Superfantastic podcast

It's the holiday season and our tradition continues. This year our Christmas movie was picked by Austin. We cover the history of the killer snowman movie with the iconic VHS box art and the people who made it. Find out how close this was to being a very different film!

This time we are talking about one of, if not the greatest horror movie of all time!  We talk the history of the film from concept to the fallout after the film was released. The story of how this movie came to exist is as wild as the film itself. The making of this film took a toll on everyone involved. Some went on to have huge careers, others faded into obscurity. Along the way they suffered on screen and off to create a legendary film that is a right of passage.  Disclaimer: there is a slight audio issue with one of the mics. This was not noticable until we were editing and was not able to be fully fixed. It shouldn't effect your ability to enjoy the episode but if you notice something sounds off occasionally you're not imagining things and it's not your playback method. 

In this episode we are talking about the life and career of one of the most prolific directors in horror movie history. From his years growing up in Texas to his time in LA, the UK and more. We talk about all of his films and some that didn't happen. All of this a build up to next months Texas Chainsaw episode. 

On this episode we talk about our favorite new horror movies in 2024 and what is available streaming this Halloween season.  Sure there are two months left but most of the horror that matters has already been released for the year.  There are some unexpected picks.  We also review what movies are streaming on each platform this October. Which Streamer gives you the most value for your horror dollar? The answer may shock you! 

It's Friday the 13th and that means we are talking about the man in the hockey mask again. This time that guy isn't Jason Voorhees though. We are talking the 5th Friday the 13th "A New Beginning".    This one is pretty polarizing. People either love it or hate it. We dig into the dark and surprising history of this 80's slasher classic. 

It's the Holiday season and that means it's time for the (mostly) annual holiday episode. This year it is the Christmas cult classic Silent Night Deadly Night. We talk the history of the film and it's impact on holiday horror. We also discuss the future of the show. 

It's Friday the 13th and we are back with another episode about Jason Voorhees. This time it's Part 8 Jason Takes Manhattan. The least accurately titled film in the series. The guest is Austin from If You Catch My Grift. We cover this history of the film and the multiple ways it could have been a better movie. 

It's Friday the 13th and we are talking about New Line Cinema's first Friday, Jason Goes To Hell. The guest is my long time frind Jason Donnelly. We talk the history of this movie and attempt to make sense of the plot.

The first episode of season 4. After a year off the show returns. This time we are talking about the horror comedy classic Shaun of the Dead. The guest is professional wrestler Ziggy Haim. 

We are rounding out the summer camp series with The Burning. The guest for this episode is Austin from the podcast If You Catch My Grift. We break down the history of the movie and how it launched the careers of some of the most successful and questionable people in the entertainment industry. 

It's Friday the 13th and this time we are talking about a movie that is the favorite of the series for many people, Part 6 Jason Lives. The guest is as always for Friday the 13th shows in Matt Westhead. We dive into the history of this movie and how it changed not only the Friday the 13th franchise but horror in general. 

This time we are talking about one of the most unique horror films of the 80's. It is a campground slasher with a twist ending that most people are aware of now that we are almost 40 years past its release, Sleepaway Camp. The guest is Ed from PodVanDam and Superchantastic. We try to make sense of the story and figure out if it is problematic or just a little misguided. 

We're back with episode number three.  We are talking about the short lived Clerks cartoon. The guests this time are Kyle aka @KyleNotGuile and Joe Sposto aka Leonard F Chikarason. We talk about what went into getting this show on TV and why it was only there for a very short time. Has some of it aged poorly? Why yes, yes it has. The thing is the stuff that hasn't is still really funny. We talk about our favorite things from each episode and the things that don't fly in 2021. 

This time we are talking about July August and September of 2009. Chris gets another moment of fame courtesy of Chris Hardwick and G4 when a video appears on Web Soup. Chris humps his PS3 to get his Playstation network access back. The saga of Liquid Chris begins and the Sing Star challenge goes down. 

Have you wondered where the shows have been, give this short episode a listen for the details. 

This time we're talking about April Fools Day. Continuing the holiday theme we started this year with MBV in Feb. Trying out a new format with no guest and more clips. 

We're back and this time we find out about Chris' new girlfriend Ivy and cheating on her with Vanessa Hudgens. Chris also hits the radar of Opie & Anthony which goes exactly like you think it would.  There were a few audio issues with this episode. I tried to clean them up as much as possible. 

We're back with episode number two and this time we're talking about Mallrats. The guests for this episode are Pat from PodVanDam and Kit Parsons aka Magnum CK. We dive into the story of how this movie was brought to life and how different the end product was from the original vision. We talk about our favorite things from the film and if any of us were able to see the damn sailboat. 

This time it's February and we're talking about the holiday classic My Bloody Valentine. The guest is Ed Battes. We dig deep into the story of how this film was made and what it took to bring Harry Warden and Valentine Bluffs to our screens. Find out how this movie is somehow linked to both Friday the 13th and Mr. Rogers. We also talk about the MPAA and why they targeted this movie. 

This time we are talking about a movie that was inescapable in 1999 the Blair Witch Project. Fueled by a viral marketing campaign this shaky found footage film captivated some and infuriated others. It also for better or worse inspired endless copycat films. Learn what was real and what was not. 

The first episode of a new series on the Superfantastic feed covering most of the movies Kevin Smith has made. This time we are covering his first film Clerks with the mysterious benefactor Josh Goldstein and Jonah from PodVanDam. We talk about what the film means to each of us and cover everything that went in to making this little B&W film exist. It's a story filled with risks being taken, lucky breaks and lots of funny shit along the way. 

It's December so it's time for our Christmas episode. This year we are covering my favorite Christmas movie Gremlins. Pat from PodVanDam is the guest. We answer all the important questions like Is Gremlins a Christmas movie? Is Gremlins a horror movie? What do Megatron, Three Dog Night, Slimer and The Grimace all have to do with this movie? Find out the answers to all of that and more in this episode.

We're back with a slightly new format. In this episode Chris is in talks with Nintendo to develop a Sonichu game. He has a new lady in his life Julie who ends up in some danger and Chris tries to save her. He takes a road trip to Cleveland and finds out a big secret about his gal pal Julie. 

It's Friday the 13th and there's no better time to cover what might be the greatest film in the franchise, Part 4: The Final Chapter. The guest is the biggest Friday the 13th fan I know Matt Westhead. He and his wife Angie had a Friday the 13th themed wedding! We cover everything that went into bringing this chapter to life and talk about our favorite and least favorite moments in the film. Hear what two famous TV critics thought of the film at the time(disliked is an understatement)and why Ted White is a badass. 

This time we are talking about the fever dream gore fest from Lucio Fulci, The Beyond. The guest is Jason R Donnelly and we dive into Fulci's life and history. They Beyond is a film that while filled with A level gore is also a bit of an art film. It's also a haunted house film which fits perfectly with releasing it on Halloween. 

This episode we're taking a break from talking about Chris Chan to talk about a movie we both love. Meet The Feebles is a dirty puppet movie made by Peter Jackson before he was famous for making movies where even the trees walk. There is also some talk about Chris and we think Christine would like this movie if she saw it. 

This time we're talking about the special effects masterpiece from John Carpenter, "The Thing" with Trevor Charity. We cover everything from the initial development with Tobe Hooper writing to the eventual release and how it impacted those involved. Oh yeah and the next level effects that still don't look dated in 2020.

In this episode we're covering three Sonichu comics. They are issues 7, 8, and 9. Holy shit this gets greasy. At this point Chris has made most of his characters 18 and you can guess why. In issue 9 we get an education on dating from Chris who is clearly an expert!

This time we're diving into John Carpenter's Halloween. We cover everything good and bad about one of the greatest horror films ever made. We talk about horror legends who passed on the chance to be in it and the careers it made for many of the cast and crew. What do Damon Wayans and Al Quaeda have to do with Halloween? Listen and find out.

This time we are talking about one of the greats in horror movie history, John Carpenter. My guest for this episode is AIW owner and horror fan John Thorne. We talk about the career, films and legacy of the man that gave us Halloween, They Live, Big Trouble in Little China and almost gave us John Carpenter's Creature from the Black Lagoon. 

We're closing out 2008. This time we cover the birth of the Cwcki, a Chris Q&A, Panda Halo and the recent appearance Sonichu made on Leftovers Tonight with poor Max Mandu. 

Thrill Me! We're talking about Fred Dekker and Night of the Creeps with Ed from PodVanDam. We talk about Fred's career and how Robocop effectively ended it. We talk the best and worst of a film we both love and Ed's pitch for us to make a sequel.

We're talking Ghostbusters with Justin Summers. More comedy- horror than horror-comedy it's the first exposure to horror for a generation of kids. We talk about what could have been and what was. Find out how John Candy, Grace Jones and Ron Jeremy are connected to this film 

A movie that has been banned in over 50 countries. Ruggero Deodato's shock masterpiece is our film this time. Josh Goldstein and I talk about the making of and backlash to its release. Thought to be a snuff film by many we discuss the influence this film had on the found footage genre and its place in horror history. 

As we continue with 2008 big things happen for Chris. He meets his biggest fan, a company wants to make a Sonichu video game and he finds a sweetheart! There's no way anything could go wrong, right?

Superfantastic the way it used to be.... 3 hours long. The guest this time is Josh Goldstein. We talk about our favorite movies, wrestling, Tv, his love of Chicago Wednesdays and how OZ may be the best TV show ever. 

We're back for part two and finally talking about the movie! We dive into the development, filming and eventual release of the film. We're talking drunk zombies, the actual national guard and outlaw biker gangs. Grab yourself an Iron City, a Primanti Bros sandwich and avoid that X rating!

The guest for this episode is Tom Troll and we are talking about Dawn of the Dead. In part one we talk about George Romero. We dive into his relationship with Western PA, his creation of an entire horror subgenre and talk about all the films he made during his 40+ year career. 

In this episode we cover Sonichu issues 5 and 6. Chris writes off Sarah Hammer and writes in Megan Schroeder as well as his dead dog Patti.  We talk about the many reasons Chris was banned from the game place and church  We discover Ed has a deep hatred for a long running comic strip.

We are closing out the year answering listener questions with our guest Jonah from PodVanDam. Find out what we think will happen to Chris after his mom dies and what the un-clit is. 

We're talking About Bob Clark's holiday classic...No not that one, Black Christmas. The groundbreaking 1974 movie pushed boundaries and dared to do things other movies weren't. We talk all the good and bad of Black Christmas and some of Bob's other films. 

In this episode we learn about Chris' love for Megan Schroeder and his attempt to win her heart and a Parappa the Rapper contest. Chris explains to Encyclopedia Dramatica why he's not a stalker. 

This time the guest is Tom Troll. Tom was on the 2nd episode of Superfantastic and loves horror movies. We talk about all his favorite things in horror including some questionable choices. We also talk about Troma, Full Moon and our love for horror comedy. 

This episode is with my co-host for SuperChantastic Ed Kody. We talk about the 3 horror movies he likes and why Robocop 3 killed a man's career. 

In this episode we cover Sonichu issues 2,3 and 4 along with the issue Chris had with Encyclopedia Dramatica and his first encounters with trolls. We also dive into his love of Axe body spray.

The first episode of the October horror movie series is with Danhausen. We talk about what got him into horror films and how it has influenced what he does in wrestling. We go over his top 5 horror films and many others A lot of surprise guests pop in at the end.

This guest this episode is Felica Rose. Some of you may know her from a sign she held up at NXT. There's way more to "The People's Tramp" than that. We talk some wrestling, the good and bad of the punk/hardcore scene and favorite horror films. 

We're back with the next episode of our history of Chris Chan. This time we're covering Sonichu #0 and #1 along with Chris' attempt at winning Harvey Birdman DVD's. Theres a big surprise at the end of this one. 

This time I have my friend Trevor on. We talk about his love for Marvel,wrestling, Transformers, Godzilla and more. We even talk about bigfoot and serial killers.

The first episode of our deep dive into the story of Chris-Chan, internet celebrity and creator of Sonichu. Shit is wild. Intro music by Chris Chan and the Hedgehog Boys.

In this episode we talk to Ed from PodVanDam and try to figure out what his deal is. We talk wrestling, Poppy, Power Rangers, Chris-Chan and Sonichu.