I remember the first time I saw the magic of E.T. THE EXTRA-TERRESTRIAL. I was gobsmacked. I was whisked away to a place where people of all ages still believed in the impossible. I felt like a child because I was convinced E.T. was real. Elliott’s (Henry Thomas) caring and unconditional friendship for the “left behind” alien made me stand up and cheer. I wanted my children to make those same choices if the situation arose. I couldn’t wait to…
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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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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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AND JUST LIKE THAT... I'm here to report on the second season of Max's hit-or-miss TV series.…
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Iconic NYC horror host UNKLE SPOOKY joins me to talk about the eerie 1971 unsung masterpiece LET'S SCARE JESSICA TO DEATH.…
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Guest hosts Michael J. Ahern, Ryan Miller, & Brandon Perras-Sanchez of Monster Makeup Productions join to discuss their films SAINT DROGO & DEATH DROP GORGEOUS, as well as the 1974 cinematic masterpiece, THE TEXAS CHAIN SAW MASSACRE!…
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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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