My Horror Confessional

This week I'm joined in The Confessional by Mikey P, a creator who focuses on Latin American films with a social justice lens in the horror genre. He has a column at Dread Central titled Horror en Espanol and releases horror and Latin culture content on his TikTok. We delve into the darkly comic world of 1960's Mexican cinema with "El Esqueleto de la Señora Morales" (The Skeleton of Mrs. Morales). Considered one of the greatest Mexican films ever made, we discuss the story of Pablo Morales, a mild-mannered taxidermist pushed to his limits by his wife, Gloria. Can murder be the ultimate act of self-preservation? We'll explore how the film masterfully blends dark humor with suspense, creating a truly unique cinematic experience. Join us in The Confessional! Read Mikey's Dread Central column "Horror en Espanol" here: https://www.dreadcentral.com/category/editorials/horror-en-espanol/ Follow Mikey on TikTok here: @mikeyperaltajr MHC is part of the GHOULISH Podcast Network. Get ghoulish at www.ghoulish.rip

This week in The Confessional we are joined by Dr. Kent, a real honest to Satan Veterinarian as we discuss 1971's Willard. Brace yourself for a swarm of shivers as we dissect this cult classic about a bullied young man named Willard and his unconventional army – rats. We'll discuss the twisted bond between Willard and his furry minions, all the while Dr. Kent amazes us with animal facts! Join us in The Confessional! Follow Kent here: https://www.instagram.com/kentmorton/ Follow Vet Meds for Idiots by Idiots here: https://linktr.ee/vetmedforidiotsbyidiots MHC is part of the GHOULISH Podcast Network. Get ghoulish at www.ghoulish.rip

This week in The Confessional I'm joined by author Danger Slater as we discuss his book Starlet due out from Ghoulish Books in August 2024. We also discuss Maniac Cop from 1988. We have a KKKop killing innocent people, Tom Atkins, Bruce Campbell and Robert Z'Dar. Maniac Cop is basically Jason Voorhees in a cop uniform, but with more personality. This where the legend of Officer Matt Cordell begins. ACAB!! Join us in The Confessional for this late 80's slasher! Follow Danger here https://linktr.ee/dangerslater MHC is part of the GHOULISH Podcast Network. Get ghoulish at www.ghoulish.rip

This week in The Confessional I'm joined by Ryan C. Bradley. Ryan is a musician, podcaster, and the author of the novella Saint's Blood and the forthcoming books Bad Connections: Horror Stories and Say Uncle. He hosts the Horror Anthology Anthology podcast on his Patreon and co-hosts Horror Hangover with Cass Clarke. Fog rolls in off the Thames tonight, and chills crawl down the spine as we enter the eerie world of "The Lodger," a 1944 horror film steeped in the legend of Jack the Ripper. We'll be dissecting the plot, the performances – including a phenomenal turn by the tragically short-lived Laird Cregar – and so much more. Join us! Follow Ryan at https://ryancbradley.com MHC is part of the GHOULISH Podcast Network. Get ghoulish at www.ghoulish.rip

Welcome, sinners, to another chilling confession in the Confessional. This week, I'm joined by Johnny Compton, author of The Spite House and the forthcoming Devils Kill Devils from Tor Nightfire. We delve into the shadowy world of psychological horror with Hammer Films' "Taste of Fear" (1961), also known as "Scream of Fear." Prepare to confess your sins of disbelief as we explore the unsettling story of Penny Appleby. Wheelchair-bound and recently returned to her childhood home, Penny finds herself haunted by visions of her deceased father. But are these visions real, or is Penny slowly succumbing to madness? Join us as we dissect the film's masterful use of paranoia and unreliable narration as well as the chilling performance of Susan Strasberg. Is Penny truly haunted, or is there a darker secret lurking beneath the surface? Unravel the mystery in this episode of My Horror Confessional. Follow Johnny Here: https://johnnycompton.com/ MHC is part of the GHOULISH Podcast Network. Get ghoulish at www.ghoulish.rip

This week in The Confessional I'm joined by Paranomal Putas! We sink our teeth into Paul Schrader's stylish and suspenseful remake, Cat People! We'll be prowling the shadows with Nastassja Kinski as Irena, a woman haunted by a mysterious family curse. Is she turning into a feline fatale, or is something more sinister at play? Unravel the layers of this erotic horror classic. Buckle up and prepare for a wild ride as we dissect Cat People! You'll get that joke after you listen to the episode. Join us in The Confessional. Follow Paranormal Putas here: https://www.paranormalputas.com/ MHC is part of the GHOULISH Podcast Network. Get ghoulish at www.ghoulish.rip

This week in the Confessional I'm joined by Hilary Myers as we discuss the 1993 Zom-Rom-Com My Boyfriend's Back. Is it a horror movie? Is it a teen comedy? Is it a cautionary tale about the dangers of faking robberies to impress your crush? Who the fuck knows! But fear not, because love conquers all, even death! Except, maybe it doesn't. Join us as we find out if Johnny's reanimated affection is truly something to celebrate, or a nightmare waiting to happen. MHC is part of the GHOULISH Podcast Network. Get ghoulish at www.ghoulish.rip

This week in The Confessional I'm joined by RJ Joseph. RJ is an award winning, Stoker Award™ and Shirley Jackson Award nominated, Texas based academic and creative writer/professor/editor whose writing regularly focuses on the intersections of gender and race in the horror and romance genres and popular culture. We discuss 1982's "Alone in the Dark". This early 80s slasher boasts a chilling premise and a cast of genre legends, including Donald Pleasance, Jack Palance, and Martin Landau. RJ occasionally peeks out online through social media from @rjacksonjoseph or www.rhondajacksonjoseph.com. MHC is part of the GHOULISH Podcast Network. Get ghoulish at www.ghoulish.rip

Hello Sinners! We have reached a milestone, 100 EPISODES!!! I can't think of a better person to celebrate with than returning guest Les Julien. This week Les and I discuss John Carpenter's timeless Anti-Capitalist Horror Classic They Live.  We also discuss Les's upcoming Kickstarter campain for the second issue of his comic book Savage Wizard. Join us in the Confessional and as always thank you for the SUPPORT! Follow Les here: https://leswrite.carrd.co/ Follow Les' Kickstarter so you know when the campain goes live here: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/leswrite/savage-wizard-1-2?ref=discovery

This week in The Confessional I'm joined by Jessica McHugh. Jessica is a 3x Bram Stoker Award-nominated poet, a multi-genre novelist, & an internationally-produced playwright who spends her days surrounded by artistic inspiration at a Maryland tattoo shop. She's had thirty books published in fifteen years, including her Elgin Award-nominated blackout poetry collection, "A Complex Accident of Life," her sci-fi bizarro romp, "The Green Kangaroos," and her cross-generational horror series, "The Gardening Guidebooks Trilogy." Explore the growing worlds of Jessica McHugh at McHughniverse.com. We discuss The Ghoulish Book Festival happening in Downtown San Antomio March 15th, 16th and 17th. We also discuss her work in blackout poetry and the ridiculous but definitely true fact that women wear revealing clothes when having a slumber party with friends.  Join us in The Confessional! Follow Jessica here https://www.instagram.com/thejessmchugh/?hl=en Buy badges for Ghoulish Book Festival 2024 here https://ghoulish.rip/product/badges/ MHC is part of the GHOULISH Podcast Network. Get ghoulish at www.ghoulish.rip

*********************[TW: sexual assault, detailed]*************************** Content Warning: In the latest podcast episode, we discuss a movie that addresses sensitive topics, including sexual assault. We understand the gravity of these themes and recognize their potential to be triggering for some listeners. We encourage discretion and self-care. If you or someone you know may be affected by these discussions, we advise listener discretion and encourage seeking support from appropriate resources. Remember, your well-being is our priority. This week I'm joined by William R.A. Rush. William is a WGA member who has written the Stephen King adaptation, "One For The Road", as well as the registered feature screenplays "Group", "Immersion", and "Sweetener". He is currently working on several scripts, and developing a New York City-based play into a feature film in 2024. We discuss Ken Russel's  "The Devils", a cinematic masterpiece that warrants attention for its bold and provocative exploration of religious and political themes. Released in 1971, the film details the events surrounding the alleged possessions and trials of a group of Ursuline nuns in 17th-century France. Russell's direction is visually stunning, combining period detail with avant-garde elements. The film's fearless portrayal of corruption within the church, state, and society challenges societal norms and raises questions about the abuse of power. "The Devils" is a thought-provoking and visually arresting experience that transcends conventional storytelling, making it a must-watch for those appreciative of bold filmmaking and social commentary. Join us in The Confessional.  William's IMDB page can be viewed here https://www.imdb.com/name/nm13670022/ Follow William here: https://www.instagram.com/eyerushman/ Follow Original CINematic here https://www.instagram.com/originalcinematic/ MHC is part of the GHOULISH Podcast Network. Get ghoulish at www.ghoulish.rip                

*********************[TW: r*pe, detailed]*************************** Content Warning: In the latest podcast episode, we discuss a movie that addresses sensitive topics, including r*pe and sexual assault. We understand the gravity of these themes and recognize their potential to be triggering for some listeners. We encourage discretion and self-care. If you or someone you know may be affected by these discussions, we advise listener discretion and encourage seeking support from appropriate resources. Remember, your well-being is our priority. This week I'm joined by Xxxena Rush. Xxena is a producer, casting associate and production manager with Original CINematic. In addition to serving as producer on "One for the Road", "Group", "Immersion" and "Sweetener", she has been instrumental in helping develop these films and has assisted in the production and development of several others. We discussed her work as a producer and their latest film making the festival rounds "Group". We also discuss one of the most controversial movies ever made, Meir Zarchi's "I Spit on Your Grave". Follow Xxena here: https://www.instagram.com/x_rush0628/ Follow Original CINematic here: https://www.instagram.com/originalcinematic/ MHC is part of the GHOULISH Podcast Network. Get ghoulish at www.ghoulish.rip

This week in The Confessional I'm joined by Jenny Kiefer. Jenny is a Kentucky native and an avid rock climber. Together with her mother, she is the owner and manager of Butcher Cabin Books, an all-horror bookstore in Louisville, Kentucky. This Wretched Valley is her debut novel. We also talk the creature feature 90's classic Anaconda. Jenny from the block, Ice Cube, crazy ass Jon Voight and a 40 foot long Anaconda. What more could you ask for. Join us in The Confessional! Follow Jenny Kiefer here  https://jennykiefer.com/ Follow Butcher Cabin Books here https://www.horrorbookstore.com/ MHC is part of the GHOULISH Podcast Network. Get ghoulish at www.ghoulish.rip

This week in The Confessional I'm joined by Ayden of Susto Podcast. Ayden was a blast to have on as we discussed the DRAMA and scandal of this b/w French classic from 1955. We also discuss Ayden's work over at Susto podcast. If you like spooky tales defintely go give it a listen. Join us in The Confessional! Follow Ayden and Susto Podcast here https://linktr.ee/susto/ MHC is part of the GHOULISH Podcast Network. Get ghoulish at www.ghoulish.rip

This week in The Confessional I'm joined by my good fiend and returning guest Gerardo Preciado (known professionally as Ancient Order of the Droids) composer of imaginary horror soundtracks and the director of Narco Shark, coming to streaming very soon. Gerardo and I discuss Mario Bava's extremely inluential camp fire Giallo, Bay of Blood. Join us in The Confessional! Follow Gerardo here https://linktr.ee/MusikeDiDiable MHC is part of the GHOULISH Podcast Network. Get ghoulish at www.ghoulish.rip

This week in The Confessional I'm joined by Kevin Martin, better known as videostoreKev. He is the owner of The Lobby DVD Shop, Actor in The Last Video Store Movie, co-founder Of Dedfest Film Festival and a drunken DJ. We talk about the in's and out's of owning the last video rental place in your city, growing up watching horror movies in the theatres in the 80's and also making movies with your friends! Kevin stars as....himself in "The Last Video Store" which premiered at Fantastic Fest 2023. We also discuss Todd Haynes pyschological mind fuck of a movie, Safe starring Julianne Moore!  Join us in The Confessional! Did I mention that Kevin took this interview with his rental place as the backdrop! So cool! Visit Kevin's video store "The Lobby" here http://www.thelobbymovies.com/category/latest-news Follow Kevin here https://www.instagram.com/videostorekev/?hl=en Look out for The Last Video Store when it hits streaming here https://www.imdb.com/title/tt17423262/?ref_=fn_al_tt_1 Check out HeathenVideoArchive on YouTube for some dope ass horror shorts here https://www.youtube.com/@HeathenVideoArchive MHC is part of the GHOULISH Podcast Network. Get ghoulish at www.ghoulish.rip

This week in The Confessional I'm joined by Emily Verona. Emily is a Bram Stoker Award nominee, a Jane Austen Short Story Award Finalist, and a Luke Bitmead Bursary Finalist. Her novel, Midnight on Beacon Street, will be published by Harper Perennial in 2024. We also discuss this silent film early Horror classic, The Phantom Carriage. It's over 103 years old, and yet still has the power to move you and exceptional effects! Join us in The Confessional! Pre-order Midnight on Beacon Street: https://www.harpercollins.com/products/midnight-on-beacon-street-emily-ruth-verona?variant=41056036782114 Follow Emily: https://www.emilyruthverona.com/ MHC is part of the GHOULISH Podcast Network. Get ghoulish at www.ghoulish.rip

This week in The Confessional I'm joined by frequent guest and collaborator Zach Chapman. We talk about Zach's new comic A Haunting on Mars from Scout Comics, issue # 1 out now at all comic book shops. Issue #2 comes out this month! We also discuss (in my opinion) one of John Carpenters most frustrating movies, just a trainwreck of a project Ghosts of Mars. Join us in The Confessional! Buy Zach's comic A Haunting on Mars here: https://www.scoutcomics.com/collections/a-haunting-on-mars Follow Zach here: https://www.instagram.com/chappyzach/?hl=en MHC is part of the GHOULISH Podcast Network. Get ghoulish at www.ghoulish.rip

This week I am joined in The Confessional by Betty Rocksteady. Betty is the resident art ghoul of Ghoulish Books, and is the author & illustrator of several bizarre books, including Soft Places, The Writhing Skies and In Dreams We Rot. We also discuss the goth classic The Crow from 1994. They're all dead, they just dont know it yet.  Join us in the Confessional! Follow Betty here https://www.bettyrocksteady.com/ MHC is part of the GHOULISH Podcast Network. Get ghoulish at www.ghoulish.rip

Y'all thought Christmas was over? It's never over! This week in The Confessional I'm joined by one of Santa's naughty elves, Max Booth. We talk about this criminally underrated killer Santa Christmas classic. Max describes it as Taxi Driver meets Killer Santa. We also discuss Max's new book The Last Haunt, out now from Cemetery Gates Media.   Buy The Last Haunt https://ghoulish.rip/product/the-last-haunt/ Follow Max https://www.instagram.com/ghoulishbookstore/   MHC is part of the GHOULISH Podcast Network. Get ghoulish at www.ghoulish.rip