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 story between stars Willa Fitzgerald and Kyle Gallner that feels both in and out of time. It's gritty, it's unpredictable, and it's paralyzing, doling out the narrative like a descendent of Tarantino's style. But this isn't an homage; it's an extension on familiar forms. Today, Halloweenies co-host and executive producer Michael Roffman speaks with the maestro behind the madness to discuss his own filmmaking DNA and how he's been carving his own signature. They also shoot the shit on favorite Westerns and why that genre may be a prism for filmmaking. Rest assured, there are no spoilers ahead. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 station. Yes, it's the review we've been building towards all year: Alien: Romulus. Also: Beware of spoilers! We go deep into this one, so if you haven't seen it yet and you get upset about being spoiled... you have our sympathies. Follow us on Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | Patreon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 full thing? Head on over to www.patreon.com/halloweeniespod and become a Skeleton Patron for more exclusive bonus content! Follow us on Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | Patreon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Here's a preview of our all-new Patreon exclusive commentary track that finds the Halloweenies talking all over 1987's Silent Night, Deadly Night 2. Want more? Head on over to www.patreon.com/halloweeniespod and become a Patron for more exclusive bonus content! Follow us on Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It’s the first proper week of December, so we thought: Why not give you all a holiday treat? That's why we're unlocking our feature-length commentary for Charles E. Sellier Jr.'s psychological slasher film Silent Night, Deadly Night. Now, this isn't some clip, this is the real deal. So, feel free to invite your own gang over and join us at Ira's Toys as we talk all over the movie and get disciplined by Mother Superior. And if you want more of this kind of content -- including commentaries for Silent Night, Deadly Night 2 -- be sure to join our Patreon! Head on over to www.patreon.com/halloweeniespod! Follow us on Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Here's a preview of our all-new Patreon exclusive episode that finds the Halloweenies assembling to dig into 1982's Pieces. Want more? Head on over to www.patreon.com/halloweeniespod and become a Patron for more exclusive bonus content! Follow us on Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Halloweenies are back in the woods for the final showdown: ranking the Evil Dead franchise. Together, they gather their thoughts on Sam Raimi's original Ash trilogy, Fede Alvarez's 2013 reimagining, and all three seasons of the Starz series. Fortunately for all of us, the sun will be up in an hour or so, and we can all get out of here together. You, me... We'll all be going home together. Wouldn't you like to be going home? I bet you'd like that, wouldn't you? Follow us on Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In October, Universal Studios Orlando was kind enough to send Mac and Vanderbilt to the park. Here is what they found. Follow us on Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's time, Michael... to rank the Halloween franchise again. With Mike Vanderbilt now part of the gang, this list is going to look a whole lot different. Not to mention, the other Halloweenies have certainly adjusted their respective rankings. Is this a trick or a treat? You decide. Follow us on Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

To celebrate the 40th anniversary of 1982's Halloween III: Season of the Witch, the Halloweenies head to The Aisle with special guest Darcy the Mail Girl of Shudder's The Last Drive-In with Joe Bob Briggs. Together, they discuss the critical reappraisal of Tommy Lee Wallace's cult classic, the inherent sex appeal of Tom Atkins, and why this is a favorite of Darcy's ... and many of the Halloweenies within. Consider this a Halloween treat as this was originally set for The Rewind, our Patreon where we have hundreds of hours exclusive to our most devoted listeners. Join us today! Follow us on Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Halloweenies have returned to the streets of Haddonfield, Illinois yet again to blow out the candle in David Gordon Green's Halloween Ends. Together, they discuss big swerves in horror, franchise newcomer Corey Cunningham, Jamie Lee Curtis' final swan song as Laurie Strode, and whether or not this all paid off. Follow us on Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Before the Halloweenies review Halloween Ends on Friday, they've hit up WKNB to unlock their Patreon recording from last October that saw them ranking the scores of the Halloween franchise. Scored to Death author J. Blake Fichera, who previously guested on our Prom Night episode from Season 4, joined them for one hell of a Halloween treat. (If you dig Fichera's insights, be sure to pick up both volumes of his horror score books: Scored to Death and Scored to Death 2. Together, the works compile 30 interviews with John Carpenter, Alan Howarth, Christopher Young, and the list goes on.) For more of this kind of content -- including one-off episodes and commentaries -- be sure to join our Patreon! Head on over to www.patreon.com/halloweeniespod! Follow us on Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's October, there's a new Halloween movie around the corner, you know what that means: We're back in Haddonfield, baby. To celebrate, the Halloweenies are unlocking their feature-length commentary track for John Carpenter and Debra Hill's 1978 banger Halloween. This isn't some clip, this is the real deal. So, feel free to invite your own gang over and join us in Haddonfield as we talk all over The Night He Came Home. And if you want more of this kind of content -- including commentaries for Halloween II and this month we're doing Halloween III -- be sure to join our Patreon! Head on over to www.patreon.com/halloweeniespod! Follow us on Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Gizmo is officially 40 years old! To celebrate, the Halloweenies are unlocking their feature-length commentary track for Joe Dante's 1984 classic Gremlins, which was released this weekend four decades ago. Grab some egg nog in June, a smokeless ash tray, and head on down to Kingston Falls with Michael Roffman and McKenzie Gerber as they discuss the film's ties to Back to the Future, why Phoebe Cates reminds them of their neighbors, the Breaking Bad connection, and the psychological makeup of the gremlins. If you want more of this kind of content, be sure to join our Patreon by heading over to patreon.com/halloweeniespod! Follow us on Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | Patreon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Here's a preview of our all-new Patreon exclusive episode that finds the Halloweenies assembling to dig into 1986's The Hitcher. Want more? Head on over to www.patreon.com/halloweeniespod and become a Patron for more exclusive bonus content! Follow us on Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We all go a little mad sometimes. Even the Halloweenies. Join the gang in the Multiverse as they discuss Sam Raimi's latest return to the silver screen: the MCU (Marvel Cinematic Universe) blockbuster from just a few months back. You guessed it: Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness, presented by Walt Disney Studios. Together, they discuss how the universe has turned Hollywood mad, where you can find Raimi's trademark stamp within, and whether or not there's any Evil Dead connective tissue. It's three hours on your (possibly, but probably not) favorite Marvel superhero. So, grab a pizza ball and get spinning. Follow us on Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

To bide their time in the Multiverse, the Halloweenies listen to their listeners, one of whom asks: 'What are the scariest episodes you've ever seen?" What ensues is a list both personal and -- hopefully -- remarkably palpable. Some unnerving stuff awaits you. Follow us on Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Something strange is going on. The Halloweenies are back at the cabin, only there's no Ash. The Delta is outside, sure, but there's no sign of our chainsaw-wielding lothario. No, there's a new darkness within these woods -- an abomination, if you will. Join the gang around the cellar door as they unchain Fede Alvarez's 2013 reimagining of Sam Raimi's The Evil Dead. Together, they debate whether or not this is a remake, a requel, or a sequel before praising the depth of the story, the performances of Jane Levy and Lou Taylor Pucci, and all the practical effects that put today's horror to shame. Follow us on Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Here's a preview of our all-new Patreon exclusive episode that finds the Halloweenies assembling to dig into Fred Dekker's 1987 horror comedy The Monster Squad. Want more? Head on over to www.patreon.com/halloweeniespod and become a Patron for more exclusive bonus content! Follow us on Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Before the Halloweenies revisit Fede Alvarez's Evil Dead, they stop to reflect on all the horror movies they want to see remade. Follow us on Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In anticipation of its 35th anniversary, we're unlocking our deep dive on Kathryn Bigelow's 1987 neo-Western horror film Near Dark. Together, they discuss the state of the Western in the '80s, the eclectic filmography of Bigelow, all of the James Cameron regulars, and why it's impossible to find it. Special guest includes Daily Dead Managing Editor Heather Wixson. Note: As aforementioned, this installment of The Rental was unlocked from our Patreon and recorded in August 2020. If you want more of this kind of content, be sure to join our Patreon! Head on over to www.patreon.com/halloweeniespod and become a Patron for more exclusive bonus content! Follow us on Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

After being dragged to Hell, the Halloweenies are back on track and returning to the woods for another cabin trip. Along the way, though, they run into a rag-tag duo called the Ghost Beaters and learn that their "El Jefe" is the man they've been looking for all along. Yes, deadites, it's the much-anticipated Ash Vs. Evil Dead episode and the gang saws through all three seasons of the underrated Starz series. Together, they discuss the evolution (or often de-evolution) of Ash Williams, the pros and cons of streaming vs. weekly watches, the showrunner shakeups, and, you guessed it, 2005's Kojak. Follow us on Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Halloweenies grab their butcher knives and carve right into the first real trailer for David Gordon Green's Halloween Ends.  Follow us on Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Here's a preview of our all-new Patreon exclusive episode that finds the Halloweenies digging deep into Gary Sherman's Dead & Buried. Want more? Head on over to www.patreon.com/halloweeniespod and become a Patron for more exclusive bonus content! Follow us on Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 darkness within 2007's Aliens vs. Predator: Requiem. Certainly a high point for either franchise! Follow us on Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | Patreon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Before the Halloweenies saw through all three seasons of Ash Vs. Evil Dead, they stop to reflect on all the horror movies that similarly deserve a television series. Follow us on Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Here's a preview of our all-new Patreon exclusive commentary track that finds the Halloweenies talking all over 1978's Jaws 2. Want more? Head on over to www.patreon.com/halloweeniespod and become a Patron for more exclusive bonus content! Follow us on Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Happy Fourth of July Weekend! To celebrate, the Halloweenies are unlocking their feature-length commentary track for Steven Spielberg's 1975 action-horror blockbuster Jaws. This isn't some clip, this is the real deal. So, feel free to invite the gang over to your holiday soiree this weekend, and if you want more of this kind of content, be sure to join our Patreon! Head on over to www.patreon.com/halloweeniespod and become a Patron for more exclusive bonus content! Follow us on Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Here's a preview of our all-new Patreon exclusive episode that finds the Halloweenies digging deep into Tobe Hooper and Steven Spielberg's Poltergeist. Want more? Head on over to www.patreon.com/halloweeniespod and become a Patron for more exclusive bonus content! Follow us on Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Halloweenies head out West and face the wrath of Lamia as seen within Sam Raimi's 2009 horror comeback Drag Me to Hell. Together, the gang charts the filmmaker's ambitious career following 1993's Army of Darkness, breaks down the formation of Ghost House Pictures, revisits the oddity that is 2013's Oz the Great and Powerful, and debates whether or not this deserves a seat at the table of The Evil Dead franchise. Follow us on Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Halloweenies wake up in Westin Hills Asylum, where they finally come face to face with the dream demon himself, Mr. Robert Englund. It's 15 minutes in hell with the Fred Head as the gang discusses his new role as Victor Creel in Netflix's Stranger Things 4 and how the series has revitalized A Nightmare on Elm Street. Follow us on Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Here's a preview of our all-new Patreon exclusive commentary track that finds the Halloweenies talking all over 1990's Darkman. Want more? Head on over to www.patreon.com/halloweeniespod and become a Patron for more exclusive bonus content! Follow us on Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

With Stranger Things 4 on the mind -- and Army of Darkness, aka Evil Dead 3, behind them -- the Halloweenies gather to discuss the oft-forgotten fourth entry of a franchise and rank the horror genre's 10 greatest examples. Rest assured, a number of choices will be familiar to followers of this podcast. Follow us on Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | Patreon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Here's a preview of our all-new Patreon exclusive episode that finds the Halloweenies catching the croc within Steve Miner's 1999 creature feature Lake Placid. Want more? Head on over to www.patreon.com/halloweeniespod and become a Patron for more exclusive bonus content! Follow us on Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Halloweenies are still trapped in time, low on gas, and have plenty to say about Sam Raimi's Army of Darkness. Picking up where they left off, the gang concludes their discussion on history of the 1993 horror fantasy comedy, before charting the evolution of Ashley Williams, dissecting the film's curious cast, celebrating its great graphics, and much much more. Come get some, indeed. Follow us on Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The great Nick Stahl joins Halloweenies co-host and executive producer Michael Roffman to discuss his forthcoming thriller What You Wish For, due out May 31st via Magnet. Together, they chew on his latest role as a troubled chef with a gambling history (no spoilers), the tough hurdles of growing up in the '90s, his appreciation for Horror, and more. Follow us on Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | Patreon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Halloweenies have been accidentally transported to the Middle Ages, where they've been captured by Lord Arthur's men. To bide the time, they revisit Sam Raimi's Army of Darkness. In the first of two episodes dedicated to the 1993 horror fantasy comedy, the gang shares their first experiences with the other medieval masterpiece before leaning on the stacks to discuss its not-so-ancient history. Follow us on Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Here's a preview of our all-new Patreon exclusive episode that finds the Halloweenies gorging into Larry Cohen's 1985 sci-fi horror comedy classic The Stuff. Want more? Head on over to www.patreon.com/halloweeniespod and become a Patron for more exclusive bonus content! Follow us on Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

With Evil Dead 2 behind us and Army of Darkness around the corner, the Halloweenies find themselves in a pretty creative sweet spot -- a bridge between two of the most creative and surprising sequels in the genre. So, they thought: Why not talk about more movies like this? Follow us on Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Here's a preview of our all-new Patreon exclusive commentary track that finds the Halloweenies talking all over 1980's The Fog. Want more? Head on over to www.patreon.com/halloweeniespod and become a Patron for more exclusive bonus content! Follow us on Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Halloweenies continue their coverage of Sam Raimi's Evil Dead 2. In the second of two episodes dedicated to the 1987 horror comedy sequel, the gang discusses the arrival of the Ash we know and worship today, the eclectic cast behind Bruce Campbell, and all those great graphics that have since become legend. Follow us on Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Halloweenies return to the woods to begin their coverage of Sam Raimi's Evil Dead 2. In the first of two episodes dedicated to the 1987 horror comedy sequel, the gang shares their first experiences with the other midnight masterpiece before leaning on the stacks to discuss its deja vu-like history. Follow us on Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Here's a preview of our all-new Patreon exclusive episode that finds the Halloweenies forking through Peter Medak's The Changeling. Want more? Head on over to www.patreon.com/halloweeniespod and become a Patron for more exclusive bonus content! Follow us on Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Halloweenies continue their "truly amazing" coverage of 1981's The Evil Dead. This time around, they're ditching the history books for a reel-to-reel, an axe, and a shovel as they discuss the sounds, the souls, and the special effects within Sam Raimi's midnight classic. Come get some. Follow us on Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Halloweenies kick off Season 5 by heading into the woods to discuss 1981's The Evil Dead. Together, the gang chops through the incredible underdog story -- from the backyard meet-cutes that led to Renaissance Pictures to the grueling Tennessee shoot that spawned the midnight masterpiece. It's the first of two epic episodes that promises one hell of a groovy year that will eventually lead to Lee Cronin's Evil Dead Rise. Follow us on Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

To celebrate St. Patrick's Day, the Halloweenies are heading out on a bar crawl. More specifically, they're visiting the very best watering holes from all your favorite horror movies. 10 in all, in fact. So, grab a jacket, some smokes, and meet 'em outside. Follow us on Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 sidecast, Fortune and Glory. If you didn't see Pt. 1, scroll back and hit play there. Want more of the franchise? Head on over to www.patreon.com/halloweeniespod and become a Patron for more exclusive bonus content! Follow us on Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | Patreon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Here's a preview of our all-new Patreon exclusive episode that finds the Halloweenies forking through Joseph Zito's The Prowler. Want more? Head on over to www.patreon.com/halloweeniespod and become a Patron for more exclusive bonus content! Follow us on Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Halloweenies (Dan Caffrey, Mike Vanderbilt, McKenzie Gerber, Michael Roffman, and Justin Gerber) wave goodbye to Woodsboro and head towards the woods. On the way, they share and discuss their respective rankings of the entire Scream franchise.  Follow us on Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Love is in the air -- and the Halloweenies are soaking it all up. Today, they gather at Cupid's altar to celebrate the best horror movie couples. Special guests include Rachel Reeves of Rue Morgue/The Losers' Club and Jenn Adams of The Losers' Club/Psychoanalysis. Follow us on Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices