
Welcome horror fans! The Evolution of Horror is a weekly movie discussion podcast that covers the history of horror cinema, one sub-genre at a time. From Universal Monsters to 80s slashers, from Alfred Hitchcock to Jordan Peele, we've got it covered! Each week, host Mike Muncer is joined by a different guest from the world of horror to discuss a movie in depth and its place in horror history.
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 418 | Founded | 9 years ago |
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Curry Barker's terrifying Obsession is out in cinemas now! Mike chats to director Curry Barker about making the film, plus Juliet Sugg joins Mike to discuss and review the film in depth...
Hosted, Produced and Edited by Mike Muncer
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For the final episode of our Man-Made Monsters series, Mike looks back at what we've learned about the subgenre over the last 36 episodes and counts down the listeners Top 10 Man-Made Monsters movies! Plus Mary Wild drops in for a final wrap-up chat ... more
For the final double bill of our Man-Made Monsters series, Mike is joined by Honey Ross to discuss two recent films about female identity and bodily autonomy: POOR THINGS and THE SUBSTANCE.
Hosted, Produced and Edited by Mike Muncer
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Vote for your Top 10 Man-Made Monsters movies before voting closes 30th April at midnight (BST)!
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My love of horror films was born during my grade school years, watching Creature Features on Saturday nights on WGN in Chicago, oblivious to any deep psychological motivation/explanation. Thinking/reading more deeply about film in general, including horror, through my ensuing decades of cinephilia, I must say, LOVE this podcast! EOH is a marvelous contribution to film/horror “studies”: serious, methodical, wide and deep, all while on a seemingly simple conversational level. And, very excited tha... more
How have I just discovered this?! Oh my goodness. What! This is genuinely the dream podcast. Amazing content.
Please stop talking about AI every episode. It’s literally a marketing term for a bunch of automated processes that already existed. There are other forms of technology to talk about, I promise. Jesus.
Best horror podcast I’ve encountered, best cinema podcast I would have to add for that matter as well. An incredible catalogue of films are covered in a variety of intelligent and down-to-earth conversations. Thank you Mike Muncer for all this free knowledge and terror.
Love this podcast. Great host, great guests, great analysis of great movies. This is simply the best horror podcast I’ve heard.
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Focusing on the rich history of horror cinema, this show takes listeners on a journey through various sub-genres, from classic monster films to contemporary psychological thrillers. Each episode features in-depth discussions about a specific film along with its cultural implications, thematic elements, and contributions to the genre. The host often welcomes knowledgeable guests from the film industry to provide diverse perspectives, making it a great resource for both horror aficionados and newcomers alike. The combination of passion, insight, and thorough research allows for engaging conversations that analyze horror's evolution over time, making each episode a unique exploration of film history and storytelling.
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The Evolution of Horror launched 9 years ago and published 418 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 The Evolution of Horror include:
1. Honey Ross
2. Louise Blain
3. Jen Handorf
4. Rob Watts
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6. Alex Ayling
7. Steph McKenna
8. Stacie Ponder
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