The GrindHouse Syndicate: A Horror Movie Podcast

They're slimy, they’re hungry, they’re mutant SLUGS! This week on the Grindhouse Syndicate we are getting down and dirty with one of the most gloriously ridiculous creature features the 1980s ever produced. Juan Piquer Simón's 1988 cult classic Slugs is exactly the kind of movie this show was made for — and we had an absolute blast covering it. We dig into the hilariously bad dubbing that has to b...

Some horror films scare you. This one haunts you. This week on the Grindhouse Syndicate we are heading down under for a film that left us genuinely shaken in ways that are hard to even put into words. Joel Anderson's 2008 Australian masterpiece Lake Mungo is one of the most beautifully crafted and emotionally devastating horror films we have ever covered on this show — and we had a lot to say abou...

Trick or treat! This week on the Grindhouse Syndicate we are celebrating Halloween a little early by diving into one of the best episodes Tales from the Crypt ever produced. Season 5 Episode 7 — House of Horror — is the kind of television that reminds you why this show was so special. We dig into why this episode is an absolute perfect Halloween watch, the incredible haunted house setting that dri...

The devil is in the details! This week on the Grindhouse Syndicate we are diving into one of the most unique and underrated possession films of the last decade. Sean Byrne's 2015 slow burn masterpiece The Devil's Candy is not your typical demonic horror film — and that is exactly what makes it so special. We dig into what sets this film apart from every other possession movie out there, the stunni...

Which is more brutal — the original or the remake? This week on the Grindhouse Syndicate we are taking on one of the most controversial and divisive films in horror history with a Remake vs Original showdown. We are putting Meir Zarchi's 1978 exploitation classic I Spit on Your Grave head to head against Steven R. Monroe's 2010 remake to see how these two films stack up. We dig into the difference...

Beware of the moon! This week we are crossing the pond to sink our teeth into one of the greatest horror comedies ever made. John Landis's 1981 masterpiece An American Werewolf in London is a film that has it all — and this week on the Grindhouse Syndicate we are getting into all of it. From Rick Baker's legendary Oscar winning practical effects and transformation sequences, to the incredible chem...

Love Hurts! This week we are getting all dressed up for the prom. Well… sort of! So grab your tuxedo and join us as we head down under for one of the most twisted and unforgettable horror films to come out of Australia in the last 20 years. Sean Byrne's 2009 debut film “The Loved Ones.” Show Links : Shows Official Website: Grindhouse horror pod https://www.grindhousehorrorpod.com/ Shows Official S...

Be careful what you wish for! On this episode we dive into a 1990’s practical effects masterpiece with so many horror icons, its hard to count. So join us as we discuss bad CGI, amazing effects, and an evil genie that loves cigarettes. Because this week we are diving into Robert Kurtzman’s WISHMASTER from 1997. (picked by Angie Wright) Show Links : Shows Official Website: Grindhouse horror pod htt...

This week we kick off listener appreciation month with a Stephen King adaptation that will keep you on the edge of your seat! So join us as we discuss obsessive fans, a villain who loves cozy sweaters, and the dark side of fame. Because on this episode we are deep diving into Rob Reiner’s Misery from 1990! THANKS to Gaz McColl for submitting this one!!! Show Links : Shows Official Website: Grindho...

Space vampires, soul sucking zombies, and a love story!?!?! This week we dive into Tobe Hoopers completely unhinged blend of sci-fi, horror, and pure 80s style. From cosmic terror to apocalyptic mayhem, join us as we break down infamous cult classic "Lifeforce" from 1985! Show Links : Shows Official Website: Grindhouse horror pod https://www.grindhousehorrorpod.com/ Shows Official Store: https://w...

They're coming to get you...AGAIN! On this episode we put George A. Romero's revolutionary 1968 classic up against Tom Savini's 1990 remake that dares to reanimate the story with new energy. What changes work, what rises, and what should have stayed buried? Show Links : Shows Official Website: Grindhouse horror pod https://www.grindhousehorrorpod.com/ Shows Official Store: https://www.grindhouseho...

It started as a babysitting job. It ended as something much, much worse! This week we are breaking down Ti West's love letter to 1980s late night horror. So join us as we discuss tension building, retro style, and of course... satanic panic.! Tune in as we dive into "The House of the Devil" from 2009! Show Links : Shows Official Website: Grindhouse horror pod https://www.grindhousehorrorpod.com/ S...

Same zombies. New Barbara! This week on the Grindhouse Syndicate, we are crawling out of our graves and diving deep into Tom Savini's 1990 remake of the George Romero classic that originally brought zombies to life. So join us as we discuss making zombies scary again, character change up’s, and how the hell Barbara rose from the ashes of the original to become one of horror's most underrated final...

Who’s ready for a road trip to HELL? This week we are deep diving into this modern grindhouse descent into moral decay, as we talk about Rob Zombies “The Devil’s Reject’s” from 2005. So join us as we discuss raw style, unforgettable performances, and just how the hell we ended up pulling for the bad guys? Show Links : Shows Official Website: Grindhouse horror pod https://www.grindhousehorrorpod.co...

This week we are putting the gloves back on and heading to the Horrordome, as we put two more films head to head on REMAKE VS ORIGINAL: The Amityville Horror! So join us as we talk about demonic possessions, impact on the genre, and the most recognizable haunted house on the planet! Show Links : Shows Official Website: Grindhouse horror pod https://www.grindhousehorrorpod.com/ Shows Official Store...

We have such sights to show you….AGAIN! This week we are packing up our chains and sharp objects and taking a trip to the HELL dimension. So join us as we discuss sadistic Doctors, returning Cenobites, and of course Frank and JULIA!!! On this episode we are diving into Tony Randel’s Hellbound: Hellraiser 2 from 1988! Show Links : Shows Official Website: Grindhouse horror pod https://www.grindhouse...

This week we step into the lab to dissect this landmark body-horror masterpiece. We are breaking down jaw-dropping special effects, devastating performances, and one of horrors most heartbreaking love stories. So join us as we discuss David Cronenberg's The Fly from 1986! Show Links : Shows Official Website: Grindhouse horror pod https://www.grindhousehorrorpod.com/ Shows Official Store: https://w...

What does religion, monopoly, and radiohead have in common? Tune in to find out as this week we do a deep dive on a psychological horror film that weaponizes belief, doubt, and control. So join us as we discuss A24's HERETIC from 2024! SHOW LINKS: Shows Official Website: Grindhouse horror pod https://www.grindhousehorrorpod.com/ Shows Official Store: https://www.grindhousehorrorpod.com/store/ Patr...

Hell isn’t flames, it’s ice! On this episode we dive into the long awaited follow-up to one of the most emotionally charged horror films of the past ten years. So join us as we discuss Scott Derricksons The Black Phone 2 from 2025! Show Links: Shows Official Website: Grindhouse horror pod https://www.grindhousehorrorpod.com/ Shows Official Store: https://www.grindhousehorrorpod.com/store/ Patreon:...

The Crypt Keeper goes HOLLYWOOD!!! On this episode we discuss killer demons, 90's attitude, and Billy Zane at maximum menace. So join us as we unleash Ernest Dickerson's DEMON KNIGHT from 1995! Show Links: Shows Official Website: Grindhouse horror pod https://www.grindhousehorrorpod.com/ Shows Official Store: https://www.grindhousehorrorpod.com/store/ Patreon: The Grindhouse Syndicate A Horror Mov...

From big studio horror to breakout indy hits. Join us as we count down our TOP 10 HORROR MOVIES of 2025! Find out what scared us, surprised us, and completely took over our conversations as we made another horrifying trip around the sun. ALSO tune in for YOUR chance to WIN a brand new Bluray copy of Ryan Coogler's SINNERS and Zach Cregger's WEAPONS. HAPPY NEW YEAR!!! Show Links: Shows Official Web...

ONE LAST VISIT FROM SANTA! This week we unwrap an infamous holiday slasher that traumatized kids, enraged parents, and cemented itself as a Christmas horror cult classic. So join us as we discuss killer santa's, moral panic, and the strange legacy of Silent Night Deadly Night from 1984. Show Links: Show Links : Shows Official Website: Grindhouse horror pod https://www.grindhousehorrorpod.com/ Show...

Deck the halls with blood and bad decisions! This week we unwrap another controversial remake. So join us as we discuss Christmas cannibalism, over the top kills, and studio meddling as we talk about Glen Morgan’s Black Christmas from 2006! Show Links: Shows Official Website: Grindhouse horror pod https://www.grindhousehorrorpod.com/ Shows Official Store: https://www.grindhousehorrorpod.com/store/...

Tis the season… for homicide! Deck the halls and bolt the doors because this week we are kicking off the holidays with a true classic. On this episode we talk about murderous wives, tooth decay, and of course… Dirty Santa’s. So join us as we dive into Tales from the Crypt: s1e2 “And All through the House” from 1989. #Horror #horrorfan #horrorgram #horrormovie #horrorjunkie #horrormovies #horrorfan...

HAPPY THANKSGIVING! On this episode we dive into the deep-fried madness of Troma's gleefully offensive, gore soaked musical that proves fast food really  will  KILL you! So join us as we discuss Lloyd Kaufman's Poultrygeist: Night of the Chicken DEAD from 2006. Show Links: Shows Official Website:  Grindhouse horror pod https://www.grindhousehorrorpod.com/ Shows Official Store: https://www.grindhou...