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Cradle to the Grave

Erik Hanson
Horror Genre
Horror
Horror Movies
Stephen King
Vampires
Jurassic Park
The Exorcist
Scream
Silence Of the Lambs
The Shining
Horror Films
Special Effects
Hollywood
Event Horizon
Siskel and Ebert
Se7en
The Ghost and the Darkness
Dracula
Deep Blue Sea
The Stand

My name is Erik and as long as I can remember I’ve loved horror. Horror movies. Horror novels. Horror comics. My life's milestones can be measured by the genre. It’s given me years of entertainment, as well as countless sleepless nights. It has kept me young at heart and filled my mind with wonderful memories that I cherish. This podcast is my way of sharing those moments with you. So, starting wi... more

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"You know what Einstein said about World War III? He said he didn't know how they were gonna fight World War III, but he knew how they would fight World War IV: With sticks and stones."

BEST OF CRADLE TO THE GRAVE

THE DAY AFTER with NICHOLAS MEYER ... more

"Bowels in or bowels out?"

Intro song: "Cold Brains" by Beck (1998)

SHOW NOTES

0:00 - INTRO

1:25 - HANNIBAL with KELLEY JONES & STEPHEN BISSETTE

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Check out Kelley's Dracula Kickstarter: www.kickstarter.com/projects/draculatheimpale... more

"You better watch what you say about my car. She's real sensitive."

BEST OF CRADLE TO THE GRAVE

CHRISTINE with JOHN LANGAN

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Check out John's Wordpress: johnpaullangan.wordpress.com/

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Follow the show on Instagram:www.in... more

"We don't kill people, we destroy demons."

Intro song: "You're the Devil in Disguise" by Elvis Presley (1963)

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0:00 - INTRO

1:30 - FRAILTY with JAMES CHAMBERS

*****

Check out James' website: www.jameschambersonline.com/blog/

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Recent Guests

James Chambers
Author and horror writer, discusses Frailty and related works
Abandon Asylum; Roadhog Screaming Press
Episode: FRAILTY (2001) with James Chambers
Samm Deighan
Film historian and author, co-host of Twitch Of The Death Nerve, contributor to Woodland Dark and Days Bewitched
Twitch Of The Death Nerve (co-host); Film historian and author
Episode: BEST OF EPISODE: THE HOUSE OF THE LONG SHADOWS (1983) with Samm Deighan
Adam Wakefield
Author of The Usher and Elephant in the Room
Author
Episode: DONNIE DARKO (2001) with Adam Wakefield
Junot Díaz
Author and critic
Episode: BEST OF EPISODE: DRAGONSLAYER (1981) with Junot Diaz, Clay McLeod Chapman, & Stephen Bissette
Thomas G. Waites
Actor and director known for The Thing, The Warriors, and various stage productions
Episode: BEST OF EPISODE: THE THING (1982) with Thomas G Waites
Sylvester Barzey
Author
Episode: FROM HELL (2001) with Sylvester Barzey
Keith Rosson
Author and novelist discussed in detail, including Fever House and Cough and Moon
Author
Episode: GHOSTS OF MARS (2001) with Keith Rosson
Aleece Jones
Host/creator of Gutted Horror Podcast
Episode: WOMEN IN HORROR with Tracy Johnson, Jerry Sampson, & Aleece Jones
Lindsay Hallam
Film lecturer and horror scholar
University (London)
Episode: THE DEVIL'S BACKBONE (2001) with Lindsay Hallam & Stephen Bissette

Host

Erik Hansen
Host of Cradle to the Grave; central figure driving the show with deep horror knowledge and year-by-year framing.

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 33 ratings
  • Great premise, fun discussions

    Randomly found this podcast from a youtube short with Coady Willis. Started listening just to find that Ep, but enjoyed it so much i started from the 1st episode and am working my way through all of them. Host has a great attitude, guests are interesting (never knew Stephen Bissette was such a knowledgeable and entertaining guy), musicians, comic creators, lots of creative folks. Its great to here the discussions about films i grew up watching from a host who was a similar age. What the heck, Sw... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    malcowitz
    United States3 months ago
  • Pure horror fun!

    Erik is such a great host and his guests always bring such a unique and entertaining edge to the show. If you love horror films and music and laughing hella hard, this pod is for you!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Gryffinjeannie
    United Statesa year ago
  • Where’s my Grave Digger Pin?!?!

    Erik Hanson is hands down the best horror podcaster recording today. He gets the best out of his guests with his funny, laid back, insanely well versed approach to horror movies. I eagerly wait on the new episodes and they always deliver.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Quints lower half
    United Statesa year ago
  • Thumbs up!

    The show is dope.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    HugePrawn
    United States2 years ago
  • A novel conceit

    Maybe the idea of a year-by-year deep dive into horror films have been tackled before, but as I’ve never encountered them I found the conceit interesting. I’m looking forward to more installments and hoping that some of my more obscure favorites get reviewed.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    doubtingtomjr
    United States4 years ago

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The year-by-year format and nostalgia resonate with long-time fans and newcomers alike.
Listeners praise the host's approachable, knowledgeable style and wide range of guests.
Guests are consistently interesting and well-versed in horror cinema and culture.

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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

DONNIE DARKO (2001) with Adam Wakefield
Q: What makes Donnie Darko feel like a 'total vibe' movie to you, especially in terms of its tone and atmosphere?
Adam describes the film as a tangibly moody and precise piece that blends indie sensibilities with time-travel mystique, relying on atmosphere, music, and visual storytelling rather than overt exposition.
DONNIE DARKO (2001) with Adam Wakefield
Q: Adam, I know you're a fan of horror. when did the genre grab you, and what shaped that early love?
Adam explains his father running a neighborhood theater and exposing him to Universal Monster films, which planted a lifelong fascination with horror and the thrill of fear balanced by curiosity.
BEST OF EPISODE: THE THING (1982) with Thomas G Waites
Q: What did you learn from Carpenter that you've carried into your own directing?
He learned to separate love of cinema from dealing with production challenges, to block, rehearse, and revisit the script to ensure the scene's core remains intact, which Waites applied in Target.
BEST OF EPISODE: THE THING (1982) with Thomas G Waites
Q: How did the ensemble cast shape the film's development during rehearsals?
Waites recalled the two weeks of rehearsal that allowed the cast to bond, which greatly aided the film's character development and the dynamic on screen.
BEST OF EPISODE: THE THING (1982) with Thomas G Waites
Q: What was it like working with John Carpenter on The Thing?
Waites emphasized Carpenter's leadership, directness, and mentorship, describing how he guided actors through problems, helped him trust his own directing instincts, and valued collaboration despite the intense shoot.

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What is Cradle to the Grave about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A horror-focused discussion hosted by Erik with recurring co-hosts and frequent guest experts, exploring classic and cult films year by year, with personal anecdotes, production insights, and candid debates about design, pacing, and legacy. Episodes blend scholarly and fandom perspectives—from behind-the-scenes tales and film analysis to nostalgia-driven conversations and reflections on fandom communities—often anchored by cross-genre connections like music, literature, and television across decades. A standout aspect is the year-by-year deep dive format paired with a warm, improvisational hosting style that invites a wide range of horror voices, making it appealing to listeners who love both deep-dive cinema critique and affectionate genre... more

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2. Samm Deighan
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7. Keith Rosson
8. Aleece Jones

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