Halloweenies: A Horror Franchise Podcast

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Halloweenies® is a weekly horror franchise podcast. Each season, co-hosts Justin Gerber, Dan Caffrey, McKenzie Gerber, Rachel Reeves, and Michael Roffman slice and dice through an iconic series -- one movie at a time. In the past, they've covered Halloween, A Nightmare on Elm Street, Friday the 13th, Scream, The Evil Dead, Chucky, and Alien. This year? The Universal Monsters! Produced by Michael Roffman. Edited by Eric Bunnell. Music by McKenzie Gerber, The Most/Charlie Laurence, and Billy Yost/The Kickback.

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20 episodes
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Monday · 10 min
Ghostwatch (Patreon Clip)
Here's a preview of our all-new Patreon exclusive episode that sees the Halloweenies heading to Foxhill Drive, Northolt, Greater London, where there's a live broadcast of 1992's Ghostwatch. Want to hear the full thing? Head on over to www.patreon.com/halloweeniespod and become a Skeleton Patron for more exclusive bonus content!
Monday · 1 hr 28 min
Crawl (2019)
The Halloweenies cool off from the hot hot heat and splish splash with giant alligators as they revisit Alexandre Aja's 2019 creature feature Crawl. Together, they discuss their love (or hate) for the timeless terror, their investment in Barry Pepper, and, uh, Demolition Man. Don't ask. This episode
July 23 · 47 min
The Practical Magic Behind Pinocchio Unstrung with Todd Masters, Kiana Larson, and Joshua Raymond
Here at Halloweenies, we love practical effects—there's a reason why one of our categories is called Great Graphics. Well, consider this a full-length Great Graphics episode, where we talk to the effects team behind the titular puppet of Pinocchio Unstrung. As the latest installment in the Twisted Childhood Universe, Pinocchio ups the franchise's game by featuring a villain that's entirely practical, created with a stunning mix of animatronics and, of course, puppetry. So take a seat at the wor
July 19 · 2 hr 1 min
Freddy's Back, Crystal Lake, and The Odyssey
Welcome back to Coming Soon & Now Showing, our monthly series that catches up on the latest horror headlines and round robins capsule reviews of new and old horrors. Today, Mike and Mac hit up Elm Street, Haddonfield, and Crystal Lake before braving the high seas to discuss the horrors within Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey. They also review this year's Exit 8 and Forbidden Fruits before dusting off old classics for the first time in 2020's Caveat and 1985's The Mean Season.
July 18 · 3 hr 16 min
Evil Dead Burn (2026)
At last, our coverage on Evil Dead Burn for your streaming pleasure...
July 6 · 1 hr 55 min
Tricks and Treats: On Evil Dead Directors, Horror Baseball, Favorite Creature Features, and More
With Tricks and Treats, the Halloweenies answer your questions. In this installment, the gang mulls over prompts like: "What's the best starting lineup for a baseball team of movie maniacs?"; "What are the absolute worst lessons Hollywood will learn from the success of Obsession and Backrooms?"; "Who should write and direct the next Evil Dead?"; "Which horror franchise would you like to take creative control over?"; and our favorite on-screen devils and creature features.
June 29 · 2 hr 21 min
Hellraiser: Inferno (2000)
The Halloweenies continue their monthly coverage of the Hellraiser franchise with this 2000 relic: Hellraiser Inferno. The feature directorial debut of Master of Horror Scott Derrickson is readymade for an elaborate discussion, from aesthetic choices influenced by David Lynch, Jacob's Ladder, and Silent Hill to the hit-or-miss cast led by a familiar face in Barker's world: Nightbreed star Craig Sheffer.
June 23 · 10 min
Omen IV: The Awakening (Patreon Clip)
Here's a preview of our all-new Patreon exclusive episode that sees the Halloweenies hitting the living room to watch the 1991 Fox TV original movie: Omen IV: The Awakening. Want to hear the full thing? Head on over to www.patreon.com/halloweeniespod and become a Skeleton Patron for more exclusive bonus content!
June 15 · 2 hr 1 min
Hell House LLC (2015)
The Halloweenies hitch a ride out to the small town of Abaddon in Upstate New York to check out this totally killer haunted house that's opening: Hell House LLC. Join Michael Roffman, Justin Gerber, and Rachel Reeves as they discuss director Stephen Cognetti's found footage gem that has since spawned multiple sequels and spinoffs. But, as with anything, nothing is ever quite as good as the original. Note: This episode was originally released to our patrons in October 2025.
June 11 · 1 hr 5 min
Urban Exploring, Disney Bans, and the Buzzy Brilliance of Stolen Kingdom
Halloweenies, you're in for a special treat: Filmmaker Joshua Bailey joins the show to discuss his incredible new documentary Stolen Kingdom, which delves into the history of mischief, scandal, and theft at Walt Disney World. Perhaps you remember the whole kerfuffle involving the disappearance of Buzzy? No? Even better. Like every great doc, this starts from Point A and gets to Point Z in the most curious and fulfilling ways. So, while not horror per se, we're pretty passionate about this one.
June 3 · 1 hr 32 min
Backrooms, Obsession, and Horror's Big Weekend
Welcome back to Coming Soon & Now Showing, our monthly series that catches up on the latest horror headlines and round robins capsule reviews of new and old horrors. Today, Mike and Justin look back on the blockbuster weekend that saw Backrooms and Obsession smashing box office records. They also brush on some franchise news and dust off oldies for the first time: 1987's Dead of Winter and 1977's False Face.
May 26 · 2 hr 39 min
Hellraiser: Bloodline (1996)
It's 2127 and the Halloweenies awaken on board The Minos, where Dr. Paul Merchant instructs them to watch 1996's Hellraiser: Bloodline. It's here -- Hell Priest in Space -- and the gang finds plenty of gravitas in the franchise's fourth entry. Together, they discuss how the film was massacred behind the scenes, the appeal of Adam Scott, dream castings for the Toymaker, and whether or not Doug Bradley has scaled back on becoming Freddy Krueger.
May 21 · 7 min
Frailty (Patreon Clip)
Here's a preview of our all-new Patreon exclusive episode that sees the Halloweenies covering Bill Paxton's 2001 psychological horror film Frailty. Want to hear the full thing? Head on over to www.patreon.com/halloweeniespod and become a Skeleton Patron for more exclusive bonus content!
May 11 · 2 hr 38 min
Session 9 (2001)
The Halloweenies enter Danvers State Hospital for a late-late-late night screening of Brad Anderson's 2001 psychological thriller Session 9. Together, Dan, Mac, and Mike discuss the eclectic cast, the terror of the mind, urban exploring, and David Caruso's leap from the small screen to celluloid... and back. Note: This episode was originally released to our patrons in March 2024.
May 4 · 1 hr 36 min
Hokum, Apex, and Evil Dead Burn News
Welcome back to Coming Soon & Now Showing, our monthly series that catches up on the latest horror headlines and round robins capsule reviews of new and old horrors. Today, Mike and Mac catch up on headlines revolving around Evil Dead Burn, Alien: Isolation 2, A Nightmare on Elm Street, and Chucky. Afterwards, they review Hokum, Apex, Summer of Fear (Stranger in Our House), and The Boogens.
April 27 · 6 min
Omen III: The Final Conflict (Patreon Clip)
Here's a preview of our all-new Patreon exclusive episode that sees the Halloweenies potentially conclude their coverage on The Omen franchise with 1981's Omen III: The Final Conflict. Want to hear the full thing? Head on over to www.patreon.com/halloweeniespod and become a Skeleton Patron for more exclusive bonus content!
April 20 · 2 hr 36 min
Hellraiser III: Hell on Earth (1992)
The Halloweenies hit the New York nightlife and rendezvous with the Cenobites at The Boiler Room for 1992's Hellraiser III: Hell on Earth. Together, they discuss the lawless nature of the film, the ADR issues, Doug Bradley behind the scenes, the backstory for Pinhead, and, yes, the mysterious Pillar of Souls.
April 14 · 2 hr 53 min
The Mummy (1999)
Lee Cronin's The Mummy hits theaters this Friday. In anticipation, the Halloweenies unlock their episode on Stephen Sommers 1999 blockbuster The Mummy starring Oscar winners Brendan Fraser and Rachel Weisz. It should be noted this episode was recorded a year ago, and odds are, they had no clue Radio Silence would be involved in a fourth film of this franchise.
April 6 · 1 hr 45 min
Ready or Not 2, The Plague, Primate, and Halloween: The Game
Welcome back to Coming Soon & Now Showing, our monthly series that catches up on the latest horror headlines and round robins capsule reviews of new and old horrors. Today, Mike and the Brothers Gerber catch up on headlines revolving around Halloween: The Game and Scream 8 before setting out to review Ready or Not 2: Here I Come, Primate, and The Plague.
March 30 · 11 min
I Know What You Did Last Summer (1997) (Patreon Clip)
Here's a preview of our all-new Patreon exclusive episode that sees the Halloweenies capping off their slasher month by revisiting 1997's I Know What You Did Last Summer. Want to hear the full thing? Head on over to www.patreon.com/halloweeniespod and become a Skeleton Patron for more exclusive bonus content!

Halloweenies: A Horror Franchise Podcast

Ghostwatch (Patreon Clip)

Crawl (2019)

The Practical Magic Behind Pinocchio Unstrung with Todd Masters, Kiana Larson, and Joshua Raymond

Freddy's Back, Crystal Lake, and The Odyssey

Evil Dead Burn (2026)

Tricks and Treats: On Evil Dead Directors, Horror Baseball, Favorite Creature Features, and More

Hellraiser: Inferno (2000)

Omen IV: The Awakening (Patreon Clip)

Hell House LLC (2015)

Urban Exploring, Disney Bans, and the Buzzy Brilliance of Stolen Kingdom

Backrooms, Obsession, and Horror's Big Weekend

Hellraiser: Bloodline (1996)

Frailty (Patreon Clip)

Session 9 (2001)

Hokum, Apex, and Evil Dead Burn News

Omen III: The Final Conflict (Patreon Clip)

Hellraiser III: Hell on Earth (1992)

The Mummy (1999)

Ready or Not 2, The Plague, Primate, and Halloween: The Game

I Know What You Did Last Summer (1997) (Patreon Clip)