The Hysteria Continues

A podcast dedicated to the most reviled of horror subgenres - the slasher movie from the people behind Hysteria Lives! and The Bodycount Continues. Reviews, retrospectives and more! Includes some brief strong language and spoilers.

339) TEXAS CHAINSAW 3D (2013)

Back to the deep south for some deep wounds in the third dimension in yet another reawakening of the classic slasher series. Plus, recently seen, Erik's joke of the week and so much more!

09-24
01:01:47

338) MOTHER'S DAY (1980)

Time to get down-and-dirty with this slasher adjacent dark comedy from Charles Kaufman, where a trio of female friends battle psycho momma's boys and their backwoods matriach. Plus, recently seen, Erik's joke of the week and so much more!

09-03
56:48

337) WRONG TURN 2 (2007)

Back to the woods when more fresh victims take a wrong turn as we take a look at this mutant hillbilly sequel! Plus, recently seen, Erik's joke of the week and so much more!

08-27
01:01:48

336) DOUBLE EXPOSURE (1982)

When the camera clicks someone dies in this early '80s slasher. A photographer's models turn up dead, but who is the killer? Plus, recently seen, Erik's joke of the week and so much more!

08-02
01:04:40

335) PSYCHO COP RETURNS (1993)

The quipping psycho copper is back for more mayhem. This time he's reading the bloody rights to horny office workers and we're along for the party. Plus, recently seen, Erik's joke of the week and so much more!

07-24
01:10:20

334) TONIGHT SHE COMES (2016)

This time we take a look at this gory retro slasher horror. Yes, there will be blood! Plus, recently seen, Erik's joke of the week and so much more!

07-01
55:27

333) THE CARPENTER (1988)

Wings Hauser goes powertool crazy. Forget home improvements, the walls are bing painted blood red! Join us as we take a look at this decidedly oddball late '80s Canadian slasher. Plus, recently seen, Erik's joke of the week and so much more!

06-16
01:08:31

332) WHISTLE (2003)

Now for something slightly different. We take a look at the Indian language slasher remake of URBAN LEGEND (that has a side helping of the Mel Gibson comedy WHAT WOMEN WANT). Murders, dancing and electrocuted genitals await in this crazy Kollywood epic! Plus, recently seen, Erik's joke of the week and so much more!

05-25
01:10:48

331) PSYCHO COP (1989)

We're off to the woods for a run in with the Psycho Cop! We cover this fun, cheesy late 80s slasher, but it's perhaps the director's fascinating life that's the real story. Plus, recently seen, Erik's joke of the week and so much more!

05-18
01:06:24

330) MINDHUNTERS (2004)

We tune into Erik's JOKEHUNTERS. No, that's not quite right. We're actually covering Renny Harlin's bonkers late '90s slasher inspired FBI serial killer thriller MINDHUNTERS. Plus, recently seen, Erik's joke of the week and so much more!

04-26
01:09:07

329) DON'T OPEN THE DOOR (1974/1979)

We cover SF Brownrigg's Southern Gothic potboiler and proto-slasher. Originally released in 1974 as DON'T HANG UP, it was re-released in 1979 to cash in on the post-HALLOWEEN frenzy. Plus, recently seen, Erik's joke of the week and so much more!

04-19
01:16:29

328) SILENT SCREAM (1979)

Back to the early days of the Golden Age of slashers with this effective psycho thriller which benefited from being released in the wake of John Carpenter's Halloween. We are joined by one of our favourite people: film historian, author and Rebecca Balding super fan Amanda Reyes!

03-27
01:46:52

327) CAMP BLOOD (2000)

Back to the woods ... with a camcorder! For better or (probably) worse, the film that launched a thousand sequels - each cheaper than the last. Who else could join us, but David C. Molle!? Plus, recently seen, Erik's joke of the week and so much more!

03-20
01:14:33

326) THE CABINET OF DR. CALIGARI (1920)

The earliest ever slasher film? Well perhaps ... We are joined by friend-of-the-show Noel Salzman to discuss this classic of the silent cinema. It's a fun one! Plus, recently seen, Erik's joke of the week and so much more!

02-23
01:26:51

325) HELLO MARY LOU: PROM NIGHT II (1987)

The 1980 film finally gets a sequel. Well, kinda. And is it even a slasher? We head back to the bloody prom with friend-of-the-show Austin Stenberg to discuss. Plus, recently seen, Erik's joke of the week and so much more!

02-16
01:28:39

324) PSYCHO IV (1990)

Anthony Perkins' last go around as Norman Bates in this 1990 prequel/sequel. We're back at the Bates motel to celebrate our 14th birthday. Plus, recently seen, Erik's joke of the week and so much more!

01-26
01:12:37

323) GROTESQUE (1988)

Tab Hunter, Linda Blair, Donna Wilkes and a dozen teeth gnashing punks star in this highly strange slasher-cum-WFT? Buckle in! Plus, recently seen, Erik's joke of the week and so much more!

01-19
58:14

322) ATM (2012)

Another festive fright, three co-workers are trapped by a Parka wearing psycho in an isolated ATM in this chilly thriller. Plus, recently seen, Erik's joke of the week and so much more!

12-27
56:40

321) Silent Night (2012)

Nothing says Christmas like a killer Santa with a flamethrower! We take a look at the quasi remake of 1984 slasher SILENT NIGHT DEADLY NIGHT. Plus, recently seen, Erik's joke of the week and so much more!

12-22
01:02:43

320) Escape From Coral Cove (1986)

Off to Hong Kong for this slasher dripping in mid-80s charm. A killer comes up from the depths to menace vacationg teens. Plus, recently seen, Erik's joke of the week and so much more!

11-24
59:05

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