Corpse Club

In a special "Horrigins" installment of Corpse Club, co-host Patrick Bromley talks with Heather Wixson about her work covering the horror genre over the past ten years—a fascinating career that has included life-changing interviews, unforgettable live events coverage, adventures running her own film festival, and the recent release of her first book, Monster Squad: Celebrating the Artists Behind Cinema's Most Memorable Creatures, an ambitious 444-page undertaking packed with behind-the-scenes photos of memorable creature creations as well as interviews with 20 brilliant and innovative makeup effects artists. If you've ever wondered what it's really like to make a career covering the genre that you love, this is your chance to learn about the thrills, chills, and never-ending effort that fuels the life of a horror journalist.

Listener beware, you're in for a scare... In episode 29 of Daily Dead's podcast, co-hosts Patrick Bromley, Heather Wixson, Scott Drebit, Derek Anderson, and Jonathan James take a break from watching horror to talk about their experiences reading it. The Corpse Club members discuss the horror books that captured their imaginations growing up, including Goosebumps, Fear Street, Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark, and the young adult novels of Christopher Pike. They also discuss the Stephen King books that served as their gateways to the Master of Horror, the works of classic authors like Shirley Jackson and H.P. Lovecraft, books they would love to see adapted for the screen, reading recommendations for listeners, and more. So, sit back in your favorite reading chair and crack open a new episode of Corpse Club—just make sure you don't have any overdue library books creeping up on you...

This installment of Corpse Club is submitted for the approval of the Midnight Society... In episode 28 of Daily Dead's official podcast, co-hosts Patrick Bromley, Heather Wixson, Scott Drebit, Derek Anderson, and Jonathan James gather around the warm glow of the tube to talk about their favorite horror TV series from their childhoods. Spanning different generations bound together by their love of horror, the Corpse Club discuss a wide range of spooky series, including vintage shows like Dark Shadows and The Munsters, cult series such as Kolchak: The Night Stalker and Werewolf, anthologies like Freddy's Nightmares and The Twilight Zone, and '90s favorites like Are You Afraid of the Dark?, Eerie, Indiana, and Goosebumps.

In addition to talking about favorites from their formative years, the Corpse Club celebrate the modern heyday of horror TV with discussions on more recent series like Masters of Horror, Penny Dreadful, and The Walking Dead, and they also find horror among the humor by reflecting on some of their favorite scary moments in comedic sitcoms. So lean back in your favorite recliner, make sure the remote is within reaching distance, and listen to the new episode of Corpse Club... just make sure you don't sit too close to the TV screen—it's bad for your eyes, you know...

In a new "Horrigins" installment of Corpse Club, co-hosts Patrick Bromley and Heather Wixson celebrate the eclectic film career of Barbara Crampton. In addition to their fond reflections on Crampton's collaborations with Stuart Gordon in films like Re-Animator and From Beyond and her roles in cult films like Chopping Mall, the Corpse Club discuss the actress' remarkable resurgence in movies directed by some of the most exciting horror filmmakers of the 21st century, including her work in You're Next, We Are Still Here, and Beyond the Gates. As a passionate fan of the genre she's given so much to, Crampton has also been influential off-screen with key insights into the industry, and this episode shines a light on her thought-provoking observations about the genre we all know and love. So sit back, relax, and listen to the Corpse Club give thanks to the one and only Barbara Crampton—just make sure no robots followed you home from your shopping spree at the mall...

In episode 26 of Corpse Club, co-hosts Patrick Bromley, Heather Wixson, Scott Drebit, Derek Anderson, and Jonathan James gather around the dinner table to enjoy a meal of memories as they reflect on what they're thankful for in the horror genre from 2017. The menu features a wide range of tastes and topics, including the comforting characters of Stranger Things Season 2, the ambitious original content on streaming services, the endlessly impressive products from home media distributors, the big-screen success of studio horror films like IT, Alice's last ride in the Resident Evil franchise, memorable experiences among the members of the Corpse Club team, and the kindness of the horror community as a whole. So, check on the turkey, pull up a chair, and get ready to dig into a new episode of Corpse Club... just be sure to save room for our deadly dessert!

"Where's my cake?" In episode 25 of Corpse Club, co-hosts Patrick Bromley, Heather Wixson, Scott Drebit, Derek Anderson, and Jonathan James celebrate 35 years of George A. Romero's Creepshow by discussing the horror anthology's iconic performances, EC Comics-inspired visuals, memorable makeup effects, and infinitely quotable screenplay by Stephen King. The ghoulish gang also talk about some of their other favorite horror anthology films, including Trick 'r Treat, Vault of Horror, and Tales from the Darkside: The Movie. So, check on your Father's Day cake, turn down the lights, and listen to a new episode of Corpse Club... just keep one eye on the window in case The Creep pays you a visit.

In a special edition of Corpse Club, co-hosts Patrick Bromley, Heather Wixson, Scott Drebit, Derek Anderson, and Jonathan James take a break from carving pumpkins and setting up strobe lights to celebrate Halloween 2017 on a new episode of Daily Dead's podcast. The members of the ghoulish gang discuss their favorite Halloween candy, treasured autumnal traditions, and go-to films to watch around October 31st. So, leave a bowl of candy out for the trick-or-treaters, turn down the lights, and listen to the new episode of Corpse Club... just make sure you don't blow out your jack-o'-lanterns before midnight.

In episode 22 of Corpse Club, co-hosts Patrick Bromley, Heather Wixson, Scott Drebit, and Jonathan James gather around the microphones with their Good Guys dolls to discuss the Chucky films, including their favorite kills by the possessed doll, the diverse entries in the now seven-film franchise, what they enjoy the most about Don Mancini's most recent sequel, Cult of Chucky, and where they hope to see the franchise go in the future. So sit back, cuddle up with your favorite red-haired doll, and listen to the new episode of Corpse Club... just make sure you don't hear Charles Lee Ray's maniacal laughter in the shadows.

In episode 21 of Corpse Club, co-hosts Patrick Bromley, Heather Wixson, and Scott Drebit pack their bags and head to Crystal Lake to discuss their favorite least-loved Friday the 13th films and their least favorite most-loved entries in the franchise. So keep an eye out for Jason Voorhees (and his mother), sit closer to the campfire with your friends, and listen to the latest episode of the Corpse Club now... just make sure you don't hear someone whispering "ki, ki, ki, ma, ma, ma" in the shadows...