Ep 332: October 2026 Recap

Another Friday the 13th means another special episode from Happy Horror Time! And after covering the first five Friday films over the years, we’re moving on to “Friday the 13th Part VI: Jason Lives.” Tune in as we discuss the film that brought Jason back from the dead — from its shift in tone and self-aware humor, to all those over-the-top kills (which were heavily censored by the MPAA), and how it brought the fun back to the franchise.

For this Deadly Debate, we're looking at two John Carpenter classics - 1980's The Fog and 1983's Christine. But only one can survive!Happy Horror Time Youtube Channel - Please Subscribe! 

On November 9, 1988, “Child’s Play” hit theaters and introduced the world to Chucky. Now, exactly 38 years later, we’re celebrating this anniversary with a special throwback episode dedicated to the film that launched this iconic horror franchise. Tune in as we revisit this late ‘80s slasher — from how its tone differs from the sequels, to our love for Catherine Hicks, and of course, Chucky’s most foul-mouthed exchange.

In today’s horror news commentary we’re covering:Neve Campbell confirming that she’ll be in “Scream 8”Amanda Seyfried joining Megan Fox to return for “Jennifer’s Body 2”The “Hostel” TV series not moving forwardCurry Barker teasing an extended cut of “Obsession”Watch us on Youtube and Subscribe!

October was quite an eventful month for Happy Horror Time, so we’re taking a moment to welcome new subscribers and look back at all the interviews we released during spooky season. Tune in as we revisit our four recent conversations with “Halloween” franchise stars — Lance Guest (Halloween II), Kathleen Kinmont (Halloween 4), Ellie Cornell (Halloween 4 & 5), and Adam Arkin (Halloween H20) — and chat a bit about what’s to come.

Which of these two Halloween sequels carries on the legacy of Laurie Strode better? We're debating Halloween H20: Twenty Years Later (1998) and Halloween (2018) in a match up of Halloween sequel heavyweights!Happy Horror Time Youtube Channel - Please Subscribe! 

From acting to directing, Adam Arkin has had an illustrious career spanning decades. But “Halloween” fans will always remember him as Will Brennan, the guidance counselor dating Laurie Strode/Keri Tate in “Halloween H20: 20 Years Later.” Tune in to hear all about making this 20th anniversary sequel, the line we always quote that he improvised, doing scenes with both Jamie Lee Curtis and her mother, Janet Leigh, and stories from his first venture into horror — 1981’s “Full Moon High.”

Here is the definitive ranking of all the Halloween movies in the franchise, by our lovely co-host Tim Murdock! While he generally considers Friday the 13th to be his go-to favorite franchise, he still has a deep love for Matt's favorite, Halloween!

It’s been over 17 years since the last official “Friday the 13th” movie. And after decades of putting Jason front and center, the newly released prequel series brings the spotlight back to his vengeful mother and the original killer, Pamela Voorhees. Tune in for our thoughts on all 8 episodes of “Crystal Lake” — from the fan service moments that gave us goosebumps, to the creative choices that departed most from the source material, and whether it satisfied our craving for new “Friday the 13th” content.

Welcome to a very special "Deadly Debate" where Matt and Tim switch places! Instead of defending his all-time time favorite horror film (Halloween), Matt will be defending Friday the 13th. And instead of Tim defending his own all-time favorite horror film (Friday the 13th), he'll be defending Halloween! Let us know in the comments which film you prefer and what you think of this challenging little switcheroo!Please SUBSCRIBE to our youtube channel!