The Horror Sanctum Podcast

On the 16th episode of The Horror Sanctum, Jay, Kelan, and TJ sit down with special guest and friend of the show, Jeran, to discuss the phenomenon that was Barbarian, released in the Fall of 2022. This film defies conventional explanation, and the less you know about it going into it, the better, so no spoilers in this description. This is a Spoiler-tastic conversation as always though, so if you...

For this very special episode of The Horror Sanctum Jay, John, and Kelan sit down with actress Lyndsey Craine,  a very talented actress known for roles such as Book of Monsters, Eating Miss Campbell, and the upcoming film How To Kill Monsters.  Follow us on Instagram @thehorrorsanctumpodcast and subscribe to us on youtube.  Rate, review, subscribe.  As always, keep it spooky!

This is Dario Argento's directorial debut, filmed in 1969, released in early 1970.  It is an early classic example of the Italian Giallo genre film that blends horror with pulpy detective thrillers and would help usher in the slasher genre in America in the 1980's.  This is one of Argento's top 5 best films on most people's rankings of his catalog.  It has a very Hitchcockian vibe and is filmed an...

For this very special episode of The Horror Sanctum Jay, John, and TJ sit down with actor Nathan Baesel, known to horror fans as Leslie Vernon himself from the 2006 cult horror classic, Behind The Mask: The Rise of Leslie Vernon.  Nathan talks about his experiences on the film and what it was like to be a part of it as well as what that character has meant to him and how his classically trained st...

In this episode, Jay, Kelan, John, and TJ break down the recent heralded gore-fest with everyone's favorite poop-slinging, limb-chopping clown, Art.  Yes, boys and girls, the Horror Sanctum is taking on Terrifier 2 in an epic battle of man vs. movie.  Will the Sanctum Saints survive the carnage of Art the Clown and all of his mimed mayhem and atrocities, or will Terrifier 2 prove to be the one fil...

On this week's show Jay, John, and TJ sit down with Bryan Parkerson, the Director of the upcoming film, Blood Repentance and one of the Stars of that film Honey Gregory, known to most horror fan's as Honey The Mail Girl, Joe Bob Briggs' assistant in the original The Movie Channel version of the Drive In show and of the first two seasons of Monstervision on TNT.  Blood Repentance is still in produc...

Jay, Kelan, John, and TJ welcome The Church Horror Sanctum Facebook Group member, Lana Harrington as a guest for our special Valentine's Day Episode with 2001 good-looking, almost famous, young people slasher throwback, Valentine.  In the decidedly uncrowded market of Valentines Themed Horror films of note, Valentine is a stand out.  However, it is still just below the radar for many people, gaini...

On this very special episode the boys sit down with Mick Strawn who has had an over 40 year career in production and art design, prop-making, and special effects in horror and genre films since the early 80's.  Mick has worked on films such as A Nightmare on Elm Street 3 & 4, Blade, Mortal Kombat, Freddy's Nightmares, Tales From The Darkside, Candyman, Buffy The Vampire Slayer the movie, and the f...

In this episode, the boys break down a little known 2001 horror film called Slashers or $lasher$.  The concept is a bunch of generally decent-looking American People (played by Canadian people) go to be on a Battle Royale/The Running Man-esque Japanese game show where the contestants are given shock collars and thrown onto a set and given 2 minutes to run before 3 slasher film type, real-weapon-wi...

In this episode that must be heard to be believed, the boys sit down to watch and discuss Ari Aster's infamous short film, The Strange Thing About The Johnsons (2011).  Trigger warnings abound in this one if you have been the victim of or are sensitive to the topic of sexual abuse, especially familial abuse.  This was the first watch by all the guys but Jay who brought this to the crew.  They have...

The boys dive into Behind The Mask: The Rise of Leslie Vernon, a 2006 mockumentary horror film like Halloween meets The Office.  Way ahead of its time and now a cult classic, 3 of the 4 of us had seen this before, and we all have our opinions.  Join us for all the fun and screams as we get up close and too personal with Leslie Vernon. Help us out by buying the Collector's Edition Blu-ray...

In this episode, the boys break down the lesser known gem in the Vincent Price filmography, Theater of Blood, a spiritual sequel to the Abominable Dr. Phibes films and another great hammy performance from the most British American film actor to ever not actually be British.  Grab a chair, pop some popcorn and chill with Jay, Kelan, John, and TJ as they share their experiences with this movie....

Jay, Kelan, John, and TJ break down the 2016 Christmas film, Better Watch Out.  It's got everything you want in a good family Christmas movie: psychopaths, murder, home invasion, exploding heads, Christmas Lights, Virginia Madsen emasculating Patrick Warburton (David Putty from Seinfeld), Pizza with mushrooms, Billy From Stranger Things, Christmas carolers...you know, the usual holiday festiv...

In this episode, Jay, Kelan, John, and TJ break down the 1990 cult classic monster flick, Tremors, starring Kevin Bacon, Fred Ward, Michael Gross, and Reba McEntire.  This film hits the crew in all the feels, coming out in their formative years and being an entry level horror film for their generation.  We talk about our own nostalgic memories of watching this film, the impact it had on...

Jay, Kelan, John, and TJ break down the cult slasher Thanksgiving "classic," Blood Rage, filmed in 1983 and released in 1987.  We've got Turkey, Machetes, 80's babes, cheesy gore effects, and evil psycho killer twin brothers.  It's just like our traditional family Thanksgiving.  Pull up a chair, grab some turkey, and That Ain't Cranberry Sauce!  Enjoy the show with us as we rin...

This episode, we're digging deep into the horror closet for this TJ pick, the Hammer Studios 1958 classic, The Horror of Dracula.  Join the guys, Jay, Kelan, John, and TJ as they dissect and deep dive into this classic horror flick which is a first time viewing for everyone but TJ.  We talk all things Dracula and early era Hammer Horror.  Pull up a chair and join us for the conversa...

In our inaugural episode we sat down to discuss one of the greatest horror movies ever made, 1978’s John Carpenter’s Halloween.  Jay, John, Kelan, and TJ breakdown the all-time classic, just in time for the holidays.  We go into what we like about it, some little known facts, and just things that we appreciate and notice watching it back for the millionth time.  If you love Hallowee...