The Horror Within Me

Join host Eric on another spine-chilling episode of The Horror Within Me as we explore the eerie world of horror movie sequels in "Echoes of Terror: Exploring Horror Movie Sequels." In this episode, Eric takes a break from the typical movie review format to delve into what distinguishes a spine-chilling sequel from a forgettable flop. From the gripping "Halloween II" to the nerve-wracking "Paranormal Activity 2," we dissect the secrets behind the success and failures of horror movie sequels. Join us as we journey into the darkness, exploring both the triumphs and missteps of horror sequels. From iconic successes like "Aliens" and "The Conjuring 2" to disappointing flops such as "Blair Witch 2: Book of Shadows" and "The Grudge 2," we uncover what makes or breaks a horror sequel. Throughout the episode, we dive into notable horror movie sequels, examining their impact on the genre and why some have stood the test of time while others have faded into obscurity. From classics like "A Nightmare on Elm Street 3: Dream Warriors" to more recent entries like "Insidious: Chapter 2," we explore what sets them apart. But what separates the terror from the tedium? We discuss the importance of innovation, character development, and storytelling in crafting a successful horror sequel. We also examine the pitfalls that some sequels fall into, such as repetition, character assassination, and excessive reliance on CGI. Join us as we unravel the mysteries of horror movie sequels, uncovering the secrets that make them a spine-tingling success or a bone-chilling disappointment. Whether you're a horror aficionado or just dipping your toes into the genre, this episode will leave you craving more of the terrifying tales that haunt our darkest dreams. So, grab your security blanket, bolt the doors, and join us as we plunge into the abyss of terror. Pleasant screams, and goodnight.      

Happy New Year! To kick off the 2024 season, I am reviewing the movie Cobweb starring Lizzy Caplan. Listen now to haer all the fun best and worst reviews for this slow burn horror! 

Happy Horrordays! Join me on this special holiday episode of the show where I recap, review, and rate ALL 3 of the Black Christmas movies from 1974, 2006, and 2019!

Join me this week as I review my top favorite movie to watch during the Halloween season, Halloween 4: The Return of Michael Myers starring Donald Pleasence and Danielle Harris! Happy Halloween to my fellow horror fans!

"Let's do the Time Warp again!" It's just a click to the left to listen to this week's episode on the cult classic movie! I could say more, but "dammit Janet", just listen for yourself! 

This week marks episode 60 of the show! I have invited Jenny to join me on this special milestone, Halloween Favorites episode to rate and review the 1987 classic The Monster Squad!

Continuing on with my Halloween favorites, this week's episode is on the film Trick 'r Treat from 2007!

"Where you going? The party's just begun!" Happy October spooky friends! The first in a 5-part series of my top Halloween go to films is Night of the Demons 2 starring Amelia Kinkade! Let's raise some Hell, and happy Halloween!

Join me this week as I review the 2023 possession horror movie The Pope's Exorcist starring Russell Crowe! 

"The power of three will set us free"! Join me on this episode where we travel back in time to the late 90's early 2000's and talk about the Charmed Ones! 

The podcast in which you are about to hear is an account of a film that tells the tragedy of five youths, and what will go down in history as the Texas Chain Saw Massacre.

@elcome to Camp Crystal Lake, where there's sex, drugs, and a crazed killer on the loose! Join me on this week's episode where we return to where it all began, the original Friday the 13th! Some of these reviews are just as crazy as Pamela herself! 

If you're a 90's kid, and more specifically, a 90's gamer, chances are you've played at least one Twisted Metal game! Well this week I review the brand new show based on this widely popular franchise. Join me, it's gonna be a blast!

It's time for another 80's cult classic horror comedy, Killer Klowns from Outer Space! If you've never heard of this movie, Listen to this episode! If you have seen it, listen to this episode! 

It's July and we can't leave this month without doing an episode on this cult classic! Die hard zombie fans and punk rockers gather around, this one is for you! 

This week is episode 50 of the show! What better movie to do on this episode than Terrifier 2! Whether you're a fan or not, one thing everyone seems to agree on is the how much over the top gore there was! Listen to see if that is a good or bad thing!

Has your mom ever gone to do laundry and come back possessed? Well, that is exactly what happens in the movie for this week's episode, Evil Dead Rise! Die-hard fans of the franchise and those just coming in, join me as I discover the best, and worst reasons watch this movie!

Would you be able to choose between the world or your family? That is the plot of this week's movie, Knock at the Cabin from M. Night Shyamalan! People either loved or hated this movie, so listen in to here which side I am on!

Join me this week as I interview Horror Filmmaker, podcast host, and heavy metal band member Jay Crimson! Jay currently has five projects on Troma and is currently working an his newest project, Lilith! Listen as we discuss his projects, what inspires him, and how independent filmmakers work with a limited budget!

Ever wonder what would happen if you followed that rainbow and found a pot of gold? Well this film will answer that question in the most gruesome way! Join me as a review the 1993 horror comedy Leprechaun starring Warwick Davis and Jennifer Aniston!

This week's episode I do a spoiler-free review on the newest installment in the Scream franchise, Scream VI! Listen in to find out if Scream can survive without Sidney, or, if it is time to send Ghostface straight to voicemail.

Following up from last week's episode on X, this week I review the prequel Pearl, an origin story that introduces us to the beginning of Pearl's murderous ways. 

Join me this week to review the 2022 Ti West film X starring Mia Goth and Jenna Ortega! Does this film bring anything new to the slasher genre or are we beating a dead cock? Wait, that's not the expression....anyway, listen to find out!

This week's episode I discuss the 2023 experimental horror movie Skinamarink. With many different opinions on this movie, I knew I had to check it out. Come find out what my experience was like watching this found footage horror!

It's that time of year again where love is in the air and everything is painted red....oh wait thats not paint it's blood! This week's Valentine's Day episode is on the 2001 holiday slasher film Valentine! So what do you say, will you be my Valentine?

This week's episode I review the 2017 horror-comedy Happy Death Day! Not sure if I've convinced you to watch? Just keep listening over and over again until I do!     

Okay 2023 Let's get SICK! This week I review the new 2023 movie Sick written by Kevin Williamson! Did this movie do justice to the slasher genre or did it just make an attempt at a cash grab to make a horror movie at the expense of the trauma of the Covid-19 pandemic? Listen to find out! 

This week's episode I sit down and review the 2023 horror movie phenomenon know simply as M3gan! Is there really anything else you need to know!? And yes, I am aware I said 2022 several times! I am not used to saying 2023 yet!

This week I sit down with fellow horror fan and queer horror and southern gothic thriller writer Joseph Federico! Joseph has currently published two horror books, Voudou Juice (2017) and Voudou Juice Origins: Cody's Story (2022). Join us as we discuss his books, being a content creator in the queer community, what every horror writer needs to know, our top 5 recommendations on horror novels to read, and much more! 

Join me this week as I sit down and talk about the terrifying movie the Shining starring Jack Nicholson and based on the book by Stephen King! Listen as I detail some fun facts, a terrifying trivia, and my review and rating on the film and where you can stream it now!

Join me, Grace, and Jenny as we celebrate the one year anniversary of the show! We talk about how it started and how it has grown to what it is! We also talk about 2022's top horror movies we loved and which 2023 horror movies we are most excited about! Thank you to all who have listened, supported, and shared this experience with me! Here's to a new year of horror!

Join me this week as I tell you my top 5 characters I think should have survived in horror movies! Do you agree? Join the Facebook group The Horror Within Me Podcast and let me know!

This week's episode is all about the brand new Netflix series, Wednesday! Join me as I give my review while also sharing all the references from other Tim Burton and Addams Family movies I found, Some Frightfully fun facts from the show, and my pros and cons! 

This week's episode I compare the ratings of 10 classic horror movies to their remakes to answer the age old question, was the original better?!

This week's episode I talk everything zombie related! That includes video games, movies, and TV shows and if I think I would survive a zombie apocalypse! 

This week's Spooky Sunday episode is all about witches! my friend Grace returns as a guest co-host to talk about the 1990 movie the Witches, the original Charmed show, and the Chilling Adventures of Sabrina and the conversation transitions into how we became involved in Wicca! As an extra special treat, Grace shares two easy candle spells from the book "The Good Witch's Guide" by Shawn Robbins and Charity Bedell that you can do at home to break bad habits and addiction and one to help relieve stress! This episode is perfect for fans of Witches in media, those interested in Wicca, and how it can help create a safe space for those of us who endured trauma! 

This week's episode I talk about the 2008 film The Strangers. Join me as I discuss the iconic end scene, how this film showcases the real fear of home invasions and some new updates on the upcoming triology!

Join me on my first ever Halloween episode for the Horror Within Me that is dedicated to the Halloween film Franchise! In this episode I rate and review ALL 13 of the Halloween films. I also explain the many timelines in this film franchise and give several fun facts you may not know and end with a ranking of the Michael Myers masks! If you are Halloween fan this is THE episode for you! Happy Halloween! 

If you're looking for some horror movies to bond over this spooky season with your kids, then this is the episode for you! In this episode I give you my top ten favorite family friendly horror movies! This is the perfect blend of magical, not too scary, spooky fun that both kids and adults can enjoy together! 

If you like to binge horror story after horror story, then you'll definitely want to listen to this week's episode as I give you my all time favorite anthology series in horror! In no particular order, I'll list my recommendations and where you can go to watch them! Each recommendation provides so many different levels of fear and creativity that they'll definitely fullfill your worst nightmares!

This week's episode I am joined by my friend and guest co-host, Lizzie, where the two of us discuss the critically acclaimed Netflix series, the Haunting of Hill House. We talk about the show, the actors, and themes within such as grief, addiction, and self-harm. Come listen as we share our favorite aspects of the show and also give some great recommendations for other horror movies and shows to watch during this spooky season! 

It's officially the month of Halloween and what better way to start the party than with the ultimate host from hell herself, Angela! Dancer, Actor, Author, and Animal Communicator Amelia Kinkade joins me this episode to talk about the Night of the Demons films! While she plays a demon on film, in life she's an angel to the animals. We talk about all her important work she has done and continues to do with the animal community! We also talk about the importance of trusting your intuition and how being the outcast is no longer secluding us from finding our power and building communities of people who celebrate each other! This is a MUST LISTEN for both horror fans and animal lovers!

The last enty in the September School Special Series focuses on the iconic Stephen King's IT! In this episode I explore the Loser's Club, Bullying, and the power of standing up to your fears! Within each piece of work from the novel to the miniseries to the films, we are faced with the truth of America in the 1950's, 80's, and today, and the very real evil that lies within, and also a supernatural entity that likes to appear as a dancing clown and feed on children every 27 years! 

This week's September School Special episode focuses on the 1988 film Child's Play and, more specifically, Karen Barclay and how she was failed by those closest to her. This week we also bring back Terrifying Trivia and the personalized rating system! Stay Spooky! 

This week's September School Special is dedicated to the original Wes Craven's Scream and, more specifically, the relationship between Sidney and Billy and Billy and Stu. I talk about how Billy is a textbook manipulator and why it is important to identify this type of behavior with people in your life! 

This week kicks of the September School Special series and this first entry focuses on the A Nightmare on Elm Street series, but more specifically, the parents of the Elm Street kids. Join me as I discuss and dissect the unique and unfortunate similarities these teenagers and their parents have from the films and how that assists Freddy in getting his victims! 

Join me this week as I talk about the 1983 animal attack film, Cujo! Based on the book by Stephen King, What better way to end the summer than with a movie that really plays on the dangers of dehydration....and of course, a rabid dog!

As we approach the end of summer, I wanted to share with you my top 5 picks for shark attack movies you MUST watch before the end of summer! Remember....it's never safe to go back into the water! 

This week we continue with discussing remakes with the 2009 remake to Friday the 13th. Listen in as I tell you the reasons I loved it, the reasons I hated it, and why we need to start writing our own horror synopses! Plus, theres big news stirring in the Friday the 13th universe!

This week I travel back to 2003 and invite my friend Jenny to join me as we review and discuss the remake to the Texas Chainsaw Massacre starring Jessica Biel. 

Join me as I discuss the new Resident Evil show streaming on Netflix that is based on the highly popular video game franchise from Capcom and why I both loved it and hated it at the same time! If you're a fan of this video game franchise, you'll wanna listen to this episode!