Horror Movie Survival Guide is a weekly podcast where two long time chums (and unlikely gorehounds) watch and talk about horror films from a survival point of view. We ask the question - how can *we* end up as the final girl? Join Julia Marchese and Teri Gamble as we take a deep dive into everything from OG horror to newly released films (but preferably classics on VHS). We'll talk about obscure details that no one else notices, spin off into alternate casting universes, crush on some foxy, ...
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Every movie genre has its own rules, and you need to know those rules if you're going to survive that genre! This podcast looks at the Top Ten rules of each genre in order to help you survive in that movie, be it horror, action, or the dreaded teenage sex comedy.
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Angel Heart - "I Don't Like Messy Accounts"
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Angel Heart - "I Don't Like Messy Accounts" For the end of the year we are tying up our loose ends with the De Niro, Rourke & Bonet in ANGEL HEART (1987). A Faustian tale that goes all the way to hell and back. A film that was extremely controversial when it came out - Bonet had to exit the "wholesome" sitcom she had starred on prior. Beautiful cin…
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Terrifier 3 - "It's a Terrifier Christmas!"
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Terrifier 3 - "It's a Terrifier Christmas!" One of our favorite clowns is back just in time to give us a December to remember - TERRIFIER 3 (2024). You better watch out, you better not cry Santa Art is coming to town! A send up of so many holiday classics with Art the Clown's distinct twisted humor dripping all over it! As with all the films in the…
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It's a Wonderful Knife - "I Know What You Did Last Christmas"
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It's a Wonderful Knife - "I Know What You Did Last Christmas" The holidays continue to slay this season with IT'S A WONDERFUL KNIFE (2023). When the Northern Lights are set ablaze at the same time as wishes are made the town of Angel Falls experiences some seismic changes! Will our heroes find their true north stars? Will they end the murderous Ang…
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Santa Claws - "Would You Go Back to Zoology?"
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Santa Claws - "Would You Go Back to Zoology?" Celebrate the holidays by shaking these packages and opening up this fresh HMSG episode with SANTA CLAWS (1996). A super fan takes his affections to far for Raven, a gorgeous Slasher Scream Queen (played perfectly by Debbie Rochon) in this 90's campy slasher brought to you by John A. Russo (Night of the…
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There's a Zombie Outside - HMSG Interview Michael Varrati
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There's a Zombie Outside - HMSG Interview Michael Varrati Such an honor to chat with our friend & HMSG Champion, Michael Varrati, about his brand new film THERE'S A ZOMBIE OUTSIDE (2024). Following in the footsteps of Pittsburgh's finest - the Maestro, George A. Romero - Varrati has crafted a zombie feature with a distinct social message that speak…
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HMSG Interview Rebekah Mckendry - "Four Flies on Grey Velvet"
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HMSG Interview Rebekah Mckendry - "Four Flies on Grey Velvet" This week we had the privilege of interviewing the wonderful Rebekah McKendry and got to discuss a Giallo film that neither Julia or Teri had seen before ! FOUR FLIES ON GREY VELVET (1971). Rebekah McKendry is an award-winning director and writer. Her horror feature GLORIOUS (2022)(starr…
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Talk to Me - "I Let You In" This week we are talking to the hand and maybe summoning nefarious spirits from the other side with TALK TO ME (2022). A simple device with a huge impact - a party game that seems more like a drug draws in some teens into a deadly game that connects them to the spirit world. This surprising directorial feature debut from…
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Slash/Back - "Hunting is Patience" This week we discuss another wonderful project created by and starring Indigenous Talent - SLASH/BACK (2022). Writer/Director Nyla Innuksuk beautifully combines Indigenous lore with some of our favorite sci-fi horror tropes! Very reminiscent of The Thing and Annihilation, but with a kid friendly vibe! This is a go…
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Prey - "You Think I'm Not a Threat" A Predator story set back in time, focused on an Indigenous tribe as the fight for land and safety intensifies a warrior comes into their own in PREY (2022). A fresh perspective on the classic Predator series this weekend installment packs a great punch. A stellar performance from Amber Midthunder leads the charg…
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All Hallows' Eve - "That was Sick" This week we tackle the film that launched a true work of ART - ALL HALLOWS' EVE (2013). A fun anthology where Art, the Clown is intertwined throughout some frightful Halloween tales! You can see the genesis of Damien Leone's craft and the seeds that were planted to bring us the ultimate TERRIFIER series later! We…
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Final Destination - "Death's Sadistic Design"
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Final Destination - "Death's Sadistic Design" The turn of the century was full of worry about Y2K computer viruses and Death's Sadistic Design in FINAL DESTINATION (2000). A disaster horror flick that launched a robust franchise and so many wonderfully scary ways to end up unalived! Devon Sawa & Ali Larter lead the charge along with some fun appear…
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When Evil Lurks - "It's Everywhere" To celebrate spooky season we have been tackling some of our most requested and highly recommended films! WHEN EVIL LURKS (2023) came highly recommended to us from friend of the podcast, photographer extraordinaire, Patrick McPheron. Patrick is responsible for some of our favorite photos used for our show, HORROR…
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HMSG Interview Anastasia & Richard Elfman! "Bloody Bridget
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HMSG Interview Anastasia & Richard Elfman! "Bloody Bridget So excited to interview the ICONIC, Bon VIVANT, Horror COUPLE - ANASTASIA & RICHARD ELFMAN about their careers & their new film BLOODY BRIDGET (2023). Anastasia is a stage and screen actress, director, dancer,choreographer and burlesque artist. Richard is a director, writer, producer, percu…
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IT - "I am Eater of Worlds" Well - this is IT (1990). We finish our Stephen King Birthday Party with a big one - the 1990 TV - Mini- Series version of IT starring the legendary Tim Curry as Pennywise. Of course you can count on Julia for all the nitty gritty details from her favorite book vs this adaptation! We hope you enjoy digging into this fres…
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Mr. Harrigan's Phone - "Call Me if You Need Anything"
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Mr. Harrigan's Phone - "Call Me if you Need Anything" We continue our Stephen King Birthday party month with MR. HARRIGAN'S PHONE (2022). A story about the technology and power grounded in an unlikely friendship between a boy and billionaire. A cautionary tale about the "smartphone" era and what the costs might really be for wielding such power. We…
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1408 - "A Fragmented Loop of Unease & Despair"
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1408 - "A Fragmented Loop of Unease & Despair" We continue our Stephen King Birthday Party with one of his most iconic Short Stories - 1408 (2007). A story that started off as a writing exercise that has gone on to be so much more! A cynical writer (John Cusack) is lured into the clutches of one very evil hotel room. We love seeing Cusack and Samue…
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Graveyard Shift - "The Place is Infested"
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Graveyard Shift - "The Place is Infested" Our Stephen King birthday celebration continues with GRAVEYARD SHIFT. Dealing with a toxic work environment is for the RATS! A cotton mill is infested ...with something sinister. Can the new "college boy" in town make a difference in the battle against infestation? We hope you enjoy our freshly dropped epis…
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1922 - "Life is Rarely Fair" We are tackling Stephen King content all month in honor of the King's birthday! We kick off our Stephen King Birthday Party in the middle of a cornfield with 1922 (2017). A farmer who is more in love with his land than his wife. A cautionary tale about pride and consequences for our actions. The ghosts of our pasts will…
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Stopmotion - "Morticians Wax" This week we travel down the uncanny valley of puppetry with STOPMOTION (2023). We follow a young aspiring animator who is trying tooth and nail to make her own way beyond her legendary mother's shadow. How far is too far to go for one's artistic vision? A literal feast for the eyes - we hope you enjoy digging into thi…
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Witchboard - "Progressive Entrapment" We conclude our trip back in time to 1986 with a film starring one of Teri's favorite video vixen's Tawny Kitaen - WITCHBOARD (1986). A group of frenemies get together and summon what they think is the ghost of a child...but it could be something much more sinister! We hope you enjoy summoning up spirits with u…
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The Hitcher - "I Want You to Stop Me" This week we continue down the 1986 horror highway with THE HITCHER (1986). A chase film driven by Rutger Hauer pouring on all the gas with an explosive performance! A young - post OUTSIDERS - performance from C. Thomas Howell as the kid about to see too much, too fast & about to get furious! We hope you enjoy …
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HMSG Interview Heidi Honeycutt - "I Spit on Your Celluloid" NEW BOOK!
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HMSG Interview Heidi Honeycutt - "I Spit on Your Celluloid" NEW BOOK! This week dive deep into the history of women in horror with Heidi Honeycutt as she launches her new book I SPIT ON YOUR CELLULOID! Heidi Honeycutt is an American journalist, author, actress, filmmaker, film programmer, and co-founder of the Los Angeles-based Etheria Film Night, …
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Henry: Portrait of a Serial Killer - "I Guess I Got Carried Away."
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Henry: Portrait of a Serial Killer - "I Guess I Got Carried Away." 1986 was quite a year for some intense thrillers - this week we discuss one of the most iconic ripped from the headlines stories with HENRY: PORTRAIT OF A SERIAL KILLER (1986). Haunting performances by everyone in this film - especially Michael Rooker who gives us all the chills as …
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Manhunter - "It’s just you & me now, sport!"
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Manhunter - "It’s just you & me now, sport!" This week we tackle another film from 1986 that is our cinematic introduction to Hannibal Lecter - MANHUNTER (1986). A film that plays with light and color to highlight the push and pull of a man that takes one more job when he's already called it quits. What could go wrong...? Michael Mann directs his m…
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Basket Case - "What's in the Basket?" Just a sweet little story about a kid from upstate New York who finally heads to the big city for a little sight seeing - or REVENGE - with a really big totally unsuspicious basket. We learn how family secrets can literally tear people apart in BASKET CASE (1982). From the mind of cult cinema auteur, Frank Hene…
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The Blood on Satan's Claw - "These Old Superstitions Die Hard"
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The Blood on Satan's Claw - "These Old Superstitions Die Hard" It's the middle of summer - the perfect time to dive into some folk horror with THE BLOOD ON SATAN'S CLAW (1971). A small village succumbs to the power of the Devil through a serious of unfortunate events. This movie predates "The Wicker Man" but covers some very similar territory and l…
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No One Will Save You - "I'm sorry, Maude"
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No One Will Save You - "I'm sorry, Maude" We celebrate 7 Years of Horror Movie Survival Guide this week with a wonderful invasion by some body snatchers with NO ONE WILL SAVE YOU (2023). Director Brian Duffield asks "What if we are invaded by benevolent creatures who only want to "save us"? Would you like to go on a soma holiday...? We want to than…
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Satanic Hispanics - "You've Found a Key"
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Satanic Hispanics - "You've Found a Key" What a treat to go on a journey with The Traveler (Efren Ramirez) as he evades Death in SATANIC HISPANICS (2022). This rip-roaring anthology has one of the best wrap-around stories we have ever seen! Featuring work from 'five Latin AF directors' that each bring wonderful takes of divine, fantastical, and sin…
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The Jessica Cabin - "Someone's Always Watching"
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The Jessica Cabin - "Someone's Always Watching" Continuing our Pride Month celebration with a delightful ghost rom-com THE JESSICA CABIN (2022). What happens when you're a lonely ghost presented with the perfect match...will love cross over to the other side? Can love last for an eternity? We hope you enjoy this week's fresh haunt! Support the show…
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Tales of Poe - "Mad People Know Nothing"
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Tales of Poe - "Mad People Know Nothing" Our Pride Month celebration continues with TALES OF POE (2014). Poe's classic stories reimagined and starring some of our favorite scream queens and queer icons! A solid anthology using many of Poe's sweet twists and turns of phrases. We hope you enjoy delving into this fresh episode! Support the show…
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Super Hot - "Do you have any Cactus Coolers?"
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Super Hot - "Do you have any Cactus Coolers?" Happy PRIDE MONTH! 🏳️🌈 We have some fun selections for you this month starting with SUPER HOT (2021). Pizza Girl Jackie and her film nerd besties are savoring their last two weeks before the group splits up for their post high school plans. Jackie's friends convince her to finally go after her crush, t…
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The Cell - "He Ain't Gonna Stop Himself"
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The Cell - "He Ain't Gonna Stop Himself" This week we take a journey into the nightmarish dreamscape that is THE CELL (2000). A psychologist testing cutting edge technology to infiltrate the space between waking life tries to use her skills to help save a little boy who suffers from the same condition as a serial killer. How far will she go without…
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The House of the Devil - "Get a Grip" This week we go on a real adventure in babysitting that turns out to be a literal job from hell - THE HOUSE OF THE DEVIL (2009). A cautionary tale about vetting your job prospects as much as they vet you from director Ti West. A love letter to 80's horror complete with a cameo from one of our favorite horror mo…
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The Strangers - "Why Are They Doing This?"
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The Strangers - "Why Are They Doing This?" Home invasions are always scary, but these villains take it to a whole new level with seemingly senseless torture added in THE STRANGERS (2008). Liv Tyler and Scott Speedman play a couple that are on the rocks after a wedding engagement does not go as planned. In the midst of this already emotional night t…
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Bones and All - "Lick it Up" This week we devour a fresh film from Luca Guadagnino - BONES AND ALL (2022). A coming of age story about a young "eater" discovering she is not alone. A sprawling road trip and powerhouse performances from cinema veterans like Jessica Harper, Mark Rylance, Chloë Sevigny and Michael Stuhlbarg paired with the new class o…
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All About Evil - "Star Quality" ALL ABOUT EVIL (2010) is a love letter to independent revival house cinema that hits in all the right places! Written and directed by friend of the podcast and co-host of the Midnight Mass Podcast, Joshua Grannell aka Peaches Christ, this film would be the perfect double feature with Julia's documentary OUT OF PRINT …
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All That We Destroy - "She Seems Real"
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All That We Destroy - "She Seems Real" Wonderful near future Lo-Fi Sci-Fi at it's best - ALL THAT WE DESTROY (2019). This feature was part of the series INTO THE DARK (Hulu) and is a stand alone film a la Black Mirror that was helmed by the uber talented CHELSEA STARDUST! Samantha Mathis stars as a scientist with the Nobel Prize gleam in her eye, w…
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HATCHET - "You're All Gonna Die" We are delighted to cover this old school style slasher lovingly made with so many practical effects directed by friend of the pod Adam Green - HATCHET (2006)! We follow a lovelorn young man who should be celebrating Mardi Gras, but he's distracted by heartbreak. In order to get his mind off of women, he recruits on…
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SEQUENCE BREAK - "Hit Reset" A lifelong gamer meets his match in more ways than one in SEQUENCE BREAK (2017). What would you do if a mysterious motherboard was left in your arcade repair shop...? Press play and see what happens! Lots of Cthulu inspired goodness from writer/director GRAHAM SKIPPER - a true disciple of the late great Stuart Gordon. W…
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Doctor Jekyll - "Crunchy, Nutty Cornflakes!"
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DOCTOR JEKYLL - "Crunchy, Nutty Cornflakes!" So honored to review Hammer Films new take on a classic story - DOCTOR JEKYLL (2023) starring the incomparable EDDIE IZZARD. A young recently released convict is stuck between a rock and a hard place. In order to see his baby girl he must work and the only job available is for the reclusive billionaire D…
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We Are the Night - "Rare & Breathtaking"
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We Are the Night - "Rare & Breathtaking" We complete our Lesbian Vampire round with a hedonistic coven based in Germany - WE ARE THE NIGHT (2010). A vampire on her quest to find her soulmate has recruited lovers to her vamp fam over the last century. Will her next attempt at love be her last...? Bloody & funny these vampires take full advantage of …
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The Moth Diaries - "Sex, Blood & Death"
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The Moth Diaries - "Sex, Blood & Death" We continue our Vampire Lesbian round with the filmmaker who brought us one of our faves American Psycho - the wonderful Mary Harron's THE MOTH DIARIES 2011. We get a literature lesson in gothic lore and history as our backdrop to this tale set in an all girls boarding school. There will be blood, there will …
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Vampire Ecstasy (AKA The Devil's Plaything) - "I am here, Mistress"
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VAMPIRE ECSTASY (The Devil's Plaything) - "I am here, Mistress" We continue our Lesbian Vampire round with the ultimate in seduction and taboo with VAMPIRE ECSTASY aka The Devil's Plaything (1973). This one was a favorite of Teri's and a first time watch for Julia - thanks to the "Algorithm" for knowing what we like! We hope you enjoy being hypnoti…
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VAMPYRES - "She's My Girlfriend" It's the most wonderful time of the year!!! It's our whole teams Birthday Month!! Julia, Teri & Sierra are all born in March! In order to celebrate we bring you a whole month of our most beloved sub-sub-genre - LESBIAN VAMPIRES - kicking off with VAMPYRES (1974). We hope you enjoying biting into the flesh of this fr…
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THE NUN 2 - "It's Okay to Be Scared" We're going to the chapel and it's gonna be scaaarrry - as we discuss one of the "scariest villains" in the CONJURING universe in THE NUN 2 (2023). Another great script penned by the amazing AKELA COOPER. We loved seeing our friend BONNIE AARONS as Valek - the NUN & we agree that we wish we had more moments with…
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M3GAN - "She Looks Demented" We continue our journey into the Wan-Verse with another brilliant script penned by Wan & Akela Cooper - the instant camp classic M3GAN (2022). A modern AI twist on a Child's Play story that unleashes one of the most fun lil villains to come out of the pandemic era. We hope you enjoy this fresh episode! Support the show…
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Malignant - "You Don't Deserve Your Body"
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Malignant - "You Don't Deserve Your Body" We venture deeper into the Wan-Verse with with a mystery/thriller MALIGNANT (2021). This is a favorite of Teri's - you'll have to listen to the episode to hear what Julia thinks... If you haven't seen this film - please watch it before you listen! We were lucky enough to not have the twist spoiled before go…
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Insidious - "The Universe is Deathless"
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Indidious - "The Universe is Deathless" It's our 350th Episode of Horror Movie Survival Guide! As a treat we are tackling one of our most requested films. This week we venture back into the Wan-Verse with Poltergeist for Gen Z - INSIDIOUS (2010). A little boy makes contact with the other world and is left in what seems like a coma. With the help of…
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Maniac - "I Know What You Need" One of our favorite cute boys, ELIJAH WOOD, steps into the killer role in this update of the iconic slasher film - MANIAC (2012). Set in the seedy parts of the newly gentrified downtown Los Angeles & playing on the fears of online dating this update is a bloody good time! We hope you enjoy digging into this fresh new…
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The Strangler (1970) - "I'm Obsessed with Happiness"
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The Strangler (l'etrangleur) 1970 - "I'm Obsessed with Happiness" We are in love with another "Cute Boy Killer" in this French Giallo masterpiece THE STRANGLER (1970). Emile (Jacques Perrin) is obsessed with happiness and uses murder to relieve women of their sadness. Writer/Director Paul Vecchiali delivers a sumptuous feast for the eyes in this un…
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