Friday Night Fratricide (A Horror Movie Podcast)

Today the podcast is evolving into something new and scary. Well, not so new, really, it's the same format as before. And not really so scary either... We're talking about evolutionary horror! First up, we're talking about The Fly, David Cronenberg's Magnum Opus, and maybe the oey-gooeyest movie we've covered so far. And in then we're talking about Altered States whic...

Today, we're a couple of nasty boys, talking about a couple of nasty films. First up is "A Bay of Blood", Mario Bava's 1971 Giallo/proto-slasher. It's borrowing elements from a lot of Giallo classics, and having several of its elements borrowed for the slasher boom of the early 80s. Then we're talking about "Butcher, Baker, Nightmare Maker" a deeply uncomfor...

We sure hope you like horror films about disgusting little monsters as much as we do, because today, our theme is Goblins, Gremlins, and Gross little dudes. We love a little creature in our horror films! In "Critters", we've got a gang of hungry little aliens reeking havoc on a farm house. And in "Unwelcome" we've got a load of Redcaps in the Irish countryside, set on...

Dun-dun. Dun-dun. Dun-dun-dun-dun-dun-dun-dun-dun do-do-do-dooooo. That's right, it's shark week, folks! We're taking a look at the good and the bad of shark movies. Excluding the obvious king in this saltwater showdown. Starting with Deep Blue Sea, we watch back a stacked cast try to escape from an underwater research station while being stalked by mutant sharks. Also, LL Cool J an...

Before the likes of Halloween and Friday the 13th made the Slasher genre famous, we had what is known in the industry as "Proto-Slashers": the sub genre that paved the way for the a gory few decades. We go right back to the start with Peeping Tom, widely regarded as the first slasher film. Sadly, the end of Michael Powell's career, but what it kicked off and it's influence on f...

Happy Pride Month, y'all! Before the month is out, it would be a crime not to take a look at the queer influence in horror over the last century.  We start with a look back at what is widely considered on of the first Queer-horror films - The Bride of Frankenstein. As an openly gay man in the 1930s, James Whale's contribution to horror is nothing less than significant, and absolute worth...

This week we're covering some horror films about Vehicles! Specifically Trucks and RVs, by sheer coincidence. We're talking about one that we had never heard of, in Race with the Devil, about Peter Fonda in an RV getting chased by a cult. Then we're talking about one that we will never forget, the amazingly terrible (terribly amazing) Maximum Overdrive, Stephen King's cocaine f...

It's all about the music this week! Despite having already reviewed a couple of our picks for "Best Soundtrack", we both managed to come up with something for this week and hoo boy, does it lead to some lively discussions. Let's just say that neither of us will be in a rush to rewatch the other's pick any time soon! The soundtracks still slap though... Send us Fan Mail Sup...

We're so, so, so sorry. Starting with The Blob this week, we have tonnes of goopy, gooey fun. Unfortunately, this is followed up with the critically panned Rob Zombie's Halloween. We have many choice words to say about that one, and if you watched it in anticipation of this week's episode, then to you we say: we're so sorry. Send us Fan Mail Support the show Make sure to follow...

Happy International Sex Workers Day! To celebrate, we've picked out a couple of sexy films to watch this week. Starting with It Follows, we take a look at the dangers of sex and inevitability of death, then follow it up with X, an ode to classic 80s slashers - with lots of boobies! Enjoy! Send us Fan Mail Support the show Make sure to follow us on other platforms to keep up to date with the P...

It's another themed episode! I mean, they're all themed, but this is a specific theme - The Evil Dead! We've gone back to the very beginnings to enjoy the original cabin-in-the-woods horror film, and follow it up with the latest in the franchise: Evil Dead Rise. Both have their merits, though one with fewer than the others, and we have a blast comparing old and new. Enjoy this bumpe...

Another interesting combination of films for you this week. We start with Killer Condom, a joyous tale of gay romance in the time of evil, living contraception. Followed by 30 Days of Night, a less joyous tale with no romance and evil vampires instead of rubbers. Both have their ups, and their downs, but one things for sure - you won't look at protection the same way again*.  If only Luigi Ma...

You wouldn't skin a marink? Or would you? This and other questions, such as Who Could Kill a Child?, in tonight's episode. We're taking a look at the theme of innocence and what happens when children are left alone and unchecked. Will they take revenge on the adults who caused them pain, or will they retreat into their own little hell-world for all eternity? Let's find out... S...

In this week's episode, we're talking about horror movies on the theme of "Lakes".  And lots of people are already discussing such a hot button topic. On the lake, by the lake, summering at the Lake. Oh look out, there's a giant crocodile in the Lake! Two very very different films are on show here, and we liked them both, for very very different reasons. Send us Fan Mail S...

We're taking a dive into technology old and new this week. From cursed VHS tapes to possession-capable lab tech, both of these films offer something to keep us away from the dreaded black mirror for a while... Except for listening to us, obviously. Send us Fan Mail Support the show Make sure to follow us on other platforms to keep up to date with the Podcast, and send us your questions and th...

heheheheh. It's Fog Time.  We're comparing the original 1980 The Fog by John Carpenter, with the 2005 Remake. It's a battle of the fogs, a misty match-up, two Captain Blakes are going to be facing off, which one will come out on top!? Also stay tuned for our opinions on Joe Rogan, Jamiroquai, and that feel when your ex-boyfriend's ex-girlfriend is the ghost wife of a pirate. Se...

This week, we're talking about families sad and mad. From the deathly exploration of grief in Don't Look Now, to the simply deathly Sawyer family in Texas Chainsaw Massacre, there's plenty of family drama to go around. I don't think you'd want a seat at either of these tables come Christmas... Send us Fan Mail Support the show Make sure to follow us on other platforms to k...

Welcome to the theatre! Come on in and join us for our first Horror Movie Double Bill. This week, we're exploring Asylums, old and new, and finding out what dark secrets lurk in the corridors. In Asylum, a doctor struggles to stay sane when met with 4 terrifying tales of the macabre. And in Gonjiam: Haunted Asylum, a group of film makers venture into one of the scariest places on earth, and f...

It's a brand new Horror Movie Podcast! The Happy Brothers are excited to bring you a new horror double-bill every week, where we'll critique, rank, and generally have a good old laugh about horror movies old and new. We look forward to having you along on this journey to haunted asylums, future dystopias, and the depths below.  Send us Fan Mail Support the show Make sure to follow us on...