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Your host Paul Waller (not Weller) is a horror movie addict. During 2020 the workload for his band and music management job slowed right down. At this same time he discovered the movie social networking platform LETTERBOXD. Armed with this database he decided to fill in the gaps of his horror film knowledge. Within week one he was averaging 3 a day. This podcast is the result of that horror compulsion - A YEAR IN HORROR

A Year In Horror


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    1974 (Part 3)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 2, 2026 95:02


    1974 was a top year for horror movies and it contains some of the most popular titles of all time. But, what do I think was the very greatest horror movie that came out during 1974? Well, here we have the top 9. The worst 10. A slew of also rans. Some awesome mates. Some special guests. Several shots of whisky and a 6 hour running time split over 4 episodes. This is 1974, A Year In Horror.   0.31 - The Devil's Bride (w/ Marc Canale) 11.34 - The Living Dead at Manchester Morgue (w/ Christopher Barling) 48.08 - Deranged (w/ Marc Canale)

    1974 (Part 2)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 1, 2026 100:58


    1974 was a top year for horror movies and it contains some of the most popular titles of all time. But, what do I think was the very greatest horror movie that came out during 1974? Well, here we have the top 9. The worst 10. A slew of also rans. Some awesome mates. Some special guests. Several shots of whisky and a 6 hour running time split over 4 episodes. This is 1974, A Year In Horror.   0.31 - Sci-Fi Corner 6.24 - Also Rans (Part 2) 8.05 - Messiah Of Evil (w/ Lono) 1.06.13 - Sugar Hill (w/ Father Malone) A YEAR IN HORROR PATREON

    1974 (Part 1)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 31, 2026 97:20


    1974 was a top year for horror movies and it contains some of the most popular titles of all time. But, what do I think was the very greatest horror movie that came out during 1974? Well, here we have the top 9. The worst 10. A slew of also rans. Some awesome mates. Some special guests. Several shots of whisky and a 6 hour running time split over 4 episodes. This is 1974, A Year In Horror.   0.00 - Introduction 15.59 - The worst 10 horror movies of 1974 22.36 - Also Rans (Part 1) 30.46 - Penda's Fen (w/ Niki Jones) 49.41 - Young Frankenstein (w/ Lono)

    Fantasia International Film Festival 2026 (Part 2: The Films)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 25, 2026 34:09


    Fantasia International Film Festival 2026, the 30th edition. This is the annual film festival founded in 1996 and held primarily in Montreal, Canada. It specialises in genre films, including fantasy, horror, science fiction, and cult cinema, and draws over 100,000 attendees each year including Marc Canale and myself, old hand at this now, two years on the trot at A Year in Horror HQ. Once again we've been invited to take part in covering the big one and we can not wait to get stuck in. Today we run through the first batch of films we caught at this years event. 00.33 - Intro 01.34 - Sleep No More 04.07 - Tunnels: Sun in the Dark 06.21 - Redline 09.03 - You Are the Film 17.24 - Ancestral Beasts 19.22 - Sour Minnows 22.00 - When You Open the Door 29.53 - Metal Messiah  

    Fantasia International Film Festival 2026 (Part 1: Intro)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 12, 2026 34:18


    Fantasia International Film Festival 2026, the 30th edition. This is the annual film festival founded in 1996 and held in Montreal, Canada. It specialises in genre films, including fantasy, horror, science fiction, and cult cinema, and draws over 100,000 attendees each year including Marc Canale and myself, old hand at this now, two years on the trot for A Year in Horror. Once again we've been invited to take part in covering the big one and we can not wait to get stuck in. Today we both offer up our top 5 picks that we can not wait to see during the festival run. Plus a stack of potential greats in our also ran choices.

    Hokum (2026) w/ Acid Reign

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 8, 2026 66:39


    UK Thrashers Acid Reign are back with a new album 'Daze of the Week'. Writer and director Damian McCarthy is also back, he, with his latest movie 'Hokum'. I can think of nothing better than mashing up the two of them into a fantastical English/Irish folk horror thrash assault. This is the result.

    David Cronenberg (Part 4)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 3, 2026 80:09


    Cripes! This is another one of the big hitter episodes that I planned out before even episode 1 of A Year In Horror. I get to watch every single David Cronenberg directed movie and then rank them from worst to best. That's right, EVERY ONE! Well, here we have the top 10. The worst 5. A slew of also rans. Some awesome guests. Several pints of beer and over 5 hours of running time split over 4 episodes. This is David Cronenberg, A Lifetime In Movies. 0.33 - The Dead Zone (w/ Marc Canale) 38.16 - The Fly (w/ Marc Canale) 1.16.25 - Outro

    David Cronenberg (Part 3)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 2, 2026 105:21


    Cripes! This is another one of the big hitter episodes that I planned out before even episode 1 of A Year In Horror. I get to watch every single David Cronenberg directed movie and then rank them from worst to best. That's right, EVERY ONE! Well, here we have the top 10. The worst 5. A slew of also rans. Some awesome guests. Several pints of beer and over 5 hours of running time split over 4 episodes. This is David Cronenberg, A Lifetime In Movies. 0.33 - A History of Violence 6.28 - Shivers (w/ Kevin Lyons) 51.01 - Videodrome (w/ AJJ) patreon.com/ayearinhorror  

    David Cronenberg (Part 2)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 1, 2026 114:25


    Cripes! This is another one of the big hitter episodes that I planned out before even episode 1 of A Year In Horror. I get to watch every single David Cronenberg directed movie and then rank them from worst to best. That's right, EVERY ONE! Well, here we have the top 10. The worst 5. A slew of also rans. Some awesome guests. Several pints of beer and over 5 hours of running time split over 4 episodes. This is David Cronenberg, A Lifetime In Movies. 0.33 - The Brood 6.19 - Rabid (w/ Perran Helyes) 48.54 - Maps to the Stars 51.28 - Scanners 58.31 - The Shrouds (w/ Perran Helyes)

    David Cronenberg (Part 1)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 30, 2026 81:14


    Cripes! This is another one of the big hitter episodes that I planned out before even episode 1 of A Year In Horror. I get to watch every single David Cronenberg directed movie and then rank them from worst to best. That's right, EVERY ONE! Well, here we have the top 10. The worst 5. A slew of also rans. Some awesome guests. Several pints of beer and over 5 hours of running time split over 4 episodes. This is David Cronenberg, A Lifetime In Movies. 0.33 - Intro 10.07 - The worst films of David Cronenberg 15.02 - Also Rans 17.02 - Dead Ringers (w/ Miranda Corcoran)  52.10 - Existenz (w/ Brad Hanson)

    The Road (2009) w/ Mork

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 18, 2026 33:02


    You know what? It's time for a black metal band from Norway… And that is always the best of times. Today I chat with Thomas Erikson. His band is called MORK and they are bleak. The film Thomas has chosen to talk about is also bleak, THE ROAD from 2009, directed by John Hillcoat and starring Vigo Mortison and Kodi Smit Mcphee. Let's get stuck in. The new Mork album Monolitt out today on Peaceville Records.

    1978 (Part 4)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 3, 2026 117:03


    It's time for one of those huge episodes. Well, it's a four parter anyways. 1978 was an killer year for horror movies, day dot for the modern slasher as well. But, what do I think was the very greatest horror movie that came out during 1978? Well, here we have the top 10. The worst 10. A slew of also rans. Some awesome mates. Some special guests. Several pints of beer and a 7+ hour running time split over 4 episodes. This is 1978, A Year In Horror. It's a pretty long journey this one,  am going to give you the time codes below so if you don't want spoilers then, please, avert your eyes. You can now support A Year in Horror via the Patreon. Theme Music by Max Newton & Lucy Foster. Email the podcast at ayearinhorror@gmail.com Follow me on Instagram. Follow me on Letterboxd. Follow me on Storygraph. Below are the time codes for all the different segments and my guest links. Feel free to let me know where you think I got it wrong or right and of course be kind, rewind. 0.46 - Invasion of the Body Snatchers (w/ Kelly Mcneely) 47.34 - Halloween (w/ Kevin Lyons) 1.46.47 - Dawn of the Dead 1.53.49 - Outro

    1978 (Part 3)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 2, 2026 83:50


    It's time for one of those huge episodes. Well, it's a four parter anyways. 1978 was an killer year for horror movies, day dot for the modern slasher as well. But, what do I think was the very greatest horror movie that came out during 1978? Well, here we have the top 10. The worst 10. A slew of also rans. Some awesome mates. Some special guests. Several pints of beer and a 7+ hour running time split over 4 episodes. This is 1978, A Year In Horror. It's a pretty long journey this one,  am going to give you the time codes below so if you don't want spoilers then, please, avert your eyes. You can now support A Year in Horror via the Patreon. Theme Music by Max Newton & Lucy Foster. Email the podcast at ayearinhorror@gmail.com Follow me on Instagram. Follow me on Letterboxd. Follow me on Storygraph. Below are the time codes for all the different segments and my guest links. Feel free to let me know where you think I got it wrong or right and of course be kind, rewind. 00.46 - Long Weekend 05.04 - Also Rans (Part 2) 07.27 - The Omen II (w/ Eric Ellicock) 1.13.45 - Piranha 1.17.58 - The Mafu Cage

    1978 (Part 2)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 1, 2026 120:44


    It's time for one of those huge episodes. Well, it's a four parter anyways. 1978 was an killer year for horror movies, day dot for the modern slasher as well. But, what do I think was the very greatest horror movie that came out during 1978? Well, here we have the top 10. The worst 10. A slew of also rans. Some awesome mates. Some special guests. Several pints of beer and a 7+ hour running time split over 4 episodes. This is 1978, A Year In Horror. It's a pretty long journey this one,  am going to give you the time codes below so if you don't want spoilers then, please, avert your eyes. You can now support A Year in Horror via the Patreon. Theme Music by Max Newton & Lucy Foster. Email the podcast at ayearinhorror@gmail.com Follow me on Instagram. Follow me on Letterboxd. Follow me on Storygraph. Below are the time codes for all the different segments and my guest links. Feel free to let me know where you think I got it wrong or right and of course be kind, rewind. 0.46 - Jaws 2 (w/ Marc Canale) 53.22 - Slave of the Cannibal God 57.49 - The Toolbox Murders (w/ Ian Martineau) 1.19.53 - I Spit on Your Grave (w/ Miranda Corcoran)

    1978 (Part 1)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 31, 2026 151:45


    It's time for one of those huge episodes. Well, it's a four parter anyways. 1978 was a killer year for horror movies, day dot for the modern slasher as well. But, what do I think was the very greatest horror movie that came out during 1978? Well, here we have the top 10. The worst 10. A slew of also rans. Some awesome mates. Some special guests. Several pints of beer and a 7+ hour running time split over 4 episodes. This is 1978, A Year In Horror. It's a pretty long journey this one,  am going to give you the time codes below so if you don't want spoilers then, please, avert your eyes. You can now support A Year in Horror via the Patreon. Theme Music by Max Newton & Lucy Foster. Email the podcast at ayearinhorror@gmail.com Follow me on Instagram. Follow me on Letterboxd. Follow me on Storygraph. Below are the time codes for all the different segments and my guest links. Feel free to let me know where you think I got it wrong or right and of course be kind, rewind. 0.00 - Intro 18.53 - The worst horror films from 1978 23.49 - Faces of Death (w/ Brad Hanson) 44.44 - Also Rans (Part 1) 53.22 - Sci-Fi Corner 58.54 - Battlestar Galactica (w/ Father Malone) 1.34.07 - Superman (w/ Paul Chanter)

    Basket Case (1982) w/ Fell Omen

    Play Episode Listen Later May 21, 2026 51:54


    Today we speak to FELL OMEN, my very fave black metal, punk, traditional heavy metal and dungeon synth band. The he myth behind the project is Spider of Pnyx and he joins us today to discuss Basket Case from 1982. I mean, yes, sometimes dreams do come true!

    The Mist (2007) w/ Nervosa

    Play Episode Listen Later May 14, 2026 37:46


    Straight outta Brazil and Greece come NERVOSA, playing an aggressive blend of thrash and death metal and seemingly forever on the road. Today they take a quick break to chat with A Year in Horror about one of their favourite Stephen King adaptations. The Mist. NERVOSA // A YEAR IN HORROR PATREON

    Vincent Price (Part 4)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 3, 2026 102:41


    It's time for a big hitter episode on an absolute horror luminary. This month the legend I am covering is Vincent Price. An actor so accomplished that by the time of his passing at the age of 82 in 1993, he had left us with over 100 feature films. Half of these were horror, science fiction and fantasy movies and within those a stack are known today as all time classics.  Well, here we have the top 10. The worst 5. A slew of also rans. Plus a very special guest in the shape of Lono from We Belong Dead podcast. So join me over several pints of beer and over 7 hours of running time split over 4 episodes. This is Vincent Price, A Lifetime In Movies.  0.33 - Also Rans: Part 3 05.40 - Madhouse (1974) 43.29 - House on Haunted Hill (1959) 1.25.40 - Theatre of Blood (1973) 1.33.13 - Witchfinder General (1968) 1.39.05 - Outro A YEAR IN HORROR PATREON // WE BELONG DEAD PODCAST

    Vincent Price (Part 3)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 2, 2026 93:24


    It's time for a big hitter episode on an absolute horror luminary. This month the legend I am covering is Vincent Price. An actor so accomplished that by the time of his passing at the age of 82 in 1993, he had left us with over 100 feature films. Half of these were horror, science fiction and fantasy movies and within those a stack are known today as all time classics.  Well, here we have the top 10. The worst 5. A slew of also rans. Plus a very special guest in the shape of Lono from We Belong Dead podcast. So join me over several pints of beer and over 7 hours of running time split over 4 episodes. This is Vincent Price, A Lifetime In Movies.  0.33 - The Abominable Dr. Phibes (1971) 07.36 - House of Wax (1953)  40.37 - The Last Man on Earth (1964) A YEAR IN HORROR PATREON // WE BELONG DEAD PODCAST

    Vincent Price (Part 2)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 1, 2026 114:56


    It's time for a big hitter episode on an absolute horror luminary. This month the legend I am covering is Vincent Price. An actor so accomplished that by the time of his passing at the age of 82 in 1993, he had left us with over 100 feature films. Half of these were horror, science fiction and fantasy movies and within those a stack are known today as all time classics.  Well, here we have the top 10. The worst 5. A slew of also rans. Plus a very special guest in the shape of Lono from We Belong Dead podcast. So join me over several pints of beer and over 7 hours of running time split over 4 episodes. This is Vincent Price, a Lifetime In Movies.  0.33 - Sci-Fi Corner 4.59 - Edward Scissorhands (1990) 15.16 - From a Whisper to a Scream (1987) 19.00 - The Fly (1958) 25.17 - House of the Long Shadows (1983) 31.48 - Also Rans: Part 2 32.50 - Dead Heat (1988) 1.15.30 - Scream and Scream Again (1970) 1.50.08 - Masque of the Red Death (1964) A YEAR IN HORROR PATREON // WE BELONG DEAD PODCAST

    Vincent Price (Part 1)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 30, 2026 193:08


    It's time for a big hitter episode on an absolute horror luminary. This month the legend I am covering is Vincent Price. An actor so accomplished that by the time of his passing at the age of 82 in 1993, he had left us with over 100 feature films. Half of these were horror, science fiction and fantasy movies and within those a stack are known today as all time classics.  Well, here we have the top 10. The worst 5. A slew of also rans. Plus a very special guest in the shape of Lono from We Belong Dead podcast. So join me over several pints of beer and over 7 hours of running time split over 4 episodes. This is Vincent Price, A Lifetime In Movies.  0.00 - Introduction 20.36 - The worst 5 Vincent Price horror films 25.21 - The non-genre films of Vincent Price 29.42 - The Trouble With Girls (1969) 1.33.21 - Also Rans: Part 1 1.34.50 - Abbott and Costello Meet Frankenstein (1948) 2.03.25 - Bloodbath at the house of Death (1983) A YEAR IN HORROR PATREON // WE BELONG DEAD PODCAST

    The Lodger: A Story of the London Fog (1927) w/ Graham Reynolds

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 15, 2026 27:57


    Composer Graham Reynolds digs in on an early Hitchcock work that invents new cinematic techniques as its run time progresses, at the same time delivering a compelling tale of an early serial killer. As Bob Mortimer says, "It's Magic". See Graham Reynolds on the below dates 25 Apr: Ley Line, Verdant Taproom, Falmouth UK w/ Jane Weaver, Memorials, Elspeth Anne, Andy Votel DJ 30 Apr: Weird Walk presents Cult Night, Moth Club, London, UK w/ The Last Sacrifice (Presented by Mike Lindsay) 02 May: NeoAncients Festival, St Laurence Church, Stroud, UK w/ Memorials, Jane Weaver

    Silence of the Lambs (1991) w/ Pictish Trail

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 9, 2026 65:44


    Today we are joined by Johnny Lynch aka Pictish Trail to talk about his latest album, remote living and of course the all time great horror movie that the straights also love, Silence of the Lambs.PICTISH TRAIL // LOST MAP RECORDS

    2015 (Part 4)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 3, 2026 83:32


    Oh Yes! It's time for one of those huge episodes. Well, it's a 4 parter anyways. 2015 was a damn fine year for horror movies. Not a classic but damn fine. Unfortunately though, there is no iron clad masterpiece amongst them. Just a ton of really decent films. But, what do I think was the very greatest horror movie that came out during 2015? Well, here we have the top 10. The worst 10. A slew of also rans. Some awesome mates. Some special guests. Several pints of beer and a 7+ hour running time split over 4 episodes. This is 2015, A Year In Horror. 0.33 - Room 4.25 - It Follows 15.51 - Aslo Rans Part 4 21.15 - Crimson Peak w/ Perran Helyes) 1.09.22 - The Invitation 1.14.39 - Creep 1.21.19 - Outro

    2015 (Part 3)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 2, 2026 124:06


    Oh Yes! It's time for one of those huge episodes. Well, it's a 4 parter anyways. 2015 was a damn fine year for horror movies. Not a classic but damn fine. Unfortunately though, there is no iron clad masterpiece amongst them. Just a ton of really decent films. But, what do I think was the very greatest horror movie that came out during 2015? Well, here we have the top 10. The worst 10. A slew of also rans. Some awesome mates. Some special guests. Several pints of beer and a 7+ hour running time split over 4 episodes. This is 2015, A Year In Horror. 0.33 - Also Rans 2 9.24 - Krampus 13.10 - The Wave 18.21 - Also Rans 3 26.47 - Goosebumps (w/ Father Malone) 1.13.16 - Last Shift (w/ James Chapman) A Year In Horror Patreon 

    2015 (Part 2)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 1, 2026 81:50


    Oh Yes! It's time for one of those huge episodes. Well, it's a 4 parter anyways. 2015 was a damn fine year for horror movies. Not a classic but damn fine. Unfortunately though, there is no iron clad masterpiece amongst them. Just a ton of really decent films. But, what do I think was the very greatest horror movie that came out during 2015? Well, here we have the top 10. The worst 10. A slew of also rans. Some awesome mates. Some special guests. Several pints of beer and a 7+ hour running time split over 4 episodes. This is 2015, A Year In Horror. 0.34 - Also Rans Part 1 8.22 - Digging Up The Marrow 11.51 - Spring 16.22 - The Final Girls 22.33 - Bone Tomahawk (w/ Kelly McNeely) A Year In Horror Patreon 

    2015 (Part 1)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 31, 2026 129:41


    Oh Yes! It's time for one of those huge episodes. Well, it's a 4 parter anyways. 2015 was a damn fine year for horror movies. Not a classic but damn fine. Unfortunately though, there is no iron clad masterpiece amongst them. Just a ton of really decent films. But, what do I think was the very greatest horror movie that came out during 2015? Well, here we have the top 10. The worst 10. A slew of also rans. Some awesome mates. Some special guests. Several pints of beer and a 7+ hour running time split over 4 episodes. This is 2015, A Year In Horror. 0.00 - Intro 16.04 - The Worst 10 Horror Movies from 2015 22.07 - The Amytiville Theatre (w/ Benjamin Bowles) 46.29 - Sci-Fi Corner 55.35 - Mad Max Fury Road (w/ Howard H Smith) 1.10.20 Star Wars The Force Awakens (w/ Marc Canale) A Year In Horror Patreon 

    The Evil Dead (1981) w/ Evildead & Body Count

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 27, 2026 38:32


    Today we have Juan Garcia of the US thrash belters Evildead chatting with us about a bloody classic in every sense of the word. Somehow this ended up in the second tier of the video nasties debacle, this was the section may have been prosecuted but were subsequently dropped from the naughty list after a series of acquittals. What are we like?   BODY COUNT // EVILDEAD // A YEAR IN HORROR PATREON

    Sinister (2012) w/ Hellripper

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 15, 2026 50:26


    Welcome folks to another mid-month musical episode of A Year of Horror. Today we delve into an early Blumhouse horror classic with Scottish blackened thrash hero James McBain, mastermind behind Hellripper. Century Media // Hellripper

    To The Devil A Daughter (1976) w/ Satan's Satyrs

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 1, 2026 42:48


    Please welcome to A Year In Horror special guest Clayton Burgess from Satan's Satyrs. We talk about the 1976, Christopher Lee starring, To the Devil a Daughter. The final Hammer Horror during the companies first run.

    Superman III (1983) w/ Jonathan Snipes

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 1, 2026 23:58


    Please welcome to A Year In Horror, special guest Jonathan Snipes from the band Clipping. He is also a composer of many a fine soundtrack. We talk about the 1983, superhero sequel Superman III. Does it deserve its jump the shark status, does it hold up? Let's find out. 

    Strange Days (1995) w/ Monkey3

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 1, 2026 31:24


    Please welcome to A Year In Horror, special guest Boris De Piante from the band Monkey3. We talk about the 1995, sci-fi nonsense,Strange Days. 

    The Omen (1976) w/ Angel Witch

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 1, 2026 77:37


    Please welcome to A Year In Horror, special guest Will Palmer from the band Angel Witch. We talk about the 1976, all time classic, The Omen. Does it deserve its reputation, let's find out?  

    Nightmare Castle (1965) w/ Louise Patricia Crane

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 1, 2026 62:05


    Please welcome to A Year In Horror, special guest Patricia Louise Crane. We talk about the 1965, Barbara Steele starring, Nightmare Castle.

    Masters of Horror (2005) w/ Burning Airlines

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 1, 2026 28:55


    Please welcome to A Year In Horror, special guest J. Robbins from the band Burning Airlines & of course Jawbox. We talk about the 2005 anthology TV series, Masters of Horror.   

    Logan's Run (1976) w/ Brix Smith

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 1, 2026 19:54


    "I am more than machine. More than man. More than a fusion of the two. Don't you agree? Wait for the winds. Then my birds sing. And the deep grottos whisper my name."Please welcome to A Year In Horror, special guest Brix Smith from the band The Fall. We talk about the 1976, science fiction hit, Logan's Run. Does it deserve the love, let's find out?  

    Hellbender (2022) w/ Hellbender

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 1, 2026 36:55


    Please welcome to A Year In Horror, special guests The Adams Family, a crack squad of film makers that share bloodlines. We chat about their 2022, masterwork, H6LLB6ND6R. Not only that but they are in a band that features in the movie & would you believe it. They named that Hellbender. What's in a name?   

    Dead Man (1995) w/ Mika Miko

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 1, 2026 42:55


    "That weapon will replace your tongue. You will learn to speak through it. And your poetry will now be written with blood."Please welcome to A Year In Horror, special guest Jessie Clavin from the band Mika Miko. We talk about the 1995, Johnny Depp starring, Dead Man. Does it deserve its underground status and if not, where did it go wrong? 

    Pitch Black (2000) w/ Cryptic Shift

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 27, 2026 30:29


    So, would you believe it. Today we return to the world of metal on A Year In Horror. Yes! Welcome to the mad minds of UK progressive thrash metal fright fiends Cryptic Shift. Their latest album is entitled ''Overspace And Supertime' and it comes out on February 27th on Metal Blade Records. This is what it's all about. Today we speak with vocalist and guitarist player Xander Bradley about the band, his history with horror and of course the sci-fi horror belter, Pitch Black.CRYPTIC SHIFTA YEAR IN HORROR PATREON

    The Sandlot (1993) w/ Disasterpeace

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 18, 2026 31:03


    What a coup! A quick chat with Disasterpeace ahead! Yes, the very artist that redefined the electronic melting pot that horror film soundtracks this century would hang their machete's upon. He is with us here today to discus his work on 'It Follows' and 'Bodies, Bodies, Bodies' plus the film that he has chosen to focus on is one of those children's gateways into fear... From 1993 we dip our toes into 'The Sandlot'.DISASTERPEACE

    The Lost Boys (1987) w/ Tailgunner

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 6, 2026 30:48


    Welcome to another mid month music episode of 'A Year In Horror' where I will chat with a musician about horror movies. A simple concept for simple, uncomplicated and really positive time..... um.... Yep, today, it's heavy metal band Tailgunner's turn to discus the macabre and so I tracked down bassist and founder Thomas 'Bones' Hewson, asked him to choose a horror flick and 'The Lost Boys' was the pick and that is all we need to get this riff shredding. Let's go...

    M. Night Shyamalan (Part 2)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 2, 2026 107:35


    Oh yes! This is another one of the big hitter episodes that I planned out before even episode 1 of A Year In Horror. I get to watch every single M. Night Shyamalan directed movie and then rank them from worst to best. That's right, EVERY ONE! Well, here we have the top 5. The worst 5. A slew of also rans. Some awesome guests. Several pints of beer and over 2 hours of running time split over 2 episodes. This is M. Night Shyamalan, A Lifetime In Movies. 0.33 - Unbreakable (w/ Ian Martineau)34.45 - The Village42.17 - The Sixth Sense50.03 - Signs (w/ Howard H Smith)1.44.10 - outroM Night interview clips from The Howard Stern Show.

    M. Night Shyamalan (Part 1)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 1, 2026 68:36


    Oh yes! This is another one of the big hitter episodes that I planned out before even episode 1 of A Year In Horror. I get to watch every single M. Night Shyamalan directed movie and then rank them from worst to best. That's right, EVERY ONE! Well, here we have the top 5. The worst 5. A slew of also rans. Some awesome guests. Several pints of beer and over 2 hours of running time split over 2 episodes. This is M. Night Shyamalan, A Lifetime In Movies. 0.00 - Intro10.50 - The worst 5 M. Night Shyamalan films18.25 - Also Rans22.10 - Trap (w/ Alexander Heff)1.01.35 - The VisitM Night interview clips from On Demand Entertainment and RTE: Ireland's National Public Service Media.

    Possession (1981) w/ Phantom Pink

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 22, 2026 35:40


    It's time for another horror top tier legend. It's the good stuff, right - Possession? Also, it's time to chat with Phantom Pink . So let's blend the two together and see what Frankenstein addled creation we can construct.PHANTOM PINK

    Don't Look Now (1973) w/ Jesse Sykes & the Sweet Hereafter

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 14, 2026 86:29


    So, would you believe it. Today I chat with Jesse Sykes on A Year In Horror. Yes! Her from Jesse Sykes and the Sweet Hereafter. This is what it's all about. The film she wanted to cover was the 1973 classic Don't Look Now. A tale of loss of grief and a killer stalking the Venice canals.Jesse Sykes & the Sweet Hereafter 

    1983 (Part 4)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 4, 2026 127:02


    It's time for one of those huge episodes. Well, it's a 4 parter anyways. The 80s were a prime decade for horror. That's what history tells us. Well lets investigate ourselves because, as the old saying goes, history is written by the victors and horror always wins. So, what do I think was the very greatest horror movie that came out during 1983? Well, here we have the top 10. The worst 10. A slew of also rans. Plus some bangin' mates, a few Skeleton Crew gin shots and an 8+ hour running time. This is 1983, A Year In Horror. 0.00 - Also Rans 319.37 - Eyes of Fire (w/ Eric Ellicock)42.40 - The Dead Zone47.09 - Christine53.39 - V (w/ Paul Chanter)2.04.16 - Outro

    1983 (Part 3)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 3, 2026 122:56


    It's time for one of those huge episodes. Well, it's a 4 parter anyways. The 80s were a prime decade for horror. That's what history tells us. Well lets investigate ourselves because, as the old saying goes, history is written by the victors and horror always wins. So, what do I think was the very greatest horror movie that came out during 1983? Well, here we have the top 10. The worst 10. A slew of also rans. Plus some bangin' mates, a few Skeleton Crew gin shots and an 7+ hour running time. This is 1983, A Year In Horror. 0.00 - Cujo3.52 - Sleepaway Camp (w/ Bev Tew)47.51 - The Twilight Zone (w/ Marc Canale)

    1983 (Part 2)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 2, 2026 108:11


    It's time for one of those huge episodes. Well, it's a 4 parter anyways. The 80s were a prime decade for horror. That's what history tells us. Well lets investigate ourselves because, as the old saying goes, history is written by the victors and horror always wins. So, what do I think was the very greatest horror movie that came out during 1983? Well, here we have the top 10. The worst 10. A slew of also rans. Plus some bangin' mates, a few Skeleton Crew gin shots and an 7+ hour running time. This is 1983, A Year In Horror. 0.00 - Angst (w/ Kelly Mcneely)37.34 - House of the Long Shadows44.02 - Videodrome47.18 - The Day After52.56 - Also Rans 255.13 - Something Wicked This Way Comes (w/ Gary Slaymaker)

    1983 (Part 1)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 2026 153:01


    It's time for one of those huge episodes. Well, it's a 4 parter anyways. The 80s were a prime decade for horror. That's what history tells us. Well lets investigate ourselves because, as the old saying goes, history is written by the victors and horror always wins. So, what do I think was the very greatest horror movie that came out during 1983? Well, here we have the top 10. The worst 10. A slew of also rans. Plus some bangin' mates, a few Skeleton Crew gin shots and an 7+ hour running time. This is 1983, A Year In Horror. 0.00 - Intro19.37 - The worst horror films from 198325.36 - Ogroff aka Mad Mutilator (w/ Graham Bywater)1.01.23 - Also Rans (Part 1)109.38 - Sci-Fi Corner1.15.39 - Superman III (w/ Jonathan Snipes)1.38.14 - Return of the Jedi (w/ Paul Chanter)

    Suspiria (1977) w/ Kreator

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 25, 2025 49:02


    Happy holidays horror heads! Today we chat with the singer, guitarist and founder of thrash legends Kreator. We discuss the band, horror and Suspiria. Let's do Kristmas with the 'Krushers of the World'.KREATOR NUCLEAR BLAST

    The Beyond (1981) w/ The Wildhearts

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 18, 2025 48:35


    Oh my goodness, it's that time again to delve into the horror riddled mind of a musician that loves the genre and today that musician is the UK rock 'n' roll legend Ginger Wildheart. So strap on you black gloves, crack open a fresh J&B whisky and let's get down to the crack of a Lucio Fulci classic, The Beyond.

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