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...and we’re back in the room. As a tribute to the late, great Sid Haig, the team watch Jack Hill’s “Spider Baby” - a film in which we learn about a rare and peculiar disease, drink driving legislation is flouted by the nominal hero and being polite is essential for survival. Along the way we discuss “American Horror Story”, the trailer for “Color Out Of Space”, the terrifying world of British Pub...

Testing! Testing! We’re trying something new for Welcome To Horror; recording an episode via Skype to see if it’s a viable alternative if scheduling prevents us being in the same room. But we thought we’d test it out with a little bit of bonus content, you lucky people. The team catches up with each other’s Halloween experiences, and look forward to next year’s Horror-On-Sea Festival, the line up...

Welcome To Horror Episode 59 ”The ‘Burbs” is available now on Soundcloud, Apple Podcast App/iTunes Store, and at welcometohorror.com Recaptured and strapped to his chair, Chris joins Lee and Adam to watch “The ‘Burbs”. A film in which learn that an old man never leaves his toupee on the stove, midnight gardening in the rain is not neighbourly behaviour and “Candy Man” didn’t have the first “live-b...

Chris is still missing presumed moving house, so, you lucky pugs, it’s another Welcome To Horror Bonus Episode! Lee, Adam and Lady Jennifer discuss a firm favourite; children’s cartoon “Invader Zim” and it’s recent Netflix resurrection “Enter The Florpus”. Is it horror? With more incredible sci-fi ideas, gross outs, body horror and laughs in each episode than most films achieve in 2 hours, we thin...

In a shocking twist, Michael, Horror Padawan Chris has disappeared! It may be that he’s moving house, or is that just a cover story concocted by his captors, Adam and Lee? But never fear, another horror novice has stepped up to the plate; former guest Claire watches “The Lost Boys” for the very first time, Michael. A film in which eyeliner = evil, a diet of worms is encouraged to keep that youthfu...

The team sit down in front of a stone-cold classic- Ealing Studios only horror film;1945’s “Dead of Night” A film in which cigarettes are handed out like sweets, a teenage Truly Scrumptious is far too enthusiastic about being slapped by a middle-aged man and zee zychiatrist zpeaks viz zee cohrrecht akzent! Along the way they discuss “Houdini & Doyle”, “In Fabric”, “The Dead Don’t Die”, “The Banana...

Yes you lucky buggers! It’s a Welcome To Horror Bonus Episode! It’s not actually horror, but Lee and Lady Jennifer have just completed the first series of “The Boys”, adapted from the comic by Garth “Preacher” Ennis, and want to tell you all about it! Normal WTH service will be resumed shortly, but we couldn’t just leave you with nothing to stick in your ears this week, enjoy.

The team are re-united and raring to go on their first listener request episode: “Hell House LLC”. A film in which we learn that hiding under the covers categorically does not help, a clown that can’t turn it’s neck is probably just playing possum and that no matter how big and burly a guy you hire, he’ll still run when Sunn O))) turn up. Along the way they discuss “Nightmare Cinema”, “Hereditary”...

Heads up! Lee’s still in Canada, so Lady Jennifer, Chris and Adam sit down to watch Stuart Gordon’s first HP Lovecraft adaptation “Re-Animator”. A film in which we see a clear breach of flatmate/fridge etiquette, Arnie’s stunt double goes on a naked rampage and we agree that keeping a lock of someone’s hair is only romantic if they actually know you’ve got it. Along the way they discuss “The Quiet...

Bonus Episode! You lucky, lucky people. Whilst Lee is out of the country, Lady Jennifer, Chris and Adam discuss spoof children’s show/unbridled nightmare fuel: “Don’t Hug Me I’m Scared”. All six episodes (so far) are available to watch on YouTUBE, and we recommend that you’ve watched them before listening in. Warning: all songs in the series are catchy ear-worms that may destroy your mind.

The team are reunited to view Chris’s belated birthday choice; 90s cult science fiction/horror “Event Horizon”. A film in which eyes are not required, smoking in the workplace has been reinstated by 2047, and the salacious past of the UK’s (soon-to-be-former) Prime Minister is revealed. Along the way they discuss “Chernobyl”, “The Man Who Killed Hitler and Then The Bigfoot”, “Hellier” and “Bros: A...

There are some film sequels that stand as classics in their own right, that may even eclipse the film(s) that precede them, to be set apart as true achievements of great cinema; “The Bride of Frankenstein”, “The Empire Strikes Back”, “The Godfather Part II”... Lee and Chris are about to experience one such masterpiece, as they settle down to watch 1990’s “Troll 2”. A film in which both tiny nuts a...

This episode the gang sit down to watch the 2007 debut feature from Scotchworthy Productions: “It’s My Party and I’ll Die If I Want To”; a film in which the usual problem of not being able to get in the bathroom at a party is gorily explained, kick-ass kung fu ladies just happen to have Elvira costumes to hand, and we’re all hot for Uncle Tom Savini. In an exciting first for Welcome To Horror, we...

Bonus Episode! That’s right you lucky people. Lee and Lady Jennifer discuss the fantastic new stage adaptation of George A Romero’s “Night of the Living Dead”, following its run at the Pleasance Theatre. • This Welcome To Horror Bonus Episode is available now on iTunes Store/Podcast App, Soundcloud (link in bio) and at welcometohorror.com

After last episode’s celebrations, we’re back to our normal scheduled programming; this time we’re watching the 2011 remake of “Fright Night”, a film in which macho vampires hit on your mum, the 10th Doctor gets all sweary and McLovin is rapidly running out of limbs. Along the way we discuss “Game of Thrones”, “The Mist” and the TV version of “What We Do In The Shadows”. Watch (or re-watch) to avo...

Welcome To Horror Episode 50: “Fangs For The Memories” is available now on Soundcloud, Apple Podcast App/iTunes Store, and at welcometohorror.com 2 Years. 50 Episodes. 71 Films. 8 guests. It’s our 50th episode, so we’re taking a quick look back over the past 2 years of the Podcast. Nothing to watch this time (although we make no promises on spoilers) so join us as we look back, and look forward to...

We’re joined by long-time listener, first-time guest Chris Jones! And this time we’re watching 1985’s “Fright Night”. A film in which indiscreet vampires eat a lot of fruit, a future porn star turns into a wolf and Roddy McDowall is the fucking man! Along the way, we discuss the career of the late lamented Larry Cohen, “Mega Time Squad” and “Love Death + Robots”. Watch (or re-watch) to avoid spoil...

Welcome To Horror Episode 48 “The Cabin In The Woods” is available now on Soundcloud, Apple Podcast App/iTunes Store, and at welcometohorror.com This week, the team are joined by Dani to watch 2011’s brilliant “The Cabin In The Woods”. A film in which we learn how to spot a husband’s bulge, ponder the apocalypse with stoners and every dumb horror movie trope suddenly has an explanation. Along the...

Lee and Chris are joined by Drew, to watch the 2009 remake of “Friday The 13th”. A film in which Jason controversially takes a hostage (as opposed to Manhattan) and a speed wank seems like a good idea when someone’s just left the room. Along the way we discuss Jordan Peele, Mandy, Army of Darkness and celebrate our 2 year anniversary. Watch (or re-watch) to avoid spoilers, and join us.

If you go down to the woods today, you’re in for a big surprise, as you’ll find the WTH team sat there watching Sam Raimi’s classic “The Evil Dead”. A film which teaches you how to perform some Derren Brown style card counting, the worst place to keep a pencil, and the benefits of having secateurs on you at all times. Along the way we pay homage to the man, the myth and the chin that is the mighty...

The team celebrates St Patrick’s Day by watching 1993’s absurd “Leprechaun”, in which a devious child-genius takes advantage of the mentally challenged, Warwick Davis has more vehicles than Batman and Jennifer Aniston learns to not accept collect calls from anyone called “Andy”. Along the way we discuss “True Detective”, “Hellier”, “Tentacles”, “In The Night Garden” and Adam’s gastroscopy.

This week, we’re joined by Westley Smith, musician, artist and creator of our logo, to watch one of Vincent Price’s finest hours - The Abominable Dr. Phibes! A film in which we see Vincent Price talk though the back of his neck, the cutest killer bats ever, and Terry-Thomas pulls his handle off whilst watching a blue movie. Along the way we discuss “Wild At Heart”, “Horror Express” and “Overlord”....

It’s Adam’s Birthday choice, and he’s picked feel-good family favourite “Kill List”. (This is a joke! Seriously, don’t watch this with gran and the kids). A disturbing film from the brilliant Ben Wheatley in which we discover interesting uses for a hammer, observe the best way to deal with guitars at the dinner table, and The Shark Song has an entirely different meaning. Along the way we discuss “...

The team return to Southend’s Horror-On-Sea festival for the second year in a row! Having enjoyed the selection last year, we again picked a day (Saturday 19th January), and bring you reviews of some of the excellent fare we stuck into our eyeballs. We review the features Mr Crispin, Hell’s Kitty and Cute Little Buggers, and the shorts Halloween Girls, The Ratman of Southend, Apostles, Backslash a...

The team are joined once more by Claire as they watch/play Netflix Interactive “Black Mirror” episode “Bandersnatch”. Will you choose the right path? Have you got the 3 letter code? And have you spotted all the lions yet? The team take a deep dive into the Black Mirror shared universe, enjoy a tasty snack and along the way discuss our favourite films of 2018, a proposed 10-step guide to horror for...