Corpse Club

Just like your favorite meal, certain films can provide comfort when the world is too chaotic and you need a cinematic escape. With that in mind, on this episode of Daily Dead's official podcast, Horror BFFs Heather Wixson and Patrick Bromley each program their ideal 24-hour "comfort food" horror movie marathons!    From What We Do in the Shadows, Waxwork II: Lost in Time, and Vamp to Invaders from Mars (1986), Satanic Panic, and Friday the 13th Part 3, listen as Heather and Patrick curate horror films to embrace when you're looking for comforting scares on the screen to help forget the horrors of the real world for a while. So, whether you're looking for one horror film to watch before bedtime, or you want enough movie recommendations to last through the weekend, sit back, relax, and enjoy a new Horror BFFs episode of Corpse Club!

Let's face it, if you're a character in a horror movie, you likely don't have it easy, but there are some characters who take the term "unlucky" to a whole other level. Whether it's the way they die, the emotional trauma they experience along the way, or even what they have to live with if they do survive, some characters in horror films don't need it to be Friday the 13th on the calendar to experience terrifying levels of bad luck. On this episode of Daily Dead's official podcast, Corpse Club co-hosts Scott Drebit, Tamika Jones, Bryan Christopher, Derek Anderson, and Jonathan James discuss some of the unluckiest characters in horror movie history. From Larry Cotton in Hellraiser and Ellen Ripley in the Alien franchise to Sarah Carter in The Descent and Randy Meeks in Scream 2, we celebrate Friday the 13th by taking a look at some of our favorite unlucky horror movie characters with a spoiler-filled discussion on just what it is that makes them so unfortunate in their respective films. So, whether you lose sl

On this episode of Corpse Club, we focus on the latest entry to the classic world of Universal Monsters with a spoiler-filled discussion of Leigh Whannell's The Invisible Man. Listen as co-hosts Scott Drebit, Tamika Jones, Bryan Christopher, and Derek Anderson discuss the latest adaptation of H.G. Wells' 1897 novel, from its harrowing reflections of real-world gaslighting and its unsettling depiction of an abusive relationship to its masterful direction by Whannell and powerful, empathetic lead performance by Elisabeth Moss. The co-hosts also discuss James Whale's The Invisible Man (1933) and how it differs from the latest adaptation of Wells' novel, and they talk about the potential cinematic future of the Universal Monsters and what they'd like to see next from Whannell, who has signed a first-look deal with Blumhouse. So, after you check the attic and make sure no one is sitting in the empty chair next to you, sit back, relax, and enjoy another episode of Corpse Club!

Continuing our Women in Horror Month celebration, Heather Wixson is joined by special guest Amanda Wyss on this special episode of Corpse Club! Listen as Wyss discusses some of the most memorable roles in her acting career thus far, including Tina in A Nightmare on Elm Street, Lisa in Fast Times at Ridgemont High, Beth Truss in Better Off Dead, Phoebe in Silverado, and Meridith Lane in The Id. Wyss also reflects on starting her acting career in theater as a child, she discusses her experiences working in the world of television, and she talks about the great honor of receiving the horror icon award at this year's Women in Horror Film Festival. So, sit back, relax, and enjoy Heather's insightful conversation with the mesmerizing, talented, and versatile Amanda Wyss on this special Women in Horror Month episode of Corpse Club!

Continuing our Women in Horror Month celebration, Heather Wixson is joined by special guest Meagan Navarro (Daily Dead contributor and horror journalist on other outlets, including Bloody Disgusting and Fangoria) on this episode of Corpse Club! Listen as Heather and Meagan reflect on the groundbreaking, influential, and altogether inspiring career of writer/producer/director Debra Hill, whose determination and talent broke barriers in filmmaking for women of future generations. From her co-writing collaborations with John Carpenter (including Halloween, The Fog, and Halloween II) to her directing work in television to her prolific producing career that includes The Dead Zone (1983), Clue, and World Trade Center, Heather and Meagan celebrate the legacy of Debra Hill, one of the great heroes of horror cinema, whose persistent spirit lives on to inspire female filmmakers of the present and future. So, whether you love Hill's work or you have yet to watch her classic contributions to cinema, sit back, relax, and

Continuing our Women in Horror Month celebration, Heather Wixson is joined by special guests Emily von Seele (horror journalist and co-host of the Dead Ringers podcast) and Stephanie Crawford (horror journalist and co-host of The Screamcast) on this episode of Corpse Club! Listen as Heather, Emily, and Stephanie celebrate influential female horror filmmaking with an in-depth discussion of director/co-writer Kathryn Bigelow's Near Dark, from its Western-style approach to vampires and its scintillating screenplay to its visceral violence, unconventional family, and powerful performances by a cast that includes Jenny Wright, Jenette Goldstein, Lance Henriksen, Bill Paxton, Adrian Pasdar, and Joshua John Miller. So, whether you keep odd hours or you don't mind the sun's rays (and they don't cause you to burst into flames), sit back, relax, and enjoy this special Women in Horror Month episode of Corpse Club!

To kick off Women in Horror Month, Heather Wixson is joined by special guest Natalie Erika James on this episode of Corpse Club! With her feature film debut Relic world premiering at the 2020 Sundance Film Festival, Natalie sits down with Heather at the festival to discuss her new horror movie. Listen as director/co-writer Natalie reflects on the journey to getting Relic made, the movie's examination of three generations of women, reflecting the all-too-real horrors of dementia and aging, and working with a talented cast that includes Robyn Nevin, Emily Mortimer, and Bella Heathcote. So, sit back, relax, and enjoy a special Sundance-set episode of Corpse Club!

To celebrate the release of Gretel & Hansel, Heather Wixson is joined by director Osgood Perkins on this special episode of Corpse Club! Listen as Perkins discusses his new take on the classic Brothers Grimm fairy tale, including the film's haunting visuals, the subversive script by Rob Hayes, the story's reflections of how society mistreats women, and the powerful performances by Alice Krige and Sophia Lillis. Perkins also reflects on directing his previous horror films The Blackcoat's Daughter and I Am the Pretty Thing That Lives in the House. So, whether you grew up reading Grimm fairy tales or you're following the trail of bread crumbs for the first time, sit back, relax, and enjoy this special episode of Daily Dead's official podcast!  

On this episode of Corpse Club, we journey to the bottom of the ocean floor for a deep dive on William Eubank's Underwater. Listen as co-hosts Scott Drebit, Bryan Christopher, Derek Anderson, and Jonathan James discuss the new aquatic horror film, from its unpredictable pace and claustrophobic scares to its creepy creatures and memorable performances from a cast led by Kristen Stewart.    The co-hosts also discuss some of their recent screenings both at the theater and at home, including Midsommar, Mortuary (1983), Insidious, Truth or Dare (2017), A Quiet Place, and the new Dracula series on Netflix (with Derek also sharing his haunting experiences playing Resident Evil VII for the first time). So, put on your pressurized suit and join us in the deep end of the aquatic horror pool on a new episode of Corpse Club... just make sure you take a deep breath first!

Kicking off their retrospective episodes on horror remakes released in 2010 that celebrate their 10th anniversaries this year, Horror BFFs Heather Wixson and Patrick Bromley put on their hazmat suits and head into Ogden Marsh for a revisit of The Crazies remake. Listen as Heather and Patrick discuss Breck Eisner's reimagining of George A. Romero's 1973 film of the same name, including the government-imposed quarantine, the unsettling behavior (and appearance) of the infected, the film's creepy kills, how it compares to its source material, and the heartfelt performances by Timothy Olyphant and Radha Mitchell. So, whether you're "not sick" (as Joe Anderson's character screams) or you're getting over a cold (and hopefully not exhibiting signs of the bioweapon Trixie), sit back, relax, and enjoy a new Horror BFFs episode of Corpse Club!

The 2010s may be in the grave, but before the decade came to an end, we saw a bunch of new horror movies come to life on the big and small screens, and we celebrate another prolific year of scary cinema on this episode of Daily Dead's podcast! Listen as Heather Wixson, Patrick Bromley, Scott Drebit, Derek Anderson, and Jonathan James discuss the horror movies from 2019 that have stuck with them over the past year, from the hungry alligators of Crawl and the blood-soaked story of Bliss to the house of horrors in Annabelle Comes Home and much more. So, before you turn your attention to a new decade of scares, sit back, relax, and enjoy one last look at 2019 with the Corpse Club!

To celebrate the release of The Grudge, Heather Wixson is joined by writer/director Nicolas Pesce and co-star Lin Shaye on this special episode of Corpse Club! Listen as Pesce and Shaye discuss what it was like to bring the latest entry in The Grudge franchise to life, including paying tribute to the series' Japanese horror roots from the Ju-On movies, working with a star-studded cast (featuring Andrea Riseborough, Betty Gilpin, John Cho, and Demián Bichir) and blending supernatural horror with relatable real-life issues. So, whether you're a diehard Grudge fan or you're new to the franchise, sit back, relax, and enjoy this special episode of Daily Dead's official podcast.

With another year in the grave, we reflect on what we're grateful for in 2019 before looking ahead to the new year on this episode of Corpse Club! Listen as co-hosts Tamika Jones, Bryan Christopher, Derek Anderson, and Jonathan James discuss some of their most memorable experiences from 2019, ranging from unforgettable film festivals to immersive scares on The Dead End Hayride to horror-themed accomplishments on Daily Dead and Corpse Club. In the spirit of New Year's resolutions, the co-hosts also look ahead to 2020 and share the horror-related goals they'd like to complete in the upcoming year. So, whether you're still savoring horror genre highlights of 2019 or you're ready to embrace the endless possibilities of a new year, sit back, relax, and enjoy this "horror reflections and resolutions" episode of Daily Dead's podcast!

’Tis the season for a horror-themed holiday celebration on this episode of Corpse Club! From Home Alone to Christmas Evil, listen as co-hosts Tamika Jones, Bryan Christopher, Derek Anderson, and Jonathan James discuss their recent and go-to viewings of holiday movies (both horror and otherwise). With a new holiday horror movie now decking the halls of cinemas, the quartet of co-hosts also have an in-depth discussion on the entire Black Christmas franchise, including the innovative scares of Bob Clark's 1974 film, the gory kills in Glen Morgan's 2006 remake, and the timely themes of Sophia Takal's 2019 reimagining. So, whether you've been naughty or nice (or somewhere in between), sit back, relax, and unwrap horror, humor, and seasonal scares on a new episode of Daily Dead's podcast!

Horror BFFs Heather Wixson and Patrick Bromley celebrate the gift of horror this holiday season with a "Very Fulci Christmas" episode of Corpse Club! Listen as the Horror BFFs unwrap the gift of conversation with an entertaining and informative discussion on a trio of memorable horror movies from legendary Italian filmmaker Lucio Fulci: Zombie (aka Zombi 2), The Beyond, and The House by the Cemetery. From an epic showdown between a zombie and a shark to the discovery of a gateway to Hell to a house that harbors a sinister secret, there's something for every horror lover to unwrap on this episode. So, whether you're a lifelong fan of The Godfather of Gore or you're new to the influential filmmaker's work, enjoy this special Horror BFFs episode of Corpse Club!

2017 and 2018: it was the years when Jordan Peele took us to the Sunken Place, when the Xenmorph returned to the big screen, when we were stuck in a killer time loop, and when Michael Myers and Laurie Strode got their long-awaited rematch. As the decade hurtled toward its conclusion, viewers were introduced to bold visionaries behind the camera and witnessed new sequels in some of the most influential franchises in horror history. There was no shortage of must-see scares on the big and small screens, giving us plenty to talk about on this episode of Corpse Club! Continuing our retrospective series on the 2010s with a special episode that spans two years of scares, Scott Drebit, Tamika Jones, Bryan Christopher, and Derek Anderson take a look back at some of the most memorable horror releases of 2017 and 2018 that made an impressionable splash in the past that continues to ripple into the present. From Pennywise's reign of terror in IT and the thought-provoking horrors of Get Out to the return of Michael Myers

From Black Friday steals to online deals, we discuss holiday horror shopping on this episode of Daily Dead's official podcast! Listen as Corpse Club co-hosts Scott Drebit, Tamika Jones, Bryan Christopher, Derek Anderson, and Jonathan James discuss their holiday shopping plans, strategies, traditions, and killer gift ideas for the horror lover in your life (even if that person happens to be you), including board games, books, Blu-rays, Etsy creations, eBay items, and eerie apparel ranging from T-shirts to horror-themed Christmas sweaters.    The co-hosts also give thanks for the loved ones in their lives by discussing Jonathan's family screening of Hellraiser and Tamika Jones' birthday movie viewing of Happy Birthday to Me. So, whether you enjoy reenacting the opening scene from Michael Dougherty's Krampus during the holiday shopping season, or you prefer to make all of your present purchases with the click of a button from the comfort of your couch, we hope you enjoy this special episode of Corpse Club... jus

2015 and 2016: it was the years when we were introduced to the Upside Down, bid a heart-wrenching farewell to the Tall Man, learned what it meant to "live deliciously," and discovered that even computers can be haunted by a vengeful ghost. As the decade worked its way past its halfway mark in 2015 and 2016, horror fans were treated to bold new voices behind the camera, imaginative original stories, and sequels that took beloved characters into unpredictable territory.    Continuing our retrospective series on the 2010s with a special episode that spans two years of scares, Scott Drebit, Tamika Jones, Derek Anderson, and Jonathan James take a look back at some of the most memorable horror releases of 2015 and 2016 that made an impressionable splash in the past that continues to ripple into the present. From the relentless curse of It Follows and the emotional journey of Phantasm: Ravager to the ravenous zombies of Train to Busan and the return of Ed and Lorraine Warren in The Conjuring 2, the Corpse Club co-ho

On this episode of Corpse Club, co-hosts Tamika Jones, Bryan Christopher, Derek Anderson, and Jonathan James "dare to go back" to the Overlook Hotel and share their thoughts on Mike Flanagan's adaptation of Stephen King's Doctor Sleep. Listen as the co-hosts discuss the film's unflinching narrative, harrowing villains, themes of addiction and redemption, divisive runtime, box office results, and its powerful performances from a cast led by Rebecca Ferguson, Kyliegh Curran, and Ewan McGregor.    The co-hosts also talk about how Flanagan was able to make Doctor Sleep a sequel to King's The Shining and Stanley Kubrick's 1980 film adaptation by blending together key parts from both renowned stories, and they discuss their favorite parts of the new movie's return trip to the haunted Overlook Hotel, where familiar faces wait to play with viewers "forever and ever and ever."    So, whether you're traveling across the country with your own (hopefully less evil) True Knot or you're just settling in your favorite chair

With the last wave of trick-or-treaters long gone, all the jack-o'-lantern flames extinguished, and October in the grave (until it rises again next year), it's time for another special "Halloween Hangover" episode of Daily Dead's podcast! Listen as co-hosts Scott Drebit, Tamika Jones, Derek Anderson, and Jonathan James share their favorite horror-themed highlights from October, including The Dead End Hayride, Jonathan's costume party, Derek's 16th Annual Scary Movie Marathon, Tamika's costume contest experience, Scott's recent trips to the movies, their go-to Halloween candy, and the horror films everyone watched throughout the month (especially on All Hallows' Eve). So, grab a bowl of leftover candy, sit back, relax, and keep the Halloween season alive with a new episode of Corpse Club... we promise it's all treats and no tricks!