A Year In Horror

Your host Paul Waller (not Weller) is a horror movie addict. During 2020 the workload for his band and music management job slowed right down.
At this same time he discovered the movie social networking platform LETTERBOXD. Armed with this database he decided to fill in the gaps of his horror film knowledge. Within week one he was averaging 3 a day.
This podcast is the result of that horror compulsion - A YEAR IN HORROR

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February 6 · 30 min
The Lost Boys (1987) w/ Tailgunner
Welcome to another mid month music episode of 'A Year In Horror' where I will chat with a musician about horror movies. A simple concept for simple, uncomplicated and really positive time..... um.... Yep, today, it's heavy metal band Tailgunner's turn to discus the macabre and so I tracked down bassist and founder Thomas 'Bones' Hewson, asked him to choose a horror flick and 'The Lost Boys' was the pick and that is all we need to get this riff shredding. Let's go...
February 2 · 1 hr 47 min
M. Night Shyamalan (Part 2)
Oh yes! This is another one of the big hitter episodes that I planned out before even episode 1 of A Year In Horror. I get to watch every single M. Night Shyamalan directed movie and then rank them from worst to best. That's right, EVERY ONE! Well, here we have the top 5. The worst 5. A slew of also rans. Some awesome guests. Several pints of beer and over 2 hours of running time split over 2 episodes. This is M. Night Shyamalan, A Lifetime In Movies.
February 1 · 1 hr 8 min
M. Night Shyamalan (Part 1)
Oh yes! This is another one of the big hitter episodes that I planned out before even episode 1 of A Year In Horror. I get to watch every single M. Night Shyamalan directed movie and then rank them from worst to best. That's right, EVERY ONE! Well, here we have the top 5. The worst 5. A slew of also rans. Some awesome guests. Several pints of beer and over 2 hours of running time split over 2 episodes. This is M. Night Shyamalan, A Lifetime In Movies.
January 22 · 35 min
Possession (1981) w/ Phantom Pink
It's time for another horror top tier legend. It's the good stuff, right - Possession? Also, it's time to chat with Phantom Pink . So let's blend the two together and see what Frankenstein addled creation we can construct.
January 14 · 1 hr 26 min
Don't Look Now (1973) w/ Jesse Sykes & the Sweet Hereafter
So, would you believe it. Today I chat with Jesse Sykes on A Year In Horror. Yes! Her from Jesse Sykes and the Sweet Hereafter. This is what it's all about. The film she wanted to cover was the 1973 classic Don't Look Now. A tale of loss of grief and a killer stalking the Venice canals.
January 4 · 2 hr 7 min
1983 (Part 4)
It's time for one of those huge episodes. Well, it's a 4 parter anyways. The 80s were a prime decade for horror. That's what history tells us. Well lets investigate ourselves because, as the old saying goes, history is written by the victors and horror always wins. So, what do I think was the very greatest horror movie that came out during 1983? Well, here we have the top 10. The worst 10. A slew of also rans. Plus some bangin' mates, a few Skeleton Crew gin shots and an 8+ hour running time. Th
January 3 · 2 hr 2 min
1983 (Part 3)
It's time for one of those huge episodes. Well, it's a 4 parter anyways. The 80s were a prime decade for horror. That's what history tells us. Well lets investigate ourselves because, as the old saying goes, history is written by the victors and horror always wins. So, what do I think was the very greatest horror movie that came out during 1983? Well, here we have the top 10. The worst 10. A slew of also rans. Plus some bangin' mates, a few Skeleton Crew gin shots and an 7+ hour running time. Th
January 2 · 1 hr 48 min
1983 (Part 2)
It's time for one of those huge episodes. Well, it's a 4 parter anyways. The 80s were a prime decade for horror. That's what history tells us. Well lets investigate ourselves because, as the old saying goes, history is written by the victors and horror always wins. So, what do I think was the very greatest horror movie that came out during 1983? Well, here we have the top 10. The worst 10. A slew of also rans. Plus some bangin' mates, a few Skeleton Crew gin shots and an 7+ hour running time. Th
January 1 · 2 hr 33 min
1983 (Part 1)
It's time for one of those huge episodes. Well, it's a 4 parter anyways. The 80s were a prime decade for horror. That's what history tells us. Well lets investigate ourselves because, as the old saying goes, history is written by the victors and horror always wins. So, what do I think was the very greatest horror movie that came out during 1983? Well, here we have the top 10. The worst 10. A slew of also rans. Plus some bangin' mates, a few Skeleton Crew gin shots and an 7+ hour running time. Th
Dec 25, 2025 · 49 min
Suspiria (1977) w/ Kreator
Happy holidays horror heads! Today we chat with the singer, guitarist and founder of thrash legends Kreator. We discuss the band, horror and Suspiria. Let's do Kristmas with the 'Krushers of the World'.
Dec 18, 2025 · 48 min
The Beyond (1981) w/ The Wildhearts
Oh my goodness, it's that time again to delve into the horror riddled mind of a musician that loves the genre and today that musician is the UK rock 'n' roll legend Ginger Wildheart. So strap on you black gloves, crack open a fresh J&B whisky and let's get down to the crack of a Lucio Fulci classic The Beyond.
Dec 12, 2025 · 50 min
Soft & Quiet (2022) w/ Witch Fever
On Halloween this year Music For Nations released the latest album by Witch Fever called 'Fevereaten'. A record so dark, heavy and moving that it demands repeated listenings. On November 4th 2022 Blumhouse released the latest movie by Beth de Araújo called 'Soft and Quiet'. A film so dark, heavy and moving that it demands repeated viewings. This is what happens when those two forces of nature collide.
Dec 4, 2025 · 2 hr 28 min
2022 (Part 4)
2022 was a bonanza year for horror movies from all over the world, honestly the riches are so plentiful it's insane. But, what do I think was the very greatest horror movie that came out during 2022? Well, here we have the top 10. The worst 10. A slew of also rans. Some awesome mates. Some special guests. Several shots of whisky and a 8 hour running time split over 4 episodes. This is 2022, A Year In Horror.
Dec 3, 2025 · 1 hr 22 min
2022 (Part 3)
2022 was a bonanza year for horror movies from all over the world, honestly the riches are so plentiful it's insane. But, what do I think was the very greatest horror movie that came out during 2022? Well, here we have the top 10. The worst 10. A slew of also rans. Some awesome mates. Some special guests. Several shots of whisky and a 8 hour running time split over 4 episodes. This is 2022, A Year In Horror.
Dec 2, 2025 · 1 hr 47 min
2022 (Part 2)
2022 was a bonanza year for horror movies from all over the world, honestly the riches are so plentiful it's insane. But, what do I think was the very greatest horror movie that came out during 2022? Well, here we have the top 10. The worst 10. A slew of also rans. Some awesome mates. Some special guests. Several shots of whisky and a 8 hour running time split over 4 episodes. This is 2022, A Year In Horror.
Dec 1, 2025 · 2 hr 42 min
2022 (Part 1)
2022 was a bonanza year for horror movies from all over the world, honestly the riches are so plentiful it's insane. But, what do I think was the very greatest horror movie that came out during 2022? Well, here we have the top 10. The worst 10. A slew of also rans. Some awesome mates. Some special guests. Several shots of whisky and a 8 hour running time split over 4 episodes. This is 2022, A Year In Horror.
Nov 24, 2025 · 27 min
A Desert (2025) w/ David Yow from The Jesus Lizard
Sometime a movie can creep you out to the point where you reach out to lead singer of one of your favourite bands and ask them if they will come onto a podcast and chat with you about it. It helps if that singer is the lead in that very same film. Please welcome lead singer of The Jesus Lizard and star of the new movie 'A Desert', David Yow onto A Year In Horror. A Desert comes to streaming 24th November. CHECK IT OUT
Nov 21, 2025 · 51 min
The Vast of Night (2019) w/ Keaton Henson
Today we welcome musician Keaton Henson onto the A Year in Horror podcast to chat about a subject close to all our hearts, horror movies. Well, sort of... This one is definitely bedded into the science fiction genre and shares the same graceful and thoughtful approach as Keaton's music. Having him conduct any interview is a rare thing and to have him delve into his music and cinema with me was an absolute treat. Enjoy
Nov 16, 2025 · 24 min
War of the Worlds: Next Century (1981) w/ Scorpion Milk
Scorpion Milk's Mat McNerny joins us today in the second part of our chat to discuss the most clairvoyant of odd movies from the 80s, 'War of the Worlds: Next Century'. Mat's latest album is called 'Slime of the Times' and I can not stop listening to it. So why not ask him to come onto a show about horror movies and combine my two passions. DOUBLE BOOM!
Nov 11, 2025 · 32 min
The Stuff (1985) w/ Scorpion Milk
Scorpion Milk's Mat McNerny joins us today to discuss the most joyous of terrifying movies of the 80s, The Stuff. Mat's latest album is called 'Slime of the Times' and I can not stop listening to it. So why not ask him to come onto a show about horror movies and combine my two passions. BOOM!