Fan2Fan Podcast

We're talking about Jaws 3D on this episode of the Fan2Fan Podcast! Bernie and Pete review the 1983 3D installment in the Jaws franchise . They discuss the film's production, horror slasher vibes, casting, shark attacks, 3D effects, the movie's legacy, and more. They go over the film's original pitch titled "Jaws 3, People 0" intended to be a parody in the style of Airplane! and Top Secret. For mo...

We're talking about mummies on this episode of the Fan2Fan Podcast! Bernie is joined by guests Michele Brittany and Sean Woodard to discuss mummies in pop culture. They discuss the mummy's depiction in movies, TV shows, and animation. They focus on the Universal Monsters franchise, it's evolution, and legacy. Michele and Sean also share info about their upcoming mummy book. For more info about the...

We're talking about Pumpkinhead on this episode of the Fan2Fan Podcast! Bernie and Pete are joined by guest Megan to review this 1988 horror monster movie directed by Stan Winston . They discuss the film's production, casting, creature effects, legacy, and more. For more info about the Fan2Fan Podcast, visit  fanpodcast.com

We're talking about horror movie timelines on this episode of the Fan2Fan Podcast! Bernie and Pete are joined by guest Josh Spiegel, creator of the YouTube channel Movie Timelines and author of Timelines of Terror: The Fractured Continuities of Horror Film Sequels.  They discuss the continuity (or lack of) in horror franchises including Friday the 13th, Halloween, and Leprechaun. Josh shares his m...

We're talking to Chris and Melissa LaMartina on this episode of the Fan2Fan Podcast! Bernie, Pete, and Josh continue their conversation with Chris and Melissa as they discuss all things All-Hallows Eve. They talk about trick-or-treaters, Halloween parties, and spooky specials including Mad Monster Party, The Midnight Hour, Halloween Tree, and more. For more info about the Fan2Fan Podcast, visit  f...

We're talking to Chris and Melissa LaMartina on this episode of the Fan2Fan Podcast! Bernie, Pete, and Josh talk with Chris and Melissa about filmmaking, promoting projects, and being in a creative partnership. Melissa discusses her horror hostess alter ego Aurora Gorealis, her upcoming directorial debut, and writing the video game Amanda the Adventurer. Chris shares his thoughts on editing, writi...

We're talking about Re-Animator on this episode of the Fan2Fan Podcast! Bernie and Pete are joined by guest Nick Diak to review this 1985 horror comedy movie directed by Stuart Gordon and produced by Charles Band . They discuss the film's production, casting, music, legacy, and more. They also go over the movie's Lovecraft roots and comparisons to Frankenstein. For more info about the Fan2Fan Podc...

We're talking about Brigantine Castle and Six Flags Fright Night on this 5 Minute Friday Fan2Fan Podcast episode! Bernie, Pete, and guest Scott Peterson (The Last Kids on Earth, Phineas and Ferb) share memories of some haunted attractions from their youth including Six Flags Fright Night and Brigantine Castle; a popular funhouse and haunted house in New Jersey. For more info about the Fan2Fan Podc...

We're talking Halloween with the Stranger Friends on this episode of the Fan2Fan Podcast! Bernie and Pete are joined by #StrangerFriends Allen, Brooke, Jon, and Rebecca to discuss the horror movie double features coming up in October 2023. We're talking 80s creepy classics including Chopping Mall, Sleepaway Camp, Halloween 4, and more! You can find the Stranger Friends online by checking out @sfmo...

We're talking haunted houses on this episode of the Fan2Fan Podcast! Bernie and Pete are joined by guest Scott Peterson, Emmy award winning writer and visual effects artist. He shares his passion for creating Halloween haunted attractions and giving himself permission to have a hobby. Scott discusses the logistics of putting together a haunt including collecting decorations, managing staff, develo...

We're talking about The Amityville Horror on this Fan2Fan Podcast 5 Minute Frights! Bernie and Pete briefly discuss the 1979 horror movie. They go over visiting the iconic Amityville home, the real life events that inspired the movie, rewatching the movie years later, and more. For more info about the Fan2Fan Podcast, visit  fanpodcast.com

We're talking about The Exorcist 3 on this Fan2Fan Podcast 5 Minute Frights! Bernie and Pete are joined by comic book writer J. Michael Donohue to briefly discuss the 1990 horror movie sequel. They review the film's casting, jump scares, the Exorcist franchise, overlooked horror sequels, and more. For more info about the Fan2Fan Podcast, visit  fanpodcast.com

We're talking about Shadow of the Vampire on this Fan2Fan Podcast 5 Minute Frights! Michele Brittany (HP Lovecast Podcast) joins Bernie and Pete to briefly discuss the 2000 period horror movie. They review the movie's black comedy, Willem Dafoe's portrayal of Orlock/Dracula, producer Nicholas Cage, and more. They also go over how the movie acts as a love letter to the silent film era.   For more i...

We're talking about Last Voyage of the Demeter on this Fan2Fan Podcast 5 Minute Frights! Bernie and Pete discuss the 2023 horror movie including casting, pacing, and more. They also review how the film adapts the chapter from Bram Stoker's Dracula gothic novel and how it leans into the Universal Monsters universe.  For more info about the Fan2Fan Podcast, visit  fanpodcast.com

We're talking about Christine on this Fan2Fan Podcast 5 Minute Frights! Bernie and Chad discuss the 1983 horror movie including casting, practical effects, how the film compares to Stephen King's novel, and more. They also review where the film falls in Carpenter's celebrated filmography and how it felt watching this movie in the theater when it was originally released. For more info about the Fan...

We're talking about Talk To Me on this Fan2Fan Podcast 5 Minute Frights! Kristen Webster joins Bernie and Pete to briefly discuss this 2022 horror movie. They review the film's themes, casting, how it handles grief, and more. For more info about the Fan2Fan Podcast, visit  fanpodcast.com

We're talking about Paranormal Activity on this Fan2Fan Podcast 5 Minute Frights! Bernie and Pete discuss the 2007 #horror movie including it's place in the  #foundfootage genre, production, and how the film successfully builds tension. They also go over watching the film with a theater audience, how Paranormal Activity built Blumhouse, and more.   For more info about the Fan2Fan Podcast, visit  f...

We're talking about Fright Night on this Fan2Fan Podcast 5 Minute Frights! Allan and Rebecca join Bernie and Pete to briefly discuss this 1985 horror vampire classic directed by Tom Holland. They go over casting, how the movie handles vampire lore, Chris Sarandon's portrayal of the sexy next door undead neighbor, Roddy McDowall's performance as Peter Vincent, and more. They also discuss the docume...

We're talking about Night of the Creeps on this Fan2Fan Podcast 5 Minute Frights! Bernie and Pete are joined by Graham to briefly discuss the 1986 horror movie written by Shane Black and directed by Fred Dekker. They go over casting, Tom Atkins' terrific performance, balance of horror with comedy, physical media release, and more. "Thrill me!" For more info about the Fan2Fan Podcast, visit  fanpod...

We're talking about What We Do In the Shadows on this Fan2Fan Podcast 5 Minute Frights! Allen and Rebecca join Bernie and Pete to briefly discuss 2014 horror mockumentary. They go over the film's casting, how it handles vampire lore, the balance of violence with comedy, the movie's spinoff TV show, and more. For more info about the Fan2Fan Podcast, visit  fanpodcast.com

We're talking about Near Dark on this Fan2Fan Podcast 5 Minute Frights! Author Jacob Trussell join Bernie and Pete to briefly discuss 1987 vampire horror movie directed by Kathryn Bigelow. They go over the film's casting, western vibe, physical media availability, themes including found family, how it handles vampire lore and more. For more info about the Fan2Fan Podcast, visit  fanpodcast.com

We're talking about The Shining on this Fan2Fan Podcast 5 Minute Frights! Allan and Rebecca join Bernie and Pete to briefly discuss Stanley Kubrick's 1980 horror thriller adaptation of the Stephen King novel. They go over the film's pacing, Jack Nicholson's descent into madness, Shelley Duvall's performance, and more. For more info about the Fan2Fan Podcast, visit  fanpodcast.com

We're talking about Morsels: The Main Course on this episode of the Fan2Fan Podcast! Comic book writer J. Michael Donohue joins Bernie and Pete to discuss his horror anthology sequel Morsels: The Main Course. They go over the current Kickstarter Morsels campaign, rewards, and crowdsourcing. You can check out the campaign here:  https://tinyurl.com/4ynf3e9m J. Michael also goes over writing comics,...

We're talking about A Quiet Place on this Fan2Fan Podcast 5 Minute Frights! Allan and Rebecca join Bernie and Pete to briefly discuss the 2018 horror thriller. They go over the movie's casting, pacing, use of sound design, creature effects, director John Krasinski, and more. For more info about the Fan2Fan Podcast, visit  fanpodcast.com

We're talking about An American Werewolf in London on this Fan2Fan Podcast 5 Minute Frights! Bernie and Pete are joined by Graham to briefly discuss the 1981 horror classic. They go over the film's casting, music, comedic tone, comparisons to 1981's The Howling, and more. They also discuss the iconic werewolf transformation scene and Rob Bottin's award-winning effects. "Stay off the moors!" For mo...