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Your host Paul Waller (not Weller) is a horror movie addict. During 2020 the workload for his band and music management job slowed right down. At this same time he discovered the movie social networking platform LETTERBOXD. Armed with this database he decided to fill in the gaps of his horror film knowledge. Within week one he was averaging 3 a day. This podcast is the result of that horror compulsion - A YEAR IN HORROR

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Your host Paul Waller (not Weller) is a horror movie addict. During 2020 the workload for his band and music management job slowed right down. At this same time he discovered the movie social networking platform LETTERBOXD. Armed with this database he decided to fill in the gaps of his horror film knowledge. Within week one he was averaging 3 a day. This podcast is the result of that horror compulsion - A YEAR IN HORROR

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English


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Masters of Horror (2005) w/ Burning Airlines

2/28/2026
Please welcome to A Year In Horror, special guest J. Robbins from the band Burning Airlines & of course Jawbox. We talk about the 2005 anthology TV series, Masters of Horror.

Duration:00:28:55

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Logan's Run (1976) w/ Brix Smith

2/28/2026
"I am more than machine. More than man. More than a fusion of the two. Don't you agree? Wait for the winds. Then my birds sing. And the deep grottos whisper my name." Please welcome to A Year In Horror, special guest Brix Smith from the band The Fall. We talk about the 1976, science fiction hit, Logan's Run. Does it deserve the love, let's find out?

Duration:00:19:54

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Hellbender (2022) w/ Hellbender

2/28/2026
Please welcome to A Year In Horror, special guests The Adams Family, a crack squad of film makers that share bloodlines. We chat about their 2022, masterwork, H6LLB6ND6R. Not only that but they are in a band that features in the movie & would you believe it. They named that Hellbender. What's in a name?

Duration:00:36:55

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Dead Man (1995) w/ Mika Miko

2/28/2026
"That weapon will replace your tongue. You will learn to speak through it. And your poetry will now be written with blood." Please welcome to A Year In Horror, special guest Jessie Clavin from the band Mika Miko. We talk about the 1995, Johnny Depp starring, Dead Man. Does it deserve its underground status and if not, where did it go wrong?

Duration:00:42:55

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Pitch Black (2000) w/ Cryptic Shift

2/26/2026
So, would you believe it. Today we return to the world of metal on A Year In Horror. Yes! Welcome to the mad minds of UK progressive thrash metal fright fiends Cryptic Shift. Their latest album is entitled ''Overspace And Supertime' and it comes out on February 27th on Metal Blade Records. This is what it's all about. Today we speak with vocalist and guitarist player Xander Bradley about the band, his history with horror and of course the sci-fi horror belter, Pitch Black. CRYPTIC SHIFT A YEAR IN HORROR PATREON

Duration:00:30:29

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The Sandlot (1993) w/ Disasterpeace

2/17/2026
What a coup! A quick chat with Disasterpeace ahead! Yes, the very artist that redefined the electronic melting pot that horror film soundtracks this century would hang their machete's upon. He is with us here today to discus his work on 'It Follows' and 'Bodies, Bodies, Bodies' plus the film that he has chosen to focus on is one of those children's gateways into fear... From 1993 we dip our toes into 'The Sandlot'. DISASTERPEACE

Duration:00:31:03

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The Lost Boys (1987) w/ Tailgunner

2/5/2026
Welcome to another mid month music episode of 'A Year In Horror' where I will chat with a musician about horror movies. A simple concept for simple, uncomplicated and really positive time..... um.... Yep, today, it's heavy metal band Tailgunner's turn to discus the macabre and so I tracked down bassist and founder Thomas 'Bones' Hewson, asked him to choose a horror flick and 'The Lost Boys' was the pick and that is all we need to get this riff shredding. Let's go...

Duration:00:30:48

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M. Night Shyamalan (Part 2)

2/1/2026
Oh yes! This is another one of the big hitter episodes that I planned out before even episode 1 of A Year In Horror. I get to watch every single M. Night Shyamalan directed movie and then rank them from worst to best. That's right, EVERY ONE! Well, here we have the top 5. The worst 5. A slew of also rans. Some awesome guests. Several pints of beer and over 2 hours of running time split over 2 episodes. This is M. Night Shyamalan, A Lifetime In Movies. Ian MartineauPaul ChanterM Night interview clips from The Howard Stern Show.

Duration:01:47:35

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M. Night Shyamalan (Part 1)

1/31/2026
Oh yes! This is another one of the big hitter episodes that I planned out before even episode 1 of A Year In Horror. I get to watch every single M. Night Shyamalan directed movie and then rank them from worst to best. That's right, EVERY ONE! Well, here we have the top 5. The worst 5. A slew of also rans. Some awesome guests. Several pints of beer and over 2 hours of running time split over 2 episodes. This is M. Night Shyamalan, A Lifetime In Movies. Alexander HeffM Night interview clips from On Demand Entertainment and RTE: Ireland’s National Public Service Media.

Duration:01:08:36

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Possession (1981) w/ Phantom Pink

1/21/2026
It's time for another horror top tier legend. It's the good stuff, right - Possession? Also, it's time to chat with Phantom Pink . So let's blend the two together and see what Frankenstein addled creation we can construct. PHANTOM PINK

Duration:00:35:40

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Don't Look Now (1973) w/ Jesse Sykes & the Sweet Hereafter

1/13/2026
So, would you believe it. Today I chat with Jesse Sykes on A Year In Horror. Yes! Her from Jesse Sykes and the Sweet Hereafter. This is what it's all about. The film she wanted to cover was the 1973 classic Don't Look Now. A tale of loss of grief and a killer stalking the Venice canals. Jesse Sykes & the Sweet Hereafter

Duration:01:26:29

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1983 (Part 4)

1/3/2026
It's time for one of those huge episodes. Well, it's a 4 parter anyways. The 80s were a prime decade for horror. That's what history tells us. Well lets investigate ourselves because, as the old saying goes, history is written by the victors and horror always wins. So, what do I think was the very greatest horror movie that came out during 1983? Well, here we have the top 10. The worst 10. A slew of also rans. Plus some bangin' mates, a few Skeleton Crew gin shots and an 8+ hour running time. This is 1983, A Year In Horror. Paul Chanter

Duration:02:07:02

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1983 (Part 3)

1/2/2026
It's time for one of those huge episodes. Well, it's a 4 parter anyways. The 80s were a prime decade for horror. That's what history tells us. Well lets investigate ourselves because, as the old saying goes, history is written by the victors and horror always wins. So, what do I think was the very greatest horror movie that came out during 1983? Well, here we have the top 10. The worst 10. A slew of also rans. Plus some bangin' mates, a few Skeleton Crew gin shots and an 7+ hour running time. This is 1983, A Year In Horror. Bev TewMarc Canale

Duration:02:02:56

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1983 (Part 2)

1/1/2026
It's time for one of those huge episodes. Well, it's a 4 parter anyways. The 80s were a prime decade for horror. That's what history tells us. Well lets investigate ourselves because, as the old saying goes, history is written by the victors and horror always wins. So, what do I think was the very greatest horror movie that came out during 1983? Well, here we have the top 10. The worst 10. A slew of also rans. Plus some bangin' mates, a few Skeleton Crew gin shots and an 7+ hour running time. This is 1983, A Year In Horror. Kelly McneelyGary Slaymaker

Duration:01:48:11

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1983 (Part 1)

12/31/2025
It's time for one of those huge episodes. Well, it's a 4 parter anyways. The 80s were a prime decade for horror. That's what history tells us. Well lets investigate ourselves because, as the old saying goes, history is written by the victors and horror always wins. So, what do I think was the very greatest horror movie that came out during 1983? Well, here we have the top 10. The worst 10. A slew of also rans. Plus some bangin' mates, a few Skeleton Crew gin shots and an 7+ hour running time. This is 1983, A Year In Horror. Graham BywaterJonathan SnipesPaul Chanter

Duration:02:33:01

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Suspiria (1977) w/ Kreator

12/24/2025
Happy holidays horror heads! Today we chat with the singer, guitarist and founder of thrash legends Kreator. We discuss the band, horror and Suspiria. Let's do Kristmas with the 'Krushers of the World'. KREATOR NUCLEAR BLAST

Duration:00:49:02

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The Beyond (1981) w/ The Wildhearts

12/17/2025
Oh my goodness, it's that time again to delve into the horror riddled mind of a musician that loves the genre and today that musician is the UK rock 'n' roll legend Ginger Wildheart. So strap on you black gloves, crack open a fresh J&B whisky and let's get down to the crack of a Lucio Fulci classic, The Beyond.

Duration:00:48:35

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Soft & Quiet (2022) w/ Witch Fever

12/11/2025
On Halloween this year Music For Nations released the latest album by Witch Fever called 'Fevereaten'. A record so dark, heavy and moving that it demands repeated listenings. On November 4th 2022 Blumhouse released the latest movie by Beth de Araújo called 'Soft and Quiet'. A film so dark, heavy and moving that it demands repeated viewings. This is what happens when those two forces of nature collide. Music For Nations Witch Fever

Duration:00:50:53

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2022 (Part 4)

12/3/2025
2022 was a bonanza year for horror movies from all over the world, honestly the riches are so plentiful it's insane. But, what do I think was the very greatest horror movie that came out during 2022? Well, here we have the top 10. The worst 10. A slew of also rans. Some awesome mates. Some special guests. Several shots of whisky and a 8 hour running time split over 4 episodes. This is 2022, A Year In Horror. PatreonMax NewtonLucy FosterFacebookInstagramLetterboxdBelow are the time codes for all the different segments and my guest links. Feel free to let me know where you think I got it wrong or right and of course stay safe out there and I'll see you next month. Ian MartineauNormal WeirdsPierre TsigaridisRebekah Kennedy Alexander Heff

Duration:02:28:52

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2022 (Part 3)

12/2/2025
2022 was a bonanza year for horror movies from all over the world, honestly the riches are so plentiful it's insane. But, what do I think was the very greatest horror movie that came out during 2022? Well, here we have the top 10. The worst 10. A slew of also rans. Some awesome mates. Some special guests. Several shots of whisky and a 8 hour running time split over 4 episodes. This is 2022, A Year In Horror. PatreonMax NewtonLucy FosterFacebookInstagramLetterboxdBelow are the time codes for all the different segments and my guest links. Feel free to let me know where you think I got it wrong or right and of course stay safe out there and I'll see you next month. Zeke MilesKelly McNeely

Duration:01:22:59