The Evolution of Horror

It's finally here! In this bonus episode, Mike is joined by critic Leila Latif to discuss the most anticipated horror movie of the year, Nia DaCosta's Candyman (2021). The first half of the chat will be SPOILER FREE, followed by a spoiler section. 

"GAME OVER MAN!"  Chris Hewitt joins Mike to discuss one of the greatest sequels ever made, in spoilerific detail. 

It’s the big one! This week Mike is joined by producer Jen Handorf to discuss Ridley Scott’s 1979 classic ALIEN in spoilerific detail.

This week Mike is joined by Steph McKenna to discuss one of the weirdest horror franchises of all…PHANTASM! They discuss the original 1979 cult classic in spoilerific detail, before briefly touching on each of the sequels.

This week we discuss Science Fiction Double Features, Time Warps and Sweet Transvestites in our Rocky Horror special! Mike is joined by Michael Blyth to discuss the most infamous cult movie of all time, plus he chats to musician and film historian Neil Brand about the impact of Rocky Horror in the world of musicals.

"Beware of The Blob it creeps...and leaps and glides across the floor..." This week Mike is joined by Cat Davies to discuss 50s cult monster movie classic THE BLOB (1958), and it's superior Chuck Russell 1988 remake...

This week, things get timey wimey and wibbly wobbly, we’ll be exploring one of the UK’s most beloved TV shows of all time, DOCTOR WHO! Brand new guest Alison Rumfitt joins Mike to discuss the history and evolution of the show and lists some of her favourite and scariest episodes.

This week Mike is joined by Graham Saunders to discuss two Hammer Studios classics: QUATERMASS 2 and QUATERMASS AND THE PIT (1967).

Welcome to the third part of our trilogy of bonus crossover episodes! This week me and Becky & Jill from Don't Point That Horror At Me talk witches, demons and folk horror as we dive into the third chapter of the Fear Street trilogy, 1666. Don't forget to continue listening to our discussion on Don't Point That Horror At Me for the spoiler section!

This week Mike is joined by monster movie actor James Swanton to discuss two British aliens classics...The Quatermass Xperiment (1955) & The Village of the Damned (1960) in spoilerific detail. 

Welcome to the second part of our trilogy of bonus crossover episodes! This week me and Becky & Jill from Don't Point That Horror At Me talk 80s slashers and summer camps as we discuss the second chapter of the Fear Street trilogy, spoiler-free. Don't forget to continue listening to our discussion on Don't Point That Horror At Me for the spoiler section! 

This week Mike is joined by Andy & Mitch from the Strong Language & Violent Scenes podcast to discuss what's often labelled the worst movie ever made, Plan 9 From Outer Space! In the second half of the episode, Kevin Lyons returns to recommend some additional 50s alien movie recommendations...

Welcome to the first part of our brand new trilogy of bonus crossover episodes! We've collaborated with co-hosts of DON'T POINT THAT HORROR AT ME to bring you a series of discussions on the new Fear Street trilogy on Netflix! In this episode, Mike, Becky and Jill discuss Fear Street: Part 1 - 1994, spoiler-free. To continue listening to the spoiler section of the podcast, head over to Don't Point That Horror At Me straight after this episode! 

“YOU’RE NEXT!” This week Stacie Ponder joins Mike to talk McCarthyism, paranoia and moustaches in our INVASION OF THE BODY SNATCHERS double bill! We’ll be talking about the 1956 version and the 1978 remake in spoilerific detail. Enjoy!

This week we celebrate Ben Wheatley’s return to folk horror by discussing the brilliant IN THE EARTH, spoiler-free (followed by a spoiler discussion) with film critic Rhianna Dhillon. Mike also chats to the writer/director Ben Wheatley and practical FX master Dan Martin about making the film during a global pandemic…