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Hellbent for Horror

S.A. Bradley is here to remind you why you used to love horror movies...and you secretly still do! Hellbent for Horror combines horror history, personal observations, common themes, and cultural trends to tell a story with each episode. We talk about all things horror. The door swings wide here, and all types of horror are welcome. Each episode covers some aspect of the genre, with lots of viewing or reading suggestions for you to check out. We"ll discuss horror movies, books, and comics, as well

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Episode 056- Medicine and Monsters

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2017/10/08

Do you ever wonder how the legends of monsters are born? What made people think werewolves and vampires were real? How did the ideas of silver to kill werewolves, and garlic to repel vampires get passed down from generation to generation? People with mental illness were thought to be visited by ghosts. Throughout history, before the discovery of microscopic organisms that cause illness, curses and monsters were thought to be the causes of illness and disease. Interestingly, the weapons from

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Episode 055- Stephen King and the IT in All of Us

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2017/10/01

The movie adaptation of Stephen King’s ‘It’ was hotly anticipated, and broke box office records. I was curious about the fervent response to this movie, not just by horror fans, but also by mainstream outlets. After all, the novel came out in 1985, and there was already a miniseries created from it in 1990. Once I saw ‘It,’ and thought about the movie, I started thinking about movie adaptations of Stephen King’s books, in general. King is a prolific, long-standing, best-selling author who has

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Episode 054- Once More with Feeling: Tobe Hooper

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2017/09/22

Sometimes, once just isn't enough. And, in the case of Tobe Hooper, it felt right to honor this quirky and often misunderstood artist with a second helping of praise. On this episode, I talk with John Cribbs and Christopher Funderburg, the co-creators of "The Pink Smoke" film review website (www.thepinksmoke.com) about the legacy of the late Tobe Hooper. He’s a filmmaker who induces strong opinions and debate. We talk about that debate today, and the contributions Hooper made to, not only horror,

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Episode 053- All the Sins of the World: Extreme Horror

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2017/09/14

Extreme Horror Films: they are the "Elephant in the Room" for horror fans. These films push the limits of the viewer to such the extent that they even divide the horror community on whether they go too far. A large majority of these films have little, or no, socially redeeming value. And yet... There are a few extreme films that use the violence, and obscenity, and nihilism to create something that defies expectations and becomes something horrible/beautiful. For those who dare to watch. Guest

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Episode 052- Mr. Bad Example: The Legend of Tobe Hooper

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2017/09/05

We lost another horror master in August 2017 when Tobe Hooper left this mortal coil. Hooper was a complicated artist, and in this episode, I talk about my appreciation of the man who gave us the Texas Chainsaw Massacre and Poltergeist. There were varied opinions of the contributions of Tobe Hooper, but I think he was an inspired, surreal filmmaker whose contributions to horror can never be underestimated. I hope you enjoy the episode. Join the Hellbent for Horror Horde on Patreon! Click

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Episode 051- Day Trippers: Horror Films of Acclaimed...

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2017/08/23

There's a select group of directors who hold the title, "Masters of Horror" for bringing their distinctive styles to the horror film. But, they aren't the only ones who made an impact on horror cinema. There are several acclaimed directors with illustrious careers who took a "Day Trip" into horror. And their entries into the horror movie defied conventions and, on occasion, influenced horror as much as any of the Masters. James Hancock (host of The Wrong Reel podcast) returns to H4H to discuss the

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Episode 050- Diamonds and Rust and Modern Horror

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2017/08/14

Whenever you hit a milestone it’s time to celebrate. This is the 50th episode of Hellbent for Horror, and I could think of no better way to celebrate that than to gather a Wretched Roundtable of listeners to talk about the state of the 50-year-old phenomena known as "modern horror." Joining me on the show are Zena Sade Dixon (the Real Queen of Horror), John Arminio, and Kevin Maher (Kevin Geeks Out), and we discuss the relevance of classic horror movies to different generations. There’s a 20-plus

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Episode 049- A Completely Reliable Bad Influence:...

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2017/08/07

Fangoria magazine had been a mainstay of horror fandom for 38 years, but this year they shut their doors. I remember when Fangoria started, and how fun it was to have a magazine dedicated to horror in all its facets. In this episode, I talk about Fangoria, how it came to be, and what it meant to the fans and artists in modern horror. The magazine not only had articles that are still worth looking back to, but the letters to the editor section are a lot of fun to revisit too. Join me in this look

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Episode 048- My Ride's Here: Remembering George A....

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2017/07/27

George Romero (1940-2017) has always held a special place in my heart, so it was very saddening to hear of his passing on July 16. It is hard to say goodbye, and in this episode I talk about George and his career. It’s a eulogy, of sorts, to a maverick filmmaker out of Pittsburgh who never wavered on his vision - from Night of the Living Dead to Survival of the Dead. RIP, George. Thanks for listening. Join the Hellbent for Horror Horde on Patreon! Click here: http://bit.ly/2i3VLoe If you like

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Episode 047- Horror Movies at Used Car Prices

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2017/07/14

You don’t need Hollywood to make a movie when you can make one in your own backyard! Who needs a big budget when you’ve got a big imagination and some friends who are willing (or crazy enough) to get doused in fake blood? In this episode, I honor the micro-budget horror movie – the movies made with tiny amounts of funds, and huge amounts of passion. I speak from experience when I say they’re a huge amount of work. I’ll talk about some that really stand out among the pack, and you should try to

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Episode 046- Attack of the Killer Turkeys

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2017/07/05

Why do we love bad movies? Well, not all bad movies, but the ones that make you laugh out loud. The ones that are so bad that they’re good. And to see one of these movies with a group of friends can be a perfect night. What about a movie marathon of these turkeys? A lot of these turkeys were intended to be horror movies, and while they’re not what they were intended to be, they’re still pretty damn entertaining. In this episode, I talk about a Horror Movie Turkey Marathon with some friends,

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Episode 045- Tales From the Blood-Red Carpet: Etheria...

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2017/06/26

One reason I love film festivals is that they celebrate creativity. So I was honored to be asked to judge Etheria Film Night held in early June in Hollywood. Etheria Film Night is the world's most respected showcase of new horror, comedy, science fiction, fantasy, action, and thriller films made by emerging women directors. I was also able to attend, and cover, the red carpet festivities to talk to people about horror and horror movies. The event drew a large crowd with varied interests including

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Episode 044- Shut Up and Watch the Movie (Part Two)

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2017/06/19

Who says they don’t make good horror movies anymore? I think we’re in a good time for creative, creepy horror movies, you just need to know where to look (hint: it's usually not from the major studios). I made a list of movies released within the last four years that I liked, and there were too many to put into one episode! So, this is Part Two of good, recent horror that is worth watching. These movies get the “H4H Seal of Approval.” I’d love to hear your thoughts. To hear Part One: follow

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Episode 043- Sympathetic Monsters: with Guest J....

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2017/06/06

Can you sympathize with a monster? In some cases I think you can. It depends on the story and how well the story is told and acted. In this episode J. Blake Fichera (author of the Rondo-nominated book, "Scored To Death: Conversations with Some of Horror's Greatest Composers") returns to the show to discuss the sympathetic monster in horror movies. George Romero, Fritz Lang, Martin Scorsese, Joe Spinell, Michael Powell, and Patty Jenkins all presented monsters who were more than simply killers.

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Episode 042- Shut Up and Watch the Movie (Part One)

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2017/05/29

Who says they don’t make good horror movies anymore? I think we’re in a good time for creative, creepy horror movies, you just need to know where to look (hint: it's usually not from the major studios). I made a list of movies released within the last four years that I liked, and there were too many to put into one episode! So, this is Part One of good, recent horror that is worth watching. These movies get the “H4H Seal of Approval.” I’d love to hear your thoughts. Thanks for listening. Join

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Episode 041- Fear of God: Faith-Based Horror

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2017/05/18

Religion is a comfort to some, and a horror to others. Some very good horror movies focus on deeds done in the name of the Almighty. The characters in these movies hear voices, or have dreams, and they’re compelled to act in strange and horrible ways. Are they mad? Are they? These movies haunt you because there’s not an easy answer. I hope you like the episode. Thanks for listening. Join the Hellbent for Horror Horde on Patreon! Click here: http://bit.ly/2i3VLoe If you like the show, please

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Episode 040- The Horrible-Beautiful World According...

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2017/05/04

For some of us, just being a passive viewer isn’t enough. Some of us are compelled to create and share the love for other artists. Writer, filmmaker, journalist, and actress Heidi Honeycutt comes to Hellbent For Horror to talk about the Etheria Film Night (http://www.etheriafilmnight.com), what it’s like to act in Troma horror movies, the state of film journalism, and all things in horror fandom. Heidi is a horror fan extraordinaire, and I hope you love the interview I did with her. Thanks for

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Episode 039- Repeat Offenders: A Look at Horror Remakes

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2017/04/28

Remakes? Sequels? Are they good? Can they be good? It depends. I prefer a remake to a sequel for a bunch of reasons. But that doesn’t mean all remakes are good movies. It depends on how the movie is remade. Some story updates really work for the time they are made, and others not so much. Invasion of the Body Snatchers is the classic example of a remake that fires on all cylinders, and really updates the story to the era. The Fly is also a very good one. I’m sure you have your own ideas on

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Episode 038 - Enfant Terrible: Roman Polanski's Monsters

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2017/04/19

A "Double Feature" that's so big, we needed TWO PODCASTS to tell it! James Hancock (host of The Wrong Reel podcast) returns for Part 2 of our collaboration between our two podcasts, where we discuss the "monsters" at the heart of the movies of Roman Polanski. Sometimes they’re literal monsters, sometimes they’re figurative, but each of these movies has at least one monster at their center. Join us as we hunt down the monsters in three lesser-known Polanski films: 'The Fearless Vampire Hunters,'

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Episode 037- Gag Reflex: The Cinema Crimes of John...

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2017/04/06

We all have our guilty pleasures. I have admired John Waters as a filmmaker since I first read about him in the pages of Fangoria magazine back in 1982. I love a maverick filmmaker who can manage to make movies outside of the system on a shoestring budget that are original, unique, and fun. The early films of John Waters fit all of those descriptions. Some horror tries to gross you out, but few do better than Waters in those early films. The influence of Herschel Gordon Lewis, William Castle,

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