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The Horror Hounds - A Lorehounds Podcast

The Lorehounds

Tv & Film

Frequency: 1 episode/32d. Total Eps: 35

The Lorehounds break down your favorite prestige horror TV & Movies, from deep dives into horror films like The Exorcist and Backrooms to weekly breakdowns of our favorite TV series, such as The Vampire Lestat and IT: Welcome to Derry.

Peruse our backlog of episodes dedicated to: Widow's Bay, Interview with the Vampire and the rest of the Anne Rice Immortal Universe, Sinners, Weapons, Frankenstein, 28 Years Later, and beyond.

And then find the rest of our (non-horror) coverage at thelorehounds.com.

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The Exorcist (1973) – The film, the franchise, and the "curse" behind it

Tuesday, October 27, 2026 • Duration 02:27:00

This year’s Elevenses film club Spooktober special goes deep into the first horror film ever to be nominated for an Academy Award for Best Picture: The Exorcist (1973). Elysia, David, and John bring their range of experiences – from lifelong aficionado to first-time watcher – into a discussion delving into the special collaboration between book author / screenwriter William Blatty and director William Friedkin, and how this movie helped to define their already exceptional careers. Along the way, they discuss the franchise as a whole, the alleged “curse” behind the production, behind-the-scenes stories, and what’s coming next in The Exorcist universe.

The Exorcist franchise:

The original trilogy: The Exorcist (1973), Exorcist II: The Heretic (1977), Exorcist III (1990)
William Blatty’s Trilogy of Faith books: The Exorcist (1971), The Ninth Configuration (1978) [1980 film adaptation], Legion (1983, adapted into Exorcist III)
The dueling prequels: Exorcist: The Beginning (2004) vs. Dominion: Prequel to the Exorcist (2005)
Alternative sequels: The Exorcist TV series: (2016-2017, 2 seasons, 10 eps ea.) vs. The Exorcist: Believer (2023)
The Mike Flanagan “reboot” (partial sequel to Exorcist III): The Exorcist: Martyrs (2027) [trailer]

Other key links discussed:

SNL parody: The Exorcist 2 (feat. Richard Pryor)
Documentaries about the original film: The Fear of God: 25 Years of The Exorcist (1998) and Leap of Faith: William Friedkin on The Exorcist (2019)
The Exorcist II documentary: Boorman and the Devil (2026) [trailer]

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The Vampire Lestat (IwtV S3): music deep dive & season superlatives

Monday, August 10, 2026 • Duration 02:17:53

John and Elysia are joined by Mark from Nevermind the Music to revisit the music and characters of The Vampire Lestat (aka Interview with the Vampire S3) and hand out their Song Superlatives (00:40:47), create their own album playlists (01:14:26), and name some overall Season Superlatives (01:39:08) as they look forward toward S4 (aka Queen of the Damned) and beyond.

The Queen of the Damned teaser

Autumn Brown interviews new showrunner Hannah Moscovitch

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The Vampire Lestat - S01E07 - The Failures

Wednesday, July 22, 2026 • Duration 02:39:37

Take a seat at the table for the 7th course (the soul!) of this feast of a season. Elysia and John become talking heads about talking heads as they recap the emotional journeys of Lestat and Louis. And of course, we can't forget our favorite murder gremlin and his emotional growth.

Stick around after the credits for a book spoiler Inside the Coffin segment and a Body Thief Murderboard

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The Vampire Lestat - S01E06 - Montreal

Monday, July 13, 2026 • Duration 02:14:06

Is anyone really ok after this episode? We're in shock after watching Claudia give her daddy vampires a piece of her mind. There are witches, betrayals, and heartwarming moments as Elysia and John recap the latest episode of The Vampire Lestat. Grab your finest blood vintage and join us.

Stick around after the credits for a book spoiler Inside the Coffin segment and a Devil's Minion Corner.

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The Vampire Lestat - S01E05 - New York

Tuesday, July 7, 2026 • Duration 02:27:41

We're all experiencing an awakening of some kind in the latest episode of The Vampire Lestat. From ice cream scoops to vampire origin stories to reliving the losses of our pasts, this episode has it all. Elysia and John laugh and cry along to our favorite gremlins and their games.

Stick around after the credits for a book spoiler Inside the Coffin segment and a Devil's Minion Corner.

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The Vampire Lestat - S01E04 - The Devil's Road

Monday, June 29, 2026 • Duration 02:11:22

Ask not for whom the bell of shame tolls, for it tolls for every vampire on this show. Elysia and John recap Lestat's taunting of Armand, Daniel's transformational trauma and blackout years, and the overall failure of these vampires to develop healthy coping mechanisms.

Stick around after the credits for a book spoiler Inside the Coffin segment and a Devil's Minion Corner.

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The Vampire Lestat - S01E03 - Toronto

Monday, June 22, 2026 • Duration 02:16:40

Elysia and John head to Toronto to watch Lestat troll Daniel into a feeding frenzy. They discuss media handling of trauma, the truth behind Lestat's dramatizations, and the empathy machine that is Anne Rice's world.

Content Warning: This episode addresses sexual assault and abuse.

Stick around after the credits for a book spoiler Inside the Coffin segment.

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Widow's Bay – S01E06-10 – The island's many mysteries

Saturday, June 20, 2026 • Duration 01:57:22

Eight bells toll in the Widow's Bay season 1 finale – setting Elysia, Mark (Nevermind the Music), and Lisa (Into the West) off on an investigation to uncover what they mean. Sifting through the heart, horrors, and humor of the second half of the season, they piece together the emerging mythology of the island's many secrets through lore teases and key character moments.

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The Vampire Lestat - S01E02 - Toledo

Monday, June 15, 2026 • Duration 01:11:03

Elysia and John follow Lestat through an Oedepiphany of epic proportions. They watch young Lestat grow up into a wolf killer before becoming a rock star who can troll his band into submission. They also discuss the implications of the Talamasca's involvement and the absence of Armand.

Stick around after the credits for a book spoiler Inside the Coffin segment.

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The Vampire Lestat - S01E01 - Detroit

Wednesday, June 10, 2026 • Duration 01:27:51

Interview with the Vampire is back - or maybe over. The story continues with Lestat beginning his journey as a rock star. Elysia and John are here to follow the tour and unveil the mysteries of Lestat's past.

Stick around after the credits for a book spoiler Inside the Coffin segment.

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