 2:05:14

10M ago2:05:14

2:05:14

Guest host George Streicher, composer of the haunting Halloween album MUSIC OF THE MACABRE, shares his insight on 1995's nostalgic gateway horror classic, CASPER. We also discuss impactful film scores, those shaking ghost decorations from our childhood that played spooky theremin music, and the absolute gift to the world that is Cathy Moriarty. LET…

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The Initiation (1984) with Joshua Tonks 59:56

11M ago59:56

59:56

What's Up, Rotters! This week, joshua Tonks joins me to discuss the 1984 slasher THE INITIATION I have to say, it's a bit of a banger. SteviesBrainRot.com

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#37 Thir13en Ghosts (w/Stanley Martin) 2:06:22

11M ago2:06:22

2:06:22

Rick or Treat's social media manager/evil minion, Stanley Martin, joins to discuss Dark Castle Entertainment's over-the-top 2001 remake of THIR13EN GHOSTS! We also talk about the joys of practical makeup effects, my recent upstate set visit to an exciting upcoming horror film, and blame the zodiac for the behaviors of those who have betrayed us. Le…

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Demons (1985) with Epic Film Guys 1:06:51

11M ago1:06:51

1:06:51

What's up, Rotters! This week we're discussing one of my favourite 80s horror Trashterpieces of all time: DEMONI/DEMONS from Lamberto Bava. Produced by Dario Argento and with a soundtrack featuring some of the sickest rock songs, this practical, gooey, FIVE STAR movie has been on my list to cover for a long time. Joining me to discuss are the aweso…

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