Corpse Club

This installment of Corpse Club is submitted for the approval of the Midnight Society... In episode 28 of Daily Dead's official podcast, co-hosts Patrick Bromley, Heather Wixson, Scott Drebit, Derek Anderson, and Jonathan James gather around the warm glow of the tube to talk about their favorite horror TV series from their childhoods. Spanning different generations bound together by their love of horror, the Corpse Club discuss a wide range of spooky series, including vintage shows like Dark Shadows and The Munsters, cult series such as Kolchak: The Night Stalker and Werewolf, anthologies like Freddy's Nightmares and The Twilight Zone, and ’90s favorites like Are You Afraid of the Dark?, Eerie, Indiana, and Goosebumps. In addition to talking about favorites from their formative years, the Corpse Club celebrate the modern heyday of horror TV with discussions on more recent series like Masters of Horror, Penny Dreadful, and The Walking Dead, and they also find horror among the humor by reflecting on some of the

In a new "Horrigins" installment of Corpse Club, co-hosts Patrick Bromley and Heather Wixson celebrate the eclectic film career of Barbara Crampton. In addition to their fond reflections on Crampton's collaborations with Stuart Gordon in films like Re-Animator and From Beyond and her roles in cult films like Chopping Mall, the Corpse Club discuss the actress' remarkable resurgence in movies directed by some of the most exciting horror filmmakers of the 21st century, including her work in You're Next, We Are Still Here, and Beyond the Gates. As a passionate fan of the genre she's given so much to, Crampton has also been influential off-screen with key insights into the industry, and this episode shines a light on her thought-provoking observations about the genre we all know and love. So sit back, relax, and listen to the Corpse Club give thanks to the one and only Barbara Crampton—just make sure no robots followed you home from your shopping spree at the mall...

In episode 26 of Corpse Club, co-hosts Patrick Bromley, Heather Wixson, Scott Drebit, Derek Anderson, and Jonathan James gather around the dinner table to enjoy a meal of memories as they reflect on what they're thankful for in the horror genre from 2017. The menu features a wide range of tastes and topics, including the comforting characters of Stranger Things Season 2, the ambitious original content on streaming services, the endlessly impressive products from home media distributors, the big-screen success of studio horror films like IT, Alice's last ride in the Resident Evil franchise, memorable experiences among the members of the Corpse Club team, and the kindness of the horror community as a whole. So, check on the turkey, pull up a chair, and get ready to dig into a new episode of Corpse Club... just be sure to save room for our deadly dessert!

"Where's my cake?" In episode 25 of Corpse Club, co-hosts Patrick Bromley, Heather Wixson, Scott Drebit, Derek Anderson, and Jonathan James celebrate 35 years of George A. Romero's Creepshow by discussing the horror anthology's iconic performances, EC Comics-inspired visuals, memorable makeup effects, and infinitely quotable screenplay by Stephen King. The ghoulish gang also talk about some of their other favorite horror anthology films, including Trick ’r Treat, Vault of Horror, and Tales from the Darkside: The Movie. So, check on your Father's Day cake, turn down the lights, and listen to a new episode of Corpse Club... just keep one eye on the window in case The Creep pays you a visit.

In episode 24 of Corpse Club, co-hosts Patrick Bromley, Heather Wixson, Scott Drebit, Derek Anderson, and Jonathan James discuss their favorite adaptations of Stephen King's written works that continue to delight, scare, and ultimately stick with them after they watched the end credits roll. The members of the ghoulish gang also talk about the King-based movies and miniseries that they feel deserve more love, and their answers may surprise you! So, constant listener, take a moment to dim the lights, close your eyes, and open your ears to a new episode of Corpse Club—just make sure you're prepared to face the master... of horror.

In a special edition of Corpse Club, co-hosts Patrick Bromley, Heather Wixson, Scott Drebit, Derek Anderson, and Jonathan James take a break from carving pumpkins and setting up strobe lights to celebrate Halloween 2017 on a new episode of Daily Dead's podcast. The members of the ghoulish gang discuss their favorite Halloween candy, treasured autumnal traditions, and go-to films to watch around October 31st. So, leave a bowl of candy out for the trick-or-treaters, turn down the lights, and listen to the new episode of Corpse Club... just make sure you don't blow out your jack-o'-lanterns before midnight.

In episode 22 of Corpse Club, co-hosts Patrick Bromley, Heather Wixson, Scott Drebit, and Jonathan James gather around the microphones with their Good Guys dolls to discuss the Chucky films, including their favorite kills by the possessed doll, the diverse entries in the now seven-film franchise, what they enjoy the most about Don Mancini's most recent sequel, Cult of Chucky, and where they hope to see the franchise go in the future. So sit back, cuddle up with your favorite red-haired doll, and listen to the new episode of Corpse Club... just make sure you don't hear Charles Lee Ray's maniacal laughter in the shadows.

In episode 21 of Corpse Club, co-hosts Patrick Bromley, Heather Wixson, and Scott Drebit pack their bags and head to Crystal Lake to discuss their favorite least-loved Friday the 13th films and their least favorite most-loved entries in the franchise. So keep an eye out for Jason Voorhees (and his mother), sit closer to the campfire with your friends, and listen to the latest episode of the Corpse Club now... just make sure you don't hear someone whispering "ki, ki, ki, ma, ma, ma" in the shadows...

In a special "Horrigins" installment of Corpse Club, co-hosts Patrick Bromley and Heather Wixson look back on the night he came home to discuss John Carpenter's Halloween, including their first experiences watching the seminal slasher, the movie's enduring legacy, Carpenter's influential work behind the camera, the cinematic showdowns of Michael Myers and Laurie Strode, the sequels that followed the original film, and the future of the beloved franchise. So dim the lights, listen to the Corpse Club, and keep an eye out for the boogeyman... he's more real than you might think.

In episode 19 of Corpse Club, co-hosts Patrick Bromley, Heather Wixson, Scott Drebit, Derek Anderson, and Jonathan James discuss the films of Rob Zombie, beginning with his shocking feature debut, House of 1000 Corpses, and ending with his most recent film, 31. The ghoulish gang reflect upon Zombie's two-movie reimagining of Halloween, his visceral look at violence in The Devil's Rejects, the haunting atmosphere of The Lords of Salem, what makes his movies so popular and polarizing among horror fans, and much more. So grab yourself some tutti frutti ice cream, sit back, relax, and listen... just make sure you don't play that latest song by The Lords...

In a special "Horrigins" installment of Corpse Club, co-hosts Patrick Bromley and Heather Wixson discuss Tom Holland's directorial debut, Fright Night (1985), including their first experiences watching the "vampire next door" movie, the film's endearing blend of horror and humor, the intriguing cast of characters, the movie's most humanizing moments, and they also talk about the 1988 sequel and the 2011 remake. So, hang some garlic in front of your windows, take another peek next door, and welcome to Fright Night on Corpse Club... for real.

In episode 17 of Corpse Club, co-hosts Heather Wixson, Patrick Bromley, Scott Drebit, Derek Anderson, and Jonathan James descend into the cinematic sewers of Derry to talk about the IT (2017) movie, the 1990 miniseries, and the source material for both adaptations: Stephen King's 1986 novel.

In episode 16 of Corpse Club, co-hosts Heather Wixson, Patrick Bromley, Scott Drebit, Derek Anderson, and Jonathan James gather around their microphones to discuss memorable first sequels from a wide variety of horror franchises, including Halloween, Friday the 13th, Wrong Turn, Child's Play, The Howling, Alien, and many more.

In episode 15 of Corpse Club, co-hosts Patrick Bromley, Heather Wixson, Scott Drebit, Derek Anderson, and Jonathan James discuss the legacy of Tobe Hooper, including our favorite movies by the visionary filmmaker, how he forever changed the horror genre with The Texas Chain Saw Massacre, his bold choices as a director in the 1980s, and what we'll miss the most about his unique approach to cinematic storytelling.

In episode 14 of Corpse Club, titled "High School Horror Films," co-hosts Patrick Bromley, Heather Wixson, Scott Drebit, and Derek Anderson skip back-to-school shopping and instead prepare for another year of detention by looking back at some of their favorite high school horror films, including Carrie (1976), Scream, The Faculty, Buffy the Vampire Slayer (1992), and many more.

In the latest "Horrigins" installment of Corpse Club, co-hosts Patrick Bromley and Heather Wixson each select their top five favorite ’80s film debuts from directors who began their careers in the horror and thriller genres with movies like Night of the Creeps, Friday the 13th Part 2, Sleepaway Camp, Clue, and many more.

In episode 12 of Corpse Club, co-hosts Heather Wixson, Derek Anderson, and Jonathan James celebrate 20 years of the cosmic sci-fi horror film Event Horizon. We discuss what we love about the polarizing movie, the lost "Hell footage" from the film, Paul W.S. Anderson's approach to horror in his pre-Resident Evil days, the movie's ambitious storytelling, and the engaging performances from the cast. So sit back, close your eyes (but don't pull them out of their sockets), and enjoy a trip to deep space... and beyond.  

Titled "Celebrating the Horror Films of 1987," episode 11 of Corpse Club features co-hosts Heather Wixson, Patrick Bromley, Scott Drebit, Derek Anderson, and Jonathan James. This time around at the cemetery, we celebrate the horror genre's Class of 1987 by looking back at our favorite horror movies released that year. We also discuss why 1987 was one of the pinnacle periods for the genre, and we open our mailbag to make sure there isn't a monster hiding inside and to reflect on some of the movies from ’87 that our listeners are dying to hear about.

Episode 10 of Corpse Club features co-hosts Heather Wixson, Patrick Bromley, Scott Drebit, Derek Anderson, and Jonathan James. With this year marking the 30th anniversaries of The Lost Boys and Near Dark, we discuss what we love about these two vampire movies, why the films continue to resonate with horror fans nearly three decades after their initial releases, the vast stylistic differences between the two movies, the unique elements each one brought to the vampire genre, and the incredible performances and effects found in both films.

A special tribute episode to George A. Romero, episode 9 of Corpse Club features co-hosts Heather Wixson, Patrick Bromley, Scott Drebit, Derek Anderson, and Jonathan James. This time around, we discuss Romero's eclectic filmography, including our first encounters with Romero's bold work, his films that we feel are overlooked, and the movies from his career that have resonated with us the most. Several of us also share cherished memories of meeting Romero, whose generous personality and sense of humor will be remembered forever by those fortunate enough to meet him.