The Pike Horror Show

The Pike Horror Show is a welcoming and accessible place for all things horror. Listen in on discussions about horror movies, books, video games, and more. A show where inclusion is top priority and gatekeeping is illegal. Join your horror enthusiast host, Richard, on his mission to understand fear itself while making bad jokes along the way.

Episode 23 - Late Night With the Devil + Mix & Mush

Like a beloved horror franchise being rebooted to make the killer magic and CGI, The Pike Horror Show has returned! At least for one more episode. Host Richard will be moving over to a new "nonsense" podcast called Mix and Mush with his friend Dan where they talk about anything and everything, but it usually ends up being horror movies anyway. Who knows what will come next for the beloved Pike Horror Show, but for right now you can catch Richard over on Mix & Mush: Now available where...

07-31
40:01

Episode 22 - r/nosleep (I'm a Search and Rescue Officer)

Horror exists all around us. Movies, books, video games, but true terror lives in the one place we never expected: the internet! Just kidding, we all knew the internet was terrifying. Sit back and relax while host Richard reads a submitted story from the r/nosleep subreddit! Maybe you'll find that the forest might be scarier than you thought. The Pike Horror Show on Twitter: https://twitter.com/pikehorrorshow The Pike Horror Show email: thepikehorrorshow@gmail.com Find the r/no...

08-31
10:25

Episode 21 - Top 5 Final Girls in Horror Movies

Scream Queens? Final Girls? What's the difference? Hell if we know, but this week host Richard breaks down his Top 5 "Final Girls" in horror movies. Once and for all there will be a definitive, ranked list of the best horror heroines to ever grace the silver screen! Also, this episode contains a BUNCH of spoilers so be careful. Follow The Pike Horror Show on Twitter: https://twitter.com/pikehorrorshow

08-24
22:08

Episode 20 - With Special Guest David Szymanski (Game Developer for Dusk, Iron Lung, and More!)

This week we sit down with indie game developer David Szymanski to discuss a variety of topics ranging from their inspirations to horror media that stuck with them. Join host Richard and David as they talk about indie game development and horror movies through the decades. David Szymanski on Twitter: https://twitter.com/DUSKdev David's Steam page: https://store.steampowered.com/developer/davidszymanski Top Shelf Jank: https://store.steampowered.com/curator/41600533-Top-Shelf-Jank/ The...

08-17
39:28

Episode 19 - With Special Guest Stefan Heinrich Simond (of Studying Pixels)

This week on The Pike Horror Show, we sit down with video game scholar and expert on madness in video games Stefan Heinrich Simond! Host Richard and Stefan discuss things ranging from mental health in video games, examples of madness in video games, and the common horror trope that is the "horror asylum." Follow The Pike Horror Show on Twitter: https://twitter.com/pikehorrorshow Find more Stefan at: https://studyingpixels.com/ Email the show at: thepikehorrorshow@gmail.com

08-10
59:38

Episode 18 - "Not Gory" Horror Movies

Not gory horror movies. Is it even possible? Maybe! This week Richard investigates the helpful (or not so helpful) world of articles trying to direct viewers trying to avoid gore in movies towards less gore oriented films. But what happens when the lists can't be trusted??? Join Richard for a rant, examination, and even some personal recommendations to avoid gory horror movies. Find us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/pikehorrorshow Email the show at: thepikehorrorshow@gmail.com ***Pa...

08-03
12:10

Episode 17 - With Special Guest Dan Hughes (of Studying Pixels)

On this weeks episode, host Richard is joined by Dan Hughes, of Studying Pixels. They talk about a range of topics including The Sadness, Junji Ito, HP Lovecraft, and more! There are scares (as always) but also a lot of laughs! Find Dan Hughes on Studying Pixels : https://studyingpixels.com/ Follow The Pike Horror Show on Twitter: https://twitter.com/pikehorrorshow

07-27
55:58

Episode 16 - Update + Indie Horror Games (Iron Lung and Murder House)

WE'RE BACK, ya spooky babies. This brand new episode of The Pike Horror Show features an update on PHS happenings and discusses indie games, horror and otherwise. Listen to host Richard pretend to know what he's talking about and pretend he's brave enough to play scary games at all. Good to be back (skateboard emoji). The Pike Horror Show on Twitter: https://twitter.com/pikehorrorshow Studying Pixels: https://studyingpixels.com/ "Iron Lung" Steam page: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1...

07-20
20:04

Episode 15 - The Sadness

This week on The Pike Horror Show we discuss the gripping and terrifying Taiwanese horror movie The Sadness, but hopefully it doesn't make YOU sad. In this surface level, spoiler free episode, host Richard talks about his experience with The Sadness and a variety of related (or not so related) things. He certainly gives it a good review, but will his rant make you interested enough to make you watch?? Listen to find out! The Pike Horror Show on Twitter: https://twitter.com/pikehorrors...

06-22
09:26

Episode 14 - A Nightmare on Elm Street (Part 2)

ARE YOU READY FOR FREDDY (again)??? In this long awaited sequel to Part 1 talking about A Nightmare on Elm Street , we at The Pike Horror Show are talking about another great sequel: A Nightmare on Elm Street 3: Dream Warriors. Is Dream Warriors good enough to get its own, stand alone part in our attempt to talk about all the movies in the Nightmare franchise? Guess you'll just have to listen to find out The Pike Horror Show on Twitter: https://twitter.com/pikehorrorshow

06-15
09:28

Episode 13 - Dead Space (2008)

If there's one thing we can all agree on about space is that its scary. And full monsters. And that's where the moon lives. But can everyone agree that the 2008 horror/survival game Dead Space, made by Visceral Games, is one of the best horror sci-fi games ever made? I mean, probably, but that's what this episode is about regardless. Get your spacesuit and join Richard in space. Dead Space. Find The Pike Horror Show on Twitter here: https://twitter.com/pikehorrorshow

06-08
12:10

Episode 12 - A Nightmare on Elm Street (Part 1)

One, two, Freddy's coming for you, and he found you in this weeks episode of The Pike Horror Show! Join Richard in the dreamscape in the first episode in a series of A Nightmare on Elm Street related episodes. In this episode we discuss: A Nightmare on Elm Street A Nightmare on Elm Street 2: Freddy's Revenge Never Sleep Again Scream, Queen! My Nightmare on Elm Street The Pike Horror Show on Twitter here: https://twitter.com/pikehorrorshow

06-01
14:56

Episode 11 - Halloween Series

Happy Halloween everyone (Just kidding). This week we're talking about a Horror Show favorite: The Halloween franchise! Join Richard (with Michael Myers) as he discusses all 13 Halloween movies while trying to be spoiler free. How did John Carpenter's 1978 horror masterpiece age over its 40 year span of movies? Honestly, weirdly. The Pike Horror Show on Twitter: https://twitter.com/pikehorrorshow

05-25
15:15

Episode 10 - HP Lovecraft (Top 10)

What are your 10 favorite HP Lovecraft stories? You can't pick? You don't know any? Well in that case you can borrow host Richard's! From Cthulhu to Dagon, from Arkham to Innsmouth, join Richard as he talks about his favorite Lovecraftian stories directly from the HP Craft-man himself. The Pike Horror Show Twitter: https://twitter.com/pikehorrorshow Well Read - For the Love of Books: https://open.spotify.com/episode/6sU3exaxPBmufBrXXlJNBu?si=QtoWyodJRGCDwKYVdtLpgw

05-11
17:16

Episode 9 - Director James Wan

Do you like Saw? Dead Silence? The Conjuring? Cool guys? Then you'll love this episode about famous Hollywood director James Wan: master of approachable, mainstream horror. Join Richard while he dissects the past 20 years of James Wan's career, horror or otherwise. The Pike Horror Show Twitter: https://twitter.com/pikehorrorshow

05-04
13:21

Episode 8 - Fiend by Peter Stenson

Get your library card and push up your glasses, ya nerds, we're talking about books! This episode we talk about the phenomenal novel Fiend by Peter Stenson. Join Richard for a full review, rundown, and (mostly) spoiler free description! The book: https://www.amazon.com/Fiend-Novel-Peter-Stenson/dp/0770436331 The author: https://twitter.com/petercstenson The Pike Horror Show Twitter: https://twitter.com/pikehorrorshow

04-27
11:48

Episode 7 - Resident Evil Series

Get your Mtn Dew and Doritos ready, gamers, we're talking video games this week on The Pike Horror Show! More specifically, we're talking about the Resident Evil series, well some of them, and examining how they approach horror. From Resident Evil's game changing debut to its modern day iterations, there's a lot to talk about! Host Richard's Twitter: https://twitter.com/Turbo_Richard

04-20
16:13

Episode 6 - Dracula 3000: ReReview

This week Richard relives old terrors, specifically the terror he feels whenever he thinks about the film Dracula 3000. Although he's considered this suck-y vampire movie to be the worst movie he's ever seen, does Richard's initial review hold true almost 10 years later? Join Richard on a ReReview of the cinematic masterpiece, or piece of something else: Dracula 3000 Host Richard's Twitter: https://twitter.com/Turbo_Richard

04-13
13:11

Episode 5 - Nosferatu: The 100 Year Old Vampire Film

Travel back in time to 1922 with The Pike Horror Show, to witness the birth of modern horror (kinda). Nosferatu recently turned 100 years old and we're here to celebrate! Happy birthday, ya spooky guy. Join host Richard for a Nosferatu review, influences, and fun facts! Is Lord Orlok still scary? Does it stand the test of time? Listen to find out!

04-06
10:46

Episode 4 - Horror Movie Reviews

Are movie reviews good? Are they bad? Helpful? Misleading? Who knows. Certainly not Richard, host of the Pike Horror Show. With some help from Rotten Tomatoes (.com) Richard explores a list of Top 100 Horror Movies and sees how critics and user scores different. With specific examples and more broad observations Richard will dive into horror reviews and their usefulness to movie lovers. Host Richard's Twitter: https://twitter.com/Turbo_Richard Top 100 Horror Movies list: https://www.r...

03-30
13:39

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