As we step into a winter packed with thrilling new releases, the allure of the werewolf movies beckons us to revisit its cinematic history. With two blockbuster lycanthrope films set to hit theaters and a formidable indie gem ready for physical release, it’s the perfect time for a deeper look […]
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Coming of Age – A Fright Club Podcast
Coming of Age – A Fright Club Podcast I Was a Teenage Werewolf. Teen Wolf. The Craft. Even Carrie. Horror moviemakers have long equated coming-of-age with otherness, monstrosity. Sometimes it’s fun, sometimes it’s tragic, but whatever the result —the witches of The Craft or the mermaid of Blue My Mind, the zombie of Maggie or the […]
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Brides, A Fright Club Podcast Episode
Brides, A Fright Club Podcast Episode Brides are terrifying. That is a simple fact. It’s just one of the reasons that weddings are so ripe for horror’s picking: emotions are high, the promise of a lovely future creates ironic tension, a lot of people are confined (and often drunk). And […]
Read moreDown in the Pit, A Fright Club Episode
Down in the Pit, A Fright Club Episode What is it about a deep hole that is so profoundly terrifying? Is it the worry about what could be down there, waiting? Is it the claustrophobic terror of falling into the pit without hope of escape? Horror writers and filmmakers have […]
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Alien, A Fright Club Podcast
We’re making a bit of a departure for this episode. Like everyone else, the latest in the Alien franchise had us doing a bit of ranking. For over four decades, the Alien movie series has captivated audiences worldwide with its masterful fusion of science fiction, horror, and compelling storytelling. Ever since the release […]
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Hey Teacher, Leave Those Kids Alone – Fright Club
Is there any time of year more horrifying than back to school? Hey teacher, Leave Those Kids Alone. The Fright Club shares the misery, looking at some of the most disturbing and fun teachers in horror. Listen to the episode here 5. Little Monsters (2019) Basically, Little Monsters is Cooties meets Life is Beautiful. Miss […]
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Descent into Madness, The Brand New Fright Club Podcast.
Descent into Madness, The Brand New Fright Club Podcast. What doesn’t kill you makes you stronger? Not according to these filmmakers. The lingering dread, the confusion and horror, the madness! So much great horror has sprung from that fear of losing your mind. In fact, there are so many great […]
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Shadows of War, The Latest Fright Club Podcast
Shadows of War, The Latest Fright Club Podcast You don’t find a lot of outright war/horror genre mashups, but there are a few. Most of them involve murdering Nazis (yay!!). But the shadow of war—its threat, its echoes, its reach toward civilians, its leftover orphans, its cowards and criminals—that influences […]
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Horror Threequels, The Fright Club Podcast
Horror Threequels, The Fright Club Podcast Horror sequels—absolutely no genre turns out more of them. There are twelve Friday the 13ths, eleven Hellraisers, nine Texas Chainsaw Massacres Hell, there are eight Leprechaun movies! Usually, the first one’s great and each successive sequel is weaker than the last. But are there any series where the third instalment […]
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Sleep Paralysis – Fright Club Podcast
Hello Ginger Nutters, we are honoured to bring a brand new partnership with Fright Club Podcast. Hosted by Hope Madden and George Wolf, Fright Club is a podcast for horror genre lovers. Hope and George share a vibrant passion for films and media, and they bring that passion to their […]
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