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Aw baby we are back in the torture chamber! Host Alec Lawless and returning guest Matt Banever continue their journey through the Saw franchise with Saw V (2008), and things are starting to go off the rails faster than a Jigsaw trap with questionable engineering. Alec is officially entering uncharted territory, while Saw expert Matt guides him through Detective Hoffman’s growing role, Agent Strahm’s desperate investigation, and a group of five unfortunate souls learning the hard way that teamwork is apparently a foreign concept. We break down the gruesome traps, ridiculous plot holes, tangled timelines, and the increasingly complicated web of flashbacks connecting the franchise together. Plus, we discuss Jigsaw’s questionable hiring practices, Billy the Puppet’s unexplored backstory, why nobody seems to be monitoring these death traps, and the very important question: Who the hell is building these underground torture escape rooms?! Is Saw V the franchise’s weakest entry so far, or is there still some method to Jigsaw’s madness? Tune in for brutal traps, franchise deep dives, questionable logic, and plenty of laughs as we continue our torturous journey toward the next installment. TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@wheel.of.horror7?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@wheelofhorrorpodcast1802/videos Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/wheel-of-horror/id1534102813 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3HnyAISG8Z8hvMFdSG60tE?si=9b785cf21c7f46a3 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wheel_of_horror/ Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/HorrorWheel

The Saw franchise is officially getting more complicated, more gruesome, and somehow even more confusing! Alec and returning guest Matt Banever dive into Saw IV (2007) to dissect Jigsaw’s questionable life choices, Detective Riggs’ desperate rescue mission, and a timeline that practically requires a detective of its own.We’re talking stomach-churning traps, Detective Strahm stealing every scene, Jigsaw’s tragic backstory, and a finale packed with twists that will leave you asking, “Wait… WHEN is this happening?!” Will Alec survive his first watch-through of the franchise, or will Matt have to hold his hand through another convoluted Jigsaw master plan? Tune in for the classic dark humor, ridiculous observations, and plenty of reasons to never trust a suspicious videotape. TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@wheel.of.horror7?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc   YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@wheelofhorrorpodcast1802/videos   Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/wheel-of-horror/id1534102813   Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3HnyAISG8Z8hvMFdSG60tE?si=9b785cf21c7f46a3   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wheel_of_horror/   Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/HorrorWheel

This week on Wheel of Horror, Alec and returning guest Joe Testa dig up the gloriously gory, gloriously ridiculous Flesh Eater (1988)! Directed by and starring Bill Hinzman, the legendary cemetery zombie from Night of the Living Dead, this low-budget Halloween nightmare unleashes a horde of undead maniacs on unsuspecting partygoers. We’re talking outrageous practical effects, hilariously terrible acting, gratuitous nudity, questionable filmmaking decisions, and a plot that basically boils down to zombies killing people for 90 minutes. Plus, we explore the bizarre history connecting Flesh Eater to George Romero’s zombie legacy, including Hinzman’s attempt to carve out his own piece of the undead pie. Is this forgotten VHS-era bloodbath a hidden zombie gem or just a shambling Night of the Living Dead knockoff? Grab your pumpkin beer, lock the doors, and join us as we find out!  TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@wheel.of.horror7?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@wheelofhorrorpodcast1802/videos Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/wheel-of-horror/id1534102813 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3HnyAISG8Z8hvMFdSG60tE?si=9b785cf21c7f46a3 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wheel_of_horror/ Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/HorrorWheel

The Wheel of Horror crew is back to finish Crystal Lake Episodes 7 & 8, and things get bloody! Alec and returning guest Joe Testa dive into the season finale, uncovering the dark secrets behind Jason Voorhees, Pamela’s tragic past, and the sinister government experiments that helped create the monster we know and love.From disturbing revelations and brutal kills to wild twists, Easter eggs, and a potential Season 2, we break down everything that makes this Friday the 13th prequel tick. Did Crystal Lake stick the landing, or did it drown in its own lore? Grab your hockey mask and join us for our spoiler-filled review!Happy Halloween from Wheel of Horror! TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@wheel.of.horror7?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc   YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@wheelofhorrorpodcast1802/videos   Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/wheel-of-horror/id1534102813   Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3HnyAISG8Z8hvMFdSG60tE?si=9b785cf21c7f46a3   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wheel_of_horror/   Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/HorrorWheel

Alec is joined by returning guests Joe Testa and Andy Danish to dive deeper into Crystal Lake, the Friday the 13th prequel series! The hippies have arrived, the drugs are flowing, the bodies are piling up, and Pamela Voorhees is getting closer to becoming the legendary killer we know and love. The crew breaks down the show's bold reimagining of the original Friday the 13th, its gruesome twists, creepy séances, trippy acid trips, and the increasingly fascinating descent of Pam into madness. Plus, they discuss the show's Easter eggs, character development, and all the little details that make this series such a love letter to the franchise. Will Crystal Lake stick the landing, or are we heading for a Voorhees-sized disaster? Tune in for all the horror, hot takes, and questionable decisions. Just don't take three tabs of acid before listening. Warning: Full spoilers for Crystal Lake Episodes 4, 5, and 6!  TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@wheel.of.horror7?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@wheelofhorrorpodcast1802/videos Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/wheel-of-horror/id1534102813 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3HnyAISG8Z8hvMFdSG60tE?si=9b785cf21c7f46a3 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wheel_of_horror/ Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/HorrorWheel

Who's ready for Round 3? We're back in Jigsaw's twisted world as Alec and returning Saw superfan Matt Banever dissect Saw III! This time, we're dealing with brain surgery in a filthy garage, a truly disgusting pig grinder, enough screaming to make your neighbors call the police, and traps that make Fear Factor look like a family picnic. We dive into Jigsaw's increasingly complicated master plan, Amanda's questionable apprenticeship, Jeff's very slow journey toward forgiveness, and the franchise's talent for making us ask, "How the hell did they build that?" Plus, we debate whether Jigsaw's rules make any sense and why this movie decided to kill off some of its most important characters. Grab your barf bucket, check your pulse, and remember: cherish your life… and maybe don't hire Amanda for home renovations.  TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@wheel.of.horror7?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@wheelofhorrorpodcast1802/videos Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/wheel-of-horror/id1534102813 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3HnyAISG8Z8hvMFdSG60tE?si=9b785cf21c7f46a3 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wheel_of_horror/ Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/HorrorWheel

Wheel of Horror: Crystal Lake (Episodes 1–3) | Spoiler Review Alec and returning guest Joe Testa head to Camp Crystal Lake to break down the first three episodes of Peacock’s Crystal Lake, the prequel series to Friday the 13th! We’re talking young Jason, Pamela Voorhees’ surprisingly heartwarming mother-son relationship, gruesome kills, ’70s nostalgia, and whether this series is living up to its legendary horror franchise.Is Episode 1 a home run? Do Episodes 2 and 3 lose a little momentum? And what the hell is going on with that ending?! We’re dissecting the characters, the kills, the lore, and the creative choices that have Friday the 13th fans talking.WARNING: SPOILERS for Episodes 1–3 of Crystal Lake. This discussion covers ONLY the first three episodes.Grab your machete, check on the counselors, and join us for another bloody trip around the Wheel of Horror! TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@wheel.of.horror7?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc   YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@wheelofhorrorpodcast1802/videos   Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/wheel-of-horror/id1534102813   Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3HnyAISG8Z8hvMFdSG60tE?si=9b785cf21c7f46a3   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wheel_of_horror/   Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/HorrorWheel

Is Book of Shadows: Blair Witch 2 actually an underrated horror sequel? Alec is joined by returning guest Clint Switzer to dive into Book of Shadows: Blair Witch 2 (2000), the wildly divisive sequel that dared to do almost everything differently from the original. Instead of recreating the found-footage phenomenon, director Joe Berlinger delivered a bizarre, meta psychological horror movie about perception, reality, true crime, and a group of people who may—or may not—be losing their minds. Alec and Clint break down the movie's studio interference, confusing timeline, alternate realities, controversial ending, missing “Book of Shadows,” gruesome reshoots, and the legendary early-2000s soundtrack featuring Marilyn Manson, Rob Zombie, P.O.D., and more. They also discuss why the movie might actually work better in retrospect, whether a director's cut could save it, the impossible cultural impact of the original Blair Witch Project, and why modern technology may have made that kind of horror impossible to recreate. Is Blair Witch 2 a misunderstood cult classic, a fascinating mess, or just a movie that desperately needed a better edit?  TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@wheel.of.horror7?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@wheelofhorrorpodcast1802/videos Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/wheel-of-horror/id1534102813 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3HnyAISG8Z8hvMFdSG60tE?si=9b785cf21c7f46a3 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wheel_of_horror/ Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/HorrorWheel

Alec and returning guest Matt Banevar continue their journey through the Saw franchise with Saw II (2005), where Jigsaw trades one creepy bathroom for an entire house full of poisoned victims, questionable decisions, and enough needles to make you reconsider healthcare altogether.The guys break down Donnie Wahlberg’s aggressively angry detective, Amanda’s growing role in Jigsaw’s twisted operation, Xavier being the absolute worst, the infamous needle pit, some truly questionable trap logic, and a twist that completely changes what we’ve been watching for the last 90 minutes. Plus, Matt shares the unbelievable story of the time Donnie Wahlberg apparently stole his booze, his friends, and his VIP section.Is Saw II a worthy sequel that expands the franchise without simply copying the original? Or is Jigsaw just a sick architect with way too much free time and access to industrial equipment? Alec and Matt investigate. TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@wheel.of.horror7?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc   YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@wheelofhorrorpodcast1802/videos   Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/wheel-of-horror/id1534102813   Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3HnyAISG8Z8hvMFdSG60tE?si=9b785cf21c7f46a3   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wheel_of_horror/   Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/HorrorWheel

We Are Starting off Spooky Season strong with 1995’s Jack-O! This film is what happens when you mix Pumpkinhead, Troll 2, and a community theater production of Are You Afraid of the Dark? Host Alec and returning guest Joe Testa dive into this bizarre Halloween time capsule, tackling the baffling plot, questionable acting, terrible ADR, random John Carradine footage, Linnea Quigley’s extremely necessary shower scene, and a toaster-related death that absolutely has to be seen to be believed.  Plus, why does Jack-O spend so much time just standing around watching people die? And why does the movie suddenly become Home Alone 2? Alec and Joe attempt to make sense of it all before ultimately deciding that maybe it’s better if they don’t. TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@wheel.of.horror7?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc   YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@wheelofhorrorpodcast1802/videos   Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/wheel-of-horror/id1534102813   Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3HnyAISG8Z8hvMFdSG60tE?si=9b785cf21c7f46a3   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wheel_of_horror/   Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/HorrorWheel

It’s time to play a looooong game… and ultimately the prize is trauma! Join Alec and returning guest Matt Banever as we rediscuss the original Saw (2004), unpacking the traps, twists, questionable life choices, and the moment everyone realized Jigsaw really needed a better hobby. And this is just the beginning! Alec and Matt will be covering the entire Saw franchise over the next few months, so grab your hacksaw and buckle up. It’s going to be a bloody good time! TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@wheel.of.horror7?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@wheelofhorrorpodcast1802/videos Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/wheel-of-horror/id1534102813 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3HnyAISG8Z8hvMFdSG60tE?si=9b785cf21c7f46a3 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wheel_of_horror/ Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/HorrorWheel

Finally!! Alec and returning guest Soggy Corn Chipz dive into Kevin Smith’s 2nd horror outing Tusk! Justin Long and Haley Joel Osmont have a fun little podcast, but things take a dark turn when their stories turn real weird, real fast. Bravo to Kevin Smith and all the cast and crew, this film deserves more attention. Go into this on blind, it's super wild. Enjoy! TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@wheel.of.horror7?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc   YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@wheelofhorrorpodcast1802/videos   Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/wheel-of-horror/id1534102813   Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3HnyAISG8Z8hvMFdSG60tE?si=9b785cf21c7f46a3   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wheel_of_horror/   Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/HorrorWheel

Today Alec is joined by returning guest Stevie Caruso to descend into the terrifying depths of 90's cult sci-fi horror with Event Horizon! We’re talking demonic spaceships, amazing sets, mediorce 90's CGI, lovecraftian cosmic nightmares, and a hodgepodge of sci-fi tropes that you know and love. Things get weird, things get bloody, and godamn do we miss Sam Neil! TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@wheel.of.horror7?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc   YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@wheelofhorrorpodcast1802/videos   Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/wheel-of-horror/id1534102813   Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3HnyAISG8Z8hvMFdSG60tE?si=9b785cf21c7f46a3   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wheel_of_horror/   Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/HorrorWheel

Today Alec is joined by returning guest Bonnie Marie Williams to stir up some supernatural chaos as we take on the 1998 cult classic Practical Magic. Love spells, sisterly drama, midnight margaritas, and a questionable amount of witchcraft....what could possibly go wrong? Grab your broomstick and join us for a magically messy review! TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@wheel.of.horror7?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc   YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@wheelofhorrorpodcast1802/videos   Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/wheel-of-horror/id1534102813   Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3HnyAISG8Z8hvMFdSG60tE?si=9b785cf21c7f46a3   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wheel_of_horror/   Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/HorrorWheel