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Halloweenies: A Horror Franchise Podcast

Bloody FM
Horror Genre
Alien
Halloween
The Exorcist
Dead Silence
Indiana Jones and the Dial Of Destiny
Horror Movies
Invasion Of the Body Snatchers
James Wan
Antikythera Mechanism
Indiana Jones
Universal Monsters
2023 Film Releases
Horror Films
Alien Franchise
Mary Shaw
The Guest
Spear Of Destiny
Ageing
Nostalgia

Halloweenies® is a weekly horror franchise podcast. Each season, co-hosts Justin Gerber, Dan Caffrey, McKenzie Gerber, Rachel Reeves, and Michael Roffman slice and dice through an iconic series -- one movie at a time. In the past, they've covered Halloween, A Nightmare on Elm Street, Friday the 13th, Scream, The Evil Dead, Chucky, and Alien. This year? The Universal Monsters! Produced by Michael R... more

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Latest Episodes

The end of 2025 is nigh. The Halloweenies revisit the last quarter of a century to rank the top 25 horror movies of the last 25 years. Specifically 2000 to 2025. The second and final installment covers their picks from No. 10 to No. 1. Hosted by Simp... more

The end of 2025 is nigh. The Halloweenies revisit the last quarter of a century to rank the top 25 horror movies of the last 25 years. Specifically 2000 to 2025. The first of two episodes covers their picks from No. 25 to No. 11. Stay tuned for Pt. 2... more

Back in August, Bloody Disgusting moderated the panel BLOODLINES: The Evolution, Psychology, and Legacy of Gore in Horror Cinema at Midsummer Scream 2026 in Long Beach, CA. Presented by Storm King Comics, the panel covered the latex-heavy ’80s to the... more

Often described as Walt Disney meets Stephen King, David Bertolino transformed the Horror industry in the '90s with Spooky World. The Berlin, Massachusetts theme park was the Halloween Horror Nights before Halloween Horror Nights, a national sensatio... more

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Recent Guests

David Bertolino
The maestro and mastermind behind Spooky World, America's first horror theme park.
Episode: Spooktacular! - David Bertolino on How Spooky World Evolved the Horror Industry
Joe LoDuca
Iconic composer for the Evil Dead franchise and other notable films.
Episode: Evil Dead in Concert with Joe LoDuca
Andrew Buss
Vanity Fair writer and author
Vanity Fair
Episode: Young Frankenstein (Patreon Clip)
Adam Carston
Avid horror fan and returning guest.
Episode: Dracula (1931)
Henry Thomas
Actor known for playing Elliott in E.T.
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Episode: E.T. Reunion Panel: Live at Creep I.E. Aftermath 2024
Matt DeMarritt
Played E.T. in stunt scenes.
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Episode: E.T. Reunion Panel: Live at Creep I.E. Aftermath 2024
Robert MacNaughton
Played Michael in E.T.
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Episode: E.T. Reunion Panel: Live at Creep I.E. Aftermath 2024
Tommy Howell
Actor associated with E.T. reunion.
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Episode: E.T. Reunion Panel: Live at Creep I.E. Aftermath 2024
Eric Szyszka
Co-host of We Hate Movies podcast
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Episode: The Halloween Franchise with We Hate Movies

Hosts

Dan Caffrey
One of the co-hosts, Dan Caffrey brings a vibrant discussion style and insightful commentary to the show.
Justin Gerber
Co-host of the podcast, known for his humor and engaging delivery during discussions.
McKenzie Gerber
Co-host and contributor, adds a creative touch with her musical background to the podcast.
Rachel Reeves
Co-host known for her insightful perspectives, adds depth to the conversation.
Michael Roffman
Co-host and producer, provides expertise and direction for engaging discussions.

Reviews

4.5 out of 5 stars from 1.8k ratings
  • All them witches

    If you are still wetting the bed well into your 40s then you are a witch.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Lord Dizzle
    United Statesa month ago
  • lady killers

    found your show from lady killers and listening to alien episodes. would be cool if you did the conjuring movies!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    comet83
    United Statesa month ago
  • Re: Prince of Darkness

    I’ve listened to this episode many times. It is a great analysis of what can go wrong in an effort of even a very talented director. Probably the single best podcast conversation about this film. But! Two issues for me in this wonderful discussion: (1) Please for the love of God will podcasters STOP using Carpenter’s phrase “apocalypse trilogy”? I mean, why not talk about his “siege trilogy” (Precinct 13, Thing, Prince)? I love Carpenter as a director but his mouth is a self-serving bullhorn. (2... more

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    It's alright; I'm a doctor.
    United States2 months ago
  • Idaho

    I like how Rachel sings every time she talks. especially when reading. It’s so so fun.

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    Portense Party
    United States3 months ago
  • Halloweenies Fam 🖤

    The insightfulness, information, knowledge, discussions are great horror content.

    Also, I have read some other reviews and the long episodes that can get off topic are not their cup of tea. This is totallyyy my cup of tea though. I feel spoiled by how long the episodes are. The banter and dry humor/sarcasm always gets me to. Excited to see what all you guys come out with!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Brittnuhh
    United States3 months ago

Listeners Say

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Listeners appreciate the deep dives and humor in discussions about their favorite horror franchises.
The camaraderie among the hosts creates a comforting and familiar atmosphere for fans of the genre.
Many enjoy the mix of insightful commentary and entertaining banter among the hosts.
Some listeners express frustration with the lengthy run times and tangents that stray from the main topics.

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Spooktacular! - David Bertolino on How Spooky World Evolved the Horror Industry
Q: What do you think about the current horror landscape?
He believes the current horror environment is continually evolving, and he feels pride in having inspired many modern horror attractions.
Spooktacular! - David Bertolino on How Spooky World Evolved the Horror Industry
Q: What inspired you to create Spooky World?
Bertolino was inspired by events like haunted attractions and saw an opportunity to reinvent the haunted house experience, leading to the creation of Spooky World.
Spooktacular! - David Bertolino on How Spooky World Evolved the Horror Industry
Q: What was your relationship to Halloween growing up?
Bertolino recalls that Halloween was an integral family tradition, with simple costumes made by their parents.
Guillermo del Toro's Frankenstein (Patreon Clip)
Q: What influenced Guillermo del Toro to create his version of Frankenstein?
Guillermo del Toro was influenced by his childhood experience with the 1931 Frankenstein, which he described as a significant emotional connection, viewing the creature as his personal avatar and expressing how the story shaped his understanding of faith and dogmas.
Evil Dead in Concert with Joe LoDuca
Q: Can you give us the scoop on what Evil Dead in Concert is, and just how and why this whole thing came to be?
It's an interesting story how it came to be... it was a live performance of the score to the original 1981 Evil Dead movie.

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Focused on horror franchises, this podcast offers in-depth discussions and analyses of iconic film series, including but not limited to Halloween, A Nightmare on Elm Street, and Friday the 13th. The co-hosts engage in lively banter while exploring genres like horror comedy and slasher films, as well as examining the cultural implications and character dynamics within these beloved movies. Each episode provides listeners with the charm of nostalgia and humor, making it a go-to for horror enthusiasts seeking detailed commentary on their favorite films and franchises.

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Halloweenies: A Horror Franchise Podcast launched 8 years ago and published 307 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

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Recent guests on Halloweenies: A Horror Franchise Podcast include:

1. David Bertolino
2. Joe LoDuca
3. Andrew Buss
4. Adam Carston
5. Henry Thomas
6. Matt DeMarritt
7. Robert MacNaughton
8. Tommy Howell

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