Horror Movie Franchises

NOTE: This podcast was rebranded on 5/29/25 as "Horror Movie Franchises".  This week we discuss the "I Know What You Did Last Summer" franchise. This first movie was written by Kevin Williamson (who also wrote "Scream"). Both this movie and "Scream" are credited with reinvigorating the 90s slasher genre.  "I Know" stars several (then) up and coming actors including: Jennifer Love Hewitt, Sarah Mic...

NOTE: This podcast was rebranded on 5/29/25 as "Horror Movie Franchises".  This week we review an often overlooked franchise. It's "Hatchet". There are four movies total in the series. All were written and directed by Adam Green (except for "Hatchet 3" which was directed by BJ McDonnell). The movies follow the Bayou Butcher Victor Crowley as he terrorizes anyone stupid enough to go into the swamp....

NOTE: This podcast was rebranded on 5/29/25 as "Horror Movie Franchises".  This week we review one of the largest franchises in horror history. Spanning some 30 years, "Friday The 13th" consists of 12 films and a TV series (which ran for 3 seasons). When people hear 'slasher" they usually think of the unstoppable hockey masked, machete wielding Jason Vorhees. Just dont expect much in the way of pl...

NOTE: This podcast was rebranded on 5/29/25 as "Horror Movie Franchises".  This week we discuss an under appreciated franchise. It's "30 Days Of Night". What makes these movies so great are the vampires. These arent your sparkly emo vampires. They are feral creatures who screech, have shark like teeth and are super strong. Their sole goal is to have you for dinner. They are right up there on my li...

NOTE: This podcast was rebranded on 5/29/25 as "Horror Movie Franchises".  This week we cover the top virus pandemic movies. This is obviously a large genre with some 1100 movies listed on Amazon. My suggestions for viewing include "Contagion", "Flu" (South Korea), "Outbreak", "REC" (Spain), "The Last Days" (Spain), "28 Days Later", "12 Monkeys" and "The Andromeda Strain".   No recipe this week. W...

NOTE: This podcast was rebranded on 5/29/25 as "Horror Movie Franchises".  Given current events, it seems only appropriate that this week we cover "The Crazies'. There are two movies total. The first is from 1973 and was directed, written and coproduced by the father of the zombie genre-- George A Romero. The second movie is a 2010 remake. Citizens of a small town are infected by a government crea...

NOTE: This podcast was rebranded on 5/29/25 as "Horror Movie Franchises".  This week we review the relatively unknown "Stepfather" franchise. There are three films and a remake. Terry O'Quinn (probably best known as John Locke on "Lost") stars in the first two movies. His performance definitely elevates what might otherwise be a Lifetime movie. Jerry Blake (we never learn his real name) ingratiate...

NOTE: This podcast was rebranded on 5/29/25 as "Horror Movie Franchises".  This week we review the filmography of Eli Roth. He does it all-- acting, writing, directing and producing. Roth is best know for torture porn films "Hostel", "Cabin Fever" and "Green Inferno". He's also has been involved in a number of other movies you might not know about. They include "Knock, Knock", "Death Wish", "After...

NOTE: This podcast was rebranded on 5/29/25 as "Horror Movie Franchises".  This week we check out Rob Zombie's latest movie "3 From Hell". Check out my review of the rest of his offerings in episode 14.  "3 From Hell" is the third movie to feature the murderous Firefly clan. The first is 2003's "House Of 1000 Corpses" followed by 2005's "The Devils Rejects". The original trio included: Captain Spa...

NOTE: This podcast was rebranded on 5/29/25 as "Horror Movie Franchises".  This week we cover "All Hallows Eve" 1 and 2 as well as "Terrifier". The first two movies are anthologies while the last is a straight up slasher. While the quality is a bit iffy at times the best thing about this series is that it gave us Art The Clown. This homicidal mime with his tiny hat and trashbag of implements is th...

NOTE: This podcast was rebranded on 5/29/25 as "Horror Movie Franchises".  This episode (which originally aired in 2/20) has been re-recorded. The 2 latest films have been added and some of the trivia and the recipe have been trimmed. This week we're covering one of the biggest franchises in horror history. "Puppet Master" has 15 films total. It includes 5 sequels, 5 prequels, a crossover, a reboo...

NOTE: This podcast was rebranded on 5/29/25 as "Horror Movie Franchises".  This week we review a lesser known Canadian franchise. There are three "Cube" movies total. Each features a group of people stuck in a mysterious Cube structure. They must work together in order to survive. As is usually the case, the humans are more of a danger than anything else.  In keeping with the "cube" theme, this we...

NOTE: This podcast was rebranded on 5/29/25 as "Horror Movie Franchises".  This week we review the "Slumber Party Massacre". It is sometimes cited as the only horror franchise directed and written by women. Dont expect the shows to go light on violence and T&A because of that. They were all produced by Roger Corman (the King of B Movies) whose matra was blood, boobs and butts.  No slumber part...

NOTE: This podcast was rebranded on 5/29/25 as "Horror Movie Franchises".  In 7/25 the episode was re-edited for time (including removing the recipe).  This week we are doing something slightly different. These are my picks for the top 10 horror movies of 2019. They are: The Perfection One Cut Of The Dead Tigers Are Not Afraid Into The Dark: Culture Shock Little Monsters  Us Doctor Sleep Rabid Bla...

NOTE: This podcast was rebranded on 5/29/25 as "Horror Movie Franchises".  This week we review the two "Creep" movies. Despite being low budget, these found footage films are surprisingly compelling. Each movie is just two people talking but we're never sure what one's intentions are.  I've also include some great French crepe recipes  here  and  here  Crepes can be filled with anything that strik...

NOTE: This podcast was rebranded on 5/29/25 as "Horror Movie Franchises".  This week we review the "Blade" franchise. It consists of three movies and a TV series (which ran for one season). Many people dont realize that "Blade" basically saved Marvel. It proved that a lesser known superhero movie could become box office gold. Without "Blade", we might never have seen "The Avengers", "Iron Man", "C...

NOTE: This podcast was rebranded on 5/29/25 as "Horror Movie Franchises".  This week we review the sixth installment in "The Conjuring" franchise. The other entries were covered back in episodes 7 and 30. "The Curse Of La Llorona" is based on the Mexican folktale about a weeping woman who steals other people's children and drowns them in an attempt to get back her own. It is often used in LatinX c...

NOTE: This podcast was rebranded on 5/29/25 as "Horror Movie Franchises".  This week we review the "Insidious" franchise. There are four movies total. The series was created/written by Leigh Whannel and James Wan. They also directed and produced several of the movies. We reviewed their other series "The Conjuring" in episode 7 and "Saw" in episode 28. Talk about some busy people! Joseph Bishara di...

NOTE: This podcast was rebranded on 5/29/25 as "Horror Movie Franchises".  This week we discuss a cult classic-- "Re-Animator". There are three films in this series. They are based on a HP Lovecraft short story "Herbert West: Re-Animator". If you like horror comedy and body horror, give it a watch.   2geekswhoeat.com has the Misckotonic Reviver. It's a reagent inspired mixed drink  here . TheHomid...

NOTE: This podcast was rebranded on 5/29/25 as "Horror Movie Franchises".  This week we're covering a VERY heavy hitter. Often considered the best horror movie ever, 1980's "The Shining" was directed by Stanley Kubrick. It's sequel just came out this year. "Doctor Sleep" was directed by Mike Flanagan.  Both movies are based on Stephen King's books by the same name. This week's recipe is derived fr...

NOTE: This podcast was rebranded on 5/29/25 as "Horror Movie Franchises".  This week we're doing something slightly different. Horror is a vast film category encompassing a number of different subgenres. Of course not everyone agrees on what they are. I include 25 subgenres here and examples of each. Did I leave any out? What are your favorites? I lean more towards psychological, supernatural, cri...

NOTE: This podcast was rebranded on 5/29/25 as "Horror Movie Franchises".  This week we are covering "Creepshow". It is often considered one of the best horror anthologies out there. There are 3 movies and a TV series in the franchise. My suggestion is check out the original movie and several segments from the series-- "The Main In The Suitcase", "The Finger" (love you Bob!), and "Skincrawlers". T...

NOTE: This podcast was rebranded on 5/29/25 as "Horror Movie Franchises".  This week we review the "Scary Movie" franchise. There are five movies total. These films parody popular horror movies. The formula is simple-- throw in as many horror movie references as possible, invite as many B level actor/celebrities as possible, and make as many jokes as possible (the cruder the better).  The first tw...

NOTE: This podcast was rebranded on 5/29/25 as "Horror Movie Franchises".  The "I Spit On Your Grave" franchise contains 5 movies total. There is a 1978 original, a 2010 remake, two sequels to that and a 2019 direct sequel to the original called "I Spit On Your Grave: Deja Vu". Be warned. This subject matter is not for the faint of heart. These movies include graphic representations of rape, tortu...

NOTE: This podcast was rebranded on 5/29/25 as "Horror Movie Franchises".  It's October again. My favorite month of the year. What better time is there to review a haunted house attraction? There are three movies total in the "Hell House LLC" franchise. All are currently available on Shudder. And to go along with the Abaddon Hotel, I found an Abaddon Beer. See the recipe from HomeBrewTalk  here An...