The Average Podcast: Movie Reviews for Social Settings

Pack your bags and grab your bug spray, because we are officially kicking off our brand-new themed month: SUMMER CAMP SLASHERS!   For the next few weeks, we are leaving the comfort of the studio behind to head deep into the woods, exploring the campgrounds, the urban legends, and the creative kills that defined the golden age of 1980s horror.   We are launching the series with an absolute heavyweight of the genre—the 1981 masterpiece of practical effects and summer dread: THE BURNING!   We are breaking down the legendary legend of Cropsy, Tom Savini's mind-blowing special effects makeup, and that infamous, jaw-dropping raft scene.   To help us navigate the woods and look at this film from every angle, we’ve assembled a phenomenal panel of heavy hitters in the booth: Shawn C. Baker from @thehorrorvision Chris Higgs, physical media connoisseur and host of the Beyond the Blood podcast.  Whether you're a die-hard fan of boutique Blu-ray restorations or you just love a classic 80s creature feature/slasher vibe, this is going to be an incredible deep dive into one of the absolute best independent horror films of its era.   SCORE THE KILLS WITH US! As always, your voice is the final word on the show! The Official Average Scorecard is live at the link in our bio right now. We want your ratings on the practical effects, the slasher atmosphere, and the ultimate kill count.   Submit your scores before or during the stream, and we'll read your reviews and hottest takes live on the air! #TheAveragePodcast #TheBurning #TheBurning1981 #SummerCampSlashers #SlasherMovies #TomSavini #80sHorror #PhysicalMedia #TheHorrorVision #BeyondTheBlood #MovieReview #LivePodcast #MovieScorecard #HorrorCommunity #Cropsy

Welcome back to week two of Martial Arts May! Tonight, we are leaving the high-rises behind and heading straight to Thailand to witness the film that launched a martial arts revolution and introduced the absolute phenomenon that is Tony Jaa. We are reviewing the 2003 masterpiece: ONG-BAK: THE THAI WARRIOR.  When a sacred Buddha statue head is stolen from a peaceful village, a young martial artist skilled in the ancient art of Muay Boran must travel to the gritty streets of Bangkok to retrieve it. We're breaking down the gravity-defying stunts, the bone-snapping practical effects, and why this movie’s "no stunt doubles, no wires" rule changed the face of action cinema forever.   THE POWER IS IN YOUR HANDS! 🫵 This is your show, and the live chat is open! We are putting Ong-Bak through our official 9-category scorecard, and we need your input to determine the final Average. How does Tony Jaa stack up against the all-time greats? Let us know!  👉 SUBMIT YOUR SCORECARD!  📚 WANT MORE ADVENTURE? Check out our horror books on Amazon: 👉 https://a.co/d/bUtniBd  🎧 RECORD YOUR OWN QUEST WITH ZENCASTR Get 30% off your first 3 months of Zencastr Pro: 👉 https://zen.ai/theaveragereviews  📖 EXPAND YOUR LIBRARY WITH PANGOBOOKS Get $5.00 off your first purchase with code “TIMOTHYREADS”: 👉 https://pangobooks.com/TIMOTHYREADS  This is The Average, where the real review happens with your friends.  #TheAveragePodcast #OngBak #TonyJaa #MartialArtsMay #MuayThai #MuayBoran #ActionCinema #ExtraSpooky #MovieReview #LivePodcast #MovieScorecard #MartialArtsMovies #StuntWork #CultClassic

Welcome to the series premiere of Martial Arts May! This month, we are trading our horror masks for hand-to-wraps as we dive into the films that redefined action cinema. We are kicking things off with the absolute pinnacle of modern choreography: THE RAID: REDEMPTION (2011).  When an elite SWAT team becomes trapped in a high-rise tenement run by a ruthless drug lord, the only way out is through a 15-story gauntlet of pure, bone-crunching Silat. We’re breaking down the legendary hallway scene, the relentless tension, and why this film essentially reset the bar for the entire genre.  Tonight, we are joined by two special guests who usually spend their time in the dark corners of the horror genre, but they’re making a massive exception for the sheer brutality of this film: ⭐ Jerry from @horrorheadspodcast ⭐ Rich from @horrorheadspodcast  YOU ARE THE FINAL JUDGE! 🫵 This is a full-contact broadcast, and we want you in the live chat! We are putting The Raid through our official 9-category scorecard, and we need your input to determine the final Average.  👉 SUBMIT YOUR SCORECARD!  📚 WANT MORE ADVENTURE? Check out our horror books on Amazon: 👉 https://a.co/d/bUtniBd  🎧 RECORD YOUR OWN QUEST WITH ZENCASTR Get 30% off your first 3 months of Zencastr Pro: 👉 https://zen.ai/theaveragereviews  📖 EXPAND YOUR LIBRARY WITH PANGOBOOKS Get $5.00 off your first purchase with code “TIMOTHYREADS”: 👉 https://pangobooks.com/TIMOTHYREADS  This is The Average, where the real review happens with your friends.  #TheAveragePodcast #TheRaid #TheRaidRedemption #MartialArtsMay #IkoUwais #GarethEvans #ActionCinema #HorrorHeads #MartialArtsMovies #MovieReview #LivePodcast #MovieScorecard #ActionHorror

Welcome back to The Average! Tonight, we are throwing the rulebook out the window for one of the most gloriously unhinged genre-mashups of the 1980s. We’re reviewing DEAD HEAT (1988)—the definitive, high-octane buddy-cop zombie masterpiece you never knew you needed.  When Detectives Roger Mortis (Treat Williams) and Doug Bigelow (Joe Piscopo) stumble upon a case involving a suspicious butcher shop and a villainous plot to revive the dead, things get... messy. From practical gore effects that push the limits of good taste to Vincent Price bringing pure class to this chaotic fever dream, Dead Heat is everything we love about 80s cinema.  YOUR VOTE IS THE FINAL WORD! 🫵 This is your show. We’re putting Dead Heat through our official 9-category scorecard, and we’ll be reading your audience scores and live chat comments throughout the broadcast. Is it the greatest zombie-cop hybrid ever made, or just a beautiful, undead wreck? Let us know!  👉 SUBMIT YOUR REVIEW & SCORECARD: [Insert Link to Bio/Review Form]  📚 WANT MORE ADVENTURE? Check out our horror and fantasy books on Amazon: 👉 https://a.co/d/bUtniBd 🎧 RECORD YOUR OWN QUEST WITH ZENCASTR Get 30% off your first 3 months of Zencastr Pro: 👉 https://zen.ai/theaveragereviews 📖 EXPAND YOUR LIBRARY WITH PANGOBOOKS Get $5.00 off your first purchase with code “TIMOTHYREADS”: 👉 https://pangobooks.com/TIMOTHYREADS This is The Average, where the real review happens with your friends.  #TheAveragePodcast #DeadHeat #DeadHeat1988 #TreatWilliams #JoePiscopo #VincentPrice #80sHorror #ZombieMovie #BuddyCop #CultClassic #PracticalEffects #MovieReview #MovieScorecard #LivePodcast #HorrorComedy

The journey through our Sword and Sorcery Series reaches the center of the universe tonight! We are traveling from the high-fantasy realms of Willow and Krull to the neon-soaked, cosmic world of Eternia—which, for some reason, looks a lot like 1980s California.  Joining us in the booth to navigate the cosmic keys and interdimensional rifts is our good friend David from Journey with a Cinephile! Together, we’re breaking down everything that makes MASTERS OF THE UNIVERSE (1987) a permanent fixture in the Cannon Films hall of fame. We’re diving deep into Dolph Lundgren’s physical presence as He-Man, the wild "fish-out-of-water" Earth sequences, and why Frank Langella’s Shakespearean take on Skeletor might be the greatest fantasy villain performance of all time.  THE POWER IS YOURS! 🫵 On this show, your voice is the final word. We’re putting He-Man through the gauntlet of our official 9-category scorecard, and we’ll be reading your audience scores and live chat comments throughout the entire broadcast. Did the movie capture the magic of the toys, or was it a cosmic misfire? Tell us what you think!  👉 SUBMIT YOUR REVIEW & SCORECARD: [Insert Link to Bio/Review Form]  📚 WANT MORE ADVENTURE? Check out our horror and fantasy books on Amazon: 👉 https://a.co/d/bUtniBd 🎧 RECORD YOUR OWN QUEST WITH ZENCASTR Get 30% off your first 3 months of Zencastr Pro: 👉 https://zen.ai/theaveragereviews 📖 EXPAND YOUR LIBRARY WITH PANGOBOOKS Get $5.00 off your first purchase with code “TIMOTHYREADS”: 👉 https://pangobooks.com/TIMOTHYREADS FOLLOW OUR GUEST: 📸 David: @journeywithacinephile  This is The Average, where the real review happens with your friends.  #TheAveragePodcast #MastersOfTheUniverse #HeMan #Skeletor #SwordAndSorcery #JourneyWithACinephile #80sFantasy #CannonFilms #DolphLundgren #FrankLangella #MovieReview #CultClassic #MovieScorecard #LivePodcast

Welcome back to The Average! We are charging full-speed into Part 2 of our Sword and Sorcery Series, and tonight we’re traveling to the planet Krull to witness one of the most ambitious, visually stunning, and wonderfully chaotic films of the 1980s.  Joining us in the booth to navigate the shifting walls of the Black Fortress is the incredible Ricky from @thenightclubpodcast! Together, we’re breaking down everything that makes KRULL (1983) a permanent fixture in the cult cinema hall of fame. From the massive practical sets to the haunting creature designs and that iconic James Horner score, we’re leaving no stone unturned in the Swamps of Forgetfulness.  YOUR VOTE IS THE FINAL WORD!  On this show, we don't just give you our opinions—we want yours. We’re putting Krull through the gauntlet of our official 9-category scorecard, and we’ll be reading audience scores and live chat comments throughout the entire broadcast. Did the Glaive live up to the hype? Does the Beast still give you nightmares? Tell us what you think!  👉 SUBMIT YOUR REVIEW & SCORECARD: [Insert Link to Bio/Review Form]  📚 WANT MORE ADVENTURE? Check out our horror and fantasy books on Amazon: 👉 https://a.co/d/bUtniBd 🎧 RECORD YOUR OWN QUEST WITH ZENCASTR Get 30% off your first 3 months of Zencastr Pro: 👉 https://zen.ai/theaveragereviews 📖 EXPAND YOUR LIBRARY WITH PANGOBOOKS Get $5.00 off your first purchase with code “TIMOTHYREADS”: 👉 https://pangobooks.com/TIMOTHYREADS FOLLOW OUR GUEST: 📸 Ricky: @thenightclubpodcast  This is The Average, where the real review happens with your friends.  #TheAveragePodcast #Krull1983 #SwordAndSorcery #TheNightclubPodcast #TheGlaive #80sFantasy #CultClassic #MovieReview #JamesHorner #SciFiFantasy #MovieScorecard #PracticalEffects #LivePodcast

Welcome to Season 4, Episode 5 of The Average. Tonight, we’re putting down the pickaxes and picking up the magic wands as we kick off our Sword and Sorcery Series with the 1988 George Lucas/Ron Howard masterpiece: WILLOW.  But there’s a catch: the movie you saw on screen is only half the story. Tonight, we’re joined by the incredible Kelsi (@superkickingit / Kelsi’s Nostalgic Life) to dive deep into the official Willow novelization.  WHAT DID THE MOVIE CUT OUT? 📖 From the "Fish Boy" lake monster to the tragic, stone-cold backstory of Sorsha’s father, the Wayland Drew novelization contains world-building and grit that never made it to the final theatrical cut. We’re breaking down:  Extended Lore: The dark history of Bavmorda and Fin Raziel’s rivalry.  Deleted Scenes: The "Fish Boy" sequence and the "Tir Asleen" moments that were too big for 1988 VFX.  Val Kilmer’s Ad-libs: How Madmartigan’s best lines weren't in any script.  YOUR VOTE COUNTS! 🫵 On The Average, the final score is in your hands. We’re putting Willow through our 9-category scorecard—from the groundbreaking morphing effects to the "annoyance factor" of the Brownies. Did you watch the Disney+ series? Does the 1988 film still hold the magic?  👉 SUBMIT YOUR REVIEW: [Insert Link to Bio/Review Form]  📚 WANT MORE ADVENTURE? Check out our horror and fantasy books on Amazon: 👉 https://a.co/d/bUtniBd  🎧 RECORD YOUR OWN QUEST WITH ZENCASTR Get 30% off your first 3 months of Zencastr Pro: 👉 https://zen.ai/theaveragereviews  📖 EXPAND YOUR LIBRARY WITH PANGOBOOKS Get $5.00 off your first purchase with code “TIMOTHYREADS”: 👉 https://pangobooks.com/TIMOTHYREADS  FOLLOW OUR GUEST: 📸 Kelsi: @superkickingit (Kelsi’s Nostalgic Life)   This is The Average, where the real review happens with your friends.  #Willow1988 #SwordAndSorcery #GeorgeLucas #KelsisNostalgicLife #TheAveragePodcast #MovieReview #80sFantasy #WarwickDavis #ValKilmer #MovieScorecard #DeletedScenes #BookVsMovie

Heart-shaped boxes and gas masks: The ultimate horror summit starts NOW! ❤️⛏️  Welcome to Season 4, Episode 4 of The Average. Tonight, we are skipping the corporate romance and descending into the gritty, blue-collar mines of Valentine Bluffs to break down the 1981 cult masterpiece: MY BLOODY VALENTINE.  We are incredibly humbled to be joined by a powerhouse panel of horror creators to discuss the lasting impact, the infamous censorship battles, and the legendary legacy of Harry Warden. Joining Johnathan and Tim in the booth tonight:  🎙️ Jordan from @the_movie_den_ 🎙️ Chris (@beardedfilmguy) from @beyondthebloodpod 🎙️ Rich & Jerry from the @horrorheadspodcast  WE NEED YOUR SCORECARDS! 🫵 On The Average, the real review happens with your friends—and that includes YOU in the live chat. We want to hear your takes on the 9-category scorecard. Does the atmosphere of this Canadian slasher hold up in 2026? Where does Harry rank in the pantheon of horror icons?  👉 SUBMIT YOUR REVIEW: [Insert Link to Bio/Review Form]  📚 WANT MORE HORROR? Check out our books on Amazon and dive deeper into the genre: 👉 https://a.co/d/bUtniBd  🎧 LEVEL UP YOUR PODCAST WITH ZENCASTR Get 30% off your first 3 months of Zencastr Pro and record like a pro: 👉 https://zen.ai/theaveragereviews  📖 EXPAND YOUR LIBRARY WITH PANGOBOOKS Enjoy $5.00 off your first purchase when you use Tim Umpleby’s code “TIMOTHYREADS” at checkout: 👉 https://pangobooks.com/TIMOTHYREADS  FOLLOW OUR GUESTS: 📸 Jordan: @the_movie_den_ 📸 Chris: @beardedfilmguy / @beyondthebloodpod 📸 Horror Heads: @horrorheadspodcast   This is The Average, where the real review happens with your friends.  #MyBloodyValentine #HorrorCommunity #HarryWarden #TheAveragePodcast #SlasherMovies #TheMovieDen #BeyondTheBlood #HorrorHeads #MovieScorecard #80sHorror #LiveStream

The doors are closing and the luck is running out! 🚅💥  Welcome to Season 4, Episode 3 of The Average. Tonight, we are stepping onto the fastest train in Japan for a high-speed, neon-drenched deep dive into the 2022 action-extravaganza: BULLET TRAIN. Joining us in the cabin tonight is the fantastic Evan from @thekiltandtheredneck! Together, we’re breaking down why this movie—directed by Brad Pitt’s former stunt double, David Leitch—might just be the most underrated action flick of the last five years.  From the "Seven Samurai" vibes to the legendary chemistry of Lemon and Tangerine, we’re putting this film through our 9-Category Scorecard. Does the stylized "Volume" cinematography and Guy Ritchie-esque dialogue earn it a spot at the top of the Season 4 Leaderboard? Or does the "luck" run out before the final station?  In this episode, we discuss:  Stunt Double to Director: The incredible connection between Brad Pitt and David Leitch.  The Soundstage Secret: How they filmed the Japanese countryside in the middle of LA.  Character Arcs: Why Lemon, Tangerine, and even a bottle of water stole the show.  Style vs. Substance: Does the frantic pacing help or hurt the story?  THE FINAL VERDICT: We average our scores with the LIVE chat to find the definitive rating.  Join the Conversation: On The Average, YOU are the third host. Grab the scorecard from our link below, rate along with us in the chat, and let’s see if your scores can derail our averages!  ✍️ GRAB THE SCORECARD  📸 FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM: @theaveragepodcast  🎙️ FOLLOW OUR GUEST: @thekiltandtheredneck    This is The Average, where the real review happens with your friends.  #BulletTrain #BradPitt #MovieReview #TheAveragePodcast #ActionMovies #DavidLeitch #TheKiltAndTheRedneck #MovieScorecard #NeonAction #UnderratedMovies

Is this the ultimate "So Bad It’s Good" 80s masterpiece? 🧖‍♂️🩸  Welcome to Season 4, Episode 2 of The Average. Tonight, we’re trading the psychological dread of our premiere for neon spandex, exploding blenders, and the most haunted gym equipment in cinematic history. We are breaking down the 1989 cult classic: DEATH SPA.  To help us survive this workout, we’ve brought in a powerhouse panel of horror expert: 🎙️ Aaron from @aaronsmovies8587 & @abhorrormovies  From the "nudity every ten minutes" rule to some of the most creative practical effects of the era, we’re putting Death Spa through our signature 9-Category Scorecard. Does the 80s synth-wave charm and high-octane camp earn it a high score, or do the massive plot holes drag it down to the basement?  In this episode, we discuss:  The "Sentient" gym computer and the logic (or lack thereof) behind the kills.  The legendary practical effects—from the "acid shower" to the "blender fist."  Why this movie is the quintessential "Social Setting" watch.  THE FINAL VERDICT: We average our scores with the LIVE chat to find the definitive rating.  Join the Conversation: Every week, YOU are the third host. Grab the scorecard from our link below, rate along with us, and see how your scores impact the final average!  ✍️ GRAB THE SCORECARD: https://linktr.ee/theaveragereviews   This is The Average, where the real review happens with your friends.  #DeathSpa #HorrorReview #TheAveragePodcast #80sHorror #CultClassic #PracticalEffects #DarkroomReviews #AaronsMovies #MovieScorecard #Season4✨ Be part of the conversation! Submit your final score here: 👉 https://tr.ee/iGtZ-DpOO6  📚 Want more horror? Check out our books on Amazon: 👉 https://a.co/d/bUtniBd  🎧 Check out our friends at Zencastr and get 30% off your first 3 months of Zencastr Pro: 👉 https://zen.ai/theaveragereviews  📖 Enjoy $5.00 off your first purchase when you use Tim Umpleby’s code “TIMOTHYREADS” at checkout: 👉 https://pangobooks.com/TIMOTHYREADS

Season 4 of The Average is officially HERE! 🎬 We’re kicking things off with the highly anticipated supernatural thriller, Bring Her Back. From the minds of the Philippou brothers (Talk to Me) and starring Sally Hawkins, this movie has a lot to live up to.  To help us break it down, we are joined by a great friend of the show, Travis from @thenightclubpodcast!  WANT TO JOIN THE REVIEW? ✍️ We aren't professional critics—we're fans, and your voice matters. We use a unique 50-point Score Card to determine the final verdict. Download the scorecard in our bio/ https://linktr.ee/theaveragereviewsand submit your scores in the comments! We factor audience averages into our final season rankings.  In this episode, we score: ✅ Story & Character Development ✅ Script & Acting ✅ Music, Sound Design & Special Effects ✅ Direction & Cultural Impact ✅ Pure Enjoyment (The Big One!)  CONNECT WITH OUR GUEST: Follow Travis and The Night Club Podcast  https://linktr.ee/thenightclub?utm_source=linktree_profile_share&ltsid=bba24f19-9d16-4ff8-acd2-ef3363dabfda✨ Be part of the conversation! Submit your final score here: 👉 https://tr.ee/iGtZ-DpOO6  📚 Want more horror? Check out our books on Amazon: 👉 https://a.co/d/bUtniBd  🎧 Check out our friends at Zencastr and get 30% off your first 3 months of Zencastr Pro: 👉 https://zen.ai/theaveragereviews  📖 Enjoy $5.00 off your first purchase when you use Tim Umpleby’s code “TIMOTHYREADS” at checkout: 👉 https://pangobooks.com/TIMOTHYREADSJOIN THE COMMUNITY: Instagram & Submit your Scorecard: https://linktr.ee/theaveragereviews #BringHerBack #MovieReview #TheAverageReviews #TheNightClubPodcast #HorrorFans #Season4 #MovieScorecard #PhilippouBrothers

🌼 The Final Night. The Final Season. The End of The 13 Nights of Halloween. 🌼  For our grand finale, we’re closing the circle with MIDSOMMAR (2019) — Ari Aster’s sunlit nightmare of grief, ritual, and rebirth. Joining Tim and Johnathan is Ricky from @thenightclubpodcast, bringing his sharp insight into folk horror, psychology, and the human cost of belonging.  Together, we unpack one of the most unsettling modern horror masterpieces — where daylight burns brighter than darkness, and every flower hides a secret. ☀️💀  🔥 In this final episode, we explore: • The roots of Midsommar in ancient European ritual and myth • The film’s depiction of grief, control, and emotional manipulation • Aster’s symbolism — from fertility to sacrifice • And how Midsommar represents the perfect closing chapter for The 13 Nights of Halloween: Folk Horror Edition  Thank you for joining us on this journey — from the first ritual to the last pyre. 🌾 This might be the end of 13 Nights, but the dread lives on in The Dread Broadcast.  ✨ Be part of the conversation! Submit your final score here: 👉 https://tr.ee/iGtZ-DpOO6  📚 Want more horror? Check out our books on Amazon: 👉 https://a.co/d/bUtniBd  🎧 Check out our friends at Zencastr and get 30% off your first 3 months of Zencastr Pro: 👉 https://zen.ai/theaveragereviews  📖 Enjoy $5.00 off your first purchase when you use Tim Umpleby’s code “TIMOTHYREADS” at checkout: 👉 https://pangobooks.com/TIMOTHYREADS  💀 Huge thanks to Ricky from @thenightclubpodcast for helping us close out this era of horror, ritual, and community.  👁️ Don’t forget to LIKE, COMMENT your score for Midsommar, and SUBSCRIBE to follow us into the next chapter — The Dread Broadcast.  #Midsommar #13NightsOfHalloween #TheFinalNight #FolkHorror #AriAster #TheNightClubPodcast #TheAverageReviews #HorrorPodcast #FlorencePugh #CultsAndRituals #PsychologicalHorror #MovieDiscussion #ScareScore #Halloween2025 #TheDreadBroadcast

On Night 12 of our haunted countdown, we dive into the bleak, bone-chilling world of Robert Eggers’ The Witch — a slow-burn folk horror masterpiece steeped in historical dread, religious paranoia, and a talking goat named Black Phillip.  Join Tim and Johnathan, along with special guest filmmaker Adam Gall, as they break down this 2015 modern classic. We dig into the film’s Puritanical roots, the real history behind the witch trials, and why Anya Taylor-Joy’s debut as Thomasin still haunts us nearly a decade later.  🔥 We rate the film using our signature Average scoring system—story, scares, rewatchability, atmosphere, and more. You can score along with us using the templates on our Instagram!  🕯️ Topics include:  • The role of isolation and grief in The Witch  • Behind-the-scenes trivia and Eggers’ obsession with historical accuracy  • Black Phillip: GOAT or… goat?  • The terrifying ambiguity of religious fear ✨ Be part of the conversation! Submit your own score here: 👉 https://tr.ee/iGtZ-DpOO6 📚 Want more horror? Check out our books on Amazon: 👉 https://a.co/d/bUtniBd 🎧 Check out our friends at Zencastr and get 30% off your first 3 months of Zencastr Pro: 👉 https://zen.ai/theaveragereviews 📖 Enjoy $5.00 off your first purchase when you use Tim Umpleby’s code “TIMOTHYREADS” at checkout: 👉 https://pangobooks.com/TIMOTHYREADS 👻 Don’t forget to LIKE, COMMENT with your score for Antrum, and SUBSCRIBE for more horror deep dives as we march toward Halloween night!

Tonight, we’re summoning something dark. Join Tim and Johnathan, along with special guest Shawn from @TheHorrorVision, as we dive into Pyewacket — the 2017 folk horror film that proves the most dangerous rituals are the ones you don’t fully understand.  Written and directed by Adam MacDonald, Pyewacket follows a grieving teen who turns to the occult to lash out… and calls forth something she can’t control. With its slow-burn tension, forest isolation, and deeply emotional core, this film has carved out its own eerie space in modern horror.  We’re talking grief, guilt, the dangers of belief, and what happens when you call for help — and something answers.  So grab your ritual books, light the black candles, and join us for Night 7 of 13 Nights of Halloween.  ⸻  ✨ Be part of the conversation! Submit your own score here: 👉 https://tr.ee/iGtZ-DpOO6 📚 Want more horror? Check out our books on Amazon: 👉 https://a.co/d/bUtniBd 🎧 Check out our friends at Zencastr and get 30% off your first 3 months of Zencastr Pro: 👉 https://zen.ai/theaveragereviews 📖 Enjoy $5.00 off your first purchase when you use Tim Umpleby’s code “TIMOTHYREADS” at checkout: 👉 https://pangobooks.com/TIMOTHYREADS

It’s Night 10 of 13 Nights of Halloween, and we’re heading to the eerie, windswept fields of Iceland for one of the strangest entries in modern folk horror: Lamb (2021).  Directed by Valdimar Jóhannsson and starring Noomi Rapace, this slow-burn A24 film blends rural isolation, ancient superstition, and deep emotional grief—with a sheep-headed child at the center of it all. Is it horror? Is it a tragedy? Is it just really, really boring? We’re diving in.  Join Tim and Johnathan as they discuss the production, symbolism, awards buzz, and why Lamb has become one of the most polarizing movies in recent folk horror.  💀 Want to join in the scoring? Head over to our Instagram (@theaveragereviewspodcast) and grab a scorecard to rate along with us. Drop your score in the comments—your opinion helps us build a better average!  👻 And don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe to keep up with the rest of 13 Nights of Halloween!  ✨ Be part of the conversation! Submit your own score here: 👉 https://tr.ee/iGtZ-DpOO6 📚 Want more horror? Check out our books on Amazon: 👉 https://a.co/d/bUtniBd 🎧 Check out our friends at Zencastr and get 30% off your first 3 months of Zencastr Pro: 👉 https://zen.ai/theaveragereviews 📖 Enjoy $5.00 off your first purchase when you use Tim Umpleby’s code “TIMOTHYREADS” at checkout: 👉 https://pangobooks.com/TIMOTHYREADS

Tonight we wander into the whispering fields of Nebraska with Children of the Corn—Stephen King’s short story-turned-long movie that features killer kids, confusing theology, and some of the wildest child acting this side of a school play gone wrong.  🎙️ Join Tim, Johnathan and Rook as they battle through 1984’s Children of the Corn, a movie that asks, “What if the real horror… was organized child labor?” Okay, maybe not, but there is a lot of slow-walking and yelling “OUTLANDER!”  We’ll score it using our Average Reviews system—breaking down story, scares, rewatchability, atmosphere, and originality. You can rate along with us using the templates on our Instagram!  🕯️ Highlights:  • Why Isaac is an unsettling mix of demon child and cranky deacon  • Malachai’s reign of red-headed terror  • The wild tonal swings between horror, drama, and accidental comedy  • “He Who Walks Behind the Rows” (a.k.a. the fog machine with bad VFX)  👇 LIKE the episode, COMMENT with your own score, and SUBSCRIBE as we count down to Halloween night!  —  ✨ Be part of the conversation! Submit your own score here: 👉 https://tr.ee/iGtZ-DpOO6 ⸻  📚 Want more horror? Check out our books on Amazon: 👉 https://a.co/d/bUtniBd  🎧 Check out our friends at Zencastr and get 30% off your first 3 months of Zencastr Pro: 👉 https://zen.ai/theaveragereviews  📖 Enjoy $5.00 off your first purchase when you use Tim Umpleby’s code “TIMOTHYREADS” at checkout: 👉 https://pangobooks.com/TIMOTHYREADS  #ChildrenOfTheCorn #StephenKing #FolkHorror #13NightsOfHalloween #HorrorPodcast #TheAverageReviews #80sHorror #Zencastr

It’s Night 7 of our 13 Nights of Halloween series—and this one’s extra special. We’re joined by our friend and horror archivist Steven from After Hrs Video to help us celebrate our 100th episode of The Average Reviews!  And what better way to mark a milestone than by getting lost in the woods with one of the most iconic horror films of the last 30 years: The Blair Witch Project.  Released in 1999 and shot on a shoestring budget, The Blair Witch Project changed the horror landscape forever. With its shaky cam, raw performances, and groundbreaking viral marketing campaign, it blurred the lines between fiction and reality—and terrified audiences into thinking it might just be real.  🎙️ In this episode:  • We dig into the film’s production and legendary DIY marketing  • Talk found footage origins and what made it work  • Debate whether it still holds up—or if nostalgia is doing the heavy lifting  • And break it all down using The Average scoring system: story, scares, atmosphere, rewatchability, and more  ✨ Be part of the conversation! Submit your own score here: 👉 https://tr.ee/iGtZ-DpOO6  📚 Want more horror? Check out our books on Amazon: 👉 https://a.co/d/bUtniBd  🎧 Check out our friends at Zencastr and get 30% off your first 3 months of Zencastr Pro: 👉 https://zen.ai/theaveragereviews  📖 Enjoy $5.00 off your first purchase when you use Tim Umpleby’s code “TIMOTHYREADS” at checkout: 👉 https://pangobooks.com/TIMOTHYREADS  🕯️ LIKE the video, COMMENT your own Blair Witch score, and SUBSCRIBE as we count down to Halloween night!  ⸻  #TheBlairWitchProject #FoundFootageHorror #13NightsOfHalloween #HorrorPodcast #TheAverageReviews #AfterHrsVideo #100thEpisode #Zencastr

It’s Night 6 of The 13 Nights of Halloween: Folk Horror Edition — and tonight, we’re heading down to the Louisiana bayou for The Skeleton Key (2005). 🌙✨  Tim and Johnathan are joined by Travis from @thenightclubpodcast, who brings his deep knowledge to help us unravel this Southern Gothic gem. Together, we explore the movie’s unique mix of hoodoo magic, decaying mansions, and generational curses, all wrapped in humid tension and creeping dread.  🔥 In this episode, we dive into: • How The Skeleton Key blends folk horror with Southern Gothic roots • The real-world folklore behind hoodoo practices • That unforgettable twist ending — and how it redefines belief as power • The film’s legacy as one of the most underrated supernatural thrillers of the 2000s  👁️ “You don’t believe — that’s your problem.”  ✨ Be part of the conversation! Submit your own score here: 👉 https://tr.ee/iGtZ-DpOO6  📚 Want more horror? Check out our books on Amazon: 👉 https://a.co/d/bUtniBd  🎧 Check out our friends at Zencastr and get 30% off your first 3 months of Zencastr Pro: 👉 https://zen.ai/theaveragereviews  📖 Enjoy $5.00 off your first purchase when you use Tim Umpleby’s code “TIMOTHYREADS” at checkout: 👉 https://pangobooks.com/TIMOTHYREADS  💀 Huge thanks to Travis from @thenightclubpodcast for joining us and lending his insight on the history, culture, and fear behind The Skeleton Key.  👻 Don’t forget to LIKE, COMMENT your score, and SUBSCRIBE for more haunted deep dives as we count down to Halloween night!  #TheSkeletonKey #13NightsOfHalloween #FolkHorror #SouthernGothic #Hoodoo #TheNightClubPodcast #TheAverageReviews #HorrorPodcast #KateHudson #LouisianaHorror #SupernaturalThriller #MovieDiscussion #Halloween2025 #ScareScore

🎃 Night 5 of The 13 Nights of Halloween: Folk Horror Edition! 🎃  Tonight, we’re heading deep into the dark woods for The Ritual (2017) — a chilling blend of grief, guilt, and Norse mythology that proves some paths should never be taken. 🌲🔥  Tim and Johnathan are joined by GC from @facethemovies to explore one of the best modern folk horror entries of the last decade. Together, they unravel the film’s themes of masculine vulnerability, trauma, and the monstrous power of ancient gods that lurk just beyond the tree line.  💀 In this episode: • How The Ritual redefined modern creature design • The influence of Norse folklore and pagan worship • The film’s emotional weight and survival-horror tension • Why it stands tall among A24-style psychological horror  ✨ Be part of the conversation! Submit your own score here: 👉 https://tr.ee/iGtZ-DpOO6  📚 Want more horror? Check out our books on Amazon: 👉 https://a.co/d/bUtniBd  🎧 Check out our friends at Zencastr and get 30% off your first 3 months of Zencastr Pro: 👉 https://zen.ai/theaveragereviews  📖 Enjoy $5.00 off your first purchase when you use Tim Umpleby’s code “TIMOTHYREADS” at checkout: 👉 https://pangobooks.com/TIMOTHYREADS  🔥 Big thanks to GC from @facethemovies for joining us — go show him some love and check out his channel for more great movie talk!  👻 Don’t forget to LIKE, COMMENT your score for The Ritual, and SUBSCRIBE as we continue the countdown toward Halloween night!  #TheRitual #13NightsOfHalloween #FolkHorror #NetflixHorror #TheAverageReviews #FaceTheMovies #MonsterDesign #NorseMythology #PsychologicalHorror #MovieDiscussion #HorrorPodcast #ScareScore #Halloween2025

Tonight we’re digging into Antrum: The Deadliest Film Ever Made (2018) — a film wrapped in urban legend and cursed cinema mythology. Marketed as a “lost” 1970s film that supposedly killed its audiences, Antrum leans on its reputation as the “most dangerous movie ever made.” But does it actually deliver the scares, or is it all smoke, sigils, and no fire?  We break down the setup, the Blair Witch–style marketing, and why the idea of Antrum is scarier than the film itself. Folk horror thrives on myth, ritual, and rumor — and Antrum wants to live there. But does it earn its place?  ✨ Be part of the conversation! Submit your own score here: 👉 https://tr.ee/iGtZ-DpOO6  📚 Want more horror? Check out our books on Amazon: 👉 https://a.co/d/bUtniBd  🎧 Check out our friends at Zencastr and get 30% off your first 3 months of Zencastr Pro: 👉 https://zen.ai/theaveragereviews  📖 Enjoy $5.00 off your first purchase when you use Tim Umpleby’s code “TIMOTHYREADS” at checkout: 👉 https://pangobooks.com/TIMOTHYREADS  👻 Don’t forget to LIKE, COMMENT with your score for Antrum, and SUBSCRIBE for more horror deep dives as we march toward Halloween night!  #Antrum #13NightsOfHalloween #FolkHorror #TheAverageReviews #CursedCinema

In this episode, Tim and Johnathan dive into the grim, atmospheric world of Pumpkinhead (1988) and welcome special guest Aaron from A&B Horror to break down why this revenge-driven creature feature perfectly fits our Folk Horror theme. From rural curses to supernatural justice, we explore the movie’s eerie mood, practical effects, and lasting impact on horror fans.  📚 Want more horror? Check out our books on Amazon: 👉 https://a.co/d/bUtniBd 🎧 Check out our friends at Zencastr and get 30% off your first 3 months of Zencastr Pro: 👉 https://zen.ai/theaveragereviews 📖 Enjoy $5.00 off your first purchase when you use Tim Umpleby’s code “TIMOTHYREADS” at checkout: 👉 https://pangobooks.com/TIMOTHYREADS 💀 Special thanks to Aaron from A&B Horror for joining us in this episode—go show him some love!  👍 Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more horror deep dives.  #Pumpkinhead #HorrorPodcast #FolkHorror #80sHorror #CreatureFeature #StanWinston #TheAverageReviews

It’s Night 2 of our 13 Nights of Halloween: Folk Horror Edition, and tonight we’re burning bright with the one that started it all—The Wicker Man (1973). 🌾🔥  Join Tim and Johnathan (no guests this time!) as they dig into the haunting legacy of this cult classic. From its influence on folk horror to its jaw-dropping ending, we’re unpacking why this film still sends chills down our spines—without a drop of blood.  Along the way, we explore:  • How The Wicker Man redefined horror in the 70s  • Why Sergeant Howie is the true outsider  • The eerie power of belief systems in horror  • And, of course, THAT ending.  👻 Don’t forget: You can score the movie with us using one of our official systems—find them on our Instagram and let us know how you’d rate it! Every voice helps build The Average.  🕯️ Also, make sure to check out Tim’s horror novels—The Harvest of Briarville and Like, Comment, Survive—available now on Amazon. Perfect Halloween reads to keep the chills going long after the credits roll.  📌 LIKE • COMMENT your score • SUBSCRIBE to join us for the full countdown to Halloween!  ✨ Be part of the conversation! Submit your own score here: 👉 https://tr.ee/iGtZ-DpOO6  📚 Want more horror? Check out our books on Amazon: 👉 https://a.co/d/bUtniBd  🎧 Check out our friends at Zencastr and get 30% off your first 3 months of Zencastr Pro: 👉 https://zen.ai/theaveragereviews  📖 Enjoy $5.00 off your first purchase when you use Tim Umpleby’s code “TIMOTHYREADS” at checkout: 👉 https://pangobooks.com/TIMOTHYREADS  ⸻  🎧 Prefer audio only? This episode will be on all major podcast platforms tomorrow!  ⸻  #TheWickerMan #FolkHorror #13NightsOfHalloween #HorrorMovieReview #Halloween2025 #TheAverageReviewsPodcast #HorrorCommunity #CultClassic #1970sHorror #EdwardWoodward #ChristopherLee #LikeCommentSurvive #HarvestOfBriarville #HorrorBooks #YouTubeHorror #MovieDiscussion #SpookySeason #ScareScore #MoviePodcast #HorrorNerds #WickerMan1973

🎃👻 Welcome to the FINAL season premiere of The 13 Nights of Halloween! 👻🎃  We’re opening our last haunting journey with A Dark Song (2016), one of the most chilling modern entries in the folk horror canon. This Irish indie gem blends grief, ritual, and the occult in a story about a mother so desperate she’s willing to undergo a months-long magical operation to summon her guardian angel. But once you open the door to the other side… you can’t control what steps through.  Joining us tonight is David from @journeywithacinephile, bringing his deep love and insight into horror to help us unpack the ritual, the isolation, and the devastating emotional core of this film.  🔥 Why this episode matters:  • Kicks off the final 13 Nights of Halloween in style  • Highlights one of the most underseen modern folk horror films  • Breaks down trivia and behind-the-scenes info, including the REAL occult ritual that inspired the story  • Sets the tone for a season dedicated to pagan imagery, isolation, cults, and cosmic dread  📚 Want even more horror in your life? Check out Tim’s novel Like, Comment, Survive — a terrifying dive into found footage chills and YouTube ghost hunter vibes, perfect for spooky season 👉 📚 Want more horror? Check out our books on Amazon: 👉 https://a.co/d/bUtniBd  🎧 Check out our friends at Zencastr and get 30% off your first 3 months of Zencastr Pro: 👉 https://zen.ai/theaveragereviews  📖 Enjoy $5.00 off your first purchase when you use Tim Umpleby’s code “TIMOTHYREADS” at checkout: 👉 https://pangobooks.com/TIMOTHYREADS  🔔 Don’t forget to LIKE this video, COMMENT your score for A Dark Song, and SUBSCRIBE for more horror deep dives. It’s our final 13 Nights of Halloween — let’s make it one to remember.  #ADarkSong #13NightsOfHalloween #FolkHorror #TheAverageReviews #HorrorPodcast

We’re back with another cult favorite—House (1985)! This bizarre blend of haunted house chills, creature effects, and offbeat comedy is one of the strangest horror films to come out of the ‘80s—and tonight we’re breaking it all down.  Tim, Johnathan, and special guest Rook dive into the story, direction, effects, and legacy of House. From its over-the-top creature designs to its unexpected themes of grief and trauma, this is a film that deserves another look.  And as always—you can shape the average score. Submit your own review and see how your take impacts the final average at the end of the episode!  ✨ Be part of the conversation! Submit your own score here: 👉 https://tr.ee/iGtZ-DpOO6 📚 Want more horror? Check out our books on Amazon: 👉 https://a.co/d/bUtniBd 🎧 Check out our friends at Zencastr and get 30% off your first 3 months of Zencastr Pro: 👉 https://zen.ai/theaveragereviews 📖 Enjoy $5.00 off your first purchase when you use Tim Umpleby’s code “TIMOTHYREADS” at checkout: 👉 https://pangobooks.com/TIMOTHYREADS ⸻  👻 Topics Covered: – Why House is more than just a horror comedy – Practical effects & bizarre creature design – PTSD and trauma hiding under the comedy – Where it stands in ‘80s horror history – The strange legacy of the House franchise  ⸻  💬 Don’t forget to Like, Comment, and Subscribe to help us keep building this horror-loving community.  #House1985 #80sHorror #TheAverageReviews #CultClassic #CreatureFeature #HorrorPodcast #RetroHorror #HorrorCommunity #FilmDiscussion

🎬 The Conjuring: Last Rites (2025) – Livestream Review  The Warrens return one last time… but is it a triumphant finale or a tired whimper? Tonight, Tim and Johnathan are joined by GC from Face the Movies to break down The Conjuring: Last Rites in a livestream!  This episode is a pseudo-sequel to the Cinema Rewind collab where Tim joined GC and Jordan to revisit the original Conjuring—a film that redefined modern horror. Now we’re asking:  👻 How far has this franchise fallen? 🎥 Is Last Rites worth your time at the cinema? 💀 Has the Conjuring Universe lost its soul—or does it still have some scares left?  We’ll dive into the story, scares, acting, and direction while debating if this final chapter cements The Conjuring as horror royalty—or closes the book on a once-great franchise with a whimper.  ✨ Be part of the conversation! Submit your own score here: 👉 https://tr.ee/iGtZ-DpOO6  ⚡ Follow our amazing guests:GC – Face the Movies: https://www.youtube.com/@Facethemovies ⸻  📚 Want more horror? Check out our books on Amazon: 👉 https://a.co/d/bUtniBd  🎧 Check out our friends at Zencastr and get 30% off your first 3 months of Zencastr Pro: 👉 https://zen.ai/theaveragereviews  📖 Enjoy $5.00 off your first purchase when you use Tim Umpleby’s code “TIMOTHYREADS” at checkout: 👉 https://pangobooks.com/TIMOTHYREADS

Welcome back to The Dread Broadcast—our monthly after-hours horror pub, where creators, collectors, and fans gather (virtually) for drinks, laughs, and screams. Think of it as the late-night haunt after everyone’s finished their own shows: a candlelit roundtable for sharing what’s new, what’s hidden, and what’s worth digging out of the crypt.  This month we close out summer with Episode 4: August After Dark – Horror’s Last Summer Screams, featuring horror headlines, hidden gems, physical media treasures, and a very special guest…  ⸻  👻 Special Guest: Eric Miller  Eric Miller is a horror fiction writer, screenwriter, and sci-fi author with 30+ years in Hollywood. He’s the Bram Stoker Award-nominated editor of Hell Comes to Hollywood, creator behind 18 Wheels of Horror, and the screenwriter of SyFy cult favorites like Ice Spiders, Night Skies, Mask Maker, and Swamp Shark.  Eric joins us to talk horror across the page and the screen, his career in both publishing and film, and what inspires his monstrous stories.  ⸻  🕯️ Tonight’s Panel of Creators  • Jerry (Horror Heads Podcast) – @jl_in_amityville / @horrorheadspodcast  • Joel – @joel_villarreal36  • @guttedhorrorpodcast  • Kelsi – @superkickingit / Slime & Slashers  • Josh – @horrorblyopinionated  • Aaron – @abhorrormovies  • @monstermaulshop – “your one-stop horror shop”  • Jordan – @the_movie_den_  • GC – @facethemovies  Hosted by Tim & Johnathan from The Average Reviews Podcast  ⸻  ⏰ Segment Breakdown  [00:00–00:10] Opening & Introductions [00:10–00:30] 🎤 Spotlight Guest: Eric Miller – career talk + audience Q&A [00:30–01:00] ✂️ The Cutting Room – August Horror Headlines (new releases, reviews, buzz) [01:00–01:30] 🗝️ The Curio Cabinet – Hidden Gems & Streaming Picks (books, indie films, Halloween prep!) [01:30–02:00] 💿 The Crypt – Physical Media Treasures (August’s best releases + Monster Maul Shop showcase) [01:50–02:00] 🧛 Closing Roundtable & Wrap-Up  ⸻  🩸 Join the Horror Community  💀 Drop a comment with your favorite horror pick of the month 💀 Share and tag a creator who should join a future panel 💀 Subscribe for more roundtables, guest interviews, and horror community spotlights  And don’t miss next month’s Episode 5, where we’ll be joined by an independent director to talk about his brand-new found footage film… 👀  ⸻  #HorrorCommunity #HorrorLivestream #TheDreadBroadcast #IndieHorror #HorrorBooks #HorrorMovies #HorrorCollectors #HorrorYouTube #StaySpooky

This week we journey back to 1982 for Jim Henson’s dark and dazzling masterpiece: The Dark Crystal. 🧙‍♂️🪄 With its groundbreaking puppetry, haunting world-building, and eerie undertones, this fantasy film shaped childhoods and nightmares alike.  Joining us is Evan from The Kilt and the Redneck Podcast 🎙️ to dive deep into Skeksis politics, Gelfling lore, and whether this film is truly for kids… or kids who like a little trauma with their popcorn. 🍿👀  👑 Expect nostalgia, laughs, and more than a little darkness as we explore what made The Dark Crystal a cornerstone of 80s fantasy cinema.  📚 Want more horror? Check out our books on Amazon: 👉 https://a.co/d/bUtniBd  🎧 Check out our friends at Zencastr and get 30% off your first 3 months of Zencastr Pro: 👉 https://zen.ai/theaveragereviews  📖 Enjoy $5.00 off your first purchase when you use Tim Umpleby’s code “TIMOTHYREADS” at checkout: 👉 https://pangobooks.com/TIMOTHYREADS  #TheDarkCrystal #JimHenson #FantasyMovies #ChildhoodFantasySeries #80sFantasy #MoviePodcast #TheAverages

🕰️✨ Welcome to the first episode in our Childhood Fantasy series — and we’re kicking things off with a true gem: Time Bandits (1981)!  Directed by Terry Gilliam and brimming with surreal whimsy, historical hijinks, and dwarves who steal time maps, this cult classic takes us on a wild ride through the space-time continuum. Join us as we revisit the anarchic imagination of childhood, question the role of gods (and parents), and unpack why this offbeat fantasy still resonates decades later.  🎬 In this episode:  • Our favorite sequences through history  • The terrifying Robin Hood cameo (you know the one)  • David Warner’s delightfully evil turn as Evil  • Gilliam’s signature style and the Monty Python connection  • That ending—yes, that ending—and what it all means  📽️ Whether you grew up with this movie or you’re watching it for the first time, we’re diving deep into the strange, dark, and hilarious world of Time Bandits.  📌 Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more in our Childhood Fantasy series, where we’ll be covering films that shaped our imaginations… and maybe messed us up just a little.  🎧 Check out our friends at Zencastr and get 30% off your first 3 months of Zencastr Pro 👉 https://zen.ai/theaveragereviews 📚 Grab Jessica Lacy’s thrilling new horror novel, The House Beyond the Shore 👉 https://a.co/d/gNSn0Qg 📚 Want more horror? Check out our books on Amazon 👉 https://a.co/d/bUtniBd#TimeBandits #TerryGilliam #ChildhoodFantasy #80sMovies #CultClassics #MovieReview #FantasyFilm #TheAverageReviews #RetroCinema

This month on The Dread Broadcast, we’re joined by special guest Chris Riggi—actor in Abduct, American Crime Story, Vampires Suck, Gossip Girl, and (according to the internet) possibly the new Superman AND an F1 driver. We get into it. 🏎️🦸‍♂️  Our incredible panel includes: 🩸 Shawn from @thehorrorvision 🌕 Travis from @thenightclubpodcast 👻 Katie from @katieafraidy 🔪 Jillian from @ratedhorror 💀 Kelsi from @superkickingit 📼 Will from @onegoodscare 🎃 Jeffrey from @johndoejuggalo 🧠 Josh from @horrorblyopinionated 🎥 GC from @facethemovies  Together, we cover: 📚 The rise of Creature Feature novels 🎬 Must-see indie and under-the-radar horror releases 👀 Early reactions to Hell House LLC: Lineage 💿 That Nightmare on Elm Street 4K box set announcement …and plenty more horror hot takes, laughs, and recommendations.  💀 Make sure to LIKE, FOLLOW, and SUBSCRIBE so you never miss an episode of The Dread Broadcast—where horror creators and fans come together to celebrate the genre we love.  

🎬 Jennifer’s Body (2009) — Livestream Review with Special Guest Jessica Lacy (@bloodandlacy) 🔥🩸  Is Jennifer’s Body a misunderstood feminist horror gem? A demonic cult classic? Or both?  We’re unpacking it ALL in this livestream episode of The Average Reviews, featuring very special guest horror author and critic Jessica Lacy (@bloodandlacy)! From its blood-soaked satire and Megan Fox’s iconic performance to Diablo Cody’s razor-sharp script, we’re diving deep into what made this movie flop at first — and why it’s now a modern cult obsession.  💬 Join us in the chat as we rate, debate, and resurrect the legend of Jennifer Check.  ⸻  🎧 Check out our friends at Zencastr and get 30% off your first 3 months of Zencastr Pro 👉 https://zen.ai/theaveragereviews  📚 Grab Jessica Lacy’s thrilling new horror novel, The House Beyond the Shore 👉 https://a.co/d/gNSn0Qg  📚 Want more horror? Check out our books on Amazon 👉 https://a.co/d/bUtniBd  ⸻  🗓️ Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and drop your own rating in the comments or live chat! #JennifersBody #HorrorMovies #Livestream #CultClassics #TheAverageReviews #BloodAndLacy #JessicaLacy #MeganFox #FeministHorror

We’re embracing our comic book roots and flying straight into the heart of the Superman (2025) discourse!  Join Tim, @mephistomonkee, and @iamkevindavisofficial as we dive into DC’s latest cinematic reboot. Is this the movie that finally gets it right? Or just another cape in the crowd?  💬 The reviews are in — and they’re all over the place. From “disappointing” to “top-tier superhero cinema,” critics can’t seem to agree. That’s why we’re putting it to you.  🎯 Use one of our three scoring methods on Instagram (@theaveragereviewspodcast) or submit your score directly using our link in bio. We’ll tally everything LIVE and figure out where Superman (2025) really stands.  This isn’t Rotten Tomatoes. We don’t get paid to praise. This is The Average — where the real review happens with your friends.  👥 Want to be part of the episode? Drop your scores in the comments or join the chat. Your voice matters.  🎙️ Powered by Zencastr 📖 Order Tim’s new novel Like, Comment, Survive: https://a.co/d/blR27Ft  🎥 Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and comment your score. Your review changes the average.  #Superman2025 #DCEU #DCReboot #MovieReview #TheAverageReviews #JamesGunn #LiveScoring #FilmDiscussion #SuperheroMovies #ComicBookMovies #ManOfSteel #Zencastr #MoviePodcast #YourReviewMatters #SupermanReturns #TheAverage #DCFans

Welcome to Episode 2 of The Dread Broadcast — your new favorite monthly horror news roundtable, hosted by Tim and Johnathan of The Average Reviews Podcast! We’re building a free, creator-powered community, fueled by our love of horror in all its forms. If you’re into slashers, screamers, physical media, or under-the-radar gems, you’re in the right place.  🕯️ This Month’s Highlights Include:  • Special Guest Spotlight: Jessica Lacy (formerly Ivy Tholen) — author of Tastes Like Candy, Maul Rats, and more! She joins us to talk about writing slashers with heart, humor, and grit.  • The Cutting Room:   • Indie screeners from Raindance reviewed by @journeywithacinephile  • @thehorrorvision breaks down the buzzed-about A Desert  • @MovieDumpster joins with their signature insight  • The Curio Cabinet:  • @abhorrormovies brings lesser-known horrors into the light  • @superkickingit shares perfect summer slasher reads & Giallo-inspired books  • @thekiltandtheredneck covers horror gaming updates  • The Crypt:  • @facethemovies & @qthemoviecollector team up for a surprise physical media spotlight  📼 Plus: We tease Episode 3 (coming late July) featuring a found-footage indie horror producer as our next special guest.  🧛‍♂️ Don’t forget to: ✅ Like & Subscribe 💬 Drop a comment 📢 Tag your favorite horror creators — we want YOU in the conversation! 📺 Watch now and rewatch anytime on our channel.  #TheDreadBroadcast #HorrorNews #JessicaLacy #IndieHorror #PhysicalMedia #HorrorPodcast #HorrorCommunity #WhatToWatch #SummerSlashers #GialloBooks #HorrorGaming #A24 #FoundFootage  #RaindanceFilmFestival #SupportIndieHorror #CollectorsEdition

🎙️ Welcome to the first episode of The Dread Broadcast — your new horror roundtable bringing together critics, collectors, and curators to dissect the biggest news, overlooked gems, and physical media drops in the genre we love.  In this debut livestream, host Tim from @theaveragereviews welcomes an incredible panel of creators to explore what haunted the horror world in May.  👻 Special Guest: Horror Author Nick Roberts (@spookywv) Nick joins us to talk about his upcoming projects, answer panel questions, and drop an exclusive announcement you won’t want to miss.  🔪 Segment 1: The Cutting Room – Reviews & Analysis • Travis (@thenightclubpodcast) breaks down Final Destination: Bloodlines • David (@journeywithacinephile) explores Drop • Tim dives into Fear Street: The Prom Queen  🦴 Segment 2: The Curio Cabinet – Hidden Gems & Streaming Picks • Aaron (@abhorrormovies / Aaron’s Movie Page) spotlights must-see indie horror • Tim shares what’s coming to (and leaving) major horror streaming platforms  🕯️ Segment 3: The Crypt – Physical Media Deep Dives • Steven (@afterhrsvideo) unearths Jason X, Jason Goes to Hell, and Re-Animator • Chris (@beardedfilmguy) spotlights The Coffee Table, Girls Without Shame, and The Brood • Jordan (@The_Movie_Den) brings a surprise pick from the vault  ⸻  🩸 Are you a horror creator who wants to join a future broadcast? Comment below or message us on Instagram! We’re always looking to expand the table.  📌 Subscribe for more roundtables, horror headlines, and unholy recommendations. 🔁 Share this stream. Help us grow the dread.  #TheDreadBroadcast #HorrorNews #HorrorCreators #PhysicalMedia #HorrorReviews #IndieHorror #HorrorCommunity #NickRoberts #VHSRevival #FinalDestination #FearStreet #HorrorPanel

Episode Description – S3.E10: Goodfellas (1990) Review with Steven from After Hours Video“As far back as I can remember, I always wanted to be a podcaster…”This week, we’re diving into the mob classic Goodfellas (1990) with our good friend Steven from After Hours Video. From iconic one-liners and unforgettable tracking shots to the real-life rise and fall of Henry Hill, we break down the Scorsese masterpiece using our unique scoring system. Did it live up to the hype, or did it leave us reaching for the cannoli?If you missed the YouTube livestream, catch the full episode now wherever you get your podcasts. Don’t forget to share your score with us using one of our three scoring methods – find them on our Instagram!Check out our recording software, Zencastr, and start your own show here: https://zencastr.com/?via=theaverage#Goodfellas #Podcast #MovieReview #Scorsese #MafiaMovies #RobertDeNiro #JoePesci #RayLiotta #TrueCrime #FilmCommunity #CinemaLovers #PodcastLife #TheAverageReviews #MovieScore #TheAverage #PopCulture #FilmNerds

S3.E9: Thunderbolts Review (ft. Adam T. Gall)  In this episode of The Average Reviews, we return to the franchise that started it all for us — the Marvel Cinematic Universe — to break down the latest entry: Thunderbolts. Tim revisits the origin of our scoring system, how it all started with ranking MCU films in 2018, and why The Winter Soldier still reigns supreme. Joined by Adam T. Gall, we ask the big question: Did Marvel finally find its footing… or is this another swing and a miss?  🎙️ LISTEN anywhere podcasts are available 📺 WATCH now and drop your score in the comments 📱 JOIN US on Instagram (@theaveragereviewspod) to use one of our three scoring cards and tell us what you thought of the film!  💥 Whether you’re Team Red Guardian, still wondering what Ghost does, or just here for Florence Pugh — this one’s for you.  📣 Try Zencastr for your own podcast here: https://zencastr.com/?via=theaverage  👇 Like, comment your score, and don’t forget to subscribe! 👇  ⸻  #MarvelThunderbolts #ThunderboltsReview #MCUPhaseFive #MarvelPodcast #TheAverageReviews #MCU #RedGuardian #YelenaBelova #FlorencePugh #BuckyBarnes #PodcastLife #MovieReview #Zencastr #MarvelMovies #ThunderboltsMovie #MCUAnalysis #PodcastRecommendations #MoviePodcast #ScorecardSystem #PopCultureDiscussion

🎬 In this totally tubular episode of The Average, Tim and Johnathan are joined by Ricky from @thenightclubpodcast to dive deep into the sewers of nostalgia with the 1990 cult classic Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles! 🐢🍕We’re talkin’ puppets, pizza, practical effects, and the power of childhood wonder as we score this film across our signature categories—giving weight to why a movie might hit that sweet 3.5 out of 5 stars and still be legendary.💬 Did you grow up on TMNT? Think it still holds up? Drop your score in the comments, and don’t forget to check out our Instagram (@theaveragereviewspod) where you can join the conversation using our scoring systems!A massive thanks to Ricky for joining us on this ride through the sewers of cinema.👉 Like, comment, and subscribe if this movie made your childhood a little greener.🔗 Record your own podcast like us with Zencastr — click here to start for free and support the show:https://zencastr.com/?via=theaverage#TMNT1990 #TeenageMutantNinjaTurtles #TurtlePower #TheAverageReviewsPodcast #MoviePodcast #NostalgiaMovies #ThenightclubPodcast #Cowabunga #TMNTReview #RetroMovies #PodcastLife #ZencastrPartner #MovieNerds #PracticalEffects #ShellYeah #PizzaTime

🦆 It’s time to get feathered and freaky as we dive into one of the wildest cult classics ever laid—Howard the Duck! 🐣💥We’re joined by our good friends Travis from @thenightclubpodcast and Evan from @thekiltandtheredneck to talk about Marvel’s very first live-action movie. That’s right—before the MCU, there was a sarcastic, cigar-smoking, guitar-shredding alien duck with a taste for Earth women and one-liners.We talk questionable creative decisions, incredible practical effects, and how this bizarre, foul-mouthed bird somehow waddled his way into cult movie history. Plus, lots of duck puns. Because, obviously.🎥 Note: our video recording setup was being a real bird-brain, so this episode looks a little different—but the conversation? Still egg-ceptional.🎧 Want to start your own show? Use our link to try Zencastr: https://zencastr.com/?via=theaverage#HowardTheDuck #DuckMovie #MarvelBeforeMarvel #CultClassic #SoBadItsGood #80sMovies #TheAverageReviewsPodcast #MoviePodcast #DuckPuns #FeatheredFeverDream #TheNightClubPodcast #TheKiltAndTheRedneck #MovieReview #RetroCinema #LucasfilmWeirdness #MarvelOddities #DuckPower

Killer Robots, Exploding Heads & Indie Horror with Producer Travis Ayers! | Chopping MallLock the doors and get ready for mayhem! In this episode, we’re diving into the 1986 cult classic Chopping Mall—and we’re not doing it alone! We’re joined by indie horror producer Travis Ayers (Cyst, Hawk & Rev: Vampire Slayers) to talk all things low-budget horror, practical effects, and the wild world of independent filmmaking.Travis shares behind-the-scenes stories from his time producing films, the challenges and rewards of indie horror, and, of course, we break down Chopping Mall in all its head-exploding glory. 🤖💥Don’t forget to leave a review and let us know what you think! Your support helps us keep bringing you killer episodes. 🔪🍿#ChoppingMall #HorrorPodcast #IndieHorror #TravisAyers #CultClassic #TheAverageReviewshttps://zencastr.com/?via=theaverage

We’re on a mission from… well, you know the rest! This episode, we’re diving into the 1980 cult classic, The Blues Brothers! From the legendary music to the insane car chases, to whether the comedy still holds up today—we’re breaking it all down.Joining us for this episode is Adam, the composer behind the original theme for our 13 Nights of Halloween series! We talk about the film’s iconic soundtrack, its impact on pop culture, and what makes it such a unique blend of musical and mayhem.💬 Let us know YOUR thoughts in the comments—does The Blues Brothers still hit the right notes?🚀 Want to start your own podcast? Check out Zencastr—the easy way to record high-quality audio and video remotely! Sign up here: https://zencastr.com/?via=theaverage🔔 Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more movie discussions!#TheBluesBrothers #BluesBrothers #CultClassic #MoviePodcast #ComedyGold #FilmDiscussion #DanAykroyd #JohnBelushi #PodcastLife #MovieReview

🚨 FULL SPOILER REVIEW AHEAD! 🚨Stephen King’s The Monkey has finally made its way to the big screen, but does its mix of horror and dark comedy work? In this episode, we break down the film’s approach, its tone, and whether it successfully delivers scares or just cymbal-clashing chaos. None of us were familiar with the original King story, so we discuss the film purely on its own merits—does the comedic angle enhance or undercut the horror?We also feature added reviews from @beardedfilmguy and Aaron from @abhorrormovies, giving us their takes on the film’s execution and whether it sticks the landing.🎙️ This episode is brought to you by Zencastr—our go-to podcasting platform for high-quality remote recording. If you’re thinking of starting your own show, check out Zencastr here to get started!👉 Let us know your thoughts in the comments! Did The Monkey work for you, or did its tonal choices leave you scratching your head?🔔 Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and hit the bell for more horror discussions!#TheMonkey #StephenKing #HorrorMovies #MovieReview #Podcast #ThatBeardedFilmGuy #ABHorrorMovies #TheAverageReviews #HorrorDiscussion #Zencastr

S3.E3: The Substance, The Academy Awards & Body Horror with Ivy Tholen!The Oscars are recognizing body horror?! The Substance has been making waves this awards season, with nominations at the Academy Awards, Golden Globes, and beyond—but does it live up to the hype? In this episode, we break down Coralie Fargeat’s The Substance, discussing its themes, jaw-dropping practical effects, feminist horror roots, and whether it truly deserves its place among this year’s best films.Joining us is a regular friend of the show, author Ivy Tholen, known for her slasher hits Tastes Like Candy 1 & 2, Maul Rats, and Mother Dear! Ivy brings her horror expertise to the table as we discuss Demi Moore’s powerhouse performance, Margaret Qualley’s intense transformation, and THAT unforgettable, blood-soaked climax.Plus, we dig into how The Substance fits into the legacy of body horror films, from Cronenberg to The Fly, and why Hollywood is finally taking notice.🎧 Listen now on all podcast platforms!📺 Watch the full episode on YouTube!📢 Send us YOUR reviews using the methods on our profile—we want to hear what YOU thought!🔥 Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and hit the bell so you never miss an episode!🚀 Big thanks to Zencastr for powering our podcast! Start your own podcast with Zencastr here: https://zencastr.com/?via=theaverage#TheSubstance #Oscars #DemiMoore #HorrorPodcast #TheAveragePodcast #BodyHorror #IvyTholen #HorrorMovies #AcademyAwards #Podcasting #Zencastr

 Breaking Down Leigh Whannell’s Wolf Man with Special Guest Aaron from A&B Horror MoviesWelcome back, Average Reviewers! This week, we’re joined by the brilliant Aaron from @abhorrormovies (A&B Horror Movies) to take a deep dive into Leigh Whannell’s Wolf Man. 🐺Aaron brings his extensive horror knowledge and fantastic insight to the table, making this one of our most engaging discussions yet. Together, we explore why Wolf Man has divided audiences, dissect what works (and what doesn’t), and dig into the film’s deeper themes.We’re all about celebrating how we each view movies differently, so don’t forget to drop your thoughts in the comments below!🎙️ Huge thanks to Zencastr for powering this episode. Want to start your own podcast? Zencastr makes recording high-quality audio and video easy. Check them out here: https://zencastr.com/?via=theaverage💬 Have your own review of Wolf Man? Share it with us—we love hearing your take!Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more movie breakdowns, reviews, and awesome guests!#TheAverageReviewsPodcast #WolfMan #LeighWhannell #HorrorMovies #Podcast #ABHorrorMovies #Zencastr #MovieDiscussion #HorrorFans #FilmTalk

Welcome to the Season 3 premiere of The Average Reviews Podcast! 🎉 In this episode, we’re diving into the iconic 1985 movie Clue, a masterful blend of comedy and mystery. We’re thrilled to be joined by Evan from @thekiltandtheredneck podcast, who brings his unique insights and humor to the table.Together, we unravel the genius behind the film’s multiple endings, its clever nods to the classic board game, and Tim Curry’s unforgettable performance as Wadsworth. Whether you’re a longtime fan or a newcomer, this episode is packed with laughs, deep dives, and a whole lot of love for this cult classic.Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more movie reviews and fun discussions. Hit that bell to stay notified about our latest episodes! 🔔#Clue1985 #TheAverageReviewsPodcast #Season3Premiere #TheKiltAndTheRedneck #MovieReview #TimCurry #CultClassic #Whodunnit

🎥 Holiday Special: Breaking Down Robert Eggers’ Nosferatu! 🧛‍♂️Welcome to our Holiday Special episode! This time, we’re sinking our teeth into Robert Eggers’ stunning reimagining of the horror classic Nosferatu.In this video, we cover:🕯️ The history and legacy of the original 1922 Nosferatu📖 How Eggers weaves Bram Stoker’s Dracula and European folklore into his vision🎬 A deep dive into the film’s script, music, editing, and overall atmospherePlus, some exciting announcements!👉 Season 3 of The Average Reviews Podcast kicks off January 14th with a breakdown of the cult classic Clue!👉 My new book, The Harvest of Briarville, releases this January. It’s a suspenseful, eerie story that’s perfect for horror lovers.Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe to join us as we celebrate the weird, wonderful, and spooky side of movies. Let’s keep the conversation going!#Nosferatu #RobertEggers #HorrorMovies #TheAverageReviewsPodcast #HolidaySpecial #Season3ComingSoon #Clue #HarvestOfBriarville

Night 13 of 13 Nights of Halloween: Black Christmas (1974) - The Grand Finale  We’ve made it to the chilling conclusion of our **13 Nights of Halloween** series, and we’re closing out with a true horror classic—*Black Christmas* (1974). This is where it all began, the original slasher that redefined holiday horror and paved the way for countless imitators.   For this grand finale, we’re thrilled to be joined by horror author @ivy_tholen and the festive fright fanatic @black.chrismas. Together, we’ll dive into what makes this film an enduring staple of the genre, from its eerie atmosphere to its groundbreaking take on terror.  Celebrate this iconic night with a specially crafted cocktail pairing available on our Instagram, and don’t miss out on the discussion—head over to Zencastr with our promo link for 30% off: [https://zencastr.com/?via=theaverage](https://zencastr.com/?via=theaverage)   It’s been an incredible journey through horror history, and we couldn’t think of a better way to end it than with this genre-defining masterpiece.   #13NightsOfHalloween #BlackChristmas1974 #HorrorMovies #SlasherClassic #RemakesVsOriginals #IvyTholen #BlackChrismas #Podcast #HalloweenCountdown #HorrorCommunity #CocktailPairing #FilmReviews #ZencastrPromo #SeasonFinale

Night 12 of 13 Nights of Halloween brings us to the classic sci-fi horror, The Thing From Another World (1951)! 🌌👽 Tonight, it’s just Johnathan and me as we dive into this iconic black-and-white masterpiece, directed by Christian Nyby and produced by the legendary Howard Hawks. Based on the novella “Who Goes There?” by John W. Campbell, this film set the stage for generations of alien horror.We’ll explore the eerie atmosphere, the intense suspense, and the fascinating sci-fi elements that made The Thing From Another World a game-changer in 1950s cinema. Starring Margaret Sheridan, Kenneth Tobey, and James Arness as “The Thing,” this one is truly a must-watch for classic horror fans.Don’t forget to check out the cocktail pairing for this episode over on our Instagram! 🍸 Plus, we’re looking for audience participation—submit your own scores via the link in our bio and help us determine which film reigns supreme! 👀🎃Also, we’re offering a 30% off promo code for Zencastr to help all you fellow podcasters out there get started with high-quality recordings—details in the description below! 🎙️#TheThingFromAnotherWorld #1950sHorror #13NightsOfHalloween #ClassicSciFi #HowardHawks #MoviePodcast #SciFiHorror #HalloweenCountdown #Night12 #JohnWCampbell #TheThing

Night 11 brings us to Invasion of the Body Snatchers (1956)! Join @travelingstrawberries and @evan.brandon as they dive into the paranoia-fueled sci-fi classic that keeps viewers questioning reality even decades later. Watch as they explore the film’s timeless themes of conformity, fear, and identity in Cold War America, and share their favorite scenes and insights. Don’t miss this discussion on one of the most influential sci-fi horror films of all time!

🦠 Episode 10 of 13 Nights of Halloween 🦠  For Night 10, we’re taking a nostalgic trip back to the 1950s with The Fly (1958) starring the legendary Vincent Price!  Join us and our awesome guest, Travis from @thenightclubpodcast, as we dissect the classic sci-fi horror that brought us the unforgettable line, “Help meee!”  We’ll dive into the film’s iconic moments, its impact on the genre, and why it still gives us chills decades later. Is this old-school classic still buzzing with terror? Let’s find out!   Plus, don’t forget to check out our exclusive Zencastr promo—get 30% off when you use our code to elevate your own podcasting experience: https://zencastr.com/?via=theaverage   13 Nights of Halloween is heating up, so make sure to like, comment, and subscribe for more episodes of spooky film fun!  🍸 Cocktail pairing? Of course! Find the recipe for this episode’s drink on our Instagram.  📢 Don’t forget to share your own score of the film using the link in our bio or in your stories!  #TheFly #1958TheFly #VincentPrice #ClassicHorror #HorrorPodcast #SciFiHorror #13NightsOfHalloween #ZencastrPromo #HorrorCommunity #TheNightClubPodcast

Night 9 of 13 Nights of Halloween: Suspiria (1977)  Tonight, we’re venturing into the vividly twisted world of Dario Argento’s *Suspiria* (1977)—a true visual and auditory horror masterpiece. Prepare yourself for a journey through a kaleidoscope of terror with one of the most influential horror films of all time.   Joining us is David from @journeywithacinephile, bringing his expertise to unravel the dark magic behind Argento’s cult classic. From the haunting score by Goblin to the mesmerizing color palette, we’re diving deep into what makes *Suspiria* a timeless piece of horror history.  Pair this cinematic experience with our signature Goblin’s Blood Elixir cocktail, exclusively on our Instagram!  Don’t forget to tune in on Zencastr with our promo link for 30% off and immerse yourself in the witchy wonders of *Suspiria*: [https://zencastr.com/?via=theaverage](https://zencastr.com/?via=theaverage)   Step into the dance of death—*Suspiria* awaits…   #13NightsOfHalloween #Suspiria1977 #HorrorMovies #DarioArgento #RemakesVsOriginals #JourneyWithACinephile #Podcast #HalloweenCountdown #HorrorCommunity #CocktailPairing #FilmReviews #ZencastrPromo #SeasonFinale

Night 8 of 13 Nights of Halloween: House of Wax (1953)  Tonight, we’re stepping back in time for a true horror classic—*House of Wax* (1953). Join us as we delve into this eerie masterpiece with the legendary Vincent Price bringing the chills and thrills in a performance that’s nothing short of iconic.   We’re joined by Ricky from @thenightclubpodcast to break down all the spine-tingling moments, the incredible craftsmanship, and why this film remains a staple in the horror genre.   Make your movie night even more memorable with our vintage cocktail pairing recipe, available now on our Instagram! 🍸 And don’t miss out on the conversation—head over to Zencastr with our promo link for 30% off and dive into the world of *House of Wax*: [https://zencastr.com/?via=theaverage](https://zencastr.com/?via=theaverage)   This is one episode you don’t want to miss—Vincent Price awaits…   #13NightsOfHalloween #HouseOfWax1953 #HorrorMovies #VincentPrice #RemakesVsOriginals #TheNightClubPodcast #Podcast #HalloweenCountdown #HorrorCommunity #CocktailPairing #FilmReviews #ZencastrPromo #SeasonFinale