Wheel of Horror

Please Excuse the sporadic audio issues in this episode! John Kramer may be gone, but his games are far from over. As Hoffman continues Jigsaw's legacy, a new group of unfortunate victims finds themselves trapped in a series of brutal tests designed to make them appreciate the value of life. But are these games actually teaching anyone a lesson, or are we just here for the creative traps and increasingly ridiculous ways to die?We're breaking down the kills, the traps, the twists, and everything that makes SAW VI one of the most entertaining entries in the franchise. Expect plenty of laughs, questionable decisions, and some seriously twisted opinions.GAME OVER? Not even close....well kinda close.TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@wheel.of.horror7?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@wheelofhorrorpodcast1802/videosApple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/wheel-of-horror/id1534102813Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3HnyAISG8Z8hvMFdSG60tE?si=9b785cf21c7f46a3  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wheel_of_horror/Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/HorrorWheel

Aw baby we are back in the torture chamber! Host Alec Lawless and returning guest Matt Banever continue their journey through the Saw franchise with Saw V (2008), and things are starting to go off the rails faster than a Jigsaw trap with questionable engineering. Alec is officially entering uncharted territory, while Saw expert Matt guides him through Detective Hoffman’s growing role, Agent Strahm’s desperate investigation, and a group of five unfortunate souls learning the hard way that teamwork is apparently a foreign concept. We break down the gruesome traps, ridiculous plot holes, tangled timelines, and the increasingly complicated web of flashbacks connecting the franchise together. Plus, we discuss Jigsaw’s questionable hiring practices, Billy the Puppet’s unexplored backstory, why nobody seems to be monitoring these death traps, and the very important question: Who the hell is building these underground torture escape rooms?! Is Saw V the franchise’s weakest entry so far, or is there still some method to Jigsaw’s madness? Tune in for brutal traps, franchise deep dives, questionable logic, and plenty of laughs as we continue our torturous journey toward the next installment.TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@wheel.of.horror7?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pcYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@wheelofhorrorpodcast1802/videosApple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/wheel-of-horror/id1534102813Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3HnyAISG8Z8hvMFdSG60tE?si=9b785cf21c7f46a3Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wheel_of_horror/Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/HorrorWheel

The Saw franchise is officially getting more complicated, more gruesome, and somehow even more confusing! Alec and returning guest Matt Banever dive into Saw IV (2007) to dissect Jigsaw’s questionable life choices, Detective Riggs’ desperate rescue mission, and a timeline that practically requires a detective of its own.We’re talking stomach-churning traps, Detective Strahm stealing every scene, Jigsaw’s tragic backstory, and a finale packed with twists that will leave you asking, “Wait… WHEN is this happening?!” Will Alec survive his first watch-through of the franchise, or will Matt have to hold his hand through another convoluted Jigsaw master plan? Tune in for the classic dark humor, ridiculous observations, and plenty of reasons to never trust a suspicious videotape.TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@wheel.of.horror7?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@wheelofhorrorpodcast1802/videos Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/wheel-of-horror/id1534102813 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3HnyAISG8Z8hvMFdSG60tE?si=9b785cf21c7f46a3 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wheel_of_horror/ Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/HorrorWheel

This week on Wheel of Horror, Alec and returning guest Joe Testa dig up the gloriously gory, gloriously ridiculous Flesh Eater (1988)! Directed by and starring Bill Hinzman, the legendary cemetery zombie from Night of the Living Dead, this low-budget Halloween nightmare unleashes a horde of undead maniacs on unsuspecting partygoers. We’re talking outrageous practical effects, hilariously terrible acting, gratuitous nudity, questionable filmmaking decisions, and a plot that basically boils down to zombies killing people for 90 minutes. Plus, we explore the bizarre history connecting Flesh Eater to George Romero’s zombie legacy, including Hinzman’s attempt to carve out his own piece of the undead pie. Is this forgotten VHS-era bloodbath a hidden zombie gem or just a shambling Night of the Living Dead knockoff? Grab your pumpkin beer, lock the doors, and join us as we find out! TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@wheel.of.horror7?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pcYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@wheelofhorrorpodcast1802/videosApple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/wheel-of-horror/id1534102813Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3HnyAISG8Z8hvMFdSG60tE?si=9b785cf21c7f46a3Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wheel_of_horror/Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/HorrorWheel

The Wheel of Horror crew is back to finish Crystal Lake Episodes 7 & 8, and things get bloody! Alec and returning guest Joe Testa dive into the season finale, uncovering the dark secrets behind Jason Voorhees, Pamela’s tragic past, and the sinister government experiments that helped create the monster we know and love.From disturbing revelations and brutal kills to wild twists, Easter eggs, and a potential Season 2, we break down everything that makes this Friday the 13th prequel tick. Did Crystal Lake stick the landing, or did it drown in its own lore? Grab your hockey mask and join us for our spoiler-filled review!Happy Halloween from Wheel of Horror!TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@wheel.of.horror7?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@wheelofhorrorpodcast1802/videos Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/wheel-of-horror/id1534102813 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3HnyAISG8Z8hvMFdSG60tE?si=9b785cf21c7f46a3 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wheel_of_horror/ Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/HorrorWheel

Alec is joined by returning guests Joe Testa and Andy Danish to dive deeper into Crystal Lake, the Friday the 13th prequel series! The hippies have arrived, the drugs are flowing, the bodies are piling up, and Pamela Voorhees is getting closer to becoming the legendary killer we know and love. The crew breaks down the show's bold reimagining of the original Friday the 13th, its gruesome twists, creepy séances, trippy acid trips, and the increasingly fascinating descent of Pam into madness. Plus, they discuss the show's Easter eggs, character development, and all the little details that make this series such a love letter to the franchise. Will Crystal Lake stick the landing, or are we heading for a Voorhees-sized disaster? Tune in for all the horror, hot takes, and questionable decisions. Just don't take three tabs of acid before listening. Warning: Full spoilers for Crystal Lake Episodes 4, 5, and 6! TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@wheel.of.horror7?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pcYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@wheelofhorrorpodcast1802/videosApple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/wheel-of-horror/id1534102813Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3HnyAISG8Z8hvMFdSG60tE?si=9b785cf21c7f46a3Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wheel_of_horror/Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/HorrorWheel

Who's ready for Round 3? We're back in Jigsaw's twisted world as Alec and returning Saw superfan Matt Banever dissect Saw III! This time, we're dealing with brain surgery in a filthy garage, a truly disgusting pig grinder, enough screaming to make your neighbors call the police, and traps that make Fear Factor look like a family picnic. We dive into Jigsaw's increasingly complicated master plan, Amanda's questionable apprenticeship, Jeff's very slow journey toward forgiveness, and the franchise's talent for making us ask, "How the hell did they build that?" Plus, we debate whether Jigsaw's rules make any sense and why this movie decided to kill off some of its most important characters. Grab your barf bucket, check your pulse, and remember: cherish your life… and maybe don't hire Amanda for home renovations. TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@wheel.of.horror7?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pcYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@wheelofhorrorpodcast1802/videosApple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/wheel-of-horror/id1534102813Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3HnyAISG8Z8hvMFdSG60tE?si=9b785cf21c7f46a3Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wheel_of_horror/Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/HorrorWheel

Wheel of Horror: Crystal Lake (Episodes 1–3) | Spoiler ReviewAlec and returning guest Joe Testa head to Camp Crystal Lake to break down the first three episodes of Peacock’s Crystal Lake, the prequel series to Friday the 13th! We’re talking young Jason, Pamela Voorhees’ surprisingly heartwarming mother-son relationship, gruesome kills, ’70s nostalgia, and whether this series is living up to its legendary horror franchise.Is Episode 1 a home run? Do Episodes 2 and 3 lose a little momentum? And what the hell is going on with that ending?! We’re dissecting the characters, the kills, the lore, and the creative choices that have Friday the 13th fans talking.WARNING: SPOILERS for Episodes 1–3 of Crystal Lake. This discussion covers ONLY the first three episodes.Grab your machete, check on the counselors, and join us for another bloody trip around the Wheel of Horror!TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@wheel.of.horror7?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@wheelofhorrorpodcast1802/videos Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/wheel-of-horror/id1534102813 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3HnyAISG8Z8hvMFdSG60tE?si=9b785cf21c7f46a3 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wheel_of_horror/ Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/HorrorWheel

Is Book of Shadows: Blair Witch 2 actually an underrated horror sequel?Alec is joined by returning guest Clint Switzer to dive into Book of Shadows: Blair Witch 2 (2000), the wildly divisive sequel that dared to do almost everything differently from the original. Instead of recreating the found-footage phenomenon, director Joe Berlinger delivered a bizarre, meta psychological horror movie about perception, reality, true crime, and a group of people who may—or may not—be losing their minds. Alec and Clint break down the movie's studio interference, confusing timeline, alternate realities, controversial ending, missing “Book of Shadows,” gruesome reshoots, and the legendary early-2000s soundtrack featuring Marilyn Manson, Rob Zombie, P.O.D., and more. They also discuss why the movie might actually work better in retrospect, whether a director's cut could save it, the impossible cultural impact of the original Blair Witch Project, and why modern technology may have made that kind of horror impossible to recreate. Is Blair Witch 2 a misunderstood cult classic, a fascinating mess, or just a movie that desperately needed a better edit? TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@wheel.of.horror7?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pcYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@wheelofhorrorpodcast1802/videosApple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/wheel-of-horror/id1534102813Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3HnyAISG8Z8hvMFdSG60tE?si=9b785cf21c7f46a3Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wheel_of_horror/Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/HorrorWheel