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Which of these two Halloween sequels carries on the legacy of Laurie Strode better? We're debating Halloween H20: Twenty Years Later (1998) and Halloween (2018) in a match up of Halloween sequel heavyweights! Happy Horror Time Youtube Channel - Please Subscribe!

From acting to directing, Adam Arkin has had an illustrious career spanning decades. But “Halloween” fans will always remember him as Will Brennan, the guidance counselor dating Laurie Strode/Keri Tate in “Halloween H20: 20 Years Later.” Tune in to hear all about making this 20th anniversary sequel, the line we always quote that he improvised, doing scenes with both Jamie Lee Curtis and her mother, Janet Leigh, and stories from his first venture into horror — 1981’s “Full Moon High.”

Here is the definitive ranking of all the Halloween movies in the franchise, by our lovely co-host Tim Murdock! While he generally considers Friday the 13th to be his go-to favorite franchise, he still has a deep love for Matt's favorite, Halloween!

It’s been over 17 years since the last official “Friday the 13th” movie. And after decades of putting Jason front and center, the newly released prequel series brings the spotlight back to his vengeful mother and the original killer, Pamela Voorhees. Tune in for our thoughts on all 8 episodes of “Crystal Lake” — from the fan service moments that gave us goosebumps, to the creative choices that departed most from the source material, and whether it satisfied our craving for new “Friday the 13th” content.

Welcome to a very special "Deadly Debate" where Matt and Tim switch places! Instead of defending his all-time time favorite horror film (Halloween), Matt will be defending Friday the 13th. And instead of Tim defending his own all-time favorite horror film (Friday the 13th), he'll be defending Halloween! Let us know in the comments which film you prefer and what you think of this challenging little switcheroo! Please SUBSCRIBE to our youtube channel!

As big sis Rachel Carruthers in both “Halloween 4: The Return of Michael Myers” and “Halloween 5: The Revenge of Michael Myers,” Ellie Cornell established one of the most beloved characters in the “Halloween” franchise. Tune in to hear all about making both films, navigating that iconic rooftop scene in Part 4, how she felt about Rachel’s treatment in Part 5, and the ending she would have preferred for her character.

In today’s horror news commentary we’re covering:Tyra Banks’s recent comments on “Halloween: Resurrection”What Skeet Ulrich said about Billy Loomis returning to “Scream”A new Scream 30th Anniversary 4K Collector’s SetAn upcoming psychological horror film called “The Cycle”Watch us on Youtube and Subscribe!

Kathleen Kinmont made quite an impression in “Halloween 4” playing Kelly Meeker — the sheriff’s daughter who got with Rachel’s man and made us all want to rock a “Cops do it by the book” shirt. Tune in to hear all about bringing this character to life, her thoughts on Halloween 4’s classic love triangle, how her very physical death scene was filmed, and stories from playing the Bride in “Bride of Re-Animator” and other genre films throughout her career.

Which of these animalistic horror films has more bite? We're debating Cujo (1983) and Pet Sematary (1989) in a match up of Stephen King adaptations!  Happy Horror Time Youtube Channel - Please Subscribe!

Lance Guest made his big-screen debut as Jimmy in “Halloween II” — the sweet paramedic with eyes for Laurie Strode and an unfortunate encounter with a puddle of blood. He later played Michael Brody in “Jaws: The Revenge,” facing a Great White that followed his family all the way to the Bahamas. Tune in to hear all about working on both films, whether he thinks Jimmy survived (and why he suspects his alternate ending was cut), and how Michael Caine saved his life while their boat was sinking.

In today’s horror news commentary we’re covering:The return of the Crypt Keeper on AMC FearfestAn upcoming documentary about the 2016 Clown ScareThe original “Hell House LLC” coming to theatersA new religious folk horror film called “Grace of God”Watch us on Youtube and Subscribe!

Credited as the first gay slasher, 2004’s “Hellbent” took place at the beloved West Hollywood Halloween Carnival and helped pave the way for so many queer horror films to come. Tune in to hear all about how Writer/Director Paul Etheredge got involved with this groundbreaking flick, the inspiration for his protagonist’s glass eye, what it’s like looking back on the movie’s legacy, and his 2025 psychological horror film, “The Other.”

We're back with another franchise ranking and this time it's Matt ranking the Friday the 13th franchise! Just in time for the upcoming "Crystal Lake" tv series, we couldn't imagine a better way to end the summer season. Listeners and viewers may remember that Tim also ranked this beloved franchise in a video you can watch by visiting our youtube channel. And be sure to subscribe! Tim's Friday the 13th ranking!

1989’s “Intruder” is known for its killer practical effects, supermarket setting, and appearances by Sam Raimi and Bruce Campbell — but it also gave us Liz Kern (formerly Elizabeth Cox) as the final girl who fought her way through one deadly night shift. Tune in to hear all about making this cult slasher, how Liz mapped out her various screams throughout the film, and what it was like doing every stunt and chase scene herself.

In today’s horror news commentary we’re covering:The teaser for M. Night Shyamalan’s next film, “Remain” Kane Parsons signing on to direct “Backrooms 2”How parents are mistakenly taking their kids to see “Buddy”And first-look images of Cassandra Peterson (aka, Elvira) in R.L. Stine’s “Pumpkinhead 2”Watch us on Youtube and Subscribe!