Friday Night Frightfest

Mar 07 2025 150 ep. 31 mins

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A biweekly podcast reviewing horror movie double features, hosted by Elizabeth and Andrew

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Werewolves Within and Teddy

Mar 07 2025 32 mins

This week on Friday Night Frightfest, we're howling with laughter and a touch of terror as we explore the world of quirky werewolf movies! We'll be comparing the American film Werewolves Within (2021) and the French film Teddy (2020). Werewolves Within (2021) Directed by Josh Ruben, Werewolves Within is a horror-comedy based on the Ubisoft virtual reality game of the sa

Companion and The Glitch

Feb 21 2025 26 mins

This week on Friday Night Frightfest, we're diving into the unsettling realm of technology gone awry, exploring the anxieties surrounding our increasingly digital world. We'll be comparing the Polish film The Glitch (2019) and the Companion (2025). The Glitch (2019) Directed by Patricia Ryczko, The Glitch (Panacea) is a polish Sci-Fi, drama, thriller, that centers around

The Wolf Man and Wolf Man

Feb 07 2025 33 mins

This week on Friday Night Frightfest, we're howling at the moon with a classic monster movie double feature! We'll be comparing two takes on the werewolf legend: The Wolf Man (1941) and Wolf Man (2025). The Wolf Man (1941) Directed by George Waggner, this classic Universal Monsters film tells the tragic tale of Lawrence Talbot, an American actor who returns to his ancest

Lifeforce and Species

Jan 17 2025 37 mins

This week on Friday Night Frightfest, we're exploring the terrifying concept of alien parasites with two sci-fi horror classics: Lifeforce (1985) and Species (1995). Lifeforce (1985) Directed by Tobe Hooper, Lifeforce tells the story of a space mission to Halley's Comet that unearths a terrifying alien species that feeds on human life energy. When the aliens arrive on Ea

Nosferatu and Abigail

Jan 02 2025 33 mins

This week on Friday Night Frightfest, we're diving headfirst into the world of 2024 vampire cinema! We'll be comparing two distinct takes on the classic vampire mythos: Nosferatu (2024) and Abigail (2024). Nosferatu (2024) Directed by Robert Eggers, Nosferatu is a visually stunning and atmospheric reimagining of the 1922 silent film. This modern adaptation boasts a star-

Jack Frost and The Gingerdead Man

Dec 19 2024 29 mins

This week on Friday Night Frightfest, we're indulging in some delightfully cheesy holiday horror with two B-movie classics: Jack Frost (1997) and The Gingerdead Man (2005). Jack Frost (1997) Directed by Michael Cooney, Jack Frost tells the tale of a serial killer who is horrifically transformed into a monstrous snowman after a freak accident involving chemicals. Now, this icy

Smile 2 and Suitable Flesh

Dec 06 2024 28 mins

This week on Friday Night Frightfest, we're delving into the chilling world of possession with two films that offer unique and unsettling takes on the classic horror trope. We'll be comparing Smile 2 (2024) and Suitable Flesh (2023). Smile 2 (2024) Directed by Parker Finn, Smile 2 continues the chilling story of a terrifying entity that spreads through forced smiles. Thi

Terrifier 3 and The Jester

Nov 15 2024 36 mins

This week on Friday Night Frightfest, we're diving into the darker side of holiday cheer with two films that twist the festive season into something sinister. We'll be comparing Terrifier 3 (2023) and The Jester (2023). Terrifier 3 (2023) Directed by Damien Leone, Terrifier 3 continues the gruesome legacy of Art the Clown. This slasher sequel promises more blood, more g

Halloween 3 and Terrifier 2

Nov 01 2024 38 mins

This Halloween season, we're taking a spooky detour from the familiar slasher formula to explore two unique horror films that embrace the darker side of the holiday. We'll be comparing Halloween III: Season of the Witch (1982) and Terrifier 2 (2022). Halloween III: Season of the Witch (1982) Directed by Tommy Lee Wallace, Halloween III is a standalone film that departs f

All Hallows Eve 1 and 2

Oct 17 2024 19 mins

This week on Friday Night Frightfest, we're celebrating Halloween with a double feature of horror anthologies. We'll be comparing All Hallows Eve (2013) and its sequel, All Hallows Eve 2 (2015), both directed by Damien Leone. All Hallows Eve (2013) This week on Friday Night Frightfest, we're celebrating Halloween with a double feature of horror anthologies. We'