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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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Coming Soon/Now Showing: Black Phone 2, Good Boy, Hand That Rocks the Cradle
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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The 31 Best Kills in the 'Halloween'' Franchise
It's the final week of October, which means we're days away from All Hallows' Eve. Last year, the Halloweenies ranked Michael Myers' walk-in closet of masks…
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The Crow (1994) Pt. 2
The Halloweenies survive Devil's Night in Detroit circa 1994 as they celebrate 30 years of an all-timer: The Crow. This is the second of two episodes dedicated…
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The Crow (1994) Pt. 1
The Halloweenies survive Devil's Night in Detroit circa 1994 as they celebrate 30 years of an all-timer: The Crow. This is the first of two episodes dedicated…
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Halloween III: Season of the Witch (1982) 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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Alien: Earth
Mac and Mike have been chatting about Noah Hawley's FX series on Now Showing/Coming Soon, but this time they'll go a little deeper as they wrap up their…
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The Bride of Frankenstein (1935)
We saved the best for last! Our Universal Monsters season comes to an end as the Monster meets its mistress in this stellar sequel from James Whale: 1935's The…
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Coming Soon/Now Showing: Halloween: The Game, The Conjuring 4, Scary Movie 6
I know, I know: This episode's late. Funny enough, it's just been sitting there for a week, but your Halloweenies were busy with a spooky wedding on Clint's…
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The Top 10 Bride Movies (We Think)
The Halloweenies conclude their Universal Monsters coverage in September with 1935's Bride of Frankenstein. In anticipation, the gang suits up for the big old…
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Evil Dead in Concert with Joe LoDuca
When whispers of the Evil Dead in Concert event first floated through Halloweenies HQ, we were intrigued. When we read the press release, we were sold. And…
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Re-Animator Commentary
Fun facts: In 2025, aka this year, Stuart Gordon’s RE-ANIMATOR turns 40 years old, while Brian Yuzna’s 1990 sequel BRIDE OF RE-ANIMATOR turns 35 years old. To…
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Frankenstein (1931)
They've met Dracula, the Wolf Man, the Creature, the Mummy, even Abbot & Costello. But only now are the Halloweenies finally braving the Bavarian Alps to meet…
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Now Showing: On Alien: Earth, Jason's Return, Weapons, Together, and More!
As Powerman 5000 wisely sang: This is what it's like when world's collide. Today, we're trying out something new. We're combining the news and headlines of…
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The Top 10 Monster Movies (We Think)
The Halloweenies continue their Universal Monsters coverage in August with 1931's Frankenstein. In anticipation, the gang stitches together their favorite…
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Abbott and Costello Meet Frankenstein (1948)
Before the Halloweenies dig up the limbs to create Frankenstein's Monster in August, they're tickling their funny bones with this 1948 Universal Monster comedy…
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Young Frankenstein (Patreon Clip)
Here's a preview of our all-new Patreon exclusive episode that sees the Halloweenies laughing at Mel Brooks' 1974 comedy blockbuster Young Frankenstein. Want…
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Now Showing: 28 Years Later, Jurassic World Rebirth, Bring Her Back
With Now Showing, your Halloweenies gather each month for a roundtable review on something new and something old in horror. This month, they discuss 28 Years…
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Big Trouble in Little China (1986)
The Halloweenies dust off another John Carpenter classic out of the pile: 1986's Big Trouble in Little China. Requested by oilung, the gang hops aboard the…
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Creature from the Black Lagoon (1954)
It's a cruel summer. The heat is on, our swimsuits are on, and our swim game is on. To celebrate these hot, humid days, the Halloweenies are hitting the water…
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The Top 10 Horror Movies of 2025 (So Far)
It's the middle of the year! The Halloweenies take a break from the Universal Monsters and catch up on their favorite horror movies of 2025 ... so far. They…
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The Top 10 Water Creature Movies (We Think)
The Halloweenies continue their Universal Monsters coverage in June with 1954's Creature from the Black Lagoon. In anticipation, the gang puts on their swim…
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The Phantom of the Opera (1925)
The Halloweenies continue their Universal Monsters coverage with Rupert Julian, Lon Chaney, Ernst Laemmle, and Edward Sedgwick's 1925 Hollywood silent movie…
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Now Showing: Sinners, Frewaka, The Rule of Jenny Pen
With Now Showing, your Halloweenies gather each month for a roundtable review on something new and something old in horror. This month, they discuss Sinners…
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The Top 10 "Phantom" Movies and Media (We Think)
The Halloweenies continue their Universal Monsters coverage with 1925s The Phantom of the Opera. In anticipation, the gang shares their picks for the best…
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The Invisible Man (1933)
The Halloweenies continue their Universal Monsters coverage with James Whale's 1933 Hollywood wonder The Invisible Man. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz…
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The Top 10 'Invisible' Movies (We Think)
The Halloweenies continue their Universal Monsters coverage with 1933's The Invisible Man. In anticipation, the gang shares their invisible picks for the best…
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The Mummy (1932)
The Halloweenies continue their Universal Monsters coverage with Karl Freund's 1932 classic The Mummy starring Boris Karloff. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz…
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The Mummy (1999) (Patreon Clip)
Here's a preview of our all-new Patreon exclusive episode that sees the Halloweenies wiping the sand off 1999's The Mummy. Want to hear the full thing? Head on…
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Re-Animator 40th Anniversary Reunion Live at Creep I.E. Con 2025
At last month's Creep I.E. Con in Ontario, California, Halloweenies executive producer Michael Roffman and Scare You to Sleep creator Shelby Novak hosted a…
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Tricks and Treats: Favorite Horror Movies Per Decade, Oscar What-Ifs, and Universal Monster Adds
With Tricks and Treats, the Halloweenies answer your questions. In this installment -- their first in nearly a year, mind you -- the gang shares their favorite…
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The Wolf Man (1941)
The Halloweenies continue their Universal Monsters coverage with George Waggner's 1941 werewolf classic The Wolf Man starring Lon Chaney Jr. Hosted by…
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Cursed (Patreon Clip)
Here's a preview of our all-new Patreon exclusive episode that sees the Halloweenies revisiting Wes Craven's troubled werewolf picture Cursed. Want to hear the…
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The Top 10 Werewolf Movies of All Time (We Think)
The Halloweenies continue their Universal Monsters coverage with 1941's The Wolf Man. In anticipation, the gang finds themselves in a hairy situation as they…
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Robert Eggers' Nosferatu (Patreon Clip)
Here's a preview of our all-new Patreon exclusive episode that finds the Halloweenies sinking their teeth into Robert Eggers' Nosferatu. Want to hear the full…
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Dracula (1931)
The Halloweenies officially begin their Universal Monsters coverage by sinking their fangs into Tod Browning's 1931 classic Dracula. Special guest includes…
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The Top 10 Vampire Movies of All Time (We Think)
This month, the Halloweenies kick off their Universal Monsters coverage with 1931's Dracula. In anticipation, the gang gathers in Transylvania to share their…
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Top 10 Horror Movies of 2024
All good things come to an end, and so has 2024. To ring in the New Year, the Halloweenies revisit the past year and list their 10 best horror movies. Note…
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Gremlins (Patreon Clip)
Here's a preview of our all-new Patreon exclusive episode that finds the Halloweenies celebrating 40 years of Joe Dante's Gremlins. Want to hear the full…
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Black Christmas (1974)
Fifty years ago, Bob Clark's Black Christmas hit theaters in America. Today, the Halloweenies finally cover it. Seriously. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz…
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Holiday Horror Deep Cuts Worth Unwrapping
Tired of rewatching the same ol' Christmas horror films? The Halloweenies have a handful of new ones to check out this season. Follow us on Facebook | Twitter…
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Phantasm (1979)
The Halloweenies celebrate the 45th anniversary of an all-timer: Don Coscarelli's Phantasm. Join the gang and special guest Adam Carston of Windy City…
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The Best Chainsaws in Horror
The Saw is family, sure, but also the go-to weapon for many movie maniacs. The Halloweenies pull the chain and let 'er rip as they take inventory on the best…
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The Texas Chain Saw Massacre (1974)
The podcast which you are about to hear is an account of the tragedy which befell a group of four co-hosts, in particular Daniel Caffrey, Rachel Reeves, Justin…
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E.T. Reunion Panel: Live at Creep I.E. Aftermath 2024
At last month's Creep I.E. Aftermath in Ontario, California, Halloweenies executive producer Michael Roffman and Scare You to Sleep creator Shelby Scott…
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Hocus Pocus (Patreon Clip)
Here's a preview of our all-new Patreon exclusive episode that finds the Halloweenies revisiting 1993's Hocus Pocus. Want to hear the full thing? Head on over…
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The Halloween Franchise with We Hate Movies
Here's a special Halloween treat: We Hate Movies co-hosts Andrew Jupin and Eric Szyszka join fellow Halloweenies Dan Caffrey and Michael Roffman in Haddonfield…
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Halloween II (1981) Novelization
The Halloweenies continue a new October tradition! Last year, Michael Roffman and Dan Caffrey ventured to the Haddonfield Public Library to read Curtis…
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Ranking: The Masks of Michael Myers
The Halloweenies take inventory of all the masks work by Michael Myers. All of them. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for…
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Now Showing: 'Salem's Lot, Beetlejuice Beetlejuice, Alien on Stage
With Now Showing, your Halloweenies gather each month for a roundtable review on something new and something old in horror. This month, they discuss 'Salem's…
Halloweenies: A Horror Franchise PodcastTom Atkins and Nick Castle Share Halloween Stories
At last month's Creep I.E. Aftermath in Ontario, California, executive producer Michael Roffman had a chance to sit down with Hollywood legends Nick Castle and…
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Ranking: The Alien Franchise
The Halloweenies (Dan Caffrey, McKenzie Gerber, Rachel Reeves, Michael Roffman, and Justin Gerber) deliver their final transmission on the Alien franchise. No…
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The 13 Best Kills in the 'Friday the 13th' Franchise
This Friday is the 13th, and you know what that means. So does the Halloweenies, which is why the gang has re-assembled at Camp Crystal Lake to take another…
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Keith David and David Keith Finally Connect on ‘What Are We Talking About?’
Listeners, we've got a special treat for you today. Our pals over at What Are We Talking About? managed to conjure up a Hollywood historical moment: getting…
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Beetlejuice (1988) Commentary
Beetlejuice returns this week! To celebrate, the Halloweenies are unlocking their commentary on Tim Burton's 1988 original that they recorded for its 35th…
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Deep Blue Sea (Patreon Clip)
Here's a preview of our all-new Patreon exclusive episode that finds the Halloweenies revisiting 1999's Deep Blue Sea for its 25th anniversary. Want to hear…
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Strange Darling Writer-Director J.T. Mollner on This Summer's Killer Thriller
Strange Darling hits theaters this weekend -- and it's a good one. The latest export from writer-filmmaker J.T. Mollner shuffles an athletic cat-and-mouse…
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Alien: Romulus (2024)
The Halloweenies land on Jackson's Star, where they join a new, much-younger crew as they attempt to hijack some cryostasis chambers from a derelict space…
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Now Showing: Trap, Oddity, The Devil's Bath
With Now Showing, your Halloweenies gather each month for a roundtable review on something new and something old in horror. This month, they discuss Trap…
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Alien: Covenant (2017)
The Halloweenies make their way to Origae-6 as they look forward to a new life in a new frontier. Along the way, they receive a strange distress signal from…
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The Amityville Horror (Patreon Clip)
Here's a preview of our all-new Patreon exclusive episode that finds the Halloweenies revisiting 1979's The Amityville Horror for its 45th anniversary. Want to…