The Pod and the Pendulum

Seven years ago we launched the podcast, so why not take a little victory lap? Mike, Stephen & Brian are on hand look back at the history of the podcast and how some of the crew got involved. We also discuss our own gateways to horror movies. Plus, a short mailbag and listener feedback, along with where we think the genre may head, what we've thought of horror movies in 2026 so far, and what upcoming horror movies we're excited for Please take a moment to rate and review us on the Apple Podcast app, or rate us on the Spotify app. Reviews and five star ratings help new listeners find us every day, and we greatly appreciate the feedback and support.  Patreon members get exclusive full length episodes, audio fan commentaries, exclusive mini-sodes and more. Join today for as little as $2 at patreon.com/podandthependulum.  Check out our website for easy access to our full catalog of shows, with hundreds of hours of free content. You can search the catalog, leave a review and even leave us feedback all from the site. Go to www.podandthependulum.com to check it out.  Follow us- WEBSITE BLUESKY INSTAGRAM Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Mike and Nichole are joined by filmmaker Mary Beth McAndrews (Bystanders) to talk about 2017's found footage serial killer flick CREEP 2. Mark Duplass returns as Aaron / Peachfuzz, but in Desiree Akhavan's Sara, he may have met his match. Where the first explores the dynamics of male friendship & bonding, this time around gender and power dynamics are at play as Peachfuzz finds the avant garde videographer impenetrable. Each stunt is meant to maximize the audience's discomfort, and yet Sara remains unflappable. Please take a moment to rate and review us on the Apple Podcast app, or rate us on the Spotify app. Reviews and five star ratings help new listeners find us every day, and we greatly appreciate the feedback and support.  Patreon members get exclusive full length episodes, audio fan commentaries, exclusive mini-sodes and more. Join today for as little as $2 at patreon.com/podandthependulum.  Check out our website for easy access to our full catalog of shows, with hundreds of hours of free content. You can search the catalog, leave a review and even leave us feedback all from the site. Go to www.podandthependulum.com to check it out.    Follow us- WEBSITE BLUESKY INSTAGRAM Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Enjoy this brief clip from our full episode on the new Faces of Death film. With Mike, Ari, and Brian. To get the full episode, and to gain access on up to 100+ hours of bonus shows, become a patron today for as little as two bucks at patreon.com/podandthependulum Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

It's Peachfuzz time! This week we breakdown the 2014 found footage mumblegore classic CREEP. Mike, Devaughn, and Nichole are joined by guest Alex Pagliuca to talk about this two-hander from Mark Duplass and Patrick Brice. An equal parts horrific, suspenseful, cringey and funny exploration at the sort of social isolation and loneliness that drives a person to stay in a situation that is rife with red flags. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

This week we rank all the theatrical entries in THE OMEN franchise. Please take a moment to rate and review us on the Apple Podcast app, or rate us on the Spotify app. Reviews and five star ratings help new listeners find us every day, and we greatly appreciate the feedback and support.  Patreon members get exclusive full length episodes, audio fan commentaries, exclusive mini-sodes and more. Join today for as little as $2 at patreon.com/podandthependulum.  Check out our website for easy access to our full catalog of shows, with hundreds of hours of free content. You can search the catalog, leave a review and even leave us feedback all from the site. Go to www.podandthependulum.com to check it out.  Follow us- WEBSITE BLUESKY INSTAGRAM Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.