The Spooky Picture Show

Seven horror heavyweights enter, but only one leaves with the crown! From the flesh-hungry dead of NIGHT OF THE LIVING DEAD to the desert-burrowing Graboids of TREMORS, from cursed anthologies in TALES FROM THE DARKSIDE: THE MOVIE to Annie Wilkes’ brutal obsession in MISERY, 1990 pulled no punches. Add in the skin-crawling swarm of ARACNOPHOBIA, the demonic dread of THE EXORCIST III, and the monstrous outsiders of NIGHTBREED, and you’ve got one hell of a fight. Which film rules them all? Join us as we break them down, limb by limb. It's about to get Spooky!

Romero never let the Dead rest, and neither do we. Come along as we discuss how Romero’s Dead shuffled into the 21st century. We’ll climb into the ivory tower of LAND OF THE DEAD, wrestle with the found-footage chaos of DIARY OF THE DEAD, and weigh the Western-styled grudges of SURVIVAL OF THE DEAD. These films gave us everything from Dennis Hopper’s smug capitalist overlord to camcorder-wielding survivors obsessed with documentation, to families so divided they’d rather fight each other than the zombies at their door. While these entries are often debated among fans, they reveal Romero’s persistence in pushing horror to say something bigger about society. Join us as we sift through what these films meant then - and what they say now. Get ready folks, it's about to get Spooky!

They told our parents these were "family films", but what we got were psychological thrillers dressed in cartoon gloves. In this kickoff to our descent into cinematic betrayal, we revisit the movies that came with songs and smiles but hit us with body horror, death, and despair. From WILLY WONKA’s haunted tunnel to THE BRAVE LITTLE TOASTER’s junkyard of doom, this is where the trauma began - and we’re still trying to make sense of it. If you’ve ever had a sudden flashback to wheeled headless queens or singing air conditioners having breakdowns, you’re not alone.

Sharpen your machetes and lace up your boots - because seven blood-soaked maniacs are entering the ring, and only one’s making it out in one piece! In this splatter-soaked showdown, we’re throwing down the horror greats of 1985. Will Freddy’s flamboyant return in A NIGHTMARE ON ELM STREET 2 slash through the competition? Can THE RETURN OF THE LIVING DEAD punk-rock its way to the top with brains and black comedy? Does FRIGHT NIGHT still charm the stakes off us, or will RE-ANIMATOR bring it back to life with green-glowing guts and glory? DEMONS is out for blood in a possessed theater, DAY OF THE DEAD drags us into the grim end of the world - and FRIDAY THE 13TH PART 5 crashes the party with sleaze, scream queens, and a body count that won’t quit (even if Jason’s technically MIA). Get ready folks; it's about to get Spooky!

On this frightfully fun episode, we're diving head first into our physical media memories! We remember the joys of grainy bootlegs, tracking lines that danced like spirits, and those dreadful flipper discs that flipped our sanity. Each dusty case pulled from our shelves tells a tale of horror films half-watched, special features lost to disc rot, and collectors' regrets we still wake up screaming about. Let's get Spooky!

It’s an all-you-can-bleed demon buffet, and we’ve got front row seats! This episode, we slice into DEMONS and DEMONS 2, two movies that prove all you need to summon Hell is a mysterious movie ticket and absolutely no safety protocols. Whether it’s in a haunted theater or a cursed apartment complex, these ghouls know how to party. Come for the blood, stay for the motorcycle sword fight, let's get Spooky!

Scream if you love bad decisions, because this episode is a cursed cornucopia of crummy continuations! Join us as we exhume a coffin-load of sequels that should’ve stayed buried. From the vengeful vegetables of Pumpkinhead II to the underwater embarrassment of Jaws: The Revenge, and the satanic nonsense of Warlock: The Armageddon, and more misbegotten monstrosities that dared to crawl from the grave of their predecessors. Bring a shovel, we're digging deep into the cinematic cemetery of suck!

Get ready fright fans - six horror films enter, but only one will survive! In this blood-soaked battle royale, we're pitting 1980’s biggest horror hits against each other, comparing their killers, scares, and legacy. Can Pamela Voorhees slice her way to victory, or will Farmer Vincent turn the competition into his next batch of fritters? Will THE SHINING’s psychological dread outlast the ghostly terror of THE CHANGELING? And can FADE TO BLACK’s Hollywood-obsessed killer stand a chance against THE FOG’s vengeful phantoms? Tune in as we break down each film, eliminate the weakest contenders, and crown the ultimate horror champion of 1980!

Sometimes, a second viewing is all it takes to turn a dud into a delight! In this episode, we’re revisiting horror films we hated the first time around - but for some reason, they finally clicked on a rewatch. Was it a change in perspective? A better appreciation of the craft? Or were we just in a bad mood the first time? From divisive sequels to slow burns that took time to appreciate, we’re diving deep into horror redemption stories!

Grab your crosses and garlic - this fright-filled episode is all about two tales of terror where brothels are more fang-bang than wham-bam - BORDELLO OF BLOOD and FROM DUSK TILL DAWN! We’re sinking our teeth into these sin-drenched slices of vampire cinema, exploring their shared themes, shocking stakes, and chaotic creation. We’ll peel back the coffin lid on BORDELLO OF BLOOD's doomed production and reminisce about our first fateful encounters with these fanged femme fatales. Will both films survive till dawn, or is one getting a stake through the heart? Tune in for all the bloody details - it’s about to get Spooky!

What do you get when you mix vanity, immortality, and a dash of the macabre? A double feature to die for! In this episode, we sharpen our scalpels and dissect the eerie parallels between DEATH BECOMES HER and THE SUBSTANCE, from Hollywood’s sinister beauty standards to the way both films serve up horror with a deliciously dark sense of humor. Who needs ghosts and ghouls when the scariest thing in Hollywood is a wrinkle? Get ready folks; it's about to get Spooky!

Double the stink, double the suffering! On this frightfully fun episode, we're going to take on two of the worst films ever spawned from the bowels of bad cinema. TROLL 2 and THE GARBAGE PAIL KIDS MOVIE - which is the greater abomination? Which film will break our spirits first? Join us as we suffer through terrible special effects, a random musical sequence, questionable parental choices and so much more. Tune in… before our sanity oozes away!

Filmmaker Brandon Salisbury joins us to shine a light on a forgotten corner of cinematic history with his documentary, GEORGE A ROMERO'S RESIDENT EVIL. Together, we unravel the story of how Romero, fresh off his zombie classics, was tapped to adapt the iconic video game franchise before creative differences sent the project spiraling into limbo. Salisbury recounts his journey to track down rare materials, conduct interviews, and ultimately honor the legacy of one of horror’s greatest filmmakers. Let's get Spooky!

Don’t get them wet, don’t feed them after midnight, and definitely don’t miss this episode where we discuss the GREMLINS films! We’re covering the most iconic moments, the rules that caused all the chaos, and how the sequel brought new gremlins to life. How does GREMLINS blend classic creature-feature horror with heartfelt storytelling, and how does GREMLINS 2 turn it all on its head? Find out on this fright-fully fun episode - it's about to get Spooky!

We’re trimming the tree of terror with Glen Morgan, as he spills his guts about the making of the BLACK CHRISTMAS remake. Hear how his yuletide vision turned into a chilling battle against the Weinsteins, and the price he paid to bring this holiday horror to life. With stories about on-set shivers, his wife’s scream-worthy scenes, and the fallout of fan fury, this is one sinister stocking stuffer you’ll want to open right away. Deck the halls with guts and folly, it's about to get Spooky!

We're diving deep into the dream realm of A NIGHTMARE ON ELM STREET 4: THE DREAM MASTER and then heading to Camp Crystal Lake for the mayhem of FRIDAY THE 13TH: THE FINAL CHAPTER. From Freddy’s surreal dream kills to Jason’s brutal rampage, we’re talking favorite scenes, behind-the-scenes tidbits, and what makes these films stand out in their respective franchises. Joining us on this fright-filled episode, special guest Bob O'Rourke is ready to get some extra winks at Camp Crystal Lake with us, so lock your doors and hold onto your sleeping bags - it's about to get Spooky!

Welcome to the other side! In this episode, we’re diving headfirst into the haunted world of POLTERGEIST! We’ll go from the 1982 classic that terrified a generation, through its eerie sequels, all the way to the 2015 remake that tried to bring the horror into the digital age. We’re covering cursed casts, creepy clowns, and that unforgettable phrase, “They’re here!” It's time to get Spooky!

You're invited... Join us as our grisly guests as we take a stab at Angela’s monstrous legacy, chewing on every bloody bite from NIGHT OF THE DEMONS to its sinister sequels. Listen if you dare, as we unwrap each frightfully fun film, one corpse at a time. With Gregory Van Abelar of Fright Court joining the madness, it’s going to be one HELL of a party as we wander Hull House in search of Angela's deadly treats. So trick or treat yourself to this monster mash of mayhem! Let's Get Spooky!

Break out your VCR and dust off your records, we're talking zombie TV terror with THE VIDEO DEAD then cranking it up to 11 with the Halloween classic TRICK OR TREAT! It's rock 'n' roll horror that’ll have you headbanging in the grave; get ready folks, it's about to get Spooky!

In this episode, we're conjuring up a symphony of scares by diving into both SUSPIRIA and PHANTOM OF THE PARADISE! Witches plot from the shadows, while a disfigured phantom sings for vengeance - both craving power, and both leaving a trail of bodies behind! Join us as we explore the striking visuals, the pulse-pounding music, and the terrifying tales behind these cinematic masterpieces!