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Autopsy of a Horror Movie

Horror movie reviews, analyses, kill grades, commentary tracks, and interviews with Shudder filmmakers. Breaking down interesting scenes, kills, characters, and the fears your favorite horror movies tap into. Tune in every Tuesday for new episodes! Follow on Twitter and Instagram @bruckerhorror. Cover art by Kat Best.

tv & film film reviews

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81:27

#107. The Thing (1982)

Autopsy of a Horror Movie ·

2026/01/19

Tune in as I introduce my good friend, Chris, to John Carpenter's The Thing (1982) for the first time!Donate to Spirit of ChildrenInstagram: @bruckerhorrorThreads: @bruckerhorrorEmail: bruckerhorror@gmail.comLinktree: https://linktr.ee/autopsyofahorrormovieMusic & Sound EffectsCancun by Topher and GraceMixkit (thunder ambiance)virtualambiance (Haunted Halloween Mansion Fireplace with Thunder Rain and Howling Wind)Big Sound Bank (glass, ice, drink pour)Support this podcast at —

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18:06

Previewing The Thing (1982)

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2026/01/05

Preview episode for John Carpenter's The Thing (1982)! The Thing will be the next full review episode. Tune in for a trailer reaction, discussion on Letterboxd reviews, and what Siskel and Ebert thought of it. Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ySvzHdtCiWESiskel & Ebert Clip: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S2ezQuxOZhASupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/autopsy-of-a-horror-movie/donations

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67:01

#106. 2026 Horror Box Office Draft, Jasher Defends...

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2026/01/01

Brucker and Law put Jasher on trial to defend his adoration for Halloween Ends. Then we all discuss potential horror Oscar noms for 2025 and get into the 2026 horror box office draft! Tune in, follow on Instagram to say whose draft board you agree with the most, and share with friends!Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/autopsy-of-a-horror-movie/donations

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70:44

#105. Silent Night, Deadly Night (1984)...with Law Ware!

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2025/12/15

Happy holidays! Brucker and Law try to dig up deep meanings to the schlocky slasher movie that is Silent Night, Deadly Night (1984)! Tune in, comment on Instagram, and share with friends!Donate to Spirit of ChildrenPretty Much Pop: A Culture PodcastInstagram: @bruckerhorror | @law.writesThreads: @bruckerhorrorEmail: bruckerhorror@gmail.comLinktree: https://linktr.ee/autopsyofahorrormovieMusic & Sound EffectsCancun by Topher and GraceMixkit (thunder ambiance)virtualambiance (Haunted Halloween

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85:15

#104. Frankenstein (2025)...with Law Ware!

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2025/12/02

Tune in to hear Law and I discuss the latest monster movie from Guillermo del Toro, Frankenstein (2025)! We get into the good, the flaws, a deep dive into the color theory, and the biblical allegory present in the movie. Pretty Much Pop: A Culture PodcastDonate to Spirit of ChildrenInstagram: @bruckerhorror | @law.writesThreads: @bruckerhorrorEmail: bruckerhorror@gmail.comLinktree: https://linktr.ee/autopsyofahorrormovieMusic & Sound EffectsCancun by Topher and GraceMixkit (thunder

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75:55

#103. Post-October 2025 Round Up & Scream 7 Trailer...

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2025/11/11

Tune in to hear Law and I discuss the Scream 7 trailer and what all they watched during the spooky season!Donate to Spirit of ChildrenPretty Much Pop: A Culture PodcastInstagram: @bruckerhorror | @law.writesThreads: @bruckerhorrorEmail: bruckerhorror@gmail.comLinktree: https://linktr.ee/autopsyofahorrormovieMusic & Sound EffectsCancun by Topher and GraceMixkit (thunder ambiance)virtualambiance (Haunted Halloween Mansion Fireplace with Thunder Rain and Howling Wind)Big Sound Bank (glass, ice,

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124:46

#102. Commentary Track - Halloween Ends (2022)...with...

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2025/10/27

Law-tober comes to an end as I am joined by Law for our commentary track of David Gordon Green's Halloween Ends (2022)! Tune in, watch along, and enjoy!Pretty Much Pop: A Culture PodcastDonate to Spirit of ChildrenInstagram: @bruckerhorror | @law.writesThreads: @bruckerhorrorEmail: bruckerhorror@gmail.comLinktree: https://linktr.ee/autopsyofahorrormovieMusic & Sound EffectsCancun by Topher and GraceMixkit (thunder ambiance)virtualambiance (Haunted Halloween Mansion Fireplace with Thunder

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56:32

#101. Night of the Reaper (2025) | Interview with...

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2025/10/25

Tune in for a fun interview with Brandon Christensen, writer and director of Night of the Reaper (2025)! We discuss what he listened to to get into the mood to write his movie, how his VFX knowledge implies how he crafts a scene, how a specific explosive scene was done, and more! Check out Night of the Reaper on Shudder!Donate to Spirit of ChildrenInstagram: @bruckerhorror | @thebrandonchristensenThreads: @bruckerhorrorEmail:

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115:40

#100. Commentary Track - Halloween Kills (2021)...

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2025/10/20

I am joined by Jasher Drake of the podcasts 1978 and Podzilla to commentate over Halloween Kills (2021) - Extended Cut! Synch up your movie at the 00:00:05 mark.Donate to Spirit of ChildrenCheck out Jasher's Podcasts: 1978 and PodzillaInstagram: @bruckerhorror | @1978podcast | @podzillapodTwitter/X.com: @bruckerhorror |Threads: @bruckerhorrorEmail: bruckerhorror@gmail.comLinktree: https://linktr.ee/autopsyofahorrormovieMusic & Sound EffectsCancun by Topher and GraceMixkit (thunder

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110:16

#99. Commentary Track - Halloween (2018)...with Law...

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2025/10/13

Law-tober continues as I am joined by Law for our commentary track of David Gordon Green's Halloween (2018)! Tune in, watch along, and enjoy!Pretty Much Pop: A Culture PodcastDonate to Spirit of ChildrenInstagram: @bruckerhorror | @law.writesThreads: @bruckerhorrorEmail: bruckerhorror@gmail.comLinktree: https://linktr.ee/autopsyofahorrormovieMusic & Sound EffectsCancun by Topher and GraceMixkit (thunder ambiance)virtualambiance (Haunted Halloween Mansion Fireplace with Thunder Rain and

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79:03

#98. Sleepy Hollow (1999)...with Law Ware!

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2025/10/10

Heads will roll as Brucker and Law discuss Tim Burton's Sleepy Hollow (1999)! A movie with crazy good autumnal esthetic and wicked kills! Tune in as we continue Law-tober and share with friends! Pretty Much Pop: A Culture PodcastDonate to Spirit of ChildrenInstagram: @bruckerhorror | @law.writesThreads: @bruckerhorrorEmail: bruckerhorror@gmail.comLinktree: https://linktr.ee/autopsyofahorrormovieMusic & Sound EffectsCancun by Topher and GraceMixkit (thunder ambiance)virtualambiance (Haunted

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95:43

#97. Commentary Track - Halloween (1978)...with Law...

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2025/10/06

Law-tober continues as I am joined by Law for our commentary track of John Carpenter's Halloween (1978)! Tune in, watch along, and enjoy! Pretty Much Pop: A Culture PodcastDonate to Spirit of ChildrenInstagram: @bruckerhorror | @law.writesThreads: @bruckerhorrorEmail: bruckerhorror@gmail.comLinktree: https://linktr.ee/autopsyofahorrormovieMusic & Sound EffectsCancun by Topher and GraceMixkit (thunder ambiance)virtualambiance (Haunted Halloween Mansion Fireplace with Thunder Rain and Howling

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74:57

#96. Gateway Horror Recommendations...with Law Ware!

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2025/10/01

October is here! To kick off the spooky season, Brucker and Law discuss what gateway horror movies they would recommend to someone who normally doesn't like the genre. Law takes on horror movies for children while Brucker tackles recommendations for adults. Tune in and share with friends this spooky season! Pretty Much Pop: A Culture PodcastDonate to Spirit of ChildrenInstagram: @bruckerhorror | @law.writesThreads: @bruckerhorrorEmail:

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109:49

#95. Jaws (1975)...with Jasher & Mykah Drake!

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2025/09/03

Welcome back to Autopsy of a Horror Movie! Now that the summer is winding down, lets celebrate the 50th anniversary of the best summer blockbuster ever made, Jaws (1975)! To help with the celebration, I am joined by both Drake bros of the podcast Podzilla! Tune in, share with friends, and don't go swimming at night.Donate to Spirit of ChildrenCheck out Jasher and Mykah's podcast: PodzillaInstagram: @bruckerhorror | @podzillapodThreads: @bruckerhorrorEmail:

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91:52

#94. I Know What You Did Last Summer (1997)...with...

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2025/07/04

Special guests Sarah and Kellie of the podcast Final Girls join me in dissecting the summer slasher I Know What You Did Last Summer (1997)! We discussion final girls as a whole and how the character trope has evolved, our own histories with IKWYDLS, the fear analysis and much more. Tune in and share with friends! Final Girls Website/RSS FeedDonate to Spirit of ChildrenInstagram: @bruckerhorror | @finalgirlsthepodcastThreads: @bruckerhorror | @finalgirlsthepodcastEmail:

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37:39

Bonus June Horror Hangout and Catchup

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2025/06/28

Welcome back to Autopsy of a Horror Movie! Tuning in by myself to quickly catch up on horror movies I have been checking out and getting into what I think we can expect from the legacy cast in the new I Know What You Did Last Summer. Tune in and share with friends!Donate to Spirit of ChildrenInstagram: @bruckerhorrorThreads: @bruckerhorrorEmail: bruckerhorror@gmail.comLinktree: https://linktr.ee/autopsyofahorrormovieMusic & Sound EffectsCancun by Topher and GraceMixkit (thunder

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89:54

#93. Psycho (1960)...with Eli of BadCritic_!

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2025/06/06

Welcome to Autopsy of a Horror Movie! I am joined by Eli of BadCritic_ to discuss the grandmother of slasher movies, Alfred Hitchcock's Psycho (1960)! Donate to Spirit of ChildrenEli's Medium Site: badcritic.medium.comInstagram: @bruckerhorror | @badcritic_Threads: @bruckerhorrorEmail: bruckerhorror@gmail.comLinktree: https://linktr.ee/autopsyofahorrormovieMusic & Sound EffectsCancun by Topher and GraceMixkit (thunder ambiance)virtualambiance (Haunted Halloween Mansion Fireplace with

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72:16

#92. Rapid Review: Final Destination Bloodlines...

Autopsy of a Horror Movie ·

2025/05/29

Tune in for a relaxed conversation with Scott and Frankie of the movie podcast Shoot the Flick as we share our thoughts on the latest horror franchise release, Final Destination Bloodlines (2025)! Be sure to share with friends and family.Shoot the FlickDonate to Spirit of ChildrenInstagram: @bruckerhorror | @shoottheflickThreads: @bruckerhorrorEmail: bruckerhorror@gmail.comLinktree: https://linktr.ee/autopsyofahorrormovieMusic & Sound EffectsCancun by Topher and GraceMixkit (thunder

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#91. Rapid Review: Sinners (2025)...with Law Ware!

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2025/04/29

Tune in for a fun and in-depth discussion on the latest hit from Ryan Coogler, Sinners (2025)! Brucker and Law get into the genre rules, who are the sinners, and interpretations to the movie. Sinners is a dense text and should be seen multiple times. Share the episode with friends! Pretty Much Pop: A Culture PodcastDonate to Spirit of ChildrenInstagram: @bruckerhorror | @law.writesThreads: @bruckerhorrorEmail: bruckerhorror@gmail.comLinktree: https://linktr.ee/autopsyofahorrormovieMusic & Sound

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91:12

#90. Candyman (1992)...with Law Ware!

Autopsy of a Horror Movie ·

2025/04/22

Be my victim. Tune in as Law Ware, from the podcast Pretty Much Pop, and I dive deep into the themes of Candyman (1992)! We discuss whether or not Candyman has been misclassified as a slasher movie, the metaphor the bees play into, and pay our respects for the late Tony Todd. Say "Autopsy of a Horror Movie" five times in the mirror and share with friends! Pretty Much Pop: A Culture PodcastDonate to Spirit of ChildrenInstagram: @bruckerhorror | @law.writesThreads: @bruckerhorrorEmail:

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