America's Hometown Horror

The AHH Crew is back for another episode and tonight, they want to play a game. A new game perhaps? That game is reviewing the newest horror release, Spiral: From The Book of Saw. Starring Chris Rock(!) & Samuel L. Jackson, Spiral takes the Saw franchise in new direction. And how is it? Tune in to find out. But first, Andrew talks about The Sons of Sam on Netflix & Mike finally saw the new Nic Cag...

FEAR CHANGES EVERYTHING. The AHH Crew is back for another week and this time, they're enveloping themselves in the 2007 adaptation of Stephen King's The Mist! Where does it rank among the countless King adaptations? How about that ending? Tune in to find out. But first, Mike, Kat & Andrew talk about the upcoming Muppets Haunted Mansion special & the May horror movie slate including Spiral: From th...

TOASTY! The AHH Crew is back and tonight, you should GET OVER HERE and listen as they TEST THEIR MIGHT and discuss the newest entry in the Mortal Kombat franchise. Is it a Flawless Victory, or a complete Fatality? OK, that's it for the quotes, promise. Tune in to find out. But first, mini-reviews of Hulu's Sasquatch documentary series, The Block Island Sound & Creepshow Season 2 on Shudder. #Morta...

Back in 1991, history was made in the sleepy town of Berlin, MA. A self-proclaimed "hauntrepreneur" converted an old farmhouse into "America's Horror Theme Park:" Spooky World. Now, almost 30 years later a team of filmmakers has set out to make a movie about the history of the park and its significance in the American Haunt Industry & Pop Culture landscape. Join the AHH Crew as they sit down with...

Amanda Woomer is the blogger behind Spook-Eats, a paranormal website dedicated to traveling America to find good food and spirits of all kind. She is also an author of several books, including her latest, The Feminine Macabre: A Woman's Journal of All Things Strange & Unusual. Tonight she joins the AHH Crew to talk about her latest release, her blog, some of her favorite haunted food & drink desti...

One will fall. The King of The Monsters & The Eighth Wonder of the World are letting the fists fly and the AHH Crew is here to referee. Three movies and a crazy amount of hype have all led to this. Who will win? Tune in to find out. But first, in the news, Universal Studios Hollywood has updated their Jurassic World ride with an awesome Indominus Rex animatronic and Shudder is giving new users 50%...

Happy Halfway to Halloween! The AHH Crew is kicking off an exciting month by breaking down their favorite New England based horror movies! From The Conjuring to Lake Placid, there are no shortage of frightening flicks set in the region they call home. Tune in to find out their favorites. But first, some more news from Spooky World - The Movie and mini-reviews of ParaNorman & the first episode of s...

You'd be surprised at the things you find when you go looking... AHH Pod is back for another episode and tonight, they are breaking down the 2016 Cult Classic, The Void! An awesome throwback to horror movies of the 1980s and the writings of H.P. Lovecraft, The Void pits a group of survivors against cloaked, cult-like figures inside a hospital that may be a portal to something more sinister. But fi...

The lucky ones die first... The AHH Crew is back with another movie discussion and tonight it'a Alexandre Aja's 2006 remake of The Hills Have Eyes! Released during the outpouring of horror remakes during the 2000s, this movie stands among the best of those for good reason. But first, in the news, Mike, Kat & Andrew discuss the reveal of the title/theme for American Horror Story Season 10, a possib...

HAPPY ST. PATRICK'S DAY ! Grab a pint, pull up a barstool and do a jig with the AHH Crew as they break down the immensely underrated 2012 Irish horror flick, Grabbers! This movie pits a small Irish town against an alien invasion. The key to surviving? Getting absolutely shit-faced drunk. But first, Andrew gives his review of Sputnik, then Mike & Kat talk about Tell Me Your Secrets on Amazon Prime....

Just in time for the Vaccination Special, Mike & Kat are joined by Matt Audette to talk horror references & parodies in South Park! From The Shining to The Birds, South Park has been riffing on classic horror for over 20 years. Have a listen for some of our favorites! But first, in the news, American Horror Story Season 10 is filming at The Mews in Provincetown, Fright Haven in CT is hosting a St....

The AHH Crew is back for another episode and tonight, Kat is leading a discussion on all things NIGHTMARES! What causes them? What do they mean? What famous works of horror have been inspired by nightmares? But scariest of all... what gives Mike, Kat & Andrew nightmares? All this and more. But first, in the news, a recent article details the futures of True Detective, Lovecraft Country & The Outsi...

Tune in as Mike, Kat & Andrew are joined by their buddy Shauno from "You're Not Listening: A Music Podcast" to discuss their favorite horror scores & soundtracks! But first, reviews of the Elisa Lam & Night Stalker Netflix documentaries, Creepshow season 2 on Shudder, Edgar Wright rebooting The Running Man & Ari Aster's next film has been revealed. You can find You're Not Listening on Instagram &...

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The AHH Crew is back and this week, Andrew is leading a discussion on Gareth Evans' 2018 Netflix exclusive, Apostle! This one is not for the faint of heart, or more specifically, the weak of stomach. Don't say you weren't warned. But first, in a news heavy week, the gang discusses the Elisa Lam Documentary on Netflix, a documentary based on Spooky World coming this fall, a new take on Stephen King...

I'M YOUR NUMBER ONE FAN... Hey all you dirty birdies, gather 'round as the AHH Crew is joined yet again by Matt Audette to break down Rob Reiner's adaptation of Stephen King's Misery! Of the many, MANY King adaptations that have graced the big screen, Misery stands among the best, thanks in part to an Oscar-winning performance by Kathy Bates as Annie Wilkes. But first, Mike breaks Dry January whil...

HAIL SATAN! Winter continues to have its way with us up here in New England and the AHH! Crew is talking another movie that is immersed in cold, snow & dread; The Blackcoat's Daughter!  The directorial debut of Osgood Perkins is sitting right there on Netflix for your binging pleasure and if you haven't seen this yet (like Mike, Kat & Andrew hadn't until recently) be sure to give it a look. But fi...

Even the most hardened horror fan can't watch scary stuff all the time and every so often, you need to mix in a few laughs... Which means this is a perfect opportunity to discuss FX's phenomenal mockumentary comedy series, What We Do in the Shadows! Mike & Kat are flying solo tonight while Andrew is on vacation and they are breaking down the hilarious vampire show that has caught on like wildfire....

A dark, claustrophobic January continues to roll on and tonight, the AHH! Crew is breaking down Neil Marshall's 2005 modern classic, The Descent! Often considered to be one of the scariest movies of the 2000s, The Descent follows six women who, on a spelunking trip, struggle to survive against a mysterious presence. But that's not all -- if you have a fear of the dark, or you're claustrophobic, th...

The holidays are over, the New Year is here and we are headed into a long, cold stretch. Sounds like the perfect opportunity to discuss 30 Days of Night! Tonight, Mike, Kat & Andrew are breaking down the 2007 film from David Slade that (FUCKING FINALLY) makes vampires scary again. If you haven't seen this one, a horde of bloodthirsty vampires descends on the Northernmost town in North America, whe...

It's the last episode of 2020 and tonight Mike, Kat & Andrew are reviewing a more recent release -- the Shudder exclusive, Spiral! Having drawn comparisons to Get Out, Spiral tells the story of a same-sex couple that moves into a small town with their daughter only to suspect that their initial welcome from their neighbors may be concealing something much more sinister. Tune in for a full review....

The Egg Nog is flowing and the AHH! Crew is amped up to discuss Joe Dante's 1984 classic, Gremlins! Yes, it's a Christmas movie and it's not even up for debate. While it may not be a full-on horror movie, Gremlins packs some intense punches for a PG rated movie aimed at children. In fact, this was one of the movies that was influential in creating the PG-13 rating system. An important warning: whi...

Happy Birthday To Us ! ! ! That' right, folks -- it's been one whole year since we started talking into a microphone about all things horror and in tonight's episode, we are reflecting on our experiences since starting America's Hometown Horror. Favorite and least favorite episodes, funniest moments, revisiting good times with our various guests and goals for the next year of the show are all disc...

Man is the warmest place to hide. Winter is here, snow is on the ground and we are in the middle of a pandemic that may as well be of alien origin, so what better time to cover John Carpenter's 1982 masterpiece The Thing? Featuring groundbreaking practical effects, an unforgettable monster and a classic 80s badass performance from Kurt Russell, The Thing has become one of the most revered horror m...

Wouldst thou like to live deliciously? The AHH! Crew does and tonight, Mike, Kat & Andrew are talking about Robert Eggers' 2015 feature film debut, The VVitch! If you're from Plymouth, or the surrounding area, this is a must-see film due to the impact America's Hometown had on the production (for real, shoutout to Plimouth Pawtuxet). “The film would not have been possible without spending a lot of...