KULTURECAST SHARING IS CARING MOVIE NO. 1"In this episode, we take a look at one of Tobe Hooper's other films that isn't Poltergeist, THE FUNHOUSE (1981). Written by Larry Block, it takes place over one night at a carnival where a killer funhouse keeps attracting willing victims. It also features one of the most insane creature designs this side of Kothoga in Relic. Wake Up Heavy's Mark Begley joins Chris to talk about the film, Hooper's other works, and that hilarious mask."

KULTURECAST SHARING IS CARING MOVIE NO. 1 "In this episode, we take a look at one of Tobe Hooper's other films that isn't Poltergeist, THE FUNHOUSE (1981). Written by Larry Block, it takes place over one night at a carnival where a killer funhouse keeps attracting willing victims. It also features one of the most insane creature designs this side of Kothoga in Relic. Wake Up Heavy's Mark Begley joins Chris to talk about the film, Hooper's other works, and that hilarious mask."

KC: The Funhouse (1981)

Stephen King

KULTURECAST SHARING IS CARING MOVIE NO. 2"In this episode, we venture back to Derry, Maine to take a look at every adaptation of Stephen King's magnum opus, It. We cover all three films, along with a light dive into the book. Did you know they're doing a prequel TV show? Yikes. Wake Up Heavy's Mark Begley joins Chris to talk about the films, the Pennywise performances, and King's works."

KULTURECAST SHARING IS CARING MOVIE NO. 2 "In this episode, we venture back to Derry, Maine to take a look at every adaptation of Stephen King's magnum opus, It. We cover all three films, along with a light dive into the book. Did you know they're doing a prequel TV show? Yikes. Wake Up Heavy's Mark Begley joins Chris to talk about the films, the Pennywise performances, and King's works."

KC: Stephen King's ITs (1990, 2017, 2019)

KULTURECAST SHARING IS CARING MOVIE NO. 3"In this bonus episode, we take a look at David Cronenberg's latest film that's a possible return to the body horror aficionado, CRIMES OF THE FUTURE (2022). Starring Viggo Mortensen and Kristen Stewart, the film follows Mortensen as a performance artist who has vestigial organs removed on stage in a dystopian future. Kristen Stewart plays a perfect weirdo obsessed with his art and his evolutionary advances. It's a wild film that deserves multiple rewatches, to say the least. Wake Up Heavy's Mark Begley and critic Yashar Pirasteh joins Chris to talk about the film, Cronenberg's films, and organ removal."

KULTURECAST SHARING IS CARING MOVIE NO. 3 "In this bonus episode, we take a look at David Cronenberg's latest film that's a possible return to the body horror aficionado, CRIMES OF THE FUTURE (2022). Starring Viggo Mortensen and Kristen Stewart, the film follows Mortensen as a performance artist who has vestigial organs removed on stage in a dystopian future. Kristen Stewart plays a perfect weirdo obsessed with his art and his evolutionary advances. It's a wild film that deserves multiple rewatches, to say the least. Wake Up Heavy's Mark Begley and critic Yashar Pirasteh joins Chris to talk about the film, Cronenberg's films, and organ removal."

KC: Crimes of the Future (2022)

The One Where Cleo Gets Traumatized By Multiple Rory Kinnears Giving Birth To More Rory Kinnears. Cleo joins me once again to talk about our movie watches for the month of June.

WUH: June 2022

KULTURECAST SHARING IS CARING MOVIE NO. 4"In this episode, we talk about Alex Garland's latest entry into his growing filmography of genre-bending fare, MEN (2022). Jessie Buckley plays a woman attempting to cope with the loss of her husband who stumbles into a town like no other. To say any more would be to give too much away; go in knowing as little as possible! Wake Up Heavy's Mark Begley joins Chris to talk about the film, Garland's other films, and toxic masculinity."

KULTURECAST SHARING IS CARING MOVIE NO. 4 "In this episode, we talk about Alex Garland's latest entry into his growing filmography of genre-bending fare, MEN (2022). Jessie Buckley plays a woman attempting to cope with the loss of her husband who stumbles into a town like no other. To say any more would be to give too much away; go in knowing as little as possible! Wake Up Heavy's Mark Begley joins Chris to talk about the film, Garland's other films, and toxic masculinity."

KC: Men (2022)

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WUH: May 2022

Chris Stachiw (The Kulturecast) and Andy Gnosis join me on an epic episode devoted to THE AMITYVILLE HORROR (1979), its two sequels, and the 2005 reboot with Ryan Reynolds. PLUS, we can't help but talk about the two incidents that inspired the films, the DeFeo murders and the Lutz family's haunting claims.Show notes: https://www.wakeupheavy.com/2022/06/s6e1-get-out-amityville-horror-1979.htmlAmityville movie list: https://bandsaboutmovies.com/2020/02/14/exploring-amityville/Andy's AGT audition: https://youtu.be/u7dPlCzUG44

Chris Stachiw (The Kulturecast) and Andy Gnosis join me on an epic episode devoted to THE AMITYVILLE HORROR (1979), its two sequels, and the 2005 reboot with Ryan Reynolds. PLUS, we can't help but talk about the two incidents that inspired the films, the DeFeo murders and the Lutz family's haunting claims. Show notes: <a href="https://www.wakeupheavy.com/2022/06/s6e1-get-out-amityville-horror-1979.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.wakeupheavy.com/2022/06/s6e1-get-out-amityville-horror-1979.html</a> Amityville movie list: <a href="https://bandsaboutmovies.com/2020/02/14/exploring-amityville/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://bandsaboutmovies.com/2020/02/14/exploring-amityville/</a> Andy's AGT audition: <a href="https://youtu.be/u7dPlCzUG44" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://youtu.be/u7dPlCzUG44</a>

S6E1. GET OUT: The Amityville Horror (1979)

Movies, movies, movies. Another packed month of movie watching plus news and notes. "It's okay with me."My guest spot on The Cult Movies Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-long-goodbye/id1540702997?i=1000559230382

Movies, movies, movies. Another packed month of movie watching plus news and notes. "It's okay with me." My guest spot on The Cult Movies Podcast: <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-long-goodbye/id1540702997?i=1000559230382" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-long-goodbye/id1540702997?i=1000559230382</a>

WUH: April 2022

Better late than never? March watches, news and notes. The Dungeon Dive: https://www.youtube.com/c/TheDungeonDiveCheck out guest spots for the last month or so from my LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/wakeupheavy

Better late than never? March watches, news and notes. The Dungeon Dive: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/c/TheDungeonDive" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/c/TheDungeonDive</a> Check out guest spots for the last month or so from my LinkTree: <a href="https://linktr.ee/wakeupheavy" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://linktr.ee/wakeupheavy</a>

WUH: March 2022

February movie watches and some info about the re-release of old, individual WDIRT episodes.

WUH: February (2022)

WUH is a podcast about my memories of strange horror movies from the 1970s and 1980s. https://www.wakeupheavy.com/

The best.

Keeping a list of all your film recs - can’t wait to watch them all!

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WUH is a podcast about my memories of strange horror movies from the 1970s and 1980s. <a href="https://www.wakeupheavy.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.wakeupheavy.com/</a>

Wake Up Heavy: Recollections of Horror

Almost three months after the end of Season One Wake Up Heavy is back with our Season Two opener on Martin Scorsese's gritty-seventies-existential-nihilistic masterpiece TAXI DRIVER. WUH welcomes back Mike White from The Projection Booth podcast for another stimulating discussion. http://www.projectionboothpodcast.com/Powerful in its cinematic style and controversial in its depiction of violence, Paul Schrader's script and Scorsese's frenetic direction imbue the film with a mounting tension that ultimately explodes in a "kill crazy rampage." By the end happenstance turns Travis Bickle, our Avenging Angel. into the "Hero Cabbie."Robert DeNiro, in a role that has followed him through his career, leads a stellar cast including Cybil Shepherd, Albert Brooks, Peter Boyle, and, in one of five movies from 1976, 12 year-old Jodie Foster. Her role as a young prostitute was one of the more controversial aspects of the film, and would in turn inspire John Hinckley, Jr. to try and assassinate President Ronald Reagan.

Almost three months after the end of Season One Wake Up Heavy is back with our Season Two opener on Martin Scorsese's gritty-seventies-existential-nihilistic masterpiece TAXI DRIVER. WUH welcomes back Mike White from The Projection Booth podcast for another stimulating discussion. <a href="http://www.projectionboothpodcast.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.projectionboothpodcast.com/</a> Powerful in its cinematic style and controversial in its depiction of violence, Paul Schrader's script and Scorsese's frenetic direction imbue the film with a mounting tension that ultimately explodes in a "kill crazy rampage." By the end happenstance turns Travis Bickle, our Avenging Angel. into the "Hero Cabbie." Robert DeNiro, in a role that has followed him through his career, leads a stellar cast including Cybil Shepherd, Albert Brooks, Peter Boyle, and, in one of five movies from 1976, 12 year-old Jodie Foster. Her role as a young prostitute was one of the more controversial aspects of the film, and would in turn inspire John Hinckley, Jr. to try and assassinate President Ronald Reagan.

S2E1. I'm God's lonely man: Taxi Driver (1976)

I like lists! In this mini-sode I list my favorite horror sub-genres, and I list examples of each. It's List-o-mania! (This is not a perfect or complete list, there will eventually be more listy-list eps to fill in the gaps!)

WUH: Favorite Horror Sub-Genres

It's time for a new, full episode of Wake Up Heavy. This time I tackle David Schmoeller's classic freakfest TOURIST TRAP. Starring pre-THE BEASTMASTER Tanya Roberts and post-The Rifleman Chuck Connors. Do mannequins creep you out? Then you're in for a bumpy ride with this one!

S1E2. You're so pretty: Tourist Trap (1979)

Hot take on a current movie I really dug. Trying to dig up the article about watching movies alone, will post when/if I find it. CHEDDAR GOBLIN RULES!! And so do The Carpenters.

WUH Hot Take: Mandy

My little family is test-driving Disney+ before taking the streaming plunge with the new service, and one of the films I was most excited to visit was RETURN TO OZ. Having passed this one by as a teen, and knowing it's not-so-stellar reputation, I was curious to see if it was actually as "bad" as I'd heard. Since my daughter has read many of the Oz books I wanted us to watch it together. Then I thought, "Hey, this might make a fun episode for her and me to do together!" So that's what we're doing! Hope you enjoy this Very Special Episode.For more info: https://www.wakeupheavy.com/2019/12/wuh-vsep-cleo-on-return-to-oz-1985.html

My little family is test-driving Disney+ before taking the streaming plunge with the new service, and one of the films I was most excited to visit was RETURN TO OZ. Having passed this one by as a teen, and knowing it's not-so-stellar reputation, I was curious to see if it was actually as "bad" as I'd heard. Since my daughter has read many of the Oz books I wanted us to watch it together. Then I thought, "Hey, this might make a fun episode for her and me to do together!" So that's what we're doing! Hope you enjoy this Very Special Episode. For more info: <a href="https://www.wakeupheavy.com/2019/12/wuh-vsep-cleo-on-return-to-oz-1985.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.wakeupheavy.com/2019/12/wuh-vsep-cleo-on-return-to-oz-1985.html</a>

WUH VSEP: Cleo on Return to Oz (1985)

If I ever start a band (which, to be honest, will never happen) I already have a name for it: The Regular Rentals. Back in the '80s my sister and I would watch the same movies again and again and rarely tire of them. If we liked something we really liked something. One of the movies that made it into heavy rotation was DEAD &amp; BURIED, which remains a favorite of mine to this day. Atmospheric yet violent, confusing as all get-out, with an amazing cast including Grandpa Joe, Dale Arden, a future Horror Icon, and possibly more people that have appeared on Murder, She Wrote than any other movie. Listen and witness the moment my brain implodes with questions. Oh so many questions.

S1E4. Welcome to Potter's Bluff: Dead & Buried (1981)

It's been awhile... Since I did a listy-list episode that is. So here ya go, more modern horror flicks I like which proves I'm not just a nostalgia baby stuck in horror's heyday. Heck, right now might just be horror's heyday so jump on the bandwagon and check out these frightening films! What's on the list, you so impertinently ask? Listen to the dang episode says me. And then listen to this one too: https://soundcloud.com/wakeupheavy/minisode-2-favorite-modern-horrorThanks to Kim and Ket for letting me use a clip from their show. Check it out here, along with their other episodes. https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ep-12-trick-r-treat-the-tale-of-burpsmap-and-princess-wilkens/id1435189403?i=1000422910023[EPISODE CORRECTION: Realized that I didn't give the title for the movie that I thought was a remake of RITUALS. It's called THE RITUAL. Makes sense now, yeah?]

It's been awhile... Since I did a listy-list episode that is. So here ya go, more modern horror flicks I like which proves I'm not just a nostalgia baby stuck in horror's heyday. Heck, right now might just be horror's heyday so jump on the bandwagon and check out these frightening films! What's on the list, you so impertinently ask? Listen to the dang episode says me. And then listen to this one too: <a href="https://soundcloud.com/wakeupheavy/minisode-2-favorite-modern-horror" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://soundcloud.com/wakeupheavy/minisode-2-favorite-modern-horror</a> Thanks to Kim and Ket for letting me use a clip from their show. Check it out here, along with their other episodes. <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ep-12-trick-r-treat-the-tale-of-burpsmap-and-princess-wilkens/id1435189403?i=1000422910023" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ep-12-trick-r-treat-the-tale-of-burpsmap-and-princess-wilkens/id1435189403?i=1000422910023</a> [EPISODE CORRECTION: Realized that I didn't give the title for the movie that I thought was a remake of RITUALS. It's called THE RITUAL. Makes sense now, yeah?]

WUH: More Modern Horror

A lot of Slasher fans don’t like this one, but I dig it. Directed by J. Lee Thompson (best known, by me at least, for his sleazy flicks with Charles Bronson) and starring Glen Ford, Susan Acker, and Melissa Sue Anderson this one is kind of a mess. The ending was changed at the last minute and makes no sense, but for me that’s part of the charm. The set-piece kills are fun, there are red herrings galore, and it’s Canadian! Minus points for having a plethora of asshole characters, but I'll let it slide for this one.

WDIHS (IDA): Happy Birthday to Me (1981)

In which Mark, your Horror Host, rattles off another list of movies that are good and that you should watch. If your mom will let you! This time though it's the newer stuff, and it's the shortest episode yet.

WUH: Favorite Modern Horror

Well here it is, the season finale of Wake Up Heavy. David Lynch's 1977 seminal masterpiece ERASERHEAD is not only my favorite horror film it is unequivocally my single favorite film of all time. Lynch has called it, "A dream of dark and troubling things," and there is no more apt description than that. A wholly personal film, ERASERHEAD is a confusing conundrum of confluences that proves impossible to dissect (pun intended) unless you are David Lynch. The story itself is based on very simple, very human fears, yet those who see it are compelled to analyze the bizarre images and perplexing scenarios in an attempt to alleviate the disquieting unease the film elicits.--Special guest this episode is Mike White, host of the only podcast that matters: The Projection Booth. http://www.projectionboothpodcast.com/This is a long one, so pace yourselves. Time stamps included for anyone who loses their place or wants to listen to certain sections only.Part I: My history w/ ERASERHEAD &amp; Lynch (00:01)Part II: London &amp; The Scala Cinema--Seeing ERASERHEAD on the big screen (19:03)Part III: Synopsis &amp; movie facts (28:24)Part IV: Interview w/ Mike White (35:06)Part V: ERASERHEAD 2000--the re-release on DVD (1:18:26)Part VI: The "Weird" stuff (1:26:25)Part VII: What influenced ERASERHEAD (1:32:56)Part VIII: The missing scenes (1:39:23)Part IX: Soundscape, motifs &amp; favorite things (1:43:02)Part X: Cast &amp; crew, theories &amp; wrap-up (2:00:24)For more info check out the show notes: https://www.wakeupheavy.com/2019/01/s1e6-theyre-still-not-sure-it-is-baby.html

Well here it is, the season finale of Wake Up Heavy. David Lynch's 1977 seminal masterpiece ERASERHEAD is not only my favorite horror film it is unequivocally my single favorite film of all time. Lynch has called it, "A dream of dark and troubling things," and there is no more apt description than that. A wholly personal film, ERASERHEAD is a confusing conundrum of confluences that proves impossible to dissect (pun intended) unless you are David Lynch. The story itself is based on very simple, very human fears, yet those who see it are compelled to analyze the bizarre images and perplexing scenarios in an attempt to alleviate the disquieting unease the film elicits. --Special guest this episode is Mike White, host of the only podcast that matters: The Projection Booth. <a href="http://www.projectionboothpodcast.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.projectionboothpodcast.com/</a> This is a long one, so pace yourselves. Time stamps included for anyone who loses their place or wants to listen to certain sections only. Part I: My history w/ ERASERHEAD &amp; Lynch (00:01) Part II: London &amp; The Scala Cinema--Seeing ERASERHEAD on the big screen (19:03) Part III: Synopsis &amp; movie facts (28:24) Part IV: Interview w/ Mike White (35:06) Part V: ERASERHEAD 2000--the re-release on DVD (1:18:26) Part VI: The "Weird" stuff (1:26:25) Part VII: What influenced ERASERHEAD (1:32:56) Part VIII: The missing scenes (1:39:23) Part IX: Soundscape, motifs &amp; favorite things (1:43:02) Part X: Cast &amp; crew, theories &amp; wrap-up (2:00:24) For more info check out the show notes: <a href="https://www.wakeupheavy.com/2019/01/s1e6-theyre-still-not-sure-it-is-baby.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.wakeupheavy.com/2019/01/s1e6-theyre-still-not-sure-it-is-baby.html</a>

S1E6. They're still not sure it is a baby: Eraserhead (1977)

The first episode of the Women in Horror Month special series is THE SLUMBER PARTY MASSACRE. Written by Rita Mae Brown as a parody of the slasher genre but filmed straight by Amy Holden Jones, what emerged was a slightly off-kilter horror flick that might just make you question what it is you like about these films. [EPISODE CORRECTION: Brinke Stevens was in TSPM not Michelle Bauer.]

WIHM: The Slumber Party Massacre (1982)

What's in the cellar, Rynn? Where is your father? What does Frank Hallett want? What's the big deal about those jelly jars? Have a listen and get answers to (some of) these questions!Another quick episode to lead into the season two premiere on TAXI DRIVER, TLGWLDTL was one of five movies starring Jodie Foster that was made or released in 1976. I caught this one on TV as a young'n and it struck a chord and stuck with me for years. Martin Sheen's never been creepier and Foster once again plays a precocious teen knowledgeable beyond her years.

What's in the cellar, Rynn? Where is your father? What does Frank Hallett want? What's the big deal about those jelly jars? Have a listen and get answers to (some of) these questions! Another quick episode to lead into the season two premiere on TAXI DRIVER, TLGWLDTL was one of five movies starring Jodie Foster that was made or released in 1976. I caught this one on TV as a young'n and it struck a chord and stuck with me for years. Martin Sheen's never been creepier and Foster once again plays a precocious teen knowledgeable beyond her years.

WUH: The Little Girl Who Lives Down the Lane (1976)

When is a WDIRT entry not really a WDIRT entry? When you realize half-way through the movie that you HAVE seen it before. That was the case when I finally tracked down VISITING HOURS a few years back. Thinking I would remember having seen a horror movie with William Shatner in it I watched it in hopes of discovering a new old favorite. But then I started getting the strangest feeling of déjà vu, and finally realized I HAD watched this at some point back in the VHS days of my youth.For more info: https://www.wakeupheavy.com/2019/12/wdirt-v4e1-visiting-hours-1982.html

When is a WDIRT entry not really a WDIRT entry? When you realize half-way through the movie that you HAVE seen it before. That was the case when I finally tracked down VISITING HOURS a few years back. Thinking I would remember having seen a horror movie with William Shatner in it I watched it in hopes of discovering a new old favorite. But then I started getting the strangest feeling of déjà vu, and finally realized I HAD watched this at some point back in the VHS days of my youth. For more info: <a href="https://www.wakeupheavy.com/2019/12/wdirt-v4e1-visiting-hours-1982.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.wakeupheavy.com/2019/12/wdirt-v4e1-visiting-hours-1982.html</a>

WDIRT V4E1: Visiting Hours (1982)

It's a last minute pseudo-year-end wrap up. Keeping things confusing by offering this up before the season finale episode 'cuz that's how I roll. Plus, it's stuff I was going to include in that EP anyway, but thought it better to pull it out to knock down the run time and get this stuff out there before year's end.Included herein are thank yous, podcast suggestions, ratings &amp; reviews*, Patreon possibilities (and other $$$ talk), those damn stickers, the goal of WUH, a quick episode recap, and a preview of the season finale. Kind of.*If you've left a review you'll get a shout out from moi. And if that ain't incentive enough to leave a review in the future then you're dead inside. Thanks to yinz who've left one, to anyone who's given a rating, and to every single person and bot who has pricked up their ears to listen to me gab about weird movies. You rock!For the list of podcasts I mentioned please visit the WUH Blog:https://www.wakeupheavy.com/2018/12/2018-wuhrap-up.html

It's a last minute pseudo-year-end wrap up. Keeping things confusing by offering this up before the season finale episode 'cuz that's how I roll. Plus, it's stuff I was going to include in that EP anyway, but thought it better to pull it out to knock down the run time and get this stuff out there before year's end. Included herein are thank yous, podcast suggestions, ratings &amp; reviews*, Patreon possibilities (and other $$$ talk), those damn stickers, the goal of WUH, a quick episode recap, and a preview of the season finale. Kind of. *If you've left a review you'll get a shout out from moi. And if that ain't incentive enough to leave a review in the future then you're dead inside. Thanks to yinz who've left one, to anyone who's given a rating, and to every single person and bot who has pricked up their ears to listen to me gab about weird movies. You rock! For the list of podcasts I mentioned please visit the WUH Blog: <a href="https://www.wakeupheavy.com/2018/12/2018-wuhrap-up.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.wakeupheavy.com/2018/12/2018-wuhrap-up.html</a>

2018 WUHrap Up

The second episode of the Women in Horror Month special series is on Karyn Kusama's tense horror/thriller THE INVITATION. This movie triggers my social anxieties, contains my favorite horror sub-genre, and has a killer cast.

WIHM: The Invitation (2015)

Mia Farrow

Mia Farrow, though not necessarily labeled a genre actress, has been in some of my favorite horror films. In Episode Three of the #WomenInHorrorMonth series I discuss four (well five) of Ms. Farrow's horror films: ROSEMARY'S BABY (1968), SECRET CEREMONY (1968), SEE NO EVIL (1971), THE HAUNTING OF JULIA (1977), and (ever so briefly) THE OMEN (2006). Please check out The Projection Booth's episode on THE HAUNTING OF JULIA : http://www.projectionboothpodcast.com/2012/09/episode-81-haunting-of-julia.html

Mia Farrow, though not necessarily labeled a genre actress, has been in some of my favorite horror films. In Episode Three of the #WomenInHorrorMonth series I discuss four (well five) of Ms. Farrow's horror films: ROSEMARY'S BABY (1968), SECRET CEREMONY (1968), SEE NO EVIL (1971), THE HAUNTING OF JULIA (1977), and (ever so briefly) THE OMEN (2006). Please check out The Projection Booth's episode on THE HAUNTING OF JULIA : <a href="http://www.projectionboothpodcast.com/2012/09/episode-81-haunting-of-julia.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.projectionboothpodcast.com/2012/09/episode-81-haunting-of-julia.html</a>

WIHM: Mia Farrow

Women in Horror Month 2019 concludes at WUH with an episode on Jocelin Donahue and Alex Essoe and their starring roles in two of my favorite modern horror movies: THE HOUSE OF THE DEVIL (2009) and STARRY EYES (2014).

WIHM: The devil made me do it

It's that time of year! You know the time, when we watch Bob Clark's Holiday Classic for 24 hours. No, not THAT Holiday Classic, THIS classic! That's right, Clark's BLACK CHRISTMAS, the proto-slasher that, according to many, inspired John Carpenter's HALLOWEEN, and laid the bloody groundwork for one of the most popular horror sub-genres. I explore the similarities and differences between the two films, and offer up some potentially controversial theories.LANGUAGE WARNING: Please note, the obscene phone calls from the film are exactly that. Only one of the clips contains this language, and it plays between 15:17-15:40[EPISODE CORRECTION: The murder that the urban legend of The Babysitter and the Man Upstairs is supposedly based on actually took place in 1950 in Missouri.]

It's that time of year! You know the time, when we watch Bob Clark's Holiday Classic for 24 hours. No, not THAT Holiday Classic, THIS classic! That's right, Clark's BLACK CHRISTMAS, the proto-slasher that, according to many, inspired John Carpenter's HALLOWEEN, and laid the bloody groundwork for one of the most popular horror sub-genres. I explore the similarities and differences between the two films, and offer up some potentially controversial theories. LANGUAGE WARNING: Please note, the obscene phone calls from the film are exactly that. Only one of the clips contains this language, and it plays between 15:17-15:40 [EPISODE CORRECTION: The murder that the urban legend of The Babysitter and the Man Upstairs is supposedly based on actually took place in 1950 in Missouri.]

S1E5. FE2-0880: Black Christmas (1974)

It's Women in Horror Month and I wanted to do my part to promote films directed by women and centered around women. This is the preview episode, and my plan is to put out a short episode every week in February, with the goal of compiling them all at the end.

WIHM: Preview

The Best Multi-Part Documentaries, with documentaries on Obama, Federer vs Nadal, the making of Star Wars, Netflix vs Blockbuster and more. Add episodes you're interested into your queue below!

Best Multi-Part Documentaries

The best podcast episodes of the most interesting stories and things. From skyping someone while they're in space, to tracking down and meeting a telephone scammer in person, to the story of a Galapagos. These episodes will keep you and all your friends entertained and captivated for hours. Learn something new in every episode! Add episodes you're interested into your queue below!