Welcome to Horror

In a shocking twist, Michael, Horror Padawan Chris has disappeared! It may be that he’s moving house, or is that just a cover story concocted by his captors, Adam and Lee? But never fear, another horror novice has stepped up to the plate; former guest Claire watches “The Lost Boys” for the very first time, Michael.

A film in which eyeliner = evil, a diet of worms is encouraged to keep that youthful undead pallor, and people say “Michael” a lot. Michael.

Along the we discuss “Mom and Dad”, “AHS” (Apocalypse and 1984), Mind Hunter” and “It 2”, Michael.

Watch (or re-watch) to avoid spoilers, and join us, Michael.

The team sit down in front of a stone-cold classic- Ealing Studios only horror film;1945’s “Dead of Night”

A film in which cigarettes are handed out like sweets, a teenage Truly Scrumptious is far too enthusiastic about being slapped by a middle-aged man and zee zychiatrist zpeaks viz zee cohrrecht akzent!

Along the way they discuss “Houdini & Doyle”, “In Fabric”, “The Dead Don’t Die”, “The Banana Splits Movie” and the worst-named aftershave in history.

Yes you lucky buggers! It’s a Welcome To Horror Bonus Episode!

It’s not actually horror, but Lee and Lady Jennifer have just completed the first series of “The Boys”, adapted from the comic by Garth “Preacher” Ennis, and want to tell you all about it!

Normal WTH service will be resumed shortly, but we couldn’t just leave you with nothing to stick in your ears this week, enjoy.

The team are re-united and raring to go on their first listener request episode: “Hell House LLC”. A film in which we learn that hiding under the covers categorically does not help, a clown that can’t turn it’s neck is probably just playing possum and that no matter how big and burly a guy you hire, he’ll still run when Sunn O))) turn up.

Along the way they discuss “Nightmare Cinema”, “Hereditary”, “Stranger Things” series 3 and “House II”.

Watch (or re-watch) to avoid spoilers, and join us.

Heads up! Lee’s still in Canada, so Lady Jennifer, Chris and Adam sit down to watch Stuart Gordon’s first HP Lovecraft adaptation “Re-Animator”.

A film in which we see a clear breach of flatmate/fridge etiquette, Arnie’s stunt double goes on a naked rampage and we agree that keeping a lock of someone’s hair is only romantic if they actually know you’ve got it.

Along the way they discuss “The Quiet Room”, “iZombie” and “The House That Jack Built”

Watch (or re-watch) to avoid spoilers, and join us.

Bonus Episode! You lucky, lucky people.

Whilst Lee is out of the country, Lady Jennifer, Chris and Adam discuss spoof children’s show/unbridled nightmare fuel: “Don’t Hug Me I’m Scared”. All six episodes (so far) are available to watch on YouTUBE, and we recommend that you’ve watched them before listening in. Warning: all songs in the series are catchy ear-worms that may destroy your mind.

The team are reunited to view Chris’s belated birthday choice; 90s cult science fiction/horror “Event Horizon”.

A film in which eyes are not required, smoking in the workplace has been reinstated by 2047, and the salacious past of the UK’s (soon-to-be-former) Prime Minister is revealed.

Along the way they discuss “Chernobyl”, “The Man Who Killed Hitler and Then The Bigfoot”, “Hellier” and “Bros: After The Screaming Stops”.

Watch (or re-watch) to avoid spoilers, and join us.

There are some film sequels that stand as classics in their own right, that may even eclipse the film(s) that precede them, to be set apart as true achievements of great cinema; “The Bride of Frankenstein”, “The Empire Strikes Back”, “The Godfather Part II”...

Lee and Chris are about to experience one such masterpiece, as they settle down to watch 1990’s “Troll 2”.

A film in which both tiny nuts and erotic popcorn are on the menu.

Along the way we discuss “What We Do In The Shadows”, Lee’s “Pyewacket” synchronicity and “Iron Sky 2”.

Watch (or re-watch) to avoid spoilers, and join us.

This episode the gang sit down to watch the 2007 debut feature from Scotchworthy Productions: “It’s My Party and I’ll Die If I Want To”; a film in which the usual problem of not being able to get in the bathroom at a party is gorily explained, kick-ass kung fu ladies just happen to have Elvira costumes to hand, and we’re all hot for Uncle Tom Savini.

In an exciting first for Welcome To Horror, we also have an interview! Lee chats with producer/writer/director Tony Wash about this and his other movies, something we’re very proud to bring you.

Along the way we discuss “Burnt Offerings”, “Trilogy of Terror”, “Kolchak” and the TV series of “Critters”.

Watch (or re-watch) to avoid spoilers, and join us.

Bonus Episode! That’s right you lucky people. Lee and Lady Jennifer discuss the fantastic new stage adaptation of George A Romero’s “Night of the Living Dead”, following its run at the Pleasance Theatre.

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