

Halloweenies: A Horror Franchise Podcast
Bloody FM
Halloweenies® is a weekly horror franchise podcast. Each season, co-hosts Justin Gerber, Dan Caffrey, McKenzie Gerber, Rachel Reeves, and Michael Roffman slice and dice through an iconic series -- one movie at a time. In the past, they've covered Halloween, A Nightmare on Elm Street, Friday the 13th, Scream, The Evil Dead, Chucky, and Alien. This year? The Universal Monsters! Produced by Michael Roffman. Edited by Eric Bunnell. Music by McKenzie Gerber, The Most/Charlie Laurence, and Billy Yost/The Kickback.
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Dec 22, 2023 • 2h 50min
Invasion of the Body Snatchers (1978)
The Halloweenies answer the call from the San Francisco Health Department, where they are to study Philip Kaufman's Invasion of the Body Snatchers for its 45th anniversary. Together, they discuss the history of the Invasion story, Kaufman's docustyle eye, the film's commentary on '70s counterculture and consumerism, and all the chaos within every frame of this 1978 gem. Note: This installment of The Rental is from our Patreon and was recorded in January 2023.Follow us on Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | Patreon Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Dec 18, 2023 • 59min
The Exorcist: 50 Years in 50 Minutes
William Friedkin's The Exorcist turns 50 this month. To celebrate, the Halloweenies head to Georgetown to spend 50 minutes talking about how the film -- the greatest horror film of all time? -- has influenced culture over the past 50 years.Follow us on Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | Patreon Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Dec 11, 2023 • 1h 35min
Ranking: The Chucky Franchise
The Halloweenies (Dan Caffrey, McKenzie Gerber, Rachel Reeves, Michael Roffman, and Justin Gerber) reach the end, friends. As per tradition, they cap off another year-long season with a good ol' ranking. From Child's Play (1988) to all two-and-a-half seasons of Chucky, they leave no Good Guy behind. Follow us on Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | Patreon Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Dec 2, 2023 • 2h 1min
Fortune and Glory: Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny Pt. 2
Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny is finally available to stream on Disney+. To celebrate, the Halloweenies are unlocking the two-part finale of their summer sidecast, Fortune and Glory. If you didn't see Pt. 1, scroll back and hit play there. Want more of the franchise? Head on over to www.patreon.com/halloweeniespod and become a Patron for more exclusive bonus content!Follow us on Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | Patreon Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Dec 2, 2023 • 1h 39min
Fortune and Glory: Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny Pt. 1
Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny is finally available to stream on Disney+. To celebrate, the Halloweenies are unlocking the two-part finale of their summer sidecast, Fortune and Glory. We also uploaded Pt. 2. Want more of the franchise? Head on over to www.patreon.com/halloweeniespod and become a Patron for more exclusive bonus content!Follow us on Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | Patreon Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Nov 28, 2023 • 7min
The Guest (Patreon Clip)
Here's a preview of our all-new Patreon exclusive episode that finds the Halloweenies discussing 2014's The Guest. Head on over to www.patreon.com/halloweeniespod and become a Skeleton Patron for more exclusive bonus content! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Nov 20, 2023 • 2h 31min
Child's Play (2019)
The Halloweenies log into this 2019 remake of Child's Play. Remember that one?Follow us on Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | Patreon Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Nov 13, 2023 • 2h 23min
You're Next (2013)
The Halloweenies invite their friends over to feast upon Adam Wingard's 2011/2013 slasher You're Next. Which friends? Terry Mesnard of Scarred Podcast/Gayly Dreadful and Patrick Harris of Museum Noire. It seemed right for Thanksgiving this year. Note: This installment of The Rental is from our Patreon and recorded in November 2020.Follow us on Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | Patreon Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Nov 6, 2023 • 1h 20min
Now Showing: Five Nights at Freddy's, Dark Harvest, and Hell House LLC Origins
With Now Showing, your Halloweenies gather each month for a roundtable review on something new and something old in horror. This month, they discuss Five Nights at Freddy's, Dark Harvest, Hell House LLC Origins: The Carmichael Manor, Deathdream, The Tunnel, and Paranormal Activity: The Ghost Dimension. Special guest includes Jenn Adams of The Losers' Club and The Lady Killers.Follow us on Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | Patreon Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Oct 30, 2023 • 2h 21min
Chucky TV Series
The Halloweenies head to Hackensack, New Jersey to march through all three seasons of Chucky. Together, they discuss how the show expands the universe, honors all aspects and tones of the franchise, reveals the many sides of Chucky, seemingly never runs out of story, and considerably amps up the gore in the third season.Follow us on Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | Patreon Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.


