Horror-fying My Friends

What better way to come back to the pod from a long break than with a slasher-ific genetically altered serial killer snowman horror flick from our childhood—1997's Jack Frost? Horror Host Trav and Producer Kate have missed the mic and all our listeners. Catch up with us, find out what's been going on, what we've been watching, and which Jack Frost scenes had us rolling. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/horror-fying-my-friends/support

Horror Host Travis takes on a trip to Italia to investigate a grisly series of creepy murders with everyone but the police it seems in this week's episode about Dario Argento's 1975 Giallo classic, Deep Red. We all know the Creature is a mark for this genre. But were the impeccable jams of this film's score enough to earn it high ratings from Rose and Producer Kate? There's only one way to find out. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/horror-fying-my-friends/support

Happy Halloweeeeeen! It's a brutal, bleak, bloody anniversary for the HMF crew. Wife of Creature Rose joins us to talk about the 2007 vampire horror flick 30 Days of Night, directed by David Slade. This movie has uber nostalgia for Horror Host Travis and his wife, and this was Producer Kate's first time seeing it ever. Did we like these vicious, romance-less vampires? Does the story and production hold up to 2022 standards? Got to listen to find out! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/horror-fying-my-friends/support

Spoiler Warning! Horror Host Trav, Producer Kate and show regular Slasher Rob really dissect the last in the latest Halloween franchise trilogy—Halloween Ends, directed by David Gordon Green. Much like the rest of the internet—one of us loved it; one of us HATED it; one of us was a bit meh. Can you guess which of us thought which? You gotta listen to find out. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/horror-fying-my-friends/support

Horror Host Trav picked a controversial one for our first episode with Slasher Rob's lady Moriah. We got nostalgic with The Hills Have Eyes (2006) directed by Alexandre Aja. What did we love about this mutated desert cannibal flick? What did we hate? You gotta listen to find out. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/horror-fying-my-friends/support

Horror Host Trav goes solo to review Zach Kregger's Barbarian, the horror flick splitting audiences and rocking the horror world right now. Get his spoiler-free initial thoughts at the beginning, but because of the nature of this film, he jumps into spoiler territory pretty quick. Listen for that warning! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/horror-fying-my-friends/support

"I'm gonna be a star!" Like the lead character in today's movie, that's also what Horror Host Trav says to himself every morning when he wakes up. We went to see PEARL, the X origin story starring a brilliant Mia Goth and directed by Ti West. What a treat! Tell us what you thought of Pearl on our socials. Did we get it wrong? We challenge you to not fall at least a little in love with crazy 'ol Pearl. Note: The first section of this review is spoiler-free, and we give a nice loud spoiler-alert before we get into the plot and scenes. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/horror-fying-my-friends/support

After some conspiracy theory chat—as you do—we delved into a new film we've been eager to talk about. David Cronenberg had us equal parts confused and intrigued with his latest—Crimes of the Future—a futuristic, scifi, body horror flick based in a world where humans no longer feel pain and surgery is the new sexual experience and autopsies are performance art. Did we get into it? Did you get into it? Tell us on our socials! Note: The first part is spoiler-free, so listen for our warning if you want to avoid spoilers --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/horror-fying-my-friends/support

We finally did it. We covered the much-discussed bloody 2008 French horror flick Martyrs, directed by Pascal Laugier, with friend of the show Jack Brannock. It was extreme. It was torturous. It was BRUTAL. Tell us what you think of this one. Is it the scariest/most f***ed up film you've ever seen? --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/horror-fying-my-friends/support

This week's film—like its name says—got under our skin! Our friend and student of film Tyler Ayers joins us to talk through favorite scenes and deep meanings for the Jonathan Glazer-directed alien horror flick Under the Skin. What do you think of this controversial sci fi horror story reimagined for the big screen? --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/horror-fying-my-friends/support

A Native woman protagonist? Yes please. "The Meryl Streep of dogs?" Don't mind if we do. Interspecies fights to the death? Oh yea. Captain Creature and Producer Kate jump in the studio after watching the super popular new Hulu film and prequel to the Predator franchise films—PREY—to share our spoiler-free review then our full-on spoilerific review after. Listen for our spoiler warning if you haven't seen it yet! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/horror-fying-my-friends/support

Let us take you back to our high school years with this great Stephen King story that's newly trending on Netflix—The Mist, directed by Frank Darabont. Our unscareable Uncle Greg jumped in the studio to talk about some deep themes and "what would you do" hypotheticals this film is famous for inspiring. Tell us which character you think you'd take after if you were dropped in the middle of the missssssst. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/horror-fying-my-friends/support

Prepare yourself for the full-trench-soul-patch combo because Brutal Trav is back to chat about the French extreme horror flick High Tension (aka Haute Tension) with our friend Justin Danaher. Did the twist get us? Did it get you? Do you buy it? Don't forget to join the conversation on Facebook, Twitter and Insta! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/horror-fying-my-friends/support

Jordan Peele brought us the fun, sci fi horror monster blockbuster of the summer that we all desperately needed. That's right: We saw NOPE in theaters and hopped on the mic right after to share our spoiler-free first impressions then we get right into a deep dive WITH spoilers. Listen for the warning if you want to tap out before the spoiler portion. What did you think of Nope? Tell us your takes on our socials! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/horror-fying-my-friends/support

In a time where women are being systematically stripped of their rights, we decided to visit a classic horror film featuring some pure, righteous feminine rage—Carrie, based on the Stephen King novel and directed by Brian De Palma. We cover a lot of ground, from religious trauma to Boomers' vicious individualism. Tell us what your favorite scene is on our socials! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/horror-fying-my-friends/support

The HMF team experienced a little production delay this week, so we are bringing you back to a classic episode of a classic, genre-defining summer horror film that scarred a generation. Enjoy our breakdown of JAWS with good friend and animal lover Ari! We'll be back next week with some feminist rage. Stay tuned... --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/horror-fying-my-friends/support

WHAT ARE YOU WAITING FOR?! Hit play and listen to Horror Host Trav, Producer Kate and show regular Slasher Rob talk the '90s classic with a hook-handed slasher—I Know What You Did Last Summer, directed by Jim Gillespie and written by Kevin Williamson of Scream, The Faculty and Dawson's Creek fame. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/horror-fying-my-friends/support

Producer Kate is back … and so is Norman Bates 23 years later. That's right, horror aficionado Shelby Green returns to the show to talk about the controversial (but honestly great) Psycho sequel—Psycho II, directed by Richard Franklin and starring Anthony Perkins. We start the ep checking in with each other on life and what horror stuff we've been watching (including our take on the new Rob Zombie Munsters teaser). Shelby and Horror Host Trav burn through their quick top 5 horror sequels lists. Then we dig into this bitchin' who-done-it Pyscho sequel. Enjoy! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/horror-fying-my-friends/support

Don Ybarra, Father of Creature, is back on the pod to share some wild, spooky childhood stories from the '70s and discuss Tobe Hooper's 1976 horror slasher featuring a crocodile and deranged hotel owner—Eaten Alive. Did he love it? Did he hate it? Listen to find out! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/horror-fying-my-friends/support

Happy 100th Episode! We decided to have a bit of fun, featuring our friends Slasher Rob and new to the show but an old friend Mike Bertram. Listen and drink along with us as you revisit the absolute masterpiece and one of Captain Creature's favorite films—Friday the 13th Part IV. That's right. Turn on the film, hit play with us and drink along for some hilarity, drunken fun and interesting facts sprinkled along the way. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/horror-fying-my-friends/support

Captain Creature (aka Horror Host Trav) and the Fatal Follower (Trav's brother and host of Fatal Follower Presents) come together first with a catch-up, sharing what they're adding to their collections as well as what's happening on the horror circuit. Then, they dig into the new, perhaps controversial, horror thriller MEN—written and directed by Alex Garland—with their review. Get into it! Spoiler-free MEN review starts at 15:40. Spoilers start at 22:17. And don't fret. Producer Kate and Wife of Creature Rose Hagan will do a full episode with the women's perspective on this film down the road, so subscribe to be sure you don't miss it. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/horror-fying-my-friends/support

We're baaaaaack! Slasher Rob returns to fill Producer Kate's shoes as she gets back in the swing post-birthing her new spawn. This week, we're talking about a new Taiwanese zombie-adjacent pandemic-related horror flick that's taking the horror community by storm—The Sadness, directed by Rob Jabbaz. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/horror-fying-my-friends/support

Husband of Producer Kate and HMF frequent flyer Bryan Brooks is back in the studio to discuss his controversial opinion on the much-beloved horror flick The Evil Dead (1981), directed by Sam Raimi. Does Horror Host Trav flip the table or does he keep his cool? You've got to listen to find out! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/horror-fying-my-friends/support

Fellow horror fan and friend of the show Mike Barton joins us again to break down The Exorcist III, directed by William Peter Blatty. How does it stack up to the original Exorcist? What scenes are burned in our memory forever? Is Producer Kate totally off base?! Find out now. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/horror-fying-my-friends/support

What happens when a couple of misogynist old dudes mess with the wrong traumatized former ballet dancer capable of some truly imaginative torture scenarios? Slasher Rob Hodge returns to HMF to discuss the late '90s Japanese horror classic Audition, directed by Takashi Miike. Get into it! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/horror-fying-my-friends/support

What makes a film horror? We dive into that and some VERY deep and globally relevant themes from the Oscar-winning Korean film Parasite, directed by Bong Joon-ho with our friend Jack Brannock. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/horror-fying-my-friends/support

Friend of the show Katie Kerr is back on the mic to discuss more vamp-y content. This week: some cool vampire lore and history before we delve into 2008 Swedish vampire classic: Let the Right One In, directed by Tomas Alfredson. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/horror-fying-my-friends/support

Our OG ‘70s Suspiria guest makes her return to discuss Luca Guadagnino's 2018 Suspiria remake. How did they compare for us? What did we hate? What did we love? Get witchy with us and find out. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/horror-fying-my-friends/support

As Producer Kate is huffing inhalers overcoming a virus, Captain Creature jumped on the mic to share the top FIVE horror movies that scarred him … some may say for life! Are any of these films on your list? Tell us what scary movies scarred you as a kid on our social media. Horror-fying My Friends on Facebook and Instagram and @CaptCreature or @horrorfyingmf on Twitter! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/horror-fying-my-friends/support

"My own brother! A god damn shit-suckin' vampire!" Bestie of the show Becky Hinton joins us this week for a film full of brilliant one-liners—the 1987 Joel Schumacher vampire horror comedy classic The Lost Boys. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/horror-fying-my-friends/support

Inspired by some of our social media followers, Horror Host Trav delves into how he defines a film as “horror,” then jumps into his top five films that most people don't classify as horror but we think they absolutely SHOULD. Did Captain Creature make a good case? Which films would make your list? --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/horror-fying-my-friends/support

We present to you the mother of all rock ‘n roll crossover episodes. The other two boys from the Guillotine Press podcast—Bryan Brooks and Josh Heath—join Horror Host Trav and Producer Kate to give the HMF treatment to the 1982 film “Pink Floyd: The Wall,” directed by Alan Parker and Gerald Scarfe. We get deep into these trippy, tragic themes. Listen in and let us take you to therapy. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/horror-fying-my-friends/support

Captain Creature himself takes on the new 2022 Texas Chainsaw Massacre—now available on Netflix—directed by David Blue Garcia. How does he rate it against the original? What did he like about it? What didn't work? Listen up. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/horror-fying-my-friends/support

By popular demand, the HMF team is back in the studio with a true gentleman and scholar, our friend Danny Hinton. In this episode, we're really breaking down the new Candyman equal from 2021, directed by Nia DeCosta. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/horror-fying-my-friends/support

Two famed guests of the show Chase Allen and Jordan Stepp join forces to break down one of the best modern folk horror films—2019's Midsommar, directed by Ari Aster. Is Christian's character just misunderstood? Did you catch subtle details that we missed? You'll have to listen to find out! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/horror-fying-my-friends/support

There aren't many divisive movies that Horror Host Trav and Producer Kate totally agree on, but this was one. In our latest COVID Zoom episode, we cover our first watch of the 2021 “what's outside” psychological, supernatural, (possibly cosmic) horror film We Need to Do Something, directed by Sean King O'Grady. Note: The first chunk is spoiler-free. We enter spoiler-dom at 19:32! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/horror-fying-my-friends/support

Our favorite Kennedy is back on HMF to talk about the all-time horror classic Stephen King's MISERY, directed by Rob Reiner and starring Kathy Bates as the hilariously terrifying psychopath Annie Wilkes. Hit play. Don't worry. You're gonna be just fine! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/horror-fying-my-friends/support

We delve into one of the most tragic yet whimsical ghost stories we've seen yet—J.A. Bayona's 2007 psychological horror thriller The Orphanage—with our friends Ari and Michelle (and their new puppy). Did the twist get us? Is the ending f*cked up, or is it sunny? Find out in this ep! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/horror-fying-my-friends/support

The Brothers Grim are back with a 2021 lookback. This list isn't necessarily the top or best horror from 2021, but it includes Horror Host Trav's and Fatal Follower Donny Ybarra's favorite 2021 horror movies. Stay tuned for Trav's bonus favorite FIVE 2021 horror in literature—novels, novellas and more! (Don't forget to listen to the unique version of this ep over on Fatal Follower Presents—everywhere you get your podcasts.) --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/horror-fying-my-friends/support

Horror Host Travis shares his thoughts on the state of the horror genre now then looks ahead to his top 10 2022 horror films he's most excited about. What's on your list? --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/horror-fying-my-friends/support

Horror Host Travis is back to take us out of 2021 with some Twilight Zone fangirling and snowy horror favorites. Enjoy and tune in in 2022 for some heavy hitter horror film episodes back with our friends! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/horror-fying-my-friends/support

It's another Zoom week for us here at HMF. This week, Horror Host Trav and Producer Kate share our (some would say sick) passion for true crime—from news stories to documentaries to our Top 10 Crime Films. Some were inspired by real true events, some are fictional but still fit in the crime genre. Share with us your favorite crime-related horror films on our socials. Did any of our picks make your list? --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/horror-fying-my-friends/support

What do you get when you mix a chain-smoking Anubis, homicidal Egyptians, a virgin super sleuth and a detective with a sex problem? An absolute winner! Pod regular Donny Ybarra horror-fies Horror Host Trav and Producer Kate with the rare, hilarious 1991 cop slasher parody—Bloodsucking Pharaohs in Pittsburgh. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/horror-fying-my-friends/support

“The end is extremely fucking nigh,” so pop this ep in your speakers so you don't miss our hot takes on the 2002 classic Danny Boyle-directed fast zombie flick—28 Days Later. Will you rage at some of our opinions? There's only one way to find out. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/horror-fying-my-friends/support

We wish you could have seen our faces when we gave our reviews of the viral, torturous 2009 shock horror film—The Human Centipede, directed by Tom Six. Can you guess who the one champion for this film was? Get into this ep, featuring Horror Host Trav's fellow Brothers Grim co-host and host of Fatal Follower Presents, Donny Ybarra. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/horror-fying-my-friends/support

At long last, we are covering the found footage horror movie that defined a generation: The Blair Witch Project! And yes, we found a fellow Millennial who had not seen this divisive flick before to watch it for the first time before chatting with us about it. We can't wait to hear what our listeners think about this one! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/horror-fying-my-friends/support

Happy Halloweeeeeeen! Horror Host Travis is shaking in his boots this episode, where we cover Tommy Lee Wallace's Halloween III: Season of the Witch with good friend Chase Allen. Will the horror community tear him apart? You'll have to listen to find out. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/horror-fying-my-friends/support

Crossover episode alert! The guys from the Guillotine Press podcast talk Halloween memories and Satanic Panic in music history. If you like what you hear, be sure to subscribe to them wherever you get your podcasts! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/horror-fying-my-friends/support

Halloween is approaching, and we've got our eyes peeled for the boogeyman. Tune into the perhaps underrated classic sequel Halloween II and listen along as Horror Host Travis and Producer Kate share our personal stories, fun facts about the film, and of course our takes on all the killz! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/horror-fying-my-friends/support

Horror Host Trav flies solo to give his review of the 2021 release of Halloween Kills. Now, Trav goes in depth on this one. So if a spoiler-free review is what you're looking for, this one isn't for you. Make sure to tell us what you thought of the latest in the Halloween franchise on our socials. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/horrorfyingmyfriends Twitter: https://twitter.com/horrorfyingmf Or hit Trav up directly on Twitter @CaptCreature --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/horror-fying-my-friends/support

We don't know how we haven't done this sooner! Turn on the 1975 cult classic Rocky Horror Picture Show and this live commentary ep for a special experience. Horror Host Trav, Producer Kate and Rose share fun facts about the show, our personal midnight live show experiences, favorite scenes, songs and more. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/horror-fying-my-friends/support