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Halloweeners: A Horror Movie Podcast

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It was a dark and stormy night in Chicago. Two loud idiots gathered around a microphone to talk about spooky movies. There would be no survivors. Hosted by Cody (instagram.com/codymonster91) and Kira (instagram.com/heykirahey). Our theme music is by Apres Pompeii (instagram.com/aprespompeii), episode artwork is by Liah Paterson (instagram.com/atenderwitch), and header artwork is by Marc Christoforidis (instagram.com/conjurerovcheaptricks).

Location:

United States

Genres:

Film

Comedy

Description:

It was a dark and stormy night in Chicago. Two loud idiots gathered around a microphone to talk about spooky movies. There would be no survivors. Hosted by Cody (instagram.com/codymonster91) and Kira (instagram.com/heykirahey). Our theme music is by Apres Pompeii (instagram.com/aprespompeii), episode artwork is by Liah Paterson (instagram.com/atenderwitch), and header artwork is by Marc Christoforidis (instagram.com/conjurerovcheaptricks).

Language:

English


Episodes
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The Omen (1976)

4/16/2024
Ave satani, you little devils! It’s time to discuss THE OMEN (1976)! We cover it all in this episode, including the violence of religious imagery, the influence of Vietnam on this film, and how to pronounce “baboon.” We even have a firsthand account from someone who saw the movie in theaters in 1976! (And who may or may not be one of our parents) Now where do YOU want your 666 tattoo? Hosted by Cody (@codymonster91) and Kira (@heykirahey). Follow Halloweeners on Instagram and Twitter @halloweenerspod. Our theme music is by Apres Pompeii (@aprespompeii), episode artwork is by Liah Paterson (liahbean.substack.com), and header artwork is by Marc Christoforidis (@conjurerovcheaptricks).

Duration:00:54:38

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The Invisible Man (1933)

3/24/2024
And Flash Gordon was there in silver underwear, Claude Rains was THE INVISIBLE MAN (1933)! That’s right, we’re talking about the original adaptation of the H.G. Wells novel, and guess what…this movie rules! We both praise the film, Cody tells us when the dinosaurs died, and Kira wants to know what happened to good old fashioned inns and pubs. Hosted by Cody (@codymonster91) and Kira (@heykirahey). Follow Halloweeners on Instagram and Twitter @halloweenerspod. Our theme music is by Apres Pompeii (@aprespompeii), episode artwork is by Liah Paterson (liahbean.substack.com), and header artwork is by Marc Christoforidis (@conjurerovcheaptricks).

Duration:00:39:23

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Child's Play (1988)

12/24/2023
It’s time we all recognized the true meaning of the holiday season - getting presents! We’re discussing the original CHILD’S PLAY! We talk about toys we played with as a kid, how much the new Chucky from the remake looks like a young Republican, and the genius of Keke Palmer. Hosted by Cody (@codymonster91) and Kira (@heykirahey). Follow Halloweeners on Instagram and Twitter @halloweenerspod. Our theme music is by Apres Pompeii (@aprespompeii), episode artwork is by Liah Paterson (liahbean.substack.com), and header artwork is by Marc Christoforidis (@conjurerovcheaptricks).

Duration:00:57:40

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100th Episode! The Silence of the Lambs (Commentary)

10/31/2023
Happy Halloween to you and Happy 100th Episode to us! And hell, we don’t look a day over 99. In honor of this special occasion, we decided to revisit the movie that we covered in our very first episode: THE SILENCE OF THE LAMBS, this time with a commentary episode! And no, you don’t need to watch along with us, we’ll hold your hand and guide you. We discuss this masterpiece, along with the Hannibal TV show, the importance of stretching, Tom Thee Petty, and what Thai food we’ll be eating after the recording. Hosted by Cody (@codymonster91) and Kira (@heykirahey). Follow Halloweeners on Instagram and Twitter @halloweenerspod. Our theme music is by Apres Pompeii (@aprespompeii), episode artwork is by Liah Paterson (liahbean.substack.com), and header artwork is by Marc Christoforidis (@conjurerovcheaptricks).

Duration:02:03:49

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Halloween 4: The Return of Michael Myers & Halloween 5: The Revenge of Michael Myers

9/28/2023
Your eyes haven’t deceived you trick-or-treaters, we’re covering TWO movies in this episode! That’s right, we’re feeling the spirit of the season and we’re here to talk about Halloween 4: The Return of Michael Myers and Halloween 5: The Revenge of Michael Myers. And we cover it all in this double feature - Kira works on her flawless Dr. Loomis impression and Cody talks about how much he loves Tina (the character, not the drug). Plus, unpaid ads for Oreo and Letterboxd! (sponsor us pls) Hosted by Cody (@codymonster91) and Kira (@heykirahey). Follow Halloweeners on Instagram and Twitter @halloweenerspod. Our theme music is by Apres Pompeii (@aprespompeii), episode artwork is by Liah Paterson (@liahbean), and header artwork is by Marc Christoforidis (@conjurerovcheaptricks).

Duration:01:05:51

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When a Stranger Calls (1979)

6/13/2023
Have you checked the podcast feed? There’s a new Halloweeners episode! And we’re talking all about the original WHEN A STRANGER CALLS (1979)! Among other things, we discuss some very questionable 70s choices, like trusting strangers and pairing yellow and green in your interior decorating. Hosted by Cody (@codymonster91) and Kira (@heykirahey). Follow Halloweeners on Instagram and Twitter @halloweenerspod. Our theme music is by Apres Pompeii (@aprespompeii), episode artwork is by Liah Paterson (@liahbean), and header artwork is by Marc Christoforidis (@conjurerovcheaptricks).

Duration:00:43:28

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The Evil Dead (1981)

5/7/2023
CW: This episode discusses an assault scene depicted in the film. Join us…as we dig into THE EVIL DEAD! Inspired by the recent release of Evil Dead Rise, Cody and Kira spill on the goopy, gaggy, soupy, and saggy first installment of the Evil Dead franchise. They discuss great cinematography, victim blaming, and the chemical properties of Nickelodeon slime. Hosted by Cody (@codymonster91) and Kira (@heykirahey). Follow Halloweeners on Instagram and Twitter @halloweenerspod. Our theme music is by Apres Pompeii (@aprespompeii), episode artwork is by Liah Paterson (@liahbean), and header artwork is by Marc Christoforidis (@conjurerovcheaptricks).

Duration:00:34:07

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Scream VI

3/22/2023
Hey, I’m stabbin’ here! Our iconic theme (or should we say, scream) music composer Apres Pompeii joins Cody and Kira to honor the newest installment in the beloved franchise, SCREAM VI! Cody talks about Josh Segarra’s wild body, Zack praises Dermot Mulroney’s wild performance, and Kira thinks it’s wild that the film pretends that Manhattan has a bunch of alleys. SPOILERS AHEAD, OBVIOUSLY! Hosted by Cody (@codymonster91) and Kira (@heykirahey). Follow Halloweeners on Instagram and Twitter @halloweenerspod. Our theme music is by Apres Pompeii (@aprespompeii), episode artwork is by Liah Paterson (@liahbean), and header artwork is by Marc Christoforidis (@conjurerovcheaptricks).

Duration:01:17:11

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Bram Stoker's Dracula (1992)

2/27/2023
Get ready for some dirty talk (both figuratively and literally) as we dig into BRAM STOKER’S DRACULA (1992)! In between gushing about the movie’s visuals, Cody explains the ballet Giselle and Kira shares their feelings about a certain hairy cemetery scene. Did you know that boners come from blood? Also, we open with a new segment talking about other horror films that we’ve recently watched, including ones that Cody saw at the Sundance Film Festival! Hosted by Cody (@codymonster91) and Kira (@heykirahey). Follow Halloweeners on Instagram and Twitter @halloweenerspod. Our theme music is by Apres Pompeii (@aprespompeii), episode artwork is by Liah Paterson (@liahbean), and header artwork is by Marc Christoforidis (@conjurerovcheaptricks).

Duration:00:38:39

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Jason Goes to Hell: The Final Friday

1/10/2023
Order up, hun, it’s JASON GOES TO HELL: THE FINAL FRIDAY! That’s right, we’re discussing the ninth(!!!) installation in the Friday the 13th series. Cody apologizes to toxic sludge and Kira just wants everyone to kiss. PLUS Jason Goes to Hell superfan/our theme music composer Apres Pompeii makes a cameo appearance on mic to defend the film. Hosted by Cody (@codymonster91) and Kira (@heykirahey). Follow Halloweeners on Instagram and Twitter @halloweenerspod. Our theme music is by Apres Pompeii (@aprespompeii), episode artwork is by Liah Paterson (@liahbean), and header artwork is by Marc Christoforidis (@conjurerovcheaptricks).

Duration:00:31:01

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Black Christmas (2019)

12/20/2022
Watch out for black goo and please let me borrow your DivaCup, because we’re talking about the not-subtle-at-all 2019 remake of BLACK CHRISTMAS! Just like every holiday season, Cody gets confused about reindeer “paws” and Kira’s sensitive intro gets interrupted by loud neighbors. Hosted by Cody (@codymonster91) and Kira (@heykirahey). Follow Halloweeners on Instagram and Twitter @halloweenerspod. Our theme music is by Apres Pompeii (@aprespompeii), episode artwork is by Liah Paterson (@liahbean), and header artwork is by Marc Christoforidis (@conjurerovcheaptricks).

Duration:00:45:03

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Halloween Ends

10/24/2022
Slap on your scarecrow mask and burn your pumpkin pie, we’re discussing the brand new HALLOWEEN ENDS! Cody makes it very clear that you don’t HAVE to kill teenagers if they’re being annoying and Kira STILL wants to know who the Mulaneys (Maloneys?) are. And if the actor who plays Corey is reading this…hi there :) Hosted by Cody (@codymonster91) and Kira (@heykirahey). Follow Halloweeners on Instagram and Twitter @halloweenerspod. Our theme music is by Apres Pompeii (@aprespompeii), episode artwork is by Liah Paterson (@liahbean), and header artwork is by Marc Christoforidis (@conjurerovcheaptricks).

Duration:00:51:12

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Dawn of the Dead (1978)

9/29/2022
Attention shoppers, attention shoppers, it’s DAWN OF THE DEAD (1978)! Come on down for great deals and fun conversations, like Cody imagining Lin-Manuel Miranda as a rapping zombie (he’s not proud) and Kira wondering if being a member of a zombie community would really be so bad. Hosted by Cody (@codymonster91) and Kira (@heykirahey). Follow Halloweeners on Instagram and Twitter @halloweenerspod. Our theme music is by Apres Pompeii (@aprespompeii), episode artwork is by Liah Paterson (@liahbean), and header artwork is by Marc Christoforidis (@conjurerovcheaptricks).

Duration:00:51:39

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Nope

8/14/2022
Yeah no, no yeah, yeah no yeah it’s NOPE! We’re always excited to talk about a new Jordan Peele film, and as always, we were left with a bunch of questions. Like, why is Keke Palmer’s character named Emerald? What exactly is a “claim”? Will Cody be able to wrangle a stupid-sexy Halloween costume from this movie? How many times in one podcast can Kira say “suck”? We do our best to answer these queries and more in this episode! Hosted by Cody (@codymonster91) and Kira (@heykirahey). Follow Halloweeners on Instagram and Twitter @halloweenerspod. Our theme music is by Apres Pompeii (@aprespompeii), episode artwork is by Liah Paterson (@atenderwitch), and header artwork is by Marc Christoforidis (@conjurerovcheaptricks).

Duration:00:48:21

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Friday the 13th Part VIII: Jason Takes Manhattan

5/12/2022
Welcome to New York and welcome to a bonus Friday the 13th episode for all you good little campers out there! We’re discussing the somewhat-misleadingly-titled FRIDAY THE 13TH PART VIII: JASON TAKES MANHATTAN! Get ready for lots of Big Apple talk from your two East Coast-born hosts. Kira yearns for a good sandwich and Cody gets distracted by bagels. Hosted by Cody (@codymonster91) and Kira (@heykirahey). Follow Halloweeners on Instagram and Twitter @halloweenerspod. Our theme music is by Apres Pompeii (@aprespompeii), episode artwork is by Liah Paterson (@atenderwitch), and header artwork is by Marc Christoforidis (@conjurerovcheaptricks). Yellowhammer Fund: https://www.yellowhammerfund.org/ Black Feminists Fighting Abortion Bans and Advancing Reproductive Justice: https://secure.actblue.com/donate/bffforaccess

Duration:00:58:11

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Friday the 13th Part VII: The New Blood

5/6/2022
Put on your pearls, it’s time for another visit to Camp Crystal Lake…that’s right, it’s FRIDAY THE 13TH PART VII: THE NEW BLOOD! We continue our tradition of checking in with Jason when another Friday the 13th rolls around and this time, he may have met his match…Cody stands up for skeleton rights and Kira does her very best to remember all the disposable teen characters. Hosted by Cody (@codymonster91) and Kira (@heykirahey). Follow Halloweeners on Instagram and Twitter @halloweenerspod. Our theme music is by Apres Pompeii (@aprespompeii), episode artwork is by Liah Paterson (@atenderwitch), and header artwork is by Marc Christoforidis (@conjurerovcheaptricks).

Duration:00:46:07

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Mulholland Drive

4/25/2022
Hey pretty girl, time to wake up, it’s a new episode! This week we jump into the blue box that is MULHOLLAND DRIVE, and we have to ask, is this horror? How is this movie like a Bloody Mary? And what is Rhonda the Cat up to? Hosted by Cody (@codymonster91) and Kira (@heykirahey). Follow Halloweeners on Instagram and Twitter @halloweenerspod. Our theme music is by Apres Pompeii (@aprespompeii), episode artwork is by Liah Paterson (@atenderwitch), and header artwork is by Marc Christoforidis (@conjurerovcheaptricks).

Duration:00:50:42

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A Nightmare on Elm Street 3: Dream Warriors

3/29/2022
Pop some Hypnocil, it’s a new episode of Halloweeners! This time, we’re dreaming of A NIGHTMARE ON ELM STREET 3: DREAM WARRIORS. Kira reveals a crush or two and Cody hauls out his incredible Janis Joplin impression. Plus, they disagree about how people should dress for their respective funerals. Hosted by Cody (@codymonster91) and Kira (@heykirahey). Follow Halloweeners on Instagram and Twitter @halloweenerspod. Our theme music is by Apres Pompeii (@aprespompeii), episode artwork is by Liah Paterson (@atenderwitch), and header artwork is by Marc Christoforidis (@conjurerovcheaptricks).

Duration:01:04:37

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Scream (2022)

2/8/2022
SPOILERS AHEAD, LISTEN AT YOUR OWN RISK! Activate that app and lock your doors, people, we’re taking a *stab* at the new SCREAM (2022)! And joining us as they always do when we take a trip to Woodsboro is our theme music composer Zachary aka Apres Pompeii! Cody has thoughts on Disney’s “exclusively gay moments,” Kira has questions about lemon squares, and Zachary shames our two co-hosts for who they find attractive. Keep an ear out for a surprise appearance from Kira’s cat! Hosted by Cody (@codymonster91) and Kira (@heykirahey). Follow Halloweeners on Instagram and Twitter @halloweenerspod. Our theme music is by Apres Pompeii (@aprespompeii), episode artwork is by Liah Paterson (@atenderwitch), and header artwork is by Marc Christoforidis (@conjurerovcheaptricks).

Duration:01:31:10

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Silent Night, Deadly Night

12/21/2021
WARNING: In this episode we discuss a movie that features sexual violence. Have you been naughty this year? Get festive with us as we discuss SILENT NIGHT, DEADLY NIGHT! Cody gives a dynamic Phantom of the Opera impression and Kira accidentally starts scatting. Now join us in some made-up Christmas carols, you know the words! Hosted by Cody (@codymonster91) and Kira (@heykirahey). Follow Halloweeners on Instagram and Twitter @halloweenerspod. Our theme music is by Apres Pompeii (@aprespompeii), episode artwork is by Liah Paterson (@atenderwitch), and header artwork is by Marc Christoforidis (@conjurerovcheaptricks).

Duration:01:02:05