Rotten To The Core Podcast

For this episode, I thought I'd talk about some of the movies that are, IMO , the best of the creature feature films from the 90's. Ticks (1993), Tremors (1990), Mosquito (1994), Congo (1995), The Beast (1996), Deep Rising (1998), Tales From The Crypt Presents: Demon Knight (1995) and Lurking Fear (1994)

For this episode, I sit down to.tslk about some of the worst made for TV horror movies that were made for the SyFy Channel, which includes " Sharknado" (2013), "Chupacabra Vs. The Alamo" (2013), " Man-Thing" (2005), "Jersey Shore Shark Attack" (2012), " Kaw" (2007), " Sharktopus Vs Whale Wolf (2015) and several others

For this episode, I talk.sbiut what I consider to be some of the best death scenes in horror movies , which includes deaths from  " City Of The Living Dead" ( 1980), " Zombi 2 " (1979), ",Maniac" (1980), "Terrifier 2" (2022), "High Tension" ( 2003), " A Quiet Place " (2018) and " The Hitcher " (1986)

For this episode, I sit down to talk about six horror movies they are centered around the theme of child abuse/ childhood trauma; " The Monster " (2016), " The Girl Next Door " (2007), " The Afflicted" (2010), "found." (2012), "Cobweb" (2023) and " Flowers In The Attic" (1987)

For this episode I sit down to talk about what I consider to be some of the best psychological horror movies which includes " Magic " (1978), "Frailty" (2001), " Identity" (2003), "Session 9" (2001), " Possessor" and " Dead Ringers" (1988) Follow me on Instagram @terrorificreviews

For this episode , I sit down to talk about what are , IMO, five if the best video games in the realms of horror, which includes " Stubbs The Zombie in Rebel Without A Pulse ", " Fatal Frame II: Crimson Butterfly", " Alien : Isolation ", " Silent Hill 2 " and F.E.A.R 2 : Project Origin "

After a short, unplanned break, I return to talk a little bit about the history of the Splatter film as well as five a few examples of what I see as being the best the subgenre has to offer, which includes " Dead Alive"  Aka " Brain Dead" (1992),  " The Sadness " (2021), " Poultrygeist: Night Of The Chicken Dead " (2006), " Bad Taste " (1987), " Martyrs" (2008), " Terrifier 2" (2022) and " Tokyo G...

For this episode , I sit down to talk about some horror flicks that were critically acclaimed but were overhyped, overrated and  actually kinda suck, which includes " The Exorcist" (1973), " In A Violent Nature " (2024), " Longlegs" (2024), "Talk To Me " (2023), " I Saw The TV Glow "(2024), " Candyman" (2021) and " Infinity Pool" (2023)

For this episode I sit down to talk about who I think are some of the best " final girls " in horror movies ; Sienna Shaw ( Terrifier II & III ), Maddie Young ( Hush ), Tree Gelbman ( Happy Death Day, Happy Death Day 2 U ), Grace Le Domas, ( Ready Or Not, Ready Or Not 2: Here I Come ), Erin Harson ( You're Next ), Julie James ( I Know What You Did Last Summer, I Still Know What You Did Last Summer...

In this episode I enter the Library Of The Damned once again to sit and talk about some of my favorite books from a master of modern horror, Brian Keene, which includes " The Rising ", " City Of The Dead " " The Rising : Selected Scenes From The End Of The World", " Ghoul ", " Clickers II: The Next Wave ", " Terminal "  " Take The Long Way Home " and three others

For the first episode of the season ( and new year ) I talk about some of my most anticipated horror movies coming out this year  and then talk about some of the best killer toys , which includes He Who Kills ( Trilogy Of Terror I & II ) , Dolly ( Dolly Dearest ), Talky Tina ( Twilight Zone : Living Doll ) , Blade ( Puppet Master franchise ) Clown Doll ( Poltergeist), Chucky ( Child's Play franchi...

To celebrate the one year anniversary of this podcast as well as the final episode of 2025, I decided to talk about some of the best horror villains that appeared this year which includes Pennywise The Dancing Clown ( IT: Welcome To Derry ), Aunt Gladys ( Weapons ), The Jester ( The Jester 2 ), Laura  ( Bring Her Back ), Remmick ( Sinners ), Tucker ( Dangerous Animals ) and Bamb ( Bambi : The Reck...

Since the jolliest of months is literally right around the corner , for this episode I decided to sit down and talk about some horror films that take place on/around Christmas including " The Mean One " ( 2022 ), " Gremlins " ( 1984 ), " Silent Night Deadly Night " ( 1984 ), " Elves " (  1989 ) , " Santa's Slay " ( 2005 ), " A Christmas Horror Story " ( 2015 ) and " Terrifier 3 " ( 2024 )

For this week's episode we get rotten with some flicks that are f*cked up, disturbing or both in some capacity, which includes " Abruptio" ( 2024 ) " " Meet The Feebles " (1989l, " Father's Day" (2011 ), " Poultrygeist: Night Of The Chicken Dead " ( 2006 ), " Thankskilling " ( 2008 ) and " Martyrs " ( 2008 )

For this episode, I sit down to talk about some sequels that were truly terrible and ruined the franchise , including " Halloween : The Curse Of Michael Myers " (1995 ) " Alien: Resurrection " ( 1997 ), " Hellraiser : Inferno " ( 2000 ),  " Texas Chainsaw Massacre: The Next Generation " AKA " The Return Of The Texas Chainsaw Massacre " ( 1995 ) " The Return Of The Living Dead Part II " ( 1988 ), "...

Since the most spookiest of holidays will have passed us by before I get to sit with you guys again , I decided to talk about some of the movies I watch every Holloween, which includes " Halloween" ( 1978 ), " Dolls " ( 1987 ),  " Clownhouse " (  1989 ), " Trick R Treat " ( 2009 ) , " Tales From The Crypt Presents : Demon Knight " ( 1995 ) and " Tales Of Halloween " ( 2015 )

In this episode I once again enter the Library Of The Damned and sit down to talk about a shit ton of books that are part of the Splatterpunk/ Extreme Horror sub genres , including " This Is For Jaz " by Zach Graham , " Heirs To The Dark Web " by Lesley A. Camphouse & J. Boote, " Absorbed By Excrement " by Michael Errol Swain, " Rabbit Hunt " by Wrath James White, " Monsters Don't Cry " by Shane M...

Started by Charles Band in 1988, Full Moon is a production and distribution company that specializes in cheesy , low budget horror films and franchises , and in this episode I talk about some of my favorite films from them which includes " Shrunken Heads " ( 1994 ) , " Demonic Toys " ( 1992 ), " Subspecies " ( 1991 ) , " Seed People " ( 1992 ), Dollman vs Demonic Toys " ( 1993 ) , " Puppet Master...

Since I was randomly cut off while recording  earlier , I had to turn this into a two larger and carry on from the first part with a couple more movies which includes " House Of The Dead " (2003 ) , " The Happening " (2008) and "Tales From The Crypt Presents : Ritual " (2002 )

For this episode , I sit down to talk about some of the movies that I love to hate, which include "Plan 9 From Outer Space " ( 1957 ) ,  " Troll 2 " ( 1990 ) " Night Swim " ( 2024) Texas Chainsaw 3D "  ( 2013 ), " Puppet Master Vs Demonic Toys " (2004 ), " The Wicker Man " ( 2006 ),  " Llamageddon " ( 2015 ), " The Bye Bye Man "  (2017 ),  " Boogeyman " (  2005 ) , " Jaws : The Revenge " ( 1987 ) ...

While the 80's were dominated by slasher movies, there were still more then a few monsters popping up, and insist down to talk about some of them including The Hungry Beast  from Terrorvision, Alyda Winthrope from " The Unnameable" and " The Unnameable II : The Statement Of Randolph Carter " , Pumpkinhead from the "Pumpkinhead " franchise ,  Gunther Twibunt from " The Fun house" , Rawhead Rex from...

That's right ! I'm back from vacation ! And to start our season two, I thought I'd talk about all things  from HBO's "Tales From The Crypt " TV series. From its origins to the TV show and all its spinoffs and my favorite episodes . My favorite episodes can be watched here : https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLoxx7B9t-44H6b5eyOCk_rzxf_XuSOc4s&si=XidbSO7-0YFuF-Rr

Before I head out on vacation, I just wanted to make a quick announcement about an Instagram page I have started for the podcast . You can follow the link below, or search for it on your own I'm on Instagram as @terrorificreviews. Install the app to follow my photos and videos. https://www.instagram.com/invites/contact/?igsh=1ru4586guwr8t&utm_content=ywcn23j

For the season finale , I sit down to discuss some.horror.movies that are so terrible, they're truly amazing, including " The Velocipastor" ( 2017 ), * Crackoon " ( 2024),  " Hobgoblins" ( 1988 ), " Jack Frost " ( 1996 ), " Attack Of The Killer Donuts " ( 2016), " Furry Nights  ( 2016 ), " Zombeavers " ( 2014 ) , " Attack Of The Killer Tomatoes " ( 1978 ),"Baby Oopsie" (2023 ) and several others R...

For this episode I said down to talk about and give my thoughts on ; " Bury Your Gays " by Chuck Tingle, " Maggie's Grave " by David Sodergren, " Horror Movie " by Paul Tremblay,  "Clown " by Matt Shaw , " Horror In The Woods " by Lee Mountford, " A Cosmology Of Monsters" by Shaun Hamill, "Baby Fights ", by Robert Essig, " Stinger " by Robert McCammon,  " The Hellbound Heart " by Clive Barker, " B...