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The Evolution of Horror

Welcome horror fans! The Evolution of Horror is a weekly movie discussion podcast that covers the history of horror cinema, one sub-genre at a time. From Universal Monsters to 80s slashers, from Alfred Hitchcock to Jordan Peele, we"ve got it covered! Each week, host Mike Muncer is joined by a different guest from the world of horror to discuss a movie in depth and its place in horror history.

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01:54:32

ALIENS Pt 11: Alien (1979)

The Evolution of Horror ·

2021/08/19

It’s the big one! This week Mike is joined by producer Jen Handorf to discuss Ridley Scott’s 1979 classic ALIEN in spoilerific detail. Music by Jack Whitney. Big thank you to Mary Wild for this week's 'Wild About Horror' segment! Sign up to Mary's Patreon! Follow Mary on Twitter to find out more about her upcoming courses and follow her podcast, PROJECTIONS PODCAST. Visit our website www.evolutionofhorror.com You can now buy Evolution of Horror T-SHIRTS! www.evolutionofhorror.com/shop Subscribe

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01:54:35

ALIENS Pt 10: Phantasm (1979)

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2021/08/12

This week Mike is joined by Steph McKenna to discuss one of the weirdest horror franchises of all…PHANTASM! They discuss the original 1979 cult classic in spoilerific detail, before briefly touching on each of the sequels. Music by Jack Whitney. Big thank you to Mary Wild for this week's 'Wild About Horror' segment! Follow Mary on Twitter to find out more about her upcoming courses and follow her podcast, PROJECTIONS PODCAST. Visit our website www.evolutionofhorror.com You can now buy Evolution

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01:35:10

ALIENS Pt 9: The Rocky Horror Picture Show (1975)

The Evolution of Horror ·

2021/08/05

This week we discuss Science Fiction Double Features, Time Warps and Sweet Transvestites in our Rocky Horror special! Mike is joined by Michael Blyth to discuss the most infamous cult movie of all time, plus he chats to musician and film historian Neil Brand about the impact of Rocky Horror in the world of musicals. Music by Jack Whitney. Visit our website www.evolutionofhorror.com You can now buy Evolution of Horror T-SHIRTS! www.evolutionofhorror.com/shop Subscribe and donate on PATREON for

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01:42:48

ALIENS Pt 4: The Blob (1958 / 1988)

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2021/07/30

"Beware of The Blob it creeps...and leaps and glides across the floor..." This week Mike is joined by Cat Davies to discuss 50s cult monster movie classic THE BLOB (1958), and it's superior Chuck Russell 1988 remake... Music by Jack Whitney. Visit our website www.evolutionofhorror.com You can now buy Evolution of Horror T-SHIRTS! www.evolutionofhorror.com/shop Subscribe and donate on PATREON for bonus monthly content and extra treats... www.patreon.com/evolutionofhorror Email us! Follow us

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02:05:30

ALIENS Pt 8: Doctor Who (1963 - 2021)

The Evolution of Horror ·

2021/07/29

This week, things get timey wimey and wibbly wobbly, we’ll be exploring one of the UK’s most beloved TV shows of all time, DOCTOR WHO! Brand new guest Alison Rumfitt joins Mike to discuss the history and evolution of the show and lists some of her favourite and scariest episodes. Music by Jack Whitney. Visit our website www.evolutionofhorror.com You can now buy Evolution of Horror T-SHIRTS! www.evolutionofhorror.com/shop Subscribe and donate on PATREON for bonus monthly content and extra

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01:35:23

ALIENS Pt 7: Quatermass 2 (1957) & Quatermass and the...

The Evolution of Horror ·

2021/07/22

This week Mike is joined by Graham Saunders to discuss two Hammer Studios classics: QUATERMASS 2 and QUATERMASS AND THE PIT (1967). Come along to the Brain Rot Friday the 13th Screening Event! Join Stevie Webb and a bunch of us for a special screening in The Ministry cinema in London of Friday the 13th Part 7: The New Blood AND a surprise second movie. EOH listeners get a special discount...follow the link below and add discount code EOH.

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23:34

Fear Street Part 3: 1666

The Evolution of Horror ·

2021/07/17

Welcome to the third part of our trilogy of bonus crossover episodes! This week me and Becky & Jill from Don't Point That Horror At Me talk witches, demons and folk horror as we dive into the third chapter of the Fear Street trilogy, 1666. Don't forget to continue listening to our discussion on Don't Point That Horror At Me for the spoiler section! Music by Jack Whitney. Visit our website www.evolutionofhorror.com You can now buy Evolution of Horror T-SHIRTS! www.evolutionofhorror.com/shop

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02:00:50

ALIENS Pt 6: The Quatermass Xperiment (1955) &...

The Evolution of Horror ·

2021/07/15

This week Mike is joined by monster movie actor James Swanton to discuss two British aliens classics...The Quatermass Xperiment (1955) & The Village of the Damned (1960) in spoilerific detail. Music by Jack Whitney. Visit our website www.evolutionofhorror.com You can now buy Evolution of Horror T-SHIRTS! www.evolutionofhorror.com/shop Subscribe and donate on PATREON for bonus monthly content and extra treats... www.patreon.com/evolutionofhorror Email us! Follow us on TWITTER Follow us

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32:59

Fear Street Part 2: 1978

The Evolution of Horror ·

2021/07/10

Welcome to the second part of our trilogy of bonus crossover episodes! This week me and Becky & Jill from Don't Point That Horror At Me talk 80s slashers and summer camps as we discuss the second chapter of the Fear Street trilogy, spoiler-free. Don't forget to continue listening to our discussion on Don't Point That Horror At Me for the spoiler section! Music by Jack Whitney. Visit our website www.evolutionofhorror.com You can now buy Evolution of Horror T-SHIRTS!

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01:56:10

ALIENS Pt 5: Plan 9 From Outer Space (1957) + Also Rans

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2021/07/08

This week Mike is joined by Andy & Mitch from the Strong Language & Violent Scenes podcast to discuss what's often labelled the worst movie ever made, Plan 9 From Outer Space! In the second half of the episode, Kevin Lyons returns to recommend some additional 50s alien movie recommendations... Music by Jack Whitney. Visit our website www.evolutionofhorror.com You can now buy Evolution of Horror T-SHIRTS! www.evolutionofhorror.com/shop Subscribe and donate on PATREON for bonus monthly content and

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33:13

FEAR STREET Part 1: 1994

The Evolution of Horror ·

2021/07/03

Welcome to the first part of our brand new trilogy of bonus crossover episodes! We've collaborated with co-hosts of DON'T POINT THAT HORROR AT ME to bring you a series of discussions on the new Fear Street trilogy on Netflix! In this episode, Mike, Becky and Jill discuss Fear Street: Part 1 - 1994, spoiler-free. To continue listening to the spoiler section of the podcast, head over to Don't Point That Horror At Me straight after this episode! Music by Jack Whitney. Visit our

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01:58:06

ALIENS Pt 3: Invasion of the Body Snatchers (1956/1978)

The Evolution of Horror ·

2021/06/25

“YOU’RE NEXT!” This week Stacie Ponder joins Mike to talk McCarthyism, paranoia and moustaches in our INVASION OF THE BODY SNATCHERS double bill! We’ll be talking about the 1956 version and the 1978 remake in spoilerific detail. Enjoy! Music by Jack Whitney. Big thank you to Mary Wild for this week's 'Wild About Horror' segment! Follow Mary on Twitter to find out more about her upcoming courses and follow her podcast, PROJECTIONS PODCAST. Visit our website www.evolutionofhorror.com You can now

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01:43:56

In The Earth (2021) with Ben Wheatley

The Evolution of Horror ·

2021/06/21

This week we celebrate Ben Wheatley’s return to folk horror by discussing the brilliant IN THE EARTH, spoiler-free (followed by a spoiler discussion) with film critic Rhianna Dhillon. Mike also chats to the writer/director Ben Wheatley and practical FX master Dan Martin about making the film during a global pandemic… Music by Jack Whitney. Visit our website www.evolutionofhorror.com You can now buy Evolution of Horror T-SHIRTS! www.evolutionofhorror.com/shop Subscribe and donate on PATREON for

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01:38:20

ALIENS Pt 2: War of the Worlds (1898 - 2005)

The Evolution of Horror ·

2021/06/18

"The chances of anything coming from Mars are a million to one, he said!" This week Mike is joined by Kim Newman to discuss one of the most influential and important texts in horror/sci-fi history…HG Welles’ WAR OF THE WORLDS, and several of it’s adaptations, including the 1938 Orson Welles radio play, the 1953 George Pal movie, the 1978 Jeff Wayne concept album and the 2005 Spielberg blockbuster… Music by Jack Whitney. Big thank you to Mary Wild for this week's 'Wild About Horror' segment! Follow

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02:00:23

ALIENS Pt 1: An Introduction

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2021/06/11

We’re BACK! This week Mike is joined by Kevin Lyons to discuss the history of aliens and science fiction in the horror genre, from HG wells through to recent cosmic classics. In the second half of the chat, Mike also chats to Freudian cinephile Mary Wild about her thoughts on the genre… Music by Jack Whitney. Visit our website www.evolutionofhorror.com You can now buy Evolution of Horror T-SHIRTS! www.evolutionofhorror.com/shop Subscribe and donate on PATREON for bonus monthly content and extra

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56:31

The Conjuring: The Devil Made Me Do It (2021)

The Evolution of Horror ·

2021/05/26

BOO! This week, Louise Blain and Mike discuss the latest instalment in the Conjuring franchise, spoiler free (+ a spoiler section at the end). Music by Jack Whitney. Big thank you to Mary Wild for this week's 'Wild About Horror' segment! Follow Mary on Twitter to find out more about her upcoming courses and follow her podcast, PROJECTIONS PODCAST. Visit our website www.evolutionofhorror.com You can now buy Evolution of Horror T-SHIRTS! www.evolutionofhorror.com/shop Subscribe and donate on

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01:01:52

Spiral (2021) with Chris Rock & Darren Lynn Bousman

The Evolution of Horror ·

2021/05/14

"GAME OVER." In this special bonus episode, Mike is joined by Louise Blain and Rob Watts to discuss the latest in the entry in the SAW franchise, spoiler-free. Mike also chats to the star of the film CHRIS ROCK and the director DARREN LYNN BOUSMAN. For our extended, spoilerific chat, sign up to our PATREON! Music by Jack Whitney. Visit our website www.evolutionofhorror.com You can now buy Evolution of Horror T-SHIRTS! www.evolutionofhorror.com/shop Subscribe and donate on PATREON for bonus

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19:21

The Frail Loop (2021)

The Evolution of Horror ·

2021/04/01

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01:47:01

MIND & BODY Pt 35: Conclusion, Mailbag & Top 10s

The Evolution of Horror ·

2021/03/17

We did it! We covered over 100 years of Mind & Body movies across 35 episodes...now it's time to take a look back at what we've learned and respond to some listener questions and feedback. We'll also be counting down the listeners' TOP 10 MIND & BODY MOVIES. Music by Jack Whitney. Big thank you to Mary Wild for this week's 'Wild About Horror' segment! Follow Mary on Twitter to find out more about her upcoming courses and follow her podcast, PROJECTIONS PODCAST. Visit our

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02:15:52

MIND & BODY Pt 34: Saint Maud (2020) & Possessor (2020)

The Evolution of Horror ·

2021/03/12

This week our Mind & Body series arrives in the year 2020, as Dan Martin and Rosie Fletcher join me to discuss our final 2 movies in the series: POSSESSOR and SAINT MAUD, in spoilerific detail. Mike also chats to Possessor director BRANDON CRONENBERG about making the film. This week's sponsor is $20 donor George Leak, host of the CULTURE BUCKET podcast. Check them out on INSTAGRAM. Big thank you to Mary Wild for this week's 'Wild About Horror' segment! Follow Mary on Twitter to find out more about

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