Castle of Horror Podcast

Jason chats with Leslie Lutz, who calls on her extensive scuba-diving knowledge to write a taut thriller that calls to mind the mysteries of Lost-- but with a killer resolution. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/castle-of-horror-podcast--4268760/support .

This hangout episode we discuss Antrum, a movie that is several layers of movie-- a supposedly lost 70s horror film, a presentation of a version of that film that has been manipulated and spliced with demonic curses and symbols, and finally a mockumentary about the film. Jason and Drew discuss whether any of that works with the help of guest, Pura Belpre-winning author David Bowles. Become a suppo...

This episode we’re talking to Ramsey Campbell, who the Oxford Companion to English Literature describes as Britain’s most respected living horror writer. His new book from Flame Tree Press is The Wise Friend. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/castle-of-horror-podcast--4268760/support .

This episode we’re talking to Robert Nairne, who stars in the new film The Jack in the Box. The Jack in the Box, Tues May 5, VOD Digital and DVD When a museum is donated a vintage Jack-In-The-Box, it’s not long before staff member Casey starts to think that the creepy clown doll inside has a life of its own. As he discovers his colleagues are dying, one by one, Casey realizes it's up to him to fin...

For our 300th episode, the team tackles John Carpenter's The Thing-- its relevance and its enduring legacy. We also take a moment to reflect on the meaning of 300 episodes of the Castle of Horror. Endorsements: •Drew: oDark Corner Reviews the Thing 1982 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_ApK2snPMwM oHoward Hawks’ The Thing from Another World (1951) oBlood Quantum on Shudder oThe Ringo Awards – pleas...

Jason chats with Issa Lopez, director of the stunning magical-realist film Tigers Are Not Afraid. Coming to DVD/BD on May 5, 2020 Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/castle-of-horror-podcast--4268760/support .

On this hangout episode we discuss the extraordinarily strange film The Dragon Lives Again (1977), in which Bruce Lee cleans up purgatory with the help of Popeye and Caine from Kung Fu, and faces off against a criminal gang mad up of James Bond, Clint Eastwood, the Exorcist, Emmanuelle and more. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/castle-of-horror-podcast--4268760/...

We discuss John Carpenter's 1987 horror film Prince of Darkness-- which has us divided but definitely intrigued. Our endorsements this week: •Drew: oDark Corners Film Reviews (esp Devil’s Wedding Night) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UYprCFdSTck oExtreme Ghostbusters animated series on Hulu oSaturday Morning Cartoons oThe Ringo Awards – please nominate Halloween Man for best hero, Drew Edwards...

In this Hangout Episode we discuss the bizarre 1966 (US 1970) film War of the Gargantuas. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/castle-of-horror-podcast--4268760/support .

We’re talking to Grady Hendrix about his new book The Southern Book Club’s Guide to Slaying Vampires. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/castle-of-horror-podcast--4268760/support .

This episode the Castle gang are joined by the cast of the Monster Movie Happy Hour Podcast (Dave Geister, Scott Chesebrough, and Mary Challman) to talk about one of the most beloved remakes of all time, the 1978 INVASION OF THE BODY SNATCHERS. Afterwards we made the following endorsements: Mary Challman: The Last Days (film), Portrait of a Lady on Fire (film) Dave Geister: the work of Ramsey Camp...

Jason chats with Cassandra Peterson, the actress and branding expert behind the unforgettable Mistress of the Dark, Elvira. As she puts the final touches on her upcoming autobiography, Cassandra talks about the creation of the character, the headaches of writing a movie commentary show, and reminisces about Vincent Price and fellow Groundling comedian Phil Hartman. Become a supporter of this podca...

In this week's hangout episode we're discussing the 1965 kaiju film Frankenstein Conquers the World. NOTE: What is a Hangout Episode? That just means we approach the films in a less structured fashion, and we're more likely to hit more oddball films. Join us! Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/castle-of-horror-podcast--4268760/support .

This episode we're chatting with Joe Bob Briggs, who host Jason first read when Joe Bob was the Drive-In movie critic for the Dallas Times Herald. Briggs is the author of books such as Joe Bob Goes to the Drive In and Profoundly Disturbing, and is now host of The Last Drive-In on Shudder, which returns this month. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/castle-of-horro...

This week we continue our series on anthology films with the 1985 film Cat’s Eye. (Episode 297) Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/castle-of-horror-podcast--4268760/support .

This is a Hangout Episode, where we are much less structured than the mainline weekend episode. That means we follow less of an outline, keep the conversation less on track, and we can wander very far afield. This time we're discussing Monster Dog (1984) starring Alice Cooper, but we also discuss the Alamo Drafthouse's online efforts, Filipino horror Demon in Paradise, and Jason's rib recipe. Beco...

This episode we’re talking with Danielle Trussoni, the New York Times, USA Today, and internationally bestselling author of the Angelology series whose new book The Ancestor (reviewed Tuesday at the New York Times ( https://www.nytimes.com/2020/04/07/books/review/the-ancestor-danielle-trussoni.html) , which called it "as creepy as you might expect from an author who also writes the Book Review’s h...

This episode we discuss the 1980 anthology film The Monster Club from famed Amicus Anthology producer Milton Subotsky. The film stars a cast of familiar horror names: Vincent Price, John Carradine, Anita Ekberg, Donald Pleasance, Richard Johnson, Simon Ward, and Stuart Whitman. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/castle-of-horror-podcast--4268760/support .

This episode, continuing our remembrance of director Stuart Gordon, we discuss Gordon's 1986 film From Beyond, based on the HP Lovecraft story and starring two of the stars of Gordon's 1985 film Re-Animator, Jeffrey Combs and Barbara Crampton. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/castle-of-horror-podcast--4268760/support .

This episode we’re talking with Chris Vander Kaay, one of the authors of Spoiler Alert!: The Badass Book of Movie Plots: Why We All Love Hollywood Cliches by Chris Kathleen Vander Kaay, Kathleen Killian Fernandez, and Steven Espinoza Celebrate Hollywood film-making in all its formulaic and predictable glory. Spoiler Alert! takes 38 mainstream movie genres, from 'Teen Sex Comedy' and 'Buddy Action...

This episode we’re talking Menna van Praag, author of the new book The Sisters Grimm from HarperVoyager. In the book, four girls all about to turn 18, Goldie, Liyana, Scarlet and Bea, all are blessed with elemental powers and are preparing to return to the dimension they came from to face their demon father. We talk about the author's process and the demands of urban fantasy. Become a supporter of...

We continue our discussion of famous horror anthologies with a look at the 1987 film Creepshow 2, featuring three stories by Stephen King: Old Chief Wood'nhead, The Raft, and The Hitch-hiker. (Episode 295) Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/castle-of-horror-podcast--4268760/support .

In a special "hangout" episode, Tony, Drew and Jason discuss the amazing Stuart Gordon/ Lovecraft classic Dagon. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/castle-of-horror-podcast--4268760/support .

In Churl Yo's Isonation (due out April 1 from Castle Bridge Media) is an adventure that takes place in a world where social distancing has given way to total social isolation-- where people live in hermetically sealed apartments and rely on drones for all deliveries, and VR for all socialization. Yo, a writer in Seattle, talks about how his story suddenly became a prescient look at the future. Bec...

A chat with director Neasa Hardiman on her new film Sea Fever (due out April 10) starring Hermione Corfield (Star Wars: The Last Jedi) and Connie Nielsen (Wonder Woman), about a fishing trawler that discovers a mysterious, virus-like creature that threatens the entire crew. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/castle-of-horror-podcast--4268760/support .