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Test Pattern: A Horror Movie Podcast

Dec 23, 2021

Merry Christmas! We're discussing the dark holiday novel Gremlins and its more lighthearted film adaptation! ;)

Gremlins by George Gipe (1984)

"Gremlins Week: The 10 Maddest Excerpts From the Novelisation" by Nick De Semleyn, Empire

"George Gipe is Dead at 53; A Film and Television Writer", The New York Times

 

Gremlins...


Dec 9, 2021

We know some kids who are definitely getting coal in their stockings! We watched The Children (2008) and Better Watch Out!

Sources:

The Children (2008)

"Tom Shankland Talks the Children" by Heather Wixson, Dread Central

 

Better Watch Out (2016)

"Fantasia 2017 Interview: Director Chris Peckover Talks Better Watch...


Oct 28, 2021

Hey there, Halloweenies!  It's time to gather round the big orange couch and tell five tales of frights - all from 90s Nickelodeon shows!

"The Ghost Story" from "Salute Your Shorts" (1991)

"Haunted House" from "Ren & Stimpy" (1992)

"The Tale of the Twisted Claw" from "Are You Afraid of the Dark" (1992)

"Halloweenie"...


Oct 21, 2021

We're so excited we're howling at the moon because we watched An American Werewolf in London and The Howling!

Sources:

An American Werewolf in London (1981)

Beware the Moon, documentary

"I Walked with a Werewolf", featurette

"Making An American Werewolf in London", featurette

"An Interview with John Landis",...


Oct 14, 2021

In our latest episode, we're sensing the ghostly presence of a child. We watched The Haunting of Julia and The Others!

Sources:

The Haunting of Julia (1977)

"An Interview with Colin Towns" by Kier-La Janisse, Spectacular Optical

Strong Language & Violent Scenes Podcast - Episode 123: The Haunting of Julia (with Sam...