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This week, we discuss the long-awaited FRANKENSTEIN film produced, written and directed by Guillermo del Toro. After a short theatrical run, you can watch the film exclusively on Netflix. How many Frankenstein adaptations have there been?  Every generation seems to claim that their version is the “truest” to Mary Shelley’s classic novel.  Let’s see how this one measures up.   Intro:                   “Necromaniacs” – Mike Hill Outro:                “Frankenstein”– Edgar Winter Group

This week we weigh in on BLACK PHONE 2, directed by Scott Derrickson who brought us the Neco-approved SINISTER (2012). Four years after the happenings in the first film, we find Finney and Gwen still living in the shadow of the Grabber.    Intro:                    “Necromaniacs” – Mike Hill Outro:                 “Eyes without a Face”– Billy Idol

This week we cover STRANGE HARVEST the new film written, directed and edited by Stuart Ortiz who brought us GRAVE ENCOUNTERS films from a few years ago. Effectively using the “mockumentary” and “found footage” devices which have been used over the recent decades to varying degrees of success, Ortiz tells a cosmic horror tale / serial murder tale within the a very tight budget. Intro:                    “Necromaniacs” – Mike Hill Outro:                 “How to Destroy Angels”– Coil

Halloween is around the corner so it’s time for the Necromaniacs Halloween special with all three of us. Every year, we cover the annual VHS entry on Shudder.  Check in and find out our thoughts on this year’s entry.    Intro:                   “Necromaniacs” – Mike Hill Outro:                “Grimace_Smoking_Weed”– Chat Pile

We’re deep into the spooky season so this week, we’re coming at you with a Halloween episode.  As a companion piece to our recent TRICK ‘R TREAT, we are doing the heavy metal Halloween movie TRICK OR TREAT from 1986. Intro:                    “Necromaniacs” – Mike Hill Outro:                 “Say What You Will”– Fastway

The second half or 2025 seems to be heating up after a relatively lackluster start.  This week, we cover the long awaited film adaptation of THE LONG WALK, the hard-hitting novella that Stephen King published as one of the infamous Richard Bachman stories. The production of this film has been on the table since 1988 with George Romero among others tapped to direct.  The team of Francis Lawrence and JT Mollner received the final honors.   Intro:                   “Necromaniacs” – Mike Hill Interlude:         “Cellar Holes from a Lifetime Ago” - Crone Outro:                “Hybrid Moments”– Misfts

It’s the spooky season, we we’re getting in the proper mood with the 2009 Halloween horror anthology TRICK R TREAT. Intro:    “Necromaniacs” – Mike Hill Outro: “Halloween”– Misfits

This week, we have a special guest. Strap in for a breakdown of one of the most 90’s movies of the decade, the Dee Snider written STRANGELAND.   Intro:    “Necromaniacs” – Mike Hill Outro: “Under the Blade”– Twisted Sister

In a run up to our coverage of The Long Walk, the long awaited adaptation of one of Stephen King’s infamous “Richard Bachman” stories, we’re diving into Maximum Overdrive.  King not only wrote the original story, “Trucks” but directed and wrote the screenplay for this 1986 horror film.   Intro:    “Necromaniacs” – Mike Hill Outro: “Hells Bells”– AC/DC

This one comes directly from the Necrophone Callers. Thanks Tavis for the recommendation. In 1996, Chuck Parello wrote and directed a sequel to John McNaughton’s brutal, yet oddly haunting exploration of a day in the life of two serial murderers loosely based on Henry Lee Lucas and Ottis Toole. No one was waiting for a sequel, but Parello delivered this pitch black film that has largely slipped below the radar.   Intro:    “Necromaniacs” – Mike Hill Outro: “We had the Same Dream”– Diet Pills

H.G. Wells WAR OF THE WORLDS is one of those works that seems to be woven into the fabric of popular culture. The novel was published in 1898 and for over a hundred years, it has come back to us in some shape or form.  The first being the infamous Orsen Welles radio broadcast in 1938 that led to mass hysteria that sparked a debate about the power and responsibility of the media.  1953 brough the first film adaptation directed by Byron Haskins and in 2005 Stephen Spielberg tried his hand at the tale.  There have been several more movie adaptations and the seasons of the UK series based on it.   In 2025, do we need another attempt at telling this story?  Listen to the Necromaniacs and find out!   Intro:    “Necromaniacs” – Mike Hill Outro: “”– Flock of Seagulls

This week we discuss BRING HER BACK, the Australian horror film by Danny and Michael Philippou, who brought us 2022’s TALK TO ME.  Long time listeners will know that we weren’t very fond of TALK TO ME, so it was with some trepidation that we ventured into their new production.    Intro:    “Necromaniacs” – Mike Hill Outro: “Deathcrush”– Mayhem

Zach Cregger is at it again with WEAPONS, his brand new horror film. This week, we give it the proper analysis as only the Necromaniacs can do. #necrothursday #horsemenofthepodcastingapocalypse #horrormovies   Intro:    “Necromaniacs” – Mike Hill Outro: “The Freezing Moon”– Mayhem (Live at Liepzig)

We’re glad everyone enjoyed our Jaws Summer Slam. We had a blast doing it.  With summer nearing it’s close, we’re looking ahead to the moody Autumn season with CLOWN IN A CONRFIELD directed by Eli Craig who brought us Tucker and Dale versus Evil.   Intro:    “Necromaniacs” – Mike Hill Outro: “Send in the Clowns”– Judy Collins

This week we round our our Summer Fun Series with Jaws 4 aka THE REVENGE. For the 1987 entry into the Jaws franchise, we change directors and apparently ignore the events of Jaws 3.  We catch up with the Brodys for what is apparently, the climax of the Jaws saga.   Intro:    “Necromaniacs” – Mike Hill Outro: “Anemia”– Hammerhead

We all need a break from the brutal summer, so this week we take a trip to the Cold North Country to talk about The Grey. Based on “Ghost Walker” by Ian MacKenzie Jeffers, Joe Carnahan delivers a man-against-nature survival thriller with a cast let by veteran hardass Liam Neeson.     Intro:    “Necromaniacs” – Mike Hill Outro: “Killer Wolf”– Danzig

The summer is dragging on and we’re continuing our Jaws series.  This week we dive into Jaws 3 and the question remains: did we really need another sequel?   Intro:    “Necromaniacs” – Mike Hill Outro: “American Rampage”– Hammerhead

This week, we cover THE SHROUDS, the new film by David Cronenberg, a giant in the film world. Vincent Cassel leads a small cast featuring Guy Pearce and Diane Kruger into a darkly lit world or grief and paranoia.    Intro:    “Necromaniacs” – Mike Hill Outro: “3”–  Der Blutharsch

The dog days of summer are upon us so we figured that we’d give you another episode about a shark terrorizing helpless swimmers at the sleepy New England town of Amity.  Directoe Jeannot Szwarc picks up the storyline of Spielberg’s classic with the aptly titled JAWS 2. Listen in to what the Necromaniacs think of the further adventures of a killer shark and Police Chief Brody. Intro:    “Necromaniacs” – Mike Hill Outro: “Double Negative”– Hammerhead

The sun is out and temperatures are rising. Grab your beach towels, bathing suits and fill up the cooler because it’s time for a summer shark attack!  This week, we dive into the classic JAWS, the 1975 blockbuster directed by the legendary Steven Spielberg. #necrothursday #necromaniacspodcast #horsemenofthepodcastingapocalyse Intro:    “Necromaniacs” – Mike Hill Outro: “Fast as a Shark”– Accept