Spook City - A Horror Movie Podcast

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Horror enthusiast Matt Hudson dives deep into the genre he loves on this unpredictable show. Using the Horroroulette wheel to choose each episode's film and guaranteeing a surprise every time, Matt serves up spoiler-packed reviews and thoughts on horror through the decades. As a Rotten Tomatoes-approved critic since 2018, he's exclusively here to discuss his passion: horror cinema. Search Spook City Podcast on Instagram & TikTok // Contact the show at spookcitypodcast@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  1. 5H AGO

    Gonjiam: Haunted Asylum

    Matt discusses 2018's Gonjiam: Haunted Asylum this time around. Is it a found footage gem or dud? Find Spook City on Instagram and TikTok, and email the show to spookcitypodcast@gmail.com! TALE OF THE TAPEDirected by Jung Bum-shik (as Beom-sik Jeong)Written by Jung Bum-shik and Park Sang-minCinematography by Yoon Byung-ho Distributed by ShowboxPremiered on 28 March 2018 and went on to to make $21m at the worldwide box office (budget $2.2m)Runtime of 91 minutesRT Critic 92% // RT Audience 75% // IMDb 6.5/10 // Letterboxd 3.3/5 CASTWi Ha-joon as Ha-joonPark Ji-hyun as Ji-hyunOh Ah-yeon as Ah-yeonMoon Ye-won as CharlottePark Sung-hoon as Sung-hoonYoo Je-yoon as Je-yoonLee Seung-wook as Seung-wookPark Ji-a as Hospital Director / Director's Ghost Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1 hr

  2. FEB 13

    Pearl

    I'm joined by Stephy Best (she's a STAR!) to discuss Pearl as we continue our look at Ti West's X trilogy... Follow Stephy on Instagram and TikTok, and support her fantastic designs at The Ghoul Society Find Spook City on Instagram and TikTok, and email the show to spookcitypodcast@gmail.com! TALE OF THE TAPEDirected by Ti WestWritten by Ti West and Mia GothCinematography by Eliot RockettScore by Tyler Bates and Tim Williams Distributed by A24Premiered on 3 September 2022 at Venice, with wide release on 16 September 2022 and went on to to make $10.1m at the worldwide box officeRuntime of 102 minutesRT Critic 93% // RT Audience 83% // Metascore 76 // IMDb 7/10 // Letterboxd 3.7/5 CASTMia Goth as PearlDavid Corenswet as the projectionistTandi Wright as Ruth, Pearl's motherMatthew Sunderland as Pearl's fatherEmma Jenkins-Purro as Mitsy, Howard's sisterAmelia Reid-Meredith as Margaret, Howard and Mitsy's motherAlistair Sewell as Howard, Pearl's husband Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1h 31m

  3. JAN 23

    X

    Matt is joined by Stephy Best to review Ti West's X - the first film in the X trilogy. They discuss everything they loved, a few things that fell short, the joys of Mia Goth, elderly copulation, and much more! Follow Stephy on Instagram and TikTok, and support her fantastic designs at The Ghoul Society Find Spook City on Instagram and TikTok, and email the show to spookcitypodcast@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1h 38m

  4. JAN 14

    28 Years Later: The Bone Temple

    Matt is joined by Dexerto's Eammon Parks Jacobs to deliver a SPOILER-FILLED review of Nia DaCosta's 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple... Read Eammon's works on Dexerto. Follow Eammon on Instagram and TikTok Find Spook City on Instagram and TikTok, and email the show to spookcitypodcast@gmail.com! TALE OF THE TAPEDirected by Nia DaCostaWritten by Alex GarlandScore by Hildur Guðnadóttir Distributed by Sony Pictures ReleasingPremiered on 14 January 2026 CASTRalph Fiennes as Dr. Ian KelsonJack O'Connell as Sir Lord Jimmy CrystalAlfie Williams as SpikeErin Kellyman as Jimmy InkChi Lewis-Parry as "Samson"Emma Laird as JimmimaLouis Ashbourne Serkis as TomMaura Bird as Jimmy JonesGhazi Al Ruffai as Jimmy SnakeSam Locke as Jimmy FoxCillian Murphy as Jim Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1h 44m

  5. 12/24/2025

    A Christmas Horror Story

    Continuing the Christmas horror theme, Matt discusses 2015's A Christmas Horror Story, another anthology for the season - but this one has William Shatner. Find Spook City on Instagram and TikTok, and email the show to spookcitypodcast@gmail.com! TALE OF THE TAPEDirected by Grant Harvey, Steve Hoban, and Brett SullivanWritten by Jason Filiatrault, James Kee, Sarah Larsen, Doug Taylor, and Pascal TrottierCinematography by Gavin SmithScore by Alex Khaskin Distributed by RLJE FilmsPremiered on 23 October 2015Runtime of 99 minutesRT Critic 83% // RT Audience 50% // Metascore 49 // IMDb 5.8/10 // Letterboxd 2.7/5 CASTWilliam Shatner as DJ Dangerous DanGeorge Buza as Santa Claus / NormanRob Archer as KrampusZoé De Grand Maison as Molly SimonAlex Ozerov as BenShannon Kook as DylanAmy Forsyth as Caprice BauerJeff Clark as TaylorMichelle Nolden as Diane BauerAdrian Holmes as ScottOluniké Adeliyi as Kim PetersOrion John as WillA.C. Peterson as Big EarlPercy Hynes White as DuncanCorinne Conley as Aunt EddaJulian Richings as Gerhardt Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    47 min

  6. 12/19/2025

    It: Welcome to Derry (Season One)

    Matt is joined by Stephy Best to review It: Welcome to Derry season one in FULL SPOILER fashion. They discuss everything they loved, a few things that fell short, why Rich is the GOAT, the wonders of Pennywise, and much more! Follow Stephy on Instagram and TikTok, and support her fantastic designs at The Ghoul Society Find Spook City on Instagram and TikTok, and email the show to spookcitypodcast@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1h 42m

  7. 12/09/2025

    All the Creatures Were Stirring

    Christmas is right around the corner, so Matt is discussing the anthology All the Creatures Were Stirring from 2018. Are we starting the festive season off on the right foot or not? Find Spook City on Instagram and TikTok, and email the show at spookcitypodcast@gmail.com! TALE OF THE TAPEWritten and Directed by Rebekah McKendry and David Ian McKendryCinematography by Cameron CannonScore by Seth Colegrove CASTAshley Clements as JennaGraham Skipper as MaxMaria Olsen as The Director (she only worked for three hours)Jocelin Donahue as AlissaMatt Long as EricKatie Parker as SashaJonathan Kite as ChetAmanda Fuller as LindaBrea Grant as SallyMorgan Peter Brown as SteveConstance Wu as Gabby Distributed by RLJE FilmsPremiered on 4th December 2018Runtime of 80 minutesRT Critic 62% // RT Audience 29% // IMDb 4.9/10 // Letterboxd 2.4/5 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    50 min

  8. 11/14/2025

    Terrifier

    Matt is again joined by the wonderful Stephy Best to discuss Damien Leone’s Terrifier in all its grimy, filthy, and shocking glory! Follow Stephy on Instagram and TikTok, and support her fantastic designs at The Ghoul Society Find Spook City on Instagram and TikTok, and email the show to spookcitypodcast@gmail.com! TALE OF THE TAPEDirected and written by Damien LeoneCinematography by George SteuberScore by Paul Wiley CASTJenna Kanell as Tara HeyesSamantha Scaffidi as Victoria HeyesDavid Howard Thornton as Art the ClownCatherine Corcoran at Dawn EmersonPooya Mohseni as the Cat LadyMatt McAllister as Mike the exterminator Distributed by Epic Pictures ReleasingPremiered on March 15 2018, after previously screening at Telluride Horror Show festival on October 15 2016,  and went onto to make $422k at the worldwide box office (budget between $35-55,000)Runtime of 85 minutesRT Critic 63% // RT Audience 52% // IMDb 5.5/10 // Letterboxd 2.4/5 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1h 38m
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Horror enthusiast Matt Hudson dives deep into the genre he loves on this unpredictable show. Using the Horroroulette wheel to choose each episode's film and guaranteeing a surprise every time, Matt serves up spoiler-packed reviews and thoughts on horror through the decades. As a Rotten Tomatoes-approved critic since 2018, he's exclusively here to discuss his passion: horror cinema. Search Spook City Podcast on Instagram & TikTok // Contact the show at spookcitypodcast@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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