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What happens when you mix 90s game show nostalgia, classic late-night horror hosts, and high-stakes trivia? You get Better Luck Than Chuck!  Tonight, creators Meredith Tummillo and Tony Wash join Mike to spill the details on their killer YouTube game show.  They discuss retro set designs, crafting fair-yet-punishing trivia questions, scoring cameos from genre heavyweights like Mike Flanagan, and setting up the ultimate Season 1 prize: a trip to Halloween Horror Nights.  This show is made for horror fans, and it's not to be missed. Support the show by watching each and every week, or grabbing some merch from their online store. #betterluckthanchuck #thursdayswithchuck #gameshow #halloween #horror #trivia #horrortrivia #scotchworthyproductions #hhn #halloweenhorrornights #horrorcommunity #horrorpodcast #horrorfactsdotcom #fangoria #ahhpod #americashometownhorror #plymouthma Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/america-s-hometown-horror--4187035/support. Support the Show: FANGORIA: We are a proud affiliate of Fangoria! Visit the Fangoria Shop and use code HOMETOWNHORRORPOD for an exclusive 20% discount on mags and merch. HORROR FACTS: Check out more in-depth reviews and horror news at HorrorFacts.com. SUPPORT US: Love the show? Become a supporter on Spreaker to help us keep the lights on. All Music, Sound Editing & Audio Production by Shaun O’Loughlin of Sky Wheel Media.

Tonight, join Mike, Kat & Andrew for another BONUS episode as they break down one of the biggest horror movies of the year: Backrooms. Fresh off the viral success of his YouTube short film series of the same name, Director Kane Parsons received the green light from A24 to bring his massively popular short films to the big screen. The results: a smash success with almost $400M at the box office.  But is it any good? Tune in to find out! Spoiler-free until 36:16. But first: Sherlock Holmes and the Servants of Hell by Paul Kane and breaking down Hellraiser: Revival. #backrooms #2026movies #2026horror #horrormovies #kaneparsons #chiwetelejiofor #renatereinsve #supernaturalhorror #psychologicalhorror #scifihorror #a24 #horrorpodcast #horrorfactsdotcom #fangoria #ahhpod #americashometownhorror #plymouthma Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/america-s-hometown-horror--4187035/support. Support the Show: FANGORIA: We are a proud affiliate of Fangoria! Visit the Fangoria Shop and use code HOMETOWNHORRORPOD for an exclusive 20% discount on mags and merch. HORROR FACTS: Check out more in-depth reviews and horror news at HorrorFacts.com. SUPPORT US: Love the show? Become a supporter on Spreaker to help us keep the lights on. All Music, Sound Editing & Audio Production by Shaun O’Loughlin of Sky Wheel Media.

Tonight, join Mike, Matt & Andrew as they sit down with Ryan Powers and Jason Stamey of R U Mad At Me Productions to discuss their forthcoming horror movie Deluxe Ocean View. Based on a screenplay by Powers, Directed by Laurence Vannicelli, shot in Dennisport and inspired by films like The Shining and Mulholland Drive, Deluxe Ocean View follows a renowned exposé journalist (Callan McAuliffe), who arrives at a nearly empty luxury resort for a career-saving interview, unaware that the hotel itself may be a malevolent force exposing buried truths before destroying its guests. In a wide-ranging conversation, Ryan and Jason discuss the current landscape of horror cinema, shooting a horror film on Cape Cod, their work in Hollywood, starting their own production company, and relocating to Massachusetts. Deluxe Ocean View stars McAuliffe, Camryn Manheim (“Scary Movie 3”), Henry Ian Cusick (“Lost”), Ray Campbell (“Breaking Bad”), and Ryan Powers (“She-Hulk: Attorney at Law”). #deluxeoceanview #horrormovies #ryanpowers #jasonstamey #rumadatmeproductions #callanmcauliffe #camrynmanheim #henryiancusick #raycampbell #laurencevannicelli #pelhamhouseresort #dennisport #capecod #horrorpodcast #horrorfactsdotcom #fangoria #ahhpod #americashometownhorror #plymouthma Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/america-s-hometown-horror--4187035/support. Support the Show: FANGORIA: We are a proud affiliate of Fangoria! Visit the Fangoria Shop and use code HOMETOWNHORRORPOD for an exclusive 20% discount on mags and merch. HORROR FACTS: Check out more in-depth reviews and horror news at HorrorFacts.com. SUPPORT US: Love the show? Become a supporter on Spreaker to help us keep the lights on. All Music, Sound Editing & Audio Production by Shaun O’Loughlin of Sky Wheel Media.

People tend to gravitate toward visuals and the vibes of a particular horror film, but forget those for a second -- how important is sound in a horror film? Whether it's the score, song choices, or musical stings to enhance a scare, sound remains one of horror's most underrated aspects. And tonight's topic covers all things auditory in the horror world. Join Mike, Kat & Andrew for a breakdown of the aural sensation UNDERTONE, followed by a draft of the best Needle Drops in Horror Movie history. Is your favorite horror track on our list? Tune in and find out. #undertone #horrormovies #2026movies #2026horror #horrorpodcast #horrorfactsdotcom #fangoria #ahhpod #americashometownhorror #plymouthma Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/america-s-hometown-horror--4187035/support. Support the Show: FANGORIA: We are a proud affiliate of Fangoria! Visit the Fangoria Shop and use code HOMETOWNHORRORPOD for an exclusive 20% discount on mags and merch. HORROR FACTS: Check out more in-depth reviews and horror news at HorrorFacts.com. SUPPORT US: Love the show? Become a supporter on Spreaker to help us keep the lights on. All Music, Sound Editing & Audio Production by Shaun O’Loughlin of Sky Wheel Media.

What if your favorite non-horror movies were actually secret sequels to the scariest films ever made? This week, Mike, Kat, Andrew, and Matt test that theory as they delve into fan fiction for the first time, connecting a classic horror movie to another film sharing the same actor. For instance: imagine Jack Torrance didn’t actually freeze to death in the hedge maze; instead, the Overlook preserved him but shattered his mind. He escaped, took the name "Melvin Udall," and moved to a cramped NYC apartment to write romance novels. And there you have it—As Good As It Gets is officially the sequel to The Shining.  You get the idea... or maybe you don't, but it was a wild discussion regardless. You’ll want to hear this one. Plus, Mike & Andrew discuss BACKROOMS (spoiler-free), the horror-comedy sensation WIDOW'S BAY and the CAPE FEAR remake series. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/america-s-hometown-horror--4187035/support. Support the Show: FANGORIA: We are a proud affiliate of Fangoria! Visit the Fangoria Shop and use code HOMETOWNHORRORPOD for an exclusive 20% discount on mags and merch. HORROR FACTS: Check out more in-depth reviews and horror news at HorrorFacts.com. SUPPORT US: Love the show? Become a supporter on Spreaker to help us keep the lights on. All Music, Sound Editing & Audio Production by Shaun O’Loughlin of Sky Wheel Media.

Movie theaters. They're an essential component of how this podcast got started; loved by most, but visited less frequently by many.  However, with the recent success of movies like Obsession & The Backrooms, it's clear horror may be the key to the future of moviegoing. Join Mike, Kat, Andrew & Matt for a wide-ranging discussion on all things big-screen, including favorite snacks, the perfect spot to sit, theater etiquette and faux pas, best and worst experiences, the scariest moments they've had during a movie, and going back in time to experience never-before-seen classics. Also covered: the best HORROR MOVIE MONTHS in the history of cinema, TALES FROM THE CRYPT is killing it on Shudder, and Joe Nesbo's DETECTIVE HOLE. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/america-s-hometown-horror--4187035/support. Support the Show: FANGORIA: We are a proud affiliate of Fangoria! Visit the Fangoria Shop and use code HOMETOWNHORRORPOD for an exclusive 20% discount on mags and merch. HORROR FACTS: Check out more in-depth reviews and horror news at HorrorFacts.com. SUPPORT US: Love the show? Become a supporter on Spreaker to help us keep the lights on. All Music, Sound Editing & Audio Production by Shaun O’Loughlin of Sky Wheel Media.

An epic May slate of horror movies rolls on, and in another bonus episode, Mike, Kat & Andrew are breaking down the talk of the horror world: Curry Barker's Obsession.  Grab yourself a One Wish Willow, and go see this movie. Now. Spoiler free up front for those who haven't seen it yet, but honestly, what are you waiting for? Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/america-s-hometown-horror--4187035/support. Support the Show: FANGORIA: We are a proud affiliate of Fangoria! Visit the Fangoria Shop and use code HOMETOWNHORRORPOD for an exclusive 20% discount on mags and merch. HORROR FACTS: Check out more in-depth reviews and horror news at HorrorFacts.com. SUPPORT US: Love the show? Become a supporter on Spreaker to help us keep the lights on. All Music, Sound Editing & Audio Production by Shaun O’Loughlin of Sky Wheel Media.

Tonight, join Mike, Kat & Andrew for another BONUS episode as they break down one of the most anticipated horror movies of the year: Hokum. Fresh off the success of his truly terrifying 2024 film Oddity, Director Damian McCarthy is back with a new gothic nightmare starring Adam Scott as an alcoholic writer who travels to a secluded hotel in Ireland which may or may not be haunted by a witch.  And that's all you need to know. Go see Hokum. Full review in this episode with very brief, spoiler-free thoughts if you haven't seen it yet. #hokum #2026movies #2026horror #horrormovies #damianmccarthy #adamscott #supernaturalhorror #gothichorror #neon #horrorpodcast #horrorfactsdotcom #fangoria #ahhpod #americashometownhorror #plymouthma   Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/america-s-hometown-horror--4187035/support. Support the Show: FANGORIA: We are a proud affiliate of Fangoria! Visit the Fangoria Shop and use code HOMETOWNHORRORPOD for an exclusive 20% discount on mags and merch. HORROR FACTS: Check out more in-depth reviews and horror news at HorrorFacts.com. SUPPORT US: Love the show? Become a supporter on Spreaker to help us keep the lights on. All Music, Sound Editing & Audio Production by Shaun O’Loughlin of Sky Wheel Media.

The concept of the movie double feature originated in the 1930s, and now, when you see a good pairing, it's tough not to carve out four hours for a gluttonous moviegoing soiree.  But what makes a good double feature? What is the thought process for ensuring one film fits seamlessly with the next?  Tonight, the AHH Crew sets out to get some answers, as they play a little game revolving around setting up the perfect double feature. Ever played Cards Against Humanity? Yeah, it's kinda like that. But first: TALES FROM THE CRYPT heads to Shudder this Friday, and the unshakable dread of the short film DEAD GRANDMA.  Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/america-s-hometown-horror--4187035/support. Support the Show: FANGORIA: We are a proud affiliate of Fangoria! Visit the Fangoria Shop and use code HOMETOWNHORRORPOD for an exclusive 20% discount on mags and merch. HORROR FACTS: Check out more in-depth reviews and horror news at HorrorFacts.com. SUPPORT US: Love the show? Become a supporter on Spreaker to help us keep the lights on. All Music, Sound Editing & Audio Production by Shaun O’Loughlin of Sky Wheel Media.

On this week's episode, enter the hallowed halls of America's Hometown Horror's Hall of Fame! Oftentimes, there are discussions surrounding the all-time greats when it comes to horror movies. The classics, the icons, the legendary, the renowned. And it's time discuss these landmarks in horror to settle the debate, once and for all. Designed to be the first episode of a series and the first of many inductees to the AHHPHOF, this evening's categories include BEST PERFORMANCE in a horror movie, BEST SCARE and Best/Iconic MOVIE MONSTER. Who will make the cut? Tune in to find out... Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/america-s-hometown-horror--4187035/support. Support the Show: FANGORIA: We are a proud affiliate of Fangoria! Visit the Fangoria Shop and use code HOMETOWNHORRORPOD for an exclusive 20% discount on mags and merch. HORROR FACTS: Check out more in-depth reviews and horror news at HorrorFacts.com. SUPPORT US: Love the show? Become a supporter on Spreaker to help us keep the lights on. All Music, Sound Editing & Audio Production by Shaun O’Loughlin of Sky Wheel Media.

Tonight, Mike is joined by Jeff DePaoli, the founder and producer of Wicked New England! Wicked NE is a Halfway to Halloween Festival celebrating Halloween offerings throughout New England, including spooky vendors, stage presentations by local haunts (including Barrett's Haunted Mansion), photo ops, monsters and much, much more. Wicked New England takes place at Old Town Hall in Salem, MA on Sunday, 4/19. Tickets can be purchased on their website. Also discussed: the differences between HALLOWEEN HORROR NIGHTS on both coasts, KNOTT'S SCARY FARM, DARK UNIVERSE at Universal's Epic Universe, SCREAM 7, and interviewing RL STINE! #wickednewengland #wickedne #halfwaytohalloween #halfwaytohalloweenfestival #halloweenne #halloweennewengland #witchcity #salemma #barrettshauntedmansion #hhn #darkuniverse #epicuniverse #scream7 #horrorpodcast #horrorfactsdotcom #fangoria #fango #ahhpod #americashometownhorror #plymouthma Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/america-s-hometown-horror--4187035/support. Support the Show: FANGORIA: We are a proud affiliate of Fangoria! Visit the Fangoria Shop and use code HOMETOWNHORRORPOD for an exclusive 20% discount on mags and merch. HORROR FACTS: Check out more in-depth reviews and horror news at HorrorFacts.com. SUPPORT US: Love the show? Become a supporter on Spreaker to help us keep the lights on. All Music, Sound Editing & Audio Production by Shaun O’Loughlin of Sky Wheel Media.

Tonight, join Mike & Kat for a BONUS episode as they give their thoughts on the latest installment in the Scream franchise: Scream 7 (spoilers starting @ 25:33). They also take a moment to remember the Showcase Cinema de Luxe in Randolph—the movie theater from Mike's childhood and the place where he and Kat first met—which closed its doors forever on March 1st, 2026. A Backyard Gate to the Big Screen: Eulogizing Showcase Cinemas Randolph by Mike Walsh #scream7 #scream #2026movies #2026horror #horrormovies #ghostface #whatsyourfavoritescarymovie #nevecampbell #courtneycox #matthewlillard #slasherhorror #showcasecinemas #showcasecinemadelux #randolphma #horrorpodcast #horrorfactsdotcom #fangoria #ahhpod #americashometownhorror #plymouthma Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/america-s-hometown-horror--4187035/support. Support the Show: FANGORIA: We are a proud affiliate of Fangoria! Visit the Fangoria Shop and use code HOMETOWNHORRORPOD for an exclusive 20% discount on mags and merch. HORROR FACTS: Check out more in-depth reviews and horror news at HorrorFacts.com. SUPPORT US: Love the show? Become a supporter on Spreaker to help us keep the lights on. All Music, Sound Editing & Audio Production by Shaun O’Loughlin of Sky Wheel Media.

Tonight, join the AHH Crew as they travel back in time to 1999 for the latest installment of our ongoing series: This Year in Horror! You know how at the end of every year news outlets come out with a year in review, pop culture year in review, or music year in review? Well, it’s time horror fans had something similar for the turn of the millennium. 1999 was a monumental year for the genre, defined by found-footage revolutions, psychological twists, and some serious Y2K anxiety. From massive cultural shifts like The Blair Witch Project and The Sixth Sense to cult favorites and international shocks like Audition or Ravenous, we’ve got you covered! Also discussed: THE UGLY STEPSISTER, PSYCHO KILLER & going down the POLYBIUS rabbit hole. #1999movies #1999horror #horrormovies #foundfootage #psychologicalhorror #theblairwitchproject #thesixthsense #audition #ravenous #lakeplacid #sleepyhollow #stirofechoes #idlehands #theuglystepsister #psychokiller #polybius #horrorpodcast #horrorfactsdotcom #fangoria #ahhpod #americashometownhorror #plymouthma Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/america-s-hometown-horror--4187035/support. Support the Show: FANGORIA: We are a proud affiliate of Fangoria! Visit the Fangoria Shop and use code HOMETOWNHORRORPOD for an exclusive 20% discount on mags and merch. HORROR FACTS: Check out more in-depth reviews and horror news at HorrorFacts.com. SUPPORT US: Love the show? Become a supporter on Spreaker to help us keep the lights on. All Music, Sound Editing & Audio Production by Shaun O’Loughlin of Sky Wheel Media.

Tonight, join the original three amigos—Mike, Kat, & Andrew—for a special BONEus (sorry) episode as they break down the latest entry in the 28 Days Later film series! Now in theaters, 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple picks up immediately where last year's film left off. It follows Dr. Kelson as he finds himself in a shocking new relationship with consequences that could change the world as he knows it, while Spike's encounter with Jimmy Crystal becomes a nightmare he can't escape. Plenty of SPOILER FREE discussion up front. GO SEE THIS MOVIE IMMEDIATELY! #28yearslater #28yearslaterthebonetemple #thebonetemple #28dayslater #niadacosta #ralphfiennes #jackoconnell #zombiemovies #horrormovies #2026horror #2026movies #horrorpodcast #horrorfactsdotcom #fangoria #ahhpod #americashometownhorror #plymouthma Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/america-s-hometown-horror--4187035/support. Support the Show: FANGORIA: We are a proud affiliate of Fangoria! Visit the Fangoria Shop and use code HOMETOWNHORRORPOD for an exclusive 20% discount on mags and merch. HORROR FACTS: Check out more in-depth reviews and horror news at HorrorFacts.com. SUPPORT US: Love the show? Become a supporter on Spreaker to help us keep the lights on. All Music, Sound Editing & Audio Production by Shaun O’Loughlin of Sky Wheel Media.

2025 is officially in the books, and what a year it was for the genre! Join the AHH Crew as they look back on all things horror in 2025 as Mike, Kat, Matt & Andrew rank their Top 10 favorite horror movies of the year! Also discussed: their LEAST FAVORITE horror movies of the year, BEST HORROR TV, favorite HORROR EVENTS, BEST PERFORMANCES, best kills (WELCOME TO DIE), best NON-HORROR movies of the year, MOST ANTICIPATED horror movies for 2026, HONORABLE MENTIONS & much, much more. Stay Spooky! #2025movies #2025horror #2025inhorror #bestof2025 #2025 #horrormovies #horrortv #hauntedattractions #horror #watchmorehorror #horrorpodcast #horrorfactsdotcom #fangoria #ahhpod #americashometownhorror #plymouthma Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/america-s-hometown-horror--4187035/support. Support the Show: FANGORIA: We are a proud affiliate of Fangoria! Visit the Fangoria Shop and use code HOMETOWNHORRORPOD for an exclusive 20% discount on mags and merch. HORROR FACTS: Check out more in-depth reviews and horror news at HorrorFacts.com. SUPPORT US: Love the show? Become a supporter on Spreaker to help us keep the lights on. All Music, Sound Editing & Audio Production by Shaun O’Loughlin of Sky Wheel Media.