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Horror Movie Maniacs

Horror Movie Maniacs

A podcast all about horror movies from our resident Horror Movie Maniacs Peter and Phil. We discuss the behind the scenes stories and also our thoughts and feelings about films from the greatest genre ever created. Join us!

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01:12:22

Bonus Episode: House of Dark Shadows (1970) -...

Horror Movie Maniacs ·

2021/12/09

We have another listener request episode! Peter and Phil take a deep dive into House of Dark Shadows, the 1970 movie spin off from the US TV gothic soap opera Dark Shadows. We talk briefly about the show to begin with, then go through the movie in detail. Who is Barnabas Collins? Why is everyone in love with him? What's the best way to open a coffin? What the hell happened to Daphne?!? Join us and let us know if you've seen the film or the TV show and what you think of them! Join us on Twitter

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01:29:51

Episode 23: Scream (1996) - Do You Like Scary Movie...

Horror Movie Maniacs ·

2021/11/13

Peter & Phil take a trip back to their teenage years of the 1990s and have a deep dive into Wes Craven's classic comedy horror Scream. We answer the important questions - Who is Ghost Face? Is Matthew Lillard's performance too subtle? How do you pronounce Neve Campbell's first name? We also have a little cameo from Phil's cat and we get nostalgic talking about video shops (again!). Enjoy! Join us on Twitter @ManiacsHorror For extra bonus weekly content join us on Patreon here

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01:17:50

Episode 22: The Fog (1980) - A Real Pea Souper

Horror Movie Maniacs ·

2021/10/15

We discuss John Carpenter's The Fog from 1980. This has been the most requested movie by our wonderful listeners, so see what we thought! Phil has been watching this film such he was a young boy but Peter only came to it fairly recently for the first time. See how that affected their thoughts on the film. We go through behind the scenes stories, the plot, special effects, cast (Jamie Lee Curtis AND Janet Leigh anyone?) and give our thoughts and feelings about the movie. See if you agree with us

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01:52:43

Episode 21: Hereditary (2018) - Paimon Family Values

Horror Movie Maniacs ·

2021/09/14

We talk through Ari Aster's debut feature film in graphic spoilerific detail. Seriously - watch the film before listening. We go through all the many Easter eggs you may have missed (that we also missed first or second time) and we break down the central ideas, themes and plot points. What's up with Grandma? Who's Paimon? Will you ever be able to hear tongue clicking in the same way again? Read Ari Aster's shooting script here Join us on Twitter @ManiacsHorror For extra weekly bonus content join us

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01:21:36

Episode 20: Friday the 13th (1980) - Mum's the Word

Horror Movie Maniacs ·

2021/08/13

Happy Friday 13th everyone! We discuss Sean Cunningham's 1980 movie, which spawned a barrage of sequels and one of horror's most famous killers (although there's not a lot of Jason in this one). Join us as a load of young teens are picked off one by one, including Kevin Bacon and Bing Crosby's son. Kill her Mommy! Join us on Twitter @ManiacsHorror For extra weekly bonus content join us on Patreon here

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01:49:08

Episode 19: Near Dark (1987) - A Vamp Walks Into A Bar

Horror Movie Maniacs ·

2021/07/14

We discuss Kathryn Bigelow's wonderful vampire western Near Dark from 1987, which threw out the gothic rulebook for vampire films and brought them screaming into the 20th Century. We go through the story, characters, actors, themes and behind the scenes stories. We ask the big questions - would you want to be a vampire? How many times do they say the word "vampire" in the film? How would you react if you were hitchhiking and got picked up by Lance Henriksen in full character as Jessie? Let us know

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01:31:15

Episode 18: Phantasm (1979) - The Ice Cream Man Rises

Horror Movie Maniacs ·

2021/06/20

We discuss the classic cult 1979 movie Phantasm written and directed by Don Coscarelli. Phil likes this one more than Peter so we ask - why? Why does Phil love it and why doesn't Peter? We go through the movie, characters, themes, music and behind the scenes stories. We also ask the important question - what is the best age to watch this film? Spoiler alert - you've probably missed it. Enjoy! Join us on Twitter @ManiacsHorror For extra weekly bonus content join us on Patreon here

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15:37

A Quiet Place Part II Review

Horror Movie Maniacs ·

2021/06/11

A spoiler free review of A Quiet Place Part II. Peter and Phil have finally managed to get back into a cinema to see some horror on a big screen and here they give a spoiler free review of the movie for you all. See what we thought of it and let us know what you guys thought! Join us on Twitter @ManiacsHorror Join us on Patreon here for extra weekly bonus content, including a full spoilery chat about A Quiet Place Part II

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01:38:35

Episode 17: Sinister (2012) - Scariest Movie Ever Made?

Horror Movie Maniacs ·

2021/05/05

Peter and Phil talk about the supernatural mystery horror movie Sinister from 2012, directed by Scott Derrickson. We discuss the story, themes, actors, behind the scenes facts and Mr Boogie a.k.a. Bughuul. What happens when someone treats their job more importantly than their family? What's with all those Super 8mm films? What would Bughuul's voice sound like? This film has been described as the scariest movie ever made. Do we agree? What do you think? Let us know. Join us on Twitter @ManiacsHorror

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02:01:42

Episode 16: An American Werewolf in London (1981) -...

Horror Movie Maniacs ·

2021/04/03

We talk through one of Peter's all time favourite films - the 1981 John Landis horror comedy An American Werewolf in London. We go through many bits of behind the scenes trivia about the making of the movie, as well as discussing the characters, story, music, and absolutely stunning special effects by Rick Baker. Peter gets a bit self indulgent because he was born as it was being filmed and Phil tells some tales of his own childhood experiences in the North of England that were quite similar to

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01:57:13

Episode 15: The Thing (1982) - Dirty Drawers and Icy...

Horror Movie Maniacs ·

2021/03/05

Peter and Phil take a deep dive into John Carpenter's classic sci-fi horror The Thing. There's a lot to unpack here - who is The Thing? How does someone become The Thing? Would you know if you were The Thing? There are a lot of different theories about this movie, and we talk about most of them. We also go into the story, characters, and the phenomenal special effects that make this a stunning watch. Join us on Twitter @ManiacsHorror For extra bonus weekly content join us on Patreon here

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57:19

End of Year 1 Special!

Horror Movie Maniacs ·

2021/02/06

We have a geekout chat about the first year of our podcast with some listener feedback from you lovely folk. We discuss favourite horror films, favourite non-horror films, what we're going to do in the future and answer some of your questions. How far is too far? When was the last time a movie genuinely scared us? Just why do we like to be frightened in the first place? Topics range far in a fun sprawling way - John Carpenter, Peter Jackson, the Terminator and Alien franchises, Stephen King's IT

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01:47:26

Episode 14: It Follows (2014) - Sex Terminator

Horror Movie Maniacs ·

2021/01/26

We discuss the 2014 supernatural horror movie It Follows, written and directed by David Robert Mitchell. Due to the deliberate ambiguity of the film we have a lot to unpack - all the ins and outs and various possibilities that the story throws up. What is It? Why is It following? How do you get rid of it? What would you do if it was passed on to you? We also go through a few clever intricate things sprinkled throughout that you may not have noticed on your first watch. What did you think of It

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01:15:20

Episode 13: Black Christmas (1974) - Billy No Mates

Horror Movie Maniacs ·

2020/12/22

Hey Agnes! It's me, Billy. To get you all in the festive mood Peter & Phil discuss the classic 1974 slasher movie Black Christmas. Just who is Billy? Why is that guy from 2001: A Space Odyssey smashing up a piano? Why is everyone drinking so much? Is that Lois Lane?!? We talk through the movie, characters, behind the scenes stories and the film's place as possibly the very first slasher movie. Also Peter really loves it and gets quite defensive at times. Join us on Twitter @ManiacsHorror For extra

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01:25:31

Bonus Episode: Ghostwatch (1992) - The BBC's Scary...

Horror Movie Maniacs ·

2020/12/16

Our first listener request episode - we discuss the infamous BBC TV movie Ghostwatch from Halloween night 1992, which was presented as a live broadcast from a haunted house. Join Peter, Phil and Pipes the ghost at 41 Foxhill Drive, Northolt as we talk through just why the film was so effective, terrifying a nation and resulting in 30,000 complaints to the BBC resulting in it never being repeated and not even being available for home viewing for 20 years. We discuss the story, presenters, the many

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01:56:20

Episode 12: The Fly (1986) - Pretty Spry for a Fly Guy

Horror Movie Maniacs ·

2020/11/29

We discuss the wonderful David Cronenberg sci-fi body horror The Fly from 1986. We go through behind the scenes stories, differences between the movie and the original short story from 1957 (and the original movie from 1958), and the story, actors, music, makeup, special effects and anything else we can think of to gush about. (We like this film very much) Grab your favourite baboon and jump in a telepod with us and Brundlefly as we discuss insect politics. Join us on Twitter @ManiacsHorror For

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01:31:31

Episode 11: Halloween (1978) - Dog Leg Buffet

Horror Movie Maniacs ·

2020/10/31

Happy Halloween! We discuss John Carpenter's classic Halloween, the movie that catapulted the slasher genre into the mainstream. Join Peter, Phil, Laurie, Dr Loomis and Michael Myers as we go through the film, including behind the scenes stories, the cast, characters, story and we go on a couple of unplanned tangents (as usual!). We also randomly reference Stephen King's IT 3 times for some reason. Pop on a Captain Kirk mask, pull up a dog leg to chew on and join us. Join us on Twitter

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01:41:29

Episode 10: Paranormal Activity (2007) - Pavlov's Rumble

Horror Movie Maniacs ·

2020/10/19

We discuss the found footage box office smash Paranormal Activity directed by Oren Peli. During the chat we talk about what makes the film so scary, how it was filmed, and the long road from shooting it to getting it released. Also Phil talks about his own real life (possibly) paranormal experiences and Peter makes a very bold statement about his personal feelings about this movie. Enjoy! Join us on Twitter @ManiacsHorror For extra weekly bonus content join us on Patreon here

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01:28:18

Episode 9: The Descent (2005) - Creepy Crawlers?

Horror Movie Maniacs ·

2020/09/22

We discuss Neil Marshall's fantastic and very scary movie The Descent. Join us in a terrifying cave system as we go spelunking with six very tough ladies and possibly something else. Warning - if you've never seen the film we seriously recommend you watch it before listening to this - ideally knowing as little as you can about it. But then definitely listen to this after that. Join us on Twitter @ManiacsHorror For extra weekly bonus content become a patron on Patreon here

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01:22:46

Episode 8: Child's Play (1988) - Good Guys Finish Last

Horror Movie Maniacs ·

2020/08/25

Hi! We're Peter & Phil - and we're your friends to the end. We talk through Tom Holland's Child's Play from 1988, created from a story and screenplay by Don Mancini. We discuss the story, the actors, and of course the amazing Chucky puppet (or to be precise, the many Chucky puppets) created by Kevin Yagher. Wanna play? Join us on Twitter @ManiacsHorror For extra weekly bonus content become a patron on Patreon here

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