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Join your co-hosts, Chris Lacks, Tyler Cavin, and Mike McKinney, as they deep-dive into the darkest crypts of our favorite film genre. Three films enter, and one film wins.

Chris Lacks, Tyler Cavin, and Mike McKinney


    • Feb 28, 2025 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
    • 1h 48m AVG DURATION
    • 23 EPISODES


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    Fright Fights Battle: The Nosferatu Franchise

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 28, 2025 112:38


    Welcome back to Fright Fights! This episode Tyler Cavin and Chris Lacks battle Nosferatu films. From the original 1922 classic, to the Werner Herzog remake, then ending with the new Robert Eggers version. Which one will reign as the top Count Orlock and which will be left in the dark?

    Fright Fights Battle: Horror Noir with Edwin Callihan

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 8, 2023 118:00


    Times are looking darker than ever for your gore-gang! The show welcomes weird fiction writer and co-operator of Castagnie Publishing, Edwin Callihan to facilitate the fear that is HORROR NOIR. Join our crew as they battle for their life. Who will be left in the shadows and what will be left of them? Find out in this episode of Fright Fights!

    Fright Fights Unhinged: The Death of Physical Media?

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 2, 2023 81:42


    Welcome back to Fright Fights Unhinged -- The bonus show where we serve you up all the leftovers that we couldn't fit in otherwise! This show is packed with horror movie reviews, blu-ray deal alerts, worst-of lists, and more. Turn out the lights and keep the popcorn coming because it's time for another episode of Fright Fights Podcast!

    Fright Fights Unhinged: Halloween Hangout

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 17, 2023 81:59


    Welcome to Fright Fights Horror Hangout; The all-new monthly bonus show where your hosts take an unhinged look at the entire month of horror news, give their hot takes on some of their favorite (and least favorite) movies they watched, and hangout while talking about anything and everything horror culture and film! Nothing is off the table and things are certain to get a little dark! We invite you to tune in and hang out with us while we talk about the genre that we all know and love.

    Halloween Special 2023: The Return of Michael Myers

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 2, 2023 99:29


    This Halloween, Fright Fights is revisiting an underseen classic from the Halloween franchise -- Halloween 4: The Return of Michael Myers. Join in as Tyler Cavin and Chris Lacks talk about what makes this installment special to them, relive their favorite moments, and share a commentary that will fuel your need for the spooky season!

    The Films of John Carpenter Battle

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 25, 2023 134:19


    John Carpenter is a filmmaker whose work has inspired generations of horror fans. Every decade, he has reinvented the genre by pushing the boundaries of horror cinema to new limits. To celebrate his prolific filmography, your Fright Fights gang will battle to find the most game-changing movie he made. Which film will survive, and which will be left in the dark? Mike's pick, HALLOWEEN? Tyler's choice, THE THING? Chris' pick, THEY LIVE? Listen and find out if you DARE!

    Horror, But Only With One Sequel

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 8, 2023 142:15


    In this episode, the gang battles for the best horror flick that only received one sequel! Kicking off the show Chris puts Pet Semetery into play, then Tyler battles for redemption with one of the longest horror movies the guys have watched, Salem's Lot! Lastly, Mike puts on his birthday suit for Happy Death Day. Which film will reign a champion of one sequel horror? Listen, and find out if you dare!

    Horror That Made Us Laugh

    Play Episode Listen Later May 19, 2023 97:46


    In this episode, your Fright Fights gang battles some of the scariest comedies we've ever seen! From the meme-able hit film Cocaine Bear, and the underseen stoner horror-comedy, Idle Hands, all the way to the New Zeland splatter film Dead Alive (Braindead), this battle has us laughing all the way to the grave. Which movie will emerge from the darkest crypts and reign supreme? Listen and found out, we dare you.

    Ghost Story Battle

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 26, 2023 132:52


    The walls drip blood, ghosts stalk their prey in the night. This episode of Fright Frights takes you to the darkest corners of the most haunted houses in cinema. Three films enter, but only one will become your permanent resident. Do you have what it takes to survive the night?Also - The gang reacts to the 'Evil Dead' franchise, Vinegar Syndrome's release of 'Bio Zombie', Tom Holland's 'Fright Night', A24's new release of Robert Egger's 'The Lighthouse', and much, much more!

    We Watched The Scariest Movie of All Time

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 17, 2023 120:49


    Join Tyler and Chris as they watch the scariest horror film of all time (according to science), Sinister. The story follows true-crime writer Ellison Oswalt, played by Ethan Hawke, as he moves his family into a new home in order to research his latest book. However, things take a dark turn as Ellison discovers a series of disturbing home movies in the attic that reveal the gruesome deaths of several families. As he delves deeper into the mystery, he realizes that his own family may be in danger.Lock your doors, and strap yourselves in, because Fright Fights is going to watch the scariest movie of all time!

    Halloween II Live Commentary

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 5, 2023 103:59


    In this special episode of Fright Fights Podcast, Tyler and Mike sit down to revisit one of our favorite franchise sequels - Halloween II. Sit down with the gang and watch along as we chat trivia from the set, our favorite moments, and more!

    Battle of The Vamps

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 16, 2023 95:36


    This episode of Fright Frights takes your crew to Transilvania, where the castle walls ooze blood, and lifeless ghouls infest the night. This battle begins among the clouds with Mike's pick. Blood Red Sky. The crew takes a look at Tyler's pick, George Romero's hidden vampire gem, Martin! Then Chris brings us back to classic vampire fun with Dracula Has Risen From The Grave. This is an episode we're dying for you to sink your fangs into!

    Tier Ranking Horror Franchises

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 9, 2023 104:39


    In this episode of Fright Fights, Tyler and Chris take a break from the typical battle to tier-rank their favorite horror franchises.

    Found Footage That Will Keep You Up At Night

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 17, 2023 107:49


    In this week's episode, your Fright Fights team gets terrified with found footage flicks that are sure to keep you up at night! The webcam begins rolling and the battle begins for Mike's pandemic-horror pick, HOST. Then things really start to heat up with Chris' choice, ALIEN ABDUCTION. After Tyler nearly gets abducted, he puts the South Korean found footage horror flick, GONJIAM: HAUNTED ASYLUM into play as all hell breaks loose. This is the battle of the found, and only one can win! We hope you'll join the gang to hang out and listen to all things horror!

    The St. Francisville Experiment Cast Reunion

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 10, 2023 99:41


    "We're protected by white light"In this special edition of Fright Fights, we welcome the cast of one of the greatest found footage films you've never seen, 'The St. Francisville Experiment'. Released shortly after 'The Blair Witch Project', the film has become one of the pioneer releases shaping an entire horror cinema subgenre. Join writer/producer Paul Salamoff as he brings together cast members Madison Charap, Ryan Larson, PJ Palmer, and Troy Taylor in the first official and largest cast reunion of the film to date.Your Fright Fights crew gets an exclusive look back at the film's creation, the cast shares their stories from the set, and we finally get the answer to the question: Was this film truly haunted?

    Return to Hell House with Stephen Cognetti

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 3, 2023 54:37


    In this episode of Fright Fights, your gore gang welcomes writer/director of the 'Hell House LLC' trilogy, Stephen Cognetti to revisit the inception of the films that made us all want to check under our bed. The crew chats with Stephen about the humble beginnings of his series, working with the cast, striking a deal at Shudder, and we receive an update on the upcoming installment of 'Hell House LLC'!Plus, we chat about all of our horror favorites that we're dying for Stephen to see, and talk about his upcoming ghost story, '825 Forest Road'. This is a packed episode of Fright Fights that you don't want to miss!

    Horrific Houses

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 21, 2023 134:20


    Home is where the gore is.On this episode of Fright Fights, the crew zooms in on horror flicks where the house takes on a character of its own. From a famous giallo, to a haunted attraction mockumentary, and an underseen found footage ghost story, we delve into the unknown, and battle for survival.But before, we catch up on some of our latest viewings. Tyler highlights the new Vinegar Syndrome release of 'THE INVISIBLE MANIAC'. Then, the gang gets 'SICK' with the new Peacock original movie written by Kevin Williamson. Chris gets unlucky after viewing 'XIII', while Tyler is titanium after watching the new Blumhouse film 'MEGAN'.Next, the team deals an all-out brawl on Mike as 'SUSPIRIA' (1977) introduces a genre of film to him that he doesn't understand. Once temperatures cool we turn to a genuinely frightening found footage film 'HELLHOUSE LLC.' that tends to creep us out. Finally, the battle winds down as we discuss the different cut versions of the Blair witch-inspired film 'THE ST. FRANCISVILLE EXPERIMENT'.Who's ready for Fright Fights?

    The Worst Horrors of 2022

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 8, 2023 105:00


    It's a new year and the Fright Fights team is back at it! While most look back at the best horror films they caught in 2022, your crew revisits the worst, and it's an all-out bloodbath. Chris looks for the positive in the hot dog-slinging slasher, 'Beware the Woods'. Tyler's pick brings out the worst "screen horror" he could find with 'Dashcam'. Lastly, Mike slows things down with easily one of the most boring films we've reviewed, 'They/Them'.But before the hysteria begins, Mike heads to Point Pleasant, West Virginia, and shares his thoughts on our favorite cryptid, the Mothman, while Tyler orders up a fresh meal with his take on the film The Menu (2022).Who's ready to battle for the worst film of the year?

    Yuletide Fear

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 16, 2022 127:52


    Your Fright Fights team is back and slashing through the snow with some Christmas horror carnage. You better watch out, because Mike's pick, “The Children” (2008), braves the atrocities of family holidays, but the gang ultimately leaves it in the cold because there's no Christmas in sight. Tyler's pick shows promise with John Water's favorite killer Santa film, “Christmas Evil” (1980). But how will Saint Nick fare against Chris' pick, “Jack Frost” (1997)? The gang pulls out the slab, spreads Christmas fear, and fights for survival. But before the holiday showdown, your co-hosts catch up on some of their latest viewings that spawn its own battle with Halloween Ends (2022). As well as highlighting Hulu's “Hellraiser” (2022) reboot, Netflix's “Wednesday” (2022), Shudder's “Deadstream” (2022), and seeing if Damien Leone's “Terrifier 2” (2022) made Tyler terrified. Sharpen your candy canes, turn down the lights, and get ready to FRIGHT FIGHT!

    Terror on Tubi

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 30, 2022 136:11


    Join us for another episode of 'Fright Fights Podcast' as the crew goes digital and battles their pick from one of our favorite streaming services, Tubi. First up, Chris' flick 'The Night of Something Strange' (2016) stirs up some trouble among the gang, but when Mike swoops in with the blood-soaked 80's nostalgic horror 'The Barn,' things begin to take a turn. Lastly, when Tyler introduces the guys to 'The Devil's Candy' (2017,) things go from sweet to sourer than ever! But before the battle heats up, The crew reacts to the latest trailer for "Halloween Ends." Tyler and Mike explore the tragic story of Netflix's new series 'Dahmer' (2022). Tyler gushes over "Barbarian" (2022) while Mike feels a little let down by it. Chris prepares for his Halloween viewings by watching Shudder's "101 Scariest Movie Moments of All Time" (2022). Join us for a battle that will make you check under your bed because your Fright Fights gore-gang presents: Tubi Terror.

    Literary Horror Adaptations

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 21, 2022 134:21


    This episode of Fright Fights Podcast brings on the horror goodness with horror book adaptations!Gather around the fire while we turn the bloody pages of terror with three films based on original horror novelizations. But first, the crew takes over the theater to witness a Texas-sized massacre on the big screen as we dive into Tobe Hooper's “Texas Chainsaw Massacre" (1974). Mike sheds light on his fear of heights when he discusses "Fall" (2022), and Tyler slices himself a taste for terror with his review of "Fresh" (2022). Chris exhausted his brain with the low-budget slasher "Fright Flick" (2011). So for all you Fright hounds out there, put down those machetes and get ready to stream this new episode of Fright Fights Podcast.

    90's Slasher Battle

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 2, 2022 89:41


    This week's episode will dare you to answer your phone, make you lock your doors, and obsess over the sweet smell of blood. Your Fright Fights crew is battling a 90's slasher bloodbath as you've never heard before! But first, the gore gang catches up with the new supernatural vampire flick, THE INVITATION (2022). Next, we revisit Dark Castle Entertainment's psychological horror, ORPHAN (2009). Chris follows up his Herbert West viewing with Full Moon Entertainment's BEYOND THE RESONATOR (2022), while Tyler chats about A24's bizarre thriller, MEN (2022).Then the carnage begins in the Fright Fights Fear Lodge while the crew spins our wheel that will decide their fate. From the crypts, three 90's slashers are chosen, and only one will win. This is Fright Fights!

    Horror Hangout Night

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 21, 2022 90:03


    In this week's episode, the gang catches up on some recent news and hot takes in the horror genre. We follow it up by chatting about Netflix's new vampire flick, DAY SHIFT. While Tyler shares his love for the Avant-garde oddity, SANTA SANGRE, Mike shows some love for THE BURBS, and Chris showcases the Full Moon Entertainment film THE RESONATOR: MISKATONIC U. Plus many more surprises that will have you revving your chainsaw, and ready for 'Fright Fights!'

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