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HORROR 101 with Dr. AC

Aaron Christensen

HORROR 101 with Dr. AC is a horror movie podcast that revisits classic horror films on milestone anniversaries (20, 30, 40, 50 years, and more). Each episode features a lively rotating panel of horror fans discussing the film"s legacy, personal memories, cultural impact, and what makes it a lasting favorite. If you love deep dives into horror movies like The Exorcist, A Nightmare on Elm Street, or Frankenstein, this podcast is for you. Come celebrate horror history—one anniversary at a time.

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01:39:28

Ep 168 - Andrzej Zulawski's POSSESSION (1981) Turns...

HORROR 101 with Dr. AC ·

2026/10/02

POSSESSION (1981) d. Andrzej Zulawski (France/West Germany) Tonight, we dive deep into the abyss of challenging cinema with Andrzej Zulawski's Possession (1981). Deliberately abrasive and queasy, the idiosyncratic Polish director's best known film assails its audience from the opening scenes and never lets up for a second, leaving the viewer exhausted, exasperated, and exhilarated. Returning home from a vaguely defined covert mission, Mark (played by the late great Sam Neill) is alarmed to find

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01:28:07

Ep 167 - CARRIE (1976) AT 50: Stephen King, Sissy...

HORROR 101 with Dr. AC ·

2026/09/24

CARRIE (1976) d. Brian De Palma (USA) THE RAGE: CARRIE 2 (1999) d. Katt Shea (USA) CARRIE (2002) d. David Carson (USA) CARRIE (2013) d. Kimberly Peirce (USA) Based on Stephen King's first published novel, 1976's Carrie holds the distinction for being the first filmed adaptation of one of his works. A truly landmark American horror movie that combines supernatural terror with a powerful story about adolescence, cruelty, repression, and revenge, the film stars Sissy Spacek as the titular and

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01:33:24

Ep 166 - HAMMER HORROR 1966 (PLAGUE OF THE ZOMBIES,...

HORROR 101 with Dr. AC ·

2026/09/18

THE PLAGUE OF THE ZOMBIES (1966) d. John Gilling (UK) THE REPTILE (1966) d. John Gilling (UK) ONE MILLION YEARS B.C. (1966) d. Don Chaffey (UK) THE WITCHES (1966) d. Cyril Frankel (UK) For nearly a decade, Hammer had built its reputation on sumptuous Gothic horror, with mysterious castles, suspicious villagers, and iconic monsters, usually with Christopher Lee and Peter Cushing topping the bill. But by 1966, Hammer was looking outward, experimenting with new monsters, new settings, and even

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01:25:07

Ep 165 - TROMA TIME! CLASS OF NUKE 'EM HIGH (1986)...

HORROR 101 with Dr. AC ·

2026/09/10

CLASS OF NUKE 'EM HIGH (1986) d. Richard W. Haines / Lloyd Kaufman (USA) CLASS OF NUKE 'EM HIGH PART II: SUBHUMANOID MELTDOWN (1991) d. Eric Louzil (USA) CLASS OF NUKE 'EM HIGH PART III: THE GOOD, THE BAD, AND THE SUBHUMANOID (1994) d. Eric Louzil (USA) RETURN OF CLASS OF NUKE 'EM HIGH (2013) d. Lloyd Kaufman (USA) RETURN TO RETURN OF CLASS OF NUKE 'EM HIGH (2017) d. Lloyd Kaufman (USA) POULTRYGEIST: NIGHT OF THE CHICKEN DEAD (2006) d. Lloyd Kaufman (USA) Few independent film companies have

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01:53:01

Ep 164 - "Hello, Sidney." | CELEBRATING 30 YEARS OF...

HORROR 101 with Dr. AC ·

2026/09/04

SCREAM (1996) d. Wes Craven (USA) SCREAM 2 (1997) d. Wes Craven (USA) SCREAM 3 (2000) d. Wes Craven (USA) SCRE4M (2011) d. Wes Craven (USA) SCREAM (2022) d. Matt Bettinelli-Olpin/Tyler Gillett (USA) SCREAM VI (2023) d. Matt Bettinelli-Olpin/Tyler Gillet (USA) SCREAM 7 (2026) d. Kevin Williamson (USA) By the mid-1990s, the slasher cycle that had produced Halloween, Friday the 13th, and A Nightmare on Elm Street had become increasingly formulaic, with audiences being fed a stream of quote/unquote

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01:35:44

Ep 163 - TOMBS OF THE BLIND DEAD (1972) | The Undead...

HORROR 101 with Dr. AC ·

2026/08/28

TOMBS OF THE BLIND DEAD (1972) d. Amando de Ossorio (Spain/Portugal) RETURN OF THE BLIND DEAD (1973) d. Amando de Ossorio (Spain) THE GHOST GALLEON (1974) d. Amando de Ossorio (Spain) NIGHT OF THE SEAGULLS (1975) d. Amando de Ossorio (Spain) Writer/director Amando de Ossorio's Tombs of the Blind Dead (1972) represented a landmark achievement that introduced an entirely new monster into the genre, the haunting Knights Templar (based on the legitimate historical figures who fought in the Crusades and

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01:12:49

Ep 162 - David Cronenberg's THE FLY (1986) Turns 40:...

HORROR 101 with Dr. AC ·

2026/08/21

THE FLY (1986) d. David Cronenberg (USA/Canada) THE FLY II (1989) d. Chris Walas (USA/Canada) After years of building a reputation as a fiercely intelligent filmmaker that deftly combined gooey special effects, challenging technical concepts, and emotional narrative heft, Canadian David Cronenberg finally hit the jackpot in this updating and reimagining of the 1958 classic, The Fly. Rather than the simple swapping of heads and hands, brainy inventor Seth Brundle (played to perfection by Jeff

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01:23:01

Ep 161 - RODAN (1956) x MOTHRA (1961): Celebrating...

HORROR 101 with Dr. AC ·

2026/08/13

RODAN (1956) d. Ishiro Honda (Japan) MOTHRA (1961) d. Ishiro Honda (Japan) Rodan (1956) and Mothra (1961) stand among the most trendsetting films in the history of Japanese cinema, introducing two iconic monsters whose legacies have endured for decades. Produced by Toho, both films expanded upon the success of Godzilla (1954), demonstrating that giant monsters could represent far more than simple destructive forces. Each creature possessed its own distinct identity, symbolism, and mythology,

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01:07:25

Ep 160 - THE BAD SEED (1956) — The Original Evil...

HORROR 101 with Dr. AC ·

2026/08/05

THE BAD SEED (1956) d. Mervyn LeRoy (USA) Celebrating the 70th anniversary of The Bad Seed (1956)! Widely regarded as one of the greatest psychological thrillers ever made, this classic horror film introduced audiences to Rhoda Penmark—cinema's original "killer kid" and one of the genre's most unforgettable villains. Join us as we revisit this groundbreaking classic, its remarkable performances by Nancy Kelly and Patty McCormack, director Mervyn LeRoy's masterful filmmaking, and the film's

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01:36:38

Ep 159 - GRIZZLY, SQUIRM, & FOOD OF THE GODS / 1976...

HORROR 101 with Dr. AC ·

2026/07/30

GRIZZLY (1976) d. William Girdler (USA) SQUIRM (1976) d. Jeff Lieberman (USA) THE FOOD OF THE GODS (1976) d. Bert I. Gordon (USA) In the wake of Steven Spielberg's Jaws from 1975, drive-ins and hardtop theaters alike were suddenly overrun by creatures with a taste for human flesh. Intrepid and imaginative independent filmmakers proved that almost any member of the animal kingdom could be transformed into a successful box-office menace. Three standout entries from 1976—Grizzly, Squirm, and The Food

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Ep 158 - FROM DUSK TILL DAWN (1996) at 30: The...

HORROR 101 with Dr. AC ·

2026/07/24

FROM DUSK TILL DAWN (1996) d. Robert Rodriguez (USA) FROM DUSK TILL DAWN 2: TEXAS BLOOD MONEY (1999) d. Scott Spiegel (USA) FROM DUSK TILL DAWN 3: THE HANGMAN'S DAUGHTER (2000) d. P.J. Pesce (USA) FROM DUSK TILL DAWN: THE SERIES (2014-2016) d. Robert Rodriguez (USA) Thirty years ago, From Dusk Till Dawn (1996) kicked open the saloon doors, ordered a round of tequila, and then revealed that everyone in the bar was about to be eaten by vampires. Of course, From Dusk Till Dawn is much more than its

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02:11:33

Ep 157 - THE BEST (AND WORST) SLASHERS OF 1981!!...

HORROR 101 with Dr. AC ·

2026/07/17

BLOODY BIRTHDAY (1981) d. Ed Hunt (USA) BLOODY MOON (1981) d. Jess Franco (Spain/Germany) DEADLY BLESSING (1981) d. Wes Craven (USA) DON'T GO IN THE WOODS (1981) d. James Bryan (USA) EYES OF A STRANGER (1981) d. Ken Wiederhorn (USA) FINAL EXAM (1981) d. Jimmy Huston (USA) GRADUATION DAY (1981) d. Herb Freed (USA) NIGHT SCHOOL (1981) d. Ken Hughes (USA) STRANGE BEHAVIOR (1981) d. Michael Laughlin (New Zealand) STUDENT BODIES (1981) d. Mickey Rose (USA) A few months back, we took a deep dive into the

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01:14:56

Ep 156 - MARIO BAVA DOUBLE FEATURE: Kill Baby Kill...

HORROR 101 with Dr. AC ·

2026/07/09

KILL, BABY... KILL! (1966) d. Mario Bava (Italy) A BAY OF BLOOD (1971) d. Mario Bava (Italy) Equal parts conjurer of Gothic nightmares, pioneer of modern cinematic violence, and astonishing visual stylist, Italian filmmaker and horror legend Mario Bava'has delivered so many genre high water marks that it's difficult to keep track. From the black-and-white splendor of Black Sunday to the hypnotic colored gels of Black Sabbath to establishing the hallmarks of the giallo, Bava was constantly

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01:12:48

Ep 155 - HAMMER HORROR 1961: (CURSE OF WEREWOLF,...

HORROR 101 with Dr. AC ·

2026/07/03

THE CURSE OF THE WEREWOLF (1961) d. Terence Fisher (UK) SCREAM OF FEAR (aka Taste of Fear) (1961) d. Seth Holt (UK) THE TERROR OF THE TONGS (1961) d. Anthony Bushell (UK) THE SHADOW OF THE CAT (1961) d. John Gilling (UK) While Hammer Films is most often remembered for its Gothic reimaginings of Dracula, Frankenstein, and other classic monsters, the year 1961 showcased an adventurousness and willingness to experiment with different styles of horror and suspense. Our four films up for discussion

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01:18:15

Ep 154 - FRAILTY (2001) at 25: The Family That Slays...

HORROR 101 with Dr. AC ·

2026/06/26

FRAILTY (2001) d. Bill Paxton (USA) For those who only know beloved actor Bill Paxton from his outrageous comic supporting turns or solid leading man roles, watching him bring Brent Hanley's high concept story to exquisitely shaded light is a bit of a revelation. A mysterious young man, Fenton Meiks (played by Matthew McConaughey) walks into a Texas FBI building and reveals to Agent Doyle (played by Powers Boothe) that he knows the identity of a local serial killer known as "God's Hand." Fenton

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01:53:26

Ep 153 - TEXAS CHAINSAW MASSACRE Sequels, Prequels,...

HORROR 101 with Dr. AC ·

2026/06/18

THE TEXAS CHAINSAW MASSACRE 2 (1986) d. Tobe Hooper (USA) LEATHERFACE: TEXAS CHAINSAW MASSACRE III (1990) d. Jeff Burr (USA) TEXAS CHAINSAW MASSACRE: THE NEXT GENERATION (1995) d. Kim Henkel (USA) THE TEXAS CHAINSAW MASSACRE (2003) d. Marcus Nispel (USA) THE TEXAS CHAINSAW MASSACRE: THE BEGINNING (2006) d. Jonathan Liebesman (USA) TEXAS CHAINSAW 3D (2013) d. John Lussenhop (USA) LEATHERFACE (2017) d. Alexandre Bustillo/Julien Maury (USA) TEXAS CHAINSAW MASSACRE (2022) d. David Blue Garcia (USA)

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01:04:44

Ep 152 - THE CRAFT (1996): 30 YEARS OF "Light as a...

HORROR 101 with Dr. AC ·

2026/06/11

THE CRAFT (1996) d. Andrew Fleming (USA) THE CRAFT: LEGACY (2020) d. Zoe Lister-Jones (USA) Directed by Andrew Fleming and written by Peter Filardi, The Craft follows four teenage girls, Sarah (Robin Tunney), Rochelle (Rachel True), Bonnie (Neve Campbell), and Nancy (Fairuza Balk) who form a coven and discover that their growing magical abilities come with consequences. While the film delivers memorable scares and thrills, its enduring appeal comes from its exploration of friendship, alienation,

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01:40:13

Ep 151 - 50 Years of THE OMEN (1976): "It's All for...

HORROR 101 with Dr. AC ·

2026/06/04

THE OMEN (1976) d. Richard Donner (USA) DAMIEN: OMEN II (1978) d. Don Taylor (USA) THE FINAL CONFLICT (1981) d. Graham Baker (USA) OMEN IV: THE AWAKENING (1991) d. Jorge Montesi/Dominique Othenin-Girard (USA) THE OMEN (2006) d. John Moore (USA) THE FIRST OMEN (2024) d. Arkasha Stevenson (USA) The success of William Friedkin's The Exorcist in 1973 sparked any number of cheapie imitations, spawning an entire subgenre of occult and possession-themed features. What sets The Omen apart from these is

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01:36:50

Ep 150 - INVASION OF THE BODY SNATCHERS (1956–2007) -...

HORROR 101 with Dr. AC ·

2026/05/28

INVASION OF THE BODY SNATCHERS (1956) d. Don Siegel (USA) INVASION OF THE BODY SNATCHERS (1978) d. Philip Kaufman (USA) BODY SNATCHERS (1993) d. Abel Ferrara (USA) THE INVASION (2007) d. Oliver Hirschbiegel (USA) The theme of an alien entity occupying or replacing the bodies of those nearest and dearest to us had been utilized in horror cinema throughout the years. But it is producer Walter Wanger's 1956 production of Invasion of the Body Snatchers, directed by Don Siegel, and starring Kevin

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Ep 149 - STEVEN SPIELBERG'S DUEL (1971): STILL ALIVE...

HORROR 101 with Dr. AC ·

2026/05/22

DUEL (1971) d. Steven Spielberg (USA) Adapted by Richard Matheson from his original short story, Duel follows traveling salesman David Mann (Dennis Weaver) as a routine drive through the California desert turns into a relentless pursuit by a mysterious tanker truck and its unseen driver. Director Steven Spielberg and his expert team exploit that simple premise with remarkable precision. Every stretch of empty highway, every glance in the rearview mirror, becomes charged with dread. The truck

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