Just Another Friday Night

Halloween might be over for 2026 but we had one last shot of scares for you! We watched some interesting pieces the past week and were DYING to share with all you boils and ghouls! We started October with horror hit kid Curry Barker only fair we look at some of the work that got him to the dance, for that we look to Mama Bear and The Chair. Zombie staple Chandler Riggs tackled an iconic franchise with his short film Biohazard out of the Resident Evil fame. Then there’s Halloween: The Secret History of Michael Myers which connects the oddball Halloween III: Season of the Witch to the rest of the Halloween franchise and Michael Myers lore, a point it was long lambasted over. And last but certainly not least is the bonus episode that IT: Welcome to Derry dropped on Halloween night called A Story of Derry! Taking us all the way back to the Native American tribes that initial encountered and dealt with Pennywise before he was a dancing clown. So light the Jack-o-lanterns one last time and turn out the lights cause it’s Friday Night fears on tap!!!

The podcast which you are about to see and hear is an account of the birth of a legend which befell the public at large in 1974. It is all the more epic that the tale takes place in the Lone Star State. But, should we all live very, very long lives, we can only hope - nay wish - to see as much of the mad and macabre as we have all seen over the past 52 years. For us, an idyllic trip to the cinema becomes a nightmare. The events of those films were to lead to the discovery of one of the most bizarre slashers in the annals of American history, his name is Leatherface and his legacy is The Texas Chain Saw Massacre.

“One, two Freddy’s coming for you…three, four better lock your door…five, six grab your crucifix…seven, eight better stay up late…nine, ten never sleep again…” If you’re a child of the 80s like us you were likely exposed to the terror of this tune as a kid. By the 90s Freddy Krueger was the goofy murder man, but not without a return to form with later renditions. Missteps aside the first remains an absolute horror classic that to this day can chill you and startle the casual viewer! Robert Englund, Heather Langenkamp, and Wes Craven gave us a slasher horror icon for the ages that continues to tickle and terrorize with his razor pointed glove some 40 years later! What are your memories with Freddy???

“No evil shall escape my sight. Let those who worship evils might beware my power Green Lanterns Light!” LANTERNS has finished its first season and it would seem for the most part that people are positively buzzing! We’ve got Hal Jordan, John Stewart, Sinestro, Guy Gardner and some manhunters! What did you think of how season one ended? Did you get what you wanted from it? Did you feel left a little flat? Let us know in the comment!!

It’s October! And you know what that means - our month long venture into the realm of horror, the macabre, the dark, twisted and more sinister side of pop culture! We couldn’t think of a better way to start this year’s spooky season off than with the breakout smash hit from Curry Barker OBSESSION. The film that also gave the world Inde Navarrette in her breakout and allow us to say Oscar-worthy performance. Also adding another chapter to the horror genre and the “be careful what you wish for” style of story. What some are even dubbing “incel horror”? Obsession became the largest grossing horror film and we certainly see why! How many times did you see it? What did you think? Are you obsessed?? Join the conversation and tell us tonight, LIVE, Just Another Spooky October Night! And hide the cat!!

“Feel it comin’ in the air/Hear the screams from everywhere/I’m addicted to the thrill/Can’t be scared when it goes down…” The opening lines of this song echo what the promos for Dead City Season 3 said “Run this Town”. And that in a nutshell was what Season 3 was about! Who was going to run this town tonight?! Maggie, Negan, someone else? We’re wrapping up the season and zombies are always a great entry into the spooky Halloween/October season! It’s Fall y’all, and the Ber months! Grab a pumpkin spice latte, some apple cider donuts and let’s nestle in with TWD: Dead City and the last 3 episodes of season 3!!

“In brightest day, in blackest night…” it’s likely not the first time we’ve led into a pod with this and it if we’re lucky it won’t be the last! Lanterns have ignited around us and we’re ready to discuss the first 5 episodes of the HBO MAX series LANTERNS. Scheduled for 8 episodes we wanted to jump in now and discuss with just what Hal Jordan and John Stewart have been up to. Are you watching? What are your thoughts so far? Tell us in the comments!!

Last weekend San Antonio was descended upon by the Mallrats themselves with the head honcho of the View Askew Rat Pack - Kevin Smith! While we were majorly bummed to not be in attendance ourselves - we got the next best thing, someone who WAS there! Our good friend and frequent contributor from the infamous Now Watch This podcast - Mighty Joe!! Did you attend? If so what were your thoughts, opinions, on the event? Have questions for Joe about his experience? Feel free to drop it all in the comments as we go LIVE on yet Just Another Friday Night!!!

Now you know we had to get back to that great big ol’ rotten apple in The Walking universe the NY of Dead City! Negan and Maggie are pretty chummy and this first half of the season def had its ups and downs for our beloved characters. But for us, the audience, it’s been pure joy to watch! A real return to form for the once mighty Walking Dead. Stellar performances are already happening and a great mix of new characters with the classics. Are you watching? If so what do you think? When did you stop watching TWD proper? If you quit watching when was it? Was there an event that acted as a catalyst? Would you ever come back? What would it take? If you’re not sure this may be the one! Tell us tonight LIVE in the comments!

Caped Crusader is pretty much the best incarnation of Batman in recent years, so it goes without saying that we were extra pumped for season 2. As with season 1 there were some definite shake ups to classic characters and some twists to be had for sure. The 10 episode series on Prime Video is tracking well with fans but what did YOU, the Friday Nighters of The Friday Night Faithful think? Is this a series you loved? Hated? Felt mixed about? Will you revisit it or tell a friend? Hell tell us! We’re ready to hear ya!