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Ep 331: Interview w/Adam Arkin from “Halloween H20: 20 Years Later” Oct 26, 2026

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From acting to directing, Adam Arkin has had an illustrious career spanning decades. But “Halloween” fans will always remember him as Will Brennan, the guidance counselor dating Laurie Strode/Keri Tate in “Halloween H20: 20 Years Later.” Tune in to hear all about making this 20th anniversary sequel, the line we always quote that he improvised, doing scenes with both Jamie Lee Curtis and her mother, Janet Leigh, and stories from his first venture into horror — 1981’s “Full Moon High.”

All of the HALLOWEEN Movies Ranked! Oct 22, 2026

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Here is the definitive ranking of all the Halloween movies in the franchise, by our lovely co-host Tim Murdock! While he generally considers Friday the 13th to be his go-to favorite franchise, he still has a deep love for Matt's favorite, Halloween!

Ep 330: Kill Them, Mommy! Oct 19, 2026

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It’s been over 17 years since the last official “Friday the 13th” movie. And after decades of putting Jason front and center, the newly released prequel series brings the spotlight back to his vengeful mother and the original killer, Pamela Voorhees. Tune in for our thoughts on all 8 episodes of “Crystal Lake” — from the fan service moments that gave us goosebumps, to the creative choices that departed most from the source material, and whether it satisfied our craving for new “Friday the 13th” content.

Deadly Debate Switcheroo! - Halloween (1978) vs. Friday the 13th (1980) Oct 15, 2026

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Welcome to a very special "Deadly Debate" where Matt and Tim switch places! Instead of defending his all-time time favorite horror film (Halloween), Matt will be defending Friday the 13th. And instead of Tim defending his own all-time favorite horror film (Friday the 13th), he'll be defending Halloween! Let us know in the comments which film you prefer and what you think of this challenging little switcheroo!
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Ep 329: Interview w/Ellie Cornell from “Halloween 4” & “Halloween 5” Oct 12, 2026

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As big sis Rachel Carruthers in both “Halloween 4: The Return of Michael Myers” and “Halloween 5: The Revenge of Michael Myers,” Ellie Cornell established one of the most beloved characters in the “Halloween” franchise. Tune in to hear all about making both films, navigating that iconic rooftop scene in Part 4, how she felt about Rachel’s treatment in Part 5, and the ending she would have preferred for her character.

Tyra Banks on Halloween: Resurrection, Scream 30th Anniversary, and more! Oct 08, 2026

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In today’s horror news commentary we’re covering:

Tyra Banks’s recent comments on “Halloween: Resurrection”
What Skeet Ulrich said about Billy Loomis returning to “Scream”
A new Scream 30th Anniversary 4K Collector’s Set
An upcoming psychological horror film called “The Cycle”

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Ep 328: Interview w/Kathleen Kinmont from “Halloween 4: The Return of Michael Myers” Oct 05, 2026

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Kathleen Kinmont made quite an impression in “Halloween 4” playing Kelly Meeker — the sheriff’s daughter who got with Rachel’s man and made us all want to rock a “Cops do it by the book” shirt. Tune in to hear all about bringing this character to life, her thoughts on Halloween 4’s classic love triangle, how her very physical death scene was filmed, and stories from playing the Bride in “Bride of Re-Animator” and other genre films throughout her career.

Deadly Debate: Cujo (1983) Vs. Pet Sematary (1989) Oct 01, 2026

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Which of these animalistic horror films has more bite? We're debating Cujo (1983) and Pet Sematary (1989) in a match up of Stephen King adaptations!
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Ep 327: Interview w/Lance Guest from “Halloween II” (1981) & “Jaws: The Revenge” Sep 28, 2026

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Lance Guest made his big-screen debut as Jimmy in “Halloween II” — the sweet paramedic with eyes for Laurie Strode and an unfortunate encounter with a puddle of blood. He later played Michael Brody in “Jaws: The Revenge,” facing a Great White that followed his family all the way to the Bahamas. Tune in to hear all about working on both films, whether he thinks Jimmy survived (and why he suspects his alternate ending was cut), and how Michael Caine saved his life while their boat was sinking.

The Crypt Keeper is back, Hell House LLC coming to theaters, and more! Sep 24, 2026

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In today’s horror news commentary we’re covering:

The return of the Crypt Keeper on AMC Fearfest
An upcoming documentary about the 2016 Clown Scare
The original “Hell House LLC” coming to theaters
A new religious folk horror film called “Grace of God”

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