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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Nov 1, 2024 · 1 hr 26 min
1965 (Part 1)
It's time for one of those huge episodes. Well, it's a three parter anyways. 1965 was a low rent year for horror movies on the whole but some younger hot shot directors were beginning to change things. A modern flavour was evident in a few of the picks. But, what do I think was the very greatest horror movie that came out during 1965? Well, here we have the top 10. The worst 10. A slew of also rans. Some awesome mates. Some special guests. Several pints of beer and a 4+ hour running time split o
Oct 21, 2024 · 38 min
The Omen (1976) w/ The Accüsed A.D.
This week I caught up with Blaine Cook from the legendary Seattle crossover thrash band The Accüsed, for a chat about the 1976 Richard Donner classic The Omen. We also chat about the music of the The Accüsed, touring & of course his history with horror and he even decides on which is the most 'horror' of the The Accüsed splatter fuelled songs. It's all for you Damien!
Oct 10, 2024 · 59 min
Terrifier 3 (2024)
Hey folks. Here is our ON THE DAY coverage of the latest instalment of the Terrifier franchise. TERRIFIER 3. I interview three of the key pieces of this magnificent puzzle of the perverse. Director Damien Leone, actor Daniel Roebuck and Producer Phil Falcone all here to talk us through the grossest film of the year.
Oct 7, 2024 · 48 min
Clash of the Titans (1981) w/ Conan
Please welcome to A Year In Horror, special guest Jon Davis from the band Conan. We talk about the 1981, fantasy banger, the one that's full of that Ray Harryhausen stop motion stuff. We dig into Jon's history with horror and find out about his obsession with early 80s fantasy movies. Hold on tight, battle doomers!
Oct 3, 2024 · 1 hr 41 min
2005 (Part 4)
It's time for one of those huge episodes. Well, it's a four parter anyways. 2005 was a decent year for horror movies but if you are into unwarranted violence well then, 2005 would be the bonanza for you. But, what do I think was the very greatest horror movie that came out during 2005? Well, here we have the top 10. The worst 10. A slew of also rans. Some awesome mates. Some special guests. Several pints of beer and a 7+ hour running time split over 4 episodes. This is 2005, A Year In Horror.
Oct 2, 2024 · 1 hr 39 min
2005 (Part 3)
It's time for one of those huge episodes. Well, it's a four parter anyways. 2005 was a decent year for horror movies but if you are into unwarranted violence well then, 2005 would be the bonanza for you. But, what do I think was the very greatest horror movie that came out during 2005? Well, here we have the top 10. The worst 10. A slew of also rans. Some awesome mates. Some special guests. Several pints of beer and a 7+ hour running time split over 4 episodes. This is 2005, A Year In Horror.
Oct 1, 2024 · 1 hr 29 min
2005 (Part 2)
It's time for one of those huge episodes. Well, it's a four parter anyways. 2005 was a decent year for horror movies but if you are into unwarranted violence well then, 2005 would be the bonanza for you. But, what do I think was the very greatest horror movie that came out during 2005? Well, here we have the top 10. The worst 10. A slew of also rans. Some awesome mates. Some special guests. Several pints of beer and a 7+ hour running time split over 4 episodes. This is 2005, A Year In Horror.
Sep 30, 2024 · 1 hr 31 min
2005 (Part 1)
It's time for one of those huge episodes. Well, it's a four parter anyways. 2005 was a decent year for horror movies but if you are into unwarranted violence well then, 2005 would be the bonanza for you. But, what do I think was the very greatest horror movie that came out during 2005? Well, here we have the top 10. The worst 10. A slew of also rans. Some awesome mates. Some special guests. Several pints of beer and a 7+ hour running time split over 4 episodes. This is 2005, A Year In Horror.
Sep 26, 2024 · 1 hr 50 min
Evil Dead II (1987) w/ Jeffrey Lewis
What an episode this is. Today we welcome Jeffrey Lewis onto the show to discuss his music and of course the 1987 all time great horror movie, Evil Dead 2. Jeffrey goes deep as all hell into this so it gets discussed in detail, so on the off chance that you have not seen it. WARNING SPOILERS AHEAD. I hope you enjoy it s much as I did putting it together.
Sep 18, 2024 · 42 min
28 Days Later (2002) w/ Unsane + Cop Shoot Cop + Human Impact
Today we chat with the USA noise rock menace that is HUMAN IMPACT. The band contains ex members of Swans and Daughters but also Chris Spencer from Unsane and Jim Coleman from Cop Shoot Cop. It was awesome to chat with them both about '28 Days Later', I've been listening to their music for decades. An absolute honour.
Sep 9, 2024 · 59 min
The Night of the Hunter (1955) w/ J. Robbins from Jawbox
Today I chat with J. Robbins, that's right, THE J. Robbins that played in D.C. hardcore punk legends Government Issue and then he formed Jawbox and Burning Airlines amongst others. Now he is killing it having gone solo and his latest album Basilisk is getting some serious airtime in my house. To the point where I had to reach out and ask the man, do you like scary movies? We chat all things music and spooky stuff and then dip into the horror masterwork, The Night of the Hunter.
Sep 3, 2024 · 1 hr 22 min
1977 (Part 4)
It's time for one of those huge episodes. Well, it's a four parter anyways. 1977 was a HUGE year for horror movies but if you are into sci-fi well then, 1977 would be a bonanza for you. Sadly the undercards are not as strong as usual... Sheesh! But, what do I think was the very greatest horror movie that came out during 1977? Well, here we have the top 10. The worst 10. A slew of also rans. Some awesome mates. Some special guests. Several pints of beer and a 5 hour running time split over 4 epis
Sep 2, 2024 · 1 hr 3 min
1977 (Part 3)
It's time for one of those huge episodes. Well, it's a four parter anyways. 1977 was a HUGE year for horror movies but if you are into sci-fi well then, 1977 would be a bonanza for you. Sadly the undercards are not as strong as usual... Sheesh! But, what do I think was the very greatest horror movie that came out during 1977? Well, here we have the top 10. The worst 10. A slew of also rans. Some awesome mates. Some special guests. Several pints of beer and a 5 hour running time split over 4 epis
Sep 1, 2024 · 1 hr
1977 (Part 2)
It's time for one of those huge episodes. Well, it's a four parter anyways. 1977 was a HUGE year for horror movies but if you are into sci-fi well then, 1977 would be a bonanza for you. Sadly the undercards are not as strong as usual... Sheesh! But, what do I think was the very greatest horror movie that came out during 1977? Well, here we have the top 10. The worst 10. A slew of also rans. Some awesome mates. Some special guests. Several pints of beer and a 5 hour running time split over 4 epis
Aug 31, 2024 · 1 hr 25 min
1977 (Part 1)
It's time for one of those huge episodes. Well, it's a four parter anyways. 1977 was a HUGE year for horror movies but if you are into sci-fi well then, 1977 would be a bonanza for you. Sadly the undercards are not as strong as usual... Sheesh! But, what do I think was the very greatest horror movie that came out during 1977? Well, here we have the top 10. The worst 10. A slew of also rans. Some awesome mates. Some special guests. Several pints of beer and a 5 hour running time split over 4 epis
Aug 27, 2024 · 22 min
Saint Clare (2024) w/ Zola Jesus
Today we round up our coverage of London FrightFest 2024 with the composer of one of the top films from the event. Zola Jesus aka Nika Roza Danilova chats with us today with an absorbing chat about Saint Clare and her history with horror.
Aug 26, 2024 · 39 min
Frightfest London 2024 (Part 5: Monday)
Would you believe it - A Year In Horror has been invited to take part in the UK's premier horror film festival, Frightfest: London edition 2024. Joining Paul is regular guest Marc Canale and they will be delivering your daily updates regarding all the movies that they can cram into their eyeballs and earholes. Add into the mix a couple of interviews from the directors and/or cast members plus of course honest takes on the upcoming batch of movies that the genre will be spilling into our homes ov
Aug 25, 2024 · 45 min
Frightfest London 2024 (Part 4: Sunday)
Would you believe it - A Year In Horror has been invited to take part in the UK's premier horror film festival, Frightfest: London edition 2024. Joining Paul is regular guest Marc Canale and they will be delivering your daily updates regarding all the movies that they can cram into their eyeballs and earholes. Add into the mix a couple of interviews from the directors and/or cast members plus of course honest takes on the upcoming batch of movies that the genre will be spilling into our homes ov
Aug 24, 2024 · 1 hr 31 min
Frightfest London 2024 (Part 3: Saturday)
Would you believe it - A Year In Horror has been invited to take part in the UK's premier horror film festival, Frightfest: London edition 2024. Joining Paul is regular guest Marc Canale and they will be delivering your daily updates regarding all the movies that they can cram into their eyeballs and earholes. Add into the mix a couple of interviews from the directors and/or cast members plus of course honest takes on the upcoming batch of movies that the genre will be spilling into our homes ov
Aug 23, 2024 · 1 hr 12 min
Frightfest London 2024 (Part 2: Friday)
Would you believe it - A Year In Horror has been invited to take part in the UK's premier horror film festival, Frightfest: London edition 2024. Joining Paul is regular guest Marc Canale and they will be delivering your daily updates regarding all the movies that they can cram into their eyeballs and earholes. Add into the mix a couple of interviews from the directors and/or cast members plus of course honest takes on the upcoming batch of movies that the genre will be spilling into our homes ov