Spook City - A Horror Movie Podcast
Horror enthusiast Matt Hudson dives deep into the genre he loves on this unpredictable show. Using the Horroroulette wheel to choose each episode's film and guaranteeing a surprise every time, Matt serves up spoiler-packed reviews and thoughts on horror through the decades. As a Rotten Tomatoes-approved critic since 2018, he's exclusively here to discuss his passion: horror cinema. Search Spook City Podcast on Instagram & TikTok // Contact the show at spookcitypodcast@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Episodes
HAPPY HALLOWEEN! Matt is joined by the wonderful Stephy Best to discuss Damien Leone’s Terrifier 2 in all its gory, bloody, and goopy glory!
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- TALE OF THE TAPE
- Directed and written by Damien Leone
- Cinematography by George Steuber
- Score by...
Matt discusses the 2009 reboot of Friday the 13th - is it a worthwhile addition to the franchise or just another lacklustre reboot of a horror classic?
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- TALE OF THE TAPE
- Directed by Marcus Nispel
- Written by Damian Shannon and Mark Swift
- Cinematography by Daniel Pearl
- Score by Steve Jablonsky
- CAST
- Jared Padalecki as Clay Miller
- ...
Matt discusses The Dentist from 1996 - does this have any bite, or is it simply rotten?
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- TALE OF THE TAPE
- Directed by Brian Yuzna
- Written by Dennis Paoli, Stuart Gordon, and Charles Finch
- Cinematography by Levie Isaacks
- Score by Alan Howarth
- CAST
- Corbin Bernsen as Dr Alan Feinstone
- Linda Hoffman as Brooke Feinstone
- Michael S...
Matt discusses Brian De Palma's 1972 cult classic Sisters, but is it any good?
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TALE OF THE TAPE
- Directed by Brian De Palma
- Written by Brian De Palma and Louisa Rose
- Cinematography by Gregory Sandor
- Score by Bernard Herrmann
- Distributed by American International Pictures
- Premiered on 18 November 1972
- Runtime of 92 minute...
This week, Matt is discussing 2019’s Candy Corn. Is it the perfect film for this time of year or….not?
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- TALE OF THE TAPE
- Directed by Josh Hasty
- Written by Josh Hasty
- Cinematography by Ryan Lewis
- Score by Josh Hasty and Michael Brooker
- CAST
- Courtney Gains as Sheriff Sam Bramford
- Pancho Moler as Lester / Dr Death
- Madison R...
Matt is discussing 2002’s British Ouija horror Long Time Dead this week. It’s so British and of its time...
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- TALE OF THE TAPE
- Directed by Marcus Adams
- Written by Eitan Arrusi, Chris Baker, Daniel Bronzite, and Andy Day
- Cinematography by Nic Morris
- Score by Don Davis
- CAST
- Alec Newman as Liam
- Marsha Thomason as Lucy
- Joe Absolom as...
Matt is discussing 2021’s New Zealand horror film Coming Home in the Dark. Damn, it's heavy and depressing…
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- TALE OF THE TAPE
- Directed by James Ashcroft
- Written by James Ashcroft and Eli Kent
- Cinematography by Matt Henley
- Score by John Gibson
- CAST
- Erik Thomson as Alan ‘Hoaggie’ Hoaganraad
- Miriama McDowell as Jill
- Daniel Gillies ...
Matt is discussing 2019’s Warning: Do Not Play, a Korean horror film about a…Korean horror film apparently shot by a ghost...
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- TALE OF THE TAPE
- Directed and written by Kim Jin-won
- Cinematography by Yoon Young-soo
- Score by Park Ki-heon
- CAST
- Seo Yea-ji as Park Mi-jung
- Jin Seon-kyu as Kim Jae-hyun
- Kim Bo-ra as Kim Ji-soo
- Cha Yup as...
Matt is discussing 1978's The Toolbox Murders, a grisly exploitation flick which turned out to be director Dennis Donnelly's only feature...
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- TALE OF THE TAPE
- Directed by Dennis Donnelly
- Written by Neva Friedenn, Robert Easter, and Ann Kindberg
- Cinematography by Gary Graver
- Score by George Deaton
- CAST
- Cameron Mitchell as Vance...
In the first of the new ongoing series, CREATE-A-HORROR, journalist Eammon Jacobs joins me to deliver his full pitch for a horror film he would direct if the stars and full moons aligned. We're talking title, synopsis, character descriptions, key moments, music, the whole shebang! It was a blast to record, and I can't wait for you all to check it out!
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Matt reviews 2017’s Pyewacket, and delves into whether the central premise is slightly OTT, the atmosphere, the immolations, and everything in between…
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- TALE OF THE TAPE
- Directed and written by Adam MacDonald
- Cinematography by Christian Bielz
- Score by Lee Malia
- CAST
- Nicole Muñoz as Leah Reyes, Laurie Holden as Mrs. Reyes, Chl...
Matt reviews 2021’s The Medium, and delves into its horrifying sequences, spiritual and familial themes, dogs, and whether the found footage aspect works…
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- TALE OF THE TAPE
- Directed by Banjong Pisanthanakun
- Written by Chantavit Dhanasevi and Na Hong-jin
- Cinematography by Naruphol Chokanapitak
- Score by Thammarat Sumethsupachok
Matt reviews Tereza Nvotová’s dramatic horror, Nightsiren, and discusses the film's stark sociopolitical commentary, the idea of folklore fears vs. human darkness, themes of redemption and terror, and a big ol’ flourescent orgy.
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- TALE OF THE TAPE
- Directed by Tereza Nvotová
- Written by Nvotová and Barbora Namerova
- Cinematography by Federi...
Matt takes a deep dive into Perry Blackshear's indie horror, They Look Like People, exploring the film's mind games, its heartfelt emotions, and the rising suspense that makes for a seriously creepy vibe.
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- TALE OF THE TAPE
- Directed by Perry Blackshear
- Written by Perry Blackshear
- Cinematography by Perry Blackshear
- Score by Eric Ohr...
This week, Matt is discussing the 1962 cult classic Carnival of Souls, including all the painted faced ghoulies, questionable men, organ work and MORE!
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- TALE OF THE TAPE
- Directed by Herk Harvey
- Written by John Clifford
- Cinematography by Maurice Prather
- Score by Gene Moore
- CAST
- Candace Hilligoss as Mary, Frances Feis...
This week, Matt discusses 2022’s Bhoothakaalam and venturing into Indian-Malayalam horror. Was it a success, or did the Horroroulette wheel serve up a dud?
- TALE OF THE TAPE
- Directed by Rahul Sadasivan
- Written by Rahul Sadasivan and Sreekumar Shreyas
- CAST
- Shane Nigam as Vinu, Revathi as Asha, Saiju Kurup as George, James Eliya as Madhu, Athira Patel as Priya, Valsala Menon as Asha’s mother
- Distributed by ...
This week, the Horroroulette wheel served up 2019's Bliss! Matt looks at the good, the bad, and the bloody weird of it all...
- TALE OF THE TAPE
- Directed by Joe Begos
- Written by Joe Begos
- CAST
- Dora Madison as Dezzie, Tru Collins as Courtney, Rhys Wakefield as Ronny, Jeremy Gardner as Clive, and Graham Skipper as Hadrian
- Distributed by Dark Sky Films
- Released on 27th September 2019, and has a runtime of 80 ...
This week, Matt discusses Ti West's THE INNKEEPERS from 2011, and, well, it's certainly a film...
- TALE OF THE TAPE
- Written and directed by Ti West
- CAST
- Sara Paxton as Claire, Pat Healy as Luke, Kelly McGillis as Leanne Rease-Jones
- Distributed by Magnet Releasing
- Released on March 12th 2011, at SXSW before releasing wide on February 3rd 2012 and has a runtime of 101 minutes
- RT Critic 81% // RT Audience 42%...
Matt heads back to 2002 to discuss MAY. How does the cult classic hold up twenty-plus years later, and, is it any good?
- TALE OF THE TAPE
- Directed by Lucky McKee
- Written by Lucky McKee
- CAST
- Angela Bettis as May Dove Canady, Jeremy Sisto as Adam Stubbs, Anna Faris as Polly, Nichole Hiltz as Ambrosia, James Duval as Blank the punk
- Distributed by Interfilm
- Released on 4 January 1973 with a runtime of 93...
Matt discusses 2007's ROGUE, Greg McLean's follow-up effort after Wolf Creek. Was it croc-tastic or a bit of old tosh?
- TALE OF THE TAPE
- Directed by Greg McLean
- Written by Greg McLean
- CAST
- Michael Vartan as Pete McKell, Radha Mitchell as Kate Ryan, Sam Worthington as Neil Kelly, Stephen Curry as Simon, Celia Ireland as Gwen, John Jarratt as Russell, Damien Richardson as Collin, Robert Taylor as Everett Kennedy, Carol...
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