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High On Horror

Drew Van Ess and John Machurek

High on Horror, is the ultimate horror podcast hosted by lifelong horror fanatics Drew and John. Covering slasher films, zombie movies, indie horror, and cult classics for 21+ fans. Get exclusive chats with stars like David Howard Thornton, Patricia Tallman, Lauren Marie-Taylor, Alex Vincent, Joe Bob Briggs, and more. Deep dives on film anniversaries, and baked horror recommendations that hit different. New episodes weekly on Podbean, Spotify, and Apple Podcasts. Interviews, reviews, and the latest

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#64 - Street Trash (2024) Film Review w/ Ryan Kruger

High On Horror ·

2025/11/27

🗑🎬This week on High on Horror, we celebrate Thanksgiving as we melt faces with Ryan Kruger (making his second appearance), the mad genius behind the insane 2024 remake of Street Trash! We get toxic about bringing back the legendary ’80s trashterpiece, the wild practical effects that’ll make your eyeballs puke, and how he turned a cult classic into a glorious new goo-fest.🍃💨Spark one up (just don’t drink the Viper) and dive into the slime with the director who’s taking trash cinema to disgusting

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#63 - Leprechaun 3 (1995) 30th Anniversary w/ Brian...

High On Horror ·

2025/11/12

🍀🎰☘️Get lucky with terror this episode of High On Horror Drew Van and John celebrate the 30th anniversary of Leprechaun 3 (1995)! We're going all in on the Vegas-set slasher with special guests director Brian Trenchard-Smith and actor John DeMita (Fazio), diving into the gold, gore, and behind-the-scenes chaos of this cult classic sequel. From leprechaun lore to on-set stories, these horror vets spill secrets you won't find anywhere else.💨🍃Spark one up and chase the pot of gold with the

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#62 – Night of the Reaper (2025) Film Review w/...

High On Horror ·

2025/11/05

💀🎥 This week on High on Horror, we’re joined by Brandon Christensen, the filmmaker behind Night of the Reaper! We dive into his latest nightmare, talking about the film’s terrifying atmosphere, creative process, and jumping on Reddit to personally chat with fans about the movie.🎧 Spark one up and tune in for a killer conversation with one of horror’s boldest modern directors. Stay connected: Follow High on Horror at www.linktr.ee/HighOnHorror

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#61 – Night of the Living Dead (1990) 35th...

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2025/10/31

🎃🧟‍♂️ This Halloween, High on Horror is rising from the grave with a special interview! We’re talking all things Night of the Living Dead (1990) for it's 35th anniversary with Patricia Tallman, who brought a fierce new life to Barbara in Tom Savini’s cult classic remake. From zombies to legacy to her time on set, Patricia shares stories horror fans won’t want to miss.🎧 Spark one up and celebrate Halloween with the undead! Stay connected: Follow High on Horror at

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#60 – Traumatika (2024) Film Review w/ Maxime Rancon,...

High On Horror ·

2025/10/23

This week on High on Horror, we’re sitting down with the creators behind Traumatika! We’re joined by cowriter Maxime Rancon, cowriter-director Pierre Tsigaridis, and star Rebekah Kennedy for an in-depth conversation about the film’s disturbing themes, its unique approach to trauma-driven horror, and the creative process behind bringing this chilling story to life.🎧 Spark one up and join us for this exclusive conversation with the minds that made Traumatika so haunting. Stay connected: Follow

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HoH Review #85 – Coyotes (2025)

High On Horror ·

2025/10/06

This week on High on Horror, we’ve got a sneak peek at Coyotes and it is little but here is our review. Trapped in their Hollywood Hills home, a family must fight for survival as they’re caught between a raging wildfire and a pack of savage coyotes. Claustrophobic, brutal, and timely, this one brings the terror close to home.🎧 Spark one up and join us as we sink our teeth into this tense new survival horror story and see if Coyotes delivers the bite to match its bark. Stay connected: Follow

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HoH Review #84 – The Conjuring: Last Rites (2025)

High On Horror ·

2025/09/29

👻🎬This week on High on Horror, we’re stepping back into the world of Ed and Lorraine Warren. Billed as the final chapter in the massively successful Conjuring franchise, this installment promises one last battle with the forces of darkness. Does it deliver the scares fans expect, or is the series finally running out of steam?🎧 Spark one up and join us as we review The Conjuring: Last Rites and see if this finale sends the franchise out with a scream. Stay connected: Follow High on Horror at

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HoH Review #83 – Bring Her Back (2025)

High On Horror ·

2025/09/24

NOTE: This was an episode that was recorded that we never released. The current events will not be current.This week on High on Horror, we’re diving into Bring Her Back, the chilling new tale of grief, family, and the unholy lengths we’ll go to for a second chance. Tense, atmospheric, and deeply unsettling, this one promises to stick with you long after the credits roll. 🎧 Spark one up and join us as we unpack the terror, themes, and scares of this haunting new release. Stay connected:

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#59 - Friday the 13th Part III (1982) Film Review w/...

High On Horror ·

2025/09/05

🔪💧We’re heading back to Crystal Lake this week, and Jason’s bringing his hockey mask for the very first time. In Episode #59 of High on Horror, we’re slicing into Friday the 13th Part III (1982) — the 3D cult classic that changed slasher history forever.Joining us is special guest David Katims, who played Chuck in the film. He shares behind-the-scenes stories about shooting in 3D, working with the cast, and what it was like being part of one of horror’s most iconic franchises. So pack your

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HoH Review #82 – Burning (2024) Fantasia 2025

High On Horror ·

2025/08/29

🔥🏚️ On this episode of High on Horror, we’re taking a slow walk into the flames with Burning (2024). In a quiet suburban village, a young family’s home goes up in smoke after the tragic loss of their firstborn. Neighbors whisper of curses, but the mystery deepens when every eyewitness offers a wildly different account of the blaze. The only thing they can all agree on? That something unexplainable lingers in the ashes.🎧 Light one up and join us as we sift through the smoke, the grief, and the

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HoH Review #81 – Weapons (2025)

High On Horror ·

2025/08/11

🔍💥 HoH Review #81 – Weapons (2025)This week on High on Horror, we’re digging into Weapons (2025), the unsettling new thriller that turns a small-town mystery into a full-blown nightmare. When all but one child from the same classroom vanish on the same night at the exact same time, the community is thrown into chaos. As fear and paranoia spread, dark secrets begin to surface, and the hunt for the truth becomes more dangerous than anyone could have imagined. 🎧 Spark one up and join us as we

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HoH Review #80 – Dui Shaw (Fantasia Fest 2025)

High On Horror ·

2025/07/30

🎭📿This week on High on Horror, we’re diving into the first three episodes of Dui Shaw, a striking new horror anthology out of Bangladesh making its debut at Fantasia Fest 2025. A gang of goons learns that divine vengeance comes for everyone. A fortune teller pays the price for breaking her own rule. A marriage unravels under the weight of memory and malevolent whispers. And in a village where talent is a birthright, one girl without it turns to a witch to survive.Four bold, folkloric nightmares

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HoH Review #79 – Fantasia Fest 2025 Curtain Raiser

High On Horror ·

2025/07/16

🎭🔥 HoH Review #79 – Fantasia Fest 2025 Curtain RaiserThis week on High on Horror, we’re kicking off our coverage of Fantasia Fest 2025! From world premieres and indie gems to international nightmares and bold genre experiments, Fantasia is once again delivering a wild mix of horror, sci-fi, fantasy, and everything in between. We're breaking down what we're most excited to see, what films are already getting buzz, and what hidden gems you should keep an eye out for. 🎧 Spark one up and join us

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HoH Review #77 – A Hard Place (2025) Film Review

High On Horror ·

2025/06/12

🩸🎬 After a job goes south, a gang of criminals retreats to a remote desert hideout — only to discover they’re not alone. Caught in the middle of an ancient war between monstrous predators of day and night, the crew must decide if they can trust each other… or if it’s every man for himself when the real hunters come out.🎧 Spark One Up and Join Us: This week on High on Horror, we dive into the chaos, carnage, and creature terror of A Hard Place. 🌐 Stay Connected: Follow High on Horror at

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HoH Review #76 – Wolf Man (2025) Film Review

High On Horror ·

2025/05/28

🐺🎬 HoH Review #76 – Wolf Man (2025) Film ReviewAfter a vicious animal attack, Blake and his family take shelter in a remote farmhouse. But as the creature circles outside, something even more terrifying stirs within. As Blake begins to change, the real danger might already be inside. 🎧 Spark One Up and Join Us: This week on High on Horror, we’re howling over Wolf Man — is it a fresh take or just another creature feature? 🌐 Stay Connected: Follow High on Horror at

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HoH Review #75 – Sinners (2025) Film Review

High On Horror ·

2025/05/22

🧛‍♂️🎬 Set in 1930s Mississippi, Sinners follows twin brothers Smoke and Stack Moore—WWI vets turned nightclub owners—whose new juke joint becomes ground zero for a vampiric nightmare. As the blood flows, they must face a dark force that threatens their community and their souls.🎧 Spark One Up and Join Us: This week on High on Horror, we dig into Ryan Coogler’s Southern Gothic vampire tale starring Michael B. Jordan. 🌐 Stay Connected: Follow High on Horror at www.linktr.ee/HighOnHorror for

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HoH Review #74 – Dead Mail (2024) Film Review

High On Horror ·

2025/04/24

📮🎬This week on High on Horror, we’re diving into Dead Mail, a gritty, slow-burn mystery set in 1980s Midwest America. When a blood-stained letter arrives at a dead letter office, seasoned postal investigator Jasper is pulled into a dark and violent trail involving a missing keyboard engineer and his bizarre business partner. What begins as routine mail sorting spirals into a strange, suspenseful rabbit hole of crime, paranoia, and desperation.🎧 Spark One Up and Join Us: Light up and listen in

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HoH Review #73 – The Rule of Jenny Pen (2024) Film...

High On Horror ·

2025/04/17

🧠🎭 This week on High on Horror, we’re checking into The Rule of Jenny Pen, a psychological thriller that blends unsettling performances with a sinister dose of surreal horror. Geoffrey Rush stars as a judge recovering from a stroke at an assisted living facility—where things take a dark turn thanks to a deeply disturbed patient (played by John Lithgow) and his eerie hand puppet, Jenny Pen.🎧 Spark One Up and Join Us: Fire one up and tune in as we unpack this twisted tale of control,

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HoH Review #72 – The Substance (2024) Film Review

High On Horror ·

2025/04/09

💉🎬 This week on High on Horror, we're diving into The Substance, a wild and body-horrific ride about vanity, fame, and the price of perfection. When washed-up TV fitness star Elisabeth Sparkle is fired by her sexist boss, she turns to an experimental serum that promises a younger, improved version of herself. But beauty has a cost—and this one comes with a terrifying twist.🎧 Spark One Up and Join Us: Light up and listen in as we break down the film’s gruesome transformations, sharp satire, and

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HoH Review #71 - Nosferatu (2024) Film Review

High On Horror ·

2025/01/06

🧛‍♀️📽️ This week on High on Horror, we sink our teeth into Nosferatu (2024), Robert Eggers' atmospheric remake of the 1922 silent horror classic. Inspired by Bram Stoker’s Dracula, this gothic tale stars Bill Skarsgård as the hauntingly iconic Count Orlok, alongside Nicholas Hoult and Lily-Rose Depp as the ill-fated Hutter couple. With a stellar supporting cast, including Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Emma Corrin, and Willem Dafoe, Eggers brings a sinister new vision to this timeless vampire tale.🎧

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