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Horror Movie Franchises

Horror Movie Franchises

”Horror Movie Franchises” provides commentary, analysis and critiques of horror franchises. We cover all the genres of horror-- from well known slashers, to foreign gems to schlocky B movies. If you enjoy horror, there’s something here for you. NOTE: On older episodes we are branded under our previous name-- ”Food and Frightening Film Fanatics”.

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33:28

The ”Train To Busan” Franchise And Classic Korean Dishes

Horror Movie Franchises ·

2021/05/26

This week we cover the South Korean "Train To Busan" franchise. The second film in the series is the lesser known animated prequel "Seoul Station". The third movie is named "Peninsula". "Train To Busan" is IMHO one of the best zombie movies EVER. Not only does it have some great zombies, it also has characters you grow to care about. That doesnt happen much in this subgenre. While some have referred to "Peninsula" as "Fast & Furious... with zombies", I enjoyed it as well. Just dont compare

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01:00:51

The "Leprechaun" Franchise And Traditional Irish Foods

Horror Movie Franchises ·

2021/05/16

This week we cover the "Leprechaun" franchise. There are 8 movies total. They take Lep to Las Vegas, space and twice to the hood. We also get an origin story (that really has nothing to do with Lep). The last entry is a sequel to the first movie (ignoring the rest of the franchise). The greedy, wise cracking little dude actually grows on ya after a while. I would suggest watching the first movie, then "Return", then "Leprechaun In The Hood". And if you're looking for more, check out "Leprechaun 3"

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22:52

SSS: "The Collector", "The Collection" And Some Bug...

Horror Movie Franchises ·

2021/05/09

In this week's single serving size episode, I'm covering "The Collector" and "The Collection". The third film in the trilogy, "The Collected", was started but never finished. These films are from the writers of several of the "Saw" movies. They are in the home invasion/torture porn genre. So if that's your cup of tea, check them out. Since the Collector, is an entomologist, I have included a link to several recipes featuring insects here Given everything else we eat, not sure why we would be grossed

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42:29

The "Cat People" Franchise And Favorite Serbian Dishes

Horror Movie Franchises ·

2021/05/01

This week we cover some lesser known films It's the three movies of the "Cat People" franchise. The first two movies are from the 1940s and by producer Val Lewton (head of the horror unit at RKO). The first movie has become a cult classic and does a lot with a very small budget. Check out several of Lewton's most popular movies on Shudder. The 1982 "Cat People' takes the series in a different direction. Malcolm McDowell and Nastassja Kinski star as brother and sister cat people. While the first

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43:21

The "Piranha" Franchise And You Guessed It... Piranha...

Horror Movie Franchises ·

2021/04/03

This week we cover a creature feature. It's "Piranha". The original feature was created by King Of The B-Movies Roger Corman as a "Jaws" knockoff. It went on to have four more films in the franchise (with one being a remake). My suggestion is check our the fourth entry-- horror comedy "Piranha 3D". It's a lot of fun. There's tons of famous actors and the piranha are big and ferocious. Avoid "Piranha II: The Spawning" at all costs. The dialogue and acting are painful to view... and I've seen a lot of

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32:16

SSS: "Diabloque" And Popular French Foods

Horror Movie Franchises ·

2021/03/07

"Diabloque" may be the best horror movie you've never heard of. The first was released in 1955 and had a great influence on Hitchcock's "Psycho". It was also one of the first movies to ask audiences NOT to reveal the surprise ending. It was followed by two TV movies. "Diabloque" was remade in 1996 with some big name actors-- Sharon Stone, Kathy Bates and Chazz Plminteri. Although panned by critics and audiences, it's still interesting to contrast it to the first. It should come as no surprise

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01:51:16

The "Exorcist" Franchise And Split Pea Soup

Horror Movie Franchises ·

2021/03/01

This week we discuss a franchise that contains as one of it's entries arguably the best horror film ever made. That's right-- it's the "Exorcist" (1973). Most of us know every detail of the first film. But did you know there are 4 other movies (including 2 prequels) and 2 seasons of a TV series? And in honor of the excellent practical effects (which still hold up surprisingly well today), here's a recipe from Ina Garten for split pea soup here Photo Credit: Here

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26:19

SSS: "My Bloody Valentine" And A Bloody Cocktail

Horror Movie Franchises ·

2021/02/20

This week we focus on the Canadian slasher "My Bloody Valentine" (1981) and it's 2009 remake. No, the movies dont really have anything to do with Valentine's Day. Yes, the first film is a bit dated and the acting leaves something to be desired. The practical effects are still enjoyable though. And the RealD technology used in the second film make it a hoot. If you have a few hours to blow, check out this possibly supernatural miner with a pickax and a bad attitude. See also the honestlyyum.com My

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29:29

The "Maniac Cop" Franchise And Famous New York City...

Horror Movie Franchises ·

2021/02/07

This week we cover another lesser known horror franchise. It's "Maniac Cop". There are three films total in the series. Check out these movies if you like Bruce Campbell (most famous for the 'Evil Dead" franchise) and/or Tom Atkins ("Halloween III", "Creepshow", "The Fog", etc). Otherwise, I'd say skip it and watch last week's horror comedy "WolfCop" instead. "Maniac Cop" has some great fire scenes but there's not a lot else going for it. "Maniac Cop" takes place in New York City. I've included a

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18:00

SSS: "Wolf Cop" And Chicken Milk

Horror Movie Franchises ·

2021/01/30

This week we explore a lesser known Canadian horror/comedy offering. It's "Wolf Cop" and the sequel "Another Wolf Cop". If you're intrigued by a drunk werewolf dispensing justice, these might be the movies for you. The use of practice effects (vs CGI) is also a big selling point for me. And in horror of Chicken Milk Beer, CookingChannelTV.com has a chicken milk drink here Not sure why it's called that. There's no such thing as chicken milk-- since chickens are birds and not mammals. It's still a

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26:50

The "Night Of The Demons" Franchise And A Themed...

Horror Movie Franchises ·

2021/01/17

This week we cover a lesser know franchise. It's "Night Of The Demons". There are four movies total in the series (including one remake). It follows a group of teens/young adults who party where they shouldn't. Considered a horror comedy, I found it surprising fun. Definitely check out the first and second movies. Also check of a "Night Of The Demons" themed drink from GoodCocktails.com here The blue color depicts the tons of blue smoke they used in the movies. Photo Credit: Here

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23:22

The Top 10 Horror Movies of 2020

Horror Movie Franchises ·

2021/01/02

This week, instead of reviewing a franchise, I'm covering my picks for the top 10 horror movies of 2020. There is lots of scary goodness to chose from this year-- be it psychological horror, body horror, zombies, anthologies, haunted houses, demon possession, you name it. Shudder and NetFlix continue to delight viewers with movies we might not have access to otherwise. International offerings were very strong this year. They include: Impetigore (Indonesia), #Alive (South Korea), Bulbbul

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38:19

The "Scanners" Franchise And Some Unique Canadian Foods

Horror Movie Franchises ·

2020/12/26

Most people have heard of "Scanners" from 1981. It's most famous for it's head explosions. The practical effects still hold up after all these years. But did you know there were four more films in the franchise? I didnt. Only the original had David Cronenberg's involvement. The rest are direct to video and have basically the same plot. The villains are pretty good though. In honor of this Canadian franchise, i also includes some unique foods from a Foodnetwork.ca article here Definitely check out

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45:34

The "Prom Night" Franchise And A Prom Night Cocktail

Horror Movie Franchises ·

2020/12/13

This week we explore a lesser known horror franchise. It's the five movies in the "Prom Night" series. This includes: "Prom Night" (from 1980), "Hello Mary Lou: Prom Night 2", "Prom Night 3: The Last Kiss", "Prom Night 4: Deliver Us From Evil" and the forgettable 2008 remake (also named "Prom Night"). The entries really have nothing to do with each over and cover the gambit from teen slasher to horror comedy to ghost possession. If you're a Jamie Lee Curtis superfan, you might enjoy the first movie

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31:50

ADDENDUM: Two More "Black Christmas" Movies And...

Horror Movie Franchises ·

2020/12/05

This week we go WAY back to our first episode. We covered 1974's "Black Christmas" in December 2018 (which seems like a million years ago at this point). There are two other remakes. Both are also called "Black Christmas". The one from 2006 is not nearly as bad as some believe. The 2019 version is absolutely horrible. Avoid at all costs. And to keep with the Christmas theme, why not try making a Jamaican Black Christmas Cake this season? It's a dense rum soaked fruit cake that guaranteed to please

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02:51:11

The "Halloween" Franchise And A Plethora Of Pumpkin...

Horror Movie Franchises ·

2020/11/22

This week we discuss arguably the most important franchise in horror history. "Halloween" started the slasher genre and has given us many of the now commonplace horror tropes-- the virginal final girl, the unstoppable killer, the rally at the end, etc. There are 11 "Halloween" movies currently available with two more on the way. "Halloween Kills" is due for release in 2021 and "Halloween Ends" is due out in 2022. There are also five different timelines in the "Halloween" movies. Talk about

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32:59

SSS: The "Descent" Franchise And A Cave In Cocktail

Horror Movie Franchises ·

2020/10/31

This week we cover "The Descent" and "The Descent 2". Six women go on a caving adventure. Things end really, really badly. The first movie is on many "best of" lists. It's great fun. In keeping with the theme, we also have a Cave in Cocktail from CocktailBuilder.com here Photo Credit: Here

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19:21

SSS: The "Sinister" Movies And A Sinister Cider Cocktail

Horror Movie Franchises ·

2020/10/04

This week we're looking at "Sinister". There are two movies total. The first stars Ethan Hawke as a true crime writer who has gotten in way over his head. The character of Bughuul (the devourer of souls) is introduced. While there are currently no plans for a third "Sinister" movie, a possible "Sinister" and "Insidious" crossover may occur at some point. This is possible since both series are produced by Blumhouse. There is also talk of a possible TV series. And in keeping with the theme, here's

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33:53

The "Lake Placid" Franchise And Favorite New England...

Horror Movie Franchises ·

2020/09/19

This week we're covering the 'Lake Placid" franchise. There are 6 movies total (including a cross over with "Anaconda"). The first movie was released theatrically. The rest were made for TV movies from the SyFy channel. All of the films (except for the last one) are considered horror comedies. Despite the title, the story supposedly takes place in Black Lake Maine. Here are some classic New England recipes. Rachel Ray also hails from the "real" Lake Placid, NY here are few recipes from her trip

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57:54

The "Child's Play" Franchise And Chucky Cupcakes

Horror Movie Franchises ·

2020/09/06

This week we cover the "Child's Play/Chucky" franchise. The 30+ year old series has a surprising amount of continuity with all the films (excluding the reboot) being written by Don Mancini (who also directed and executive produced some). Brad Dourif is the voice of Chucky for all the films (except the reboot). Jennifer Tilly, Alex Vincent and Fiona Dourif appear in multiple movies. Over eight films, the series has gone from horror to slasher to comedy horror and back to straight up horror

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