Jersey Ghouls

The Ghouls are absolutely thrilled to chat director, writer, actor, and all around awesome lady, Deborah Voorhees on this episode! They dive into life as an 80’s horror actress, writing, inspiration, and of course Deborah’s latest movie, 13 Fanboy. We get a behind the curtain peak at what it was like writing and making 13 Fanboy as well as the usual fun antics of a Jersey Ghouls interview. You can...

Catie joins the Ghouls again and this time they are getting a little folksy! 1968’s Witchfinder General and 2018’s Apostle are discussed. 50 years separate these movies but many of the same themes are found throughout both films in the fascinating subgenre of folk horror. Hear Catie on the ScreamWriters Podcast, read her reviews and lists on Horror Geek Life, and soon she will have a story on Scar...

Welcome to the final four… who will be the winner? It’s the most wonderful time of the year — It’s March Madness time, Bay-Bee! This year the Ghouls are joined by long time friends of the show, Matt Kelly and Stephen Bay! With their powers combined they will determine the best human serial killer in the horror/thriller genre. Keep up with Matt Kelly at Geekscape and We Know Podcasting! Drop him a...

We’ve narrowed it down from 32 to 16… Who will make it to the next round! It’s the most wonderful time of the year — It’s March Madness time, Bay-Bee! This year the Ghouls are joined by long time friends of the show, Matt Kelly and Stephen Bay! With their powers combined they will determine the best human serial killer in the horror/thriller genre. Keep up with Matt Kelly at Geekscape and We Know...

LET’S GOOOOOOOOO! It’s the most wonderful time of the year — It’s March Madness time, Bay-Bee! This year the Ghouls are joined by long time friends of the show, Matt Kelly and Stephen Bay! With their powers combined they will determine the best human serial killer in the horror/thriller genre. Keep up with Matt Kelly at Geekscape and We Know Podcasting! Drop him a line for any of your podcasting n...

This week the Ghouls are joined by author Erik J. Brown! His debut novel ALL THAT’S LEFT IN THE WORLD comes out on March 8, 2022 and is now available for pre-order. Not only are they discussing his new book, they dive into the multilayered horror that is 2015’s Green Room. Even the delightful Patrick Stewart can’t make them feel good about this one! Click here to read the article Marissa mentioned...

This week the Ghouls are joined by their friend Tom to talk all about the horror cartoons of their youth, scary Disney rides, and parenting advice aplenty! Tom started a Youtube channel in 2021 called The Pop Daddy where he reviews movies, movies, food, products and music on his road to fatherhood! Subscribe to his channel and all of this social media: Youtube, Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and if...

The Ghouls are back with another dive into their decades series. It’s the 1970’s and about time for them to experience some Hammer Horror. Twins of Evil and The Satanic Rites of Dracula are discussed. Both of the ladies are new to the world of Hammer and it is no surprise that they have very different opinions on the films. Comment below with your favorite Hammer films! Learn more about your ad ch...

The Ghouls are trying to shake the winter blues with a giant dose of nostalgia. They watched the 1997 made for TV miniseries: The Shining including the commercials that aired with it! The book vs the movie vs the miniseries and all of the pros and cons that come with them! Which version is your favorite? Want to enjoy it too? Click here to enjoy all 6 hours of the original airing! Have you listed...

New year, same old Jersey Ghouls! They kick off the new year with a few holiday related gems! 1980 is coming in strong with New Year’s Evil and Terror Train! Pee-Wee Herman references a plenty in the first episode of the new year. Pop the champagne - Happy 2022! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It’s a special Christmas treat because Marissa’s youngest daughter, Molly, makes her Jersey Ghouls debut in this episode! The gang discusses the sequel to a Christmas classic. The sequel has absolutely nothing to do with Christmas or winter but Mr. Futterman is back so that’s a check in the plus column! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Ghouls swing into the 1960’s with returning guest Vanessa of the Renegade Film Festival and new friends Carolina & Tessa of Femme Regard! Eyes Without A Face & Carnival of Souls are discussed and the conversation goes from film theory to self reflection to script rewrites to Mormon Atlantic City. Learn more about Renegade Film Festival on their website, Facebook, and Instagram! Want to submit...

Put on your poodle skirts and meet us at the malt shop! The Ghouls are headed to each decade to discuss the best of horror each has to offer. This week they are deep in the 1950’s with big thrills and sci-fi chills! The Night of the Hunter and Invasion of the Body Snatchers did not disappoint! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

HAPPY HALLOWEEN! It’s time for another list episode and this time the Ghouls have recruited their friend Dylan to help out! All three have brought their ultimate Halloween party mix tape with them! Did they name one of your favorites? Did they miss a song that MUST be played at every Halloween party? You can find most of the songs mentioned on this Spotify playlist! Keep up with Dylan and be sure...

The Ghouls return to the history of horror with a 1940’s edition. The Wolfman and Abbott & Costello Meet Frankenstein are discussed. Jacki gets her first taste of Abbott and Costello and falls in love. Marissa nails it with her suggestion for the modern Abbott and Costello style comedy duo. Learn more about Renegade Film Festival on their website, Facebook, and Instagram! Want to submit your film...

The Ghouls are joined once again joined by Vanessa of the Renegade Film Festival as they all sit down to chat with the star of Monster Squad and the director of the documentary, Wolfman’s Got Nards, ANDRE GOWER! Watch the award-winning love letter to Monster Squad fans Wolfman’s Got Nards on VOD and follow the journey on Instagram! Follow Andre on Instagram and Twitter. We touched on Andre’s healt...

The Ghouls continue their history of horror series in the 1930’s with two Tod Browning classics, Dracula and Freaks! Hear about their hot take on how Dracula is a feminist, their dreams of running away to join the circus, and the constant conversation derailment to talk like the cast of Mare of Easttown… or more specifically, the cast of SNL. Find the reference material for this episode: Masculini...

The Ghouls are headed back to school along with returning guest Catie! Starting with 1920, they will discuss some of the best horror from every decade. How could they not kick things off with the silent classics, The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari and Nosferatu? Check out the article that Marissa talked about: 100 years of The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari: why we’re still living in its shadows By: Alex Barret...

It’s time for the final installment of the Jersey Ghouls Summer of Suburban Horror. We wave goodbye to the warm weather of 2021 with the 1987 cult classic, The Gate! It’s time to put away the beach towels and pack up the picnic basket as the Ghouls wax nostalgia once last time before it’s time to go back to school. But don’t be sad! The end of summer means the beginning of Spooky Season and pumpki...

In this very special Friday the 13th episode…The Ghouls want to give a huge thank you to Vanessa Wright for not only joining them again but for brining on her friend Adam Marcus. Jacki finally gets to live up to her Fan Girl title while gushing over her favorite Friday movie with the man who directed it! For the 28th anniversary of the release of the film, Adam delights them all with stories from...

As we enter the last month of summer break, the Ghouls are continuing the Summer of Suburban Horror with the Wes Craven classic, The People Under the Stairs! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Well look at that! Smack dab in the middle of the Ghouls Summer of Suburban Horror is Jacki’s birthday! This year she celebrates the big 4-0 with yet another one of her favorites, 1989’s The ‘Burbs. Pre-Oscar Hanks, super hot Feldman, the horror of a boring life on a sleepy street, and um… murder! Old favorite Joe Costal returns for the shenanigans as well as first time guest Vanessa Wright of the...

You knew it was coming! AJ is back with the Ghouls to watch The Conjuring The Devil Made Me Do It! Did they finally scare AJ to the point of never watching horror again? Hear their thoughts on the latest film from the Conjuring Universe. *Side note: AJ and Jacki are launching a new podcast on July 11th! It was going to be called How Did We Miss This? but in between the time of recording and the la...

Welcome to the Jersey Ghouls’ Summer of Suburban Horror! They are kicking off this summer long celebration with the OG Stepford Wives and the crappy remake. (Sorry not sorry, Frank Oz) Marissa shares her fears of town livin’ after growing up in the city and Jacki puts on the feminism hat for this one. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week the Ghouls are joined by Mells and Eli of Twin Knife Productions! Convincing arguments, Ted Levine impressions and a discussion of the existential crisis that we call life. Good times had by all! Keep up with Mells and Eli and enter the world of immersive horror on Instagram at Twin Knife Productions. They are frequent collaborators with friends of the show, Joshua & Samantha of Unstable...