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Haunted Houses
The Legend Of Hell House
Horror Genre
Atomic Energy
Horror Comics
Slasher Films
Giant Monsters
Dracula Vs. Frankenstein
The Haunting Of Hill House
The Comics Code Authority
Halloween
Hausu
Dr. Frederick Wertham
EC Comics
Friday the 13th
FANGORIA
The Abandoned
Al Adamson
Body Horror
Gore

Our goal is to give you reasons to explore horror you've never seen and give you new ways to see horror you've loved for years.

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Every now and again, the horror genre produces a film that becomes a bona fide classic. In 1980, director William Lustig and co-writer and star Joe Spinell teamed up to make what may be the defining film of the 42nd Street grindhouse era: Maniac.

T... more

Count Dracula's Great Love (1973), Horror Rises from the Tomb (1973), Panic Beats (1983)

We're finally back to discuss the wonderful cinematic world of Paul Naschy! Back in episode 21, we covered three different entries in Naschy's werewolf films. ... more

Attack of the Crab Monsters (1957), Terrorvision (1986), and Uninvited (1988).

That's right, folks! It's Turkey Time again, and we are celebrating our 5th episode dedicated to those wonderous missteps in cinematic history. They aimed for the stars,... more

Frankenstein Created Woman (1967), Frankenstein Must Be Destroyed (1969), Frankenstein and the Monster from Hell (1974)

Continuing our quest to get through the rest of Hammer's Frankenstein films which starred Peter Cushing, we cover the last three... more

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Recent Guests

Bryan Senn
An experienced writer on horror films with over 30 years of experience in the genre.
Episode: Episode 91 - Author Bryan Senn
Ben Scrivens
Owner of Fright Rags, a major horror T-shirt company
Fright Rags
Episode: Episode 89: Fright Rags with Ben Scrivens
Joe Maddrey
Author of "The Soul of Wes Craven" and multiple biographies
Harker Press
Episode: Episode 83 - Wes Craven with Joe Maddrey
Raphael Engel
Actor known for his role as Dracula in 'Dracula vs. Frankenstein'
Episode: Episode 75 - Special Guest Zandor Vorkov
Professor Dan Yezbick
Teaches English and media communications at St. Louis Community College, Wildwood, and runs a course on horror comics.
St. Louis Community College, Webster University
Episode: Episode 73- Pre-Code Horror Comics
Will Morris
Film programmer at The Music Box Theatre
The Music Box Theatre
Episode: Episode 69 - Horror at the Music Box with Programmer Will Morris

Hosts

Aaron Abishan
Teaches film production and film studies at a university, writes about horror.
Damien Glanek
Co-creator of Living Dead Dolls, often contributes to discussions about horror culture and merchandise.
John Kitley
Host running Kitley's Crypt, staff writer for Horror Hound Magazine.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 62 ratings
  • LISTEN!

    If you love ALL horror, no matter how old, listen to this great show! Deep knowledge, irreverent views, but total love for horror. When I need a bit of horror mental stimulation, this is the show I turn to.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    MickeyMackem
    United Kingdom9 months ago
  • Absolutely LOVE this podcast! The relaxed conversational style punctuated with laugh-out-loud humor and incredible insights into a huge variety of topics makes it a go-to for horror fans of all generations. Fantastic!

    Podcast Addict
    5
    FilmFiend2020
    a year ago
  • The Absolute BEST!

    You will never find three more knowledgeable guys in the field of Horror films than these three guys! Give ‘Discover The Horror’ podcast a listen and hear for yourself. Horror films are in their DNA and you will ALWAYS learn something new, no matter how much you think YOU know about your favorite horror films.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Genoman
    United States2 years ago
  • Great podcast!!

    This is quickly becoming one of my favorite, look forward to podcasts! Sometimes it’s relating on a nostalgic level cause I’m from the same generation, as at least one of these guys, so Monster Times and Creepy and Eerie and other mags like Psycho and then having to hunt for stuff with no internet and being familiar with a movie cause of articles in Famous Monsters but never actually seeing the movie! Haha. Or watching a week of War of the Gargantuas on channel 5 or 9 or 13, whatever it was.But ... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    rkm365
    United States2 years ago
  • Familiar ground, but enjoyable company.

    Look, I don’t mean to seem harsh or rude, and I enjoy this podcast, but it feels very familiar to the many other horror podcasts I have listened to over the years. These hosts are informed and enjoyable company though.

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    tylerandjack
    United Kingdom3 years ago

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Episode 73- Pre-Code Horror Comics
Q: Why should anybody care about comic books that were published when our grandparents were teenagers?
Horror comics were an incredibly significant part of juvenile American culture, serving as both entertainment and cultural commentary at the time.
Episode 75 - Special Guest Zandor Vorkov
Q: So where do you come from, and what was childhood all about?
Vorkov shares that he was born in Cleveland, Ohio, and reflects on his upbringing and the early curiosity that led him to explore various paths.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Discover the Horror Podcast

What is Discover the Horror Podcast about and what kind of topics does it cover?

The content largely revolves around the exploration and discussion of horror cinema across various eras and styles, encouraging listeners to appreciate both mainstream and obscure titles. Episodes often feature in-depth analyses of influential figures in horror, like Mario Bava and H.P. Lovecraft, as well as discussions regarding themes such as censorship in horror films and the cultural significance of horror merchandise. The dynamic conversations, often enriched by personal anecdotes and guest interactions, create an inviting atmosphere for both horror enthusiasts and casual listeners alike. Unique elements include discussions about the evolving perceptions of horror through cinematic history, intertwining personal experiences of the host... more

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