Castle of Horror Podcast

We discuss Tsui Hark's visionary 1987 kung-fu-demons-and-ghosts comedymusicaldrama, Chinese Ghost Story. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/castle-of-horror-podcast--4268760/support .

We talk about the amazing original Mr. Vampire, complete with magic-wielding priests, kung-fu-fighting apprentices, hopping vampires and love-struck ghosts. Has to be seen to be believed. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/castle-of-horror-podcast--4268760/support .

A talk with writer David Bowles, whose new book THE SMOKING MIRROR is just the latest in a career focused on Latin-American monsters and myth. David has also been interviewed on Discovery America's Monsters and Mysteries in America Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/castle-of-horror-podcast--4268760/support .

We kick off a look at powerful horror from the East with Rigor Mortis (2013), in which a suicidal actor (Siu-hou Chin) tries to kill himself in an apartment building inhabited by a kung-fu-fighting vampire hunter, floating, hungry ghosts and other supernatural beings. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/castle-of-horror-podcast--4268760/support .

Vincent Price plots and plans against his enemies from his ghoulishly macabre wax museum in this classic. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/castle-of-horror-podcast--4268760/support .

Vincent Price returns as the supervillain out to restore his beloved to life. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/castle-of-horror-podcast--4268760/support .

We kick off a new season with a new retrospective on Vincent Price's role as the mad genius set on revenge. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/castle-of-horror-podcast--4268760/support .

We celebrate the holiday season with one of the first slasher films, the cult favorite BLACK CHRISTMAS, AKA SILENT NIGHT, EVIL NIGHT and STRANGER IN THE HOUSE. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/castle-of-horror-podcast--4268760/support .

We talk to P. J. HOOVER, author of books for children and teens including Tut: The Story of My Immortal Life and Solstice. When not writing, the Austin-based author spends time with her husband and kids and enjoys practicing Kung Fu, solving Rubik's cubes, and watching Star Trek. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/castle-of-horror-podcast--4268760/support .

Count Yorga is back with more modern-day gothic and vampires that are scarier than you might expect. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/castle-of-horror-podcast--4268760/support .

We take a look at the vampire movie that defied convention and mixed traditional and groovy 70s horror. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/castle-of-horror-podcast--4268760/support .

We talk to Mark Jordan Legan, co-executive producer of Disney's MIGHTY MED and creator of the hilarious web series WORST CINEMATIC CRAP THAT'S EVER BEEN MADE. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/castle-of-horror-podcast--4268760/support .

It's horrifying 60s horror that we swear makes total sense to us every time we watch it. Jack Nicholson and Boris Karloff together again for the very first time! Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/castle-of-horror-podcast--4268760/support .

We talk to Casey Wolfe, creator of the Twilight Zone-like award-winning internet radio drama series EARBUD THEATER. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/castle-of-horror-podcast--4268760/support .

We look at the history-making 1974 classic that brought us Tobe Hooper, Leatherface and the fear of barbecue. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/castle-of-horror-podcast--4268760/support .

We talk to Chris Barton, author of the new book Attack! Boss! Cheat Code! along with numerous books for young people including Can I See Your ID?, a book about famous scammers. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/castle-of-horror-podcast--4268760/support .

We look at BEETLEJUICE, starring Michael Keaton as an insane ghostly ambassador mentoring a newly dead couple into the afterlife. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/castle-of-horror-podcast--4268760/support .

We talk about a movie that sets up much of the modern movie vocabulary for haunted houses: the original Amityville Horror. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/castle-of-horror-podcast--4268760/support .

A discussion with the authors of the new book The Anatomy of Fear, which features interviews with classic creators of horror including The Terminator, The Blair Witch Project, Near Dark and More. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/castle-of-horror-podcast--4268760/support .

Halloween is almost here and we're discussing this family-friendly animated haunted house tale. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/castle-of-horror-podcast--4268760/support .

If you haven't seen scary haunted house tale THE CHANGELING, you should: George C Scott as a grieving father who must discover the secret of an enormous mansion he rents in Seattle. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/castle-of-horror-podcast--4268760/support .

We talk about the found footage/haunted house horror starring Ethan Hawke, SINISTER. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/castle-of-horror-podcast--4268760/support .

We kick off a new round in our Haunted House Retrospective series with the spooky THE CONJURING. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/castle-of-horror-podcast--4268760/support .

The director of The Haunting takes a turn at an Exorcist-style horror with a tale of a girl trapped in the memory of another child's death. Anthony Hopkins stars in AUDREY ROSE. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/castle-of-horror-podcast--4268760/support .

We wind up our Exorcist retrospective with Renny Harlin's alternate prequel to the series: EXORCIST: THE BEGINNING. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/castle-of-horror-podcast--4268760/support .