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PODCAST

Ghouls in the House

Natalie B. Litofsky (“The Accidental Hellraiser Scholar”) and Arnold T. Blumberg (The “Doctor of the Dead”) chat about horror, sci-fi, and more, in film, television, and beyond!

tv & film film reviews

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Episode 55: The Nature of Halloween 2025 – Night of...

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2025/10/28

Natalie and Arnold corral another trio of Halloween horrors for you; this time it's 'Nature Gone Wild' in NIGHT OF THE LEPUS (1972), DAY OF THE ANIMALS (1977), and KINGDOM OF THE SPIDERS (1977)! So stock up on extra-large carrots, put on some SPF 3000 sunscreen, and...look, just stay away from spiders, OK?...and have a wild time with this animalistic episode of GHOULS IN THE HOUSE!And remember, when you're listening to this podcast, the only ghoul in the house...is YOU! Show Music: "Cemetery

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Episode 54: Final Destination Bloodlines 2025 and the...

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2025/10/15

Natalie and Arnold bid farewell to a horror legend, Tony Todd (1954-2024), and heap praise (spoiler alert) on the latest in the FINAL DESTINATION series, FINAL DESTINATION: BLOODLINES (2025)! In talking about this new legacy sequel, they also look back at the entire franchise, and Todd's role in making it so memorable and fun. So listen for the wind, try not to get near...well, anything, really...and lock yourselves in safe and sound while you listen to this not-at-all dangerous episode of GHOULS IN

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Episode 53: I Know What You Did Last Summer 1997 and...

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2025/07/03

Hey, remember Natalie and Arnold? Well, they're back after a bit of a break, and just in time to revisit a '90s slasher franchise that kicked off with a July 4th-set debut and is about to be given the legacy sequel treatment! I KNOW WHAT YOU DID LAST SUMMER (1997) and I STILL KNOW WHAT YOU DID LAST SUMMER (1998) have appropriately lingered in the memory for many fans, but how do they hold up? Put on a sweater because it's hot out, pack for a trip to the tropics (off season, so definitely remember

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Episode 52: Happy Horrordays 2024 – The Dorm That...

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2024/12/24

Natalie and Arnold present their annual celebration of all things festive and frightful, with a Very Video Nasty Xmas that covers two of the films from that infamous list, THE DORM THAT DRIPPED BLOOD (1982), and CHRISTMAS EVIL (1980)! So bring a flashlight (it is DARK!), glue on your best Santa beard, and get ready to deck the halls while fleeing from a torch-bearing mob in this very merry episode of GHOULS IN THE HOUSE!And remember, when you're listening to this podcast, the only ghoul in the

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Episode 51: The ABCs of Halloween 2024 – Abigail...

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2024/10/29

Natalie and Arnold once again present their annual Halloween triple feature, and this time the selections are based around creepy kids in creepy houses! Welcome to the "ABCs of Halloween," with ABIGAIL (2024), THE BOY (2016), and CASPER (1995)! So wear something you don't mind getting covered in blood, leave as soon as you get your cash payment, and dance with Devon Sawa in this spooky yet strangely romantic Halloween episode of GHOULS IN THE HOUSE!And remember, when you're listening to this

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Episode 50: Drop Dead Gorgeous 1999

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2024/10/12

Natalie and Arnold reach a milestone with the 50th episode of GHOULS IN THE HOUSE, and celebrate by throwing the spotlight on a favorite film that has not only grown over the years into a dark satirical cult classic, but should also absolutely be considered a slasher movie as well – DROP DEAD GORGEOUS (1999)! So serve up some lutefisk (it's best with lots of butter), brush up on your talent (maybe reciting a scene from SOYLENT GREEN?), and get ready for a cosmetically competitive episode of GHOULS

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Episode 49: Phase IV 1974

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2024/08/06

Natalie and Arnold celebrate the 50th anniversary of that cerebral ant thriller, PHASE IV (1974)! Along the way, Arnold learns something profound about himself, so get into your geodesic bunker, spray some yellow, and settle into a skin-crawling but eye-opening episode of GHOULS IN THE HOUSE!And remember, when you're listening to this podcast, the only ghoul in the house...is YOU! Show Music: "Cemetery Dance" by The Vivisectors. Leave a comment and let us know what you think, or write to us

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Episode 48: Queen of the Damned 2002

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2024/05/16

Natalie and Arnold sink their teeth into that modern metal monster mash, QUEEN OF THE DAMNED (2002)! There are also brief tributes to Bernard Hill (1944-2024), Jeannie Epper (1941-2024), and Roger Corman (1926-2024), as well as the introduction of a new segment, in which Natalie predicts the entire plot of a film from its trailer. The inaugural subject? M. Night Shyamalan's TRAP (2024)! So slip into your skintight leather and latex, and get ready for another hard-rocking, blood-soaked episode

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Episode 47: Happy Horrordays 2023 – Night of the...

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2023/12/24

Natalie and Arnold wrap up 2023 by giving the citizens of Earth an extra Xmas present this year – an in-depth chat about one of their favorite holiday horrors, NIGHT OF THE COMET (1984)! So dust off those festive outfits (and we mean really dust them off), find the nearest steel shed, and shelter from the radiation storm with this high-scoring episode of GHOULS IN THE HOUSE!And remember, when you're listening to this podcast, the only ghoul in the house...is YOU! Show Music: "Cemetery Dance" by

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Episode 46: The Shape of Halloween 2023 – Cube 2021,...

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2023/10/30

Natalie and Arnold present their annual Halloween triple feature, and this time the selections are based around the "Shape of Halloween!" No, not Michael Myers, but actual shapes, delving into the geometric horrors of CUBE (2021), CIRCLE (2015) and TRIANGLE (2001)! So keep a shoe handy, vote your conscience, and hang out with MTV's Dan Cortese in this many-angled episode of GHOULS IN THE HOUSE! And remember, when you're listening to this podcast, the only ghoul in the house...is YOU! Show

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Episode 45: Friday the 13th 1980

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2023/10/11

Natalie and Arnold finally get around to talking about the classic first installment in one of the definitive slasher series, FRIDAY THE 13th (1980)! So join them at Camp Crystal Lake (or is it Camp Blood?) for some sun, sinister lurking, strip Monopoly, and much more, in this outdoorsy episode of GHOULS IN THE HOUSE! And remember, when you're listening to this podcast, the only ghoul in the house...is YOU! Show Music: "Cemetery Dance" by The Vivisectors. Leave a comment and let us know what you

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Episode 44: Carnival of Souls 1962 and 1998

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2023/09/26

Natalie and Arnold have been away from the show for a while this year, but it's time to get back in the swing of things for spooky season with a look at the modern horror classic, CARNIVAL OF SOULS (1962), and its 1998 remake (ugh). So dance with the ghouls and listen to this atmospheric episode of GHOULS IN THE HOUSE! And remember, when you're listening to this podcast, the only ghoul in the house...is YOU! Show Music: "Cemetery Dance" by The Vivisectors. Leave a comment and let us know what you

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Episode 43: Death to Smoochy 2002

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2023/05/22

There's been another gap in our schedule, but Natalie and Arnold are back (again!) to sing the praises of one of their all-time favorite films, DEATH TO SMOOCHY (2002), and in the process talk about surreal storytelling, the evils of gatekeeping, and the ups and downs of the comedy careers of Robin Williams and Danny DeVito. And yes, it's a horror movie too! So make sure you have your tickets for the ice show, enjoy a rocket-shaped cookie, and dance along with this happy happy episode of GHOULS IN

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Episode 42: Meta-Horror – The Cabin in the Woods 2011...

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2023/03/22

It's been a while, but Natalie and Arnold are back to chat about two different meta-horror takes on the classic slasher, THE CABIN IN THE WOODS (2011) and THE FINAL GIRLS (2015), as well as discuss possible third films suggested by czhargett and Paula over at Post.news for a triple feature in meta-mayhem! So don't read from any ancient books, try not to trip over any text captions, and get ready to party all weekend – possibly to the very end of the world – in this very secluded episode of GHOULS IN

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Episode 41: Happy Horrordays 2022 – Black Christmas

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2023/01/01

Just in the Nick (heh heh) of time, Natalie and Arnold take a look at a Xmas horror classic, BLACK CHRISTMAS (1974), as well as its two remakes from 2006 and 2019...and there's even a bonus, in the form of an obscure and truly bizarre 1980 slasher, TO ALL A GOODNIGHT! It's BLACK CHRISTMAS three ways, so don't answer the phone, stay out of attics, keep all the glass unicorns where you can see them, and enjoy this timely treat of an episode of GHOULS IN THE HOUSE! And remember, when you're listening

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Episode 40: The Guardians of the Galaxy Holiday...

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2022/12/16

Natalie and Arnold bring you a little extra joy this season with a short but sweet episode on an equally short but sweet MCU treat, THE GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY HOLIDAY SPECIAL (2022)! So keep an eye out for GoBots and vengeful elves, and settle in for a delightful Xmas adventure with only a bit of kidnapping on a very merry GHOULS IN THE HOUSE! And remember, when you're listening to this podcast, the only ghoul in the house...is YOU! Show Music: "Cemetery Dance" by The Vivisectors. Leave a

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Episode 39: The Howling 1981 and Ginger Snaps 2000

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2022/12/06

Natalie and Arnold just can't get enough of those furry fiends lately, so it's time for another werewolf episode! This time around, we take a look at THE HOWLING (1981) and GINGER SNAPS (2000), two very different takes on the transformative trend that share more in common than you might think, and that's besides all the people in them growing lots of excess body hair! So don't go to remote retreats where everyone is really into red meat, read up on herbal remedies, and get ready for a particularly

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Episode 38: Halloween 2022 Triple Mash-Up

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2022/10/30

Natalie and Arnold present their annual Halloween triple feature, with a trio of selections inspired by the lyrics of that perennial holiday romp, Bobby "Boris" Pickett's "Monster Mash!" First up, we head "to the master bedroom where the vampires feast" for a very different take on those creatures in 2012's BYZANTIUM. Next, "the zombies were having fun" tormenting a poor woman in SOLE SURVIVOR (1984). Finally, "everything's cool" and the whole gang gets in on the action for the Rankin/Bass

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Episode 37: Werewolf By Night 2022 and The Beast Must...

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2022/10/12

Natalie and Arnold kick off the best month of the year talking about a brand-new horror special from the folks at the Marvel Cinematic Universe of all places. It's WEREWOLF BY NIGHT, and it's not really another take on "The Most Dangerous Game" (entirely), nor is it a remake of THE BEAST MUST DIE (1974), but the conversation still covers that kitschy classic furry romp too! So steel yourself for the hunt, keep an eye on your fellow hunters for signs of excessive hair growth and sharp teeth, and

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Episode 36: The Care Bears Movie 1985 and Care Bears...

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2022/09/30

Natalie and Arnold take a strange and unexpected journey into a weird and wondrous realm of talking bears (and other animals), malevolent spirits (in books and forests), and children all too willing to enthrall themselves to the forces of evil. It's time to enter the nightmare-fueled world of THE CARE BEARS MOVIE (1985) and CARE BEARS MOVIE II: A NEW GENERATION (1986)! So stop reading ancient tomes with bald green ladies that yell at you, don't make deals with red-eyed gingers in track suits, and

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