Grab your flashlights and pass the snacks—we're having a horror sleepover! In this episode, we deep dive into the legendary 1970s run of the master of terror himself, Stephen King. From his explosive debut with Carrie to the nightmare-inducing short stories of Night Shift, we trace King's early biography and his meteoric rise to success.

Joining the late-night chat is Darien Brock from The Padded Room Podcast. Together, we bring centuries of collective horror obsession to the table to debate the ultimate genre questions: Where does Brian De Palma's Carrie rank in the gritty hierarchy of 70s cinema? Which massive epic reigns supreme: IT or The Stand? And why do the book and movie versions of The Shining feel like two completely different beasts?

Plus, we crown the best decade for horror movies and start the podcast with Retro Pop Culture News featuring Masters of the Universe and a Blockbuster-themed speakeasy.

Featured Links:

• Check out Darien's show: The Padded Room Podcast

• Revisit the archives: The Resurrection of Zombie 7