Cradle to the Grave
My name is Erik and as long as I can remember I’ve loved horror. Horror movies. Horror novels. Horror comics. My life's milestones can be measured by the genre. It’s given me years of entertainment, as well as countless sleepless nights. It has kept me young at heart and filled my mind with wonderful memories that I cherish. This podcast is my way of sharing those moments with you. So, starting with my birth year of 1971, I’ll be listing my Top 10 horror films of every year of my life and discussing each one in detail with a little help from my friends. Join us as we journey from the Cradle to the Grave.
- Update frequency
- every 6 days
- Average duration
- 80 minutes
- Episodes
- 169
- Years Active
- 2022 - 2025
ON THE BRINK OF HORROR! Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom (1984)
I got together with Josh Flanagan from the premier comic book site/podcast iFanboy to chat with me about a movie that scarred a generation.
Intro song: "Stop Draggin' My Heart Around" by Stevie Nicks…
INTERMISSION EPISODE: The Toxic Avenger (1984)
Gravedrigger Chris Burnett from the band The Test Dream returns to the show to chat with me about a movie that manages to offend every living person on Earth!
Intro song: "The Toxic Avenger" by The Di…
Episode 27: 1984 - Part 1
In 1984 your host Erik turned 13 and officially became a teenager. Gone were the days of playing with G.I Joe's and Transformers... right? Right? Uhh..well, anyway he was still hitting the video stor…
TOP 5 DRACULA FILMS! with Matt Wagner & Kelley Jones
In celebration of the Kickstarter campaign for their new graphic novel DRACULA - BOOK 1: THE IMPALER, I asked comic book legends Matt Wagner & Kelley Jones to come up with their own personal TOP 5 D…
Episode 26: 1983 - Part 2
"The ice is gonna break!"
Intro song: "Seek & Destroy" by Metallica (1983)
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BONUS EPISODE: Michael Jackson's Thriller Video!
40 years ago a 14 minute film cemented it's place in music and horror history. Harnessing the talents of John Landis' skillful directing, Rick Baker's outstanding makeup, and Michael Jackson's amazin…
ON THE BRINK OF HORROR! Jaws 3D (1983)
They say the third time is the charm right? Right? Well, I will say Jaws 3D is charming and fun and totally worth chatting about with Dean Manness from the Return, Revenge, Resurrection podcast. And …
INTERMISSION EPISODE: The Deadly Spawn (1983)
Remember going to the video store, searching the horror section, and finding the biggest VHS box known to man? Chances are that oversized cassette box contained the film The Deadly Spawn! My guest fo…
DARK DISNEY - Part 3: The Watcher in the Woods (1980)
In the third part of my journey through DARK DISNEY'S films, I got together with photographer Elle Jaye to talk about Bette Davis' eyes!
Intro song: "Bette Davis Eyes" by Rogue Wave (2017)
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Episode 25: 1983 - Part 1
In 1983 your host Erik was 12 years old and enjoying his last days as a prepubescent kid before the teenage years would wreak havoc on his hormones! When not busy playing with Snake Eyes and Cobra Co…
DARK DISNEY - Part 2: Something Wicked This Way Comes (1983)
I kick off the month of October with one of the best "Halloween Season" movies based on one of the best "Halloween Season" authors Ray Bradbury. Author J.A. Sullivan joins me on the second part of my…
DARK DISNEY - Part 1: Dragonslayer (1981)
Have you ever wanted to see a Disney movie where the Princess gets her foot chewed off by a baby dragon? Well, look no further, Dragonslayer has you covered! Here to chat about said foot-chewing are …
Episode 24: 1982 - Part 2
"You gotta be fucking kidding."
Intro song: "Eye of the Tiger" by Survivor (1982)
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ON THE BRINK OF HORROR! Swamp Thing
Rachel and Matt from The Strange and Beautiful Network joined me to chat about the best Man-Turns-Into-Swamp-Monster movie ever made, Swamp Thing from 1982!
Intro song: "The Legend of Wooley Swamp" by…
INTERMISSION EPISODE: Basket Case
Erik and his guest for this episode Stephen "Doc" Dibble ask...
"What's in the boooooooooooox?!"
Intro song: "Basket Case" by Green Day (1994)
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Episode 23: 1982 - Part 1
Your host Erik was 11 years old when one of the greatest years in cinema history took place. While he wasn't allowed to go to the theater just yet to see these films talked about on this episode, bec…
Episode 22: 1981 - Part 2
"Silver bullets my ass."
Intro song: "Unchained" by Van Halen (1981)
Outro song: "Bad Moon Rising" by Creedence Clearwater Revival (1969)
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ON THE BRINK OF HORROR! Blow Out (1981)
I got together with Adam Franklin & Mikey Jones from the band SWERVEDRIVER to chat about what many consider (including me) to be director Brian De Palma's best film Blow Out from 1981.
Intro music: "…
INTERMISSION EPISODE: Halloween II & Visiting Hours
HOSPITAL HORRORS! It's a very special Intermission Episode this month as me and my Official Gravedigger guest Stephen Bissette tackle not one, but two early 80's horror films that take place in a hos…
Episode 21: 1981 - Part 1
By 1981 the 80's were in full swing! Ronald Reagan becomes the 40th President of the United States - First Space Shuttle launch takes place from Kennedy Space Center - Royal wedding – Prince Charles …