Chris Ward/Myron Schmidt

Ancient Slumber Podcast

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Movie reviewers Chris Ward and Myron Schmidt hook up across the Atlantic to discuss cult, horror and exploitation movies in their own unique way.

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Mar 13, 2026

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Episodes

Bonus Show #1: The Killing of America 21.09.2023

In this bonus mini episode Chris and Myron give their thoughts on controversial documentary  The Killing of America , recently released on Blu-ray in the UK by Severin Films. Contains lots of swearing.

Show #19: Halloween Franchise - Part 3 21.09.2023

One more trip to Haddonfield is in order so Chris and Myron can wrap up their look at the Halloween franchise and maybe even disagree on a few things. Contains spoilers and colourful language.

Show #18: Halloween Franchise - Part 2/Slugs 21.09.2023

Chris and Myron return to Haddonfield to take a look at what is referred to as the Jamie Lloyd Trilogy of  Halloween  movies, along with review of Arrow Video's  Slugs  Blu-ray. Contains spoilers and very nearly a 'c' word (but not quite).

Show #17: Halloween Franchise - Part 1/Dead-End Drive-In 21.09.2023

You voted and here it is. After the listener's Twitter poll results came flooding in the chaps return with a look at the first three films in the  Halloween  series, along with a review of Arrow Video's  Dead-End Drive-In  Blu-ray. Contains spoilers of old films and evil curse words.

Show #16: Psycho Franchise/Microwave Massacre 21.09.2023

Chris and Myron return from their summer break spent at the Bates Motel trying to avoid Norman Bates and his 'mother' whilst casting an eye over the  Psycho  franchise. They also found time to have a look at Arrow Video's new  Microwave Massacre  Blu-ray. Contains spoilers and sheer filth.

Show #15: Jaws Franchise/The Witch 21.09.2023

Just when you thought it was safe to listen to podcasts, Chris and Myron dredge the depths of the  Jaws  franchise and also review recent folk horror hit  The Witch . Contains multiple uses of foul language and spoilers.

Show #14: Original vs. Remake - The Amityville Horror 21.09.2023

A trip to Long Island, NY, is in order as Chris and Myron take a look at 1979's  The Amityville Horror  and square it up to the 2005 Platinum Dunes remake. Gets explosive at times and spoilers aplenty.

Show #13: Leprechaun Franchise - Part 2 21.09.2023

The luck of the Irish is required when Chris and Myron finish up their look at the  Leprechaun  series and discuss a few films they've watched since the last show. Contains the usual filth and nonsense.

Show #12: Leprechaun Franchise/Horror Express 21.09.2023

Chris and Myron give in to listener requests and take a look at the first four films in the  Leprechaun  series, with a few tangents along the way and a random review of 1972's  Horror Express . Expect the usual filthy language and spoilers.

Show #11: The Exorcist Franchise/Black Mama, White Mama 21.09.2023

The power of two buffoons compels you as Chris and Myron venture into the murky world of  The Exorcist  and all of its sequels and prequels, plus a review of Arrow Video's  Black Mama, White Mama  Blu-ray. All the usual warnings apply.

Show #10: The Texas Chainsaw Massacre Franchise - Part 2/The Witch Who Came From the Sea/The Premonition 21.09.2023

Chris and Myron venture back into Texas with a look at the 2003  Texas Chainsaw Massacre  remake, the 2006 prequel and the 2013  Texas Chainsaw 3D , plus Blu-ray reviews of  The Witch Who Came From the Sea  and  The Premonition . Expect the usual spoilers and rudeness.

Show #9: The Texas Chainsaw Massacre Franchise - Part 1/Malatesta's Carnival of Blood 21.09.2023

Chris and Myron venture into the backwoods of Texas to share some barbecue with Leatherface and family as the pair take a look at the first four films in the  Texas Chainsaw Massacre  series and also review  Malatesta's Carnival of Blood  from Arrow Video. Spoilers and the usual filth ensue.

Show #8: Original vs. Remake - Martyrs/Sheba, Baby 21.09.2023

Chris and Myron take a look at the 2008 French horror masterpiece  Martyrs  and also the 2016 American remake, plus the duo also review Arrow Video's Blu-ray release of the Pam Grier blaxploitation fun-fest  Sheba, Baby . Expect lots of spoilers and some very crude language.

Show #7: Hammer Films' Dracula Series - Part 2/The Mutilator 21.09.2023

Chris and Myron conclude their look at the Hammer Dracula franchise with the final four films in the series plus they take a look at the brand new Arrow Video Blu-ray of  The Mutilator , along with all the usual shambolic nonsense. Spoilers and filthy language aplenty.

Show #6: Hammer Films' Dracula Series - Part 1 21.09.2023

After a lengthy break Chris and Myron return to open up the vaults of Hammer Films and take a trawl through their  Dracula  movies, looking at the first five in the series. All the usual bumflufferies, spoilers and quite a few f-bombs get thrown about so be warned.

Show #5: The Omen Franchise 21.09.2023

On this show Chris and Myron return to the franchise talk with a discussion on  The Omen  movie series, plus a quick chat about  Spectre  and all the usual tangents. Contains spoilers and foul language that would make the baby Jesus cry.

Show #4: Original vs. Remake - Fright Night 21.09.2023

Chris and Myron compare 1985's vampire hit  Fright Night  to the 2011 remake along with the usual nonsense and tangents, including Chris calling Myron out on his 5 star review of Argento's  Dracula , plus a new feature called  The Good, The Bad & the Ugly  - whatever could that mean?. Contains spoilers and foul language.

Show #3: Hellraiser 5-9 21.09.2023

Chris and Myron conclude their look at the  Hellraiser  franchise with the much-maligned straight-to-DVD sequels  Inferno ,  Hellseeker ,  Deader ,  Hellworld  and  Revelations , plus the usual tangents such as Chris' suggestion for a Rob Zombie remake. Contains spoilers and swearing.

Show #2: Hellraiser 1-4 21.09.2023

On the second  Ancient Slumber Podcast  Chris and Myron delve into the first four films in the  Hellraiser  franchise, with a few tangents along the way such as Chris' suggestion for who should be the next James Bond and Myron discovering that  Hellraiser III  was filmed about five minutes from his house. Contains spoilers and a few rude words.

Show #1: Demons/Demons 2 21.09.2023

On the very first Ancient Slumber Podcast Chris and Myron discuss Lamberto Bava's gonzoid classic Demons and its gloopy follow-up Demons 2, plus a few tangents here and there. BE WARNED - this was really a test show to see how we got on and is very rough around the edges but we thought the discussion was good so we wanted to put it out. It was also recorded a while back and there are some time sen...

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