Corpse Club

It was the year when moviegoers watched blood fall from the sky. It was the year when two James Wan films were released, when Chucky returned after a nearly decade-long hiatus and the ominous warning sirens of The Purge were first heard in cinemas. 2013 was a year of many things, and for horror fans, it was a great, game-changing year on both the big and small screens. Continuing our retrospective series on the 2010s, Scott Drebit, Bryan Christopher, Derek Anderson, and Jonathan James take a look back at the memorable horror releases of 2013, including the return of Charles Lee Ray in Curse of Chucky, the introduction of another deadly doll in The Conjuring, the hive mind zombies of World War Z, the star-studded cast of Hatchet III, the unforgettable segment in V/H/S/2, and the blood-soaked showdown between Mia and the Abomination in Fede Alvarez's Evil Dead. The co-hosts also reflect on horror television from 2013, from enduring shows such as American Horror Story: Coven and The Walking Dead to new arrivals Hannibal and Bates Motel, and they also take a look back at video games released that year, including The Last of Us, Aliens: Colonial Marines, and Dead Rising 3. So, join us on another installment of our journey through a decade filled with horror remakes, groundbreaking original films, binge-worthy series, and immersive video games. The 2010s may be getting ready for the grave, but thanks to the decade's immeasurable influence on the world of horror, there's no way it will rest in peace!

On this episode of Corpse Club, we take a deep breath and plunge into salty waters to discuss the aquatic horror movies Leviathan and DeepStar Six as part of our Class of 1989 retrospective series! Listen as co-hosts Heather Wixson, Bryan Christopher, and Derek Anderson talk about their favorite elements of the deep-sea 1989 horror films, including the blue-collar chemistry of their casts, the well-developed (and stressed-out) characters, the outer space-like isolation of the ocean floor, and the impressive practical effects that bring the nightmare-inducing creatures to life in both movies. With 1989 being a banner year for submersible scares, the co-hosts also chat about James Cameron's The Abyss and other deep-sea horror movies released that year. So, sit back, relax, and enjoy a new Class of 1989 episode of Corpse Club... just make sure you depressurize before listening!

For Daily Dead's Class of 1989 retrospective series, Horror BFFs Heather Wixson and Patrick Bromley hop in a time machine and travel back to the late '80s to discuss Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventure! Listen as Heather and Patrick jam like the Wyld Stallyns and celebrate 30 years of Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventure, including the movie's legacy, the real-life characters encountered during Bill and Ted's time traveling escapades, the memorable performances from Keanu Reeves, Alex Winter, and George Carlin, and where the franchise is heading next with Bill & Ted Face the Music. So, whether you're procrastinating from working on your homework or you're trying to build a future utopia through the power of music, sit back, relax, and enjoy a new Horror BFFs episode of Corpse Club!

Banned by some libraries, defended by others, and sought after by children and adults alike, Alvin Schwartz's Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark books (featuring eerie artwork by Stephen Gammell) have left a bone-chilling mark on generations of readers, and to celebrate the release of the Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark movie, we discuss both the adaptation and its source material on this episode of Corpse Club! Listen as Tamika Jones, Derek Anderson, and Jonathan James share their fondest (and most haunting) memories of the Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark books, including their favorite stories, Gammell's delightfully twisted artwork, and how the books, along with R.L. Stine's Goosebumps series, served as gateway horror for generations of young readers.

The Corpse Club co-hosts also talk about André Øvredal's new Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark film (co-written and produced by Guillermo del Toro), from its late '60s setting and fleshed-out characters to its creepy monsters brought to life through a potent blend of practical effects, CGI, and scary good performance artists. With another autumn lurking right around the corner, the trio also talk about early Halloween preparations, including their latest finds at Spirit Halloween (for those lucky enough to have one already open nearby) and the haunted houses, immersive experiences, and escape rooms they're looking forward to checking out this fall. So, whether Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark is responsible for countless hours of lost sleep in your life, or you're completely new to the world of the Pale Lady, Harold the Scarecrow, and "The Red Spot" of squirming spiders, sit back, relax, and enjoy a new episode of Daily Dead's podcast... just make sure you don't hear someone calling out for their missing toe!

Grab your favorite food from the concession stand, recline your car seat, and put your feet up on the dashboard, because on this episode of Corpse Club, we program our own summer drive-in movie marathons! Listen as Scott Drebit, Tamika Jones, Derek Anderson, and Jonathan James each unveil a five-film marathon with distinct themes that they would screen at their own drive-ins. The co-hosts also share their fondest movie marathon memories and discuss what film-centric snacks and beverages make it onto their drive-in menus. From Jaws and Dracula A.D. 1972 to The Shallows and The 'Burbs, there's something for everyone at our drive-in movie marathons, so sit back, relax, and enjoy a new episode of Corpse Club under the stars in the spirit of the drive-in!

It was the year when "Gangnam Style" took YouTube by storm, when the Twilight film series came to an end and The Hunger Games began on the big screen. It was the year when Bane set out to break Batman's back and Gotham's spirit. 2012 was a year of many things, including another year of great horror. Continuing our retrospective series on the 2010s, Scott Drebit, Tamika Jones, Derek Anderson, and Jonathan James take a look back at the memorable horror releases of 2012, including the introduction of Bughuul in Sinister, the return of Alice (and other familiar faces) in Resident Evil: Retribution, the haunting feature film debut of Richard Bates Jr., the divisive Alien prequel Prometheus, and the meta monster madness of The Cabin in the Woods. The co-hosts also reflect on horror television from 2012 such as American Horror Story: Asylum and Adam Green's Holliston, as well as the video games Diablo III, Resident Evil 6, and Alan Wake's American Nightmare. So, join us on another installment of our journey through a decade filled with horror remakes, groundbreaking original films, binge-worthy series, and immersive video games. The 2010s may be getting ready for the grave, but thanks to the decade's immeasurable influence on the world of horror, there's no way it will rest in peace!

With the Starcourt Mall opening its doors on Netflix and Ari Aster's latest nightmare coming to life on the big screen, we discuss Stranger Things Season 3 and Midsommar on this episode of Corpse Club! Listen as Tamika Jones, Derek Anderson, and Jonathan James share their thoughts on the third season of the '80s-set series, including its rad mall setting, killer blend of humor and horror, and evolving arcs for its beloved characters, as well as the eerie events of the first two seasons. After having their minds flayed, the trio turn their attention to Midsommar and talk about its hauntingly realistic look at a toxic relationship, the film's sun-splashed scares, and its unforgettable portrayal of violence and death. And, with the summer at about its midway point (or midsummer mark, if you prefer), the Corpse Club co-hosts also discuss what they've been up to so far this season, including their reactions to Spider-Man: Far From Home. So, whether you prefer hanging out in Hawkins or you'd rather try the mushrooms in Hälsingland, sit back, relax, and enjoy a new episode of Corpse Club!