Chewing The Scenery Horror Movie Podcast

Episode 127 is about one of those movies that has a long title with a funny name in it. Yes, it’s time for “Behind the Mask: The Rise of Leslie Vernon” (2006). We know what you’re thinking: “Hey, isn’t that the name of an old people stuff catalog or something?” No, that’s Lillian Vernon. Neither she nor Walter Drake are making elaborate plans to kill people. Well, at least not that we’re aware of. When your three-part-Voltron team of hosts finally gets past an important discussion of phony Loverboy album titles and various methods of delivering exposition, you’ll hear that they truly enjoyed this week’s featured attraction. It’s a good-looking film that begins by going in and out of documentary footage that’s being shot in real time, then eventually goes into standard movie form. There are interesting characters, a compelling premise and just enough inside jokes to keep true horror fans smiling, but not rolling their eyes. So, if you’re ready for a different take on the slasher movie, this one’s read

Episode 126 finds your hosts ready for Spring and the resurrection side of “Rabbits and Resurrection”. Have the recently dead returned to life? Are they devouring their victims? Of course! But first, Will has been trying to get through his "to-watch” list, but it keeps piling up! The spider pit scene from "King Kong” (1933) is something that may never be checked off the list. Richard needed something light, so “Downsizing” was the obvious choice! Who doesn’t want to watch a mouse-sized Matt Damon on a large TV? You can bet that your hosts will poke holes in the premise straight away. Jolyon is happy to point out that a show called “Spanky Nurse” could totally exist on the BBC. “Chainsaw Ninja Massacre”, not so much. Then, onto some movies with undead characters doing battle with the living…or as your hosts would call it, “Tuesday”. Now it’s time to conjure up some demons like a hapless boob whilst eating all that half-priced Easter candy! Find us on Instagram, where we are @chewingthescenery or ea

Episode 125 has a bit of Easter in mind. Rabbits and resurrection are always good themes, so release the rabbits! Well, since eyebrows girl already did that, get ready for what comes next: bloodthirsty, gigantic rabbits! Or “Lepus” if you prefer the original Latin. It’s doubtful that there is a Latin word for forced perspective or regular-sized rabbits on a miniature set, but that shouldn’t stop you from enjoying this one! “Oh cool- a 1972 made-for-TV movie” you might think. Only if! This was actually an MGM studio release with a very capable cast. Capable of bringing this script to life and making it look awesome? No, there weren’t a cast of wizards! So, when you hear that “boodely boodely boodely” sound, grab some dynamite and join in on the action! You’ll find listening to this episode is even easier than flying a helicopter! Find us on Instagram, where we are @chewingthescenery or easily find us on Facebook. Chewing the Scenery can be found on Soundcloud, iTunes and Stitcher. Please rate, revie

Episode 124 will take you on a slow-speed chase across the Nevada desert, but you will only have the help of two of your hosts. That’s right, Will and Richard discuss “It Stains the Sands Red” (2016), which is not just another zombie movie. This one has few of the usual tropes and some original ideas about what a woman can do when that one annoying guy just won’t stop! Did we mention that this one guy is an undead cannibal? Well, at least he’s wearing a suit! Will and Richard resist the temptation to re-write scripts or construct elaborate fan fiction, but a few story ideas are batted about. You know what else is under the lens of podcast scrutiny? Something Richard calls the “Wilhelm Ricochet”. There’s even a sound bite! So, before you think too much about whether Tim Burton gets just the right amount of hate for his "Planet of the Apes" movie, get your clear platform shoes on, grab a bottle of water and join your hosts for a nice, sandy walk through a different kind of zombie movie. Find us on Insta

Episode 123 just settles in with your hosts for a little catching up. Two weeks ago you got Dana Gould, a remarkable guest and a tough act to follow. Then there was a busy week which had your hosts in different places, having adventures and, of course, watching stuff. Richard has tales of Emerald City Comic Con and vendor life on the road. Jolyon tells of an old educational film about the perils of playing in a very dangerous area…England! As a bit of mind bleach, he also talks about finally seeing "Fast Times at Ridgemont High”. Aside from just that one scene. You know the one. Richard talks about his connection to a real-life character from the story behind “I, Tonya”. Hey- have you ever thought that “The Leftovers” would be better used as a title for a Food Network horror series? Just think of the things wrapped in foil! You may find yourself contemplating which you’d rather fight, 2,000 duck-sized maniacs or one maniac-sized duck, or when to use the Jedi Mind Trick, but none of that matters. Wha

Episode 122 finds your kind hosts joined by comedian, writer, producer, actor, podcaster and horror nerd extraordinaire, Dana Gould! You may know him from comedy specials, his TV show “Stan Against Evil”, appearances in “Tales of Halloween” and “Southbound”, but he also was a writer on “The Simpsons” for several years. Dana talks to your hosts about what does and doesn’t “put the wind in his kazoo” and whether he’d be ready to step in to relieve Svengoolie, should he ever want to retire. Have you ever wondered if debris from Planet of the Apes remained after Ape City was bulldozed? You’ll hear from a guy who has a backpack full! The same guy who keeps ending up dressed as Dr. Zaius, and when appropriate, giving condolences for a friend’s loss. You’ll hear about his friendship with Vampira. You’ll hear about Plan 9 From Outer Space and how Dana ended up with one of the original flying saucers. You’ll even hear about the time he met Vincent Price! Do we have your attention now?!! Hey-if R2D2 could spea

Episode 121 will thrill you. It’ll drill you. It might even kill you. Okay, so maybe that is taking it too far. Your hosts will, however, try to make some sense of the 1982 slasher movie, “The Slumber Party Massacre”. Although this one is fabled to have started as a parody, the execution ended up being an attempt at a more serious slasher. Did the humor that remained stick the landing? Listen and find out! Your hosts will discuss some recently watched movies and TV, but sometimes that can be more fun than the featured attraction. So, if you hear that strange Honky Tonk music, take cover! It’s not Jar Jar Abrams, it’s the killer bees! Find us on Instagram, where we are @chewingthescenery or easily find us on Facebook. Chewing the Scenery can be found on Soundcloud, iTunes and Stitcher. Please rate, review and subscribe- it really does help listeners find us! #horror #horrormovies #horrornerd #horroraddict #horrorjunkie #monsterkid #bmovie #scarymovies #monstermovie #podcast #chewingthescenery #zom

Episode 120 is an indirect way into “Women in Horror Month”. Your host have a look at the way Mary Shelley’s “Frankenstein” has been interpreted (and misinterpreted) in film over the years. Will watched four, which included “Frankenstein’s Army” (2013). Jolyon watched several, only one of which he described as “ a really wretched, sleazy, scummy, bad-looking European Frankenstein movie”. Just remember, he’s the polite one! Richard had a look at the 1957 Hammer classic “The Curse of Frankenstein”, starring Christopher Lee and Peter Cushing. He enjoyed it, but may be about 60 years late with a sequel idea! When it comes down to it, you can re-animate all the puppies you want, but don’t marry your cousin! And Will sums it up even better- “It’s Frankenstein, what more can you say?” Find us on Instagram, where we are @chewingthescenery or easily find us on Facebook. Chewing the Scenery can be found on Soundcloud, iTunes and Stitcher. Please rate, review and subscribe- it really does help listeners find us

Episode 119 starts out a little differently. Your hosts address some thoughts and observations an Instagram user had about the “Wicker Man” remake starring Nicolas Cage. This is always worth a conversation because Nic Cage never fails to give 100%…..minimum. Will draws lines between Batman and the San Diego Chicken as well as some Druids and Goth rave people. You’ll also hear about that time some hamsters got into the giant G.I. Joe aircraft carrier. Then, on to Lucio Fulci’s “The Beyond” (1981). The most important thing to keep in mind when going into this one is that you shouldn’t be held back by logic or things needing to make sense. Stuff like that doesn’t get in Fulci’s way. Are his movies all models of screenplay excellence? Well, perhaps not, but horror movie fans should have a lot of fun nonetheless! Now, grab your German Shepherd puppet and some Bromo Seltzer, because we’re all gonna stop making sense! Find us on Instagram, where we are @chewingthescenery or easily find us on Facebook. Che

Episode 118 gives you only two of your three hosts, but they take on twice the usual number of movies. That’s right, Will and Richard discuss “Coherence” (2013) and “The House of the Devil” (2009). What drives this sort of ambition? Well, when you consider that there are movie watchers out there who don’t want anything that’s “too thinky” or that lacks pirates, maybe it’s time to talk about lots of other stuff. You know, stuff that’s actually good! Those opinions may vary in this episode, but you’ll come away with at least one solid recommendation. So, if you think you’re ready, order that pizza, grab a glow stick and get ready to do the dimensional splits! Find us on Instagram, where we are @chewingthescenery or easily find us on Facebook. Chewing the Scenery can be found on Soundcloud, iTunes and Stitcher. Please rate, review and subscribe- it really does help listeners find us! #horror #horrormovies #horrornerd #horroraddict #horrorjunkie #monsterkid #bmovie #scarymovies #monstermovie #podcast #che

Episode 117 is about a 1985 vampire movie that has some laughs as well as some scares. Times were different, so one might wonder how the comedy and the horror hold up. Your hosts will get into that after discussing some other things. For example, Jolyon celebrates Frankenstein’s 200th birthday with a great book. Will watched a movie aptly described as “What if a Canadian Ed Wood made Star Wars?”. He’ll explain the glorious results! Richard watched a documentary about career and hobbyist haunters, some of whom have mentally and physically abusive haunted attractions. Don’t worry, they don’t do anything as bad as making you watch the Nicolas Cage remake of “The Wicker Man” (2006), with or without bees. Then, on to “Fright Night” (1985). Your hosts reflect on hazy memories of early viewings. Will and Richard have differing opinions of the "Evil Ed" character. Will figures him to be the “Foxy Grandpa” character of this one and Richard just thinks he’s the best part of the whole movie. Jolyon truly like

Episode 116 is about a movie that has the allure of a big name attached to it. Well, two if you count "Dracula”. Yes, we’re talking about “Dario Argento’s Dracula 3D” (2012). Dario may have lost his mojo some time prior to making this one. Of course, this doesn’t mean it isn’t fun to talk about. Will figures that the $5.99 Richard spent on the used DVD is about double what the box office returns were. Richard recently watched Argento’s “Inferno” (1980). To describe this one sounds like you’re making it up. Jolyon recently watched three other Argento films, all of which were “Suspiria” (1977). That’s right. If you are looking forward to Rutger Hauer strolling in and lighting up the screen as Van Helsing, you’ll have to wait. An hour and 14 minutes, to be exact. But then you finally get a Dutch guy playing this Dutch guy. A cinematic first! Another first is Dracula turning into an owl! You know what isn’t a cinematic first? Asia Argento nude! So, there’s something for everyone. Now, it’s time to

Episode 115 finds your hosts discussing a movie that warns you not to mess around with ghosts and their tiny houses. Or uncharacteristically impolite Brits and their motivations. Did we mention this all takes place in Thailand? Well, it does and that may be the whole reason for this movie: a trip to Thailand! Yes, your hosts watched “Ghost House” (2017). Will apologizes for throwing a dart at Netflix and sticking us all with this one. You can still have fun with it. Maybe there’s a drinking game hiding in there somewhere! Jolyon gets a written response from “Creature from the Black Lagoon” star Julie Adams and shares it with you! Richard shares a conspiracy theory about “Ghost House” and a possibility of Rob Zombie meddling! What are the shocking parallels between “Suspiria” and “Snow White and the Seven Dwarves”? Is there a free chainsaw waiting for you at the airport in Bulgaria? In what year should the Marilyn Manson jittery walking effect have stopped showing up in movies? Listen and you will

Episode 114 has your hosts wishing you all a Happy New Year! Yes, we happily welcome 2018 with a discussion of recently watched films followed by a dive into Dario Argento’s “Suspiria” (1977). Just some old DVD that was lying around? No no no, we watched the brand new, dazzling 4K restoration by Synapse Films. Richard pre-ordered the steelbook a couple of months ago and it arrived in time for all your hosts to watch it. The COLOR! The SOUND! Suspiria looks and sounds better than ever! Hey, was there ever a Goblin Christmas TV Special? Did Worf play Tiny Tim in Patrick Stewart’s version of “A Christmas Carol”? You’ll find out! You’ll also find out that nothing says Christmas like David Lynch’s “Twin Peaks: Fire Walk with Me” (1992). Now, it’s time to rock down to MC Escher Avenue, so don’t forget that if your ballet school falls apart while bursting into flames, tuition is non-refundable! Find us on Instagram, where we are @chewingthescenery or easily find us on Facebook. Chewing the Scenery can b

Episode 113 is another Christmas Extravaganza! “Wow!” you might think, “These guys probably went bananas with this one!”. Why, sure….bananas are festive. At the very least, your fair hosts each picked some Christmas horror movies that didn’t lean too heavily on the killer Santas and gave them a watch. In an unrelated matter, Will points out that sex should be dirty and wear a tight leather mask. Jolyon tells you to not expect Filipino Pam Grier movies to have a lot of Pam Grier in them. Richard reports on some late-breaking developments in the making of the new “Halloween” movie. Could the original “shape" be back? Listen and find out! But for now, make sure your dork friend is into your scheme chin-deep before you tell him about the whole murder thingy. Find us on Instagram, where we are @chewingthescenery or easily find us on Facebook. Chewing the Scenery can be found on Soundcloud, iTunes and Stitcher. Please rate, review and subscribe- it really does help listeners find us! #horror #horrormovie

Episode 112 finds your hosts recently back from attending a limited early-release of "The Shape of Water" (2017) from writer-director Guillermo del Toro. Did he get every little thing right? In a way, yes. Did he get every big thing right? Well, no, but that's the discussion you should hear! #horror #horrormovies #horrornerd #horroraddict #horrorjunkie #monsterkid #bmovie #scarymovies #monstermovie #podcast #chewingthescenery #zombies #zombie #VHS #moviemonsters #freepodcast #denver #colorado #everydayishalloween #halloween #horrorpodcast #theshapeofwater #thecreaturefromtheblacklagoon #GuillermodelToro

Episode 111 is a Winter tradition here at Chewing The Scenery. Yes, that’s right, your trio of hosts watch a trio of “Wintry” horror movies, then gather to discuss them. These ain’t no killer Santa movies, neither. Not talking’ bout no evil snowmen….just good ol’ fashioned isolation mixed with snow and a force of doom. Supernatural or otherwise. Sound good? Well, climb aboard the "Horror Express” and cross “The Devil’s Pass” on your way to becoming “Cold Prey”. Just remember to bring a friend who can set a broken bone and another who can fix a generator. Will knows a guy who can distill whiskey, maybe that’ll be good enough. Find us on Instagram, where we are @chewingthescenery or easily find us on Facebook. Chewing the Scenery can be found on Soundcloud, iTunes and Stitcher. Please rate, review and subscribe- it really does help listeners find us! #horror #horrormovies #horrornerd #horroraddict #horrorjunkie #monsterkid #bmovie #scarymovies #monstermovie #podcast #chewingthescenery #zombies #zombie

Episode 110 celebrates the American tradition of Thanksgiving with the 80’s slasher, “Blood Rage”(1987). Before getting into the featured attraction, your hosts talk about recently watched movies, some of which show the rubber shark waaaaaay too much. In some cases, literally. Have you ever pondered how Bill Paxton would’ve done as Jack Torrence in “The Shining”? Maybe you should. Then, that which cannot be ignored, “Blood Rage” is discussed. Jolyon watched it, Richard watched it and Will watched "Blood Rage”…twice! This is a movie that delivers on the nudity and the gore, which is what you’d ask of any decent 80’s slasher. The individual victims may not have a great sense of urgency when trying to escape the killer, but at least they team up to make a great body count! As Will puts it: “This is just the kind of crap I would’ve loved at age 12”. So, grab a seat at the card table, dish up some turkey and stuffing, but be careful, because that’s not cranberry sauce!!! Find us on Instagram, where we are

Episode 109 is about what happens when a father-and-son outfit takes care of the medical examiner duties in a small town. The usual stuff occurs- people die, cops bring in bodies, they tie bells to their feet, cut them open and shoot video of the whole thing. If that’s not enough, this movie has the original Hannibal Lecter, Speed Racer and a naked lady! Okay, okay, you’re wondering if it has witchery in it. Well, yes and no, but you’ll see when you watch the film. It may all be moldy rye induced hallucinations, but don’t believe everything the Industrial Witch Complex™ tells you. Will this movie win awards for "Best Corpse of the Year”? Perhaps. You may be left with more questions than answers at the end of this one, but one thing is for sure: if you love the Cox, this movie is for you! You know, Brian Cox…the guy from Manhunter, Super Troopers and Zodiac. #horror #horrormovies #horrornerd #horroraddict #horrorjunkie #monsterkid #bmovie #scarymovies #monstermovie #podcast #chewingthescenery #zombies

Episode 108 is an episode dedicated to the masterpiece of film known as “Psycho” (1960). Alfred Hitchcock took everything that was reliably successful for him in a string of great films and put it aside. The brilliance of super saturated Technicolor and a star-studded cast were traded for a Black and White film of mostly unknown actors in a story based on a brand-new novel by Robert Bloch. The most recognizable star’s character is killed off about 20 minutes into the film. How did it do? The movie was wildly successful both in terms of critical response and box office returns. But that’s not all. Alfred Hitchcock gave us one of the most iconic sequences in cinematic history- the shower scene. These 78 setups and 52 cuts, set to Bernard Herrmann’s score still hold up today. Has it been a while? Give “Psycho” (1960) a watch and join your hosts for an episode that’s more fun than stuffing birds! #horror #horrormovies #horrornerd #horroraddict #horrorjunkie #monsterkid #bmovie #scarymovies #monstermovie