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Icons Of Fright

Icons Of Fright
Icons Of Fright
Halloween Franchise
Fangoria
Astrid's Saints
Ice Nine Kills
Maniac Cop
Hitchcockian Thrillers
Spooky World
Sleepaway Camp
House On Haunted Hill
70s Horror
From Dusk Till Dawn
Streaming Horror
The Beyond
Tales From the Crypt
Liminal Spaces
I Had A Bloody Good Time At House Harker
Phantasm
Scream (franchise)
Larry Fessenden

Celebrating the 22nd anniversary of the horror website Icons Of Fright with co-creators Rob Galluzzo and Mike Cucinotta, along with key contributors Adam Barnick and Jason Alvino. What started as a companion podcast for the Harker Press book release Icons Of Fright: 100 Interviews With Legendary Horror Filmmakers, has now become a weekly horror interview show with special guests! This is the all N... more

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Your hosts Mike C and Rob G just got back from a long weekend at Camp Crystal Lake! And they're joined by special guest Chris D'Onofrio (Future Boy Reviews) to delve deep into A24's new FRIDAY THE 13TH series on Peacock, CRYSTAL LAKE! We kick it off ... more

It's Halloween season and the entire Icons crew is celebrating by revisiting the entire HALLOWEEN franchise with special guest Ben Scrivens of Fright-Rags! The 5 of us deep dive into our favorite sequels and scenes, debate on why our personal prefere... more

Icons Of Fright is back, and this week, we're welcoming Sam Hoyos and Brian Langan, the hosts of the Red River Podcast to talk all things streaming horror! Since it's October, and Halloween season, all of the streamers have tons of great titles avail... more

We're going back to the golden age of DVD with our friend Garrett, aka Born 2 Be Rad to delve into "the Anchor Bay Archives," inspired by his podcast series! From the first time finding uncut, widescreen versions of Dario Argento and Lucio Fulci film... more

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Recent Guests

Ben Scrivens
Fright-Rags contributor and horror merchandise expert
Fright-Rags
Episode: Revisiting The HALLOWEEN Franchise! (With Ben Scrivens!)
Sam Hoyos
Host of the Red River Podcast
Red River Podcast
Episode: Streaming Horror With The Red River Podcast!
Brian Langan
Host of the Red River Podcast
Red River Podcast
Episode: Streaming Horror With The Red River Podcast!
Zena Dixon
Co-host on The Real Queen Of Horror and Bloody Disgusting contributor
Bloody Disgusting
Episode: All Of Them Witches! With Zena Dixon!
Robert Kurtzman
Special guest, co-creator of this horror franchise
Kurtzman/KNB effects
Episode: FROM DUSK TILL DAWN!!! With Robert Kurtzman and Christian Francis
Christian Francis
Co-author of the novelization
Author
Episode: FROM DUSK TILL DAWN!!! With Robert Kurtzman and Christian Francis
Adam Barnick
Contributor to Icons Of Fright, guest on this episode
Episode: PHANTASM, SILO, and THAI HORROR!
Jay Alvino
Returning guest, longtime contributor to Icons Of Fright
Icons Of Fright
Episode: Gen X And Death At Camp Miasma!
Wes Vance
The Creepy Kentuckian
Dead Pit
Episode: The DEAD PIT and ICONS OF FRIGHT Crossover!

Hosts

Rob Galluzzo
Host of Icons Of Fright; co-creator; longtime horror journalist and archivist
Mike Cucinotta
Co-host; co-creator; contributor with deep horror knowledge and fan perspective

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 28 ratings
  • Great show!

    The return of Rob G!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Filmfan80
    United States4 months ago
  • Great podcast

    Came here after reading the book. Great podcast, it feels like listening to friends chatting.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    the knurd
    France7 months ago
  • Missed these guys!!!

    I loved this website and all the interviews were amazing. So when I heard there was a new book & podcast I was super stoked and listened immediately. First episode was awesome! If you’re a horror nerd you NEED TO LISTEN!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Dizzle37
    United Statesa year ago
  • Great podcast

    Excellent first episode. From Kiler POV to Shock Waves I’ve always been a fan of Rob Galluzzo. He’s always been a positive light in the world of horror and has great knowledge of the genre . This is the first time I’ve had the pleasure of hearing Mike, Adam and Jason. I immediately knew they would be someone I would look forward to listening to. The whole show is very relatable to me, they feel like horror fans like me . I can’t wait to listen to future episodes, everybody should check it out.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Robert Prudhomme
    United Statesa year ago
  • Easy Listening for Horror Nerds

    If you're an old school horror nerd like myself, then listening to these four feels like hanging out with old friends. Just a fantastic discussion roaming all over the genre. Hope this continues!

    Audible
    5
    Customer
    United Statesa year ago

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Guests bring strong expertise; conversations balance history and culture with accessible storytelling.
Relatable, friendly conversations, with deep dives into niche horror topics.
Engaging hosts who feel like fellow horror fans—great for listeners who want tight banter.

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Revisiting The HALLOWEEN Franchise! (With Ben Scrivens!)
Q: Outside of the original, what's the most popular best-selling Halloween shirts? For which entry sells the most?
Ben Scrivens says Halloween 3 is likely the most consistently popular entry after the original, while merchandise for Halloween 2018 and Halloween Kills initially sold especially well.
Revisiting The HALLOWEEN Franchise! (With Ben Scrivens!)
Q: If there's one film that summarizes the franchise, and you want to introduce somebody to what Halloween the franchise is about, what would it be for you guys?
The group offers different choices: Mike and Adam favor the original, while Rob and Ben recommend Halloween 4 as an accessible introduction; Jason prefers Halloween 3 and 4.
Streaming Horror With The Red River Podcast!
Q: What in the horror genre is your jam? What sub-genre is your favorite part of horror?
Hoyos and Langan favor slashers and stories about human cruelty, while describing other interests including zombies and supernatural horror.
Streaming Horror With The Red River Podcast!
Q: What's your earliest horror recollections? Why did you become a horror fan? What did you see far too young?
Sam Hoyos recalls Halloween II and Evilspeak, while Brian Langan remembers watching Friday the 13th and Dawn of the Dead as a child.
Film Historian David Del Valle! Episode 17!
Q: What do you do when you've got a commentary with somebody and it's becoming a runaway interview and you can't focus them?
The host describes using humor and practical tactics, including steering the conversation with light pressure and context, to keep the focus on the film while still letting the guest share their stories.

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Iconic horror-interview show with a roots-forward focus on film history, physical media, and indie horror culture. Conversations span classic franchises, archival preservation, making-of anecdotes, and cross-disciplinary perspectives from creators, critics, and collectors. Notable for deep cuts, practical effects lore, and enthusiastic community vibes that make guests feel like fellow fans. The format leans into teachable storytelling for potential guests and sponsors alike, often highlighting preservation, boutique labels, conventions, and the enduring appeal of cult horror through decades of behind-the-scenes insight.

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1. Ben Scrivens
2. Sam Hoyos
3. Brian Langan
4. Zena Dixon
5. Robert Kurtzman
6. Christian Francis
7. Adam Barnick
8. Jay Alvino

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