A Podcask of Amontillado

Welcome back to A Podcask of Amontillado, where we delve into the dark, dreadful, and terrifying parts of the world. In 1993, our favorite slasher had slaughtered dozens of teenagers who trespassed at his camp, become undead, fought a psychic, and ventured from Crystal Lake to the Big Apple. So where could he go next? Why, to Hell and to outer space, of course! To discuss Jason's travels into two...

Welcome back to A Podcask of Amontillado, where we delve into the dark, dreadful, and terrifying parts of the world. Believe it or not, Connoisseurs, there are people who do not enjoy the thrills and chills of our favorite genre! They are not drawn to the dark, creepy, spooky things that go bump in the night. Most of the time, that is. However, they will sometimes take a peek into our delightfully...

Welcome back to A Podcask of Amontillado, where we delve into the dark, dreadful, and terrifying parts of the world. In February of 1928, Weird Tales published a story by H. P. Lovecraft that would reshape the landscape of horror. A cornerstone of a new mythos, with an influence still felt to this day, The Call of Cthulhu! Listen in as Erin & Gary break author  Darin M. Bush out from behind the wa...

Welcome back to A Podcask of Amontillado, where we delve into the dark, dreadful, and terrifying parts of the world. Welcome to a special, double-sized episode, dear Connoisseurs, as Erin & Gary celebrate their 25 th episode by discussing some of their favorite horror movies. Specifically, the ones they love best from a golden age of horror, the 1980s!   So set up your VCR, settle into the catacom...

Welcome back to A Podcask of Amontillado, where we delve into the dark, dreadful, and terrifying parts of the world. Like any crazed experiment, the topic of mad scientists and their creations grew beyond the control of Erin and Gary, causing them to continue their discussion into this second episode. So dear Connoisseurs, please rejoin them in the catacombs as they discuss those who dare to push...

Welcome back to A Podcask of Amontillado, where we delve into the dark, dreadful, and terrifying parts of the world. The very first science fiction story is also a tale of terror about a man driven to push past the boundaries of what man was meant to know. Following his example is an army of those who have dared play God by building monsters in their quest to explore forbidden knowledge! Listen in...

Welcome back to A Podcask of Amontillado, where we delve into the dark, dreadful, and terrifying parts of the world. We are a few months from Spooky Season, Connoisseurs, but we are just about to enter another great time of year, Convention Season! And there is no con like a horror con! The stars, the cosplay, the dealer's room, the excitement of being surrounded by hundreds of fellow fans of fear...

Welcome back to A Podcask of Amontillado, where we delve into the dark, dreadful, and terrifying parts of the world. By 1987, Friday the 13th was an institution, a pop culture juggernaut that seemed as unstoppable as its main character. But after six movies and dozens of kills, some people thought that the series needed to be shaken up a bit. Thus, we get two movies that took the franchise in some...

Welcome back to A Podcask of Amontillado, where we delve into the dark, dreadful, and terrifying parts of the world. Back in 1974, two men had a vision, talent, and a drive to make their own damn movies, free of the major studios. Thus, Lloyd Kaufman and Michael Herz founded Troma Entertainment, the longest running independent film studio to date! Home of over 1,000 movies, as either producer or d...

Welcome back to A Podcask of Amontillado, where we delve into the dark, dreadful, and terrifying parts of the world. Return with us, dear Connoisseurs, to Camp Crystal Lake as Erin & Gary continue their examination of their favorite slasher series, Friday the 13th! In this super-sized episode, they are joined by author Jason Gilbert from Terrible Movies with Wonderful People to discuss Parts IV, V...

Welcome back to A Podcask of Amontillado, where we delve into the dark, dreadful, and terrifying parts of the world. On the outskirts of Racoon City, a woman awakens with amnesia in a strange mansion. As she explores the residence, it is invaded by an elite strike team. They tell her that she is Umbrella Security, was there to guard the secret entrance to the Hive, an underground research facility...

Welcome back to A Podcask of Amontillado, where we delve into the dark, dreadful, and terrifying parts of the world. From a creepy doll, to a house in New England, to putting the Devil on trial, the investigation of these incidents made the reputations of two of the most famous figures in the world of the paranormal, Ed and Lorraine Warren . Their research, writings, speaking events and more not o...

Welcome back to A Podcask of Amontillado, where we delve into the dark, dreadful, and terrifying parts of the world. On the outskirts of Racoon City, the Bravo team of the elite S.T.A.R.S. police unit goes missing investigating a string of unusual murders. The Alpha team is sent in to find out what happened. What begins as story of corporate greed, genetic experiments, and unspeakable monsters has...

Welcome back to A Podcask of Amontillado, where we delve into the dark, dreadful, and terrifying parts of the world. Their chalk-white skin. Their bright red noses. Their exaggerated features. Their . . . squeaky shoes? Most of the time, these performers are representations of joy, excitement, and child-like wonder. But sometimes, there's just something creepy about . . . clowns. Listen in as Erin...

Welcome back to A Podcask of Amontillado, where we delve into the dark, dreadful, and terrifying parts of the world. Clear waters, a peaceful forest, rambunctious teens, machetes, axes, arrows, pitchforks, and so much more. In this episode Erin & Gary get back to nature with Arcane Carolina 's Charlie Mewshaw to begin their series discussing one of the most iconic 80's horror franchises, Friday th...

Welcome back to A Podcask of Amontillado, where we delve into the dark, dreadful, and terrifying parts of the world. Thank you for returning to the Catacombs, dear Connoisseurs, as Erin and Gary conclude ( for now ) their conversation with Shaun Rosado of  Pop*Cycled Baubles about horror shows that started their life as a film. Listen in as they start with a show that wasn't a show, how horror alw...

Welcome back to A Podcask of Amontillado, where we delve into the dark, dreadful, and terrifying parts of the world. They say that we are living in a golden age of television, Connoisseurs, and of course this includes horror. In fact, there are so many fearful shows out there that your hosts have decided to talk about them in a collection of select tastings; starting with programs that started the...

Welcome back to A Podcask of Amontillado, where we delve into the dark, dreadful, and terrifying parts of the world. As in all things, Connoisseurs, taste is subjective. But some horror movies are indeed terrible. Sometimes, it's even on purpose. So why are some of the worst movies some of our favorites? Listen in as Erin & Gary are joined by Nicole Ghouled Cadaver from the Caught Dead Watching po...

Welcome back to A Podcask of Amontillado, where we delve into the dark, dreadful, and terrifying parts of the world. Happy Halloween! Normally, we would be off this week, but Erin & Gary thought that all you little monsters, devils, and creatures of the night deserved a little treat for the holiday. So they have gotten three of their previous guests to tell you some tales from behind the wall. Fir...

Welcome back to A Podcask of Amontillado, where we delve into the dark, dreadful, and terrifying parts of the world. It's Halloween, Connoisseurs, which means it's time to make Jack O' Lanterns, put on costumes, celebrate the dead, bob for apples, and so much more. But where did these traditions we so love come from?   Our guest Bethany Kessler joins Erin & Gary to try and dig up the roots of all...

Welcome back to A Podcask of Amontillado, where we delve into the dark, dreadful, and terrifying parts of the world. It's spooky season, our favorite time of the year. One of the things we love to do to get a good scare is go to a Haunt. But why is that? What makes for a good haunt? And what does it take to run a haunted house?  Thankfully, our guest Ryan Cadaver of The Casket Creatures & Neon War...

Welcome back to A Podcask of Amontillado, where we delve into the dark, dreadful, and terrifying parts of the world. Horror movies have a reputation of being a quick and cheap to make. But is that true? What does it take to write, direct, or perform in a scary movie? What happens on set? How do you get your vision on film, and what sacrifices are required to get there? Our guest Jon Devlin knows t...

Welcome back to A Podcask of Amontillado, where we delve into the dark, dreadful, and terrifying parts of the world. Return to the catacombs as Erin and Gary conculde their conversation with Shaun Rosado  of  Pop*Cycled Baubles about the 1968 classic Night of the Living Dead, as the discuss the 1990 & 2014 remakes, why we should pity the zombies, dinosaurs, other movies that came out that year, an...

Welcome back to A Podcask of Amontillado, where we delve into the dark, dreadful, and terrifying parts of the world. In 1968, George Romero redefined a monster and introduced a new genre of horror. Join Erin & Gary as they talk with Shaun Rosado of Pop*Cycled Baubles about how Romero breathed new (un)life into the zombie, the impact and legacy of his film, discuss who was right, the real monsters,...

Welcome back to A Podcask of Amontillado, where we delve into the dark, dreadful, and terrifying parts of the world. Vampires have always been a stand-in for sex. Then after a particular Interview, they became a stand-in for LGBTQI+ desires. Join Erin & Gary as they talk with author Michael G. Williams about this change, discuss the history of vampire fiction, how it parallells with the queer expe...