The Horror Files

EPISODE 86: "It (2017)"

"The Summer of Scares" series continues, and this week, we tackle a film that is not only a remake of a beloved horror TV movie, but is also based on a Stephen King book, and is the highest-grossing horror film of all time. That’s right monsters, grab your red balloons and go "beep-beep", b because on this episode, I will be discussing the summer supernatural blockbuster, IT: CHAPTER ONE, from 2017!

EPISODE 85: "I Still Know What You Did Last Summer (1998)"

We roll on with "The Summer of Scares" series, and this week, we have the follow up to our previous movie, one full of island vibes, even gorier kills, and sadly, an uncredited Jack Black doing Rastafarian appropriation. That’s right monsters, on this episode, I will be covering the follow-up slasher sequel, I STILL KNOW WHAT YOU DID LAST SUMMER, from 1998! In the News Corner, we'll SHAUN OF THE DEAD re-release news, as well as details on the 6th and final season of What We Do In The Shadows. So grab that sweet kush and an axe, because we're off to the islands!

EPISODE 84: "I Know What You Did Last Summer (1997)"

"The Summer of Scares” series continues and we have a film full of horrible teen drivers, a hook-handed killer, beauty pageants, fireworks, yelling in the middle of a street, and one bad case of crabs, and I don’t mean from Ryan Phillipe. That’s right monsters, on this episode, I will be talking about the 90’s teen slasher, I KNOW WHAT YOU DID LAST SUMMER, from 1997. So, buckle up you youthful hopefuls, because this episode is going to be a wild ride!

EPISODE 83: "Cruel Jaws (1995)"

We push on with the “Summer of Scares” series, and we have the perfect film for all your Shark Week needs - full of repurposed footage from other, objectively better shark movies, slabs of meat (and not just in the form of the terrible cast), dolphins masking as sharks, and a little kid in a wheelchair who does a full MAC AND ME off a pier. That’s right, monsters, on this episode, I will be taking a bite out of the direct-to-video Italian shark attack film, CRUEL JAWS, from 1995. In the News Corner, we'll have Blu-Ray and 4K release news for GODZILLA MINUS ONE and THE HITCHER, as well as Sam Raimi's next possible horror project. So grab a hook and a helicopter, brother, because we're goin' fishin'!

EPISODE 82: "Nightmare Beach (1989)"

It’s "The Summer of Scares Series", and we have perhaps the ultimate summer slasher in store for you today, full of motorcycle madmen, reused DEMONS (1985) biker jackets, wet t-shirt contests, and plenty of horny teen shenanigans. That’s right, monsters, on this episode, I will be diving into the late 80’s Italian slasher, NIGHTMARE BEACH, from 1989! In the News Corner, I'll have big TERRIFIER 3 casting news, as well as what exactly went down with Bryan Fuller and the FRIDAY THE 13TH "Crystal Lake" series. So, charge up your hog, because this episode will be shocking!

EPISODE 81: "The Strangers: Prey at Night (2018)"

The Summer of Scares series continues, and for this episode we are tackling another sequel, one whose killers hide in the dark of a trailer park, the neon glow of a pool, and ask the question we may never get the answer to: “is Tamara home?" That’s right monsters, on this episode, I will be discussing the eerie slasher sequel, THE STRANGERS: PREY AT NIGHT, from 2018. In the News Corner, I'll have SAW XI news, as well as a new biography on horror master, Wes Craven. So grab your best dollface mask, because this episode is going to get STRANGE!

EPISODE 80: "Final Destination 3 (2006)"

We continue with "The Summer of Scares" series, and we are heading for a date with death by rollercoaster. So settle into your tanning beds, because on this episode, I will be talking about the third installment of the premonition horror franchise, FINAL DESTINATION 3, from 2006. In the News Corner, I'll have an update on the CREEP franchise, as well as POLTERGEIST II 4K news, so buckle in monsters, because on this episode, death is coming for all of us!

EPISODE 79: "Sleepaway Camp II: Unhappy Campers (1988)"

This week, we head to Camp Rolling Hills for my "Summer of Scares" series, with the return of a classic slasher villain, and plenty of disparate age groups, creative kills, and, of course, lots of gore and nudity. That's right, monsters, on this episode, I will be covering the campy slasher sequel, SLEEPAWAY CAMP 2: UNHAPPY CAMPERS, from 1988. In the News Corner, I'll have 4k franchise news, as well as an Ari Aster film heading back into theaters. So, grab your guitars and get ready to Kumbaya for your life, because this episode is getting campy!

EPISODE 78: "Aquaslash (2019)"

I am rolling on with "The Summer of Scares Series", and for this episode, we have movie filled with blood, boobs, and one elaborate waterslide set piece. Grab your innertubes monsters, because on this episode, I will be diving into the splashy slasher, AQUASLASH, from 2019. In the News Corner, I'll have some NIGHTMARE ON ELM STREET news, as well as an update on Showtime's upcoming Dexter prequel series. Dive in monsters, because we're about to slide and dice!

EPISODE 77: "Piranha (1978)"

We are back from a brief hiatus monsters, and I am so excited, because this episode kicks off my "Summer of Scares' series - think summer-related horror, beach stuff, camp stuff, vacation stuff, and even summer horror blockbusters. And we are launching with a horror classic. It’s definitely not safe to go back into the water, because on this episode, I will be discussing the campy creature classic from Joe Dante, PIRANAHA, from 1978.  In the News Corner, I'll have updates on the upcoming 28 Years Later sequel as well as Friday the 13th news. So grab a raft and guard those tootsies, because we're taking a bite out of this one!