Not Your Average Horror Show

A lively chat about experiences watching horror movies of the 80’s

Episodes

Episode 57 — Escape From New York (1981)

April 16, 2025 • 40 mins

We try and read in to this John Carpenter classic this week, hopefully without getting too far off-base.

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Episode 56 — Most Likely to Die (2015)

March 26, 2025 • 45 mins

A modern day horror film in the shape of an 80's-era slasher movie. Will you appreciate the homage to the classics, or will it simply make you wish you were watching a classic instead? Join in for the conversation.

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Episode 55 — The Dead Zone (1983)

February 26, 2025 • 60 mins

A ton of things are covered this week; from an Eagles Superbowl victory and Adrienne's unfortunate encounter in the midst of a celebration....to the Christopher Walken mystique and some crazy presidential candidates.

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Episode 54 — Valentine (2001)

February 12, 2025 • 48 mins

A seasonal movie makes it on to the show this week, just 2 days ahead of Valentines Day. It had some great rhymes, and listen in to see what observations we made.

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Episode 53 — Terror Train (1980)

January 8, 2025 • 48 mins

Ringing in the new year with a ride on Terror Train.

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Episode 52 — Squirm (1976)

December 18, 2024 • 49 mins

Finally a worm-themed horror film is reviewed...sort of, by way of Mystery Science Theatre 3000

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Episode 51 — The Frighteners (1996)

November 13, 2024 • 53 mins

By special request, we explore an under the radar mid-90s horror comedy

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Episode 50 — Halloween 3 Season of the Witch (1982)

October 30, 2024 • 59 mins

A special guest joins this week in a Halloween edition show. We discuss this non-Michael Myers Halloween version, and the impact it had on me, as I rate this at the top of the list in all-time favorites.

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Episode 49 — Fright Night (1985)

October 23, 2024 • 53 mins

This classic horror tale from the mid-80's is a creepy favorite featuring a number of creative effects and scares.

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Episode 48 — Bloodbath at the House of Death (1983)

October 9, 2024 • 44 mins

This week's film is an early 80's horror comedy which also has it's realistic moments of violence.

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Episode 47 — The Invisible Man (1933)

September 25, 2024 • 45 mins

Join us this week for a review of the classic 1933 horror film inspired by the HG Wells' classic novel. A familiar guest host joins to help break it down.

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Episode 46 — The Howling (1981)

September 11, 2024 • 49 mins

Joe Dante's werewolf classic is now over 40 years old, but the humor, effects and story still hold up today. Listen in to hear the review.

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Episode 45 — Nail Gun Massacre (1985)

August 28, 2024 • 49 mins

No shortage of action in this laughable horror movie, but bad scriptwriting, acting, dialogue, and overall quality.

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Episode 44 — Friday the 13th Part 8 VIII – Jason Takes Manhattan (1989)

July 31, 2024 • 49 mins

We hop towards the end of the Friday series this week to review what should have been a more entertaining movie...if it had actually been set where it claimed it was.

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Episode 43 — Friday the 13th (1980)

July 10, 2024 • 48 mins

This week the original Friday is reviewed, and some commentary about a visit to the actual location of filming.

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Episode 42 — Maniac Cop 2 (1990)

June 26, 2024 • 49 mins

We finally get around to reviewing the sequel to the original. A supposedly dead NYC cop continues his quest for revenge.

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Episode 41 — Scream (1996)

June 12, 2024 • 45 mins

A slasher from the late 90's paved the way for many imitations of that time. Listen to the review!

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Episode 40 — Sleepaway Camp — (1983)

May 29, 2024 • 51 mins

This week, three new surprise guests appear on the show, and we breakdown this unusual slasher from the early 80's.

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Episode 39 — Scarecrows — (1988)

May 15, 2024 • 38 mins

This week we prove that second time can be a charm as an 80s scarecrow movie gains more appreciation now than it did back in the horror heyday.

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Episode 38 — Maniac Cop — (1988)

March 7, 2024 • 41 mins

A very low budget story about one of NYC's finest on a murderous rampage.

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Not Your Average Horror Show

Episodes

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Episode 55 — The Dead Zone (1983)

Episode 54 — Valentine (2001)

Episode 53 — Terror Train (1980)

Episode 52 — Squirm (1976)

Episode 51 — The Frighteners (1996)

Episode 50 — Halloween 3 Season of the Witch (1982)

Episode 49 — Fright Night (1985)

Episode 48 — Bloodbath at the House of Death (1983)

Episode 47 — The Invisible Man (1933)

Episode 46 — The Howling (1981)

Episode 45 — Nail Gun Massacre (1985)

Episode 44 — Friday the 13th Part 8 VIII – Jason Takes Manhattan (1989)

Episode 43 — Friday the 13th (1980)

Episode 42 — Maniac Cop 2 (1990)

Episode 41 — Scream (1996)

Episode 40 — Sleepaway Camp — (1983)

Episode 39 — Scarecrows — (1988)

Episode 38 — Maniac Cop — (1988)

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Episode 57 — Escape From New York (1981)

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