Halloweenies: A Horror Franchise Podcast

It's the 35th anniversary of Jason Lives: Friday the 13th Part VI! Join writer-director Tom McLoughlin, Thom Mathews, CJ Graham, Vincent Guastaferro, Cynthia Kania, Tom Fridley, Nancy McLoughlin, Whitney Rydbeck, and Tom Nowell as they return to Forest Green, aka Crystal Lake, for a special Halloweenies homecoming. Together, they discuss stories from the set, the legacy of the underdog sequel, and the future of the franchise. Note: This conversation was originally recorded over Zoom for 2020's Salem Horror Fest, and you can watch the video here.Follow us on Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Before the Halloweenies head to Hollywood in August for Scream 3, they have some film courses to complete this summer at Windsor College. For July, they're studying Lamberto Bava's 1985 Italian meta blood bath Demons as part of this season's ensuing Randy's Recs series. Together, they discuss the differences between Bava and producer Dario Argento's style, the complicated history behind the “sequels” of Demons, Stivaletti's outstanding practical effects, the shocking mid-credits ending, and Cluadio Simonetti's top-tier score. Special guest includes Rachel Reeves.Follow us on Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Here's a preview of our all-new Patreon exclusive episode that finds the Halloweenies revisiting Dark Castle Entertainment's 2005 blockbuster House of Wax. Want more? 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 on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Before the Halloweenies head to Hollywood in August for Scream 3, they have some film courses to complete this summer at Windsor College. For June, they're studying Mark Rosman's 1982 American slasher The House on Sorority Row as part of the latest installment of this season's Randy's Recs. Together, they discuss the difference between college horror and high school horror, the film's alternate endings, the scandalous practices of Film Ventures International, Richard Band's sweeping score, and, of course, the influence on Scream 2. Special guest includes Nichole Goble.Follow us on Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Halloweenies grab their butcher knives and carve right into the first real trailer for David Gordon Green's Halloween Kills. Follow us on Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Here's a preview of our all-new Patreon exclusive episode that finds the Halloweenies revisiting James Wan's 2013 blockbuster The Conjuring. Want more? 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 on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Here's a preview of our all-new Patreon exclusive episode that finds the Halloweenies revisiting Neil Marshall's 2005 stone-cold cave classic The Descent. Want more? 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 on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Reunite with the Halloweenies as they continue their coverage of Wes Craven's Scream 2. Together, Justin Gerber, Mike Vanderbilt, Michael Roffman, and special guest Lara Unnerstall of Psychoanalysis: A Horror Therapy Podcast hit up Windsor's AV club to run some tapes together. In the second of two episodes dedicated to the 1997 blockbuster sequel, the fearless foursome discuss the film's eclectic A-list cast, the left hook twist that hearkens back to another iconic franchise, the jaw-dropping death that shook the genre, Kevin Williamson's commentary on the horror sequel, and whether or not the copycat subplot ever pays off (it doesn't). So, grab that box of Dunkin Donuts, try to avoid the blood in the back of the news van, and join the gang nowFollow us on Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Halloweenies attend Windsor College, where there's a copycat killer stalking around campus and everyone won't shut up about sequels. Yep, it's time to slice and dice through 1997's Scream 2, and the talk is fierce. Head to the acid rain mixer at Phi Gamma Alpha with Justin Gerber, Mike Vanderbilt, Michael Roffman, and special guest Lara Unnerstall of Psychoanalysis: A Horror Therapy Podcast who leave nothing off the flip cup table. In the first of two episodes dedicated to the blockbuster sequel, they discuss the film's behind-the-scenes chaos, the leaked scripts, and the epic soundtrack that had us all singing in the cafeteria. So, grab a bucket of popcorn, your free glow-in-the-dark Ghostface mask, and enjoy the show.Follow us on Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The one and only Joe Bob Briggs joins the Halloweenies to discuss the impact Scream had on horror and the slasher sub-genre. The legendary host of Shudder's The Last Drive-In also discusses Season 3, his drive-in plans for the summer, and why everyone keeps calling everything a masterpiece these days.Follow us on Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | Podchaser | Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.