Hallowed Horror

In a slight departure from our normal episodes, we're slotting Adam Wingard's new Godzilla vs. Kong into the "monster" horror genre, and we discuss how despite the paper-thin characters, this movie delivered on exactly what it promised. Enjoy!

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This week we're talking about THE DARK AND THE WICKED, the latest horror offering from writer/director Bryan Bertino (THE STRANGERS). This is a deeply disturbing film that delivers on all the creepy moments while tackling the very somber topic of grief. We enjoyed the hell out of it, and it scared the hell out of us. You can catch it on Shudder.

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This week we discuss LUCKY, a newly released Shudder Exclusive.

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This week we discuss SHOOK, a Shudder Exclusive that released in February 2021. There are some clever bits in this film, and we thought the directing was strong, but we had issues with the overall plot that distracted from how good the film could have been. Enjoy!

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We breakdown and discuss episode 2 (WHITEY'S ON THE MOON) of LOVECRAFT COUNTRY, the new sci-fi/horror/thriller series from HBO based on the novel by Matt Ruff. 

In this episode we discuss SCARE PACKAGE - A horror/comedy anthology that we couldn't quite make sense of. But that's not to say it didn't have some strengths...

We breakdown and discuss episode 1 (SUNDOWN) of LOVECRAFT COUNTRY, the new sci-fi/horror/thriller series from HBO based on the novel by Matt Ruff. They really hit the ground running, and pulled off what might be a perfect opening episode. 

Episode 24 of the Hallowed Horror Podcast -- with your co-hosts Michael Robertson Jr (Amazon Kindle bestselling author) and Jason Collins (Professional Filmmaker).

In this episode we discuss SEA FEVER - the aquatic nightmare feature film debut from Neasa Hardiman.

This week we discuss HOST — a quarantine-inspired found footage that is absolutely buzzing through the horror community. Enjoy!

This week we discuss THE RENTAL, Dave Franco’s directorial debut that combines psychological thrills with a modern slasher. Enjoy!

This week we discuss THE BEACH HOUSE, a Shudder Exclusive and feature film debut by Jeffrey A. Brown.

This week we discuss RELIC, a brand new film from writer/director Natalie Erika James. This film relies heavily on symbolism to deal with a very serious subject matter, wrapping everything up in a haunted house theme. Does it work? We have some different opinions on this. Enjoy!

This week we discuss writer/director Ari Aster's follow-up to Hereditary, MIDSOMMAR. A visual masterpiece unlike anything we've ever seen, the film caused some different reactions from both of us. Enjoy! Oh, and who else thinks Florence Pugh should have gotten the Oscar nomination for this?

We're making this week's Trailer Impressions episode available to everyone (usually a Patreon Exclusive) to celebrate the 4th. Because who doesn't love a bonus episode? This week we discuss a Shudder-exclusive body horror film (THE BEACH HOUSE) and a new thriller from the producers of GET OUT and US -- ANTEBELLUM.

In this episode we discuss the Shudder exclusive Korean horror film, WARNING: DO NOT PLAY. It blends multiple storytelling techniques into one narrative in a way we loved ... though we do have some questions about the ending.

In this episode we discuss Blumhouse's latest film, YOU SHOULD HAVE LEFT. Another movie that was destined for theaters but instead went straight to premium VOD. It's a gorgeously shot and edited film with some real star power behind it, but we have some issues...

In Episode 16 we discuss THE WRETCHED -- a film that was the #1 movie in America for 5 weeks by screening at drive-in theaters alone this summer! It's a creature feature with quite the twist, and we really enjoyed it!

In episode 15 we discuss ANOTHER found-footage film (we seem to have a thing for those), a movie that sits just behind The Blair Witch project on the list of most profitable films of all time -- Oren Peli's PARANORMAL ACTIVITY. This one is still scary as hell a decade later.

Also, Jason explains why he waited until now to watch PA for the very first time.

In this episode we discuss the iconic (if not heavily dissected) Stanley Kubrick's THE SHINING, based on the novel by Stephen King. With Michael being the writer and a HUGE Stephen King fan, he definitely has some issues with this film, and Jason geeks out on the camera techniques used to capture the movie's most memorable looks.

In this episode we review the latest film in the Halloween franchise, which takes an interesting approach by ignoring all the films since the original. Directed by David Gordon Green and written by Jeff Fradley, Danny McBride, and David Gordon Green. With Jamie Lee Curtis returning as Laurie Strode! We loved it, and are curious as to where the series is going next with two more films planned.

In this episode we discuss THE LODGE, a recent psychological horror film from Severin Fiala and Veronika Franz, and written by Sergio Casci and Veronika Franz. We loved the atmosphere in this one! Nothing better than being stuck in a creepy cabin with a blizzard outside!

In this episode we were fortunate enough to have Stephen Cognetti (Writer/Director of the HELL HOUSE LCC Trilogy) join us for a conversation about the filmmaking process, and he gave us a hint at some things to come. We had a great time and learned a lot. Thanks again, Stephen!

In this episode we discuss the final installment in Stephen Cognetti's Hell House LLC trilogy, HELL HOUSE LLC III: Lake of Fire, giving our take on the individual film, as well as the trilogy's overall story. It's been a fun ride!

In this episode we discuss HELL HOUSE LLC II: The Abaddon Hotel, and whether it can live up to our expectations after the first film in this trilogy.

In this episode we discuss HELL HOUSE LLC, and why we think it's a gem of a found footage film that hits all the right creepy notes, and builds great tension right to the very end.

When we saw the "You can only keep 3" horror villain Instagram post that was making the rounds last week, we knew we had to play along. In this episode we discuss our top three villains in the categories of Favorite, Scariest, and most Badass. We also toss in some honorable mentions. Enjoy!

This week we explore the darker sides of humanity put on full display in THE PLATFORM, a film by director Galder Gaztelu-Urrutia and writers David Desola and Pedro Rivero. Winner of the People's Choice Award at the Toronto International Film Festival.

This week we discuss a lighter, more humorous film: SATANIC PANIC, a Shudder Exclusive directed by Chelsea Stardust and written by Grady Hendrix. This was EXACTLY the type of film we needed right now. Campy horror that doesn't take itself too seriously and delivers a lot of fun!

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Leigh Whannell's latest film, THE INVISIBLE MAN, had a very unique release. We're here to talk about not only that but also the recent news of how Blumhouse's Jason Blum says showing too much in trailers is the best way to get people to the movie theater. Plus we give our SPOILER-FREE review of the movie.

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