Horroretc Podcast: Episodes
Genital torture... a beloved hero being torn to pieces by flesh-eating sharks... a scarred madman hatches his revenge on an unsuspecting world... a villain who cries tears of blood... Voodoo rites and summoned spirits... Christopher Lee. And you don't think the Bond franchise is perfect fodder ...
Our apologies everyone. Despite our best intentions the original show planned when we sat down fell apart in a matter of minutes. Why, you ask? Numerous events transpired to send this weeks show into a tailspin of what we watched topics and general housekeeping.
To be fair to all, be prepared for our ...
Welcome to the inaugural meeting of the Horroretc Book Club.
We'll call it the first because it came off so well thanks to all our contributors that we will most certainly return to the subject. Special thanks to everyone who wrote in with book suggestions, recorded audio clips and wrote reviews. Due ...
Well we made it. A full year of the Horroretc Podcast and this week we take some time to reflect on the year that was, where the show is now and talk about some future plans. Sounds self-indulgent? Sure, but we do take time to really get into the recent remake of the last years Spanish 'zombie' film ...
Pull up a chair, pour yourself a drink and belly up to the table for board game night with Horroretc. In our ongoing effort to try new things, your hosts (all 4?) attempted to present a show dedicated to horror gaming in its various forms. As you will hear, thnings didn't go exactly as planned but we ...
And now for something a little different - an actor spotlight dedicated to Kevin Bacon?
Well, it just so happens that Mr. Bacon has appeared in a number of films which your hosts happen to enjoy (be they nostalgic favorites or legitimate upper tier horror flicks), despite his apparent reluctance to ...
Welcome all to our 4th From The Hip episode where we sit back, relax and shoot the breeze casual style. This time out we share a few really fantastic emails from our listeners and have two great audio submissions as well - our friend Slug recorded a clip covering pre and post Cannibal Holocaust viewing, ...
There is a fifth dimension beyond that which is known to man. It is a dimension as vast as space and as timeless as infinity. It is the middle-ground between light and shadow, between science and superstition, and it lies between the pit of man's fears and the summit of his knowledge. This is the dimension ...
There is a fifth dimension beyond that which is known to man. It is a dimension as vast as space and as timeless as infinity. It is the middle-ground between light and shadow, between science and superstition, and it lies between the pit of man's fears and the summit of his knowledge. This is the dimension ...
Hammer Horror! Let's take another look back to the films of yesteryear as we explore the era when Hammer Productions ruled the world of horror film and the influence it's been credited with on the horror landscape.
Christopher Lee and Peter Cushing were pillars of the horror output from this studio ...
CRUEL: mean, nasty, brutal, malicious, spiteful, vindictive, merciless, vicious, heartless, ruthless, callous, vile, loathsome, depraved...Evil!
This week we dive into the depths of human horror by examining the phenomona of 70's Shocksploitation. The decade that witnessed an outburst of human misery ...
On the road again...
In Part 2 of our Fan Expo retrospective we recap our experiences during the trip and offer several audio highlights. Some special interviews are offered up including a disturbing run in with Troma's Lloyd Kaufman and a listener meetup (thanks again Ken).
Anthony becomes a Sid ...
Hello all, the podcast is on location once again - we're taking you on the road with us as we travel to the 2008 Toronto Fan Expo featuring the Rue Morgue Festival of Fear. Being Ted's first exposure to a fan convention we discuss our expectations for the event, talk about some of the names in attendance ...
The Phantom of the Opera! A 97 year old story which has been presented on stage and on film in a variety of permutations. It also happens to be a fascinating tale of the power of music, the suffering of a mad genius (both psychologically and physically), as well as a love story for the ages. Horroretc ...
There is nothing wrong with your mp3 player. Do not attempt to adjust the frequency. We are controlling transmission. For the next hour, sit quietly and we will control all that you hear and ... hear. You are about to participate in a great adventure. You are about to experience the awe and mystery which ...
Welcome everyone to another instalment of our From the Hip episodes. This week we randomly discuss topics ranging from Dr. Who (Ted provides a more informed opinion), current theatrical films (Dark Knight, Mummy 3, X-Files 2), Friday the 13th remake update and other anecdotes (not the least of which ...
Horror in space - the final frontier?
What happens when two of our favorite genres of film meld together well? A discussion of the strengths (and potential weaknesses) of science fiction horror. A general overview of the delineation of what makes good sci-fi horror work led your hosts to talking about ...
Da Dum..............Da Dum.............Da Dum...Da Dum
Live from the water, your hosts engage in a discussion of Jaws (subtitled ...or the shark films that matter). The Horroretc podcast goes on location for the first time to bring home the terror of Jaws - arguably one the greatest audience films of ...
This week your hosts break out their toolboxes and get to work constructing a horror film.
Using the concept of tackling a Frankenstein adaptation as a basis, the various considerations and elements of the horror film genre are explored to get a taste of the development process involved. So often we ...
Welcome to our third in a series of Director Spotlight episodes - this time we take a look over the filmography of Guillermo Del Toro. There is very little criticism to be found in our thoughts and comments about this truly visionary filmmaker. From the fantastical worlds his films create to please the ...