Grave Discussions

The new year has already given horror fans a box-office hit in the form of "Escape Room", a fun but eerily familiar genre thriller. Barnabas and Samael ring in 2019 by asking a very important question: do the sales numbers reflect the quality of this puzzle-filled terror flick? This episode features our exclusive review of Adam Robitel's junior effort as well as discussions on "New Year's Evil" and the late 2018 smash hit "Bird Box!"

The year may be over, but the horror will never be forgotten. From the incredible stories of Hereditary and Mandy to the year's greatest disappointments, the genre was nothing short of exciting. But which films were the best of the best? Barnabas and Samuel wrap up 2018 with their lists of the ten best horror films of the year!

 

2018 was also the beginning of Grave Discussions, but not the end. Thank you to all of the fans that tuned in and made this podcast possible. A big thank you to Sports Radio Detroit. See you in 2019, fiends, and Happy New Fear!

They've made their lists and checked them twice, and this holiday season the movies are full of fright! Have yourself a gory little Christmas with Barnabas and Samael - your jolly ghosts love holiday horror, can't you tell? This special holiday episode is filled to the brim with spooky slasher classics set in the snow and terrifying Christmas-themed monsters. Tune in now for a discussion of films like "Black Christmas," "Krampus," and "Silent Night, Deadly Night." Happy Horrordays, fiends!

"Jaws isn't a horror movie," or "Hereditary was more of a family drama!" Here's the best: "It was really more of a thriller..." We've heard it all before. Despite unanimous consensus, some films seem to straddle the line of horror and "anything else." In this episode, Barnabas and Samael strip the surface labels away and examine what actually makes something a horror movie. Featured in the Cult Corner and Chopping Block this week are "Sleepaway Camp" and new Shudder original "You Might Be the Killer!"

In Hollywood's latest installment of its "young American girl gets possessed by a demon" franchise, "The Possession of Hannah Grace" attempts to stand out among the horrid masses. Barnabas and Samael dissect the new supernatural flick in this week's episode; will the film - led by a composed Shay Mitchell - bring the scares or rot forever on the slab? Also featured is an exclusive interview with Detroit 48 Hour Film Horror Project producer Jennifer Gentner where she discusses the competition and her love for the genre.

Our favorite film genre is rife with sexual exploitation, but there are few leading ladies that stick in our minds after the dust settles. They are the final girls, or better known as "scream queens!" As integral to horror as the scares themselves, horror vixens have dominated the hearts and minds of fans over the decades. In this episode, Barnabas and Samael take a closer look at what makes a scream queen truly worthy of her crown.

Horror is endless. Though you may see a handful of genre films take the spotlight at any given moment, there are countless others that lurk in the shadows, unknown to the masses. In this episode, Barnabas and Samael highlight four hidden gems across various segments in order to introduce fresh, blood-soaked horror to more people. Tune in and see what treasures lie beyond.

While witches have existed in the annals of history for centuries, their appearances in horror films have been spotty. That is, until recently. Following 2018's Suspiria and the popularity of Netflix's Sabrina reboot, Barnabas and Samael decide to examine the witch character and its resurgence in the genre. Angsty teens, true love, and dark spells are the special ingredients for this brew of an episode!

Let's get weird. Luca Guadagnino's reboot of Argento's 1977 neon-filled masterpiece has arrived with ferocity, polarizing audiences nationwide. It's arthouse approach demands a lot, but not too much for horror buffs Barnabas and Samael. In this episode, the perilous pair offer their thoughts on the oddity that is 2018's Suspiria and also hail the return of two beloved segments with evaluations of Jacob's Ladder and Netflix original film Apostle.

Halloween has finally arrived. You've been putting up your spooky decorations, dressing up in splat-tacular costumes, and most importantly watching horror movies! This episode features discussions of some of the most Halloween-focused films in horror, with a special focus on beloved anthology Trick 'r Treat. Get your candy, sit back, and enjoy the spookiest installment of Grave Discussions yet. Oh, and don't forget - NEVER blow out a jack o'lantern before midnight... This marks part five of the month-long Grave Discussions Halloween series.