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Gav & Stef vs. The Forces of Evil

Gav & Stef vs. The Forces of Evil

By Gav & Stef vs The Forces of Evil

Gav & Stef weave their way through the world of horror, pitting themselves against the scariest films - and each other - with the help of some special guests.
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Euro Horror: Let The Right One In v The Orphanage

Gav & Stef vs. The Forces of EvilApr 18, 2022

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Werewolves: American Werewolf in London vs. Dog Soldiers

Werewolves: American Werewolf in London vs. Dog Soldiers

Large, hairy and howling at the moon, the boys are joined by film maker and author Janine Pipe to discuss the greatest werewolf films and pits American hikers against Geordie Soldiers with a sprinkle of sparkle from shirtless Taylors.

Apr 08, 202401:17:42
Welsh horror: A Dark Song v Apostle

Welsh horror: A Dark Song v Apostle

Gav and Stef are joined by podcaster and writer Russell Todd from Podcast Pel-droed to bring you the Welshest horror podcast episode yet. We take a look at what makes Wales not just a good place to set a horror film, but the perfect place before pitting to of Cymru’s horror heavyweights against each other in a battle of the countries finest.


Follow Russell on Twitter at @llannerch and @podcastpeldroed

Mar 18, 202401:50:03
Twist Endings: Us v Saw

Twist Endings: Us v Saw

And so from the crypt we rise again, like the nightcrawler, the undead, the middle aged men needing to use the toilet.


After a long - unintended - break, Gav and Stef return to do battle. This episode we ask what is the greatest movie twist ending and sitting in the hot seat to make the decision is Smokey aka @galahadlad from Rated H and The House of Hammer podcasts.

Feb 18, 202401:38:60
Carpenter: Assault on Precinct 13 vs In the Mouth of Madness

Carpenter: Assault on Precinct 13 vs In the Mouth of Madness

Gav and Stef are joined by an icon of Welsh film, stand up, actor, writer and film critic Gary Slaymaker where they discuss John Carpenter, Ice Cube, pickled onions and who is the best wrestler in films?

Mar 06, 202301:13:01
Gothic - The Bride of Frankenstein v The Innocents

Gothic - The Bride of Frankenstein v The Innocents

Gav and Stef are joined by Ben Taylorson from 'The House Of Hammer Podcast' and 'Rated H' to discuss the best gothic horror films, what makes a good gothic horror, redundant KFC slogans and Kate Bush. 

Jan 16, 202301:33:01
British TV: Murrain v League of Gentlemen

British TV: Murrain v League of Gentlemen

This episode Gav and Stef are joined by the writer of Doctor Who, Torchwood, Severance and Cockneys vs Zombies to discuss the best episodes of British TV horror as well as Danny Dyer, ambiguity and when is it acceptable to touch a monkey's knackers?

Dec 05, 202201:26:43
Post Scream Slashers: Urban Legend v Final Destination

Post Scream Slashers: Urban Legend v Final Destination

In the first battle of season 2, the boys put to heavy weights from around the turn of the millennium together to duke it out under the watchful eye of Kat Hughes (@GizmoShikari). Which will reign supreme and which will perish? That's for Kat to decide.

Nov 14, 202201:40:26
Episode Zero: Todd Farmer

Episode Zero: Todd Farmer

In a special episode to get season two started, the boys join writer and actor Todd Farmer in his shed to discuss sequels, Sean Cunningham, Will Fitchner, working with the Weinsteins and - of course - Jason X
Oct 31, 202201:14:47
Writers: The Dark Half v Misery

Writers: The Dark Half v Misery

This time the boys are joined by novelist Tim Lebbon to discuss the greatest depictions of writers in horror in a very Stephen King heavy episode where even the ones we didn’t pick are mostly the King of Horror.
May 11, 202201:40:39
Euro Horror: Let The Right One In v The Orphanage

Euro Horror: Let The Right One In v The Orphanage

Gav and Stef are joined by author of the Nathan Sunderland Venetian Mysteries Philip Gwynne Jones to talk Billy bookcases, child vampires and a hell of a lot of Morrissey.
Apr 18, 202201:59:20
Remakes: Invasion of the Bodysnatchers v The Thing

Remakes: Invasion of the Bodysnatchers v The Thing

The boys are joined by Smokey of Rated H, All the Best Lines and House of Hammer to discuss Donald Sutherland playing Donald Sutherland, Paris Hilton mocking Paris Hilton and Ennio Morricone being John Carpenter plus much more.
Mar 27, 202201:50:47
Comedy: Carry on Screaming v What We Do in the Shadows

Comedy: Carry on Screaming v What We Do in the Shadows

This episode Gav and Stef are joined by Emmy awarding winner writer David Quantick where they discuss mod vampires, monster marriage, stealing chips and penis shaped maps
Feb 23, 202201:23:39
Found Footage: The Last Broadcast vs REC

Found Footage: The Last Broadcast vs REC

The boys go head-to-head with films from the found footage genre and who better to join them than video streaming sensation and film fanatic Robbie Owens (Squidge Rugby)? This time the tangents include 90s internet speeds, creepy puppets, insurance advert actors, seamless links and some technical issues
Feb 07, 202201:38:00
Antipodean Horror: Picnic at Hanging Rock v Dead Calm

Antipodean Horror: Picnic at Hanging Rock v Dead Calm

The boys do battle on films from Down Under with Andy Fyfe in the judge’s seat and ponders crabs in pantaloons, death by platypus, the usual Coldplay hatred, Scooby Doo again and 20 years at sea
Jan 23, 202202:01:29
Christmas Horror: Gremlins v Krampus

Christmas Horror: Gremlins v Krampus

It’s the most wonderful time of the year and Alice Taylor-Matthews joins the boys to watch two wonderful films as well as debate how festival is Die Hard and learn Ben Shapiro’s three rules of his relationships
Dec 21, 202101:55:44
Dracula: Dracula AD 1972 v The Monster Squad
Dec 11, 202101:50:09
Priests on Film: The Exorcist vs The Omen

Priests on Film: The Exorcist vs The Omen

The boys are joined by Adam Glasspool as two heavyweights duke it out to decide which priest committed to celluloid is the best and talk rugby on film, tricycle sales in the 70s and custody of decapitated heads.
Nov 28, 202101:49:53
Musicals: Buffy’s Once More with Feeling v Little Shop of Horrors

Musicals: Buffy’s Once More with Feeling v Little Shop of Horrors

Three is the magic number, but on episode three we will be discussing numbers of a very different kind because this week it’s musical week. James Shipsides of Theresa’s Sound World and Master Harker joins us to cast his eye over the offerings.
Nov 17, 202101:55:29
Halloween: Halloween III v Ginger Snaps

Halloween: Halloween III v Ginger Snaps

It’s Halloween time and so are the films we pick, but which is best? Very special guest Steve Murphy of What is Music?: A Music Podcast About Music will decide.
Oct 29, 202101:53:51
Pregnancy & Birth: Rosemary’s Baby v Inside

Pregnancy & Birth: Rosemary’s Baby v Inside

Just as the podcast comes kicking and screaming into the new world, so our first subject is pregnancy and birth. Ben Taylorson from House of Hammer and Rated H Podcast joins us as the guest judge.
Oct 14, 202101:33:10