Wheel of Horror
A Weekly Horror Podcast where two life long best friends Alec Lawless & Erik Mazurick discuss everything about horror films. Join us for a variety of guests and plenty of spooky surprises. Each film is decided by an evil wheel of horror, which movie will they discuss? Only the wheel knows!
Episodes
July 21, 2025 • 54 mins
Today we are joined again by Corinne DeCost to finish out the Basket Case series and to promote some of her upcoming horror film projects. Join us as we talk Basket Case 3, the heartwarming tale of family, freaks, and fetal freak-outs. We unpack a road trip full of mutant mayhem, a basket full of baby drama, and one very overworked granny. It's family values—if your family includes a homicidal flesh blob and psychic scream therapy.
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July 14, 2025 • 50 mins
Today we are talking Saw II (2005), the chilling sequel that raised the stakes of Jigsaw’s twisted game. And joined by lifelong friend, first time guest Jeff Stote. Together, We break down the film’s intricate plot, dissect the psychological and moral dilemmas faced by the characters, and explore how director Darren Lynn Bousman built on James Wan’s original vision. From the shocking twists to the gruesome traps, we analyze how Saw...
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July 7, 2025 • 49 mins
We watched Jaws: The Revenge (1987) so you don’t have to—and now we need therapy. In this fourth (!) installment, a psychic shark follows the Brody family from Amity Island to the Bahamas for... revenge? Why? How? No one knows, including the writers. Join us as we tackle flying sharks, vengeful fish logic, and Michael Caine’s paycheck performance. It’s a movie so baffling, even the shark seems confused.
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June 30, 2025 • 33 mins
Full Video Episode available on YouTube. This week, we’re diving headfirst into Jaws 3-D (1983)—the sequel nobody asked for, now with more fake looking fins, glass-breaking, and questionable 3D effects. Join us as we unpack Dennis Quaid’s fight against a giant shark in a theme park, discuss why the ocean’s deadliest predator suddenly cares about corporate infrastructure, and try to make sense of underwater tunnels that somehow make...
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June 23, 2025 • 52 mins
Full Video episode available on YouTube! Today we are talking The Substance—a bold and provocative body horror film that explores themes of identity, desire, and transformation. We're talking about the masterful performances, unsettling imagery, feminist undercurrents, and how it redefines the genre. Spoilers ahead as we dissect every grotesque twist and turn.
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June 16, 2025 • 58 mins
Video episode available on YouTube! Who's ready to get their Brain, Scanned??? Today we are talking the 1994 classic, Branscan, a cerebral thriller that blurs the lines between memory and manipulation. We explore the film’s haunting atmosphere, its innovative use of technology, and the standout performance that anchors it all. Join us as we discuss Tricksters legacy, Edward Furlong's career, and a ton of Behidn the scenes goodies....
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June 9, 2025 • 50 mins
Yikes! Today we are finally getting around to talking Terrifier 3, the chilling new installment in the ultra violent cult horror franchise. We break down Art the Clown’s latest reign of terror, explore the film’s brutal kills, holiday horror twist, and what it means for the future of indie slashers.
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June 2, 2025 • 38 mins
Finally we are talking Scary Movie, the classic 2000 horror spoof that skewers everything from Scream to The Sixth Sense. We break down its slapstick humor, cultural references, and why it became a cult comedy classic. Does it still hold up? Tune in for laughs, nostalgia, and a look at what made this one of the greatest parody films of all time.
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May 26, 2025 • 35 mins
Today we are sinking our teeth into Bats (1999), the creature feature where genetically modified bats terrorize a small Texas town while Lou Diamond Phillips tries to stop them. We talk 90s eco-horror tropes, unintentional comedy, government conspiracies, and why bats probably deserves better. Is it so-bad-it’s-good or just... bats? Tune in and decide.
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May 19, 2025 • 46 mins
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Today we explore The Town That Dreaded Sundown (1976), a chilling blend of true crime and horror. Based on the real-life Texarkana Moonlight Murders of 1946, the film walks a fine line between dramatization and documentary. We break down its unique narrative style, historical context, and lasting impact on the slasher genre. Enjoy!
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Today we explore The Town That Dreaded Sundown (1976), a chilling blend of true crime and horror. Based on the real-life Texarkana Moonlight Murders of 1946, the film walks a fine line between dramatization and documentary. We break down its unique narrative style, historical context, and lasting impact on the slasher genre. Enjoy!
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May 12, 2025 • 40 mins
Today we are talking Host (2020), a groundbreaking horror film shot entirely on Zoom during the COVID-19 lockdown. What begins as a harmless activity quickly spirals into terror as a demonic presence invades their homes. We explore the film's innovative use of screenlife storytelling, its timely commentary on isolation, and how it became a standout in the "quarantine horror" genre. Also listen in to meet our new Social Media Market...
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May 5, 2025 • 43 mins
Join us as we sink our teeth into The Cursed (2021), one of the most overlooked and underrated werewolf films of all time. A chilling blend of period drama and supernatural horror. We explore the film’s haunting atmosphere, inventive take on werewolf lore, and its commentary on colonial guilt and generational trauma. Tune in as we unravel what makes this gothic nightmare so compelling—and so terrifying.
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April 28, 2025 • 35 mins
Today we're talking The Inheritance—a new horror adjacent film where a family reunions come with wine, wills, and a helping of Demons. Join us as we untangle the web of spooky secrets, sibling squabbles, and a curse that'll make you happy you aren't in this rich ass family. Enjoy!
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April 21, 2025 • 45 mins
FEED ME!!! and Join us as we dive Little shop of Horrors, the musical where plants are thirsty, dentists are sadistic, and Rick Moranis just wants to find love (and not get punched walking the streets of NYC). We talk man-eating flora, Steve Martin's unhinged character, and why suddenly Seymour is always there to enable questionable decisions. Bring your gardening gloves—you’re gonna need ’em.
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April 14, 2025 • 61 mins
FINALLY! We are covering 28 Days Later, the zombie apocalypse movie that redefined the genre—by swapping slow-moving zombies for rage-fueled sprinting maniacs. We discuss how post-apocalyptic London looks suspiciously like a when the royal weddign happens, why the "infected" are potentially the least of your problems, and how the film proves that survival during a pandemic is only slightly less horrifying than surviving this econom...
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April 7, 2025 • 36 mins
Finally! Today we are talking Paranormal Activity 2, where things go from "What was that noise?" to "Get out of the house!" real fast. Join us as we discuss a demon baby, flying pots & pans, and the unsettling realization that sometimes, it's not your house that's haunted... it's your entire family. Grab your sage, fire your house keeper, and get that pool cleaner robot ready – things are about to get weird.
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March 31, 2025 • 50 mins
Today we are looking at the 1995 supernatural thriller The Prophecy, where angels battle over a soul, but honestly, we’re just here for Christopher Walken's wild hair and performance of the archangel Gabriel. From eyeless high jumping angels to philosophical debates about good and evil, we unpack the chaos, the confusing plot twists, and of course, how Walken made it all so much weirder.
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March 24, 2025 • 35 mins
Oh man today we’re diving into The Purge: Anarchy—a chaotic ride where every law is off for 12 hours and people are free to do whatever... We’re talking more murder, more ridiculous deathtraps, and whether or not it’s a good idea to go full Mad Max for one night. Buckle up, we're about to get purged!
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March 17, 2025 • 43 mins
Happy St.Patrick's Day!! Today we are talking the masterpiece, Leprechaun 3, where Warwick Davis, as the leprechaun, wreaks havoc in the Sin City, Las Vegas. From insane acting, impressive special effects, to outrageous kills, we discuss the film's blend of "horror", "humor", & campy charm. Tune in for a breakdown of the most confusing & bizarre plot, some stand out moments, and why this wild ride has borderline become a cu...
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March 10, 2025 • 53 mins
Today we are talking Quentin Tarantino's 2007 film Death Proof. We explore its unique take on the slasher genre, the iconic performances by Kurt Russell and its throwback to 1970s exploitation cinema. Join us as we break down the film's thrilling car chases, dialogue-heavy moments, and the balance between horror and action that make Death Proof a standout in Tarantino's filmography.
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