Julia Marchese and Teri Gamble

Horror Movie Survival Guide

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Horror Movie Survival Guide is a weekly podcast where two long time chums (and unlikely gorehounds) watch and talk about horror films from a survival point of view. We ask the question - how can *we* end up as the final girl? Join Julia Marchese and Teri Gamble as we take a deep dive into everything from OG horror to newly released films (but preferably classics on VHS). We'll talk about obscure details that no one else notices, spin off into alternate casting universes, crush on some foxy, dodgy fellows (and creepy uncles), and arm ourselves with the knowledge necessary to become The Final Gi...

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Julia Marchese and Teri Gamble

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Nightmares "I am the Bishop of Battle" 03.04.2018 39:19

Rounding out our horror anthology series, Nightmares is definitely the least seen of the bunch. It features 4 stories, and features not only a juuust pre Repo Man Emilio Estevez as an arcade junkie, and Lance Henriksen as a priest! Support the show

Tales from the Darkside "I loathe Zuni aesthetics" 26.03.2018 44:20

1990's Tales from the Darkside is a star studded, gory, ghastly and great anthology horror film, with Stephen King being represented again, as well as Arthur Conan Doyle. Julianne Moore makes her big screen debut, and Steve Buscemi, Christian Slater, James Remar and Debbie Harry being some of the other rad actors in the film. Support the show

Cat's Eye "Play it faster!" 20.03.2018 38:45

A triple dose of Stephen King 1985's Cat's Eye continues our look into the sub-genre of anthology horror, with three grisly tales for the price of one, united by a hitchhiking cat and "our girl" Drew Barrymore! Support the show

Creepshow "Call me Billie, everyone does." 12.03.2018 44:11

When George Romero, Tom Savini and Stephen King team up for a horror anthology film, you know you're in for a gory good time! 5 mini movies in one, each with a delicious amount of gore and an amazing cast including Stephen King (!), Leslie Nielsen, Ed Harris, Ted Danson, Adrienne Barbeau and Hal Holbrook, amongst others! PLUS a fun old school, colorful horror comic theme! Ain't no party...

The People Under the Stairs "Run, fool!" 06.03.2018 29:55

Written and directed by Wes Craven, this film is an excercise in surface normality hiding a wealth of perversion and violence, brought to you by Everett McGill and Wendy Robie! If you have ever dreamed of seeing Big Ed from Twin Peaks in a gimp suit, this movie is for you! Support the show

Jaws "Amity means friendship" 26.02.2018 38:39

Steven Spielberg changed summer movie going (and ocean swimming) forever with his 1975 blockbuster, starring Roy Scheider, Richard Dreyfuss and Robert Shaw. A notoriously horrific shoot somehow was transformed into a perfect film. Maybe this Spielberg kid has some talent? Support the show

Pumpkinhead (1988) "Nothing can call it off." 19.02.2018 36:25

Stan Winston's directorial debut is a grim fairy tale involving a bitchin' vengeance demon (come on, it's Stan Winston! You KNOW the monster effects will rock) and Lance Henricksen! Support the show

Bram Stoker's Dracula "Canapé Dr. Seward?" 12.02.2018 36:57

Francis Ford Coppola uses every camera trick in the director's book for this lush, opulent, sexy version of Dracula - and if Gary Oldman as Dracula doesn't lure you in (and it should!), how about a supporting cast including Winona Ryder, Tom Waits, Cary Elwes and Anthony Hopkins! (Notice Keanu was not mentioned - ahem.) Support the show

In The Mouth of Madness "I am not insane!" 05.02.2018 36:09

John Carpenter's little seen 1994 flick In the Mouth of Madness stars everyone's favorite Sam Neill as a insurance agent drawn into a mind melting Lovercraftian horror courtesy of the mind of horror novelist Sutter Cane. Support the show

Child's Play "This is the end, friend." 01.02.2018 34:13

Tom Holland's 1988 film is the beginning of another iconic horror franchise - everyone's favorite serial killer possessed Good Guy doll - Chucky! Support the show

Psycho "Let's all talk about Marion, shall we?" 22.01.2018 40:23

Psycho is known as Hitchcock's masterpiece for a reason - the film is flawless. From outstanding opening title sequences to brilliant camerawork, from breath taking performances to iconic shower scenes and mind melting twist endings, this film is genius from soup to nuts. Support the show

Friday the 13th "It's got a death curse!" 15.01.2018 39:27

Sean S. Cunningham's horror classic Friday the 13th influence on the horror genre cannot be exaggerated. Often imitated but never duplicated (not even by any of its own sequels), the OG Friday the 13th is a Tom Savini fueled blood spurting camp counselor slashing ball of fun! Support the show

House "It's me! The grocery boy!" 08.01.2018 35:52

Made by horror movie royalty - story by Fred Dekker, produced by Sean S. Cunningham and directed by Steve Miner, this film is a special effects delight, with lots of practical scares, and more William Katt than you can shake a harpoon gun at! Support the show

Happy New Year Mini-Sode 01.01.2018 9:55

Marion and Julia list the horror movies they are most excited to revisit in the coming year. We can tell that there is already some disagreements and some squeamishness on Marion's part. See you next week with House. Support the show

Merry Scary Christmas 25.12.2017 7:46

Merry Christmas from Horror Movie Survival Guide. We made a mini-episode where we talk about Christmas horror flix we love, and some we hate. Thanks for listening and have a happy holiday! Support the show

The Frighteners "My body is a roadmap of pain!" 18.12.2017 40:08

Peter Jackson having fun - and who doesn't love that? Michael J Fox shines as possible con man, definite psychic Frank Bannister, whose talent for seeing dead people gets him in a whole lot of trouble, and he's bringing Trini Alvarado along for the ride. Lots of special effects and scares, plus Jeffrey Combs at his twitchy, psychotic best. Support the show

Waxwork "They'll make a movie about anything these days." 11.12.2017 37:38

A fun romp with a great mid 80's cast - including Zach Galligan, Deborah Foreman, David Warner and John Rhys Davies - this film is like several genre films all tucked neatly inside one horror package - with a little something for everybody. Support the show

American Werewolf in London (1981) "See you next Wednesday!" 04.12.2017 34:18

John Landis' 1981 rock em sock em balls out werewolf flick is the standard to which all other werewolf films are set. The perfect blend of horror and comedy, with a pitch perfect script, terrific performances, mind blowing special effects, and a Piccadilly-Circus-in-chaos ending that goes above and beyond - this flick is a must see. Support the show

Carrie "Dirty Pillows" 27.11.2017 41:33

Where would Stephen King be without Brian De Palma's 1976 tour de force adaptation of his first novel, Carrie? The movie launched King to stardom, along with a few other folks - John Travolta, Nancy Allen and Sissy Spacek among them. Come for the religious insanity, stay for the telekinetic terror! Support the show

Silver Bullet "Part human. Part wolf. Total terror." 20.11.2017 28:58

If watching Corey Haim chase werewolves in a souped up wheelchair named Silver Bullet doesn't float your boat, how about if we add Gary Busey into the mix as a drunken, Hawaiian shirt wearing, rowdy, good for nothing uncle? There! Thought that might be more your ticket! 1985's Stephen King's Silver Bullet has got both, plus Anne of Green Gables, Big Ed and a whole church full of wer...

Salem's Lot "He commands it." 13.11.2017 30:14

Tobe Hooper's adaptation of Stephen King's Salem's Lot was released not in theaters, but on televisions back in 1979. When someone as legendary as James Mason stars as a servant to evil, you know you're in for a good time. Support the show

Pet Sematary "Sometimes dead is better." 06.11.2017 39:14

Stephen King adaptations don't get much better than Mary Lambert's 1989 flick, Pet Sematary. Ghastly ghosts, zombie cats, terrifying secret sisters and a toddler doing damage with a scalpel, this flick's got it all. Not to mention truck drivers singing Ramones, Fred Gwynne being rad, and sacred Indian burial grounds... Support the show

Halloween "It's Halloween. Everyone is entitled to one good scare." 30.10.2017 34:15

Halloween - What better movie to watch on Halloween than...Halloween! Yes, a little on the nose, but it just fits so perfectly, how can you not? John Carpenter's 1978 slasher flick introduced killer extraordinaire Michael Myers to the horror world, and made Jamie Lee Curtis into a bonafide scream queen. Support the show

Texas Chainsaw Massacre "My family's always been in meat." 23.10.2017 38:42

Texas Chainsaw Massacre - This is the scariest movie Julia has ever seenTobe Hooper's mind blowing 1974 flick, Texas Chainsaw Massacre, is for the hardcore horror hounds only. Raw, gritty and really messed up, this film takes horror to a whole other level. The first time Marion and Julia watched this film, they came out on the other side completely shell shocked - and with terrible headaches...

Rosemary's Baby "Witches! All of them witches!" 16.10.2017 33:56

Rosemary's Baby - This is the scariest movie Marion has ever seen. When it comes to an atmosphere of claustrophobia, ain't nobody got nuthin' on Roman Polanski's 1968 horror classic, Rosemary's Baby. Antiquated New York city apartment buildings take on a demonic presence, anybody you know could be in a satanic cult AND Mia Farrow gets to freak the freak out - what's n...