Corpse Club

Sometimes you watch a horror movie expecting one thing based on its marketing, and instead you get something completely different—for better or worse, the joke's on you. In the spirit of April Fools' Day, on this episode of Daily Dead's official podcast, co-hosts Scott Drebit, Bryan Christopher, and Derek Anderson look back at some of the most memorable horror movies that fooled them with their marketing, leading to pleasant surprises, shocking screenings, and the occasional (yet still entertaining) letdown. From deceptive trailers and posters to equivocal DVD covers and conversations with friends, listen as the co-hosts discuss how they were fooled by misleading marketing and skewed expectations for a wide range of horror films, including Jason Goes to Hell: The Final Friday, Happy Birthday to Me, Black Christmas (2006), and more! So, sit back, relax, and enjoy this episode of Corpse Club as we look back at the horror movies that may have fooled us, but let us in on the joke by the end!

Let's face it, if you're a character in a horror movie, you likely don't have it easy, but there are some characters who take the term "unlucky" to a whole other level. Whether it's the way they die, the emotional trauma they experience along the way, or even what they have to live with if they do survive, some characters in horror films don't need it to be Friday the 13th on the calendar to experience terrifying levels of bad luck. On this episode of Daily Dead's official podcast, Corpse Club co-hosts Scott Drebit, Tamika Jones, Bryan Christopher, Derek Anderson, and Jonathan James discuss some of the unluckiest characters in horror movie history. From Larry Cotton in Hellraiser and Ellen Ripley in the Alien franchise to Sarah Carter in The Descent and Randy Meeks in Scream 2, we celebrate Friday the 13th by taking a look at some of our favorite unlucky horror movie characters with a spoiler-filled discussion on just what it is that makes them so unfortunate in their respective films. So, whether you lose sleep if a black cat crosses your path, or you don't mind stepping on every sidewalk crack you can find, sit back, relax, and enjoy this episode of Corpse Club... just maybe grab a good luck charm first!

On this episode of Corpse Club, we focus on the latest entry to the classic world of Universal Monsters with a spoiler-filled discussion of Leigh Whannell's The Invisible Man. Listen as co-hosts Scott Drebit, Tamika Jones, Bryan Christopher, and Derek Anderson discuss the latest adaptation of H.G. Wells' 1897 novel, from its harrowing reflections of real-world gaslighting and its unsettling depiction of an abusive relationship to its masterful direction by Whannell and powerful, empathetic lead performance by Elisabeth Moss. The co-hosts also discuss James Whale's The Invisible Man (1933) and how it differs from the latest adaptation of Wells' novel, and they talk about the potential cinematic future of the Universal Monsters and what they'd like to see next from Whannell, who has signed a first-look deal with Blumhouse. So, after you check the attic and make sure no one is sitting in the empty chair next to you, sit back, relax, and enjoy another episode of Corpse Club!

On this episode of Corpse Club, we focus on the latest entry to the classic world of Universal Monsters with a spoiler-filled discussion of Leigh Whannell's The Invisible Man. Listen as co-hosts Scott Drebit, Tamika Jones, Bryan Christopher, and Derek Anderson discuss the latest adaptation of H.G. Wells' 1897 novel, from its harrowing reflections of real-world gaslighting and its unsettling depiction of an abusive relationship to its masterful direction by Whannell and powerful, empathetic lead performance by Elisabeth Moss. The co-hosts also discuss James Whale's The Invisible Man (1933) and how it differs from the latest adaptation of Wells' novel, and they talk about the potential cinematic future of the Universal Monsters and what they'd like to see next from Whannell, who has signed a first-look deal with Blumhouse. So, after you check the attic and make sure no one is sitting in the empty chair next to you, sit back, relax, and enjoy another episode of Corpse Club!

Continuing our Women in Horror Month celebration, Heather Wixson is joined by special guest Amanda Wyss on this special episode of Corpse Club! Listen as Wyss discusses some of the most memorable roles in her acting career thus far, including Tina in A Nightmare on Elm Street, Lisa in Fast Times at Ridgemont High, Beth Truss in Better Off Dead, Phoebe in Silverado, and Meridith Lane in The Id. Wyss also reflects on starting her acting career in theater as a child, she discusses her experiences working in the world of television, and she talks about the great honor of receiving the horror icon award at this year's Women in Horror Film Festival. So, sit back, relax, and enjoy Heather's insightful conversation with the mesmerizing, talented, and versatile Amanda Wyss on this special Women in Horror Month episode of Corpse Club!

Continuing our Women in Horror Month celebration, Heather Wixson is joined by special guest Meagan Navarro (Daily Dead contributor and horror journalist on other outlets, including Bloody Disgusting and Fangoria) on this episode of Corpse Club! Listen as Heather and Meagan reflect on the groundbreaking, influential, and altogether inspiring career of writer/producer/director Debra Hill, whose determination and talent broke barriers in filmmaking for women of future generations. From her co-writing collaborations with John Carpenter (including Halloween, The Fog, and Halloween II) to her directing work in television to her prolific producing career that includes The Dead Zone (1983), Clue, and World Trade Center, Heather and Meagan celebrate the legacy of Debra Hill, one of the great heroes of horror cinema, whose persistent spirit lives on to inspire female filmmakers of the present and future. So, whether you love Hill's work or you have yet to watch her classic contributions to cinema, sit back, relax, and enjoy this very special and motivational Women in Horror Month episode of Corpse Club!

Continuing our Women in Horror Month celebration, Heather Wixson is joined by special guests Emily von Seele (horror journalist and co-host of the Dead Ringers podcast) and Stephanie Crawford (horror journalist and co-host of The Screamcast) on this episode of Corpse Club! Listen as Heather, Emily, and Stephanie celebrate influential female horror filmmaking with an in-depth discussion of director/co-writer Kathryn Bigelow's Near Dark, from its Western-style approach to vampires and its scintillating screenplay to its visceral violence, unconventional family, and powerful performances by a cast that includes Jenny Wright, Jenette Goldstein, Lance Henriksen, Bill Paxton, Adrian Pasdar, and Joshua John Miller. So, whether you keep odd hours or you don't mind the sun's rays (and they don't cause you to burst into flames), sit back, relax, and enjoy this special Women in Horror Month episode of Corpse Club!

To kick off Women in Horror Month, Heather Wixson is joined by special guest Natalie Erika James on this episode of Corpse Club! With her feature film debut Relic world premiering at the 2020 Sundance Film Festival, Natalie sits down with Heather at the festival to discuss her new horror movie. Listen as director/co-writer Natalie reflects on the journey to getting Relic made, the movie's examination of three generations of women, reflecting the all-too-real horrors of dementia and aging, and working with a talented cast that includes Robyn Nevin, Emily Mortimer, and Bella Heathcote. So, sit back, relax, and enjoy a special Sundance-set episode of Corpse Club!