Corpse Club

It's mail time once again on a new episode of Daily Dead's official podcast! Listen as co-hosts Scott Drebit, Tamika Jones, Derek Anderson, and Jonathan James answer several questions from Corpse Club listeners about a wide range of topics, including the movie franchises they think would benefit from a sequel/reboot à la 2018's Halloween, their favorite obscure podcasts, their most anticipated horror movies of 2019, and comic book series that they can't get enough of. So, grab a letter opener and a stack of envelopes, sit back, relax, and listen as the Corpse Club co-hosts catch up on their mail from listeners like you!

Kicking off their retrospective series on horror remakes released in 2009 (that celebrate their 10th anniversaries this year), Horror BFFs Heather Wixson and Patrick Bromley pack their bags and head to Crystal Lake for a blood-spattered revisit of 2009's Friday the 13th. From the film’s tone to Derek Mears' performance as Jason Voorhees to the killer homages to previous Friday the 13th movies, listen as Heather and Patrick take a deep dive into the latest movie in the Crystal Lake franchise. So, find your favorite fright-loving friend, kick back, relax, and enjoy another Horror BFFs episode of Corpse Club!

Whether they feature zombies, traps, or mind-bending puzzles, escape rooms are all the rage right now. With the new year kicking off with the theatrical release of Adam Robitel's Escape Room, Corpse Club co-hosts Scott Drebit, Derek Anderson, Jonathan James, and Tamika Jones share their thoughts on the first big-screen horror release of 2019, including their favorite setting in the movie, how they would have fared in the characters' shoes, and their ideas for potential Escape Room sequels. The co-hosts also discuss their real-life escape room experiences, ranging from Fear The Walking Dead: Survival and Saw in Las Vegas to an immersive Zodiac Killer puzzle. With this episode marking the Corpse Club debut of longtime Daily Dead writer Tamika Jones, the new addition to the co-hosting team discusses her lifelong love of horror, including her five favorite movies from the genre. So, whether you're sitting in an escape room and trying to figure out how to get out, or you just want an escape from everyday life, kic

With another year in the books and a new one just beginning, Heather Wixson, Scott Drebit, Derek Anderson, and Jonathan James discuss some of their favorite horror movies of 2018 on a new episode of Daily Dead's podcast. From the cyber-centric scares of Unfriended: Dark Web to the soul-entrancing dances of Suspiria, the Corpse Club co-hosts share their thoughts on the horror movies that have stuck with them this past calendar year (and beyond). So, whether you're completing your New Year's Resolutions or you're still picking confetti out of the carpet, take a break, relax, and reflect on another memorable year of horror with the Corpse Club team!

Having survived the merry hubbub of the holidays, the Corpse Club co-hosts reflect on their favorite memories from December on a special "Holiday Hangover" episode of Daily Dead's podcast. Listen as Scott Drebit, Derek Anderson, and Jonathan James shamble out of the snow drifts to discuss how they added some festive horror to their holiday celebrations, including a family viewing of Bob Clark's Black Christmas, a home media screening of the anthology All the Creatures Were Stirring, and the gift of four Phantasm films featured in Shudder's The Last Drive-In: A Very Joe Bob Christmas movie marathon. The Corpse Club co-hosts also talk about the horror-themed gifts they gave and received this year, and Scott discusses the new Blu-rays he added to his collection while out shopping on Boxing Day in Canada. So, whether you're just relieved to make it through another holiday season or you're already planning how to make Santa's Nice List next year, we hope you enjoy the gift of a new episode of Corpse Club!

It doesn't matter whether you've been naughty or nice, because when Santa Claus is actually a demon that just finished serving a 1,000-year sentence delivering presents, everyone better watch out in the 2005 holiday horror comedy Santa's Slay. Starring professional wrestler and actor Bill Goldberg in the titular role, Santa's Slay is a gift cherished by some horror fans while still waiting to be unwrapped by others. To help shine a festive light on the film, Corpse Club co-host Heather Wixson is joined by special guest David Steiman, the writer and director of Santa's Slay, on a new episode of Daily Dead's podcast! Grab a cup of hot cocoa, sit closer to the fire (but not too close—you never know what might come down there), and listen as David shares memorable behind-the-scenes stories from the making of Santa's Slay, including working with the film’s star-studded cast, injecting the movie with dark holiday humor, and creating larger-than-life action scenes that are explosive enough to light a few hundred Yul

Horror BFFs Heather Wixson and Patrick Bromley embrace the spooky side of the holiday season by playing a horror movie version of Secret Santa on a new episode of Daily Dead's podcast! In their unique spin on the classic present exchanging tradition, the Corpse Club co-hosts give each other the gifts of horror films to discuss. From Phantom of the Paradise to Gremlins and beyond, Heather and Patrick unwrap captivating conversations on some of the genre's most beloved and under-seen movies. So, whether you're wrapping presents for your own Secret Santa party or you're just sipping eggnog by the fire, make sure you gather your loved ones together to listen to a very special Horror BFFs episode of Corpse Club!

Gather around the warm glow of the tube and listen as Scott Drebit, Jonathan James, and Derek Anderson chat about more of their favorite TV terrors on a new episode of Daily Dead's podcast! From newer shows such as Chilling Adventures of Sabrina, The Haunting of Hill House, and Castlevania to the game-changing ninth season of AMC’s The Walking Dead and the vintage impact of The Outer Limits, the Corpse Club co-hosts discuss a wide range of spooky series lurking on cable and streaming services. So, grab your favorite spot on the couch, put your feet up, and enjoy a new episode of Corpse Club... just make sure you share the remote!

When zombies shamble into Little Haven's holiday season, it's up to the teenagers of the small town to dance their way to survival in the living dead Christmas musical Anna and the Apocalypse. A festive blend of blood-spattered scares, heartfelt humor, and dance numbers that are as contagious as a zombie virus, Anna and the Apocalypse enjoyed a well-received run on the film festival circuit, and to celebrate its theatrical release, Heather Wixson is joined by director John McPhail on a special episode of Corpse Club!

The Corpse Club co-hosts gather around the dinner table to give thanks and share horror-themed conversations on a new episode of Daily Dead's podcast! Listen as Scott Drebit, Derek Anderson, and Jonathan James discuss Thanksgiving-themed horror movies, Black Friday shopping traditions, their preparations for a horror-filled holiday season, and the spooky movies and TV series they're thankful for in 2018. As an extra helping of horror-themed goodness for listeners, the Corpse Club co-hosts also play a game of IMDb horror roulette (think of it as this episode's deadly dessert). So, once you finish shopping for scary good deals, kick back with some leftovers and enjoy a new episode of Daily Dead's podcast! As always, thank you for listening to Corpse Club. We truly appreciate your support, and we're thankful for each and every one of you!

With the end of 2018 quickly approaching, Horror BFFs Heather Wixson and Patrick Bromley discuss the memorable year of horror thus far on a new episode of Daily Dead's podcast. In their wide-ranging discussion, Heather and Patrick cover several horror-themed topics from 2018, including putting together their favorites of the year lists, the hype and perceptions of reviews at film festivals, and overused story elements in recent horror cinema. So, find a fright-loving friend and then sit back, relax, and enjoy another Horror BFFs episode of Corpse Club!

From George A. Romero's Day of the Dead to Planet Terror and World War Z, the military has long had a crucial presence in horror cinema, and the Corpse Club co-hosts share their favorite military horror movies on a new episode of Daily Dead's podcast! Listen as Scott Drebit, Derek Anderson, and Jonathan James share their favorite horror films featuring men and women of the military, both on and off the battlefield. Whether they prowled the ocean floor, explored a distant moon, or were stuck in a place between heaven and hell, the Corpse Club co-hosts discuss a wide range of military characters and their influential impacts on horror movies both beloved and underrated. So, sit back, relax, and enjoy a new episode of Daily Dead's official podcast! And to all of our listeners who are serving or have served in the military, we thank you for your service!

Having survived the last wave of trick-or-treaters and blown out the candles in their jack-o'-lanterns, the Corpse Club co-hosts reflect on their favorite moments from October on a special "Halloween Hangover" episode of Daily Dead's podcast. Listen as Scott Drebit, Derek Anderson, and Jonathan James shamble out of their tombs after their month-long Halloween celebrations to discuss the memorable movies they watched (including Halloweentown, Creepshow, and Dracula A.D. 1972) and the spooky experiences they enjoyed in October. From scary movie marathons and a zombie pub crawl to festive celebrations in Salem and Japan, the Halloween party continues past October 31st on a new episode of Corpse Club!

With Michael Myers slashing his way across the big screen once again, the Corpse Club hop aboard the Smith's Grove Sanitarium bus for a trip back to Haddonfield on a new episode of Daily Dead's podcast! Listen as Heather Wixson, Patrick Bromley, Scott Drebit, and Derek Anderson share their thoughts on David Gordon Green's Halloween. From Michael Myers' latest murderous rampage to Jamie Lee Curtis' heartbreaking performance and John Carpenter's killer new score (composed with Cody Carpenter and Daniel Davies), the Corpse Club co-hosts discuss what they thought of the new Halloween, how it compares to other Michael Myers movies, and where the franchise could be headed next. So, make sure all of your knives are accounted for in the kitchen, check your bedroom closet, and then sit back, relax, and enjoy a new episode of Daily Dead's official podcast!

From his breakthrough performance as Chop-Top in Tobe Hooper's The Texas Chainsaw Massacre 2 to his role as Otis in Rob Zombie's House of 1000 Corpses (which celebrated its 15th anniversary this year) and The Devil's Rejects, Bill Moseley has become a beloved fixture in the horror community, and as a Halloween season treat, the iconic actor talks with Corpse Club co-host Heather Wixson for a special installment of Daily Dead's podcast! In this career-spanning conversation, Moseley discusses his wide range of jobs before working in front of the camera (including copywriting, politics, and being a ranch hand), writing the short film Texas Chainsaw Manicure, how he got the iconic role of Chop-Top, playing Johnnie in the Night of the Living Dead remake, getting cast as Otis in House of 1000 Corpses, filming the most unsettling scene in The Devil's Rejects, reprising the character of Otis in Zombie's upcoming film 3 From Hell, and much more. If you’re looking for an inspiring and insightful conversation that's bri

In a cinematic twist on a hallowed Halloween night tradition, "Horror BFFs" Heather Wixson and Patrick Bromley play a game of "Horror Movie Trick or Treat" on a new episode of Daily Dead's podcast. Listen as Patrick reaches into his "hat of horrors" and pulls out titles of horror movies as diverse as the candy in a plastic pumpkin bowl. The treat is listening to the Horror BFFs talk about the horror movies selected from Patrick's hat of horrors. The trick is not knowing what title they'll talk about next! As a special sneak peek treat, we can reveal that Creepshow, Halloween, and The Cabin in the Woods are discussed, along with many other horror movies! So, before trick-or-treaters come to your door, grab a bowl of Halloween candy, make sure your pumpkin is still lit, and enjoy a special Horror BFFs installment of Corpse Club!

From her memorable performances in Stuart Gordon's Re-Animator and From Beyond, to her recent roles in Tales of Halloween and Road Games, actress and producer Barbara Crampton has become a beloved fixture in the horror community, and as a Halloween season treat, the iconic actress sits down with Corpse Club co-host Heather Wixson for a special installment of Daily Dead's podcast! In this career-spanning conversation, Crampton discusses her H.P. Lovecraft collaborations with filmmaker Stuart Gordon and actor Jeffrey Combs, her performances in soap operas, her time away from the world of filmmaking, the current state of women's roles in the horror genre, and her eclectic characters in recent movies such as You're Next, Beyond the Gates, and We Are Still Here. So, if you’re looking for an inspiring and insightful conversation, you've come to the right place. Take a seat (just make sure you don't bump the Resonator), relax, and enjoy a new episode of Corpse Club!

Live from Fantastic Fest, it's our first film festival episode of Corpse Club! Co-host Heather Wixson is joined by fellow Daily Dead contributing writers and Dead Ringers podcast co-hosts Nolan McBride and Emily von Seele to discuss some of the highly anticipated movies that screened at the festival, including Laurie Strode's return in Halloween (2018), the mutated WWII mayhem of Overlord, the deadly dance school in the new Suspiria, and more! The co-hosts also discuss a wide range of other movies they saw at the festival, including The Night Comes For Us, Apostle, Hold the Dark, Cam, and Between Worlds. So, if you couldn't make it down to Austin for the cinematic celebration, don't despair! Kick back, relax, and listen to the Corpse Club talk about The Shape, zombies, and supernatural forces on a new episode of Daily Dead's podcast!

From horror movie marathons to home decorating, Heather Wixson and Patrick Bromley discuss some of their favorite Halloween season traditions on a new episode of Daily Dead’s official podcast! Listen to the "Horror BFFs" as they discuss how they prepare for the spookiest season of the year, including going to immersive events, listening to autumnal tunes, and gathering the family and friends together for some quality movie time. So, if you're looking for some fun and frightening ways to get into the Halloween spirit this year, then turn up the volume, get ready to take notes in your trusty spell book, and enjoy a new "Horror BFFs" episode of Corpse Club!

With The Nun marking the fifth theatrical release in the “Conjuring” franchise, the Corpse Club co-hosts thought it was the perfect time to discuss the latest entry in the shared horror cinematic universe. Listen as Scott Drebit, Derek Anderson, and Jonathan James share their thoughts on The Nun, including the movie's jump scares, gorgeously Gothic cinematography, compelling performances (including the casting of Taissa Farmiga, the real-life sister of The Conjuring star Vera Farmiga), and Bonnie Aarons' nightmare-inducing role as the demonic Valak. The Corpse Club co-hosts also talk about the "Conjuring" cinematic universe as a whole, discussing the past, present, and future of the franchise that started in 2013 with James Wan's The Conjuring. They talk about the paranormal adventures of Ed and Lorraine Warren, the devious doll featured in the Annabelle movies, and what they'd like to see in upcoming entries to the “Conjuring” universe.