Horror Movie Survival Guide

Flatliners - "The Last Great Frontier" A group of renegade medical students lets curiosity get the better of them in Joel Schumacher 's 90's Thriller FLATLINERS (1990) . Featuring an all star cast lead by Kiefer Sutherland , Kevin Bacon and Julia Roberts .  One of their cohort ( Sutherland) is obsessed with death & is curious about what's on the other side of life. The...

HMSG Interview Lauren Cupp - “Longlegs” This week we cover another Osgood Perkins flick with one of our friends Lauren Cupp! We discuss one of her favorite films of the last two years - LONGLEGS (2024) . This kinds feels like a crime since Lauren is known as a SAW franchise superfan. Never fear when we cover the sequels she'll be back!  More about our Guest! Lauren is a performer, personality...

Burying the Ex - "Twinkies Don't Expire" We are back with another Joe Dante flick this week - BURYING THE EX (2014). Evelyn ( Ashley Greene ) and Max ( Anton Yelchin ) are opposites that eventually don't attract. Unfortunately, their love has been sealed by a magic pact from a Satanic genie that is intent on keeping them together forever & beyond. This horror rom-com is ful...

The 'Burbs - "Neighbors from Hell" It's our Podcast Producer Sierra's Birthday this week! We are celebrating by covering one of her Horror Comedy picks - THE 'BURBS (1989) . Director, Joe Dante , helms this production with an all-star cast lead by Tom Hanks, Carrie Fisher, Bruce Dern & Corey Feldman. This was a fun revisit to check out as the new TV series rolls o...

HMSG Interview Author Daniel Kraus - “Partially Devoured”  We have a special bonus episode coming at ya!  A fresh conversation with author Daniel Kraus about his new book PARTIALLY DEVOURED .  The book takes a frame by frame look at one of our favorite films - George A. Romero’s NIGHT OF THE LIVING DEAD (1968) !  We hope you grab a copy of Daniel’s new book & enjoy this conversation about how...

The New Kids - "You Hot Dog" It’s Julia’s Birthday week and we are celebrating by discussing one of her favorite James Spader films THE NEW KIDS (1985) . Spader leads a pack of town bullies to terrorize the new kids in town!  Have you seen this 80’s horror cult classic?  We hope you enjoy hearing all about the legend of DUTRA this week! And wish Julia a very Happy Birthday! Support the s...

HMSG Interview Chelsea Stardust - "Donnie Darko" This week we cover the cult classic DONNIE DARKO (2001) with one of our best friends, Director/Producer Chelsea Stardust ! A film that both Chelsea & Julia have seen an obsessive amount of times and Teri has only seen twice!  We also discuss Chelsea’s incredible career and her new Horror Anthology GRIND (2026) that is premiering at the...

Didn't Die - In Theaters March 6th! A podcaster tries to make sense of the world as they approach their 100th episode while the zombie apocalypse takes hold in DIDN'T DIE (2026) . We have never related more to a film! A fresh riff on one of our favorite classic genres. We hope you enjoy this mini-episode and check out the film this weekend in theaters! More about the the film: The Sundan...

Battle Royale - “I don't know what any of this means!” This week we enter the ring with a perfect & timely dystopian thriller - BATTLE ROYALE (2000) . As the economy craters and teen morale crumbles in this world - as high school class is offered up as entertainment for the masses. The teens must fight to the death till there is one student left standing to be crowned the winner.  We hope...

Sinners - “Free for a Few Hours” It’s TIME! This week we finally discuss our favorite film from 2025, Ryan Coogler ’s SINNERS ! A cinematic triumph with double Michael B. Jordan and a truckload of accolades behind it.  A vampire film containing layers of drama, deep thoughts and a dance number for the ages! Yes, please!  We hope you enjoy biting into this fresh episode as much as we enjoyed making...

Bitch Ass - “Are You Willing to Play?” It’s 666 Night and young group of gang recruits are about to play deadly games that could result in deadly prizes with BITCH ASS (2022) . A boy obsessed with games grows up to become a masked vigilante with a diabolical house of horrors! Featuring one of Tony Todd's last performances onscreen as he tees up the film playing a late night horror TV host! We...

HMSG Interview Kristin L. Wallace - "Scooby-Doo on Zombie Island" Zoinks! We got to chat with Comedian/Writer Kristin L. Wallace about the animated gateway horror masterpiece SCOOBY-DOO ON ZOMBIE ISLAND (1998). The gang is all grown up and reunites to look for proof of real monsters in the world for Daphne's TV show Coast to Coast! This entry breaks the mold of traditional Scooby ga...

Blade - "I'm gonna be a Naughty Vampire God" This week we bridge the world between night and day walkers with BLADE (1998) . The OG superhero vampire slayer is the key to a villain's big plan for world domination. Can Blade stop their nefarious plans? An all-star cast lead by Wesley Snipes & Stephen Dorff take us on a journey through city streets, underground clubs & bl...

The Mephisto Waltz - "Death is Corny" An odd couple obsessed with defying death itself ingratiates themselves with a young music journalist & his wife for purely selfish reasons in THE MEPHISTO WALTZ (1971) . Bargains with Satan will be made, but who's deals will be honored? Haunting performances by Alan Alda & Jacqueline Bisset are to die for!  We hope you enjoy this freshl...

Black Roses - “Worship Your Master” Are you ready to rock!?!? We dive deep into the Satanic Panic of the 1980’s with BLACK ROSES (1988) . A rock band shows up to turn out a small town before they go on their world tour, but the locals may be in for much more than they bargained for!  Have you seen this one?   We hope you enjoy rocking out with this fresh episode! Support the show

All Cheerleaders Die - "Most Dangerous Sport in America" I said burrrr it's cold out here, I said there must be some corpses in the atmosphere! ALL CHEERLEADERS DIE (2013) is a dark comedy horror from one of our favorite directors Lucky McKee . A cautionary tale about wishes coming true and love beyond the grave!  We hope you enjoy this fresh episode! And you can also resurrect our...

Midnight Kiss - "Never Forget Me" It's a New Year & we have some new horrors in store - sealed with a MIDNIGHT KISS (2019 . A group of friends have a New Year's Eve tradition that is threatened by a new member of the party. They play a cruel game that eventually turns deadly... We hope you have a Happy 2026 & enjoy this fresh episode featuring some New Year's Horro...

All My Friends are Dead - "An Epic Fail" Are you looking for a killer New Year’s celebration this year? ALL MY FRIENDS ARE DEAD (2020) is THAT party! Rock in the the new year with these friends as they they face their fears and meet their fates!  We hope you have a Happy New Year and enjoy this fresh episode for the occasion!  Support the show

All the Creatures Were Stirring - "Interesting Crowd" 🎄🎁 Happy & Merry to you! This week dig into the holiday anthology ALL THE CREATURES WERE STIRRING (2018) written and directed by Rebekah & David Ian McKendry!  We hope you enjoy this festive pick!  Be sure to also check out our podcast archive interview with Rebekah McKendry where she discusses her career and some BTS about...

HMSG Interview Sean Abley ~ Author of QUEER HORROR: A Film Guide! - "Horror High" This week we got to chat with author & friend of the show SEAN ABLEY about his wonderful book QUEER HORROR: A Film Guide and more about his life, career and some of our favorite films! Of course he brought us a gem, neither Julia or Teri had watched, to cover for our show ~ HORROR HIGH (1974) !  We hope...

We got to chat with Director BEN WARHIT for another holiday Bonus Episode ~ celebrating the Crypt TV Premiere of JACK ATTACK (2025) !  Surfs Up for this Award-Winning comedy horror short explores the lengths one man will go to feed his sweet dog! Bonus - this film stars our Co-Host Teri Gamble as the lead Detective! We hope you enjoy this conversation and TUNE IN to Watch Jack Attack on Crypt TV !...

HMSG Interview Darren Stein - "Parents" It was a real treat to chat with director Darren Stein about one of his favorite films - PARENTS (1989) . This dark comedy, directed by Bob Balaban , explores the often toxic generational experiences a child can face when interacting with their family. A perfect film for the holiday season!  More about our Guest : Darren is a director, screenwriter...

We are getting into the holiday spirit - whether you like it or not ya filthy animals! We had a wonderful chat with film critic and author ALONSO DURLADE   to discuss his new book HAVE YOURSELF A MOVIE LITTLE CHRISTMAS and one of the featured films from his list BETTER WATCH OUT (2017). More about our guest: Alonso Duralde is the Chief US Film Critic for The Film Verdict and co-host of the podcast...

Torso - “They Were Only Dolls”  Happy Giallo Days! We are celebrating with an OG Slasher - TORSO (1973) . A  group of girls try to escape  to the countryside as a killer is on the loose in their city. Their villa on the top of a treacherous hill could prove to be their downfall… We hope you enjoy getting all tied up with us in this fresh episode! Support the show

Blood Quantum - "Don't Get Bit" This week we dig into an Indigenous Horror feast BLOOD QUANTUM (2019) , written and directed by the late Jeff Barnaby . As Biters multiply, a group of Indigenous folks on the Red Crow reserve appear to immune. Tensions run high as the Zombie Apocalypse worsens. How long can they save themselves while also being a refuge for the townies seeking asylum...