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Nightmare USA Podcast

Someone"s Favorite Productions

In 2007, Stephen Thrower unleashed the behemoth film reference book Nightmare USA into the world. Spanning nearly 150 titles, Nightmare USA provides an in-depth look into the American regional horror film landscape popularized in grindhouse theaters and drive-ins during the 1970s and 80s.Join hosts Adam Hursey and Sam Panico as they use this tome as a guide to explore the underbelly of America, one horror film at a time.

tv & film film history

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87:08

Mako: The Jaws of Death

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2026/09/30

In this episode, Sam and Adam hop on an airboat and sail down to Florida to take in the sights of William Grefè's Mako: The Jaws of Death. Apologies in advance to the residents of St. Louis, Florida, and possibly Wisconsin.You can currently watch The Jaws of Death on Arrow Player (along with a bevy of other Grefè titles). Or pick up the box set from Arrow Video, He Came From the Swamp.Let's plan a road trip to The Wreck Bar, the lounge featured in the film that is still operational.Email us at

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66:00

Bloody Birthday

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2026/09/16

In this episode, we celebrate the kids of Bloody Birthday. Mighty Mouse style. Make sure to save room for a slice of sheet cake. There is plenty to go around.Email us at nightmareusapod@gmail.comFollow us on Instagram: @nightmareusapodFollow Adam on Letterboxd: @ashurseyFollow Sam on Letterboxd: @bandsaboutmovieVisit Sam's site B & S About MoviesPart of the Someone's Favorite Productions Podcast NetworkCheck out Sam's article about Night Train to Terror in the latest issue of The Physical Media

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80:43

Simon King of the Witches

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2026/09/02

In this episode, Sam is positive and Adam is negative in their response to the psychodelic shenanigans of Andrew Prine in Bruce Kessler's Simon King of the Witches.Email us at nightmareusapod@gmail.comFollow us on Instagram: @nightmareusapodFollow Adam on Letterboxd: @ashurseyFollow Sam on Letterboxd: @bandsaboutmovieVisit Sam's site B & S About MoviesPart of the Someone's Favorite Productions Podcast NetworkCheck out Sam and Bill's commentary track on the new Visual Vengeance release Reanimator

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77:22

Girls Nite Out

Nightmare USA Podcast ·

2026/08/19

Unlike Hal Holbrook, Adam and Sam aren't phoning it in as they discuss the gender bent whodunit slasher from 1982, Girls Nite Out (AKA The Scaremaker).Email us at nightmareusapod@gmail.comFollow us on Instagram: @nightmareusapodFollow Adam on Letterboxd: @ashurseyFollow Sam on Letterboxd: @bandsaboutmovieVisit Sam's site B & S About MoviesPart of the Someone's Favorite Productions Podcast NetworkNext Episode: Simon, King of the Witches

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79:43

Death Bed: The Bed That Eats

Nightmare USA Podcast ·

2026/08/05

In this episode, Adam and Sam leave no crumbs as they discuss George Barry's fairy tale film Death Bed: The Bed That Eats.Email us at nightmareusapod@gmail.comFollow us on Instagram: @nightmareusapodFollow Adam on Letterboxd: @ashurseyFollow Sam on Letterboxd: @bandsaboutmovieVisit Sam's site B & S About MoviesNext Episode: Girls Nite Out (AKA The Scaremaker)

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109:10

I Drink Your Blood

Nightmare USA Podcast ·

2026/07/22

What do you get when you cross a ripped from the headlines story involving a pack of wolves attacking children in Iran with the salaciousness of the Charles Manson trial? Throw in a dash of influnce from producer Jerry Gross and you get I Drink Your Blood, the grindhouse classic directed by David E. Durston. Do we find a way to talk about Creepshow 2 again? Yes we do.Do we spend too much time discussing the Airport movies? Tastes may vary I guess.Email us at nightmareusapod@gmail.comFollow us on

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67:59

The Crazies

Nightmare USA Podcast ·

2026/07/08

In our second episode, Sam wanted to discuss a film literally near and dear to him--George Romero's The Crazies. Do we talk about Creepshow 2 more than the actual film we are covering? Maybe. Email us at nightmareusapod@gmail.comFollow us on Instagram: @nightmareusapodFollow Adam on Letterboxd: @ashurseyFollow Sam on Letterboxd: @bandsaboutmovieVisit Sam's site B & S About MoviesNext film: I Drink Your Blood

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81:07

Don't Go in the House

Nightmare USA Podcast ·

2026/06/24

In our first episode, Adam and Sam discuss Joesph Ellison's debut film, Don't Go in the House, which turns out to be very good advice for the women in this movie.Don't Go in the House is currently available on Blu Ray from Severin and Arrow. Also streaming on Amazon Prime Video and Tubi (subject to change of course).Email us at nightmareusapod@gmail.comFollow us on Instagram: @nightmareusapodFollow Adam on Letterboxd: @ashurseyFollow Sam on Letterboxd: @bandsaboutmovieVisit Sam's site B & S

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14:37

Episode Zero

Nightmare USA Podcast ·

2026/06/10

Get to know your co-hosts Adam and Sam as we begin our journey to discuss all of the films in Stephen Thrower's Nightmare USA.Be sure to join us for our first episode where we dive into Joseph Ellison's debut film Don't Go in the House, currently available on Blu Ray from Severin and Arrow. Also streaming on Amazon Prime Video and Tubi (subject to change of course).Email us at nightmareusapod@gmail.comFollow Adam on Letterboxd: @ashurseyFollow Sam on Letterboxd: @bandsaboutmovieVisit Sam's site B

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