Are we the only two people on the internet that liked this movie? Seems so! While not perfect, it still captures the feeling of "Silent Hill 2" the game and the additions do make some sense. 

We invite back to the show, our resident 3D expert, Rob Campbell! He uses advanced (dated) home 3D technology to report in on all the great 3D effects in the film. We also manage to cover- what other jobs Pyramid Head might be suited for, why Kit Harrington needs a beard, and why a Cenobite seems to be turning up in this universe. 

"Hellraiser's" Kirsty- Ashley Laurence herself- stars in this third and final installment of the "Warlock" series. This extremely 90s straight to video sequel also boasts a new title character since Julien Sands decided to pass. Not awful, but after the last two, its a bit of a drop- and why is that Warlock still here????

A Djinn with unlimited powers is released from his prison and.. goes directly to prison. And then to a casino. Thrill at these locations (and a few neat gore effects) as we discuss "Wishmaster 2"!

Flophouse host Stuart Wellington joins us to discuss Wishmaster- starring Robert Englund, Ted Rami, Kane Hodder and Tony Todd. 

After 6 films, we discuss how they all fit together (or don't), favorite performances, best kills and of course- see who won in the Kill Count Guess. 

On this Christmas Eve, join us as we discuss the Nu Metal remake of "Silent Night, Deadly Night."

We are joined by good friend of the show, Justin Weise to discuss all things Toymaker and late career Micky Rooney. Come for the gore, stay for "The Milky Life"!

Ready for a Christmas movie? Definitely a Christmas movie about... a woman being initiated into a witch's coven and a greased up Clint Howard. 

Twin Peaks actors merge with the SNDN franchise to hunt down Bill Mosely as our new zombie Ricky. 

It's finally Garbage Day! We still manage to talk for the same amount of time considering half of this film is recycled footage from Part 1. 

Hey you Moon Goons, settle into the Christmas Season as we return to discuss the first of six "Silent Night, Deadly Night" films! Those concerned parents who had this pulled from the theater in 1984 can't tell you what to do now. 

We break from format to talk about what we've been watching this horror season. 

Steven Kostanski, director of "Psycho Goreman", "Frankie Freako", "The Void" and the upcoming remake of "Deathstalker" joins us to discuss the even more crazy, "Warlock 2". What are the rules of being a Warlock? How did half of those effects come to fruition? How does Julien Sands make it all look so effortless? 

We also talk extensively about his own films, his work on "In a Violent Nature", balancing being a writer/director with being an effects artist- and how the latter guy has to put up with the former guy when it comes time to execute an idea. 

If you'd like to hear more from Steven, check out Kostanski's Krypt.

We take a look at the franchise as a whole. How did they progress? What's the best inciting incident? Best Kill? And of course- did John or James come closest in the Kill Count Prediction?

What happens when a studio exec decides that the FD films need to be more like "The Office"?

Finally, in 3D!

Thoughts on American politics post 9/11 and the Devil's testicles. Kind of hard hitting commentary here at "Hurt a Bit". And this series is most definitely Q Anon's favorite horror.

We welcome Dan McCoy from The FlopHouse Podcast! He joins us to discuss the funnier and more gruesome sequel in the series. 

What happens when a premonition causes a Rift in Death's Design? Death catches up to you.  We make a big jump into the 2000s teen horror franchise, leaving our 80s credentials at the door. 

And we're done. All 5 Phantasms. What was your favorite kill, favorite Reggie moment or makeup effect? What surprised you? And who won the Kill Count and takes home the Golden Scrimm? 

18 years after part 4, those scrappy filmmakers pull everything they got into one last ride for a divisive yet full of heart final Phantasm film. This is the ending through Reggie's eyes. 

Who knew- Phantasm 4 is really pretty good! Wanna know some Tall Man back story? Mike as traveling Goth? Tune in!

The driving continues as we follow Mike and (horndog) Reggie across Oregon in their pursuit of the Tall Man. We meet Tim and his Clown full of Knives and Rocky! 

Julien Sands and Richard E Grant face off in this fantasy horror about the son of Satan assembling a grimoire to bring about the end of the world. What more could you want? Throw in some great flying effects, animatronic eyeballs and a potion involving an unbaptized child and you've got a great gateway horror. 

Musician Michael Holloway joins us to talk through this classic sequel. The Guy from Singles is now Mike! Reggie boogies down. Are the Lurkers actually Minions? 

Find Michael's music including his self titled doom jazz project as well as industrial band Dead When I Found Her here: https://michaelarthurholloway.bandcamp.com/

We review "Phantasm" from 1979, directed by Don Coscarelli. Quite the about face from the Friday the 13th series!

We decided to release the full interview with local Crystal Lake Guru, Greg Bigoni! We cover his personal history with the series and more details on selling art to the cast.

This will be our last episode on the "Friday the 13th" series as we gear up for our examination of "Phantasm" next!

Having finished up the series, we take a look back! Favorite Kills. Favorite Final Girl. How did it shift and change, likes and dislikes. With special guest and long time Crystal Lake Guru and illustrator-  Greg Bigoni! Hear his tales of the cast and filmmakers finding and purchasing his work.

You can find Greg's art here: https://www.redbubble.com/people/gregbigoniart/

You want more blood? More nudity? More Hard Core everything? Let's revisit the remake!

We finally make it to space. Join us in our long conversation where James mainly complains about all the "Aliens" rip offs. 

Also, find below  the link to purchase your own Fight like a Final Girl T - shirt, all proceeds going to abortion rights organizations. 

https://poltergeistsandparamours.com/collections/fight-like-a-final-girl?page=1

Before we can go to Space, first we must go to HELL. 

Jump on the boat and let's head from Crystal Lake right to New York City!

It's Kane Hodder's first appearance in Jason vs Carrie! Will this inventive take breathe new life into Jason's corpse? 

You screamed when he wasn't in the 5th film, so they brought him back. With some laughs!

We wrap up our franchise chat, talking about all 5 Sleepaway Camp films! Joining us is scholar and author, Matthew Wynn to speak to us about his love for the series and most importantly- sharing sections of his Sleepaway Camp 3.5 script, written when he was just 16 years old. 

Matthew's Youtube Channel

Do you want your Jason movies to be trashier and full of yelling? This one's for YOU!

Join us as we hang out with Crispin Glover and Corey Feldman at Camp Crystal Lake. Let's see YOUR dance moves to Lion. 

"A New Dimension in Terror". It's back to Camp Blood but this time, everything is very... in your face, from machetes to yo-yos. 

Let's return to Camp Blood! We discuss the first sequel where we get the Baghead. 

We discuss the first film in the Friday the 13th franchise- how it came to be and what it started. 

In this introductory episode, James and John lay out the thesis for the podcast and talk about their history with horror films. 

Robert Hiltzik is back! Felissa Rose is back! Alan is... one of the most irritating characters in a slasher? The director's second feature in 20 years provides some inventively intentioned kills, but still pretty light on the tension. 

Oh and Alan... yeah, Alan. 

This was a tough one- 55 min of a 70 min film is a recycle of the previous 3 films! So to make sure we deliver, how about 30 minutes from our Patreon episode about "They / Them" ? So uh- subscribe to our Patreaon! 

Angela is back, killing her way through a new camp, taking the identity of a much younger camper. Will the punks survive? How will Michael J Pollard make use of a Playboy bunny belt buckle? Does she make it out alive for a part 4?

Brie Williams (filmmaker and writer for "Welcome to Nightvale") joins us to discsuss this sequel! This one leans much more into the self aware horror/comedy genre starring the sister of one of America's most beloved musicians. Grab your polaroid camera and join us in discussing outhouses, excessive nudity and ... party hats. 

Pull on your best cut off short shorts and let's head to camp! Angela and Ricky are sent to summer camp by Aunt Martha and kids start dropping like flies. Who's the killer? Will Mel be able to keep it all quiet? And did you see that famous ending coming? 

We made it. 11 Hellraiser movies. 5-ish months. Do we sound tired? Maybe a little beaten down? We talk through the series as a whole, our favorite kills, the best Cenobite designs and what happens when you watch this many in a truncated period of time, in all its Pleasure and Pain. 

We take on our first video game franchise! Does the creeping dread of the game translate to the film? Can you jam lots of exposition into a story that already has a story? And who is... Pyramid Head and why is he here?

While there are only two films in this franchise out now, a 3rd arrives in theaters on January 23rd of 2026!

David Bruckner reinvents the franchise after years and years... and years of attempts to retain the rights. Jamie Clayton gives a new interpretation of Pinhead and we get about 6 more Cenobites! Does it work? Is it exactly what we wanted?? Let's talk about the final (as of this recording) Hellraiser movie.