Best Paul Inman Podcasts (2025)

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Jack's Back - "We Caught Jack the Ripper" 34:22

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Jack's Back - "We Caught Jack the Ripper" James Spader and James Spader star in JACK'S BACK (1988), an 80's thriller written and directed by Rowdy Herrington (Road House). Spader dazzles in this film playing twin brothers tangled in a Jack the Ripper copy-cat murder spree on the 100th anniversary of the original crimes. We hope you ripping into thi…

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Scream for Help - "Don't You Worry, Christie!" 32:52

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Scream for Help - "Don't You Worry, Christie!" This week we tackle the criminally under seen 80's thriller, SCREAM FOR HELP (1984). This movie is jam-packed with twists, turns and scenery-chewing performances! The script was penned by one of our favorite horror legends - Tom Holland & directed by cult cinema auteur, Michael Winner. Does this movie …

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The Brood - The Shape of Rage 35:48

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The Brood - The Shape of Rage We celebrate our 8 Year Anniversary here at HMSG with a Cronenberg classic - THE BROOD (1979). A film that neither Julia or Teri had seen - and by some miracle saw completely spoiler free! This one digs deep into the psychology of rage and loss and how it manifests in extreme ways in our lives. We hope you enjoy this w…

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MadS - "Contamination Achieved" 37:00

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MadS - "Contamination Achieved" This week we discuss the one-take wonder MADS (2024)! A simple night out turns into a pulse-pounding, heart-racing adventure fueled by illicit substances and potentially something much more sinister! An all around 5 from us - we recommend checking out this film on SHUDDER and then listening to this fresh spoiler-heav…

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BIT - "Super Sexy Vampire Powers" 39:26

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BIT - "Super Sexy Vampire Powers" This week we are back with more Lesbian Vampires galore for our Pride 🌈 celebration with BIT (2019). Laurel, fresh out of high school, heads to the big city of Los Angeles to figure out who she is in the world. She makes fast friends with a group of queer vampires who are on a mission to exact vengeance on a world …

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Mary, Mary, Bloody Mary - "Eat & Be Eaten" 34:28

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Mary, Mary, Bloody Mary - "Eat & Be Eaten" More sapphic longing glances and withering stares await in MARY, MARY, BLOODY MARY (1975). This is the story of a woman on the run who is always thirsty...for more blood! We think this might be the perfect double feature with one of our favorite films - George A. Romero's MARTIN (1978). We hope you enjoy d…

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The Blood Spattered Bride - "Rapture of My Vast Death" 35:30

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The Blood Spattered Bride - "Rapture of My Vast Death" This week we go in on a stunning retelling of the Carmilla legend that has inspired a legion of Lesbian Vampire cinematic offerings - THE BLOOD SPATTERED BRIDE (1973). Sumptuous & surprising imagery swirl with a kaleidoscope of beautiful colors in this masterpiece. We hope you are enjoying this…

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Baba Yaga - "Delights of Sapphic Love" 36:46

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Baba Yaga - "Delights of Sapphic Love" Happy Pride 🌈 We are kicking off Pride Season with sapphic delight, BABA YAGA (1973). A witch lures in a beautiful photographer with sensual spells! This film features some of the most scintillating & creative multimedia love-making scenes we've encountered on our show! We hope you enjoy getting enraptured wit…

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HMSG Interview Billy Hanson & Paul Inman - "Keys to the Kingdom" 39:32

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HMSG Interview Billy Hanson & Paul Inman - "Keys to the Kingdom" “What if Stephen King’s Dollar Baby filmmakers had their own terrifying tales to tell?” For decades, the Dollar Baby program gave filmmakers the rare chance to adapt King’s short stories for just $1. Now, for the first time, these masters of suspense and horror are unleashing their OW…

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Glorious - "I Saved the Universe." 28:02

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Glorious - "I Saved the Universe." This week we commune with old Lovecraftian gods over a commode in GLORIOUS (2022). A project helmed by, friend of show, Rebekah McKendry, who we had the pleasure of speaking with about Giallo, Fangoria and more last year! Check out our interview with her here & then dig into this fresh episode! Support the show…

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Strange Nature - "We're Saving Our Town" 33:40

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Strange Nature - "We're Saving Our Town" This week we discuss Makeup/SFX expert James Ojala's feature film directorial debut STRANGE NATURE (2018). A climate disaster gets investigated by a disgraced pop-star in her hometown of Duluth. This climate catastrophe is more than meets the eye! Ojala is an SFX and Horror movie makeup whiz! So many beautif…

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The Vourdalak - "Thank You for the Broth." 29:58

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The Vourdalak - "Thank You for the Broth." This week we travel back in time to 18th Century Eastern Europe with THE VOURDALAK (2023). A marquis lost on his journey home looks for love in all the wrong places. A folk horror tale that lampoons the aristocratic culture from the King's court, while also questioning the misogyny and heteronormativity of…

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HMSG Interview Adam Cesare - "Clown in a Cornfield" 30:10

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HMSG Interview Adam Cesare - "Clown in a Cornfield" In anticipation of the new film adaptation of CLOWN IN A CORNFIELD (2025), we had the honor of chatting with fellow cinephile and author of the series Adam Cesare about his career and the new film hitting theatres this Friday, May 9th! Go See Clown in a Cornfield TODAY! If you dare! Support the sh…

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The Apology - "My Justice Fantasy" 30:02

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The Apology - "My Justice Fantasy" This week we cover THE APOLOGY (2022) - written and directed by friend of the show Alison Locke! One mother's search for truth about her daughter leads to a tense and powerful confrontation on a dark and stormy night. We hope you enjoy digging into this fresh episode! Support the show…

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Get Away - "Death Comes before Art! 33:40

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Get Away - "Death Comes before Art! This week we take a much needed holiday with a loving family who are about to have a killer vacation in the GET AWAY (2024). This comedy is written by and starring Nick Frost (Shaun of the Dead, Black Cab) along with a stellar cast of incredible characters. Another great selection from our producer, Sierra! We ho…

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Episode Forty-Three - The Wastelands w/Kim C (Podcast host "The Year of Underrated Stephen King") 1:15:43

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Hello and welcome back to the Constant Reader Podcast, with me Richard Sheppard. Thanks for your kind words about my last interview with James Michels, author of the Melody of Shattered Gold, which is now available on amazon. It’s well worth picking up, the ending is a real gut punch, and the journey is a wild ride. Speaking of wild rides, today we…

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The Phantom of the Opera (1925) - "Your Career - Your Master!" 38:48

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The Phantom of the Opera (1925) - "Your Career - Your Master!" This week we tackle the one-hundred year old classic THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA (1925). A timeless tale about love, obsession and a genius forced to live on the fringes of society getting his revenge! This stunning film is anchored by a truly virtuosic performance from Lon Chaney as the t…

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Studio 666 - "Finish It & It Begins!" 34:36

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Studio 666 - "Finish It & It Begins!" This week we cover the Foo Fighters horror comedy, STUDIO 666 (2022). The band plays themselves literally and figuratively in this Faustian tale of a band chasing success and making a deal with the Devil to continue to succeed. The story is by Dave Grohl who was clearly inspired by his friend John Carpenter. Th…

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Nosferatu - "Awake, but in a Dream." 52:42

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Nosferatu - "Awake, but in a Dream." This week we give the people what they want! A jam-packed episode that goes all in on the new Robert Eggers NOSFERATU (2024). A recommendation from our incredible producer Sierra Rein we all had a blast with this one. We hope you enjoy listening to this fresh episode crazy style! Support the show…

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HMSG Interview Phil Nobile Jr - "Trampa Infernal" 1:03:48

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HMSG Interview Phil Nobile Jr. - "Trampa Infernal" This week we had the honor of chatting with PHIL NOBILE JR. the Editor-in-Chief of FANGORIA magazine! He brought the heat with his film selection TRAMPA INFERNAL (1989) aka Hell's Trap! A fun 80's slasher romp with some fun twists and turns. Phil is an Emmy-winning documentary producer, and the exe…

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HMSG Interview Jack Bennett - "Brain Damage!" 1:08:14

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HMSG Interview Jack Bennett - "Brain Damage!" This week we chat about the Frank Henenlotter film, BRAIN DAMAGE (1988) with JACK BENNETT - fabulous filmmaker and friend of the show! We bonded with Bennett over his love for weird and wonderful things and the delightful practical effects used in this cult classic. Jack Bennett started his career as a …

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Leprechaun - "I Want Me Gold!" 42:44

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Leprechaun - "I Want Me Gold!" Top o' the mornin' to ya! It's St. Patrick's Day ☘️ and we've got a fresh episode full of gold for you and your favorite little LEPRECHAUN (1993) played lovingly by Warwick Davis! Will there be bad Irish accents? Will there be LA Gear shoes? Will there be confusion about basic plot points? YESSSSS to all! Support the …

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Episode Forty-Two - Stand By Me w/James Michels (writer 'The Melody of Shattered Gold') 51:05

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Welcome back to the Constant reader Podcast, and thanks for bearing with us during our long hiatus. We have gathered up quite a few of our favorite repeat guests for 2025 though, so i am sure you will forgive us. We have lined up Kim C from the year of underrated Stephen King podcast with another step towards the Dark Tower. The gentlemen from King…

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Häxan - "Witchcraft with Thunder!" 34:28

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Häxan - "Witchcraft with Thunder!" This week we tackle a classic horror film that gives us a comprehensive history of witchcraft through the ages - HÄXAN (1922). Equal parts documentary, historical reenactment and social commentary on the modern era...that feels still eerily relevant 100 years later. We highly recommend this wonderful film! We hope…

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Lake Mungo - "Death Takes Everything, Eventually" 32:14

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Lake Mungo - "Death Takes Everything, Eventually" This week we cover LAKE MUNGO (2008) a recommendation from the lovely BJ Coangelo, and a favorite of Mike Flanagan. A haunting tale with so many twists and turns told through true crime mockumentary format. A dizzying amount of reveals will keep you enthralled from beginning to end! We hope you enjo…

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US - "I Don't Feel Like Myself" 40:48

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US - "I Don't Feel Like Myself" This week we tackle Jordan Peele's follow up to Get Out - US (2019)! This film offers a searing look at American imperialism and the parasitic nature of our Culture. Asking the questions - What are we actually tethered to? And what are the costs for the lives we lead? We hope you enjoy digging into this fresh episode…

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Abby - "My Soul is a Witness" 34:24

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Abby - "My Soul is a Witness" This week we go back in time to the groovy 70's with a good girl who goes bad in ABBY (1974). An Exorcism with Blacula's William Marshall as the priest/shaman/hero! Abby is an upstanding member of her community until a trickster demon is unleashed from another realm to wreak havoc on her and her family. We hope you enj…

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Exhuma - "It's the Vilest Plot!" 38:24

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Exhuma - "It's the Vilest Plot!" So excited to spend more time in Korea with this week's selection EXHUMA (2024)! A family curse that may goes deeper than the group of country shaman can dig. A great double feature with last week's selection The Wailing (2016). This film that was highly recommended to us by the lovely Toby Poser matriarch of the Ad…

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The Wailing - "He's Not Human" 42:38

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The Wailing - "He's Not Human" Happy Lunar New Year! 🧧🐍 We are celebrating the year of the snake with a story that wraps it's tail around a small province in South Korea in THE WAILING (2016)! A bumbling country cop is in way over his head in a serial murder case. A sprawling film that starts off like a typical horror comedy then becomes something …

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The First Purge - "Are You Angry?" 46:24

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The First Purge - "Are You Angry?" This week we cover a film that recently entered back into the TOP 10 streaming charts in America...THE FIRST PURGE (2018). This franchise continues to be relevant and timely as the issues it tackles - poverty, racism and access to the "American Dream" - continue to persist. We hope you enjoy releasing your rage wi…

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Crimson Peak - "Rotting & Sinking" 50:42

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Crimson Peak - "Rotting & Sinking" This week we are celebrating our 400th Episode of Horror Movie Survival Guide by dissecting a bloody beautiful gothic romance - CRIMSON PEAK (2015) directed by the legendary Guillermo Del Toro! Vibrantly stunning costumes, sumptuous cinematography coupled with scenery chewing performances by Mia Wasikowska, Jessic…

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Late Night with the Devil - "Dreamer, here! Awake!" 34:22

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Late Night with the Devil - "Dreamer, here! Awake!" A 1970's talk show on Halloween night featuring mediums, psychics, mentalists and skeptics... oh my! LATE NIGHT WITH THE DEVIL (2023) starring genre (and Horror Movie Survival Guide) favorite David Dastmalchian has it all! A fun premise of a bygone ratings war that culminates in a disaster for TV …

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The Phantom Carriage - "The Torment of Remorse" 32:20

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The Phantom Carriage - "The Torment of Remorse" Happy New Year! A cinematic classic about a man on a mission to torment the world vs. a woman from a mission who wants to save it - THE PHANTOM CARRIAGE (1921). Tempting fate, a man regales his chums with a story about who will carry the mantle of the reaper of souls into the New Year. Will he be give…

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Angel Heart - "I Don't Like Messy Accounts" 57:32

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Angel Heart - "I Don't Like Messy Accounts" For the end of the year we are tying up our loose ends with De Niro, Rourke & Bonet in ANGEL HEART (1987). A Faustian tale that goes all the way to hell and back. A film that was extremely controversial when it came out - Bonet had to exit the "wholesome" sitcom she had starred on prior. Beautiful cinemat…

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Terrifier 3 - "It's a Terrifier Christmas!" 47:36

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Terrifier 3 - "It's a Terrifier Christmas!" One of our favorite clowns is back just in time to give us a December to remember - TERRIFIER 3 (2024). You better watch out, you better not cry Santa Art is coming to town! A send up of so many holiday classics with Art the Clown's distinct twisted humor dripping all over it! As with all the films in the…

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It's a Wonderful Knife - "I Know What You Did Last Christmas" 28:46

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It's a Wonderful Knife - "I Know What You Did Last Christmas" The holidays continue to slay this season with IT'S A WONDERFUL KNIFE (2023). When the Northern Lights are set ablaze at the same time as wishes are made the town of Angel Falls experiences some seismic changes! Will our heroes find their true north stars? Will they end the murderous Ang…

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Santa Claws - "Would You Go Back to Zoology?" 30:48

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Santa Claws - "Would You Go Back to Zoology?" Celebrate the holidays by shaking these packages and opening up this fresh HMSG episode with SANTA CLAWS (1996). A super fan takes his affections to far for Raven, a gorgeous Slasher Scream Queen (played perfectly by Debbie Rochon) in this 90's campy slasher brought to you by John A. Russo (Night of the…

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HMSG Interview Michael Varrati - There's a Zombie Outside 1:03:48

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There's a Zombie Outside - HMSG Interview Michael Varrati Such an honor to chat with our friend & HMSG Champion, Michael Varrati, about his brand new film THERE'S A ZOMBIE OUTSIDE (2024). Following in the footsteps of Pittsburgh's finest - the Maestro, George A. Romero - Varrati has crafted a zombie feature with a distinct social message that speak…

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HMSG Interview Rebekah McKendry - "Four Flies on Grey Velvet" 1:08:14

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HMSG Interview Rebekah Mckendry - "Four Flies on Grey Velvet" This week we had the privilege of interviewing the wonderful Rebekah McKendry and got to discuss a Giallo film that neither Julia or Teri had seen before. FOUR FLIES ON GREY VELVET (1971). Rebekah McKendry is an award-winning director and writer. Her horror feature GLORIOUS (2022)(starri…

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Talk to Me - "I Let You In" 33:14

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Talk to Me - "I Let You In" This week we are talking to the hand and maybe summoning nefarious spirits from the other side with TALK TO ME (2022). A simple device with a huge impact - a party game that seems more like a drug draws in some teens into a deadly game that connects them to the spirit world. This surprising directorial feature debut from…

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Slash/Back - "Hunting is Patience" 28:38

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Slash/Back - "Hunting is Patience" This week we discuss another wonderful project created by and starring Indigenous Talent - SLASH/BACK (2022). Writer/Director Nyla Innuksuk beautifully combines Indigenous lore with some of our favorite sci-fi horror tropes! Very reminiscent of The Thing and Annihilation, but with a kid friendly vibe! This is a go…

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Prey - "You Think I'm Not a Threat" 29:38

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Prey - "You Think I'm Not a Threat" A Predator story set back in time, focused on an Indigenous tribe as the fight for land and safety intensifies a warrior comes into their own in PREY (2022). A fresh perspective on the classic Predator series this weekend installment packs a great punch. A stellar performance from Amber Midthunder leads the charg…

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All Hallows' Eve - "That Was Sick" 30:12

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All Hallows' Eve - "That was Sick" This week we tackle the film that launched a true work of ART - ALL HALLOWS' EVE (2013). A fun anthology where Art, the Clown is intertwined throughout some frightful Halloween tales! You can see the genesis of Damien Leone's craft and the seeds that were planted to bring us the ultimate TERRIFIER series later! We…

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Final Destination - "Death's Sadistic Design" 32:06

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Final Destination - "Death's Sadistic Design" The turn of the century was full of worry about Y2K computer viruses and Death's Sadistic Design in FINAL DESTINATION (2000). A disaster horror flick that launched a robust franchise and so many wonderfully scary ways to end up unalived! Devon Sawa & Ali Larter lead the charge along with some fun appear…

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When Evil Lurks - "It's Everywhere" 37:12

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When Evil Lurks - "It's Everywhere" To celebrate spooky season we have been tackling some of our most requested and highly recommended films! WHEN EVIL LURKS (2023) came highly recommended to us from friend of the podcast, photographer extraordinaire, Patrick McPheron. Patrick is responsible for some of our favorite photos used for our show, HORROR…

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HMSG Interview Anastasia & Richard Elfman! "Bloody Bridget 1:00:08

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HMSG Interview Anastasia & Richard Elfman! "Bloody Bridget So excited to interview the ICONIC, Bon VIVANT, Horror COUPLE - ANASTASIA & RICHARD ELFMAN about their careers & their new film BLOODY BRIDGET (2023). Anastasia is a stage and screen actress, director, dancer,choreographer and burlesque artist. Richard is a director, writer, producer, percu…

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IT - "I am Eater of Worlds" 59:22

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IT - "I am Eater of Worlds" Well - this is IT (1990). We finish our Stephen King Birthday Party with a big one - the 1990 TV - Mini- Series version of IT starring the legendary Tim Curry as Pennywise. Of course you can count on Julia for all the nitty gritty details from her favorite book vs this adaptation! We hope you enjoy digging into this fres…

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Mr. Harrigan's Phone - "Call Me if You Need Anything" 40:46

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Mr. Harrigan's Phone - "Call Me if you Need Anything" We continue our Stephen King Birthday party month with MR. HARRIGAN'S PHONE (2022). A story about the technology and power grounded in an unlikely friendship between a boy and billionaire. A cautionary tale about the "smartphone" era and what the costs might really be for wielding such power. We…

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Episode Forty-One - Paul Inman (writer/director Dollar Baby 'That Feeling') 47:29

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As the Dollar Baby experiment comes to its close, i would like to shine a spotlight on some of the more successful films made from the treasure trove of Stephen King's short stories. 'That Feeling' by Paul Inman expertly captures the dark, guilt-ridden themes of the 1998 short story 'That Feeling, You Can Only Say What it is in French'. It's being …

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1408 - "A Fragmented Loop of Unease & Despair" 47:04

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1408 - "A Fragmented Loop of Unease & Despair" We continue our Stephen King Birthday Party with one of his most iconic Short Stories - 1408 (2007). A story that started off as a writing exercise that has gone on to be so much more! A cynical writer (John Cusack) is lured into the clutches of one very evil hotel room. We love seeing Cusack and Samue…