The Offering with Jerry Horror

In this action packed episode of The Offering with Jerry Horror, we roundhouse kick our way into the world of early 90s action cinema to explore what might just be the greatest white-guy karate movie ever made. Jerry unleashes a flurry of punches with the surprising revelation that the 1994 blockbuster Speed was originally intended as a sequel to this high-kicking adventure. Hollywood may have tak...

In this groovy episode of The Offering with Jerry Horror, we boogie down to the sequel of a beloved disco-era classic—yes, it exists, and yes, it’s just as dizzying as you’d imagine. Jerry grooves through how this film, featuring a leading man and a director known for their wild nights at Studio 54, attempted to recapture the sparkle of the original but ended up missing a few steps. Instead of the...

In this absurd episode of The Offering with Jerry Horror, we take a deep dive into the chaotic production of a 1994 action film that’s as notorious for its behind-the-scenes drama as it is for its on-screen antics. Jerry unravels the mystery behind the alleged involvement of some rather unsavory characters—let’s just say, there might have been a little help from the mafia in getting this movie mad...

In the season 4 premiere of The Offering with Jerry Horror, we dive into the depths of a notorious sequel that proves if you pay a certain Oscar-winning actor enough money, he’ll take on just about any role—even one involving a vengeful aquatic predator. Jerry unpacks how this widely ridiculed follow-up was less about crafting a compelling story and more about promoting a theme park ride, with its...

In Season 4 of The Offering with Jerry Horror, we journey through the fascinating world of movie franchises that never quite made it to the big leagues—or met an untimely demise. Jerry explores three intriguing categories: Franchise Killers, Franchise Non-Starters, and Franchise One-Hit Wonders. First up, Jerry delves into Franchise Killers, those infamous movies that were so disastrously bad they...

You can pre-order your VHS of SCREAMWALKERS from Retro Releasing Video today! In this episode, Jerry Horror sits down with Sean Q. King, the creative mind behind Screamwalkers, to explore the enduring fascination with VHS tapes and their unique place in cinematic history. They dive into the nostalgia surrounding video stores, reminiscing about the era when browsing through shelves of worn-out VHS...

What's a Crumb Catcher? Who's a Crumb Catcher? Director Chris Skotchdopole discusses the trials and tribulations of a first time feature length filmmaker, the ability to pivot when nothing goes as planned, and how to be your own hype man. Chris spent 10 years as a film worker at Glass Eye Pix under visionary Larry Fessenden - working as an archivist, editor, camera operator, assistant director, pr...

Not many people can say that they embody the DIY ethic that Larry Fessenden has. He has endured for decades in the entertainment industry on his own terms. He's an actor, a director, an editor, a producer, a writer, and culturally his fingerprints are on so many things it would make your head spin.  Glass Eye Pix is the fierce independent NYC-based production outfit headed by art-horror auteur Lar...

Directors Series: Cult Underground Horror Films with Director Victor Bonacore (Thrust, Diary of a Deadbeat: The Story of Jim Vanbebber) "Thrust is the best Troma Movie never made!" - Jerry Horror host of The Offering A lot has been said about cult films, especially in the last 5 to 10 years. What is the definition of cult film? What is the definition of underground film? I grew up in an era where...

Whether you've been naughty or nice, the holidays can be tough. Stressful, financially draining. But that's why I've cooked up something very special for you this holiday season. It's The Offering Black Xmas Extravaganza! Some people say this is one of the worst remakes every made. Other people say, that it's a modern holiday classic. But to be perfectly honest between you and me, I think Black Ch...

It’s The Offering Season 3 finale! At the 11th hour, producer Harvey Weinstein demanded that this film be recast, reshot, and completely rewritten. Legendary visual effects artist Rick Baker had created a myriad of creatures, and none of them made it to the screen. This is a story of a legendary horror film director who swears that this film almost broke him and made him want to retire from direct...

The director of this film has completely disowned it and to this day refuses to talk about it. Filming had begun even though the script wasn’t finished. A studio that wanted a big Hollywood Summer blockbuster, but got a grimy, grounded horror film instead. Within it’s franchise, it is the most controversial entry amongst fans. There was even a cartoon spin-off pilot for this movie. What went wrong...

The director of The Exorcist and the star of The Godfather teamed up for this unconventional film that was more Slasher Movie than Alfred Hitchcock. Originally Rated Triple X, it didn’t look like this film was coming to cinemas any time soon. This movie was heavily protested due to it’s depiction of the Gay Community. Theaters were not willing to show this film due to it’s dark and perverse nature...

How do you make a sequel to one of the most profitable and iconic horror films of all-time? The original director didn’t return to this film because he thought the script (and I quote) “sucked!” Speaking of which, the script was written no less than five times. And even then it was being re-written as they shot the film. The star of this film had to read cue cards because he showed up every day co...

An Oscar winning franchise that burned in development hell for over two decades. At one point, Ridley Scott and Arnold Schwarzenegger both dropped out of this movie in the late 90s. An unconventional star and director that were paired together to rebirth this franchise. This movie was a gigantic blockbuster hit and it made a ton of money, but there was never a sequel. This week on The Offering, ta...

In 1980, the cocaine-fueled hangover had hit everyone hard, especially Hollywood. This film was shaping up to be a Summer blockbuster, that is until the lead star dropped out. Roller disco…one of the biggest bands in the entire world…and Australia’s sweetheart couldn’t save this movie. This is the story of a movie that burned up the music charts but failed to light the box office on fire. Leave a...

An aging Gen X icon who couldn’t resist the lure of controlling a new and very lucrative franchise. A studio who was looking to the past to reinvent classic characters. Budgets grew and so did egos. The production itself was an absolute disaster. At one point, the studio didn’t even think it would be releasable. Take a journey back with me to the time when everyone was trying to build their own un...

Let me take you back to a time before Disney owned Star Wars or Marvel. When they were trying to develop their own intellectual properties. With gargantuan hits like Pirates of the Caribean and Tron: Legacy, the studio felt like they couldn’t lose. A director who made some of the most important films of the early 2000s had now put his entire career on the line. They were ready to change the world,...

He was a global mega star riding high off of the biggest movie of his career. From video games to toys, this mega-watt talent controlled every facet of this film’s production with an iron fist. Originally, this film was written as an R-rated blood bath, but for some reason the studio wanted a PG-13 family friendly summer blockbuster. This is the story of the movie that tried to slay the dinosaurs....

He was the biggest box office star of 1985. This actor was given a blank check to make any movie he dreamed of. Studios were fighting and feuding to get him on their roster. This actor would garner a reputation of being “tough to work with” after dropping out of Beverly Hills Cop. This is a story about ego, hubris, and the movie that went head-to-head against Top Gun. Leave a Review Apple Podcast...

Season 3 of my show The Offering starts this week. I wanted to take this opportunity to tell you a little bit more about what I’ll be doing this season. See you at the movies! 🍿 Season 3 of The Offering with Jerry Horror begins Wednesday, August 23rd. Leave a Review Apple Podcast Spotify @JerryHorror on Instagram & Twitter The Offering with Jerry Horror Merch Here

Jerry and Producer Pete are guest on "Frumess" hosted by Jeff Frumess where they each drop, round robin style, "Obscure Horror Movie Facts". The inside dope, the lowdown, the juicy tidbits that make the stories behind the stories we love so damn fascinating.  Check out Frumess now on his YouTube Network: https://www.youtube.com/@Frumess Listen to my new limited series podcast "The Halloween Conspi...

Happy Halloween! This week on the season finale of The Offering, we talk all about the long and arduous journey to bring The Shape back to the silver screen. "Halloween 4: The Return of Michael Myers" would take on many different incarnations before it’s eventual release in 1988. This is the story of all the unmade films that ultimately didn’t happen. Everyone knows you can’t kill the boogeyman. L...

The ball is back! After a nine year absence Don Coscarelli returned to the film that made him famous, "Phantasm II". The production history, the major studio drama and the never ending battle with the MPAA. Join us as we dissect the long journey of the Tall Man back to the silver screen. Listen to my new limited series podcast "The Halloween Conspiracy" brought to you be Dark Night LI: https://sou...

The definition of cult cinema, "Killer Klowns From Outer Space" is a masterclass in mayhem. It’s a three ring circus led by three brothers from New York who conquered Hollywood with their special effects. So what did they do in their downtime? Made one of the most wildly over the top independent films of all time. Join us this week as we talk about the production history, the unmade sequels and th...