• The latest 2D Mario is, for lack of a better word, wonderful. It combines everything you loved as a kid about SUPER MARIO WORLD on SNES with better graphics, play control, options, and even more challenging stages. It’s scary to think that this is the first new side-scrolling Mario since the WiiU. And it’s also frightening how consistent Nintendo continues to be in developing Mario video games.  What sets WONDER apart from the previous installments are a few key items:…

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  • "If you can't find a friend, make one." Steph Marie Oberle joins this week to discuss Lucky McKee's underrated 2002 indie cult classic masterpiece, MAY. We also discuss the joys of body horror, erotic cannibalism, lesbians eating melons, and chili dogs.…

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  • “It’s time! It’s time!” Screenwriter and board member of the NYC Horror Film Festival Brian W. Smith guest hosts to discuss all things HALLOWEEN III: SEASON OF THE WITCH. We also talk writing horror for the screen, 80’s synth scores, and the John Carpenter-esque “every-man” character trope. LET’S GO RICK OR TREATING! PODCAST: BRIAN W. SMITH (Guest Host) RICKY (Host): LESTAT VON MONDLICHT (Music by): STANLEY MARTIN (Social Media Manager) EVELYN DEVERE (Website Design) PHILIP ROMANO ( Logo Design)…

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  • Rue Morgue's online managing editor – and MY editor – William J. Wright joins the show this week to discuss 1992's made-for-BBC mock-newscast, GHOSTWATCH. We also discuss the impact of cinematic psychosis, the repercussions and responsibilities tied to creating horror art, and what it's like to write for one of the world's top horror publications. LET'S GO RICK OR TREATING!…

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  • Guest host Armando Muñoz joins me to celebrate the 35th anniversary of 1988’s ELVIRA, MISTRESS OF THE DARK. We also discuss Armando’s upcoming novelization of the Christmas slasher classic, SILENT NIGHT, DEADLY NIGHT, the lasting influence of Clive Barker, and my incredible weekend at CT HorrorFest where I finally met Elvira, herself, Cassandra Peterson. LET’S GO RICK OR TREATING! PODCAST: ARMANDO MUÑOZ (Guest Host) RICKY (Host): LESTAT VON MONDLICHT (Music by): STANLEY MARTIN (Social Media Manager) EVELYN DEVERE (Website Design)…

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  • Guest host George Streicher, composer of the haunting Halloween album MUSIC OF THE MACABRE, shares his insight on 1995's nostalgic gateway horror classic, CASPER. We also discuss impactful film scores, those shaking ghost decorations from our childhood that played spooky theremin music, and the absolute gift to the world that is Cathy Moriarty. LET'S GO RICK OR TREATING!…

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  • This week we are joined by friend of the show, Christian Snook in a discussion about the superhero movies that were released in the year of 2022. Except Morbius. We saved ourselves the agony of talking about Morbius at length…just letting y’all know that right now. Nobody should put themselves through that.—Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-ejb/message…

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  • Rick or Treat's social media manager/evil minion, Stanley Martin, joins to discuss Dark Castle Entertainment's over-the-top 2001 remake of THIR13EN GHOSTS! We also talk about the joys of practical makeup effects, my recent upstate set visit to an exciting upcoming horror film, and blame the zodiac for the behaviors of those who have betrayed us. Let's go RICK OR TREATING!…

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