The Podcast Macabre is dedicated to a love of all things horror. Join Chris, Jenny, and Joe, three lifelong lovers of the genre, as they chat about films, TV, books, and everything in between and beyond. Be warned of various random segues, bad jokes, and NSFW humor while they’re at it, too.
Join Joe and Chris a review of Ryan Coogler's massive hit SINNERS. (Warning: Full On Spoiler Discussion)
Some films just need a second watch to click with you sometimes. In this episode, we discussed films we just didn't like or flat out hated on the first watch but had greater appreciation for on that second chance. Letterboxd List
Time for a trek into the northern woods of New Hampshire as Jenny tells us about Wood Devils!
Welcome to the blood red carpet as we share our choices for the best of 2024 within 13 curated categories. The Letterboxd List
With the chaos that surrounds us, at least we have had the refuge of a lot of great horror films this past year. In this episode of The Podcast Macabre, we each provide our personal top ten picks for favorite horror films with a wide US release in 2024. The Letterboxd List
Kicking off 2025 by looking back at 2024 and our favorite first-time watches from The Podcast Macabre 2024 Horror Challenge. The Letterboxd List Join the 2025 challenge!
Holiday traditions are observed as we get a bit tipsy and talk while viewing THE GINGERDEAD MAN (2005). Grab a cup, and join us!
Join us again or for the first time for our fifth Podcast Macabre Horror Challenge on Letterboxd starting January 1st. The Letterboxd List
Cinemonster's HoopTober 11 is in the books, and we are here to each share our top six first time watches from the challenge. The Letterboxd List
We've got the cure for your Halloween hangover! Why not head to a desert island with a stack of ghost movies? The Letterboxd List
This trip to the drive-in takes us to Brazil and then the backwoods as we discuss SKULL: THE MASK and IN A VIOLENT NATURE. In A Violent Nature: Non-spoilers - 00:16:20 Spoilers - 00:27:51 Skull: The Mask: Non-spoilers - 00:40:00 Spoilers - 00:45:39
In honor of September being Hispanic Heritage Month, join us on our Desert Islands for a selection of Spanish-language horror films.
Prepare for the craziness of Kitamura and the madness of Miike as we bring J-horror genre mash-ups to the drive-in with VERSUS (2000) and YAKUZA APOCALYPSE (2015). VERSUS: Non-spoiler - 7:13:20 Spoilers - 17:57:10 YAKUZA APOCALYPSE: Non-spoiler - 26:24:20 Spoilers - 34:17:50
As we wrap up this year's Summer Of Stephen series, come inside as we discussion THE OUTSIDER novela and HBO-Max series. (Note: We had some issues with Chris's mic for a 12-13 minute period, but it does clear up.)
In this fully loaded (357 joke. Couldn't resist) Franchise Focus, we share our favorite segments from the V/H/S series of films.
Lace up your crosstrainers as we take on THE RUNNING MAN novel and film in this edition of Summer Of Stephen.
Follow along, Fright Fans, as we flex our creative muscles and flesh out horror themed pitches for selected public domain properties.
Lock your closets and look under your beds. We are kicking off Summer Of Stephen 2024 with THE BOOGEYMAN.
Join us at the drive-in for a pair of small indie productions from 2023 with BROOKLYN 45 and LATE NIGHT WITH THE DEVIL. BROOKLYN 45 Light spoilers - 11:25 Full spoilers - 20:54 LATE NIGHT WITH THE DEVIL Light spoilers - 38:42 Full spoilers - 49:40
Time to get creepy with the cryptids as Joe tells of the tale of "The Lizard Man of Scape Ore Swamp" in this edition of Legends, Cryptids, and Crimes!
"Stone the crows, and feed the falming lizards!" Or at least my Aussie friend says that. Keep away the crows with this double feature of DARK NIGHT OF THE SCARECROW (1981) and YELLOWBRICKROAD (2010). Spoiler Warning For This Episode Dark Night of The Scarecrow - 13:34 YellowBrickRoad - 38:48
"Do you fear God?" To celebrate our 350th episode, we are honoring the two things that brought us together: Horror and Kevin Smith. Join us in fellowship with a commentary track for 2011's RED STATE. Amen!
As we take yet another cruise to our desert islands with our picks, we give deep thought to the horrors under the sea and in the abyss of the oceans. Wear your floaties! The Letterboxd List
Of course you like horror movies! We won't even ask. So here is a selection of films to stream across various platforms! The Letterboxd List
This trip to the drive-in presents us with a "mumblegore" double feature from 2010 with RED WHITE & BLUE and A HORRIBLE WAY TO DIE. RED WHITE & BLUE Non-spoiler review - 10:05 Spoilers - 19:27 A HORRIBLE WAY TO DIE Non-spoiler review - 32:34 Spoilers - 41:22
It's time once again for The Macabie Awards! In this episode, we honor and celebrate what we each feel are the best of the best of previous year across 13 categories. The Letterboxd List
Join us in the lobby as we return with Desert Island Picks and the topic of horror films set in theaters and drive-ins. Get your popcorn! The Letterboxd List
After getting extra time to reflect, we are happy to bring you our personal choices for the top ten horror films of 2023. The Letterboxd List
We're kicking off 2024 with a recap of each of our six favorite first time watches from The Podcast Macabre 2023 Horror Challenge on Letterboxd. The Letterboxd List
Raise your glasses and your spirits as we continue our holiday tradition of a drinking commentary with 2006's BLACK CHRISTMAS. Thanks for another festive year, Fright Fans!
Join Joe and Chris as they lay out the criteria for the fourth Podcast Macabre Challenge on Letterboxd. The Podcast Macabre 2024 Horror Challenge
X gonna give it to ya? Well, we're each gonna give six of our favorite new watches from the HoopTober X challenge in this episode. Enjoy! The Letterboxd List
In this addition of Desert Island Picks, we select horror films that haven't had a sequel but come up with our own ideas for continuing the stories. The Letterboxd List
Get To The Drive-In!!! We have an Arnold double feature playing this episode with END OF DAYS (1999) and MAGGIE (2015). END OF DAYS Spoiler-Lite - 17:08 Spoilers - 35:17 MAGGIE Spoiler-Lite - 48:03 Spoilers - 1:06:24
Our epic journey comes to an end as we close out this year's Summer of Stephen with the second part of our discussion on THE STAND.
We continue to stretch out our summer by breaking up our discussion of THE STAND into two episodes. Enjoy our discussion of the novel here in part one.
This round of Desert Island picks theme is "Blank Of The Blank." We each picked 5 films with "____ of the ____" titles that we wouldn't mind being stranded with. The Letterboxd List
Nothing says summer like a trip to the islands, right? Except for in the case of DOLORES CLAIBORNE and this installment of Summer Of Stephen.
Join us as we dive into Charlie Brooker's dark near-future dystopia and each pick our ten favorite episodes of BLACK MIRROR. The Letterboxd List
We can't delay the changing of the seasons, and our first Summer Of Stephen episode is upon us! Join us for a discussion of the novel GERALD'S GAME and the film adaption.
It's time for a horror film hootenanny as this trip to the drive-in features THE BARN (2016) and THE BARN PART II (2022). THE BARN Non-Spoilers - 4:32 Spoilers - 17:04 THE BARN PART II Non-Spoilers - 31:57 Spoilers - 47:09
Snuggle in for some scares as we share our Desert Island Picks for sleepover films. The Letterboxd List
Join Chris and Joe for a review of a recent addition to Shudder, HUESERA: THE BONE WOMAN. Spoiler-Free - 7:30 Spoilers - 21:30
Time for a "School Sucks!" double feature at the drive-in with FINAL EXAM (1981) and THERE'S SOMEONE INSIDE YOUR HOUSE (2021). Final Exam: Non-Spoilers - 5:31 Spoilers - 19:10 There's Someone Inside Your House: Non-Spoilers - 29:02 Spoiers - 39:10
Feel like going to a horror film festival? Then join us as we each draft a five film fest from faves of the 2000s. The Letterboxd List
Join us for another round of "Streaming Screams" where we provide you with recommendations for viewing across several platforms. The Letterboxd List
In this round of Desert Island Picks, we punch the clock and pick a pack of work related horror films to be stranded with. And we even avoided overtime! The Letterboxd List
Join us for a dark superhero double feature at the drive-in as we discuss BRIGHTBURN (2019) and THE NEW MUTANTS (2020). Brightburn - Non-Spoiler 12:50 - Spoilers 23:39 The New Mutants - Non-Spoiler 49:12 - Spoilers 1:10:27
Watch along with us as we provide commentary for an '80s slasher hidden gem, INTRUDER (1989).
It's time once again for The Macabie Awards! In this episode, we honor and celebrate what we each feel are the best of the best of the previous year across 13 categories. The Letterboxd List
We bring you the first true crime installment of our "Legends, Cryptids, and Crimes" series with a discussion of Gary Gene Grant, "Seattle's Forgotten Serial Killer."