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PODCAST

The Horrorble People"s Podcast

Horrorble People"s Network

Join your hosts Anthony, Alix, and Phill as they watch and discuss a horror film each week. From creepy to campy, they"re covering it all, including the development, production, release, and legacy of some of your all time favorites!

tv & film film history

All Episodes

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S2: Episode 63: The Crow

The Horrorble People"s Podcast ·

2020/01/15

This week the team takes on a dark piece of media with a dark history behind it. Anthony and Alix take a deep dive into the legacies of Bruce and Brandon Lee, and how tragedy struck both in the prime of their careers. Also, the production was kind of madness. Yes, we're talking about THE CROW! Was the Lee Family cursed? Is the franchise cursed? DJ Joins as the team dives into the story of The Dragon and The Crow! Also, just how badass is Brandon Lee is THE goth superhero? We needed wine to get

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S2: Episode 62: Child's Play 3 (1991)

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2020/01/08

It's the end of the early Chucky era! This week the team takes on what might be the most divisive film the this killer doll franchise: Child's Play 3 - directed by Jack Bender. Anthony and Alix take a look back at the rushed production for this third installment, as well as the media frenzy that caused it to be banned from the UK until 2002. We ask questions like: Is Andy actually an anime protagonist in this film? Could they possibly make CEOs look more evil (the answer is yes)? Is this the

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91:09

S2: Episode 61: The Hills Have Eyes (1977 vs 2006)

The Horrorble People"s Podcast ·

2020/01/01

The team at The Horrorble People's Podcast is bringing in the new decade with a new style of episode for you: Anthony and Alix bring you a look at BOTH versions of THE HILLS HAVE EYES (and only one of them is hungover... it's Anthony)! Join the team as they take you through Wes Craven's early inspirations for the film, like the legend of Sawney Bean, and how the nearly broke director turned his fortunes around to create a decades long franchise. Then learn about how the remake culture of the early

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96:29

S2: Episode 60: Tim Burton's The Nightmare Before...

The Horrorble People"s Podcast ·

2019/12/25

MERRY CHRISTMAS! For our last episode of the year we're going big: Tim Burton origins, the advent of the Disney Renaissance, and early 2000's goth culture as we bring you Tim Burton's THE NIGHTMARE BEFORE CHRISTMAS, directed by Henry Selick. Anthony and Alix dive deep into the Burton's early days as a Disney animator, his eventual ousting and rise through Hollywood, and how such a rise allowed him to turn a three page poem into a Disney (initially Touchstone) classic. There's also plenty of

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77:48

S2: Episode 59: The Fourth Kind (2009)

The Horrorble People"s Podcast ·

2019/12/18

Oh boy, this one is weird. Join Anthony and Alix as they drink away their problems and go back to aliens this week with The Fourth Kind from 2009! In a mix of documentary and reenactment style film, horrible acting (except for one main character who we love), and alien hijinks the likes of which we have never seen. Is it an owl? Is it aliens? Is it real? Is it fake? Who cares because we didn't! This episode was brought to you by $4 wine from Alix's wine cabinet so enjoy the hilarity. Don't make us

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90:44

S2: Episode 58: Gremlins (1984)

The Horrorble People"s Podcast ·

2019/12/11

In honor of this joyous holiday, we bring you a surprisingly gruesome Christmas classic - that is if you're a mischievous mogwai. This week the team is taking a look back at this 80s mega hit, and its very humble beginnings with 1984's GREMLINS, directed by Joe Dante. We follow the Journeys of Chris Columbus and Joe Dante. The former, a small town boy who made it to the big city, only for the real world to nearly send him back (don't give up on your dreams, kids). The latter, a director down to his

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76:46

S2: Episode 57: Videodrome (1983)

The Horrorble People"s Podcast ·

2019/12/04

It's another wonderful Cronenberg Christmas! This year the team went even FURTHER into the extreme side of his filmography as they tackle 1983's cult classic VIDEODROME, staring James Woods. Learn about Cronenberg at the peak of his career, and how that level of created freedom birthed one of his most notable films (and a bit of a flop). The team takes a deep look into the special effects magic behind this gruesome societal commentary, and do their best to crack the themes - which oddly stand the

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88:25

S2: Episode 56: Evil Dead 2

The Horrorble People"s Podcast ·

2019/11/27

Label this one "Groovy." This week the team continues its journey through Sam Raimi's career with his first return to horror - 1987's EVIL DEAD 2! Anthony and Alix pick up right where the first Evil Dead left off, with Raimi's brief foray into acting, and one major flop! But with the death of his career imminent, Raimi resurrected it like a deadite and created this worthy sequel. Just how racist was the shooting location for Evil Dead 2? What on-set showdown lead to an event Bruce Campbell

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87:01

S2: Episode 55: The Birds (1963)

The Horrorble People"s Podcast ·

2019/11/20

Another Wednesday is upon us as the team covers the 1963 film THE BIRDS! Is this one of Alfred Hitchcock's last classics? Why is the team thoroughly depressed by the end of the episode? What Hollywood bullshit must we endure this week?! Listen to this week's episode to find out! Consider giving us 5 Stars on iTunes so we don't ever have to discuss Bodega Bay ever again.

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110:29

S2: Episode 54: The Witch (2015)

The Horrorble People"s Podcast ·

2019/11/13

Robert Eggers, you're a mad man! This week the team at The Horrorble People's Podcast bring you a deep dive into pilgrim history and the movie that brought it to the modern day. That's right, we're covering the 2015 hit THE WITCH: A NEW ENGLAND FOLKTALE, released by A24. Follow Anthony and Alix as they bring you an breakdown of life in early colonial history, and how a bold filmmaker used his love his said history and a ton of primary resources to create a chilling directorial debut. They also

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91:38

S2: Episode 53: Unfriended: Dark Web (2018)

The Horrorble People"s Podcast ·

2019/11/06

It's a semi-delirious episode this week on the Horrorble People's Podcast as Anthony and Alix trudge through the horrors of the dark web as well as Alix placating her super hyperactive cats. For the first time ever the team covers the sequel of a series before the original and for good reason. What about this film sets it apart from the original? Why did it under perform expectations? Why is the distortion in this movie timed so perfectly? Listen to find out this week! Forgive the cat noises, they

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94:49

S2: Episode 52: Halloween III: Season of the Witch...

The Horrorble People"s Podcast ·

2019/10/30

This might be the team's favorite one yet. This week The Horrorble People's Podcast sticks to its bi-annual commitment to all things Halloween by exploring the most divisive film in the franchise: 1982's HALLOWEEN III: SEASON OF THE WITCH. Anthony and Alix take a look back to a time when the Halloween franchise experimented with becoming an anthology series with Tommy Lee Wallace's directorial debut, and how it almost destroyed the franchise. Why did original screenwriter Nigel Kneale sue to get

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S2: Episode 51: The Devil's Backbone (2001)

The Horrorble People"s Podcast ·

2019/10/23

The team goes berserk for Guillermo Del Toro this week on HPP as they cover his third film and his self proclaimed favorite, The Devil's Backbone! What personal connection does Guillermo Del Toro have with the Spanish Civil War to inspire him to make this film? How did his first two films both save this film and also keep it from being made? Why are we yelling about how much we hate the Weinsteins....again? Listen to find out the answers to all of this and more! Santi says give us 5 stars on

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S2: Episode 50: Hocus Pocus (1993)

The Horrorble People"s Podcast ·

2019/10/16

HAPPY 50 EPISODES EVERYBODY! To celebrate The Horrorble People's Podcast is covering the most quintessential Halloween film not named after the holiday (and far less bloody). Join the team as they look into the creation of a childhood staple for many, the Bette Midler vehicle that is HOCUS POCUS, directed by Kenny Ortega. On this glorious episode the team explores how a bed time story from an ambitious, Halloween obsessed producer turned into one of the most iconic Halloween films ever made. Why

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S2: Episode 49. Lake Mungo (2008)

The Horrorble People"s Podcast ·

2019/10/09

The team takes a journey back to found footage this October with 2008's Lake Mungo! Special guest Tristan joins them as Alix laments how truly terrifying the film was while all three discuss the liberal use of dead body pictures used in the film. Fun was had by all. Just how terrified was Alix? How does this film hold up in comparison to other early 2000's found footage films? You wanna see a body? Listen to find out the answer to these questions and more! Alice Palmer didn't die for you not to

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113:29

S2: Episode 48: Resident Evil (1996 and 2002)

The Horrorble People"s Podcast ·

2019/10/02

It's October and The Horrorble People's Podcast is kicking off the glorious month with something different, but truly terrifying - and we've enlisted the help of N4L Gaming to get it done! What is this big, laborious project? How about a game - but not just any game. On the one year anniversary of this podcast the team has gathered together to bring you the story of the birth of a new genre in horror, and the journey to get there. That's right, we're covering the one and only (unless you can't all

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77:15

S2: Episode 47: Psycho II (1983)

The Horrorble People"s Podcast ·

2019/09/25

How do you top off the opening month of SEASON 2 and SEQUEL SEPTEMBER? Well, how about a look at the follow up to the granddaddy of all slashers (And presumably our episodes)? That's right, Norman Bates is back and the team takes a deep dive into how that happened as they look at 1983's franchise revival film PSYCHO II - directed by Richard Franklin. Learn all about how the original author used the property to satirize the slasher trend, and how Universal attempted to salvage the "Psycho" name

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S2: Episode 46: The Descent Part 2 (2009)

The Horrorble People"s Podcast ·

2019/09/18

It's a challenge this week on The Horrorble People's Podcast as the team tackles the straight-to-DVD follow up to critical success: The Descent with...you guessed it... The Descent Part 2. The team struggles to find what the movie did right even in a sea of sequel rules it... technically successfully executes. Can Anthony forgive this movie for it's sins and crimes against society? Will Alix manage to find something to enjoy? Listen to find out! Give us a 5 star review to insure we never discuss

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S2: Episode 45: Friday the 13th Part II (1981)

The Horrorble People"s Podcast ·

2019/09/11

What's this? An actual Friday the 13th landing on the same month as Sequel September? Looks like you guys are getting an episode! This week the team covers the not surprisingly haphazard production of Friday the 13th Part II, directed by Steve Miner. This week the team explores the "surprise" franchise, and how a seemingly one off film managed to get a sequel that brought us an early version of true horror iconography: Jason Freaking Voorhees. Anthony and Alix tell a story of a pissed off MPAA, a

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84:18

S2: Episode 44: Scream 2 (1997)

The Horrorble People"s Podcast ·

2019/09/04

Your favorite horror film nerds are back! Anthony and Alix have returned from a restless month of stress and personal turmoil to give you a whole new season of HPP packed with fun sequels to remind you that sometimes sequels are valid. This week the team tackles SCREAM 2 from 1997! How many fake versions of the script were 'leaked'? Was Scream 2 really almost called 'Scream Again'? What would an ideal Scream 5 look like for the team? Listen to the latest episode of The Horrorble People's Podcast

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