#547 – Horror Express (1972)
Released on 10/01/2025
While on the Trans-Siberian Express, an anthropologist and his rival must contain the threat posed by his cargo.
On this week's episode…
Join the crew as we discuss Christopher Lee, Peter Cushing, and the terrors of traveling by train in, Horror Express (1972).
Show Notes:
Housekeeping (4:00)
Back of the Box/Recommendations (17:30)
Spoiler Warning/Full Review: (22:28)
Rotten Tomatoes (68:10)
Trivia (73:00)
Cooter of the Week (75:40)
Hotline Scream: (82:25)
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#546 – Needful Things (1993)
Released on 09/24/2025
A mysterious new shop opens in a small town which always seems to stock the deepest desires of each shopper, with a price far heavier than expected.
On this week's episode…
Join the crew as we discuss Stephen King adaptations, Ed Harris, and a plethora of pranks in, Needful Things (1993).
Show Notes:
Housekeeping (6:00)
Back of the Box/Recommendations (15:10)
Spoiler Warning/Full Review: (23:00)
Rotten Tomatoes (75:30)
Trivia (84:30)
Cooter of the Week (90:10)
Hotline Scream: (98:12)
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#545 – Hellarious (2019)
Released on 09/17/2025
Seven of the most legendary horror-comedy shorts made from the world's best genre filmmakers.
On this week's episode…
Join the crew as we discuss sentient shopping carts, why metal heads cant follow simple instructions, and what lengths women will go to in order to meet Johnny Depp in, Hellarious (2019).
Show Notes:
Housekeeping (4:10)
Back of the Box/Recommendations (15:30)
Spoiler Warning/Full Review: (22:35)
Rotten Tomatoes (77:30)
Cooter of the Week (82:00)
What We've Been Watching (88:15)
Hotline Scream: (100:45)
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Jacksonville Horror Film Festival Interview
Released on 09/12/2025
Are you a horror fan living in the southeast? Get ready to celebrate all things horror on March 13th and 14th 2026 in Jacksonville, FL.
On this special episode…
Bob interviews the Creative Director and Executive Director of the upcoming Jacksonville Horror Film Festival.
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#544 – The Conjuring: Last Rites (2025)
Released on 09/10/2025
Paranormal investigators Ed and Lorraine Warren take on one last terrifying case involving mysterious entities they must confront.
On this week's episode…
Join the crew as we discuss the Smurl haunting, how to craft a good scare, and the conclusion to one of the most profitable horror franchises of all time, The Conjuring: Last Rites (2025).
Show Notes:
Housekeeping (5:40)
Back of the Box/Recommendations (16:05)
Spoiler Warning/Full Review: (21:10)
Rotten Tomatoes (72:40)
Cooter of the Week (81:25)
What We've Been Watching (87:45)
Hotline Scream: (101:35)
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#543 – Joy Ride (2001)
Released on 09/03/2025
Three young people on a road trip prank a truck driver on their new CB radio. When the trucker turns out to be more than just a spooky disembodied voice they must fight for their lives.
On this week's episode…
Join the crew as we discuss the late Paul Walker, highway horror, and Ted Levine's iconic voice in, Joy Ride (2001).
Show Notes:
Housekeeping (5:20)
Back of the Box/Recommendations (14:50)
Spoiler Warning/Full Review: (21:50)
Rotten Tomatoes (69:15)
Trivia (77:02)
Cooter of the Week (81:35)
What We've Been Watching (89:30)
Hotline Scream: (98:22)
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#542 – Bliss (2019)
Released on 08/27/2025
A brilliant painter facing the worst creative block of her life turns to anything she can to complete her masterpiece. In an attempt to complete her work before her gallery opening she spirals into a hallucinatory hell-scape of drugs, sex, and murder in the sleazy underbelly of Los Angeles.
On this week's episode…
Join the crew as we discuss blood orgies, how hard art is, and the pains of addiction in Joe Begos' neon soaked film, Bliss (2019).
Show Notes:
Housekeeping (4:50)
Back of the Box/Recommendations (11:55)
Spoiler Warning/Full Review: (20:20)
Rotten Tomatoes (63:50)
Cooter of the Week (70:58)
What We've Been Watching (79:46)
Hotline Scream: (89:45)
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Popcorn Frights Film Festival Recap (2025)
Released on 08/22/2025
Popcorn Frights Film Festival is one of the best genre festivals out there and they celebrated their 11th year in frightful fashion.
On this special episode...
Bob talks about going down to Ft. Lauderdale to experience Popcorn Frights for the first time. Be sure to give them some love and check out their future programming here: Popcorn Frights
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#541 - Orca (1977)
Released on 08/20/2025
A fisherman and his crew are targeted by a killer whale seeking vengeance for the death of its mate.
On this week's episode…
Join the crew as we discuss super smart fish, revenge thrillers, and the Jaws rip-off, Orca (1977).
Show Notes:
Housekeeping (4:15)
Back of the Box/Recommendations (9:15)
Spoiler Warning/Full Review: (16:00)
Rotten Tomatoes (62:10)
Trivia (70:30)
Cooter of the Week (78:15)
What We've Been Watching (83:35)
Hotline Scream: (93:55)
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