Horror Hangover

Oh no, a Cursed Object!

This week on the Horror Hangover Show, Cass and Ryan give a taste of the extensive history of cursed objects in horror literature and film -- with a special focus on feature films HELLRAISER and AMULET. We're joined by our special guest John Baltisberger, hit splatterpunk writer and publisher, who also breaks down some well-worn tropes of Jewish horror stories & gifts us with plenty of reading recommendations!

 

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• It's true, humans did eat mummies!
• Clive Barker interview to learn more about HELLRAISER's roots
• Even more movies about Cursed Objects!
• Learn more about real stuff that happened with "cursed" objects IRL
• Ryan's review of AMULET, pubbed at Wicked Horror!
• Nab John's latest book (monsters & cannibalism, oh my!) from St. Rooster Books, ABHORRENT SIREN
  
  
  
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• FeliceY for our logo design
• Cano Jaguar for our creepy intro. mix
• John's beard
• Magda's Ragu box & vibe
• Bat babies!
  
  

Santa Slays! A Horror Hangover Holiday Special

This week on the Horror Hangover Show, Cass and Ryan break down the history of killer Santas in horror with our special guest and co-host of The Horror Hour podcast, Yutaka Tamanaha!

 

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• Check out Bloody Disgusting's epic horror holiday movie list.
• Yes, a bishop did have to apologize for saying Santa isn't real.
• Interview w/ Rare Exports: A Christmas Tale's writer/director Jalmari Helander.
• GARBAGE DAY!!!
  
  
  
  OUR SACRED OFFERINGS GO TO:
• FeliceY for our logo design
• Cano Jaguar for our creepy intro. mix
• Yutaka's award-winning laugh
• Michael Myers' work ethic
• The future of Father Christmas' global/feral enterprise

Magic Priests?!

This week on the Horror Hangover Show, Cass and Ryan break down the history of magic priests in possession-led horror films! We discuss the early origins of this trope, why it endures, & what else we hope to see from the haunting subgenre of demonic possession in the future. We cover what worked (priest-wise) in THE EXORCIST & give TWO indie darlings this week that brings the trope to a new level -- THE DIVINE FURY, & THE OLD WAYS.

 

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• Italian Streghe & its belief in the evil eye & more!
• Sidney Olcott's From the Manger to the Cross
• Cecil B. Demille's The King of Kings
• Christian interpretation of exorcism films from Decent Films -- which we don't endorse but inspired some curiosity for us as raised/now-decidedly not Catholics
• Ry goes IN on Blatty vs. Levin in this horror essay!
• Cass' review of The Old Ways!
  
  
  OUR SACRED OFFERINGS GO TO:
• FeliceY for our logo design
• Cano Jaguar for our creepy intro. mix
• Father Dyer & Kinderman's undying love for each other that DGG shall not disturb nor alter in any way/shape/form
• Yong-hu's (Park Seo-joon) magical jab-cross combo
• Cousin Miranda (Andrea Cortés), who not only saves the day but inspires a new generation of Bruja culture to live on & kick demon butt!
  
  
  
  

Jump Scares!

This week on the Horror Hangover Show, Cass and Ryan break down the history of jump-scares in horror, discuss what makes a good jump-scare, & share two modern horror favorites that get it right -- THE CONJURING & THE HAUNTING OF HILL HOUSE. This week's indie horror darling that brings the best jump-scares is CAVEAT.

 

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• 1896's The House of the Devil film, aka the 1st horror film!
• Further reading about Ed Warren's reportedly icky past
• Check out ASL Films!
• Read Ryan C. Bradley's -- aka not The New Yorker dude -- work!
• Cass' interview with CAVEAT's writer/director
  
  
  OUR SACRED OFFERINGS GO TO:
• FeliceY for our logo design
• Cano Jaguar for our creepy intro. mix
• CAVEAT's bunny/drum ghost hunter