

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, 2020 • 1h 28min
MIND & BODY Pt 12: The Fly (1986)
“Oh…that’s disgusting.” This week Mike is joined by James and Matt from Journey Through Sci-Fi join Mike to discuss the ultimate Cronenbergian body horror…THE FLY! 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 21, 2020 • 1h 23min
MIND & BODY Pt 11: Blue Velvet (1986)
“It’s a strange world, isn’t it?” This week Mike is joined by horror filmmaker Prano Bailey-Bond to discuss her favourite film of all time, David Lynch’s suburban nightmare, Blue Velvet. 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 14, 2020 • 1h 32min
MIND & BODY Pt 10: Videodrome (1983)
"LONG LIVE THE NEW FLESH!" This week Mike is joined by new guest Matt Glasby to discuss David Cronenberg's most mind-bending film to date, Videodrome. Music by Jack Whitney. Matt is the author of The Book of Horror, an in-depth guide to the scariest film ever made. Out September 22nd. CLICK HERE for more details 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 7, 2020 • 1h 24min
MIND & BODY Pt 9: Possession (1981)
MARRIAGE. MANIA. LOVECRAFTIAN FUCK MONSTERS. This week Mike is joined by The Final Girls' Anna Bogutskaya to discuss Andrzej Żuławski's insane body horror, Possession. 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

Jul 31, 2020 • 1h 37min
MIND & BODY Pt 8: The Brood (1979) & Scanners (1981)
Things are about to get SQUISHY! This week it's a double bill of David Cronenberg: Mike is joined by Mike Lee Graham to discuss THE BROOD and SCANNERS 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

Jul 24, 2020 • 1h 35min
MIND & BODY Pt 7: Eraserhead (1977)
"Just cut them up like regular chickens!" This week Mike is joined by brand new guest and host of The Thirst podcast Steph McKenna, to discuss one of the weirdest horror films ever made...David Lynch's debut feature, Eraserhead. 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

Jul 17, 2020 • 1h 40min
MIND & BODY Pt 6: Carrie (1976)
"They're all gonna laugh at you!" This week Mike is joined by Michael Blyth to discuss his favourite film of all time, Brian DePalma and Stephen King's CARRIE, in spoilerific detail. 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

Jul 10, 2020 • 1h 16min
MIND & BODY Pt 5: Eyes Without A Face (1960) & Carnival of Souls (1962)
This week Jen Handorf and Mike discuss eyes, faces and souls with two classics from the early 60s. We now have a YOUTUBE CHANNEL! Check out EOH-TV on youtube.com/evolutionofhorror 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, 2020 • 1h 39min
MIND & BODY Pt 4: Les Diaboliques (1955) & Repulsion (1965)
Madness! Insanity! Hysteria! This week Mike is joined by Rhianna Dhillon to discuss two psychological classics from the 50s and 60s…Les Diaboliques and Repulsion. 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 26, 2020 • 1h 30min
Mind & Body Pt 3: The Cabinet of Dr Caligari (1920) & Freaks (1932)
This week Mike is joined by actor / writer and classic horror aficionado James Swanton to discuss 2 early classics that deal with the mind and the body: The Cabinet of Dr Caligari (1920) & Freaks (1932). 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