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Halloweenies: A Horror Franchise Podcast

Bloody FM

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. 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…

  2. 25 Years of Chills, Spills, and Thrills Pt. 2 (10-1)

    · 1 h 58 min · Episode 47 · Explicit

    The end of 2025 is nigh. The Halloweenies revisit the last quarter of a century to rank the top 25 horror movies of the last 25 years. Specifically 2000 to 2025. The second and final installment covers their picks from…

  3. 25 Years of Chills, Spills, and Thrills Pt. 1 (11-25)

    · 1 h 45 min · Episode 46 · Explicit

    The end of 2025 is nigh. The Halloweenies revisit the last quarter of a century to rank the top 25 horror movies of the last 25 years. Specifically 2000 to 2025. The first of two episodes covers their picks from No. 25…

  4. Bloodlines: The Evolution, Psychology, and Legacy of Gore in Horror Cinema

    · 1 h 03 min · Episode 45 · Explicit

    Back in August, Bloody Disgusting moderated the panel BLOODLINES: The Evolution, Psychology, and Legacy of Gore in Horror Cinema at Midsummer Scream 2026 in Long Beach, CA. Presented by Storm King Comics, the panel…

  5. Spooktacular! - David Bertolino on How Spooky World Evolved the Horror Industry

    · 1 h 03 min · Episode 44 · Explicit

    Often described as Walt Disney meets Stephen King, David Bertolino transformed the Horror industry in the '90s with Spooky World. The Berlin, Massachusetts theme park was the Halloween Horror Nights before Halloween…

  6. Gremlins (1984)

    · 3 h 13 min · Episode 43 · Explicit

    We're 25 days away from Christmas. What do you want Santa to bring you? How about a mogwai? Are you responsible enough for that? Well, the Halloweenies think they are, which is why they're spending the holidays in…

  7. Guillermo del Toro's Frankenstein (Patreon Clip)

    · 11 min · Episode 42 · Explicit

    Here's a preview of our all-new Patreon exclusive episode that sees the Halloweenies dissecting Guillermo del Toro's Frankenstein. Want to hear the full thing? Head on over to www.patreon.com/halloweeniespod and become…

  8. Thanksgiving (2023)

    · 2 h 13 min · Episode 41 · Explicit

    The Halloweenies head to Plymouth, Massachusetts to gather around the table and enjoy the murder and mayhem within Eli Roth's Thanksgiving. Note: This episode was recorded in November 2024 and is being unlocked for the…

  9. Coming Soon/Now Showing: Scream 7, Gremlins 3, Alien 5, Beast of War, Bone Lake

    · 1 h 56 min · Episode 40 · Explicit

    Welcome back to Coming Soon & Now Showing, our newly minted series that combines the headlines of Steve Christy's Bulletin Board with the capsule reviews of Now Showing to cover the gamut of the latest and greatest in…

  10. Ranking: The Universal Monsters

    · 2 h 04 min · Episode 39 · Explicit

    The Monster Mash has reached its end! Before they leave the Universal backlot, the Halloweenies (Dan Caffrey, McKenzie Gerber, Rachel Reeves, Michael Roffman, and Justin Gerber) take inventory on all those Universal…

  11. Coming Soon/Now Showing: Black Phone 2, Good Boy, Hand That Rocks the Cradle

    · 1 h 33 min · Episode 38 · Explicit

    Welcome back to Coming Soon & Now Showing, our newly minted series that combines the headlines of Steve Christy's Bulletin Board with the capsule reviews of Now Showing to cover the gamut of the latest and greatest in…

  12. The 31 Best Kills in the 'Halloween'' Franchise

    · 1 h 59 min · Episode 37 · Explicit

    It's the final week of October, which means we're days away from All Hallows' Eve. Last year, the Halloweenies ranked Michael Myers' walk-in closet of masks, but this year, the gang sharpened their knives to carve out…

  13. The Crow (1994) Pt. 2

    · 1 h 55 min · Episode 36 · Explicit

    The Halloweenies survive Devil's Night in Detroit circa 1994 as they celebrate 30 years of an all-timer: The Crow. This is the second of two episodes dedicated to the Brandon Lee masterpiece. Note: This episode was…

  14. The Crow (1994) Pt. 1

    · 2 h 31 min · Episode 35 · Explicit

    The Halloweenies survive Devil's Night in Detroit circa 1994 as they celebrate 30 years of an all-timer: The Crow. This is the first of two episodes dedicated to the Brandon Lee masterpiece. Note: This episode was…

  15. Halloween III: Season of the Witch (1982) Novelization

    · 1 h 23 min · Episode 34 · 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 1981 novelization for Halloween…

  16. Alien: Earth

    · 1 h 17 min · Episode 33 · Explicit

    Mac and Mike have been chatting about Noah Hawley's FX series on Now Showing/Coming Soon, but this time they'll go a little deeper as they wrap up their thoughts on the first season. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz…

  17. The Bride of Frankenstein (1935)

    · 2 h 54 min · Episode 32 · Explicit

    We saved the best for last! Our Universal Monsters season comes to an end as the Monster meets its mistress in this stellar sequel from James Whale: 1935's The Bride of Frankenstein. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz…

  18. Coming Soon/Now Showing: Halloween: The Game, The Conjuring 4, Scary Movie 6

    · 1 h 41 min · Episode 31 · Explicit

    I know, I know: This episode's late. Funny enough, it's just been sitting there for a week, but your Halloweenies were busy with a spooky wedding on Clint's ranch this past week. Alas, we're back with the…

  19. The Top 10 Bride Movies (We Think)

    · 1 h 17 min · Episode 30 · Explicit

    The Halloweenies conclude their Universal Monsters coverage in September with 1935's Bride of Frankenstein. In anticipation, the gang suits up for the big old wedding by revisiting their favorite "Bride flicks." Hosted…

  20. Evil Dead in Concert with Joe LoDuca

    · 28 min · Episode 29 · Explicit

    When whispers of the Evil Dead in Concert event first floated through Halloweenies HQ, we were intrigued. When we read the press release, we were sold. And most importantly, we knew we needed to go right to the source…

  21. Re-Animator Commentary

    · 1 h 39 min · Episode 28 · Explicit

    Fun facts: In 2025, aka this year, Stuart Gordon’s RE-ANIMATOR turns 40 years old, while Brian Yuzna’s 1990 sequel BRIDE OF RE-ANIMATOR turns 35 years old. To celebrate, the Halloweenies have unlocked their 2024…

  22. Frankenstein (1931)

    · 2 h 28 min · Episode 27 · Explicit

    They've met Dracula, the Wolf Man, the Creature, the Mummy, even Abbot & Costello. But only now are the Halloweenies finally braving the Bavarian Alps to meet The Monster within James Whale's iconic 1931 Universal…

  23. Now Showing: On Alien: Earth, Jason's Return, Weapons, Together, and More!

    · 1 h 52 min · Episode 26 · Explicit

    As Powerman 5000 wisely sang: This is what it's like when world's collide. Today, we're trying out something new. We're combining the news and headlines of Steve Christy's Bulletin Board with Now Showing to cover the…

  24. The Top 10 Monster Movies (We Think)

    · 1 h 09 min · Episode 25 · Explicit

    The Halloweenies continue their Universal Monsters coverage in August with 1931's Frankenstein. In anticipation, the gang stitches together their favorite monster movies that ran where Frankenstein's Monster stomped.…

  25. Abbott and Costello Meet Frankenstein (1948)

    · 2 h 23 min · Episode 23 · Explicit

    Before the Halloweenies dig up the limbs to create Frankenstein's Monster in August, they're tickling their funny bones with this 1948 Universal Monster comedy classic: Abbott and Costello Meet Frankenstein. If you're…

  26. Young Frankenstein (Patreon Clip)

    · 10 min · Episode 24 · Explicit

    Here's a preview of our all-new Patreon exclusive episode that sees the Halloweenies laughing at Mel Brooks' 1974 comedy blockbuster Young Frankenstein. Want to hear the full thing? Head on over to…

  27. Now Showing: 28 Years Later, Jurassic World Rebirth, Bring Her Back

    · 1 h 01 min · Episode 22 · Explicit

    With Now Showing, your Halloweenies gather each month for a roundtable review on something new and something old in horror. This month, they discuss 28 Years Later, Jurassic World Rebirth, Bring Her Back and three…

  28. Big Trouble in Little China (1986)

    · 2 h 58 min · Episode 21 · Explicit

    The Halloweenies dust off another John Carpenter classic out of the pile: 1986's Big Trouble in Little China. Requested by oilung, the gang hops aboard the Pork Chop Express to discuss all things Jack Burton, the Lords…

  29. Creature from the Black Lagoon (1954)

    · 2 h 29 min · Episode 20 · Explicit

    It's a cruel summer. The heat is on, our swimsuits are on, and our swim game is on. To celebrate these hot, humid days, the Halloweenies are hitting the water to continue their Universal Monsters coverage with Jack…

  30. The Top 10 Horror Movies of 2025 (So Far)

    · 1 h 53 min · Episode 19 · Explicit

    It's the middle of the year! The Halloweenies take a break from the Universal Monsters and catch up on their favorite horror movies of 2025 ... so far. They also share a couple that truly disappointed them. Hosted by…

  31. The Top 10 Water Creature Movies (We Think)

    · 1 h 38 min · Episode 18 · Explicit

    The Halloweenies continue their Universal Monsters coverage in June with 1954's Creature from the Black Lagoon. In anticipation, the gang puts on their swim trunks and takes a dip to find their favorite creatures from…

  32. The Phantom of the Opera (1925)

    · 2 h 54 min · Episode 17 · Explicit

    The Halloweenies continue their Universal Monsters coverage with Rupert Julian, Lon Chaney, Ernst Laemmle, and Edward Sedgwick's 1925 Hollywood silent movie blockbuster The Phantom of the Opera. Hosted by Simplecast,…

  33. Now Showing: Sinners, Frewaka, The Rule of Jenny Pen

    · 1 h 07 min · Episode 16 · Explicit

    With Now Showing, your Halloweenies gather each month for a roundtable review on something new and something old in horror. This month, they discuss Sinners, Frewaka, The Rule of Jenny Pen, Dead Ringers, Phase IV, and…

  34. The Top 10 "Phantom" Movies and Media (We Think)

    · 1 h 03 min · Episode 15 · Explicit

    The Halloweenies continue their Universal Monsters coverage with 1925s The Phantom of the Opera. In anticipation, the gang shares their picks for the best Phantom films of all time. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz…

  35. The Invisible Man (1933)

    · 2 h 31 min · Episode 14 · Explicit

    The Halloweenies continue their Universal Monsters coverage with James Whale's 1933 Hollywood wonder The Invisible Man. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our…

  36. The Top 10 'Invisible' Movies (We Think)

    · 1 h 44 min · Episode 13 · Explicit

    The Halloweenies continue their Universal Monsters coverage with 1933's The Invisible Man. In anticipation, the gang shares their invisible picks for the best invisible films of all time. Or something like that. Hosted…

  37. The Mummy (1932)

    · 2 h 31 min · Episode 12 · Explicit

    The Halloweenies continue their Universal Monsters coverage with Karl Freund's 1932 classic The Mummy starring Boris Karloff. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about…

  38. The Mummy (1999) (Patreon Clip)

    · 9:38 · Episode 11 · Explicit

    Here's a preview of our all-new Patreon exclusive episode that sees the Halloweenies wiping the sand off 1999's The Mummy. Want to hear the full thing? Head on over to www.patreon.com/halloweeniespod and become a…

  39. Re-Animator 40th Anniversary Reunion Live at Creep I.E. Con 2025

    · 54 min · Episode 10 · Explicit

    At last month's Creep I.E. Con in Ontario, California, Halloweenies executive producer Michael Roffman and Scare You to Sleep creator Shelby Novak hosted a 40th anniversary panel of Re-Animator featuring Barbara…

  40. Tricks and Treats: Favorite Horror Movies Per Decade, Oscar What-Ifs, and Universal Monster Adds

    · 1 h 47 min · Episode 9 · Explicit

    With Tricks and Treats, the Halloweenies answer your questions. In this installment -- their first in nearly a year, mind you -- the gang shares their favorite horror movies per decade, which new monster whould be…

  41. The Wolf Man (1941)

    · 2 h 31 min · Episode 8 · Explicit

    The Halloweenies continue their Universal Monsters coverage with George Waggner's 1941 werewolf classic The Wolf Man starring Lon Chaney Jr. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for…

  42. Cursed (Patreon Clip)

    · 5:41 · Episode 7 · Explicit

    Here's a preview of our all-new Patreon exclusive episode that sees the Halloweenies revisiting Wes Craven's troubled werewolf picture Cursed. Want to hear the full thing? Head on over to…

  43. The Top 10 Werewolf Movies of All Time (We Think)

    · 1 h 33 min · Episode 6 · Explicit

    The Halloweenies continue their Universal Monsters coverage with 1941's The Wolf Man. In anticipation, the gang finds themselves in a hairy situation as they howl for their favorite werewolf films. Hosted by…

  44. Robert Eggers' Nosferatu (Patreon Clip)

    · 8:20 · Episode 5

    Here's a preview of our all-new Patreon exclusive episode that finds the Halloweenies sinking their teeth into Robert Eggers' Nosferatu. Want to hear the full thing? Head on over to www.patreon.com/halloweeniespod and…

  45. Dracula (1931)

    · 2 h 54 min · Episode 4 · Explicit

    The Halloweenies officially begin their Universal Monsters coverage by sinking their fangs into Tod Browning's 1931 classic Dracula. Special guest includes Adam Carston of Windy City Ballyhoo and Make My Day: A Clint…

  46. The Top 10 Vampire Movies of All Time (We Think)

    · 2 h 07 min · Episode 3 · Explicit

    This month, the Halloweenies kick off their Universal Monsters coverage with 1931's Dracula. In anticipation, the gang gathers in Transylvania to share their picks for the best vamp flicks of all time. Hosted by…

  47. Top 10 Horror Movies of 2024

    · 1 h 49 min · Episode 2 · Explicit

    All good things come to an end, and so has 2024. To ring in the New Year, the Halloweenies revisit the past year and list their 10 best horror movies. Note: This list is definitive and not at all subjective. Follow us…

  48. Gremlins (Patreon Clip)

    · 8:52 · Episode 1

    Here's a preview of our all-new Patreon exclusive episode that finds the Halloweenies celebrating 40 years of Joe Dante's Gremlins. Want to hear the full thing? Head on over to www.patreon.com/halloweeniespod and…

  49. Black Christmas (1974)

    · 3 h 32 min · Episode 58

    Fifty years ago, Bob Clark's Black Christmas hit theaters in America. Today, the Halloweenies finally cover it. Seriously. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our…

  50. Holiday Horror Deep Cuts Worth Unwrapping

    · 1 h 29 min · Episode 57

    Tired of rewatching the same ol' Christmas horror films? The Halloweenies have a handful of new ones to check out this season. Follow us on Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | Patreon Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz…

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