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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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25:21

The Many, Many Film Adaptations of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde

Horror Movie Franchises ·

2025/08/19

This episode surveys the vast screen history of Robert Louis Stevenson’s 1886 novella "Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde". There are some 120+ films ranging from the silent era through present day. Recurring themes include: the duality of man, the struggle between good and evil, civilized vs primitive, sexual repression, the constraints of society, etc. These films are hard to distinguish from one another since many have the same title-- "Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde".The landmark versions are

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35:36

Wax Museum Movies: A Lesser Known Horror Subgenre

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2025/07/26

This week we're doing something slightly different. We're talking about "wax museum" movies. "Wax museum" films are an interesting subgenre of horror. If you're like me, you have a hard time keeping track of which movie is which due to all the similar plots and titles. This is my attempt at sorting them out. The first such movie is the 1914 French silent film "The Man with the Wax Faces". Next is 1924 German silent anthology "Waxworks". Then the first entry in the "House of Wax" trilogy-- 1933's

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52:22

The "HellRaiser" Franchise: We'll Tear Your Soul Apart!

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2025/07/16

This episode (which originally aired in 10/19) has been re-recorded. The newest movie has been added and it has been edited for time (including removing some of the trivia and the recipe).This week we take a look at one of the largest but somewhat lesser known franchises. "HellRaiser" has 11 movies total as well and a number of related books, comic books, documentaries, short stories, etc. When the first "HellRaiser" movie was released back in 1986, there wasnt anything like it. S&M demons from

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31:41

The "Omen" Franchise: The Devil Made Me Do It

Horror Movie Franchises ·

2025/07/15

This episode originally aired way back in 8/19. I have re-recorded to add the newest film entry as well as editing for time (including removing some trivia and the recipe). This week we review the "Omen" franchise. There are five original films (the latest is 2024's "The First Omen"), a 2006 remake, a failed TV pilot and a TV series that ran for one season on A&E. The original "Omen" from 1976 holds up surprisingly well after some 45 years. Just dont expect jump scares every five minutes. This

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13:44

The "Zombi" Franchise: Some Of The Best Looking...

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2025/06/28

Last week we talked about the Spanish "Blind Dead" zombie franchise. This time we're diving into the Italian franchise "Zombi".This franchise is one of the most confusing due to it's differing titles. Back in the day some marketers, film studios, etc would title movies a sequel to a more popular film (in order to cash in on it's popularity). Also, to make it even more confusing, movies might be released under different names in each country. Thus is the case with this franchise. George A Romero's

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26:31

The "Blind Dead" Franchise: Zombies On Horseback!

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2025/06/18

In this episode we're reviewing a lesser known Spanish zombie franchise. It's the four moves of the "Blind Dead". They were all written and directed by Amando del Ossorio. Each was released under several different titles so it's a bit of a challenge to find them.None of the stories are related except that each follows a group of zombies (Templar Knights that were killed for their devil worship and human sacrifices) as they terrorize the neighborhood. These are not your typical zombies. They're more

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13:44

The "Warlock" Franchise: Has Anyone Else Seen These...

Horror Movie Franchises ·

2025/06/08

In this week's episode of "Horror Movie Franchises", we delve into a lesser known franchise. "Warlock" has three movies total. They are considered horror/fantasy. If you're looking for scary movies, check elsewhere.These movies are each standalone stories. Their only common denominator is each features a warlock. Julian Sands stars in the first two. He has an excellent screen presence and really sells his roles. My personal recommendation is to watch the first movie and skip the rest. It's not that

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14:32

The "Mimic" Franchise: We're Gonna Need An Exterminator

Horror Movie Franchises ·

2025/06/02

Welcome to the 124th episode of Horror Movie Franchises, formerly known as Food and Frightening Film Fanatics, where we provide commentary, analysis and critiques of horror movies. In this episode, we explore the "Mimic" franchise. It consists of three films. The first was Guillermo del Toro's U.S. directorial debut. The other two movies went straight to home video. del Toro was not able to make the film he intended due to studio interference (from Miramax and the Weinsteins). He disowned the

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00:35

IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT: We Have A New Name-- It's...

Horror Movie Franchises ·

2025/05/29

Welcome to the newly renamed podcast - Horror Movie Franchises! This fresh identity aligns perfectly with our core mission: To provide commentary, analysis and critiques of horror franchises.While some older episodes may retain our former title, Food and Frightening Film Fanatics, we're excited to embark on this new chapter. Join us as we explore the depths of horror movies, sharing insights and thoughts on various franchises (from the most famous to some you've probably never heard of). We

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21:09

The "Trancers" Franchise And Popular Squid Dishes

Horror Movie Franchises ·

2025/05/27

NOTE: This podcast was rebranded on 5/29/25 as "Horror Movie Franchises". In this episode we're covering a lesser known franchise called "Trancers". It's a low budget sci-fi series about a grizzled retired cop who travels through time-- by jumping into his ancestor's bodies. He's in search of trancers (they're kinda like zombies who do their master's bidding). There are six movies total. The first was theatrically released. The rest were direct to video. Tim Thomerson stars as Jack Deth. He's in all

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12:47

The “Feast” Franchise And The Guardian Feast App

Horror Movie Franchises ·

2025/05/20

This week we delve into the “Feast” franchise, a lesser-known series of horror comedies that are sure to leave a lasting impression. Winning Project Greenlight's third season, the first movie was backed by Ben Affleck and Matt Damon. This franchise is a family affair with John Gulager as director, his father as Bartender, John’s wife as Harley Mom/ Biker Queen and his brother Tom as Greg.In the first movie, a group of strangers find themselves trapped in a Nevada desert bar,

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24:19

The "Carrie" Franchise And A Bloody Carrie Cocktail

Horror Movie Franchises ·

2025/05/07

In this episode we'll delve into the "Carrie" franchise. The 1976 movie is most famous for two scenes: The shower scene and the prom scene. Odds are even if you havent seen the movie, you know about them.The movie garnered two Oscar nominations-- Best Actress for Sissy Spacek as Carrie and Best Supporting Actress for Piper Laurie as Margaret (Carrie's mother). There are 3 other movies in the franchise: The Rage: Carrie 2- 1999 Carrie- 2002- MADE FOR TV MOVIE Carrier- 2013 These are really the

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31:53

Longest Franchises In Horror History

Horror Movie Franchises ·

2025/04/27

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26:34

The Bad Seed Franchise and Cooking With Seeds

Horror Movie Franchises ·

2025/04/21

This week we're talking about "The Bad Seed". There's the original 1956 movie, 2 made for TV movies (one from 1985 and one from 2018) and a sequel to the 2018 movie. The original movie was nominated for 4 Oscars (for Nancy Kelly, Patty McCormack, Eileen Heckart and Best Cinematography). Eileen won a Golden Globe for her portrayal of Hortense. Nancy Kelly won a Tony Award for her portrayal of Christine in the play. The 1956 movie is considered a classic. I highly recommend it. It's the best

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28:28

The Nosferatu Franchise And Several Nosferatu...

Horror Movie Franchises ·

2025/03/23

This week we're discussing the "Nosferatu" franchise. It's a bit confusing because first time viewers are like "Isn't this Dracula?". And the answer is sorta.This vampire is a rat like creature who never blinks. He has long spindly fingers and two big teeth in the front of his mouth. He is the harbinger of death and bringer of the plague. This is not your sexy Bela Lugosi, Christopher Lee, Jack Palance, Gary Oldman vampire. And this vampire is definitely not sparkly. Women are NOT lining up to be

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27:17

ADDENDUM: New Entries To Previously Covered Franchises

Horror Movie Franchises ·

2025/03/16

This week I'm doing something slightly different. This is an ADDENDUM episode. I'm covering new entries to previously reviewed franchises. With so many new horror movies coming out each year, it's a challenge to keep up. In just the last year we had five new entries to existing horror franchises-- "Alien", "Creep", "Terrifier", "Omen", and "VHS". CORRECTION: The "Cube" remake is from Japan. For some reason I incorrectly said China. Photo Credit: Here

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27:48

The "Rosemary's Baby" Franchise And Cooking With The...

Horror Movie Franchises ·

2025/02/27

Welcome to the 115th episode of Food and Frightening Film Fanatics. This week we're reviewing the "Rosemary's Baby" franchise. Most people only know about the first film but there are actually four total. The original is some 50 years old but is still considered one of the best horror movies of all time.We discuss the roles of iconic actors, the influence of esteemed author Ira Levin, the controversies surrounding director Roman Polanski, and the curse of "Rosemary's Baby". Also check out the movie

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17:07

The "Species" Franchise And Seven Species Salad

Horror Movie Franchises ·

2025/02/09

This week we explore the lesser-known "Species" franchise. It should not be confused with the "Subspecies" franchise (which we reviewed last week). "Species" is a sci-fi series about alien/human hybrids while "Subspecies" is about vampires.The "Species" franchise consists of four movies. My advise is just watch the first movie unless you're a die hard fan. This was Natasha Henstridge's first film role. She does a great job. There is also a surprisingly star studded cast including: Sir Ben Kingsley,

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19:55

The "Subspecies" Franchise And Traditional Romanian...

Horror Movie Franchises ·

2025/01/25

In this episode, we delve into an often overlooked horror franchise. "Subspecies" has six direct-to-video films. All were written and directed by Ted Nicolaou. Produced by Full Moon Pictures the franchise delivers schlocky story lines and is somewhat of an "acquired" taste. Positives about the series include the shooting locations. Castle ruins add an authentic feel. The vampires in "Subspecies" turn into shadows instead of bats. That makes for some cool visuals. Anders Hove and Denice Duff star as

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26:38

Top 10 Horror Movies of 2024

Horror Movie Franchises ·

2025/01/11

Welcome to the 112th episode of Food and Frightening Film Fanatics. This week we delve into the best horror cinema of the year. 2024 was one of the best in recent memory. With a blend of major studio hits, standout indie films and films made on shoestring budgets, there is something for everyone. From spine-tingling sequels and prequels to groundbreaking original releases, the horror landscape has never been more diverse or exciting.Photo Credit: Here

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