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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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01:43:37

GHOSTS Pt 18: 'Also-Rans' with Brad Hanson

The Evolution of Horror ·

2018/05/17

This week Mike is joined by Brad Hanson to discuss a whole bunch of ghost movies from the last 25 years which we didn't get time to discuss in depth. We've narrowed it down to a list of 10 notable mentions, all accompanied by spoiler free reviews. Strap yourself in... Music by Jack Whitney. Email us! Follow us on TWITTER Like us on FACEBOOK Join the DISCUSSION GROUP Follow us on LETTERBOXD Mike Muncer is a producer, podcaster and film journalist and can be found on TWITTER

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BONUS EP: Revenge (2018) Interview w/ Coralie Fargeat...

The Evolution of Horror ·

2018/05/09

In this bonus episode, Mike takes a break from ghosts to discuss the brand new horror / exploitation / rape revenge movie REVENGE and sits down with it's director Coralie Fargeat and Matilda Lutz to talk about the problematic nature of rape revenge movies, the exploitation genre and their favourite horror flicks. Revenge is out in cinemas on Friday 11th May. Distributed by Vertigo Releasing Music by Jack Whitney. Email us! Follow us on TWITTER Like us on FACEBOOK Join the DISCUSSION GROUP

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01:02:44

GHOSTS Pt 17: The Conjuring (2013)

The Evolution of Horror ·

2018/05/04

Wanna play hide & clap? This week Louise Blain returns to the podcast to discuss James Wan's The Conjuring, the Conjuring 2, and the Conjuring cinematic universe. Be prepared for jump scares, bad English accents and (for some reason) a 90s Metz Advert... Music by Jack Whitney. Email us! Follow us on TWITTER Like us on FACEBOOK Join the DISCUSSION GROUP Follow us on LETTERBOXD Louise Blain is a journalist, writer and producer and can be found on TWITTER. Mike Muncer is a producer, podcaster and

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01:15:36

GHOSTS Pt 16: Paranormal Activity (2007)

The Evolution of Horror ·

2018/04/26

Quiet...quiet...quiet...BANG! This week Mike is joined by Jacob Stolworthy to discuss the biggest horror franchise of the 21st century...the Paranormal Activity series. Music by Jack Whitney. Email us! Follow us on TWITTER Like us on FACEBOOK Join the DISCUSSION GROUP Follow us on LETTERBOXD Jacob is a critic / journalist and can be found on TWITTER. He also has a podcast called THE LOST BOYS. Mike Muncer is a producer, podcaster and film journalist and can be found on TWITTER

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01:10:33

GHOSTS Pt 15: The Devil's Backbone (2001) & The...

The Evolution of Horror ·

2018/04/20

This week Mike is joined by film critic Clarisse Loughrey to discuss two beautiful ghostly modern masterpieces, Guillermo Del Toro's The Devil's Backbone and J.A. Bayona's The Orphanage. Music by Jack Whitney. Email us! Follow us on TWITTER Like us on FACEBOOK Join the DISCUSSION GROUP Follow us on LETTERBOXD Clarisse Loughrey is a film critic for The Independent and Wittertainment and also has her own YouTube channel called That Darn Movie Show. Clarisse can be found on TWITTER. Mike Muncer is

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01:10:23

GHOSTS Pt 14: The Sixth Sense (1999) & The Others (2001)

The Evolution of Horror ·

2018/04/13

This week Mike is joined by the BFI's Henry Barnes to discuss two twisty tales, The Sixth Sense and The Others. Big fat spoiler alert. Music by Jack Whitney. Email us! Follow us on TWITTER Like us on FACEBOOK Join the DISCUSSION GROUP Follow us on LETTERBOXD Henry is a journalist and head of video content at the BFI. He can be found on TWITTER. Check out the BFI PODCAST on iTUNES Mike Muncer is a producer, podcaster and film journalist and can be found on TWITTER

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01:16:24

GHOSTS Ep 13: Ringu (1998) & Ju-On (2002)

The Evolution of Horror ·

2018/04/06

This week Mike is joined by Digital Spy film editor Rosie Fletcher to discuss all things J-Horror! They review Ringu and Ju-On: The Grudge in spoilerific detail, and also recommend other J & K Horror favourites including Pulse, Dark Water, One Missed Call, The Eye and A Tale of Two Sisters. Music by Jack Whitney. Email us! Follow us on TWITTER Like us on FACEBOOK Join the DISCUSSION GROUP Follow us on LETTERBOXD Music is a film journalist and can be found on TWITTER. Mike Muncer is a producer,

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01:23:15

GHOSTS Pt 12: Candyman (1992)

The Evolution of Horror ·

2018/03/30

This week Mike ie joined by Sam Ashurst to discuss the one and only CANDYMAN in spoilerific detail. Music by Jack Whitney. Email us! Follow us on TWITTER Like us on FACEBOOK Join the DISCUSSION GROUP Follow us on LETTERBOXD Sam Ashurst is a journalist, writer and director and he can be found on TWITTER. Sam also co-hosts the Arrow Video Podcast which can be found on iTUNES Mike Muncer is a producer, podcaster and film journalist and can be found on TWITTER

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01:24:32

GHOSTS Pt 11: Ghostwatch (1992)

The Evolution of Horror ·

2018/03/23

This week Mike is joined by Ghostwatch director Lesley Manning and film & TV critic Boyd Hilton to discuss that iconic 1992 BBC special which terrified the nation... Music by Jack Whitney. Email us! Follow us on TWITTER Like us on FACEBOOK Join the DISCUSSION GROUP Follow us on LETTERBOXD Lesley Manning is a film & TV director. Check out her WEBSITE and find her on TWITTER. Boyd Hilton is film & TV director for HEAT and also hosts the HEAT UNMISSABLES podcast. He can be found on Twitter. Mike

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01:52:44

GHOSTS Pt 10: The Woman In Black & The BBFC

The Evolution of Horror ·

2018/03/16

This week Mike is joined by actor Stevie Webb to discuss multiple incarnations of The Woman In Black...including the novel from 1983, the TV adaptation from 1989, the long running stage play and the 2012 Hammer movie. Mike is then joined by Craig Lapper from the BBFC to discuss censorship and certification in the horror genre. Music by Jack Whitney. Email us! Follow us on TWITTER Like us on FACEBOOK Join the DISCUSSION GROUP Follow us on LETTERBOXD Stevie Webb is an actor and can be found on

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01:21:54

GHOSTS Pt 9: Ghostbusters (1984) & Beetlejuice (1988)

The Evolution of Horror ·

2018/03/09

It's SHOWTIME! This week Mike is joined by podcast regular Rob Watts to discuss two 80s family friendly ghost classics, Ghostbusters and Beetlejuice. Music by Jack Whitney. Email us! Follow us on TWITTER Like us on FACEBOOK Join the DISCUSSION GROUP Follow us on LETTERBOXD Rob Watts is a film blogger and works in TV production. Check out his blog OUTSIDE OF A DREAM. Follow Rob on TWITTER Mike Muncer is a producer, podcaster and film journalist and can be found on TWITTER

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01:24:45

GHOSTS Pt 8: The Entity (1982)

The Evolution of Horror ·

2018/03/02

This week Mike is joined by The Final Girls and freudian cinephile Mary Wild to discuss the controversial and divisive haunted house movie THE ENTITY, starring Barbara Hershey... Music by Jack Whitney. Email us! Follow us on TWITTER Like us on FACEBOOK Join the DISCUSSION GROUP Follow us on LETTERBOXD Mary Wild is a psychoanalytic scholar and freudian cinephile. Details of her upcoming courses can be found on her TWITTER PAGE. The Final Girls are a film collective and can be found on TWITTER or on

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01:35:10

GHOSTS Pt 7: The Fog (1980) & Poltergeist (1982)

The Evolution of Horror ·

2018/02/23

"They're heeeere!" This week Mike is joined by filmmaker Prano Bailey Bond to discuss Spielberg & Hooper's Poltergeist (1982) and movie trivia king Bryan Ryan to discuss John Carpenter's The Fog (1980). Music by Jack Whitney. Email us! Follow us on TWITTER Like us on FACEBOOK Join the DISCUSSION GROUP Follow us on LETTERBOXD Prano Bailey Bond is a filmmaker and can be found on Twitter. Check out Prano's WEBSITE Bryan Ryan runs a film quiz called the BIG FILM QUIZ in London. Mike Muncer is a

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01:48:09

GHOSTS Pt 6: The Shining (1980)

The Evolution of Horror ·

2018/02/16

"Hello Danny..." This week Mike is joined by co-host of the BBC Film programme Danny Leigh and game & film journalist Louise Blain to discuss one of the most iconic and divisive horror movies of all time...THE SHINING. Music by Jack Whitney. Email us! Follow us on TWITTER Like us on FACEBOOK Join the DISCUSSION GROUP Follow us on LETTERBOXD Danny Leigh is a film critic and can be found on TWITTER Louise Blain is a films / games journalist and can be found on TWITTER Mike Muncer is a producer,

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01:02:56

GHOSTS Pt 5: The Amityville Horror (1979) & The...

The Evolution of Horror ·

2018/02/09

"GET OUT!" This week Mike is joined by Arrow Video Podcast host Dan Martin to discuss two classic American haunted house movies, The Amityville Horror (1979) & The Changeling (1980). Music by Jack Whitney. Email us! Follow us on TWITTER Like us on FACEBOOK Join the DISCUSSION GROUP Follow us on LETTERBOXD Dan Martin is a co-host of the ARROW VIDEO PODCAST and can be found on TWITTER Mike Muncer is a producer, podcaster and film journalist and can be found on TWITTER

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01:46:07

GHOSTS Pt 4: Whistle & I'll Come To You (1968) & The...

The Evolution of Horror ·

2018/02/02

This week Mike is joined by Michael Blyth and M.R. James expert Ren Zelen to discuss the BBC Ghost Stories of the 60s and 70s, including beloved M.R. James adaptation Whistle and I'll Come To You, and Nigel Kneale's iconic The Stone Tape. We also delve into other Ghost Stories for Christmas and briefly discuss such favourites as The Ash Tree, The Signalman, Lost Hearts and A Warning To The Curious... Music by Jack Whitney Follow us on Twitter! https://twitter.com/evolutionpod Like us on Facebook!

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01:27:34

GHOSTS Pt 3: The Innocents (1961) & The Haunting (1963)

The Evolution of Horror ·

2018/01/26

Turn the lights down and the volume up. This week Mike is joined by horror film producer Jen Handorf to discuss two of the most classic and influential ghost movies of all time, The Innocents and The Haunting. Music by Jack Whitney Email us! Follow us on Twitter! https://twitter.com/evolutionpod Like us on Facebook! https://facebook.com/evolutionofhorror Join the discussion group! https://www.facebook.com/groups/146043106034456/ Jen Handorf is a film producer and can be found on Twitter

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01:17:25

GHOSTS Pt 2: House on Haunted Hill (1959)

The Evolution of Horror ·

2018/01/19

The BFI's Michael Blyth returns to the podcast this week to discuss a subject very dear to his heart...the brilliant William Castle. In our first in-depth spoilerific reviews of the series, we discuss Castle's beloved ghostly classic House on Haunted Hill (1959) and his slightly less beloved 13 Ghosts (1960). We also discuss the life and career of horror legend Vincent Price Music by Jack Whitney Follow us on Twitter! Like us on Facebook! Join the discussion group! Michael Blyth is a programmer

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01:58:49

GHOSTS Pt 1 feat. Andy Nyman

The Evolution of Horror ·

2018/01/10

We're BACK! This week Mike is joined by Ghost Stories writer, actor and director Andy Nyman to discuss ghosts in the horror genre. He's then joined by BFI Journalist and editor of The Encyclopedia of Fantastic Films & TV (EOFFT), Kev Lyons to discuss the cinematic origins of the ghost story. Music by Jack Whitney Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/evolutionpod Like us on Facebook: https://facebook.com/evolutionofhorror Join the discussion group!

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01:33:06

SLASHERS Pt 14: Conclusion & Final Exam

The Evolution of Horror ·

2017/12/15

We complete the Evolution of the Slasher with an end-of-term quiz! For the Final Exam Mike is joined by London Film Quiz host Bryan Ryan. We also do a final round-up of the sub-genre and Mike countdowns down his Top 10 slashers and the listeners top 5 slashers. Thanks for listening and we'll be back in January 2018! Music by Jack Whitney Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/evolutionpod Follow us on FB: https://facebook.com/evolutionofhorror Join the discussion group

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