

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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Aug 28, 2021 • 1h 17min
Candyman (2021)
It's finally here! In this bonus episode, Mike is joined by critic Leila Latif to discuss the most anticipated horror movie of the year, Nia DaCosta's Candyman (2021). The first half of the chat will be SPOILER FREE, followed by a spoiler section. 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

Aug 26, 2021 • 1h 41min
ALIENS Pt 12: Aliens (1986)
"GAME OVER MAN!" Chris Hewitt joins Mike to discuss one of the greatest sequels ever made, in spoilerific detail. 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

Aug 19, 2021 • 1h 55min
ALIENS Pt 11: Alien (1979)
It’s the big one! This week Mike is joined by producer Jen Handorf to discuss Ridley Scott’s 1979 classic ALIEN in spoilerific detail. 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 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

Aug 12, 2021 • 1h 55min
ALIENS Pt 10: Phantasm (1979)
This week Mike is joined by Steph McKenna to discuss one of the weirdest horror franchises of all…PHANTASM! They discuss the original 1979 cult classic in spoilerific detail, before briefly touching on each of the sequels. Music by Jack Whitney. Big thank you to Mary Wild for this week's 'Wild About Horror' segment! Follow Mary on Twitter to find out more about her upcoming courses and follow her podcast, PROJECTIONS PODCAST. 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

Aug 5, 2021 • 1h 35min
ALIENS Pt 9: The Rocky Horror Picture Show (1975)
This week we discuss Science Fiction Double Features, Time Warps and Sweet Transvestites in our Rocky Horror special! Mike is joined by Michael Blyth to discuss the most infamous cult movie of all time, plus he chats to musician and film historian Neil Brand about the impact of Rocky Horror in the world of musicals. 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

Jul 30, 2021 • 1h 43min
ALIENS Pt 4: The Blob (1958 / 1988)
"Beware of The Blob it creeps...and leaps and glides across the floor..." This week Mike is joined by Cat Davies to discuss 50s cult monster movie classic THE BLOB (1958), and it's superior Chuck Russell 1988 remake... 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

Jul 29, 2021 • 2h 6min
ALIENS Pt 8: Doctor Who (1963 - 2021)
This week, things get timey wimey and wibbly wobbly, we’ll be exploring one of the UK’s most beloved TV shows of all time, DOCTOR WHO! Brand new guest Alison Rumfitt joins Mike to discuss the history and evolution of the show and lists some of her favourite and scariest episodes. 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

Jul 22, 2021 • 1h 35min
ALIENS Pt 7: Quatermass 2 (1957) & Quatermass and the Pit (1967)
This week Mike is joined by Graham Saunders to discuss two Hammer Studios classics: QUATERMASS 2 and QUATERMASS AND THE PIT (1967). Come along to the Brain Rot Friday the 13th Screening Event! Join Stevie Webb and a bunch of us for a special screening in The Ministry cinema in London of Friday the 13th Part 7: The New Blood AND a surprise second movie. EOH listeners get a special discount...follow the link below and add discount code EOH. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/brain-rot-presents-horror-double-feature-tickets-162270149385 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

Jul 17, 2021 • 24min
Fear Street Part 3: 1666
Welcome to the third part of our trilogy of bonus crossover episodes! This week me and Becky & Jill from Don't Point That Horror At Me talk witches, demons and folk horror as we dive into the third chapter of the Fear Street trilogy, 1666. Don't forget to continue listening to our discussion on Don't Point That Horror At Me for the spoiler section! 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

Jul 15, 2021 • 2h 1min
ALIENS Pt 6: The Quatermass Xperiment (1955) & Village of the Damned (1960)
This week Mike is joined by monster movie actor James Swanton to discuss two British aliens classics...The Quatermass Xperiment (1955) & The Village of the Damned (1960) in spoilerific detail. 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