Episode 50 is here! Sooz celebrates the big 5-0 with a look back at some of the horrors we’ve paid homage to throughout the show. Along the way we’ll kick back with the coolest coven from the 90’s, battle baddies with Buffy, look at lupines and Lost Boys, and turn on the juice to see what shakes loose with the Ghost with the Most himself! We’ll als…

Do you like basghetti? Sinking fangs into vampiric myth with a wry smile, 2014’s What We Do In The Shadows proved that when it came to supernatural swagger, bloodsuckers still had teeth. Sharp, satirical and uproariously silly, it subverted preconceived conventions whilst honouring legend and tradition. Sooz chats the dead but delicious quintet at …

They’re heeere….. Emotive, grandiose and thoroughly haunting, Steven Spielberg and Tobe Hooper's phenomenal paranormal picture transcends this mortal plane in terms of strategic storytelling and iconic imagery. Despite controversies regarding creative control and purportedly carrying a curse, the film has gone on to become a cult classic, inspiring…

Slapstick, surreal and truly superb, Sam Raimi's Evil Dead 2 is a welcome revisit to the cabin that started it all. Through mastery and mayhem, it has gone on to become one of the most well loved and revered sequels of all time, establishing an icon in both Bruce Campbell and his character Ash. Sooz heads back to Professor Knowbys pad, chatting com…

Do you like scary movies? An abundance of rules*, Drew Barrymore in a bad wig and the Fonz. What do these three things have in common? Why, it's Scream of course, Wes Craven and Kevin Williamson’s trope busting, self aware slasher from 1996. Springing from their twisted minds like a masked assailant from the bushes, the film helped to revitalize th…

Madcap, macabre and bloodily brilliant, 2013’s You’re Next is a loving rejuvenation of some of our favourite, if a little well worn, horror tropes. With a killer heroine at the helm, Simon Barrett and Adam Winguards tale of family feuds, ferocious females and the price we put on our loved ones, is as inspirational as it is innovative, laced with je…

Eerie, atmospheric and awesome to some, but a super slow pile of tosh to others, Paranormal Activity is a haunting portrayal of domesticity and demons. Sooz looks at Oren Peli’s 2007 record breaking low budget thriller, exploring the psychology of stillness, the notion of less is more and the truth behind the saying: you never really know someone u…

Sweet dreams are made of this? Iconic, influential and widely revered, A Nightmare on Elm Street elevated director Wes Craven and his demonic dream demon Freddy Kruger to iconic status. Blurring the lines between fantasy and fiction, the films high concept premise rejuvenated the slasher genre for a new generation. Sooz chats the savage sleepstalke…

Brash, bizarre and brilliant, Gremlins is one of the least traditional and best loved Christmas movies of all time. Sooz chats the festive classic, looking with rose-tinted favour at a film which gets both children and adults sentimental around the holidays. From Christopher Columbus’ unique and unconventional script, to Joe Dante's idiosyncratic a…

Bleak, brutal and bloody, David Slade’s big screen adaptation of the acclaimed graphic novel, revamped and revived the legacy of fanged fiends, re-establishing them as heartless undead killers and reigniting the notion that they’re to be feared, rather than fancied. Sooz chat’s the survivalist horror, comparing source with adaptation, and rejoicing…

A delicious romantic epic that depicts the lengths one goes to for love? Or a diabolical wanky nightmare? Despite mixed opinion, there’s no denying that Francis Ford Coppolas majestic retelling of the Stoker classic, has revived and revitalized the tale for a new generation. As divisive as it is distinct, the films mastery over the macabre is a fai…

Cultivating a cult following who’re left hungry for more, Little Shop of Horrors has proven that given the right environment and tender nurturing, a bizarre premise can blossom into one of the most beloved movies from the 1980’s. Sooz chats the iconic comedy-rock-horror, that proved that as a director, Frank Oz was no muppet, and that the combined …

Innovative, brutal and wholly unique, Akercocke have continually flouted musical convention to create an undefinable and unmistakable sound, one that defies classification by being undeniably idiosyncratic. Returning to the scene after a decade long hiatus, Sooz chats to frontman Jason Mendonca and drummer David Gray, about touring their newest alb…

Gloriously grisly, furiously bitchy and downright gorgeous, Death Becomes Her is a spectacular showcase of technology and talent which has only improved with age. Following the toxic friendship and self perpetuated downfall of two shallow, self obsessed horrors, the films satirical edge and close to the bone themes resonate with an insight that's s…

Haunting, cartoonish, buffoonish and iconic. Beetlejuice has become a cult Halloween staple following it’s release in 1988. From A-list actors and over the top concepts to amazing visuals and eerie tones, Tim Burton's macabre masterpiece is nothing but a spooktacle to behold. Kicking off a series featuring All Hallows Eve classics, Sooz chat’s the …

Now is the time. This is the hour. Ours is the magic. Ours is the power. Still bewitching and beguiling two decades after it’s release, The Craft has invoked a cult appeal that speaks to generations of creepy kids, inspired and empowered by its counterculture characters and flair for fashion. Sooz chats wicked Wiccans, the influence on popular cult…

Awooooooo! Get ready to howl at the moon, as Sooz chat’s* John Landis’ outstanding horror comedy An American Werewolf in London. At one time thought to be: ‘too scary to be funny or to funny to be scary’, it remains an innovative paradigm, inspiring films that have followed, with it’s mix of gallows humour, pathos and ingenious transformation effec…

"A cult classic is one that has been fully embraced by an alternative audience, not the popular audience." - Bruce Campbell. Actor boy. Raconteur. B-movie king. Bruce Campbell is a cult hero to some and ‘that guy with the chin’ to others. Gaining notoriety through video nasty favourite Evil Dead, he has hacked and slashed his way to the top, provin…

Ever felt like your sibling was transforming into a monster? Sam Emerson does, and when his brother Michael starts hanging out with the local in-crowd, he quickly realises, that it's first come, first staked. It's been 30 years since Joel Schumacher's cult classic was released, and the film is still as relevant and revered today, an immortal classi…

It’s Heavy Metal Horror Cast! Heavy Metal Horror Cast! Party time! Excellent! 25 years after the first film was released, Sooz looks back at a franchise that started life as a SNL sketch, and became one of the most well loved and iconic movies of all time. Way!! Fully embracing the rock n roll spirit, she chats classic catchphrases, charming charac…

Based on the Marvel comics of the same name, Blade focuses on our titular hero, a half-man, half-vampire hybrid, who dedicates his nights (and days) to combating his bloodsucking enemies. Sooz looks at the trilogy of films that chart the eponymous hunters adventures, from the first films slightly dodgy CGI effects, through to the third films fracti…

Cor blimey, guv'nor! We’re taking to the streets of London town, looking at The Big Smoke through the lens of Attack the Block and Cockneys Vs Zombies. Along the way we’ll be taking on legions of the undead with OAP’s in the East End, and the malicious threat of extraterrestrial interlopers with the yoof of inner-city South London. We’ll also be pl…

It’s the end of the world as we know it...The streets have been overrun by the marauding masses of the Undead. What are we to do, and more importantly, how exactly are we gonna get to the pub? And where the hell are all the Twinkies? The answers can only be found in this episode, as we explore the logistics of survival through the Zom-Rom-Coms Zomb…

When there’s something strange, in the neighbourhood, who ya gonna call? Ewww….not girls! Sooz looks at Paul Feig's highly contested Ghostbusters reboot from 2016, which caused the internet to hate-vomit, even before the films release. Then she dares to ask the question: Is it even really that bad….

Stroll on down to the Bureau for Paranormal Research and Defense, as Sooz natter's Guillermo Del Toro's cinematic adaptation of Hellboy, the demon born with the prophesied destiny to bring about the apocalypse, who instead devotes his life to thwarting the forces of evil. We'll look at Hellboy, Hellboy 2: The Golden Army and the now cancelled prosp…

She saved the world. A lot. 20 years after we were welcomed to the Hellmouth, Buffy is still as relevant and talked about now, as she was in 1997. Sooz takes a look back at the reluctant chosen one, charts the importance of the Scooby gang, and generally enthuses about everything Slayer shaped. So head to the Bronze, beware the bunnies and embrace …

Hail to the King Baby! It's been 25 years since the release of Army of Darkness, the final chapter of Sam Raimi’s Evil Dead trilogy. To celebrate, Sooz has a retrospective of the madcap medieval movie, which exchanges scary shenanigans in the confines of a cabin, for 13th century comedic capers. The film has gained iconic status, and is one of the …

It's Women in Horror month, and to celebrate Sooz chats influential ladies from the genre. From Killer Queens, to Fierce Final Girls, Sooz champions her top 5 chicks from 5 different aspects of horror storytelling. So grab your chainsaws and sharpen your claws, as we look at some of the biggest bad asses, and scariest Mamas captured on celluloid.…

Hey Kids! Comics! Horror comics, we're spoilt for choice these days, and we love it! Sooz looks at 6 titles from different publishers that span the genre. From psychological thrillers to romance, to hell on earth, there's something for everyone. So with sage (or is that garlic) advice from Grandpa, climb aboard the Love Boat, watch out for some bad…

2016 was a pretty crappy year, apart from when it came to television. That was stonking! Sooz takes a look at the world of horror telly, and gives her top 5 shows from the year that really did really drag its heals everywhere else! What makes the list? Tune in to find out!

It’s that time of year again, when we get all teary eyed with nostalgia, and start to get excited about upcoming cinematic releases. Sooz combines the two, chatting the rumoured remake of Little Shop of Horrors, the Tom Cruise monster mash trailer for the Mummy, and speculates about the upcoming Alien Covenant. Feel the excitement waiting to burst …

Sooz and guest host Harry are back, this time comparing John Carpenters Halloween 2 to Rob Zombies 2009 remake 'Family is Forever'. Which version should be proud to show it's face, and which should stick to the shadows? Tune in to find out... *Be warned, contains swears. F-shaped swears.

Attention humans! The Reign of Zaius is nigh! Sooz chat's to the stoner metal rockers Reign of Zaius, about music, movies and how unexpected fireworks* can function as a metaphor for life. Featured in the show are tracks They live and Farewell to Arms from the bands awesome EP Planet Of... *A heads up for those who are jumpy, a few loud bangs can b…

The spooky season is upon us, so Sooz and guest host Harry honour the holiday, by chatting about everyone's favourite masked babysitter stalker! Yep, that's right, it's another Original Vs Remake episode. This time they look at John Carpenters 1978 classic Halloween and compare it to Rob Zombies 2007 reboot. Which should return from the dead and wh…

Poltergeists, crooked men and Marilyn Manson in a habit? Ok, maybe not the last bit...but the rest are all in a days work for paranormal investigators Ed and Lorraine Warren! In this episode Em and Sooz discuss The Conjuring 2 (2016), the real life events of The Enfield Haunting in 1977 that inspired the film and the Warren's involvement in the cas…

It's an elder Webb takeover! Our first minisode sees Sooz give a quick news roundup of the latest happenings in the world of horror and heavy metal. From a Carrie themed prom celebrating 40 years since the release of the film, to excitement about the new Underworld and Scream Queen trailers! Plus, the return of Korn and Limp Bizkit, the exit of Ala…

Don't you just love it when you start your first period and gain telekinetic powers? Carrie White sure does! In their first Original vs Remake episode, Sooz and Em look at the 1976 and 2013 filmic versions of the Stephen King novel Carrie, as voted for by the podcast listeners. Which film will be crowned queen and which will get covered in pigs blo…

Female Monsters of Horror Part 2 see the Sisters Webb howling at the moon once more, as they focus on the various representations of werewolves and aliens in film and TV. From the Ginger Snaps Trilogy to Dr Who, Em and Sooz discuss the good, the bad and the hairy depictions of these monstrous ladies. Devil To Pay make their second appearance on the…

This special episode of Heavy Metal Horror Cast is dedicated to the memory of actor and stuntman Trevor Steedman, best known for his role as Private Trevor "Ski" Wierzbowski in James Cameron's Aliens (1986). Em and Sooz chat with three of the late actors friends and colleges; Harry Harris, Andrew David Clark and Darren Kemp, all of whom are an inte…

In the first of a two part special, Em and Sooz look at female monsters in the horror genre. From novel's to TV and film, they look at the many and various ways femininity is depicted in the guise of the monstrous. Episode 14 focuses on the various vampires and Bride's of Frankenstein through out the genres history. Music for the episode come court…

In their latest spooky episode, Em and Sooz discuss the superstitions, myths and phobias surrounding thirteen. They also look at 13 inspired heavy metal albums and positive associations connected to the number. Music for the episode comes courtesy on Baltimore stoner rock four piece Foghound, with the song "Message in the Sky".…

Episode 12 sees the sisters discuss some of their favourite female directed horror films. Highlighting Amy Holden Jones' The Slumber Party Massacre, Mary Harron's American Psycho, Kathryn Bigelow's Near Dark and The Soska Sister's American Mary, Em and Sooz look at horror from the female perspective, along with their own readings of these cult film…

Episode 11 sees Em and Sooz discuss some of the most influential make-up artists in horror cinema history. Looking at the work of Jack Pierce, Stan Winston, Rick Baker, Tom Savini, Nick Dudman and Yoshihiro Nishimura, the sisters highlight the importance of these artists in creating some of the most iconic characters on screen. Black Coast provide …

Movies within movies, self aware fictional characters and kicking arse with your chastity belt firmly buckled are the topics of chat in Episode 10 of Heavy Metal Horror Cast. Discussing meta cinema and the concept of 'the final girl', Em and Sooz delve into the mechanics of horror cinema with the films The Final Girl (2015) and The Cabin in the Woo…

The worlds of Gothic literary icons, 19th century snuff fiction and epic battles between good and evil merge to create the frightening and monstrous world of Penny Dreadful. In episode 9 of Heavy Metal Horror Cast, Em and Sooz discuss the hit Showtime series, the history of Penny Dreadfuls, Titan Comics upcoming adaptation of the show and play musi…

Hallelujah y'all! In this episode of Heavy Metal Horror Cast, Sooz and Em discuss AMC's upcoming adaptation of the cult DC Vertigo comic series Preacher. Who better to celebrate the Easter holiday with than a troubled pastor, an alcoholic vampire and a sharp shooting hit woman! Music comes courtesy of London heavy rockers Boy from the Crowd, with t…

Debunking myths, monsters and UFOs is all in a days work for the Sisters Webb...oh no, wait, we're confusing them with Fox Mulder and Dana Scully's of The X-Files! In Episode 7 of HMHC, Em and Sooz discuss the return of the cult TV show, with the Season 10 revival and play music from the mighty New Zealand doom/psyche metal band Beastwars.…

Werewolves, B&Bs, hoagies and teenage lycanthrope pregnancy, all in a days work for Neon Joe: Werewolf Hunter! In episode 6* of HMHC, The Sisters Webb discuss Adult Swims surreal horror-comedy series. There is also music from heavy psyche rockers Elephant Tree, with their new single "Dawn". *As always Sooz and Em can't contain themselves when it co…

Ah University, a place to learn, grow, make new friends and possibly get murdered by your school mascot! In this episode* Sooz and Em discuss Ryan Murphy, Brad Falchuk and Ian Brennan's recent horror-comedy series Scream Queens, in which a group of sorority girls and their friends get bumped off one by one by The Red Devil Killer! This fortnight we…

Hail to the king baby! In this episode* of Heavy Metal Horror Cast we gorge on the "groovy" new series of Ash VS Evil Dead. Music for the episode comes courtesy of Indianapolis heavy rockers Devil To Pay, with "Your Inner Lemmy", their tribute to Motörhead legend Lemmy Kilmister. *This episode is not for delicate ears as it contains blue language! …