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Icons Of Fright

Icons Of Fright
Icons Of Fright
Fangoria
Astrid's Saints
Maniac Cop
Ice Nine Kills
Hitchcockian Thrillers
The Beyond
I Had A Bloody Good Time At House Harker
Larry Fessenden
Nightmare On Elm Street
Scream (franchise)
Tony Timpone
Fright-Rags
Glass Eye Pix
Terrifier 3
Grindhouse Releasing
Classic Horror Cinema

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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With the success of BACKROOMS, we decided to open the discussion to "the liminal and the uncanny" when it comes to the horror genre! What are other examples that use liminal spaces (or purgatory) as their backdrop? From the recent EXIT 8, to Kiyoshi ... more

Summer is upon us, so we're talking "Summer Slashers" with special guest Matt Serafini, author of FEEDERS, UNDER THE BLADE, and the recent novelization of MADMAN! Considering we grew up in the era of '80s slashers, we discuss some of the more obscure... more

This week on the Icons Of Fright podcast, your Captain Mike C welcomes you aboard this flight for a discussion on "In-Fright Movies," horrors that take place within the confines of an airplane! But first, passengers Adam Barnick, Rob G, and Jason Alv... more

Icons Of Fright is celebrating a bit of horror haunt history with this week's special guest David Bertolino, the creator of SPOOKY WORLD, the subject of the documentary SPOOKTACULAR! And now author of the book BEHIND THE SCREAMS AT SPOOKY WORLD! Back... more

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Recent Guests

David Del Valle
Film historian, fellow monster kid
Independent filmmaker/ historian
Episode: Film Historian David Del Valle! Episode 17!
Stephen Rebello
Author of Alfred Hitchcock and The Making Of Psycho and Hitchcockian Thrillers
Author / Writer
Episode: HITCHCOCKIAN THRILLERS with Stephen Rebello!
Bob Murawski
Co-founder of Grindhouse Releasing and Oscar-winning editor
Grindhouse Releasing
Episode: Oscar Winning Editor Bob Murawski on Orson Welles, Grindhouse Releasing, and (the) Beyond!
Coralina Cataldi-Tassoni
Italian filmmaker/artist, co-creator of Astrid's Saints
Astrid's Saints (project)
Episode: With Love From Italy, Coralina Cataldi-Tassoni and Mariano Baino!
Mariano Baino
Director/artist, collaborator on Astrid's Saints
Astrid's Saints (project)
Episode: With Love From Italy, Coralina Cataldi-Tassoni and Mariano Baino!
Spencer Charnas
Frontman of Ice Nine Kills
Ice Nine Kills
Episode: Spencer Charnas from ICE NINE KILLS!
Jacob Givens
Musician/YouTube personality known for 90s music reaction videos
Temple Of The Dads (band)
Episode: Instagram Viral Sensation Jacob Givens Talks Horror!
Lowell Greenblatt
Author of Nightmare Autopsis, A Return To Elm Street
Harker Press / author
Episode: Freddy-mania with Author Lowell Greenblatt! Episode 11
Tony Timpone
Former editor-in-chief of Fangoria, horror publishing veteran
Fangoria
Episode: FANGORIA Legend Tony Timpone! Episode 10

Hosts

Rob Galluzzo
Host and co-creator with a long-standing role shaping long-form horror interviews; frequently guides conversations and shares industry context.
Mike Cucinotta
Co-host and co-creator, known for driving interviews and cross-media projects within horror culture.
Adam Barnick
Co-host and key contributor, offers historical and contextual perspectives from within the Icons Of Fright ecosystem.

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 18 ratings
  • Great podcast

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

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    the knurd
    France3 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 States9 months 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 States9 months 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 States9 months ago
  • 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 States9 months ago

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The interviews are consistently engaging, with strong host chemistry and authentic enthusiasm for the genre.
Fans appreciate a relatable, fan-to-creator vibe and deep dives into horror history and culture.
Listeners praise the show for feeling like friends chatting about horror with depth and warmth.

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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.
Spencer Charnas from ICE NINE KILLS!
Q: We have to go back to the beginning. You've probably told the story a million times, but what are your earliest recollections of the horror genre?
Spencer describes growing up in Massachusetts, discovering horror through VHS art and films like Halloween and Scream, and a lifelong obsession with the genre that shaped his career and creative direction.
Freddy-mania with Author Lowell Greenblatt! Episode 11
Q: As of right now, what is your favorite Nightmare film?
Opinions vary among the group, with Lowell favoring the original for its script and impact, Mike citing Dream Warriors as a favorite for its entertainment value, and Adam appreciating the balance of elements across the series while acknowledging the strengths of different entries.

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A veteran horror interview show that blends long-form conversations with industry insiders, indie filmmakers, musicians, and authors who live at the intersection of horror history, practical effects, and fan culture. Episodes often center on creative processes, behind-the-scenes production stories, and the evolving landscape of horror media—from handcrafted cinema and indie distribution to licensing, merch, and cross-media collaborations. Notable traits include a strong emphasis on legacy interviews, a DIY ethos, and a knack for extracting candid, nostalgia-fueled insights from guests with deep roots in genre cinema and horror publishing.

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1. David Del Valle
2. Stephen Rebello
3. Bob Murawski
4. Coralina Cataldi-Tassoni
5. Mariano Baino
6. Spencer Charnas
7. Jacob Givens
8. Lowell Greenblatt

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