Civil Gore Podcast

We're wrapping up our third franchise of SUMMER SLAYCATION with Part 2 of our GATES OF HELL restrospective! This time get ready for Fulci's masterpiece THE BEYOND (1981) and THE HOUSE BY THE CEMETERY (1981)!

We're back with our next franchise, and this time we're exploring three of Lucio Fulci's gory masterpieces, THE GATES OF HELL trilogy! In this episode, we go down into the crypts to review CITY OF THE LIVING DEAD (1980)!

We are finally back to the SUMMER SLAYCATION with our look at the second half of THE KARNSTEIN TRILOGY! Join us as we discuss the erotic horrors of LUST FOR A VAMPIRE (1971) and TWINS OF EVIL (1971)!

We recently had the opportunity to talk to the wonderful team of Emily Bennett & Justin Brooks about their new film BLOOD SHINE! BLOOD SHINE is a fantastic film blending religious and body horror that we think you're going to love! Enjoy this interview, and be sure to check out BLOOD SHINE available now on VOD!

BLOOD MAGICK is a fantastically fun new horror/comedy, and on this episode we talk to writer/director Micah Delhauer and producer James Delhauer about bringing the film to life! We had a great time talking to these brothers about their filmmaking, and we urge you to check out BLOOD MAGICK now on all your favorite VOD platforms!

On this episode we talk with Luke Larkin about his debut horror novel THE UNHELD! THE UNHELD is a weird western with an unforgettable lead character. It's one of the best books we've read this year, so definitely hit your local bookstore and pick up a copy when it comes out on August 25th!

This week we're bringing you a wonderful interview with the amazing cinematographer behind many projects, including great CreatorVC documentaries such as the IN SEARCH OF DARKNESS series! Oktay has launched a Kickstarter for his new sci-fi film COVALENCE, and it's one you'll definitely want to support. We hope you enjoy this fun chat, and if you have the means, please consider contributing to the Kickstarter! Covalence Kickstarter link: https://tinyurl.com/covalencefilm

We're back with a brand new SUMMER SLAYCATION series, and this week we're looking at a steamy 70s sapphic vampire trilogy about the infamous Karnstein Family! On this episode we cover the first film, THE VAMPIRE LOVERS (1970)! 

We're back with those pesky sightless Satanists, and this time we're going aquatic! That's right, it's PART 2 of our BLIND DEAD retrospective! Find out if the last two films in the series live up to the first two, as well as how to pronounce "seagull" and "sherbet."

It's SUMMER SLAYCATION time, and this year we're going all the way back to the 1970s to serve up some absolute classic series we've never covered before! First up is Amando de Ossorio's BLIND DEAD quadrilogy! In this episode we cover TOMBS OF THE BLIND DEAD (1972) and RETURN OF THE BLIND DEAD aka ATTACK OF THE EVIL DEAD (1973)!

This week we're excited to have on the show Chris Valenti, Nick Alverson, Ivana Kingston, Victoria Ippolito, and Naomi Grossman on the show to talk about their upcoming horror-comedy TIE DIE! This project is currently running a Seed & Spark campaign, so YOU can help make it come to life! https://seedandspark.com/fund/tie-die-production Instagram: @tie_die_movie  

We were delighted to be able to talk with author John Infortunio about his books DESTROYED BY THE EVENTS OF THE DAY and TODAY WAS TOMORROW. Both books are available now at your favorite online book retailers, so be sure to check them out! 

For the first of our two minisodes this week, we've got writer/director Jonathan Zuck and producer Eamon O'Rourke on to talk about their new shark thriller CHUM! CHUM is available now on all VOD platforms, be sure to check it out!

We are always thrilled to have good friend of the show David A. Weiner on to talk about his amazing In Search Of Darkness documentaries. And this time we were super excited because he's announcing his latest project, IN SEARCH OF DARKNESS '70s! As usual, our chats with David tend to touch on not only the films, but the nostalgia of growing up in the 70s and 80s. We think you'll enjoy this trip down memory lane, and talking about what made 70s horror so special. Be sure to pre-order IN SEARCH OF DARKNESS '70s now at insearchofdarkness.com!

The rat madness isn't stopping, and this week we get weird! RAT MAN mixes giallo mystery with a rat/monkey hybrid, gratuitous photo shoots, and atrocious dialogue! And in our FIRST CHOP, we'll discuss a new shark screener, SEND HELP, and Tim venturing into the BACKROOMS!  

There are a lot of great rat horror movies out there, and this is not one of them! Find out how low Brian and Tim will go in their exploration of furry frights! We'll also talk about some great new screeners and more!

We're back with the final (?) entry in our rat horror series, WILLARD (2003)! Will this remake stand up to the original, or is the combined craziness of Crispin Glover and R. Lee. Ermey still not enough to save it? Tune in to find out!

We're back with more rat horror with the WILLARD sequel BEN (1972)! We'll also have an extensive review of Universal Fan Fest Nights 2026 featuring the Scooby-Doo gang and the Universal Monsters!

We're going back to a classic this week, as we discuss the 1971 animal-horror classic WILLARD! We'll also have a rat-themed beer pairing and talk about what animals creep us out!

This week we're headed down to the morgue to check out the video game-turned-horror film THE MORTUARY ASSISTANT (2026)! We'll also talk about what video games we've been playing, Universal Fan Fest Nights, and our bizarre idea for what 80s video game IP should get its own film adaptation!

Get ready for the monkey puns as we check out last year's mad animal thriller PRIMATE! And as always we'll have our FIRST CHOP, a monkey-themed beer pairing, and we'll discuss possible sequel ideas!

This week we're putting on our good shoes and getting ready for THE LONG WALK (2025)! Did this Stephen King adaptation deliver the goods, or should it have been left in the dust? Join us for a deep discussion on the film, the joy of Taco Bell, and more!

We have a special treat this week as we interview YA author Rebecca Mahoney! Rebecca is here to talk about her brand new horror novel THRALL! THRALL will be hitting your local bookstores on April 21st, so be sure to pick up a copy for yourself or the vampire lover in your life!

Happy Friday the 13th! We're back with a great episode this week, as we take a look at the latest film in the Predator franchise, PREDATOR: BADLANDS! We'll also talk about conventions, some horror video games, Joe Bob news, and more!

This week we'll be venturing into the woods to play with one of Tim's most anticipated horror films of 2026 - DOLLY!  Brian will also recap his Universal Studios Hollywood visit, and we'll run down some brief horror news items!

We have a wonderful show this week as we welcome OWEN LLEWELYN, the star and title character of THE R.I.P. MAN (2025). Owen plays Alden Pick, a deranged serial killer with a penchant for collecting teeth from his victims! We'll discuss the film with Owen, and then follow it up with a full review! Check out THE R.I.P. MAN on VOD available now!  

Happy Valentine's Day to those who celebrate! This week we have a bit of an un-romantic movie for the holiday, in which a man is literally haunted by the ghost of a past relationship in NINA FOREVER! We'll also talk about a cool new comic Kickstarter, run down some horror news, and see the return of RED TIM!

This week we are kicking off our new segment discussing the hottest new horror news, right after our FIRST CHOP where we discuss THE STRANGERS: CHAPTER ONE and SEND HELP! Then we'll discuss our featured film, the latest project from the Adams Family, MOTHER OF FLIES! 

We're finally back! Welcome to Season 10 of the Civil Gore Podcast, where we're re-energized and looking forward to the world of horror in 2026! In this episode we'll give our annual GHOSTRADAMUS predictions for the new year in horror, as well as look back at what we got right and wrong with last year's predictions! Then we'll Brian and Tim will run down their Top 10 most anticipated horror movies for 2026, as well as a brief look at some upcoming horror video games and comics we're looking forward to!

We have a special treat this week as we were able to sit down with the hugely talented ISABELLA GOMEZ to talk about her new film THE MANNEQUIN! You can check out THE MANNEQUIN on Tubi or VOD right now!

We're back from our Halloween break, and we're recapping our 2025 Horror Challenge! Thanks to all who participated! In addition, we'll talk about our Halloween night festivities, and Brian will give his review of Universal's Horror Unleashed attraction in Las Vegas!

Hope everyone is having a great spooky season! In this episode Brian & Tim will talk about their haunt season activities so far, including a ranking of all the Universal Halloween Horror Nights haunts, a review of the Amy Bruni Walking With Ghosts tour, and much more!

We've got a fun episode this week as we welcome John & Jen from RiskyQuizness, a trivia company that hosts pop culture-themed trivia events at venues in the San Jose, CA area! We'll talk about what goes into holding these events, how they come up with the material, and of course talk horror movies! 

We have an absolutely EPIC episode today as we chat with ADRIENNE BARBEAU & DOUG JONES about their new film THE DEMON DETECTIVE! We'll also talk about the ongoing 9th annual CIVIL GORE HORROR MOVIE CHALLENGE and more!

Brian is out this week, but the show must go on and we have a heck of a show to kick off October! Kendall from the Spin Doctor & His Vinyl Mayhem YouTube show joins us to talk about some favorite October records! Be sure to check out Kendall's show on YouTube! https://www.youtube.com/@spindoctorandhisvinylmayhem  

Brian is out this week, but the show must go on and we have a heck of a show to kick off October! Kendall from the Spin Doctor & His Vinyl Mayhem YouTube show joins us to talk about some favorite October records! Be sure to check out Kendall's show on YouTube! https://www.youtube.com/@spindoctorandhisvinylmayhem  

It's time once again for our annual OCTOBER PREVIEW! It's a free-form discussion of all things October including our Halloween decoration plans, our favorite pumpkin treats, spooky season travel plans, and of course the announcement of our annual CIVIL GORE HORROR MOVIE CHALLENGE! Tune in for some special tips and tricks that will allow you to ace the challenge this year! Remember to use #CivilGoreHMC9 to tag all your horror movie challenge social media posts and encourage others to join in on the fun!

Summer Slaycation is over, and we're wrapping things up with our look at the second half of the INSIDIOUS franchise. This week we'll cover INSIDIOUS: CHAPTER 3, INSIDIOUS: THE LAST KEY, and INSIDIOUS: THE RED DOOR! Join us as we take one last trip to The Further and provide our final franchise ranking!

Summer Slaycation is back, and we're wrapping things up with our look at the first two films in the INSIDIOUS franchise. Join us as we go into the Further to check out James Wan's spooky supernatural classic and its sequel.

We've got an excellent interview for you this week as we sat down with the stars of the new horror sci-fi thriller LOOKOUT! Join us as we talk with Meghan Carrasquillo and Trent Culkin about the making of the film, dream projects and much more! LOOKOUT is available on VOD today, so be sure to check it out!

We're finally back with the second half of our TREMORS retrospective! This week we're digging up TREMORS 4: THE LEGEND BEGINS, TREMORS 5: BLOODLINES, TREMORS 6: A COLD DAY IN HELL, and TREMORS 7: SHRIEKER ISLAND!

We're taking a break from our SUMMER SLAYCATION this week because we were offered the opportunity to discuss a fantastic new psychological horror film with the creators! Join Brian as he sits down with writer/director Martin Melnick and stars Shannon Beeby and Ryan Jonze as they discuss LILLY LIVES ALONE, available everywhere August 22nd!

We're back from (real-life) vacation, and we're ready to recap our trips and talk about TREMORS! This week we're covering TREMORS (1990), TREMORS 2: AFTERSHOCKS (1996), and TREMORS 3: BACK TO PERFECTION (2001)!

Brian and Tim have been doing a lot of travel recently, so we're taking a quick break from our SUMMER SLAYCATION to bring back some friends of the show to talk about their new film THE KILLER WITHIN! Joining us as we talk with Ethan, Sebastian, and Hannah about their new indie horror project, heavily inspired by classic slashers. We are always inspired by this group's passion for indie filmmaking and we think you will be too!  Check them out on Instagram at: @es_pr0ducti0ns    

We are finally stepping out of the corn fields and wrapping up our final two films in the CHILDREN OF THE CORN franchise! Join us as we review CHILDREN OF THE CORN: GENESIS (2011) and CHILDREN OF THE CORN: RUNAWAY (2018), and give our final rankings of all 11 films in the series!

We're back with PART 3 of our CHILDREN OF THE CORN retrospective! Join us in our suffering as we experience CHILDREN OF THE CORN V: FIELDS OF TERROR (1998), CHILDREN OF THE CORN 666: ISAAC'S RETURN (1999), and CHILDREN OF THE CORN: REVELATION (2001)!

We are back with another crop of Children of the Corn movies! This week we're taking a look at CHILDREN OF THE CORN II: THE FINAL SACRIFICE (1993), CHILDREN OF THE CORN III: URBAN HARVEST (1995), and CHILDREN OF THE CORN IV: THE GATHERING (1996)!

It's SUMMER SLAYCATION and we're back to review three horror franchises. We're calling this one DECADES OF DREAD as we cover three franchises starting in the 80s, 90s, and 2010s! First up is PART 1 of our CHILDREN OF THE CORN retrospective. Join us as we take a look at CHILDREN OF THE CORN (1984), the SyFy channel remake CHILDREN OF THE CORN (2009), and the 2020 prequel/requel/reboot CHILDREN OF THE CORN (2020)!

We are back, and this week we're diving into some fairy-tale body horror with the twisted take on Cinderella, THE UGLY STEPSISTER! And in our FIRST CHOP we'll talk NECROSCOPE, some HALLOWEEN HORROR NIGHTS news, and preview our upcoming SUMMER SLAYCATION!!!

We are always delighted when documentary filmmaker DAVID A. WEINER drops by the show to talk about his latest installment in the IN SEARCH OF DARKNESS series. This week we're discussing the upcoming latest entry in the series, which will cover the second half of the 90s! To get your own copy of this incredible documentary, or grab copies of the ones you missed, visit: 90shorrordoc.com