Corpse Club

On this special 300th episode of Daily Dead's official podcast, co-host Derek Anderson is joined by authors and fellow co-hosts Heather Wixson and Patrick Bromley to discuss their new book In Search of Darkness: The Definitive Look at ’80s Horror, which is now available from AM Ink Publishing (through their Dark Ink imprint) and is the official coffee table companion book to CreatorVC's In Search of Darkness documentary film series! Listen as Heather and Patrick talk about celebrating more than 140 horror films from the ’80s in their new book, including how they got involved with the project, writing about a wide variety of subgenres, spotlighting underappreciated horror movies in addition to popular releases from the ’80s, examining how the horror genre changed throughout the decade, and they curate their own marathons of ’80s horror films from their new book! Heather and Patrick also discuss their star-studded signing at the legendary Dark Delicacies bookstore taking place in Burbank on April 27th and featuring some very special guests! So, whether you love practical effects, slasher sequels, psychological scares, Italian cinema, or you're completely new to the totally awesome range of ’80s horror, sit back, relax, and enjoy this 300th episode of Corpse Club!

On this episode of Daily Dead's official podcast, co-hosts Tamika Jones, Scott Drebit, Bryan Christopher, Derek Anderson, and Jonathan James discuss recent viewings and video games, including the horror-infused quests of Diablo IV, Mike Flanagan's modern adaptations of Edgar Allan Poe's stories in The Fall of the House of Usher, the seasonal scares of the new slasher Thanksgiving, Brian Duffield's must-see movie No One Will Save You, the outer space adventures of The Marvels, the dazzling second season of Loki, and memorable episodes of Tales from the Darkside and The Twilight Zone! To commemorate another Friendsgiving, the co-hosts also share what they're thankful for this year, especially each other and all of their listeners! So, whether you're hungry for horror or you just want to enjoy some reflective conversations, grab a seat at the virtual table and dig into this festive episode of Corpse Club!

It's time for "Halloween Hangover V" on this episode of Daily Dead's official podcast! Having survived the festive frights of another spooky season, co-hosts Bryan Christopher, Scott Drebit, and Derek Anderson reflect on some of their favorite viewings and experiences this October, including costume parties, the Dead End Hayride, trick-or-treaters (or the lack thereof), The Exorcist: Believer, Saw X, and the first half of Chucky Season 3!

If you've read the hundreds of entries in his Drive-In Dust Offs column on Daily Dead or listened to him over the past several years as one of the co-hosts of Corpse Club, then you know that Scott Drebit has an infectious passion for horror movies that graced the silver screen during the golden (and sometimes gory) days of the drive-in, and he's continuing to shine a spotlight on some of his favorite films from that beloved era of cinema in his new book A Cut Below: A Celebration of B Horror Movies, 1950s–1980s! On this episode of Daily Dead's official podcast, Scott joins fellow co-hosts Bryan Christopher and Derek Anderson to discuss what readers can look forward to in A Cut Below (which will be published by McFarland Books), including insightful discussions on five of the 60 films celebrated within its pages: Burial Ground, My Bloody Valentine, Creepshow, Popcorn, and John Carpenter's Prince of Darkness. So, grab your favorite movie snack, find a good parking spot in front of the silver screen (whether it's at your local drive-in or in your own living room), and settle in for an enthralling, informative, and always entertaining ride into horror cinema from the 1950s–1980s (and slightly beyond)!

On this episode of Daily Dead's official podcast, co-hosts Bryan Christopher, Scott Drebit, and Derek Anderson catch up and discuss what they've been playing and reading lately, including Diablo IV, Stephen King's Elevation, EC Comics collections, and the Archie summer camp horror one-shot Camp Pickens!

On this episode of Corpse Club, Jonathan, Scott, and Derek get together to catch up on recently watched films, including The Blackening and Infinity Pool, and Jonathan gives his initial impressions on the just-released Aliens: Dark Descent video game.

On this episode of Daily Dead's official podcast, keep an eye out for bees and listen to Corpse Club co-hosts Bryan Christopher, Tamika Jones, Derek Anderson, and Jonathan James discuss The Wicker Man (2006) during their commentary from their Twitch watch party of the remake starring Nicolas Cage!

On this episode of Corpse Club, guest host and Daily Dead Senior Contributor James Doherty celebrates Killer Klowns from Outer Space with special guests Stephen & Edward Chiodo, discussing not only the making of the cult classic horror comedy, but what's next, including the upcoming video game!

On this episode of Daily Dead's official podcast, Jonathan James talks with special guests Josh Ruben and Bri Tippetts about their upcoming horror graphic novel DARLA, due out on May 31st from Invader Comics! "Twisted, edgy, and blackly comic -- Darla conjures up feelings of Requiem for a Dream, Dead Zone, and The Babadook ... with a heaping helping of Tales from the Crypt sprinkled in! "

To celebrate Alien Day on April 26th, Corpse Club co-hosts Bryan Christopher, Derek Anderson, and Jonathan James had an Alien: Resurrection virtual watch party on Daily Dead's Twitch channel, and you can now listen to their commentary from the livestream on this special episode of Daily Dead's official podcast!

On this episode of Daily Dead's official podcast, co-hosts Bryan Christopher, Derek Anderson, and Jonathan James have a spoiler-filled discussion about Lee Cronin's Evil Dead Rise, including its high-rise apartment setting, the amazing performances by Lily Sullivan and Alyssa Sutherland, and how it compares to other films in the Evil Dead franchise. The trio also talk about the horror comedy Renfield, the first season of the HBO series The Last of Us, and the new zombie-slaying video game Dead Island 2!

On this episode of Daily Dead's official podcast, co-hosts Derek Anderson and Jonathan James have a spoiler-filled discussion about Chris McKay's Renfield, including Nicolas Cage's unique take on Dracula, the film's phenomenal fight scenes, and the movie's bold blend of gory horror, morbid humor, and ambitious action. Jonathan also talks about his recent drive-in double feature of The Pope's Exorcist and 65.

On this episode of Daily Dead's official podcast, co-hosts Derek Anderson and Jonathan James reflect on their favorite moments from the 2023 Overlook Film Festival in New Orleans, including the must-see screenings of Renfield, Evil Dead Rise, Talk to Me, Late Night with the Devil, and Brooklyn 45. They also discuss Final Exam Horror Trivia: Overlook Edition (hosted by Ted Geoghegan and presented by Daily Dead) and the amazing immersive experiences In Another Room, Undersigned, The Oracle, and Claws, as well as the mesmerizing weekend-long adventure Lingering Echoes, created and performed by The Ministry of Peculiarities!

On this special episode of Corpse Club, guest host and Daily Dead Senior Contributor James Doherty celebrates 50 years of George A. Romero's The Crazies and reflects on the viral horror film's enduring and timely impact by speaking with Richard France (who plays Dr. Watts in the film), Professor Tony Williams (the author of The Cinema of George A. Romero: Knight of the Living Dead), and Assistant Professor of Sociology Danielle Denardo, who utilizes zombie apocalypse films as a teaching tool in her lessons.

On this episode of Daily Dead's official podcast, co-hosts Scott Drebit, Bryan Christopher, Derek Anderson, and Jonathan James have a spoiler-free discussion about Scream VI, Cocaine Bear, and The Last of Us, and they also talk about the final trailer for the new horror comedy Renfield, starring Nicholas Hoult, Awkwafina, and Nicolas Cage as Count Dracula!

On this episode of Daily Dead's official podcast, Horror BFFs Heather Wixson and Patrick Bromley have an in-depth discussion about Scream VI, (including its bold opening, New York City setting, and the return of the "Core Four" as well as other familiar faces from previous films), and they also talk about what they'd like to see in the future of the Scream franchise!

On this episode of Daily Dead's official podcast, co-hosts Bryan Christopher and Derek Anderson catch up to discuss HBO's The Last of Us adaptation (including a deep dive into the heart-wrenching third episode, "Long, Long Time"), and Derek shares his thoughts on the drug-fueled, ’80s-infused thrills of Elizabeth Banks' new movie Cocaine Bear. The Corpse Club Book Club also makes a return, with Bryan talking about Sarah Andersen's hardcover comic collection Fangs and Derek discussing his further thoughts on Paul Tremblay's The Cabin at the End of the World.

To celebrate Corpse Club co-host Bryan Christopher's birthday eve, fellow co-hosts Scott Drebit, Derek Anderson, and Jonathan James joined Bryan on Daily Dead's Twitch channel for a virtual watch party to celebrate one of his favorite films, Don Coscarelli's Phantasm, and you can now listen to their commentary from the livestream on this special episode of Daily Dead's official podcast! So, whether you're watching along at home or just listening to the virtual party, join us on a trip to Morningside Cemetery to face The Tall Man on this Phantasm-themed episode of Corpse Club!

On this episode of Daily Dead's official podcast, co-hosts Tamika Jones, Scott Drebit, and Jonathan James deep dive into Kyle Edward Ball's impressive micro-budget debut Skinamarink, followed by a discussion on Terrifier 2, which Scott recently caught up on.

On this episode of Daily Dead's official podcast, co-hosts Tamika Jones, Bryan Christopher, Derek Anderson, and Jonathan James discuss what they've been watching lately, including The Last of Us, Chucky Season 2, Voyage of the Rock Aliens, and The Menu!