Podcasts about slasher movies

Struggling artist Reno paints to survive, but the pulsating paranoia of the city squirms and crawls in his psyche, splitting his mind from the strain. Reno's response is a fast finger on the trigger of a killer drill. Plug into terror with The Driller Killer! We are joined by Bill Ackerman and brave a few technical hiccups (no video tracks for Justin or Bill) to deliver one of our longest shows in a while, deep diving into the sketchy world of Abel Ferrara's The Driller Killer (1979), looking at everything from the sleazy atmosphere to its sordid release history (including its status as a Video Nasty), and a lot more in between!

This week the Thrillbillies take a look at two SLASHER FILMS that have the same names as Professional Wrestlers... yeah we're stretching it. However, these two are pretty great...preparing for Summer's Swan Song next week!

Estranged siblings, Scott and Ashley, look to mend their relationship on a 3-day hiking trip. As tensions rise, Scott gets lost and falls into a 10-foot-deep spike pit, impaling him through his leg and leaving him trapped. He and his friends soon learn that his fall was no accident, but the beginning of a deadly hunt perpetrated by a deranged madman whose use of deadly traps each adds a gory notch to his body count, one by one. A sight-unseen choice from Erik, we give our general thoughts on this backwoods throwback and also discuss the cast, crew, and what's next for director James Kondelik.

Shitty Slasher Week as CK and Uncle Bill re-watch a couple of their least favorite slasher movies at all time. Why didn't The Clowns have a more successful music career? Also included is a clip from the interview we did with director of Terror on Tour, Don Edmonds.

The boz take a glimpse into more modern slashers this week as CK and UB slash into heavily slashed to pieces TV slasher Cherry Falls and Robert Hall's HIGHLY underrated gore filled Laid To Rest!

It's another excuse to talk about all things Pacino and De Niro related during this GODFATHER themed week:   We examine some of their various Action-Mystery-Slasher Movies in this retrospect.   Why do so many of these films fail to capture the earlier success of the actors respective hits Cape Fear, Heat, Insomnia & The Devil's Advocate?     The Films Reviewed Include: *And Justice For All *True Confessions *Sea of Love *Night and the City (1992) *City Hall *The Fan (1996) *Ronin *The Local Stigmatic *15 Minutes *City by the Sea *Hide and Seek (2005) *88 Minutes (2007) *Righteous Kill *Hangman (2017)       SPEAKERS: Cam Sully, Oreo Brewer, Gil Palmer, Mike Ensing, James Bruno & Rich Cyr             CLIP INTROS: AFI Francis Ford Coppola Toast by Pacino & DeNiro (2025) Funny Quotes by the Actors from Glengarry Glen Ross, Midnight Run and Meet the Parents

SOV week on the Cruel Summer Slashback as The Creepy Kentuckian and Uncle Bill do a dive into analog insanity with The Catcher and Phantom Brother...DUDE!

This week on Lunatics Radio Hour, we're exploring the history of horror sequels. It might seem like an unusual topic, but sequels have played a major role in the development of the horror genre. Horror has embraced sequels and franchises more successfully than almost any other genre, creating some of the most recognizable characters in film history and filling the genre's archives with long-running series.In this episode, we trace the evolution of horror sequels from the Universal monster films of the 1930s through the slasher boom of the 1980s and into the modern era. We discuss why horror became the genre most closely associated with franchises and how sequels helped shape the industry.We're also kicking off the Second Scary Scuffle, our head-to-head tournament that pits horror's greatest sequel monsters and villains against one another to determine the ultimate champion. Listen in as we examine the history behind horror sequels and begin the battle to crown the greatest horror sequel character of all time.SourcesFangoria article by Will Jones: How The Horror Genre Created The World of Legacy Sequels Den of Geek article by David Crow and Joe George: The 31 Best Horror Franchises of All Times, RankedEntertainment Weekly article by Steven Thrash: The 20 best horror sequels of all time Forbes article by Mark Hughes: Top 10 Most Successful Horror Sequels of All TimeGet Lunatics Merch here. Join the discussion on Discord. Check out Abby's book Horror Stories. Available in eBook and paperback. Music by Michaela Papa, Alan Kudan & Jordan Moser. Poster Art by Pilar Keprta @pilar.kep.Watch Voices Carry for free on Tubi now! Consider joining our Patreon for bonus episodes, spooky literature and deep dives into horror and history. Click here to learn more. Follow us on TikTok, X, Instragram and YouTube. Join the conversation on Discord. Support us on Patreon. Support the show

Adam and Jared make a third trip to the summit of Rushmore with a discussion about the slasher films that are at the pinnacle of the genre. And don't fear, they also desend into the depths to also discuss the absolute dreck. 

An abandoned cargo ship, two brothers in law enforcement, blood-thirsty Dobermans, and a mysterious killer con dos conjuntos diferentes comprise this double-bill featuring a string of gruesome murders in Texas and across the Rio Grande in The Day Of The Jackal (1984), and its sequel, Massacre In Rio Grande (1988). Along with our general thoughts on both films, we take a look at the landscape of Mexican slasher cinema, the similarities to the Golden-Age American counterparts, hideous red sofas, silky mustaches, boozy mothers, body-popping strip clubs, and much, much more!

Evil Slasher week on the Slashback as CK and Uncle Bill take a look at some mid-80's goodies: Evil Judgment and Evil Laugh... GITCHEE SOME!

Someone's killing the beautiful young majorettes at the local high school. Could it be Harry, the voyeuristic janitor? Tommy, the nerdy photographer for the high school yearbook? Mace Jackson, the sleazy local drug pusher? Jeff Holloway, the star quarterback for the high school football team? Or could the identity of the killer be just one of the many incredibly shocking twists you'll discover as you watch The Majorettes? Along with our general thoughts, we dissect this slasher/action mashup (from page to screen) from director Bill Hinzman, looking at its origins dating all the way back to its 1979 novelization from John Russo, its sordid release history at some point between 1986 and 1988, and much, much more!

Trying to cleanse the pallet after last week...the boz dive into two genre classics from that classic era. Tourist Trap (1979) and Pieces (1982)... GITCHEE SOME!

In this podcast, E. L. Chen talks about Slasher Summer, slasher movies, the best writing advice she's ever heard, and much more. [4:25] Slasher Summer elevator pitch. [6:25] First experiences with slasher movies. [11:30] Watching A Nightmare on Elm Street. [16:35] Lessons taken from other slasher stories within horror fiction. [18:55] Planning process. [24:30] The cabin backstory. [26:20] Editorial input. [31:40] Slasher references. [38:00] Favourite slasher. [40:30] Lessons learnt writing Slasher Summer. [44:50] One Of Us Is Already Dead. [54:20] Best and worst writing advice. [1:00:15] Advice to eighteen-year-old self. [1:03:10] Something that frightens Elaine. [1:07:00] Connect with E. L. Chen. Full podcast show notes are available here: https://www.thisishorror.co.uk/tih-672-e-l-chen-on-slasher-summer-slasher-movies-and-best-writing-advice Support This Is Horror Podcast on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thisishorror

Terrible Twos from Tubi edition featuring two sequels of two 80's slasher films, that nobody really ever asked for. Mutilator 2 and Slaughterhouse 2 - Death Metal....Buh Buh Buh Buh Bad!

CK and Uncle Bill host a special 'Tour Of Italy' edition of Cruel Summer Slashback with Umberto Lenzi's Eyeball (1975) and Joe D'Amato's Absurd (1981)

There's a TON of College slashers to go through but CK and UB picked these two for this episode of Cruel Summer Slashback... Fans of Lovin' Spoonful will enjoy our coverage of Girls Nite Out from 1982, and next it's the ultra low budget Troma-ish style slasher from 1984 in Splatter University!

14-year-old Lisa (Staci Keanan) and her mother Katherine (Cheryl Ladd) share everything, but Lisa has one secret: she and her best friend engage in brief flirtations with attractive men. The girls are just having a little fun, until Lisa encounters Richard (D.W. Moffett), a handsome charmer who's also the notorious Candlelight Killer, strangling unsuspecting women in the area. Drawn into his deranged world, Lisa's innocent game of phone tag becomes deadly serious, and the stakes are people's lives! Along with our general thoughts, we dissect this psycho-thriller/home invasion/From Hell/slasher mashup from director Gary Sherman, looking at its origins dating all the way back to 1981, its failed cinematic release in 1990, and how it became a smash hit on VHS and cable channels.

Join CK and UB as we begin Cruel Summer Slashback for 2026 with some good ol' 1980's slasher films: Jack Sholder's insanity unleashed from 1982 Alone in the Dark, and a wacky sorority slasher from 1986 Killer Party!

Danielle Breton (Margot Kidder) is a beautiful young model, the kind of girl you meet only in your dreams. But this dream turns into a nightmare when young reporter Grace Collier (Jennifer Salt) witnesses a brutal murder in Danielle's apartment. Danielle has a secret: she lives half a life, and the other half is lived by her formerly-conjoined, murderous sister Dominique. One sister is lovely, gentle, and kind - the other is quite mad, and you never know which one you're holding in your arms. We're joined by author, director (1991's Guilty As Charged and 2001's Elvira's Haunted Hills, among others), and screenwriter Sam Irvin for a look at the 1972 psycho-thriller, Sisters, with Sam's treasured memories of working with director Brian De Palma on The Fury (1978), Home Movies (1979), and Dressed To Kill (1980) acting as a retrospective backdrop on the famed director. This 90+ minute special episode bypasses our usual shtick (no Joke Of The Week or Recently Seen) for a candid interview (we'll return to our regular format on the next episode), with fascinating insights into the wide world of Brian De Palma, our general thoughts on Sisters, and more.

We're back for a chilly good time with Cold Prey 2 (2008), the Norwegian slasher sequel that picks up directly where the last one left off, with shades of Halloween 2 (1981) and Friday The 13th: The Final Chapter (1984) serving as inspiration points as Jannicke once again faces The Mountain Man in a mad, slashery jaunt through a spooky hospital. Thankfully, nary a sign of Chris Martin to be had, but that doesn't mean we don't have jokes!

Mark and Richard are headed back to college as BHHOCs (that's Big Head Hunter On Campus (IYKYK)). And they're talking about Night School (1981) too! This is THE EPISODE YOU SHOULD HAVE ALREADY LISTENED TO BEFORE IT CAME OUT. Sorry about that. Caps lock got stuck.More Mark:https://www.instagram.com/mark_and_a_movie/http://doomedmoviethon.comhttp://doomedmoviethon.blogspot.comhttp://legionpodcasts.com

It's Freddy vs. Jason, the 10th film in the A Nightmare on Elm Street universe and the 13th installment featuring Jason Voorhees, so as you can imagine, things get pretty intense. These two iconic horror villains collide in one movie, battling each other while leaving a trail of victims in their wake.It's VS Month, or maybe VS Two Months-ish, which is usually focused on “movie vs. movie.” But for the first entry, we're doing “character vs. character” movie matchups with Alien vs. Predator and Freddy vs. Jason to decide which one is better and who would actually watch this.Oscar and Carl watch these horror titans clash to figure out who would watch it.If you have any questions or requests, send them to askwwwtpodcast@gmail.comFind us through:YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@whowouldwatchthisInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/whowouldwatchthis/TikTok: @podcastwhowouldwatchthisLetterboxd:Carl: https://letterboxd.com/carlllllllllll1/Oscar: https://letterboxd.com/oscarfart/More links: https://linktr.ee/whowouldwatchthis  

Come and knock on our cabin door for the slasher/horror/comedy of farcical error, Tucker And Dale VS Evil (2010), which pits a group of college kids against a duo of backwoods, psychotic rednecks, or pits a couple of well-meaning rednecks against a group of psychotic collegiate yuppies, depending on the degree of misunderstanding at any given moment.

We've covered a lot of movies, but for one episode only, we're covering a thirteen episode slasher miniseries that aired on the loudest network channel of all time, CBS; it's Harper's Island (2009), about a wedding party on a remote island beset by a mystery killer, with at least one death (sometimes more) per episode. Don't change the channel before we reveal Erik is the killer.

Back to the forest expanse of West Virginia (by way of Bulgaria) we go for our peek at the straight-to-DVD second sequel in the backwoods hillbilly Wrong Turn saga: Wrong Turn 3: Left For Dead (2009). We discuss where the film stacks against its predecessors, three-fingered (and toed) mutants, criminal escapees, whether or not Erik is an AI creation, and much, much more!

For the gore hounds, we're sending in the clowns - Art The Clown that is - the demented, painted psycho stalking anyone within eyesight in Damien Leone's 2016 splatter movie phenomenon, Terrifier. We discuss the shocking endurance of Art as a new horror icon, the extreme gore, bits and pieces of the sequels, and much, much more!

Jack's Back in The Ripper (1985)! With his spirit now resurrected by a mafioso crackerjack ring, Jack The Ripper goes on a gory killing spree, setting his sights on students, faculty, and fringe hangers-on of a film school studying true crime in cinema - entrails will spill and mustaches will be twirled! We discuss Tom Savini's infamous "starring" role, whether or not this was shot on video (16mm?), ring this/ring that, and much, much more! Clarification: it was shot on video!

The Creepy Kentuckian and Uncle Bill welcome Michael 'Two Scoops' Felsher and special guest on the show for the very first time the director of Jason Goes To Hell The Final Friday, it's Adam Marcus! We discuss the new documentary Hearts Of Darkness as well!

In this episode, we return to our original plan by checking out another holiday slasher narrowly missing its relevant time period. But is it a worthy holiday slasher or some unremarkable fodder for the junk pile? Join us as we tackle that question and check out Jamie Blanks' Valentine from 2001. But before all that, we dish on what we've been watching. Jason circles back to check out some of the more obscure Hammer Horror releases while Dustin is overwhelming hyped about the new Kamen Rider and desperately tries to upsell others into checking it out. And so much more! Part of the Prescribed Films Podcast Network (www.thepfpn.com) What We've Been Watching: -Jason: The Traitors (2026) & A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms (2026) & Nightmare (1964) -Dustin: Kamen Rider ZEZTZ (2026) & Babe Watch (1996) & Lionheart (1990) Show Notes: -Valentine Trailer -Go check out all the other fine shows on the Prescribed Films Podcast Network -Related Series: Bridgerton -Related Series: The Vampire Diaries -Related Series: Star Trek: Next Generation -Related Series: Star Trek: Starfleet Academy -Related Series: Star Trek: Discovery -Related Series: Star Trek: Strange New Worlds -Related Series: Star Trek: Lower Decks -Related Series: Rick & Morty -Related Film: Werewolf Game -Related YouTube: The Retro Vault -Related Film: Vertigo -Related Series: Dark Shadows -Related Film: The Satanic Rights of Dracula -Related YouTube: TokuSHOUTsu -Go check out Kamen Rider ZEZTZ -Related Film: GoldenEye -Related Topic: Baku (Yokai) -Related YouTube: Kings of Horror -Related Series: Rhoda Shear's Up All Night -Related Series: Baywatch -Related Film: Hobgoblins -Related Film: Vice Academy -Related Game: Street Fighter II -Related Film: Hard Target -Related Film: Street Fighter -Related Film: New Fears Eve -Related Book: Valentine: A Novel -Related Film: Urban Legend -Related Film: Carrie -Related Film: My Bloody Valentine -Related Topic: The Columbine Massacre -Related Film: Alone in the Dark -Related Film: The Hidden -Related Film: Scream 4 -Related Film: Scream 5 -Related Film: Starship Troopers -Related Series: Buffy the Vampire Slayer -Related Series: Angel -Related Film: The Crow: Wicked Prayer -Related Series: 90210 -Related Series: Scooby-Doo: Where Are You? -Related Film: National Lampoon's Van Wilder -Related Film: Final Destination 2 -Related Film: Can't Hardly Wait -Related Film: The Dark Knights Rises -Related Film: Halloween H20 -Related Film: Motel Hell -Related Film: Donnie Darko -Related Series: Roswell -Related Artist: Sandro Bottichelli -Related Film: Hellraiser: Hellseeker  -Related Film: Hellraiser: Bloodlines -Related Film: Santa's Slay -Related Topic: Vincent Price -Related Band: Linkin Park -Related Band: Disturbed -Related Band: Static-X -Related Band: Rob Zombie -Related Band: Marilyn Manson -Related Band: Orgy -Related Film: Hellraiser: Deader  -Related Film: Hellraiser: Hellworld -Related Topic: Fangoria Chainsaw Awards -Related Film: Hannibal -Related Film: The Mummy Returns -Related Film: Thirteen Ghosts -Related Film: Jeepers Creepers -Related Film: Ghost of Mars -Related Film: Children of the Corn: Revelation -Related Film: From Hell -Related Film: Mulva: Zombie Ass Kicker! -Related Film: Session 9 -Related Film: Scream -Related Book: Legacy of Blood: A Comprehensive Guide to Slasher Movies (2004) -Related Topic: Dario Argento -Related Film: Storm Warning -Related Film: Long Weekend -Related Film: My Bloody Valentine 3D -Related Film: Sorority Row -Related Film: Prom Night -Related Film: Muck -Related Topic: Shudder -Related Topic: Screambox -Related Topic: Found TV Next Time: A Chinese Ghost Story (1987)

1979: A youthful group of pornographers shooting a "farmer's many daughters" adult film on an isolated farm are besieged by the passing of time in the form of a reclusive, exceptionally-horny septuagenarian who can't get hers unless they get theirs first! We discuss director Ti West's accidental start to a trilogy, the rousing bloodletting, the genial cast of characters, and of course: father time (with blood spatter) - and much, much more! We are joined on this excursion into murderous smut by listener/viewer Lee Taylor of Buzzy Film Productions. Link: / @buzzyfilmproductions

On this episode of The Hollywood Outsider podcast, with Scream 7 hitting theaters (stick around for our review), we felt it was time to revisit the modern slasher movie rules and determine which ones are still absolutely necessary to have a fantastic time at the movies, and which ones are long overdue to be retired. Bad decisions, the car won't start, dropping the weapon, red herrings, and more are on the slab. It's time to decide for each one: do we keep it, or kill it? Then, we work together to create our own masterful slasher franchise! Also on this episode, Ryan Coogler's The X-Files is a go, billionaire tech mogul villains are popping up everywhere, and recommendations. Listen to our Inspired by a True Story episode on SCREAM! Discussed on this episode (0:00 – 20:15) Opening | Ryan Coogler's The X-Files, Billionaire Tech Mogul Villains (20:16 – 1:16:45) From the Outside In: Slasher Movie Rules | Create A Slasher Franchise (1:16:46 – 1:33:23) Spoiler-free Review: Scream 7 | Recommendations Click here for more info on our 2026 Alaskan Cruise! Please support The Hollywood Outsider and gain immediate access to bonus content, including Patreon exclusive podcast content like our Bad Movie Night by visiting Patreon.com/ TheHollywoodOutsider Be sure to join our Facebook Group Subscribe on Apple Subscribe on Spotify Subscribe via RSS

The Creepy Kentuckian and Uncle Bill went to an early showing of the latest SCREAM film (no I aint kidding) and give everyone a live reaction review! Is it better than the last couple of films? Is it worse? Listen in and find out!!

Adrien Brody puts his nose to the grindstone as a detective out to stop a yellow-skinned, mad killer who is abducting females by way of his taxi in Dario Argento's Giallo from 2009, featuring Brody in a dual role and... Not much else according to at least three of us. We discuss the film's lack of signature Argento-isms, whether or not it is a giallo, Adrien Brody's court case against the producers, and much more! Also, the ghost of Skype has infiltrated our new recording digs, making completion of the episode about as difficult as sitting through this movie!

Michael “Two Scoops” Felsher joins the DEADPIT Boys as he ranks the Friday the 13th films on … Friday the 13th!!

In this episode of Geek Freaks Headlines, we break down the news that A24 has acquired The Texas Chainsaw Massacre and is planning both a TV series and a new movie. The series is described as an “original approach” rather than a remake of the 1974 film, with J.T. Molner and Glen Powell attached as producers. We also talk about why A24 feels like a fascinating fit for slasher properties, how their tension-building style could change the vibe of classic franchises, and what this might mean for the broader horror landscape, including A24's Crystal Lake project tied to Friday the 13th. Finally, we toss out a personal wish: A24 taking a crack at the Halloween franchise.00:00 A24 acquires The Texas Chainsaw Massacre and announces plans for a TV series and movie00:15 The movie is early in development, and why a 1974 remake could still work00:28 Why A24's “care” and cinematic style could be a big upgrade for slashers00:50 A24's Crystal Lake connection and the hope for an A24-led Halloween revival01:04 Listener prompt and wrap-upA24 is expanding The Texas Chainsaw Massacre with a TV series plus a separate film project.The TV series is positioned as an original take, not a straight remake of the 1974 story.The film side is still very early, which leaves the door open for several directions, including a fresh reboot.A24's signature tension and presentation could be a strong match for classic slasher DNA.With Crystal Lake also on A24's slate, it feels like they're building a real lane in horror franchises.There's real curiosity (and some excitement) around what A24 would “change or expand” in Chainsaw's world.“The Texas Chainsaw Massacre has just been acquired by A24, and they're making a TV series and movie out of this.”“The TV series is going to be an original approach. It's not going to be a remake of the 1974 film.”“I wouldn't hate them remaking that, especially with A24's touch.”“I really want them to grab the Halloween franchise. That's my favorite horror franchise.”If you enjoyed the episode, subscribe to Geek Freaks Headlines, leave a quick review, and share this episode with a fellow horror fan using #GeekFreaksHeadlines.GeekFreaksPodcast.com (our news source)Twitter: @geekfreakspodInstagram: @geekfreakspodcastThreads: @geekfreakspodcastFacebook: The Geek Freaks PodcastPatreon: Geek Freaks PodcastGot strong opinions on what A24 should keep sacred vs. reinvent in The Texas Chainsaw Massacre? Send your thoughts to us on Twitter or Threads and we'll feature the best takes in a future episode.Sources: Horror, Texas Chainsaw Massacre, A24, Slasher Movies, Horror TV Series, Friday the 13th, Crystal Lake, Halloween, Movie Reboots, Horror NewsTimestamps and TopicsKey TakeawaysMemorable QuotesCall to ActionLinks and ResourcesFollow UsListener Questions

This week Abby sits down with Kate Rotunda to discuss the very unnerving history of puppets. Get Lunatics Merch here. Join the discussion on Discord. Check out Abby's book Horror Stories. Available in eBook and paperback. Music by Michaela Papa, Alan Kudan & Jordan Moser. Poster Art by Pilar Keprta @pilar.kep.Consider donating and volunteering with organizations like National Immigration Project, Immigrant Defense Project, Legal Aid Justice Center, Amica Center and the ACLU. Thanks to a post by @thefinancialdiet for originally shouting out this information.  Support your favorite podcast by wearing some haunting and highly specific clothing. Check out our merch store here. Consider joining our Patreon for bonus episodes, spooky literature and deep dives into horror and history. Click here to learn more. We started a seasonal tarot mailer! Join us here: https://www.patreon.com/lunaticsproject/membershipSupport the show

William Castle channels his inner Hitchcock with this sordid tale of selfish relatives (re: inheritance plot) and gender bending minutiae; it's 1961's Homicidal, featuring a lead pulling double duty, bad teeth, and a gimmicky fright break. It's also our 15th birthday, so we've collectively surpassed Erik's mental age by a couple of spins around the sun. We discuss the obvious (though unintentional?) riffs on Alfred Hitchcock's Psycho (1960), the labyrinthine murder plot, decapitated mutes, fright break theater experiences, and much, much more!

CK and Uncle Bill look back at the year that was 2025, the movies, the physical media releases, people we lost and MUCH MORE!

Robert Hiltzik returns to camp (literally?) with his legacy sequel to the OG Sleepaway Camp (1983) with 2008's (shot in 2003) Return To Sleepaway Camp, featuring a handful of returning characters mixing it up with a new generation of snotty campers in a tale of bullies - and the bullied - getting offed at summer camp by a mysterious (ha) psychopath. We discuss the human manifestation of sewage, Alan (the film's inexplicable lead character), what type of film Hiltzik was trying to make, the film's slew of over the top murders, and of course the film's best kept secret: the identity of the killer, so spoilers aplenty!

Robert Hiltzik returns to camp (literally?) with his legacy sequel to the OG Sleepaway Camp (1983) with 2008's (shot in 2003) Return To Sleepaway Camp, featuring a handful of returning characters mixing it up with a new generation of snotty campers in a tale of bullies - and the bullied - getting offed at summer camp by a mysterious (ha) psychopath. We discuss the human manifestation of sewage, Alan (the film's inexplicable lead character), what type of film Hiltzik was trying to make, the film's slew of over the top murders, and of course the film's best kept secret: the identity of the killer, so spoilers aplenty!

The Creepy Kentuckian and Uncle look back at 20 years of DEADPIT and listen back to the ORIGINAL show from 2005! Special surprise guests conclude the second hour!

Twas a few days after Christmas, and all through the house, nary a Justin was stirring, that sick little louse. We're again Justinless but are joined by friend of the show and Supporting Characters host Bill Ackerman to discuss alternate (and murderous) holiday realities in It's A Wonderful Knife (2023). We discuss the film's take on an old formula, where it sits in the recent spate of hybrid slashers, the surprising amount of character warmth, and much more!

It's the most wonderful time of the year...This Sunday join Uncle Bill, CK and the Patrons as they discuss anything they damn well please...including a re-watch of the underseen (is it underrated?) Christmas Slasher from 1980 directed by David Hess, To All A Goodnight!!

Abby sits down with our friend Kate Rotunda to talk about the intersection of feminism and horror. We start out by discussing Frankenhooker (1990) and go from there. CW: Discussion of violence against women and SA.Get Lunatics Merch here. Join the discussion on Discord. Check out Abby's book Horror Stories. Available in eBook and paperback. Music by Michaela Papa, Alan Kudan & Jordan Moser. Poster Art by Pilar Keprta @pilar.kep.Support your favorite podcast by wearing some haunting and highly specific clothing. Check out our merch store here. Consider joining our Patreon for bonus episodes, spooky literature and deep dives into horror and history. Click here to learn more. Follow us on TikTok, X, Instragram and YouTube. Join the conversation on Discord. Support us on Patreon. Support the show

We discuss familial intricacies and Three Stooges-esque pie fight gags in this episode centered around a mother from hell in a film that feels like it was written in hell, 1989's Murder In Law, a From Hell/Slasher hybrid that sees Joe Estevez get a visit from his long, terminally lost mother, who immediately takes a disliking to his family. We discuss the film's strange - many, many strange - narrative choices, Joe Estevez' mid-film disappearing act, we wait on breaking news from Bluesky as it relates to one cast member while also discussing this character in depth, and much, much more!

One of our shortest shows ever, and we're working at 75% capacity and doing a bit of time travel recording for 1978's Big Sleazy slasher, Mardi Gras Massacre, with a killer sacrificing "evil" women to an Aztec God. If you've ever wanted to see a movie where Chinese food sets the wheels of would-be justice in motion, this is your flick. We discuss the film's overlong (and inept structure), its curious cast of characters, its status as a victim of the infamous video nasties, and much, much more!

Put on your swim trunks, we're taking a dip in The Pool (2001), the post-Scream tale of students at a prestigious Prague high school who decide to get nice and wet for their graduation party, soon finding themselves in the deep end with a machete-toting maniac in a skull mask. We discuss the film's slick death scenes, its Euro sensibilities, the storied (but all too real) sequel that never got a release (do you wanna know a secret? it does exist!), and much, much more!

All shock collars set to high voltage as we zip through a maze of bloodthirsty killers, Japanese gameshow cliches, and perhaps way too much linguistic back and forth with Maurice Devereaux' low-budget 2001 slasher, $LA$HER$. We're joined by listener and friend of the show, Jake Rubenstein, to discuss the film's ambitious nature (despite its budgetary constraints), director Maurice Devereaux' short-lived filmography, and much, much more!

YouTuber ‘Jaydaddy' presents moving and eloquent defense of The Second Amendment and the God-given right to defend oneself. The rest of Jaydaddy's madness can be found here: https://www.youtube.com/@JaydaddyYT