EPISODE 144: Butcher, Baker, Nightmare Maker

EPISODE 150: Maestros of Mayhem~ Frank Henenlotter

For this milestone episode we pay tribute to the self-proclaimed "strange little man" who inspired millions to ask the simple question "What's in the basket." Today we honor the mad genius of Frank Henenlotter. From deformed siblings to exploding streetwalkers. He is the last true exploitation director and we are going to discuss his work here and now today. And for our previous Interview With Kevin VanHentenryck follow this link. https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/whats-in-the-podcast/id1667176816?i=1000663188968

EPISODE 149: The Hunger

For Pride Month 2026 we decided to spotlight a notorious subgenre of vampiric horror specifically the "lesbian vampire" subgenre. However, for our first example we realized that the real moral of Tony Scott's THE HUNGER is... get grief counseling.

EPISODE 148: Maniac

Maniac is one of the most detested films by the pearl clutching moralists and critics. William Lustig's gritty, uncomfortable, and downright nasty urban slasher is a daring exploration of a profoundly damaged mind played by the hypnotic Joe Spinnell and today we spotlight it.

EPISODE 147: Witchfinder General~ Feat. Ruby Tombsday

During the English Civil War it was estimated that 500 people were executed as witches. Rumor has it 300 of those were done by Matthew Hopkins proclaimed by the crown to be the WITCHFINDER GENERAL and today we are going to spotlight the 1968 Vincent Price classic. Follow Ruby Tombsday at the following https://www.youtube.com/@rubytombsday Instagram: @rubytombsday patreon.com/RubyTombsday BlueSky: @rubytombsday.bsky.social

EPISODE 146: What IT'S All About ~ An In-Depth Dissection of Stephen King's IT

For this edition with discuss the voluminous themes contained in all the various incarnations of Stephen King's IT. From the epic length novel to the recently lauded TV series "Welcome to Derry," we speak at length about the town of Derry, it's citizens, and the quintessential Killer Clown from Outer Space.