Night Howls

Dec 28 2024 150 ep. 87 mins
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Welcome to Night Howls: A Horror Podcast. Join Cody and Matt as they explore the dark recesses of everyone's favorite genre. From murder mysteries to monster mashes, grab a shovel and dig in on all things horror. New episodes drop every Saturday. Make like Michael Myers and stalk us on Instagram/Twitter: @nighthowlspod

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Ep. 135: The Howlers '24

Dec 28 2024 150 mins  
It's the end of the world as we know it...and year 3 apparently... This week, Matt and Cody unwrap their favorite episode of the year: The Howlers! The boys talk all about this year in horror including the tops and bottoms of their year-end lists, trends of the year in the genre, and what they hope to take into 2025. Then, it's time for the Awards as they give out such iconic categ

Ep. 134: Black Christmas (1974)

Nov 30 2024 101 mins  
Don we now our SLAY apparel! (A green turtleneck) This week, Cody and Matt celebrate the holidays with this proto-slasher pioneer! They discuss the political and social atmosphere that inspired the film's core narrative, how this movie inspired the genre moving forward, and the art direction that brings the holiday spirit to life. They also praise Bob Clark for hitting the mark, Ma

Ep. 133: Longlegs (2024)

Nov 23 2024 98 mins  
Daddy...those gross guys are back again... This week, Matt and Cody and Anthony and Oz and Ruby and Ruth and Harker and Agent...uhhh Carter take a polaroid of the year in Horror by concluding their 2024 run with the GOAT (worshipping) Longlegs! The boys talk about marketing and expectations, what to expect when you release the Cage, and how prevalent the devil is in those details.

Ep. 132: Oddity (2024)

Nov 16 2024 88 mins  
You've heard of a wooden performance but this is ridiculous. This week, Cody and Matt begin renovations on their new Irish castle and discover one of this year's most overlooked hits! They discuss clever dialogue, effective narrative threads, and the fine art of weaving different types of horror together cohesively. On top of all that, the boys also discuss what they claim to be so

Ep. 131: MadS (2024)

Nov 09 2024 92 mins  
Overtake! Overtake! This week, Matt and Cody are in the calm before the storm and jumping into the bed of a truck towards the end of the world! The boys talk all about "oners", drug laden youths, and the contagion subgenre, while also having a field day with nosy neighbors, impossible devices, cool cars, and even find time to break out their maybe definitely not French accents. Don

Ep. 130: I Saw The TV Glow (2024)

Nov 02 2024 99 mins  
Help them! Help them! They're still podcasting! This week, Cody and Matt enter the Midnight Realm and go toe-to-toe with Mr. Melancholy over the latest feature film from director Jane Shoenbrun. They discuss the relationship between nostalgia and media, the dizzying perspective of alternate realities, and the benefit of queer and trans voices in the horror medium. The boys also spa

Ep. 129: Night of the Demons (1988)

Oct 26 2024 78 mins  
"Happy Halloween, dear..." It's part two of the Night Howls annual Howl-o-ween Double Feature and these films are bringing double the night, double the demons, and double the howls. This week, Matt and Cody cover a staple of the 80's video nasties with Angela, Suzanne, and other character names the boys still can't get right. They talk all about the Goth Glam of Angela and the lack

Ep. 128: Night of the Demon (1957)

Oct 26 2024 75 mins  
Curses! It's Halloween and you've got an appointment... with a Demon! This week, Cody and Matt place a hex on each other with a double feature straight from Hell. First, they discuss the mystery of Stonehenge, the danger of downed telephone lines, and proper airplane etiquette. They also mull over the fears of children and the influence mysticism has on the horror genre. If that is

Ep. 127: Hush (2016)

Oct 19 2024 114 mins  
Here, killer killer! This week, Matt and Cody have one of their loudest discussions about one of the quietest movies they've ever covered. The boys talk all about the home invasion sub-genre, the power couple that is Mike Flanagan and Kate Siegel, and how to make a simple story feel complex. Not to mention: bitchy cats, burglar tats, and questionable strat...egies. Plus! Stay tuned

Ep. 126: Terrifier 3 (2024)

Oct 12 2024 87 mins  
You better watch out... Toss out those jack-o'-lanterns and slam the door on those trick or treaters because we're about to have a bloody good Christmas. This week, Cody and Matt check their stockings and discuss ferocious filmmaking ,narrative nuances, and grotesque gore. As expected, the boys go all out on Art the Clown while discussing physical bits, comic timing, and how David