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Tune in as I introduce my good friend, Chris, to John Carpenter's The Thing (1982) for the first time! Donate to Spirit of Children Instagram: @bruckerhorror Threads: @bruckerhorror Email: [email protected] Linktree: https://linktr.ee/autopsyofahorrormovie Music & Sound Effects Cancun by Topher and Grace Mixkit (thunder ambiance) virtualambiance (Haunted Halloween Mansion Fireplace with Thunder Rain and Howling Wind) Big Sound Bank (glass, ice, drink pour) Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/autopsy-of-a-horror-movie/donations

Preview episode for John Carpenter's The Thing (1982)! The Thing will be the next full review episode. Tune in for a trailer reaction, discussion on Letterboxd reviews, and what Siskel and Ebert thought of it. Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ySvzHdtCiWE Siskel & Ebert Clip: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S2ezQuxOZhA Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/autopsy-of-a-horror-movie/donations

Brucker and Law put Jasher on trial to defend his adoration for Halloween Ends. Then we all discuss potential horror Oscar noms for 2025 and get into the 2026 horror box office draft! Tune in, follow on Instagram to say whose draft board you agree with the most, and share with friends! Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/autopsy-of-a-horror-movie/donations

Happy holidays! Brucker and Law try to dig up deep meanings to the schlocky slasher movie that is Silent Night, Deadly Night (1984)! Tune in, comment on Instagram, and share with friends! Donate to Spirit of Children Pretty Much Pop: A Culture Podcast Instagram: @bruckerhorror | @law.writes Threads: @bruckerhorror Email: [email protected] Linktree: https://linktr.ee/autopsyofahorrormovie Music & Sound Effects Cancun by Topher and Grace Mixkit (thunder ambiance) virtualambiance (Haunted Halloween Mansion Fireplace with Thunder Rain and Howling Wind) Big Sound Bank (glass, ice, drink pour) Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/autopsy-of-a-horror-movie/donations

Tune in to hear Law and I discuss the latest monster movie from Guillermo del Toro, Frankenstein (2025)! We get into the good, the flaws, a deep dive into the color theory, and the biblical allegory present in the movie. Pretty Much Pop: A Culture Podcast Donate to Spirit of Children Instagram: @bruckerhorror | @law.writes Threads: @bruckerhorror Email: [email protected] Linktree: https://linktr.ee/autopsyofahorrormovie Music & Sound Effects Cancun by Topher and Grace Mixkit (thunder ambiance) virtualambiance (Haunted Halloween Mansion Fireplace with Thunder Rain and Howling Wind) Big Sound Bank (glass, ice, drink pour) Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/autopsy-of-a-horror-movie/donations

Tune in to hear Law and I discuss the Scream 7 trailer and what all they watched during the spooky season! Donate to Spirit of Children Pretty Much Pop: A Culture Podcast Instagram: @bruckerhorror | @law.writes Threads: @bruckerhorror Email: [email protected] Linktree: https://linktr.ee/autopsyofahorrormovie Music & Sound Effects Cancun by Topher and Grace Mixkit (thunder ambiance) virtualambiance (Haunted Halloween Mansion Fireplace with Thunder Rain and Howling Wind) Big Sound Bank (glass, ice, drink pour) Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/autopsy-of-a-horror-movie/donations

Law-tober comes to an end as I am joined by Law for our commentary track of David Gordon Green's Halloween Ends (2022)! Tune in, watch along, and enjoy! Pretty Much Pop: A Culture Podcast Donate to Spirit of Children Instagram: @bruckerhorror | @law.writes Threads: @bruckerhorror Email: [email protected] Linktree: https://linktr.ee/autopsyofahorrormovie Music & Sound Effects Cancun by Topher and Grace Mixkit (thunder ambiance) virtualambiance (Haunted Halloween Mansion Fireplace with Thunder Rain and Howling Wind) Big Sound Bank (glass, ice, drink pour) Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/autopsy-of-a-horror-movie/donations

Tune in for a fun interview with Brandon Christensen, writer and director of Night of the Reaper (2025)! We discuss what he listened to to get into the mood to write his movie, how his VFX knowledge implies how he crafts a scene, how a specific explosive scene was done, and more! Check out Night of the Reaper on Shudder! Donate to Spirit of Children Instagram: @bruckerhorror | @thebrandonchristensen Threads: @bruckerhorror Email: [email protected] Linktree: https://linktr.ee/autopsyofahorrormovie Music & Sound Effects Cancun by Topher and Grace Mixkit (thunder ambiance) virtualambiance (Haunted Halloween Mansion Fireplace with Thunder Rain and Howling Wind) Big Sound Bank (glass, ice, drink pour) Read less Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/autopsy-of-a-horror-movie/donations

I am joined by Jasher Drake of the podcasts 1978 and Podzilla to commentate over Halloween Kills (2021) - Extended Cut! Synch up your movie at the 00:00:05 mark. Donate to Spirit of Children Check out Jasher's Podcasts: 1978 and Podzilla Instagram: @bruckerhorror | @1978podcast | @podzillapod Twitter/X.com: @bruckerhorror | Threads: @bruckerhorror Email: [email protected] Linktree: https://linktr.ee/autopsyofahorrormovie Music & Sound Effects Cancun by Topher and Grace Mixkit (thunder ambiance) virtualambiance (Haunted Halloween Mansion Fireplace with Thunder Rain and Howling Wind) Big Sound Bank (glass, ice, drink pour) Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/autopsy-of-a-horror-movie/donations

Law-tober continues as I am joined by Law for our commentary track of David Gordon Green's Halloween (2018)! Tune in, watch along, and enjoy! Pretty Much Pop: A Culture Podcast Donate to Spirit of Children Instagram: @bruckerhorror | @law.writes Threads: @bruckerhorror Email: [email protected] Linktree: https://linktr.ee/autopsyofahorrormovie Music & Sound Effects Cancun by Topher and Grace Mixkit (thunder ambiance) virtualambiance (Haunted Halloween Mansion Fireplace with Thunder Rain and Howling Wind) Big Sound Bank (glass, ice, drink pour) Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/autopsy-of-a-horror-movie/donations

Heads will roll as Brucker and Law discuss Tim Burton's Sleepy Hollow (1999)! A movie with crazy good autumnal esthetic and wicked kills! Tune in as we continue Law-tober and share with friends! Pretty Much Pop: A Culture Podcast Donate to Spirit of Children Instagram: @bruckerhorror | @law.writes Threads: @bruckerhorror Email: [email protected] Linktree: https://linktr.ee/autopsyofahorrormovie Music & Sound Effects Cancun by Topher and Grace Mixkit (thunder ambiance) virtualambiance (Haunted Halloween Mansion Fireplace with Thunder Rain and Howling Wind) Big Sound Bank (glass, ice, drink pour) Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/autopsy-of-a-horror-movie/donations

Law-tober continues as I am joined by Law for our commentary track of John Carpenter's Halloween (1978)! Tune in, watch along, and enjoy! Pretty Much Pop: A Culture Podcast Donate to Spirit of Children Instagram: @bruckerhorror | @law.writes Threads: @bruckerhorror Email: [email protected] Linktree: https://linktr.ee/autopsyofahorrormovie Music & Sound Effects Cancun by Topher and Grace Mixkit (thunder ambiance) virtualambiance (Haunted Halloween Mansion Fireplace with Thunder Rain and Howling Wind) Big Sound Bank (glass, ice, drink pour) Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/autopsy-of-a-horror-movie/donations

October is here! To kick off the spooky season, Brucker and Law discuss what gateway horror movies they would recommend to someone who normally doesn't like the genre. Law takes on horror movies for children while Brucker tackles recommendations for adults. Tune in and share with friends this spooky season! Pretty Much Pop: A Culture Podcast Donate to Spirit of Children Instagram: @bruckerhorror | @law.writes Threads: @bruckerhorror Email: [email protected] Linktree: https://linktr.ee/autopsyofahorrormovie Music & Sound Effects Cancun by Topher and Grace Mixkit (thunder ambiance) virtualambiance (Haunted Halloween Mansion Fireplace with Thunder Rain and Howling Wind) Big Sound Bank (glass, ice, drink pour) Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/autopsy-of-a-horror-movie/donations

Welcome back to Autopsy of a Horror Movie! Now that the summer is winding down, lets celebrate the 50th anniversary of the best summer blockbuster ever made, Jaws (1975)! To help with the celebration, I am joined by both Drake bros of the podcast Podzilla! Tune in, share with friends, and don't go swimming at night. Donate to Spirit of Children Check out Jasher and Mykah's podcast: Podzilla Instagram: @bruckerhorror | @podzillapod Threads: @bruckerhorror Email: [email protected] Linktree: https://linktr.ee/autopsyofahorrormovie Music & Sound Effects Cancun by Topher and Grace Mixkit (thunder ambiance) virtualambiance (Haunted Halloween Mansion Fireplace with Thunder Rain and Howling Wind) Big Sound Bank (glass, ice, drink pour) Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/autopsy-of-a-horror-movie/donations

Special guests Sarah and Kellie of the podcast Final Girls join me in dissecting the summer slasher I Know What You Did Last Summer (1997)! We discussion final girls as a whole and how the character trope has evolved, our own histories with IKWYDLS, the fear analysis and much more. Tune in and share with friends! Final Girls Website/RSS Feed Donate to Spirit of Children Instagram: @bruckerhorror | @finalgirlsthepodcast Threads: @bruckerhorror | @finalgirlsthepodcast Email: [email protected] Linktree: https://linktr.ee/autopsyofahorrormovie Music & Sound Effects Cancun by Topher and Grace Mixkit (thunder ambiance) virtualambiance (Haunted Halloween Mansion Fireplace with Thunder Rain and Howling Wind) Big Sound Bank (glass, ice, drink pour) Read less Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/autopsy-of-a-horror-movie/donations