Night Howls

"You seen dolls that pee? This one bleeds..."

This week, Cody and Matt are joined by legendary Horror Hero, Christine Elise, to talk about one of the all-time greatest Horror sequels, Child's Play 2. The boys continue their discussion on the impact of this franchise from last week before diving all in with their incredibly special guest. Topics include: Christine's hilarious book 'Bathing and the Single Girl', living in the age of social media and making things for yourself, what it was like to work with two pint sized co-stars, and what happened to her iconic leather hat. Not to mention: how she landed the role of Kyle, what her first meeting with Jennifer Tilly was like, and even which horror franchise she'd take a stab at next.

It's our final movie of the year, but stay tuned for more information on our Year 2 finale coming soon!

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Wanna play?

The unofficial Year of the Doll comes to a head... a red head, that is! This week, Cody and Matt find out if they're a couple of Good Guys with this staple of 80's horror. They discuss the origins of Chucky, the evils of consumerism, and their undying love for Brad Dourif. They also debate the effectiveness of the Chicago police force, the size of a hammer, and who exactly deserves the Fred Gwynne Veteran Character Actor Award.

They're friends to the end... even if they don't want to be.

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Would you like to live deliciously?

This week, Matt and Cody jump onto the back of a horse-drawn carriage and embark on new territory with the Robert Egger's modern classic, The Witch (or VVitch if you're extra ye olde). The boys talk all about the introduction of Eggers and Anya Taylor-Joy to the horror genre, puritanical tyranny, who really is the the witch in the wood, and which goat is truly the G.O.A.T...

So, load up your family, grab your best pilgrim hat, and sign your name in the book of Night Howls, because there's only two more movie episodes of the year before we crawl back into our witch huts until next year!

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Last month, Matt and Cody had the opportunity to celebrate their favorite shared franchise's birthday by exploring the Halloween 45th Anniversary Convention in Pasadena, CA. The boys reminisce on the experience of meeting so many of their heroes including: PJ Soles, Nancy Loomis, Diva Tyler, Nick Castle, Tommy Lee Wallace, Adrienne Barbeau, Dee Wallace, and so many more! Not to mention, four exclusive panels they attended diving deep into the eras of this iconic film series. Who knows? Maybe the boys recorded those panels and included them in this episode? IF THEY WERE TO DO SUCH A THING, those timestamps would be:

Halloween '78  - 42:02
Halloween 4 and 5 - 1:19:14
Halloween '18-Ends - 1:50:19
John Carpenter  - 2:45:16
Decompress and Guessing Game for Next Week: 3:23:51

Thanks for listening! And Happy Halloween, Michael!

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Terrifier 2, Electric BOOgaloo!

This week, Cody and Matt continue their annual Howl-o-ween Double Feature, by keeping the Art Train Running! The boys discuss their continued love for David Howard Thornton's portrayal, what makes a legacy Final Girl in the modern era, what they think is going on with Art's new sidekick, which severed head moment is the most award-worthy, and so much more!

Grab your favorite shades, a bag of candy or rusty weapons, and join us for the finale of our 2023 Halloween Celebrations!

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Happy Howl-o-ween!

In this first half of our special Halloween Double Feature, and in celebration of the show's 100th movie discussion, Matt and Cody cozy up with one of Horror's hottest killers: Art the Clown! They discuss the importance of an iconic killer, the insane practical effects, and why a bit of splatter always matters. 

They also ponder the wait time for two slices of pizza, the history of creepy clowns, and helpful radio announcers that have absolutely no chill. The show also dives into chaos as the boys try on comical wigs...

The inmates are truly running the asylum.

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Knock...knock...knock...

This week, Matt and Cody pretend they know how to read and dive dook first into this modern classic of grief and monsters. "The Boy(s)" talk creaky floors, self-opening doors, and meta...phors! Not to mention: how the Babadook gained icon status, potential unseen partners for Mrs. Roach, why Samuel doesn't deserve a birthday party or a DAAAAAAD, and so much more!

You've hidden us away, burned us, and tore us up, but somehow we always find our way back. To quote another famous wordsmith, "You've got 99 problems (Night Howls movie episodes) and The Babadook is now one!" 

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Which witch?

This week, Cody and Matt conjure some tongue-wagging devils and dive into this staple of scary Swedish cinema. They discuss the influential characterizations of Hell and the damned, the horrors of those accused of witchcraft, and the special effects mastery on full display. It goes without saying at this point that the boys get wildly distracted by axe milking, kissing the Devil's behind, and the attractiveness of a monk who double fists turkey legs. 

Bring that cauldron to boil and join these couple of Häx as they cackle their way through a century old tale!

Thanks for listening!

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Do you beLIEve in life after love?

This week, Matt and Cody cry wee wee wee all the way back to the early aughts for the very first PG-13 slasher in honor of Cody's birthday. The boys gather in a huddle to talk games in horror, dangers of the early internet, and bigger dangers in stunt casting. Not to mention: devilish reveals, killer character creations, embarrassing AIM screen names, and what was really going on in the German Philosophy section. The real twist is the buddy lists you make along the way...

Avoid suspicion. Manipulate your friends. Eliminate your enemies. And for the love of Jon Bon Jovi, silence your phones! 

Thanks for listening!
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Bring a bucket and a mop... for this UAP. 

This week, Cody and Matt search the skies for the first potential American found-footage horror movie. They discuss simple and effective storytelling, groundbreaking techniques in the beloved horror sub-genre, and the mysterious tale of how this movie gained its cult status.

The boys also discuss alien smoke breaks, the acceptable amount of knowledge someone should have when it comes to repairing a roof, and drunken grandmothers that really make a party pop.

Lock those doors and be weary of mind control and thanks for listening!

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