Halloweenies: A Horror Franchise Podcast
Episodes
Omen III: The Final Conflict (Patreon Clip)
27 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Here's a preview of our all-new Patreon exclusive episode that sees the Halloweenies potentially conclude their coverage on The Omen franchise with 19...
Hellraiser III: Hell on Earth (1992)
20 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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, t...
The Mummy (1999)
14 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Lee Cronin's The Mummy hits theaters this Friday. In anticipation, the Halloweenies unlock their episode on Stephen Sommers 1999 blockbuster The Mummy...
Coming Soon/Now Showing: Ready or Not 2, The Plague, Primate, and Halloween: The Game
06 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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 a...
I Know What You Did Last Summer (1997) (Patreon Clip)
30 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Coming Soon/Now Showing: The Horror Oscars, The Bride, Whistle, and
23 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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 a...
Introducing New Adventures in Sci/Fi with Spacewolf Mac
22 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
New Adventures in Sci/Fi with your host Spacewolf Mac is a monthly pod dropping on the Halloweenies' Patreon account The Rewind (patreon.com/halloween...
Cursed (2005)
17 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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: ...
Ranking: The Scream Franchise... Again!
09 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Scream 7 (2026)
02 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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 i...
Scream 7 (2026)
02 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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 i...
Hellbound: Hellraiser II (1988)
23 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The Halloweenies continue the Lament Configuration with 1988's Hellbound: Hellraiser II. Released only a year after the groundbreaking original, this ...
Damien -- Omen II (Patreon Clip)
18 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
The House of the Devil (2009)
09 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Coming Soon/Now Showing: Halloween: The Game, Send Help, 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple
02 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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 a...
Hellraiser (1987)
26 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The Halloweenies open the box on Season IX with Clive Barker's 1987 cult classic Hellraiser. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm...
The Omen (1976) (Patreon Clip)
23 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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 th...
The Amityville Horror (1979)
13 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The Halloweenies head out to Long Island to explore the strange phenomena dubbed The Amityville Horror. Specifically, 1979's The Amityville Horror, th...
Top 10 Horror Movies of 2025
05 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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 AdsWi...
Tricks and Treats: On Horror Movies That Deserve a Remake, How the Gang Met, and Picking New Seasons
30 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
With Tricks and Treats, the Halloweenies answer your questions. In this installment -- to close out 2025 -- the gang shares how they pick each season,...
25 Years of Chills, Spills, and Thrills Pt. 2 (10-1)
22 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 20...
25 Years of Chills, Spills, and Thrills Pt. 1 (11-25)
15 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 20...
Bloodlines: The Evolution, Psychology, and Legacy of Gore in Horror Cinema
10 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Back in August, Bloody Disgusting moderated the panel BLOODLINES: The Evolution, Psychology, and Legacy of Gore in Horror Cinema at Midsummer Scream 2...
Spooktacular! - David Bertolino on How Spooky World Evolved the Horror Industry
06 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Often described as Walt Disney meets Stephen King, David Bertolino transformed the Horror industry in the '90s with Spooky World. The Berlin, Massachu...
Gremlins (1984)
01 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 Halloweenie...
Guillermo del Toro's Frankenstein (Patreon Clip)
24 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 fu...
Thanksgiving (2023)
24 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Halloweenies head to Plymouth, Massachusetts to gather around the table and enjoy the murder and mayhem within Eli Roth's Thanksgiving. Note: This...
Coming Soon/Now Showing: Scream 7, Gremlins 3, Alien 5, Beast of War, Bone Lake
17 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to Coming Soon & Now Showing, our newly minted series that combines the headlines of Steve Christy's Bulletin Board with the capsule revi...
Ranking: The Universal Monsters
10 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Monster Mash has reached its end! Before they leave the Universal backlot, the Halloweenies (Dan Caffrey, McKenzie Gerber, Rachel Reeves, Michael ...
Coming Soon/Now Showing: Black Phone 2, Good Boy, Hand That Rocks the Cradle
01 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to Coming Soon & Now Showing, our newly minted series that combines the headlines of Steve Christy's Bulletin Board with the capsule revi...
The 31 Best Kills in the 'Halloween'' Franchise
27 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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...
The Crow (1994) Pt. 2
20 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
The Crow (1994) Pt. 1
20 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 d...
Halloween III: Season of the Witch (1982) Novelization
13 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Halloweenies keep their favorite October tradition going! Last year, Michael Roffman and Dan Caffrey ventured to the Haddonfield Public Library to...
Alien: Earth
05 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 the...
The Bride of Frankenstein (1935)
29 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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: 1...
Coming Soon/Now Showing: Halloween: The Game, The Conjuring 4, Scary Movie 6
25 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 C...
The Top 10 Bride Movies (We Think)
15 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Halloweenies conclude their Universal Monsters coverage in September with 1935's Bride of Frankenstein. In anticipation, the gang suits up for the...
Evil Dead in Concert with Joe LoDuca
12 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Re-Animator Commentary
08 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 y...
Frankenstein (1931)
26 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Now Showing: On Alien: Earth, Jason's Return, Weapons, Together, and More!
18 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 headlin...
The Top 10 Monster Movies (We Think)
11 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Halloweenies continue their Universal Monsters coverage in August with 1931's Frankenstein. In anticipation, the gang stitches together their favo...
Abbott and Costello Meet Frankenstein (1948)
28 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Before the Halloweenies dig up the limbs to create Frankenstein's Monster in August, they're tickling their funny bones with this 1948 Universal Monst...
Young Frankenstein (Patreon Clip)
27 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Here's a preview of our all-new Patreon exclusive episode that sees the Halloweenies laughing at Mel Brooks' 1974 comedy blockbuster Young Frankenstei...
Now Showing: 28 Years Later, Jurassic World Rebirth, Bring Her Back
14 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
With Now Showing, your Halloweenies gather each month for a roundtable review on something new and something old in horror. This month, they discuss 2...
Big Trouble in Little China (1986)
08 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 aboar...
Creature from the Black Lagoon (1954)
01 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 t...
The Top 10 Horror Movies of 2025 (So Far)
19 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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...
The Top 10 Water Creature Movies (We Think)
11 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Halloweenies continue their Universal Monsters coverage in June with 1954's Creature from the Black Lagoon. In anticipation, the gang puts on thei...
The Phantom of the Opera (1925)
29 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Halloweenies continue their Universal Monsters coverage with Rupert Julian, Lon Chaney, Ernst Laemmle, and Edward Sedgwick's 1925 Hollywood silent...
Now Showing: Sinners, Frewaka, The Rule of Jenny Pen
19 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
With Now Showing, your Halloweenies gather each month for a roundtable review on something new and something old in horror. This month, they discuss S...
The Top 10 "Phantom" Movies and Media (We Think)
12 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Halloweenies continue their Universal Monsters coverage with 1925s The Phantom of the Opera. In anticipation, the gang shares their picks for the...
The Invisible Man (1933)
28 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Halloweenies continue their Universal Monsters coverage with James Whale's 1933 Hollywood wonder The Invisible Man. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWi...
The Top 10 'Invisible' Movies (We Think)
14 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Halloweenies continue their Universal Monsters coverage with 1933's The Invisible Man. In anticipation, the gang shares their invisible picks for ...
The Mummy (1932)
31 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Halloweenies continue their Universal Monsters coverage with Karl Freund's 1932 classic The Mummy starring Boris Karloff. Hosted by Simplecast, an...
The Mummy (1999) (Patreon Clip)
25 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Re-Animator 40th Anniversary Reunion Live at Creep I.E. Con 2025
21 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
At last month's Creep I.E. Con in Ontario, California, Halloweenies executive producer Michael Roffman and Scare You to Sleep creator Shelby Novak hos...
Tricks and Treats: Favorite Horror Movies Per Decade, Oscar What-Ifs, and Universal Monster Adds
10 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
With Tricks and Treats, the Halloweenies answer your questions. In this installment -- their first in nearly a year, mind you -- the gang shares their...
The Wolf Man (1941)
24 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Halloweenies continue their Universal Monsters coverage with George Waggner's 1941 werewolf classic The Wolf Man starring Lon Chaney Jr. Hosted by...
Cursed (Patreon Clip)
17 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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...
The Top 10 Werewolf Movies of All Time (We Think)
10 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Halloweenies continue their Universal Monsters coverage with 1941's The Wolf Man. In anticipation, the gang finds themselves in a hairy situation ...
Robert Eggers' Nosferatu (Patreon Clip)
06 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Dracula (1931)
27 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Halloweenies officially begin their Universal Monsters coverage by sinking their fangs into Tod Browning's 1931 classic Dracula. Special guest inc...
The Top 10 Vampire Movies of All Time (We Think)
13 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This month, the Halloweenies kick off their Universal Monsters coverage with 1931's Dracula. In anticipation, the gang gathers in Transylvania to shar...
Top 10 Horror Movies of 2024
06 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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....
Gremlins (Patreon Clip)
04 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 f...
Black Christmas (1974)
21 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Fifty years ago, Bob Clark's Black Christmas hit theaters in America. Today, the Halloweenies finally cover it. Seriously. Hosted by Simplecast, an Ad...
Holiday Horror Deep Cuts Worth Unwrapping
09 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Phantasm (1979)
02 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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...
The Best Chainsaws in Horror
18 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 t...
The Texas Chain Saw Massacre (1974)
11 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 Reev...
E.T. Reunion Panel: Live at Creep I.E. Aftermath 2024
31 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
At last month's Creep I.E. Aftermath in Ontario, California, Halloweenies executive producer Michael Roffman and Scare You to Sleep creator Shelby Sc...
Hocus Pocus (Patreon Clip)
30 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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...
The Halloween Franchise with We Hate Movies
23 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 Ha...
Halloween II (1981) Novelization
21 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Halloweenies continue a new October tradition! Last year, Michael Roffman and Dan Caffrey ventured to the Haddonfield Public Library to read Curti...
Ranking: The Masks of Michael Myers
14 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Now Showing: 'Salem's Lot, Beetlejuice Beetlejuice, Alien on Stage
07 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
With Now Showing, your Halloweenies gather each month for a roundtable review on something new and something old in horror. This month, they discuss '...
Tom Atkins and Nick Castle Share Halloween Stories
01 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 C...
Ranking: The Alien Franchise
16 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Halloweenies (Dan Caffrey, McKenzie Gerber, Rachel Reeves, Michael Roffman, and Justin Gerber) deliver their final transmission on the Alien franc...
The 13 Best Kills in the 'Friday the 13th' Franchise
09 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 a...
Keith David and David Keith Finally Connect on ‘What Are We Talking About?’
02 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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: g...
Beetlejuice (1988) Commentary
02 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Beetlejuice returns this week! To celebrate, the Halloweenies are unlocking their commentary on Tim Burton's 1988 original that they recorded for its ...
Deep Blue Sea (Patreon Clip)
02 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 t...
Strange Darling Writer-Director J.T. Mollner on This Summer's Killer Thriller
23 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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-m...
Alien: Romulus (2024)
19 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 s...
Now Showing: Trap, Oddity, The Devil's Bath
12 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
With Now Showing, your Halloweenies gather each month for a roundtable review on something new and something old in horror. This month, they discuss T...
Alien: Covenant (2017)
29 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 signa...
The Amityville Horror (Patreon Clip)
22 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Now Showing: Longlegs, MaXXXine, Nightwatch: Demons Are Forever
15 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
With Now Showing, your Halloweenies gather each month for a roundtable review on something new and something old in horror. This month, they're joined...
Killer Klowns from Outer Space (1988)
08 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this installment of The Rental -- a Patreon exclusive series that covers your favorite rentals of yesteryear -- the Halloweenies head to Crescent C...
Prometheus (2012) Pt. 2
01 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Halloweenies continue and conclude their coverage of Ridley Scott's Prometheus. In the second of two episodes dedicated to the 2012 prequel, the g...
Prometheus (2012) Pt. 1
24 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Halloweenies follow a map to LV-223 in search of our creators. In the first of two episodes dedicated to Ridley Scott's 2012 prequel Prometheus, t...
Now Showing: I Saw the TV Glow, Tarot, Infested
17 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
With Now Showing, your Halloweenies gather each month for a roundtable review on something new and something old in horror. This month, they discuss I...
The House of the Devil (Patreon Clip)
10 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Here's a preview of our all-new Patreon exclusive episode that finds the Halloweenies revisiting Ti West's The House of the Devil. Want to hear the fu...
Gremlins Commentary Track
06 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Gizmo is officially 40 years old! To celebrate, the Halloweenies are unlocking their feature-length commentary track for Joe Dante's 1984 classic Grem...
Aliens vs. Predator: Requiem (2007)
29 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The fight isn't through yet. After trudging through the ice and mediocrity of 2004's Alien vs. Predator, the Halloweenies are now stumbling around the...
Nick Stahl on What You Wish For and Growing Up in the '90s
28 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The great Nick Stahl joins Halloweenies co-host and executive producer Michael Roffman to discuss his forthcoming thriller What You Wish For, due out ...
Fortune and Glory: Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade Pt. 2
24 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade is 35 years old today. To celebrate, the Halloweenies are unlocking the two-part coverage of last year's summer sid...
Fortune and Glory: Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade Pt. 1
24 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade is 35 years old today. To celebrate, the Halloweenies are unlocking the two-part coverage of last year's summer sid...