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Welcome to a very special "Deadly Debate" where Matt and Tim switch places! Instead of defending his all-time time favorite horror film (Halloween), Matt will be defending Friday the 13th. And instead of Tim defending his own all-time favorite horror film (Friday the 13th), he'll be defending Halloween! Let us know in the comments which film you prefer and what you think of this challenging little...

As big sis Rachel Carruthers in both “Halloween 4: The Return of Michael Myers” and “Halloween 5: The Revenge of Michael Myers,” Ellie Cornell established one of the most beloved characters in the “Halloween” franchise. Tune in to hear all about making both films, navigating that iconic rooftop scene in Part 4, how she felt about Rachel’s treatment in Part 5, and the ending she would have preferre...

In today’s horror news commentary we’re covering: Tyra Banks’s recent comments on “Halloween: Resurrection” What Skeet Ulrich said about Billy Loomis returning to “Scream” A new Scream 30th Anniversary 4K Collector’s Set An upcoming psychological horror film called “The Cycle” Watch us on Youtube and Subscribe!

Kathleen Kinmont made quite an impression in “Halloween 4” playing Kelly Meeker — the sheriff’s daughter who got with Rachel’s man and made us all want to rock a “Cops do it by the book” shirt. Tune in to hear all about bringing this character to life, her thoughts on Halloween 4’s classic love triangle, how her very physical death scene was filmed, and stories from playing the Bride in “Bride of...

Which of these animalistic horror films has more bite? We're debating Cujo (1983) and Pet Sematary (1989) in a match up of Stephen King adaptations!  Happy Horror Time Youtube Channel - Please Subscribe! 

Lance Guest made his big-screen debut as Jimmy in “Halloween II” — the sweet paramedic with eyes for Laurie Strode and an unfortunate encounter with a puddle of blood. He later played Michael Brody in “Jaws: The Revenge,” facing a Great White that followed his family all the way to the Bahamas. Tune in to hear all about working on both films, whether he thinks Jimmy survived (and why he suspects h...

In today’s horror news commentary we’re covering: The return of the Crypt Keeper on AMC Fearfest An upcoming documentary about the 2016 Clown Scare The original “Hell House LLC” coming to theaters A new religious folk horror film called “Grace of God” Watch us on Youtube and Subscribe!

Credited as the first gay slasher, 2004’s “Hellbent” took place at the beloved West Hollywood Halloween Carnival and helped pave the way for so many queer horror films to come. Tune in to hear all about how Writer/Director Paul Etheredge got involved with this groundbreaking flick, the inspiration for his protagonist’s glass eye, what it’s like looking back on the movie’s legacy, and his 2025 psyc...

We're back with another franchise ranking and this time it's Matt ranking the Friday the 13th franchise! Just in time for the upcoming "Crystal Lake" tv series, we couldn't imagine a better way to end the summer season. Listeners and viewers may remember that Tim also ranked this beloved franchise in a video you can watch by visiting our youtube channel. And be sure to subscribe! Tim's Friday the...

1989’s “Intruder” is known for its killer practical effects, supermarket setting, and appearances by Sam Raimi and Bruce Campbell — but it also gave us Liz Kern (formerly Elizabeth Cox) as the final girl who fought her way through one deadly night shift. Tune in to hear all about making this cult slasher, how Liz mapped out her various screams throughout the film, and what it was like doing every...

In today’s horror news commentary we’re covering: The teaser for M. Night Shyamalan’s next film, “Remain”  Kane Parsons signing on to direct “Backrooms 2” How parents are mistakenly taking their kids to see “Buddy” And first-look images of Cassandra Peterson (aka, Elvira) in R.L. Stine’s “Pumpkinhead 2” Watch us on Youtube and Subscribe!

“Fall” must have had quite the (vertigo-inducing) effect on audiences back in 2022, because one year later, TWO sequels were greenlit. And if these movies have taught us anything, it’s that we’re perfectly fine keeping our feet on the ground. Tune in for our thoughts on “Fall 2: Deadpoint” — from how the characters and setting compared to the original, to the anxiety-inducing scenes that had us lo...

This week we're debating Alien (1979) versus Aliens (1986) because who among us doesn't love to make such difficult choices? But seriously, we cherish both of these amazing films. And yet there can only be one winner!  Happy Horror Time Youtube Channel - Please Subscribe! 

He’s snuggly. He’s cuddly. He’s DEADLY. That’s Buddy, the big orange unicorn who hosts a ’90s-style children’s show. But don’t do what he asks and you may not return tomorrow! 🦄 Tune in for our thoughts on “Buddy” — from its major “Too Many Cooks” vibes, to all those absurdly disturbing yet hilarious scenes, and our attempt to make sense of what it all meant.

In today’s horror news commentary we’re covering: The trailer for “Last Chance Motel”  “Obsession” becoming the highest grossing original film of the 2020s The first 3 “Halloween” films returning to theaters And the recent losses that hit the horror community hard Subscribe to our YouTube Channel!

The 6th Insidious film brings a new element to the lore: a protagonist who can physically pull entities in and out of the Further. Oh, and one of the most uncomfortable dental sequences we’ve ever endured. 🦷 Tune in for our thoughts on “Insidious: Out of the Further” — from the moments that gave us the chills to the ones that felt a little too haunted house-y, and whether this series should ventu...

We're fighting it out over two beloved sequels that both involved Heather Langenkamp. It's time for A Nightmare on Elm Street 3: Dream Warriors and Wes Craven's New Nightmare. Which one is truly the superior film? Tune in and find out! Happy Horror Time Youtube Channel - Please Subscribe! 

As Judy in “Sleepaway Camp,” Karen Fields played one of the most memorable mean girls in ‘80s horror — with a side ponytail, a pink shirt with her name on it, and a scowl that intimidated even the counselors. Tune in to hear all about making this iconic summer camp slasher, what it was like filming her notorious death scene via curling iron (and whether Judy’s story really ended there), and why th...

In today’s horror news commentary we’re covering: Linda Cardellini’s comments about her homage to Betsy Palmer in “Crystal Lake”  A new “Leprechaun” movie in the works And 3 books we’ve been sent that we’d like to shout out! Subscribe to our youtube channel and watch our videos! "Re-Animator" https://www.jefferyberg.com/ "Zombies of the Upper East Side" https://jasonzeffir.com/

The ice cream man was always a little creepy, rolling around in a big white van and luring kids over with frozen treats. So a horror movie was inevitable (although the 1995 Clint Howard flick got there first). Tune in to hear our thoughts on Eli Roth’s “Ice Cream Man” — from which kills were the most creative (and which were just a bloody mess), to that wild body-bending scene, and the ending that...

Get ready for another Deadly Debate and once again we're tackling sequels from our favorite franchises! Halloween 4: The Return of Michael Myers and Friday the 13th: The Final Chapter are beloved entries but only one can survive. Listen here or watch the full showdown on our youtube channel.  Happy Horror Time Youtube Channel - Please Subscribe! 

Sharks are scary enough, but place one inside a claustrophobic cave and you get “The Devil’s Mouth” — a new thriller on Prime Video from director (and former HHT guest) Jeff Wadlow, starring scream queen Kathryn Newton. Tune in as we break down that opening incident that caught us by surprise, Sara and Max’s turbulent friendship that had us turning against one of them, the non-shark-related death...

In this horror news commentary we’re covering: The new teaser for the “Carrie” TV series A second teaser for “Buddy” — the upcoming horror film about the creepy orange unicorn mascot What Ryan Murphy just revealed about “American Horror Story” Season 13 And the first teaser for a new sea creature series starring Josh Harnett called “Below” Subscribe to our youtube channel and watch our videos!

A devoted fan of the genre, Thomas Dekker has appeared in numerous horror films throughout his career. But few were as highly anticipated — or heavily scrutinized — as the “A Nightmare on Elm Street” remake. Tune in to hear all about playing Jesse (the Rod-type character) in this film, the major script changes it underwent, working with John Carpenter as a kid in “Village of the Damned” (1995), an...

It's time for another Deadly Debate! We're pitting Halloween II and Friday the 13th Part 2 against each other in a matchup of beloved sequels. Listen here or watch the full showdown on our youtube channel.  Happy Horror Time Youtube Channel - Please Subscribe!