Horror Movie Survival Guide

Graveyard Shift - "The Place is Infested"Our Stephen King birthday celebration continues with GRAVEYARD SHIFT. Dealing with a toxic work environment is for the RATS! A cotton mill is infested ...with something sinister. Can the new "college boy" in town make a difference in the battle against infestation?We hope you enjoy our freshly dropped episode!Support the show

9/9/24 • 45:18

1922 - "Life is Rarely Fair"We are tackling Stephen King content all month in honor of the King's birthday! We kick off our Stephen King Birthday Party in the middle of a cornfield with 1922 (2017). A farmer who is more in love with his land than his wife. A cautionary tale about pride and consequences for our actions. The ghosts of our pasts will always find a way to haunt us!We hope you enjoy listening to this fresh as a glass of lemonade on a front porch in a summertime episode! Support the show

9/2/24 • 41:28

Stopmotion - "Morticians Wax"This week we travel down the uncanny valley of puppetry with STOPMOTION (2023). We follow a young aspiring animator who is trying tooth and nail to make her own way beyond her legendary mother's shadow. How far is too far to go for one's artistic vision?A literal feast for the eyes - we hope you enjoy digging into this fresh episode!Support the show

8/26/24 • 35:02

Witchboard - "Progressive Entrapment"We conclude our trip back in time to 1986 with a film starring one of Teri's favorite video vixen's Tawny Kitaen - WITCHBOARD (1986). A group of frenemies get together and summon what they think is the ghost of a child...but it could be something much more sinister!We hope you enjoy summoning up spirits with us this week!Support the show

8/19/24 • 30:42

The Hitcher - "I Want You to Stop Me"This week we continue down the 1986 horror highway with THE HITCHER (1986). A chase film driven by Rutger Hauer  pouring on all the gas with an explosive performance! A young - post OUTSIDERS - performance from C. Thomas Howell as the kid about to see too much, too fast & about to get furious!We hope you enjoy going down the highway with us listening to this fresh episode!Support the show

8/12/24 • 40:22

HMSG Interview Heidi Honeycutt - "I Spit on Your Celluloid" NEW BOOK!This week dive deep into the history of women in horror with Heidi Honeycutt as she launches her new book I SPIT ON YOUR CELLULOID! Heidi Honeycutt is an American journalist, author, actress, filmmaker, film programmer, and co-founder of the Los Angeles-based Etheria Film Night, a film festival that champions women directors, editors, producers, and screenwriters of horror, science fiction, fantasy, action, thriller, and dark comedy movies. She established the festival in 2014 alongside Stacy Pippi Hammon and serves as its Director of Programming. Etheria has also been an anthology series! As a journalist, Honeycutt has written for such magazines as Fangoria, Bloody Disgusting and Famous Monsters of Filmland.In 2007, Honeycutt wrote, produced, and starred in the short film Wretched, which she also co-directed with Leslie Delano.We hope you enjoy this episode and go out and grab a copy of Heidi's book I SPIT ON YOUR CELLULOID today!Support the show

8/5/24 • 58:50

Henry: Portrait of a Serial Killer - "I Guess I Got Carried Away."1986 was quite a year for some intense thrillers - this week we discuss one of the most iconic ripped from the headlines stories with HENRY: PORTRAIT OF A SERIAL KILLER (1986). Haunting performances by everyone in this film - especially Michael Rooker who gives us all the chills as Henry!We hope you enjoy letting your imaginations fill in the blanks with us!Support the show

7/29/24 • 46:24

Manhunter - "It’s just you & me now, sport!"This week we tackle another film from 1986 that is our cinematic introduction to Hannibal Lecter -  MANHUNTER (1986). A film that plays with light and color to highlight the push and pull of a man that takes one more job when he's already called it quits. What could go wrong...? Michael Mann directs his muse William Petersen in this tense crime drama with standout performances from Kim Greist, Brian Cox, Tom Noonan & Joan Allen. Support the show

7/22/24 • 39:42

Basket Case - "What's in the Basket?"Just a sweet little story about a kid from upstate New York who finally heads to the big city for a little sight seeing - or REVENGE - with a really big totally unsuspicious basket. We learn how family secrets can literally tear people apart in BASKET CASE (1982). From the mind of cult cinema auteur, Frank Henenelotter, this film that could pair perfectly with De Palma's SISTERS (1972). Double Feature anyone?We hope you enjoy this episode that is fun for the whole family, or maybe just parts of it! Support the Show.

7/15/24 • 41:38

The Blood on Satan's Claw - "These Old Superstitions Die Hard"It's the middle of summer - the perfect time to dive into some folk horror with THE BLOOD ON SATAN'S CLAW (1971). A small village succumbs to the power of the Devil through a serious of unfortunate events. This movie predates "The Wicker Man" but covers some very similar territory and lore in 18th century England. This wonderful selection from friend of the podcast Alan Simmons, the Curator of Cult for the Arrow Video streaming service, Arrow Player! Check out some of our selections on their platform! We hope you enjoy reminiscing about the old Yeoman ways with us this week!Support the show

7/8/24 • 31:08

No One Will Save You - "I'm sorry, Maude"We celebrate 7 Years of Horror Movie Survival Guide this week with a wonderful invasion by some body snatchers with NO ONE WILL SAVE YOU (2023). Director Brian Duffield asks "What if we are invaded by benevolent creatures who only want to "save us"? Would you like to go on a soma holiday...? We want to thank you for listening to us for the last seven years! And we hope you enjoy this fresh episode!Support the show

7/1/24 • 43:24

Satanic Hispanics - "You've Found a Key"What a treat to go on a journey with The Traveler (Efren Ramirez) as he evades Death in SATANIC HISPANICS (2022). This rip-roaring anthology has one of the best wrap-around stories we have ever seen! Featuring work from 'five Latin AF directors' that each bring wonderful takes of divine, fantastical, and sinister worlds together!We hope you enjoy going on the journey this week with us!Support the show

6/24/24 • 38:58

The Jessica Cabin - "Someone's Always Watching"Continuing our Pride Month celebration with a delightful ghost rom-com THE JESSICA CABIN (2022). What happens when you're a lonely ghost presented with the perfect match...will love cross over to the other side? Can love last for an eternity? We hope you enjoy this week's fresh haunt!Support the show

6/17/24 • 30:18

Tales of Poe - "Mad People Know Nothing"Our Pride Month celebration continues with TALES OF POE (2014). Poe's classic stories reimagined and starring some of our favorite scream queens and queer icons! A solid anthology using many of Poe's sweet twists and turns of phrases.We hope you enjoy delving into this fresh episode!Support the show

6/10/24 • 35:42

Super Hot - "Do you have any Cactus Coolers?"Happy PRIDE MONTH! 🏳️‍🌈We have some fun selections for you this month starting with SUPER HOT (2021). Pizza Girl Jackie and her film nerd besties are savoring their last two weeks before the group splits up for their post high school plans. Jackie's friends convince her to finally go after her crush, the girl next door, but a wrinkle gets put into her plans when they discover her crush might be tangled up with a Vampire Coven! We hope you enjoy sinking your teeth into this fresh Pride Month Episode!Support the show

6/3/24 • 35:00

The Cell - "He Ain't Gonna Stop Himself"This week we take a journey into the nightmarish dreamscape that is THE CELL (2000). A psychologist testing cutting edge technology to infiltrate the space between waking life tries to use her skills to help save a little boy who suffers from the same condition as a serial killer. How far will she go without losing herself in the process? Featuring scenery chewing goodness from Vincent D'Onofrio vs. Vince Vaughn and Jennifer Lopez. A visually sumptuous debut film for director, Tarsem Singh!We hope you enjoy dissecting these dreams with us! Support the show

5/27/24 • 40:28

The House of the Devil - "Get a Grip"This week we go on a real adventure in babysitting that turns out to be a literal job from hell - THE HOUSE OF THE DEVIL (2009).  A cautionary tale about vetting your job prospects as much as they vet you from director Ti West. A love letter to 80's horror complete with a cameo from one of our favorite horror mom's Dee Wallace. Hold onto your hats, cuz it's gonna be a bumpy ride! We hope you enjoy ripping into this fresh episode!Support the show

5/20/24 • 35:52

The Strangers - "Why Are They Doing This?" Home invasions are always scary, but these villains take it to a whole new level with seemingly senseless torture added in THE STRANGERS (2008). Liv Tyler and Scott Speedman play a couple that are on the rocks after a wedding engagement does not go as planned. In the midst of this already emotional night they are preyed upon by a group of masked invaders. Will they make it through the night...even if they do...will they make it through the next day...?We hope you enjoy this fresh episode!Support the show

5/13/24 • 29:02

Bones and All - "Lick it Up"This week we devour a fresh film from Luca Guadagnino - BONES AND ALL (2022). A coming of age story about a young "eater" discovering she is not alone. A sprawling road trip and powerhouse performances from cinema veterans like Jessica Harper, Mark Rylance, Chloë Sevigny and Michael Stuhlbarg paired with the new class of Timothée Chalamet and Taylor Russell - creating a sumptuous cinematic feast!We hope you enjoy devouring this whole new episode!Support the show

5/6/24 • 40:02

All About Evil - "Star Quality" ALL ABOUT EVIL (2010) is  a love letter to independent revival house cinema that hits in all the right places! Written and directed by friend of the podcast and co-host of the Midnight Mass Podcast, Joshua Grannell aka Peaches Christ, this film would be the perfect double feature with Julia's documentary OUT OF PRINT (2016) since they both celebrate the spirit of independent film!Natasha Lyonne leads a cast of subversive cinema giants, including Mink Stole and Cassandra Peterson as she chases her dream of becoming a star!We hope you enjoy this hearing all about star quality!Support the show

4/29/24 • 45:34

All That We Destroy - "She Seems Real" Wonderful near future Lo-Fi Sci-Fi at it's best - ALL THAT WE DESTROY (2019). This feature was part of the series INTO THE DARK (Hulu) and is a stand alone film a la Black Mirror that was helmed by the uber talented CHELSEA STARDUST!Samantha Mathis stars as a scientist with the Nobel Prize gleam in her eye, who is also the mother of a psychopathic son. How far will she go to save him from himself? Probably too far...but you'll need to dig into our new episode to find out!Be sure to also check out our conversation with Chelsea on our show HORROR X that is produced in conjunction with the George A. Romero Foundation on The GARF Network YouTube page!Support the show

4/22/24 • 33:26

HATCHET - "You're All Gonna Die"We are delighted to cover this old school style slasher lovingly made with so many practical effects directed by friend of the pod  Adam Green  - HATCHET (2006)!We follow a lovelorn young man who should be celebrating Mardi Gras, but he's distracted by heartbreak. In order to get his mind off of women, he recruits one of his best friends to go on a late night Bayou ghost tour… what could go wrong? Just...everything, lol!We hope you enjoy hacking into this fresh episode!Support the show

4/15/24 • 32:26

SEQUENCE BREAK - "Hit Reset"A lifelong gamer meets his match in more ways than one in SEQUENCE BREAK (2017). What would you do if a mysterious motherboard was left in your arcade repair shop...? Press play and see what happens!Lots of Cthulu inspired goodness from writer/director GRAHAM SKIPPER - a true disciple of the late great Stuart Gordon.We hope you enjoy oozing and ahhing with us!Support the show

4/8/24 • 33:26

DOCTOR JEKYLL - "Crunchy, Nutty Cornflakes!"So honored to review Hammer Films new take on a classic story - DOCTOR JEKYLL (2023) starring the incomparable EDDIE IZZARD. A young recently released convict is stuck between a rock and a hard place. In order to see his baby girl he must work and the only job available is for the reclusive billionaire Doctor Jekyll... The job sounds like a dream...that will quickly turn into a nightmare!We hope you enjoy this fresh episode & check out DOCTOR JEKYLL! Support the show

4/1/24 • 31:48

We Are the Night - "Rare & Breathtaking"We complete our Lesbian Vampire round with a hedonistic coven based in Germany - WE ARE THE NIGHT (2010). A vampire on her quest to find her soulmate has recruited lovers to her vamp fam over the last century. Will her next attempt at love be her last...? Bloody & funny these vampires take full advantage of their immortality. We hope you enjoy this fresh episode till the last drop!Support the show

3/25/24 • 34:16

The Moth Diaries - "Sex, Blood & Death"We continue our Vampire Lesbian round with the filmmaker who brought us one of our faves American Psycho - the wonderful Mary Harron's THE MOTH DIARIES 2011. We get a literature lesson in gothic lore and history as our backdrop to this tale set in an all girls boarding school. There will be blood, there will be betrayal, but will anyone be handsomely rewarded...? We hope you enjoy sinking your teeth into this fresh episode!Support the Show.

3/18/24 • 29:18

VAMPIRE ECSTASY (The Devil's Plaything) - "I am here, Mistress"We continue our Lesbian Vampire round with the ultimate in seduction and taboo with VAMPIRE ECSTASY aka The Devil's Plaything (1973). This one was a favorite of Teri's and a first time watch for Julia - thanks to the "Algorithm" for knowing what we like! We hope you enjoy being hypnotized by our fresh new episode!Support the show

3/11/24 • 31:36

VAMPYRES - "She's My Girlfriend" It's the most wonderful time of the year!!! It's our whole teams Birthday Month!! Julia, Teri & Sierra are all born in March! In order to celebrate we bring you a whole month of our most beloved sub-sub-genre - LESBIAN VAMPIRES - kicking off with VAMPYRES (1974). We hope you enjoying biting into the flesh of this fresh episode!Support the show

3/4/24 • 31:04

THE NUN 2 - "It's Okay to Be Scared" We're going to the chapel and it's gonna be scaaarrry - as we discuss one of the "scariest villains" in the CONJURING universe in  THE NUN 2 (2023). Another great script penned by the amazing AKELA COOPER. We loved seeing our friend BONNIE AARONS as Valek - the NUN & we agree that we wish we had more moments with her in the film! We hope listening to this fresh episode absolves your sins!Support the show

2/26/24 • 40:40

M3GAN - "She Looks Demented"We continue our journey into the Wan-Verse with another brilliant script penned by Wan & Akela Cooper - the instant camp classic M3GAN (2022). A modern AI twist on a Child's Play story that unleashes one of the most fun lil villains to come out of the pandemic era. We hope you enjoy this fresh episode!Support the show

2/19/24 • 35:26