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Halloweenies: A Horror Franchise Podcast

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300 episodes · Explicit

Halloweenies® is a weekly horror franchise podcast. Each season, co-hosts Justin Gerber, Dan Caffrey, McKenzie Gerber, Rachel Reeves, and Michael Roffman slice and dice through an iconic series -- one movie at a time. In the past, they've covered Halloween, A Nightmare on Elm Street, Friday the 13th, Scream, The Evil Dead, Chucky, and Alien. This year? The Universal Monsters! Produced by Michael Roffman. Edited by Eric Bunnell. Music by McKenzie Gerber, The Most/Charlie Laurence, and Billy Yost/The Kickback.

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  1. The Halloween Franchise Character Draft

    · 2 h 00 min · Episode 96 · Explicit

    To cap off our visit this year in Haddonfield, the Halloweenies gather around the candy bowl to pick their favorite Halloween characters across the entire franchise. Inspired by The Big Picture's draft episodes, the…

  2. Crystal Lake (2026)

    · 1 h 45 min · Episode 95 · Explicit

    We don't wanna scare anyone, but we're gonna give it to you straight about Jason: The Friday the 13th franchise was never recovered from the lake of development hell after reboot, and sequel, and video game, and…

  3. Tricks and Treats: Halloween Franchise Edition

    · 1 h 23 min · Episode 94 · Explicit

    With Tricks and Treats, the Halloweenies answer your questions. Since they're hanging out in Haddonfield this October -- as per podcast tradition -- we've tasked our patrons to submit questions only about the Halloween…

  4. Halloween IV (1988) Novelization

    · 53 min · Episode 93 · Explicit

    The Halloweenies keep their favorite October tradition going! Last year, Michael Roffman and Dan Caffrey ventured to the Haddonfield Public Library to read Dennis Etchison/Jack Martin's 1982 novelization for Halloween…

  5. Hellraiser: Deader (2005), Hellworld (2005), Revelations (2011), Judgment (2018)

    · 1 h 57 min · Episode 92 · Explicit

    The Halloweenies descend into the bowels of Hades and are tasked to survive the final four Hellraiser films from the original series run. This includes 2005's Hellraiser: Deader, 2005's Hellraiser: Hellworld, 2011's…

  6. Evil Dead Burn with Composer Double Danger

    · 32 min · Episode 91 · Explicit

    Rachel Reeves sits down with composer Double Danger to discuss the harrowing score behind Evil Dead Burn, which will be pressed to vinyl by Waxword Records. Pre-order your copy today and catch the film at home when it…

  7. Event Horizon Commentary Track

    · 1 h 49 min · Episode 90 · Explicit

    The Halloweenies revisit Paul W.S. Anderson's best movie Event Horizon, a space epic that says: What if we melted together Alien and Hellraiser? This is the commentary track, which we're unlocking from a couple years…

  8. Colony, Faces of Death, and Boozapalooza in Horrorland

    · 57 min · Episode 89 · Explicit

    Welcome back to Coming Soon & Now Showing, our monthly series that catches up on the latest horror headlines and round robins capsule reviews of new and old horrors. Today, Mike and Justin debate on why Horror is…

  9. Halloween: The Game - First Impressions

    · 1 h 17 min · Episode 88 · Explicit

    We came home... at least digitally. Halloween: The Game is finally out and the Halloweenies report back from Haddonfield, Illinois to share their first impressions on the highly anticipated title from Illfonic and Gun.…

  10. Hellraiser: Hellseeker (2002)

    · 2 h 14 min · Episode 87 · Explicit

    After taking a break to burn with a broken family of deadites in July, the Halloweenies return to their coverage of the Hellraiser franchise as summer burns off its last days in August. (Hopefully.) At last, we have…

  11. Insidious: Out of the Further with Production Designer Nick Bassett

    · 37 min · Episode 86 · Explicit

    Rachel Reeves sits down with production designer Nick Bassett to learn about the making of Insidious: Out of the Further, the sixth installment in the Blumhouse blockbuster franchise. There's some Halloweenies…

  12. From Dusk Till Dawn (1996) Commentary Track

    · 1 h 59 min · Episode 85 · Explicit

    To wrap up this month of Tales from the Crypt content, the Halloweenies are unlocking their 2025 commentary track for Robert Rodriguez and Quentin Tarantino's 1996 midnight masterpiece From Dusk Till Dawn. Why? Because…

  13. Tales from the Crypt: Demon Knight (Patreon Clip)

    · 11 min · Episode 84 · Explicit

    The Halloweenies are celebrating Tales from the Crypt all month long in August. You've been to the Bordello, you've seen the top episodes, you've heard from the Cryptkeeper himself John Kassir! Now, you can close out…

  14. Manhunter: The Final Cut, Leviticus, Soulm8te, and Hellraiser: Revival

    · 1 h 23 min · Episode 83 · Explicit

    Welcome back to Coming Soon & Now Showing, our monthly series that catches up on the latest horror headlines and round robins capsule reviews of new and old horrors. Today, Mike and Mac hurry through some hot horror…

  15. Tales from the Crypt: The Top Episodes

    · 2 h 31 min · Episode 82 · Explicit

    Welcome back, boys and ghouls! If you recall, for August, the Halloweenies are celebrating the legacy of Tales from the Crypt, now streaming on Shudder and Tubi, with several themed episodes. Today, the gang share…

  16. Talk from the Crypt: An Interview with John Kassir

    · 53 min · Episode 81 · Explicit

    Hello boys and ghouls! For August, the Halloweenies are celebrating the legacy of Tales from the Crypt, now streaming on Shudder and Tubi, with several themed episodes. What better way to kick it off than with the…

  17. Ghostwatch (Patreon Clip)

    · 11 min · Episode 80 · Explicit

    Here's a preview of our all-new Patreon exclusive episode that sees the Halloweenies heading to Foxhill Drive, Northolt, Greater London, where there's a live broadcast of 1992's Ghostwatch. Want to hear the full thing?…

  18. Crawl (2019)

    · 1 h 28 min · Episode 79 · Explicit

    The Halloweenies cool off from the hot hot heat and splish splash with giant alligators as they revisit Alexandre Aja's 2019 creature feature Crawl. Together, they discuss their love (or hate) for the timeless terror,…

  19. The Practical Magic Behind Pinocchio Unstrung with Todd Masters, Kiana Larson, and Joshua Raymond

    · 48 min · Episode 78 · Explicit

    Here at Halloweenies, we love practical effects—there's a reason why one of our categories is called Great Graphics. Well, consider this a full-length Great Graphics episode, where we talk to the effects team behind…

  20. Freddy's Back, Crystal Lake, and The Odyssey

    · 2 h 01 min · Episode 77 · Explicit

    Welcome back to Coming Soon & Now Showing, our monthly series that catches up on the latest horror headlines and round robins capsule reviews of new and old horrors. Today, Mike and Mac hit up Elm Street, Haddonfield,…

  21. Evil Dead Burn (2026)

    · 3 h 16 min · Episode 76 · Explicit

    At last, our coverage on Evil Dead Burn for your streaming pleasure... Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

  22. Tricks and Treats: On Evil Dead Directors, Horror Baseball, Favorite Creature Features, and More

    · 1 h 55 min · Episode 75 · Explicit

    With Tricks and Treats, the Halloweenies answer your questions. In this installment, the gang mulls over prompts like: "What's the best starting lineup for a baseball team of movie maniacs?"; "What are the absolute…

  23. Hellraiser: Inferno (2000)

    · 2 h 21 min · Episode 74 · Explicit

    The Halloweenies continue their monthly coverage of the Hellraiser franchise with this 2000 relic: Hellraiser Inferno. The feature directorial debut of Master of Horror Scott Derrickson is readymade for an elaborate…

  24. Omen IV: The Awakening (Patreon Clip)

    · 11 min · Episode 73 · Explicit

    Here's a preview of our all-new Patreon exclusive episode that sees the Halloweenies hitting the living room to watch the 1991 Fox TV original movie: Omen IV: The Awakening. Want to hear the full thing? Head on over to…

  25. Hell House LLC (2015)

    · 2 h 02 min · Episode 72 · Explicit

    The Halloweenies hitch a ride out to the small town of Abaddon in Upstate New York to check out this totally killer haunted house that's opening: Hell House LLC. Join Michael Roffman, Justin Gerber, and Rachel Reeves…

  26. Urban Exploring, Disney Bans, and the Buzzy Brilliance of Stolen Kingdom

    · 1 h 06 min · Episode 71 · Explicit

    Halloweenies, you're in for a special treat: Filmmaker Joshua Bailey joins the show to discuss his incredible new documentary Stolen Kingdom, which delves into the history of mischief, scandal, and theft at Walt Disney…

  27. Backrooms, Obsession, and Horror's Big Weekend

    · 1 h 33 min · Episode 70 · Explicit

    Welcome back to Coming Soon & Now Showing, our monthly series that catches up on the latest horror headlines and round robins capsule reviews of new and old horrors. Today, Mike and Justin look back on the blockbuster…

  28. Hellraiser: Bloodline (1996)

    · 2 h 40 min · Episode 69 · Explicit

    It's 2127 and the Halloweenies awaken on board The Minos, where Dr. Paul Merchant instructs them to watch 1996's Hellraiser: Bloodline. It's here -- Hell Priest in Space -- and the gang finds plenty of gravitas in the…

  29. Frailty (Patreon Clip)

    · 7:28 · Episode 68 · Explicit

    Here's a preview of our all-new Patreon exclusive episode that sees the Halloweenies covering Bill Paxton's 2001 psychological horror film Frailty. Want to hear the full thing? Head on over to…

  30. Session 9 (2001)

    · 2 h 38 min · Episode 67 · Explicit

    The Halloweenies enter Danvers State Hospital for a late-late-late night screening of Brad Anderson's 2001 psychological thriller Session 9. Together, Dan, Mac, and Mike discuss the eclectic cast, the terror of the…

  31. Hokum, Apex, and Evil Dead Burn News

    · 1 h 37 min · Episode 66 · Explicit

    Welcome back to Coming Soon & Now Showing, our monthly series that catches up on the latest horror headlines and round robins capsule reviews of new and old horrors. Today, Mike and Mac catch up on headlines revolving…

  32. Omen III: The Final Conflict (Patreon Clip)

    · 6:01 · Episode 65 · Explicit

    Here's a preview of our all-new Patreon exclusive episode that sees the Halloweenies potentially conclude their coverage on The Omen franchise with 1981's Omen III: The Final Conflict. Want to hear the full thing? Head…

  33. Hellraiser III: Hell on Earth (1992)

    · 2 h 37 min · Episode 64 · Explicit

    The Halloweenies hit the New York nightlife and rendezvous with the Cenobites at The Boiler Room for 1992's Hellraiser III: Hell on Earth. Together, they discuss the lawless nature of the film, the ADR issues, Doug…

  34. The Mummy (1999)

    · 2 h 53 min · Episode 63 · Explicit

    Lee Cronin's The Mummy hits theaters this Friday. In anticipation, the Halloweenies unlock their episode on Stephen Sommers 1999 blockbuster The Mummy starring Oscar winners Brendan Fraser and Rachel Weisz. It should…

  35. Ready or Not 2, The Plague, Primate, and Halloween: The Game

    · 1 h 45 min · Episode 60 · Explicit

    Welcome back to Coming Soon & Now Showing, our monthly series that catches up on the latest horror headlines and round robins capsule reviews of new and old horrors. Today, Mike and the Brothers Gerber catch up on…

  36. I Know What You Did Last Summer (1997) (Patreon Clip)

    · 11 min · Episode 59 · Explicit

    Here's a preview of our all-new Patreon exclusive episode that sees the Halloweenies capping off their slasher month by revisiting 1997's I Know What You Did Last Summer. Want to hear the full thing? Head on over to…

  37. The Horror Oscars, The Bride, Whistle, and Lots of News

    · 2 h 15 min · Episode 58 · Explicit

    Welcome back to Coming Soon & Now Showing, our monthly series that catches up on the latest horror headlines and round robins capsule reviews of new and old horrors. Today, Mike and Rachel discuss how Horror devoured…

  38. Introducing New Adventures in Sci/Fi with Spacewolf Mac

    · 59 min · Episode 57 · Explicit

    New Adventures in Sci/Fi with your host Spacewolf Mac is a monthly pod dropping on the Halloweenies' Patreon account The Rewind (patreon.com/halloweeniespod), specifically for our $13 Ghosts Tier! In anticipation,…

  39. Cursed (2005)

    · 2 h 52 min · Episode 56 · Explicit

    In the wake of Kevin Williamson's Scream 7, the Halloweenies wax nostalgic about the troubled and perplexing relic that is Wes Craven's Cursed. Note: This episode was recorded for the film's 20th anniversary last…

  40. Ranking: The Scream Franchise... Again!

    · 1 h 42 min · Episode 29 · Explicit

    The Halloweenies say peace to Pine Grove, Indiana and hit the highway back to Hell. On the way, they share and discuss their newly minted rankings of the entire Scream franchise. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz…

  41. Scream 7 (2026)

    · 2 h 51 min · Episode 62 · Explicit

    The Halloweenies return to Woodsboro... only to skip town and head to Pine Grove, Indiana, where Ghost Face and Sidney Prescott are back at it again in Scream 7. Spoilers abound for the newly minted blockbuster…

  42. Hellbound: Hellraiser II (1988)

    · 2 h 25 min · Episode 24 · Explicit

    The Halloweenies continue the Lament Configuration with 1988's Hellbound: Hellraiser II. Released only a year after the groundbreaking original, this sequel saw Clive Barker step down as writer and director, leaving…

  43. Damien -- Omen II (Patreon Clip)

    · 9:36 · Episode 55 · Explicit

    Here's a preview of our all-new Patreon exclusive episode that sees the Halloweenies continue their coverage of The Omen franchise with 1978's Damien - Omen II. Want to hear the full thing? Head on over to…

  44. The House of the Devil (2009)

    · 2 h 35 min · Episode 54 · Explicit

    Grab that crucifix because 202666 keeps on burnin' as the Halloweenies discuss Ti West's 2009 breakthrough film The House of the Devil. Together, they discuss how West's vintage experiment checked all the right boxes,…

  45. Halloween: The Game, Send Help, 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple

    · 1 h 48 min · Episode 53 · Explicit

    Welcome back to Coming Soon & Now Showing, our monthly series that catches up on the latest horror headlines and round robins capsule reviews of new and old horrors. Today, Mike and Caffrey discuss the Halloween: The…

  46. Hellraiser (1987)

    · 2 h 50 min · Episode 52 · Explicit

    The Halloweenies open the box on Season IX with Clive Barker's 1987 cult classic Hellraiser. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of…

  47. The Omen (1976) (Patreon Clip)

    · 5:00 · Episode 51 · Explicit

    Here's a preview of our all-new Patreon exclusive episode that sees the Halloweenies kicking off their coverage of The Omen franchise. Want to hear the full thing? Head on over to www.patreon.com/halloweeniespod and…

  48. The Amityville Horror (1979)

    · 2 h 28 min · Episode 50 · Explicit

    The Halloweenies head out to Long Island to explore the strange phenomena dubbed The Amityville Horror. Specifically, 1979's The Amityville Horror, the haunted house classic starring James Brolin, Margot Kidder, and…

  49. Top 10 Horror Movies of 2025

    · 2 h 04 min · Episode 49 · Explicit

    The Halloweenies officially bolt the door and lock the windows on 2025 by listing the 10 best horror films of the year. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our…

  50. Tricks and Treats: On Horror Movies That Deserve a Remake, How the Gang Met, and Picking New Seasons

    · 1 h 48 min · Episode 48 · Explicit

    With Tricks and Treats, the Halloweenies answer your questions. In this installment -- to close out 2025 -- the gang shares how they pick each season, how they met, which horror franchises deserve a musical, necessary…

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