Horror Movie Survival Guide
Horror Movie Survival Guide is a weekly podcast where two long time chums (and unlikely gorehounds) watch and talk about horror films from a survival point of view. We ask the question - how can *we* end up as the final girl? Join Julia Marchese and Teri Gamble as we take a deep dive into everything from OG horror to newly released films (but preferably classics on VHS). We'll talk about obscure details that no one else notices, spin off into alternate casting universes, crush on some foxy, dodgy fellows (and creepy uncles), and arm ourselves with the knowledge necessary to become The Final Girl!
Episodes
HMSG Interview Kristin L. Wallace - "Scooby-Doo on Zombie Island"
Zoinks! We got to chat with Comedian/Writer Kristin L. Wallace about the animated gateway horror masterpiece SCOOBY-DOO ON ZOMBIE ISLAND (1998). The gang is all grown up and reunites to look for proof of real monsters in the world for Daphne's TV show Coast to Coast! This entry breaks the mold of traditional Scooby gang adventures and features some lege...
Blade - "I'm gonna be a Naughty Vampire God"
This week we bridge the world between night and day walkers with BLADE (1998). The OG superhero vampire slayer is the key to a villain's big plan for world domination. Can Blade stop their nefarious plans? An all-star cast lead by Wesley Snipes & Stephen Dorff take us on a journey through city streets, underground clubs & bloody raves!
Have you seen this Vampir...
The Mephisto Waltz - "Death is Corny"
An odd couple obsessed with defying death itself ingratiates themselves with a young music journalist & his wife for purely selfish reasons in THE MEPHISTO WALTZ (1971). Bargains with Satan will be made, but who's deals will be honored? Haunting performances by Alan Alda & Jacqueline Bisset are to die for!
We hope you enjoy this freshly reincarnated episode!
Black Roses - “Worship Your Master”
Are you ready to rock!?!? We dive deep into the Satanic Panic of the 1980’s with BLACK ROSES (1988). A rock band shows up to turn out a small town before they go on their world tour, but the locals may be in for much more than they bargained for!
Have you seen this one?
We hope you enjoy rocking out with this fresh episode!
All Cheerleaders Die - "Most Dangerous Sport in America"
I said burrrr it's cold out here, I said there must be some corpses in the atmosphere! ALL CHEERLEADERS DIE (2013) is a dark comedy horror from one of our favorite directors Lucky McKee. A cautionary tale about wishes coming true and love beyond the grave!
We hope you enjoy this fresh episode! And you can also resurrect our archival interview episode with direct...
Midnight Kiss - "Never Forget Me"
It's a New Year & we have some new horrors in store - sealed with a MIDNIGHT KISS (2019. A group of friends have a New Year's Eve tradition that is threatened by a new member of the party. They play a cruel game that eventually turns deadly...
We hope you have a Happy 2026 & enjoy this fresh episode featuring some New Year's Horrors!
All My Friends are Dead - "An Epic Fail"
Are you looking for a killer New Year’s celebration this year? ALL MY FRIENDS ARE DEAD (2020) is THAT party! Rock in the the new year with these friends as they they face their fears and meet their fates!
We hope you have a Happy New Year and enjoy this fresh episode for the occasion!
All the Creatures Were Stirring - "Interesting Crowd"
🎄🎁 Happy & Merry to you! This week dig into the holiday anthology ALL THE CREATURES WERE STIRRING (2018) written and directed by Rebekah & David Ian McKendry!
We hope you enjoy this festive pick!
Be sure to also check out our podcast archive interview with Rebekah McKendry where she discusses her career and some BTS about the making of this film!
HMSG Interview Sean Abley ~ Author of QUEER HORROR: A Film Guide! - "Horror High"
This week we got to chat with author & friend of the show SEAN ABLEY about his wonderful book QUEER HORROR: A Film Guide and more about his life, career and some of our favorite films! Of course he brought us a gem, neither Julia or Teri had watched, to cover for our show ~ HORROR HIGH (1974)!
We hope you enjoy this fresh episode!
More abo...
We got to chat with Director BEN WARHIT for another holiday Bonus Episode ~ celebrating the Crypt TV Premiere of JACK ATTACK (2025)! Surfs Up for this Award-Winning comedy horror short explores the lengths one man will go to feed his sweet dog! Bonus - this film stars our Co-Host Teri Gamble as the lead Detective!
We hope you enjoy this conversation and TUNE IN to Watch Jack Attack on Crypt TV!
More about our Guest: Ben Wa...
HMSG Interview Darren Stein - "Parents"
It was a real treat to chat with director Darren Stein about one of his favorite films - PARENTS (1989). This dark comedy, directed by Bob Balaban, explores the often toxic generational experiences a child can face when interacting with their family. A perfect film for the holiday season!
More about our Guest: Darren is a director, screenwriter and film producer who grew up in the Sa...
We are getting into the holiday spirit - whether you like it or not ya filthy animals! We had a wonderful chat with film critic and author ALONSO DURLADE to discuss his new book HAVE YOURSELF A MOVIE LITTLE CHRISTMAS and one of the featured films from his list BETTER WATCH OUT (2017).
More about our guest: Alonso Duralde is the Chief US Film Critic for The Film Verdict and co-host of the podcasts Linoleum Knife, Breakfast All Day, ...
Torso - “They Were Only Dolls”
Happy Giallo Days! We are celebrating with an OG Slasher - TORSO (1973). A group of girls try to escape to the countryside as a killer is on the loose in their city. Their villa on the top of a treacherous hill could prove to be their downfall…
We hope you enjoy getting all tied up with us in this fresh episode!
Blood Quantum - "Don't Get Bit"
This week we dig into an Indigenous Horror feast BLOOD QUANTUM (2019), written and directed by the late Jeff Barnaby. As Biters multiply, a group of Indigenous folks on the Red Crow reserve appear to immune. Tensions run high as the Zombie Apocalypse worsens. How long can they save themselves while also being a refuge for the townies seeking asylum in their compound?
We hope you enjoy bi...
I Am the Pretty Thing That Lives in the House - "This is How You Rot"
This week we continue our Osgood Perkins appreciation party to celebrate his new film KEEPER arriving this month. This week we discuss another one of his early films - I AM THE PRETTY THING THAT LIVES IN THE HOUSE (2016).
A meditation on loss and an examination of corporeal experiences across the time and space continuum aka a haunted house tale ;-)
We h...
HMSG Interview Lotfy Nathan - “The Carpenter’s Son”
We got to chat with LOTFY NATHAN, the director of the new film THE CARPENTER’S SON (2025). This film features a stellar cast lead by Nic Cage and FKA Twigs!
We hope you enjoy our conversation and get a chance to check out this new take on an ancient tale!
Watch The Carpenter’s Son Trailer Here!
About our Guest: Egyptian born, London raised, British-American writer-director. Lotfy Nath...
The Blackcoat's Daughter - "You Smell Pretty"
We are finally covering some of Osgood Perkins early work in celebration of his new film KEEPER coming out this month! This week we feel a chill in the air as we get into THE BLACKCOAT’S DAUGHTER (2015).
This story of loss followed by more loss is a doozy! Just what this contemplative time of year calls for!
We hope you enjoy digging into the depths of this fresh episode!
The Toxic Avenger - "I Also Like to Scream"
The hero we need has arrived right on time! THE TOXIC AVENGER (2023) from Macon Blair & the folks at TROMA was one of our most highly anticipated films of the year and it did not disappoint.
Grounded performances from an all star cast combined with genuine punk rock spirit create an incendiary production.
We hope you enjoy this explosive new episode!
HMSG Interview Sarah Nicklin - "The Monster Squad"
We have another great Spooky Season Treat! We got to chat with SARAH NICKLIN one of the stars of the new V/H/S HALLOWEEN (2025) horror anthology about her incredible career and a gateway horror classic THE MONSTER SQUAD (1987)!
We hope you enjoy this delightful conversation as much as we did! And be sure to Watch V/H/S Halloween! Streaming Now on Shudder & AMC+
Trick or Treat - "Your Cage is Shaking Loose"
Our Halloween themed party ends with TRICK OR TREAT (1986). A cautionary tale about following your heroes to the pits of hell & the power of rock-n-roll. Starring Marc Price as a nerd who wants revenge with cameos from rock legends Ozzy Osbourne & Gene Simmons this one rocks hard!
We hope you have a very Happy Halloween & enjoy this fresh episode!
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