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Halloweenies: A Horror Franchise Podcast

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Halloween
Universal Monsters
Alien Franchise
Horror Genre
Frankenstein
Halloween Franchise
Horror Movies
Christmas
The Crow
Sigourney Weaver
Gremlins
Ripley
Michael Myers
Evil Dead
Boris Karloff
Prometheus
Horror
Alien
Scream
John Carpenter

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

Here's a preview of our all-new Patreon exclusive episode that sees the Halloweenies heading to Foxhill Drive, Northolt, Greater London, where there's a live broadcast of 1992's Ghostwatch. Want to hear the full thing? Head on over to www.patreon.com... more

The Halloweenies cool off from the hot hot heat and splish splash with giant alligators as they revisit Alexandre Aja's 2019 creature feature Crawl. Together, they discuss their love (or hate) for the timeless terror, their investment in Barry Pepper... more

Here at Halloweenies, we love practical effects—there's a reason why one of our categories is called Great Graphics. Well, consider this a full-length Great Graphics episode, where we talk to the effects team behind the titular puppet of Pinocchio Un... more

Welcome back to Coming Soon & Now Showing, our monthly series that catches up on the latest horror headlines and round robins capsule reviews of new and old horrors. Today, Mike and Mac hit up Elm Street, Haddonfield, and Crystal Lake before braving ... more

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Recent Guests

Todd Masters
President of Masters FX
Masters FX
Episode: The Practical Magic Behind Pinocchio Unstrung with Todd Masters, Kiana Larson, and Joshua Raymond
Kiana Larson
Lead designer for Pinocchio at Masters FX
Masters FX
Episode: The Practical Magic Behind Pinocchio Unstrung with Todd Masters, Kiana Larson, and Joshua Raymond
Joshua Raymond
Animatronic supervisor at Masters FX
Masters FX
Episode: The Practical Magic Behind Pinocchio Unstrung with Todd Masters, Kiana Larson, and Joshua Raymond
Joshua Bailey
Filmmaker behind Stolen Kingdom
Self / Stolen Kingdom
Episode: Urban Exploring, Disney Bans, and the Buzzy Brilliance of Stolen Kingdom
Damian McCarthy
Director of Hokum
Episode: Hokum, Apex, and Evil Dead Burn News
Doug Bradley
Actor who portrays Pinhead, discussed as a guest in discussions about the character
Hellraiser
Episode: Hellraiser III: Hell on Earth (1992)
Arnold Vosloo
Actor who played Imhotep in The Mummy (1999)
Actor
Episode: The Mummy (1999)
Spacewolf Mac
Host of New Adventures in Sci-Fi
The Rewind for Halloweenies audience
Episode: Introducing New Adventures in Sci/Fi with Spacewolf Mac
Greta Gerwig
Actress known for her role in House of the Devil and other indie films
Actress
Episode: The House of the Devil (2009)

Hosts

Michael Roffman
Host of Halloweenies: A Horror Franchise Podcast; long-time horror journalist and podcast producer.
Dan Caffrey
Co-host and regular panelist; deep-dive horror analyst and franchise aficionado.
Justin Gerber
Co-host and discussion guide; known for organized debate and banter.
Rachel Reeves
Host with strong analytical voice; contributes historical and critical perspectives.
McKenzie Gerber
Co-host focusing on editing, production insights, and franchise analysis.

Reviews

4.5 out of 5 stars from 1.9k ratings
  • Great Horror Podcast, Frustrating Co-Host

    I like the podcast, but Mack is such a crybaby. All he does is complain about everything, and it honestly ruins the show at times. Like damn, dude do you actually like anything?

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    Akjpat
    United Statesa month ago
  • Scream 7 vitriolic episode

    I’m normally a fan but lost some respect in how they handled Scream 7 . It felt like they didn’t engage with movie honestly and injected politics and circumstances of the movie in their review rather than dealing with it on the merits. I’m especially disappointed in Justin - who said “the movie shouldn’t even exist” which is a disingenuous approach. And then folks like Caffrey had a problem with this but would praise Halloween Kills… They criticize certain parts of fandom in terms of nostalgia ... more

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    FervPundit
    United States2 months ago
  • Pretty Decent Content

    Pretty good for the most part. Justin is an over the top edgelord, but the group overall is pretty good.

    Update: unsubscribing. Rachel is unbearable, and the more episodes I hear her on, the more I realize this podcast has completely fallen off. I’m done hoping it gets better.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    AngelasDong
    United States3 months ago
  • Still good, no longer great

    This is still my go-to podcast for horror movies and I still highly recommend it. That being said, I don’t much care for when Rachel has to make a political statement that nobody asked for in the middle of a segment. It takes me longer to get through episodes with her as the host. I appreciate her perspective, but not everything needs to be seen through an extreme feminist lens.

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    Some Sea Bass
    United States3 months ago
  • Scream 7 rules

    You all are embarrassingly wrong about Scream 7. You all don’t know Kevin Williamson and Neve Campbell as much as you think you do, and the intentional Camp (no pun intended) went right over your heads. Smh. It’s like when one of you said that everyone was Randy in Scream 5 but that’s the commentary Scream 5 is trying to make, that everyone now a days is a critic. You all need to stop reacting and actually think about what these Scream movies are actually doing. One thing is for sure Scream 6 i... more

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    mauriceajones
    United States4 months ago

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Listeners praise deep-dive rigor and enthusiasm for horror history.
Fans appreciate long-form format and banter, though some find episodes too long or off-topic at times.
Patreon-oriented content and bonuses are viewed positively by devoted listeners.
Feedback is mixed on political takes, with some listeners preferring focus on film analysis.
The show's chemistry and breadth of franchise coverage are frequently highlighted as strengths.

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The Practical Magic Behind Pinocchio Unstrung with Todd Masters, Kiana Larson, and Joshua Raymond
Q: What challenges did the team face on a low-budget production, and how were they overcome?
Budget constraints were met with smart shot design to keep expensive elements out of frame, rigorous planning, and on-set improvisation, which together enabled a fully practical puppet-driven sequence to feel large-scale without breaking the budget.
The Practical Magic Behind Pinocchio Unstrung with Todd Masters, Kiana Larson, and Joshua Raymond
Q: How did the collaboration within Masters FX influence the final puppet?
The collaboration combined Todd's directing instincts with Kiana's sculpting and Josh's animatronics, allowing iterative testing on set and in post to balance practical effects with necessary digital enhancements, ensuring the puppet read convincingly on camera.
The Practical Magic Behind Pinocchio Unstrung with Todd Masters, Kiana Larson, and Joshua Raymond
Q: What was the starting point for designing Pinocchio Unstrung, and how did the look evolve?
The team began with drawings and maquettes, moving away from an AI-inspired initial design to a warmer, more innocent puppet that could still feel unsettling through lighting and facial mechanics, ultimately settling on a design around six iterations.
Tricks and Treats: On Evil Dead Directors, Horror Baseball, Favorite Creature Features, and More
Q: What is your favorite portrayal of the devil in movies?
Reactions favored a blend of unsettling restraint and iconic menace, with Black Phillip and Viggo Mortensen's portrayal in The Prophecy cited as standout examples for their chilling, ominous presence that lingers after the screen.
Tricks and Treats: On Evil Dead Directors, Horror Baseball, Favorite Creature Features, and More
Q: If you could be given complete creative control over one horror franchise, what would you do with it?
A common thread was to push a new direction with fresh storytellers while expanding the universe's depth—keeping core elements but exploring new dimensions, such as propelling a franchise into more mythic or dimensional arenas rather than repeating the same formula.

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A weekly horror franchise deep-dive show that covers iconic runs one movie at a time, blending production histories, director and cast trivia, and thoughtful genre analysis with lively banter. Listeners can expect long-form conversations that connect classic titles to modern reinterpretations, plus frequent franchise news roundups, retrospectives, and candid opinions from a steady rotating panel. The show stands out for its encyclopedic attention to background details (production turmoil, score and effects decisions, archival anecdotes) paired with entertaining group dynamics and accessible, enthusiast-level storytelling. It's likely to appeal to listeners who love horror history, deep dives into film craft, and passionate debates about wha... more

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Recent guests on Halloweenies: A Horror Franchise Podcast include:

1. Todd Masters
2. Kiana Larson
3. Joshua Raymond
4. Joshua Bailey
5. Damian McCarthy
6. Doug Bradley
7. Arnold Vosloo
8. Spacewolf Mac

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