The Evolution of Horror

Really enjoyable and I always learn something, even when it is a film I know really well. The host sounds like he is having a good time and there is a total lack of pretension in the way he talks about films and interacts with guests. There are way too many horror movie podcasts at this point and most are not worth your time but this one is - one of the best.

Mike is a sublime host and always has intelligent and entertaining guests on the show. You can count on engaging and fun discussions of the horror films and his thematic focus has been a great way to analyze and appreciate horror films through the decades. This is a top-tier show!

This is an indispensable podcast for any horror fan (or horror-curious) podcast listener. The host is engaging, deeply versed in the genre, and treats any given movie with both the respect and/or humour it may merit. It feels like sitting down for a beer with a good friend who you kinda think should’ve gotten a PhD in horror film—not to mention the wonderful guests he brings on. The podcast uses a broad definition of “horror”, so it covers everything from Alfred Hitchcock to zombies. You’ll be sure to learn something new and find new movies to add to your watch list. Trigger warning for anyone who has been subjected to the pseudoscience of psychoanalysis rather than being given evidence-based mental health treatment: they occasionally bring on a psychoanalyst at the end of some shows to “analyse” media. The host always makes a good clear segue so you can end the episode there.

The depiction of the escape of the of character Jonathan Harker trapped in thr castle in the novel Dracula is one of the most thrilling episodes in all of literature. Read just the first section of Dracula about Harker. You will be hooked Numpty!