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.…
Continue ReadingBritish 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!…
Continue ReadingFriend 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!…
Continue ReadingGuest 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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Continue ReadingJoin 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!…
Continue ReadingEvery 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):…
Continue ReadingWe’re wrapping up week 4 of ANIMAL ATTACK MONTH with my guest, Paul Jordan, co-host of the SCARED GAY! podcast. This week, we’re talking about the 1972 so-bad-it’s-good eco-horror classic, FROGS! We also talk horror in theatre, the horror show that is the state of Florida, and what’s happening in Sam Elliot’s denim-denim-denim pants. LET’S GO RICK OR TREATING! [PS: Moving forward the show will be released on a bi-weekly schedule, so look for the next episode in TWO WEEKS!]…
Continue ReadingBetter than the mediocrity that is the animated film.…
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