Night Howls

Ladies and Gentlemen...Her...editary! This week, Matt and Cody venture into the land of A24 and the directorial debut of one of Horror's Newest Hit-Makers, Ari Aster. They discuss the ins and outs of theories, symbolism, miniatures, acting methods, and they spend quite a bit of time in wonder at the majesty of Toni Collette. Not to mention, their preferred ritualistic sitting strategies. Jump...

It's our special Mother's Day episode and we couldn't think of a better Mom to celebrate it with than one who will beat you mercilessly with a leg of lamb! This week, Cody and Matt discuss fame and crime, dogs that love to lick your feet, and why you should always rewind your tapes. They also dive into the subversive humor of director John Waters while figuring out how to "Send...

This week, Matt and Cody jump into a lunatic's carriage  to visit the grandfather of all Vampires with Nosferatu! They talk about the legacy of vampires in film, the back-story of Nosferatu, ugly hyenas, spooky hand shadows, ominous fashion pieces, the power of speed effects, and of course, our nominees for the Fred Gwynne Veteran Character Actor Award. Will it go to the legendary Max Schreck...

We've got a (James) Whale of a movie this week! It's the icon of icons: Frankenstein. Cody and Matt discuss the "tragedy" of parenthood, the morality of experimentation gone unchecked, and the job description for one (1) incredibly odd laboratory assistant. Other discussions include the pros and cons of physical media, meeting the icon himself last year, and  juggle options for...

This week, Cody and Matt wake up from a terrible nightmare, only to realize they're still living that nightmare over and over...and no, this time they're not talking about their friendship, but about Dead of Night! They discuss this classic British film from the 40's and what some would call  the birth of the Horror Anthology. They discuss their picks for the Fred Gwynne Veteran Cha...

It creeps and leaps and glides and slides across the floor. . . no, we're not talking about Matt's cooking. It's The Blob! This week, Cody and Matt crash land in rural Pennsylvania to witness the ever-growing threat that is strawberry gelatin gone unchecked. They discuss the oldest teenagers seen on the podcast to date, the power of Burt Bacharach, and an incredible amount of Fred G...

We've got a tasty one for you! This week, Matt and Cody chat about the Mimi Cave directed Fresh and they somehow do it without an app. They talk the horrors of modern dating, city living, coded texts for future survival, which Marvel actor we'd least like to be captured by, sensitive needle-drops, and wonder at the discovery of Jojo T. Gibbs. Thanks for listening and for being a friend!...

Pain and pleasure? So you do understand our friendship! This week, Cody and Matt open a mystical Rubik's Cube to Hell! They talk the practicality of leather uniforms, the effectiveness of hitting a demon with a 2x4, and the brilliance of Clive Barker. Not to mention keeping former lovers in your attic, which cenobite we most relate to, and some of the worst fashion choices maybe ever put to s...

In this bonus episode, Matt and Cody make another pit stop in rural Texas! They discuss what's what in art and smut, wanting to hold when you're getting old, and cracking a smile over a crocodile. It's an X-tremely good time with the latest Ti West outing so make sure to support this one in theaters while you can. As with all the bonus episodes, we kick things off with a little pre-...

In celebration of St. Patrick's Day, Cody and Matt find their luck amping up with our lucky 13th episode. This week, we pogo over this guilty pleasure classic from the early 90's and talk in terrible Irish accents (at least Cody does). Also discussed: A+ casting and vehicle choices, the incomparable Warwick Davis, and of course, how Jennifer Aniston was able to work that phone despite my...

This week, Cody and Matt make a pit stop and find themselves surrounded by extremely prickly locals. They talk the joys of carjacking, the wonder of a well stocked gas station, and what exactly their plan is for being attacked by a mold monster. You know, these things get weirder and weirder each week. . .  Thanks for listening! Instagram/Twitter: @nighthowlspod

"Sometimes, dead is better!" Cody and Matt try to trick each other into dying and being re-born in this week's episode of spooky cats, kids, and 18-wheelers. They spend most of the episode talking like Fred Gwynne and officially anoint the "Fred Gwynne Veteran Character Actor Award." Topics include life, death, and the pursuit of getting rid of your neighbors. Follow us al...

Cody and Matt head out to the movies in search of a wolf! They discuss all of the who, what, and werewolves while trying to juggle two very different letter grades. They talk atmosphere, creepy scarecrows, and even creepier dentures. Listener beware, spoilers aplenty! Thanks for listening! Instagram/Twitter: @nighthowlspod

This week, Cody and Matt take a trip to Italy and dive into the world of Giallo films. And what better place to start than Mario Bava's genre defining classic? We talk dramatic lighting, tantalizing tableaus, and the most dramatic mannequins outside of Laurie Strode's spare bedroom. Follow us on Instagram/Twitter: @nighthowlspod Thanks for listening!

Leatherface Week continues with this new installment of the legacy timeline for the Texas Chainsaw Massacre franchise. Matt and Cody discuss seeing a test screening last year and go through all the differences they can remember.  This episode is anything but self-driving so grab your dusty chainsaw out of the wall and hop on the bus to Texas along with your two favorite horror nerds. Thanks for li...

This week, Cody and Matt had a taste for barbecue and one of the undisputed greatest horror movies of all time. They visit with the first family of fear and basically fanboy for the entire episode, running window first into all the knitty-gritty details in a way only a man wearing grandma's face could love.  Thanks for listening! @nighthowlspod on Twitter/Instagram

This week, Cody and Matt get cuddly with a were-gorilla, torture some star-crossed lovers, and play with a whole lot of roaches. It's CREEPSHOW, the brainchild of George A. Romero and Stephen King! Join us as we thumb through this terrifying issue and attempt to decide which worthy nominee should be given the Fred Gwynne Veteran Character Actor Award. Follow our socials: @Nighthowlspod Thanks...

Cody and Matt sneak into the 2020's with Leigh Whannell's masterful re-adaptation of a horror movie icon. They discuss the craft of suspense, the power of Elisabeth Moss's face acting, and one of the most impressive ride shares ever put on film. Obviously, there is much more, but we spend so much time looking for one another, it's hard to see much past that. Thanks for listenin...

Houston, we have a prequel.  This week, Cody and Matt make some ooey-gooey friends aboard the ill-fated PROMETHEUS. We talk big themes, black goo, and galactic hunks. Join us for this leg of the trip through the 2010's and thanks for listening!

"Hi, Tension!" Cody and Matt take a trip through the French countryside with this splatterfest from the early 00's. We discuss the kills, twists, time period, and come to a pretty unanimous decision on this week's Fred Gwynne Veteran Character Actor Award. This movie isn't great for the squeamish and will keep you thinking about the killer reveal long after the saw runs ou...

Surprise, Sidney! Cody and Matt take a trip back to Woodsboro for this special bonus episode discussing the new Scream movie. We 'call their bluff' with wild speculation for the first half of the episode and then dive garage door first into all the spoilers around the 48 minute mark. We make like Gale's Scream 3 bangs and keep it short, just kidding, it's our longest episode ye...

Cody and Matt take a hike...through Burkittsville, Maryland to discuss the mother of all found footage movies! They discuss witches, plot theories, and two guys who really love to fish.  Thanks for listening! Now where did we put that map...

Cody and Matt discuss this iconic 80's Horror Comedy, following a medical student, his girlfriend, and new devious roommate as they search for life after death...and may even find it. They go over the corpses, comical Swiss accents, and their love of Barbara Crampton. Hang on to your heads! 

Cody and Matt discuss this religious slasher from the 70's. They talk mystery, evil children, even worse adults, and of course, more Veteran Character Actors.  Thanks for listening!

Our first episode! Cody and Matt have a chat about this classic haunted house movie from 1963, The Haunting. They talk about their first real time viewing it this past Halloween and make each other giggle over the Veteran Character Actors. Thanks for listening!