A franchise podcast for the Horror Completionist. Hosts James Strayer and John C Meyers talk and analyze their way film by film through horror's longest running franchises. How do they evolve? What do new filmmakers bring when a franchise is several films deep? Usually, they start out great but perhaps 6- 8 entries in... they start to hurt a bit. Music by Michael Arthur Holloway and logo by Ethan Kimberling.
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Let's dive into what could be the greatest horror film of all time. Any first time watchers out there?
We conclude our series on Maniac Cop! With just three, how did it change? Atkins vs Davi? Who would be the right fit for a reboot?
Which was your favorite?
Our friend who joined us for Silent Night, Deadly Night 5 makes good on his request to come back for Maniac Cop 3! It's not nearly as bad as people think.
Cordell returns with bigger action, bigger set pieces and more kills! What do you think of him hanging out with another killer? Do you like the bigger version of it all? Would you like to have a Cop-…
We discuss William Lustig's 1988 film, "Maniac Cop" with guests Patton Oswalt and Jordan Blum! We also talk about their latest comic series from Dark Horse Comics, "Minor Threats". What grindhouse fi…
Is the legacy of Basket Case more wacky than grimy? Favorite kill? Where to go from here? Stay tuned here to find out which franchise we tackle next!
Can we get goofier than part 2? Yes. Yes, I think we can.
John's co-host of "John and Alexx Hate Stuff", Alexx Bollen joins us to discuss "Basket Case 2". You gotta admire Hennelotter for just going Silly for the sequel.
Alexx's writing
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We go from classy to grimey in Frank Henenlotter's "Basket Case". We love this one in all of its early 80s grindhouse New York glory. Who doesn't love that little guy, Belial. Well, ok... I understan…
We wrap up the Omen franchise! Best Damien, Order we'd watch again and of course, revealing that Kill Count for all five movies. So now... what's next?
We discuss the pilot of Twin Peaks, published on this, February 24th- Twin Peaks Day.
Let us know what you think and if you'd like to hear more from the show! It's a favorite of ours and we may do th…
We discuss (and find the good) in this completely unnecessary remake. The only movie we can think of that was created solely for a fun release date on the calendar- 6.6.06.
Not a ton to talk about in this one but still managed to talk almost as long as the movie- and boy our inner 10 year old boys came out in this one. And who is that special cameo??
Can an early Sam Neil performance save this Omen sequel? Who trained these monks? And who let the boy scouts into the army of Satan? Lots of laughs in this one which should come as no surprise on an …
We welcome special guest, costume designer and fashion historian, Jolene Richardson to discuss this 1978 sequel! She brings her crack knowledge to our usual nonsense.
You can listen to her podcast "H…
The 70s had a great run of Satanic horror and we focus on one of the best examples this week. And what could make that better? David Warner.
We discuss the franchise as a whole! How does the lore shift? Who's your favorite Judd? What tone works best for this series and where to go from here? And of course- who was closest in the Kill Coun…
Sorry, but we're just harsh on this one. Just what happens when movies become "content."
Can John Lithgow save this remake? Does the big Switcharoo work?
Talk about a tonal shift- we go from the dread inducing folk horror of the first one to the unabashed B movie schlock of part 2. All worth it for Clancy Brown. AND! Check out our contest announcement…