Wheel of Horror

Alec and returning guest Matt Banevar continue their journey through the Saw franchise with Saw II (2005), where Jigsaw trades one creepy bathroom for an entire house full of poisoned victims, questionable decisions, and enough needles to make you reconsider healthcare altogether. The guys break down Donnie Wahlberg’s aggressively angry detective, Amanda’s growing role in Jigsaw’s twisted operatio...

We Are Starting off Spooky Season strong with 1995’s Jack-O! This film is what happens when you mix Pumpkinhead, Troll 2, and a community theater production of Are You Afraid of the Dark? Host Alec and returning guest Joe Testa dive into this bizarre Halloween time capsule, tackling the baffling plot, questionable acting, terrible ADR, random John Carradine footage, Linnea Quigley’s extremely nece...

It’s time to play a looooong game… and ultimately the prize is trauma! Join Alec and returning guest Matt Banever as we rediscuss the original Saw (2004), unpacking the traps, twists, questionable life choices, and the moment everyone realized Jigsaw really needed a better hobby. And this is just the beginning! Alec and Matt will be covering the entire Saw franchise over the next few months, so gr...

Finally!! Alec and returning guest Soggy Corn Chipz dive into Kevin Smith’s 2nd horror outing Tusk! Justin Long and Haley Joel Osmont have a fun little podcast, but things take a dark turn when their stories turn real weird, real fast. Bravo to Kevin Smith and all the cast and crew, this film deserves more attention. Go into this on blind, it's super wild. Enjoy! TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@wh...

Today Alec is joined by returning guest Stevie Caruso to descend into the terrifying depths of 90's cult sci-fi horror with Event Horizon! We’re talking demonic spaceships, amazing sets, mediorce 90's CGI, lovecraftian cosmic nightmares, and a hodgepodge of sci-fi tropes that you know and love. Things get weird, things get bloody, and godamn do we miss Sam Neil! TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@whe...

Today Alec is joined by returning guest Bonnie Marie Williams to stir up some supernatural chaos as we take on the 1998 cult classic Practical Magic. Love spells, sisterly drama, midnight margaritas, and a questionable amount of witchcraft....what could possibly go wrong? Grab your broomstick and join us for a magically messy review! TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@wheel.of.horror7?is_from_webapp=...

Join Alec and returning guests Mike Molino and Stevie Caruso as we take a closer look at the new 2026 A24 Horror movie Undertone, a tense and intriguing film that follows its characters as they become caught up in an audio situation that quickly spirals beyond their control. As secrets emerge and the pressure builds, the film explores themes of trust, deception, and the consequences of the choices...

Today Alec and returning guest Clint Switzer dive into 1986’s Trick or Treat! The ultimate 80's cult classic featuring heavy metal, supernatural mayhem, and a vinyl record that definitely should’ve come with a warning label. We got Ozzy, We got Gene Simmons, we got the best heavy metal soundtrack! Join us as we dig into this gloriously weird cult classic where rock ’n’ roll raises the dead and som...

Here a little diddy about a wholesome family drama regarding faith, firearms, and the catastrophic consequences of inviting the wrong group of horny teenage boys to your cult compound. Today Alec and first time guest Soggy Corn Chipz, dive into Kevin Smith’s first horror outing, the 2011 thriller Red State. A horror movie that starts like a kidnapping story and escalates into a full-blown “well, t...

Spoilers for The Backrooms! Join Alec and returning guest Jack Baca as they fall into the Backrooms, a mysterious maze, with endless fluorescent lights, a multi lingual caveman, and absolutely zero signs pointing to the exit. Join us as we explore the internet’s creepiest workplace filled with questionable architecture, creepy evil demon noises, and the growing realization that maybe we should’ve...

Get Ready to Root for the Shark! The latest shark movie from Amazon is out for blood, so listen in as Alec and returning guest Mike Molino breakdown all of the cringiest moments, worst CGI, and plot holes aplenty in The Devil's Mouth.....It's a rough one folks. Enjoy! TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@wheel.of.horror7?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@wheelofho...

Major Spoiler Warning!!! Today we're finally jumping into Scary Movie 3 (2003), the parody sequel that took aim at early-2000s horror and pop culture with nonstop absurdity. From cursed videotapes and creepy crop circles to alien invasions and over-the-top spoofs of The Ring, Signs, 8 Mile, and The Matrix, this David Zucker-directed comedy delivers one ridiculous gag after another. We break down t...

How have we not covered this yet? This week, we're heading to the strangest nursing home in movie history with Don Coscarelli's Bubba Ho-tep (2002), the cult horror-comedy that asks one unforgettable question: What if Elvis Presley and John F. Kennedy teamed up to fight an ancient Egyptian soul-sucking mummy? Starring the living legend Bruce Campbell as an aging Elvis who insists he swapped identi...

Let's go!!! Today we're diving headfirst into the brand new Evil Dead Burn, the newest blood-soaked chapter in the legendary Evil Dead franchise. Does it live up to the series' brutal legacy? Join Alec and longtime returnign guest Joe Testa, as we break down the franchises latest terrifying Deadites, unforgettable kills, practical vs CGI effects, and connections to the franchise's mythology. We'll...

DO NOT WATCH THIS MOVIE! This was a tough episode for a multitude of reasons and I do not recommend watching this film ever or listening to this podcast if you are not familar with this film and what occurs during it. This is the first and last time we will watch or discuss this film. There are almost no redeemable qualities and it is grossly offensive in everyway imaginable. Shame on the director...

Uh Oh! This week, we're rewinding the tape to V/H/S/85, the sixth installment in the long-running found footage anthology series. Set against the grainy backdrop of the mid-1980s, the film delivers five blood-soaked stories tied together by a chilling documentary about a mysterious shape-shifting entity named Rory. From a cursed lake that refuses to let the dead stay dead to an ancient god awakene...

This week on Wheel of Horror, we're taking a trip to the small town of Tarker's Mills to revisit Stephen King's Silver Bullet, one of the most underrated werewolf/Gary Busey films of the '80s. From its unforgettable creature effects and eerie atmosphere to its coming-of-age story and shocking twists, we're breaking down everything that makes Silver Bullet howl! We discuss the performances, the pra...

Warning: This episode contains spoilers for Obsession. Finally!! We are late to the party, but we are talking the cinema sensation that is Obsession! Join Alec and Guest Stevie Caruso as they explores the film’s themes of desire, control, and the fine line between passion and fixation. We break down the story, analyze the performances, and discuss how the 26 year old Curry Barker builds tension th...

Aww Yeah!! Today we venture deep into the dark Scandinavian wilderness to explore 2017's The Ritual, the chilling folk-horror film that transforms grief, guilt, and friendship into something truly terrifying. We break down the story of four friends whose hiking trip through a remote forest becomes a nightmare filled with unsettling symbols, ancient legends, and an unseen presence stalking them fro...

Today we are talking Sometimes They Come Back from 1991, the Stephen King adaptation that blends supernatural horror with unresolved trauma. We explore how the film uses a small-town ghost story and classic Stephen King bullying tropes to examine grief, guilt, and the lasting impact of the past, while discussing its place among the wave of early ’90s King adaptations. Join us for a look at the sca...

Get your new boots strapped on and show us your sacks! Join Alec and guest Dom Berger as we explore The Long Walk, the chilling film adaptation of Stephen King’s dystopian novel. We break down its high-stakes premise, themes of survival and conformity, standout performances, and how the movie brings one of King’s earliest and most haunting stories to the screen. Join us for a look at the tension,...

Today we dive into the suspense of 47 Meters Down as we explore the film’s claustrophobic terror, shark-infested waters, and the psychological tension that keeps viewers holding their breath. In this episode, we break down the movie’s biggest twists, survival themes, Mandy Moore's attitude and what makes this underwater thriller so unforgettable. Is it good? We honestly don't know. Enjoy! TikTok:...

Step back into the panic, paranoia, and popcorn-fueled excitement of 1962 as Alec and Guest Joe Testa talk "Matinee!" Joe Dante’s love letter to creature features, Cold War anxiety, and the magic of moviegoing. Starring John Goodman as eccentric horror showman Lawrence Woolsey, this cult classic blends satire, nostalgia, and coming-of-age storytelling against the backdrop of the Cuban Missile Cris...

Special Episode where Alec sits down to discuss the upcoming Horror Feature film "Hinter" with Writer/Director Brittny Falardeau. After being burned at the stake during the German witch trials centuries ago, Anna Hilke's spirit went dormant in the infamous Schwarzwald (Black Forest) until local ghost hunter Warren Müller releases Anna's spirit, unleashing havoc. Meanwhile, a group of travelers, in...

Today we dive (Literally) into Netflix’s Thrash (2026), the wild, storm-fueled survival thriller that asks a simple question: what’s worse than a Category 5 hurricane? Try adding a ton of Bull sharks. Directed by Tommy Wirkola, Thrash throws us into a flooded South Carolina coastal town where rising waters bring more than destruction, they unleash a shark feeding frenzy. We break down the film’s c...