Happy Horror Time

This week we venture into uncharted territory by discussing… Marvel! Well, a Marvel vampire flick and a South Korean cat-and-mouse thriller, to be exact. “Morbius” features tons of blood sucking and a story that moves as quickly as its CGI’d fight scenes, while “Midnight” has no shortage of engaging characters, empty streets, and running, running, and more running.

When your mom’s the villain (and daddy’s not around), who do you turn to for help? That’s the issue in the two movies we discuss this week. “Umma” is truly shocking… because electricity is literally used as a torture device in it. And “You Are Not My Mother” taught us that if your mom starts stomping the ground and dancing like a freak, she’s probably a monster.

No one loves a killer prank more than Muffy St. John. And we had the opportunity to chat with the star who brought this viciously vibrant character to life — Deborah Foreman. Tune in to hear all about bonding with the cast while filming “April Fool’s Day,” whether Deborah would ever play a joke like that on her own friends, and the horror icons she’s worked with throughout her vast career in the genre.

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Every month we release a new bonus episode based on a fun theme or popular franchise. In this one, we’re taking a look back at the two “A Nightmare on Elm Street” films written & directed by horror master, Wes Craven. Not only is Craven responsible for the 1984 original, but he returned 10 years later to write and direct its very meta sequel, “New Nightmare.” Join us as we discuss all the memorable moments, iconic death scenes, classic lines, and of course — Johnny Depp’s crop top.

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This week we’re gettin’ down and dirty by discussing two new horror films that don’t shy away from X rated-ish content. “X” takes some very uneXpected turns, with a creepy elderly couple who obviously doesn’t appreciate pornography. “Exploited” features webcam fetish play, multiple LGBTQ+ characters, some softcore X and even some D.

The two movies we discuss this week brought us to very different conclusions. Hulu’s latest horror installment, “Fresh,” is smart and thrilling, and had us considering whether we’d give an arm and a leg to date Sebastian Stan. “Offseason” is heavy on fog and not so heavy on story, but more than worthy of the term “atmospheric.”

Who could forget Hamilton High’s free-spirited prom queen, Mary Lou Maloney? Lisa Schrage’s iconic performance reminded us that “it’s not who you come with, it’s who takes you home.” Tune in to hear Lisa’s thoughts on playing the titular role in “Hello Mary Lou: Prom Night II,” her favorite scenes from the film, and what she thought of Tim’s fabulous Halloween costume.

From a dreary new take on a werewolf tale, to a classic whodunit in a snowy setting, the two movies we discuss this week felt… well, cold! “The Cursed” features silver fangs, a terrifying scarecrow, and the most unhelpful sister ever, while “No Exit” had us fearing nail guns and saying “Jaaaaaay” in our best old lady voices. Tune in to find out why!

This week we welcome friend of the podcast and host of “Let Me Tell You Somethin’ B*tch,” Roi, to join us as we discuss the new “Texas Chainsaw Massacre” requel. Tune in to hear us break down every detail, from each gory kill to that sewage pipe spill, and the most contentious point of all — how old Leatherface must be at this point.

Sure, you may recognize Diane Franklin from “Better Off Dead” or “Bill & Ted’s Excellent Adventure,” but we celebrate the fact that she had iconic roles in 2 different Amityville films. Tune in to hear her thoughts on the controversial material in “Amityville II: The Possession,” what it was like returning to the series 36 years later in “The Amityville Murders,” and that time she auditioned for the role of Regan in “The Exorcist.”