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A Year In Horror

Your host Paul Waller (not Weller) is a horror movie addict. During 2020 the workload for his band and music management job slowed right down. At this same time he discovered the movie social networking platform LETTERBOXD. Armed with this database he decided to fill in the gaps of his horror film knowledge. Within week one he was averaging 3 a day.This podcast is the result of that horror compulsion - A YEAR IN HORROR

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    Vincent Price (Part 4)

    It's time for a big hitter episode on an absolute horror luminary. This month the legend I am covering is Vincent Price. An actor so accomplished that by the time of his passing at the age of 82 in 1993, he had left us with over 100 feature films. Half of these were horror, science fiction and fantasy movies and within those a stack are known today as all time classics.  Well, here we have the top 10. The worst 5. A slew of also rans. Plus a very special guest in the shape of Lono from We Belong Dead podcast. So join me over several pints of beer and over 7 hours of running time split over 4 episodes. This is Vincent Price, A Lifetime In Movies.  0.33 - Also Rans: Part 3 05.40 - Madhouse (1974) 43.29 - House on Haunted Hill (1959) 1.25.40 - Theatre of Blood (1973) 1.33.13 - Witchfinder General (1968) 1.39.05 - Outro A YEAR IN HORROR PATREON // WE BELONG DEAD PODCAST

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    Vincent Price (Part 3)

    It's time for a big hitter episode on an absolute horror luminary. This month the legend I am covering is Vincent Price. An actor so accomplished that by the time of his passing at the age of 82 in 1993, he had left us with over 100 feature films. Half of these were horror, science fiction and fantasy movies and within those a stack are known today as all time classics.  Well, here we have the top 10. The worst 5. A slew of also rans. Plus a very special guest in the shape of Lono from We Belong Dead podcast. So join me over several pints of beer and over 7 hours of running time split over 4 episodes. This is Vincent Price, A Lifetime In Movies.  0.33 - The Abominable Dr. Phibes (1971) 07.36 - House of Wax (1953)  40.37 - The Last Man on Earth (1964) A YEAR IN HORROR PATREON // WE BELONG DEAD PODCAST

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    Vincent Price (Part 2)

    It's time for a big hitter episode on an absolute horror luminary. This month the legend I am covering is Vincent Price. An actor so accomplished that by the time of his passing at the age of 82 in 1993, he had left us with over 100 feature films. Half of these were horror, science fiction and fantasy movies and within those a stack are known today as all time classics.  Well, here we have the top 10. The worst 5. A slew of also rans. Plus a very special guest in the shape of Lono from We Belong Dead podcast. So join me over several pints of beer and over 7 hours of running time split over 4 episodes. This is Vincent Price, a Lifetime In Movies.  0.33 - Sci-Fi Corner 4.59 - Edward Scissorhands (1990) 15.16 - From a Whisper to a Scream (1987) 19.00 - The Fly (1958) 25.17 - House of the Long Shadows (1983) 31.48 - Also Rans: Part 2 32.50 - Dead Heat (1988) 1.15.30 - Scream and Scream Again (1970) 1.50.08 - Masque of the Red Death (1964) A YEAR IN HORROR PATREON // WE BELONG DEAD PODCAST

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    Vincent Price (Part 1)

    It's time for a big hitter episode on an absolute horror luminary. This month the legend I am covering is Vincent Price. An actor so accomplished that by the time of his passing at the age of 82 in 1993, he had left us with over 100 feature films. Half of these were horror, science fiction and fantasy movies and within those a stack are known today as all time classics.  Well, here we have the top 10. The worst 5. A slew of also rans. Plus a very special guest in the shape of Lono from We Belong Dead podcast. So join me over several pints of beer and over 7 hours of running time split over 4 episodes. This is Vincent Price, A Lifetime In Movies.  0.00 - Introduction 20.36 - The worst 5 Vincent Price horror films 25.21 - The non-genre films of Vincent Price 29.42 - The Trouble With Girls (1969) 1.33.21 - Also Rans: Part 1 1.34.50 - Abbott and Costello Meet Frankenstein (1948) 2.03.25 - Bloodbath at the house of Death (1983) A YEAR IN HORROR PATREON // WE BELONG DEAD PODCAST

  5. 388

    The Lodger: A Story of the London Fog (1927) w/ Graham Reynolds

    Composer Graham Reynolds digs in on an early Hitchcock work that invents new cinematic techniques as its run time progresses, at the same time delivering a compelling tale of an early serial killer. As Bob Mortimer says, "It's Magic". See Graham Reynolds on the below dates 25 Apr: Ley Line, Verdant Taproom, Falmouth UK w/ Jane Weaver, Memorials, Elspeth Anne, Andy Votel DJ 30 Apr: Weird Walk presents Cult Night, Moth Club, London, UK w/ The Last Sacrifice (Presented by Mike Lindsay) 02 May: NeoAncients Festival, St Laurence Church, Stroud, UK w/ Memorials, Jane Weaver

  6. 387

    Silence of the Lambs (1991) w/ Pictish Trail

    Today we are joined by Johnny Lynch aka Pictish Trail to talk about his latest album, remote living and of course the all time great horror movie that the straights also love, Silence of the Lambs.PICTISH TRAIL // LOST MAP RECORDS

  7. 386

    2015 (Part 4)

    Oh Yes! It's time for one of those huge episodes. Well, it's a 4 parter anyways. 2015 was a damn fine year for horror movies. Not a classic but damn fine. Unfortunately though, there is no iron clad masterpiece amongst them. Just a ton of really decent films. But, what do I think was the very greatest horror movie that came out during 2015? Well, here we have the top 10. The worst 10. A slew of also rans. Some awesome mates. Some special guests. Several pints of beer and a 7+ hour running time split over 4 episodes. This is 2015, A Year In Horror. 0.33 - Room 4.25 - It Follows 15.51 - Aslo Rans Part 4 21.15 - Crimson Peak w/ Perran Helyes) 1.09.22 - The Invitation 1.14.39 - Creep 1.21.19 - Outro

  8. 385

    2015 (Part 3)

    Oh Yes! It's time for one of those huge episodes. Well, it's a 4 parter anyways. 2015 was a damn fine year for horror movies. Not a classic but damn fine. Unfortunately though, there is no iron clad masterpiece amongst them. Just a ton of really decent films. But, what do I think was the very greatest horror movie that came out during 2015? Well, here we have the top 10. The worst 10. A slew of also rans. Some awesome mates. Some special guests. Several pints of beer and a 7+ hour running time split over 4 episodes. This is 2015, A Year In Horror. 0.33 - Also Rans 2 9.24 - Krampus 13.10 - The Wave 18.21 - Also Rans 3 26.47 - Goosebumps (w/ Father Malone) 1.13.16 - Last Shift (w/ James Chapman) A Year In Horror Patreon 

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    2015 (Part 2)

    Oh Yes! It's time for one of those huge episodes. Well, it's a 4 parter anyways. 2015 was a damn fine year for horror movies. Not a classic but damn fine. Unfortunately though, there is no iron clad masterpiece amongst them. Just a ton of really decent films. But, what do I think was the very greatest horror movie that came out during 2015? Well, here we have the top 10. The worst 10. A slew of also rans. Some awesome mates. Some special guests. Several pints of beer and a 7+ hour running time split over 4 episodes. This is 2015, A Year In Horror. 0.34 - Also Rans Part 1 8.22 - Digging Up The Marrow 11.51 - Spring 16.22 - The Final Girls 22.33 - Bone Tomahawk (w/ Kelly McNeely) A Year In Horror Patreon 

  10. 383

    2015 (Part 1)

    Oh Yes! It's time for one of those huge episodes. Well, it's a 4 parter anyways. 2015 was a damn fine year for horror movies. Not a classic but damn fine. Unfortunately though, there is no iron clad masterpiece amongst them. Just a ton of really decent films. But, what do I think was the very greatest horror movie that came out during 2015? Well, here we have the top 10. The worst 10. A slew of also rans. Some awesome mates. Some special guests. Several pints of beer and a 7+ hour running time split over 4 episodes. This is 2015, A Year In Horror. 0.00 - Intro 16.04 - The Worst 10 Horror Movies from 2015 22.07 - The Amytiville Theatre (w/ Benjamin Bowles) 46.29 - Sci-Fi Corner 55.35 - Mad Max Fury Road (w/ Howard H Smith) 1.10.20 Star Wars The Force Awakens (w/ Marc Canale) A Year In Horror Patreon 

  11. 382

    The Evil Dead (1981) w/ Evildead & Body Count

    Today we have Juan Garcia of the US thrash belters Evildead chatting with us about a bloody classic in every sense of the word. Somehow this ended up in the second tier of the video nasties debacle, this was the section may have been prosecuted but were subsequently dropped from the naughty list after a series of acquittals. What are we like?   BODY COUNT // EVILDEAD // A YEAR IN HORROR PATREON

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    Sinister (2012) w/ Hellripper

    Welcome folks to another mid-month musical episode of A Year of Horror. Today we delve into an early Blumhouse horror classic with Scottish blackened thrash hero James McBain, mastermind behind Hellripper. Century Media // Hellripper

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    To The Devil A Daughter (1976) w/ Satan's Satyrs

    Please welcome to A Year In Horror special guest Clayton Burgess from Satan's Satyrs. We talk about the 1976, Christopher Lee starring, To the Devil a Daughter. The final Hammer Horror during the companies first run.

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    Superman III (1983) w/ Jonathan Snipes

    Please welcome to A Year In Horror, special guest Jonathan Snipes from the band Clipping. He is also a composer of many a fine soundtrack. We talk about the 1983, superhero sequel Superman III. Does it deserve its jump the shark status, does it hold up? Let's find out. 

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    Strange Days (1995) w/ Monkey3

    Please welcome to A Year In Horror, special guest Boris De Piante from the band Monkey3. We talk about the 1995, sci-fi nonsense,Strange Days. 

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    The Omen (1976) w/ Angel Witch

    Please welcome to A Year In Horror, special guest Will Palmer from the band Angel Witch. We talk about the 1976, all time classic, The Omen. Does it deserve its reputation, let's find out?  

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    Nightmare Castle (1965) w/ Louise Patricia Crane

    Please welcome to A Year In Horror, special guest Patricia Louise Crane. We talk about the 1965, Barbara Steele starring, Nightmare Castle.

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    Masters of Horror (2005) w/ Burning Airlines

    Please welcome to A Year In Horror, special guest J. Robbins from the band Burning Airlines & of course Jawbox. We talk about the 2005 anthology TV series, Masters of Horror.   

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    Logan's Run (1976) w/ Brix Smith

    "I am more than machine. More than man. More than a fusion of the two. Don't you agree? Wait for the winds. Then my birds sing. And the deep grottos whisper my name."Please welcome to A Year In Horror, special guest Brix Smith from the band The Fall. We talk about the 1976, science fiction hit, Logan's Run. Does it deserve the love, let's find out?  

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    Hellbender (2022) w/ Hellbender

    Please welcome to A Year In Horror, special guests The Adams Family, a crack squad of film makers that share bloodlines. We chat about their 2022, masterwork, H6LLB6ND6R. Not only that but they are in a band that features in the movie & would you believe it. They named that Hellbender. What's in a name?   

  21. 372

    Dead Man (1995) w/ Mika Miko

    "That weapon will replace your tongue. You will learn to speak through it. And your poetry will now be written with blood."Please welcome to A Year In Horror, special guest Jessie Clavin from the band Mika Miko. We talk about the 1995, Johnny Depp starring, Dead Man. Does it deserve its underground status and if not, where did it go wrong? 

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    Pitch Black (2000) w/ Cryptic Shift

    So, would you believe it. Today we return to the world of metal on A Year In Horror. Yes! Welcome to the mad minds of UK progressive thrash metal fright fiends Cryptic Shift. Their latest album is entitled ''Overspace And Supertime' and it comes out on February 27th on Metal Blade Records. This is what it's all about. Today we speak with vocalist and guitarist player Xander Bradley about the band, his history with horror and of course the sci-fi horror belter, Pitch Black.CRYPTIC SHIFTA YEAR IN HORROR PATREON

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    The Sandlot (1993) w/ Disasterpeace

    What a coup! A quick chat with Disasterpeace ahead! Yes, the very artist that redefined the electronic melting pot that horror film soundtracks this century would hang their machete's upon. He is with us here today to discus his work on 'It Follows' and 'Bodies, Bodies, Bodies' plus the film that he has chosen to focus on is one of those children's gateways into fear... From 1993 we dip our toes into 'The Sandlot'.DISASTERPEACE

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    The Lost Boys (1987) w/ Tailgunner

    Welcome to another mid month music episode of 'A Year In Horror' where I will chat with a musician about horror movies. A simple concept for simple, uncomplicated and really positive time..... um.... Yep, today, it's heavy metal band Tailgunner's turn to discus the macabre and so I tracked down bassist and founder Thomas 'Bones' Hewson, asked him to choose a horror flick and 'The Lost Boys' was the pick and that is all we need to get this riff shredding. Let's go...

  25. 368

    M. Night Shyamalan (Part 2)

    Oh yes! This is another one of the big hitter episodes that I planned out before even episode 1 of A Year In Horror. I get to watch every single M. Night Shyamalan directed movie and then rank them from worst to best. That's right, EVERY ONE! Well, here we have the top 5. The worst 5. A slew of also rans. Some awesome guests. Several pints of beer and over 2 hours of running time split over 2 episodes. This is M. Night Shyamalan, A Lifetime In Movies. 0.33 - Unbreakable (w/ Ian Martineau)34.45 - The Village42.17 - The Sixth Sense50.03 - Signs (w/ Howard H Smith)1.44.10 - outroM Night interview clips from The Howard Stern Show.

  26. 367

    M. Night Shyamalan (Part 1)

    Oh yes! This is another one of the big hitter episodes that I planned out before even episode 1 of A Year In Horror. I get to watch every single M. Night Shyamalan directed movie and then rank them from worst to best. That's right, EVERY ONE! Well, here we have the top 5. The worst 5. A slew of also rans. Some awesome guests. Several pints of beer and over 2 hours of running time split over 2 episodes. This is M. Night Shyamalan, A Lifetime In Movies. 0.00 - Intro10.50 - The worst 5 M. Night Shyamalan films18.25 - Also Rans22.10 - Trap (w/ Alexander Heff)1.01.35 - The VisitM Night interview clips from On Demand Entertainment and RTE: Ireland’s National Public Service Media.

  27. 366

    Possession (1981) w/ Phantom Pink

    It's time for another horror top tier legend. It's the good stuff, right - Possession? Also, it's time to chat with Phantom Pink . So let's blend the two together and see what Frankenstein addled creation we can construct.PHANTOM PINK

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    Don't Look Now (1973) w/ Jesse Sykes & the Sweet Hereafter

    So, would you believe it. Today I chat with Jesse Sykes on A Year In Horror. Yes! Her from Jesse Sykes and the Sweet Hereafter. This is what it's all about. The film she wanted to cover was the 1973 classic Don't Look Now. A tale of loss of grief and a killer stalking the Venice canals.Jesse Sykes & the Sweet Hereafter 

  29. 364

    1983 (Part 4)

    It's time for one of those huge episodes. Well, it's a 4 parter anyways. The 80s were a prime decade for horror. That's what history tells us. Well lets investigate ourselves because, as the old saying goes, history is written by the victors and horror always wins. So, what do I think was the very greatest horror movie that came out during 1983? Well, here we have the top 10. The worst 10. A slew of also rans. Plus some bangin' mates, a few Skeleton Crew gin shots and an 8+ hour running time. This is 1983, A Year In Horror. 0.00 - Also Rans 319.37 - Eyes of Fire (w/ Eric Ellicock)42.40 - The Dead Zone47.09 - Christine53.39 - V (w/ Paul Chanter)2.04.16 - Outro

  30. 363

    1983 (Part 3)

    It's time for one of those huge episodes. Well, it's a 4 parter anyways. The 80s were a prime decade for horror. That's what history tells us. Well lets investigate ourselves because, as the old saying goes, history is written by the victors and horror always wins. So, what do I think was the very greatest horror movie that came out during 1983? Well, here we have the top 10. The worst 10. A slew of also rans. Plus some bangin' mates, a few Skeleton Crew gin shots and an 7+ hour running time. This is 1983, A Year In Horror. 0.00 - Cujo3.52 - Sleepaway Camp (w/ Bev Tew)47.51 - The Twilight Zone (w/ Marc Canale)

  31. 362

    1983 (Part 2)

    It's time for one of those huge episodes. Well, it's a 4 parter anyways. The 80s were a prime decade for horror. That's what history tells us. Well lets investigate ourselves because, as the old saying goes, history is written by the victors and horror always wins. So, what do I think was the very greatest horror movie that came out during 1983? Well, here we have the top 10. The worst 10. A slew of also rans. Plus some bangin' mates, a few Skeleton Crew gin shots and an 7+ hour running time. This is 1983, A Year In Horror. 0.00 - Angst (w/ Kelly Mcneely)37.34 - House of the Long Shadows44.02 - Videodrome47.18 - The Day After52.56 - Also Rans 255.13 - Something Wicked This Way Comes (w/ Gary Slaymaker)

  32. 361

    1983 (Part 1)

    It's time for one of those huge episodes. Well, it's a 4 parter anyways. The 80s were a prime decade for horror. That's what history tells us. Well lets investigate ourselves because, as the old saying goes, history is written by the victors and horror always wins. So, what do I think was the very greatest horror movie that came out during 1983? Well, here we have the top 10. The worst 10. A slew of also rans. Plus some bangin' mates, a few Skeleton Crew gin shots and an 7+ hour running time. This is 1983, A Year In Horror. 0.00 - Intro19.37 - The worst horror films from 198325.36 - Ogroff aka Mad Mutilator (w/ Graham Bywater)1.01.23 - Also Rans (Part 1)109.38 - Sci-Fi Corner1.15.39 - Superman III (w/ Jonathan Snipes)1.38.14 - Return of the Jedi (w/ Paul Chanter)

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    Suspiria (1977) w/ Kreator

    Happy holidays horror heads! Today we chat with the singer, guitarist and founder of thrash legends Kreator. We discuss the band, horror and Suspiria. Let's do Kristmas with the 'Krushers of the World'.KREATOR NUCLEAR BLAST

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    The Beyond (1981) w/ The Wildhearts

    Oh my goodness, it's that time again to delve into the horror riddled mind of a musician that loves the genre and today that musician is the UK rock 'n' roll legend Ginger Wildheart. So strap on you black gloves, crack open a fresh J&B whisky and let's get down to the crack of a Lucio Fulci classic, The Beyond.

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    Soft & Quiet (2022) w/ Witch Fever

    On Halloween this year Music For Nations released the latest album by Witch Fever called 'Fevereaten'. A record so dark, heavy and moving that it demands repeated listenings. On November 4th 2022 Blumhouse released the latest movie by Beth de Araújo called 'Soft and Quiet'. A film so dark, heavy and moving that it demands repeated viewings. This is what happens when those two forces of nature collide.Music For Nations Witch Fever

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    2022 (Part 4)

    2022 was a bonanza year for horror movies from all over the world, honestly the riches are so plentiful it's insane. But, what do I think was the very greatest horror movie that came out during 2022? Well, here we have the top 10. The worst 10. A slew of also rans. Some awesome mates. Some special guests. Several shots of whisky and a 8 hour running time split over 4 episodes. This is 2022, A Year In Horror.  You can now support A Year in Horror via the Patreon.Theme Music by Max Newton& Lucy Foster.Email the podcast at [email protected]'t bother following the podcast on Facebook. But feel free to...Follow me on Instagram.Follow me on Letterboxd.Below are the time codes for all the different segments and my guest links. Feel free to let me know where you think I got it wrong or right and of course stay safe out there and I'll see you next month.0.35 - Also Rans (Part 5)2.09 - Prey w/ Ian Martineau41.56 - Bones And All w/ Normal Weirds1.20.07 - Two Witches w/ Pierre Tsigaridis & Rebekah Kennedy  1.46.40 - Men w/ Alexander Heff2.19.34 - X2.24.37 - Outro

  37. 356

    2022 (Part 3)

    2022 was a bonanza year for horror movies from all over the world, honestly the riches are so plentiful it's insane. But, what do I think was the very greatest horror movie that came out during 2022? Well, here we have the top 10. The worst 10. A slew of also rans. Some awesome mates. Some special guests. Several shots of whisky and a 8 hour running time split over 4 episodes. This is 2022, A Year In Horror.  You can now support A Year in Horror via the Patreon.Theme Music by Max Newton& Lucy Foster.Email the podcast at [email protected]'t bother following the podcast on Facebook. But feel free to...Follow me on Instagram.Follow me on Letterboxd.Below are the time codes for all the different segments and my guest links. Feel free to let me know where you think I got it wrong or right and of course stay safe out there and I'll see you next month.0.35 - The Menu w/ Zeke Miles15.52 - Also Rans (Part 4)28.02 - Terrifier 21.20.07 - Barbarian w/ Kelly McNeely

  38. 355

    2022 (Part 2)

    2022 was a bonanza year for horror movies from all over the world, honestly the riches are so plentiful it's insane. But, what do I think was the very greatest horror movie that came out during 2022? Well, here we have the top 10. The worst 10. A slew of also rans. Some awesome mates. Some special guests. Several shots of whisky and a 8 hour running time split over 4 episodes. This is 2022, A Year In Horror.  You can now support A Year in Horror via the Patreon.Theme Music by Max Newton& Lucy Foster.Email the podcast at [email protected]'t bother following the podcast on Facebook. But feel free to...Follow me on Instagram.Follow me on Letterboxd.Below are the time codes for all the different segments and my guest links. Feel free to let me know where you think I got it wrong or right and of course stay safe out there and I'll see you next month.0.35 - Also Rans (Part 2)16.27 - Soft And Quiet 19.14 - Nope24.06 - Sci-Fi Corner27.26 - Hellbender42.16 - Also Rans (Part 3)44.30 - Halloween Ends w/ Christopher Barling 1.37.21 - Satanic Hispanics w/ Demián Rugna

  39. 354

    2022 (Part 1)

    2022 was a bonanza year for horror movies from all over the world, honestly the riches are so plentiful it's insane. But, what do I think was the very greatest horror movie that came out during 2022? Well, here we have the top 10. The worst 10. A slew of also rans. Some awesome mates. Some special guests. Several shots of whisky and a 8 hour running time split over 4 episodes. This is 2022, A Year In Horror.  You can now support A Year in Horror via the Patreon.Theme Music by Max Newton& Lucy Foster.Email the podcast at [email protected]'t bother following the podcast on Facebook. But feel free to...Follow me on Instagram.Follow me on Letterboxd.Below are the time codes for all the different segments and my guest links. Feel free to let me know where you think I got it wrong or right and of course stay safe out there and I'll see you next month.0.00 - Intro16.50 - 2025!!! This years round up w/ Alexander Heff1.23.09 - The Worst Horror Films of 20221.29.44 - Also Rans (Part 1)1.41.22 - Pearl 1.49.12 - Dashcam w/ Annie Hardy

  40. 353

    A Desert (2025) w/ David Yow from The Jesus Lizard

    Sometime a movie can creep you out to the point where you reach out to lead singer of one of your favourite bands and ask them if they will come onto a podcast and chat with you about it. It helps if that singer is the lead in that very same film. Please welcome lead singer of The Jesus Lizard and star of the new movie 'A Desert', David Yow onto A Year In Horror.A Desert comes to streaming 24th November. CHECK IT OUT    

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    The Vast of Night (2019) w/ Keaton Henson

    Today we welcome musician Keaton Henson onto the A Year in Horror podcast to chat about a subject close to all our hearts, horror movies. Well, sort of... This one is definitely bedded into the science fiction genre and shares the same graceful and thoughtful approach as Keaton's music. Having him conduct any interview is a rare thing and to have him delve into his music and cinema with me was an absolute treat.  Enjoy 

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    War of the Worlds: Next Century (1981) w/ Scorpion Milk

    Scorpion Milk's Mat McNerny joins us today in the second part of our chat to discuss the most clairvoyant of odd movies from the 80s, 'War of the Worlds: Next Century'. Mat's latest album is called 'Slime of the Times' and I can not stop listening to it. So why not ask him to come onto a show about horror movies and combine my two passions. DOUBLE BOOM!

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    The Stuff (1985) w/ Scorpion Milk

    Scorpion Milk's Mat McNerny joins us today to discuss the most joyous of terrifying movies of the 80s, The Stuff. Mat's latest album is called 'Slime of the Times'  and I can not stop listening to it. So why not ask him to come onto a show about horror movies and combine my two passions. BOOM!

  44. 349

    Nihon Nightmares (Part 4: Legacy)

    Is this the end of J-Horror, or has the legacy, inspired a new batch of directors gained new legs? Marc Canale and myself dig in to find out through the American remake boom, South Korean cinema and a wealth of fresh Japanese talent.

  45. 348

    Nihon Nightmares (Part 3: Ultimatum)

    I join here as a co-host to Marc Canale who will guide me through the origins of J-Horror. Together in this episode we begin our journey through the evolution of J-Horror, tapping into the history and early work of the originators of the genre and coming out the other side, I hope, fully prepped for the onslaught of what's to come. Holy Smokes, today we discuss the auteurs, three of the top directors during the J-Horror boom and the films they crafted that shook a generation of genre fans to their very core.

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    Nihon Nightmares (Part 2: Supremacy)

    I join here as a co-host to Marc Canale who will guide me through the origins of J-Horror. Together in this episode we begin our journey through the evolution of J-Horror, tapping into the history and early work of the originators of the genre and coming out the other side, I hope, fully prepped for the onslaught of what's to come.Today we explore the franchises. The retellings. The Japanese inclination to rework stories, films, etc. So, hold tight as we dip into Godzilla, Zatoichi, Ring, Ju-on and Tomie & so much more. 

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    Nihon Nightmares (Part 1: Identity)

    I join here as a co-host to Marc Canale who will guide me through the origins of J-Horror. Together in this episode we begin our journey through the evolution of J-Horror, tapping into the history and early work of the originators of the genre and coming out the other side, I hope, fully prepped for the onslaught of what's to come.You can now support A Year in Horror via the Patreon.Theme Music by Max Newton& Lucy Foster.Email the podcast at [email protected] me on Instagram.Follow me on Letterboxd.

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    The Serpent and the Rainbow (1988) w/ Max Cavalera from Soulfly

    A chat with Max Cavalera about a Wes Craven undercard classic? Yes, please!Join us as we discuss The Serpent and the Rainbow, Max's latest record, Brazil and modern day horror cinema. 

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    Friday The 13th (1980) w/ Chat Pile

    Episode 339 is here! Its been 4+ years and there has been 4+ beers but this time around we have finally caught up with Chat Pile. Straight outta Oklahoma City and thankfully unscathed from being propelled into the noise rock limelight, we welcome Raygun Busch to the show to speak with us about the 1980 slasher classic, Friday The 13th.

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    The Others (2001) w/ Paradise Lost

    This is part 2 of our Paradise Lost special and we welcome to the show Gregor Mackintosh, lead guitarist with the band. The film he chose to chat about? Alejandro Amenábar's The Others. A ghostly ghosting ghost flick that loves to ghost. PARADISE LOST

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

Your host Paul Waller (not Weller) is a horror movie addict. During 2020 the workload for his band and music management job slowed right down. At this same time he discovered the movie social networking platform LETTERBOXD. Armed with this database he decided to fill in the gaps of his horror film knowledge. Within week one he was averaging 3 a day.This podcast is the result of that horror compulsion - A YEAR IN HORROR

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