Horror Movie Maniacs

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Happy Halloween!

An update from the Maniacs - we discuss what we've been up to and also some of the horror movies that have come out over the last few months. Happy Halloween!

Oct 31
32 min

Episode 55: Shaun of the Dead (2002) - You've Got Dead On You

Peter and Phil are back after a little hiatus for various reasons with a deep dive into the Simon Pegg/Edgar Wright comedy horror Shaun of the Dead. We go through the beh

Mar 22 2025
2 h 01 min

Episode 54: Alien 3 (1992) - Fincher, Fire and Fury 161

This is rumour control - here are the facts. Peter and Phil discuss the third film in the Alien franchise that has polarised audiences since 1992. See what we think - do

Oct 30 2024
2 h 04 min

Episode 53: Let the Right One In (2008) - The Girl Necks Door

Peter and Phil discuss the Swedish vampire movie Let the Right One In, or Låt Den Rätte Komma In if you'd prefer. Why is Oskar so cross with that tree? Who is the mysteri

Sep 5 2024
1 h 41 min

Alien: Romulus mini review

Peter and Phil have just walked out of the cinema having watched the latest addition to the Alien franchise. See what they thought - did they like it? Did they hate it? C

Aug 16 2024
7 min

Episode 52: Tremors (1990) - Shakin' Bacon

Peter and Phil talk through the wonderful comedy horror monster movie Tremors from 1990 directed by Ron Underwood. We talk through the story, characters, special effects,

Jun 30 2024
1 h 56 min

Episode 51: The Blair Witch Project (1999) - Nobody Puts Rustin in the Corner

Peter and Phil take to the woods near Burkittsville, Maryland to explore The Blair Witch Project for its 25th Anniversary. Back in '99 the movie quickly became a global p

May 26 2024
1 h 44 min

Episode 50: Carrie (1976) - Carrie Are You Ok? Are You Ok Carrie?

It's our 50th Episode! So we are celebrating by covering a 50 year old story - Stephen King's Carrie first published in 1974. We talk through Brian De Palma's stylish (an

Apr 12 2024
2 h 16 min

Episode 49: The Conjuring (2013) - Hide and Shriek

Peter and Phil discuss James Wan's 2013 ghost fest The Conjuring - the beginning of a behemoth horror franchise. What's happening with the Perron family? Who are Ed and L

Mar 3 2024
1 h 37 min

Episode 48: Final Destination (2000) - Death Becomes Them

Peter and Phil carefully try to make their way through the classic Final Destination from the year 2000 without Death catching up to them. Plane crashes, water spillages,

Feb 8 2024
1 h 36 min

Episode 47: Krampus (2015) - You'd Better Watch Out

Peter and Phil have a festive chat about Michael Dougherty's movie Krampus from 2015. We go through the story, characters, themes, crazy monsters, creepy elves and a big

Dec 25 2023
1 h 11 min

Episode 46: The Mist (2007) - Cloudy With a Chance of Tentacles

Peter and Phil try to find their way through The Mist from 2007, written and directed by Frank Darabont from a story by Stephen King. We discuss the story, characters, be

Nov 25 2023
2 h 09 min

Halloween Special - Happy Birthday Peter Jackson!

Happy Halloween everyone! Today is Peter Jackson's birthday, so as a special treat we talk through his movies, from his early splatter comedy horror movies to his journey

Oct 31 2023
26 min

Episode 45: Aliens (1986) - Game over man! Mostly.

Peter and Phil take a deep dive on a drop ship back to LV-426 to explore James Cameron's action packed sequel Aliens. We go through the actors, characters, story, themes

Oct 25 2023
2 h 23 min

Saw X mini review

Peter and Phil tackle a brand new movie (out today!) in a long running series (the 10th movie!). We review and discuss Saw X, featuring the return of Jigsaw and his lovel

Sep 29 2023
9 min

Episode 44: Dead Set (2008) - Big Brother Is Eating You

Peter and Phil embark on another listener request and brave the ingenious TV miniseries Dead Set from 2008 - a gory zombie apocalypse set in and around the Big Brother ho

Sep 14 2023
1 h 25 min

Episode 43: Re-Animator (1985) - Certified Fresh

Peter and Phil talk through Stuart Gordon's cult classic comedy horror Re-Animator from 1985, based on a 100 year old story by H.P. Lovecraft. Who is Herbert West? What's

Aug 5 2023
1 h 59 min

Talk to Me mini review

Peter and Phil brave the real world once more and bring you a review of a brand new horror movie - out now in cinemas! We discuss Talk to Me, by first time directors Dann

Aug 4 2023
8 min

Insidious: The Red Door mini review

Peter and Phil traverse The Further one more time and review the brand new Insidious movie Insidious: The Red Door - out now in cinemas. See what we thought of it - is it

Jul 14 2023
6 min

Episode 42: Midsommar (2019) - Swedish Pie Tasting

Happy Midsummer's Day! Peter and Phil continue their journey through Ari Aster's filmography with his second movie Midsommar from 2019. We chat through the plot, characte

Jun 24 2023
2 h 16 min

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#190 — Film History US

What listeners say

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I followed these guys over to this pod from their brilliant Hellraiser podcast, and I'm over the moon happy to see them broaden the scope of the horror they look at (as they do such a bang up job talking about Hellraiser and Hellraiser-related stuff). I really like how they work their way through the plot of a movie, but also talk about the themes, production tidbits, and all the rest. They aren't the first show to do this, but of the shows I listen to they do this approach the best. This is also a very pleasant show to listen to. The guys have very pleasant voices, and a chipper tone, that I just find very pleasing to the ear. This instantly became one of my fav podcasts, horror related or otherwise.

K Stewart · Sep 2020

When I learned that the hosts of Hellraiser podcast had started Horror Movie Maniacs, I was ecstatic! Peter and Phil are incredibly charming and enjoyable hosts, and I love their in-depth discussions on horror films. This is already on my list of favorite horror podcasts. Thank you guys for serving up such wonderful entertainment, and please keep it up. I can’t wait to see what films you cover in future episodes!

Thrilled about this podcast! · Apr 2020

I could not be happier or more exited to see Peter and Phil expanding their scope to include the entire horror movie genre. I’ve been a fan of the Hellraiser Podcast for years, and have enjoyed every episode (if you haven’t checked it out, you’re missing out). Our hosts have a genuine love and reverence for the material, and despite having in-depth insight into the film industry they still maintain a sense of excitement and wonder when discussing behind-the-scenes secrets, special effects, and Easter eggs. If you’ve listened to other horror movie review podcasts and been disappointed by the cynical, jaded outlook of the hosts, this is the place for you. I can’t wait to revisit all of the horror classics with these guys. Keep up the good work gentlemen!

Ramuh21 · Feb 2020

These guys are really great at discussing horror. I’ve been a fan since I found their Hellraiser podcast a few years ago and was very happy to find that they have branched out to discuss these amazing films. Keep up the great work gentlemen!

Rarley · Apr 2020

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