6 Feet Deeper - Blood On Satan’s Claw
Adam returns to the Welcome To Horror Fact Library for a bonus episode of extra material left over from our recent episode on “The Blood On Satan’s Claw”. As always, we recommend you listen to our …
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Ep 234
Ep 234 The Blood on Satan's Claw
The team have unearthed something terrible under the cabbages in the Welcome To Horror allotment, so it’s time for “Blood On Satan’s Claw”. A film in which Mr Kipling leads exceedingly angry mobs; …
Bonus - Cooking Price-Wise
Well sod me sideways; it’s a cheeky bonus episode from Welcome To Horror! Adam and Lee spend time in the kitchen with the magisterial Mr Vincent Price, and take a look at his 1971 Thames TV series …
Ep 217
Ep 217 Hausu
It’s time to unleash some absolute mania, as we experience the multiple derangements of Nobuhiko Ôbayashi’s “Hausu” (aka “House”). A film in which we learn the best way to store a watermelon; the w…
6 Feet Deeper - Late Night With The Devil
Adam’s back in the Library with a bonus episode of extra gubbins left over from our recent episode on “Late Night With The Devil” As always, we recommend you listen to our main episode (number 207)…
Ep 207
Ep 207 Late Night With The Devil
We go back in time to remember a Halloween past, and become embroiled in a diabolical ratings war as we watch “Late Night With The Devil”. A film in which we learn that Scoleciphobia and Hypnosis a…
Ep 180
Ep 180 Alien
In space, no one can hear Lee complain, but we’re back on Earth, so get ready to hear our discussion on Ridley Scott’s “Alien”. A film in which John Hurt rehearses his guest appearance in “Spacebal…
Ep 147
Ep 147 Horror Express
Audience request month kicks off with a train journey as we climb aboard the “Horror Express”. A film in which Christopher Lee’s moustache bristles with traditional British pomposity; Peter Cushing…
Ep 144
Ep 144 The Hose That Dripped Blood
It’s anthology month at Welcome To Horror, and first up is another classic from Amicus: “The House That Dripped Blood”. A film in which Christopher Lee recreates the classic Two Ronnies “Four Candl…
Ep 122
Ep 122 Bloodbath at the House of Death
Accompanied by Westley from Mos Eisley Happy Hour and As Yet Unexplained, the team visit Headstone Manor for “Bloodbath at the House of Death” - a harrowing account of a real life haunting and mult…
Ep 121
Ep 121 Dracula AD1972
The Drac is back! Following on from our last episode, we trace the Count to the present day (sort of) with “Dracula A.D. 1972”. A film in which the police are willing to take operational orders fro…
Ep 115
Ep 115 Jaws
Anchors away! The team are joined by the mighty Alex for an aquatic masterpiece - the impeccable “Jaws”. A film that highlights how helpful a wrist strap can be for a marine biologist; demonstrates…
Ep 110
EP 110 Dawn of the Dead
We return to George A Romero’s Living Dead universe for the second instalment in the series: 1978’s classic “Dawn of the Dead”. A film in which we learn that a screwdriver can be an effective subst…
Ep 108
Ep 108 Vault of horror
Another year, and we kick off in majestic style with another Amicus Anthology - 1973’s “The Vault of Horror”. A film in which Terry-Thomas experiences separation anxiety on a whole new level; the M…
Tales from the Crypt
It’s nearly the end of 2020, and we bow out with a set of suitably dark stories in Amicus anthology “Tales From The Crypt”. A film in which Peter Cushing breaks our hearts before ripping one out; a…
Ep 106
EP 106 Black Christmas
To quote Noddy Holder “IT’S CHRISTMAS!” and so we settle down before a roaring TV screen to watch festive family favourite; 1974’s proto-slasher “Black Christmas”. A film which highlights all the …
Ep 105
Ep 105 Suspiria
This week is a full on assault of the senses with Dario Argento’s classic “Suspiria”. A film in which there are more Nazi references than an online argument; soundtrack maestros Goblin have bought…
Ep 103
Ep 103 The Omen
It’s time to plaster the walls with pages from The Bible and check each other for numerical birthmarks as we watch 1976’s Antichrist caper “The Omen”. A film in which someone drops a church spire o…
Ep 99
Ep 99 Night of the Living Dead
Episode 99 takes us to a small isolated farmhouse as the team experience George A Romero’s game changer “Night of the Living Dead”. A film which teaches us to always check the small print (or lack …
Ep 98
Ep 98 Halloween
It’s only taken us 98 episodes to finally turn our attention to undisputed classic, slasher blueprint and seasonal favourite John Carpenter’s “Halloween”. A film in which Jamie Lee Curtis hides in …
Texas Chainsaw Massacre
It’s time for a classic, as we finally turn to Tobe Hooper’s masterpiece “The Texas Chain Saw Massacre”. A film that should dissuade anyone from picking up hitchhikers and/or randomly trespassing; …
Theatre of Blood
We have returning guest as Claire selects her birthday choice - possibly Vincent Price’s finest film: “Theatre of Blood”. A film in which Paddington Bear is torn to pieces by an angry mob; Captain …
Young Frankenstein
We return to the laboratory for Mel Brooks and Gene Wilder’s inspired mockery of the Universal horrors in “Young Frankenstein”. A film in which everything is huge; from the performances, to the kno…
Phantom of the Paradise
We’re joined by returning guest Westley to watch Brian De Palma’s glam rock extravaganza “Phantom of the Paradise”. A film in which a scholar of Faust manages to miss a number of red flags - inclu…
The Beast Must Die
The team sink their teeth into another slice of lycanthropy, this time with a dash of Blaxploitation and a garnish of Agatha Christie. Yes folks, it’s Amicus Films’ horror swansong “The Beast Must …
The Uncanny
The gang’s all here! Lady Jennifer, Chris, Lee and Adam sit down for Adam’s birthday choice and listener suggestion, which is the feline-themed anthology “The Uncanny”. A film in which Donald Pleas…
The Exorcist
Welcome to 2020! And to celebrate, we have an extra special guest: Pin Ball Bobby from the magnificent “Not For Everyone Podcast”! And we’re kicking off the new decade with a classic: William Fried…
Ep 44
044 Dr Phibes
This week, we’re joined by Westley Smith, musician, artist and creator of our logo, to watch one of Vincent Price’s finest hours - The Abominable Dr. Phibes! A film in which we see Vincent Price ta…
Xmas Bonus 5 A Warning To The Curious
And now for the second of our two “A Ghost Story for Christmas” Bonus Episodes! We stay in 1972 for Lawrence Gordon Clark’s adaptation of MR James’ “A Warning To The Curious”. A bleak, haunting ta…
Xmas Bonus 4 The Stone Tape
Yes! You lucky people, here’s the first of two Christmas Bonus Episodes! These are once again plucked from the BBCs on/off traditional TV “A Ghost Story for Christmas” strand. We first turn our hea…
Ep 35
035 Rocky Horror Picture Show
We kick off October with a party at the ol’ Frankenstein Place, where we learn the benefits of keeping a decent spare tyre, take a jump to the left with Christopher Biggins and have Meatloaf for di…
Ep 24
024 Deathline
It’s Adam’s (somewhat belated) Birthday choice; and he’s picked 1972’s “Death Line” (renamed “Raw Meat” in the US of A). Set on the London Underground, this grimy shocker features Hyacinth Bucket’s…
Ep 5
005 Legend Of Hell House
Join Lee, Chris and Adam as they pay a visit to Belasco House, where Roddy McDowall body-shames a Poltergeist, and Pamela Franklin wrestles the world's hardest cat. Watch (or re-watch) to avoid spo…
