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 Mae Shults. Music by The Most/Charlie Laurence and Billy Yost/The Kickback.

TV & Film
Film History
Film Reviews
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Black Christmas (2019) (Patreon Clip)
<p>Here's a preview of our all-new Patreon exclusive episode that finds the Halloweenies unwrapping Sophia Takal's 2019 remake of <em>Black Christmas</em>. Want more? Head on over to <a href="https://www.patreon.com/halloweeniespod" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">www.patreon.com/halloweeniespod</a>&nbsp;and become a Patron for more exclusive bonus content!</p><br><p>Follow us on&nbsp;<a href="https://www.facebook.com/halloweeniespod/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Facebook</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="https://twitter.com/HalloweeniesPod" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Twitter</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="https://www.instagram.com/halloweeniespodcast/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Instagram</a> | <a href="https://www.patreon.com/halloweeniespod" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Patreon</a></p><br /><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>
6 min
177
Black Christmas (2006)
<p>Today, we're unlocking this Patreon exclusive episode of <strong>The Rental</strong>, which was recorded in December 2020, to celebrate the 15th anniversary of Glen Morgan's 2006 slasher remake <em>Black Christmas</em>. (And also to give you a holiday gift!) Special guests include <a href="https://twitter.com/jennferatu" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Jenn Adams</a> of <a href="https://twitter.com/LosersClubPod" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><em>The Losers' Club</em></a>/<a href="https://twitter.com/PsychoAPod" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><em>Psychoanalysis</em></a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/Adrienne_Edits" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Adrienne Clark</a> of <a href="https://twitter.com/ilovesplatter" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><em>I Love Splatter</em></a>. To get more episodes like this, head on over to <a href="https://www.patreon.com/halloweeniespod" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">www.patreon.com/halloweeniespod</a>&nbsp;and become a Patron for hours of exclusive bonus content!</p><br><p><strong>Follow us on&nbsp;</strong><a href="https://www.facebook.com/halloweeniespod/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Facebook</strong></a><strong>&nbsp;|&nbsp;</strong><a href="https://twitter.com/HalloweeniesPod" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Twitter</strong></a><strong>&nbsp;|&nbsp;</strong><a href="https://www.instagram.com/halloweeniespodcast/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Instagram</strong></a><strong> | </strong><a href="https://www.patreon.com/halloweeniespod" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Patreon</strong></a></p><br /><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>
115 min
178
Halloweenies Office Christmas Party 2021: Celeb...
It's the holidays! The Halloweenies are ready to egg some nog, rip open some gifts with the fury of a Haddonfield mob, and maybe even sing some carols with a cadence like Demon of Friday the 13th 5. So, join 'em at their office Christmas part...
82 min
179
Silent Night, Deadly Night Commentary (Patreon ...
Here's a preview of our all-new Patreon exclusive commentary track that finds the Halloweenies talking all over Charles E. Sellier Jr.'s Silent Night, Deadly Night. Want more? Head on over to www.patreon.com/halloweeniespod&nbsp;and becom...
7 min
180
Scream 4 (2011) Pt. 2
The Stab-athon continues! In the second of two episodes dedicated to 2011's Scream 4, co-hosts Justin Gerber, Dan Caffrey, McKenzie Gerber, and special guest Diandra Lazor discuss the perils of social media stardom, debate whether they'd part...
108 min
181
Scream 4 (2011) Pt. 1
Step aside, Charlie and Robbie, there's a new Cinema Club in town. As promised, the Halloweenies have returned to the streets of Woodsboro, where everyone is shaking off a case of deja vu. Make no mistake, though, this is no remake. No, there are ...
92 min
182
10 Tasty Horror Movies for Thanksgiving
It's November and your Halloweenies have returned to Woodsboro for the holidays. Join co-hosts Michael Roffman, Dan Caffrey, and McKenzie Gerber as they gather around the table to slice up some turkey, pass some yams, and share their 10 favorite h...
63 min
183
The Texas Chainsaw Massacre Part 2 Commentary (...
Here's a preview of our all-new Patreon exclusive commentary track that finds the Halloweenies talking all over Tobe Hooper's rock 'n' roll sequel The Texas Chainsaw Massacre Part 2. Want more? Head on over to www.patreon.com/hallow...
11 min
184
Ranking the Scores of Halloween (Patreon Clip)
Here's a preview of our all-new Patreon exclusive episode that finds the Halloweenies ranking the scores of the Halloween franchise. Special guest includes J. Blake Fichera, author of Scored to Death and Scored to Death 2. Want more? Head on over ...
10 min
185
Tricks and Treats: On Scariest Halloween Moment...
With Tricks and Treats, the Halloweenies answer your questions. In this Haddonfield edition, co-hosts Justin Gerber, Dan Caffrey, Mike Vanderbilt, and Michael Roffman head to 45 Lampkin Lane, where they discuss the best masks, the scariest moments, the...
115 min
186
Halloween Kills (2021)
The Halloweenies have returned to the streets of Haddonfield, Illinois to carve out the year-old pumpkin that is David Gordon Green's Halloween Kills. Together, they weigh in on the film's polarizing press tour, the tonal inconsistencies betw...
222 min
187
Breaking Down the First Trailer for Scream (2022)
The Halloweenies reach for their landline phones and dial right into the first trailer for next year's Scream, aka 5-cream. Special guest includes Jenn Adams of Psychoanalysis and The Losers' Club.Follow us on&nbsp;Facebook&nbsp;|...
68 min
188
Hallogreen Watch-Along (Patreon Clip)
Here's a preview of our recent live watch-along of David Gordon Green's Halloween, aka Hallogreen. Want more? Head on over to www.patreon.com/halloweeniespod&nbsp;and become a Patron for more exclusive bonus content!Follow us on&nb...
7 min
189
Halloween II Commentary (Patreon Clip)
Here's a preview of our all-new Patreon exclusive commentary track that finds the Halloweenies talking all over Rick Rosenthal, John Carpenter, and Debra Hill’s HALLOWEEN II. Want more? Head on over to www.patreon.com/halloweeniespod&nbsp;and ...
10 min
190
Tricks and Treats: On Scariest Movies Outside H...
With Tricks and Treats, the Halloweenies answer your questions. For the latest installment, co-hosts Justin Gerber, Dan Caffrey, and McKenzie Gerber discuss The Lost Boys remake, the scariest non-horror film, favorite episodes from horror anthologies, ...
128 min
191
An Evening with Elvira
Big month for Cassandra Peterson. She's celebrated her birthday, she's released her new memoir Yours Cruelly, Elvira: Memoirs of the Mistress of the Dark, and now she's hosting a 40th anniversary special on Shudder that's aptly titl...
53 min
192
Dead Silence (Patreon Clip)
Here's a preview of our all-new Patreon exclusive episode that finds the Halloweenies discussing James Wan's Dead Silence. Want more? Head on over to www.patreon.com/halloweeniespod&nbsp;and become a Patron for more exclusive bonus conten...
7 min
193
Basic Instinct (1992) - Randy's Recs
After surviving the Hollywood horrors within Scream 3, the Halloweenies are heading upstate to San Francisco to solve a string of murderers. Make no mistake, these are grisly crimes, sure, but they're also familiar, especially for readers of crime...
167 min
194
Child's Play Commentary (Patreon Clip)
Here's a preview of our all-new Patreon exclusive commentary track that finds the Halloweenies talking all over Tom Holland's Child's Play. Want more? Head on over to www.patreon.com/halloweeniespod&nbsp;and become a Patron for more ...
17 min
195
Scream 3 (2000) Pt. 2
Production has resumed on the Halloweenies coverage of 2000's Scream 3. Finish your sandwich at the craft services table and hit the Woodsboro set with Justin Gerber, Mike Vanderbilt, Michael Roffman, and special guest Jenn Adams of Psychoanalysis...
118 min
196
Scream 3 (2000) Pt. 1
The Halloweenies have arrived in Hollywood, where it's lights, camera, and ... stab! Stab 3: Return to Woodsboro, to be more specific. If you couldn't guess from the Wet Seal wardrobes and garish hairstyles surrounding you, it's time to ...
120 min
197
Manhunter (Patreon Clip)
Here's a preview of our all-new Patreon exclusive episode that finds the Halloweenies celebrating the 35th anniversary of Michael Mann's Manhunter. Want more? Head on over to www.patreon.com/halloweeniespod&nbsp;and become a Patron for mo...
27 min
198
Jason Lives! 35th Anniversary Roundtable Reunio...
It's the 35th anniversary of&nbsp;Jason Lives: Friday the 13th Part VI! Join writer-director Tom McLoughlin, Thom Mathews, CJ Graham, Vincent Guastaferro, Cynthia Kania, Tom Fridley, Nancy McLoughlin, Whitney Rydbeck, and Tom Nowell as they re...
81 min
199
Demons (1985) - Randy's Recs
Before the Halloweenies head to Hollywood in August for Scream 3, they have some film courses to complete this summer at Windsor College. For July, they're studying Lamberto Bava's 1985 Italian meta blood bath Demons as part of this season...
160 min
200
House of Wax (Patreon Clip)
Here's a preview of our all-new Patreon exclusive episode that finds the Halloweenies revisiting Dark Castle Entertainment's 2005 blockbuster House of Wax. Want more? Head on over to www.patreon.com/halloweeniespod&nbsp;and become a Patro...
6 min