The Podcast Macabre

Buckle up and set the GPS for a rough road as we discuss the novella "Big Driver" from FULL DARK, NO STARS and the Lifetime movie adaptation in this Summer Of Stephen entry. (WARNING: This story contains graphic scenes of SA.)

The corn's as high as an elephant's eye, so it must be time for Summer Of Stephen! Join us as we discuss the novella 1922 and its film adaptation.

Join us for a family friendly episode as we discuss the current films created by The Adams Family in all of their DIY indie glory. Timestamps for each film: The Hatred - 13:55 The Deeper You Dig - 18:30 Hellbender - 26:44 Where The Devil Roams - 33:36 Hell Hole - 46:38 Mother of Flies - 56:25

A selection of screamers from several streaming sources as we step into summer. Enjoy! The Letterboxd List

Saddle up some scares, pardners, as we share our Desert Island Picks for the niche genre of horror westerns. The Letterboxd List

Pack some cocoa and your canteens as we hike out for the Drive-In Double Feature of THE FINAL TERROR (1983) and MARSHMALLOW (2025). The Final Terror: - Non-spoilers 14:58 - Spoilers 26:08 Marshmallow: - Non-spoilers 38:58 - Spoilers 50:57

We have a claustraphobic collection for this trip to the drive-in with THE VAULT (2017) and THE DEVIL BELOW (2021). Bring a flashlight! THE VAULT: - Non-spoilers 06:32 - Spoilers 16:27 THE DEVIL BELOW: - Non-spoilers 23:05 - Spoilers 31:03

Time to take a trip to the drive-in via the travelogue horror-thrillers of INFLUENCER and INFLUENCERS. Bring your sunscreen! INFLUENCER: - Non-spoilers 13:04 - Spoilers 22:06 INFLUENCERS: - Non-spoilers 31:26 - Spoilers 40:37

Welcome to the blood red carpet as we share our choices for the best of 2025 within 13 curated categories. The Letterboxd List

It was like the world was out to get us and prevent this episode from ever being recorded, but we prevailed! Here's a list of our personal Top 10 horror films from 2025. Letterboxd List

After illnesses, tech issues, and life in general getting in the way, Joe and Chris come crawling out of the crypt with a "proof of life" episode.

Kicking off our 11th year of The Podcast Macabre, we recap the 2025 Letterboxd challenge by each sharing six of our favorite first-time watches from our lists.

Deck the halls with turkey calls! Join us for a libation enhanced commentary track for BLOOD FREAK (1972) in a festive closer to 2025. Cheers!

Are you up for a challenge? Then listen in and sign up for The Podcast Macabre 2026 Horror Challenge on Letterboxd! Join us as we share all of the criteria for next year's viewing challenge. The Podcast Macabre 2026 Horror Challenge List

Another glorious HoopTober has come and gone, and now we can share our personal faves for first time watches from our challenge lists.

Hey there, Fright Fans! time for another adventure into the realms of dream film festival programming as we each come up with a stunning selection of six films from the 1990's we would make a marathon out of. The Letterboxd List

Trouble is bruin as we consume cocktails and comment on GRIZZLY II: The Revenge, currently on Netflix.

One of our favorite precursors to spooky season is here with Cinemonster's HoopTober 12 starting on September 15th on Letterboxd. Join us for a discussion of this year's prompts and our own choices. Cinemonster's HoopTober 12 List

Say goodbye to another Summer Of Stephen by joining us for a discussion of the novel CARRIE and the film adaptions. It's buckets of fun!

Crikey! We're finally bringing you a long promised Drive-In Double Feature from down under with WOLF CREEK (2005) and LAKE MUNGO (2008). Cheers, mates! Wolf Creek: Non-spoilers - 12:14 Spoilers - 24:37 Lake Mungo: Non-spoilers - 34:37 Spoilers - 45:59

Join us for this year's secodn installment of "Summer Of Stephen" as we discuss A GOOD MARRIAGE from "Full Dark, No Stars" and the 2014 film.

Bang a drum cuz here it comes! We are kicking of "Summer Of Stephen" 2025 with THE MONKEY. (Note: Apologies for some of the audio quality. Numerous gremlins struck us this round.)

Fresh from Hulu, we provide our review and breakdown of PREDATOR: KILLER OF KILLERS.

Join us for a mind opening edition of "Lethal Literature" as we discuss Richard Matheson's novel A STIR OF ECHOES (1958) and David Koepp's 1999 film adaptation.

Join Joe and Chris a review of Ryan Coogler's massive hit SINNERS. (Warning: Full On Spoiler Discussion)

Some films just need a second watch to click with you sometimes. In this episode, we discussed films we just didn't like or flat out hated on the first watch but had greater appreciation for on that second chance. Letterboxd List

Time for a trek into the northern woods of New Hampshire as Jenny tells us about Wood Devils!

Welcome to the blood red carpet as we share our choices for the best of 2024 within 13 curated categories. The Letterboxd List

With the chaos that surrounds us, at least we have had the refuge of a lot of great horror films this past year. In this episode of The Podcast Macabre, we each provide our personal top ten picks for favorite horror films with a wide US release in 2024. The Letterboxd List

Kicking off 2025 by looking back at 2024 and our favorite first-time watches from The Podcast Macabre 2024 Horror Challenge. The Letterboxd List Join the 2025 challenge!

Holiday traditions are observed as we get a bit tipsy and talk while viewing THE GINGERDEAD MAN (2005). Grab a cup, and join us!

Join us again or for the first time for our fifth Podcast Macabre Horror Challenge on Letterboxd starting January 1st. The Letterboxd List

Cinemonster's HoopTober 11 is in the books, and we are here to each share our top six first time watches from the challenge. The Letterboxd List

We've got the cure for your Halloween hangover! Why not head to a desert island with a stack of ghost movies? The Letterboxd List

This trip to the drive-in takes us to Brazil and then the backwoods as we discuss SKULL: THE MASK and IN A VIOLENT NATURE. In A Violent Nature: Non-spoilers - 00:16:20 Spoilers - 00:27:51 Skull: The Mask: Non-spoilers - 00:40:00 Spoilers - 00:45:39

In honor of September being Hispanic Heritage Month, join us on our Desert Islands for a selection of Spanish-language horror films.

Prepare for the craziness of Kitamura and the madness of Miike as we bring J-horror genre mash-ups to the drive-in with VERSUS (2000) and YAKUZA APOCALYPSE (2015). VERSUS: Non-spoiler - 7:13:20 Spoilers - 17:57:10 YAKUZA APOCALYPSE: Non-spoiler - 26:24:20 Spoilers - 34:17:50

As we wrap up this year's Summer Of Stephen series, come inside as we discussion THE OUTSIDER novela and HBO-Max series. (Note: We had some issues with Chris's mic for a 12-13 minute period, but it does clear up.)

In this fully loaded (357 joke. Couldn't resist) Franchise Focus, we share our favorite segments from the V/H/S series of films.

Lace up your crosstrainers as we take on THE RUNNING MAN novel and film in this edition of Summer Of Stephen.

Follow along, Fright Fans, as we flex our creative muscles and flesh out horror themed pitches for selected public domain properties.

Lock your closets and look under your beds. We are kicking off Summer Of Stephen 2024 with THE BOOGEYMAN.

Join us at the drive-in for a pair of small indie productions from 2023 with BROOKLYN 45 and LATE NIGHT WITH THE DEVIL. BROOKLYN 45 Light spoilers - 11:25 Full spoilers - 20:54 LATE NIGHT WITH THE DEVIL Light spoilers - 38:42 Full spoilers - 49:40

Time to get creepy with the cryptids as Joe tells of the tale of "The Lizard Man of Scape Ore Swamp" in this edition of Legends, Cryptids, and Crimes!

"Stone the crows, and feed the falming lizards!" Or at least my Aussie friend says that. Keep away the crows with this double feature of DARK NIGHT OF THE SCARECROW (1981) and YELLOWBRICKROAD (2010). Spoiler Warning For This Episode Dark Night of The Scarecrow - 13:34 YellowBrickRoad - 38:48

"Do you fear God?" To celebrate our 350th episode, we are honoring the two things that brought us together: Horror and Kevin Smith. Join us in fellowship with a commentary track for 2011's RED STATE. Amen!

As we take yet another cruise to our desert islands with our picks, we give deep thought to the horrors under the sea and in the abyss of the oceans. Wear your floaties! The Letterboxd List

Of course you like horror movies! We won't even ask. So here is a selection of films to stream across various platforms! The Letterboxd List

This trip to the drive-in presents us with a "mumblegore" double feature from 2010 with RED WHITE & BLUE and A HORRIBLE WAY TO DIE. RED WHITE & BLUE Non-spoiler review - 10:05 Spoilers - 19:27 A HORRIBLE WAY TO DIE Non-spoiler review - 32:34 Spoilers - 41:22

It's time once again for The Macabie Awards! In this episode, we honor and celebrate what we each feel are the best of the best of previous year across 13 categories. The Letterboxd List