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When the band starts to Rock... heads start to Roll!

Lucky for us, we’ve got Frank Dietz by our sides as he joins Elissa for a special Patreon bonus episode on 1987’s Rock ’n’ Roll Nightmare (aka The Edge of Hell). Frank had so many great BTS stories that we had to make a special cut of this episode just for YouTube! The full episode is available on our Patreon, link down below!

Do you accept the challenge? Grab your guitar and muscle oil and join in on the conversation!

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Sammi Curr...his fans won't let him die...he won't let them live…

…but he’s making a one-time exception because today is Halloween, and we really couldn’t celebrate any other way than with 1986’s cult classic Trick or Treat! Along the way, we discuss our favorite Halloween traditions, the joy of local home haunts, and our Halloween variety special that just dropped on YouTube (link down below!). 

So grab your favorite Halloween treat, fire up that Songs in the Key of Death cassette tape in your Walkman and come join the fun…Happy Halloween! 

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The Pillow Fright Gals have opened The Gate... Pray it's not too late!

That's right; as chosen by YOU, the people - we're diving headfirst into 1987's cult classic The Gate for our third installment of our Metal Mayhem series. Along the way, we discuss the latest hot gossip in horror news, current watches, and the impact of nostalgia and watching childhood favorites as an adult. 

So grab your geode, Thunderbolt rocket, and The Dark Book and let's get into it! 

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Evil is coming…

…so strap in for a headbanging ride with the Pillow Fright Podcast crew as they venture into the blood-soaked world of 2015’s Deathgasm! Along the way, director Jason Lei Howden joins the party to share stories of DIY filmmaking, gory practical effects, and the passionate community that brought Deathgasm and its upcoming sequel to life. 

So throw on your Ray Bans, grab the pages of the Black Hymn and let’s get into it!

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Live for one night only ... that's all they ever need.

But we need MORE, right Pillow Frighters?? And that's just what we're giving you with our new cycle this month, Metal Mayhem! And what movie is better to dive into the world of metal horror than 1988's Black Roses? We aren't alone, though! We are joined by actor, writer, animator, and rascal Johnny Pratt himself - Frank Dietz! Frank joins us in a breakdown discussion of Black Roses and along the way, we chat about our intros into the world of metal music, behind-the-scenes tales, production quirks, and the cultural impact of the 'Satanic Panic' era.

So grab your favorite leather pants and Black Roses record and let's get into it!

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On October 3rd: See Paris Die! 

...or listen to the Pillow Fright Girls talk about it in the final episode of our Haunted Attractions month with 2005's House of Wax! Along the way, they journey back to that fated year of 2005 and discuss where they were in life, the fascinating fashion trends that should or should not have stayed there, and of course, the bonkers marketing strategy involving America's 1st Influencer and HBIC, Paris Hilton.  

So grab your molten wax and My Chemical Romance CD and let's get into it!  

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Welcome to Hell Fest!

Hosts Elissa, Kay, and Ama are joined by horror writer Seth M. Sherwood to discuss 2018's Hell Fest and along the way, Seth chats about his journey in the film industry, the inspiration behind Hell Fest, expert writing tips and the art of crafting spine-chilling horror. 

Now get ready to hum your best rendition of Pop Goes the Weasel and let's get into it! 

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Pillow Fright Besties Kay and Ama speak with haunt masters Daniel Miller and Gus Krueger in this very special bonus episode! Listen along as they chat about their first horror movie experiences, becoming top scenic designers and maze engineers, and unveiling their creative process behind iconic mazes such as  Asylum, Wax Works, and new mazes Widows and Eight Fingers Nine: The Boogeyman! 

Knott's Scary Farm runs from September 19th to November 2nd in Buena Park, California. 

See you in the fog! 

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Something is alive in the funhouse! ...

...and it's your three besties chatting about Tobe Hooper's 1981 classic The Funhouse! Along the way, they discuss horror news, their first haunt experiences, and the great debate over funnel cakes vs. doughboys. 

Who will dare to face the challenge of the Funhouse? Who is mad enough to enter that world of darkness? How about you, Pillow Frighter...? 

Grab your fried butter and Frankenstein Monster mask and let's get into it! 

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It's new theme time, Pillow Frighters! With the smell of pumpkin spice in the air and the tease of cooler weather just around the corner, that can only mean one thing to us here at Pillow Fright - HAUNT SEASON IS HERE! We're talking about haunts & attractions this time around and what better way to kick off this theme than with 2019's Haunt? We aren't alone, though; we are joined by the Devil himself, actor Damian Maffei to talk more about his experiences on Haunt, The Strangers: Prey at Night, his voiceover work on The Texas Chain Saw Massacre video game, and more! 

So sign those waivers and and let's get into the HAUNT! 

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