Snap twice and enter the gothic chaos! This week we’re diving into the spooky, kooky masterpiece that is The Addams Family (1991). We’re talking Gomez’s romantic overdrive, Morticia’s eternal hotness, Uncle Fester’s electrical issues, and Wednesday well, just being Wednesday. Join us as we unpack the dark humor, the iconic one-liners, and the question on everyone’s mind: why is this family so weird… yet somehow way healthier than ours?

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Happy Thanksgiving! 
This year we’re carving into Pilgrim, the deliciously unhinged holiday horror film where “authentic” reenactors take tradition way too far. We break down the chaos, the cult-like pilgrims, the tension filled dinner scenes, and why this Blumhouse oddity has become a low-key seasonal classic. Grab a plate, settle in, and join us for a feast of frights because nothing says family holidays like psychological terror and historical cosplay gone wrong.

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Moving right along with Hell-o-ween, today, we log into Hellraiser: Hellworld (2005), the franchise’s meta dive into online horror and gamer culture. When a group of friends attend a mysterious Hellraiser-themed party, the line between virtual thrills and real terror disappears. Is this a fresh spin on the mythos or a game best left unplayed? Press start and join us.

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He's not Freddy, He's not Jason...He's Real. Oh man this one was intense. Join Alec & Erik as they discuss the 1986 documentary style indie horror film Henry: Potrait of a Serial Killer. Lot's of gore. Lot's of old camera footage. Lots of Henry. Enjoy!

The most heated debate in Wheel of Horror history. Alec hated this film, while Erik loved it. Who is right? Only you can decide. Listen in as we debate the meanings, behind the scenenes drama, and more on this tough, but fair episode. Enjoy!

Leatherface & the boys are back, but this time are hunted by Dennis Hopper & Caroline Williams. What's not to love? We are joined by returning guest and Texas Chainsaw Massacre 2 expert James Boyland to discuss this more comedic sequel.

It's a 1998 time capsule day. Join Alec, Erik, and first time guest Zach "Coconut" Pena as they discuss the first American Godzilla film. It has everything, Matthew Broderick in a beret, Hank Azaria playing an Italian stereotype, and honestly, a sympathetic look at a giant killer lizard. Enjoy!

School may be out and summer has already started, but it's never too late for a 1980's Prom Night! Join Alec & Erik as they cover the early slasher film led by Scream Queen Jaime Lee Curtis. Hope you like disco, Enjoy!

FULLY ANIMTAED EPISODE ON YOUTUBE! It's the 40th anniversary of Friday the 13th The Final Chapter. We though not only is it time to cover this masterpiece, but also to do a fully animated podcast for this episode. So watch and listen in as Alec & Erik talk the "death" of Jason, Crispin Glover's Dancing, and Corey Feldman's bald cap. Enjoy and watch the episode on YouTube!

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ACK ACK ACK! That's how Martian's say "It's a new Wheel of Horror!" Today Alec & Erik discuss the mid 90's Sci-Fi classic Tim Burton's Mars Attacks. This movie has it all, A star Studded cast, passable CGI, and Sarah Jessica Parker's head on a chihuahua, it's fun! Enjoy our discussion of Mars Attacks!

Happy Memorial Day! Today Alec sits down with Writer/Director Stan Alger to discuss his film career and his Horror short film "Spirits Like Us". You can watch "Spirits Like Us" currently on YouTube. Link Below.





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To finish off this Wheel of sequels, Alec & Erik will discuss and debate the greatest Horror sequels of all time. There will be a decisive winner! See if your favorite horror sequels films made our lists. New Wheel starts next week!

Its back to back Freddy, baby! It's the Final Nightmare, or is it? Either way Freddie is back, he's at his goofiest, and legally he dies. Join Alec, Erik, & Joe Testa as they discuss Freddy's Dead: The Final Nightmare. 

Our first Disney Channel original movie! Today we are revisiting the 1998 Disney Channel classic Halloweentown! Join us as we unpack the 90's kid nostalgic over load, explore its deep subtextual themes and question if Kalibar is the true villian of this film. Grab your gosh darn broomstick y'all, it’s time to head back to where every day is freakin' Halloween!

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Freddy Mania Baby!!! Freddy Kruger was on top of the world in the late 80's, so a TV show for him made perfect sense. Join Alec, Erik, and Joe Testa as they discuss the pilot episode of Freddy's Nightmares: A Nightmare on Elm Street The Series.

Just when you thought it was safe to go back into the shower, Norman and Mother are back! First time director and star Anthony Perkins, take us on this wild ride in the the continuing saga of Norman Bates. Join Alec, Erik, and returnign guest Andy Danish as they discuss 1986's Psycho 3.

Well the day has finally come, we've finished the Jeepers Creepers Franchise. Does the series go out with a bang? Listen in as Alec, Erik, and Legally Certified Jeepers Creepers Expert Ryan Baldassario discuss the finaly outing Jeepers Creepers Reborn. It's.....yeah.

You can't keep a good creeper down, eventhough it's less good this time around, like waaaay less good. We have our Jeppers Creepers expert Ryan Baldassario joing us again for this outing. Enjoy our discussion on 2017's Jeepers Creepers 3!

It's about time we returned to that ol' Pet Sematary and who better to join us than returning guest James Boyland. This is one hell of a wild ride with Clancy Brown, Edward Furlong, some off beat 90's grunge and of course dead pets. Enjoy our discussion of 1992's Pet Sematary 2.

He's Creepy and he's kooky, mysterious, and spooky...This guy is not from the Addam's family, but he is one hell of a Creep. Join Alec & Erik as they discuss the follow up to an amazing found footage indie horror film, 2017's Creep 2. Enjoy!

Boy!!!!!...again. If you thought the Tall Man was done chasing Reggie & Mike, think again! Today we are joined by longtime returning guest Mike Valente to discuss Phantasm 4: Oblivion. Here's the catch, our guest has never heard of the Phantasm series before. Join us as he stumbles his way through figuring out this film. Enjoy!

The happiest St. Patrick's Day to you and your kin! What better way to celebrate than to continue our coverage of the Leprechaun franchise. Today we are talking the second outing, let's see where that extra $500K budget went in 1994's Leprechaun 2, Directed by Timothee Chalamet's uncle, i'm serious, look it up.

We are doing these movies so out of order, but answer me this, Jason got like killed killed in Part 4 right, so who's the killer in this one? Huh...well I guess it's a Friday the 13th Whodunnit! Join Alec, Erik & returning guest Matt Banever to discuss Part 5 A New Beginning.

Who does love those silver flying balls? Today we are talking the middle chapter in the Phantasm series, Phantasm 3: Lord of the Dead. The 1994 straight to VHS classic. With the original Mike returning, the Tall Man getting even taller, and more silver balls than anyone knows what to do with. It's Phantasm baby. Enjoy!

As we continue to stumble through Hell-o-ween,today we examine Hellraiser: Deader (2005), a grim dive into cults, addiction, and the blurred line between life and death. As a jaded journalist investigates a mysterious underground group, she’s drawn into a world where pain, resurrection, and the Lament Configuration collide. Does this entry breathe new life into the series—or leave it lifeless? Let’s find out.

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Shhhhh! We are back and today we are talking A Quiet Place Part 2, with our longtime returning guest Dom Berger. It's got so many Alien Monster things, so much walking with a baby, so much quiet. Enjoy!

Happy President's Day!!!! It's been 3 long years since we talked about the horror film Happy Death Day, but today we are finally covering it's sequel Happy Death Day 2 U with returning guest Mike "Vito" Hansen. It's like the first one, but more sequelly. Sorry about the short episode. Enjoy!

It's the first film of our Spring of Sequels wheel! Today we are talking Chucky's second outing, Child's Play 2. Andy is miserable, Chucky is goofier, and an amazing 3rd act that would make any horror sequel jealous. Also did Terminator 2 steal plot points from this film? LIsten in to find out!

It's the end of the Winter Wheel of Horror and we are ending on 2006's Cold Prey. It's like Friday the 13th, meets My Bloody Valentine, but in the snow and more Norwegianey. Enjoy our discussion on Cold Prey and listen to the nd to hear the exciting news about the upcoming Wheel of Horror.

It's Monday again! We are very excited to talk about one of David Lynch's best, 1986's Blue Velvet. 80's Noir, a missing ear, a killer sound track, and an unbeatable cast. Listen in to hear our take on Blue Velvet. Enjoy!

What would you do if the sun stayed down for 30 straight days and your town was invaded by vampires? Today Alec, Erik, and returning guest Dom Berger talk their way through how Josh Hartnett handles it. Hear their thoughts on the film, what they would do in the situation, sequel ideas, and more on todays episode. Enjoy!

It's Norwegian week here at Wheel of Horror and today we are discussing the 2009 cult classic Dead Snow, it's got Zombies, but they're Nazi Zombies oooooo! Join Alec & Erik as they discuss the Horror Comedy Dead Snow. Enjoy!

This was a fun one and a classic 90's VHS horror staple. Listen in as Alec, Erik, and returning guest DJ Skoob discuss the horror version of "Jack Frost" the killer snowman, not the Michael Keaton one. Enjoy!

Happy New Year!!! Start your new year off right with a little discussion from Alec & Joe on the 1988 horror comedy Return of the Living Dead Part 2. These zombies just won't stay dead. Enjoy!

Merry Christmas!!! What's a better way to celebrate than watching a movie where 3 people get trapped on a ski lift in sub freezing temperatures? Grab some egg nog, light a fire, and listen in as Alec and Erik discuss the 2010 indie horror film "Frozen". Not the Disney one.

As we continue Hell-o-ween, today we are unraveling Hellraiser: Hellseeker (2002), where the return of Kirsty Cotton takes a dark and unexpected turn. We explore themes of memory, guilt, and illusion as a grieving husband’s reality fractures around him. Is this a clever psychological puzzle or a lost soul in the franchise? Open the box and join us on the journey.

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It's a Boy!!!! Get ready as Alec, Erik, and returning guest Andy Danish delve into the beginning of the end of the Nightmare on Elm street Series, with th 1989 "Classic" Dream Child. it's Freddy, but like, he's a baby this time. Enjoy!

Victor Crowley is back, but even more piswedcoff than last time. Join Alec & Erik as they work their way through another Hatchet film. Enjoy!

Freddy's back yet again and this time he's got even more crazy dream kills up his sweater sleeve. Join Alec, Erik, and the one and only Joe Testa for A Nightmare on Elm Street 4: The Dream Master. Enjoy!

Oh boy.....yeah, this movie.....just Happy Thanksgiving. Godammnit.

Masterpiece to some, confusing mess to others. Today we talk David Lynch's feature directorial debut 1977's Eraserhead. Wild ride of a film and a perfect example of passion and art in cinema. This will be our last Indie Horror film, as the SAG strike is offically over. Always remember, In heaven, everything is fine. Enjoy!

It's a guy, he's crazy, he starts killing people on a live stream, man I hate social media. Enjoy our discussion on 2020's Spree!

Today on the Podcast, another Japanese horror classic and the film that kicked off the Japanese Horror wave of the early 2000's. Join Alec & Erik as they discuss Ringu, it's like The Ring, only more Japanesey.

Another banger today on the show, the Horror comedy film Tucker & Dale VS. Evil from 2010. This film was an unexpected joyride. Plenty of comedy, amazing special effects, and an interesting look at the Horror genre. Joining us is returning guest Dom Berger. Enjoy!

Cannot believe it took us this long to cover this film. Such an awesome 2000's horror classic. Today we talk the British Horror film The Descent. Cave climbing......just why?

Day 4 of Hell-o-Ween, we are journeying into the psychological horror of Hellraiser: Inferno (2000), a noir-inspired departure from the series' formula. We unpack the descent of a corrupt detective haunted by guilt, illusions, and the ever-watchful Pinhead. Is this a hidden gem or just another puzzle piece gone wrong? Step inside the maze and decide for yourself.

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Kicking off our October Wheel of Horror, it's Terrifying, it's bloody, it's sad....it's Audition. Get ready as we tackle the 1999 Japanese horror film with returning guest Will Rahardjo.

We are a little late on this one and the consensus seems to be unanimous, but hey, give today's episode a listen and see if you share our thoughts on The Exorcist Believer. I wasn't the worst movie ever!

Today we interview Chris McKinnell, the grandson of famous Demonologists Ed & Lorraine Warren. Chris tells us about his fasinating life travelling the world, working with his grandparents, and keeping their cases alive and well today through The Warren Legacy Foundation. Listen in to find out details about some of the Warren's scariest cases and some insights into the Conjuring films and that universe. Really great speaking with Chris and really scary to hear his stories. Enjoy!