From the red carpet to the local theater, horror has always been about more than just scares - it’s about community. On this frightful episode, we open with a celebration of the genre we love, discussing horror’s historic sweep at the Oscars, before diving into a retrospective of FRIGHT NIGHT PART 2. Most importantly, we discuss our upcoming benefit screening for our dear friend, Erich, currently battling cancer. This episode features a personal statement from him that reminds us all why this community matters so much. It’s an emotional, raw, and deeply personal conversation - we’re honored to share it with you. Let's get Spooky.

On this month's episode, we are joined by a very special guest - a long-time fiend of ours, Mr. Steve "Uncle Creepy" Barton! From his start as a Fangoria message board moderator, to his epic tenure at Dread Central and all the way up into his autobiography - Uncle Creepy drops in to discuss all things Spooky. But this isn’t just shop talk. From unforgettable convention memories and late-night lobby hangs to behind-the-scenes set stories that fans rarely hear, we dig into why this genre isn’t just movies on a screen or words on a page -it’s family, connection, and a lifeline for the beautifully strange. It’s heartfelt, hilarious, and a reminder that in horror, none of us haunt alone. Get ready folks, it's time to get Spooky!

Get ready, fright fans, 1981 was an absolute bloodbath, and we’re throwing the whole year into the ring! In this no-holds-barred horror showdown, we pit the slashers, monsters, and mind-melters of 1981 against each other to see which film truly rules the year. Can THE EVIL DEAD redefine terror with splatter and shrieks, or does AN AMERICAN WEREWOLF IN LONDON tear the competition apart with teeth, tragedy, and transformation? Will HALLOWEEN II and FRIDAY THE 13TH PART 2 prove the slasher sequel could still sharpen its blade, or do cult killers, campground nightmares, and backwoods legends steal the spotlight? Add in werewolves, psychic head explosions, nightmarish art house horror, and some truly unhinged midnight movie madness, and you’ve got one hell of a fight. Join us as we break down the kills, the scares, the insanity, and the legacy, eliminating contenders one by one until only a single film stands tall as the ultimate horror champion of 1981.