Night Howls

Kanda! Kanda! Kanda!  It's the start of Evil Dead April and we're kicking things off with "the ultimate experience in grueling terror!" This week, Cody and Matt discuss micro-budget filmmaking, the power of raw talent, and terrifying filming conditions. They also cover Linda's questionable wigs, Scotty's out of pocket comments, and which previous tenant could have pos...

Emphasis on the Howls! This week, Matt and Cody break free from their chair-bound restraints and go strolling through potentially asbestos laden foggy woods for the grandfather of all Werewolf movies! They talk time capsules from the 40's and how recent events lead to it's success, the icon status of the Universal Monsters (and the many actors responsible), as well as tiny ties, fancy ca...

Another episode, another guest this show truly doesn't deserve. This week, Cody and Matt are joined by The Witness, herself: Miranda Robbins! The trio talk about eerie environments, sinister spirits, and found footage faux pas. They also discuss favorite haunted attractions and how everything seems to tie back to Salisbury, Maryland. Miranda spills the beans on what it's like being in an...

Hello...Howlers... This week, Matt and Cody head to the Big Apple with their ghostiest-faced friend(s) and check out the latest outing from the Scream franchise. They start off with all of their pre-viewing speculation and after watching, come back to see how close they got. Other close...calls...include: how they felt about Neve's absence, Gale's first call, the return of fan favorites,...

This week, Matt and Cody took a left turn into Salem's Lot and back into the world of Stephen King adaptations. They talk differences from the source material, iconic moments that have stood the test of time, and how this colossal effort was able to be condensed into a two-part mini series. They also talk grumpy dogs, grumpier adultery, and the grumpiest land lady in all of Maine.  Grab a cru...

They're here! You're next!  This week, Cody and Matt visit the beautiful Santa Mira to find that not everything is what it seems. They discuss the simmering underbelly of suburbia, the age of paranoia, and the legendary Hollywood witch hunt that may or may not have directly inspired this film. They also talk television royalty, Uncle Ira's 10x10 plot of land, and the missed opportun...

Watch your head! Incoming pod delivery! This week, Matt and Cody set up camp deep in the woods to visit a new grizzly friend, the Cocaine Bear! They talk camping with camp, drugs in the wild, and the resurgence of Animal Horror. Not to mention, what happened to the real Cocaine Bear, the backlash it has received, and why exactly are they so obsessed with Park Rangers?  Skip school, climb up a tree...

Have we got a party guest for you! This week, Matt and Cody are joined by Writer/Director, Duncan Birmingham to discuss one of 2022's hottest home-invasion thrillers, Who Invited Them! The boys get into the nitty gritty of the process of creating this epic film including Duncan's writing style, how he pitched this colossal undertaking, and what hurdles go into finding a perfect location....

Don't you ever laugh as the hearse goes by for you may be the next to die- Welcome to our Scary Podcast to Listen to in the Dark! This week, the boys crack open one of their favorite tomes of terror to reconnect with their old friends: Harold the scarecrow, Toe Lady the. . . toe lady, and The Jangly Man! They discuss the massive impact of the iconic book series and how this adaptation sizes u...

Roses are red, violets are blue, Matt lost his mind, and Cody did too! This week, in honor of Valentine's Day, Matt and Cody send themselves a sweet note in the form of this slasher classic. They drive a pickaxe through effective slasher tropes, less effective gender stereotypes, and a few of the greatest Veteran Character Actor nominees seen on this program. Not to mention insufferable class...

On this pod... On this pod... It's a special bonus episode for what just might be the most anticipated indie horror of the year! Matt and Cody discuss how they were affected, how they then reflected, and what exactly they expected from this lo-fi horror flick. They also talk possible theories as to what exactly is going on and the inevitable musical adaptation that everyone is absolutely aski...

Who you callin' schmucko? Shuffle your decks, practice your sleight of hand, and prepare the puppet for this staple in the doll horror sub-genre. This week, Cody and Matt discuss the blood, sweat and... sweat of Anthony Hopkins' performance, psychological setups that stimulate the senses, and the dark side of showbiz. They also talk Ann-Margret's star power, comically large cigars,...

Alright, best behavior, everyone! We have company! This week, the boys are joined by the star of A Wounded Fawn, Sarah Lind, to discuss one of the hottest horrors of last year! They go deep into analysis of the film, the surrealism of it's themes, and even get juicy behind the scenes info on the process of it's creation. Don't worry, they also talk fine art, giant owls, suspicious r...

A single mom who works two jobs... and a two ton worm-beast with the heart of a fighter. This week, Cody and Matt get some hitch in their giddy-up and visit a little town called Perfection. Is it a perfect movie? Well, one of them thinks so. They talk monster movie magic, incredible hairstyles, and the value of appropriate musical accompaniment. They also dig deep on everyone's favorite sedim...

Let the games begin!  This week, Matt and Cody wake up to a torturous situation, and this time, they don't just mean their friendship. Instead, they discuss this modern classic and cut deep into the film's historical significance. Not to mention the fashionable killers, disastrous traps, petrifying parking garages, the birth of multiple horror legends, and so much more.  Grab a candle an...

By George! It's a ghost! This week, Cody and Matt volunteer at the local historical society to search the files for any potential haunted houses. Luckily for them, they found one! It's a mysterious tale where they discuss hidden identities, George C. Scott's incredible hair, and the terrifying ways a ghost can communicate. They also talk enduring haunted house tropes and symbolic re...

Happy Howlidays!  This week, Matt and Cody celebrate their first year as a pod by strolling down memory lane and reflecting on this amazing year of Horror. Afterwards, they jump straight out of a two-story window and present a plethora of awards to many of the films they covered this year including: Most Brutal Kill, Outstanding Animal, Howler's Choice, The Doomsayer Ribbon Recipient, and of...

I'll get you my pretty, and your little crocodile too! It's time to fire up those projectors and take a swig of straight morphine because we have got a star for you! This week, Cody and Matt discuss the horror performance of the year, manic moms who monologue, and what it takes to be an X-citing prequel. The boys uncover some fascinating parallels during a quick detour into Oz and eventu...

Your stay at the Scare BnB begins now! This week, Matt and Cody pulled the secret passage opening rope and fell into one of the biggest surprise hits of the year, Barbarian! The boys talk spontaneous narrative structure, beleaguered basement creatures, logic hits and misses, how certain characters would fare in 90's sitcoms, and cement Scream King status for Mr. Long and Mr. Skarsgard. Not to...

The influencer is screaming from inside the house... This week, Cody and Matt enter the chat with another Shudder exclusive! They talk impeccable bits, influencer culture, and then have a slight existential breakdown once they realize that they too are lonely creatures crying out for attention on a public forum. It's another rousing week for the Fred Gwynne Veteran Character Actor Award as th...

Let the visual puns begin! This week, Matt and Cody begin a November run of 2022 releases with one of the buzziest Shudder Exclusives of the year, Watcher! The boys chat about effective simplicity, Rear Window and other classic homages, the dangers of city living, and why exactly Maika Monroe can't escape invisible threats. Not to mention, public window indecency, uncaring boyfriends, and ext...

It's astounding. . . This week, Cody and Matt conclude their Howl-o-ween Double Feature with the biggest party this side of Transylvania! They discuss the crown jewel of cult cinema while going absolutely feral over Tim Curry. Not to mention, jumps to the left, steps to the right, and the importance of community on the fringe.  The boys gush over Patricia Quinn (again) and find any excuse to...

Trick 'r Treat, smell our feet. Give us two horror cult classics to eat!  This week, Matt and Cody start their special Howl-o-ween Double Feature with Trick 'r Treat! The boys talk dubious principals, hair-raising teens, sexy nature tapes, haunted bus lagoons, and the cutest kid to wear burlap on their head since a young Jason Voorhees. Lock your doors eight times, don't puke all yo...

We're going to show grief our WHAT NOW?!  After three weeks in beautiful suburban Haddonfield, the boys find themselves crawling through the sewers in search of closure. Do they find it? Does this grand finale lay Michael Myers to rest and respectfully send off the greatest final girl to ever grace the silver screen? Turns out, they've got some thoughts about that. This week, Cody and Ma...