Horroretc Podcast: Episodes
Once more we return to the zompocalypse world of The Walking Dead. We have devoted an episode to season one of the AMC adaptation previously but this time it's a wall to wall exploration of the storyline that has unfolded since 2003 from issue 1 of the comic book to present.
Special guest host Mindy ...
Special guest host Mindy ...
So there we were, reminiscing about some favorite B&W; classics when we decided to throw on a DVD and do an impromptu commentary. The Bride of Frankenstein is such a widely beloved installment in the Universal canon that we felt it would be an ideal choice to serve as the backdrop to a discussion on ...
No incantations, rituals or sacrifices were required for us to conjure up some evil this week as we revisit the subject of devilish horror. In the long ago past we had an episode called Battles with the Devil however the subgenre continues unabated so we took up the fight once again.
The genesis of ...
The genesis of ...
Join us as we raise a glass in admiration of a central element in almost all horror genre storytelling and beyond... the villain! From the debonair and oily to the gleeful mustache twirler all the way to the raving madman - villains come in all shapes and sizes and maybe more importantly, the entire ...
"And my soul from out that shadow that lies floating on the floor, shall be lifted... nevermore!"
Edgar Allen Poe died penniless at the tender age of 40 but the wealth of genre literature that he left as his legacy remains timeless. He is credited as being the father of contemporary horror and the ...
Edgar Allen Poe died penniless at the tender age of 40 but the wealth of genre literature that he left as his legacy remains timeless. He is credited as being the father of contemporary horror and the ...
Get your thumbs ready and come with us to the next level this week as we re-spawn with a topic long requested - horror videogames! We have long wanted to cover this subject which is at once a long established genre in gaming and yet is a relative newcomer in a historical context, dating back to the early ...
It's Finch in a pinch on the program this week as Ted, Tony and Doug explore the work of one of the most talented and exciting film-makers working in cinema today.
David Fincher's films have sought to intrigue, from the dark and deadly (Seven, Zodiac), the benign (Social Network), to the fantastical ...
David Fincher's films have sought to intrigue, from the dark and deadly (Seven, Zodiac), the benign (Social Network), to the fantastical ...
The wine has been served. The table is set. Let's enjoy a succulent serving of... man!
We have been long overdue for a themed subject episode at what better topic than mankind�¢??s oldest taboo - cannibalism. As things get underway we have a brief backgrounder on the history of cannibalism and ...
We have been long overdue for a themed subject episode at what better topic than mankind�¢??s oldest taboo - cannibalism. As things get underway we have a brief backgrounder on the history of cannibalism and ...
It's always nice to sit back and have a good old-fashioned chat about our favorite genre with a fellow fan of all things dark and schlocky. It helps when that person is as devout a collector and writer on the subject of horror films as Kingston based fanboy and (part-time) actor Barry Yuen. Barry has ...
Time for another foray into the strange and terrifying world of horror literature as we reconvene the Horroretc Book Club. It has become an annual tradition now and we are incredibly pleased with another great listener turnout as we explore a wealth of recommendations for horror in the written form.
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Time for another foray into the strange and terrifying world of horror literature as we reconvene the Horroretc Book Club. It has become an annual tradition now and we are incredibly pleased with another great listener turnout as we explore a wealth of recommendations for horror in the written form.
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It's Back to Business on the Horror Etc podcast this week as your hosts return to the studio following their excursion to, and epic covering of Fan Expo 2011! Over the past couple of weeks we have hit the cinema, catching-up with the final slew of summer horror releases...
"Never mind the water, get ...
"Never mind the water, get ...
Oh and just one more thing...
An important part of the Festival of Fear event is the opportunity to check out first run screenings of original, independent genre films. In a post FanEx discussion, we caught up with Doug to chat about a pretty wide variety of titles with some brief commentary of each. ...
An important part of the Festival of Fear event is the opportunity to check out first run screenings of original, independent genre films. In a post FanEx discussion, we caught up with Doug to chat about a pretty wide variety of titles with some brief commentary of each. ...
It's an unprecedented third chapter of Fan Expo coverage this year as we wrap up a jam packed weekend and present more highlights from the show floor and the Festival guests.
Shaking off the effects of the previous night's debauchery we spent most of our last day taking in panels with the headline names ...
Shaking off the effects of the previous night's debauchery we spent most of our last day taking in panels with the headline names ...
It's getting creepy and kooky on the podcast this week, as the boys' Festival of Fear / Fan Expo 2011 coverage continues.
In this installment, Ted and Tony make their way into the thick of this unrivalled (in Canada anyway) genre event catching panels with important names in horror, mulling about in ...
In this installment, Ted and Tony make their way into the thick of this unrivalled (in Canada anyway) genre event catching panels with important names in horror, mulling about in ...
It's become an annual tradition. Each year Ted and Tony hit the road and check out Rue Morgue's Festival of Fear which comprises part of Fan Expo -- one of the world's foremost celebrations of horror / sci-fi / gaming / etc. The 2011 installment of the Expo was a massive event, and your hosts were there ...
Video Nasties! The term brings to mind a lot of memories. The fondness of nostalgia to think of those video discoveries on rental shelves with the exciting cover art and titles with promises of the forbidden. But also the reminder of the heavy hand of censorship and the damage that can be done through ...
We finally really did it... damn you! Damn you all to hell!
It may always have been foretold by the sacred scrolls but it took a new chapter in the long and storied history of the Apes franchise for us to finally get to a retrospective episode. Your hosts are again joined by a special guest to discuss ...
It may always have been foretold by the sacred scrolls but it took a new chapter in the long and storied history of the Apes franchise for us to finally get to a retrospective episode. Your hosts are again joined by a special guest to discuss ...
It's a trip to the mythical land of Westeros this week as things get very Etc. The recent conclusion to Game of Thrones, HBO's epic adaptation of the first chapter in the Song of Ice and Fire fantasy saga has inspired us to take a look back at the show and all of its mind-spinning complexities and intricate ...
Potter-mania has struck the Horroretc podcast? Well not exactly, but we do dedicate the main segment of this week's show to the franchise that shall not be named with a look back at the books and films that captivated so many over these past 14 years. It's a four host round-table event this week with ...