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Halloweenies: A Horror Franchise Podcast
Halloweenies® is a weekly horror franchise podcast. Each season, co-hosts Justin Gerber, Dan Caffrey, McKenzie Gerber, Rachel Reeves, and Michael Roffman slice and dice through an iconic series -- one movie at a time. In the past, they've covered Halloween, A Nightmare on Elm Street, Friday the 13th, Scream, The Evil Dead, Chucky, and Alien. This year? The Universal Monsters! Produced by Michael Roffman. Edited by Eric Bunnell. Music by McKenzie Gerber, The Most/Charlie Laurence, and Billy…
Episodes
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Other Mommy with Composer Patrick Jonsson
Rachel Reeves sits down with composer Patrick Jonsson to discuss his killer score for Rob Savage's latest film, Other Mommy, which will soon be pressed to…
Halloweenies: A Horror Franchise PodcastThe Halloween Franchise Character Draft
To cap off our visit this year in Haddonfield, the Halloweenies gather around the candy bowl to pick their favorite Halloween characters across the entire…
Halloweenies: A Horror Franchise PodcastCrystal Lake (2026)
We don't wanna scare anyone, but we're gonna give it to you straight about Jason: The Friday the 13th franchise was never recovered from the lake of…
Halloweenies: A Horror Franchise PodcastTricks and Treats: Halloween Franchise Edition
With Tricks and Treats, the Halloweenies answer your questions. Since they're hanging out in Haddonfield this October -- as per podcast tradition -- we've…
Halloweenies: A Horror Franchise PodcastHalloween IV (1988) Novelization
The Halloweenies keep their favorite October tradition going! Last year, Michael Roffman and Dan Caffrey ventured to the Haddonfield Public Library to read…
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Hellraiser: Deader (2005), Hellworld (2005), Revelations (2011), Judgment (2018)
The Halloweenies descend into the bowels of Hades and are tasked to survive the final four Hellraiser films from the original series run. This includes 2005's…
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Evil Dead Burn with Composer Double Danger
Rachel Reeves sits down with composer Double Danger to discuss the harrowing score behind Evil Dead Burn, which will be pressed to vinyl by Waxword Records…
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Event Horizon Commentary Track
The Halloweenies revisit Paul W.S. Anderson's best movie Event Horizon, a space epic that says: What if we melted together Alien and Hellraiser? This is the…
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Colony, Faces of Death, and Boozapalooza in Horrorland
Welcome back to Coming Soon & Now Showing, our monthly series that catches up on the latest horror headlines and round robins capsule reviews of new and old…
Halloweenies: A Horror Franchise PodcastHalloween: The Game - First Impressions
We came home... at least digitally. Halloween: The Game is finally out and the Halloweenies report back from Haddonfield, Illinois to share their first…
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Hellraiser: Hellseeker (2002)
After taking a break to burn with a broken family of deadites in July, the Halloweenies return to their coverage of the Hellraiser franchise as summer burns…
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Insidious: Out of the Further with Production Designer Nick Bassett
Rachel Reeves sits down with production designer Nick Bassett to learn about the making of Insidious: Out of the Further, the sixth installment in the…
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From Dusk Till Dawn (1996) Commentary Track
To wrap up this month of Tales from the Crypt content, the Halloweenies are unlocking their 2025 commentary track for Robert Rodriguez and Quentin Tarantino's…
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Tales from the Crypt: Demon Knight (Patreon Clip)
The Halloweenies are celebrating Tales from the Crypt all month long in August. You've been to the Bordello, you've seen the top episodes, you've heard from…
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Manhunter: The Final Cut, Leviticus, Soulm8te, and Hellraiser: Revival
Welcome back to Coming Soon & Now Showing, our monthly series that catches up on the latest horror headlines and round robins capsule reviews of new and old…
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Tales from the Crypt: The Top Episodes
Welcome back, boys and ghouls! If you recall, for August, the Halloweenies are celebrating the legacy of Tales from the Crypt, now streaming on Shudder and…
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Talk from the Crypt: An Interview with John Kassir
Hello boys and ghouls! For August, the Halloweenies are celebrating the legacy of Tales from the Crypt, now streaming on Shudder and Tubi, with several themed…
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Ghostwatch (Patreon Clip)
Here's a preview of our all-new Patreon exclusive episode that sees the Halloweenies heading to Foxhill Drive, Northolt, Greater London, where there's a live…
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Crawl (2019)
The Halloweenies cool off from the hot hot heat and splish splash with giant alligators as they revisit Alexandre Aja's 2019 creature feature Crawl. Together…
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The Practical Magic Behind Pinocchio Unstrung with Todd Masters, Kiana Larson, and Joshua Raymond
Here at Halloweenies, we love practical effects—there's a reason why one of our categories is called Great Graphics. Well, consider this a full-length Great…
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Freddy's Back, Crystal Lake, and The Odyssey
Welcome back to Coming Soon & Now Showing, our monthly series that catches up on the latest horror headlines and round robins capsule reviews of new and old…
Halloweenies: A Horror Franchise PodcastEvil Dead Burn (2026)
At last, our coverage on Evil Dead Burn for your streaming pleasure... Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information…
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Tricks and Treats: On Evil Dead Directors, Horror Baseball, Favorite Creature Features, and More
With Tricks and Treats, the Halloweenies answer your questions. In this installment, the gang mulls over prompts like: "What's the best starting lineup for a…
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Hellraiser: Inferno (2000)
The Halloweenies continue their monthly coverage of the Hellraiser franchise with this 2000 relic: Hellraiser Inferno. The feature directorial debut of Master…
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Omen IV: The Awakening (Patreon Clip)
Here's a preview of our all-new Patreon exclusive episode that sees the Halloweenies hitting the living room to watch the 1991 Fox TV original movie: Omen IV…
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Hell House LLC (2015)
The Halloweenies hitch a ride out to the small town of Abaddon in Upstate New York to check out this totally killer haunted house that's opening: Hell House…
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Urban Exploring, Disney Bans, and the Buzzy Brilliance of Stolen Kingdom
Halloweenies, you're in for a special treat: Filmmaker Joshua Bailey joins the show to discuss his incredible new documentary Stolen Kingdom, which delves into…
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Backrooms, Obsession, and Horror's Big Weekend
Welcome back to Coming Soon & Now Showing, our monthly series that catches up on the latest horror headlines and round robins capsule reviews of new and old…
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Hellraiser: Bloodline (1996)
It's 2127 and the Halloweenies awaken on board The Minos, where Dr. Paul Merchant instructs them to watch 1996's Hellraiser: Bloodline. It's here -- Hell…
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Frailty (Patreon Clip)
Here's a preview of our all-new Patreon exclusive episode that sees the Halloweenies covering Bill Paxton's 2001 psychological horror film Frailty. Want to…
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Session 9 (2001)
The Halloweenies enter Danvers State Hospital for a late-late-late night screening of Brad Anderson's 2001 psychological thriller Session 9. Together, Dan…
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Hokum, Apex, and Evil Dead Burn News
Welcome back to Coming Soon & Now Showing, our monthly series that catches up on the latest horror headlines and round robins capsule reviews of new and old…
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Omen III: The Final Conflict (Patreon Clip)
Here's a preview of our all-new Patreon exclusive episode that sees the Halloweenies potentially conclude their coverage on The Omen franchise with 1981's Omen…
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Hellraiser III: Hell on Earth (1992)
The Halloweenies hit the New York nightlife and rendezvous with the Cenobites at The Boiler Room for 1992's Hellraiser III: Hell on Earth. Together, they…
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The Mummy (1999)
Lee Cronin's The Mummy hits theaters this Friday. In anticipation, the Halloweenies unlock their episode on Stephen Sommers 1999 blockbuster The Mummy starring…
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Ready or Not 2, The Plague, Primate, and Halloween: The Game
Welcome back to Coming Soon & Now Showing, our monthly series that catches up on the latest horror headlines and round robins capsule reviews of new and old…
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I Know What You Did Last Summer (1997) (Patreon Clip)
Here's a preview of our all-new Patreon exclusive episode that sees the Halloweenies capping off their slasher month by revisiting 1997's I Know What You Did…
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The Horror Oscars, The Bride, Whistle, and Lots of News
Welcome back to Coming Soon & Now Showing, our monthly series that catches up on the latest horror headlines and round robins capsule reviews of new and old…
Halloweenies: A Horror Franchise PodcastIntroducing New Adventures in Sci/Fi with Spacewolf Mac
New Adventures in Sci/Fi with your host Spacewolf Mac is a monthly pod dropping on the Halloweenies' Patreon account The Rewind (patreon.com/halloweeniespod)…
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Cursed (2005)
In the wake of Kevin Williamson's Scream 7, the Halloweenies wax nostalgic about the troubled and perplexing relic that is Wes Craven's Cursed. Note: This…
Halloweenies: A Horror Franchise PodcastRanking: The Scream Franchise... Again!
The Halloweenies say peace to Pine Grove, Indiana and hit the highway back to Hell. On the way, they share and discuss their newly minted rankings of the…
Halloweenies: A Horror Franchise PodcastScream 7 (2026)
The Halloweenies return to Woodsboro... only to skip town and head to Pine Grove, Indiana, where Ghost Face and Sidney Prescott are back at it again in Scream…
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Hellbound: Hellraiser II (1988)
The Halloweenies continue the Lament Configuration with 1988's Hellbound: Hellraiser II. Released only a year after the groundbreaking original, this sequel…
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Damien -- Omen II (Patreon Clip)
Here's a preview of our all-new Patreon exclusive episode that sees the Halloweenies continue their coverage of The Omen franchise with 1978's Damien - Omen…
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The House of the Devil (2009)
Grab that crucifix because 202666 keeps on burnin' as the Halloweenies discuss Ti West's 2009 breakthrough film The House of the Devil. Together, they discuss…
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Halloween: The Game, Send Help, 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple
Welcome back to Coming Soon & Now Showing, our monthly series that catches up on the latest horror headlines and round robins capsule reviews of new and old…
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Hellraiser (1987)
The Halloweenies open the box on Season IX with Clive Barker's 1987 cult classic Hellraiser. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See…
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The Omen (1976) (Patreon Clip)
Here's a preview of our all-new Patreon exclusive episode that sees the Halloweenies kicking off their coverage of The Omen franchise. Want to hear the full…
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The Amityville Horror (1979)
The Halloweenies head out to Long Island to explore the strange phenomena dubbed The Amityville Horror. Specifically, 1979's The Amityville Horror, the haunted…
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Top 10 Horror Movies of 2025
The Halloweenies officially bolt the door and lock the windows on 2025 by listing the 10 best horror films of the year. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz…
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Tricks and Treats: On Horror Movies That Deserve a Remake, How the Gang Met, and Picking New Seasons
With Tricks and Treats, the Halloweenies answer your questions. In this installment -- to close out 2025 -- the gang shares how they pick each season, how they…
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25 Years of Chills, Spills, and Thrills Pt. 2 (10-1)
The end of 2025 is nigh. The Halloweenies revisit the last quarter of a century to rank the top 25 horror movies of the last 25 years. Specifically 2000 to…
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25 Years of Chills, Spills, and Thrills Pt. 1 (11-25)
The end of 2025 is nigh. The Halloweenies revisit the last quarter of a century to rank the top 25 horror movies of the last 25 years. Specifically 2000 to…
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Bloodlines: The Evolution, Psychology, and Legacy of Gore in Horror Cinema
Back in August, Bloody Disgusting moderated the panel BLOODLINES: The Evolution, Psychology, and Legacy of Gore in Horror Cinema at Midsummer Scream 2026 in…
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Spooktacular! - David Bertolino on How Spooky World Evolved the Horror Industry
Often described as Walt Disney meets Stephen King, David Bertolino transformed the Horror industry in the '90s with Spooky World. The Berlin, Massachusetts…
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Gremlins (1984)
We're 25 days away from Christmas. What do you want Santa to bring you? How about a mogwai? Are you responsible enough for that? Well, the Halloweenies think…
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Guillermo del Toro's Frankenstein (Patreon Clip)
Here's a preview of our all-new Patreon exclusive episode that sees the Halloweenies dissecting Guillermo del Toro's Frankenstein. Want to hear the full thing?…
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Thanksgiving (2023)
The Halloweenies head to Plymouth, Massachusetts to gather around the table and enjoy the murder and mayhem within Eli Roth's Thanksgiving. Note: This episode…
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Coming Soon/Now Showing: Scream 7, Gremlins 3, Alien 5, Beast of War, Bone Lake
Welcome back to Coming Soon & Now Showing, our newly minted series that combines the headlines of Steve Christy's Bulletin Board with the capsule reviews of…
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Ranking: The Universal Monsters
The Monster Mash has reached its end! Before they leave the Universal backlot, the Halloweenies (Dan Caffrey, McKenzie Gerber, Rachel Reeves, Michael Roffman…