22 episodes

Leave the mortal world behind and join me as we explore horror in fiction, film, popular culture, myths & legends and more.

Dark Gate Horror Podcast Ellen

    • TV & Film
    • 3.8 • 18 Ratings

Leave the mortal world behind and join me as we explore horror in fiction, film, popular culture, myths & legends and more.

    Episode #25: Torture Horror

    Episode #25: Torture Horror

    Discussion of Torture in horror films can be found here. SHOW NOTES: Announcement: *Sadly, the December 2008 episode will be the last Dark Gate Horror Podcast News: * Pathology is now on DVD * True Blood (my favorite new series) * Ghostbusters 3?!? *ZOMBIES 2.O: "THE OUTBREAK" PUMPS NEW LIFE INTO UNDEAD FILMS. INTERACTIVE HORROR FLICK LETS VIEWERS MAKE FATAL DECISIONS. * Director/Producer Guillermo Del Toro is Co-Writing a vampire trilogy of novels MAIN DISCUSSION: *Interview with Professor Aviva Briefel *“Torture Porn: When Good Times Go Bad An IGN investigation: What's driving the current wave of horror films and what is the phenomenon really about?" by Scott Collura * Now Playing at Your Local Multiplex: Torture Porn Why has America gone nuts for blood, guts, and sadism? By David Edelstein *Last House on the Left (1972) and here *Saw (2004) *Screenwriting blog by Marty Langford, article “Ugly Times” *Misery (1990) *The Devil's Rejects MUSIC: The song of the night, "Mine Again" by the Black Lab was provided tonight from the podshow podsafe music network. Check them out at music.podshow.com. Thanks to Josh Woodward for providing his song "I Want to Destroy Something Beautiful" for the opening and closing music. Visit this talented artist at joshwoodward.com. The next episode will discuss The Rocky Horror Picture Show. Thanks for listening! Email me at darkgatehorror@gmail.com

    Episode #24: Creepy Kids in Horror Films

    Episode #24: Creepy Kids in Horror Films

    Discussion of Creepy Kids in Horror Films can be found here. SHOW NOTES: News: *Twilight film will release November 21, 2008 *Possible Candyman remake? *Remake in the works of The Rocky Horror Picture Show *Remake of A Nightmare on Elm Street with Billy Bob Thornton as Freddy Krueger! *Review:The Happening MAIN DISCUSSION: *The Omen(1976) *The Ring (2002) *Joshua (2007) *The Orphanage and here *The Exorcist (1973) *The Sixth Sense (1999) *Hide and Seek (2005) ARTICLE: "Child's Prey: 15 Creepy Kids in Movies" by Gary Susman from Entertainment Weekly, January 15, 2008. MUSIC: The song of the night, "Not Coming Home" by the Cool Waters Band was provided tonight from the podshow podsafe music network. Check them out at music.podshow.com. Thanks to Josh Woodward for providing his song "I Want to Destroy Something Beautiful" for the opening and closing music. Visit this talented artist at joshwoodward.com. The next episode will discuss Torture in Horror Films. Thanks for listening! Email me at darkgatehorror@gmail.com

    Episode #23: Friday the 13th

    Episode #23: Friday the 13th

    Discussion of Friday the 13th can be found here. SHOW NOTES: Discusses: Article: “Small is Scary: The Master of Fright reveals why big studios rarely deliver horror movie magic” by Stephen King, from Entertainment Weekly, July 11, 2008. Why Friday the 13th is Unlucky 1993 Study Results Friday 13th not more unlucky, study shows Interview with Scott S. Cunningham Article: “The High Art Of Horror Films Can Cut Deep Into the Psyche” The song of the night, “ The Horror Movie Song" by Ben Minnotte was provided tonight from the podshow podsafe music network. Check them out at music.podshow.com. Thanks to Josh Woodward for providing his song "I Want to Destroy Something Beautiful" for the opening and closing music. Visit this talented artist at joshwoodward.com. The next episode will discuss Creepy Children in Horror Films. Thanks for listening! Email me at darkgatehorror@gmail.com

    Episode #22: Fangoria Convention

    Episode #22: Fangoria Convention

    Review of Fangoria's "Weekend of Horrors" Los Angeles Convention on 4/27/08 can be found here. SHOW NOTES: Discusses: *The cast reunion for the 40th anniversary of Night of the Living Dead, including George Romero! *Special Guest Appearances, including Ray Wise, Brian O'Halloran, Erik Preston, Tony Todd, and the cast of Moonlight *Feast 2 & 3 *And much more! The song of the night, “Down with Everything” by The Transfer was provided tonight from the podshow podsafe music network. Check them out at music.podshow.com. Thanks to Josh Woodward for providing his song "I Want to Destroy Something Beautiful" for the opening and closing music. Visit this talented artist at joshwoodward.com. The next episode will discuss Friday the 13th. Thanks for listening! Email me at darkgatehorror@gmail.com

    Episode #21: "Based on a True Story"

    Episode #21: "Based on a True Story"

    Discussion of horror films "based on a true story" can be found here. SHOW NOTES: Discusses: Exorcism of Emily Rose Amityville Amityville Horror Wolf Creek Zodiac The song of the night, “The Way You Are” by 46Bliss was provided tonight from the podshow podsafe music network. Check them out at music.podshow.com. Thanks to Josh Woodward for providing his song "I Want to Destroy Something Beautiful" for the opening and closing music. Visit this talented artist at joshwoodward.com. The next episode will discuss horror television shows, past and present. Thanks for listening! Email me at darkgatehorror@gmail.com

    Episode #20: Universal Studio's Monsters (1920's-1950's)

    Episode #20: Universal Studio's Monsters (1920's-1950's)

    Discussion of Universal Studios monsters can be found here. He who fights monsters should look into it that he himself does not become a monster. When you gaze long into the Abyss, the Abyss also gazes into you. -Friedrich Nietzsche SHOW NOTES: Discusses: Dracula (1931) Dracula (1931) Frankenstein (1931) Mummy (1932 vs. 1999) The song of the night, “The Black Company” by Spirit Creek was provided tonight from the podshow podsafe music network. Check them out at music.podshow.com. Thanks to Josh Woodward for providing his song "I Want to Destroy Something Beautiful" for the opening and closing music. Visit this talented artist at joshwoodward.com. The next episode will cover films that are "based on a true story". Thanks for listening! Email me at darkgatehorror@gmail.com

Customer Reviews

3.8 out of 5
18 Ratings

18 Ratings

pajami18 ,

Like the info, but monotone.

She has a lot of info which is what I was looking for, HOWEVER, she sounds very monotone...she reminds me of the teacher from Ferris Bueller. Informative, but blah. Perk it up! and she really does say John-ruh, lol

habuchan ,

Well...

I like the idea. It's a wonderful idea. And she has a good voice.

The only thing that drives me absolutely insane is that she makes tons of errors while reading and doesn't even seem to bother going back to edit or re-record her mistakes. It's jarring and happens entirely too often. It can be very annoying to listen to her hesitate and fight her words over and again.

Again, I love the idea, she's got a great sense of humor, but she really needs to work on her delivery.

ARON1983 ,

Dark gate

I love the podcast I learn new things all the time really enjoyed the halloween podcast look forward to more.

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