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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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Ep 326: Interview w/Paul Etheredge, Writer/Director of “Hellbent” Sep 21, 2026

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Credited as the first gay slasher, 2004’s “Hellbent” took place at the beloved West Hollywood Halloween Carnival and helped pave the way for so many queer horror films to come. Tune in to hear all about how Writer/Director Paul Etheredge got involved with this groundbreaking flick, the inspiration for his protagonist’s glass eye, what it’s like looking back on the movie’s legacy, and his 2025 psychological horror film, “The Other.”

Matt's Ultimate FRIDAY THE 13TH Franchise Ranking! Sep 17, 2026

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We're back with another franchise ranking and this time it's Matt ranking the Friday the 13th franchise! Just in time for the upcoming "Crystal Lake" tv series, we couldn't imagine a better way to end the summer season. Listeners and viewers may remember that Tim also ranked this beloved franchise in a video you can watch by visiting our youtube channel. And be sure to subscribe!
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Ep 325: Interview w/Liz Kern from “Intruder” Sep 14, 2026

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1989’s “Intruder” is known for its killer practical effects, supermarket setting, and appearances by Sam Raimi and Bruce Campbell — but it also gave us Liz Kern (formerly Elizabeth Cox) as the final girl who fought her way through one deadly night shift. Tune in to hear all about making this cult slasher, how Liz mapped out her various screams throughout the film, and what it was like doing every stunt and chase scene herself.

M. Night Shyamalan's new film, Backrooms 2, and more Buddy! Sep 10, 2026

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

The teaser for M. Night Shyamalan’s next film, “Remain”
Kane Parsons signing on to direct “Backrooms 2”
How parents are mistakenly taking their kids to see “Buddy”
And first-look images of Cassandra Peterson (aka, Elvira) in R.L. Stine’s “Pumpkinhead 2”

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Ep 324: Here We Fall Again Sep 07, 2026

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“Fall” must have had quite the (vertigo-inducing) effect on audiences back in 2022, because one year later, TWO sequels were greenlit. And if these movies have taught us anything, it’s that we’re perfectly fine keeping our feet on the ground. Tune in for our thoughts on “Fall 2: Deadpoint” — from how the characters and setting compared to the original, to the anxiety-inducing scenes that had us looking away, and what we hope to see in “Fall 3.”

Deadly Debate: Alien (1979) vs. Aliens (1986) Sep 03, 2026

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This week we're debating Alien (1979) versus Aliens (1986) because who among us doesn't love to make such difficult choices? But seriously, we cherish both of these amazing films. And yet there can only be one winner!
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