Cinescare Horror Podcast

Grab your safety goggles and leave your narrative logic at the door—this week on Cinescare , we are diving headfirst into the gooey, surreal, eyeball-obsessed nightmare world of Lucio Fulci’s iconic Gates of Hell trilogy! We’re breaking down Fulci’s signature obsession with ocular trauma, Fabio Frizzi’s legendary synthesizer scores, the practical FX of Giannetto De Rossi, and trying to decide whic...

Grab your glow sticks, ignore every single safety regulation, and step right into the rickety carnival wagon of b-level cinema. Join Matt, Joe, Marc & Kathryn as they subject themselves to a triple feature of haunted attraction B-movies. Because when the horror genre runs out of abandoned cabins in the woods, it pivots directly to sketchy seasonal businesses run by Carnies with vendettas. Avai...

Put that cake down, fatty; we have a new episode of Cinescare to listen to! Join Matt, Joe, Marc and Kathryn as we they dig into the skin-crawling subgenre of wasting away, rapid emaciation, and the body horror of severe physical deterioration. From cursed scales to sleep-deprived paranoia, we break down three films where the scariest thing on screen is what’s happening to the human frame.

Get ready for some pure, grease-soaked cult madness on the upcoming episode of the Cinescare Horror Podcast ! We are sitting down with actor Sky Elobar —star of Jim Hosking’s unhinged comedy-horror masterpiece, The Greasy Strangler . Join Matt, Joe, Kathryn and Marc as we lube up and take a dive deep into the making of this modern cult classic, and the other movies and projects Sky has been a part...

There must be a full moon out tonight because we are sinking our teeth into nothing but Werewolf movies this Episode. Grab your popcorn and lock your doors—tonight’s episode is going to be a real hair-raiser. Join Matt, Joe, Marc, and Kathryn as we howl about these full moon features.

Careful, folks, Marc is getting a little handsy on this episode. He has picked three of the most brilliant, high-fiving horror films about HANDS!!!! One of these classics even features Michael Caine with his worst hair yet. You gotta hand it to him, he tried.

We have a truly special event for you this episode! Join the Cinescare Gang (or at least most of them) as we sit down with the cast and crew of the new Horror short "The Decoration". Listen along as we unbox the latest project by writer, director, actor, and podcast host, Matthew Speak!

They look so young and adorable, but they may all be killers at heart! Tune in this week as Matt, Joe, Kathryn and our special guest from the Reel Beans podcast, Ben Schneider wind the clock back to watch some of our favorite actors Before they were Famous!

What happens when you put a bunch of friends together in front of microphones, a spinning wheel of trivia, and a bunch of Malort? There is only one way to find out! Pour yourself a shot of that Chicagoland favorite and sit a spell. Things are going to get pretty sloppy as the gang celebrates 150 episodes of Cinescare in style!

Is there a doctor in the house? Well, actually, there are a few, and they all make house calls. It's Kathryn's pick this episode, and she believes that Malpractice makes Perfect! Join Matt, Joe, Kathryn, and nurse Marc as we cut open these three medical miracles.

This week, we discuss new movies and shows including OBSESSION! And then...Only one man has the acting chops to go from playing an FBI Profiler to a humanity-saving archeologist to a homeless killer high on crack who talks to sock monkeys. Yes, you guessed it, we are talking about Christian Slater. Love him or hate him, we watched three of his horror films. Join Matt, Joe, Marc and Kathryn as we h...

The Cinescare gang watched a ton of stuff this week, including a creepy tale with old ghosts, an interesting twist on family dinners, and an absolute classic. Join Matt, Joe, Marc & Kathryn as we discuss all this and more in this episode of the Cinescare Horror Podcast. 

Three "lucky" listeners have had their movies chosen for this episode. Not because Marc chickened out. Not because Marc couldn't think of three movies on his own. But because we care about the listeners' thoughts and opinions. So sit back, relax and listen to the Cinescare gang calmly discuss these three gems provided to us by Kailey, Tom and Alona.

This week we discuss new viewings like Netflix's Something Very Bad is About to Happen, The Chestnut Man, and Bone Temple. And then....Welcome to Cinescare, where everybody knows your name! Creepy, right? This episode we celebrate some of the cast of Cheers in our "Cheers to Horror" episode, with Motel Hell, Zombieland, and House. So pull up a stool, grab a beer and sit down with Matt, Joe, Marc &...

This week, we discuss recent viewings like Something Very Bad is Going to Happen and They Will Kill You. And then....He skinned a wallaby to play his role in the Hunter, he was fired from Heaven's Gate for giggling, and he was expelled from High school for making an adult move! Who the hell are we talking about? None other than Willem Dafoe. We'll discussing Daybreakers, Kinds of Kindness, and Dea...

First the boys discuss recent viewings including A24's newest horror film, Undertone! And then...Second time's a charm. This time is no exception. Join Matt, Joe, Kathryn, and even Marc as we revisit some erotic horror films. Aliens, Mermaids, and Crossbows. Sounds like a recipe for fun to me. Lock the door and close the blinds, sit back and enjoy!

Normally, we watch Horror Films on this podcast, but in this episode, the line between horror and non-horror seems to have been blurred. Join Matt, Joe, Kathryn, and Hoss as we cross our legs and watch some "erotic" thrillers. Meeeowww!

Today is a very special day, and it only comes once a year. It's the day Kathryn picks birthday horror films! Grab a piece of cake, don't forget the ice cream, and sit back and listen as Kathryn unwraps a few of these birthday treasure. 

Streetlights are on, so you know what that means. It's time to get in the house and listen to another episode of the Cinescare Horror Podcast! Join the gang as they tackle some very disturbing abduction horror films. Remember, always carry your pepper spray, don't take candy from strangers, and always listen to Cinescare!

Join Matt & Marc in this exciting episode where they both Turn Japanese! That's right, J-Horror is the topic of this show, and it is a strange one! Mutant police, seeing double, a really breezy fiancée. So grab your kimono and get ready for a super fun happy time!

It's year-end, so you know what that means! Join Matt, Joe, Marc & Kathryn for our Top 10 Horror films of 2025. But that's not all. We have a few other lists to discuss, along with a completely new segment all about Marc. As always, Cinescare is the only Horror Podcast on the dial, bringing you a top 10 list this time of year.

You'd better watch out, it's the most horrific time of the year.... Christmas! Join Matt, Joe, Kathryn and Marc as we find some Christmas Horror Movies under the tree, and maybe a big lump of coal. These holiday classics will scare the frosting off a gingerbread man. 

First the gang discuss Welcome to Derry, Stranger Things, and Pluribus. And then...Did you know Norway's primary exports are Oil, Natural Gas, Trolls, and HORROR? Bundle up, kiddies, the gang is heading to Norway, and we are hitting a lot more than the slopes. Join Matt, Joe, and Kathryn as we take on some of the fiercest tales Norway has to offer!

This week, we start out discussing recent viewings like Good Boy, Haunted Hotel, The Chair Company, and Frankenstein. And then... The End is Nigh! Time to kiss your loved ones and ask for forgiveness! The Four Horsemen are back! Matt, Joe, Marc & Kathryn all had a big revelation this episode by watching some Christian Apocalypse Horror! So grab your rosary beads and flip to the back of the goo...

It's time to play catch-up. Join Matt, Marc and Kathryn as they reminisce about all the movies that were recommended to Marc over the past 11 months and even talk about a few of them. Hey, wait a minute.......where the hell is Joe? The world may never know.