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Halloweenies: A Horror Franchise Podcast

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

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All Episodes

179:57

Aliens (1986) Pt. 1

Halloweenies: A Horror Franchise Podcast ·

2024/02/26

All right, sweethearts, what are you waiting for? Breakfast in bed? Another glorious day in the Halloweenies! A day in the Halloweenies is like a day on the farm. Every meal's a banquet! Every paycheck a fortune! Every episode a parade! I *love* the Halloweenies! And hopefully you do too, because this time it's war, and we're looking for fellow marines. Join us as we begin our sprawling coverage of James Cameron's all-timer sequel Aliens. In the first of two episodes, the gang discusses the long

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158:55

The Descent (2005)

Halloweenies: A Horror Franchise Podcast ·

2024/02/21

In our latest episode of The Rental, the Halloweenies go spelunking and discuss Neil Marshall's 2005 claustrophobic monster movie The Descent. As is Halloweenies tradition, nothing is left untouched in this cave. Note: This episode was recorded in 2021. Follow us on Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | Patreon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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133:37

Tricks and Treats: Universal's Dark Universe,...

Halloweenies: A Horror Franchise Podcast ·

2024/02/12

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 Xenomorph designs, sidecasts they'd want to record, hot takes on past franchises we've covered, and much much more. To kick it off, they discuss the then-recent news surrounding Universal's Dark Universe expansion. Music by Billy Yost and The Kickback. Follow us on Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | Patreon Learn more about your ad choices

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114:39

Alien (1979) Pt. 3

Halloweenies: A Horror Franchise Podcast ·

2024/02/05

The commercial space tug Halloweenies is scheduled for detonation, but not until they're done discussing Ridley Scott's Alien. In the third and final episode dedicated to the 1979 sci-fi horror, the team prepares for evac by taking inventory on its one-of-a-kind cast of blue-collar shipmates, the scariest scene, all those stellar special effects, and more. Music by Billy Yost and The Kickback. Follow us on Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | Patreon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit

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66:34

Alien (1979) Pt. 2

Halloweenies: A Horror Franchise Podcast ·

2024/02/02

The commercial space tug Halloweenies is in quarantine. After inspecting a transmission from a nearby moon, the crew returns with a perfect organism: Ridley Scott's Alien. In the second of three episodes dedicated to the 1979 sci-fi horror, the team moves to the lab to discuss Jerry Goldsmith's score and the titular creature itself. Music by Billy Yost and The Kickback. Follow us on Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | Patreon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Alien (1979) Pt. 1

Halloweenies: A Horror Franchise Podcast ·

2024/01/29

The commercial space tug Halloweenies is returning to Earth with a four-member crew in statis: McKenzie Gerber, Dan Caffrey, Michael Roffman, and Rachel Reeves. Detecting a transmission from a nearby moon, the ship's computer, Mother, awakens the crew to pod. Together, they gather around the table to begin their dissection of Ridley Scott's Alien. In the first of three episodes dedicated to the 1979 sci-fi horror, the team discusses the chaotic production history that turned madness into a

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9:48

Big Trouble in Little China (Patreon Clip)

Halloweenies: A Horror Franchise Podcast ·

2024/01/22

Here's a preview of our all-new Patreon exclusive episode that finds the Halloweenies discussing John Carpenter's Big Trouble in Little China. Want to hear the full thing? Head on over to www.patreon.com/halloweeniespod and become a Skeleton Patron for more exclusive bonus content! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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130:15

Dead Silence (2007)

Halloweenies: A Horror Franchise Podcast ·

2024/01/15

The Halloweenies take a quick post-holidays vacay to Raven's Fair to discuss James Wan's 2007 supernatural horror film, Dead Silence. Together, Dan Caffrey, McKenzie Gerber, Michael Roffman, and Justin Gerber discuss Wan's bleached out style, the muddled mythology, Donnie Wahlberg's scene-stealing performance, and, naturally, 2010's Guardians: The Owls of Ga'Hoole. Somewhere in there they also share polarizing thoughts on Malignant. Note: This episode was recorded in 2021 and is being dropped in the

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136:37

Season 7 and 2024 Horror Preview

Halloweenies: A Horror Franchise Podcast ·

2024/01/08

Happy Belated New Year! To kick things off, the Halloweenies assemble and offer a preview of what's to come in 2024. Beyond that, they also share the 10 most anticipated horror movies from now until December. It's gonna be a good year. Follow us on Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | Patreon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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148:37

Top 10 Horror Movies of 2023

Halloweenies: A Horror Franchise Podcast ·

2024/01/02

All good things come to an end, and so has 2023. 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. Music by Billy Yost and The Kickback. Follow us on Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | Patreon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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174:37

Invasion of the Body Snatchers (1978)

Halloweenies: A Horror Franchise Podcast ·

2023/12/22

The Halloweenies answer the call from the San Francisco Health Department, where they are to study Philip Kaufman's Invasion of the Body Snatchers for its 45th anniversary. Together, they discuss the history of the Invasion story, Kaufman's docustyle eye, the film's commentary on '70s counterculture and consumerism, and all the chaos within every frame of this 1978 gem. Note: This installment of The Rental is from our Patreon and was recorded in January 2023. Follow us

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61:36

The Exorcist: 50 Years in 50 Minutes

Halloweenies: A Horror Franchise Podcast ·

2023/12/18

William Friedkin's The Exorcist turns 50 this month. To celebrate, the Halloweenies head to Georgetown to spend 50 minutes talking about how the film -- the greatest horror film of all time? -- has influenced culture over the past 50 years. Follow us on Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | Patreon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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98:49

Ranking: The Chucky Franchise

Halloweenies: A Horror Franchise Podcast ·

2023/12/11

The Halloweenies (Dan Caffrey, McKenzie Gerber, Rachel Reeves, Michael Roffman, and Justin Gerber) reach the end, friends. As per tradition, they cap off another year-long season with a good ol' ranking. From Child's Play (1988) to all two-and-a-half seasons of Chucky, they leave no Good Guy behind. Follow us on Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | Patreon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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124:33

Fortune and Glory: Indiana Jones and the Dial of...

Halloweenies: A Horror Franchise Podcast ·

2023/12/02

Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny is finally available to stream on Disney+. To celebrate, the Halloweenies are unlocking the two-part finale of their summer sidecast, Fortune and Glory. If you didn't see Pt. 1, scroll back and hit play there. Want more of the franchise? Head on over to www.patreon.com/halloweeniespod and become a Patron for more exclusive bonus content! Follow us on Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | Patreon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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102:24

Fortune and Glory: Indiana Jones and the Dial of...

Halloweenies: A Horror Franchise Podcast ·

2023/12/02

Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny is finally available to stream on Disney+. To celebrate, the Halloweenies are unlocking the two-part finale of their summer sidecast, Fortune and Glory. We also uploaded Pt. 2. Want more of the franchise? Head on over to www.patreon.com/halloweeniespod and become a Patron for more exclusive bonus content! Follow us on Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | Patreon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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The Guest (Patreon Clip)

Halloweenies: A Horror Franchise Podcast ·

2023/11/28

Here's a preview of our all-new Patreon exclusive episode that finds the Halloweenies discussing 2014's The Guest. Head on over to www.patreon.com/halloweeniespod and become a Skeleton Patron for more exclusive bonus content! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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156:39

Child's Play (2019)

Halloweenies: A Horror Franchise Podcast ·

2023/11/20

The Halloweenies log into this 2019 remake of Child's Play. Remember that one? Follow us on Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | Patreon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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148:42

You're Next (2013)

Halloweenies: A Horror Franchise Podcast ·

2023/11/13

The Halloweenies invite their friends over to feast upon Adam Wingard's 2011/2013 slasher You're Next. Which friends? Terry Mesnard of Scarred Podcast/Gayly Dreadful and Patrick Harris of Museum Noire. It seemed right for Thanksgiving this year. Note: This installment of The Rental is from our Patreon and recorded in November 2020. Follow us on Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | Patreon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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85:50

Now Showing: Five Nights at Freddy's, Dark Harvest,...

Halloweenies: A Horror Franchise Podcast ·

2023/11/06

With Now Showing, your Halloweenies gather each month for a roundtable review on something new and something old in horror. This month, they discuss Five Nights at Freddy's, Dark Harvest, Hell House LLC Origins: The Carmichael Manor, Deathdream, The Tunnel, and Paranormal Activity: The Ghost Dimension. Special guest includes Jenn Adams of The Losers' Club and The Lady Killers. Follow us on Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | Patreon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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146:45

Chucky TV Series

Halloweenies: A Horror Franchise Podcast ·

2023/10/30

The Halloweenies head to Hackensack, New Jersey to march through all three seasons of Chucky. Together, they discuss how the show expands the universe, honors all aspects and tones of the franchise, reveals the many sides of Chucky, seemingly never runs out of story, and considerably amps up the gore in the third season. Follow us on Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | Patreon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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