Autopsy of a Horror Movie

Happy Independence Day to our American audience! Even if you are not American, this is a fun one with Law and I grading the kills in the summer slasher I Still Know What You Did Last Summer (1998) ! Donate to Spirit of Children Instagram: @bruckerhorror | @law.writes Threads: @bruckerhorror Email: bruckerhorror@gmail.com Linktree: https://linktr.ee/autopsyofahorrormovie Music & Sound Effects C...

I am happy to be joined by writer/director Brittney Greer to discuss her Holleeen themed teen slasher movie, Happy Halloween! We discuss her origins in horror, the many slasher homages, and her unique spin on the final girl! Subscribe to the free Substack or Patreon in the Linktree below Donate to Spirit of Children Instagram: @bruckerhorror | @law.writes Threads: @bruckerhorror Email: bruckerhorr...

We are joined by Eli of BadCritic_ and The Horror Press Podcast to discuss her favorite movie ever, Alien (1979) ! Donate to Spirit of Children Eli's Substack Site: https://substack.com/@badcritic Instagram: @bruckerhorror | @badcritic_ Threads: @bruckerhorror Email: bruckerhorror@gmail.com Linktree: https://linktr.ee/autopsyofahorrormovie Music & Sound Effects Cancun by Topher and Grace M...

We discuss the social commentary masterpiece from Jordan Peele, Get Out (2017) ! It is interesting how Peele possibly started the modern movement of comedy writers to horror filmmakers. We also look at the color theory and allegorical storytelling in the film. Tune and share with friends! Donate to Spirit of Children Instagram: @bruckerhorror | @law.writes Threads: @bruckerhorror Email: bruckerhor...

Welcome to Autopsy of a Horror Movie! I am joined by Eli of BadCritic_ and The Horror Press Podcast to discuss the once X-Files spec script, Final Destination (2000) ! Donate to Spirit of Children Eli's Substack Site: https://substack.com/@badcritic Instagram: @bruckerhorror | @badcritic_ Threads: @bruckerhorror Email: bruckerhorror@gmail.com Linktree: https://linktr.ee/autopsyofahorrormovie M...

We discuss memorable episodes for the podcast, how Law found the show, what got him into writing, then we chat about what horror movie we have been watching including Lee Cronin's The Mummy, Urban Legend, and more! Donate to Spirit of Children Instagram: @bruckerhorror | @law.writes Threads: @bruckerhorror Email: bruckerhorror@gmail.com Linktree: https://linktr.ee/autopsyofahorrormovie Music &...

I am joined by leading actress Isabel Hepburn for a spoiler-free discussion on her new movie Lurking (2026) ! Tune in to hear her experience making this found footage film, what interests her in going after specific roles, and what makes her character an interesting final girl! Trailer drops May 14, 2026 and movie is slated to release October 2026. Lurking Movie Site Donate to Spirit of Children I...

Tune in as we dip our toes into long form horror with Netflix's Something Very Bad Is Going To Happen (2026) ! Donate to Spirit of Children Instagram:  @bruckerhorror  |  @law.writes Threads: @bruckerhorror Email: bruckerhorror@gmail.com Linktree:  https://linktr.ee/autopsyofahorrormovie Music & Sound Effects Cancun by Topher and Grace Mixkit  (thunder ambiance) virtualambiance  (Haunted H...

Tune in for our spoiler-free interview with David B. Jacobs discussing his new horror short film Wild Animals (2026)! Check it out on Crypt TV's YouTube channel: https://youtu.be/Fq-lR5vwSG8 Donate to Spirit of Children Instagram:  @bruckerhorror  |  @law.writes  |  @yourfriendlyneighborhood_dbj Threads: @bruckerhorror Email: bruckerhorror@gmail.com Linktree:  https://linktr.ee/autopsyofahorro...

On this episode of AOAHM, friend of the podcast and co-host of Cadaver Dogs, David B. Jacobs returns to discuss the horror fan favorite A Nightmare On Elm Street 3: Dream Warriors (1987) ! Be sure to check out David's new horror short film, Wild Animals , debuting on Crypt TV's YouTube channel on Friday, April 24th! Donate to Spirit of Children Instagram:  @bruckerhorror  |  @law.writes |...

Tune in for this guest spot I did on the amazing movie podcast, Shoot the Flick, covering The Rocky Horror Picture Show (1975) ! Show Details: This week we are joined by Brucker Nourse to discuss the cult classic The Rocky Horror Picture Show! What will we think of this horror musical? Will it be a fun time or will it drive us insane? Follow Shoot the Flick on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/epi...

Tune in for the latest episode covering The Town that Dreaded Sundown (1976) ! We discuss how the film fits nicely into the proto-slasher genre, the implications of viewing a true crime flick as horror fans, and that Law’s grandmother grew up in Texarkana during the 1946 Moonlight Murders.  Donate to Spirit of Children Instagram:  @bruckerhorror  |  @law.writes Threads: @bruckerhorror Email: bruck...

Brucker and Law react to the big night for horror during the 98th Oscars, discuss horror news surrounding In a Violent Nature 2 trailer and what all we know about the upcoming Halloween video game.

Tune in for my interview with writer/director Bruce Wemple! His latest supernatural horror movie, CAPTURE (2026) , is available for digital rental. We discuss his inspiration for the movie, his writing process, how much his movie blends the rules of different horror niches, and more! Donate to Spirit of Children Instagram:  @bruckerhorror Threads: @bruckerhorror Email: bruckerhorror@gmail.com Link...

Happy Friday the 13th! Tune in as Brucker and Law go through and grade each kill from Camp Crystal Lake in Friday the 13th (1980) ! Donate to Spirit of Children Instagram:  @bruckerhorror  |  @law.writes Threads: @bruckerhorror Email: bruckerhorror@gmail.com Linktree:  https://linktr.ee/autopsyofahorrormovie Music & Sound Effects Cancun by Topher and Grace Mixkit  (thunder ambiance) virtualamb...

Brucker and Law chat about the horror movies they have been watching since they last met and Law gives his grades for the Friday the 13th & Scream movies. This was recorded before Scream 7 was released so it is not included in this episode. Donate to Spirit of Children Pretty Much Pop: A Culture Podcast Instagram:  @bruckerhorror  |  @law.writes Threads: @bruckerhorror Email: bruckerhorror@gma...

Ghostface is at it again! Brucker and Law give a spoiler-free review up top then dive into the full spoiler-filled discussion in the second half to discuss what all did or did not work in Scream 7. Donate to Spirit of Children Pretty Much Pop: A Culture Podcast Instagram:  @bruckerhorror  |  @law.writes Threads: @bruckerhorror Email: bruckerhorror@gmail.com Linktree:  https://linktr.ee/autopsyofah...

Tune in as I introduce my good friend, Chris, to John Carpenter's The Thing (1982) for the first time! Donate to Spirit of Children Instagram:  @bruckerhorror Threads: @bruckerhorror Email: bruckerhorror@gmail.com Linktree:  https://linktr.ee/autopsyofahorrormovie Music & Sound Effects Cancun by Topher and Grace Mixkit  (thunder ambiance) virtualambiance  (Haunted Halloween Mansion Firepla...

Preview episode for John Carpenter's The Thing (1982) ! The Thing will be the next full review episode. Tune in for a trailer reaction, discussion on Letterboxd reviews, and what Siskel and Ebert thought of it. Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ySvzHdtCiWE Siskel & Ebert Clip: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S2ezQuxOZhA

Brucker and Law put Jasher on trial to defend his adoration for Halloween Ends . Then we all discuss potential horror Oscar noms for 2025 and get into the 2026 horror box office draft! Tune in, follow on Instagram to say whose draft board you agree with the most, and share with friends!

Happy holidays! Brucker and Law try to dig up deep meanings to the schlocky slasher movie that is Silent Night, Deadly Night (1984) ! Tune in, comment on Instagram, and share with friends! Donate to Spirit of Children Pretty Much Pop: A Culture Podcast Instagram:  @bruckerhorror  |  @law.writes Threads: @bruckerhorror Email: bruckerhorror@gmail.com Linktree:  https://linktr.ee/autopsyofahorrormovi...

Tune in to hear Law and I discuss the latest monster movie from Guillermo del Toro, Frankenstein (2025) ! We get into the good, the flaws, a deep dive into the color theory, and the biblical allegory present in the movie. Pretty Much Pop: A Culture Podcast Donate to Spirit of Children Instagram:  @bruckerhorror  |  @law.writes Threads: @bruckerhorror Email: bruckerhorror@gmail.com Linktree:  https...

Tune in to hear Law and I discuss the Scream 7 trailer and what all they watched during the spooky season! Donate to Spirit of Children Pretty Much Pop: A Culture Podcast Instagram:  @bruckerhorror  |  @law.writes Threads: @bruckerhorror Email: bruckerhorror@gmail.com Linktree:  https://linktr.ee/autopsyofahorrormovie Music & Sound Effects Cancun by Topher and Grace Mixkit  (thunder ambiance)...

Law-tober comes to an end as I am joined by Law for our commentary track of David Gordon Green's Halloween Ends (2022) ! Tune in, watch along, and enjoy! Pretty Much Pop: A Culture Podcast Donate to Spirit of Children Instagram:  @bruckerhorror  |  @law.writes Threads: @bruckerhorror Email: bruckerhorror@gmail.com Linktree:  https://linktr.ee/autopsyofahorrormovie Music & Sound Effects Can...

Tune in for a fun interview with Brandon Christensen, writer and director of Night of the Reaper ( 2025) ! We discuss what he listened to to get into the mood to write his movie, how his VFX knowledge implies how he crafts a scene, how a specific explosive scene was done, and more! Check out Night of the Reaper on Shudder! Donate to Spirit of Children Instagram:  @bruckerhorror  |  @thebrandonchri...