Halloweenies Podcast
2009’s Friday the 13th Brought Back the Terror But Forgot to Have Fun
Listen via Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Google Play | Radio Public | Stitcher | RSS After a slight detour through Hell and space, co-hosts Justin Gerber, Mike Vanderbilt, McKenzie Gerber, and Michael Roffman bring things back down to Earth, hop on dirt bikes, and head back to Camp Crystal Lake. Things are … a little different. Join them as they all grab machetes and hack through 2009’s Friday the 13th remake. Together, they discuss what they claim to be the hottest cast in the franchise, the inclusion of Sam Winchester, and why the aughts lacked an identity. So, put on a Hollister shirt and listen above. If you missed any past episodes of Halloweenies, subscribe to the archive now! Previous seasons have included deep di...
Jason Voorhees Went to Hell and Beyond With New Line
After Jason Takes Manhattan didn’t exactly “take” the box office in the Summer of 1989, Paramount Pictures sold the rights of Jason Voorhees to New Line Cinema. What would follow is arguably the most audacious sequelizing in horror movie history. Welcome to New Line November. Today, in celebration of Friday… Please click the link below to read the full article. Jason Voorhees Went to Hell and Beyond With New Line CoS Staff You Deserve to Make Money Even When you are looking for Dates Online. So we reimagined what a dating should be. It begins with giving you back power. Get to meet Beautiful people, chat and make money in the process. Earn rewards by chatting, sharing photos, blogging and help give users back their fair share of Internet revenue.
Tom Holland on the Queer Subtext of 1985’s Fright Night
Listen via Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Google Play | Radio Public | Stitcher | RSS Happy Halloween, trick or treaters, dreamers, and campers. Believe it or not, but the Halloweenies have one more spooky surprise for you. A couple of weeks ago, I was able to get on the horn with the one and only Tom Holland. 2020 is the 35th anniversary of Holland’s directorial debut — one of our favorite Halloween rewatches — 1985’s Fright Night. So, in celebration, we spoke with the Master of Horror about his vampiric classic during a pleasant October afternoon. Together, we sank our teeth into the film’s rich pre-production history, the queer subtext that has since led to countless reevaluations (including by our pals the Horror Queers), ...
15 Must-See Horror Movies for Halloween 2020
Listen via Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Google Play | Radio Public | Stitcher | RSS With Tricks and Treats, the Halloweenies answer your questions. For the inaugural episode, co-hosts Justin Gerber, McKenzie Gerber, and Michael Roffman discuss a litany of topics — from female slashers to pre-1968 horror films to whether 1986’s The Fly is the greatest horror remake of all time. They also share their five favorite first-watches of the month and entertain a broad discussion on Nick Antosca’s un-produced Friday the 13th screenplay. Not surprisingly, it’s a long one, so you’ll want some treats for yourself. So, what are you waiting for? Join ’em above! If you missed any past episodes of Halloweenies, subscribe to the ar...
Friday the 13th: Jason Takes Manhattan Sinks Early
Listen via Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Google Play | Radio Public | Stitcher | RSS Toot toot! All aboard the SS Lazarus en route to New York City! Tonight’s entertainment revolves around the graduating senior class of Lakeview High School. In celebration, there will be a special invite-only dance party in the disco room. That’s right. Jason Takes Manhattan for this Friday the 13th, and the slices include more than pizza. Head to the dock and join Halloweenies co-hosts Justin Gerber, Mike Vanderbilt, McKenzie Gerber, and special guest Jenn Adams of Psychoanalysis. Together, they discuss how the low budget was the real villain, the godawful makeup, the death of the timeline, the gaudy music, the right and wrong ways to teach ...
Friday the 13th Part VII: The New Blood Was Hacked to Death By the MPAA
Listen via Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Google Play | Radio Public | Stitcher The chains have been broken, Jason Voorhees has emerged from Crystal Lake, and Tommy Jarvis is nowhere to be found. However, there’s another unstoppable force lurking on the shore and in the cabins, one who doesn’t wear a mask. There’s New Blood in the Friday the 13th franchise, and things are getting telekinetic. Focus your senses and join Halloweenies co-hosts Justin Gerber, Mike Vanderbilt, McKenzie Gerber, and special guest Terry Mesnard of Gayly Dreadful. Together, they discuss the “Fri-Gay the 13th” cast experiences, the MPAA demolishing the movie with heavy cuts, Kane Hodder’s “Jason”, and plenty of tangents into Charles in Charge, Highway to Heav...
Before There Was Scream, There Was Jason Lives
Listen via Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Google Play | Radio Public | Stitcher He thought it was over. He thought he killed Jason Voorhees. He was right. Unfortunately for Tommy Jarvis, his worst childhood fears will soon manifest into an unbelievable reality as Mother Nature has a date with the notorious masked killer. Jason Lives, indeed, and… Please click the link below to read the full article. Before There Was Scream, There Was Jason Lives CoS Staff You Deserve to Make Money Even When you are looking for Dates Online. So we reimagined what a dating should be. It begins with giving you back power. Get to meet Beautiful people, chat and make money in the process. Earn rewards by chatting, sharing photos, blogging and help give users back their fair share of Internet revenue.
Friday the 13th: A New Beginning Remains a Total What-If for the Franchise
Listen via Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Google Play | Radio Public | Stitcher It’s been five years since the demise of Jason Voorhees, but don’t tell Tommy Jarvis. Nightmares still plague the teenager, and he’s bringing that terror to Pinehurst Halfway House, where he’ll soon learn he’s not the only one with horror on the mind. Along for the ride are Halloweenies co-hosts Justin Gerber, Mike Vanderbilt, and McKenzie Gerber. Together, they discuss the what-ifs, missed opportunities, and pitfalls of this aborted reboot for the Friday the 13th franchise. Rest assured, nobody has ever spent this much time discussing this cast. So, unwrap that chocolate bar, go hang out with Vic, and listen above. If you missed any past episodes of Hallowee...
Friday the 13th: The Final Chapter Set a New Standard for Horror Sequels
Listen via Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Google Play | Radio Public | Stitcher A family, a party of teenagers, and one mysterious hitchhiker have all descended upon Camp Crystal Lake. But there’s murder in the headlines, a missing body at the morgue, and reason to believe the masked killer is still on the loose. Who will survive the night? Join Halloweenies co-hosts Justin Gerber, Mike Vanderbilt, McKenzie Gerber, and Editor-in-Chief Michael Roffman as they celebrate the creme de la creme of Jason Voorhies movies: 1984’s Friday the 13th: The Final Chapter. Together, they discuss the return of Jason Voorhees creator Tom Savini, the what-if career of ’80s softboy Crispin Glover, the cultural currency of Corey Feldman, and whether or not this sh...
Friday the 13th’s Larry Zerner on the Status of the Franchise
Listen via Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Google Play | Stitcher A familiar face has returned to Crystal Lake: Shelly Finkelstein. In this special bonus episode, Friday the 13th Part 3 star Larry Zerner joins the Halloweenies to discuss his role in the film, why every fan needs to track down a 3-D print, and how the franchise has evolved over the decades. A major entertainment lawyer in Hollywood, Zerner also discusses his spooky past cases and helps clarify the legal mumbo jumbo currently strangling the Friday the 13th franchise. No kidding: Jason Voorhees could head to Capitol Hill. Editors’ Picks So, hop in the yellow VW bug and listen above. Follow us on Facebook | Twitter | Instagram You Deserve to Make Money Even When you are looking for Dat...
Halloweenies Hosting Live Watch Party of Friday the 13th Part 3
There’s a party down at Higgins Haven — and Jason’s gonna crash it. On Saturday night, the Halloweenies are hosting a live watch party of 1982’s Friday the 13th Part 3 exclusively on Consequence of Sound’s Twitch channel. So, bring your hockey mask, your beer, your candy, maybe even some buds because we’re going to be throwing one hell of a soiree. And wouldn’t you know it, Shelley’s met some new friends in town! Don’t miss out: Everyone’s gonna gather around the campfire at 10 p.m. EST / 7 p.m. PST to start the movie together. FYI: Friday the 13th Part 3 is currently streaming via Hulu. Listen via Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Google Play | Stitcher | Podchaser | RSS Revisit our episode of the film above, and tune in below.
Friday the 13th 3D Added a New Dimension to Jason
Listen via Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Google Play | Stitcher | Podchaser | RSS “Hey, the van’s on fire!” There’s a hockey mask missing down at Camp Crystal Lake, but no one’s hitting the ice. Especially not the Halloweenies, who are much too busy living it up over at Higgins Haven. Join senior writer Justin Gerber, The A.V. Club’s Lara Unnerstall, senior writer Dan Caffrey, and Cinepocalypse’s Mike Vanderbilt as they revisit 1982’s Friday the 13th Part 3. Editors’ Picks Together, they discuss Jason’s new look, the West Coast sheen over Crystal Lake (Pond?), the ills of not wiping, pan-and-scan video, and the return of My Father the Hero director Steve Miner. So, hop on your hog and join ’em above. If you missed any past episodes of Halloweenies, subscribe to ...
