Rick or Treat Horrorcast

Guest host Roman Chimienti, co-director of the très iconique queer horror doc, SCREAM, QUEEN! MY NIGHTMARE ON ELM STREET, joins The Horrorcast to discuss 1980's unsung incel classic, the anti-heroic (anti-climactic?), FADE TO BLACK. We also discuss the creative process, our formative influences in horror cinema, and the brilliance that was character actress/national treasure Susan Tyrrell (who is...

Join me for a killer bonus episode as I participate as the special guest in a post-show discussion following a performance of Broadway's GREY HOUSE, a brand new horror play. I'm so deeply and profoundly honored to have joined lead co-producer Tom Kirdahy to discuss the mysterious and frightening themes and theories behind this terrifying new play, written by Levi Holloway, starring Laurie Metcalf,...

Every day is Halloween at Rick or Treat Horrorcast! Producer, creator, and influential HALLOWEEN superfan Anthony Masi  joins to discuss 1981's HALLOWEEN II. We also discuss his line of slasher movie board games, the various franchise timelines, and the genius that was Donald Pleasence. LET'S GO RICK OR TREATING! PODCAST: www. RickOrTreat.com INSTA: @RickOrTreatPod ANTHONY MASI (Guest Host): www.s...

We're wrapping up week 4 of ANIMAL ATTACK MONTH with my guest, Paul Jordan, co-host of the SCARED GAY! podcast. This week, we're talking about the 1972 so-bad-it's-good eco-horror classic, FROGS! We also talk horror in theatre, the horror show that is the state of Florida, and what's happening in Sam Elliot's denim-denim-denim pants. LET'S GO RICK OR TREATING! [PS: Moving forward the show will be...

This week I'm joined by the host of Australia's favorite horror podcast (allegedly), Danny Boy, from THE CREEPY CRAP PODCAST for week 3 of Animal Attack Month. We're discussing the Ozploitation classic RAZORBACK. We also talk about the writer's strike, being a Nielsen family, and I embarrass myself again with my inability to deliver a convincing Australian accent. LET'S GO RICK OR TREATING! PODCAS...

Kevin Lane, host of SPILL YOUR GUTS, returns to the pod to discuss horror cons, meeting celebrity heroes, and the questionable ethics behind giving a gorilla a martini to calm her nerves on a bumpy plane ride.  In the second week of ANIMAL ATTACK MONTH, Ricky can't stop eating sesame cake and Kevin can't stop drinking green drop drink as we discuss the 1995 action/adventure romp, CONGO. All aboard...

I'M BACK, SPOOKIES! THIS FRIDAY, MAY 5TH--my guest host this week is an actor, a writer, a horror aficionado, AND a professional merman! 🧜‍♂️ Chris O'Brocki (AKA Merman Christian @merman_christian ) is helping me kick off ANIMAL ATTACK MONTH by joining me to discuss the ambitious CGI, overwrought dialogue, and massive wetsuit budget of 1999's delightfully ridiculous DEEP BLUE SEA! 🦈 (And also Th...

SHEETAR!! This week I'm joined by new friends Rachel & Ariel, the hosts of The MORE DEADLY Podcast, to discuss the epitome of 1987 absurdism and excess: Jackie Kong's BLOOD DINER! We also talk about spooky West Hollywood music venues, my spotlight-stealing cat, and my taste in problematic men with hypnotic mind-controlling powers. LET'S GO RICK OR TREATING! PODCAST: www. RickOrTreat.com INSTA: @Ri...

I'm joined by my friend Esta Rosevear, who also happens to have been my high school theatre teacher, to discuss the 1956 classic THE BAD SEED. We also discuss life in the theatre, life as working entertainment critics, and mama's boys with snazzy penmanship. LET'S GO RICK OR TREATING! PODCAST: INSTA: @RickOrTreatPod RICKY (Host): INSTA: @rickrtreat MY WRITING: www. Rue-Morgue.com www. SpoilerFreeR...

Colin Holmes returns to the pod to talk SCREAM FEVER as we rank each installment of the franchise from our least to most favorites. We also discuss my scary upstairs neighbors, post-Marvel Sebastian Stan, and my distaste for Buffy the Vampire Slayer. Let's go RICK OR TREATING! PODCAST: INSTA: @RickOrTreatPod COLIN HOLMES (Guest Host): SOCIALS: @holmesslice88 RICKY (Host): INSTA: @rickrtreat MY WRI...

I'm joined this week by Paige Joy and Diandra Lazor, creators/stars of the new NoES Fandom Documentary, FREDHEADS, to discuss A NIGHTMARE ON ELM STREET 3: DREAM WARRIORS! Grab your crucifix, take your Hypnocil, and never sleep again as we go RICK OR TREATING on Elm Street! PODCAST: INSTA: @RickOrTreatPod DIANDRA & PAIGE (Guest Hosts): DIANDRA INSTA: @sassysledgehammer PAIGE INSTA: @TheFinalGurl13...

This week's episode is a KILLER cross-collab as Kevin Lane's SPILL YOUR GUTS joins me for the first annual DEAD CARPET Horror Awards! We're recognizing the remarkable contributions to the genre that other award ceremonies choose to ignore. The episode is available to listen to on BOTH OF OUR PODCAST CHANNELS. PODCAST: INSTA: @RickOrTreatPod KEVIN LANE'S SPILL YOUR GUTS (Guest Host): KEVIN'S INSTA:...

This week Victoria Rae Sook guest hosts to discuss everyone's favorite prom date, CARRIE. Vic is currently directing a production of Carrie the Musical at Ohio University and provides some insight into adapting this classic Stephen King tale from the page to the stage. We also discuss bullying, dirty pillows, and recent horror releases. LET'S GO RICK OR TREATING! PODCAST: INSTA: @RickOrTreatPod VI...

This week it's "An American Podcaster Talks to Londoners" as Alex Lynch & Odinn Orn Hilmarsson of RAMON FEAR'S TERROR TAPES join me to discuss John Landis' 1981 horror masterpiece AN AMERICAN WEREWOLF IN LONDON. We also discuss the beauty of practical special effects, intercontinental cultural differences, and David Naughton's noble attempt at a career as a discothèque crooner. (I'm a Pepper!) LET...

Kevin Lane of SPILL YOUR GUTS Podcast joins me to discuss a queer staple in horror cinema: 1985's FRIGHT NIGHT! We also discuss Kevin's career as a horror filmmaker, queer/female representation within the genre, and I get really toxic and snotty about my taste in scary movies. LET'S GO RICK OR TREATING! PODCAST: INSTA: @RickOrTreatPod KEVIN LANE'S SPILL YOUR GUTS (Guest Host): KEVIN'S INSTA: @ksla...

This week I'm hopping a minecar down to the Hanniger Mines in 'ol Valentine Bluffs—the little town with the big heart—with Armando Muñoz (author of the all new "MY BLOODY VALENTINE" novelization) and Anthony Masi (creator of STOP THE KILLER board games) to discuss the 1981 slasher classic, MY BLOODY VALENTINE! We also talk about the new book and board game based on it. Let's go RICK OR TREATING! P...

This week, I'm joined by Danny Boy of THE CREEPY CRAP PODCAST to discuss CHILD'S PLAY 2! We also talk about childhood fears, my shortcomings as an actor when it comes to dialects, and Danny completely ruins the logic of this movie's finale for me. Let's go Rick or Treating!  PODCAST: INSTA: @RickOrTreatPod THE CREEPY CRAP PODCAST (Guest Host): INSTA: @CreepyCrapPodcast TIKTOK: @CreepyCrapPodcast R...

In another installment of the EVIL QUEENZ Disney Villains series I'm joined by Shawnna Pomeroy to discuss The Mistress of All Evil, Herself, MALEFICENT! We also discuss childhood fears, our days as former Disney Cast Members, and I inform Shawnna that she's never seen an Alfred Hitchcock movie. Let's go RICK OR TREATING! PODCAST: INSTA: @RickOrTreatPod SHAWNNA (Guest Host): INSTA: @writeshawnna RI...

I'm joined by Jon & Carlos from HORROR DADDIES to discuss 1991's cinematic spectacle BRAM STOKER'S DRACULA directed by Francis Ford Coppola. We also discuss the perils of working in the service industry and the joys of practical special effects. LET'S GO RICK OR TREATING!   HORROR DADDIES (Guest Hosts): INSTA: horrordaddies CARLOS: carloswarlock JON: call_me_papajon YOUTUBE: Horror Daddies PODCAST...

I'M BACK after a nice winter break. Did you miss me, Spookies? I'm kicking this Friday the 13th off with JASON TAKES MANHATTAN! Michael from the WE LOVE HORROR podcast joins me to discuss the real life perils of living in NYC, eating the rich, and my favorite Amy Grant song. (This might be the first and only horror podcast to ever talk about Amy Grant. You're welcome!) Let's go RICK OR TREATING! M...

This week my guest hosts are the boyz from  one of my fave podcasts, SCARED GAY! Paul Jordan and Pablo Escobar join me discuss Michael Dougherty's 2015 Christmas horror film, KRAMPUS! We also relay the dangers of being a top and go on a weird, long tangent about gross porn. (Listener beware!) LET'S GO RICK OR TREATING! GUEST HOSTS: PAUL JORDAN: @paulyoueverwanted (Insta) PABLO ESCOBAR: @theexercis...

'Tis the season to be brutally murdered in an attic as guest host Justin McDevitt and I discuss 1974's slasher classic BLACK CHRISTMAS! So snuggle up with some eggnog, grab a plate of gingerbread cookies, and arm yourself with a sturdy fire poker because you’re in for a surprisingly excellent horror film. Let's go RICK OR TREATING! JUSTIN (Guest): INSTA: justinwritesplays RICKY (Host): INSTA: @ric...

It's time for another EVIL QUEENZ Disney Villains episode! Join as guest host Edward Miskie joins me to discuss everyone's favorite UV-reactive burlap sack full of a hive mind of varying insects, OOGIE BOOGIE from Tim Burton's THE NIGHTMARE BEFORE CHRISTMAS! We also discuss Edwards book, CANCER, MUSICAL THEATRE, AND OTHER CHRONIC ILLNESSES, and the joys of living in the construction-zone hellscape...

This week, guest host Christopher Brown and I discuss Dario Argento's 1977 Italian masterpiece, SUSPIRIA! We also discuss other spaghetti slashers and giallo's, the punk genius of Claudio Simonetti's Goblin, plus everyone's favorite cowardly pup, Scooby Doo! Let's go RICK OR TREATING! CHRISTOPHER (GUEST): christopherbrownfilm.myportfolio.com INSTA: @christopherbrownfilm THE POD: INSTA: @RickOrTrea...

This week guest host Sharai Bohannon joins me to discuss Jordan Peele’s out-of-this-world summer blockbuster, NOPE. She also gives me some fabulous tips on podcasting and international traveling, we discuss the importance of representation within the horror genre, the absolute brilliance that is Keke Palmer, and attempt (unsuccessfully) to rate Jordan Peele’s first three films. Let’s go Rick or Tr...