

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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Jul 10, 2021 • 33min
Fear Street Part 2: 1978
Welcome to the second part of our trilogy of bonus crossover episodes! This week me and Becky & Jill from Don't Point That Horror At Me talk 80s slashers and summer camps as we discuss the second chapter of the Fear Street trilogy, spoiler-free. 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 8, 2021 • 1h 56min
ALIENS Pt 5: Plan 9 From Outer Space (1957) + Also Rans
This week Mike is joined by Andy & Mitch from the Strong Language & Violent Scenes podcast to discuss what's often labelled the worst movie ever made, Plan 9 From Outer Space! In the second half of the episode, Kevin Lyons returns to recommend some additional 50s alien movie recommendations... 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 3, 2021 • 33min
FEAR STREET Part 1: 1994
Welcome to the first part of our brand new trilogy of bonus crossover episodes! We've collaborated with co-hosts of DON'T POINT THAT HORROR AT ME to bring you a series of discussions on the new Fear Street trilogy on Netflix! In this episode, Mike, Becky and Jill discuss Fear Street: Part 1 - 1994, spoiler-free. To continue listening to the spoiler section of the podcast, head over to Don't Point That Horror At Me straight after this episode! 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 25, 2021 • 1h 58min
ALIENS Pt 3: Invasion of the Body Snatchers (1956/1978)
“YOU’RE NEXT!” This week Stacie Ponder joins Mike to talk McCarthyism, paranoia and moustaches in our INVASION OF THE BODY SNATCHERS double bill! We’ll be talking about the 1956 version and the 1978 remake in spoilerific detail. Enjoy! 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

Jun 21, 2021 • 1h 44min
In The Earth (2021) with Ben Wheatley
This week we celebrate Ben Wheatley’s return to folk horror by discussing the brilliant IN THE EARTH, spoiler-free (followed by a spoiler discussion) with film critic Rhianna Dhillon. Mike also chats to the writer/director Ben Wheatley and practical FX master Dan Martin about making the film during a global pandemic… 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 18, 2021 • 1h 38min
ALIENS Pt 2: War of the Worlds (1898 - 2005)
"The chances of anything coming from Mars are a million to one, he said!" This week Mike is joined by Kim Newman to discuss one of the most influential and important texts in horror/sci-fi history…HG Welles’ WAR OF THE WORLDS, and several of it’s adaptations, including the 1938 Orson Welles radio play, the 1953 George Pal movie, the 1978 Jeff Wayne concept album and the 2005 Spielberg blockbuster… 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

Jun 11, 2021 • 2h
ALIENS Pt 1: An Introduction
We’re BACK! This week Mike is joined by Kevin Lyons to discuss the history of aliens and science fiction in the horror genre, from HG wells through to recent cosmic classics. In the second half of the chat, Mike also chats to Freudian cinephile Mary Wild about her thoughts on the genre… 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

May 26, 2021 • 57min
The Conjuring: The Devil Made Me Do It (2021)
BOO! This week, Louise Blain and Mike discuss the latest instalment in the Conjuring franchise, spoiler free (+ a spoiler section at the end). 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

May 14, 2021 • 1h 2min
Spiral (2021) with Chris Rock & Darren Lynn Bousman
"GAME OVER." In this special bonus episode, Mike is joined by Louise Blain and Rob Watts to discuss the latest in the entry in the SAW franchise, spoiler-free. Mike also chats to the star of the film CHRIS ROCK and the director DARREN LYNN BOUSMAN. For our extended, spoilerific chat, sign up to our PATREON! 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

Apr 1, 2021 • 19min
The Frail Loop (2021)
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