Ep 256
Ep 256 The Monster Club
It’s time for a glass of (suspicious) red and an undead boogie as we head down to “The Monster Club”. An exclusive venue, or a Poundland Halloween party (depending on your point of view) where we l…
Tag
1980s
Video shop covers, practical effects and slashers. The decade that gave us most of what we still love.
43 episodes
Ep 243
Ep 243 The House of the Devil
We’re heading back to 2009 (or is it 1983?) for Ti West’s “The House of the Devil”. A film which gives us the do’s and don’t’s of babysitting: DO bring a friend along to ensure the employers aren’t…
Ep 233
Ep 233 House II: The Second Story
It’s weird sequel time, and there’s few that come weirder than “House II: The Second Story”. A film in which we learn that portals are a common problem in old houses (a bit like dry rot, but with m…
Ep 232
Ep 232 Phantasm
We’re sticking with the work of Don Coscarelli, and going back to the classic that made his name; “Phantasm”. A film in which Angus Scrimm shows that, despite being older, he can still shoot his ba…
Ep 214
Ep 214 Ghostbusters II
Christmas has been and gone, it’s roast dinner farts lingering like slush on the street as we pitch towards New Year’s Eve, and our extended festive holiday in New York draws to an end with “Ghostb…
Ep 212
Ep 212 Ghostbusters
It’s part 2 of our ‘New York’ series - the city so nice they podcasted about it twice - and we finally get to “Ghostbusters”. A film in which… well, it’s “Ghostbusters”. Surely you’ve seen it? The …
Ep 211
Ep 211 - Friday the 13th pt VIII Jason Takes Manhattan
It’s part 1 of our ‘New York’ series, and we take a slow boat to the Big Apple with “Friday the 13th Part VIII: Jason Takes Manhattan”. A film in which a group of students get ripped off when they …
Ep 202
Ep 202 Killer Klows from Outer Space
It’s taken far too long, but here we go with The Chiodo Brothers’ “Killer Klowns From Outer Space”. A film in which Dean Wormer is still having trouble with disrespectful young punks; we discover q…
Ep 175
Ep 175 House
It’s time for more spooky real estate, as we turn our attention to “House” (that’s the film from the 80’s, not that TV series where floppy haired fop Hugh Laurie pretended he was tough and grumpy).…
Ep 168
Ep 168 The Fog
We return, once more to the work of the one and only Mr John Carpenter (the only J.C. we worship round here). It’s time for 1980’s “The Fog”, a film which proves that 2 generations of scream queens…
Ep 165
Ep 165 Class of Nuke 'Em High
It’s Troma time! Yes folks, we’re finally introducing Chris to the unique world of Lloyd Kaufman as we kick off with “Class of Nuke ‘Em High”. A film which highlights the usual struggles of America…
Ep 155
Ep 155 The Return of the Living Dead
It’s Punk Horror month, and punk’s not just a costume, it’s a way of life, maaaan! We kick off with Dan O’Bannon’s classic “The Return of the Living Dead”. A movie in which Linnea Quigley ruins the…
Ep 152
Ep 152 Elvira
It’s the second feature of our ‘Camp Horror’ double bill - “Elvira: Mistress of the Dark”. A family friendly, innuendo laced film which contains an OAP orgy; the voice of Boobarella (and hundreds m…
Ep 149
Ep 149 We have been watching
Welcome To Horror Presents: “Son of We Have Been Watching”. It’s time for our regular round up of what extracurricular viewing we’ve been sticking into our face globes. In this episode we discuss “…
Ep 143
Ep 143 I Bought a Vampire Motorcycle
Hi Ho Silver! Here comes the lone ranger! He’s riding on down to rescue me! It’s Lee’s birthday choice, and he’s chosen hard-hitting docu-drama “I Bought A Vampire Motorcycle”. A film in which quie…
Ep 131
Ep 131 Society
It’s allegory time with none-more-80s what-the-fuck-fest; Brian Yuzna’s “Society”. A documentary about the upper-echelons of the Beverly Hills gentry, which reveals the true face (and fist, and ent…
Ep 130
Ep 130 Poltergeist
They’re here! And they’re watching “Poltergeist” from the combined minds of Cuddly Uncle Steven and Scary Uncle Tobe. A film that teaches us too much TV is bad for your children; that it was perfec…
Ep 129
Ep 129 Evil Dead II
It’s been ages (2 and a half years in fact) since we tackled a Kandarian Demon, and in time for Halloween, we’re watching one of the greatest sequels ever made: Sam Raimi’s “Evil Dead II”. A film t…
Ep 112
EP 112 The Fly 1986
Having witnessed the original, the team turn to David Cronenberg’s reimagining of “The Fly” from 1986. A film in which an 80s super-sleaze invents the Reaction Video; Jeff Goldblum spunks his finge…
Ep 100
Ep 100 The Woman in Black
Wow. No one, least of all us, thought we’d get to 100 Episodes. To mark this milestone; we return, in a way, to our very first episode (where we watched Hammer Films’ 2012 adaptation) and sit down …
Texas Chainsaw Massacre II
For our second look into the world of the Sawyer Family, we’re joined by a genuine real-life Texan, in the form of Pinball Bobby of the mighty Not For Everyone Podcast! It’s off to Dallas for “The …
A Nightmare on Elm Street III
Having covered the original “...Elm Street” last episode, we move onto, arguably, the best of the series with “A Nightmare On Elm Street 3: Dream Warriors”. A film in which we learn that a scrapyar…
Bonus A Nightmare on Elm Street II
It’s a Welcome To Horror Bonus Episode! Adam and Claire discuss “A Nightmare On Elm Street 2: Freddy’s Revenge”. Whilst we’re covering ANOES 1 and 3 as part of the main show, ever the completist, …
A Nightmare on Elm Street
The team head back to the birth of a true modern horror icon - man of your dreams Freddy Krueger. Yes it’s the Wes Craven classic “A Nightmare On Elm Street”. A film in which we learn that it’s bes…
Dude Bro Party Massacre III
The team climb aboard Sminkle’s Bang Bus for hard-hitting, pulls-no-punches documentary “Dude Bro Party Massacre III”. A poignant study of Toxic Masculinity; including the dangers of hazing rituals…
Hellraiser
It’s time for the team to open the box and experience Clive Barker’s classic “Hellraiser”, a film which features a heavier dub than a Lee Scratch Perry B-Side; more pulsating meat than a Magic Mike…
Near Dark
It’s vampire time again on Welcome to Horror, and this time it’s Kathryn Bigelow’s vision of dusty drifter/murderers “Near Dark”. A film in which the guy who goes on to stub his cigar out on Arnie’…
Pumpkinhead
The gang turn their attention to the directorial debut of makeup/fx master Stan Winston; the marvellous “Pumpkinhead”. A film in which an 80s Super-Douche kills the Milky Bar Kid, Bishop is buff AF…
The Monster Squad
The team sit down in front of childhood favourite “The Monster Squad”, a film in which Uncle Rico tears up a Cop Shop, Dracula finds time to pimp his ride and (obviously) we find out Wolfman’s got …
Gremlins
To quote Noddy Holder “IT’S CHRISTMAS!”, and so we’re watching a Christmas classic to celebrate: we’re back with Joe Dante for 1984’s “Gremlins”. A film in which a clearly already tense domestic si…
The Burbs
Welcome To Horror Episode 59 ”The ‘Burbs” is available now on Soundcloud, Apple Podcast App/iTunes Store, and at welcometohorror.com Recaptured and strapped to his chair, Chris joins Lee and Adam …
The lost boys
In a shocking twist, Michael, Horror Padawan Chris has disappeared! It may be that he’s moving house, or is that just a cover story concocted by his captors, Adam and Lee? But never fear, another h…
Re-animator
Heads up! Lee’s still in Canada, so Lady Jennifer, Chris and Adam sit down to watch Stuart Gordon’s first HP Lovecraft adaptation “Re-Animator”. A film in which we see a clear breach of flatmate/fr…
Ep 49
049 Fright Night
We’re joined by long-time listener, first-time guest Chris Jones! And this time we’re watching 1985’s “Fright Night”. A film in which indiscreet vampires eat a lot of fruit, a future porn star turn…
Ep 46
046 The Evil Dead
If you go down to the woods today, you’re in for a big surprise, as you’ll find the WTH team sat there watching Sam Raimi’s classic “The Evil Dead”. A film which teaches you how to perform some Der…
Ep 40
040 Night Of The Demons
Happy New Year listeners! The team are back and they’ve brought a friend - Dr Dean joins us again! And what a film to kick us off for 2019: 1988’s “Night of the Demons”, in which Amelia Kinkade fla…
Ep 39
039 An American Werewolf In London
The team stick to the road and head to East Proctor for horror/comedy classic “An American Werewolf in London”, in which there is naked balloon theft, a lot of services you definitely don’t get on …
Ep 36
036 The Worst Witch & Bottom Terror
A special little double bill for Halloween: First up we watch Lee and Lady Jennifer’s childhood favourite; the 1986 TV Movie of “The Worst Witch” - the show that introduced a young Lee to Halloween…
Ep 30
030 The Thing
In attempt to combat the heatwave, we’re taking a trip to Antartica for John Carpenter’s The Thing, in which Kurt Russell plies his computer with drink, Jed the dog gives an Oscar-worthy performanc…
Ep 14
014 Critters
To combat accusations of nepotism when Chris’ sister/Lee’s wife; Lady Jennifer, was our special guest last episode, this time we’re joined by Lee’s brother; Dr Dean - Pit Pony and founder of the Li…
Ep 12
012 Halloween III
Join Lee, Chris and Adam as they continue their 3 episode Halloween season for October. The boys take the Horrormobile back to 1982 for that October Night when Michael Myers decided to stay in for …
Ep 6
006 Big Trouble In Little China
It's Chris and Lee's birthdays, so Lee's picked John Carpenter's 1986 action/fantasy/horror/martial arts classic as the perfect viewing between pass-the-parcel and blowing out the candles. Join the…
Ep 3
003 Prince Of Darkness
Join Lee, Chris and Adam as they watch John Carpenter's underrated 1987 masterpiece Prince of Darkness, in which troubled Priest Donald Pleasence discovers the world's oldest Lava Lamp and Alice Co…
