Midwest Monsters

We return after our celebratory, franchise revisit episodes with something new! Previously we have taken a look at werewolf movies, vampires in cinema and Frankenstein films. Naturally, its now time to take a look at the “timeless” mummy sub-genre. We focus heavily on Universal’s films but also explore some of the Hammer offerings as well as other random Mummies throughout cinema. Available now on iTunes, podbean, mixcloud and our blong. We hope you enjoy the show!

We went back to Haddonfield and Camp Crystal Lake, so naturally it’s time to return to Springwood for our 100TH EPISODE! We are very excited, not only to reach triple digit shows but also to examine this franchise again. Some of the Grizz and I’s opinion were contested by others, including our three co-hosts joining this time around. As previously performed, we cover each entry with reassessments from the Grizz and Wagstaff as well as opinions from Vinny, Todd and Rybones. It has been quite a fun ride getting here with you all and this episode is no exception as we had such a fun time recording. Sure, it got a little heated at times – but passionate fandom will do that. Thank you for riding with us this far. We sincerely appreciate your support. Now go write us a review on iTunes! We hope you enjoy the show which is now available on iTunes, podbean, mixcloud and our blog.

On the last episode we returned to Haddonfield and now its time to head back for some summer antics, premarital sex, partying and camping at Camp Crystal Lake. Like before, we run through all of the franchise entries as Grizzly and Wagstaff reassess their opinions, while Vinny, Todd, and Rybones share theirs. Now available on iTunes, podbean, mixcloud and our blog. We hope you enjow the sh-sh-sh-show! 

As we round the corner towards our 100th episode milestone, we are taking some time to revisit some old friends! Hint – friends that we all know by their first name . As fans, our relationships with films change over time from different experiences, repeat viewings and our very own constantly changing perspectives. So we thought it would be fun to take a trip back to some of the most beloved horror franchises of our generation, not only to re-evaluate and weigh against our previous opinions on earlier episodes, but also to lend an opportunity for our three newer co-hosts, who weren’t there then, to share their thoughts. We hope you have at least half as much fun listening, as we did recording them! Now available on iTunes, podbean, mixcloud and our blog.

The time is here for another mash episode! Your original three hosts bring Pontypool (2008), Parents (1989) and Truth or Dare (2013) to the table on this episode. Available now on iTunes, Podbean, mixcloud and our blog. We hope you enjoy the show!

"Do sit down, Sergeant. Shocks are so much better absorbed with the knees bent." We couldn't agree more so have a seat and join us we take a look at Robin Hardy's 1973 cult-classic "The Wicker Man", its 2006 remake of the same name and Hardy's 2011 sequel "The Wicker Tree". I'll give you a hint, we think one is much better than the other two . Available now on iTunes, podbean, mixcloud and our blog. We hope you enjoy the show!

Since Eli Roth entered the lexicon of modern horror, notably at the front of the "splat pack", he has been debated divisively among horror fans ad nauseam. Fueled by horror fandom, his movies have been a treat for a large portion of the horror community. Within this episode we cover Roth's filmography, highs and lows, and where we stand on each entry and his legacy. Available now on itunes, podbean, mixcloud and our blog. We hope you enjoy the show!

Ranging from the 1950s to last year, from an ambitious Korean big budget entry to a sleazy 80’s New York indie, we utilized this mash well. Films covered on this episode are: The Blob (1958), Sometimes They Come Back, Maniac (1980) and The Wailing. Available now on iTunes, podbean, mixcloud and our blog. Thanks for listening and we hope you enjoy the show!    

We have a couple of big and juicy….films to cover! Along with the rest of Elvira’s career that encompasses many years of legendary horror-hosting, motion pictures and endless public appearances ranging from vinyl compilation records to hosting duties on MTV. How she got started and through her very varied and storied career - listen in as we cover it all! Available now on iTunes, podbean, mixcloud and our blog. We hope you enjoy the show!  

Classic films for our classic format! Lend us your ears as we tackle 4 different films from decades before. In this episode we each select beloved classics from the 30s (The Invisible Man), the 50s (Creature from the Black Lagoon and The Thing From Another World), and the 60s (13 Ghosts). Now available on iTunes, podbean, mixcloud and our blog. We hope you enjoy listening as much as we did recording! 

We return this time to take a look at the Creepshow films! We cover all 4 (3 official and 1 unofficial) entries, as well as select our favorite entries and vignettes from them! Available now on iTunes, podbean, mixcloud and our blog. We hope you enjoy the show!

We return and so does the "Mash" format! While not planned, circumstances kept the mash format away for a few months but we are back, and with what we think is a great offering of random films. On this episode we take a look at The Abominable Dr. Phibes (Venomous Vinny), Phantasm Ravager (Hot Toddy), Unfriended (Grizz) and Blair Witch (Professor). Available now on iTunes, Podbean, mixcloud and our blog. We hope you enjoy the show!

We let the cat out of the bag last year when we eluded to actually respecting the duds that we covered, for April Fool’s Day. This year we wont seek to fool you but it is quite clear that we didn’t learn that the joke is actually on us for sitting through these. Will this be the last time we do this to ourselves for AFD? Most likely- but this episode is still worth a listen as we cover 4 ridiculous films (Halloweed, Bad Milo, Return of the Killer Tomatoes and Shark Exorcist), accompanied with quite a few laughs and some surprising support at times. Available on iTunes, podbean, mixcloud and our blog. We hope you find enjoyment in the show (hopefully more than we did watching these films)!

Join us for another roundtable discussion as we examine the importance of music in horror film. We take a look at how effective scores have catapulted some movies into the pantheon of greatest horror films. Addtionally we cover the joys of collecting horror vinyl and more. Now available on iTunes, mixcloud, podbean, and our blog. We hope you enjoy the show!

We have such sights to show you, actually sounds. Whether its your pain or pleasure, it cannot be denied that Hellraiser holds its place in the pantheon of Horror icons and Horror's history. Join us (Mad Chann, Hot Toddy, RyBones and the Professor) as we work our way through the Hellraiser franchise's 9 entries as well as it's future. Also, when you are done with the show be sure to check out our blog for the Q & A with Gary J. Tunnicliffe, director of the upcoming "Hellraiser Judgment"! This episode is available on iTunes, podbean, mixcloud and our blog. Thanks for listening, we hope you enjoy!

Hollywood had no more to say on these potential-franchises but we do! Join us (Grizz, Professor, Villainous Vinny and Hot Toddy) as we take a look at 4 different sequels that had the last word. The Fly II, Waxwork II: Lost in Time, Chud II: Bud the Chud and Troll 2 are covered in this episode. Available now on iTunes, Podbean, Mixcloud and our blog. Thanks for listening and we hope you enjoy the show!

Sink your teeth into this new episode as we navigate through the unique progressions of the Fright Night franchise. Available now on iTunes, podbean, mixcloud and our blog. We hope you enjoy the show!

Take a trip back with Grizz, Mad Chann and Hot Toddy to 1988. A joyful time to be a kid and even more so, a horror fan. They take a look not only at all the awesome horror cinema that year but other events and things as well. We hope you enjoy the year....ahem excuse me, we hope you enjoy show. Available now on iTunes, podbean, mixcloud and our blog!

A new year but a familiar format! Join us as Grizz, Mad Chann and Hot Toddy cover 3 random films on our 21st visit to the "mash". Films covered on this episode are Grace, Waxwork and Krampus. Now available on iTunes, podbean, mixcloud and our blog. We hope you enjoy the show! 

On this episode we take a look at youth groups battling monsters and dive deeper into The Monster Squad, The Gate and Stephen King's IT. Please note this episode suffers from digital interference again, like it did in Episode 80. This was recorded that same night and while it can be very bothersome at times, we hope that you will stick with it for the conversation that we feel went very well. As always, thanks for listening friends!