Welcome listener to The Return Slot...OF HORROR! A podcast set in the basement of a video store much like the one from your youth. A place where your hosts, Marika, Mickey, and Michelangelo hang out after hours, talk about horror films, and can’t seem to agree on much, other than their love for the genre. We invite you to grab a drink, be careful on the stairs, and join us on our journey through the many sub-sections of our little video store.
The Return Slot continues its journey through the ‘Where Wolf? There Wolf.’ section of the video store with 2000’s GINGER SNAPS. What’s it like for a young woman to go through puberty while becoming a werewolf in a Canadian suburb? Who is our surprise special guest this week? Tune in to find out! Listen anywhere you get podcasts and follow us on Instagram @thereturnslot_ofhorrorpod
Michelangelo calls a staff meeting to see if there is anything other than 1993’s LEPRECHAUN to recommend to horror-obsessed customers on St. Paddy’s Day. We might need the luck of the Irish to find a pot of horror movie gold at the end of this bloody rainbow. Listen anywhere you get podcasts and follow us on Instagram @thereturnslot_ofhorrorpod for a complete list of all the movies mentioned in this episode.
Michelangelo just can’t stop talking about Stephen King adaptations, so we are heading on over to the ‘Where Wolf? There Wolf.’ section of the video store to discuss 1985’s cult classic, SILVER BULLET. Can an innocent child convince his sister and uncle that there is a Werewolf devouring human flesh in Tarker’s Mills? Grab a Rheingold or Coke, and join us in the basement to find out. Listen anywhere you get podcasts and follow us on Instagram @thereturnslot_ofhorrorpod
Marika is busy doing taxes upstairs, but that doesn’t stop Mickey and Michelangelo from continuing their journey in ‘The Kingterion Collection’ section of the video store with 1983’s JOHN CARPENTER’S CHRISTINE. Get ready to talk about cars, puberty, Carpenter and King over a drink. Listen anywhere you get podcasts and follow us on Instagram @thereturnslot_ofhorrorpod
The gang is playing another old episode this week! Stephen King’s 1985 horror anthology film CAT’S EYE can be found in both the ‘Child Fright’ and ‘The Kingterion Collection’ sections of the video store. Hide your bird and be careful on the ledge because we’re diving deep into Marika’s childhood nightmares. Listen anywhere you get podcasts and follow us on Instagram @thereturnslot_ofhorrorpod
Can your brain handle Stephen King AND George Romero working together in Pittsburgh on a homage film to EC horror comic of the 1950s? Can your heart handle Tom Savini doing special effects and production design? Oh, and it’s a horror anthology film starring Adrienne Barbeau, Ed Harris, Ted Danson, E.G. Marshall, Tom Atkins, Hal Holbrook, and Joe Hill. Oh, AND Gaylen Ross from DAWN OF THE DEAD as well. This might be the most Kingterion film in the in ‘The Kingterion Collection’ section of the video store. Grab a drink and join us in the basement to discuss 1982’s CREEPSHOW. Listen anywhere you get podcasts and follow us on Instagram @thereturnslot_ofhorrorpod
Mickey and Michelangelo decide to have a special, impromptu “coffee break” discussion about Valentine’s Day horror films in the basement during store hours while Marika is hard at work upstairs. Listen anywhere you get podcasts and follow us on Instagram @thereturnslot_ofhorrorpod
The gang is playing an old episode this week. You can find William Goldman and Rob Reiner’s 1990 adaptation of Stephen King’s 1987 novel by the same name, MISERY, in both the ‘Sno’ Place like Death’ and ‘The Kingterion Collection’ sections of the video store. So, get your smudge-free typewriter paper and Don Per-rig-non champagne ready cause we're gonna burn some stuff this week. Listen anywhere you get podcasts and follow us on Instagram @thereturnslot_ofhorrorpod
Turns out Mickey plum found himself lost in the ‘Kingterion’ section of the video shto-eh. For the uninitiated, that would be Stephen King essential film adaptations. So of course we just had to talk about Frank Darabont’s feel good throwback classic, THE MIST. Can Marika handle the ending? Will Michelangelo stop waxing poetic about King? Is the book superior to the film? Will Mickey make some dad jokes? Ayuh, sometimes unsaid is better. Grab a drink and come on down to the basement. Listen anywhere you get podcasts and follow us on Instagram @thereturnslot_ofhorrorpod
The Return Slot…OF HORROR! Presents: Michelangelo’s FRIDAY THE 13th Clubhouse/Basement Party Celebration of FRIDAY THE 13th! Join the gang for a super exclusive VIP celebration of everything FRIDAY THE 13th. Grab a drink, and raise your glasses to the one and only frog-boy, Jason, Voorhees’ a jolly good fellow. Listen anywhere you get podcasts and follow us on Instagram @thereturnslot_ofhorrorpod
From the archives: In this very special episode, Michelangelo calls a Staff Meeting after the video store closes on the only Friday the 13th of 2022. This is totally a mandatory staff meeting and not an excuse for Michelangelo to force Marika and Mickey to hang out with him after hours to talk about all things FRIDAY THE 13th. Join us as we pay our respects to Pamela, Jason, living legend Tom Savini, and a bunch of dead camp counselors. Listen anywhere you get podcasts and follow us on Instagram @thereturnslot_ofhorrorpod
The gang is kicking back after a busy season at the video store. It’s round two of our holiday special, yes round two. It’s a time for drinks, traditions, and a special Canadian Christmas Carol that is sure to warm the heart. We welcome you to grab a libation of your own and join us to discuss winter traditions and what they mean to Markia, Mickey and Michelangelo. Merry Happy Winter Festivities! Listen anywhere you get podcasts and follow us on Instagram @thereturnslot_ofhorrorpod
The gang explores the true meaning of Christmas with writer/director Lewis Jackson’s one and only feature film, CHRISTMAS EVIL. Also know as YOU BETTER WATCH OUT and TERROR IN TOYLAND. Will the gang learn Harry’s tune or will they become duplicitous, cynical, corporate slaves? Find out in this special horrifying holiday episode! Listen anywhere you get podcasts and follow us on Instagram @thereturnslot_ofhorrorpod
The gang kicks off the winter holiday season with a classic, 1974’s BLACK CHRISTMAS. Also known as SILENT NIGHT, EVIL NIGHT, or STOP ME or STRANGER IN THE HOUSE. No matter what title you know it by, it’s a gem. Grab a drink, get cozy by the fire, and be prepared to hear some theories on what the gang thinks Jess’s fate might be as the credits roll. Listen anywhere you get podcasts and follow us on Instagram @thereturnslot_ofhorrorpod
It’s that time of year again. Mickey feels the need to express gratitude for some reason and gets all sappy. Will Marika and Michelangelo join in? Only one way to find out. Crack open a beer or beverage of your choice, and join us in the basement for this special episode! Listen anywhere you get podcasts and follow us on Instagram @thereturnslot_ofhorrorpod
This week, the gang just had to talk about Ti West, and Mia Goth’s immediate sequel, PEARL: AN X-TRAORDINARY ORIGIN STORY, 2022. Can West and Goth capture the magic of X again? Will PEARL have the gang pondering deep philosophical questions whilst scaring them silly? Listen anywhere you get podcasts and follow us on Instagram @thereturnslot_ofhorrorpod
The Return Slot…OF HORROR! is doing something a little different this week. Marika thinks it would be a grand idea to pick movies from the new release section of the video store. So get ready to talk about art, the soul, rural Texas, and adult film as the gang discusses Ti West’s 2022 Horror film, X.
The Return Slot...OF HORROR! concludes its Halloween preparations with something deliriously different. Sometimes you just gotta go outside and experience life or perhaps…THE AFTERLIFE! The smell of golden foliage is in the air, the apples and pumpkins are begging to be picked, and everyone is ready for a good scare. Michelangelo leads a staff meeting to discuss fall activities in all their ghoulishly glorious wonder. Listen anywhere you get podcasts and follow us on Instagram @thereturnslot_ofhorrorpod
The Return Slot...OF HORROR! continues to prepare the Video Store for Halloween. In this terrifyingly-titillating bonus episode, Mickey leads a staff meeting to find the perfect Halloween Television Special. There might be tricks, but there will definitely be treats. Remember, kids, TV only rots your brain if you sit too far AWAY. So grab a bag of fun-sized candy and join us on the shag rug as we sit directly in front of our spectacular early 90s television. Listen anywhere you get podcasts and follow us on Instagram @thereturnslot_ofhorrorpod
Join The Return Slot...OF HORROR! Again! As we prepare the Video Store for Halloween. In part two of this special-spooky bonus episode, Marika leads a staff meeting, continuing her quest to curate the perfect Halloween playlist. Want to listen to this ghoulishly marvelous playlist but can't stop by? Check us out on Spotify and search The Return Slot...of Halloween Playlist if you dare! Listen anywhere you get podcasts and follow us on Instagram @thereturnslot_ofhorrorpod
The gang is preparing the video store for the most sacred of nights, All Hallows' Eve! We invite you to peek behind the orange and black velvet curtain to see how our kooky video store prepares for Halloween. We are discussing music, spooooky places, fun fall activities, and more. Listen anywhere you get podcasts and follow us on Instagram @thereturnslot_ofhorrorpod
The Return Slot concludes its off-beat celebration of Halloween with Michelangelo’s ‘Kookie Spookies’ pick from the ‘Mickey’s Off-Beat Halloween Movie Massacre’ section of the video store. What could be more Kookie than a Halloween party hosted by a collective of Brooklyn artists who want to murder the guest of honor in the name of art on All Hallow’s Eve? Join us as we talk about 2007’s MURDER PARTY. Listen anywhere you get podcasts and follow us on Instagram @thereturnslot_ofhorrorpod
Due to technical issues, we thought it appropriate to reissue the episode with corrections. Michelangelo gets a horror movie recommendation that’s not exactly a horror movie, but it triggers something deep within his soul, something from his childhood, something that left its mark on him. We invite you to grab a drink and join us in the basement as we discuss Tim Curry’s genius, glitter, bubbles, unicorns, and body grooming habits, all part of Ridley Scott’s 1985 fantasy, LEGEND. Listen anywhere you get podcasts and follow us on Instagram @thereturnslot_ofhorrorpod
The Return Slot continues its off-beat celebration of Halloween with Marika’s ‘Kookie Spookies’ pick from the ‘Mickey’s Off-Beat Halloween Movie Massacre’ section of the video store with 1985’s RETURN TO OZ. Is this movie too scary for kids? Is this a cult classic? IS THIS THE MOST PERFECT ‘KOOKIE SPOOKIES’ PICK OF ALL TIME!? Tune in to find out. Listen anywhere you get podcasts, and follow us on Instagram @thereturnslot_ofhorrorpod
The Return Slot continues its off-beat celebration of Halloween with Marika’s ‘Kookie Spookies’ pick from the ‘Mickey’s Off-Beat Halloween Movie Massacre’ section of the video store with 1985’s RETURN TO OZ. Is this movie too scary for kids? Is this a cult classic? IS THIS THE MOST PERFECT ‘KOOKIE SPOOKIES’ PICK OF ALL TIME!? Tune in to find out. Listen anywhere you get podcasts, and follow us on Instagram @thereturnslot_ofhorrorpod
The Return Slot is carving into the Halloween Season with Mickey’s pick from the ‘Mickey’s Off-Beat Halloween Movie Massacre: Kookie Spookies’ section of the video store. Say that three times fast! Will 1988’s KILLER KLOWNS FROM OUTER SPACE be Kooky and Spooky enough to satisfy everyone’s Halloween desires? Is cotton candy better than ice cream? Are clowns really that scary? Grab and drink and join us in the basement to find out. Listen anywhere you get podcasts, and follow us on Instagram @TheReturnSlot…OFHORRORPOD!
The Return Slot is carving into the Halloween Season with Mickey’s pick from the ‘Mickey’s Off-Beat Halloween Movie Massacre: Kookie Spookies’ section of the video store. Say that three times fast! Will 1988’s KILLER KLOWNS FROM OUTER SPACE be Kooky and Spooky enough to satisfy everyone’s Halloween desires? Is cotton candy better than ice cream? Are clowns really that scary? Grab and drink and join us in the basement to find out. Listen anywhere you get podcasts, and follow us on Instagram @thereturnslot_ofhorrorpod
It’s the eeriest, most frighteningly wonderful time of the year and Mickey wants to do things a little differently. Instead of obvious movie choices for the Halloween season, Mickey wants to do something a little Kookie, a little Spooky, a little off the beaten path. Listen anywhere you get podcasts, and follow us on Instagram @TheReturnSlot…OF HORRORPOD!
Michelangelo gets a horror movie recommendation that’s not exactly a horror movie, but it triggers something deep within his soul, something from his childhood, something that left its mark on him. We invite you to grab a drink and join us in the basement as we discuss Tim Curry’s genius, glitter, bubbles, unicorns, and body grooming habits, all part of Ridley Scott’s 1985 fantasy, Legend.
Michelangelo gets a horror movie recommendation that’s not exactly a horror movie, but it triggers something deep within his soul, something from his childhood, something that left its mark on him. We invite you to grab a drink and join us in the basement as we discuss Tim Curry’s genius, glitter, bubbles, unicorns, and body grooming habits, all part of Ridley Scott’s 1985 fantasy, LEGEND. Listen anywhere you get podcasts and follow us on Instagram @thereturnslot_ofhorrorpod
Mickey gets a horror movie recommendation from someone very special. Will 2020’s The Night House be better than anything we could have expected? Will Marika come back to the store? Will the gang start releasing episodes regularly again? Find out this week!
Mickey gets a horror movie recommendation from someone very special. Will 2020’s THE NIGHT HOUSE be better than anything we could have expected? Will Marika come back to the store? Will the gang start releasing episodes regularly again? Find out this week! Listen anywhere you get podcasts and follow us on Instagram @thereturnslot_ofhorrorpod
The gang is back! Marika calls into the shop to talk about a horror movie recommendation she recieved from someone who is just getting into our beloved genre. Will this contemporary horror movie scare our pants off? Will Vincent D’Onofrio be in this thing for more than a minute? Find out this week as we discuss 2012’s Sinister.
The gang is back! Marika calls into the shop to talk about a horror movie recommendation she recieved from someone who is just getting into our beloved genre. Will this contemporary horror movie scare our pants off? Will Vincent D’Onofrio be in this thing for more than a minute? Find out this week as we discuss 2012’s SINISTER. Listen anywhere you get podcasts and follow us on Instagram @thereturnslot_ofhorrorpod
In this very special episode, Michelangelo calls a Staff Meeting after the video store closes on the only Friday the 13th of 2022. This is totally a mandatory staff meeting and not an excuse for Michelangelo to force Marika and Mickey to hang out with him after hours to talk about all things Friday the 13th. Join us as we pay our respects to Pamela, Jason, living legend Tom Savini and a whole bunch of dead camp counselors.
Marika has to leave town for a few weeks and needs to make sure Mickey and Michelangelo don’t burn the place down or get too lonely. She wants to know what everyone's Horror Comfort is. That special horror movie or book or creepy thing you keep going back to that makes you feel all warm and bloody inside. Join the gang for a cup of coffee before the store opens and don’t worry, all three will be back soon for another frightening season.
Michelangelo closes out the “Sno' Place like Death” section with William Goldman and Rob Reiner's 1990 adaptation of Stephen King's 1987 novel by the same name, Misery. Get your smug free typewriter paper and Don Per-rig-non champagne ready, cause we're gonna burn some stuff this week.
Michelangelo closes out the 'Sno' Place like Death' section with William Goldman and Rob Reiner's 1990 adaptation of Stephen King's 1987 novel by the same name, MISERY. Get your smudge-free typewriter paper and Don Per-rig-non champagne ready, cause we're gonna burn some stuff this week. Listen anywhere you get podcasts and follow us on Instagram @thereturnslot_ofhorrorpod
Mickey needs to talk about John Carpenter’s 1982 masterpiece, The Thing. Will the gang get along and have a productive conversation or will things devolve into a snowball fight? Find out this week for our second round in the “Sno’ Place Like Death” section of the video store.
Mickey needs to talk about John Carpenter's 1982 masterpiece, THE THING. Will the gang get along and have a productive conversation or will things devolve into a snowball fight? Find out this week with our second pick in the 'Sno' Place Like Death' section of the video store. Listen anywhere you get podcasts and follow us on Instagram @thereturnslot_ofhorrorpod
It’s winter. The nights are long and cold. A perfect time to venture into a bone chilling section of the store: “Sno’ Place Like Death” The first movie lurking in the snowy bluffs is the David Slade’s 2007 adaption of Steve Niles celebrated comic book miniseries of the same name, 30 Days of Night.
It's winter. The nights are long and cold. A perfect time to venture into a bone chilling section of the store: 'Sno' Place Like Death' The first movie lurking in the snowy bluffs is David Slade's 2007 adaption of Steve Niles celebrated comic book miniseries of the same name, 30 DAYS OF NIGHT. Listen anywhere you get podcasts and follow us on Instagram @thereturnslot_ofhorrorpod
Despite how busy the shop is, Michelangelo calls an emergency staff meeting/holiday party to discover the true meaning of winter solstice celebrations. Also, the gang talks about holiday horror movies. Merry Happy Winter Festivities!
Marika's got genius on her with a brilliant pick from the "Scary British Dudes" section of the video store. Grab a pint and a peanut, and join us in the safety of the basement as we rhapsodize over 2004's ode to Romero and company, Shaun of the Dead.
Marika's got genius on her with a brilliant pick from the 'Scary British Dudes' section of the video store. Grab a pint and a peanut, and join us in the safety of the basement as we rhapsodize over 2004's ode to Romero and company, SHAUN OF THE DEAD. Listen anywhere you get podcasts and follow us on Instagram @thereturnslot_ofhorrorpod
Mickey goes all out with his pick from the “Scary British Dudes” section of the video store with 1973’s The Wicker Man. Will this cult classic live up to the hype, or will Marika and Michelangelo have to sacrifice Mickey to the video store gods for a bountiful holiday season?
Mickey goes all out with his pick from the 'Scary British Dudes' section of the video store with 1973’s THE WICKER MAN. Will this cult classic live up to the hype, or will Marika and Michelangelo have to sacrifice Mickey to the video store gods for a bountiful holiday season? Listen anywhere you get podcasts and follow us on Instagram @thereturnslot_ofhorrorpod
Mickey calls a last-minute meeting before the gang closes the shop for the American Thanksgiving break to find out what we're thankful for in horror. Will Mickey get all sappy and make Marika and Michelangelo uncomfortable with his feelings? Find out this week!
The team ventures into the "Scary British Dudes" section of the video store to discuss 1989's Warlock. Michelangelo and Marika learn a dark and deadly secret that Mickey has kept hidden in plain sight. Will Mickey's silent but deadly lies destroy the team, or will this revelation bring them closer together?
The team ventures into the 'Scary British Dudes' section of the video store to discuss 1989's WARLOCK. Michelangelo and Marika learn a dark and deadly secret that Mickey has kept hidden within plain sight. Will Mickey's silent but deadly lies destroy the team, or will this revelation bring them closer together? Listen anywhere you get podcasts and follow us on Instagram @thereturnslot_ofhorrorpod
Join The Return Slot...OF HORROR! as we finish preparing the Video Store for Halloween! In this final-frightful bonus episode, Michelangelo hosts a staff meeting to guarantee we have lots of treats for our Very Important Phantoms and evade getting tricked.
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