Stay ConnectedIt was a dark and stormy night in Chicago. Two loud idiots gathered around a microphone to talk about spooky movies. There would be no survivors.
Hosted by Cody (instagram.com/codymonster91) and Kira (instagram.com/heykirahey). Our theme music is by Apres Pompeii (instagram.com/aprespompeii), episode artwork is by Liah Paterson (instagram.com/atenderwitch), and header artwork is by Marc Christoforidis (instagram.com/conjurerovcheaptricks).
Well suck my blood, we’re back with a new episode! We dig our fangs into 2024’s NOSFERATU, directed by big old nerd Robert Eggers. Kira and Cody both try their best Count Orlok impressions, appoint themselves as crisis managers for rats, and break down what being confused-horny can do to a person.
Hosted by Cody (@codymonster91) and Kira (@heykirahey). Follow Halloweeners on Instagram and Twitter @halloweenerspod. Our theme music is by Apres Pompeii (@aprespompeii), episode artwork is by Liah Paterson (liahbean.substack.com), and header artwork is by Marc Christoforidis (@conjurerovcheaptricks)
Cody's top 10 movies of 2024: https://nextbestpicture.com/nbp-top-10-best-films-of-2024-cody-dericks
Fire up your washing machine, it’s time for HALLOWEEN: THE CURSE OF MICHAEL MYERS! We’re discussing the sixth (and worst?) entry in the Halloween franchise. Cody does a sick imitation of an electric guitar and Kira has notes about the 90s costumes. Join us as we discuss the differences between the Theatrical and Producer’s Cuts (Guess what? They’re both bad!)
Hosted by Cody (@codymonster91) and Kira (@heykirahey). Follow Halloweeners on Instagram and Twitter @halloweenerspod. Our theme music is by Apres Pompeii (@aprespompeii), episode artwork is by Liah Paterson (liahbean.substack.com), and header artwork is by Marc Christoforidis (@conjurerovcheaptricks)
Cody's interview with David Moreau, director of "MadS": https://nextbestpicture.com/the-next-best-picture-podcast-interview-with-mads-director-writer-david-moreau/
3…2…1…blast off! It’s another Friday the 13th, which can only mean one thing…Jason is going to space, of course! It’s time to talk about JASON X! Cody puts together in real time that space is above the sky and Kira has questions about Jason’s “downstairs face.” Listen as we come to terms with the fact that this is absolutely a “don’t worry about it” kind of movie.
Hosted by Cody (@codymonster91) and Kira (@heykirahey). Follow Halloweeners on Instagram and Twitter @halloweenerspod. Our theme music is by Apres Pompeii (@aprespompeii), episode artwork is by Liah Paterson (liahbean.substack.com), and header artwork is by Marc Christoforidis (@conjurerovcheaptricks)
Grab a bowl of Pine-Sol soup and get in your tent, because we’re discussing THE SIXTH SENSE! It’s the movie that made M. Night Shyamalan a household name, and it’s currently celebrating its 25th anniversary! Cody compares the film to Disney’s Haunted Mansion and Kira has notes about fashion choices for grieving mothers. And what’s that party thing after a funeral called?
Hosted by Cody (@codymonster91) and Kira (@heykirahey). Follow Halloweeners on Instagram and Twitter @halloweenerspod. Our theme music is by Apres Pompeii (@aprespompeii), episode artwork is by Liah Paterson (liahbean.substack.com), and header artwork is by Marc Christoforidis (@conjurerovcheaptricks)
Happy Pride Month! And in typical fashion, we’re celebrating by releasing our Pride episode in mid-July, and it’s all about the 70s erotic lesbian vampire movie DAUGHTERS OF DARKNESS! Listen as we sink our teeth into Rob Zombie, The Golden Girls, and the terror of young girks getting murfddd [sic].
Hosted by Cody (@codymonster91) and Kira (@heykirahey). Follow Halloweeners on Instagram and Twitter @halloweenerspod. Our theme music is by Apres Pompeii (@aprespompeii), episode artwork is by Liah Paterson (liahbean.substack.com), and header artwork is by Marc Christoforidis (@conjurerovcheaptricks).
Lock up those mind boxes and purify your steam, because we’re paying a visit to DOCTOR SLEEP! And we’ve got important questions to ask him. Like, where’s the Blowjob Bear? How are blueberries “made”? And is it possible to truly live in the moment? Cody (aka Krazy Kody) tries speaking Swedish, and Kira (aka Kickin’ Kira) makes an unexpected Pixar comparison.
Hosted by Cody (@codymonster91) and Kira (@heykirahey). Follow Halloweeners on Instagram and Twitter @halloweenerspod. Our theme music is by Apres Pompeii (@aprespompeii), episode artwork is by Liah Paterson (liahbean.substack.com), and header artwork is by Marc Christoforidis (@conjurerovcheaptricks).
Ave satani, you little devils! It’s time to discuss THE OMEN (1976)! We cover it all in this episode, including the violence of religious imagery, the influence of Vietnam on this film, and how to pronounce “baboon.” We even have a firsthand account from someone who saw the movie in theaters in 1976! (And who may or may not be one of our parents) Now where do YOU want your 666 tattoo?
Hosted by Cody (@codymonster91) and Kira (@heykirahey). Follow Halloweeners on Instagram and Twitter @halloweenerspod. Our theme music is by Apres Pompeii (@aprespompeii), episode artwork is by Liah Paterson (liahbean.substack.com), and header artwork is by Marc Christoforidis (@conjurerovcheaptricks).
And Flash Gordon was there in silver underwear, Claude Rains was THE INVISIBLE MAN (1933)! That’s right, we’re talking about the original adaptation of the H.G. Wells novel, and guess what…this movie rules! We both praise the film, Cody tells us when the dinosaurs died, and Kira wants to know what happened to good old fashioned inns and pubs.
Hosted by Cody (@codymonster91) and Kira (@heykirahey). Follow Halloweeners on Instagram and Twitter @halloweenerspod. Our theme music is by Apres Pompeii (@aprespompeii), episode artwork is by Liah Paterson (liahbean.substack.com), and header artwork is by Marc Christoforidis (@conjurerovcheaptricks).
It’s time we all recognized the true meaning of the holiday season - getting presents! We’re discussing the original CHILD’S PLAY! We talk about toys we played with as a kid, how much the new Chucky from the remake looks like a young Republican, and the genius of Keke Palmer.
Hosted by Cody (@codymonster91) and Kira (@heykirahey). Follow Halloweeners on Instagram and Twitter @halloweenerspod. Our theme music is by Apres Pompeii (@aprespompeii), episode artwork is by Liah Paterson (liahbean.substack.com), and header artwork is by Marc Christoforidis (@conjurerovcheaptricks).
Happy Halloween to you and Happy 100th Episode to us! And hell, we don’t look a day over 99. In honor of this special occasion, we decided to revisit the movie that we covered in our very first episode: THE SILENCE OF THE LAMBS, this time with a commentary episode! And no, you don’t need to watch along with us, we’ll hold your hand and guide you. We discuss this masterpiece, along with the Hannibal TV show, the importance of stretching, Tom Thee Petty, and what Thai food we’ll be eating after the recording.
Hosted by Cody (@codymonster91) and Kira (@heykirahey). Follow Halloweeners on Instagram and Twitter @halloweenerspod. Our theme music is by Apres Pompeii (@aprespompeii), episode artwork is by Liah Paterson (liahbean.substack.com), and header artwork is by Marc Christoforidis (@conjurerovcheaptricks).
Your eyes haven’t deceived you trick-or-treaters, we’re covering TWO movies in this episode! That’s right, we’re feeling the spirit of the season and we’re here to talk about Halloween 4: The Return of Michael Myers and Halloween 5: The Revenge of Michael Myers. And we cover it all in this double feature - Kira works on her flawless Dr. Loomis impression and Cody talks about how much he loves Tina (the character, not the drug). Plus, unpaid ads for Oreo and Letterboxd! (sponsor us pls)
Hosted by Cody (@codymonster91) and Kira (@heykirahey). Follow Halloweeners on Instagram and Twitter @halloweenerspod. Our theme music is by Apres Pompeii (@aprespompeii), episode artwork is by Liah Paterson (@liahbean), and header artwork is by Marc Christoforidis (@conjurerovcheaptricks).
Have you checked the podcast feed? There’s a new Halloweeners episode! And we’re talking all about the original WHEN A STRANGER CALLS (1979)! Among other things, we discuss some very questionable 70s choices, like trusting strangers and pairing yellow and green in your interior decorating.
Hosted by Cody (@codymonster91) and Kira (@heykirahey). Follow Halloweeners on Instagram and Twitter @halloweenerspod. Our theme music is by Apres Pompeii (@aprespompeii), episode artwork is by Liah Paterson (@liahbean), and header artwork is by Marc Christoforidis (@conjurerovcheaptricks).
CW: This episode discusses an assault scene depicted in the film.
Join us…as we dig into THE EVIL DEAD! Inspired by the recent release of Evil Dead Rise, Cody and Kira spill on the goopy, gaggy, soupy, and saggy first installment of the Evil Dead franchise. They discuss great cinematography, victim blaming, and the chemical properties of Nickelodeon slime.
Hosted by Cody (@codymonster91) and Kira (@heykirahey). Follow Halloweeners on Instagram and Twitter @halloweenerspod. Our theme music is by Apres Pompeii (@aprespompeii), episode artwork is by Liah Paterson (@liahbean), and header artwork is by Marc Christoforidis (@conjurerovcheaptricks).
Hey, I’m stabbin’ here! Our iconic theme (or should we say, scream) music composer Apres Pompeii joins Cody and Kira to honor the newest installment in the beloved franchise, SCREAM VI! Cody talks about Josh Segarra’s wild body, Zack praises Dermot Mulroney’s wild performance, and Kira thinks it’s wild that the film pretends that Manhattan has a bunch of alleys. SPOILERS AHEAD, OBVIOUSLY!
Hosted by Cody (@codymonster91) and Kira (@heykirahey). Follow Halloweeners on Instagram and Twitter @halloweenerspod. Our theme music is by Apres Pompeii (@aprespompeii), episode artwork is by Liah Paterson (@liahbean), and header artwork is by Marc Christoforidis (@conjurerovcheaptricks).
Get ready for some dirty talk (both figuratively and literally) as we dig into BRAM STOKER’S DRACULA (1992)! In between gushing about the movie’s visuals, Cody explains the ballet Giselle and Kira shares their feelings about a certain hairy cemetery scene. Did you know that boners come from blood? Also, we open with a new segment talking about other horror films that we’ve recently watched, including ones that Cody saw at the Sundance Film Festival!
Hosted by Cody (@codymonster91) and Kira (@heykirahey). Follow Halloweeners on Instagram and Twitter @halloweenerspod. Our theme music is by Apres Pompeii (@aprespompeii), episode artwork is by Liah Paterson (@liahbean), and header artwork is by Marc Christoforidis (@conjurerovcheaptricks).
Order up, hun, it’s JASON GOES TO HELL: THE FINAL FRIDAY! That’s right, we’re discussing the ninth(!!!) installation in the Friday the 13th series. Cody apologizes to toxic sludge and Kira just wants everyone to kiss. PLUS Jason Goes to Hell superfan/our theme music composer Apres Pompeii makes a cameo appearance on mic to defend the film.
Hosted by Cody (@codymonster91) and Kira (@heykirahey). Follow Halloweeners on Instagram and Twitter @halloweenerspod. Our theme music is by Apres Pompeii (@aprespompeii), episode artwork is by Liah Paterson (@liahbean), and header artwork is by Marc Christoforidis (@conjurerovcheaptricks).
Watch out for black goo and please let me borrow your DivaCup, because we’re talking about the not-subtle-at-all 2019 remake of BLACK CHRISTMAS! Just like every holiday season, Cody gets confused about reindeer “paws” and Kira’s sensitive intro gets interrupted by loud neighbors.
Hosted by Cody (@codymonster91) and Kira (@heykirahey). Follow Halloweeners on Instagram and Twitter @halloweenerspod. Our theme music is by Apres Pompeii (@aprespompeii), episode artwork is by Liah Paterson (@liahbean), and header artwork is by Marc Christoforidis (@conjurerovcheaptricks).
Slap on your scarecrow mask and burn your pumpkin pie, we’re discussing the brand new HALLOWEEN ENDS! Cody makes it very clear that you don’t HAVE to kill teenagers if they’re being annoying and Kira STILL wants to know who the Mulaneys (Maloneys?) are. And if the actor who plays Corey is reading this…hi there :)
Hosted by Cody (@codymonster91) and Kira (@heykirahey). Follow Halloweeners on Instagram and Twitter @halloweenerspod. Our theme music is by Apres Pompeii (@aprespompeii), episode artwork is by Liah Paterson (@liahbean), and header artwork is by Marc Christoforidis (@conjurerovcheaptricks).
Attention shoppers, attention shoppers, it’s DAWN OF THE DEAD (1978)! Come on down for great deals and fun conversations, like Cody imagining Lin-Manuel Miranda as a rapping zombie (he’s not proud) and Kira wondering if being a member of a zombie community would really be so bad.
Hosted by Cody (@codymonster91) and Kira (@heykirahey). Follow Halloweeners on Instagram and Twitter @halloweenerspod. Our theme music is by Apres Pompeii (@aprespompeii), episode artwork is by Liah Paterson (@liahbean), and header artwork is by Marc Christoforidis (@conjurerovcheaptricks).
Yeah no, no yeah, yeah no yeah it’s NOPE! We’re always excited to talk about a new Jordan Peele film, and as always, we were left with a bunch of questions. Like, why is Keke Palmer’s character named Emerald? What exactly is a “claim”? Will Cody be able to wrangle a stupid-sexy Halloween costume from this movie? How many times in one podcast can Kira say “suck”? We do our best to answer these queries and more in this episode!
Hosted by Cody (@codymonster91) and Kira (@heykirahey). Follow Halloweeners on Instagram and Twitter @halloweenerspod. Our theme music is by Apres Pompeii (@aprespompeii), episode artwork is by Liah Paterson (@atenderwitch), and header artwork is by Marc Christoforidis (@conjurerovcheaptricks).
Welcome to New York and welcome to a bonus Friday the 13th episode for all you good little campers out there! We’re discussing the somewhat-misleadingly-titled FRIDAY THE 13TH PART VIII: JASON TAKES MANHATTAN! Get ready for lots of Big Apple talk from your two East Coast-born hosts. Kira yearns for a good sandwich and Cody gets distracted by bagels.
Hosted by Cody (@codymonster91) and Kira (@heykirahey). Follow Halloweeners on Instagram and Twitter @halloweenerspod. Our theme music is by Apres Pompeii (@aprespompeii), episode artwork is by Liah Paterson (@atenderwitch), and header artwork is by Marc Christoforidis (@conjurerovcheaptricks).
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Put on your pearls, it’s time for another visit to Camp Crystal Lake…that’s right, it’s FRIDAY THE 13TH PART VII: THE NEW BLOOD! We continue our tradition of checking in with Jason when another Friday the 13th rolls around and this time, he may have met his match…Cody stands up for skeleton rights and Kira does her very best to remember all the disposable teen characters.
Hosted by Cody (@codymonster91) and Kira (@heykirahey). Follow Halloweeners on Instagram and Twitter @halloweenerspod. Our theme music is by Apres Pompeii (@aprespompeii), episode artwork is by Liah Paterson (@atenderwitch), and header artwork is by Marc Christoforidis (@conjurerovcheaptricks).
Hey pretty girl, time to wake up, it’s a new episode! This week we jump into the blue box that is MULHOLLAND DRIVE, and we have to ask, is this horror? How is this movie like a Bloody Mary? And what is Rhonda the Cat up to?
Hosted by Cody (@codymonster91) and Kira (@heykirahey). Follow Halloweeners on Instagram and Twitter @halloweenerspod. Our theme music is by Apres Pompeii (@aprespompeii), episode artwork is by Liah Paterson (@atenderwitch), and header artwork is by Marc Christoforidis (@conjurerovcheaptricks).
Pop some Hypnocil, it’s a new episode of Halloweeners! This time, we’re dreaming of A NIGHTMARE ON ELM STREET 3: DREAM WARRIORS. Kira reveals a crush or two and Cody hauls out his incredible Janis Joplin impression. Plus, they disagree about how people should dress for their respective funerals.
Hosted by Cody (@codymonster91) and Kira (@heykirahey). Follow Halloweeners on Instagram and Twitter @halloweenerspod. Our theme music is by Apres Pompeii (@aprespompeii), episode artwork is by Liah Paterson (@atenderwitch), and header artwork is by Marc Christoforidis (@conjurerovcheaptricks).
SPOILERS AHEAD, LISTEN AT YOUR OWN RISK! Activate that app and lock your doors, people, we’re taking a *stab* at the new SCREAM (2022)! And joining us as they always do when we take a trip to Woodsboro is our theme music composer Zachary aka Apres Pompeii! Cody has thoughts on Disney’s “exclusively gay moments,” Kira has questions about lemon squares, and Zachary shames our two co-hosts for who they find attractive. Keep an ear out for a surprise appearance from Kira’s cat!
Hosted by Cody (@codymonster91) and Kira (@heykirahey). Follow Halloweeners on Instagram and Twitter @halloweenerspod. Our theme music is by Apres Pompeii (@aprespompeii), episode artwork is by Liah Paterson (@atenderwitch), and header artwork is by Marc Christoforidis (@conjurerovcheaptricks).
WARNING: In this episode we discuss a movie that features sexual violence.
Have you been naughty this year? Get festive with us as we discuss SILENT NIGHT, DEADLY NIGHT! Cody gives a dynamic Phantom of the Opera impression and Kira accidentally starts scatting. Now join us in some made-up Christmas carols, you know the words!
Hosted by Cody (@codymonster91) and Kira (@heykirahey). Follow Halloweeners on Instagram and Twitter @halloweenerspod. Our theme music is by Apres Pompeii (@aprespompeii), episode artwork is by Liah Paterson (@atenderwitch), and header artwork is by Marc Christoforidis (@conjurerovcheaptricks).
Oy mista, pick your weapons, we’re talking ATTACK THE BLOCK! And who better to discuss UK politics than two loud American morons? Cody whips out his impeccable cockney accent and Kira tries to decode what SVU really stands for.
Hosted by Cody (@codymonster91) and Kira (@heykirahey). Follow Halloweeners on Instagram and Twitter @halloweenerspod. Our theme music is by Apres Pompeii (@aprespompeii), episode artwork is by Liah Paterson (@atenderwitch), and header artwork is by Marc Christoforidis (@conjurerovcheaptricks).
Lose the bra and summon the Emperor, we’re baring it all on Ed Wood’s ORGY OF THE DEAD! Kira makes us all remember the Star Wars prequel novels and Cody dares to question the feminine powers of a sexy boa. Enjoy our newest episode before the moon goes away!
Hosted by Cody (@codymonster91) and Kira (@heykirahey). Follow Halloweeners on Instagram and Twitter @halloweenerspod. Our theme music is by Apres Pompeii (@aprespompeii), episode artwork is by Liah Paterson (@atenderwitch), and header artwork is by Marc Christoforidis (@conjurerovcheaptricks).
Grab your iron and hold onto your surgical wounds, because your Halloweeners hosts are back to discuss HALLOWEEN KILLS! Cody talks about firefighter calendars and Kira wants to know who the fuck are the Maloneys???? Listen along as we make stunning discoveries about the Real Housewives live on mic!
Hosted by Cody (@codymonster91) and Kira (@heykirahey). Follow Halloweeners on Instagram and Twitter @halloweenerspod. Our theme music is by Apres Pompeii (@aprespompeii), episode artwork is by Liah Paterson (@atenderwitch), and header artwork is by Marc Christoforidis (marcchristo.tumblr.com).
Pose for your dust jacket and turn off your damn Sidekick, we’re talking SCREAM 4! And as always when discussing a Scream movie, our lovely theme music composer Apres Pompeii aka Zachary Weiss is here with us! We touch on everything you’d expect us to, including wikiFeet, Ernest Hemingway, and how you can tell pasta is done. Be sure to listen for a lovely cover of Oliva Rodrigo’s “drivers license” by our very own Kira!
Hosted by Cody (@codymonster91) and Kira (@heykirahey). Follow Halloweeners on Instagram and Twitter @halloweenerspod. Our theme music is by Apres Pompeii (@aprespompeii), episode artwork is by Liah Paterson (@atenderwitch), and header artwork is by Marc Christoforidis (marcchristo.tumblr.com).
Wiggle those toes and watch out for pigs with wigs, we’re here to talk about SAW! A movie you probably half-watched at a sleepover in the mid-2000s! We have plenty of fun discussions afoot (hehe), including chats about the power ballad “Lips of an Angel”, the trailer for Conjuring 3, and our new favorite term “trauma drama.” All that and more awaits you in this episode, Jigsaw-heads!
Hosted by Cody (@codymonster91) and Kira (@heykirahey). Follow Halloweeners on Instagram and Twitter @halloweenerspod. Our theme music is by Apres Pompeii (@aprespompeii), episode artwork is by Liah Paterson (@atenderwitch), and header artwork is by Marc Christoforidis (marcchristo.tumblr.com).
Burn the dolls and break your legs, we’re exploring the 2006 remake of THE WICKER MAN! This infamous Nicolas Cage vehicle gives us plenty to talk about, including Bush era masculinity, that hot new show WandaVision, and Evan Rachel Wood’s birthplace. So get ready for some Neil LaBute horror and voyage to Summersisle with us and a whole bunch of bears, Burstyn, and BEES!!!
Hosted by Cody (@codymonster91) and Kira (@heykirahey). Follow Halloweeners on Instagram and Twitter @halloweenerspod. Our theme music is by Apres Pompeii (@aprespompeii), episode artwork is by Liah Paterson (@atenderwitch), and header artwork is by Marc Christoforidis (marcchristo.tumblr.com).
Grab your paintball gun and fire up the RV, we’re discussing yet another Friday the 13th just in time for the holiday! We’ve made it up to PART VI: JASON LIVES! And we’ve got a loopy, giggly episode for all you Camp Crystal Lake campers out there. We wisely use our platform to slam Staten Island, discuss Susan B. Anthony, and reluctantly predict the inevitable pandemic horror movie.
Hosted by Cody (@codymonster91) and Kira (@heykirahey). Follow Halloweeners on Instagram and Twitter @halloweenerspod. Our theme music is by Apres Pompeii (@aprespompeii), episode artwork is by Liah Paterson (@atenderwitch), and header artwork is by Marc Christoforidis (marcchristo.tumblr.com).
Religion, mental illness, the reality of evil, and really dumb mouth sounds. Yes, that may sound like a typical Halloweeners episode, but this time those topics are extra special because we’re talking THE EXORCIST! Cody does his best to explain complex medical procedures and Kira talks about the dangers of lead poisoning. Now would you please shut that damn window??
Hosted by Cody (@codymonster91) and Kira (@heykirahey). Follow Halloweeners on Instagram and Twitter @halloweenerspod. Our theme music is by Apres Pompeii (@aprespompeii), episode artwork is by Liah Paterson (@atenderwitch), and header artwork is by Marc Christoforidis (marcchristo.tumblr.com).
Just in time for our favorite time of year, the Halloweeners are back! And true to form, we make a return to your podcast feeds to discuss possibly the most queer mainstream horror movie ever made: A NIGHTMARE ON ELM STREET 2: FREDDY’S REVENGE! And of course our discussion leads to some obvious moments: Kira invents a new sexuality and Cody won’t stop telling people to let a man inside them. Now how do you pronounce Englund again?
Hosted by Cody (@codymonster91) and Kira (@heykirahey). Follow Halloweeners on Instagram and Twitter @halloweenerspod. Our theme music is by Apres Pompeii (@aprespompeii), episode artwork is by Liah Paterson (@atenderwitch), and header artwork is by Marc Christoforidis (marcchristo.tumblr.com).
Pack your bags because we’re going to Hollywood, baby, it’s SCREAM 3! And as always with this film series, our theme music composer Zack aka Apres Pompeii is here with us! And of course we’re discussing only the important things about this movie, namely Courtney Cox’s bangs, the abundance of Creed references, and Zack's distaste for Patrick Dempsey.
Hosted by Cody (@codymonster91) and Kira (@heykirahey). Follow Halloweeners on Instagram and Twitter @halloweenerspod. Our theme music is by Apres Pompeii (@aprespompeii), episode artwork is by Liah Paterson (@atenderwitch), and header artwork is by Marc Christoforidis (marcchristo.tumblr.com).
This quar got you feeling cooped up and scared of the outside world? Then join us as we explore the shockingly-relevant NIGHT OF THE LIVING DEAD (1968)! And lemme tell you, Cody and Kira are struggling this episode. Struggling to pronounce “trowel”, struggling to pretend they know about car stuff, struggling to just keep it together…
Hosted by Cody (@codymonster91) and Kira (@heykirahey). Follow Halloweeners on Instagram and Twitter @halloweenerspod. Our theme music is by Apres Pompeii (@aprespompeii), episode artwork is by Liah Paterson (@atenderwitch), and header artwork is by Marc Christoforidis (marcchristo.tumblr.com).
Isolate yourselves from your Puritan village, because it’s time to discuss THE WITCH! We’re coming at you from our separate homes for the first time ever! Listen along as we come to terms with the fact that Kira absolutely would not have made it out of any sort of witch trial alive.
Hosted by Cody (@codymonster91) and Kira (@heykirahey). Follow Halloweeners on Instagram and Twitter @halloweenerspod. Our theme music is by Apres Pompeii (@aprespompeii), episode artwork is by Liah Paterson (@atenderwitch), and header artwork is by Marc Christoforidis (marcchristo.tumblr.com).
Here we go, we’re back at it again, and so is Jason...or is he? It’s FRIDAY THE 13TH: A NEW BEGINNING! Just in time for the holiday that is Friday the 13th, we’re covering another one of these classics of American cinema, and we’ve got some questions. Why are this and the movie Holes so similar? Why did we all slanted ceilings in our childhood bedrooms? And why is this movie so horny?
Hosted by Cody (@codymonster91) and Kira (@heykirahey). Follow Halloweeners on Instagram and Twitter @halloweenerspod. Our theme music is by Apres Pompeii (@aprespompeii), episode artwork is by Liah Paterson (@atenderwitch), and header artwork is by Marc Christoforidis (marcchristo.tumblr.com).
Grab your groceries, we’re talking POSSESSION (1981)! And boy oh boy this movie wore us OUT. But is that a good thing? Give us a listen and find out....For a movie with this subject matter, we do a lot of questioning of kitchens and cooking accessories. And of course we go into the history of queer representation in horror movies because that’s just who we are.
Hosted by Cody (@codymonster91) and Kira (@heykirahey). Follow Halloweeners on Instagram and Twitter @halloweenerspod. Our theme music is by Apres Pompeii (@aprespompeii), episode artwork is by Liah Paterson (@atenderwitch), and header artwork is by Marc Christoforidis (marcchristo.tumblr.com).
WARNING: in this episode we discuss a movie that deals with sexual themes including sexual violence and mentions of self-harm. Feel free to skip this one if you do not want to hear these topics.
Drive to the lake and sit in your car’s headlights, because we’re talking about IT FOLLOWS! And in this episode we get deep with heavy discussions of sexual themes and politics but ALSO we laugh at some funny sounds our mouths accidentally make and talk about actors whose muscles make us very happy. Color theory! Symbolic imagery! Thematic camera choices! We’re talking filme, baby!
Hosted by Cody (@codymonster91) and Kira (@heykirahey). Follow Halloweeners on Instagram and Twitter @halloweenerspod. Our theme music is by Apres Pompeii (@aprespompeii), episode artwork is by Liah Paterson (@atenderwitch), and header artwork is by Marc Christoforidis (marcchristo.tumblr.com).
Munch on some spiders and highlight your eyes, we’re talking the original DRACULA (1931)! That’s right, it’s time to welcome Lugosi to the party. Listen as we sell ourselves on the idea of being vampires in real time! Topics of discussion on this episode also include: ornithology, armadillos, and sexy neck stuff.
Hosted by Cody (@codymonster91) and Kira (@heykirahey). Follow Halloweeners on Instagram and Twitter @halloweenerspod. Our theme music is by Apres Pompeii (@aprespompeii), episode artwork is by Liah Paterson (@atenderwitch), and header artwork is by Marc Christoforidis (marcchristo.tumblr.com).
Put your dog in an elf costume and be nice to your grandma, we’re talking KRAMPUS! Just in time for the holidays, cozy up with us as we explore everyone’s favorite yuletide demon-goat-man. Kira yells at Tom Hanks and Cody has opinions about Olivia Newton-John’s hair.
Hosted by Cody (@codymonster91) and Kira (@heykirahey). Follow Halloweeners on Instagram and Twitter @halloweenerspod. Our theme music is by Apres Pompeii (@aprespompeii), episode artwork is by Liah Paterson (@atenderwitch), and header artwork is by Marc Christoforidis (marcchristo.tumblr.com).
It’s that time again, we’re talking FRIDAY THE 13TH: THE FINAL CHAPTER! Every Friday the 13th we cover the next film in the legendary slasher series, and this time we get to cover the final film...oh wait...there’s another half a dozen movies in the series? Hmmm...in this episode, Kira has comments about teeth and Cody teaches you how to hug.
Hosted by Cody (@codymonster91) and Kira (@heykirahey). Follow Halloweeners on Instagram and Twitter @halloweenerspod. Our theme music is by Apres Pompeii (@aprespompeii), episode artwork is by Liah Paterson (@atenderwitch), and header artwork is by Marc Christoforidis (marcchristo.tumblr.com).
Throw out your mattresses, because we’re talking about HELLBOUND: HELLRAISER II! Settle in for a very squishy, wet, dripping time with us. Cody thinks he knows everything about brain surgery and Kira talks about shark anatomy. And don’t worry, we discuss what hell is to us :)
Hosted by Cody (@codymonster91) and Kira (@heykirahey). Follow Halloweeners on Instagram and Twitter @halloweenerspod. Our theme music is by Apres Pompeii (@aprespompeii), episode artwork is by Liah Paterson (@atenderwitch), and header artwork is by Marc Christoforidis (marcchristo.tumblr.com).
Keep your hair on and your closets taped, because we’re talking about the American remake of THE GRUDGE (2004)! And you know what that means: time for more discussions of Bush-era filmmaking! Together we laugh at Sarah Michelle Gellar’s character’s name, explore how Requiem for a Dream scared us in our youth, and dive into the career of Adrian Grenier.
Hosted by Cody (@codymonster91) and Kira (@heykirahey). Follow Halloweeners on Instagram and Twitter @halloweenerspod. Our theme music is by Apres Pompeii (@aprespompeii), episode artwork is by Liah Paterson (@atenderwitch), and header artwork is by Marc Christoforidis (marcchristo.tumblr.com).
You better get those shiny red berries out of here, because we’re talking about M. Night Shyamalan’s THE VILLAGE! Remember? It’s the movie you hated in 2004! But is it worthy of all the hate it got? Run into the woods with us and find out! Cody gets excited about violins and Kira tells us what the sexiest color is.
Hosted by Cody (@codymonster91) and Kira (@heykirahey). Follow Halloweeners on Instagram and Twitter @halloweenerspod. Our theme music is by Apres Pompeii (@aprespompeii), episode artwork is by Liah Paterson (@atenderwitch), and header artwork is by Marc Christoforidis (marcchristo.tumblr.com).
Scoot real close to the TV, it’s time to discuss HALLOWEEN III: SEASON OF THE WITCH! Kira has questions about snakes and Cody practices his film noir voice. And if you don’t like when we sing, this episode Is! Not! For! You!
Hosted by Cody (@codymonster91) and Kira (@heykirahey). Follow Halloweeners on Instagram and Twitter @halloweenerspod. Our theme music is by Apres Pompeii (@aprespompeii), episode artwork is by Liah Paterson (@atenderwitch), and header artwork is by Marc Christoforidis (marcchristo.tumblr.com).
Destroy capitalism and make sure you MOVE THE BODIES (!!!!!), we’re digging into POLTERGEIST (1982). In this episode Cody says bones a lot and Kira learns about construction equipment. ALSO our hosts tell their own personal ghost stories and now they want to hear yours! Submit a paranormal experience that you or someone else has witnessed, we want to read them on the air! Send them to our Twitter or Instagram, our DMs are open.
Hosted by Cody (@codymonster91) and Kira (@heykirahey). Follow Halloweeners on Instagram and Twitter @halloweenerspod. Our theme music is by Apres Pompeii (@aprespompeii), episode artwork is by Liah Paterson (@atenderwitch), and header artwork is by Marc Christoforidis (marcchristo.tumblr.com).
Keep the jack-o-lanterns lit and watch out for your next-door neighbor, we’re talking about TRICK ‘R TREAT (2007). Kira reveals what her ideal last meal would be and Cody discusses the history of the word “lit”. Plus we have a cute lil discussion about our childhood Halloween costumes!
Hosted by Cody (@codymonster91) and Kira (@heykirahey). Follow Halloweeners on Instagram and Twitter @halloweenerspod. Our theme music is by Apres Pompeii (@aprespompeii), episode artwork is by Liah Paterson (@atenderwitch), and header artwork is by Marc Christoforidis (marcchristo.tumblr.com).
Get away from that spiral staircase and listen to our episode on THE HAUNTING (1963)! Based on the same novel as the amazing Haunting of Hill House Netflix series, this movie is spooky and ooky and gay! Come for the queer themes, stay for the good filmmaking.
Hosted by Cody (@codymonster91) and Kira (@heykirahey). Follow Halloweeners on Instagram and Twitter @halloweenerspod. Our theme music is by Apres Pompeii (@aprespompeii), episode artwork is by Liah Paterson (@atenderwitch), and header artwork is by Marc Christoforidis (marcchristo.tumblr.com).
Get out of the hot tub and into the ambulance, we’re talking about HALLOWEEN II (1981)! And we’ve got some questions…How do burns work? Why can air and water kill you when you need them so badly? Why is Jamie Lee Curtis’s wig the way it is? Listen and find out!
Hosted by Cody (@codymonster91) and Kira (@heykirahey). Follow Halloweeners on Instagram and Twitter @halloweenerspod. Our theme music is by Apres Pompeii (@aprespompeii), episode artwork is by Liah Paterson (@atenderwitch), and header artwork is by Marc Christoforidis (marcchristo.tumblr.com).
Make yourself some hot coffee and down those caffeine pills, we’re talking the original A NIGHTMARE ON ELM STREET (1984)! Kira suspects that our main villain just needs a big hug and Cody really really loves movies, okay? Join us as we reveal the truth about both killer nightmares and the “gay ear”.
Hosted by Cody (@codymonster91) and Kira (@heykirahey). Follow Halloweeners on Instagram and Twitter @halloweenerspod. Our theme music is by Apres Pompeii (@aprespompeii), episode artwork is by Liah Paterson (@atenderwitch), and header artwork is by Marc Christoforidis (marcchristo.tumblr.com).
You can finally strap on the hockey mask, we’re diving into FRIDAY THE 13th PART III (or 3D, if you’re fancy). Kira shows off her Patrick Stewart impression and Cody gets weirdly mad about the way the title is written. Come for the slasher talk, stay for the discussions of Barbra Streisand’s basement!
Hosted by Cody (@codymonster91) and Kira (@heykirahey). Follow Halloweeners on Instagram and Twitter @halloweenerspod. Our theme music is by Apres Pompeii (@aprespompeii), episode artwork is by Liah Paterson (@atenderwitch), and header artwork is by Marc Christoforidis (marcchristo.tumblr.com).
Gather your postcards, shower caps, and bloody rocks, we’re discussing the brand new IT CHAPTER TWO! If you haven’t seen this movie yet, FULL spoiler alert! Kira screams about saving her money and Cody loses his mind over the film’s amazing casting. And together, they develop a conspiracy theory about a certain 90s movie actress…
Hosted by Cody (@codymonster91) and Kira (@heykirahey). Follow Halloweeners on Instagram and Twitter @halloweenerspod. Our theme music is by Apres Pompeii (@aprespompeii), episode artwork is by Liah Paterson (@atenderwitch), and header artwork is by Marc Christoforidis (marcchristo.tumblr.com).
Light up a cigar and put on that towering wig, it’s BRIDE OF FRANKENSTEIN! And surprise surprise, we’re talking about heteronormativity and looking at the movie through a queer lens. Also, Cody fans himself over 90s Brendan Fraser and Kira learns some revealing truths about 50s Hollywood actors (hint: they’re not all straight).
Hosted by Cody (@codymonster91) and Kira (@heykirahey). Follow Halloweeners on Instagram and Twitter @halloweenerspod. Our theme music is by Apres Pompeii (@aprespompeii), episode artwork is by Liah Paterson (@atenderwitch), and header artwork is by Marc Christoforidis (marcchristo.tumblr.com).
Grab your Long Island Rail Road passes, we’re talking THE AMITYVILLE HORROR (1979)! And boy oh boy are we all about the surprising Daddy vibes of this movie (sorry). We cover the details of the real life murders, try to figure out the anatomy of the spooky house, and discuss Barbra Streisand’s Jingle Bells.
Hosted by Cody (@codymonster91) and Kira (@heykirahey). Follow Halloweeners on Instagram and Twitter @halloweenerspod. Our theme music is by Apres Pompeii (@aprespompeii), episode artwork is by Liah Paterson (@atenderwitch), and header artwork is by Marc Christoforidis (marcchristo.tumblr.com).
Put on your clubbing outfits and colored wigs, we’re talking the 80s Grace Jones vampire-stripper movie VAMP! And if that sounds extremely on-brand for us, you would be very very correct. Cody finds out if bugs have blood and Kira still doesn’t know the words to “9 to 5”. And of course, they point out the movie’s homoerotic subtext!
Hosted by Cody (@codymonster91) and Kira (@heykirahey). Follow Halloweeners on Instagram and Twitter @halloweenerspod. Our theme music is by Apres Pompeii (@aprespompeii), episode artwork is by Liah Paterson (@atenderwitch), and header artwork is by Marc Christoforidis (marcchristo.tumblr.com).
Put out that sugar, because we’re on the hunt for THE FLY (1958)! And along the way, Kira talks about how much she loves this little-known play called Hamlet and Cody waxes poetic about the color of the eyes of a fly. This movie is set in Montreal, so of course we must offer up an apology to our Canadian listeners for our bad accents! They’re not very “faccurate”.
Hosted by Cody (@codymonster91) and Kira (@heykirahey). Follow Halloweeners on Instagram and Twitter @halloweenerspod. Our theme music is by Apres Pompeii (@aprespompeii), episode artwork is by Liah Paterson (@atenderwitch), and header artwork is by Marc Christoforidis (marcchristo.tumblr.com).
It’s here! It’s happening! We’re doing It! On this episode, in anticipation of the upcoming sequel, we’re covering the 2017 adaptation of Stephen King’s IT! So gather around and listen to these two clowns discuss the scariest clown of them all. Kira rails against True Detective and Cody delivers unfortunate news about Chris Pratt. And together, they solve the mystery of the Lost Colony of Roanoke!
Hosted by Cody (@codymonster91) and Kira (@heykirahey). Follow Halloweeners on Instagram and Twitter @halloweenerspod. Our theme music is by Apres Pompeii (@aprespompeii), episode artwork is by Liah Paterson (@atenderwitch), and header artwork is by Marc Christoforidis (marcchristo.tumblr.com).
You better chug those dark and stormies, because we’re discussing I STILL KNOW WHAT YOU DID LAST SUMMER! Prepare yourself for a lot of beleaguered sighs! Cody struggles to name S&M objects and Kira feels seen by Jennifer Esposito’s big hair.
Hosted by Cody (@codymonster91) and Kira (@heykirahey). Follow Halloweeners on Instagram and Twitter @halloweenerspod. Our theme music is by Apres Pompeii (@aprespompeii), episode artwork is by Liah Paterson (@atenderwitch), and header artwork is by Marc Christoforidis (marcchristo.tumblr.com).
Breathe deep and stay away from the shrooms, we’re talking Ari Aster’s new movie MIDSOMMAR! Cody has a bit of trouble describing his family tree and Kira forgets what the sun looks like. What’s a blood eagle? Is Chekhov’s Bear a term we should all be using? Why does Cody keep saying “guilt” when he means “grief”? Find out in this episode!
Hosted by Cody (@codymonster91) and Kira (@heykirahey). Follow Halloweeners on Instagram and Twitter @halloweenerspod. Our theme music is by Apres Pompeii (@aprespompeii), episode artwork is by Liah Paterson (@atenderwitch), and header artwork is by Marc Christoforidis (marcchristo.tumblr.com).
Grab your bow & arrow and your syringes full of blood, we’re talking Bong Joon-ho’s THE HOST (2006)! Is this a sneaky remake of The Wizard of Oz? Do Cody and Kira know ANYTHING about guns? What are the dietary ethics of a mutant river monster? We answer all these questions and more!
Hosted by Cody (@codymonster91) and Kira (@heykirahey). Follow Halloweeners on Instagram and Twitter @halloweenerspod. Our theme music is by Apres Pompeii (@aprespompeii), episode artwork is by Liah Paterson (@atenderwitch), and header artwork is by Marc Christoforidis (marcchristo.tumblr.com).
We’re bringing back Courtney, Neve, and...Laurie Metcalf??? That’s right, it’s SCREAM 2! And as per tradition, our theme musician Apres Pompeii aka Zack Weiss is on-hand to talk with us about his favorite horror series. We obviously talk Courtney Cox’s hair, what exactly a “harmonica style” bj is, and yell about how bad French tucks look.
Hosted by Cody (@codymonster91) and Kira (@heykirahey). Follow Halloweeners on Instagram and Twitter @halloweenerspod. Our theme music is by Apres Pompeii (@aprespompeii), episode artwork is by Liah Paterson (@atenderwitch), and header artwork is by Marc Christoforidis (marcchristo.tumblr.com).
We are BACK and much like our titular character, we’re louder and spookier than ever! Grab your snorkels and your underground horses, because we’re talking the original silent THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA (1925)! Cody hops right back into the warm waters of his middle school Phantom musical obsession and Kira prescribes our leading monster some nice sex therapy. For some reason we also discuss TikTok and obviously can’t help but sing songs from the stage show. Damn you, you little prying Pandora!
Hosted by Cody (@codymonster91) and Kira (@heykirahey). Follow Halloweeners on Instagram and Twitter @halloweenerspod. Our theme music is by Apres Pompeii (@aprespompeii), episode artwork is by Liah Paterson (@atenderwitch), and header artwork is by Marc Christoforidis (marcchristo.tumblr.com).
Crawl on out of those tunnels and listen to us talk about Jordan Peele’s US! Yes, you get discussions of what the movie means and an exploration of its themes and messages, but you also get plenty of Drag Race talk, the invention of insult ASMR, a new sexy-voiced inanimate object character from Kira, and an exploration into Cody’s hatred of beaches. It’s good vibrations all around!
Hosted by Cody (@codymonster91) and Kira (@heykirahey). Follow Halloweeners on Instagram and Twitter @halloweenerspod. Our theme music is by Apres Pompeii (@aprespompeii), episode artwork is by Liah Paterson (@atenderwitch), and header artwork is by Marc Christoforidis (marcchristo.tumblr.com).
Hit record and whip out your Ouija board, we’re talking PARANORMAL ACTIVITY! Listen along as we pitch our ghost-themed sitcom, reveal that some demons are subs, and incessantly sing The Prince of Egypt (just in time for Passover!)
We had some slight audio issues with this one so if you hear some crackly, feedback-type sounds, it’s not you and it’s probably not the demon in your house, it’s us!
Hosted by Cody (@codymonster91) and Kira (@heykirahey). Follow Halloweeners on Instagram and Twitter @halloweenerspod. Our theme music is by Apres Pompeii (@aprespompeii), episode artwork is by Liah Paterson (@atenderwitch), and header artwork is by Marc Christoforidis (marcchristo.tumblr.com).
You asked for it, we finally took a visit to SLEEPAWAY CAMP! And this camp is a whole lot weirder than even we were expecting. Cody somehow tries to connect this movie to A Streetcar Named Desire and Kira forgets all the lyrics to Into the Woods. Get ready for way more discussions of Reagan-era gender and sexual politics than anyone could anticipate!
Hosted by Cody (@codymonster91) and Kira (@heykirahey). Follow Halloweeners on Instagram and Twitter @halloweenerspod. Our theme music is by Apres Pompeii (@aprespompeii), episode artwork is by Liah Paterson (@atenderwitch), and header artwork is by Marc Christoforidis (marcchristo.tumblr.com).
Cover your eyes and look out for ravens, we’re talking 28 DAYS LATER… We tried our very best not to offend our UK listeners in this one, we promise! Cody can’t stop doing/doubting his celebrity impressions and Kira has some serious questions about foot-and-mouth disease.
Hosted by Cody (@codymonster91) and Kira (@heykirahey). Follow Halloweeners on Instagram and Twitter @halloweenerspod. Our theme music is by Apres Pompeii (@aprespompeii), episode artwork is by Liah Paterson (@atenderwitch), and header artwork is by Marc Christoforidis (marcchristo.tumblr.com).
Grab your tokens and your barf bag, we’re visiting the CARNIVAL OF SOULS (1962)! Join your two favorite clowns on a journey to the spooky and fun world of 60s B movies. Kira talks about a new conspiracy theory involving birds and Cody talks about his famed high school production of Guys and Dolls. Oh, and y’all are so lucky that we didn’t think of “Carnival of Holes” until after the recording.
Hosted by Cody (@codymonster91) and Kira (@heykirahey). Follow Halloweeners on Instagram and Twitter @halloweenerspod. Our theme music is by Apres Pompeii (@aprespompeii), episode artwork is by Liah Paterson (@atenderwitch), and header artwork is by Marc Christoforidis (marcchristo.tumblr.com).
Buckle up, piggies, this week we’re talking MISERY, based on another Stephen King classic! Kira reminds everyone to wipe their DNA on everything (it’s not what you think…) and Cody explains how eyes bleed. Get ready for WAY more singing than you’d think this movie would warrant!
Hosted by Cody (@codymonster91) and Kira (@heykirahey). Follow Halloweeners on Instagram and Twitter @halloweenerspod. Our theme music is by Apres Pompeii (@aprespompeii), episode artwork is by Liah Paterson (@atenderwitch), and header artwork is by Marc Christoforidis (marcchristo.tumblr.com).
Grab your pink taser, we’re talking the new Netflix film CAM! Cody recounts Waffle House horror stories and Kira ponders a flip phone. Life is scary and there’s robots!
Hosted by Cody (@codymonster91) and Kira (@heykirahey). Follow Halloweeners on Instagram and Twitter @halloweenerspod. Our theme music is by Apres Pompeii (@aprespompeii), episode artwork is by Liah Paterson (@atenderwitch), and header artwork is by Marc Christoforidis (marcchristo.tumblr.com).
Grab your sack masks and stay out of the ocean, we’re talking the 2007 Spanish film THE ORPHANAGE (EL ORFANATO)! Come for the ghost children, stay for our Shape of Water shade. Kira gets defensive about her grade school French lessons while Cody struggles to count. Sometimes, you gotta believe in shit!
Hosted by Cody (@codymonster91) and Kira (@heykirahey). Follow Halloweeners on Instagram and Twitter @halloweenerspod. Our theme music is by Apres Pompeii (@aprespompeii), episode artwork is by Liah Paterson (@atenderwitch), and header artwork is by Marc Christoforidis (marcchristo.tumblr.com).
Get out your Scrabble boards because we’re talking ROSEMARY’S BABY! Cody is unsurprisingly excited about Ruth Gordon’s performance and Kira gushes about her favorite iconic character from this classic movie: Mr. Nicklas, of course!
Hosted by Cody (@codymonster91) and Kira (@heykirahey). Follow Halloweeners on Instagram and Twitter @halloweenerspod. Our theme music is by Apres Pompeii (@aprespompeii), episode artwork is by Liah Paterson (@atenderwitch), and header artwork is by Marc Christoforidis (marcchristo.tumblr.com).
It’s the movie everyone and their mother is tweeting about (get it?!), it’s BIRD BOX! And we are chirp-chirp-chirpin’ about all sorts of things in our little box. Cody screams his John Malkovich impression and Kira talks a whole lot about Dumplin’. We also have some lyrical analysis of the Thong Song, just like you all wanted!
Hosted by Cody (@codymonster91) and Kira (@heykirahey). Follow Halloweeners on Instagram and Twitter @halloweenerspod. Our theme music is by Apres Pompeii (@aprespompeii), episode artwork is by Liah Paterson (@atenderwitch), and header artwork is by Marc Christoforidis (marcchristo.tumblr.com).
Hang those stockings with care and unplug the phones, we're talking about the original BLACK CHRISTMAS (1974)! And there's a lot to be holly jolly about here. What other podcast has discussions on feminist theory AND improvised songs about Big Dick Energy? Kira brags(?) about her GPA and Cody forgets facts about Jesus on his birthday.
Hosted by Cody (@codymonster91) and Kira (@heykirahey). Follow Halloweeners on Instagram and Twitter @halloweenerspod. Our theme music is by Apres Pompeii (@aprespompeii), episode artwork is by Liah Paterson (@atenderwitch), and header artwork is by Marc Christoforidis (marcchristo.tumblr.com).
WE’RE BACK, BABY! And oh how sweet it is, because we’re talking about CANDYMAN! Strap in for some local Chicago politics, chain emails, and Phantom of the Opera. This episode also features lots of input from our theme music composer Zack aka Apres Pompeii. Listen along as he explains home construction techniques to a completely clueless Cody and Kira!
Hosted by Cody (@codymonster91) and Kira (@heykirahey). Follow Halloweeners on Instagram and Twitter @halloweenerspod. Our theme music is by Apres Pompeii (@aprespompeii), episode artwork is by Liah Paterson (@atenderwitch), and header artwork is by Marc Christoforidis (marcchristo.tumblr.com).
Crack those bones and make sure you’re stretched, we’re talking the new SUSPIRIA (2018)! Cody can’t stop clapping and Kira can’t stop giving suspect financial advice as they tackle this twisty-turny and truly batshit movie. Get ready for some great moments in film!
Hosted by Cody (@codymonster91) and Kira (@heykirahey). Follow Halloweeners on Instagram and Twitter @halloweenerspod. Our theme music is by Apres Pompeii (@aprespompeii), episode artwork is by Liah Paterson (@atenderwitch), and header artwork is by Marc Christoforidis (marcchristo.tumblr.com).
HAPPY HALLOWEEN! In honor of the most wonderful day of the year, we decided to put out a special little mini-episode, but this time the microphone is on YOU! We asked friends and fans to send in any Halloween memories, feelings, moans or shouts they wanted to share. And boy, is it a scream! Happy listening and, again, HAPPY HALLOWEEN!
Hosted by Cody (@codymonster91) and Kira (@heykirahey). Follow Halloweeners on Instagram and Twitter @halloweenerspod. Our theme music is by Apres Pompeii (@aprespompeii), episode artwork is by Liah Paterson (@atenderwitch), and header artwork is by Marc Christoforidis (marcchristo.tumblr.com).
Here we go again, it’s the new HALLOWEEN (2018)! And even though Michael may stab, can we truly say that he slays? Listen along as Kira feels her face and Cody tries to speak to the ghost of FDR. Everything you want from us is here: discussions of poorly-thought-out themes of female empowerment AND an impression of babies stacked on top of each other while wearing a trench coat. Also Zack, our theme music composer, is here!
Hosted by Cody (@codymonster91) and Kira (@heykirahey). Follow Halloweeners on Instagram and Twitter @halloweenerspod. Our theme music is by Apres Pompeii (@aprespompeii), episode artwork is by Liah Paterson (@atenderwitch), and header artwork is by Marc Christoforidis (marcchristo.tumblr.com).
Are you ready, little jack-o’-lanterns? We’re doing the big one, it’s the original 1978 classic HALLOWEEN! Everything we’ve done in life has led to this moment. Cody is hyperventilating with excitement and Kira is all about those knife-as-phallus metaphors. Join the gang in reliving some happy old trick-or-treat memories! (They really were the best of times, huh?)
Hosted by Cody (@codymonster91) and Kira (@heykirahey). Follow Halloweeners on Instagram and Twitter @halloweenerspod. Our theme music is by Apres Pompeii (@aprespompeii), episode artwork is by Liah Paterson (@atenderwitch), and header artwork is by Marc Christoforidis (marcchristo.tumblr.com).
Lace up those pointe shoes, we’re talking SUSPIRIA! The original from 1977! Kira doesn’t know who Debra Winger is and Cody stays on brand by SCREAMING about ballet. We give the performances of our lives in this episode by doing our best drunk impressions of...ourselves?
Hosted by Cody (@codymonster91) and Kira (@heykirahey). Follow Halloweeners on Instagram and Twitter @halloweenerspod. Our theme music is by Apres Pompeii (@aprespompeii), episode artwork is by Liah Paterson (@atenderwitch), and header artwork is by Marc Christoforidis (marcchristo.tumblr.com).
Start peeling off your mask of sanity, we’re talking AMERICAN PSYCHO! And ya’ll, we get REAL. Critiques of capitalism, male fragility, the privilege of wealth...it’s all here baby. Kira praises the movie for its female gaze and Cody wants to remind everyone that he’s really TOUGH. Hang on to your eyelids and eat the rich!
Hosted by Cody (@codymonster91) and Kira (@heykirahey). Follow Halloweeners on Instagram and Twitter @halloweenerspod. Our theme music is by Apres Pompeii (@aprespompeii), episode artwork is by Liah Paterson (@atenderwitch), and header artwork is by Marc Christoforidis (marcchristo.tumblr.com).
Wrap those rosaries around your hand(?, we ain’t no Catholics), we’re talking the new release THE NUN! And we are NUN too happy. We have a lot of questions and the movie answers NUN of them. Listen along as we come up with a new way to heckle bad movies and sigh and groan a lot. Who needs appropriate accents in a movie set in Romania?
Hosted by Cody (@codymonster91) and Kira (@heykirahey). Follow Halloweeners on Instagram and Twitter @halloweenerspod. Our theme music is by Apres Pompeii (@aprespompeii), episode artwork is by Liah Paterson (@atenderwitch), and header artwork is by Marc Christoforidis (marcchristo.tumblr.com).
Ding dong, ding dong...oh, is that Big Ben? I think it is, because we’re talking THE CONJURING 2! Hop across the pond with us as Kira can’t help reminiscing about her Long Island roots and Cody calls Viola Davis by the wrong name (don’t worry, he’s going to jail). ALSO, we put on our ghost hunter hats and explore the actual Enfield haunting that inspired the movie!
Hosted by Cody (@codymonster91) and Kira (@heykirahey). Follow Halloweeners on Instagram and Twitter @halloweenerspod. Our theme music is by Apres Pompeii (@aprespompeii), episode artwork is by Liah Paterson (@atenderwitch), and header artwork is by Marc Christoforidis (marcchristo.tumblr.com).
Clap clap darlings, it’s THE CONJURING! And this week we’re just LIVING for the applause. Listen as Kira talks about the squatter’s rights of ghosts and Cody gives acting notes to the youngest daughter in the movie. AND they both give you their best Carol Channing impressions. What more do you need?
Hosted by Cody (@codymonster91) and Kira (@heykirahey). Follow Halloweeners on Instagram and Twitter @halloweenerspod. Our theme music is by Apres Pompeii (@aprespompeii), episode artwork is by Liah Paterson (@atenderwitch), and header artwork is by Marc Christoforidis (marcchristo.tumblr.com).
Work on that vocal fry, ghouls, this week we’re talking about JU-ON: THE GRUDGE. Cody describes his ideal House Hunters home and requests that any ghosts just sign the damn lease! Meanwhile, Kira does her best to remember the order of events in the movie. And remember: Math, Not Meth!
Message us with recommendations for your favorite horror/slasher/thriller/Halloween-vibing movie that doesn’t have a cast of primarily white people! Message us with pictures of your pets in Halloween costumes! Or both at the same time!
Hosted by Cody (@codymonster91) and Kira (@heykirahey). Follow Halloweeners on Instagram and Twitter @halloweenerspod. Our theme music is by Apres Pompeii (@aprespompeii), episode artwork is by Liah Paterson (@atenderwitch), and header artwork is by Marc Christoforidis (marcchristo.tumblr.com).
Get your human sacrifice ready, we’re firing up THE WICKER MAN (1973)! Cody is super stoked because SURPRISE this movie is a musical (it’s true!), and Kira is also excited because it is basically The Lion King (not as true). Listen along as they chant all the livelong day!
Hosted by Cody (@codymonster91) and Kira (@heykirahey). Follow Halloweeners on Instagram and Twitter @halloweenerspod. Our theme music is by Apres Pompeii (@aprespompeii), episode artwork is by Liah Paterson (@atenderwitch), and header artwork is by Marc Christoforidis (marcchristo.tumblr.com).
Grab your coffin o’ cursed dirt, we’re talkin’ NOSFERATU. In between the ABBA references and the random exploration of Kira and Cody’s Judaic roots, we stayed sorta somewhat on track. And remember, this sure as HECK ain’t Dracula.
Hosted by Cody (@codymonster91) and Kira (@heykirahey). Follow Halloweeners on Instagram and Twitter @halloweenerspod. Our theme music is by Apres Pompeii (@aprespompeii), episode artwork is by Liah Paterson (@atenderwitch), and header artwork is by Marc Christoforidis (marcchristo.tumblr.com).
Nothing says 90s nostalgia like MEAT HOOKS and LONG RAINCOATS. We’re talking the teen slasher classic(?) I KNOW WHAT YOU DID LAST SUMMER! And baby, the weather isn’t the only thing heating up. Cody literally loses his damn mind over 1997 Ryan Phillippe and Kira professes her love of Dave Matthews covers. Does this movie’s plot make any damn sense? Why does Johnny Galecki get unceremoniously bazinga’d? All will be revealed in the episode!
Hosted by Cody (@codymonster91) and Kira (@heykirahey). Follow Halloweeners on Instagram and Twitter @halloweenerspod. Our theme music is by Apres Pompeii (@aprespompeii), episode artwork is by Liah Paterson (@atenderwitch), and header artwork is by Marc Christoforidis (marcchristo.tumblr.com).
Check your calendars, we’re talking FRIDAY THE 13TH PART TWO! Is this movie just a repeat of the first one but with a slight increase in the budget? Listen and find out! Kira turns into a vaudeville-era ghost live on mic and Cody corrupts Let It Go. And for the life of them, neither can remember these damn characters’ names.
Hosted by Cody (@codymonster91) and Kira (@heykirahey). Follow Halloweeners on Instagram and Twitter @halloweenerspod. Our theme music is by Apres Pompeii (@aprespompeii), episode artwork is by Liah Paterson (@atenderwitch), and header artwork is by Marc Christoforidis (marcchristo.tumblr.com).
Oh no oh no oh no are those cellos? Better get out of the water because we’re talking JAWS. And boy oh boy, are our hosts in a silly mood. Kira yells at misogynistic Congressmen and Cody gives you an extremely uncomfortable whispery ocean sex fantasy. Beware of our Boston accents and musical improv!
Hosted by Cody (@codymonster91) and Kira (@heykirahey). Follow Halloweeners on Instagram and Twitter @halloweenerspod. Our theme music is by Apres Pompeii (@aprespompeii), episode artwork is by Liah Paterson (@atenderwitch), and header artwork is by Marc Christoforidis (marcchristo.tumblr.com).
Crack open your puzzle boxes and get your DICKS READY, we’re talking HELLRAISER! And honey, hell isn’t the only thing being raised. This week, Cody can’t stop moaning over lighting and Kira has questions about penis swaps. Come for the sex demon discussions, stay for the Little Shop of Horrors comparisons. WARNING: This is an especially sexually explicit episode. Play it for your kids so they can finally learn some shit.
Hosted by Cody (@codymonster91) and Kira (@heykirahey). Follow Halloweeners on Instagram and Twitter @halloweenerspod. Our theme music is by Apres Pompeii (@aprespompeii), episode artwork is by Liah Paterson (@atenderwitch), and header artwork is by Marc Christoforidis (marcchristo.tumblr.com).
Get ready for tongue-clicks and some good ole family drama, we’re discussing HEREDITARY. Kira requests a simple brain transfer and Cody remains on-brand dropping facts about Matilda The Musical. We also write a new theme song mid-show! (Sorry Zack)
Hosted by Cody (@codymonster91) and Kira (@heykirahey). Follow Halloweeners on Instagram and Twitter @halloweenerspod. Our theme music is by Apres Pompeii (@aprespompeii), episode artwork is by Liah Paterson (@atenderwitch), and header artwork is by Marc Christoforidis (marcchristo.tumblr.com).
Tune up your theremins, we’re talking HOUSE ON HAUNTED HILL. The original, baby! Listen along as Cody recreates a sexy Ghost Adventures fantasy and Kira asks if anyone else wants Vincent Price to pull their hair. Is this our hottest episode yet? Listen and find out...IF YOU DARE!
Hosted by Cody (@codymonster91) and Kira (@heykirahey). Follow Halloweeners on Instagram and Twitter @halloweenerspod. Our theme music is by Apres Pompeii (@aprespompeii), episode artwork is by Liah Paterson (@atenderwitch), and header artwork is by Marc Christoforidis (marcchristo.tumblr.com).
Hej lilla spöken, it’s time for the anti-convenience store horror movie from Netflix, THE RITUAL! And we are just RICH with insight. Kira is sick of these British bros bro’ing out and Cody makes his Swedish ancestors sad. Honey, you got a big storm comin’!
Hosted by Cody (@codymonster91) and Kira (@heykirahey). Follow Halloweeners on Instagram and Twitter @halloweenerspod. Our theme music is by Apres Pompeii (@aprespompeii), episode artwork is by Liah Paterson (@atenderwitch), and header artwork is by Marc Christoforidis (marcchristo.tumblr.com).
Cody and Kira recently guest-hosted an episode of the podcast Midnight Horror to discuss the Netflix movie Most Likely to Die. Beware all ye who enter, this movie is bad bad BAD...but very fun. Be sure to check out our friends over at Midnight Horror!
It’s the perfect movie to watch before your family’s Memorial Day BBQ, THE HILLS HAVE EYES! And boy do those peepers watch over a lot of crazy shit. Kira has problems dealing with a grown human drinking milk from the carton and Cody stumbles HARD when asked to read medical terms. We love you, Michael Berryman!
Hosted by Cody (@codymonster91) and Kira (@heykirahey). Follow Halloweeners on Instagram and Twitter @halloweenerspod. Our theme music is by Apres Pompeii (@aprespompeii), episode artwork is by Liah Paterson (@atenderwitch), and header artwork is by Marc Christoforidis (marcchristo.tumblr.com).
Review the rules and lock your damn doors, because we cannot stop screaming about SCREAM. And we have a special guest star: Zack aka Apres Pompeii our theme music composer aka Cody’s boyfriend is here! Join us as Kira has trouble understanding bathroom paint schemes and Cody trots out a Patricia Arquette “impression”. This episode was recorded in a very very very hot room, listen along as the trio succumbs to heat stroke in real time!
Hosted by Cody (@codymonster91) and Kira (@heykirahey). Follow Halloweeners on Instagram and Twitter @halloweenerspod. Our theme music is by Apres Pompeii (@aprespompeii), episode artwork is by Liah Paterson (@atenderwitch), and header artwork is by Marc Christoforidis (marcchristo.tumblr.com).
Wind up your egg timers, it’s time to explore A QUIET PLACE! And honey, we’re anything but quiet while we talk about this super weird episode of The Office. Cody gives bad parenting advice and Kira shares her hot Devil Wears Prada takes. Now turn off your damn rocket toy already, jeez!
Hosted by Cody (@codymonster91) and Kira (@heykirahey). Follow Halloweeners on Instagram and Twitter @halloweenerspod. Our theme music is by Apres Pompeii (@aprespompeii), episode artwork is by Liah Paterson (@atenderwitch), and header artwork is by Marc Christoforidis (marcchristo.tumblr.com).
DISCLAIMER: Any weird popping noises you may hear aren’t your headphones, it’s just our audio equipment being possessed by demons.
CH CH CH AH AH AH...or is it KI KI KI MA MA MA? Either way, we’re talking FRIDAY THE 13TH! It’s the first movie in the Jason franchise even though it barely features him at all. Cody just won’t stop singing the praises of his home state of New Jersey and Kira tries guessing how long it takes for a corpse to give off an odor. Need help keeping all the teen characters straight? We’ll barely help you.
Hosted by Cody (@codymonster91) and Kira (@heykirahey). Follow Halloweeners on Instagram and Twitter @halloweenerspod. Our theme music is by Apres Pompeii (@aprespompeii), episode artwork is by Liah Paterson (@atenderwitch), and header artwork is by Marc Christoforidis (marcchristo.tumblr.com).
Summer’s almost here and you know what that means...time to cozy up with everyone’s favorite aquatic missing link, CREATURE FROM THE BLACK LAGOON! Kira can’t stop fawning over the 21 different outfits Julie Adams wears over the course of 3 days and Cody does his best/unwanted sexy nurse voice (hello, doctah!). Listen along as their voices get increasingly more tired in real time during this late-night recording session!
Hosted by Cody (@codymonster91) and Kira (@heykirahey). Follow Halloweeners on Instagram and Twitter @halloweenerspod. Our theme music is by Apres Pompeii (@aprespompeii), episode artwork is by Liah Paterson (@atenderwitch), and header artwork is by Marc Christoforidis (marcchristo.tumblr.com).
Whip out your ouija boards and flip those mattresses, we’re talking Netflix’s VERONICA! Kira shares her teeth-straightening saga and Cody proves that he’s really a wine mom at heart. Goodbye! (Was that so hard, Vero?)
Hosted by Cody (@codymonster91) and Kira (@heykirahey). Follow Halloweeners on Instagram and Twitter @halloweenerspod. Our theme music is by Apres Pompeii (@aprespompeii), episode artwork is by Liah Paterson (@atenderwitch), and header artwork is by Marc Christoforidis (marcchristo.tumblr.com).
Hop in the prayer closet with us, we’re talking CARRIE. Finally we’re giving the people what they want: discussions of our non-existent high school sex lives and musical theatre references. Kira admires Amy Irving’s curls and Cody won’t stop singing Cats. Shalom!
Hosted by Cody (@codymonster91) and Kira (@heykirahey). Follow Halloweeners on Instagram and Twitter @halloweenerspod. Our theme music is by Apres Pompeii (@aprespompeii), episode artwork is by Liah Paterson (@atenderwitch), and header artwork is by Marc Christoforidis (marcchristo.tumblr.com).
Zippity zap, Franky’s here! This week we’re talking about the original 1931 FRANKENSTEIN! Kira has no mercy for child actors and Cody can’t stop his eyes from rolling (he really likes old movies, we swear!) Anybody want some hard boiled eggs?
Hosted by Cody (@codymonster91) and Kira (@heykirahey). Follow Halloweeners on Instagram and Twitter @halloweenerspod. Our theme music is by Apres Pompeii (@aprespompeii), episode artwork is by Liah Paterson (@atenderwitch), and header artwork is by Marc Christoforidis (marcchristo.tumblr.com).
Plug up your ears and keep your phone charged, this week Cody and Kira discuss the (newly) Oscar-winning movie, GET OUT! We’re talking sparklers, crocheting, and intense face acting.
Hosted by Cody (@codymonster91) and Kira (@heykirahey). Follow Halloweeners on Instagram and Twitter @halloweenerspod. Our theme music is by Apres Pompeii (@aprespompeii), episode artwork is by Liah Paterson (@atenderwitch), and header artwork is by Marc Christoforidis (marcchristo.tumblr.com).
Cue up the orchestra and hop in that shower, it’s PSYCHO! Listen to the gang explore a cautionary tale about the dangers of guys who love birds. Kira learns what forever stamps are and Cody of course uses a movie from 1960 to talk shit about Reagan. Warning: you’ll feel self-conscious about your eyebrows after watching this film.
Hosted by Cody (@codymonster91) and Kira (@heykirahey). Follow Halloweeners on Instagram and Twitter @halloweenerspod. Our theme music is by Apres Pompeii (@aprespompeii), episode artwork is by Liah Paterson (@atenderwitch), and header artwork is by Marc Christoforidis (marcchristo.tumblr.com).
This week we go into the woods where nothing’s clear, where flannels, slime, and DATs appear. It’s THE BLAIR WITCH PROJECT! Cody pretends to know what melatonin is and Kira says “bitch” so many times you’d think she just learned the word. Listen along as they form The Heather Donahue Fan Club in real time!
Hosted by Cody (@codymonster91) and Kira (@heykirahey). Follow Halloweeners on Instagram and Twitter @halloweenerspod. Our theme music is by Apres Pompeii (@aprespompeii), episode artwork is by Liah Paterson (@atenderwitch), and header artwork is by Marc Christoforidis (marcchristo.tumblr.com).
Vroom vroom (that’s a chainsaw), it’s time to talk about THE TEXAS CHAINSAW MASSACRE! Kira talks about the time she actually ate brains (spoiler alert: she liked it) and Cody brags about the joys of being a Gemini-Cancer cusp (we deserve love too, people). Enjoy our discussion of Stupid White People: The Movie!
Hosted by Cody (@codymonster91) and Kira (@heykirahey). Follow Halloweeners on Instagram and Twitter @halloweenerspod. Our theme music is by Apres Pompeii (@aprespompeii), episode artwork is by Liah Paterson (@atenderwitch), and header artwork is by Marc Christoforidis (marcchristo.tumblr.com).
This week, Cody and Kira talk about the beloved story of a dad just trying to have it all, “The Shining”! Jack Torrance isn’t the only one having fun - Kira cannot contain herself as she discusses the Stephen King novel and Cody talks about the joys of scrapbooking. Now is it “on the wagon” or “off the wagon”? **Bonus points if you catch the early signs of the flu that would wreck Kira for the following month after recording**
Hosted by Cody (@codymonster91) and Kira (@heykirahey). Follow Halloweeners on Instagram and Twitter @halloweenerspod. Our theme music is by Apres Pompeii (@aprespompeii), episode artwork is by Liah Paterson (@atenderwitch), and header artwork is by Marc Christoforidis (marcchristo.tumblr.com).
It's aliiiive! It's our first episode of Halloweeners: A Horror Movie Podcast. Let's get spooky. We start off strong with the classic "Silence of the Lambs"--Kira has a problem pronouncing "fava beans" and Cody learns that it's really hard to do a solid Anthony Hopkins impression.
Hosted by Cody (@codymonster91) and Kira (@heykirahey). Follow Halloweeners on Instagram and Twitter @halloweenerspod. Our theme music is by Apres Pompeii (@aprespompeii), episode artwork is by Liah Paterson (@atenderwitch), and header artwork is by Marc Christoforidis (http://marcchristo.tumblr.com).
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