Corpse Club

It's time to open up the mailbag once again on a new episode of Corpse Club! Co-hosts Scott Drebit, Derek Anderson, and Jonathan James answer intriguing questions from Corpse Club listeners, leading to discussions on a wide range of topics, including underrated movies, Canadian horror films, remakes released from 2000 and beyond, independent podcast recommendations, historic waves in horror film history, favorite TV series from the last five years, and more! 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!

From Piranha to Gremlins to Small Soldiers and beyond, filmmaker Joe Dante is the creative force behind some of the most memorable moments in cinematic history when it comes to horror and comedy, and on this episode of Daily Dead's podcast, the Corpse Club team celebrates two of the director's most beloved movies: 1981's The Howling and 1989's The ’Burbs. Listen as Heather Wixson, Scott Drebit, Derek Anderson, and Jonathan James reflect on the hairy horrors (bolstered by Rob Bottin's haunting practical effects), creepy encounters, and psychological subtext of the werewolf-infested Colony in The Howling. Then, hop in the station wagon as the Corpse Club co-hosts cruise through suburbia to observe the eerie everyday life in the cul-de-sac of Mayfield Place, as they discuss The ’Burbs' stellar supporting cast, deleted scenes, and slapstick humor. So, sit back, relax, and enjoy a Joe Dante double feature on a new episode of Daily Dead's official podcast... and don't be afraid to listen with your neighbors!

From Michael Myers to Chucky, from Woodsboro to Springwood and beyond, Heather Wixson and Patrick Bromley discuss and rank some their favorite horror franchises on a new episode of Corpse Club! Listen to the "Horror BFFs" as they gather around the microphones to talk about a wide range of fright-filled franchises and where each one ranks in their horror-loving hearts, including Halloween, A Nightmare on Elm Street, the Chucky movies, Saw, Scream, and more! So, before you make your own blood-stained horror brackets, find out where some of the most debated and beloved horror franchises rank on the lists of the Horror BFFs!

From a vampire bloodbath rave to the sword-centric showdown at the Temple of Eternal Night, the Corpse Club team celebrates 20 years of the Blade film franchise by revisiting the 1998 action horror movie that paved the path to the big screen for other Marvel superheroes. Co-hosts Heather Wixson, Scott Drebit, Derek Anderson, and Jonathan James gather around the microphones to discuss the movie’s eponymous half-vampire/half-human character played by Wesley Snipes, whose background in martial arts enhanced the film’s expertly choreographed fight scenes. The co-hosts also discuss the Blade franchise as a whole, including the character’s comic book origin, Guillermo del Toro's infectiously fun filmmaking style in Blade II, the fantastic performance by Parker Posey in Blade: Trinity (which also featured a lovable Pomeranian vampire), the talented supporting casts in all three films, and what they'd like to see from the franchise moving forward. So, instead of trying to ice skate uphill, kick back, relax, and liste

At the annual Flashback Weekend horror convention in Chicago, the Corpse Club team got together for the very first time to record their first-ever live episode! Gathering around the microphone face to face, co-hosts Patrick Bromley, Heather Wixson, Derek Anderson, Scott Drebit, and Jonathan James talked about their favorite Flashback panels, eye-catching horror collectibles at the vendor tables, their dream convention guests, and Heather Wixson's first book, Monster Squad: Celebrating the Artists Behind Cinema's Most Memorable Creatures, which was featured at its own table at Flashback Weekend. So, sit back, relax, and listen to our first-ever live recording of Corpse Club... in the flesh!

Gather around the campfire with Corpse Club co-hosts Scott Drebit, Derek Anderson, and Jonathan James as they reflect on their favorite summer horror memories on a new episode of Daily Dead's podcast! Listen as the trio of co-hosts discuss endless hours spent trying to beat the Friday the 13th NES video game, renting horror movies on VHS, playing their own versions of Halloween and Aliens with friends outside, rushing to the town bulletin board to see what summer movies were playing at the local theater, keeping an eye out for Jason Voorhees (or Angela Baker) in the shadows of camp cabins, going to their favorite conventions and immersive experiences, and many more summer horror memories! It's a summer stroll down a horror-themed memory lane that just might make you recall some of your own frightfully fun experiences from past summers. So, pull up a chair, roast a marshmallow (or ten), and enjoy a new episode of Corpse Club!

Horror "BFFs" Heather Wixson and Patrick Bromley take a look back at Halloween 4: The Return of Michael Myers on a "Class of 88" edition of Daily Dead's official podcast. Topics discussed range from Donald Pleasence return as Dr. Samuel Loomis to the movies terrifying ending, and franchise continuity. So, sit back, relax, and take a trip back to 1988 Haddonfield with our horror BFFs!

As Alice, she faced Freddy Krueger multiple times in the ’80s and lived to tell the tale. Several decades later, Lisa Wilcox still maintains a strong presence on screen, and with A Nightmare on Elm Street 4: The Dream Master celebrating its 30th anniversary this August, the talented actress joined Corpse Club co-host Heather Wixson to discuss her cinematic career on a very special installment of Daily Dead's podcast. In this in-depth episode, Wilcox discusses how she got into acting, her beloved portrayal of Alice in The Dream Master and The Dream Child, her guest-starring role on Star Trek: The Next Generation, upcoming projects, and much more! So, brush up on your martial arts, grab a slice of Freddy's soul pizza, and kick back with a special Class of 88 episode of Corpse Club!

Continuing Daily Dead’s “Class of ’88” retrospectives and celebrating another Friday the 13th on the calendar, Corpse Club co-host Heather Wixson is accompanied by "New Blood" Bryan Christopher and Nick Caruso to discuss the seventh film in the Friday the 13th franchise, including Part VII's eye-popping practical effects, over-the-top characters, trimmed scenes, and telekinetic showdown between Tina Shepard and Jason Voorhees. The co-hosts also talk about the Friday the 13th franchise as a whole, including their favorite kills, film rankings, and more! So, whether you're Team Tina or Team Jason, grab a party horn and join us for a Friday the 13th Part VII celebration to dismember on a new episode of Daily Dead's podcast!

Corpse Club co-hosts Heather Wixson, Patrick Bromley, Scott Drebit, and Jonathan James celebrate horror movies released thirty years ago on a special "Class of ’88" episode of Daily Dead's official podcast! Join the ghoulish gang as they discuss some of the most memorable horror movies from 1988, including Halloween 4: The Return of Michael Myers, Child's Play, Phantasm II, The Blob remake, Sleepaway Camp II: Unhappy Campers, Return of the Living Dead Part II, and many more! So sit back, relax, and join the party as the Corpse Club celebrates three decades of thrills and chills from the Class of ’88!

Listen closely for clucking and double-check your family's scrapbooks, because the Corpse Club co-hosts discuss Ari Aster's Hereditary on a new episode of Daily Dead's podcast! Join Scott Drebit, Derek Anderson, and Jonathan James in the tree house as they talk about Hereditary's realistic depiction of a fractured family, Aster's unflinching examination of brutal tragedies, and the haunting (and polarizing) events of the jaw-dropping third act. The ghoulish gang also look back at other divisive horror movies and why they sparked conversations and debates throughout the horror community in a similar fashion as Hereditary. So, scoot closer to the red light of the tree house heater, cuddle up with your favorite homemade doll or miniature, and enjoy a new episode of Corpse Club, just don't look too closely at the shadows… you may see someone smiling back at you.

The Corpse Club wants to believe on a new episode of Daily Dead's podcast. Listen as co-host Heather Wixson and special guest Alyse Wax brave the black oil and celebrate the 20th anniversary of The X-Files movie, as well as the franchise’s 2008 big screen sequel, The X-Files: I Want to Believe. The duo also look back at some of their favorite episodes from The X-Files TV series, shining a light on the show’s creepy creatures, unsettling conspiracies, and some of the most memorable moments between FBI Special Agents Fox Mulder (David Duchovny) and Dana Scully (Gillian Anderson). Whether you still believe or you're a skeptic, there's plenty to enjoy on this episode of Daily Dead's podcast!

Horror BFFs Heather Wixson and Patrick Bromley shine a spotlight on the latter's cinematic journalism career, including his passion for film and how he got into writing about movies in the first place. To tip a cap to film-loving dads everywhere, Patrick also programs the ultimate Father's Day horror movie marathon, including Frailty, The Funhouse, Friday the 13th Part V: A New Beginning, and Wes Craven's A Nightmare on Elm Street. So, finish making your homemade Father's Day cards, grab some popcorn, and settle in for a new episode of Daily Dead's official podcast!

"Hold on to your butts" as the Corpse Club celebrate the 25th anniversary of Jurassic Park! Join co-hosts Heather Wixson, Derek Anderson, and Jonathan James as they head to Isla Nublar to discuss the summer movie magic of Steven Spielberg's beloved film adaptation of Michael Crichton's novel, including the movie's impressive blend of practical and digital effects, its endlessly quotable characters, and the lasting impact (even 25 years later) of its animatronic dinosaurs. So, hop in the jeep, keep an eye out for clever Velociraptors, and hold on tight, because we "must go faster" on a new episode of Corpse Club!

School's out on a new episode of Corpse Club, as the co-hosts celebrate the start of summer by reflecting on the horror movies released so far in 2018. Making their own report cards that are scarier than any test scores they ever brought home, Heather Wixson, Scott Drebit, and Derek Anderson give each month a cinematic grade as they discuss the horror films that have thrilled and chilled them so far this year. With sharpened pencils and polished apples in hand, the co-hosts discuss Insidious: The Last Key, The Cloverfield Paradox, Annihilation, The Ritual, The Strangers: Prey at Night, A Quiet Place, Truth or Dare, Rampage, and many more genre movies released between January and May of 2018. They also look ahead to the horror films they're most excited to see the rest of the year. So, sit back, relax, and reflect on the high marks horror has achieved in the first half of 2018... just don't forget to have your report card signed!

Third time's a charm on a special "threequels" episode of Corpse Club! This time around in the tomb, the co-hosts gather around the microphones to discuss their favorite third entries in horror movie franchises, including Friday the 13th Part III, Scream 3, A Nightmare on Elm Street 3: Dream Warriors, George A. Romero’s Day of the Dead, and many more! So, sit back, relax, and listen to the threequels episode of Daily Dead's official podcast, because sometimes the sequel to the first sequel is the most beloved film in a franchise!

Horror "BFFs" Heather Wixson and Patrick Bromley take a look in the mailbag to discuss questions sent in by listeners on a new episode of Daily Dead's official podcast. The topics discussed include what horror movie they would like to see turned into a VR experience, what Stephen King adaptations would make compelling TV series, what John Carpenter movie they would like to see remade by the Master of Horror himself, the perfect horror double feature for younger viewers, and much more! There's lots to talk about and plenty to listen to, so sit back, relax, and enjoy the insightful conversations of the Horror BFFs!

From the blood-spattered shores of Crystal Lake to the strenuously strict atmosphere of Carrie White's household, we discuss mothers both maniacal and loving (and sometimes both) on a special Mother's Day episode of Corpse Club. Co-hosts Heather Wixson, Patrick Bromley, Scott Drebit, Derek Anderson, and Jonathan James gather around the microphones to pay tribute to some of their favorite (and least favorite) mothers in horror cinema, including Pamela Voorhees from Friday the 13th (1980), Margaret White from Carrie (1976), Mrs. Peltzer from Gremlins, and Norma Bates from Psycho (1960). So pick a bouquet of flowers, make a homemade card, and settle in for a special episode of the Corpse Club podcast... just make sure you don't do anything to upset mother!

They're coming to get you... in episode 50 of Daily Dead's official podcast! The Corpse Club co-hosts celebrate a milestone 50th episode by taking a look at two genre game-changers that celebrate their 50th anniversaries this year: George A. Romero's Night of the Living Dead and Franklin J. Schaffner's Planet of the Apes. Released in a turbulent time in American history, each movie's enduring elements are examined by the Corpse Club team half a century later, including Romero's bold storytelling decisions, John Chambers's groundbreaking makeup effects, and much more. So sit back, relax, and enjoy a new episode of the Corpse Club… it's a madhouse! A madhouse!

Known as two of the horror genre's most popular icons in front of the camera, Anthony Perkins and Robert Englund also stepped behind the lens in the ’80s to direct their own horror movies. On a new actors-turned-directors episode of Daily Dead's official podcast, the Corpse Club co-hosts check into Bates Motel and pick up the phone to dial up frightful fortunes as they gather around the microphones to share their thoughts on Psycho III and 976-Evil. So sit back, relax, and enjoy a new episode of Corpse Club… just make sure you watch the guitar!