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America"s Hometown Horror

America"s Hometown Horror

All things horror from where the Pilgrims didn"t actually land | Member of Inebri-Art Podcast Network & Horror Facts Magazine | Affiliate of Fangoria | GOOD EVENINGBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/america-s-hometown-horror--4187035/support.

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117:10

Scary Because It's True: On The Exorcist, The...

America"s Hometown Horror ·

2025/10/01

Whether "based on a true story," "inspired by," or "based on" true events, horror filmmakers have been looking for real-life inspiration as long as movies have been made. And while these labels don't guarantee a quality movie, they usually have a really scary story behind them.Tonight, join Mike, Kat, Andrew and Matt as they delve into the true stories behind The Exorcist, Ti West's The Sacrament, Fire in the Sky & The Mothman Prophecies.What's your favorite horror movie based on a true

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153:56

Top 10 Horror Movies of the 21st Century

America"s Hometown Horror ·

2025/08/28

It's pretty much a given that the 1970s and 1980s were the "golden age" for horror movies, but what about the last 25 years?Join Mike, Kat, Andrew & Matt as they list their 10 favorite films from the Digital Age.Also discussed: - Trailer for Oz Perkins' new film KEEPERS- NIC CAGE in TRUE DETECTIVE?- CHAIN REACTIONS, a TEXAS CHAIN SAW MASSACRE doc- A BLOOD MOON is coming in SeptemberTune in, count down with us, and relive the history of horror movies in the 2000s. - We're now an affiliate of

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92:35

Sinners (2025)

America"s Hometown Horror ·

2025/07/31

It's been a bit, we're back. Did you miss us? Where have we been? What does the future hold? Tune in to find out. Also discussed: - SINNERS- The new HELLRAISER video game- The GREAT MOLASSES FLOOD OF 1919- It's a good time to be a fan of ALIEN & PREDATORWe have such sights to show you. - LEAVE US A VOICEMAIL at 508-927-1267!- We're now an affiliate of Fangoria! Visit Fangoria's Shop & use code HOMETOWNHORRORPOD for an exclusive 20% discount!- A reminder that we're now a part of Horror Facts

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75:47

The Monkey (2025)

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2025/05/02

Tonight Mike, Kat & Andrew are again joined by Chef Mike Wisdom of @theedgepizza to break down one of the most talked-about horror movies of the year, The Monkey!Directed by Oz Perkins, Produced by James Wan & based on a short story by Stephen King, it's needless to say this movie comes with pretty high expectations. It follows twin brothers (both played by Theo James) whose lives are turned upside down by a cursed toy monkey that causes random horrific deaths around them. This is one wacky,

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38:21

Wicked New England with Founder Jeff DePaoli!

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2025/04/18

Tonight, Mike is joined by Jeff DePaoli, the founder and producer of Wicked New England!Wicked NE is a Halfway to Halloween Festival celebrating Halloween offerings throughout all of New England, including spooky vendors, stage presentations by local haunts (including Barrett's Haunted Mansion & Spooky World presents Nightmare New England), photo ops, monsters and much, much more.Mike & Jeff discuss their mutual love for Halloween, how Wicked New England came to be, Dark Universe at

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82:09

The Substance (2024)

America"s Hometown Horror ·

2025/04/16

Remember: YOU ARE ONE. And tonight, join Mike, Kat & Andrew as they break down the most talked about horror movie of 2024, The Substance!Directed by Coralie Fargeat & starring Demi Moore, Margaret Qualley & Dennis Quaid, The Substance is the seventh horror film to be nominated for Best Picture at the Oscars, putting it in some elite company beside films like Jaws, The Exorcist & The Silence of the Lambs. The plot follows an fading celebrity, Elisabeth Sparkle (Moore), who, after

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77:59

Heretic (2024)

America"s Hometown Horror ·

2025/04/02

Tonight, break out your Monopoly boards and join Mike, Kat & Andrew as they break down A24's Heretic!Now streaming on MAX, Heretic follows two Mormon missionaries (Sophie Thatcher & Chloe East) who attempt to convert a man (Hugh Grant) who is much more dangerous than he seems. Tune in for a full breakdown & discussion.BUT FIRST: is this the end for the SAW franchise?- LEAVE US A VOICEMAIL at 508-927-1267!- We're now an affiliate of Fangoria! Visit Fangoria's Shop & use code

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73:56

Nosferatu (2024)

America"s Hometown Horror ·

2025/03/21

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77:35

The Empty Man (2020)

America"s Hometown Horror ·

2025/02/21

EPISODE 246 LIVETonight, Mike & Kat are joined by their Producer, the great Shaun O'Loughlin (@sjoloughlin) to discuss the 2020 cult-classic, The Empty Man!Despite the terrible title, this is a criminally underrated film that was essentially a casualty of the pandemic and the acquisition of 20th Century Fox by the Walt Disney Company. It follows an ex-cop who, upon an investigation into a missing girl, discovers a secret cult. Also, please check out Shauno's short story "Stay on Trail," which

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98:13

Killer Klowns from Outer Space (1988) with Chef Mike...

America"s Hometown Horror ·

2025/02/08

Tonight, Mike, Kat & Matt are joined by Chef Mike Wisdom (@_cookwithwisdom) to discuss the 1988 cult-classic, Killer Klowns from Outer Space!The film follows, well...a bunch of Killer Klowns from Outer Space. Let's not overcomplicate things. And while not a huge success when first released, KKfOS has gained more notoriety from being featured at Halloween Horror Nights, a recently released video game, and grumblings of a long-awaited sequel.BUT FIRST: RIP David Lynch, RED ROOMS, THE CREEP TAPES,

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63:17

Smile 2 (2024)

America"s Hometown Horror ·

2025/01/18

Cheese!This EVENING, join the AHH Crew as they break down one of the biggest horror movies of 2024, Smile 2!The first Smile was a genuine surprise, and certainly a smash hit, but did it need a sequel? Probably not, but thankfully, this sequel is absolutely worth your time. Tune in for a full review & breakdown. - LEAVE US A VOICEMAIL at 508-927-1267!- We're now an affiliate of Fangoria! Visit Fangoria's Shop & use code HOMETOWNHORRORPOD for an exclusive 20% discount!- A reminder that we're

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153:10

Top 10 Horror Movies of 2024

America"s Hometown Horror ·

2025/01/10

It's that time, folks! Join the AHH Crew as they look back (very fondly) on all things horror in 2024 as Mike, Kat, Matt & Andrew rank their Top 10 favorite horror movies of the year!But first, they also tackle: their LEAST FAVORITE horror movies of the year, BEST HORROR TV, favorite HORROR EVENTS, BEST PERFORMANCES, best kills (WELCOME TO DIE), best NON-HORROR movies of the year, MOST ANTICIPATED horror movies for 2025, HONORABLE MENTIONS & much, much more.- LEAVE US A VOICEMAIL at

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85:24

Messiah of Evil (1974)

America"s Hometown Horror ·

2024/12/31

After a short Holiday break, the AHH Crew makes their triumphant return to break down a CRIMINALLY underseen '70s horror gem, Messiah of Evil!If you like surreal, dreamlike horror, check this out. If you like Gothic horror, check this one out. If you like Lovecraftian horror, check it out. This movie rocks, and follows a woman who travels to a remote, coastal California town in search of her artist father; upon arriving, she finds herself in the midst of a series of bizarre incidents.- LEAVE US A

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90:07

Street Trash (1987)

America"s Hometown Horror ·

2024/12/13

Tonight, join the AHH Crew as they get trashy, have a few contaminated alcoholic beverages and discuss the 1987 film Street Trash!Considered a cult-classic in the Splatter Horror subgenre, Street Trash follows a group of homeless people as a case of contaminated alcohol has a debilitating effect on these vagabonds haunting the streets and junkyards of Brooklyn.- LEAVE US A VOICEMAIL at 508-927-1267!- We're now an affiliate of Fangoria! Visit Fangoria's Shop & use code HOMETOWNHORRORPOD for an

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96:24

Amityville II: The Possession (1982)

America"s Hometown Horror ·

2024/12/06

Tonight, join Mike, Matt, Kat & Andrew as they travel to 112 Ocean Avenue to break down Amityville II: The Possession!Starring Burt Young & James Olson, Amityville II follows the fictional Montelli family (based on the DeFeo family) and the supernatural events that plague them after they buy their dream house in the infamous Long Island suburb. BUT FIRST: TERRIFIER 3 & SMILE 2 are available to stream RIGHT NOW, YELLOWJACKETS season 3 to debut on Valentine's Day 2025, PREDATOR: BADLANDS

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68:04

Black Friday (2021)

America"s Hometown Horror ·

2024/11/29

Tonight, join Mike, Matt & Andrew as they pass over the Thanksgiving leftovers & dive into Black Friday!Starring Devon Sawa & Bruce Campbell, Black Friday follows a group of disgruntled toy store employees as they begrudgingly arrive for work to open the store at midnight for the busiest shopping day of the year. Meanwhile, an alien parasite crashes to Earth and this group of misfits soon find themselves battling hordes of holiday shoppers who have been turned into monstrous creatures

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70:52

The Wailing (2016)

America"s Hometown Horror ·

2024/11/22

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72:25

Body Melt (1993)

America"s Hometown Horror ·

2024/11/15

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114:07

Are You Afraid of...? (A Phobias Fantasy Draft)

America"s Hometown Horror ·

2024/11/09

Join the AHH Crew as they close out SPOOKY SZN with a good, old-fashioned fantasy draft. And tonight's topic is PHOBIAS and the horror movies that play on them!From heights to clowns to open water to even liminal spaces, tune in for a wide-ranging discussion on all things that scare Mike, Kat, Matt & Andrew.BUT FIRST: how AHH spent their October Halloween season from live podcast events (shout-out to Hometown Ghost Stories) to horror trivia, ODDITY, MR. CROCKETT, IT LIVES INSIDE, DADDY'S HEAD,

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45:57

Barrett's Haunted Mansion: 2024 Review

America"s Hometown Horror ·

2024/10/30

Tonight, join Mike & Kat as they review Barrett's Haunted Mansion for 2024!In short: GO RIGHT NOW. Barrett's continues to innovate with impressive sets & scares. It's phenomenal, as always.Tune in for a (mostly) spoiler-free review!- LEAVE US A VOICEMAIL at 508-927-1267!- We're now an affiliate of Fangoria! Visit Fangoria's Shop & use code HOMETOWNHORRORPOD for an exclusive 20% discount!- A reminder that we're now a part of Horror Facts Magazine!- All Music, Sound Editing & Audio

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