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Hellbent for Horror

S.A. Bradley is here to remind you why you used to love horror movies...and you secretly still do! Hellbent for Horror combines horror history, personal observations, common themes, and cultural trends to tell a story with each episode. We talk about all things horror. The door swings wide here, and all types of horror are welcome. Each episode covers some aspect of the genre, with lots of viewing or reading suggestions for you to check out. We"ll discuss horror movies, books, and comics, as well

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Episode 036- The Monsters that Invaded Primetime:...

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2017/03/27

Notorious scares delivered on TV! Back in the early 1970's, Network TV executives started to make original movies to compete against Hollywood. They were fast, cheap and, occasionally, great! Many of these telefilms were horror movies. Some of those network TV-produced movies generated some genuine scares, and sent kids to bed to have nightmares. Not to mention that some of these movies were the starting ground for great writers, directors, and make up artists. In this episode, horror film

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Episode 035- Welcome to the New Tension: Women Horror...

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2017/03/17

I’ve said before that horror is supposed to upset the apple cart. It lets us confront fears we can’t confront in any other genre. I like when good stories challenge me, and that includes a challenge to my perspective. In the last decade or so I’ve noticed many films directed and/or written by women that have shown me horror stories from different perspectives. They’ve unsettled me, and scared me in ways different from before. I LIKE this. As a reader and watcher of horror, I LIKE having

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Episode 034- Scored to Death: An Interview with J....

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2017/03/07

What does a shark sound like as it gets closer to you? What does October 31st sound like? Or Marion Crane's last thought? When you look up a long flight of stairs in Georgetown, what do you hear? Horror Fans know. When a haunting visual and a haunting score are in perfect harmony, they have the power to enter your memory and trigger your emotions. In this episode, Author J. Blake Fichera joins us to discuss his Rondo Nominated book, "Scored to Death: Conversations with Some of Horror's Greatest

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Episode 033- Killed by Death

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2017/02/27

Death comes for us all. Our love of horror makes us confront death. Me? I’m not so much afraid of death as the act of dying. The fear of the pain that comes with it. In this episode, I talk about that human fear of death and dying. I talk about my own experiences with people dying, and our culture’s attitudes about death. And, of course, a couple of scary movies that help reinforce my attitudes. If you like the show, please consider supporting it on Patreon. Even a dollar an episode helps

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Episode 032- You Will be Assimilated: Science Fiction...

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2017/02/07

Horror and Science Fiction share space on my book and movie shelves. When done right they mix together to achieve scary, imaginative results. Who can deny the power of Alien, The Terminator, or The Thing? But there are many, lesser-known films that mix sci-fi and horror. In this episode I’ll talk about some movies I like that mix the two sensibilities. What about you? Did I miss your favorite? Drop me a line and let me know. If you like the show, please consider supporting it on Patreon.

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Episode 031- A Good Cast Is Worth Repeating, Part...

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2017/01/25

A "Creature Double Feature" that's so big, we needed TWO PODCASTS to tell it! James Hancock (host of The Wrong Reel podcast) returns for Part 2 of our collaboration between our two podcasts, where we discuss two early giants of the horror genre, James Whale and Tod Browning. In this episode, we dive into the morbid, bizarre and provocative films of Tod Browning. If you only know him for the original Dracula, you've only scratched the surface. And if you think the most shocking film he made was

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Episode 030- Nowhere Man: The Outsider in Horror

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2017/01/21

Don’t let THEM in! Or are you the one they’re trying to keep out? The Us vs. Them mentality is a backdrop for some really good horror stories. Frankenstein being a great example. The Monster is the outsider, but yet you sympathize with him. In these conflicts, horror is uniquely suited to tell some great stories, and give different results. What makes THEM...them? How easily can WE become THEM? “Civilized” society is a tough path to tread. In this episode I talk about Horror and the

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Episode 029- Here There Be Lions

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2017/01/12

Everyone is a fan of something, right? Some people become obsessed with things. Most of the time, these obsessions are harmless fun for people. Sometimes our obsessions involve more than just us, and sometimes these obsessions are inconvenient to people around us. And then there are the obsessions that endanger people around us. And then there are obsessions that lead to cruel power over people. Obsessions at the extreme can be horrifying. In this episode I talk about obsessions put to film.

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Episode 028- The Wretched Roundtable: End of the Year...

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2017/01/01

We help the Grim Reaper finish off 2016 in style. Join four members of "The Algonquin Round Table of Horror" as they discuss the high points and the low points of horror movies in 2016. Jon Kitley, Gregg Olheiser, Bryan Martinez and Damien Glonek give their opinions about all things horror-related, new trends snd old films you might have missed the first time around. Let's start 2017 off with a scream! Thanks for listening. Join the Hellbent for Horror Horde! Click here: http://bit.ly/2i3VLoe If

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Episode 027- You Better Watch Out: Christmas Horror...

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2016/12/24

If you think about it, the imagery around Christmas is really kind of freaky. A big man in a red suit can get into your house while you’re sleeping. And you leave food out for him! Ancient tales about the Santa-type characters tell very scary figures who hunt for children during the long nights around the Winter Solstice. You’d think with all this material that there would be a lot of great Christmas horror movies. You’d be wrong then. But there are some movies that have dealt with all the

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Episode 026- More Volatile Substance: The Oscar Edition

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2016/12/13

It seems that when a movie with dark themes is marketed for mainstream appeal that the “horror” description goes out the window in favor of "suspense," "mystery," or “thriller.” There are lots of movies that are billed as “thrillers,” which are, in my opinion, horror movies, telling horror stories at their cores. This is even more the case with movies that get nominated for Best Picture. In this episode I make a case to categorize two Ocscar winners as Horror movies. I think that both Clint

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Episode 025- The Revolution Was Videotaped

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2016/12/02

The 1990’s was a tough time for American horror movies. But, while the Drive-Ins died and horror movies disappeared from the movie theaters, there was one safe haven left for the horror fan: The Independent Video Store. The time of the "Mom and Pop" video store, before the big studios realized the goldmine of it, was a great time to be a movie fan. The stores reflected their communities, and were a place for fans to congregate and trade movie tips and ideas. However, the 1990's weren't just a tough

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Episode 024- Wretched Roundtable: The Fan's Revenge!

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2016/11/23

The gates have been stormed at the H4H compound! And the result is our first Wretched Round Table, a discussion between four listeners and myself! Listen in as Dan Strauss, Doug Lipski, Kris Zimmerman, and Timothy Gruscinski share their passions and their stories around the "First Kiss" and more. We talk about horror in movies and in culture, and our own personal connection to the art form. This show has always been about starting conversations around horror and I'm honored that I was able to spend

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Episode 023- What’s Eating You?

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2016/11/15

In this month of Thanksgiving when, in America, we feast... I’m thinking about things that feast on us. The fear of being eaten is primal, and dates back to our caveman days when we were on the menu for all the big predators. And it’s been a mainstay of horror for ages. The Blob, The Fly (both the original and the David Cronenberg remake), and countless other movies and books deal with the primal fear of being eaten by an unknown monster. So, in this episode I talk about some movies and books

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Episode 022- Never Underestimate the Power of the...

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2016/11/06

Some horrors are all too real, and we’re powerless to stop them. Being bested by a one-celled organism can really put a person in his or her place. In this episode I talk about REAL body horror, specifically the horror of outbreaks of illness. Epidemics. Pandemics. They’ve been the topic of good and bad horror alike. I’m fascinated by the microscopic world, and that these tiny creatures outnumber me, you, all of us. They were here before us, and they’ll be here long after we’re gone. It’s

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EPISODE 021- Lessons in Latex and Cuisine for...

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2016/10/28

What are you dressing up as for Halloween? I have some ideas... This month I went to the Sinister Creature Con in Sacramento, CA. This convention focuses on the technicians behind the shock effects, and it’s filled with artists demonstrating their work and their passion for everyone to see. This Convention is the brainchild of Tim Meunier, who also runs the Sacramento horror film festival. I had a great weekend at the con and at the amazing after-parties that featured make up effects from some of

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Episode 020- The Devil You Don't Know: 20 Horror...

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2016/10/23

Have you gotten your Halloween scare yet? In this episode, I give a selection of movies to watch for this Halloween season. My list skips the "old reliables" in favor of some lesser known films you may not have seen before. It’s a mixture of old and new, American and foreign, monsters, ghosts, and some new disturbing characters. I hope you find at least one in this list that surprises and creeps you out. Happy Halloween! If you like the show, please consider writing a review on iTunes or Google

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Episode 019- Songs that go Bump in the Night- My...

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2016/10/10

My Halloween celebration has a soundtrack. And, along with all the standards, I collect “non-traditional” horror songs; ones that induce dread, or shock, maybe even fear. In this episode I share some of the songs that are mainstays in my October playlist. Maybe some of these songs will inspire you, and become part of your own celebration of Halloween. Happy Listening. If you like the show, please consider writing a review on iTunes or Google Play. It really helps. Thanks a lot for

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Episode 018- Interview from the Abyss: Bradley J....

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2016/10/03

My biggest thrill doing this podcast is getting to talk to people about this stuff. I really want to start conversations with you...and now I get to! Recently, an H4H listener named Bradley J. Kornish started an email conversation with me. I decided it would be fun to do a phone interview with another passionate horror fan! Bradley J Kornish is the creative force behind Black Ark Studios and Black Ark Magazine. He is the author of dark fiction and horror including the web serials 'Mother' and

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Episode 017- Taboo Texts: Horror in Print

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2016/09/29

Movies last a couple of hours, but you spend significant time with a book. Reading is a direct upload of words that transition into your own images that go right to your brain. It can be powerful. And horror books let you live with the scare and the thrill for days! In this episode I talk about my love of reading, and how horror stories and books from the library deepened my love of horror, and helped me get to know myself. Books were my salvation…and my corruption! If you like the show,

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