Monsters Up North Podcast

This week on Monsters Up North, Sam and Dan head to Blithe Hollow for a spooky stop-motion adventure with ParaNorman! When a young boy who can speak to the dead becomes his town’s best hope against an ancient curse, things get a little more complicated than your average ghost story. Expect zombies, witches and some uncomfortable truths about who the real monsters are. Join us as we chat about the...

This week on Monsters Up North, Sam and Dan are joined by horror Instagrammer C.S.Horror for a good old chinwag about all things horror! There’s no single film on the slab this time — just a chance to get to know our guest, share a love of the genre and see where the conversation takes us. Pull up a chair and join us for some horror chat with a fellow member of the community.

Behind every good monster, there’s someone pulling the strings…This week on Monsters Up North, Sam and Dan turn the spotlight on Mike Flanagan for *Man Behind the Monster* — a chat about the filmmaker whose horror can break your heart just as easily as it can scare you. From haunted houses to deeply personal nightmares, we’re talking about the mix of grief, dread and human stories that makes his w...

This week on Monsters Up North, Sam and Dan sink their teeth into the absolute classic An American Werewolf in London! John Landis’ 1981 horror comedy follows two American backpackers whose trip across the Yorkshire countryside takes a very hairy turn. With werewolves, nightmares, dark humour and one of the most iconic transformation scenes in horror history, there’s plenty for Sam and Dan to get...

WELCOME TO SALEM'S LOT… WHERE THE NEIGHBOURS ARE A LITTLE TOO FRIENDLY!This time on Monsters Up North, Sammie and Dan sink their teeth into the classic horror Salem's Lot! Based on Stephen King's iconic novel, the sleepy town of Jerusalem's Lot starts to feel a lot less sleepy when a mysterious new resident arrives… and before long, the locals are acting very, VERY strangely. We ch...

This week on Monsters Up North, Sammie and Dan are discussing the amazing life, Career and personal favourite moments from the legend that is Tim Curry.

This week on Monsters Up North, Sammie and Dan are heading into the abandoned Collingwood Psychiatric Hospital for a night of paranormal investigation… because apparently watching horror films has taught us absolutely nothing about making sensible decisions! We’re talking about Grave Encounters (2011) — the found-footage horror classic that follows a group of ghost hunters who lock themselves insi...

SLASHERWEEN WEEK 4!It's week four and Sam's final pick, and she's bringing bavk up.. Hatchet! Join us for a deep dive, factoid-filled episode with some great one-star reviews and, as always, the 666 degrees of Jake! Give us a comment if you have ever seen this classic

SLASHERWEEN WEEK 3! It's week three and Dan's final pick...The Poughkeepsie Tapes! Join us for a deep dive, factoid-filled episode with some great one-star reviews and, as always, the 666 degrees of Jake!

Hello and welcome to Slasherween! Where each week in august Dan and Sammie are taking turns to pick their favourite Slasher movies and have a little chat about them.

Hello and welcome to Slasherween! Where each week in august Dan and Sammie are taking turns to pick their favourite Slasher movies and have a little chat about them. Give us a comment if you have ever seen this classic

Hello and welcome to another Man behind the Monsters!. it has been a while and its a nice palate cleanser before Slasherween. Anyhoo its Guillermo Del Toro this week and what a man he is. Guillermo del Toro is an Academy Award-winning Mexican filmmaker, screenwriter, and author celebrated for his masterful blend of dark fantasy, horror, and fairy-tale realism. Renowned for his vivid imagination, m...

Join us once again for one hour and thirty four minutes of thrills! Spills and fiendishly fun factoids! Yes welcome back to another episode of Monsters up North where Sammie and Dan delve once again into the 1933 classic the invisible main. I bet Sammie gushes over claude rains for an hour haha.anyways comment your favourite classic monsters movie or just say hi in the comments!

Come Gather round your tiny screens and join us as Sammie and Dan watch the 2012 Film Would you rather.ill think of a few Would You Rathers you can answer in the comments and confuse Dan and Sammie (don't give context!)1.) would you rather have nmo arms or no legs?2.) would you rather eat the same meal 3 times a day for the rest of your life or have to have something different every single mea...

This week on Monsters Up North, Sammie and Dan are entering the ultimate fight for survival as they take on the cult Japanese classic Battle Royale (2000). 💥🏝️Joining them for this episode is Kris from Anime Club, bringing his love of Japanese cinema to the discussion as the trio dive into one of the most controversial and influential films ever made. Expect chat about the film's brutal socia...

☢️ MONSTERS UP NORTH WATCH: THE TOXIC AVENGER (1984) ☢️This week on Monsters Up North, Sammie and Dan dive headfirst into the radioactive wasteland of cult cinema with the legendary The Toxic Avenger! From outrageous gore and over-the-top practical effects to bizarre humor and pure 1980s chaos, Troma's most famous mutant antihero delivers exactly the kind of madness you'd expect—and then s...

I Choo-Choo Choose you. This week on Monsters Up North, Sammie and Dan climb aboard one of horror's most brutal late-night rides as they watch The Midnight Meat Train (2008). Based on a story by Stephen King and directed by Ryuhei Kitamura, this cult horror favorite takes viewers deep into the dark tunnels beneath New York City, where a mysterious butcher stalks unsuspecting passengers on the...

This week on Monsters Up North, Sammie and Dan dive into one of the most unsettling and influential thrillers ever made: Se7en. Join us as we revisit David Fincher's dark masterpiece, exploring its unforgettable performances, grim atmosphere, shocking twists, and the lasting impact it has had on the crime thriller genre. From the Seven Deadly Sins to that infamous ending, we break down what ma...

Tonight on Monsters Up North, Sam and Dan dive into Bring Her Back — the horror movie everyone’s been talking about. From disturbing scenes and hidden details to wild theories and genuine “what did we just watch?” moments, the lads break down everything that made this film unforgettable. Expect laughs, chaos, creepy discussion, and a few strong opinions as they react to the scares, performances, a...

Welcome back to Monsters Up North! 👻🎬This week Sammie and Dan dive into the beautifully disturbing cult horror film American Mary — the twisted body horror masterpiece from the Soska Sisters. From underground surgery and revenge to identity, trauma, and extreme body modification, we unpack everything that makes this movie unforgettable. Join us as we discuss Katharine Isabelle’s incredible perfo...

This week on Monsters Up North, Sam and Dan dive into Roman Polanski’s 1968 psychological horror classic, Rosemary’s Baby. From Mia Farrow’s unforgettable performance to the film’s creeping paranoia and disturbing themes, the lads explore why this unsettling masterpiece still haunts audiences decades later. Join us as we discuss the film’s legacy, hidden details, behind-the-scenes stories, and the...

Sam and Dan head into deeply unsettling territory in this episode of Monsters Up North, as they discuss The Taking of Deborah Logan. Blending found footage with psychological and supernatural horror, this film takes a disturbing look at Alzheimer’s disease and something far more sinister lurking beneath the surface. They break down the film’s most chilling moments, explore its themes, and share th...

In this episode of Monsters Up North, Sam and Dan dive into the chilling world of The Mortuary Assistant (2026) 👻From eerie atmospheres to spine-tingling moments, the duo break down what makes this latest installment so unsettling. They chat about the film’s story, standout scares, and whether it lives up to the hype for horror fans. Expect theories, reactions, and a few laughs along the way as t...

In this episode of Monsters Up North, Sammie and Dan dive into the gloriously chaotic cult classic Bad Taste! 🎬🛸 From its DIY roots to its over-the-top gore and absurd humor, they break down what makes this early Peter Jackson film such a legendary piece of horror-comedy history. Expect plenty of laughs, questionable alien cuisine, and a deep appreciation for low-budget filmmaking at its finest....

This week on Monsters Up North 👀Sammie and Dan are diving into the dark, twisted world of Brightburn — the superhero story that definitely didn’t go the way we expected…What happens when a child with powers doesn’t grow up to be a hero? From eerie small-town vibes to full-on horror chaos, we break down what makes Brightburn such a unique (and unsettling) take on the genre. Is it horror? Is it sup...