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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
Stephen Bissette
Hollywood
Event Horizon
Siskel and Ebert
Se7en
The Ghost and the Darkness
Dracula
Deep Blue Sea

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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Latest Episodes

"Trick or treat, motherfucker!"

Intro song: "Somebody's Watching Me" by Rockwell (1983)

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0:00 - INTRO

1:17 - HALLOWEEN: RESURRECTION with ROBERT OTTONE

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Follow Robert on Instagram: www.instagram.com/robertottone/

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"It never forgives. It never forgets. Once you see it, you can never forget."

Intro song: "The Ghost In You" by The Psychedelic Furs (1984)

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1:18 - JU-ON:THE GRUDGE with CJ DOTSON

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Check out CJ's website: www... more

"Jason Voorhees is dead! His body was cremated. He's nothing but a handful of ash."

BEST OF CRADLE TO THE GRAVE

FRIDAY THE 13TH: PART 5 with TIFFANY HELM

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Follow the show on Instagram: www.instagram.com/cradle2thegravepod/

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"You like to party?"

Intro song: "Fever" by The Black Keys (2014)

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0:00 - INTRO

1:40 - CABIN FEVER with HOWARD BERGER & STEPHEN BISSETTE

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Buy Howard's book "Making Monsters" - www.amazon.com/Making-Monsters-Hollywoods-Cre... more

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Recent Guests

Tiffany Helm
Actress known for Violet in Friday the 13th Part 5
Friday the 13th Part 5 cast
Episode: BEST OF EPISODE: FRIDAY THE 13TH: PART 5 with Tiffany Helm
Howard Berger
Makeup effects artist, KNB EFX Group
KNB EFX Group
Episode: CABIN FEVER (2002) with Howard Berger & Stephen Bissette
CJ Leede
Author; vampire fiction expert and interviewer guest on the episode
Author
Episode: QUEEN OF THE DAMNED (2002) with CJ Leede
Nicholas Meyer
Director and screenwriter of The Day After
The Day After (1983)
Episode: BEST OF EPISODE: THE DAY AFTER (1983) with Nicholas Meyer & Stephen Bissette
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

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 States4 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 States2 years 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 States2 years 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

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BEST OF EPISODE: FRIDAY THE 13TH: PART 5 with Tiffany Helm
Q: How did you approach Violet's wardrobe and makeup to distinguish her from other characters in the series?
Wardrobe let me have what I wanted; I actively contributed to the look, including hair and makeup, to give Violet a distinct goth-new wave vibe that felt authentic to the era.
BEST OF EPISODE: FRIDAY THE 13TH: PART 5 with Tiffany Helm
Q: What was your feeling about slasher films before you were cast in Friday the 13th Part 5, and did you consider yourself a fan of the genre?
I was interested in the genre as a new thing for the 80s and would call myself a fan, but not a rabid fanatic; I was thrilled to be part of a franchise, and I brought my own sensibilities to the character.
QUEEN OF THE DAMNED (2002) with CJ Leede
Q: Cj, have you always been a fan of horror? Tell me your origin story.
Cj describes growing up afraid of horror, discovering Stephen King in his mid-20s, and gradually becoming obsessed with horror writing, shaping his later work and interests.
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.

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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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3. CJ Leede
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5. James Chambers
6. Samm Deighan
7. Adam Wakefield
8. Junot Díaz

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