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Grab your axe, get the dog and stay off the beaten track; we're discussing The Hills Have Eyes. 

In this live episode of The Horror Cut, we head into the desert to take on Alexandre Aja’s The Hills Have Eyes (2006), the brutal remake of Wes Craven’s 1977 survival horror classic. It’s a sun-scorched nightmare packed with brutal violence, relentless tension and some seriously disturbing moments.

Joining us for this live show is special guest Layna Frankenstein as we dig into the film’s grim atmosphere, uncompromising gore and twisted take on the American family holiday. 

Recorded live in Glasgow, this is The Horror Cut at its most savage. So settle in, keep your eyes on the hills, and remember: if you see something moving out there... RUN!

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Love is in the air… and so is the smell of blood.

In this episode of The Horror Cut, we’re getting caught up in the bloody business of romance as we dive into Heart Eyes (2025), the slasher horror-comedy that turns Valentine’s Day into a date with death. With a masked killer targeting couples, nobody is safe from Cupid’s deadly aim.

We discuss the film’s blend of slasher thrills, dark comedy and romantic tropes, exploring what happens when a classic meet-cute collides with a masked murderer. 

So grab your other half, keep your eyes peeled, and maybe think twice before booking that romantic date.

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Lock the doors, draw a circle, and prepare to cross the threshold. This episode, we’re dabbling in the dark arts.

We delve into A Dark Song (2016), Liam Gavin’s atmospheric occult horror that follows a grieving mother willing to endure an extraordinary ordeal to contact her dead son. Blending ritual magic, psychological torment and creeping dread, this is a film that takes its time, where every step towards the supernatural comes at a price.

Joining us as a special guest is Scott Walker, a Glasgow-based sound recordist and designer, as well as co-host of the Sh*t You May Not Have Seen* podcast. We explore how the film’s unsettling soundscape, restrained approach and suffocating atmosphere help build its sense of unease.

We discuss the film’s approach to occult horror, its patient storytelling, and why sometimes what you don’t see or hear is far more terrifying.

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Before The Horror Cut, there was Choose Film: A Reel Retrospective.

With Practical Magic 2 on the horizon during SPOOKY SEASON, we’re digging into the archives and bringing you a special Bonus Reel from Gary Hewitt’s time on Choose Film, as he and Rebecca wrap up their season of films centred around MAGIC.

First up, things get decidedly less magical with The Change-Up (2011), before we head into the world of witches, sisterhood, curses and questionable resurrection choices with Practical Magic (1998).

This episode is a little different from your usual Horror Cut episode, but Practical Magic gives us plenty to talk about from its gothic atmosphere and supernatural elements to its complicated relationships and enduring cult following.

So, before the sequel arrives, why not revisit where it all began?

The Horror Cut presents: Bonus Reel – The Change-Up & Practical Magic.

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The Horror Cut goes behind the scenes for a special bonus interview with actor & Comedian Eddie Mackenzie, talking about his experience working on Winnie-the-Pooh: Blood and Honey 2.

In this conversation, Eddie takes us behind the scenes of the horror franchise, sharing stories from his time on set and giving us an insight into what it’s like bringing one of childhood’s most recognisable characters into the world of horror.

We chat about the production, working on a horror set, the practical side of creating the film, and Eddie’s experiences working alongside the cast and crew.

The Hundred Acre Wood will never be the same.

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In this episode of The Horror Cut, we head to East London for the gloriously chaotic zombie comedy Cockneys vs Zombies (2012). Joining us for the conversation is actor Eddy Mackenzie, who brings his own horror insight and experience as we dig into one of Britain’s most outrageous takes on the undead.

We talk zombies, comedy, practical effects, British horror, and the film’s wonderfully ridiculous mix of gangsters, pensioners and shambling corpses.

Expect plenty of laughs, plenty of gore, and more than a few proper East End zombies.

Mind the gap. The undead are coming.

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Put on your best red lipstick, light a candle, and prepare to fall under her spell…

In this special live episode of The Horror Cut, we handed over the reins to Final Girls Glasgow, who took over West Brewery for a night of horror, discussion and all things witchy.

Hosted by Ema and Emily, the Final Girls team chose The Love Witch (2016) — Anna Biller’s gloriously stylised, psychedelic dream.

With audience interaction, plenty of debate and the unmistakable energy of a live Horror Cut event, Ema and Emily bring their own perspective to one of the most visually distinctive films in modern cult cinema.

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What's Samara with you? 

It's time to leave the videotape on the shelf, disconnect the phone and whatever you do… don’t let seven days run out.

In this episode of The Horror Cut, Gary is joined by his brother Andrew as they dive into Gore Verbinski’s The Ring (2002),  A chilling American remake of the Japanese horror classic Ringu. What begins with a mysterious videotape quickly becomes a race against time as Rachel Keller uncovers the terrifying story behind Samara Morgan.

We dig into the film’s unsettling imagery, cold atmosphere, iconic visuals, and the way it transformed a simple urban legend into one of the defining horrors of the early 2000s. 

So press play, turn off the lights, and remember…

You’ve got seven days to listen to this podcast

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Don't steal, don't go into the fog, and whatever you do... take a warm beer from Tom Atkins.

In this episode of The Horror Cut, we head to the sleepy coastal town of Antonio Bay to revisit The Fog (1980), John Carpenter’s atmospheric ghost story where something deadly is rolling in from the sea.

We’re joined by the brilliant Emma Arneil from @thehorrorandherpodcast as we dive into Carpenter’s supernatural classic, exploring its eerie atmosphere, unforgettable score, ghostly revenge story, and the perfect combination of coastal isolation and creeping dread.

keep an eye on the coastline, and whatever happens… stay out of the fog.

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This is a back episode from Gary's time on Choose Film Podcast. 

Ashley and Gary are joined by Actor Gordon J Millar to discuss the  hugely controversial 'Alien 3' (directed by David Fincher). It's like marmite, people either love it or hate it -- tune in to hear our thoughts.

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