Ep. 18: Frankenstein (1931)

The buzz... is BACK!

This week, Cody and Matt find themselves on different sides of the county line as they go head-to-head over this divisive sequel. They discuss franchise expectations, Tobe Hooper's artistic vision, and the long shadow of the original film. They also go non-stop on Chop Top, Leapin' Leatherfaces, and silly chili patrons but manage to find common ground on horror icon Caroline Williams.

Pull up a chair, make yourself a french fry house, and watch out for those... ahem... "peppercorns."

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Don't we lose it all every seven days...well...WELL...

This week, Matt and Cody are unkind (as usual) and rewind back to the 90's for one of the most influential Japanese Horror movies of all time. The boys pair off two at a time and cross the stormy seas to an inevitable eruption of names they can't remember, familial lineage they can't get straight, and veteran character actors they never want to forget. Not to mention: what really was on that tape in the manager's office, phone chats with bees, bangin' wigs, what was Yiochi watching and who was watching him, and how deep in the well they're willing to go themselves...and based on their jokes...you already know the answer.

You don't even have to crawl through your phone to get to this week's episode, but it would help if you're already soggy.

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True... True... TRUE!

This week, Cody and Matt descend into the dark abyss that is Edgar Allan Poe's horrific tale of pits, pendulums, and incredibly thick cobwebs. They discuss the creative liberties one might take while adapting the classics, the ghoulish glory of the set decorator, and the legacy of director/producer/icon Roger Corman. They also fawn over the immortal Vincent Price and devilishly talented Barbara Steele while trying to figure out exactly why their basement was so incredibly kinky.

Join us on this dark and stormy night somewhere in... Spain?

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It's Only a Pod...It's Only a Pod...It's Only a Pod...

This week, Matt and Cody missed a turn somewhere back there, took a right, then a left, followed a road, and ended up in this Wes Craven and Sean Cunningham cult classic. The boys have a hay day with direction puns, kazoo musical stings, and diabolical parental revenge. Not to mention: the legacy of these horror masters, cops that won't stop, multi-purpose hair pieces, the real intention behind getting those criminals to the lake, words they don't like, and one of the pluckiest and cluckiest Fred Gwynne Veteran Character Actor nominees ever discussed on this show.

Shotgun! No really...shotgun!!

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We all knew that love hurts... but this is ridiculous!

This week, Cody and Matt celebrate Valentine's Day and take a bite out of this cult classic. They discuss awkward teen love, high school in the 00's, and how effective a funny wig on JK Simmons can really be. After sorting out who are the "cool guys" and the "hoes", the boys dive into the importance of a specific tone, confusing marketing, and the powerhouse that is a Fox/Seyfried team-up.

The year is flying by faster than an Amy Sedaris cameo, so don't forget to send out those Valentine's cards! 

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What will you give us for a basket full of nonsense?

This week, Matt and Cody take the Rhoda less traveled back to the fifties to cover one of the most prominent stage-to-screen adaptations in Horror. The boys, or is it "Le Boys", tap-tap-tap their way around stagy thrillers, creepy squeegees, and how far they are willing to go for a school assignment. Not to mention: psychology and societal expectations, other actors who fought for the roles, how this movie paved the way for some modern award hopefuls, and one of the most shocking (literally) demises this show has ever covered. It's an episode full of demented kids, psychotic building attendants, drunken accusers, and iconic land ladies...but why should this week be any different?

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Be our victim...

Well, if you're listening, you already kind of are. This week, Cody and Matt celebrate the 100th episode (and 106th film, but don't get them going) with one of the most iconic horror movie characters of all time. The boys discuss seductive filmmaking techniques, captivating lead performances, and the delicate balance between narrative and theme. They also decide to put a hat on a hat (or a hook on a hook) by diving deep into the importance of slasher fashion, origin stories that seem a little much, and filling this episode with enough bee puns to shake a hook at.

There's a lot to (honey)comb through with this 90's icon!

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Heeeeeeere's Night Howls!

This week, Matt and Cody kick off Year 3 with their favorite family of 3, The Torrances and one of the most highly regarded Horror films of all time. The boys whip their big wheel around their usual nonsense while getting lost in a maze of theories and readings that will have them shining for help in no time. They talk comparisons to the source material, why Stephen King hated this adaptation so much, and what sorts of historical perspectives Kubrick may have been reaching for. Not to mention: impressive fingers, precarious cigarette ashes, how many ax hacks it takes to get to the center of a hotel and so much more.

Will they make it to the end in one piece or will they DUVALLve into madness as per usual? One way to find out!

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Welcome to Night Howls: Year 3!

Join Cody and Matt as they howl about your favorite Horror movies every Saturday, starting January 20th.

Be there...or be better off!

And the nominees are...

This week, Matt and Cody are ready to look back on the highs and lows of 2023 in Horror and their favorite movie moments from all the movies they covered. The boys kick things off with a year-in-review and a quick discussion on what they're most excited for in 2024! After that, it's the scariest awards show that doesn't end in a fistfight (yet)!

The nominees are real. The verdicts are final. The Awards are... non-existent, if they’re being totally honest. Who will win the coveted Fred Gwynne Veteran Character Actor of the Year? What about Howler’s Choice, Outstanding Animal, Golden F’pang, and the Doomsayer Ribbon? Will they end up awarding most of these completely on a whim? Only one way to find out! 

Thanks for listening and for a great 2023! 

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