On October 30th, 1938, Orson Welles and his Mercury Theatre on the Air broadcast a radio adaptation of H.G. Wells' novel "The War of the Worlds," which caused widespread panic among listeners who believed the fictional Martian invasion was a real news broadcast.The one-hour program began with an introduction by Orson Welles, followed by a series of simulated news bulletins that described the landing of Martian spacecraft in Grover's Mill, New Jersey, and their subsequent attacks on the area. The

The Broken VCR presents our Top 100 Villains in a special 4-part bonus series just in time for the month of October. This week in our fourth and final installment, we count from #25 down to #1. This won't be your typical run of the mill villains list you find on Google. This will be a list only the Broken VCR boys can bring. Join us each Friday as we make our way down to #1!  Join our Patreon ($2.99/month) here linktr.ee/brokenvcr to watch the episodes LIVE in video form day/weeks early. Find us on

In the wake of Martin Scorsese getting nominated for his bleakest movie (pre-Silence), the Coen Brothers deliver their bleakest effort (pre-A Serious Man) with No Country For Old Men, pitting an opportunistic hunter Josh Brolin and a pragmatic sheriff Tommy Lee Jones against human Terminator Javier Bardem. Audiences, however, are torn between two threequels that fail to live up to the originals, as Jack Sparrow and Spider-Man face off. Is At World's End a better Pirates movie than it gets

We critique the true history behind Will Smith's Oscar winning performance in King Richard, where he plays Richard Williams, the father and coach of tennis stars Venus and Serena Williams. We talk about the real reason the family moved to Compton, the complexity of the real people that the movie leaves out, and ask ourselves how the movie holds up against the real story. We also fit in a great Rotten Tomatoes game where Mel gets to guess the scores of Will Smith's filmography! If you like the

The deep dive into the 'Exorcist' franchise continues, with underloved and underseen sequel 'Exorcist II: The Heretic' getting its time to shine! Is it a misbegotten failure to replicate the grim intensity of the original, or is it actually a pretty typical 70s sci-fi thriller with the era's usual emphasis on ESP, paranormal powers, and the next step in human evolution? Time for you to take a listen and find out!

Saoirse Ronan Biography Flash a weekly Biography.This week in the world of Saoirse Ronan has been dominated by one major headline: her casting as Linda McCartney in Sam Mendes’ ambitious Beatles film project. According to Deadline and an official press release from Sony Pictures, Ronan has inked the deal to portray the celebrated photographer, animal rights activist, and wife of Paul McCartney in The Beatles — A Four-Film Cinematic Event. This project has set the industry abuzz, not only for its

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Our fourth bonus preview of forthcoming attractions that Conrad and Joe Lipsett caught at TIFF focuses on two British thrillers with a similar theme: children being locked in basements! The first, Good Boy (no, not the haunted house film told through the eyes of a dog), sees an aimless and hedonistic teenager (Anson Boon) get abducted by Chris (Stephen Graham) and Kathryn (Andrea Riseborough), and subjected to their unorthodox approach to parenting. The second, Bad Apples, stars Saoirse Ronan as a

In this episode of the 90s Rewind Report Michael & Nate spend the night with Eric Forman & Company. The two rewatch That ’70s Show Season 2, Episode 5, “Halloween,” which originally aired October 26, 1999. The gang decides to spend the spooky night exploring their old burned-down grammar school. Fez shows up dressed as Batman, and before their creepy adventure, we see a quick montage of the crew taking him trick-or-treating and catching a showing of The Texas Chainsaw Massacre. Once inside

Reader beware, you're in for a scare! If you were a kid, tween, or teen at all in the '90s, you knew Goosebumps books, and you were obsessed with those colorful and creepy covers! Mark welcomes the original Goosebumps cover illustrator Tim Jacobus on the show to talk about his career, the process of making all those iconic covers, and what cover designs are most special to him. This is Part 1 of a Goosebumps celebration, and Part 2 will focus on the premiere episodes of the Fox TV series for its

ing Henry VIII’s third wife, Queen Consort Jane Seymour, died aged just 29 on 24th October, 1537 - 12 days after giving birth to their son, future King Edward VI. Her death was attributed to complications following a prolonged and challenging labour, though recently it has been speculated it was in fact a pulmonary embolism. Despite her limited education, Jane's gentle nature and domestic skills appealed to Henry, who was, perhaps, looking for a more ‘girl next door’-type following his disastrous

LexG riffs about the new horror film Shelby Oaks, directed by popular YouTube movie critic Chris Stuckmann, as well as Scott Derrickson's Black Phone 2, some thoughts on the recent Conjuring: Last Rites, and a look into the evolution of film criticism in the YouTube era. All in time for Halloween.

This week Kevin Lyons joins Mike to journey through time and space from the dawn of man to beyond the infinite as they dive deep into Stanley Kubrick's epic sci-fi 2001!  Support our Deadvault Kickstarter campaign, which kicks off Sunday 26th October 2025 7pm UK time... Hosted, Produced and Edited by Mike Muncer Music by Jack Whitney.  Artwork by Mike Lee-Graham Get ad free episodes and weekly bonus content on our Patreon! www.patreon.com/evolutionofhorror  Big thank you to Mary Wild for this week's

https://www.solgoodmedia.com - Listen to hundreds of audiobooks, thousands of short stories, and ambient sounds all ad free! "The Falcon Radio" offers a new episode every day, bringing to life the gripping mysteries and charismatic charm of The Falcon from the old time radio archives. Fans of detective tales and radio dramas will enjoy this daily journey into crime-solving, filled with suspense and period-specific ambiance.

Mark and Zanandi analyze the wildly intricate revenge plan in Scream 6. In this episode, they talk about abandoned theater rental costs, college tuition, smear campaigns, and rigged roommate lotteries. Enjoy!

Bryan watches Terrifier for the first time with The Gore Whore Cousin Steve. Did Bryan like it? Was he terrified? Or just Gravely Amused? Join us for a watch of the film with commentary.

BP, The Finch, and The Ty-fighter battle it out on what is The Greatest Horror Film of All Time!

On October 29, 1940, a significant event in film history took place with the release of "The Great Dictator," a satirical comedy-drama film written, directed, produced, scored, and starring Charlie Chaplin. The film was a bold and controversial statement against fascism, dictatorships, and particularly against Adolf Hitler and the Nazi Party, at a time when the United States was still formally at peace with Nazi Germany.Chaplin played both leading roles: the ruthless fascist dictator "Adenoid

Halloween Special 2025!: Welcome to Out from the Horrorbox's Halloween Special for 2025! I'm your sweet host Dom and in this episode we celebrate the spooky holiday of Halloween! We check out Dia De Muerto, or The Day of the Dead, move onto a review of the 1975 musical comedy horror film written by Jim Sharman and Richard O'Brien, The Rocky Horror Picture Show, read a scary tale, and end off with some Creepy Stories! On a wild and rain-swept late-November evening, just outside Ohio's merry De...

James Bond is one of cinema's most iconic characters, with over 60 years of history and 7 actors who have taken on the role. It's a highly coveted position among British actors. However, portraying 007 requires a unique individual. Following Daniel Craig's departure, speculation abounded about his successor. What does it take to secure one of the film industry's most prestigious roles? What actor can not only follow in the footsteps of predecessors but also bring fresh perspectives to this legendary