A Podcask of Amontillado

Welcome back to A Podcask of Amontillado, where we delve into the dark, dreadful, and terrifying parts of the world. Mississippi Delta Blues. Crime. Race. Love. Irish dance. Vampires. It may be a little early to say this, but Ryan Coogler may have already given us the best movie of 2025. Filled with great writing, a stellar cast, intricate worldbuilding, historical accuracy, and so much blood, Sinners is horror at its best. Listen in as Erin & Gary are joined by Anthony Liggins from The Fandom Hybrid podcast to discuss the film's themes & meaning behind the title, cultural identity, the power of music, Coogler's skill as a writer & director, debate if Remmick is a tragic figure, their love of the characters & performances, the racial politics of the time, how it works on so many layers, social commentary, and when the movie made them cry. Sinners trailer Michael Becoming the Smokestack Twins Sinners Spotify page Opening and closing music is "Softly Shall You Sleep," by Valentine Wolfe. Please follow us on TikTok, Discord, Instagram, Bluesky, and on Facebook! If you like us, please share us, and leave a review! Or support us on Patreon! Contact us at apodcaskofamontillado@gmail.com! A Vino, Atrocitas.

Welcome back to A Podcask of Amontillado, where we delve into the dark, dreadful, and terrifying parts of the world. One, two, Freddy's coming for you . . . After discussing him in passing in their series on Jason Vorhees, your hosts thought that it was time to take on the other dominant 80s horror icon, the killer with the quips & an infamous razor glove, Freddy Krueger!  Take some caffeine pills and put on a pot of extra-strength coffee as Erin & Gary are joined by Carol J Cowles of Geek Radio Daily to talk about ‘A Nightmare on Elm Street' & ‘A Nightmare on Elm Street Part 2: Freddy's Revenge'! Listen in as they discuss this iconic franchise, its cultural impact, the memorable kills, serious vs funny Freddy, the uselessness of adults, ambiguous endings, LGBTQI+ coding, representation, & homophobia in the 80s, the amount of blood in the average teenager, the 'Home Alone' connection, sedate pool parties, and horror movie property values! Two Woke Bonnets podcast Oh Hai Mark Productions Willie on V The Cleaner on BBC Viscera Cleanup Detail on Steam Nightmare Dice from Kraken Dice Scream, Queen! My Nightmare on Elm Street on YouTube Never Sleep Again: The Elm Street Legacy on YouTube ConCarolinas & ConGregate where you can see Carol & Gary Opening and closing music is "Softly Shall You Sleep," by Valentine Wolfe. Please follow us on TikTok, Discord, Instagram, Bluesky, and on Facebook! If you like us, please share us, and leave a review! Or support us on Patreon! Contact us at apodcaskofamontillado@gmail.com! A Vino, Atrocitas.

Welcome back to A Podcask of Amontillado, where we delve into the dark, dreadful, and terrifying parts of the world. Lonely highways. The holler in Appalachia. Deep in New England. The Southwestern desert. The plantations of the South. All of Maine. Where a tale of terror is set is just as important as the characters and creatures you will encounter!  Erin & Gary are joined by author Nicole Givens Kurtz of Mocha Memoirs press as they delve into the intricate relationship between horror and location. Listen in as they explore how places can carry the weight of trauma & history, the significance of settings in shaping narratives, the lingering effects of past horrors on communities, proper pronunciation of Appalachia, the importance of representation, haunting legacies, blaming Stephen King, the duality of spaces that can be both beautiful & terrifying, isolation, the apocalypses we were promised, and pecan logs.  Mocha Memoirs website, on Facebook, and Nicole's new book, Reaping by Numbers 2025 HWA Speciality Awards winners Old Gods of Appalachia podcast Lovecraft Country series & book The story of Henrietta Lacks Creepy Doll by Jonathan Coulton The Ritual trailer Stuckey's locations ConCarolinas, ConGregate, and StokerCon Opening and closing music is "Softly Shall You Sleep," by Valentine Wolfe. Please follow us on TikTok, Discord, Instagram, Bluesky, and on Facebook! If you like us, please share us, and leave a review! Or support us on Patreon! Contact us at apodcaskofamontillado@gmail.com! A Vino, Atrocitas.

Welcome back to A Podcask of Amontillado, where we delve into the dark, dreadful, and terrifying parts of the world. Blood. Violence. Undead warriors. Giants. Body slams and choke holds? Most people don't expect to find horror when going to a wrestling show, but there is indeed a crossover between the two! Get yourself a ringside seat as Erin & Gary are joind by Joe Crowe of Spartan Wrestling, and the American Sci-Fi Classics Track at Dragon Con to talk about the best horror themed wrestlers, the tradition of luchadors vs monsters, bladeing, reality vs kayfabe, and the struggle of getting Joe behind the wall. AEW's Abadon, the Living Dead Girl The Undertaker's Rise Up and Entrance Finn Balor's entrance as The Demon at NXT Takeover: London Santo y Blue Demon Vs Drácula y El Hombre Lobo!!! Bray Wyatt and the Wyatt Sicks Support us on Patreon! We have some repairs to do after this. . .  Opening and closing music is "Softly Shall You Sleep," by Valentine Wolfe. Please follow us on TikTok, Discord, Instagram, Bluesky, and on Facebook! If you like us, please share us, and leave a review!  Contact us at apodcaskofamontillado@gmail.com! A Vino, Atrocitas.

Welcome back to A Podcask of Amontillado, where we delve into the dark, dreadful, and terrifying parts of the world. Belial, Behemoth, Beelzebub, Asmodeus, Satanas, Lucifer. No mater which of their many names you use, they all refer to the King of Hell, the being hidden in the details, it is The Devil! Erin & Gary are joined by Kevin Cafferty from Gleaming the Tube and The Best Stuff in the World podcasts to discuss their favorite portrayals of the Devil in film, TV & music! Listen in as they discuss typecasting actors as Satan, chewing scenery vs quiet menace, power dynamics & the nature of evil, trying to shock people deliberately, Tim Curry's abbs, living deliciously, the beauty of practical effects, casting women as The Devil, temptation & consequences, and who doesn't want a gold fiddle?  Viggo in The Prophecy Stormare in Constantine John Carpenter's Prince of Darknes trailer Black Phillip is the best beast Martha Stewart in charge of Hell Bedazzled ('67) - Lucifer explains why he rebeled against God "Why Should The Devil Have All The Good Music?" by Larry Norman Willem Dafoe's DaDevil tempting with a Luxury Automobile Jon Lovitz's SNL Devil Opening and closing music is "Softly Shall You Sleep," by Valentine Wolfe. Please follow us on TikTok, Discord, Instagram, Bluesky, and on Facebook! If you like us, please share us, and leave a review! Or support us on Patreon! Contact us at apodcaskofamontillado@gmail.com! A Vino, Atrocitas.

Welcome back to A Podcask of Amontillado, where we delve into the dark, dreadful, and terrifying parts of the world. Erin & Gary return, dear Connoisseurs, with another collection of some of their favorite horrors, this time making their selections from the groovy 1970s! Turn on your lava lamp, spin up some disco, and listen in as they discuss the influence of 70s horror on filmmaking, the 70s horror vibe, the role of nostalgia in their lists, the intersection of technology & horror, the evolution of gore effects, cultural reflections in 70s horror, environmental themes, dangerous cinema, exploring human behavior in extreme situations, the impact of the Manson Family, Hippies & Cults, the eerie beauty of isolation, being fair to zombies, the role of military in horror, the indiscriminate nature of survival, paranoia & trust issues, downer endings, home invasion, true crime & revenge horror, their honorable mentions, and Twizzlers. Resurrection of Monstress Mask of Phanteana figure Colossus: The Forbin Project (1970) trailer Stellar Fest How Real Is It: Cult Member Rates Cult scenes Gary's Route 666 story on Arcane Carolinas - Episode 00116: Haunted Highways Near and Far - Live from ConGregate 2024 QI on Sharks & Music Vincent Price's Afro Send Some Love To Phantasm's Reggie Bannister Lips Down on Dixie The Plaza Alanta Crispin Glover's Ben & Clowny Clown Clown again. Because reasons. Opening and closing music is "Softly Shall You Sleep," by Valentine Wolfe. Please follow us on TikTok, Discord, Instagram, and on Facebook! If you like us, please share us, and leave a review! Contact us at apodcaskofamontillado@gmail.com! A Vino, Atrocitas.

Welcome back to A Podcask of Amontillado, where we delve into the dark, dreadful, and terrifying parts of the world. After going to hell, then to space, what's a slasher to do next? Why, have the big fight horror fans have dreamed of for decades, then reinvent yourself for the modern era! After many (many) failed attempts, we got to watch the bloody confrontation between Kruger & Vorhees. Then our favorite masked killer got the reboot treatment that was all the rage in the 2000s! Did these movies live up to our expectations? Just in time for December 2024's Friday the 13th, Erin & Gary break Shaun Rosado of Pop*Cycled Baubles back out from behind the wall once more to discuss the last two movies of the F13 series . . . for now! Listen in to this Jason-Sized episode as they discuss the origins of Freddy vs. Jason, mid-20's teenagers, unwarranted snark, American Pickers vs Jason, nerds love of crossovers, the top slashers (not you, Leatherface), working within franchise rules, the Jason Commentary Assignment, Erin's My Bloody Valentine remake rant, a three movie speed-run, cardio cardio cardio, if horror should be excessive, explanations they don't mind, good remake switch-ups, Jason's brutality & troll tendencies, a Supernatural segue, Theatrical vs Killer Cuts, and an appreciation of Art. The Las Vegas weigh-in Dead Meat on YouTube Common Shiner's Social Mediasochist & Social Mediasochist II - On and On  Peter NC-17 In A Violent Nature trailer Friday the 13th, The Series Shudder Opening and closing music is "Softly Shall You Sleep," by Valentine Wolfe. Please follow us on TikTok, Discord, and on Facebook! Contact us at apodcaskofamontillado@gmail.com! A Vino, Atrocitas.

Welcome back to A Podcask of Amontillado, where we delve into the dark, dreadful, and terrifying parts of the world. Dice & spinners. Plastic tokens. Wood for sheep. Running for your life in a haunted house? Board games have come a long way since Risk and Sorry! Now instead of buying and charging rent for a hotel, you can spend your evening exploring a haunted one! Or face off against a killer in the woods! Or run in terror from the Universal monsters! No matter what flavor of horror or of board game that you enjoy, from rules-light to complex themes, there is a perfect game out there waiting for you! Listen in as Erin and Gary welcome player of games Adam Coker to discuss what makes for a good board game (horror or otherwise), if we're in a golden age of board games, Ameritrash vs Euro games, doing math for fun, legacy games, finding a game you like, horror game mechanics, Erin calling Gary out, tips on playing a hidden role/traitor, playing games at cons & game shops, STRESS, and another call to release the horror that is . . . the Butthole Cut. Board Game Geek Settlers of Catan Betrayal at House on the Hill & Betrayal Legacy The Stifling Dark Horrified & Ravensburger Games Touch of Evil Campy Creatures CMON Games Tiny Epic Games Dead of Winter Unfathomable Final Girl Arkham Horror Gloom Brindlewood Bay Tabletop Simulator Dad's Garage Opening and closing music is "Softly Shall You Sleep," by Valentine Wolfe. Please follow us on TikTok, Discord, and on Facebook! Contact us at apodcaskofamontillado@gmail.com! A Vino, Atrocitas.

Welcome back to A Podcask of Amontillado, where we delve into the dark, dreadful, and terrifying parts of the world. The Creepy House. The Creepy Doll. The Creepy Guy Outside the Camp. All clichés, or in modern parlance, all tropes! Sometimes they're a useful tool, other times they're a shortcut that betrays a lack of imagination. But is that the fault of the trope, or the writer? In either case, what is it about them that we either despise, or love, about these tried and tested story devices? Listen in as Erin and Gary break Zack Parris from the Back Row Super Show out from behind the wall to discuss if they're accurate or why they're not, why writers keep using them, the Black Hole of the Internet's massive List of Horrror Tropes, trope vs genre, Who Dies First, crime thriller vs horror (again), jump scares, Horror Tropes: The Movie!, gratuitous tits, getting the hell out of the house, pleading for movies to stop over-explaining, how they gotta show the love, and how we love to sound smart. Insidious demon Sinister trailer Dance Macabre by Stephen King Blade 2 opening scene Ernest Scared Stupid trailer Arcane Carolinas Tanis, The Last Movie, Rabbits Opening and closing music is "Softly Shall You Sleep," by Valentine Wolfe. Please follow us on TikTok, Twitter, Discord, and on Facebook! Contact us at apodcaskofamontillado@gmail.com! A Vino, Atrocitas.

Welcome back to A Podcask of Amontillado, where we delve into the dark, dreadful, and terrifying parts of the world. Just in time for Halloween, Erin & Gary return with another double-sized episode, once more with their lists of horror movies they love, and recommend for your spooky season viewing! This time their selections come from the 2000s, or as some call them, the Naught-ies. So grab your DivX, some popcorn, and listen in as they discuss brains being half-missing, big things that shouldn't be big, horror vs thriller vs sci-fi vs weird, familiar unexpected names, discovering British comedy, the most likely zombie outbreak, enjoying something for what it is, Erin's (probably) controversial Nightmare on Elm Street opinions, the call coming from inside the house, and their vow to one day catch Kamassa! Oh, and beware of SPOILERS!  Weird All & Huey Lewis discuss American Psycho Dawn of the Dead (2004) opening credits, Andy's Lost Tape, and News Broadcast extras Simon Pegg recreates the Shaun of the Dead shop walk Pyramid Head Cake Black Veil Brides "Bleeders" Rings (2005) short film Opening and closing music is "Softly Shall You Sleep," by Valentine Wolfe. Please follow us on TikTok, Discord, Instagram, and on Facebook! If you like us, please share us, and leave a review! Contact us at apodcaskofamontillado@gmail.com! A Vino, Atrocitas.

Welcome back to A Podcask of Amontillado, where we delve into the dark, dreadful, and terrifying parts of the world. The air has a chill, the leaves are begining to change, and much like spooky season itself, dear Connoisseurs, Erin & Gary have returned to the Catacombs! Recorded just after Halloween 2023, they are joined by talented author Rey Nichols to discuss works that dabble in two worlds, horror and comedy!  Listen in as they discuss the definition of a horror comedy vs a horror movie with jokes, the ones where it does & doesn't work, camp vs bad vs funny, the black hole of the internet, vanity projects, when to riff & when to have a script, using comedy to control the flow of the story, movie series confusions, a whole lot of recommendations, and the difficulty of rolling their R's. Mocha Memoirs Gold Dust Publishing Rey's books on Amazon Crosses the Line Twice Ready or Not Freaky Dead Alive The VelociPastor Idle Hands Thanksgiving vs Thankskilling Black Friday Come to Daddy The Final Girls Willie's Wonderland Opening and closing music is "Softly Shall You Sleep," by Valentine Wolfe. Please follow us on TikTok, Discord, Instagram, and on Facebook! If you like us, please share us, and leave a review! Contact us at apodcaskofamontillado@gmail.com! A Vino, Atrocitas.

Welcome back to A Podcask of Amontillado, where we delve into the dark, dreadful, and terrifying parts of the world. Our apologies for being away, dear Connoisseurs, but life has been a bit out of sorts in the Catacombs. Never fear though, Erin & Gary now return, with a topic they've been dying to cover, with a plethora of guests, for a discussion of the one and only Edgar Allan Poe! Listen in as they are joined by Misty Massey, R. E. Carr, and L. Marie Wood as they discuss the new anthology “Nevermore: Tales Inspired by Edgar Allan Poe”, examine the work & influence of this beloved author, the many genres of Poe, the interpretations of his works, the stories that speak to them, breaking genre restrictions, how to get into an anthology, the changing standards of middle school, the truths & exaggerations of Poe's life, the real horror - marketing, the importance of not letting works fall into obscurity, the terror of birds, facing death in Poe's time vs now, Gary is wrong about something, and Shakespeare vs Jar Jar Binks? The Poe Museum - The Complete Works of Poe The Raven, as read by Christopher Walken, done by The Simpsons, and the Master, Vincent Price Falstaff Books Mocha Memoirs Authors & Dragons Horror Writers Association ConGregate 10 & SAGA Writing Conference The Alan Parsons Project's Tales of Mystery and Imagination Edgar Allan Poe Lindsay Ellis "Dear Stephenie Meyer" Epic Rap Battles of History: Stephen King vs Edgar Allan Poe Opening and closing music is "Softly Shall You Sleep," by Valentine Wolfe. Please follow us on TikTok, Discord, Instagram, and on Facebook! If you like us, please share us, and leave a review! Contact us at apodcaskofamontillado@gmail.com! A Vino, Atrocitas.

Welcome back to A Podcask of Amontillado, where we delve into the dark, dreadful, and terrifying parts of the world. Like any monster, the discussion Erin & Gary had with Amy Chandler could not be contained! Please rejoin them as they continue their examination of the classic Universal Monsters! Listen as they cover The Invisible Man & the outstanding work of Claude Rains, practical effects that hold up to this day, Griffin's body count, the humor the movie needed, their assignment for Kamassa, why Gary shouldn't be trusted with time travel, the impact of The Bride, how Dr. Frankenstein is still a jerk, dead on dead action, the importance of casting unknowns, the pathos and sympathy of the monsters, how it could happen to you, the colors of the mask of the Phantom, the Creature as a Cryptid & why he should have been left alone, and how there's always time for style. The Invisible Man trailer. The Bride of Frankenstein trailer. "She's ALIVE!" Dark Universe teaser. The Wolf Man 1935 and 2010. The Phantom of the Opera 1925 and 1943. The Carolina Theater in Greensboro, NC. Abbott & Costello Meet Frankenstein trailer. Creature from the Black Lagoon trailer and swiming scene. The Shape of Water trailer. Monster Squad trailer. Universal Classic Monsters: Icons of Horror 4K collection on Amazon. HAPPY HALLOWEEN Opening and closing music is "Softly Shall You Sleep," by Valentine Wolfe. Please follow us on TikTok, Discord, Instagram, and on Facebook! If you like us, please share us, and leave a review! Contact us at apodcaskofamontillado@gmail.com! A Vino, Atrocitas.

Welcome back to A Podcask of Amontillado, where we delve into the dark, dreadful, and terrifying parts of the world. When it comes to horror characters, there are a few that are true legends. Iconic characters that have stood the test of time. Ones that came to define the genre in their now classic films, and have dominated pop culture for nearly 100 years – The Universal Monsters! To discuss these titans of terror, Erin & Gary are joined by Amy Chandler from Earth Station One. Join them as they discuss when the Universal Horror era started, the Classic Era and it's transition to Atomic Horror, the Universal films as gateway horror, lost and found scenes, the two versions of Dracula, Bela's version of the Count, how the movies were inventing cinema, the respect deserved by Dwight Fry, putting yourself in the mindset of the era, the makeup of Jack Pierce, the performances by Karloff, renaming issues, early censorship & the Hays Code, pre-code heroines, if The Mummy is actually the most powerful monster, reasonable reactions to the Undead, and Yeeting Fritz. TV Tropes on the Universal Monsters Dracula trailer  The Return of Doctor X trailer Dwight Fry's terrifying Renfield  Frankenstein's Monster meets Maria Gods and Monsters trailer Freaks trailer The Mummy 1932 & 1999 The Ring of Thoth by Arthur Conan Doyle NECA Universal Monsters figures & Funko Pop! versions Opening and closing music is "Softly Shall You Sleep," by Valentine Wolfe. Please follow us on TikTok, Discord, Instagram, and on Facebook! If you like us, please share us, and leave a review! Contact us at apodcaskofamontillado@gmail.com! A Vino, Atrocitas.

Welcome back to A Podcask of Amontillado, where we delve into the dark, dreadful, and terrifying parts of the world. Continuing their exploration of Spooky Season, Gary & Erin have broken writer and historian Bethany Kessler out from behind the wall to discuss the origins of more Halloween traditions. Well, at least, that was the plan. It didn't stay that way. . .  Listen in as they start with various rituals from around the world, then branch out to the very old bones of Halloween, Día de Muertos, respect and remembrance for the dead, the line between appreciation and appropriation, the proper pronunciation of Samhain, Ancient Rome's May Halloween, how three is a magic number, universal myths, Halloween as home décor season, being the witchy weirdo at the end of the street, America's relationship with/avoidance of death, how we will never out-weird the Victorians, Don't Be That Guy, comfort from Thy Rod & Thy Staff, and how & when to do what calls to you. The Book of Life trailer Coco trailer Kawasaki Halloween Parade Triangle Shirtwaist Factory fire Radium Girls Sky burial Opening and closing music is "Softly Shall You Sleep," by Valentine Wolfe. Please follow us on TikTok, Discord, and on Facebook! If you like us, please share us, and leave a review! Contact us at apodcaskofamontillado@gmail.com! A Vino, Atrocitas.

Welcome back to A Podcask of Amontillado, where we delve into the dark, dreadful, and terrifying parts of the world. Greetings, Connoisseurs! Just in time for spooky season, Erin & Gary have returned with Season Two of your favorite horror podcask! To kick things off, they welcome into the catacombs Bryan and Mercedes (hi Olivia) from Atomic Horror, Orlando's best horror-themed store! Listen in as they discuss why someone would open a horror shop, the horror/Tiki connection, what got them into horror (Family Trauma!), the importance of supporting local businesses, the Rockabilly tendencies of Frankie & the Bride, video store & drive-ins culture, the big names vs the niche gems, and finding a community with our fellow weirdoes in our shared love of the genre. Atomic Horror on Instagram Mercedes on Twitch & Instagram Space Pups trailer Sex and Monsters website Tiki Surf Witches Want Blood by Will Penny & Nik Poliwko Elvira Up All Night Joe Bob Briggs Vidiots Foundation Gonjiam: Haunted Asylum trailer The Tingler trailer Creep trailer We are the weirdos, mister Opening and closing music is "Softly Shall You Sleep," by Valentine Wolfe. Please follow us on TikTok, Discord, and on Facebook! Contact us at apodcaskofamontillado@gmail.com! A Vino, Atrocitas.

Welcome back to A Podcask of Amontillado, where we delve into the dark, dreadful, and terrifying parts of the world. In 1993, our favorite slasher had slaughtered dozens of teenagers who trespassed at his camp, become undead, fought a psychic, and ventured from Crystal Lake to the Big Apple. So where could he go next? Why, to Hell and to outer space, of course! To discuss Jason's travels into two sets of great beyond, Erin & Gary recruit someone familiar with galaxies far, far away, Beth Van Deusen from Execute Chapter 66: A Star Wars fiction podcast! Listen in as they discuss why Erin shouldn't be trusted, they ponder how many “Finals” Jason can have, why horror franchises get so many sequels, Jason's status as a Deadite, everyone's love of Creighton Duke, the unexpected big names you'll find in the series, Jason as a cottage industry, the joy of practical SFX, “Doing a Jason”, how Jason X is a perfect 2000s horror time capsule, why horror franchises keep going to space, Jason's comfort machete, and the fanfic they all really need: Jason vs Wolverine. Jason vs the FBI Jason vs Military (and one of Gary's favorite moments) Jason's (possibly) greatest kill Kill Count on Jason X AO3 - Enter At Your Own Risk Opening and closing music is "Softly Shall You Sleep," by Valentine Wolfe. Please follow us on TikTok, Twitter, Discord, and on Facebook! Contact us at apodcaskofamontillado@gmail.com! A Vino, Atrocitas.

Welcome back to A Podcask of Amontillado, where we delve into the dark, dreadful, and terrifying parts of the world. Believe it or not, Connoisseurs, there are people who do not enjoy the thrills and chills of our favorite genre! They are not drawn to the dark, creepy, spooky things that go bump in the night. Most of the time, that is. However, they will sometimes take a peek into our delightfully fun stories, if the tale is well told. Erin & Gary were curious as to why someone would avoid venturing into this fearful territory they love, and what might tempt them to dip an occasional toe into the dark waters. To find out, they are joined by their friend, and certified scaredy cat, Kamassa Herrmann, to discuss her history with horror (and why she usually avoids it), inflatable T-Rex costumes, everyone's lines and levels of desensitization, their feelings about The Walking Dead, watching horror with friends, various gateway horrors, the Scooby-Doo factor of Supernatural, the role of sound in horror, why Gary gets all the hate mail, a Game of Thrones diversion, a Beetlejuice rant, and how Kamassa was able to out-ick Erin & Gary! CONjuration in Atlanta, November 17th - 19th Zombi3 trailer Disney's Zombies 3 trailer The Zombieland opening credits Calabrese - Born with a Scorpion's Touch video Captain America Zombie in What If...? & figure Captain Rhodes' death in Day of the Dead ('85) Black Dagger Brotherhood series Dark Hunter series Russell Edgington, from True Blood, on vampire equality ERB Tolkien vs Martin video Penny Dreadful trailer Carrie Fisher in Scream 3 Attack the Block trailer Watcher Entertainment Opening and closing music is "Softly Shall You Sleep," by Valentine Wolfe. Please follow us on TikTok, Twitter, and on Facebook! Contact us at apodcaskofamontillado@gmail.com! A Vino, Atrocitas.

Welcome back to A Podcask of Amontillado, where we delve into the dark, dreadful, and terrifying parts of the world. In February of 1928, Weird Tales published a story by H. P. Lovecraft that would reshape the landscape of horror. A cornerstone of a new mythos, with an influence still felt to this day, The Call of Cthulhu! Listen in as Erin & Gary break author Darin M. Bush out from behind the wall to discuss the story for its 95th anniversary, including if HPL's tales really are hopeless, the many interpretations of the creatures of the Mythos, the indifference of the universe, the upending of science in HPL's time & how that affected his stories, having fun with accents, the goals of the Cthulhu Cult, determining the body count in the tale, HPL's use of beautiful language to describe horrible things, some of the works that the tale inspired, what does Cthulhu really look like, and how do you pronounce Cthulhu anyway? Tables of Content "The Call of Cthulhu" by H. P. Lovecraft Searching trailer Stephen King's N. H.P. Lovecraft's THE DEEP ONES trailer Suitable Flesh trailer Dredge "Under the Pyramids" By H. P. Lovecraft for Harry Houdini Call of Cthulhu RPG Arc Dream Publishing Flatland The Fourth Doctor explaining the TARDIS Lovecraft Country The H.P. Lovecraft Historical Society H.P. Lovecraft's the Call of Cthulhu for Beginning Readers Opening and closing music is "Softly Shall You Sleep," by Valentine Wolfe. Please follow us on TikTok, Twitter, and on Facebook! Contact us at apodcaskofamontillado@gmail.com! A Vino, Atrocitas.

Welcome back to A Podcask of Amontillado, where we delve into the dark, dreadful, and terrifying parts of the world. Welcome to a special, double-sized episode, dear Connoisseurs, as Erin & Gary celebrate their 25th episode by discussing some of their favorite horror movies. Specifically, the ones they love best from a golden age of horror, the 1980s!   So set up your VCR, settle into the catacombs, and listen in as they discuss their honorable mentions, the role of nostalgia in their selections, deal with a very vocal kitty, the importance of gateway horror, Amazon's weird pricing for combo sets, gratuitous blood & boobs, the scenes that hit their buttons, unexpected Friday the 13th crossovers, adventures in counting, how some things don't need an origin story, why some movies didn't make their lists, and a call out/challenge to their friend Kamassa. The AV Club list of Greatest 80s Horror. Scream Factory What Culture Horror, 10 Horror Movies That Deserved To Become Cult Classics (But Didn't), and What Culture Wrestling Dead Meat on YouTube NECA's American Werewolf in London figures Lindsay Ellis' Dear Stephanie Meyer Old Gods of Appalachia The MFF vs The Evil Dead Tables of Content on YouTube Opening and closing music is "Softly Shall You Sleep," by Valentine Wolfe. Please follow us on TikTok, Twitter, and on Facebook! Contact us at apodcaskofamontillado@gmail.com! A Vino, Atrocitas.

Welcome back to A Podcask of Amontillado, where we delve into the dark, dreadful, and terrifying parts of the world. Like any crazed experiment, the topic of mad scientists and their creations grew beyond the control of Erin and Gary, causing them to continue their discussion into this second episode. So dear Connoisseurs, please rejoin them in the catacombs as they discuss those who dare to push the limits of man's knowledge into forbidden areas, despite the ethics or rules of their peers, their desire to prove others wrong, understanding their motivations, the need for HPL cross stitch, mad scientist ethics, their belief in their control, Erin & Gary's Tusk agreement, why we keep coming back to these stories, Gary's AMC rant, who sets the standards, why you need an ethics committee, and Twizzlers. Herbert West: Re-Animator movie trailer & the original story. The Delta Green RPG. Frankenhooker trailer. The Skin I Live In trailer. Dr. Shrinker, a Mad Man With An Evil Mind! Dr. Logan from Day of the Dead demonstrating typical mad scientist behavior (NSFW for Gore) Deep Blue Sea trailer. The Invisible Men: 1933 details his plans, Hollow Man trailer, 2020 trailer. The Surgon General of Beverly Hills from Escape from LA. Opening and closing music is "Softly Shall You Sleep," by Valentine Wolfe. Please follow us on TikTok, Twitter, and on Facebook! Contact us at apodcaskofamontillado@gmail.com! A Vino, Atrocitas.

Welcome back to A Podcask of Amontillado, where we delve into the dark, dreadful, and terrifying parts of the world. The very first science fiction story is also a tale of terror about a man driven to push past the boundaries of what man was meant to know. Following his example is an army of those who have dared play God by building monsters in their quest to explore forbidden knowledge! Listen in as Gary & Erin are joined by Tom Morris of The Good, The Bad, and the Nerdy Movie Podcast to discuss the various Frankenstein representations, what separates a “normal” scientist vs a “mad” one, the role of regret & ego in their work, the Merry Marvel Madmen, the need for scientific oversight organizations, and how not all of them are the villains of the story.  And remember, if they build death rays, they're not mad scientists, but mad engineers, and that's a whole other episode. It's Alive! It's ALIVE! Frederick Frankenstein, Stage Mom. Hammer's Curse of Frankenstein trailer. 1931's Dr. Jekyll & Mr. Hyde transformation. 1989's Nightmare Classics version of The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde full movie. Andrews as Jekyll and as Hyde. Norman Osborn's mirror scene. National Theater's Frankenstein discusses the Creature. Bernie Wrightson's Illustrated Frankenstein "I Will Be With You on Your Wedding Night..." illustration, and available on Amazon. Hasselhoff in Jekyll & Hyde "Confrontation" Doc Brown at work. Dr. Seth Brundle discusses Insect Politics. Opening and closing music is "Softly Shall You Sleep," by Valentine Wolfe. Please follow us on TikTok, Twitter, and on Facebook for show notes and more! Contact us at apodcaskofamontillado@gmail.com! A Vino, Atrocitas.

Welcome back to A Podcask of Amontillado, where we delve into the dark, dreadful, and terrifying parts of the world. We are a few months from Spooky Season, Connoisseurs, but we are just about to enter another great time of year, Convention Season! And there is no con like a horror con! The stars, the cosplay, the dealer's room, the excitement of being surrounded by hundreds of fellow fans of fear! There is so much going on, so much to do, where do you start? Especially if you've never been? Thankfully, this episode will help you with those questions, and more, as Erin & Gary are joined in the Catacombs by Brittney, aka Sunny Midnight! She's the hostess with the mostess for Fright Nights at The Springs Cinema & Taphouse, as well as a guest wrangler at many horror conventions! Listen in as they discuss why you should attend horror conventions, why you might want to volunteer for a con, what to do (and NOT do) while there, share con stories, Norman Reedus' stealth skills, how to survive the dealer's room, who they'd like to meet at a con, horror cosplay, finding your horror community, and the importance of playing it cool. Horrorcons.com Jen and Sylvia Soska aka Twisted Twins Productions Gary “meets” Peter Capaldi A Buck Short Productions Jarrod Alberich, The Yard Sale Artist Artetak  Talk to Me trailer Here Come The Mummies The Casket Creatures Validating creepy cosplay Days of the Dead Texas Frightmare Monstermanina Spooky Empire Monsterama Opening and closing music is "Softly Shall You Sleep," by Valentine Wolfe. Please follow us on TikTok, Twitter, and on Facebook for show notes and more! Contact us at apodcaskofamontillado@gmail.com! A Vino, Atrocitas.

Welcome back to A Podcask of Amontillado, where we delve into the dark, dreadful, and terrifying parts of the world. By 1987, Friday the 13th was an institution, a pop culture juggernaut that seemed as unstoppable as its main character. But after six movies and dozens of kills, some people thought that the series needed to be shaken up a bit. Thus, we get two movies that took the franchise in some new directions, pitting Jason against a superpowered final girl, and then taking him from the New Jersey forests to the mean streets of Manhattan (eventually). The biggest change, however, was the introduction of the man who would become what most people consider to be the definitive Jason Vorhees; actor, writer, stuntman, the legend, Kane Hodder. Rejoin Erin & Gary as they once more release Shaun Rosado from behind the wall, and welcome Laura Rosado from Pop*Cycled Baubles down into the catacombs to discuss the borders of Jason's territory, the size & location of Crystal Lake, the timeline of the series, how Kane is made of iron, when the 80's finally settles into the movies, the ecology of the rich teen, Jason wandering around Jasoning, Erin & Shaun's NY Survival Guide, Jason's breathing, Laura's boat rant, Kane's support of his fellow actors, potential Jason/Jaws/Lake Placid crossovers, the worst doctor & the worst uncle in the series, and Jason as a . . . feral panda? Kane Hodder's biography. Friday the 13th.fandom.com. Crystal Lake's (possible) connection to NY Map. Maniac of New York on Amazon. Opening and closing music is "Softly Shall You Sleep," by Valentine Wolfe. Please follow us on TikTok, Twitter, Discord, and on Facebook! Contact us at apodcaskofamontillado@gmail.com! A Vino, Atrocitas.

Welcome back to A Podcask of Amontillado, where we delve into the dark, dreadful, and terrifying parts of the world. Back in 1974, two men had a vision, talent, and a drive to make their own damn movies, free of the major studios. Thus, Lloyd Kaufman and Michael Herz founded Troma Entertainment, the longest running independent film studio to date! Home of over 1,000 movies, as either producer or distributor, Troma's library runs the gamut of horror, comedy, exploitation, and more. Listen in as Erin & Gary are joined by former Troma writer Chace Ambrose to discuss independent cinema, low/no budget SFX, Toxie's evolution from gory revenge film to Saturday morning cartoon star, the gas pumps of New Jersey & Oregon, the Troma Vibe, the various stars who got their start with Troma, the Toxie/TMNT connection, the Tromaverse, H. R. Geiger's feelings about the studio, their recommendations from the Troma library, and Troma's Three Rules of Filmmaking. Troma Entertainment & the Troma NOW! streaming service. The Toxic Avenger and Citizen Toxie: The Toxic Avenger 4 trailers. Trees: The Movie trailer. Tromeo & Juliet trailer. Killer Condom trailer. Witchcraft trailer. Redneck Zombies trailer. Lollilove trailer. Tromadance Film Festival. Lloyd Kaufman's books on Amazon. Opening and closing music is "Softly Shall You Sleep," by Valentine Wolfe. Please follow us on TikTok, Twitter, Discord, and on Facebook! Contact us at apodcaskofamontillado@gmail.com! A Vino, Atrocitas.

Welcome back to A Podcask of Amontillado, where we delve into the dark, dreadful, and terrifying parts of the world. Return with us, dear Connoisseurs, to Camp Crystal Lake as Erin & Gary continue their examination of their favorite slasher series, Friday the 13th! In this super-sized episode, they are joined by author Jason Gilbert from Terrible Movies with Wonderful People to discuss Parts IV, V, and VI, the Tommy Jarvis arc. Listen in as they discuss 80's dance moves, which film has the strongest cast in the series, Tommy as a charcter, his growth, & relation to Tom Savini, how with Part IV Jason is no longer “mortal”, characters vs caricatures, the brutality of Jason, how Part V could have been improved, non-cringe nudity, America's unhealthiest diner, wonder what happens to all the blood, how part VI is a comedy – until it isn't, Jason's family, gore vs humor, the video game Gary would like to see, Jason's relationship to water & if he needs a weakness, and discuss what kind of entity is Jason, exactly? 13 Fanboy trailer Never Hike Alone fan film Crispen Glover's Clowny Clown Clown again, just because. "He's killing me!" Friday the 13th: The Game's map We love Ethel He's Back! The Man Behind the Mask video Jason's iconic RV kills Friday the 13th - Vengeance fan film The underwater Jason statue Bill the Vampire book series NECA's Part VII Jason figure Jason Gilbert's webpage and books Opening and closing music is "Softly Shall You Sleep," by Valentine Wolfe. Please follow us on TikTok, Twitter, Discord, and on Facebook! Contact us at apodcaskofamontillado@gmail.com! A Vino, Atrocitas.

Welcome back to A Podcask of Amontillado, where we delve into the dark, dreadful, and terrifying parts of the world. On the outskirts of Racoon City, a woman awakens with amnesia in a strange mansion. As she explores the residence, it is invaded by an elite strike team. They tell her that she is Umbrella Security, was there to guard the secret entrance to the Hive, an underground research facility that has gone dark, and Umbrella wants answers. What begins as a zombie action movie becomes a series with clones, bigger monsters, the apocalypse, genetic mutations, crazed AIs, global conspiracies and zombie dogs, but it always comes back to Alice. Listen in as Erin & Gary are joined by author, podcaster, blogger, and musician Keith R.A. DeCandido to discuss this wild series of video game adjacent movies, how novelizations work & the struggle of translating mediums, the divergences between the games & the movies, how the films & Alice evolved over the series, the scene that sets off Gary & Erin, Paul W. S. Anderson's Bay aspirations, the influence of Alien on the series, the characters that did (and did not) make it from the games to the movies, Erin's love of the zombie dogs, Keith's least favorite tropes, and smooth zombies. The Gentleman Who Fell video. Fun with lasers. Rain turns. Resident Evil: Apocalypse teaser trailer. The Nemesis was done right. The novelizations of the first three & last two movies on Amazon. Keith's live readings on YouTube. Resident Evil: Infinite Darkness trade paperback. Opening and closing music is "Softly Shall You Sleep," by Valentine Wolfe. Please follow us on TikTok, Twitter, Discord, and on Facebook! Contact us at apodcaskofamontillado@gmail.com! A Vino, Atrocitas.

Welcome back to A Podcask of Amontillado, where we delve into the dark, dreadful, and terrifying parts of the world. From a creepy doll, to a house in New England, to putting the Devil on trial, the investigation of these incidents made the reputations of two of the most famous figures in the world of the paranormal, Ed and Lorraine Warren. Their research, writings, speaking events and more not only raised awareness and interest in hunting down the supernatural, but lead to a thriving series of horror movies. Listen in as Erin & Gary are joined by Alex Matsuo from The Spooky Stuff to discuss the Spiritualism movement & origins of parapsychology, both the real and fictional versions of the Warrens & their investigations, why you don't want to disturb supernatural entities, how the movie Warrens are like Sam & Dean Winchester, ethics in ghost hunting, their issues with The Conjuring 2, how Catholic imagery can easily be used to horrific effect, America's obsession with hauntings, and what if a different Wilson was cast as Ed Warren. Emanuel Swedenborg, Franz Mesmer, The Fox Sisters, Peter Underwood, & Hans Holzer The Amityville Horror trailer. Ben Radford, professional skeptic, disucsses the Warrens. The Demonologist: The Extraordinary Career of Ed and Lorraine Warren by Gerald Brittle. The Conjuring trailer. House of Darkness House of Light by Andrea Perron. The Enfield poltergeist and The Enfield Haunting trailer. White With Red short film. Hostage to the Devil: The Possession and Exorcism of Five Contemporary Americans by Malachi Marti. Ghostland: An American History in Haunted Places by Colin Dickey. Alex's books on Amazon. The fact that this episode was recorded on Lorraine's birthday, and is being released on Valentine's Day, is strictly a coincidence. We swear. Opening and closing music is "Softly Shall You Sleep," by Valentine Wolfe. Please follow us on TikTok, Twitter, Discord, and on Facebook! Contact us at apodcaskofamontillado@gmail.com! A Vino, Atrocitas.  

Welcome back to A Podcask of Amontillado, where we delve into the dark, dreadful, and terrifying parts of the world. On the outskirts of Racoon City, the Bravo team of the elite S.T.A.R.S. police unit goes missing investigating a string of unusual murders. The Alpha team is sent in to find out what happened. What begins as story of corporate greed, genetic experiments, and unspeakable monsters has grown to become one of the biggest horror franchises in video games. Spanning across eight main games, spinoffs, remakes, with zombies, plant creatures, body horror, and more, Resident Evil has something for everyone. Listen in as Erin & Gary are joined by Zack Parris from the Back Row Super Show to discuss their first experiences with the series, the worldbuilding of the game, their favorite monsters & characters, why shorter horror games may be better, ponder what CAPCOM has against hands, its influence on other horror games, how the series has evolved over the years, and . . . Kindergarten Cop? Darkwood trailer “Dark Emplier” plays FNAF Licker Cutscene Zombie Dogs & Shark attacks! The Tyrant is born The Nemeis says hello She's a Lady, oh, woah, woah Silent Hill 2 Dog Ending Itchy . . . Tasty . . . Daymare 1998 trailer Biohazard - The Stage Musical & Biohazard: Voice of Gaia Opening and closing music is "Softly Shall You Sleep," by Valentine Wolfe. Please follow us on TikTok, Twitter, Discord, and on Facebook! Contact us at apodcaskofamontillado@gmail.com! A Vino, Atrocitas.

Welcome back to A Podcask of Amontillado, where we delve into the dark, dreadful, and terrifying parts of the world. Their chalk-white skin. Their bright red noses. Their exaggerated features. Their . . . squeaky shoes? Most of the time, these performers are representations of joy, excitement, and child-like wonder. But sometimes, there's just something creepy about . . . clowns. Listen in as Erin & Gary are joined by Anthony Liggins from The Fandom Hybrid podcast to discuss their favorite clowns, why “normal” clowns are scarier than “monster” clowns, how the greasepaint allows clowns to do unbelievable things, the merits of black velvet, and more. Clown (2016) trailer IT Chapter II – Bill Scares Bill Terrifier trailer BtAS – Joker's Eulogy Captain Spaulding vs Robbers Creepy Ronald Puddles Pity Party sings Hallelujah & All The Small Things The Knives Go In, The Knives Go Out Crispin Glover Clowny Clown Clown Metricula, a delightful clown. Opening and closing music is "Softly Shall You Sleep," by Valentine Wolfe. Please follow us on TikTok, Twitter, Discord, and on Facebook! Contact us at apodcaskofamontillado@gmail.com! A Vino, Atrocitas.

Welcome back to A Podcask of Amontillado, where we delve into the dark, dreadful, and terrifying parts of the world. Clear waters, a peaceful forest, rambunctious teens, machetes, axes, arrows, pitchforks, and so much more. In this episode Erin & Gary get back to nature with Arcane Carolina's Charlie Mewshaw to begin their series discussing one of the most iconic 80's horror franchises, Friday the 13th. In this first chapter, our camp counselors examine parts one through three to discuss their first encounters with the force of nature that is Jason, the killer no one expected in the first movie, how the franchise is the cheeseburger of horror, that Jason & Pamela are victims who did nothing wrong, chainsaw-adjacent tool use, the series' innovations in SFX, 80's 3-D, Jason's Elvis moment & legal troubles, their hopes & fears for the upcoming prequel series, and how these three films work as a cohesive story that build Jason into the slasher icon we know and love. The original trailer that terrified Gary. Scream Factory Friday the 13th Collection Deluxe Edition. 80's 3-D!!! Spacehunter, Jaws 3-D, & Captain EO. Crystal Lake Memories Part 1 and Part 2. Death Count by Stacie Ponder. Charlie's Godzilla/Jason/Rancor pic. Jason Vorhees is a victim and did nothing wrong. Opening and closing music is "Softly Shall You Sleep," by Valentine Wolfe. Please follow us on TikTok, Twitter, Discord, and on Facebook! Contact us at apodcaskofamontillado@gmail.com! A Vino, Atrocitas.

Welcome back to A Podcask of Amontillado, where we delve into the dark, dreadful, and terrifying parts of the world. Thank you for returning to the Catacombs, dear Connoisseurs, as Erin and Gary conculde (for now) their conversation with Shaun Rosado of Pop*Cycled Baubles about horror shows that started their life as a film. Listen in as they start with a show that wasn't a show, how horror always goes to space, the twists at a vampire bar, responsible public mayhem, their favorite Good Guy series, why you should give horror television your time, representation in horror, and Shaun's many Les layers. Hellraiser IV and Hellraiser 2022. From Dusk Till Dawn - After Dark & Nothing to Fear. The Purge begins. Chucky: Not a Monster. Queer for Fear trailer. Opening and closing music is "Softly Shall You Sleep," by Valentine Wolfe. Please follow us on TikTok, Twitter, Discord, and on Facebook! Contact us at apodcaskofamontillado@gmail.com! A Vino, Atrocitas.

Welcome back to A Podcask of Amontillado, where we delve into the dark, dreadful, and terrifying parts of the world. They say that we are living in a golden age of television, Connoisseurs, and of course this includes horror. In fact, there are so many fearful shows out there that your hosts have decided to talk about them in a collection of select tastings; starting with programs that started their lives on the silver screen, before moving to the (dead) set. To begin this series, Erin & Gary have decided to crack open the wall to talk once more with Shaun Rosado of Pop*Cycled Baubles about how horror can be improved by being translated to TV, ponder the question "Is this really good, or am I just thirsty for horror?", the balance between innovation vs delivering more of the same, Twizzlers vs Red Vines, the sweet spot number of episodes, and if Stephen King is listening - they're on to him. Scream the Series The Exorcist trailer Hannibal trailer Friday the 13th: The Series Creepshow trailer Opening and closing music is "Softly Shall You Sleep," by Valentine Wolfe. Please follow us on TikTok, Twitter, and on Facebook for show notes and more! Contact us at apodcaskofamontillado@gmail.com! A Vino, Atrocitas.

Welcome back to A Podcask of Amontillado, where we delve into the dark, dreadful, and terrifying parts of the world. As in all things, Connoisseurs, taste is subjective. But some horror movies are indeed terrible. Sometimes, it's even on purpose. So why are some of the worst movies some of our favorites? Listen in as Erin & Gary are joined by Nicole Ghouled Cadaver from the Caught Dead Watching podcast, and Ryan Cadaver of The Casket Creatures & Neon Warlords to discuss why "bad" horror is so much fun, navigating the VHS era, the joy of sharing terrible things with friends, the importance of tone, and their selection of the bests of the worsts.  Slumber Party Massacre trailer. Screamers cover art. Full Moon Direct. Roger Corman. The Asylum. Opening and closing music is "Softly Shall You Sleep," by Valentine Wolfe. Please follow us on TikTok, Twitter, and on Facebook for show notes and more! Contact us at apodcaskofamontillado@gmail.com! A Vino, Atrocitas.

Welcome back to A Podcask of Amontillado, where we delve into the dark, dreadful, and terrifying parts of the world. Happy Halloween! Normally, we would be off this week, but Erin & Gary thought that all you little monsters, devils, and creatures of the night deserved a little treat for the holiday. So they have gotten three of their previous guests to tell you some tales from behind the wall. First, Shaun Rosado reads The Petting Zoo by Peter de Niverville (time marker 1:49). Then Darin M. Bush reads his story Project Wheat Field (time marker 30:09). And to close us out, Michael G. Williams reads his story The Line (time marker 35:51), published in A Woman Unbecoming from Crone Girl Press. Please consider donating to Planned Parenthood, if you can.

Welcome back to A Podcask of Amontillado, where we delve into the dark, dreadful, and terrifying parts of the world. It's Halloween, Connoisseurs, which means it's time to make Jack O' Lanterns, put on costumes, celebrate the dead, bob for apples, and so much more. But where did these traditions we so love come from?   Our guest Bethany Kessler joins Erin & Gary to try and dig up the roots of all of these rituals, how modern society is detached from death, the sanitization of the holiday, the importance of the traditions, their favorites, and more. Celtic Pronunciation Guide Creepy Halloween Costumes From the 1930s and 1940s The year Satanic Panic cancelled Halloween Trick 'r Treat trailer The Superman and Lois Tapes & Bethany's writing site

Welcome back to A Podcask of Amontillado, where we delve into the dark, dreadful, and terrifying parts of the world. It's spooky season, our favorite time of the year. One of the things we love to do to get a good scare is go to a Haunt. But why is that? what makes for a good haunt? And what does it take to run a haunted house?  Thankfully, our guest Ryan Cadaver of The Casket Creatures & Neon Warlords is eager for a chance to escape the wall and join Erin & Gary as they discuss their first & favorite haunts, the Haunted Mansion, extreme haunts (aka getting Hostel'ed), year round haunts, the line between a ghost tour & haunts, dark rides, hell houses, and more!  Mysterious Mansion in Gatlinburg Zombie Farms in Athens Prague Fear House McKamey Mannor The Terrortorium Haunted House Atrox Factory Opening and closing music is "Softly Shall You Sleep," by Valentine Wolfe. Please follow us on TikTok, Twitter, and on Facebook for show notes and more! Contact us at apodcaskofamontillado@gmail.com! A Vino, Atrocitas.

Welcome back to A Podcask of Amontillado, where we delve into the dark, dreadful, and terrifying parts of the world. Horror movies have a reputation of being a quick and cheap to make. But is that true? What does it take to write, direct, or perform in a scary movie? What happens on set? How do you get your vision on film, and what sacrifices are required to get there? Our guest Jon Devlin knows the answers to these questions, and more. Join Erin & Gary, dear Connoisseurs, as they ask him about his short film "Erecting A Monster", why you'd make your own fright flick, the writing process, the pitfalls to avoid, the fun bits, how to find, support and join the indie film community, staying motivated, and the horror movies that inspire his work. A Buck Short Productions Martyr Films  Wages of Cine Born Scared Studios Jon's film Ritual Benny Loves You trailer Severed Limbs Film Festival Joe Stryker trailer The Casket Creatures Opening and closing music is "Softly Shall You Sleep," by Valentine Wolfe. Please follow us on TikTok, Twitter, and on Facebook for show notes and more! Contact us at apodcaskofamontillado@gmail.com! A Vino, Atrocitas.

Welcome back to A Podcask of Amontillado, where we delve into the dark, dreadful, and terrifying parts of the world. Return to the catacombs as Erin and Gary conculde their conversation with Shaun Rosado of Pop*Cycled Baubles about the 1968 classic Night of the Living Dead, as the discuss the 1990 & 2014 remakes, why we should pity the zombies, dinosaurs, other movies that came out that year, and more. 1990 Remake trailer, making of documentary & for purchase. 2006 Remake trailer. Nights of the Living Dead anthology. Opening and closing music is "Softly Shall You Sleep," by Valentine Wolfe.

Welcome back to A Podcask of Amontillado, where we delve into the dark, dreadful, and terrifying parts of the world. In 1968, George Romero redefined a monster and introduced a new genre of horror. Join Erin & Gary as they talk with Shaun Rosado of Pop*Cycled Baubles about how Romero breathed new (un)life into the zombie, the impact and legacy of his film, discuss who was right, the real monsters, nihilism vs hope, and possibly the most epic first time viewing story ever. Then, be ready to come back next time, as there was too much to cover to be contained in one episode. I Walked With a Zombie trailer. Night of the Living Dead on YouTube. How NotLD Accidentally Became Public Domain. The Hays Code. The Plaza Theater in Atlanta. Opening and closing music is "Softly Shall You Sleep," by Valentine Wolfe. Please follow us on TikTok, Twitter, and on Facebook! Contact us at apodcaskofamontillado@gmail.com!

Welcome back to A Podcask of Amontillado, where we delve into the dark, dreadful, and terrifying parts of the world. Vampires have always been a stand-in for sex. Then after a particular Interview, they became a stand-in for LGBTQI+ desires. Join Erin & Gary as they talk with author Michael G. Williams about this change, discuss the history of vampire fiction, how it parallells with the queer experience, and ask the important question about vampires . . . how gay are they? (SO VERY GAY) Dracula eBook Anne Rice on Cruise as Lestat The Trevor Project Matthew Shepard Foundation Opening and closing music is "Softly Shall You Sleep," by Valentine Wolfe. Please follow us on TikTok, Twitter, and on Facebook! Contact us at apodcaskofamontillado@gmail.com!

Welcome back to A Podcask of Amontillado, where we delve into the dark, dreadful, and terrifying parts of the world. Indescribable creatures. Moody New England. Insanity. Tentacles. So many tentacles.  In this episode, hosts Gary Mitchel & Erin McGourn are joined by author Darin M. Bush to discuss the origins of eldritch horror, why people are drawn to these cosmic terrors, the legacy of HPL, the modern writers that are growing the genre in compelling directions, and more! The free Complete Works of HPL put together by the Arkham Archivist (Gary's personal recomendation). Arc Dream Publishing, home of Delta Green. Reclaiming Lovecraft book suggestions.  HorrorBabble's The Statement of Randolph Carter. Opening and closing music is "Softly Shall You Sleep," by Valentine Wolfe. Please follow us on TikTok, Twitter, and on Facebook! Contact us at apodcaskofamontillado@gmail.com!

Welcome back to A Podcask of Amontillado, where we delve into the dark, dreadful, and terrifying parts of the world. In this episode, hosts Gary Mitchel & Erin McGourn are joined by gothic metal musicians Valentine Wolfe to discuss using horror as an inspiration for music, their favorite horror composers, the works of Mary Shelly, what it's like to create & perform music to accompany silent movies, an unusual version of Dracula, the best music in horror media, and more! Opening and closing music is "Softly Shall You Sleep," by Valentine Wolfe. Please follow us on TikTok, Twitter, and on Facebook! Contact us at apodcaskofamontillado@gmail.com!

Welcome to A Podcask of Amontillado, where we delve into the dark, dreadful, and terrifying parts of the world. Join hosts Gary Mitchel & Erin McGourn in their debut episode as they discuss their history with horror, and what you can expect in future episodes. Listen in as they discuss why they are drawn to tales of terror in all kinds of media, Friday the 13th, Argento, what lurks in the dark woods, the growth of horror films from a gutter genre to Oscar winners, garbage disposal fears, using horror as an escape, some of their favorite moments in horror, and more! Opening and closing music is "Softly Shall You Sleep," by Valentine Wolfe. Please follow us on TikTok, Twitter, and on Facebook! Contact us at apodcaskofamontillado@gmail.com!