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Ep 318: Interview w/Thomas Dekker from “A Nightmare on Elm Street” (2010) Jul 27, 2026

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A devoted fan of the genre, Thomas Dekker has appeared in numerous horror films throughout his career. But few were as highly anticipated — or heavily scrutinized — as the “A Nightmare on Elm Street” remake. Tune in to hear all about playing Jesse (the Rod-type character) in this film, the major script changes it underwent, working with John Carpenter as a kid in “Village of the Damned” (1995), and the upcoming horror movies we can’t wait to see him in.

Deadly Debate: Halloween II vs. Friday the 13th Part 2 Jul 23, 2026

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It's time for another Deadly Debate! We're pitting Halloween II and Friday the 13th Part 2 against each other in a matchup of beloved sequels. Listen here or watch the full showdown on our youtube channel.
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Ep 317: Interview w/David Bertolino, Creator of Spookyworld & Writer of “Behind the Screams at Spookyworld” Jul 20, 2026

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If you love today’s elaborate Halloween haunts, you have David Bertolino to thank. He created Spookyworld — widely known as America’s first horror theme park — and now he’s sharing its origin story in his book, Behind the Screams at Spookyworld. Tune in to hear how David’s love of Halloween sparked this phenomenon, his encounters with horror icons like Tom Savini, Linda Blair, and Alice Cooper, and how it feels having shaped the haunt industry as we know it.
To order your own copy of Behind the Screams at Spookyworld, visit https://a.co/d/0abT5BuV

Teaser for "Crystal Lake" TV Series and a new "A Nightmare on Elm Street" movie! Jul 16, 2026

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In this news commentary we give our thoughts on the new teaser for the upcoming Friday the 13th prequel series "Crystal Lake." We also discuss the new images and information for the "Carrie" TV series, the announcement of a new "A Nightmare on Elm Street" movie, and the trailer for a spider horror flick called "Don't Move."
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Ep 316: The Family that Slays Together Jul 13, 2026

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The sixth installment in the Evil Dead franchise brings the Deadites to a dysfunctional family reuniting after a funeral, and somehow the tension simmering before the possession felt almost as intense as the chaos that followed. Tune in to hear our thoughts on “Evil Dead Burn” — from its angrier tone compared to previous entries, to that prolonged makeout sequence, and our reaction to the (second) post-credits scene.

Deadly Debate: Prom Night vs. Hello Mary Lou: Prom Night II Jul 09, 2026

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Matt and Tim are battling again in another Deadly Debate! And this time it's all about Prom Night (1980) and Hello Mary Lou: Prom Night II (1987). Just rememeber, it's not who you go with - it's who takes you home.
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Ep 315: Interview w/Jennifer Rubin from “A Nightmare on Elm Street 3: Dream Warriors” Jul 06, 2026

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Any fan of “A Nightmare on Elm Street 3: Dream Warriors” remembers Jennifer Rubin as the beautiful… and bad Taryn, rocking a mohawk and switchblades as she faced off with Freddy Krueger. Tune in to hear all about making this beloved sequel, the impact her iconic character had on both her life and her fans, stories from her other genre films like “The Crush,” “Bad Dreams,” and “Screamers,” and her recent observational documentary, “Them Public Romantics.”
“Them Public Romantics” is available to stream free on Plex at https://watch.plex.tv/movie/them-public-romantics-2025

Paranormal Activity, It Follows sequel, and more! Jul 02, 2026

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In this horror news commentary we’re covering:

The trailer for a new shark flick, “The Devil’s Mouth”
Casting announcements for the next “Paranormal Activity” film
The trailer for a new horror comedy, “Halloween Store”
And the team that’s returning for “They Follow,” the sequel to “It Follows

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Ep 314: Interview w/Alex Noyer, Director & Co-Writer of “Love Is the Monster” Jun 29, 2026

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After making his feature film debut with “Sound of Violence” — a unique slasher film starring Jasmin Savoy Brown — Alex Noyer is back with a new horror film rooted in Finnish folklore. Tune in to hear all about making “Love Is the Monster,” how his Finnish background and the country’s interpretation of love inspired the story, and the very Jason Voorhees-like incident that occurred at the filming location.
“Love Is the Monster” is currently available to rent or buy on Amazon Prime Video.

Deadly Debate: Halloween III vs. Friday the 13th Part III Jun 25, 2026

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Matt and Tim go head to head in their second Deadly Debate! And this time they're talking about Halloween III: Season of the Witch and Friday the 13th Part III. Both of these sequels have their fans and detractors. But which one is better?
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