The film’s careless treatment of the severity of the situation is the perfect reflection of today’s spotlight-seeking, internet-fame-addicted youth -- not to mention the perils of peer pressure.…
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British comedian and horror fanatic Tom Short, creator of "The Stand Up Horror Show," joins me to discuss the classic rom/zom/com SHAUN OF THE DEAD! We also discuss comedic influences and managing stage fright, and I get fired from my own podcast...twice! LET'S GO RICK OR TREATING!…
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COBWEB may stand a chance at finding its audience come the Halloween season. Its themes of what we learn from our parents, the narcissism of parenting, the disappointment of being a parent, and the fears instilled in all of us by our parents, will resonate with formerly quiet, shy, bullied kids like Peter.…
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GIRL GONE BAD tells the story of a teenage girl left alone for a weekend who turns the tables on an intruder and puts a real damper on his weekend plans. It’s the kind of film that, in an elevator pitch, might appeal to modern audiences: female-lead, victim-becomes-empowered; high-action gore-fest. The film’s trailer even does a fine job convincing potential audiences that’s what they’ll see. However, in the case of this home-invasion “thriller,” there are too many plots in the…
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Friend of the pod Justin McDevitt returns to discuss 1992's better-than-you-remember domestic thriller, THE HAND THAT ROCKS THE CRADLE. We also talk cancel culture, parallels with a certain Bette David classic, and the absolute horror show that is AND JUST LIKE THAT... Let's go RICK OR TREATING!…
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Guest host Roman Chimienti, co-director of the très iconique queer horror doc, SCREAM, QUEEN! MY NIGHTMARE ON ELM STREET, joins The Horrorcast to discuss 1980's unsung incel classic, the anti-heroic (anti-climactic?), FADE TO BLACK. We also discuss the creative process, our formative influences in horror cinema, and the brilliance that was character actress/national treasure Susan Tyrrell (who is NOT, as it turns out, in this movie.) LET'S GO RICK OR TREATING!…
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Join me for a killer bonus episode as I participate as the special guest in a post-show discussion following a performance of Broadway’s GREY HOUSE, a brand-new horror play. I’m so deeply and profoundly honored to have joined lead co-producer Tom Kirdahy to discuss the mysterious and frightening themes and theories behind this terrifying new play, written by Levi Holloway, starring Laurie Metcalf, Tatiana Maslany, Millicent Simmonds, and Paul Sparks, and directed by Joe Mantello. LET’S GO RICK OR TREATING!…
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Every day is Halloween at Rick or Treat Horrorcast! Producer, creator, and influential HALLOWEEN superfan Anthony Masi joins to discuss 1981’s HALLOWEEN II. We also discuss his line of slasher movie board games, the various franchise timelines, and the genius that was Donald Pleasence. LET’S GO RICK OR TREATING! PODCAST: ANTHONY MASI (Guest Host): RICKY (Host): LESTAT VON MONDLICHT (Music by):…
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Through the cinematic decades, horror actors have captivated and terrified audiences with their ability to evoke fear, sometimes humor, and even sympathy, through their iconic performances. Lon Cheney, Boris Karloff, Bela Lugosi, Lon Cheney Jr., Vincent Price, Christopher Lee, Peter Cushing, and more, can be counted among such legendary stars. As a modern-day horror icon, Robert Englund (A NIGHTMARE ON ELM STREET), is without a doubt cemented in both the dreams and nightmares of horror fans everywhere. Even non-horror folk…
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