Halloweenies: A Horror Franchise Podcast

The Halloweenies enter Danvers State Hospital for a late-late-late night screening of Brad Anderson's 2001 psychological thriller Session 9. Together, Dan, Mac, and Mike discuss the eclectic cast, the terror of the mind, urban exploring, and David Caruso's leap from the small screen to celluloid... and back. Note: This episode was originally released to our patrons in March 2024.

Welcome back to Coming Soon & Now Showing, our monthly series that catches up on the latest horror headlines and round robins capsule reviews of new and old horrors. Today, Mike and Mac catch up on headlines revolving around Evil Dead Burn, Alien: Isolation 2, A Nightmare on Elm Street, and Chucky. Afterwards, they review Hokum, Apex, Summer of Fear (Stranger in Our House), and The Boogens.

Here's a preview of our all-new Patreon exclusive episode that sees the Halloweenies potentially conclude their coverage on The Omen franchise with 1981's Omen III: The Final Conflict. Want to hear the full thing? Head on over to www.patreon.com/halloweeniespod and become a Skeleton Patron for more exclusive bonus content!

The Halloweenies hit the New York nightlife and rendezvous with the Cenobites at The Boiler Room for 1992's Hellraiser III: Hell on Earth. Together, they discuss the lawless nature of the film, the ADR issues, Doug Bradley behind the scenes, the backstory for Pinhead, and, yes, the mysterious Pillar of Souls.

Lee Cronin's The Mummy hits theaters this Friday. In anticipation, the Halloweenies unlock their episode on Stephen Sommers 1999 blockbuster The Mummy starring Oscar winners Brendan Fraser and Rachel Weisz. It should be noted this episode was recorded a year ago, and odds are, they had no clue Radio Silence would be involved in a fourth film of this franchise.

Welcome back to Coming Soon & Now Showing, our monthly series that catches up on the latest horror headlines and round robins capsule reviews of new and old horrors. Today, Mike and the Brothers Gerber catch up on headlines revolving around Halloween: The Game and Scream 8 before setting out to review Ready or Not 2: Here I Come, Primate, and The Plague.

Here's a preview of our all-new Patreon exclusive episode that sees the Halloweenies capping off their slasher month by revisiting 1997's I Know What You Did Last Summer. Want to hear the full thing? Head on over to www.patreon.com/halloweeniespod and become a Skeleton Patron for more exclusive bonus content!

Welcome back to Coming Soon & Now Showing, our monthly series that catches up on the latest horror headlines and round robins capsule reviews of new and old horrors. Today, Mike and Rachel discuss how Horror devoured the Oscars this year, Jamie Lee Curtis' comments on Jason Blum and the Hallogreen trilogy, Scream 8, the sequel to Alien Romulus, and more, only to then launch into their takes on The Bride, Whistle, Incantation, and The Visitor.

New Adventures in Sci/Fi with your host Spacewolf Mac is a monthly pod dropping on the Halloweenies' Patreon account The Rewind (patreon.com/halloweeniespod), specifically for our $13 Ghosts Tier! In anticipation, we're offering the first episode here on the main feed to give you a taste of what to expect in the coming months. Mac's first guest is, of course, his brother, Justin Gerber. In this first episode, the two brothers talk about his touchstone science fiction flick, 1983's Return of the Jedi. They also cover his relationship to the Sci/Fi genre over the years, his specific ties to a ROTJ theme park ride, how he would save Star Wars, and more.

In the wake of Kevin Williamson's Scream 7, the Halloweenies wax nostalgic about the troubled and perplexing relic that is Wes Craven's Cursed. Note: This episode was recorded for the film's 20th anniversary last February 2025.

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The Halloweenies say peace to Pine Grove, Indiana and hit the highway back to Hell. On the way, they share and discuss their newly minted rankings of the entire Scream franchise.

The Halloweenies return to Woodsboro... only to skip town and head to Pine Grove, Indiana, where Ghost Face and Sidney Prescott are back at it again in Scream 7. Spoilers abound for the newly minted blockbuster currently in theaters. Proceed with caution.

The Halloweenies continue the Lament Configuration with 1988's Hellbound: Hellraiser II. Released only a year after the groundbreaking original, this sequel saw Clive Barker step down as writer and director, leaving the tasks to his pals Peter Atkins and Tony Randel, respectively. Join the gang as they try to bottle all the horror and lore that goes down in this installment.

Here's a preview of our all-new Patreon exclusive episode that sees the Halloweenies continue their coverage of The Omen franchise with 1978's Damien - Omen II. Want to hear the full thing? Head on over to www.patreon.com/halloweeniespod and become a Skeleton Patron for more exclusive bonus content!

Grab that crucifix because 202666 keeps on burnin' as the Halloweenies discuss Ti West's 2009 breakthrough film The House of the Devil. Together, they discuss how West's vintage experiment checked all the right boxes, the new era of Horror this ushered in, why all the imitators pale in comparison, and the glory that is Tom Noonan. This episode was previously recorded in June 2024 for The Rewind: patreon.com/halloweeniespod.com

Welcome back to Coming Soon & Now Showing, our monthly series that catches up on the latest horror headlines and round robins capsule reviews of new and old horrors. Today, Mike and Caffrey discuss the Halloween: The Game, Scream 7 hitting IMAX, the new Evil Dead cast, before launching into takes on Send Help, 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple, The Gate, and Black Mountain Side.

The Halloweenies open the box on Season IX with Clive Barker's 1987 cult classic Hellraiser.

Here's a preview of our all-new Patreon exclusive episode that sees the Halloweenies kicking off their coverage of The Omen franchise. Want to hear the full thing? Head on over to www.patreon.com/halloweeniespod and become a Skeleton Patron for more exclusive bonus content!

The Halloweenies head out to Long Island to explore the strange phenomena dubbed The Amityville Horror. Specifically, 1979's The Amityville Horror, the haunted house classic starring James Brolin, Margot Kidder, and Rod Steiger. Is this a true story? Well, let's just say, the gang is mixed on this mythos. Note: This episode was recorded in July 2024 for the film's 45th anniversary and is being unlocked from their Patron. For more one-off deep dives like this, join The Rewind at patreon.com/halloweeniespod

The Halloweenies officially bolt the door and lock the windows on 2025 by listing the 10 best horror films of the year.

With Tricks and Treats, the Halloweenies answer your questions. In this installment -- to close out 2025 -- the gang shares how they pick each season, how they met, which horror franchises deserve a musical, necessary remakes, and what we'd want from another Scream.

The end of 2025 is nigh. The Halloweenies revisit the last quarter of a century to rank the top 25 horror movies of the last 25 years. Specifically 2000 to 2025. The second and final installment covers their picks from No. 10 to No. 1.

The end of 2025 is nigh. The Halloweenies revisit the last quarter of a century to rank the top 25 horror movies of the last 25 years. Specifically 2000 to 2025. The first of two episodes covers their picks from No. 25 to No. 11. Stay tuned for Pt. 2 next Monday!

Back in August, Bloody Disgusting moderated the panel BLOODLINES: The Evolution, Psychology, and Legacy of Gore in Horror Cinema at Midsummer Scream 2026 in Long Beach, CA. Presented by Storm King Comics, the panel covered the latex-heavy ’80s to the slick effects of the 2000s to the raw brutality of Terrifier, pulling the thread on how gore isn’t just for shock but a tool of expression, rebellion, and empathy. Guests included Greg Nicotero, executive producer of The Walking Dead franchise; Nick Castle, film director; and Sandy King Carpenter, founder of Storm King Comics. Shelby Novak of Scare You to Sleep and Michael Roffman, Executive Director of Business Development at Bloody Disgusting moderated the panel, which was recorded and being presented to you today.

Often described as Walt Disney meets Stephen King, David Bertolino transformed the Horror industry in the '90s with Spooky World. The Berlin, Massachusetts theme park was the Halloween Horror Nights before Halloween Horror Nights, a national sensation that turned Halloween into a tourist destination for ghouls of all ages. His incredible story is the subject of Spooktacular!, a killer new documentary streaming on Amazon and Shudder via Quiver Distribution. Recently, David joined the show to talk with executive producer Michael Roffman, and you can hear their spirited chat now.

We're 25 days away from Christmas. What do you want Santa to bring you? How about a mogwai? Are you responsible enough for that? Well, the Halloweenies think they are, which is why they're spending the holidays in Kingston Falls. Join Justin, Caffrey, and Rachel as they dust off Joe Dante's 1984 Christmas classic Gremlins over some cold brewskies at Dorry's Tavern. Note: This episode was recorded in December 2024 and is being unlocked for the season.

Here's a preview of our all-new Patreon exclusive episode that sees the Halloweenies dissecting Guillermo del Toro's Frankenstein. Want to hear the full thing? Head on over to www.patreon.com/halloweeniespod and become a Skeleton Patron for more exclusive bonus content!

The Halloweenies head to Plymouth, Massachusetts to gather around the table and enjoy the murder and mayhem within Eli Roth's Thanksgiving. Note: This episode was recorded in November 2024 and is being unlocked for the holiday. Enjoy!

Welcome back to 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, Mike and Caffrey discuss the trailer for Scream 7, Radio Silence directing The Mummy 4, curious Alien 5 news, and Gremlins 3. The two then discuss Bone Lake and Beast of War before dusting off Silent Rage and The Blackwell Ghost.

The Monster Mash has reached its end! Before they leave the Universal backlot, the Halloweenies (Dan Caffrey, McKenzie Gerber, Rachel Reeves, Michael Roffman, and Justin Gerber) take inventory on all those Universal Monsters they've covered this year. Who's the all-timer? Find out in this season finale ranking. Bonus: They also announce next season!

Welcome back to 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, Mike, and Rachel discuss Alien board games, Robert Englund's Hollywood star, the new Halloween fan film, Evil Dead Burn, and more. The three then discuss a handful of new films (Good Boy, Black Phone 2, The Hand That Rocks the Cradle) and three oldies.

It's the final week of October, which means we're days away from All Hallows' Eve. Last year, the Halloweenies ranked Michael Myers' walk-in closet of masks, but this year, the gang sharpened their knives to carve out the 31 best kills of the franchise.

The Halloweenies survive Devil's Night in Detroit circa 1994 as they celebrate 30 years of an all-timer: The Crow. This is the second of two episodes dedicated to the Brandon Lee masterpiece. Note: This episode was recorded in May 2024 and is being unlocked for Halloween. For more one-off deep dives like this, join The Rewind at patreon.com/halloweeniespod.

The Halloweenies survive Devil's Night in Detroit circa 1994 as they celebrate 30 years of an all-timer: The Crow. This is the first of two episodes dedicated to the Brandon Lee masterpiece. Note: This episode was recorded in May 2024 and is being unlocked for Halloween. For more one-off deep dives like this, join The Rewind at patreon.com/halloweeniespod.

The Halloweenies keep their favorite October tradition going! Last year, Michael Roffman and Dan Caffrey ventured to the Haddonfield Public Library to read Dennis Etchison/Jack Martin's 1981 novelization for Halloween II. Now, they pick up where Etchison/Martin left off with 1982's novelization for Halloween III: Season of the Witch. Together, they discuss the dreamy digressions, the timeless political themes wedged into the pages, the depiction of Challis, and more.

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.

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.

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!

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."

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/

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.

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.

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!

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.

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.

Here's a preview of our all-new Patreon exclusive episode that sees the Halloweenies laughing at Mel Brooks' 1974 comedy blockbuster Young Frankenstein. Want to hear the full thing? Head on over to www.patreon.com/halloweeniespod and become a Skeleton Patron for more exclusive bonus content!

With Now Showing, your Halloweenies gather each month for a roundtable review on something new and something old in horror. This month, they discuss 28 Years Later, Jurassic World Rebirth, Bring Her Back and three oldies you'll have to listen to hear about.

The Halloweenies dust off another John Carpenter classic out of the pile: 1986's Big Trouble in Little China. Requested by oilung, the gang hops aboard the Pork Chop Express to discuss all things Jack Burton, the Lords of Death, the legacy of James Hong, crushing on Kim Cattrall, and the score that keeps on giving. Note: This episode was recorded in January 2024 and is being unlocked because we're, well, we just thought it'd be nice to hear.

It's a cruel summer. The heat is on, our swimsuits are on, and our swim game is on. To celebrate these hot, humid days, the Halloweenies are hitting the water to continue their Universal Monsters coverage with Jack Arnold's The Creature from the Black Lagoon.

It's the middle of the year! The Halloweenies take a break from the Universal Monsters and catch up on their favorite horror movies of 2025 ... so far. They also share a couple that truly disappointed them.