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It’s time for a stone cold classic as we deliver “Rosemary’s Baby”. A film in which Dr Zaius suddenly goes all Countdown on his deathbed rather than just telling it straight; Maude Chardin reveals what she used to do for fun before picking up young men at funerals; and we definitely don’t see Anton LaVey, despite all his claims to the contrary. Along the way we discuss the sequel book and TV movie...

It’s horror on the high seas, with an equally high concept as we get caught up in 2009’s “Triangle”. A film in which we learn that a classical education in Greek mythology is perfect for a career in plot foreshadowing; it’s always best to have an enormous duffle bag knocking about the house; and a sinister mask is all very well for a murderer, but what about the footwear? Along the way we discuss...

It’s full on slasher territory this time, as we discuss 2009’s “Blood Night: The Legend of Mary Hatchet”. A film in which we witness the dangers of using a pickaxe for amateur colonic irrigation; realise that the lessons of “Scream” thirteen years ago have been long forgotten by the subsequent generation of horny teens; and the stinky man from the cemetery is to be trusted implicitly (at least whe...

It’s time to break out the pac-a-macs and sou-westers as the blood, mucus and other bodily fluids are spraying everywhere in Japanese Splatter Punk gem “Tokyo Gore Police”. A film in which it’s the stripper’s eyes that are out on stalks, not the audience’s; the kindly, cuddly Commissioner of Police keeps a pet amputee Cyber-gimp on a lead (which may reflect certain aspects of his character develop...

It’s Adam’s birthday choice, so he’s wheeled out what he feels is an under appreciated blast of weirdness: Don Coscarelli’s “John Dies At The End”, adapted from the book by David Wong. A film in which Baron Afanas discusses penises a great deal; Mr Krabs has a Vegas residency; and the teacher from “Gremlins” isn’t taking this shit anymore. Will John die at the end? Will Lee’s opinion of the film c...

Oh we do like to be beside the seaside! Especially when Horror on seas film festival is in town! In our time honoured tradition Lee, Chris and Lady J spent a great day with previous guest Dave at the Horror on Sea film festival and we wanted to share our thoughts on the films and shorts we saw as well as the film festival in general in another bonus episode. So grab you bucket and Spade and join u...

After our last episode’s look at Hammer’s “The Hound of the Baskervilles”, we take a deep dive into the great Grimpen Mire, and compare and contrast 3 further adaptations of the classic tale. We cover the 1988 adaptation from the impeccable Granada TV Series starring Jeremy Brett; in which we learn that the great detective was, at best, a mediocre chef. We then discuss “The Hounds of Baskerville”...

Happy New Year folks! And what better way to kick off than a Welcome To Horror Bonus Episode! With the Christmas break, we did a lot of extracurricular watching, and rather than rush through some great stuff, or end up with a top-heavy first episode, we thought we’d discuss our viewing in a separate ep. Here we discuss such delights as Mark Gatiss’ adaptation of “The Mezzotint”; epic Folk Horror d...

We travel to Dartmoor for our first episode of 2022, where we encounter the Hammer Studios version of “The Hound of the Baskervilles”. A film in which Peter Cushing’s status as an OG cosplayer leads to some exceptional authenticity; we learn the best way to present a ceremonial dagger to a suspect; the Bullingdon Club dry a half-drowned man out over an open fire; and Christopher Lee gets a good sl...

It’s Christmas! And nothing says Christmas quite like kidnap, Satanic Ritual, setting fire to the homeless and infanticide. Yes, to celebrate we’re watching Spanish Occult Caper “The Day of the Beast” (aka “El Día de la Bestia”). A film in which we learn the correct way to spell “AC/DC”; that you don’t need to actually carve a pentagram (particularly if you have expensive flooring); and that you n...

Special guest Manny joins us for this look at a late 90s Satanic Thriller, Roman Polanski’s “The Ninth Gate”. A film in which Frank Langella proves that most Satanic Societies are all “big cloaks, no knickers” when it comes to a punch up; Johnny Depp reveals his fragile tits and comic timing too late to save his performance; and we learn that rare book sellers are drowning in pussy. Along the way...

It’s allegory time with none-more-80s what-the-fuck-fest; Brian Yuzna’s “Society”. A documentary about the upper-echelons of the Beverly Hills gentry, which reveals the true face (and fist, and entrails, and pulsing wobbly bits) of the rich. And we learn what was acceptable in the 80s: perving over your own sister; being a star basketball player at the height of 5’ 7”; and bad hair (both on the he...

They’re here! And they’re watching “Poltergeist” from the combined minds of Cuddly Uncle Steven and Scary Uncle Tobe. A film that teaches us too much TV is bad for your children; that it was perfectly fine in the 80s to hire a group of creepy sexual predators to build your swimming pool; and that, even if you’re actually eaten by a tree, you’ll never be the favourite child. Along the way we discus...

It’s been ages (2 and a half years in fact) since we tackled a Kandarian Demon, and in time for Halloween, we’re watching one of the greatest sequels ever made: Sam Raimi’s “Evil Dead II”. A film that features the most charismatic disembodied hand since The Addams Family; reinvents a video nasty as the goofiest of goopiest slapstick comedies; and features probably the greatest tooling-up montage e...

In 2021, three podcasters went into a Zoom chat and were never seen again. The recordings of that meeting, believed lost, were recently recovered, and it became clear that they were talking about the 1999 phenomenon that was “The Blair Witch Project”. A film with more arguing than the last time we covered an Argento movie; featuring more snot than a classroom of toddlers in winter; and certainly t...

We hide our guilt, chill our bones and look for the tenth number as we watch “Ghost Storeis” by Andy Nyman and Jeremy Dyson, adapted from their smash hit stage play. A film in which Daddy’s got Meow Meow; we all get to play Finger-Mouth with the dead; and Martin Freeman makes Adam look a right prat. Along the way we discuss the original stage version, Charlie Brooker’s “Dead Set”; the SNL Vincent...

Once upon a Sunday dreary, 3 podcasters tired and beery, Considered which film would hopefully bore none - They gibbered ‘neath the heaving shelves, of DVDs and asked themselves, “What’s got a great cast? Something a bit more fun?” - All at once they realised the one, And a nervous excitement had begun, “Of course! We’ll watch The Raven by Roger Corman!” Along the way we discuss Shudder original “...

We’re joined by Claire for her birthday choice; Danny Boyle’s apocalyptic vision “28 Days Later”. A film in which Tommy Shelby overcomes a coma-inducing head injury to master parkour and kick the fuck out of a bunch of squaddies; the Ninth Doctor has unsavoury plans for Miss Moneypenny; and Mad Eye Moody comes a cropper with a crow. Along the way we discuss “28 Weeks Later”, Abattoir Fermé’s “Mons...

It’s Lady Jennifer’s birthday choice, and she’s selected none-more-‘90s-sexy-drac-fest “Interview With The Vampire”. A film in which a moody Brad Pitt is forced to stand in a trench; Trigger teaches piano; and a puppet of Tom Cruise gives one of the better performances. Along the way we discuss “Fanny Lye Deliver’d”, “Rick and Morty”, “Undergods”, “The Raven” and the podcasts “Eerie Essex” and “Th...

We turn our attention to 1992 and Bernard Rose’s exquisite reimagining of a Clive Barker short story; “Candyman”. A film in which Ardelia Mapp from The Silence of the Lambs realises all her white friends are trouble; John Connor’s foster dad is still a major piece of shit; and we all get seduced by the deep mellifluous voice of Lieutenant Commander Worf’s little brother. Along the way we discuss “...

Accompanied by Westley from Mos Eisley Happy Hour and As Yet Unexplained, the team visit Headstone Manor for “Bloodbath at the House of Death” - a harrowing account of a real life haunting and multiple murder (well, not really, but if it’s good enough for those bullshit artists The Warrens, it’s good enough for Kenny Everett). A film in which we see a surprisingly faithful homage to that bit in Em...

The Drac is back! Following on from our last episode, we trace the Count to the present day (sort of) with “Dracula A.D. 1972”. A film in which the police are willing to take operational orders from the Grandfather of one of key suspects in a murder case; we see the dangers for a young vampire regarding personal hygiene; and grumpy Christopher Lee refuses to perform most of his dialogue (again). A...

A long time ago on a Podcast in Essex... It’s 2019, Greggs launches it’s Vegan Sausage Roll; Kentucky outlaws bestiality whilst Washington State legalises human composting; and Epstein didn’t kill himself. Our Star Wars watch-through reaches the end of the saga with ”The Rise of Skywalker”. So put on your best Indiana Jones cosplay; sign up to Emperor Palpatine’s Onlyfans; cheer as Withnail shoots...

Stop! Hammer Time! And that means a proper classic as the team enjoys 1958’s “Dracula” (or “Horror of Dracula” in the USA). A film in which we learn that vampires cannot transform themselves into animals, especially on a tight budget; Peter Cushing doesn’t fuck about when using a hammer; and if you can’t say it with flowers - scream it with garlic. Along the way we discuss “In The Earth”, “Army of...

A long time ago on a Podcast in Essex... It’s 2017, Brexit Britain is ravaged by terrorism and Tory negligence; Trump waddles into power; and “La-La Land” wins the Oscar for best picture. Sorry, that should be: “Moonlight” wins the Oscar for best picture. Our Star Wars watch-through tackles probably the most controversial film of the saga as we watch “The Last Jedi”. So stick on your best “not-rea...