My Horror Confessional podcast

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This week I'm joined in The Confessional by Mikey P, a creator who focuses on Latin American films with a social justice lens in the horror genre. He has a column at Dread Central titled Horror en Espanol and releases horror and Latin culture content on his TikTok. We delve into the darkly comic world of 1960's Mexican cinema with "El Esqueleto de la Señora Morales" (The Skeleton of Mrs. Morales). Considered one of the greatest Mexican films ever made, we discuss the story of Pablo Morales, a mild-mannered taxidermist pushed to his limits by his wife, Gloria. Can murder be the ultimate act of self-preservation? We'll explore how the film masterfully blends dark humor with suspense, creating a truly unique cinematic experience. Join us in The Confessional! Read Mikey's Dread Central column "Horror en Espanol" here: https://www.dreadcentral.com/category/editorials/horror-en-espanol/ Follow Mikey on TikTok here: @mikeyperaltajr MHC is part of the GHOULISH Podcast Network. Get ghoulish at www.ghoulish.rip…

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Episode 107 Willard (1971) w/ Dr. Kent of the Vet Med for Idiots by Idiots Podcast 2:27:00

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This week in The Confessional we are joined by Dr. Kent, a real honest to Satan Veterinarian as we discuss 1971's Willard. Brace yourself for a swarm of shivers as we dissect this cult classic about a bullied young man named Willard and his unconventional army – rats. We'll discuss the twisted bond between Willard and his furry minions, all the while Dr. Kent amazes us with animal facts! Join us in The Confessional! Follow Kent here: https://www.instagram.com/kentmorton/ Follow Vet Meds for Idiots by Idiots here: https://linktr.ee/vetmedforidiotsbyidiots MHC is part of the GHOULISH Podcast Network. Get ghoulish at www.ghoulish.rip…

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Episode 106 Maniac Cop w/ Danger Slater 53:42

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This week in The Confessional I'm joined by author Danger Slater as we discuss his book Starlet due out from Ghoulish Books in August 2024. We also discuss Maniac Cop from 1988. We have a KKKop killing innocent people, Tom Atkins, Bruce Campbell and Robert Z'Dar. Maniac Cop is basically Jason Voorhees in a cop uniform, but with more personality. This where the legend of Officer Matt Cordell begins. ACAB!! Join us in The Confessional for this late 80's slasher! Follow Danger here https://linktr.ee/dangerslater MHC is part of the GHOULISH Podcast Network. Get ghoulish at www.ghoulish.rip…

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Episode 105 The Lodger w/ Ryan C Bradley 2:10:33

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This week in The Confessional I'm joined by Ryan C. Bradley. Ryan is a musician, podcaster, and the author of the novella Saint's Blood and the forthcoming books Bad Connections: Horror Stories and Say Uncle. He hosts the Horror Anthology Anthology podcast on his Patreon and co-hosts Horror Hangover with Cass Clarke. Fog rolls in off the Thames tonight, and chills crawl down the spine as we enter the eerie world of "The Lodger," a 1944 horror film steeped in the legend of Jack the Ripper. We'll be dissecting the plot, the performances – including a phenomenal turn by the tragically short-lived Laird Cregar – and so much more. Join us! Follow Ryan at https://ryancbradley.com MHC is part of the GHOULISH Podcast Network. Get ghoulish at www.ghoulish.rip…

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Episode 104 Taste of Fear w/ Johnny Compton 2:44:41

1 year ago2:44:41

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Welcome, sinners, to another chilling confession in the Confessional. This week, I'm joined by Johnny Compton, author of The Spite House and the forthcoming Devils Kill Devils from Tor Nightfire. We delve into the shadowy world of psychological horror with Hammer Films' "Taste of Fear" (1961), also known as "Scream of Fear." Prepare to confess your sins of disbelief as we explore the unsettling story of Penny Appleby. Wheelchair-bound and recently returned to her childhood home, Penny finds herself haunted by visions of her deceased father. But are these visions real, or is Penny slowly succumbing to madness? Join us as we dissect the film's masterful use of paranoia and unreliable narration as well as the chilling performance of Susan Strasberg. Is Penny truly haunted, or is there a darker secret lurking beneath the surface? Unravel the mystery in this episode of My Horror Confessional. Follow Johnny Here: https://johnnycompton.com/ MHC is part of the GHOULISH Podcast Network. Get ghoulish at www.ghoulish.rip…

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Episode 103 Cat People (1982) w/ Paranormal Putas 2:13:57

1 year ago2:13:57

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This week in The Confessional I'm joined by Paranomal Putas! We sink our teeth into Paul Schrader's stylish and suspenseful remake, Cat People! We'll be prowling the shadows with Nastassja Kinski as Irena, a woman haunted by a mysterious family curse. Is she turning into a feline fatale, or is something more sinister at play? Unravel the layers of this erotic horror classic. Buckle up and prepare for a wild ride as we dissect Cat People! You'll get that joke after you listen to the episode. Join us in The Confessional. Follow Paranormal Putas here: https://www.paranormalputas.com/ MHC is part of the GHOULISH Podcast Network. Get ghoulish at www.ghoulish.rip…

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Episode 102 My Boyfriend's Back w/ Hilary Myers 2:15:33

1 year ago2:15:33

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This week in the Confessional I'm joined by Hilary Myers as we discuss the 1993 Zom-Rom-Com My Boyfriend's Back. Is it a horror movie? Is it a teen comedy? Is it a cautionary tale about the dangers of faking robberies to impress your crush? Who the fuck knows! But fear not, because love conquers all, even death! Except, maybe it doesn't. Join us as we find out if Johnny's reanimated affection is truly something to celebrate, or a nightmare waiting to happen. MHC is part of the GHOULISH Podcast Network. Get ghoulish at www.ghoulish.rip…

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Episode 101 Alone in the Dark w/ RJ Joseph 2:20:56

1 year ago2:20:56

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This week in The Confessional I'm joined by RJ Joseph. RJ is an award winning, Stoker Award™ and Shirley Jackson Award nominated, Texas based academic and creative writer/professor/editor whose writing regularly focuses on the intersections of gender and race in the horror and romance genres and popular culture. We discuss 1982's "Alone in the Dark". This early 80s slasher boasts a chilling premise and a cast of genre legends, including Donald Pleasance, Jack Palance, and Martin Landau. RJ occasionally peeks out online through social media from @rjacksonjoseph or www.rhondajacksonjoseph.com . MHC is part of the GHOULISH Podcast Network. Get ghoulish at www.ghoulish.rip…

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Episode 100 They Live w/ Les Julien 2:03:49

1 year ago2:03:49

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Hello Sinners! We have reached a milestone, 100 EPISODES!!! I can't think of a better person to celebrate with than returning guest Les Julien. This week Les and I discuss John Carpenter's timeless Anti-Capitalist Horror Classic They Live. We also discuss Les's upcoming Kickstarter campain for the second issue of his comic book Savage Wizard. Join us in the Confessional and as always thank you for the SUPPORT! Follow Les here: https://leswrite.carrd.co/ Follow Les' Kickstarter so you know when the campain goes live here: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/leswrite/savage-wizard-1-2?ref=discovery…

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Episode 99 Slumber Party Massacre w/ Jessica McHugh 2:20:17

1 year ago2:20:17

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This week in The Confessional I'm joined by Jessica McHugh. Jessica is a 3x Bram Stoker Award-nominated poet, a multi-genre novelist, & an internationally-produced playwright who spends her days surrounded by artistic inspiration at a Maryland tattoo shop. She’s had thirty books published in fifteen years, including her Elgin Award-nominated blackout poetry collection, “A Complex Accident of Life," her sci-fi bizarro romp, “The Green Kangaroos,” and her cross-generational horror series, “The Gardening Guidebooks Trilogy.” Explore the growing worlds of Jessica McHugh at McHughniverse.com . We discuss The Ghoulish Book Festival happening in Downtown San Antomio March 15th, 16th and 17th. We also discuss her work in blackout poetry and the ridiculous but definitely true fact that women wear revealing clothes when having a slumber party with friends. Join us in The Confessional! Follow Jessica here https://www.instagram.com/thejessmchugh/?hl=en Buy badges for Ghoulish Book Festival 2024 here https://ghoulish.rip/product/badges/ MHC is part of the GHOULISH Podcast Network. Get ghoulish at www.ghoulish.rip…

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Episode 98 The Devils w/ William R.A. Rush 3:51:59

1 year ago3:51:59

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*********************[TW: sexual assault, detailed]*************************** Content Warning: In the latest podcast episode, we discuss a movie that addresses sensitive topics, including sexual assault. We understand the gravity of these themes and recognize their potential to be triggering for some listeners. We encourage discretion and self-care. If you or someone you know may be affected by these discussions, we advise listener discretion and encourage seeking support from appropriate resources. Remember, your well-being is our priority. This week I'm joined by William R.A. Rush. William is a WGA member who has written the Stephen King adaptation, “One For The Road”, as well as the registered feature screenplays “Group”, “Immersion”, and “Sweetener”. He is currently working on several scripts, and developing a New York City-based play into a feature film in 2024. We discuss Ken Russel's "The Devils", a cinematic masterpiece that warrants attention for its bold and provocative exploration of religious and political themes. Released in 1971, the film details the events surrounding the alleged possessions and trials of a group of Ursuline nuns in 17th-century France. Russell's direction is visually stunning, combining period detail with avant-garde elements. The film's fearless portrayal of corruption within the church, state, and society challenges societal norms and raises questions about the abuse of power. "The Devils" is a thought-provoking and visually arresting experience that transcends conventional storytelling, making it a must-watch for those appreciative of bold filmmaking and social commentary. Join us in The Confessional. William's IMDB page can be viewed here https://www.imdb.com/name/nm13670022/ Follow William here: https://www.instagram.com/eyerushman/ Follow Original CINematic here https://www.instagram.com/originalcinematic/ MHC is part of the GHOULISH Podcast Network. Get ghoulish at www.ghoulish.rip…

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Episode 97 I Spit on Your Grave w/ Xxena Rush 2:19:52

1 year ago2:19:52

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*********************[TW: r*pe, detailed]*************************** Content Warning: In the latest podcast episode, we discuss a movie that addresses sensitive topics, including r*pe and sexual assault. We understand the gravity of these themes and recognize their potential to be triggering for some listeners. We encourage discretion and self-care. If you or someone you know may be affected by these discussions, we advise listener discretion and encourage seeking support from appropriate resources. Remember, your well-being is our priority. This week I'm joined by Xxxena Rush. Xxena is a producer, casting associate and production manager with Original CINematic. In addition to serving as producer on “One for the Road”, “Group”, “Immersion” and “Sweetener”, she has been instrumental in helping develop these films and has assisted in the production and development of several others. We discussed her work as a producer and their latest film making the festival rounds "Group". We also discuss one of the most controversial movies ever made, Meir Zarchi's "I Spit on Your Grave". Follow Xxena here: https://www.instagram.com/x_rush0628/ Follow Original CINematic here: https://www.instagram.com/originalcinematic/ MHC is part of the GHOULISH Podcast Network. Get ghoulish at www.ghoulish.rip…

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Episode 96 Anaconda w/ Jenny Kiefer of Butcher Cabin Books 2:24:21

1 year ago2:24:21

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This week in The Confessional I'm joined by Jenny Kiefer. Jenny is a Kentucky native and an avid rock climber. Together with her mother, she is the owner and manager of Butcher Cabin Books, an all-horror bookstore in Louisville, Kentucky. This Wretched Valley is her debut novel. We also talk the creature feature 90's classic Anaconda. Jenny from the block, Ice Cube, crazy ass Jon Voight and a 40 foot long Anaconda. What more could you ask for. Join us in The Confessional! Follow Jenny Kiefer here https://jennykiefer.com/ Follow Butcher Cabin Books here https://www.horrorbookstore.com/ MHC is part of the GHOULISH Podcast Network. Get ghoulish at www.ghoulish.rip…

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Episode 95 Les Diaboliques w/ Ayden Castellanos of Susto Podcast 2:25:45

1 year ago2:25:45

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This week in The Confessional I'm joined by Ayden of Susto Podcast. Ayden was a blast to have on as we discussed the DRAMA and scandal of this b/w French classic from 1955. We also discuss Ayden's work over at Susto podcast. If you like spooky tales defintely go give it a listen. Join us in The Confessional! Follow Ayden and Susto Podcast here https://linktr.ee/susto/ MHC is part of the GHOULISH Podcast Network. Get ghoulish at www.ghoulish.rip…

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Episode 94 Bay of Blood w/ Gerardo Preciado 1:41:38

1 year ago1:41:38

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This week in The Confessional I'm joined by my good fiend and returning guest Gerardo Preciado (known professionally as Ancient Order of the Droids) composer of imaginary horror soundtracks and the director of Narco Shark, coming to streaming very soon. Gerardo and I discuss Mario Bava's extremely inluential camp fire Giallo, Bay of Blood. Join us in The Confessional! Follow Gerardo here https://linktr.ee/MusikeDiDiable MHC is part of the GHOULISH Podcast Network. Get ghoulish at www.ghoulish.rip…

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Episode 93 Safe (1995) w/ Kevin Martin 2:00:29

1 year ago2:00:29

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This week in The Confessional I'm joined by Kevin Martin, better known as videostoreKev. He is the owner of The Lobby DVD Shop, Actor in The Last Video Store Movie, co-founder Of Dedfest Film Festival and a drunken DJ. We talk about the in's and out's of owning the last video rental place in your city, growing up watching horror movies in the theatres in the 80's and also making movies with your friends! Kevin stars as....himself in "The Last Video Store" which premiered at Fantastic Fest 2023. We also discuss Todd Haynes pyschological mind fuck of a movie, Safe starring Julianne Moore! Join us in The Confessional! Did I mention that Kevin took this interview with his rental place as the backdrop! So cool! Visit Kevin's video store "The Lobby" here http://www.thelobbymovies.com/category/latest-news Follow Kevin here https://www.instagram.com/videostorekev/?hl=en Look out for The Last Video Store when it hits streaming here https://www.imdb.com/title/tt17423262/?ref_=fn_al_tt_1 Check out HeathenVideoArchive on YouTube for some dope ass horror shorts here https://www.youtube.com/@HeathenVideoArchive MHC is part of the GHOULISH Podcast Network. Get ghoulish at www.ghoulish.rip…

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Episode 92 The Phantom Carriage w/ Emily Verona 2:01:09

1 year ago2:01:09

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This week in The Confessional I'm joined by Emily Verona. Emily is a Bram Stoker Award nominee, a Jane Austen Short Story Award Finalist, and a Luke Bitmead Bursary Finalist. Her novel, Midnight on Beacon Street, will be published by Harper Perennial in 2024. We also discuss this silent film early Horror classic, The Phantom Carriage. It's over 103 years old, and yet still has the power to move you and exceptional effects! Join us in The Confessional! Pre-order Midnight on Beacon Street: https://www.harpercollins.com/products/midnight-on-beacon-street-emily-ruth-verona?variant=41056036782114 Follow Emily: https://www.emilyruthverona.com/ MHC is part of the GHOULISH Podcast Network. Get ghoulish at www.ghoulish.rip…

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Episode 91 Ghosts of Mars w/ Zach Chapman 1:21:53

1 year ago1:21:53

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This week in The Confessional I'm joined by frequent guest and collaborator Zach Chapman. We talk about Zach's new comic A Haunting on Mars from Scout Comics, issue # 1 out now at all comic book shops. Issue #2 comes out this month! We also discuss (in my opinion) one of John Carpenters most frustrating movies, just a trainwreck of a project Ghosts of Mars. Join us in The Confessional! Buy Zach's comic A Haunting on Mars here: https://www.scoutcomics.com/collections/a-haunting-on-mars Follow Zach here: https://www.instagram.com/chappyzach/?hl=en MHC is part of the GHOULISH Podcast Network. Get ghoulish at www.ghoulish.rip…

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Episode 90 The Crow w/ Betty Rocksteady 2:12:04

1 year ago2:12:04

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This week I am joined in The Confessional by Betty Rocksteady. Betty is the resident art ghoul of Ghoulish Books, and is the author & illustrator of several bizarre books, including Soft Places, The Writhing Skies and In Dreams We Rot. We also discuss the goth classic The Crow from 1994. They're all dead, they just dont know it yet. Join us in the Confessional! Follow Betty here https://www.bettyrocksteady.com/ MHC is part of the GHOULISH Podcast Network. Get ghoulish at www.ghoulish.rip…

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Episode 89 Christmas Evil w/ Max Booth III 1:54:19

1 year ago1:54:19

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Y'all thought Christmas was over? It's never over! This week in The Confessional I'm joined by one of Santa's naughty elves, Max Booth. We talk about this criminally underrated killer Santa Christmas classic. Max describes it as Taxi Driver meets Killer Santa. We also discuss Max's new book The Last Haunt, out now from Cemetery Gates Media. Buy The Last Haunt https://ghoulish.rip/product/the-last-haunt/ Follow Max https://www.instagram.com/ghoulishbookstore/ MHC is part of the GHOULISH Podcast Network. Get ghoulish at www.ghoulish.rip…

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Episode 88 Silent Night Deadly Night w/ Shelly Lyons 1:52:28

1 year ago1:52:28

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This week in The Confessional I'm joined by Shelly Lyons. We're celebrating the reason for the season, Killer Santa's! First up is the tragically misunderstood classic Silent Night Deadly Night. We also discuss Shelly's debut novel from Ghoulish Books, Like Real. Buy Like Real here: https://ghoulish.rip/product/like-real/ Follow Shelly here: https://linktr.ee/mizlyons MHC is part of the GHOULISH Podcast Network. Get ghoulish at www.ghoulish.rip…

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Episode 87 Gozu w/ John Skipp 2:02:53

1 year ago2:02:53

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This week I am joined in The Confessional by John Skipp. John is the New York Times bestselling author turned filmmaker/ musician/ former splatterpunk/ cheerful Bizarro satirist/ all-around instigator and Renaissance mutant. We talk about John's time as a screenwriter (A Nightmare on Elm Street 5: The Dream Child, Class of 1999, Tales of Halloween), his violent childhood in Argentina and the bat shit crazy movie that is Takashi Miike's Gozu. Join us in the Confessional and as always thank you for the SUPPORT! Follow John on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/john.skipp.7/ Help John make The Great Divide here https://thegreatdividemovie.wedid.it/campaigns/12069-the-great-divide MHC is part of the GHOULISH Podcast Network. Get ghoulish at www.ghoulish.rip…

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Episode 86 The Hunger w/ Susan Snyder 2:01:13

1 year ago2:01:13

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This week I am joined in The Confessional by noted marine biologist, author and sharksploitation expert Susan Snyder. We discuss Tony Scott's 80's goth infused extended music video disguised as a vampire movie, The Hunger. I've always wondered why more people don't talk about this movie. Have Susan and I figured out why? We also discuss Susans debut novel Nympho Shark Fuck Frenzy written with Christine Morgan, due out in 2024. Join us in the Confessional and as always thank you for the SUPPORT! Follow Susan here https://www.instagram.com/sharksploitationsunday/ Follow Sharkslpoitation Sunday on Youtube here https://www.youtube.com/@sharksploitationsunday MHC is part of the GHOULISH Podcast Network. Get ghoulish at www.ghoulish.rip…

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Episode 85 Final Destination w/ Celso Hurtado 2:06:22

1 year ago2:06:22

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This week I am joined in The Confessional by Celso Hurtado. We discuss Celso's new book "The Devil's Promise", which is the follow up to his debut novel (and second in the series) The Ghost Tracks. We also discuss Death as a slasher, Tony Motherfuckin Todd and whether or not blood can caramelize in a fire. Join us in the Confessional! Follow Celso here https://linktr.ee/churtado1 Buy The Devil's Promise here https://ghoulish.rip/product/the-devils-promise/ MHC is part of the GHOULISH Podcast Network. Get ghoulish at www.ghoulish.rip…

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Episode 84 Blood and Black Lace w/ Bob Pastorella 1:53:39

1 year ago1:53:39

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This week I am joined in The Confessional by Bob Pastorella of This is Horror. We discussed Mario Bava's seminal classic that helped birth the Giallo subgenre. This movie is so damn pretty to look at but also has the gore that we all look for. Join us in the Confessional and as always thank you for the SUPPORT! Follow Bob https://www.instagram.com/bob_pastorella/ Buy Mojo Risin https://ghoulish.rip/product/mojo-rising/ Follow This is Horror https://www.instagram.com/thisishorrorpodcast/ MHC is part of the GHOULISH Podcast Network. Get ghoulish at www.ghoulish.rip…

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Episode 83 2nd Annual MHC/Fuck You, Hexed Spooky Trivia w/ Pod Mortem, Girl Thats Scary and Blerdy Massacre 1:12:24

1 year ago1:12:24

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Welcome everyone to the 2nd Annual Spooky Trivia hosted by myself and Anthony Jerome M of the Fuck You, Hexed podcast. This year we are joined by three of our favorite podcasts, Pod Mortem (Renee', JP & Travis), Girl Thats Scary (Kat & Jazz) & Blerdy Massacre (Sharai the Slayer)!!! What a fucking lineup!!! This is the edited audio version of the video. To see the video version you can support the show on Patreon. Join us in the Confessional and thank you for your SUPPORT! Happy Halloween!! Follow Pod Mortem here - https://www.instagram.com/thepodmortem/ Follow Girl Thats Scary here - https://www.instagram.com/girlthatsscary/ Follow Blerdy Massacre here - https://www.instagram.com/blerdymassacre/ Follow Anthony Jerome M here - https://www.instagram.com/anthonyjeromem/…

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Episode 82 The Silence of the Lambs w/ Ravven White 2:57:07

2 years ago2:57:07

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This week I am joined in The Confessional by author, poet, witch and the Director of Curious Corvid Publishing Ravven White. We have an extra long discussion this week about what sort of books Curious Corvid publishes, what a hypocrite Hannibal Lecter is and the correct pronunciation of Chianti! Join us in the Confessional! Follow Ravven on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/ravven_white/?img_index=1 Twitter https://twitter.com/IAmRavven Follow Curious Corvid Publishing https://linktr.ee/curiouscorvidpublishing MHC is part of the GHOULISH Podcast Network. Get ghoulish at www.ghoulish.rip…

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Episode 81 Cube w/ Sarah Wambold 2:03:10

2 years ago2:03:10

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This week Sarah Wambold and I discuss the techno-sci-fi horror classic Cube from 1997. We also discuss Sarah's job as a licensed funeral director and embalmer. We talk about cremations, green burials and what Sarah's plans are for when it's her time. This was such a fascinating conversation, I really hope y'all enjoy it. Join us in the Confessional! Follow Sarah: https://linktr.ee/sah_raw MHC is part of the GHOULISH Podcast Network. Get ghoulish at www.ghoulish.rip…

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Episode 80 MHC Presents: An Inteview With Director Gerardo Preciado (Narco Shark) 1:13:56

2 years ago1:13:56

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Today we have a special episode of My Horror Confessional with my good friend Gerardo Preciado. Last time he was on to talk about the Kickstarter for his movie Narco Shark. Well, that movie has been completed (it's absolutely bananas and so much fun) and Gerardo came back on to talk about the process of making an unironically bad movie, guerilla film making and Sister Panda (you have to see it to believe it!). We also discuss the Kickstarter campaign for his next movie, Tetractys which just went live this week. Support indy film making. As aalways thak you for THE SUPPORT and I hope to see you in the Confessional. Follow Gerardo https://www.instagram.com/musikedidiable/?hl=en Kickstarter campain https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/musikedidiable/tetractys-a-surreal-and-experimental-horror-film…

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Episode 79 The Thing w/ Lesly Julien 2:19:49

2 years ago2:19:49