Horror Movies
Stephen King Is a Regular at Shirley Jackson’s Hill House
Listen via Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Google Play | Radio Public | Stitcher | RSS Danse Macabre is a new feature of the series that finds the Losers journeying through all the books that influenced Stephen King. The first episode dials back to 1959 for Shirley Jackson’s iconic Gothic horror novel, The Haunting of Hill House. Join Randall Colburn, Jenn Adams, McKenzie Gerber, and Mel Kassel as they discuss the themes within Jackson’s influential novel, the many, many adaptations available (including Mike Flanagan’s Netflix series), and how it connects to King’s work. Rest assured, they give it the good ol’ fashioned Losers’ Club book review. Chapters include: Intro (:35), The Stacks (5:00), The Guests and Ghosts (35:00), The Macabre (1:...
John Carpenter’s Halloween Is Year-Round Comfort Horror
Listen via Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Google Play | Stitcher | RSS “It’s Halloween; everyone’s entitled to one good scare.” T’is the season to get spooky and what better way to do it than with John Carpenter’s slasher classic, Halloween. Join Jenn, Lara, and Mike along with special guest Michael Roffman to talk about why we love returning to Haddonfield year after year and the enduring power of The Shape. Together, we share our first watching experiences, break down our favorite scenes, and compare and contrast the many sequels and adaptations. We’ll workshop ideas for our horror themed workout videos and discuss why Dr. Loomis may just be the worst psychiatrist in film history. As always, we’ll close by sharing our current grounding and s...
The Witches Heading to HBO Max Before Halloween
Robert Zemeckis’ re-imagining of Roald Dahl’s The Witches is heading to HBO Max. The potential Warner Bros. blockbuster was originally slated for theatrical release on October 9th, but will now bow on the streaming service on October 22nd. “The Witches is a wonderful reimagining of Roald Dahl’s timeless tale that combines world-class filmmaking with fantastic performances. It’s fun for the whole family and ideal for this time of year,” said Toby Emmerich, Chairman, Warner Bros. Pictures Group. “This film, with its stellar cast, is outstanding,” said Casey Bloys, Chief Content Officer for HBO and HBO Max. “We are thrilled to be able to use our platform to deliver timely, relevant and engaging new content during this time when the theatrical experience is not available to everyone.” The...
Creep Director Patrick Brice Records Full Commentary Track for David Lynch’s Twin Peaks: Fire Walk with Me
David Lynch is not an easy nut to crack. The auteur has long preferred to keep things close to the chest, leaving fans and followers to fend for themselves in his proverbial forests. The latest soul to venture out of Lynch’s Red Room is filmmaker Patrick Brice, who has recorded a full-length commentary track on Lynch’s Twin Peaks: Fire Walk with Me. Brice is no stranger to creating strange and wonderful worlds. As the writer and filmmaker behind both Creep and The Overnight, he knows a thing or two about getting under people’s skin. So, hearing him dissect Lynch’s labyrinthine feature is nothing short of a delight. He also gets truly personal as he weighs in on how the film changed his career. It’s all part of Paul Davidson’s new podcast series The Side Track, which offers commentary track...
The Criterion Channel Has the Best Halloween 2020 Lineup
If you couldn’t tell, Halloween is a big deal when it comes to streaming. Netflix, Hulu, Shudder, and AMC are all offering countless tricks and treats for the month of October. Joining them is The Criterion Channel, and they may be a cut above the rest. As Bloody Disgusting reports, the prestigious channel is dialing things back to the ’70s for October 2020, dropping 29 vintage titles that prove horror looked better in bell bottoms and sequins. It’s a pristine lineup that would impress the likes of Joe Bob Briggs. “In the 1970s, everything was wilder, weirder, and more far-out—and horror movies were no exception,” Criterion announced in a statement. “This tour through the 1970s nightmare realm is a veritable blood feast of perverse pleasures from a time when gore, grime, and sleaze found a...
A Babysitter’s Guide to Monster Hunting Trailer Teases Family-Friendly Tricks and Treats: Watch
Netflix is bringing some much-needed family frights this Halloween with A Babysitter’s Guide to Monster Hunting. Today, the streaming giant let loose its first trailer ahead of its October 15th premiere, offering a spooky sneak-peek at the YA misadventures. Based on Joe Ballarini’s popular YA series, the film follows a high school freshman (Tamara Smart), who winds up being recruited by an international secret society of babysitters who protect kids with special powers from monsters. Her first mission falls on Halloween. What makes this project so intriguing is the involvement of director Rachel Talalay. A veteran of the industry, Talalay has a rich history in genre filmmaking, having helmed Freddy’s Dead: The Final Nightmare, Ghost in the Machine, and Tank Girl. Editors’ Picks That’...
AMC FearFest Reveals Epic 2020 Lineup: Halloween, Friday the 13th, Stephen King, and More
One of the best parts of spooky season is leaving horror movies on in the background all day. Well, AMC Fear Fest is keeping that tradition alive and well in 2020 with a month-long celebration of horror’s greatest hits. From Michael Myers to Chucky, Freddy Krueger to Jason Voorhees, the gang is all back to keep you company. Perhaps gang is an understatement. After all, this year’s crop spans 91 titles and includes some major, heavy-hitting franchises: Halloween, Friday the 13th, Tremors, and a smorgasbord of Stephen King adaptations. There are also a number of essential classics like The Exorcist, The Amityville Horror, and From Dusk til Dawn. Even beyond the classics and rentals, AMC has a few other tricks and treats up its sleeve. The Walking Dead returns with more ghouls, the show’s spi...
Join The Losers’ Club With These Limited Edition Shirts
Smell the air, feel the chill, and listen to the trees, spooky season has arrived. The pumpkins are out, the candy is plentiful, and all kinds of ghouls are going bump in the night. What better way to celebrate than with The Losers’ Club? In anticipation of October and Halloween, our Stephen King-themed podcasts is rolling out two limited edition T-shirts for Constant Listeners. Both feature original artwork that sports all kinds of horrors to be found within King’s Dominion. You’ll be in good company. Our crew t-shirt is available in Charcoal and includes The Losers’ Club logo on the front with artwork in the back. Our baseball festival tee, however, features The Losers’ Club logo and artwork on the front with the Consequence emblem on the back. Grab yours below, or by visiting Consequenc...
The Losers’ Club Cast of Stephen King’s It Miniseries to Reunite at Salem Horror Fest
Are you ready to answer the call and return to Derry, Maine? In celebration of the 30th anniversary of Stephen King’s IT miniseries, the original cast of kids are reuniting for an exciting panel at next month’s Salem Horror Fest. Hosted by The Losers’ Club: A Stephen King Podcast and writer-director John Campopiano (Pennywise: The Story of IT), the original cast will discuss stories from the set, the legacy of the miniseries, and growing up with Stephen King. Guests so far include Marlon Taylor, aka Mike Hanlon; Brandon Crane, aka Ben Hanscom; Ben Heller, aka Stanley Uris; Adam Faraizl, aka Eddie Kasprak; and Emily Perkins, aka Beverly Marsh. Tricks and treats to be expected. The virtual edition of Salem Horror Fest begins on Friday, October 2nd and wraps up on the 11th. Weekend passes are...
What’s Coming to Hulu in October 2020
Hulu is bringing the tricks and treats for October 2020 — or rather “Huluween”. When it comes to originals, the streaming service is in full supply with the debut season of Monsterland, Clive Barker’s Books of Blood anthology film, and the highly anticipated premiere of new horror comedy Bad Hair. Also exciting is the glutton’s worth of essential horror rentals, including Interview with the Vampire, Deep Blue Sea, Hostel I and II, House of 1000 Corpses, Martyrs, Fallen, and the entire Blade trilogy. Vamp it up! Of course, if horror ain’t your thing, there’s also the addition of last year’s underrated Terminator: Dark Fate, Will Ferrell’s incredibly underrated comedy Kicking and Screaming, and the equally underrated Wayne’s World 2. Editors’ Picks Check out the full list below, pick u...
The Return of the Living Dead Is Spooky, Midnight Fun
Listen via Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Google Play | Stitcher | RSS Help The Horror Virgin escape the Return of the Living Dead, all while trying to avoid the acid rain, Suicide’s anger issues, and Trash’s inability to keep clothes on her body. Will anyone make it out alive? Whatever you do don’t call the military. What’s your favorite scary movie? Are you a fanatic or a fraidy-cat? Love them or loathe them? Either way, The Horror Virgin has you covered. Each week, Horror Virgin Todd will experience the encyclopedia of horror one movie at a time. Subscribe to The Horror Virgin to access the podcast’s full archive! Follow us on Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | Podchaser Related You Deserve to ...
Fright Night and The ‘Burbs Explore Suburban Paranoia
Listen via Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Google Play | Stitcher | RSS “I hate cul-de-sacs. There’s only one way out, and the people are kind of weird.” Something strange is happening in suburbia. There’s an inexplicably creepy house on our street and our new neighbors seem a little weird. One is a devastatingly handsome vampire with the world’s sexiest sweaters, and the others might be … European!!!! Join Jenn, Lara, and Mike as we discuss the inherent alienation of the suburbs and how it feeds paranoia. What roles do we play in our communities and what happens when we allow ourselves to step out of them? We definitely talk about that amazing disco sweater, but we’ll add a bathrobe into the mix as well worn by America’s Dad, Tom Hanks. So grab your...
