The Corpse Cast Horror Podcast

Halloween movies are supposed to be scary, not gloriously unhinged, but this episode proves the best October watches are often the ones that make zero sense. Mike and Matt kick off their Halloween extravaganza with two cursed cult oddities from 1988 - and by the time they are done, you will never look at pink wigs, scarecrow fences, or a basement Satan closet the same way again.Mike frames the season with his essential Halloween watchlist, while Matt does what he does best: shredding bad movie logic with hilarious precision. Together they break down the bizarre fever dream that is Hollow Gate, a Trauma Team oddity with a ridiculous timeline, a clown who hates Halloween, and a killer who treats every costume change like a new murder mode. Then they go deep on Hack O'Lantern, where Grandpa Drindle, a satanic family feud, and one of the strangest Halloween party setups ever put on film turn into pure late-80s madness.You will discover:-Why Hollow Gate feels like a shot-on-video nightmare that somehow became essential seasonal viewing-The exact kind of bad dialogue, awkward acting, and costume-shop nonsense that makes these movies so memorable-How Hack O'Lantern turns pumpkins, occult rituals, and family drama into a gloriously weird slasher-Why High Pike's Grandpa Drindle steals every scene he is in-What makes these films less polished than the classics, but way more fun to talk about-They also revisit Halloween staples like Night of the Demons, Halloween III: Season of the Witch, Trick or Treat, and more, arguing over the best fall movie energy the weirdest 80s movie behavior, and why old genre actors brought a level of chaos modern horror just cannot fake. If you love offbeat horror, cult cinema, and comedy th at comes from watching grown adults make the worst possible decisions, this episode is your October jackpot.-Perfect for horror fans who crave deep-cut Halloween movies, cult film junkies, and anyone who thinks the best seasonal tradition is laughing at something that is absolutely trying its hardest.

This time on The Corpse Cast, Mike and Matt dive into the wonderfully weird world of Spanish horror legend Paul Naschy! We’re talking werewolves, black magic, ancient curses, and all the glorious madness that made Naschy one of the great icons of international horror cinema.First, we dig into Horror Rises from the Tomb (1973), a blood-soaked tale of satanic revenge, witchcraft, and supernatural nastiness. Then we travel to Night of the Werewolf (1982), where Naschy returns as his legendary werewolf character, Waldemar Daninsky, for another round of gothic horror goodness.Along the way, we explore Naschy’s career, his contributions to horror, and why his movies deserve a place in every cult film fan’s collection.So grab your favorite beverage, embrace the full-moon madness, and join us for another episode of The Corpse Cast — celebrating the strange, the obscure, and the gloriously macabre!Two Paul Naschy classics. One legendary horror icon. Zero shortage of monsters.#TheCorpseCast #PaulNaschy #HorrorRisesFromTheTomb #NightOfTheWerewolf #CultHorror #ClassicHorror #SpanishHorror

On this episode of The Corpse Cast, Mike Cadaver and Matt Wall dive into two slices of late-'90s horror mayhem: Wishmaster (1997) and Wishmaster 2: Evil Never Dies (1999).We take a look at the original film's wonderfully nasty practical effects, the memorable horror cameos, Andrew Divoff's performance as the terrifying Djinn, and what made Wishmaster such a fun addition to the '90s horror landscape. Then we crack open Wishmaster 2 and see what happens when the Djinn gets even more freedom to cause supernatural chaos.We'll talk story, effects, performances, favorite moments, horror cameos, and whether the sequel manages to live up to the original—or simply decides to have a lot more fun with the concept.So grab your favorite horror movie, make a wish... and be VERY careful what you ask for.#Wishmaster #Wishmaster2 #TheCorpseCast #HorrorMovies #1990sHorror #AndrewDivoff #Horror #CultHorror #HorrorMovies1997 #HorrorMovies1999

This week on The Corpse Cast, Mike and Matt pay tribute to the late, great Sam Neill by revisiting two of his best horror performances: John Carpenter’s In the Mouth of Madness and Paul W.S. Anderson’s Event Horizon.Most people will always remember Sam Neill as Dr. Alan Grant from Jurassic Park, but horror fans know he had one hell of a genre résumé. And these two movies show exactly why he was so effective in horror.In In the Mouth of Madness, Neill plays skeptical insurance investigator John Trent, a man convinced that everything has a rational explanation—right up until reality itself begins falling apart around him.Then in Event Horizon, he plays Dr. William Weir, creator of an experimental gravity drive that sent a spaceship somewhere mankind was never meant to go… and brought something terrible back with it.We talk about John Carpenter’s cosmic horror, the Lovecraft influence, Sutter Cane, the ending of In the Mouth of Madness, the infamous lost footage from Event Horizon, whether the Event Horizon actually traveled to Hell, and why Sam Neill was so damn good at playing intelligent, rational men who eventually discover that reality is much worse than they ever imagined.Join us as we raise a glass to Sam Neill — 1947–2026.Thanks for all the dinosaurs, madness, demons, and nightmares.💀 The Corpse Cast🌐 CorpseCollective.com#SamNeill #InTheMouthOfMadness #EventHorizon #JohnCarpenter #HorrorMovies #HorrorPodcast #TheCorpseCast #CosmicHorror #PaulWSAnderson

EVIL DEAD RISE vs. EVIL DEAD BURN – The New Era of Evil Dead | The Corpse CastThe Deadites are back… and apparently they’re not going anywhere anytime soon.This week on The Corpse Cast, Mike and Matt dig into the two newest chapters in the Evil Dead universe: Evil Dead Rise and Evil Dead Burn.We talk about how the franchise has evolved from the cabin-in-the-woods insanity of Sam Raimi’s original films into the much darker, nastier version of Evil Dead we’re getting today. How well does Rise hold up a few years later? Does Burn feel like an Evil Dead movie, or is the franchise becoming something completely different? And just how much blood, bodily trauma, and Deadite mayhem can two grown men reasonably discuss in one podcast?**DON’T READ THE BOOK OUT LOUD.**💀 **The Corpse Cast** — horror movies, cult cinema, exploitation, and all the strange stuff lurking in the darker corners of film.#EvilDead #EvilDeadBurn #EvilDeadRise #TheCorpseCast #HorrorMovies #Deadites #HorrorPodcast #SamRaimi #EvilDeadMovies

Two of the biggest horror movies of 2026 have something surprising in common—they were both created by filmmakers who built their careers on YouTube.This week on The Corpse Cast, we're diving into Kane Parsons' Backrooms and Curry Barker's Obsession. We'll discuss the films' stories, the directors behind them, production history, online theories, critical reception, and whether these movies represent the next evolution of horror filmmaking.Topics include:• Backrooms (2026) review and discussion• Obsession (2026) review and discussion• Kane Parsons (Kanepixels)• Curry Barker• The rise of YouTube filmmakers• Liminal horror and psychological horror• Themes, symbolism, and ending discussion• Fun behind-the-scenes trivia• Our favorite moments from each filmDo you think Backrooms or Obsession is the better movie? Let us know in the comments!Subscribe for more horror movie reviews, cult classics, deep dives, and weekly horror podcasts.#Backrooms #Obsession #HorrorMovies #TheCorpseCast #HorrorPodcast #Kanepixels #CurryBarker #A24 #Blumhouse #Horror2026 #PsychologicalHorror #FoundFootage #MovieReview

This week on The Corpse Cast, Mike Cadaver and Matt Wall dive into the wild, rebellious, and explosive world of Japanese pinky violence cinema.We discuss two legendary entries in the genre: Terrifying Girls High School: Lynch Law Classroom and Girl Boss Guerilla. From delinquent girl gangs and revenge-fueled mayhem to political unrest, exploitation excess, and unforgettable action sequences, these films represent some of the most outrageous and influential cult cinema to come out of Japan in the 1970s.Topics include:The origins of the pinky violence film movementHow pinky violence differs from traditional exploitation and action cinemaThe wild world of Toei's female delinquent filmsGirl gangs, rebellion, revenge, and social commentaryFavorite scenes, performances, and moments of insanityThe lasting influence of pinky violence on cult film and genre cinemaIf you love horror movies, cult cinema, Japanese exploitation films, grindhouse movies, action cinema, sleaze classics, or obscure international genre films, this episode is for you.Be sure to like, subscribe, and leave a comment with your favorite pinky violence film or cult Japanese movie recommendation.#HorrorPodcast #CultCinema #PinkyViolence #JapaneseCinema #JapaneseExploitation #GirlBossGuerilla #LynchLawClassroom #Grindhouse #CultMovies #MikeCadaver #MattWall #TheCorpseCast

This week on the podcast, Mike Cadaver and Matt Wall dive into the stylish, bloody, and sleazy world of Italian giallo cinema with a spotlight on legendary actress Edwige Fenech.We discuss two classic 1970s giallo horror films: The Case of the Bloody Iris and Strip Nude for Your Killer. From black-gloved killers and unforgettable murder sequences to psychedelic visuals, fashion, mystery, and exploitation cinema, we break down why these movies became cult favorites among horror fans.Topics include:The rise of giallo horror cinemaEdwige Fenech’s influence on Italian horrorMurder mystery storytelling in 70s exploitation filmsCinematography, music, and style in classic gialloFavorite kills, scenes, and performancesConnections to directors like Sergio Martino and the wider world of Italian horrorIf you love horror movies, cult cinema, Italian horror, Euro horror, slasher films, or vintage exploitation movies, this episode is for you.Be sure to like, subscribe, and leave a comment with your favorite Edwige Fenech movie or giallo recommendation.#HorrorPodcast #Giallo #EdwigeFenech #ItalianHorror #CultCinema #70sHorror #TheCaseOfTheBloodyIris #StripNudeForYourKiller #HorrorMovies #MikeCadaver #MattWall

On this episode of The Corpse Cast, we dive into the surreal and dreamlike world of French cult filmmaker Jean Rollin. Known for blending gothic horror, erotic imagery, and surreal storytelling, Rollin created some of the most unusual vampire films in European genre cinema.We explore two of his most distinctive works: Lips of Blood, a haunting tale of memory and longing that pulls its protagonist toward a mysterious castle and a forgotten vampire past, and Fascination, a hypnotic story of aristocratic decadence, ritual blood-drinking, and a thief who finds himself in far more danger than he expected.Along the way, we talk about Rollin’s unique filmmaking style, the strange dream logic that defines his movies, and why these atmospheric vampire films have become enduring cult favorites among horror fans.So step into the château, watch out for the scythe, and join us as we explore the eerie and hypnotic cinema of Jean Rollin.

Welcome back to The Corpse Cast! In this episode, we’re diving headfirst into the blood-soaked madness of Wild Japan. Japanese splatter cinema has a reputation for pushing boundaries, and today we’re talking about two of the most outrageous entries in the genre: The Machine Girl and Tokyo Gore Police.From chainsaw arms and over-the-top revenge to mutant criminals and gallons of absurd gore, these films represent the wild, unhinged energy that made late-2000s Japanese extreme horror so unforgettable. We break down the plots, the insanity, the practical effects, and why these movies have become cult favorites among horror fans.If you love outrageous practical effects, cult horror, and movies that absolutely refuse to hold back, this episode is for you.Sit back, relax, and enjoy the carnage.🩸 Movies Discussed:The Machine GirlTokyo Gore Police🎙 Podcast: The Corpse Cast💀 Horror • Cult Films • Gore • Weird Cinema