Ep 255
Ep 255 Tomb Tomes
In an effort to prove that the team all have a reading age above 6; we’ve decided to have a chat about some of the supernatural and horror books that we’ve enjoyed, both recently and over the years…
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Occult
Rituals, grimoires and forces best left alone. Black magic, secret orders and the price of asking.
40 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…
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 …
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; …
Ep 226
Ep 226 The Mummy
Grab your bandages and have a good sarcophagus - we’re watching Universal’s original 1932 version of “The Mummy”. A film in which Zita Johann attempts to break the record for the number of 6’s you …
Ep 224
Ep 224 Broken Veil
This episode we’re discussing the bang-up-to-date podcast “Broken Veil” from Joel Morris and Will Maclean. Two intrepid podcasters gathering weird stories from friends, find the tales begin to coal…
Ep 222
Ep 222 The Witches
It’s Hammer Time, and we’re looking at some of the more under-appreciated output from The Studio That Dripped Blood”; first up it’s 1966’s “The Witches” (aka “The Devil’s Own”). A film in which a h…
Ep 219
Ep 219 Longlegs
It’s time to dig out your 70s glam hits and make weird proclamations in your best falsetto as we try on Osgood Perkin’s “Longlegs”. A film in which T.Rex are finally released from the tyranny of “B…
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 185
Ep 185 Nosferatu
It’s nearly Christmas; so we’re bringing you some ‘Silent Nights’ - first up is 1922’s beautifully sinister “Nosferatu - A Symphony of Horror”. A film in which we learn the very worst way to cut a …
Ep 160
Ep 160 Inside No.9 pt3
And we open the “Inside No.9 Christmas Selection Box” one last time, but unlike a normal selection box, we’re not left with a few toffee pennies and that horrible coconut one. No, we’ve got a hazel…
Ep 141
Ep 141 City of the Dead aka Horror Hotel
Once again, all of them witches as we visit “The City of the Dead” (aka “Horror Hotel”). A British film masquerading as an American one, with a variety of success on the accent front; in which seve…
Ep 140
Ep 140 Rosemary's Baby
It’s time for a stone cold classic as we deliver “Rosemary’s Baby”. A film in which Dr Zaius suddenly goes all Countdown on his deathbed rather than just telling it straight; Maude Chardin reveals …
Ep 133
Ep 133 The Day of the Beast
It’s Christmas! And nothing says Christmas quite like kidnap, Satanic Ritual, setting fire to the homeless and infanticide. Yes, to celebrate we’re watching Spanish Occult Caper “The Day of the Bea…
Ep 132
Ep 132 The Ninth Gate
Special guest Manny joins us for this look at a late 90s Satanic Thriller, Roman Polanski’s “The Ninth Gate”. A film in which Frank Langella proves that most Satanic Societies are all “big cloaks, …
Ep 126
Ep 126 The Raven
Once upon a Sunday dreary, 3 podcasters tired and beery, Considered which film would hopefully bore none - They gibbered ‘neath the heaving shelves, of DVDs and asked themselves, “What’s got a grea…
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…
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 102
Ep 102 Curse of the Crimson Alter
We get back to business with cult favourite “Curse of the Crimson Altar” (or “The Crimson Cult” for our US listeners). A film in which Christopher Lee auditions to present Grandstand; Boris Karloff…
Ep 97
Ep 97 Hereditary
Heads-up! It’s another family friendly, feel-good romp from Ari Aster, as we watch his stark debut “Hereditary”. A film which features a great deal of old-person nudity; reminds you to take your bl…
Mandy
Claire returns this week, as we discuss Panos Cosmatos’ psychedelic prog revenge movie “Mandy”. A divisive film for the team, in which we learn that cheese is best served vomited from a green puppe…
Night of the Eagle
This episode we turn to a lesser known classic with 1962’s “Night Of The Eagle” (aka “Burn, Witch, Burn”). A film which in which Mr Peter Wyngarde discovers his wife’s keeping dead spiders in her k…
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 …
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…
Midwinter of the Spirit
It’s a Welcome To Horror Bonus Episode! As we all remain indoors for the foreseeable future; Lee and Lady Jennifer bring you a watch recommendation: Mini-series “Midwinter of the Spirit” - a mixtur…
Exorcist III
Following on from our last episode, this time we’re watching “The Exorcist III”. A film in which an anecdotal trout haunts a hardened detective; heads roll in the Catholic church both figuratively …
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 43
043 Kill List
It’s Adam’s Birthday choice, and he’s picked feel-good family favourite “Kill List”. (This is a joke! Seriously, don’t watch this with gran and the kids). A disturbing film from the brilliant Ben W…
Ep 34
034 A Dark Song
After finally tackling a 1950s film, we race back to the twenty first century for 2016’s hidden gem “A Dark Song”. A magnificent film in which we learn the right consistency for drinking fresh bloo…
Ep 29
029 Dr Terror's House Of Horrors
A couple of firsts for Chris; the first Amicus and (unbelievably) the first time Peter Cushing has appeared on the WTH screen! We take a trip to Dr Terror’s House of Horrors where Neil McCallum enc…
The Facts in the Case of M. Valdemar
The third and final Poe-Cast Bonus Episode we bring you is “The Facts in the Case of M.Valdemar”. The last segment from Episode 19’s “Tales of Terror” - adaptations of Edgar Allan Poe stories starr…
Xmas Bonus 3 View From The Hill
In the final of our Christmas Bonus Episodes, we turn to the BBC’s 2005 adaptation of M.R. James’ “A View From A Hill”. As well as the film, the convoluted conversation mentions nuclear thriller “T…
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 9
009 Silent Hill
Join Lee, Chris and Adam as the Horrormobile pulls up in the misty town of Silent Hill. Here, they discuss Survival Horror, the differences between the game and the film, the history of witch burni…
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 4
004 Devil Rides Out
This week join Lee, Chris and Adam as they dive into some vintage Hammer - Where Christopher Lee is menaced by a smiling man in a red nappy and we discover that on-road windscreen repair is best do…
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…
