Al LaFleur & Siena Sofia Bergt

Splice & Splatter

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Splice & Splatter is the film history podcast where classic horror meets modern gore! Join hosts Al LaFleur (they/she) and Siena Sofia Bergt (they/she) as they descend into the blood-soaked world of horror cinema. With a shared background in film and an obsession with the genre, Al and Siena pull back the curtain on iconic films! From old-school hauntings to today’s most twisted terrors, each episode peels back the history of gory behind-the-scenes secrets, practical effects wizardry, and the cultural history that shaped your favorite horror films. If you love dissecting horror down to the bon...

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Al LaFleur & Siena Sofia Bergt

Episodes

The Shining (1980) x Misery (1990) 25.12.2023 2:32:59

Send us Fan Mail It’s a Christmas miracle! Siena and Al share holiday horror traditions with you in this extra-in depth episode on snowy Stephen King adaptations THE SHINING (1980) and MISERY (1990). Listen on to hear how Stanley Kubrick got stuck in his own maze, why Kathy Bates was so frustrated with James Caan on set, and the secret SHINING shoutout hidden in a BREAKING BAD episode on the newes...

Cabin Fever (2002) x Cabin in the Woods (2011) 11.12.2023 2:01:06

Send us Fan Mail Life really imitated art in this episode! Things got a bit crazy with hosts Al & Siena as they talked about two films that perfectly personify the winter months with Eli Roth's first feature CABIN FEVER (2002) and CABIN IN THE WOODS (2011). Listen to them dive deep into Eli Roth’s traumatic experience as a 19-year-old on a farm in Iceland, why forests are scarier than des...

Videodrome (1983) x eXistenZ (1999) 27.11.2023 2:08:09

Send us Fan Mail We're talking about the King of Body Gore this week with two iconic David Cronenberg films that share many similar themes, with Videodrome (1983) and eXistenZ (1999). Listen as hosts Al & Siena share Cronenberg's love of dad puns, what James Woods screamed on set while in a flesh suit, and the hidden Schitt's Creek moment you may have missed. Splice & Splatt...

Vacancy (2007) x Ringu (1998) 13.11.2023 1:31:19

Send us Fan Mail Don’t watch unmarked video tapes! Or if you do give them to old people? Hosts Al and Siena chat about two films that focus on the implications of watching VHS tapes with the original Japanese RINGU (1998) and VACANCY (2007) starring Luke Wilson and Kate Beckensale. Listen as they talk about horror toilet facts, life imitating art with real life creeps, and why Mason is giving BTK....

The Exorcist (1973) x Scream (1996) 30.10.2023 1:32:44

Send us Fan Mail Do you like scary movies? Hosts Al and Siena chat about two of their favorite movies THE EXORCIST (1973) & SCREAM (1996), which both changed the course of horror genre in their own rights. Listen in as they share all the gory details on how there was a serial killer on set, why Stu Macher has the best line delivery in Scream, and how both films are meta icons. Splice & Spl...

Top 5 Halloween Movie Picks 23.10.2023 1:08:49

Send us Fan Mail Looking to add to your Halloweekend movie playlist? Hosts Al and Siena share their Top 5 Halloween movies to get you in the spooky mood. From daddy Bill Pullman and classic nostalgic cartoons to Rob Zombie gore and songs of creepy children...we have 10 films to sink your teeth into as you get ready for Halloween (scroll down for full list). Splice & Splatter is presented by th...

Trick 'r Treat (2007) & Candyman (1992) 23.10.2023 1:16:23

Send us Fan Mail Always check your candy! And check out this episode covering the Halloween cult horror film TRICK 'R TREAT (2007) & the original CANDYMAN (1992). Hosts Al and Siena peel back the candy wrappers to share all the gory details about dental dams as bee stoppers, edible vomit, and why 19-year-olds shouldn’t eat raw meat from the fridge. Splice & Splatter is presented by t...