Halloweenies: A Horror Franchise Podcast

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  Colony, Faces of Death, and Boozapalooza in Horrorland 14.09.2026 56min

  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 selling so many spirits (of the beverage variety), pay their respects to Victor Miller, and meditate on Bruce Campbell's recent health update. From there, they review new-ish releases like Colony and Faces of Death before plunging back into time with Avalanche and Torture Garden.
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  Halloween: The Game - First Impressions 08.09.2026 1t 17min

  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. Joining the gang is special guest Matt Sampere, filmmaker of Creeping Death.
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  Hellraiser: Hellseeker (2002) 31.08.2026 2t 13min

  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 arrived at Hellraiser: Hellseeker, the sixth entry in the series that went direct to video in Fall 2002. Together, Mike, Mac, and Rachel play with the puzzling, if not pretzeled, behind-the-scenes hell before diving right into the lake of fire with Mayhem, aka Dean Winters, and a familiar face in Ashley Laurence who may or may not actually be playing Kirsty. Eh, you'll find out why...
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  Insidious: Out of the Further with Production Designer Nick Bassett 30.08.2026 37min

  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 Dominion, too, as Mr. Bassett is no stranger to the Necronomicon, having worked on Ash Vs. Evil Dead and Evil Dead Rise.
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  From Dusk Till Dawn (1996) Commentary Track 27.08.2026 1t 59min

  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 it was originally planned to be a Tales feature film. Join the gang as they smuggle their podcasting equipment over the Mexican border to catch a showing at the world renowned Titty Twister. If you want more commentaries, be sure to join our Patreon by heading over to patreon.com/halloweeniespod!
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  Tales from the Crypt: Demon Knight (Patreon Clip) 24.08.2026 10min

  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 the festivities with our deep dive on the 1995 feature film, Tales from the Crypt Presents: Demon Knight. Get the full episode at patreon.com/halloweeniespod.
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  Manhunter: The Final Cut, Leviticus, Soulm8te, and Hellraiser: Revival 17.08.2026 1t 22min
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  Tales from the Crypt: The Top Episodes 10.08.2026 2t 30min

  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 their 12 favorites, including a few wild cards here and there.
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  Talk from the Crypt: An Interview with John Kassir 03.08.2026 52min

  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 Cryptkeeper himself: John Kassir! The iconic voice behind the bone-breaking host speaks to executive producer/cohost Michael Roffman and Vanity Fair writer Andrew Buss about his curious meteoric rise to fame and how he ended up collecting cobwebs in the Crypt. This was recorded in July 2026 at Creep I.E. Con Aftermath.
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  Ghostwatch (Patreon Clip) 27.07.2026 10min

  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? Head on over to www.patreon.com/halloweeniespod and become a Skeleton Patron for more exclusive bonus content!
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  Crawl (2019) 27.07.2026 1t 28min

  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, their investment in Barry Pepper, and, uh, Demolition Man. Don't ask. This episode
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  The Practical Magic Behind Pinocchio Unstrung with Todd Masters, Kiana Larson, and Joshua Raymond 23.07.2026 47min

  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 the titular puppet of Pinocchio Unstrung. As the latest installment in the Twisted Childhood Universe, Pinocchio ups the franchise's game by featuring a villain that's entirely practical, created with a stunning mix of animatronics and, of course, puppetry. So take a seat at the workbench for a spirited interview between Halloweenie co-host Dan Caffrey and MASTERS FX President and Founder (and special effects legend in his own right) Todd Masters, Pinnochio Lead artist and Designer Kiana Larson, and Lead Animatronics Joshua Raymond. Learn how they pulled off such a dazzling and terrifying puppet, where they think the effects industry is headed, the movies that made them want to be fx artists, a few tidbits of Nightmare On Elm Street history, and more. Pinocchio himself might even pop by for an appearance...
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  Freddy's Back, Crystal Lake, and The Odyssey 19.07.2026 2t 1min

  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, and Crystal Lake before braving the high seas to discuss the horrors within Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey. They also review this year's Exit 8 and Forbidden Fruits before dusting off old classics for the first time in 2020's Caveat and 1985's The Mean Season.
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  Evil Dead Burn (2026) 18.07.2026 3t 16min

  At last, our coverage on Evil Dead Burn for your streaming pleasure...
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  Tricks and Treats: On Evil Dead Directors, Horror Baseball, Favorite Creature Features, and More 06.07.2026 1t 55min

  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 worst lessons Hollywood will learn from the success of Obsession and Backrooms?"; "Who should write and direct the next Evil Dead?"; "Which horror franchise would you like to take creative control over?"; and our favorite on-screen devils and creature features.
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  Hellraiser: Inferno (2000) 29.06.2026 2t 21min

  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 discussion, from aesthetic choices influenced by David Lynch, Jacob's Ladder, and Silent Hill to the hit-or-miss cast led by a familiar face in Barker's world: Nightbreed star Craig Sheffer.
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  Omen IV: The Awakening (Patreon Clip) 23.06.2026 10min

  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 www.patreon.com/halloweeniespod and become a Skeleton Patron for more exclusive bonus content!
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  Hell House LLC (2015) 15.06.2026 2t 1min

  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 as they discuss director Stephen Cognetti's found footage gem that has since spawned multiple sequels and spinoffs. But, as with anything, nothing is ever quite as good as the original. Note: This episode was originally released to our patrons in October 2025.
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  Urban Exploring, Disney Bans, and the Buzzy Brilliance of Stolen Kingdom 11.06.2026 1t 5min

  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 World. Perhaps you remember the whole kerfuffle involving the disappearance of Buzzy? No? Even better. Like every great doc, this starts from Point A and gets to Point Z in the most curious and fulfilling ways. So, while not horror per se, we're pretty passionate about this one.
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  Backrooms, Obsession, and Horror's Big Weekend 03.06.2026 1t 32min

  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 weekend that saw Backrooms and Obsession smashing box office records. They also brush on some franchise news and dust off oldies for the first time: 1987's Dead of Winter and 1977's False Face.