America's Hometown Horror

Tonight, join the AHH Crew for a very special episode as they celebrate Kat's birthday by discussing one of her all-time favorite fringe horror movies, Return to Oz! While it may not be an out and out horror movie, Return to Oz takes the ideas of the original classic film and cranks them up to a 10 on the spooky scale. This is consistently listed among the weirdest and creepiest kids films ever, a...

Tonight, join the AHH Crew as they break down another 2023 horror release, Anthony DiBlasi's Malum! But first, a recap of the @fangoria Chainsaw Awards, Yellowjackets discussion, Stephen King's Revival, and a bunch of other random horror movie musings. - We're now an affiliate of Fangoria! Visit Fangoria's Shop & use code HOMETOWNHORRORPOD for an exclusive 20% discount! - A reminder that we're...

Tonight, join the AHH Crew as they aim to not die by dawn while discussing the latest entry in a massive franchise, Evil Dead Rise! Amassing an INSANE Box Office gross to date of over $130 million, EDR takes the Evil Dead franchise in a fascinating new direction, transitioning from a cabin in the woods to a Los Angeles high rise. And how is it? Tune in to find out! - We're now an affiliate of Fang...

Tonight, join the AHH Crew as they dish out their spiciest hot takes on all things horror movies! You may love some of the answers, and you may hate some, but the back and forth will certainly be worth the listen. But first: more Yellowjackets discussion, Significant Other & Batman: The Doom That Came to Gotham! - We're now an affiliate of Fangoria! Visit Fangoria's Shop & use code HOMETOW...

Last week, the AHH Crew had the opportunity to attend Fright Kingdom in Nashua, NH for their Halfway to Halloween event. Now, tune in as they break down this excellent event in all its glory! If you're a fan of haunted attractions, @frightkingdom is NOT to be missed. Trust us on that. Be sure to check them out this fall, when they'll be part of Transworld's Legendary Haunt Tour alongside Barrett's...

In space, no one can hear you scream. To celebrate Alien Day, the AHH Crew is breaking down an all-timer: Ridley Scott's Alien! But first: some updates on @hometownhauntsandhops, and a whole bunch of other fun horror items. - We're now an affiliate of Fangoria! Visit Fangoria's Shop & use code HOMETOWNHORRORPOD for an exclusive 20% discount! - A reminder that we're now a part of Horror Facts M...

Tonight, join the AHH Crew as they break down the 1973 folk horror classic, The Wicker Man! Did you know that Rod Stewart (yes, THAT Rod Stewart) tried to block the release of this film? Tune in to find out the reason! But first: a breakdown of Yellowjackets season 2 episode 4, Netflix is ending their DVD shipping service after 25 years & a Blumhouse remake of Speak No Evil is coming. - We're...

Tonight, the AHH Crew seeks perfection...by talking about the 2019 film, The Perfection! A Netflix exclusive, The Perfection follows Charlotte, a troubled musical prodigy who returns to a prestigious music school to find star pupil Lizzie has taken her place, and the pair embark down a dark, sinister path. But first, the usual random horror musings! - We're now an affiliate of Fangoria! Visit Fang...

It's the episode Mike has been waiting to do his whole life. Join the AHH Crew as they break down the 1999 Academy Award winner for Best Picture, the greatest movie of all time, Stephen Sommers' The Mummy! 'Nuff said. But first: Yellowjackets season 2/episode 2 spoiler talk & The Whale! - We're now an affiliate of Fangoria! Visit Fangoria's Shop & use code HOMETOWNHORRORPOD for an exclusiv...

The AHH Crew is closing out the madness of March with a draft, and tonight, they're selecting their all-time favorite kills in horror movies! Which dastardly demises will be selected? Tune in to find out! But first: Yellowjackets is back, M3gan, Knock at the Cabin & breaking down the additional content from The Outwaters on Screambox. ​- We're now an affiliate of Fangoria! Visit Fangoria's Sho...

Love is a Monster. Spring has sprung (again) and to celebrate, the AHH Crew is breaking down the 2014 horror/sci-fi/romance flick, Spring! Directed by Justin Benson & Aaron Moorhead, Spring follows a young man in a personal tailspin who flees the US and heads to Italy, where he sparks up a romance with a woman harboring a dark, primordial secret. But first: @hometownhauntsandhops is coming to...

It's one of the craziest cult horror movies of all-time, and tonight, the AHH Crew is embracing the madness. The one, the only: Possession! Do yourself a favor. Get a subscription to @shudder and watch this movie. Now. Then come back...we'll be waiting. But first: final thoughts on season one of The Last of Us, Cocaine Bear, The Unknowable & much, much more! - We're now an affiliate of Fangori...

Happy St. Patrick's Day Lads & Lassies! Join the AHH Crew as they suck down a few pints and break down 1993's Leprechaun (among other random musings about horror and some off the rail St. Patty's topics)! ...And stay tuned for another bonus episode later this week! - We're now an affiliate of Fangoria! Visit https://shop.fangoria.com/?dt_... & use code HOMETOWNHORRORPOD for an excl...

The AHH Crew is closing out Found Footage February (with an episode being released on March 2nd), by breaking down The Conspiracy! Released in 2012, The Conspiracy follows a documentary about conspiracy theories that takes a horrific turn after the filmmakers uncover an ancient and dangerous secret society. But first: thoughts on conspiracy theories in general, Megan, Don't Worry Darling & Som...

Found Footage February rolls on as the AHH Crew breaks down the terrifying 2008 Australian faux documentary, Lake Mungo! For our money, this is one of the scariest movies of the 2000s. It follows a family grieving the loss of their teenage daughter, Alice, who drowned under mysterious circumstances. The family hires a parapsychologist whose investigation unveils Alice's secret double life and lead...

Join Mike, Andrew & Matt as they discuss the cult horror phenomenon The Outwaters with Writer/Director/Star, Robbie Banfitch! - We're now an affiliate of Fangoria! Visit Fangoria's Shop & use code HOMETOWNHORRORPOD for an exclusive 20% discount! - A reminder that we're now a part of Horror Facts Magazine ! - Music: Dank Halloween by Shane Ivers #FoundFootageFebruary #TheOutwaters #WeAllDie...

This ain't no bedtime story. Tonight, join Andrew and Kat as they break down the latest 2023 horror release, Winnie the Pooh: Blood and Honey! An all-timer for crazy horror movie premises, Blood and Honey follows Winnie the Pooh and Piglet as they terrorize Christopher Robin and a group of young women at a remote house in the Hundred Acre Wood. But how is it? Tune in for a full review (spoiler fre...

We all die in the dark. Last week, Mike & Matt had the chance to attend an advanced screening of The Outwaters courtesy of Cinema Salem! One of the most anticipated horror releases of 2023, The Outwaters follows a film crew through a cosmic nightmare in the middle of the Mojave Desert. But honestly, the less known about the plot, the better, so stop yourself there and go see this movie. Fu...

Join the AHH Crew as they kick off another edition of Found Footage February with one of the scariest entries in this subgenre, REC! Released in 2007, REC follows a TV reporter and her cameraman as they trail emergency workers into a dark apartment building as they quickly become trapped with something terrifying. But first, a breakdown of The Last of Us episode 3, Mike and Matt are headed to an a...

Tonight, join the AHH Crew as they close out #JANthology by drafting their favorite horror anthology segments! From The Twilight Zone to Creepshow to Tales From The Crypt and beyond, everything is on the table here. But first: breaking down the first two episodes of The Last of Us, Mike recommends The Troop by Nick Cutter, and Matt & Mike will be attending an advanced screening of the highly a...

#Janthology 2 continues, as the AHH Crew breaks down Mario Bava's 1963 Italian Horror Anthology film, Black Sabbath! Featuring the late, great Boris Karloff, Black Sabbath consists of three separate tales concerning a stalked French call girl, a vampire-like monster who preys on a family, and a nurse who is haunted by her undead(?) patient. Tune in for a full review & discussion. But first, di...

Tonight, #Janthology2 kicks off as the #AHHCrew breaks down the 2017 under the radar film, Ghost Stories! Directed by Andy Nyman and based on a play of the same name, Ghost Stories tells four different stories that ultimately tell one, messed up, story. But first, the usual musings on random horror topics. - Visit www.shop.fangoria.com/hometownhorrorpod & use code HOMETOWNHORRORPOD for an excl...

The time has come! After continuous deliberation and binge watching as many horror movies as possible, the AHH Crew is ready to share their favorite horror movies of the year with you, dear listener. This is a long one, but well worth your time, as a TON of different movies are discussed after a truly great year for the genre. Will your favorite movie of the year make the list? Tune in to find out...

Merry Christmas! Join the AHH Crew as they break down the most infamous Christmas horror movie ever made, Bob Clark's Black Christmas! Black Christmas follows a group of sorority sisters who receive threatening phone calls and are eventually stalked by a deranged killer during the Christmas season. Initially considered a cult-classic, this movie has now transitioned to a full-on classic, inspiring...

After a week off, the AHH Crew (or at least Matt, Kat & Andrew ) have returned, and tonight, they're breaking down the 1984 cult classic, Silent Night, Deadly Night! If you haven't seen this one yet, it's perfect for the Holiday season as it tells the story of a young man who suffers post-traumatic stress over witnessing his parents' murder on Christmas Eve by a man dressed as Santa. Later in life...