The Horror Show: A Horror Movie Podcast

In this episode, hosts Sean and Lexi passionately discuss three Stephen King adaptations: 'The Night Flyer,' 'Graveyard Shift,' and 'The Dark Half.' They delve into the plot intricacies, notable performances, particularly by Miguel Ferrer, Brad Dourif, and Timothy Hutton, and the unique elements that distinguish these films. The episode also features humorous tangents, reflections on the actors' methods, and the bizarre elements that make King's stories unforgettable. The jury, metaphorically represented by Sean in a judge's outfit, delivers verdicts on the films' quality and entertainment value, mixing deep analysis with light-hearted commentary.

00:00 Introduction and Holly's Return

00:21 New Shows and Patreon Updates

02:08 Soundboard and Podcast Dynamics

03:45 Stephen King September

07:36 Smoking Habits and Nostalgia

12:57 Night Flyer Discussion

56:04 Analyzing the Drifter Character

56:30 Actor Spotlight: David Andrews and Frank Welker

58:12 Warwick's Character and New England Accents

01:00:53 Plot Breakdown: The String Factory and the Monster

01:01:19 Warwick's Villainy and Workplace Harassment

01:04:51 The Bizarre Factory Basement and the Monster Reveal

01:06:15 Comparing the Movie to the Book

01:12:02 The Movie's Ending and Final Thoughts

01:15:12 Stephen King Adaptations and Future Episodes

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In this episode, the hosts kick off 'Stephen King September' with a discussion marked by rants about Hollywood. They engage in a draft where they select their favorite Stephen King adaptations, debating the merits of classics like 'Stand By Me' and 'Pet Sematary,' and more obscure picks like 'The Dark Half.' The episode also dives into some personal Hollywood gossip, interactions with friends, and the quirks of Stephen King's storytelling. 00:00 Introduction and Frustrations 01:09 Hot Goss Section 03:40 Stephen King September Plans 15:51 Stephen King Movie Draft 46:37 Kathy Bates and Stephen King Movies 48:22 The Firestarter Remake Debate 50:00 Sleepwalkers and Other Stephen King Picks 51:18 Dr. Sleep and The Shining 56:39 Salem's Lot and Other Stephen King Adaptations 01:01:11 The Running Man and Other Picks 01:07:24 Stephen King's Legacy and Adaptations 01:31:03 Stephen King's Personal Life and Writing 01:33:16 Final Thoughts and Thank Yous Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, the hosts kick off 'Stephen King September' with a discussion marked by rants about Hollywood. They engage in a draft where they select their favorite Stephen King adaptations, debating the merits of classics like 'Stand By Me' and 'Pet Sematary,' and more obscure picks like 'The Dark Half.' The episode also dives into some personal Hollywood gossip, interactions with friends, and the quirks of Stephen King's storytelling.

00:00 Introduction and Frustrations

01:09 Hot Goss Section

03:40 Stephen King September Plans

15:51 Stephen King Movie Draft

46:37 Kathy Bates and Stephen King Movies

48:22 The Firestarter Remake Debate

50:00 Sleepwalkers and Other Stephen King Picks

51:18 Dr. Sleep and The Shining

56:39 Salem's Lot and Other Stephen King Adaptations

01:01:11 The Running Man and Other Picks

01:07:24 Stephen King's Legacy and Adaptations

01:31:03 Stephen King's Personal Life and Writing

01:33:16 Final Thoughts and Thank Yous

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In this episode, the hosts commemorate the 10-year anniversary of horror director Wes Craven's passing by discussing his filmography in depth. They explore the ratings and audience reception of his 20 films, analyzing both his well-known hits and lesser-known works. Highlights include detailed talks about 'A Nightmare on Elm Street,' the 'Scream' series, 'The People Under the Stairs,' and his interest in birds. The hosts also jokingly discuss building a Frankenstein's monster and pay homage to Craven's unique contributions to the horror genre. Additionally, they mention upcoming events, new sticker designs, and a potential bonus episode. 00:00 Introduction and Tribute to Wes Craven 00:19 Copyright Issues and Remixing Music 00:49 Scatting and Off-Topic Banter 02:48 Remembering Wes Craven 04:39 Wes Craven's Fashion and Humor 06:58 Podcast History and AI Relationships 13:14 Wes Craven's Filmography and Ratings 40:10 Analyzing 'The People Under the Stairs' 46:12 Gunner Hansen's Last Role 46:21 Convention Politics and Bad Movies 48:31 Rating Movies: Letterbox vs. Tomato Meter 51:46 Dawson's Creek Reunion and Cancer Awareness 54:43 Wes Craven's Filmography Deep Dive 01:04:01 Analyzing Wes Craven's Ratings 01:08:25 The Legacy of Wes Craven 01:14:52 Upcoming Events and Final Thoughts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, the hosts commemorate the 10-year anniversary of horror director Wes Craven's passing by discussing his filmography in depth. They explore the ratings and audience reception of his 20 films, analyzing both his well-known hits and lesser-known works. Highlights include detailed talks about 'A Nightmare on Elm Street,' the 'Scream' series, 'The People Under the Stairs,' and his interest in birds. The hosts also jokingly discuss building a Frankenstein's monster and pay homage to Craven's unique contributions to the horror genre. Additionally, they mention upcoming events, new sticker designs, and a potential bonus episode.

00:00 Introduction and Tribute to Wes Craven

00:19 Copyright Issues and Remixing Music

00:49 Scatting and Off-Topic Banter

02:48 Remembering Wes Craven

04:39 Wes Craven's Fashion and Humor

06:58 Podcast History and AI Relationships

13:14 Wes Craven's Filmography and Ratings

40:10 Analyzing 'The People Under the Stairs'

46:12 Gunner Hansen's Last Role

46:21 Convention Politics and Bad Movies

48:31 Rating Movies: Letterbox vs. Tomato Meter

51:46 Dawson's Creek Reunion and Cancer Awareness

54:43 Wes Craven's Filmography Deep Dive

01:04:01 Analyzing Wes Craven's Ratings

01:08:25 The Legacy of Wes Craven

01:14:52 Upcoming Events and Final Thoughts

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In this episode, Sean and Lexi chat with Steven Cotti about the upcoming release of 'Hell House LLC: Lineage,' premiering in theaters on August 20th and streaming on Shudder in October. The conversation dives into the sound design and cinematic experience of the film. The hosts then pivot to a humorous and detailed discussion about the movie 'Cursed,' delving into its tumultuous production history involving Wes Craven, the numerous rewrites and reshoots, and the casting changes. 00:00 Introduction and Guest Introduction 01:03 Discussing the Release of Hell House LLC: Lineage 01:16 Theater Experience and Sound Design 02:27 Speculations on the Future of Hell House LLC 03:01 Harry Potter Houses and Slytherin Discussion 04:35 Returning to Hell House LLC: Lineage 05:50 The Importance of Sound in Horror Films 09:43 Upcoming Projects and Casting Challenges 12:22 Casual Banter and Personal Stories 18:01 Hollywood Gossip and Industry Insights 23:15 Discussing the Movie 'Cursed' 47:13 Joshua Jackson's Girlfriend and Tinsel Town 48:15 Shannon Elizabeth's Near-Death Experience 50:08 Werewolf Transformation and Suspense 52:32 Kevin Williamson's Writing and Gay Characters 54:00 Judy Greer as the Werewolf 56:42 The Final Showdown and Transformation 01:00:24 Reflecting on 'Cursed' and Wes Craven's Experience 01:05:24 Conclusion and Final Thoughts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, Sean and Lexi chat with Steven Cotti about the upcoming release of 'Hell House LLC: Lineage,' premiering in theaters on August 20th and streaming on Shudder in October. The conversation dives into the sound design and cinematic experience of the film. The hosts then pivot to a humorous and detailed discussion about the movie 'Cursed,' delving into its tumultuous production history involving Wes Craven, the numerous rewrites and reshoots, and the casting changes.

00:00 Introduction and Guest Introduction

01:03 Discussing the Release of Hell House LLC: Lineage

01:16 Theater Experience and Sound Design

02:27 Speculations on the Future of Hell House LLC

03:01 Harry Potter Houses and Slytherin Discussion

04:35 Returning to Hell House LLC: Lineage

05:50 The Importance of Sound in Horror Films

09:43 Upcoming Projects and Casting Challenges

12:22 Casual Banter and Personal Stories

18:01 Hollywood Gossip and Industry Insights

23:15 Discussing the Movie 'Cursed'

47:13 Joshua Jackson's Girlfriend and Tinsel Town

48:15 Shannon Elizabeth's Near-Death Experience

50:08 Werewolf Transformation and Suspense

52:32 Kevin Williamson's Writing and Gay Characters

54:00 Judy Greer as the Werewolf

56:42 The Final Showdown and Transformation

01:00:24 Reflecting on 'Cursed' and Wes Craven's Experience

01:05:24 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

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In this episode, the hosts dive into the intricacies of Wes Craven's 'New Nightmare,' discussing its unique meta-horror approach and its place in Craven's career. They explore the film's connection to other works, its timeline, and Craven’s innovative storytelling techniques. The conversation touches on the film's reception, its enduring legacy, and the performances within, particularly Robert Englund's method acting. The hosts also recount personal anecdotes and humorous moments, including the logistical quirks and challenges of filming 'New Nightmare.' 00:00 Introduction and Welcome 00:09 Discussing Wes Craven's Filmography 00:40 Listener Feedback and Anecdotes 02:38 Halloween Set Stories and Freddy Krueger 03:22 Freddy's Diva Moments and VHS Nostalgia 04:16 Analyzing the Nightmare Franchise 08:26 Judge Sean's Courtroom Bit 11:22 Reflecting on Wes Craven's Career 13:29 Meta Horror and New Nightmare's Legacy 27:01 Earthquake Footage and Heather Langenkamp's Acting 33:05 Unexpected Collision 33:28 Freddy Krueger's Phone Calls 33:48 Robert Englund's Unique Performance 34:30 Dylan's Strange Behavior 35:10 Heather Visits Wes Craven 35:20 Freddy as an Evil Spirit 40:40 Hospital Drama 41:58 Freddy's New Look 45:49 Freddy's Insane Abilities 47:34 Wes Craven's Performance 55:40 Freddy's Final Battle 01:04:21 Concluding Thoughts and Announcements Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, the hosts dive into the intricacies of Wes Craven's 'New Nightmare,' discussing its unique meta-horror approach and its place in Craven's career. They explore the film's connection to other works, its timeline, and Craven's innovative storytelling techniques. The conversation touches on the film's reception, its enduring legacy, and the performances within, particularly Robert Englund's method acting. The hosts also recount personal anecdotes and humorous moments, including the logistical quirks and challenges of filming 'New Nightmare.'

00:00 Introduction and Welcome

00:09 Discussing Wes Craven's Filmography

00:40 Listener Feedback and Anecdotes

02:38 Halloween Set Stories and Freddy Krueger

03:22 Freddy's Diva Moments and VHS Nostalgia

04:16 Analyzing the Nightmare Franchise

08:26 Judge Sean's Courtroom Bit

11:22 Reflecting on Wes Craven's Career

13:29 Meta Horror and New Nightmare's Legacy

27:01 Earthquake Footage and Heather Langenkamp's Acting

33:05 Unexpected Collision

33:28 Freddy Krueger's Phone Calls

33:48 Robert Englund's Unique Performance

34:30 Dylan's Strange Behavior

35:10 Heather Visits Wes Craven

35:20 Freddy as an Evil Spirit

40:40 Hospital Drama

41:58 Freddy's New Look

45:49 Freddy's Insane Abilities

47:34 Wes Craven's Performance

55:40 Freddy's Final Battle

01:04:21 Concluding Thoughts and Announcements

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In this episode, the hosts interview Wayne Byrne, the author of 'You Can't Kill the Boogeyman,' a book about the Halloween movie franchise. Wayne discusses the inspiration behind choosing Halloween as the subject, his personal connection to the films, and the extensive research involved. He highlights the unique contributions of various filmmakers and artists in the franchise, the impact of Halloween on his life, and the evolving cultural significance of the movies. The conversation also touches on Wayne's upcoming projects and his experiences within the film industry. 00:00 Introduction and Guest Announcement 00:21 Discussing the Book Release 01:26 Wayne Byrne's Writing Journey 03:54 Early Memories of Halloween 05:56 The Influence of Halloween on Wayne's Career 07:42 Research and Interviews for the Book 09:27 Synthesizers and Film Music Evolution 12:15 Halloween Franchise and Filmmaking Insights 23:58 Balancing Affection and Analysis 31:12 Rediscovering the Halloween Movies 32:30 Zombie Movies and Filmmaking Challenges 33:12 Revisiting and Appreciating Horror Films 34:13 Insights from Filmmakers and Cinematographers 35:22 Rob Zombie's Halloween: A Dark Masterpiece 37:45 The Evolution and Nostalgia of the Halloween Franchise 41:04 Personal Reflections on Horror and Filmmaking 47:06 Upcoming Projects and Future Plans 52:26 Concluding Thoughts and Final Remarks Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices