Halloweenies: A Horror Franchise Podcast

Mac and Mike have been chatting about Noah Hawley's FX series on Now Showing/Coming Soon, but this time they'll go a little deeper as they wrap up their thoughts on the first season. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

We saved the best for last! Our Universal Monsters season comes to an end as the Monster meets its mistress in this stellar sequel from James Whale: 1935's The Bride of Frankenstein. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

I know, I know: This episode's late. Funny enough, it's just been sitting there for a week, but your Halloweenies were busy with a spooky wedding on Clint's ranch this past week. Alas, we're back with the much-anticipated Coming Soon & Now Showing, our newly minted series that combines the headlines of Steve Christy's Bulletin Board with the capsule reviews of Now Showing to cover the gamut of the latest and greatest in Horror media. Today, Mac and Mike discuss Halloween: The Game, Scary Movie 6, the Alien: Romulus sequel, and -- once again -- Noah Hawley's Alien Earth. The two then discuss a pair of new films (I Know What You Did Last Summer, The Conjuring: Last Rites) and two oldies (Devil's Pass, Night of the Scarecrow). Enjoy! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Halloweenies conclude their Universal Monsters coverage in September with 1935's Bride of Frankenstein. In anticipation, the gang suits up for the big old wedding by revisiting their favorite "Bride flicks." Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

When whispers of the Evil Dead in Concert event first floated through Halloweenies HQ, we were intrigued. When we read the press release, we were sold. And most importantly, we knew we needed to go right to the source to get all the deets on what the 50-city Evil Dead in Concert tour entails. The source in question is, of course, none other than composer Joseph LoDuca. Enjoy hearing all about this upcoming tour and grab tickets now at: https://www.evildeadinconcert.com/ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Fun facts: In 2025, aka this year, Stuart Gordon’s RE-ANIMATOR turns 40 years old, while Brian Yuzna’s 1990 sequel BRIDE OF RE-ANIMATOR turns 35 years old. To celebrate, the Halloweenies have unlocked their 2024 commentary for the iconic original, but have also recorded a new commentary for Bride, which is now available at patreon.com/halloweeniespod Get both via links in bio and be sure to keep your head on. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

They've met Dracula, the Wolf Man, the Creature, the Mummy, even Abbot & Costello. But only now are the Halloweenies finally braving the Bavarian Alps to meet The Monster within James Whale's iconic 1931 Universal Horror classic Frankenstein. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

As Powerman 5000 wisely sang: This is what it's like when world's collide. Today, we're trying out something new. We're combining the news and headlines of Steve Christy's Bulletin Board with Now Showing to cover the gamut of the latest and greatest in Horror media. For the inaugural installment, we're talking the first official Jason Voorhees appearance since 2009 (see: Sweet Revenge), FX's Alien: Earth, the new Hellraiser game, Gremlins 3, and more. Then, we'll discuss two new films (Together, Weapons) and two oldies (Copycat, Angel Heart). Let us know what you think in the comments! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Halloweenies continue their Universal Monsters coverage in August with 1931's Frankenstein. In anticipation, the gang stitches together their favorite monster movies that ran where Frankenstein's Monster stomped. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Before the Halloweenies dig up the limbs to create Frankenstein's Monster in August, they're tickling their funny bones with this 1948 Universal Monster comedy classic: Abbott and Costello Meet Frankenstein. If you're looking to double up on the yucks and ha-has, be sure to also check out our episode on Young Frankenstein at patreon.com/halloweeniespod. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.