Halloweenies: A Horror Franchise Podcast
Film & TV News
Halloweenies® is a weekly horror franchise podcast. Each season, co-hosts Justin Gerber, Dan Caffrey, McKenzie Gerber, Rachel Reeves, and Michael Roffman slice and dice through an iconic series -- one movie at a time. In the past, they've covered Halloween, A Nightmare on Elm Street, Friday the 13th, Scream, The Evil Dead, Chucky, and Alien. This year? The Universal Monsters! Produced by Michael Roffman. Edited by Mae Shults. Music by The Most/Charlie Laurence and Billy Yost/The Kickback.
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United States
Description:
Halloweenies® is a weekly horror franchise podcast. Each season, co-hosts Justin Gerber, Dan Caffrey, McKenzie Gerber, Rachel Reeves, and Michael Roffman slice and dice through an iconic series -- one movie at a time. In the past, they've covered Halloween, A Nightmare on Elm Street, Friday the 13th, Scream, The Evil Dead, Chucky, and Alien. This year? The Universal Monsters! Produced by Michael Roffman. Edited by Mae Shults. Music by The Most/Charlie Laurence and Billy Yost/The Kickback.
Twitter:
@LosersClubPod
Language:
English
Contact:
954-294-9298
Episodes
Frankenstein (1931)
8/26/2025
They've met Dracula, the Wolf Man, the Creature, the Mummy, even Abbot & Costello. But only now are the Halloweenies finally braving the Bavarian Alps to meet The Monster within James Whale's iconic 1931 Universal Horror classic Frankenstein.
Duration:02:28:25
Now Showing: On Alien: Earth, Jason's Return, Weapons, Together, and More!
8/18/2025
As Powerman 5000 wisely sang: This is what it's like when world's collide. Today, we're trying out something new. We're combining the news and headlines of Steve Christy's Bulletin Board with Now Showing to cover the gamut of the latest and greatest in Horror media. For the inaugural installment, we're talking the first official Jason Voorhees appearance since 2009 (see: Sweet Revenge), FX's Alien: Earth, the new Hellraiser game, Gremlins 3, and more. Then, we'll discuss two new films (Together, Weapons) and two oldies (Copycat, Angel Heart). Let us know what you think in the comments!
Duration:01:52:17
The Top 10 Monster Movies (We Think)
8/11/2025
The Halloweenies continue their Universal Monsters coverage in August with 1931's Frankenstein. In anticipation, the gang stitches together their favorite monster movies that ran where Frankenstein's Monster stomped.
Duration:01:09:19
Abbott and Costello Meet Frankenstein (1948)
7/28/2025
Before the Halloweenies dig up the limbs to create Frankenstein's Monster in August, they're tickling their funny bones with this 1948 Universal Monster comedy classic: Abbott and Costello Meet Frankenstein. If you're looking to double up on the yucks and ha-has, be sure to also check out our episode on Young Frankenstein at patreon.com/halloweeniespod.
Duration:02:22:33
Young Frankenstein (Patreon Clip)
7/27/2025
Here's a preview of our all-new Patreon exclusive episode that sees the Halloweenies laughing at Mel Brooks' 1974 comedy blockbuster Young Frankenstein. Want to hear the full thing? Head on over to www.patreon.com/halloweeniespod and become a Skeleton Patron for more exclusive bonus content!
Duration:00:10:07
Now Showing: 28 Years Later, Jurassic World Rebirth, Bring Her Back
7/14/2025
With Now Showing, your Halloweenies gather each month for a roundtable review on something new and something old in horror. This month, they discuss 28 Years Later, Jurassic World Rebirth, Bring Her Back and three oldies you'll have to listen to hear about.
Duration:01:01:17
Big Trouble in Little China (1986)
7/8/2025
The Halloweenies dust off another John Carpenter classic out of the pile: 1986's Big Trouble in Little China. Requested by oilung, the gang hops aboard the Pork Chop Express to discuss all things Jack Burton, the Lords of Death, the legacy of James Hong, crushing on Kim Cattrall, and the score that keeps on giving. Note: This episode was recorded in January 2024 and is being unlocked because we're, well, we just thought it'd be nice to hear.
Duration:02:58:20
Creature from the Black Lagoon (1954)
7/1/2025
It's a cruel summer. The heat is on, our swimsuits are on, and our swim game is on. To celebrate these hot, humid days, the Halloweenies are hitting the water to continue their Universal Monsters coverage with Jack Arnold's The Creature from the Black Lagoon.
Duration:02:28:33
The Top 10 Horror Movies of 2025 (So Far)
6/19/2025
It's the middle of the year! The Halloweenies take a break from the Universal Monsters and catch up on their favorite horror movies of 2025 ... so far. They also share a couple that truly disappointed them.
Duration:01:53:26
The Top 10 Water Creature Movies (We Think)
6/10/2025
The Halloweenies continue their Universal Monsters coverage in June with 1954's Creature from the Black Lagoon. In anticipation, the gang puts on their swim trunks and takes a dip to find their favorite creatures from down under -- and we don't mean Australia!
Duration:01:38:07
The Phantom of the Opera (1925)
5/29/2025
The Halloweenies continue their Universal Monsters coverage with Rupert Julian, Lon Chaney, Ernst Laemmle, and Edward Sedgwick's 1925 Hollywood silent movie blockbuster The Phantom of the Opera.
Duration:02:53:43
Now Showing: Sinners, Frewaka, The Rule of Jenny Penn
5/19/2025
With Now Showing, your Halloweenies gather each month for a roundtable review on something new and something old in horror. This month, they discuss Sinners, Frewaka, The Rule of Jenny Penn, Dead Ringers, Phase IV, and Anguish. Special guest includes Bloody Disgusting writer Brian Keiper, who also co-hosts of Movies for Life and The Pod and the Pendulum.
Duration:01:06:42
The Top 10 'Phantom' Movies (We Think)
5/12/2025
The Halloweenies continue their Universal Monsters coverage with 1925s The Phantom of the Opera. In anticipation, the gang shares their picks for the best Phantom films of all time.
Duration:01:02:30
The Invisible Man (1933)
4/28/2025
The Halloweenies continue their Universal Monsters coverage with James Whale's 1933 Hollywood wonder The Invisible Man.
Duration:02:31:08
The Top 10 'Invisible' Movies (We Think)
4/14/2025
The Halloweenies continue their Universal Monsters coverage with 1933's The Invisible Man. In anticipation, the gang shares their invisible picks for the best invisible films of all time. Or something like that.
Duration:01:44:23
The Mummy (1932)
3/30/2025
The Halloweenies continue their Universal Monsters coverage with Karl Freund's 1932 classic The Mummy starring Boris Karloff.
Duration:02:30:41
The Mummy (1999) (Patreon Clip)
3/25/2025
Here's a preview of our all-new Patreon exclusive episode that sees the Halloweenies wiping the sand off 1999's The Mummy. Want to hear the full thing? Head on over to www.patreon.com/halloweeniespod and become a Skeleton Patron for more exclusive bonus content!
Duration:00:09:38
Re-Animator 40th Anniversary Reunion Live at Creep I.E. Con 2025
3/21/2025
At last month's Creep I.E. Con in Ontario, California, Halloweenies executive producer Michael Roffman and Scare You to Sleep creator Shelby Novak hosted a 40th anniversary panel of Re-Animator featuring Barbara Crampton, Jeffrey Combs, Bruce Abbott, Brian Yuzna, and Richard Band.
Duration:00:53:39
Tricks and Treats: Favorite Horror Movies Per Decade, Oscar What-Ifs, and Universal Monster Adds
3/10/2025
With Tricks and Treats, the Halloweenies answer your questions. In this installment -- their first in nearly a year, mind you -- the gang shares their favorite horror movies per decade, which new monster whould be added to the Universal Monster crew, Oscar what-ifs for horror, and more.
Duration:01:46:44
The Wolf Man (1941)
2/24/2025
The Halloweenies continue their Universal Monsters coverage with George Waggner's 1941 werewolf classic The Wolf Man starring Lon Chaney Jr.
Duration:02:30:42