The Evolution of Horror

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  1. GHOSTS Pt 14: The Sixth Sense (1999) & The Others (2001)

    13 april 2018 · 1 uur 10 min

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    This week Mike is joined by the BFI's Henry Barnes to discuss two twisty tales, The Sixth Sense and The Others. Big fat spoiler alert. Lees meer

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    Henry is a journalist and head of video content at the BFI. He can be found on TWITTER.

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    Mike Muncer is a producer, podcaster and film journalist and can be found on TWITTER

  2. GHOSTS Ep 13: Ringu (1998) & Ju-On (2002)

    6 april 2018 · 1 uur 16 min

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    This week Mike is joined by Digital Spy film editor Rosie Fletcher to discuss all things J-Horror! They review Ringu and Ju-On: The Grudge in spoilerific detail, and also recommend other J & K Horror favourites including Pulse, Dark Water, One Missed Call, The Eye and A Tale of Two Sisters. Lees meer

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  3. GHOSTS Pt 12: Candyman (1992)

    30 maart 2018 · 1 uur 23 min

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    This week Mike ie joined by Sam Ashurst to discuss the one and only CANDYMAN in spoilerific detail. Lees meer

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    Sam Ashurst is a journalist, writer and director and he can be found on TWITTER.

    Sam also co-hosts the Arrow Video Podcast which can be found on iTUNES

    Mike Muncer is a producer, podcaster and film journalist and can be found on TWITTER

  4. GHOSTS Pt 11: Ghostwatch (1992)

    23 maart 2018 · 1 uur 25 min

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    This week Mike is joined by Ghostwatch director Lesley Manning and film & TV critic Boyd Hilton to discuss that iconic 1992 BBC special which terrified the nation... Lees meer

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    Lesley Manning is a film & TV director. Check out her WEBSITE and find her on TWITTER.

    Boyd Hilton is film & TV director for HEAT and also hosts the HEAT UNMISSABLES podcast. He can be found on Twitter.

    Mike Muncer is a producer, podcaster and film journalist and can be found on TWITTER

  5. GHOSTS Pt 10: The Woman In Black & The BBFC

    16 maart 2018 · 1 uur 53 min

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    This week Mike is joined by actor Stevie Webb to discuss multiple incarnations of The Woman In Black...including the novel from 1983, the TV adaptation from 1989, the long running stage play and the 2012 Hammer movie. Mike is then joined by Craig Lapper from the BBFC to discuss censorship and certification in the horror genre. Lees meer

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    Stevie Webb is an actor and can be found on TWITTER

    The BBFC are on TWITTER and have a PODCAST

    Mike Muncer is a producer, podcaster and film journalist and can be found on TWITTER

  6. GHOSTS Pt 9: Ghostbusters (1984) & Beetlejuice (1988)

    9 maart 2018 · 1 uur 20 min

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    It's SHOWTIME! This week Mike is joined by podcast regular Rob Watts to discuss two 80s family friendly ghost classics, Ghostbusters and Beetlejuice. Lees meer

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    Rob Watts is a film blogger and works in TV production. Check out his blog OUTSIDE OF A DREAM.

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    Mike Muncer is a producer, podcaster and film journalist and can be found on TWITTER

  7. GHOSTS Pt 8: The Entity (1982)

    2 maart 2018 · 1 uur 25 min

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    This week Mike is joined by The Final Girls and freudian cinephile Mary Wild to discuss the controversial and divisive haunted house movie THE ENTITY, starring Barbara Hershey... Lees meer

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    Mary Wild is a psychoanalytic scholar and freudian cinephile. Details of her upcoming courses can be found on her TWITTER PAGE.

    The Final Girls are a film collective and can be found on TWITTER or on their WEBSITE.

    Mike Muncer is a producer, podcaster and film journalist and can be found on TWITTER

  8. GHOSTS Pt 7: The Fog (1980) & Poltergeist (1982)

    23 februari 2018 · 1 uur 35 min

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    "They're heeeere!"
    This week Mike is joined by filmmaker Prano Bailey Bond to discuss Spielberg & Hooper's Poltergeist (1982) and movie trivia king Bryan Ryan to discuss John Carpenter's The Fog (1980).
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    Prano Bailey Bond is a filmmaker and can be found on Twitter.

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    Bryan Ryan runs a film quiz called the BIG FILM QUIZ in London.

    Mike Muncer is a producer, podcaster and film journalist and can be found on TWITTER

  9. GHOSTS Pt 6: The Shining (1980)

    16 februari 2018 · 1 uur 48 min

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    "Hello Danny..."
    This week Mike is joined by co-host of the BBC Film programme Danny Leigh and game & film journalist Louise Blain to discuss one of the most iconic and divisive horror movies of all time...THE SHINING.
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  10. GHOSTS Pt 5: The Amityville Horror (1979) & The Changeling (1980)

    9 februari 2018 · 1 uur 3 min

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    "GET OUT!" Lees meer

    This week Mike is joined by Arrow Video Podcast host Dan Martin to discuss two classic American haunted house movies, The Amityville Horror (1979) & The Changeling (1980).

    Music by Jack Whitney.

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  11. GHOSTS Pt 4: Whistle & I'll Come To You (1968) & The Stone Tape (1972)

    2 februari 2018 · 1 uur 46 min

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    This week Mike is joined by Michael Blyth and M.R. James expert Ren Zelen to discuss the BBC Ghost Stories of the 60s and 70s, including beloved M.R. James adaptation Whistle and I'll Come To You, and Nigel Kneale's iconic The Stone Tape. We also delve into other Ghost Stories for Christmas and briefly discuss such favourites as The Ash Tree, The Signalman, Lost Hearts and A Warning To The Curious... Lees meer

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    Ren Zelen is a journalist and film critic and can be found on Twitter @RenZelen

    Michael Blyth is Cult & Flare programmer for the BFI. You can follow him on Twitter (@MichaelJBlyth) and check out what's on at the BFI by visiting https://bfi.org.uk

    Mike Muncer is a film journalist, podcaster and producer. He can be found on Twitter @TheMovieMike

  12. GHOSTS Pt 3: The Innocents (1961) & The Haunting (1963)

    26 januari 2018 · 1 uur 28 min

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    Turn the lights down and the volume up. This week Mike is joined by horror film producer Jen Handorf to discuss two of the most classic and influential ghost movies of all time, The Innocents and The Haunting. Lees meer

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    Jen Handorf is a film producer and can be found on Twitter @JHandorf

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  13. GHOSTS Pt 2: House on Haunted Hill (1959)

    19 januari 2018 · 1 uur 17 min

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    The BFI's Michael Blyth returns to the podcast this week to discuss a subject very dear to his heart...the brilliant William Castle. In our first in-depth spoilerific reviews of the series, we discuss Castle's beloved ghostly classic House on Haunted Hill (1959) and his slightly less beloved 13 Ghosts (1960). We also discuss the life and career of horror legend Vincent Price Lees meer

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    Michael Blyth is a programmer for the BFI and can be found on Twitter (@MichaelJBlyth). Find out what's on at the BFI South Bank by going to https://bfi.org.uk

    Mike Muncer is a podcaster, producer and editor. He can be found on Twitter (@TheMovieMike).

  14. GHOSTS Pt 1 feat. Andy Nyman

    10 januari 2018 · 1 uur 59 min

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    We're BACK! This week Mike is joined by Ghost Stories writer, actor and director Andy Nyman to discuss ghosts in the horror genre. He's then joined by BFI Journalist and editor of The Encyclopedia of Fantastic Films & TV (EOFFT), Kev Lyons to discuss the cinematic origins of the ghost story. Lees meer

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    Andy Nyman is a writer, magician, producer, director and Andy. His website is https://www.andynyman.com
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    Kev Lyons is a journalist and editor of The Encyclopedia of Fantastic Films & TV: https://http://www.eofftv.com/

  15. SLASHERS Pt 14: Conclusion & Final Exam

    15 december 2017 · 1 uur 33 min

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    We complete the Evolution of the Slasher with an end-of-term quiz! For the Final Exam Mike is joined by London Film Quiz host Bryan Ryan. We also do a final round-up of the sub-genre and Mike countdowns down his Top 10 slashers and the listeners top 5 slashers. Lees meer

    Thanks for listening and we'll be back in January 2018!

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    Bryan runs the Big Film Quiz in London and you can find him on Twitter (@BigFilmQuiz).

    Mike is a podcaster and producer and can be found on Twitter (@TheMovieMike).

  16. SLASHERS Pt 13: It Follows (2014) Feat. Tim Robey

    8 december 2017 · 1 uur 5 min

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    This week Mike is joined by Telegraph film critic Tim Robey to review David Robert Mitchell's superb 2014 modern horror masterpiece It Follows... Lees meer

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    Tim Robey is film critic for the Telegraph. He can be found on Twitter (@Trim_obey).

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    It Follows (2014)
    Dir: David Robert Mitchell
    Courtesy of Icon Distribution

  17. SLASHERS Pt 12: 21st Century Slashers

    1 december 2017 · 1 uur 16 min

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    "Let the games begin..." Lees meer

    This week Mike is joined by Jonathan Hatfull and Katherine McLaughlin to discuss where the slashers went in the 21st century! They cover (in spoilerific detail) James Wan's 2004 movie Saw and the dawn of torture porn, plus the Final Destination Franchise. They also discuss what became of Freddy, Jason and Michael in the 21st century, as well as comment on the recent wave of nostalgic comedy slashers such as Detention, The Final Girls, and Tragedy Girls.

    Music by Jack Whitney

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    Kat and Jonathan both have their own horror podcast called Casting The Runes which is available on iTunes (https://itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/casting-the-runes-podcast/id1090957646?mt=2)

    Kat McLaughlin is a film and music journalist and writes for Horrorville, Sci-Fi Now, The List and other outlets. She can be found on Twitter (@Ms_K_McLaughlin)

    Jonathan Hatfull is editor of Sci-Fi Now magazine and can also be found on twitter (@JonathanHatfull)

    Mike is a film journalist, video producer and podcaster and can be found on Twitter (@TheMovieMike)

    Join us next week for our final slasher review...IT FOLLOWS!

  18. SLASHERS Pt 11: Scream (1996) Feat. Helen O'Hara

    24 november 2017 · 1 uur 30 min

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    "What's your favourite scary movie?"
    The slashers are BACK! This week Mike is joined by Empire's Helen O'Hara to discuss Wes Craven's phenomenal 1996 slasher, Scream. Things then start getting super meta, as Mike and Rob Watts discuss the wave of 90s slasher movies that followed it.
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    Music by Jack Whitney.

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    Helen O'Hara is Editor-At-Large for Empire magazine and is also co-host of the Empire podcast. She can be found on Twitter (@HelenLOHara) and Empire podcast can be found on iTunes (https://itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-empire-film-podcast/id507987292?mt=2)

    Rob Watts is a TV assistant producer, cinephile and blogger. You can find his writing on Outside of a Dream (https://t.co/zsSj1y4nOH) and can be found on Twitter (@RobWatts88).

    Mike is a TV, video and podcast producer. He can be found on Twitter (@TheMovieMike).

  19. SLASHERS Pt 10: The Slasher Slump (1987-1995)

    17 november 2017 · 1 uur 12 min

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    What goes up...must come down.
    This week Mike is joined by cinephile Brad Hanson to describe the period that followed the 80s slasher boom...the slasher slump. Brad and Mike discuss why this era is generally thought of as one of the worst for horrors and particularly for slasher movies. They discuss such turkeys as Freddy's Dead: The Final Nightmare, Jason Takes Manhattan, Leprechaun and Rumplestiltskin. They also discuss a couple of the gems that stick out from this era, such as Child's Play and Wes Craven's New Nightmare.
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    Music by Jack Whitney.

    Brad Hanson is a cinephile and film writer and can be found on Twitter (@HadBranson).

    Mike is a podcaster and producer and can also be found on Twitter (@TheMovieMike).

  20. SLASHERS Pt9: A Nightmare On Elm St (1984)

    10 november 2017 · 1 uur 6 min

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    One, two, Freddy's coming for you!
    This week, Mike is joined by critic James King to discuss that most 80s of teen slasher movies, A Nightmare On Elm Street. As well as taking a look at the movie in depth, James and Mike explore the 80s obsession with teen movies, the horror cinema of Wes Craven and the phenomenon of Freddy Krueger.
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    Theme music by Jack Whitney. Jack can be found on twitter (jack_whitney).

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    James King is a film critic, author, broadcast and journalist. He can be found on twitter (@JamesKingMovies).

    Mike is a TV & digital producer and podcaster. He can be found on Twitter (@TheMovieMike).

    A Nightmare On Elm Street (1984)
    Wes Craven
    New Line Cinema

  21. SLASHERS Pt. 8: Slasher Mania (1980-1985)

    3 november 2017 · 1 uur 10 min

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    This week Mike is joined by Michael Blyth to give a rundown of the very best of the early 80s slasher boom! From Sleepaway Camp to Slumber Party Massacre, we leave no stone unturned... Lees meer

    Theme music by Jack Whitney

    Michael Blythe is a programmer for the British Film Institute, and is the man behind the BFI Cult strand and BFI Flare. For all information on upcoming events at BFI, visit https://bfi.org.uk
    Michael can be found on Twitter (@MichaelBlyth)

    Mike Muncer is a podcast, producer and film journalist. He can be found on twitter (@TheMovieMike) and does another podcast with Rhianna Dhillon called Back Row (@BackRowFilms).

    List of 80s Slasher films mentioned (in chronological order)

    Prom Night (1980)
    Terror Train (1980)
    New Years Evil (1981)
    The Burning (1981)
    My Bloody Valentine (1981)
    The Prowler (1981)
    Final Exam (1981)
    Just Before Dawn (1981)
    Pieces (1982)
    Slumber Party Massacre (1982)
    Sleepaway Camp (1983)
    Curtains (1983)
    The House on Sorority Row (1983)
    Silent Night, Deadly Night (1984)
    The Initiation (1984)
    The Mutilator (1985)
    April Fools Day (1986)
    Stage Fright (1987)
    Blood Rage (1987)

  22. SLASHERS Pt 7: Friday the 13th (1980)

    27 oktober 2017 · 1 uur 9 min

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    Chi chi chi ma ma ma... Lees meer

    This week Mike is joined by Rob Watts to discuss the most beloved horror franchise of all time. As well as taking an in-depth, spoilerific review, the pair run through the ten sequels that follow and discuss some of the best and worst aspects of the Friday the 13th series.

    Theme music by Jack Whitney

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    Rob Watts is a film blogger and writes for Outside Of A Dream outsideofadream.wordpress.com
    You can find him on twitter (@RobWatts88)

    Mike Muncer is a podcast, producer and film journalist. You can find him on twitter (@TheMovieMike) and he does another podcast with Rhianna Dhillon called Back Row (https://backrowpodcast.net) which is on Twitter (@BackRowFilms)

  23. SLASHERS Pt 6: Dressed To Kill (1980) feat. Boyd HIlton

    19 oktober 2017 · 1 uur 5 min

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    This week Mike is joined by Boyd Hilton, and the pair get down and dirty to discuss Brian De Palma's controversial erotic slasher, Dressed To Kill. We take a look at the influences De Palma's movie had on 80s/90s erotic thrillers such as Cruising, Blue Velvet and Basic Instinct. Lees meer

    Boyd Hilton a critic, broadcaster, journalist and is entertainment director for Heat Magazine. He also hosts the Heat Unmissables podcast (https://itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-unmissables/id1227703572?mt=2)

    Boyd can be found on Twitter (@Boydhilton)

    Mike Muncer is a podcaster, producer and film journalist. He can be found on twitter (@TheMovieMike) and also has another movie podcast with Rhianna Dhillon called Back Row (https://backrowpodcast.net)

    Dressed To Kill (1980)
    Dir: Brian De Palma
    Filmways Pictures / Cinema 77 Films

    Body Double (1984)
    Dir: Brian De Palma
    Columbia Pictures Corporation / Delphi II Productions

  24. SLASHERS Pt 5: Halloween (1978) Feat. Chris Hewitt

    13 oktober 2017 · 1 uur 49 min

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    This week Mike is joined by Chris Hewitt and Jacob Stolworthy to discuss all things HALLOWEEN! We take an in-depth, spoilerific look at John Carpenter's classic 1978 masterpiece and look at the legacy it left behind (i.e. 7 awful sequels and 2 awful remakes). Chris also discusses why John Carpenter is one of the most beloved auteurs in cinema history. Lees meer

    Chris Hewitt is host of the world's biggest movie podcast the Empire Podcast (and associate editor of Empire, the world's biggest selling movie magazine). Find Chris on twitter (@ChrisHewitt).

    Jacob Stolworthy is a culture critic and journalist for The Independent. Find Jacob on twitter (@Jacob_Stol).

    Mike is a producer, podcaster and film journalist. Find him on twitter (@TheMovieMike).
    He also co-hosts another movie podcast with Rhianna Dhillon called Back Row (https://backrowpodcast.net). Find Back Row on Twitter (@BackRowFilms).

    Halloween (1978)
    Dir: John Carpenter
    Courtesy of Compass International Pictures / Falcon International Productions.

    Assault on Precinct 13 (1976)
    Dir: John Carpenter
    Courtesy of the CKK Corporation

    The Thing (1982)
    Dir: John Carpenter
    Courtesy of Universal Pictures / Turman-Foster Company

    Christine (1983)
    Dir: John Carpenter
    Courtesy of Columbia Pictures Corporation, Delphi Premier Productions, Polar Film

  25. SLASHERS Pt 4: Black Christmas (1974) Feat. Mary Wild

    6 oktober 2017 · 1 uur 48 min

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    This week Mike is joined by Rhianna Dhillon to explore two criminally underrated early 70s slasher movies...Black Christmas (1974) and Alice, Sweet Alice (1976). Both movies deal with teenage problems and adolescence discuss the awkwardness of puberty, sex education and bodily fluids. Mike also sits down with Freudian Cinephile Mary Wild who discusses horror cinema from a psycho-analytic perspective. Lees meer

    Music by Jack Whitney
    Jack is a musician and sound engineer. He is on Twitter (@Jack_Whitney)

    Rhianna Dhillon is a film critic, journalist, presenter and broadcaster. She hosts the Radio 4 Seriously podcast:(https://itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/seriously/id134091051?mt=2) She can be found on Twitter (@RhiannaDhillon)
    and also presents Back Row Podcast with Mike (https://backrowpodcast.net)

    Mary Wild is a psycho-analytic scholar and freudian cinephile. Mary runs a series of lectures and courses called Projections and has an upcoming 6 week course on Women in Horror Films at the Freud Museum. All details of the course can be found here: https://www.freud.org.uk/events/76988/projections-psychoanalytic-investigation-of-women-in-horror-films/
    Mary is also on Twitter (@psycstar) and has a YouTube channel (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5zqftkwnUEyNnRnSZHShEA)

    Thanks for listening, tune in next week for our Halloween special!

    Alice, Sweet Alice (1976)
    Dir: Alred Sole
    Courtesy of Harristown Funding

    Black Christmas (1974)
    Dir: Bob Clark
    Courtesy of Film Funding Ltd of Canada / Vision IV / Canadian Film Development Corporation / Famous Players / August Films

  26. SLASHERS Pt 3: A Bay of Blood (1971) Feat. Alan Jones

    29 september 2017 · 1 uur 29 min

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    We continue the Evolution of the Slasher by looking at the boom in Italian horror in the late 60s / early 70s, particularly the films known as 'Giallo' (or Gialli?) Mike chats to Giallo guru Alan Jones about the history of the sub-genre, its influence on the slasher and gets the lowdown on Giallo pioneer Dario Argento. He is then joined by Dan Martin from the Arrow Video Podcast to review Argento's Bird With The Crystal Plumage (1970) and Mario Bava's Bay Of Blood (1971). Lees meer

    Music by Jack Whitney.
    Jack can be found on Twitter (@Jack_Whitney)

    Alan Jones is a broadcaster, critic, author, co-director / founder of FrightFest and a journalist. He has written books on Giallo and on director Dario Argento such as Profondo Argento (2004). Find more information about Alan here: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alan_Jones_(film_critic)#Books_.28as_author.29
    Find Alan on Twitter (@AlanFrightFest)

    Dan Martin is a film SFX artist and a co-host of the Arrow Video Podcast. Find their podcast on iTunes:
    https://itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/arrow-video-podcast/id1257705874?mt=2
    Find Dan on Twitter (@13FingerFX)

    Mike Muncer is a podcaster, video producer and film journalist. Find him on Twitter (@TheMovieMike).
    Mike also produces and co-presents a movie podcast with critic Rhianna Dhillon called Back Row (http://backrowpodcast.net)

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    The Bird With The Crystal Plumage (1970)
    Dir: Dario Argento
    Courtesy of Arrow Video / Central Cinema Company Film / Glazier / Seda Spettecoli

    A Bay Of Blood (1971)
    Dir: Mario Bava
    Courtesy of Arrow Video / Nuova Linea Cinematografica

  27. BONUS EP: A Brief History of Horror Music with Neil Brand

    24 september 2017 · 55 min

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    Happy bonus horror treat! Here's the full, uninterrupted chat with film musician / composer / historian Neil Brand about a history of horror scores. From Nosferatu through to Under The Skin, we cover the trends, the traits and the evolution of the horror score over the last one hundred years. ENJOY! Lees meer

    Neil Brand is a film historian, musician and composer. You can find details of his upcoming events at http://www.neilbrand.com/ or follow him on twitter: @NeilKBrand

    Mike Muncer is a TV & Podcast Producer and Film Journalist. You can find him on twitter: @TheMovieMike
    He also produces and co-presents another film podcast with Rhianna Dhillon called Back Row: https://backrowpodcast.net

    Thanks for listening, tune in next week for our GIALLO special. Mike will be joined by Dan Martin from the Arrow Video Podcast, as well as special guest ALAN JONES. Until next time...

    Dracula (1958)
    Dir: Terence Fisher
    Music by James Bernard
    Courtesy of Hammer Films

    Psycho (1960)
    Dir: Alfred Hitchcock
    Score by Bernard Herrmann
    Courtesy of Shamley Productions

    The Birds (1963)
    Dir: Alfred Hitchcock
    Score by Bernard Herrmann
    Courtesy of Alfred J. HItchcock Productions

    The Innocents (1961)
    Dir: Jack Clayton
    Courtesy of Achilles / Twentieth Century Fox

    Halloween (1978)
    Dir: John Carpenter
    Music by John Carpenter
    Courtesy of Falcon International Productions & Compass International Pictures

    The Shining (1980)
    Dir: Stanley Kubrick
    Music and the Stars and You performed by Al Bowlly
    Courtesy of Warner Bros. Hawk Films, Peregrine, Producers Circle

    Deep Red (1975)
    Dir: Dario Argento
    Score by Goblin
    Courtesy of Rizzoli Films & Seda Spettacoli

    Suspiria (1977)
    Dir: Dario Argento
    Score by Goblin
    Courtesy of Seda Spettacoli

    Assault on Precinct 13 (1976)
    Dir: John Carpenter
    Score by John Carpenter
    Courtesy of The CKK Corporation

    Under The Skin (2014)
    Dir: Jonathan Glazier
    Score by Mica Levi
    Courtesy of Film4, BFI, Silver Reel, Creative Scotland, Sigma Films, FilmNation Entertainment, Nick Wechs…

  28. SLASHERS Pt 2: Psycho & Peeping Tom (1960) Feat. Neil Brand

    22 september 2017 · 1 uur 33 min

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    This week Mike is joined by Ollie Charles as we begin our in depth look at the evolution of the slasher, and review the two movies that are often considered the forerunners to the format, Psycho and Peeping Tom. Mike is also joined by a chat with film composer, musician and historian, Neil Brand for a chat about that Bernard Herman score. Lees meer

    Podcast music by Jack Whitney (@Jack_Whitney)

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    Ollie Charles works as a film PR for trafalgar releasing and also writes for Front Row Reviews. You can find him on twitter: @OllieCharles

    Neil Brand is a film historian, musician and composer. You can find details of his upcoming events at http://www.neilbrand.com/ or follow him on twitter: @NeilKBrand

    Mike Muncer is a TV & Podcast Producer and Film Journalist. You can find him on twitter: @TheMovieMike
    He also produces and co-presents another film podcast with Rhianna Dhillon called Back Row: https://backrowpodcast.net

    Thanks for listening, tune in next week for our GIALLO special. Mike will be joined by Dan Martin from the Arrow Video Podcast, as well as special guest ALAN JONES. Until next time...

    Dracula (1958)
    Dir: Terence Fisher
    Courtesy of Hammer Films

    Psycho (1960)
    Dir: Alfred Hitchcock
    Courtesy of Shamley Productions

    Peeping Tom (1960)
    Dir: Michael Powell
    Courtesy of Michael Powell (Theatre)

    Halloween (1978)
    Dir: John Carpenter
    Courtesy of Falcon International Productions & Compass International Pictures

  29. SLASHERS Pt 1: An Introduction

    8 september 2017 · 1 uur 12 min

    Afspelen
    This week Mike is joined by BFI Programmer Michael Blyth and film collective 'The Final Girls' to discuss the tropes, the peaks and the troughs of the slasher sub genre. What makes the slasher one of the most successful horror sub-genres? Why do we love watching endless Jason or Freddy sequels, when they all pretty much follow the same formula? And is there anything feminist about a sub-genre which celebrates and fetishises the dismemberment of pretty teenage girls? Join us for the Evolution of the Slasher... Lees meer

    Podcast theme music by Jack Whitney

    Michael Blyth is a programmer for the BFI (British Film Institute) and is the man behind the current BFI STEPHEN KING season and the BFI Cult Strand. For all information, including showtimes and tickets, visit www.bfi.org.uk. Michael can also be found on Twitter: @michaeljblyth

    The Final Girls are a film collective that explore female representation (both behind and in front of the camera) in the horror genre. Information about their upcoming events can be found at www.thefinalgirls.co.uk and you can find them on twitter @TheFinalGirlsUK.

    Mike is a TV, video and Podcast producer and also has another movie podcast called Back Row with Rhianna Dhillon. This is available on iTunes and on their website http://backrowpodcast.net Mike can also be found on Twitter: @TheMovieMike

    We're taking a 2 week break but will be back next time to continue exploring the Evolution of the Slasher with reviews of Psycho and Peeping Tom!

    Got a spare minute? Leave us a rating or review on iTunes!

  30. What is Horror? (Feat. Kim Newman)

    27 augustus 2017 · 1 uur 24 min

    Afspelen
    Welcome to the Evolution of Horror, a brand new horror movie review and discussion podcast! Host Mike Muncer and co-host Rob Watts discuss why they love horror, how they got into horror, some of their favourite horror movies, and Mike interviews horror maestro Kim Newman for a brief history and introduction to the genre. Lees meer

    Email us: evolutionofhorror@gmail.com

    Tweet us: @EvolutionPod

    Rob Watts is author of Outside of A Dream blog: http://outsideofadream.wordpress.com
    Tweet Rob! @RobWatts88

    Mike has another podcast with Rhianna Dhillon called Back Row.
    http://backrowpodcast.net
    Tweet Mike! @TheMovieMike