The Horror Project Podcast

Welcome to the Horror Project Podcast. Join hosts Phil and Laura as they review George Miller's, The Witches of Eastwick (1987). This week on the podcast we chat about this All-Star, supernatural 80s romp! We discuss Jack Nicholson's devilish turn as the mischievous Daryl Van Horne. Plus the wonderful downfall of Eastwick's resident busybody Felicia.  Pass the Cherries!  We shall be...

Welcome to the Horror Project Podcast. Join hosts Phil and Laura as they review Greg McLean's, Wolf Creek (2005). We discuss the film's fascinating villian - Mick Taylor, AKA the evil Crocodile Dundee! The interesting British accent's on display, and the pre-torture-porn nature of it all.  Never has a film made us feel so incredibly old...     Plus we shall be finding a place on the...

Welcome to the Horror Project Podcast. Join hosts Phil and Laura as they review McG's, The Babysitter (2017). We share some of our own childhood experiences with Babysitter's, discuss Cole's coming-of-age journey and try and unravel the truth behind his relationship with Bee.  Plus we shall be finding a place on the leaderboard for the movie during our Ranking, and discover which ch...

Welcome to the Horror Project Podcast. Join hosts Phil and Laura as they review Rose Glass' debut, Saint Maud (2019). This week on the pod we attempt to unravel the enigma which is Maud, a character we found to be incredibly intriguing. We discuss our own frustrations with the blind faith demonstrated, we also chat about the bleak-beauty of the coastal setting.   Plus we shall be finding a pl...

Welcome to the Horror Project Podcast. Join hosts Phil and Laura as they review Stephen Sommers' Van Helsing (2004). It's the ultimate Monster-Mash, but does this film stand up as a graveyard smash!? We delve into the gothic world of Vampire's, Werewolves and re-animated corpse's. We chat about the more-is-more attitude to special FX, Hugh Jackman's adventurous take on the...

Welcome to the Horror Project Podcast. Join hosts Phil and Laura as they review James Wan's Malignant (2021). We discuss our admiration for James Wan, his ambition in wanting to create something original for the horror genre. We also delve into Annabelle Wallis' performance and of course the bonkers places that this film takes us. The ultimate head scratcher of a film certainly left Laur...

Welcome to the Horror Project Podcast. Join hosts Phil and Laura as they review Robert Rodriguez' From Dusk Till Dawn (1996). This week on the pod we discuss this bonkers crime thriller/horror mash-up. Quentin Tarantino's razor sharp script vs his "interesting' acting style, the relationship between the Gecko brothers, and George Clooney's star making journey from ER to th...

Welcome to the Horror Project Podcast. Join hosts Phil and Laura as they review Josh Ruben's Werewolves Within (2021). This week we discuss the comedy/horror genre and find out if this film got the balance right? We chat about the high's and low's of depicting Werewolves in film and enjoy the 90s jukebox found in the Axe Den.          Plus we shall be finding a place on the leaderbo...

Welcome to the Horror Project Podcast. Phil is joined on the podcast this week by special guests, Felicia Conner and Tawny Rea from Two Chicks and a Horror Flick to discuss Paranormal Activity (2009). We chat about our initial cinema experiences with the film, the financial success of the franchise. Plus we compare the film to other found footage horror, and Micah and Katie's interesting rela...

Welcome to the Horror Project Podcast. Join hosts Phil and Laura as they review Yeon Sang-ho's Train to Busan (2016). All Aboard! This week we discuss this surprisingly emotional Zombie film. We chat about the quickly established character's (Possibly Clichéd) found on the KTX train. Themes of selfishness vs self sacrifice and what would we do to survive a Zombie outbreak? Phil and Laura...

Welcome to the Horror Project Podcast. Join hosts Phil and Laura as they review Scream (2022). We simply couldn't let a new Scream movie roll by without podding-the-hell out of it on release! It's such a massive weekend for fans on the franchise. We hope you'll join us on the Horror Project for our "Spoiler-filled' take on the latest chapter. Plus we shall be finding a pla...

Welcome to the Horror Project Podcast. Join hosts Phil and Laura as they review Alexandre Aja's Crawl (2019). We're back with our first episode of 2022!  We discuss the dangers of Florida-life vs the not-so-scary equivalents in UK life, the nature of creature features. Plus the big question, to kill or not to kill dog's in horror films?   Plus we shall be finding a place on the lead...

Welcome to the Horror Project Podcast. Join hosts Phil and Laura as they review, National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation (1989). We're back with a little festive-party for the end of the year! Admittedly not so spooky this week, however we shall be having a hoot as we chat about all thing's Griswold.  We talk about the stresses and strains of the season, social anxiety, Creating the &...

Welcome to the Horror Project Podcast. Join hosts Phil and Laura as they review Ghostwatch (1992). We check out the British reality–horror/documentary, first broadcast on the BBC on Halloween night,1992. Does Pipes still have a haunting affect in 2021, and was the controversial reaction justified?  Plus we shall be finding a place on the leaderboard for the movie during our Ranking. We shall also...

Welcome to the Horror Project Podcast. Join hosts Phil and Laura as they review Michael Dougherty's Trick 'r Treat (2007). We delve into this cult horror film, looking at those all important Halloween traditions. Discussing the mysterious onesie wearing Sam, buying 'sexy' costumes and deciding which section of this anthology is our favourite.  Plus we shall be finding a place o...

Welcome to the Horror Project Podcast. Join hosts Phil and Laura as they review Hocus Pocus (1993). We continue our spooky season with a beloved Halloween favourite. We discuss jilted zombie boyfriends, virgin shaming and the upcoming Hocus Pocus sequel. Plus we shall be finding a place on the leaderboard for the movie during our Ranking. We shall also We also reveal some fun trivia facts along th...

Welcome to the Horror Project Podcast. Join hosts Phil and Laura as they review Tim Burton's, Sleepy Hollow (1999). We discuss this Hammer inspired romp, along with acting roles offered to women, Burton's obsession with blonde wigs and the horseman generally being a complete badass! Plus we shall be finding a place on the leaderboard for the movie during our Ranking. Plus discover which...

Welcome to the Horror Project Podcast. Join hosts Phil and Laura as they review John Carpenter's Halloween (1978). We are kicking off spooky season with a bang and checking out Michael Myers' debut outing. We discuss Laurie Strode's final girl credentials, the incredible score and how does Michael know how to drive a car? Plus we shall be finding a place on the leaderboard for the m...

Welcome to the Horror Project Podcast. Join hosts Phil and Laura as they review Tobe Hooper's, The Texas Chain Saw Massacre (1974). We discuss this hugely influential horror film and take a look at how it set the standard for slasher films to come. Asking the question does this film still have the power to scare viewers today? Plus we shall be finding a place on the leaderboard for the movie...

Welcome to the Horror Project Podcast.  We have something a little different on the Podcast this week. Join Phil and special guests Lorraine from Once Upon a Nightmare and Stuart from British Murders to discuss and rank the Wrong Turn series 1 to 6. We also give our opinions on the recent 2021 reboot.  We shall be chatting each of the 6 original instalment's before giving our own personal ran...

Welcome to the Horror Project Podcast. Join hosts Phil and Laura as they review, 28 Days Later (2002). We discuss fast zombie's vs the classic slow ones, the concept of monkey rage, and rewatching this film with a pandemic mindset. Plus we shall be finding a place on the leaderboard for the movie during our Ranking and continue with our brand new feature the Rainforest Review. We also reveal...

Welcome to the Horror Project Podcast. Join hosts Phil and Laura as they review, The Addams Family (1991) The podcast is getting creepy, kooky, mysterious and spooky this week as we revisit a childhood favourite. We discuss all things Addams including the casting of the family, Gomez and Morticia's intense relationship and what exactly are the Addams Family supposed to be? Plus we shall be fi...

Welcome to the Horror Project Podcast. Join hosts Phil and Laura as they review, The Others (2001). We lean into the slow-burn nature of this gothic ghost story, discussing the conflict of belief brought up by Nicole Kidman's character Grace. We also chat about the Victorian era and their macabre attitude to the death. Plus we shall be finding a place on the leaderboard for the movie during o...

Welcome to the Horror Project Podcast. Join hosts Phil and Laura as they review, I Know What You Did Last Summer (1997). We discuss the moral dilemma faced by the character's in this film, Kevin Williamson's teenage language throughout the 90s and the unavoidable comparison to the Scream franchise. Plus we shall be finding a place on the leaderboard for the movie during our Ranking, and...

Welcome to the Horror Project Podcast. Join hosts Phil and Laura as they review Martin Scorsese's Cape Fear (1991). We shall discuss Robert De Niro's transformation into the intimidating Max Cady, the various moral dilemma's posed and the breakdown of the Bowden family unit. Plus we shall be finding a place on the leaderboard for the movie during our Ranking, and reveal some fun tri...