

The Evolution of Horror
Mike Muncer
Welcome horror fans! The Evolution of Horror is a weekly movie discussion podcast that covers the history of horror cinema, one sub-genre at a time. From Universal Monsters to 80s slashers, from Alfred Hitchcock to Jordan Peele, we've got it covered! Each week, host Mike Muncer is joined by a different guest from the world of horror to discuss a movie in depth and its place in horror history.
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Jun 13, 2023 • 56min
Discussing the FINAL DESTINATION films with creator Jeffrey Reddick
As a special bonus treat, Mike sits down for a full hour with the creator of the Final Destination series, Jeffrey Reddick, to discuss his memories of the creating the original film and his thoughts on the sequels, the legacy of the movies and the future of the series... Music by Jack Whitney. Visit our website www.evolutionofhorror.com You can now buy Evolution of Horror T-SHIRTS! www.evolutionofhorror.com/shop Subscribe and donate on PATREON for bonus monthly content and extra treats... www.patreon.com/evolutionofhorror Email us! Follow us on TWITTER Follow us on INSTAGRAM Like us on FACEBOOK Join the DISCUSSION GROUP Follow us on LETTERBOXD Mike Muncer is a producer, podcaster and film journalist and can be found on TWITTER

Jun 8, 2023 • 1h 29min
HOME INVASION Pt 12: Someone's Watching Me! (1978) & When A Stranger Calls (1979)
"THE CALL IS COMING FROM INSIDE THE HOUSE!" This week we talk about awesome heroines and creepy stalkers...Mike is joined by Stevie Webb to discuss John Carpenter's underseen SOMEONE'S WATCHING ME (1978) and Fred Walton's bizarre but terrifying WHEN A STRANGER CALLS (1979). Music by Jack Whitney. Visit our website www.evolutionofhorror.com Keep an eye on all our UPCOMING EVENTS You can now buy Evolution of Horror merch on our TeePublic store! www.evolutionofhorror.com/merchandise Subscribe and donate on PATREON for bonus monthly content and extra treats... www.patreon.com/evolutionofhorror Email us! Follow us on TWITTER Follow us on INSTAGRAM Like us on FACEBOOK Join the DISCUSSION GROUP Join the DISCORD Follow us on LETTERBOXD Mike Muncer is a producer, podcaster and film journalist and can be found on TWITTER

Jun 6, 2023 • 31min
The Boogeyman (2023) Interview with Rob Savage
I chat to horror filmmaker Rob Savage (Host, Dashcam) about his latest film - the adaptation of Stephen King's THE BOOGEYAN - spoiler free!

Jun 1, 2023 • 1h 48min
HOME INVASION Pt 11: Fright (1971) & The Shout (1978)
This week Mike is joined by Sam Ashurst to discuss two weird British gems from the 70s...FRIGHT (1971) and THE SHOUT (1978) in spoilerific detail! Music by Jack Whitney. Visit our website www.evolutionofhorror.com Keep an eye on all our UPCOMING EVENTS Buy tickets for our next upcoming EVOLUTION OF HORROR PRESENTS screening at the Genesis Cinema! www.evolutionofhorror.com/genesis You can now buy Evolution of Horror merch on our TeePublic store! www.evolutionofhorror.com/merchandise Subscribe and donate on PATREON for bonus monthly content and extra treats... www.patreon.com/evolutionofhorror Email us! Follow us on TWITTER Follow us on INSTAGRAM Like us on FACEBOOK Join the DISCUSSION GROUP Join the DISCORD Follow us on LETTERBOXD Mike Muncer is a producer, podcaster and film journalist and can be found on TWITTER

May 25, 2023 • 1h 54min
HOME INVASION pt 10: A Clockwork Orange (1971) The Last House on the Left (1972)
To avoid fainting, keep repeating ITS ONLY A MOVIE! This week Mike is joined by Jamie Graham to discuss two grizzly 70s controversial classics...Stanley Kubrick's A Clockwork Orange (1971) and Wes Craven's The Last House on the Left (1972). Music by Jack Whitney. Visit our website www.evolutionofhorror.com Keep an eye on all our UPCOMING EVENTS Buy tickets for our next upcoming EVOLUTION OF HORROR PRESENTS screening at the Genesis Cinema! www.evolutionofhorror.com/genesis You can now buy Evolution of Horror merch on our TeePublic store! www.evolutionofhorror.com/merchandise Subscribe and donate on PATREON for bonus monthly content and extra treats... www.patreon.com/evolutionofhorror Email us! Follow us on TWITTER Follow us on INSTAGRAM Like us on FACEBOOK Join the DISCUSSION GROUP Join the DISCORD Follow us on LETTERBOXD Mike Muncer is a producer, podcaster and film journalist and can be found on TWITTER

May 18, 2023 • 1h 56min
HOME INVASION Pt 9: Lady In A Cage (1964) & Wait Until Dark (1967)
"I AM TRAPPED IN SMALL PRIVATE ELEVATOR!" This week Mike is joined by Gaylords of Darkness' Stacie Ponder to discuss two creepy home invasion movies from the 1960s... LADY IN A CAGE (1964) & WAIT UNTIL DARK (1967). Music by Jack Whitney. Visit our website www.evolutionofhorror.com Keep an eye on all our UPCOMING EVENTS Buy tickets for our next upcoming EVOLUTION OF HORROR PRESENTS screening at the Genesis Cinema! www.evolutionofhorror.com/genesis You can now buy Evolution of Horror merch on our TeePublic store! www.evolutionofhorror.com/merchandise Subscribe and donate on PATREON for bonus monthly content and extra treats... www.patreon.com/evolutionofhorror Email us! Follow us on TWITTER Follow us on INSTAGRAM Like us on FACEBOOK Join the DISCUSSION GROUP Join the DISCORD Follow us on LETTERBOXD Mike Muncer is a producer, podcaster and film journalist and can be found on TWITTER

May 11, 2023 • 2h 1min
HOME INVASION Pt 8: House of Usher (1960) & The Pit and the Pendulum (1961)
This week Mike returns to the world of old gothic houses...Adam Robinson drops in to discuss the work of Edgar Allan Poe and then Axelle Carolyn joins Mike to discuss two Roger Corman Poe adaptations: House of Usher and The Pit and the Pendulum... Music by Jack Whitney. Visit our website www.evolutionofhorror.com Keep an eye on all our UPCOMING EVENTS Buy tickets for our next upcoming EVOLUTION OF HORROR PRESENTS screening at the Genesis Cinema! www.evolutionofhorror.com/genesis You can now buy Evolution of Horror merch on our TeePublic store! www.evolutionofhorror.com/merchandise Subscribe and donate on PATREON for bonus monthly content and extra treats... www.patreon.com/evolutionofhorror Email us! Follow us on TWITTER Follow us on INSTAGRAM Like us on FACEBOOK Join the DISCUSSION GROUP Join the DISCORD Follow us on LETTERBOXD Mike Muncer is a producer, podcaster and film journalist and can be found on TWITTER

May 4, 2023 • 1h 58min
HOME INVASION Pt 7: Sunset Boulevard (1950) & What Ever Happened to Baby Jane? (1962)
"I've written a letter to Daddy!" This week Mike is ready for his close up as he's joined by drag queen and podcaster Anthony Hudson to discuss two classics about ageing actresses in gothic mansions...SUNSET BOULEVARD (1950) & WHAT EVER HAPPENED TO BABY JANE? (1962) This week the Gaylords of Darkness are raising money for the Transgender Law Centre. Check out their podcast and donate to this excellent cause! Music by Jack Whitney. Visit our website www.evolutionofhorror.com Keep an eye on all our UPCOMING EVENTS Buy tickets for our next upcoming EVOLUTION OF HORROR PRESENTS screening at the Genesis Cinema! www.evolutionofhorror.com/genesis You can now buy Evolution of Horror merch on our TeePublic store! www.evolutionofhorror.com/merchandise Subscribe and donate on PATREON for bonus monthly content and extra treats... www.patreon.com/evolutionofhorror Email us! Follow us on TWITTER Follow us on INSTAGRAM Like us on FACEBOOK Join the DISCUSSION GROUP Join the DISCORD Follow us on LETTERBOXD Mike Muncer is a producer, podcaster and film journalist and can be found on TWITTER

Apr 27, 2023 • 2h 3min
HOME INVASION Pt 6: Rope (1948) & Rear Window (1954)
This week we take a peek behind the curtain to spy on some of the dark, seedy goings-on in New York apartment blocks...Mike is joined by Jen Handorf to discuss two classic Hitchcock thrillers, ROPE (1948) and REAR WINDOW (1954)! Plus filmmaker Mark Cousins drops by to discuss his new movie, My Name is Alfred Hitchcock (2023). Music by Jack Whitney. Big thank you to Mary Wild for this week's 'Wild About Horror' segment! Sign up to Mary's Patreon! Follow Mary on Twitter to find out more about her upcoming courses and follow her podcast, PROJECTIONS PODCAST. Visit our website www.evolutionofhorror.com Keep an eye on all our UPCOMING EVENTS Buy tickets for our next upcoming EVOLUTION OF HORROR PRESENTS screening at the Genesis Cinema! www.evolutionofhorror.com/genesis You can now buy Evolution of Horror merch on our TeePublic store! www.evolutionofhorror.com/merchandise Subscribe and donate on PATREON for bonus monthly content and extra treats... www.patreon.com/evolutionofhorror Email us! Follow us on TWITTER Follow us on INSTAGRAM Like us on FACEBOOK Join the DISCUSSION GROUP Join the DISCORD Follow us on LETTERBOXD Mike Muncer is a producer, podcaster and film journalist and can be found on TWITTER

Apr 20, 2023 • 1h 29min
HOME INVASION Pt 5: The Spiral Staircase (1946) & Dial M For Murder (1954)
There's a killer in the house! This week Mike is joined by critic and author Alexandra Heller-Nicholas to discuss two creepy thrillers from the 40s and 50s...THE SPIRAL STAIRCASE (1946) and DIAL M FOR MURDER (1954). Check out our Evil Dead podcast, DEAD BY DAWN! Music by Jack Whitney. Visit our website www.evolutionofhorror.com Keep an eye on all our UPCOMING EVENTS Buy tickets for our next upcoming EVOLUTION OF HORROR PRESENTS screening at the Genesis Cinema! www.evolutionofhorror.com/genesis You can now buy Evolution of Horror merch on our TeePublic store! www.evolutionofhorror.com/merchandise Subscribe and donate on PATREON for bonus monthly content and extra treats... www.patreon.com/evolutionofhorror Email us! Follow us on TWITTER Follow us on INSTAGRAM Like us on FACEBOOK Join the DISCUSSION GROUP Join the DISCORD Follow us on LETTERBOXD Mike Muncer is a producer, podcaster and film journalist and can be found on TWITTER


