The Hallo-Rewind

“Monster House” with digital creator and cosplayer, Frank Gillen

[https://duelinggenre.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/monster-house-thumb.jpg]https://duelinggenre.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/monster-house-thumb.jpg Halloween might be over, but on The Hallo-Rewind, spooky season never dies. Jacob Davison and Ryan Cultrera are joined by the show’s own “social media Renfield,” Frank Gillen, for a spirited deep dive into the 2006 cult favorite Monster House. The trio unwraps this haunted CGI time capsule, from its Amblin-style thrills and surprisingly heartfelt scares to its slight controversy and emotional core. They discuss how Dan Harmon and Rob Schrab’s script snuck mature humor into a kids’ film, why the motion-capture weirdness actually adds to its charm, and how Douglas Pipes’ score cements it as a modern Halloween classic. Along the way, they celebrate horror icons Robert Englund and John Carpenter, debate the best and worst Halloween candy, and reflect on the rare magic of “horror for kids.” So hide your pee bottles, bribe the babysitter, and avoid the cranky neighbors, cause it’s time to step in to Monster House! 00:00:56 – General Chat and the Halloween Questionnaire 00:26:34 – Monster House Find Frank on instagram at @8armedspidey and @hallorewind

The October 2025 Hallo-Recap!

[https://duelinggenre.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/hallorecap.jpg]https://duelinggenre.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/hallorecap.jpg This week on The Hallo-Rewind, hosts Ryan and Jacob celebrate Devil’s Night with a special “Oops, All Hosts” edition! No guests this time, just the guys swapping stories from their jam-packed Halloween season and sharing what made October 2025 one to remember. From spooky screenings to haunted houses, Ryan and Jacob trade tales of their favorite seasonal discoveries, including Jacob’s pick of Harvest Brood, a shot-on-video Halloween mockumentary that delivers genuine chills, and Ryan’s first-time viewing of the British cult classic Ghostwatch, a film that blurred the line between horror and hoax. The duo dive into the chaos of Halloween in Los Angeles, from Beyond Fest marathons and Argento Q&As to Robert Englund’s long-awaited Hollywood star ceremony, plus a few detours to Salem and Sleepy Hollow for some autumnal atmosphere. They also break down the year’s best costumes, their go-to Halloween night movie traditions, and even hatch some mischievous plans for Devil’s Night itself. So light your jack-o’-lantern, grab a mug of cider, and join Ryan and Jacob for a cozy, chaotic wrap-up of spooky season. Happy Halloween from The Hallo-Rewind! 🎃 [https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/17.0.2/72x72/1f383.png] Harvest Brood – https://www.youtube.com/@grislyjoegrimhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hCNO55DTyY8 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hCNO55DTyY8 ]

“Angry Beavers: The Day the World Got Really Screwed Up!” with animation director and artist Kelly Turnbull

[https://duelinggenre.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/angry-beavers-thumb-1.jpg]https://duelinggenre.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/angry-beavers-thumb-1.jpg “Spoot!” This week on The Hallo-Rewind, Ryan and Jacob are joined by the wildly talented Kelly Turnbull: artist, writer, and storyboard artist whose work has helped shape some of the most beloved animated shows of our time. Together, they take a nostalgic plunge into one of Nickelodeon’s strangest and most underrated Halloween specials: The Angry Beavers episode, “The Day the World Got Really Screwed Up.” For those who remember it, this wasn’t your average Halloween cartoon. It was weird, meta, and downright spooky, with B-movie monsters, alien invasions, and an appearance by the legendary Oxnard Montalvo. Kelly joins the conversation to break down what makes this special such a cult favorite among animation fans, and why it stands apart as one of the boldest, funniest, and most bizarre holiday episodes Nickelodeon ever aired. Along the way, the trio dive into the animation techniques and storytelling trends of late-’90s Nicktoons, the lost art of Halloween TV specials, and how shows like The Angry Beavers snuck surreal, horror-inspired storytelling into kid-friendly packages. They also swap stories about their favorite spooky cartoons, talk about the balance between satire and scares, and celebrate the unique mix of chaos and creativity that defined the golden age of Nickelodeon. But beyond nostalgia, Kelly also pulls back the curtain on how cartoons like this get made, sharing behind-the-scenes insights into the animation process, and how creative teams balance network notes, budget constraints, and pure artistic chaos to bring episodes like this to life. So grab some cahn-dy, throw on your crawling spleen costume, and get ready to revisit a Halloween classic that truly lived up to its title, The Day the World Got Really Screwed Up!https://duelinggenre.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/angry-beavers-thumb.jpg Find Kelly at https://thepunchlineismachismo.com/ [https://thepunchlineismachismo.com/] and https://www.instagram.com/coelasquid/?hl=en [https://www.instagram.com/coelasquid/?hl=en] 00:00:55:10 – Kelly’s Career and the Halloween Questionnaire 00:35:50:14 – Angry Beavers

“Invader Zim: Halloween Spectacular of Spooky Doom!” with comic creator and artist Moss Lawton

[https://duelinggenre.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/zim-thumb.jpg]https://duelinggenre.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/zim-thumb.jpg This week, we’re heading straight into the nightmare realm! Hosts Ryan Cultrera and Jacob are joined by artist and writer Moss Lawton, creator of the comic Hellaween, for a deep dive into one of the strangest, scariest, and stylish animated Halloween episodes ever made: Invader Zim: Halloween Spectacular of Spooky Doom! Ryan, Jacob, and Moss unpack this unforgettable Nickelodeon fever dream, from its unsettling art direction and heavy metal color palette to the way it channeled true childhood anxiety through a darkly comic lens. Moss shares how Invader Zim helped shape their own creative sensibilities, blending absurd humor and horror in a way that continues to influence their work today. So grab some taquitos and let’s get weird as we revisit Invader Zim’s descent into Halloween madness, a nightmarish love letter to the strange kids who grew up loving the spooky side of Saturday mornings.

“The WNUF Halloween Special” with writer/director Chris LaMartina

[https://duelinggenre.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/hallorewind-wnuf-.jpg]https://duelinggenre.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/hallorewind-wnuf-.jpg Happy October and welcome back to The Hallo-Rewind! The jack-o’-lanterns are lit, the air is crisp, and Season Two kicks off with a very special guest: filmmaker Chris LaMartina, creator of the cult favorite WNUF Halloween Special, its follow-up Out There Halloween Mega Tape, and the brand-new Trick or Treat with Reid Richmond. Hosts Ryan Cultrera and Jacob Davison dive into Chris’s DIY filmmaking journey, exploring how he nails the look and feel of authentic VHS-era horror, the hidden inspirations behind his cult classics, and the process of expanding the WNUF universe with new characters. They also touch on Chris’s influences, favorite monsters, and the spooky nostalgia that fuels his work. Plus, in true Hallo-Rewind fashion, Chris fields some Halloween-themed questions, everything from favorite candies to behind-the-scenes stories that nearly ended in disaster (but thankfully didn’t land anyone in jail). If you love retro horror vibes, cult cinema, or just want to soak in some October atmosphere, this episode is the perfect way to start the spooky season.