Horror Movie Maniacs

Oct 30 2024 67 ep. 88 mins 246

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A podcast all about horror movies from our resident Horror Movie Maniacs Peter and Phil. We discuss the behind the scenes stories and also our thoughts and feelings about films from the greatest genre ever created. Join us!

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Episode 54: Alien 3 - Fincher, Fire and Fury 161

Oct 30 2024 124 mins

This is rumour control - here are the facts. Peter and Phil discuss the third film in the Alien franchise that has polarised audiences since 1992. See what we think - do we enjoy the nihilistic, dour, dark story of convict monks on a prison planet? We also talk through the very interesting fraught behind the scenes stories featuring a first time director (who would go on to become

Episode 53: Let the Right One In - The Girl Necks Door

Sep 05 2024 101 mins

Peter and Phil discuss the Swedish vampire movie Let the Right One In, or Låt Den Rätte Komma In if you’d prefer. Why is Oskar so cross with that tree? Who is the mysterious girl who’s moved in next door? Why do those cats look a bit strange? Find out here … Join us on Xwitter @ManiacsHorror For extra weekly bonus content join us on Patreon here

Alien: Romulus mini review

Aug 16 2024 7 mins

Peter and Phil have just walked out of the cinema having watched the latest addition to the Alien franchise. See what they thought - did they like it? Did they hate it? Could they hear all the dialogue? This is a spoiler free chat for those who haven't seen it yet but for a deeper spoiler filled dive join us on Patreon here.

Episode 52: Tremors (1990) - Shakin' Bacon

Jun 29 2024 116 mins

Peter and Phil talk through the wonderful comedy horror monster movie Tremors from 1990 directed by Ron Underwood. We talk through the story, characters, special effects, dubbed bad language and lots of behind the scenes stories. We also keep mentioning Jurassic Park and Phil gets very cross about Siskel and Ebert's Tremors review. Join us on Twitter @ManiacsHorror For extra weekl

Episode 51: The Blair Witch Project (1999) - Nobody Puts Rustin in the Corner

May 26 2024 104 mins

Peter and Phil take to the woods near Burkittsville, Maryland to explore The Blair Witch Project for its 25th Anniversary. Back in '99 the movie quickly became a global phenomenon with everyone going to see it and it being hailed as the most terrifying film ever made. How does it hold up? Do the Maniacs love it? As well as going through the movie we also explore the fascinating beh

Episode 50: Carrie (1976) - Carrie Are You Ok? Are You Ok Carrie?

Apr 12 2024 136 mins

It's our 50th Episode! So we are celebrating by covering a 50 year old story - Stephen King's Carrie first published in 1974. We talk through Brian De Palma's stylish (and very 1970s) movie adaptation - the story, characters, actors, split-screens, crane shots, Star Wars connections, split diopter lenses, audio montages, deleted scenes and much, much more. William Katt's audition f

Episode 49: The Conjuring (2013) - Hide and Shriek

Mar 03 2024 97 mins

Peter and Phil discuss James Wan’s 2013 ghost fest The Conjuring - the beginning of a behemoth horror franchise. What’s happening with the Perron family? Who are Ed and Lorraine Warren? What’s with that creepy doll? How much of the story is actually true? Are ghosts real? Find out the answer to some of those questions here … Join us on XXXtwitterXXX @ManiacsHorror or on Fac

Episode 48: Final Destination (2000) - Death Becomes Them

Feb 08 2024 96 mins

Peter and Phil carefully try to make their way through the classic Final Destination from the year 2000 without Death catching up to them. Plane crashes, water spillages, surprise buses, flying metal shards, dancing electrical wires and much, much more. And is that Tony Todd?!? Join us on Twitter @ManiacsHorror For extra weekly bonus content join us on Patreon here

Episode 47: Krampus (2015) - You'd Better Watch Out

Dec 25 2023 71 mins

Peter and Phil have a festive chat about Michael Dougherty's movie Krampus from 2015. We go through the story, characters, themes, crazy monsters, creepy elves and a big horned and hooved fella. We also read a huge aspect of the film two completely different ways, and have to dive into the internet to see who is correct. Find out who wins here. And Happy Holidays! Join us on Xitter

Episode 46: The Mist (2007) - Cloudy With a Chance of Tentacles

Nov 24 2023 129 mins

Peter and Phil try to find their way through The Mist from 2007, written and directed by Frank Darabont from a story by Stephen King. We discuss the story, characters, behind the scenes stories from the making of the movie, differences between the novella and the film, and the weird and wonderful creatures that lurk within. We also fundamentally disagree about a major (and controve