America's Hometown Horror

Tonight, the AHH Crew (sans Kat) is taking their first foray into foreign horror and are discussing the 2018 Indian horror film Tumbbad! Set in 19th Century India, Tummbad tells the story of a man and his son encountering a legendary demon while searching a decaying castle for hidden treasure. But first, ​more discussion o​f​ Stranger Things 4 and other musings on random horror flicks including ​B...

The AHH Crew have come here to chew bubblegum and podcast...and they're all out of bubblegum. Tonight, it's the 1988 John Carpenter cult-classic, They Live! But first, spoiler-free discussion on Stranger Things 4 and other musings on random horror flicks including Alligator, Enter the Void, The Prowler & Lamb. - A reminder that we're now a part of Horror Facts Magazine! ( https://www.horrorfacts.c...

The AHH Crew is back, baby, and tonight, they are breaking down another 2022 release, A24's Men! Written & Directed by Alex Garland, Men follows a widowed young woman who goes on a solo holiday in the English countryside but becomes disturbed by the men in the community. That's an extremely vague plot description, but the less you know going into this movie, the better. Tune in for a full review &...

It's another Stephen King movie, and the AHH Crew is here to discuss. This time, it's Firestarter! (Apologies for the sound quality in the first 10 or so minutes) No, not the 1984 vehicle starring a young Drew Barrymore, this is the 2022 remake. Starring Zac Efron & Ryan Kiera Armstrong, Firestarter tells the story of a young girl trying to understand how she mysteriously gained the power to set t...

The AHH Crew is back...with a MAJOR show announcement to start things off. This is huge, folks. You don't want to miss this. And then, a return to form as tonight it's a breakdown of Damien Leone's 2016 Cult-Classic, Terrifier! One of the most gruesome slashers to come out in the 2010s, Terrifier tells the story of a crazy clown named Art that stalks and tries to kill three women on Halloween nigh...

Another week means another movie breakdown from the AHH Crew, and tonight it's Happy Death Day! Last week, The Stepfather (an Andrew pick) was covered, and Kat thoroughly enjoyed it. Safe to say that Happy Death Day is the textbook definition of a Kat pick...but will Andrew like it? That Million Dollar Question will be answered. Mike is also on hand too, for what that's worth. But first: a breakdo...

WHO AM I HERE? The AHH Crew is back for another episode, and tonight, they're breaking down the 1987 cult-classic, The Stepfather! Best known for his portrayal of John Locke on Lost, Terry O'Quinn stars as the titular Stepfather who holds a series of dark secrets from his new family that just may lead to their end. But first: AHH is now a part of @horrorfactsdotcom, a major news announcement is co...

Drafting season is over (for now) folks, and tonight, it's just the Three Amigos discussing Ti West's X! A throwback to 70's slashers in the vein of The Texas Chain Saw Massacre, X follows a group of actors that set out to make an adult film in rural Texas under the noses of their reclusive hosts. When the elderly couple catches their young guests in the act, the cast finds themselves in a despera...

Tonight, for the last time, the AHH Crew is again joined by Matt Audette (@mattaudette) to continue drafting horror movies decade by decade. This time, they're headed into the not-so-distant past to draft horror flicks from the 2010s! We're now in the realm of franchise & "elevated" horror, folks, and this decade does not disappoint. Tune in to find out which terrifying films get selected. Music:...

Tonight, the AHH Crew is again joined by Matt Audette (@mattaudette) to continue drafting horror movies decade by decade, and this time, they're taking a trip back to the 2000s! Despite a reputation for subpar remakes and sleazy slashers, the "Noughties" have quite a few gems that have stood the test of time. Tune in to find out which shocking relics from the silver screen are selected, and come b...

Tonight, the AHH Crew & Matt Audette continue their month of horror movie decade drafts, and this time, they're talkin' 90s. Often thought of as a subpar decade for horror movies, the 1990s tend to get a bum wrap from horror fans, but is that disdain deserved? Definitely not. Tune in to find out which frightening flicks get picked, and then head to your nearest Blockbuster Video to pick them up. M...

Tonight, Mike & Andrew are again joined by Matt Audette for another decade of horror draft, and this time, they're delving into the 1980s! It doesn't get more iconic for horror movies than the 80s, folks. Tune in to see which are drafted and be sure to come back next week when Kat (@cirqueklown) returns to draft some flicks from the 90s! Music: Dank Halloween by Shane Ivers - https://www.silverman...

Tonight, Mike & Andrew are kicking off a month of horror movie drafts with Matt Audette as they draft and discuss some of their favorite horror flicks from the 1970s! From Dawn of the Dead to Phantasm to The Omen, the 1970s was an iconic decade for horror, and there are many films to discuss. Tune in to see which movies are picked and come back next week for a deep dive into the 1980s! Music: Dank...

I'M VENGEANCE. Tonight, on a very special episode, Mike & Andrew are breaking down The Batman! Not horror, you say? Au contraire, mon frère. This latest take on the Dark Knight from Director Matt Reeves takes inspiration from dark, neo-noir thrillers like Se7en & Zodiac, among others. And it is fantastic. Tune in for a full review, spoiler-free upfront. Music: Dank Halloween by Shane Ivers - https...

Tonight the AHH Crew is closing out #FoundFootageFebruary with As Above So Below! Released in 2014, As Above So Below follows a team of explorers that venture into the Catacombs of Paris, descending into madness and terror. But first, it's Batman week, then Mike & Andrew give their thoughts on Netflix's Texas Chainsaw Massacre. #AsAboveSoBelow #HorrorMovies #FoundFootageHorror #2014Movies #TheBatm...

#FoundFootageFebruary rolls on with the AHH Crew breaking down The Last Broadcast! Released in 1998, this "documentary" tells the story of a man convicted in 1995 of murdering his team of people one night during an expedition to find the mythic Jersey Devil in the New Jersey Pine Barrens. If you're a fan of the found footage genre, this is a must-watch. Tune in for a full review. But first, a whol...

The AHH Crew is back to kick off #FoundFootageFebruary, and tonight they are breaking down the most infamous found footage horror movie: The Blair Witch Project! Released in 1999, The Blair Witch Project follows three student filmmakers as they venture into the woods to document the existence of a local paranormal legend. What follows is one of the scariest movies ever made. Tune in for a full rev...

#JANthology rolls on and the AHH Crew is back to break down another collection of sinister segments, this time from 2018's Nightmare Cinema! Developed by Mick Garris as a spiritual successor to his Masters of Horror series for Showtime, Nightmare Cinema brings together some of the most exciting directors working in horror for five frightening tales. Tune in for a full review and spoiler-filled dis...

#JANthology continues this week with XX! When being developed, this film had three simple rules: the segments had to be written by women, directed by women, and star a woman in a leading role. What follows is five frightful segments that differ in tone, style & substance. Head over to Hulu, stream this underrated movie, and join the AHH Crew for a full discussion. But first -- Mike, Kat & Andrew d...

What's your favorite scary movie...? It's one of the most anticipated horror releases in recent memory for at least one member of the AHH Crew (Kat), Scream! We have ourselves another legacy sequel, folks (requel?), and this one comes courtesy of Radio Silence. And how is it? Tune in for discussion & a full review. Also, Mike & Kat are obsessed with Yellowjackets and Fright Kingdom has unfortunate...

The AHH Crew is back for another JANthology episode, and tonight, Mike & Andrew are breaking down The Twilight Zone: The Movie! Based on the iconic TV series with segments directed by Steven Spielberg, Joe Dante, George Miller & John Landis, The Twilight Zone: The Movie is as famous for its frightening segments as it is for behind the scenes tragedy.  Tune in for a full discussion! #JANthology #Th...

The AHH Crew is back for their first episode of 2021, and tonight they're kicking off their first annual #JANthology month with Southbound! Released in 2015, Southbound tells interlocking tales of highway terror that revolve around malevolent spirits at a truck stop, a mysterious traveller, a car accident and a home invasion. How do all of these stories weave together? How's the movie? And more im...

The AHH Crew is back for one last episode in 2021, and tonight, they're breaking down the latest offering from Guillermo del Toro, Nightmare Alley! Starring Bradley Cooper, Cate Blanchett, Rooney Mara & Toni Collette, Nightmare Alley tells the story of an ambitious carny with a talent for manipulating people with a few well-chosen words who hooks up with a female psychiatrist who is even more dang...

Merry Christmas from the AHH Crew! In tonight's special Christmas episode, Mike, Kat & Andrew sit down to review the 2015 horror anthology, A Christmas Horror Story! They also reflect on their second full year as a podcast & what's in store for the show in 2022. Music: Dank Halloween by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com #AChristmasHorrorStory #ChristmasHorror #WilliamShatner #2015Movies...

Krampus is coming to town! This past weekend, the AHH Crew took a trip up to Nashua, NH to visit Fright Kingdom, New England's largest indoor haunted attraction for their annual Christmas-themed haunt. Dubbed "The Fright Before Christmas," this 3-day event transforms Fright Kingdom into a horribly scary winter wonderland where you encounter rabid reindeer, crazed carolers, cannibalistic elves, and...