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Spook City - A Horror Movie Podcast

What I Watched Tonight

Horror enthusiast Matt Hudson dives deep into the genre he loves on this unpredictable show. Using the Horroroulette wheel to choose each episode"s film and guaranteeing a surprise every time, Matt serves up spoiler-packed reviews and thoughts on horror through the decades. As a Rotten Tomatoes-approved critic since 2018, he"s exclusively here to discuss his passion: horror cinema.Search Spook City Podcast on Instagram & TikTok // Contact the show at spookcitypodcast@gmail.com Hosted on Acast

tv & film film reviews

All Episodes

1:42:20

Terrifier 2

Spook City - A Horror Movie Podcast ·

2025/10/31

HAPPY HALLOWEEN! Matt is joined by the wonderful Stephy Best to discuss Damien Leone’s Terrifier 2 in all its gory, bloody, and goopy glory!Follow Stephy on Instagram and TikTok, and support her fantastic designs at The Ghoul SocietyFind Spook City on Instagram and TikTok, and email the show to spookcitypodcast@gmail.com!TALE OF THE TAPEDirected and written by Damien LeoneCinematography by George SteuberScore by Paul WileyCASTLauren LaVera as Sienna ShawDavid Howard Thornton as Art the ClownElliott

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54:26

Friday the 13th (2009)

Spook City - A Horror Movie Podcast ·

2025/10/28

Matt discusses the 2009 reboot of Friday the 13th - is it a worthwhile addition to the franchise or just another lacklustre reboot of a horror classic?Find Spook City on Instagram and TikTok, and email the show to spookcitypodcast@gmail.com!TALE OF THE TAPEDirected by Marcus NispelWritten by Damian Shannon and Mark SwiftCinematography by Daniel PearlScore by Steve JablonskyCASTJared Padalecki as Clay MillerDanielle Panabaker as Jenna MontgomeryAmanda Righetti as Whitney MillerTravis Van Winkle as

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46:10

The Dentist

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2025/10/24

Matt discusses The Dentist from 1996 - does this have any bite, or is it simply rotten?Find Spook City on Instagram and TikTok, and email the show to spookcitypodcast@gmail.com!TALE OF THE TAPEDirected by Brian YuznaWritten by Dennis Paoli, Stuart Gordon, and Charles FinchCinematography by Levie IsaacksScore by Alan HowarthCASTCorbin Bernsen as Dr Alan FeinstoneLinda Hoffman as Brooke FeinstoneMichael Stadvec as MattKen Foree as Detective GibbsTony Noakes as Detective SunshineMolly Hagan as

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1:02:51

Sisters

Spook City - A Horror Movie Podcast ·

2025/10/10

Matt discusses Brian De Palma's 1972 cult classic Sisters, but is it any good?Find Spook City on Instagram and TikTok, and email the show to spookcitypodcast@gmail.com!TALE OF THE TAPEDirected by Brian De PalmaWritten by Brian De Palma and Louisa RoseCinematography by Gregory SandorScore by Bernard HerrmannDistributed by American International PicturesPremiered on 18 November 1972Runtime of 92 minutesRT Critic 86% // RT Audience 71% // Metascore 70 // IMDb 6.8/10 // Letterboxd 3.6/5 Hosted on Acast

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48:46

Candy Corn

Spook City - A Horror Movie Podcast ·

2025/10/03

This week, Matt is discussing 2019’s Candy Corn. Is it the perfect film for this time of year or….not?Find Spook City on Instagram and TikTok, and email the show to spookcitypodcast@gmail.com!TALE OF THE TAPEDirected by Josh HastyWritten by Josh HastyCinematography by Ryan LewisScore by Josh Hasty and Michael BrookerCASTCourtney Gains as Sheriff Sam BramfordPancho Moler as Lester / Dr DeathMadison Russ as CarolNate Cheney as JacobCy Creamer as SteveJimothy Beckholt as MikeCaleb Thomas as BobbySky

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55:27

Long Time Dead

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2025/09/26

Matt is discussing 2002’s British Ouija horror Long Time Dead this week. It’s so British and of its time...Find Spook City on Instagram and TikTok, and email the show to spookcitypodcast@gmail.com!TALE OF THE TAPEDirected by Marcus AdamsWritten by Eitan Arrusi, Chris Baker, Daniel Bronzite, and Andy DayCinematography by Nic MorrisScore by Don DavisCASTAlec Newman as LiamMarsha Thomason as LucyJoe Absolom as RobLukas Haas as WebsterJames Hillier as SpencerMel Raido as JoeLara Belmont as StellaMelanie

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49:35

Coming Home in the Dark

Spook City - A Horror Movie Podcast ·

2025/08/07

Matt is discussing 2021’s New Zealand horror film Coming Home in the Dark. Damn, it's heavy and depressing…Find Spook City on Instagram and TikTok, and email the show to spookcitypodcast@gmail.com!TALE OF THE TAPEDirected by James AshcroftWritten by James Ashcroft and Eli KentCinematography by Matt HenleyScore by John GibsonCASTErik Thomson as Alan ‘Hoaggie’ HoaganraadMiriama McDowell as JillDaniel Gillies as MandrakeMatthias Luafutu as TubsBilly Paratene as Jordan HoaganraadFrankie Paratene as

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51:58

Warning: Do Not Play

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2025/08/03

Matt is discussing 2019’s Warning: Do Not Play, a Korean horror film about a…Korean horror film apparently shot by a ghost...Find Spook City on Instagram and TikTok, and email the show to spookcitypodcast@gmail.com!TALE OF THE TAPEDirected and written by Kim Jin-wonCinematography by Yoon Young-sooScore by Park Ki-heonCASTSeo Yea-ji as Park Mi-jungJin Seon-kyu as Kim Jae-hyunKim Bo-ra as Kim Ji-sooCha Yup as Cha Kwang-baeJi Yoon-ho as Kim Joon-seoJo Jae-young as Jo Young-minDistributed by

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1:03:44

The Toolbox Murders

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2025/07/25

Matt is discussing 1978's The Toolbox Murders, a grisly exploitation flick which turned out to be director Dennis Donnelly's only feature...Find Spook City on Instagram and TikTok, and email the show to spookcitypodcast@gmail.com!TALE OF THE TAPEDirected by Dennis DonnellyWritten by Neva Friedenn, Robert Easter, and Ann KindbergCinematography by Gary GraverScore by George DeatonCASTCameron Mitchell as Vance Kingsley, Pamelyn Ferdin as Laurie Ballard, Wesley Eure as Kent Kingsley, Nicholas Beauvy as

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1:23:42

Create-A-Horror #1: Eammon Jacobs

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2025/07/18

In the first of the new ongoing series, CREATE-A-HORROR, journalist Eammon Jacobs joins me to deliver his full pitch for a horror film he would direct if the stars and full moons aligned. We're talking title, synopsis, character descriptions, key moments, music, the whole shebang! It was a blast to record, and I can't wait for you all to check it out!Follow Eammon on Instagram (@eammonjacobs) and TikTok (@eammonj94)Find Spook City on Instagram and TikTok, and email the show to

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1:06:17

Pyewacket

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2025/07/11

Matt reviews 2017’s Pyewacket, and delves into whether the central premise is slightly OTT, the atmosphere, the immolations, and everything in between…Find Spook City on Instagram and TikTok, and email the show to spookcitypodcast@gmail.com!TALE OF THE TAPEDirected and written by Adam MacDonaldCinematography by Christian BielzScore by Lee MaliaCASTNicole Muñoz as Leah Reyes, Laurie Holden as Mrs. Reyes, Chloe Rose as Janice, Eric Osborne as Aaron, Romeo Carere as Rob, James McGowan as Rowan Dove,

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1:17:39

The Medium

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2025/07/08

Matt reviews 2021’s The Medium, and delves into its horrifying sequences, spiritual and familial themes, dogs, and whether the found footage aspect works…Find Spook City on Instagram and TikTok, and email the show to spookcitypodcast@gmail.com!TALE OF THE TAPEDirected by Banjong PisanthanakunWritten by Chantavit Dhanasevi and Na Hong-jinCinematography by Naruphol ChokanapitakScore by Thammarat SumethsupachokCASTNarilya Gulmongkolpech as Mink, Sawanee Utoomma as Nim, Sirani Yankittikan as Noi, Yasaka

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51:33

Nightsiren

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2025/06/20

Matt reviews Tereza Nvotová’s dramatic horror, Nightsiren, and discusses the film's stark sociopolitical commentary, the idea of folklore fears vs. human darkness, themes of redemption and terror, and a big ol’ flourescent orgy.Find Spook City on Instagram and TikTok, and email the show to spookcitypodcast@gmail.com!TALE OF THE TAPEDirected by Tereza NvotováWritten by Nvotová and Barbora NamerovaCinematography by Federico CescaScore by Pjoni and ROBCASTNatalia Germani as Šarlota, Eva Mores as Mira,

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1:07:41

They Look Like People

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2025/06/13

Matt takes a deep dive into Perry Blackshear's indie horror, They Look Like People, exploring the film's mind games, its heartfelt emotions, and the rising suspense that makes for a seriously creepy vibe.Find Spook City on Instagram and TikTok, and email the show to spookcitypodcast@gmail.com!TALE OF THE TAPEDirected by Perry BlackshearWritten by Perry BlackshearCinematography by Perry BlackshearScore by Eric OhrtCASTMacLeod Andrews as Wyatt, Evan Dumouchel as Christian, Margaret Ying Drake as Mara,

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1:10:02

Carnival of Souls

Spook City - A Horror Movie Podcast ·

2025/06/06

This week, Matt is discussing the 1962 cult classic Carnival of Souls, including all the painted faced ghoulies, questionable men, organ work and MORE!Find Spook City on Instagram and TikTok, and email the show to spookcitypodcast@gmail.com!TALE OF THE TAPEDirected by Herk HarveyWritten by John CliffordCinematography by Maurice PratherScore by Gene MooreCASTCandace Hilligoss as Mary, Frances Feist as Mrs. Thomas, Sidney Berger as John Linden, Art Ellison as Minister, Stan Levitt as Dr. Samuels, Herk

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1:04:57

Bhoothakaalam

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2025/05/09

This week, Matt discusses 2022’s Bhoothakaalam and venturing into Indian-Malayalam horror. Was it a success, or did the Horroroulette wheel serve up a dud?TALE OF THE TAPEDirected by Rahul SadasivanWritten by Rahul Sadasivan and Sreekumar ShreyasCASTShane Nigam as Vinu, Revathi as Asha, Saiju Kurup as George, James Eliya as Madhu, Athira Patel as Priya, Valsala Menon as Asha’s motherDistributed by Sony LIVReleased on 21st January 2022, with a runtime of 105 minutesRT Critic 86% // RT Audience 61% //

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1:04:57

Bliss

Spook City - A Horror Movie Podcast ·

2025/04/01

This week, the Horroroulette wheel served up 2019's Bliss! Matt looks at the good, the bad, and the bloody weird of it all...TALE OF THE TAPEDirected by Joe BegosWritten by Joe BegosCASTDora Madison as Dezzie, Tru Collins as Courtney, Rhys Wakefield as Ronny, Jeremy Gardner as Clive, and Graham Skipper as Hadrian Distributed by Dark Sky FilmsReleased on 27th September 2019, and has a runtime of 80 minutesRT Critic 86% // RT Audience 61% // Metacritic 53 // IMDb 5.9/10 // Letterboxd 3.2/5Find Spook

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58:01

The Innkeepers

Spook City - A Horror Movie Podcast ·

2025/03/14

This week, Matt discusses Ti West's THE INNKEEPERS from 2011, and, well, it's certainly a film...TALE OF THE TAPEWritten and directed by Ti WestCASTSara Paxton as Claire, Pat Healy as Luke, Kelly McGillis as Leanne Rease-JonesDistributed by Magnet ReleasingReleased on March 12th 2011, at SXSW before releasing wide on February 3rd 2012 and has a runtime of 101 minutesRT Critic 81% // RT Audience 42% // Metacritic 64 // IMDb 5.5/10 // Letterboxd 2.9/5Find Spook City on Instagram and TikTok, and email

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59:31

May

Spook City - A Horror Movie Podcast ·

2025/03/07

Matt heads back to 2002 to discuss MAY. How does the cult classic hold up twenty-plus years later, and, is it any good?TALE OF THE TAPEDirected by Lucky McKeeWritten by Lucky McKeeCASTAngela Bettis as May Dove Canady, Jeremy Sisto as Adam Stubbs, Anna Faris as Polly, Nichole Hiltz as Ambrosia, James Duval as Blank the punkDistributed by InterfilmReleased on 4 January 1973 with a runtime of 93 minutesRT Critic 70% // RT Audience 75% // Metacritic 58 // IMDb 6.6/10 // Letterboxd 3.6/5 Hosted on Acast

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1:04:01

Rogue

Spook City - A Horror Movie Podcast ·

2025/02/28

Matt discusses 2007's ROGUE, Greg McLean's follow-up effort after Wolf Creek. Was it croc-tastic or a bit of old tosh?TALE OF THE TAPEDirected by Greg McLeanWritten by Greg McLeanCASTMichael Vartan as Pete McKell, Radha Mitchell as Kate Ryan, Sam Worthington as Neil Kelly, Stephen Curry as Simon, Celia Ireland as Gwen, John Jarratt as Russell, Damien Richardson as Collin, Robert Taylor as Everett Kennedy, Caroline Brazier as Mary Ellen, Heather Mitchell as Elizabeth Smith, Geoff Morrell as Allen

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