Horror movies were once seen for nerds, weirdos and niche audiences, but as the horror genre grows the more diverse the fanbase grows. From machete wielding masked killers to demented klowns from outer space we break down singular films from the extensive
Our favorite good guy is back for round two and he's badder than ever! Chucky is ready to do some soul stealin' as he tracks Andy down to his new foster home. Your favorite horror boys discuss Child's Play 2 and how it holds up today. Join us as we chat it up about the story, production issues and what didn't happen during Charles Lee Ray's return to the big screen!
Watch out for the paws and claws as things are getting a little hairy on this episode when we discuss the 2002 film, Dog Soldiers. When a group of soldiers go out into the woods the problem they encounter isn't anything they could prepare for. The soldiers take shelter as they are under attack by a group of werewolves who are out to gnaw on their necks. Dylan and Luke sit down and discuss all the horror happenings is this epic werewolf encounter.
Dylan and Luke take a trip to hell to review one of the biggest debacles in film, Spawn. Directed by Mark Dippe in his feature film debut we unpack all the story issues as well as dated effects. The horror boys also give a deep dive into the source material as to what the story could have been and take a look at the animated HBO series. Get the popcorn ready, you're in for a hell of a ride.
With Prey coming out right around the corner, Luke & Dylan sat down and discussed the under appreciated follow up to one of the greatest action movies of all time. Predator 2 is what we decided to chat about for nearly 3 hours, making this our longest episode yet. We discuss the films history, the original script and what happened to make the film that we got in 1990 as well as how it has gone from a flop to being considered one of the best in the series.
Turn on your frighlight, pour a cup of coffee and listen to all the latest horror news on The Sunday Scaries! Bruce Campbell may return to the "Ash vs. Evil Dead" series, but it may be a little more cartoony this time around. Pennywise goes Hollywood and gets his own documentary with all the cast and crew from the 1990 mini-series in "Pennywise: The Story of It". All this and much more is discussed on this weeks episode.
Another Sunday means another chance to start your week with all the latest horror news! The Jeepers Creepers franchise has been struggling in quality since the third installment, but Jeepers Creepers Reborn has hopes of redirecting the franchise. SDCC unveiled many new things for horror fans, but was NECA able to steal the show with new releases? Luke and Dylan unpack some of the upcoming action figure releases for the next few months. Kevin Bacon returns to horror in "They/Them" as the horror boys discuss the trailer and what are expectations are going into the August 5th release.
With The Black Phone doing a killing a box office we take a look at Scott Derrickson's earlier work, Sinister. Ethan Hawke plays a struggling writer itching to find that next hit, being as desperate as moving his family into the house the murder he is writing about took place. As he finds film reels of past killings in the attic the writer dives deeper and deeper into what exactly is responsible for multiple families deaths. Sit down with your favorite horror boys as Dylan and Luke discuss what makes Sinister so memorable ten years later.
Jamie Foxx has a new movie for Netflix and he may be giving Buffy a run for her money. Rob Zombie is back with another "re-imaging" of sorts with another iconic property that is making waves all across the internet. We get prepared for another big movie release this week and more! Dylan and Luke sit down to discuss all the latest news in the horror community.
Your favorite horror boys are back to discuss all the happenings in the horror community this week. The Final Destination franchise is looking for a little formula change to revive the franchise's heartbeat. John Carpenter weighs in on the new Halloween Ends film. Take a seat as we chat about all the gore, lore and more!Social media Twitter https://twitter.com/splattercastpod?t=jNGfYIK-tk7GiVVcOkExzA&s=07Links to all platforms Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/3CcijP2jEtEmnYY9okSl7U?si=6c48648f701840f0Google podcasts https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5idXp6c3Byb3V0LmNvbS85MjAwNTAucnNz?ep=14Apple podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/splattercast/id1502106666?uo=4Amazon music https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/ea8258f6-524a-489a-a01c-8281647b5bbe/splattercast
Stay cool and hide from the Shriekers as we discuss Tremors 2: Aftershocks. A fitting tribute to Fred Ward as he reprises his iconic role as Earl Bassett to take on those slithery underground works, until he finds out THE GAME HAS CHANGED! He enlists some help from an old friend and future franchise icon, Burt Gummer. Turn up the volume as we take you through all the ins and outs of the 1996 monster classic.
Pour that cup of coffee and add a tablespoon of gore because another episode of The Sunday Scaries is online! We chat about gateway horror and if the Sanderson Sisters can usher in horror for a new generation. CHUCKY Season 2 added a long awaited character to the new season which leads to even more questions about where the newest season will go. Could we see a sequel to The Black Phone? Sit down with your favorite horror boys as we talk gore and more.
It's Sunday morning which means another episode of The Sunday Scaries! We discuss the debacle that was Fathom Events screening of John Carpenter's The Thing and chat about what if Jason Blum buys some real estate on Elm Street. Get ready for your horror news blended and ready for your consumption.
Peyton Westlake was your average scientist working on synthetic skin until he ran into a group of thugs that tried to kill him. After his ordeal he is transformed into Darkman, vowing revenge and trying to get his normal life back. As he slowly slips into madness, Darkman kills all of those responsible. Join us as we discuss Sam Raimi original superhero film.
Another Sunday means another day of horror news to start your work week. We talk Leatherface and the Sawyer family getting a little more interactive with the horror fan base. We also chat about taking a trip back to Derry to visit our favorite evil clown and if the new TV show will float or sink. All the horror dads pour a cup of coffee and listen to a special topic just for you!
The new Scream film makes the news once again, but this time losing a cast member. A new horror based video game has hit the shelves that promises to have horror fans ready to step out into the woods to make horrible decisions. Pour yourself a cup of coffee and turn up the audio because another edition of The Sunday Scaries has arrived.
H.P. Lovecraft was one of the most influential writers of horror and sci-fi. While his stories were great in text sometimes they didn't translate to film... unless Stuart Gordon was directing them. Come stimulate your pineal gland and open up your third eye as we discuss the 1986 horror/sci-fi classic From Beyond!
Fill up your coffee cup and loosen your robe, it's time for The Sunday Scaries! Join us as we talk about some of the latest horror news, from Winnie the Pooh, to Scream 6 and what is out on blu-ray. Let's get scared!
Ever wonder what Alfred Hitchcock's "Rear Window" would be like if you threw in a bigfoot? Well, that is basically what happens in Ryan Schifrin's "Abominable" from 2006. Join us as we get out our binoculars and search the woods for bigfoot in this SyFy original film.
Werewolf has become a dirty word among cinema these days. After John Landis created a masterpiece with "An American Werewolf in London" in 1981, werewolf flicks have been rather tame in quality. We go through some of our favorite Lycan centric films and what makes them iconic. Load the silver bullets in the chamber, turn off the lights and turn up the volume as we discuss werewolves throughout the last few decades!
Straight outta space comes James Gunn's 2006 sci-fi film, Slither, starring Michael Rooker as Grant Grant in this 80's throwback. While it underperformed at the box office this film has developed a cult following over the last 15 years. We discuss what makes this film such a hit amongst horror and sci-fi fans.
Join us as we discuss the greatness of Tom Atkins and Fred Dekker's cult classic, Night of the Creeps. This film was able to encapsulate the greatness of '80's horror and sci-fi while melding a variety of different horror subgenres.
In this episode Dylan and Luke tackle the 1988 remake of "The Blob". Often one of the most overlooked horror movies because of the slasher fatigue by the late '80s, "The Blob" is one of the most impressive remakes and has legs to stand on its own. We unpack some of the best scenes, characters and of course kills in this sci-fi/horror classic.
John Carpenter made horror and film history with his 1978 classic "Halloween". What does a director do when they helped define a sub-genre? They dust off a classic ghost story. Join us as we make a stop in Antonio Bay to discuss Blake and his crew as they come back from the dead for a classic supernatural revenge tale.
We take a look back at some of the most notable horror films of 2019. Mostly the good, but some of the bad because those are some of the most fun. Join us as we slice open horror cinema of 2019 and dissect some of our favorite films.