Friday Night Frights

Dracula @ Hammer

You can't keep a good man down and Hammer Films brought Dracula back time and time again. Michael tells the story behind the films - the unused scripts, the numerous times the studio had to beg Christopher Lee to step back into the cape, and the unprecedented continuity the series gave fans. He also recommends a double feature of two of Hammer's nine Dracula films to sink your teeth into. So, get your goblets it's time to toast the prince of darkness, the lord of corruption, the master of the undead - Count Dracula! We’d love to hear from you. Send us a text and let us know what you thought of the episode. [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2535791/fan_mail/new] Thanks for joining us. Leave us a review...if you dare.  IG https://www.instagram.com/fridaynightfrightspodcast/ [https://www.instagram.com/fridaynightfrightspodcast/]  Blue Sky https://bsky.app/profile/fridaynightfrights.bsky.social [https://bsky.app/profile/fridaynightfrights.bsky.social]

Gothic Modern Horror

Michael is joined by costume designer extraordinaire, theatre professor and horror aficionado Karsen Green to talk about the gothic aesthetic in 21st century horror. They define Gothic Horror and then discuss its influence on films such as WEAPONS, BARBARIAN and others. Then it's time for a deep dive into Guillermo del Toro's horror/fantasy PAN'S LABYRINTH and Robert Eggers' terrifying THE WITCH. This episode is Black Phillip-approved.  We’d love to hear from you. Send us a text and let us know what you thought of the episode. [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2535791/fan_mail/new] Thanks for joining us. Leave us a review...if you dare.  IG https://www.instagram.com/fridaynightfrightspodcast/ [https://www.instagram.com/fridaynightfrightspodcast/]  Blue Sky https://bsky.app/profile/fridaynightfrights.bsky.social [https://bsky.app/profile/fridaynightfrights.bsky.social]

80s/90s Horror with Filmmaker Richard Clabaugh

Filmmaker Richard Clabaugh (HELLRAISER III, the WAXWORK films, THE PROPHECY, EYEBORGS and many more) joins Michael to talk about his career in the horror genre including his work with Dimension Films and several horror franchises. Along the way we discuss what makes a great horror film, the importance of creature development and what's Bruce Campbell really like on set. We also deep dive into Anthony Hickox's WAXWORK films. Check out Richard's You Tube Channels. THE KINETIC IMAGE - focusing on filmmaking and cinematography https://www.youtube.com/thekineticimage [https://www.youtube.com/thekineticimage] and SCENE HERE - great films and the places they were made http://www.youtube.com/@Scene-Here [http://www.youtube.com/@Scene-Here] We’d love to hear from you. Send us a text and let us know what you thought of the episode. [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2535791/fan_mail/new] Thanks for joining us. Leave us a review...if you dare.  IG https://www.instagram.com/fridaynightfrightspodcast/ [https://www.instagram.com/fridaynightfrightspodcast/]  Blue Sky https://bsky.app/profile/fridaynightfrights.bsky.social [https://bsky.app/profile/fridaynightfrights.bsky.social]

Jack the Ripper!

It's time to walk the foggy streets of London in search of the most infamous serial killer of them all. Michael guides you through the sordid history of Saucy Jack and the Ripper murders before doing a survey of the most well-known Ripper films. He then recommends two of the best, Hammer's HANDS OF THE RIPPER (1971) and 1979's MURDER BY DECREE. Grab your deerstalkers and bullseye lanterns, the game is afoot! We’d love to hear from you. Send us a text and let us know what you thought of the episode. [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2535791/fan_mail/new] Thanks for joining us. Leave us a review...if you dare.  IG https://www.instagram.com/fridaynightfrightspodcast/ [https://www.instagram.com/fridaynightfrightspodcast/]  Blue Sky https://bsky.app/profile/fridaynightfrights.bsky.social [https://bsky.app/profile/fridaynightfrights.bsky.social]

Best of Christopher Lee

He's tall, dark and gruesome. Once again Michael is joined by award-winning film critic and Shock Cinema magazine contributor Mark Burger as they dive into the incredible career of Sir Christopher Lee. They each recommend a  double feature that features Lee at his best. They discuss dancing around the maypole, satanic orgies and the scariest film Hammer ever made. We’d love to hear from you. Send us a text and let us know what you thought of the episode. [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2535791/fan_mail/new] Thanks for joining us. Leave us a review...if you dare.  IG https://www.instagram.com/fridaynightfrightspodcast/ [https://www.instagram.com/fridaynightfrightspodcast/]  Blue Sky https://bsky.app/profile/fridaynightfrights.bsky.social [https://bsky.app/profile/fridaynightfrights.bsky.social]