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The Best Little Horror House in Philly

George Heftler

Every week we discuss the best horror movie ever made... according to our guest, at least.

tv & film film interviews

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01:13:49

Last House on Dead End Street (1977) with Will Sloan

The Best Little Horror House in Philly ·

2024/07/01

This week, I'm taking a trip to a very different horror house - the Last House on Dead End Street!Will Sloan (Gold Ninja Video, the Important Cinema Club) joins us to talk about the cult film that had people sure it was snuff if it even existed, and the crazy backstory that lead to what we seen on screen, plus the movie's resurgence! We're also getting into how it plays with our cultivated sense of fiction like Funny Games, exploits Last House on the Left, and is ultimately totally unique. Don't

01:22:43

It's Alive III: Island of the Alive with Chris from...

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2024/06/17

Happy Father's Day to all, but especially to Stephen Jarvis - because Chris from Mount Molehill is here to talk about the mutant brood of Cannibalistic Humanoid Island Dwellers (C.H.I.D.s) in It's Alive III: Island of the Alive!We're getting into Larry Cohen's zero daddy issues why do you ask, the foundation provided by It's Alive and It Lives Again, and the danger people put themselves in to make sure this movie got made. So don't miss out! Or the there might just be a mutant baby waiting to get

02:01:41

Night of the Demons (1988) with Jonathan La Mantia

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2024/06/03

Tonight, we're partying in the horror house... but its possessed, NOT haunted, which can only mean Jonathan La Mantia is here to chat Night of the Demons (1988)! We're getting into the the terror of the video store shelves, showing up to an event wearing the same outfit as Satan, a nebula of drugs in the makeup room and much much more! Don't miss out! link to post about the show's conclusion ----more----PLUS: New bonus content for the patreon includes Round 1 of the trivia competition we

01:53:23

Skinamarink (2023) with Harry Nordlinger

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2024/05/20

This week in the horror house, the doors and windows have disappeared and I'm being tortured by a demon - but it's not all bad, because artist Harry Nordlinger is here to talk about Skinamarink!We're talking about microbudget excellence and creativity from restriction, the various theories about this viral smash hit, and generally getting 'rinked! You won't want to miss this one! link to post about the show's conclusion ----more----PLUS: New bonus content for the patreon includes a guest appearance

01:14:46

The Collector (1965) with Sophia Heftler

The Best Little Horror House in Philly ·

2024/05/06

EPISODE 200! Wow. You might be looking at your phone and saying "hey it doesn't SAY episode 200". That's because a few weeks I shared another person's show on the feed so I could take a break. Take my word for it, it's episode 200. Ok, so that's the end of the show, right? Wrong! That's at 200 movies covered, not 200 episodes. There are 12 LEFT INCLUDING THIS ONE. Could I have made this any more confusing? probably not! That said, I am thrilled to welcome my mother to the show, she has been a huge

01:16:54

Resident Evil 2 (1998-2019) with Jeffrey Marra

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2024/04/29

Original Patreon Description:Jeff Marra is here to pitch the video game Resident Evil 2 as the Best Horror Movie Ever Made! This jerko made me actually finish a horror game which was not easy and I did get scared but Resident Evil 2 was actually extremely fun so thanks I GUESS. We're talking about the history of Resident Evil, the impact it had on zombie media, breaking down the story and the differences between the original and the remake - then casting our own dream adaptation! Check out out,

01:51:35

Ninja Scroll (1993) with Nick Wiger

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2024/04/22

This week the horror house is getting animed, because Nick Wiger is here to talk about his pick for the best horror movie ever made - Ninja Scroll (1993)! We're talking about being a bit of a thrillseeker, the efforts to make Ninja Scroll accessible, the plethora of "dudes rock" moments and much much more... you won't want to miss this hyperviolent hyperawesome horror flick that influenced some of the biggest names in the game! link to post about the show's conclusion ----more----PLUS: New bonus

01:42:23

Gideon the Ninth with Bailey Norton

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2024/04/15

Original Patreon Description: Bailey Norton is back to spotlight our first novel, Gideon the Ninth by Tamsyn Muir - a gripping tale of lesbian necromancers in space... and so much more, baby! We're discussing the struggles of being a bone cultist, taking on Big Science's anti-Pluto agenda, and that's not the half of it! Don't miss this one! from the corrections department: I accidentally called Harrowhark "Harrowhawk" at the beginning, I'm sorry

01:13:41

Cat's Eye (1985) with Jon Gabrus

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2024/04/08

What's your addiction... is it smoking, is it gravity, is it air? King's telling stories, bout not one, not two, but all 3. And this week, Jon Gabrus is in the horror house to break down the anthology movie that captures King's essence the best, Cat's Eye!We're talking about the age old battle between cats and dogs, having a cool but rude name, and relatable fears... plus much more! Don't miss out! link to post about the show's conclusion ----more----PLUS: New bonus content for the patreon includes

02:12:42

Best Animated Horror Shorts (1929-1953) with Branson...

The Best Little Horror House in Philly ·

2024/04/01

Original Patreon Description: Branson Reese (Swanboy, Rude Tales of Magic) is back and we're talking about the original idea for his BLHHiP episode... a journey through animation history with 13 of his favorite horror influenced shorts from Disney, Warner Brothers, the Fleischer brothers and beyond!This jam-packed, Ernie Hudson-themed episode sees us talking about influencing everyone from Alfred Hitchcock to John Waters, getting the boys together to see The Old Mill, the reference danger point of

01:31:30

Buffy the Vampire Slayer (1992) with Jen Barclay

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2024/03/25

This week, friend of the show Jen Barclay is here to talk about her pick for best horror movie ever made - Buffy the Vampire Slayer! We're admiring Beau Hunkus, giving big ups to Luke Perry, deeming Ben Affleck "America's Sad Sack" and getting distracted by The Matrix... plus much more! So stake around and check this one out!from the corrections department: at 1:20:09 I mix up the names Amilyn and Lothos link to post about the show's conclusion ----more----PLUS: New bonus content for the patreon

56:15

Control (2019) with Patrick Cotnoir

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2024/03/18

Original Patreon Description:Our February bonus episode is about the extremely fun and delightfully spooky video game Control, developed by Remedy Entertainment! Patrick Cotnoir returns and we're telling robots to fuck off, mixing metaphors, praising Uncle Mister Bones and absolutely knowing what ray tracing is! Listen now!

01:25:27

The Curious Dr. Humpp (1970) with Pete Faecke

The Best Little Horror House in Philly ·

2024/03/11

The doctor is in, but this this is one perilous physician! Artist Pete Faecke is here to break down the notorious, menacing, but most of all CURIOUS Dr. Humpp as this week's best horror movie ever made. That means we're getting into brains-in-jars, papier-mâché masks, and the history of sexploitation, so strap in and don't get throatchopped... you won't want to miss this one! link to post about the show's conclusion ----more----PLUS: New bonus content for the patreon includes full video of the

01:53:18

Synecdoche, NY (2008) with Michael Swaim (Patreon...

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2024/03/02

ORIGINAL EPISODE DESCRIPTION FROM PATREON:All aboard the bus to funland - this month's bonus ep sees Michael Swaim return after his main feed discussion about Lars Von Trier's Antichrist to talk about another bundle of sunshine, Charlie Kaufman's Synecdoche, NY! Slippery time, solipsistic myopism, romantic irony, and more... we got another dense symbology movie, folks! Don't miss out!

02:05:38

C.H.U.D. (1984) with Josh Jones

The Best Little Horror House in Philly ·

2024/02/26

Cat is out of the bag and C.H.U.D. is out of the tunnel - Josh Jones is in the Horror House and he picked the Douglas Cheek eco-classic, C.H.U.D. as The Wire of creature features, the Van Gogh of early 80s cinema, and this week's best horror movie ever made!But what does it stand for? Child Having Unfortunate Dinner? Cyou Hjust Ugot DC.H.U.D.ed? Only way to find out is to 1-800-DO-CHUD-NOW and listen! link to post about the show's conclusion ----more----PLUS: New bonus content for the patreon

01:36:47

Hour of the Wolf (1968) with Lonnie Nadler

The Best Little Horror House in Philly ·

2024/02/12

Is Lonnie Nadler still alive, and will this night ever end? Soon, soon, youth - or never! Because we're talking about Ingmar "Bergy" Bergman's Hour of the Wolf! We're getting into the lasting influence Hour of the Wolf had on everything from David Lynch's filmography to The Blair Witch Project and Fargo, Lonnie's fascination with Southern Gothic and how that's impacted his work on the Sickness & Golgatha Motor Mountain, PLUS MUCH MUCH MORE! Don't miss out! PS: one thing i forgot to touch on in

01:11:48

The Exorcist III (1990) with Merritt K

The Best Little Horror House in Philly ·

2024/01/29

Is that a demon in your priest, or are you just happy to see us? Merritt K is here to talk about The Exorcist III, so #BlattyBoys stand up! We're getting into tricking George C Scott into comedy gold, the deep involvement with the Joker, Dyer's dire dying, the anti-Vietnam War sentiment, and a pitch for Lionel Ritchie's new hit song! You won't want to miss this - so don't! ----more---- PLUS: the final episode of Plutember was December's bonus episode, so if you want to hear JP and

01:10:24

Miracle Mile (1989) with Galen Howard

The Best Little Horror House in Philly ·

2024/01/15

Actor and "Hope LA Doesn't Nuked"er Galen Howard is here to talk about the underseen nuclear anxiety dream that takes you down the rabbit hole, Miracle Mile! We're talking about how much Steve De Jarnatt put into this and Cherry 2000, Mare Winningham and Anthony Edward's perfect casting, the After Hours double feature, and much much more! Turn into a diamond with us and listen now! PS: There were some tech issues getting things going so I forgot to record locally for a while, if you can't

01:51:11

Constantine (2005) with Mike Regan

The Best Little Horror House in Philly ·

2023/12/25

Merry Christmas!! Hey, can you pick me and Reegs up from the airport? We just flew in from HELLAX and boy are our arms tired. Luckily the in-flight entertainment was this week's best horror movie ever made, Constantine (2005)! We're keeping things on theme for Plutember 3: All Georgie Picks: Week 2: With Reegs, talking about a psychic detective, bespoke leather accessories, character names like "doubleface" and our write-in campaign for the WHAP boys to get involved in Constantine 2

01:56:08

Silent Night, Deadly Night (1984) With We Heard About...

The Best Little Horror House in Philly ·

2023/12/11

Did you do your best this year? Too late now... 'cause Santa's here. This week: a very special Plutember begins! It's all George picks, all month long, and first up - the gang's all here for Silent Night, Deadly Night (1984)! This is one of my favorites, a seasonal classic and a perfect exploitation movie in my opinion. It's a genuinely compelling movie, and I forgot to talk about it in the episode but I think its kind of a bummer how much of the conversation Silent Night, Deadly Night 2 takes up

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