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#41 Halloween III: Season of the Witch (w/ Brian W. Smith)

“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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WHEN EVIL LURKS 🤩

This October has been quite the letdown when it comes to new horror films. Once again, we’re inundated with soulless, big studio sequels, requels, and everything in between. However, while such intended studio “blockbusters” as SAW X and THE EXORCIST: BELIEVER (don’t get me started…) were receiving lavish marketing treatments, one indie/foreign horror flick has snuck its way into theaters and created a word-of-mouth marketing strategy of its own: Argentina’s WHEN EVIL LURKS. Written and directed by Demián Rugna, the…

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#40 Ghostwatch (w/William J. Wright)

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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#39 Elvira, Mistress of the Dark (w/Armando Muñoz)

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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#38 Casper w George Streicher

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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THE NUN II 🤮

For many, the trauma of a religious upbringing is more frightening than any horror movie. The attempt to shake the shackles that bind one to their experience in organized religion can take years of processing through extensive therapy. Such subject matter would make for an interesting, fresh take on a tired subgenre. Unfortunately, the plethora of horror films released about possession and The Catholic Church lazily tie themselves to the simple notion that The Devil is scary and The Church…

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#37 Thir13en Ghosts (w/Stanley Martin)

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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