My Horror Confessional – Details, episodes & analysis

This week I'm joined in The Confessional by Mikey P, a creator who focuses on Latin American films with a social justice lens in the horror genre. He has a column at Dread Central titled Horror en Espanol and releases horror and Latin culture content on his TikTok. We delve into the darkly comic world of 1960's Mexican cinema with "El Esqueleto de la Señora Morales" (The Skeleton of Mrs. Morales). Considered one of the greatest Mexican films ever made, we discuss the story of Pablo Morales, a mild-mannered taxidermist pushed to his limits by his wife, Gloria. Can murder be the ultimate act of self-preservation? We'll explore how the film masterfully blends dark humor with suspense, creating a truly unique cinematic experience. Join us in The Confessional!

Read Mikey's Dread Central column "Horror en Espanol" here: https://www.dreadcentral.com/category/editorials/horror-en-espanol/

Follow Mikey on TikTok here: @mikeyperaltajr

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This week in The Confessional we are joined by Dr. Kent, a real honest to Satan Veterinarian as we discuss 1971's Willard. Brace yourself for a swarm of shivers as we dissect this cult classic about a bullied young man named Willard and his unconventional army – rats. We'll discuss the twisted bond between Willard and his furry minions, all the while Dr. Kent amazes us with animal facts! Join us in The Confessional!

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Content Warning: In the latest podcast episode, we discuss a movie that addresses sensitive topics, including sexual assault. We understand the gravity of these themes and recognize their potential to be triggering for some listeners. We encourage discretion and self-care. If you or someone you know may be affected by these discussions, we advise listener discretion and encourage seeking support from appropriate resources. Remember, your well-being is our priority.

This week I'm joined by William R.A. Rush. William is a WGA member who has written the Stephen King adaptation, “One For The Road”, as well as the registered feature screenplays “Group”, “Immersion”, and “Sweetener”. He is currently working on several scripts, and developing a New York City-based play into a feature film in 2024. We discuss Ken Russel's  "The Devils", a cinematic masterpiece that warrants attention for its bold and provocative exploration of religious and political themes. Released in 1971, the film details the events surrounding the alleged possessions and trials of a group of Ursuline nuns in 17th-century France. Russell's direction is visually stunning, combining period detail with avant-garde elements. The film's fearless portrayal of corruption within the church, state, and society challenges societal norms and raises questions about the abuse of power. "The Devils" is a thought-provoking and visually arresting experience that transcends conventional storytelling, making it a must-watch for those appreciative of bold filmmaking and social commentary. Join us in The Confessional. 

William's IMDB page can be viewed here https://www.imdb.com/name/nm13670022/

Follow William here: https://www.instagram.com/eyerushman/

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This week in the confessional we're talking Pulse aka Kairo (2001) featuring Cap'n Mikey. No better way to enjoy the spooky season than by taking a trip into a techno dystopian future! Join us in the confessional as we discuss Cap'n Mikey's history with horror, how this movie passed him by and so much more. Listen to see if he is truly sorry for his sins. See you in the confessional!

This week in the confessional we're kicking off October with my very good friend and neighbor Tim, and we'll be talking about the criminally underrated Henry: Portrait of a Serial Killer. There's no better way to start off the spooky season than to talk about this amazingly creepy movie. So grab your candy, put on your jammies and lets get into it. 

Join me in the confessional as I talk to the mega talented Matt Thomas (creepshowtattoos) about Jack Clayton's haunting period piece The Innocents. We'll talk about Matt's history with horror, how this movie passed him by and so much more. Listen to see if Matt is truly sorry for his sins. See you in the confessional!

Join me in the confessional as I talk to the Ultra cool Cheryl Couture about Kathryn Bigelow's vampire western Near Dark. We'll talk about Cheryl's history with horror, how this movie passed her by and so much more. Listen to see if Cheryl is truly sorry for her sins. See you in the confessional!

Join me in the confessional as I talk to the enigmatic Trey Hudson about perhaps the weirdest movie we've covered so far, Andrzej Żuławski's Possesion. If you've ever seen this movie you know how effing weird it truly is. We'll talk about Trey's history with horror, how this movie passed him by and so much more. Listen to see if Trey is truly sorry for his sins. See you in the confessional!

This episode I speak with Hollywood big wig Max Booth III. Max has written a movie called We Need to Do Something which is being released through IFC Midnight. We discuss quite possibly the best horror sequel ever, Return of the Living Dead! We talk about his history with horror, why he didn't watch this movie and so much more. Listen to see if Max is truly sorry for his sins, and if I will absolve him of them. See you in the confessional!

Hey it's the second episode of My Horror Confessional! This episode I speak with actual living troll, Zach Chapman. We discuss the O.G., the elder statesmen of horror, one of the archetypal slashers, Friday the 13th. We discuss his history with horror, why he didn't watch this movie and so much more. Listen to see if Zach is truly sorry for his sins, and if I will absolve him of them. See you in the confessional!