Horror Movie Survival Guide

Sauna - "This will end badly for us." We continue our world travel to the disputed land between Russia & Sweden that would eventually become Finland with the historical horror film SAUNA (2008) . We get a glimpse into a rarely seen perspective of war...we follow a team of soldiers from both sides of the "settled conflict" as they are tasked with drawing the new borders for...

Achoura - "I die - it dies." We continue our international horror odyssey this week in Morocco with a boogeyman folk tale - ACHOURA (2018) . A reunion of friends to help defeat a childhood monster. Very reminiscent of one of our favorite Stephen King stories - IT. We hope you enjoy this fresh episode...if you dare! Support the show

Demons (Shura) - "Let the Good In" This week we discuss a classic ronin warrior revenge tale from Japan - DEMONS (SHURA) 1971. This film, from director Toshio Matsumoto , goes hard - giving us one of the most graphic & gore-tastic black & white films we've ever reviewed! We hope you enjoy this fresh episode! Support the show

The Devil's Backbone - "Limbo Water"  We travel to the Spanish Civil War as we continue our International Round of films with Guillermo Del Toro's spine tingling classic THE DEVIL'S BACKBONE (2001). GDT does his thing here - giving you a brutal history lesson and another cautionary tale about the brutality of war told through the lens of a sweet child.  We hope you enjoy t...

Rift (Rökkur) - "The Disappearance Field" We kick off a round of International Horror with a queer film from Iceland - RIFT (2017). This dizzying tale from writer/director Erlingur Thoroddsen of love, loss & loneliness is perfectly suited for the stark landscape of the Icelandic countryside.  A striking thriller that will likely leave you with more questions than answers about what c...

Mandy - "Strange & Eternal" Join us on a wild ride into the strange & eternal universe of SpectreVision's MANDY (2018) . A zealous cult leader upends a reclusive couple's idyllic life by summoning hellish goons to do his bidding. A great film where they just wind up Nic Cage & let him goooooo! Writer/Director Panos Cosmatos vision from page to screen will engulf you...

Murder Party - "Welcome to your Murder." It's spring time and we are already halfway to Halloween - the prefect time to celebrate with a MURDER PARTY (2007) . What would you do if you found a fancy invitation to a murder party...? See what happens to seeming helpless Chris makes his way to this killer night of fun! Directed by Jeremy Saulnier   who we love from Green Room & star...

Sisters - "I Know Karate" This week we cover Brian De Palma's haunting film SISTERS (1972) . This movie has it all - intrigue, mystery, doctors with questionable ethics & birthday cake! Featuring an all star cast lead by Margot Kidder , Charles Durning  & De Palma favorite William Finley (Phantom of the Paradise).  We hope you enjoy slicing into this delicious fresh episode!...

Audrey Rose - "Mend her Soul." One of the greatest cases on film in support of reincarnation - AUDREY ROSE (1977) A man of science & reason, played by the mesmerizing young Anthony Hopkins , follows the path of the occult to what he believes is the living embodiment of his daughter. We hope you enjoy this new episode & come back again for more! Support the show

The Vampire Lovers - "Everybody Must Die." We conclude this round of Lesbian Vampire films with this sumptuous morsel T HE VAMPIRE LOVERS (1970) . This take on the classic Carmilla story, so beautifully told in films like Blood & Roses, gets taken to the next level as we follow Carmilla, Mircalla, & Marcilla as she devours the affections of her victims. With a star turn by the go...

Nadja - "Everything is Superficial" This week our Lesbian Vampire round takes us to not so distant past of the 90's arthouse cinema scene with NADJA (1994) . Nadja is a Romanian vampire who walks alone at night in New York City. This update of the Dracula's Daughter story is full of delights and a surprise cameo from David Lynch - whose style is clearly an inspiration for this...

The Shiver of the Vampires - "You're bourgeoisie vampires." We continue our delectable Lesbian Vampire round of films with a trip to groovy 1970's France in THE SHIVER OF THE VAMPIRES (1971). Arthouse chic, surprising entrances and a psychedelic rock soundtrack make this flick a real highlight in this sub-sub genre exploration! We hope you enjoy taking a bite of this fresh epis...

Dracula's Daughter - "Your life for hers." We are circling back to one of our favorite sub-sub genres of horror - Lesbian Vampires - with DRACULA'S DAUGHTER (1936). This film picks up exactly where Dracula left off seamlessly - making it the perfect double feature. Sumptuous cinematography and beguiling performances abound in this gorgeous horror classic. We hope you enjoy this...

The Blair Witch Project - "I'm Not Playing Head Games!" We have reached another HUGE milestones - our 300th Episode of HMSG! We are celebrating with a blockbuster hit from the year Julia & Teri met - THE BLAIR WITCH PROJECT (1999). This found footage phenom follows three filmmakers, in way over their heads, on a shoot out in the woods.  We want to thank you for joining us for th...

May - "Disgust me, please." Lucky McKee's directorial debut MAY(2002) goes hard! This very dark tale gives us CARRIE (1976) vibes in all the best ways. Make friends with May if you dare...a relationship with her might just tear you apart! We hope you enjoy this fresh episode! Support the show

My Bloody Valentine - "Danger Keep Out!" Hello Lovers  - we are so happy to continue our horror love fest with this seasonal cult classic MY BLOODY VALENTINE (1981) . A coal miner is out for revenge and goes on a rampage in the small town of Valentine Bluffs. This film has lots of heart! Bloody hearts!!! Wishing you and yours a Happy Valentine's Day! We hope you enjoy this fresh epi...

Warm Bodies - "Exhumed" Who says the impending doom of the zombie apocalypse can't be romantic? WARM BODIES (2013) brings together star-crossed lovers from two households both alike in dignity in the unfair apocalypse where we lay our scene. Endearing performances from Nicholas Hoult and Teresa Palmer will warm your cold dead hearts.  We hope you enjoy this fresh episode!  Support t...

Tucker and Dale vs Evil - "This Vacation Sucks" Vacation is all they ever wanted - but one big misunderstanding after another leads to chaos in TUCKER & DALE vs. EVIL(2010) . Proof that you can't judge a book by its cover this delightful horror comedy romp is the perfect way to lighten up even the darkest nights.  We hope you enjoy this fresh episode! Support the show

Blood Harvest - "How bout some meaningless sex?" You know we love a creepy clown flick & we jumped at the chance to watch Tiny Tim go ham in this 80's slasher BLOOD HARVEST (1987) . Folks in a small town are dealing with a struggling economy & farm foreclosures. Themes of loss and unrequited love fuel this one.  Thanks to our friend Mabletron3000 for recommending this flick!...

The Purge - "Your Soul has Been Cleansed" We cover another blockbuster hit for you all this week from writer/director James DeMonaco THE PURGE (2013) . Starring one of our favorite actors Ethan Hawke as a man ready to defend his hearth & home on the wildest night of the distant future of 2022... We hope you enjoy this fresh episode! Support the show

SCREAM - "Everybody's a Suspect" This week we go big by tackling one of the biggest horror hits of all time - SCREAM (1996) . A film that reinvented the genre for a whole new generation and was also seminal to the creation of this podcast. The character Randy's obsession with surviving a horror film was definitely a template for us! We hope you enjoy this fresh episode! Support...

New Year's Evil - "Hollywood Hotline"  There's panic at the punk show because of a deadly countdown in NEW YEAR'S EVIL (1980) . This film spares no punches - or slashes - as a serial killer who's obsessed with racing against the clock is on the loose one new years rockin' eve.  We hope you enjoy this fresh episode as you countdown to 2023! We wish you a very Happ...

Gremlins - "Mogwai, will be waiting" Happy Holidays kids! We are finally covering the Joe Dante helmed holiday creature feature classic... GREMLINS (1984) .  Chock full of wonderful performances and these fantastic creatures running amok all over town! Remember the rules or beware!  We wish you a safe & happy holiday season! Support the show

RARE EXPORTS - "Always Believe"  Happy Holidays - we are in full swing with this lovely film RARE EXPORTS (2010) . We travel to the land of the "original Santa Claus" in Finland to uncover his real secrets and origins...that are more naughty than nice! We hope you enjoy this fresh episode just in time for the season! You better watch out...you better not cry! Support the show

Black as Night - "Vampires Like Hoes"  Our final selection from our incomparable producer/sound editor Sierra Rein is the Blumhouse vampire flick BLACK AS NIGHT (2021) . This modern day vampire tale is set in New Orleans and weaves in local legends, history & lore.  A young and fun cast led by Asjha Cooper , Fabrizio Guido , and featuring the legendary Keith David - there is somethin...