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Friday Night Frightfest
by GeekProfs
A biweekly podcast reviewing horror movie double features, hosted by Elizabeth and Andrew
Episodes
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Halloween: Resurrection and Halloween (2018)
This week on Friday Night Frightfest, we are heading back to Haddonfield, Illinois, to examine two wildly different approaches to continuing slasher royalty! Few horror icons have had their timelines rewritten, rebooted, and retconned as often as Michael Myers. We are pairing the notorious...
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Hell House LLC - Origins: The Carmichael Manor and Lineage
This week on Friday Night Frightfest, we are diving headfirst back into the terrifying universe of writer-director Stephen Cognetti! The Hell House LLC series has quietly evolved from a sleeper found-footage hit into one of the most intricate modern horror mythologies. Today, we are analyzing how...
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Hokum and Caveat
This week on Friday Night Frightfest, we are diving into the deeply unsettling, atmosphere-soaked mind of Irish horror auteur Damian McCarthy! McCarthy has quickly become one of the most exciting voices in modern horror. We are pairing his claustrophobic feature debut Caveat (2020) with his...
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Evil Dead Rise and Evil Dead Burn
This week on Friday Night Frightfest, our ultimate Evil Dead retrospective series reaches its devastating, blood-soaked climax! After surviving the cabin in the woods and journeying back to the Middle Ages, we are bringing the Necronomicon into modern, inhabited spaces. We’re pairing Lee Cronin’s...
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Army of Darkness and Evil Dead (2013)
This week on Friday Night Frightfest, our multi-part Evil Dead franchise retrospective marches onward! After surviving the cabin in our last episode, we are taking a wildly divergent double-road trip: first, traveling back in time to the Middle Ages for fantasy-slapstick mayhem, and then leaping...
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Evil Dead and Evil Dead 2
This week on Friday Night Frightfest, we are heading deep into the Tennessee woods to kick off a brand-new multi-part retrospective series dedicated to the ultimate splatter-horror royalty! Over the next few episodes, we’ll be exploring the entire Evil Dead saga—from its scrappy, low-budget…
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2025-2026 Year in Review
Lock your doors, turn down the lights, and grab a glass of whatever keeps your nerves steady—it is officially time for our Annual Year in Review! We’ve spent the last twelve months tracking the cinematic highs, the baffling lows, and the absolute bloodbaths that have graced both theater screens…
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Backrooms and Creepypasta
This week on Friday Night Frightfest, we are logging on and diving deep into the dark corners of internet-born folklore! Online urban legends—lovingly dubbed "creepypastas"—have officially conquered the silver screen, moving from text-based forums to major cinematic blockbusters. We are pairing...
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Scary Movie 5 and Scary Movie (2026)
This week on Friday Night Frightfest, we are wrapping up our epic franchise retrospective with a massive grand finale! While the internet love to debate the ups and downs of parody history, we’re throwing out the critical consensus and embracing the pure, unadulterated fun of the franchise's…
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Scary Movie 3 and 4
This week on Friday Night Frightfest, we’re entering the "Zucker Era" of the parody world! After the Wayans brothers moved on, legendary comedy director David Zucker (Airplane!) took the reins, shifting the franchise from gross-out gags to rapid-fire, slapstick absurdity. We’re comparing the...
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Scary Movie 1 and 2
This week on Friday Night Frightfest, we’re trading pure terror for some classic meta-commentary and a whole lot of "Wazzup!" In anticipation of the Scary Movie reboot coming out this year, we are going back to the duo that started the parody phenomenon. We’re comparing the original...
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Monkey Shines and Primate
This week on Friday Night Frightfest, we’re going "ape" over a terrifyingly specific subgenre: the lab-enhanced simian nightmare! We are looking at a classic piece of "scientific-experiment-gone-wrong" horror by comparing George A. Romero’s psychological thriller Monkey Shines (1988) with the...
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Friday the 13th Part VII: The New Blood and Wes Craven's New Nightmare
This week on Friday Night Frightfest, we are hitting the "lucky number seven" of two of the greatest slasher sagas in history! We are comparing two of the most daring entries in their respective franchises: the telekinetic showdown Friday the 13th Part VII: The New Blood (1988) and the...
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Ready or Not - 1 and 2
This week on Friday Night Frightfest, we are celebrating the ultimate "bad in-laws" survival guide! We’re revisiting the film that turned a wedding night into a heavy-metal bloodbath and comparing it to its highly anticipated, high-stakes sequel. We’re pitting the 2019 cult hit Ready or Not…
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undertone and Broadcast Signal Intrusion
This week on Friday Night Frightfest, we are exploring the terror of "Found Audio" and hijacked airwaves. We’re looking at how a simple recording can become a gateway to obsession and ancient evil. We’re comparing A24’s latest descent into audible terror, undertone (2026), with the gritty…
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Scream 7 and The Final Girls
This week on Friday Night Frightfest, we are pushing the boundaries of reality and the silver screen. We’re comparing the highly anticipated, full-circle return of the Ghostface saga, Scream 7 (2026), with the ultimate "meta" love letter to 80s slashers, The Final Girls (2015). It’s an episode...
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Scream (2022) and Scream 6
This week on Friday Night Frightfest, we’re slicing into the modern "requel" era of the most self-aware franchise in horror history. With Scream 7 currently on the horizon for 2026, we’re looking back at the two films that successfully passed the torch from the Woodsboro legacy to the "Core…
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Whistle and Iron Lung
ron Lung (2026) Marking the massive feature directorial debut of Markiplier, Iron Lung is a a film filled with existential dread and "minimalist" horror. Based on the 2022 cult hit game, the film is set in a future where a "Quiet Rapture" has caused all stars and planets to vanish. The remnants…
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28 Years Later and 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple
This week on Friday Night Frightfest, we are witnessing the rebirth of the film that redefined the zombie genre! Two decades after the infection first broke out, the original dream team of director Danny Boyle and writer Alex Garland have returned to unleash a new trilogy. We are diving into the...
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Silent Night, Deadly Night - 1984 and 2025
This week on Friday Night Frightfest, we’re unwrapping a gift that keeps on giving... or rather, slaying. We are celebrating the return of the most controversial Santa in cinema history, comparing the infamous 80s slasher that caused parents to protest in the streets, Silent Night, Deadly Night...
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Christmas Bloody Christmas and It's a Wonderful Knife
Deck the halls with boughs of... horror! This week on Friday Night Frightfest, we’re celebrating the dark side of the holiday season and pitting two modern festive slashers against each other: the neon-soaked, robotic rampage of Christmas Bloody Christmas (2022) and the clever, multiversal "what...
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Renfield and Vampire's Kiss
This week on Friday Night Frightfest, we are celebrating the glorious, chaotic energy of Nicolas Cage as we compare two distinct vampire films, both featuring his unique brand of eccentric intensity: the modern horror-comedy Renfield (2023) and the 90s psychological vampire tale Vampire's Kiss...
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Black Cat and Two Evil Eyes
This week on Friday Night Frightfest, we are diving into the twisted world of Edgar Allan Poe adaptations filtered through the lens of Italian horror masters! We’re comparing two distinctly different takes on Poe’s works, both featuring the iconic killer feline: the atmospheric Giallo-tinged film...
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Weapons and There's Something Wrong with the Children
This week on Friday Night Frightfest, we're facing a chilling truth: nothing is scarier than when the children are not alright. We're exploring the horrific subgenre of "creepy kids" or "kids in danger" by comparing the \ multi-perspective horror epic Weapons (2025) from the director of…
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WNUF Halloween Special and Ghostwatch
This week on Friday Night Frightfest, we’re stepping back in time and into your television screen to explore the scariest subgenre of horror: the fake live broadcast! We're comparing two films that blur the lines between reality and terror: the American analog horror cult classic WNUF Halloween...
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The Conjuring: Last Rites and The Haunted
This week on Friday Night Frightfest, we're tackling a horrifying real-life case that has inspired decades of terror! We are bringing our extensive deep dive into the Conjuring Universe to a chilling conclusion by comparing the final main installment of the cinematic saga, The Conjuring: Last…
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The Conjuring: The Devil Made me Do it and The Nun II
This week on Friday Night Frightfest, we're continuing our journey through the chilling Warrenverse, exploring instances where demonic influence takes center stage. We'll be comparing The Conjuring: The Devil Made Me Do It (2021), which delves into a real-life murder trial with a supernatural...
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The Nun and Annabelle Comes Home
This week on Friday Night Frightfest, we're diving into the more direct demonic confrontations within the Warrenverse! We're pitting the terrifying origin story of a powerful demonic entity, The Nun (2018), against the chilling installment that brings multiple cursed artifacts to life, Annabelle...
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The Conjuring 2 and Annabelle: Creation
Directed by David F. Sandberg, Annabelle: Creation serves as a brilliant prequel to the original Annabelle, finally unveiling the disturbing story of how the cursed doll came to be. Set years before the events of Annabelle, the film follows a dollmaker and his wife who welcome several orphaned...
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The Conjuring and Annabelle
This week on Friday Night Frightfest, we're stepping into the chilling world of Ed and Lorraine Warren, the famous paranormal investigators! We're kicking off our exploration of the "Conjuring Universe" by comparing the foundation of it all, The Conjuring (2013), with the origin story of its most...
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2024-2025 Year in Review
Our 6th annual year in review episode covers he highs and lows from the last year-ish. Lots of spoilers here and for the first time we are agreed on a lot of the films!! Check it out and let us know what you think!
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Final Destination 5 and 6
This week on Friday Night Frightfest, we're bringing our epic Final Destination marathon to an end! After dissecting the first four films, we're now tackling what was thought to be the franchise's conclusive chapter, Final Destination 5 (2011), and the highly anticipated return, Final…
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Final Destination 3 and 4
This week on Friday Night Frightfest, the carnage continues! Following our deep dive into the origins of Death's design, we're plunging headfirst into the next two installments of the iconic franchise: Final Destination 3 (2006) and The Final Destination (2009). Get ready for more elaborate…
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Final Destination 1 and 2
This week on Friday Night Frightfest, we're tempting fate and dodging elaborate death traps as we look at the beginnings of a beloved horror franchise! In anticipation of the highly anticipated new film, Final Destination: Bloodlines, we're going back to where it all began, comparing the…
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Stuck in a Loop - Happy Death Day vs. Source Code (Replay!)
This week on Friday Night Frightfest, we're revisiting an episode about the terrifying and sometimes darkly comedic world of time loops! With the recent release of the Until Dawn, we thought it was the perfect time to dust off this classic comparison between two fantastic films that trap their...
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I still know what you did last summer AND Party Hard, Die Young
This week on Friday Night Frightfest, we're exploring the deadly consequences of youthful indiscretions and the relentless pursuit of past sins. We'll be comparing the American slasher sequel I Still Know What You Did Last Summer (1998) and the German horror flick Party Hard, Die Young (2018). I...
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Species II and III
This week on Friday Night Frightfest, we're revisiting the terrifying world of alien seduction and deadly offspring! We'll be comparing the second and third installments in the Species franchise: Species II (1998) and Species III (2004). Species II (1998) Directed by Peter Medak, Species II picks...
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Friday the 13th, Part 6 and A Nightmare on Elm Street 6
This week on Friday Night Frightfest, we're diving into the late-stage slasher sequels, comparing two sixth entries that took their respective franchises in wildly different directions. We're pitting Friday the 13th Part VI: Jason Lives (1986) against A Nightmare on Elm Street 6: Freddy's Dead…
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Werewolves Within and Teddy
This week on Friday Night Frightfest, we're howling with laughter and a touch of terror as we explore the world of quirky werewolf movies! We'll be comparing the American film Werewolves Within (2021) and the French film Teddy (2020). Werewolves Within (2021) Directed by Josh Ruben, Werewolves...
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Companion and The Glitch
This week on Friday Night Frightfest, we're diving into the unsettling realm of technology gone awry, exploring the anxieties surrounding our increasingly digital world. We'll be comparing the Polish film The Glitch (2019) and the Companion (2025). The Glitch (2019) Directed by Patricia Ryczko…
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The Wolf Man and Wolf Man
This week on Friday Night Frightfest, we're howling at the moon with a classic monster movie double feature! We'll be comparing two takes on the werewolf legend: The Wolf Man (1941) and Wolf Man (2025). The Wolf Man (1941) Directed by George Waggner, this classic Universal Monsters film tells the...
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Lifeforce and Species
This week on Friday Night Frightfest, we're exploring the terrifying concept of alien parasites with two sci-fi horror classics: Lifeforce (1985) and Species (1995). Lifeforce (1985) Directed by Tobe Hooper, Lifeforce tells the story of a space mission to Halley's Comet that unearths a terrifying...
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Nosferatu and Abigail
This week on Friday Night Frightfest, we're diving headfirst into the world of 2024 vampire cinema! We'll be comparing two distinct takes on the classic vampire mythos: Nosferatu (2024) and Abigail (2024). Nosferatu (2024) Directed by Robert Eggers, Nosferatu is a visually stunning and…
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Jack Frost and The Gingerdead Man
This week on Friday Night Frightfest, we're indulging in some delightfully cheesy holiday horror with two B-movie classics: Jack Frost (1997) and The Gingerdead Man (2005). Jack Frost (1997) Directed by Michael Cooney, Jack Frost tells the tale of a serial killer who is horrifically transformed...
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Smile 2 and Suitable Flesh
This week on Friday Night Frightfest, we're delving into the chilling world of possession with two films that offer unique and unsettling takes on the classic horror trope. We'll be comparing Smile 2 (2024) and Suitable Flesh (2023). Smile 2 (2024) Directed by Parker Finn, Smile 2 continues the...
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Terrifier 3 and The Jester
This week on Friday Night Frightfest, we're diving into the darker side of holiday cheer with two films that twist the festive season into something sinister. We'll be comparing Terrifier 3 (2023) and The Jester (2023). Terrifier 3 (2023) Directed by Damien Leone, Terrifier 3 continues the…
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Halloween 3 and Terrifier 2
This Halloween season, we're taking a spooky detour from the familiar slasher formula to explore two unique horror films that embrace the darker side of the holiday. We'll be comparing Halloween III: Season of the Witch (1982) and Terrifier 2 (2022). Halloween III: Season of the Witch (1982)...
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All Hallows Eve 1 and 2
This week on Friday Night Frightfest, we're celebrating Halloween with a double feature of horror anthologies. We'll be comparing All Hallows Eve (2013) and its sequel, All Hallows Eve 2 (2015), both directed by Damien Leone. All Hallows Eve (2013) This week on Friday Night Frightfest, we're...
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The Substance and Body Melt
This week on Friday Night Frightfest, we're delving into the grotesque and disturbing world of body horror. We'll be comparing two films that explore the horrifying consequences of medical experimentation gone awry: The Substance (2024) and Body Melt (1993). The Substance (2024) Elisabeth Sparkle...
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Afraid and I am Mother
This week on Friday Night Frightfest, we're diving into the terrifying world of artificial intelligence gone awry. We'll be comparing two films that explore the dark side of technology: Afraid (2024) and I Am Mother (2019). Afraid (2024) Produced and directed by Chris Weitz, Afraid is a...
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