Shock Waves
Blumhouse and FANGORIA present Shock Waves! Join your hosts Rob Galluzzo (Acquisitions & Development, Fangoria), Elric Kane (Inside Horror, Pure Cinema Podcast), Rebekah McKendry (Writer-Director, Professor) and Ryan Turek (VP of Development, Blumhouse) for a weekly discussion and analysis of all facets of the horror genre. Shock Waves dives into the latest horror films, dissects classic titles and welcomes very special guests from the industry to tackle a range of topics. Listeners get candid insight into how some of the best genre films are made. Shock Waves is here to quench your insatiable thirst for all things horror!
Episodes
May 29, 2020 • 95 mins
For this special live episode, your hosts Rob Galluzzo, Rebekah McKendry, Elric Kane, and Ryan Turek are tuning in remotely for the first "virtual" Chattanooga Film Festival! And they're discussing franchises! Because let's face it, these days, ya gotta have a sequel! We're going to delve into each hosts personal favorite franchise, best overall run, best continuity, most bonkers franchise, post-2010 horror film we wish turned...
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May 22, 2020 • 110 mins
Kick back with hosts Rob Galluzzo, Elric Kane, Rebekah McKendry, and Ryan Turek as they're joined by very special guest Kevin Williamson, in his first podcast appearance! But before all that, let's talk the latest horrors! The gang discuss ANACONDA, the forgotten giallo TRAUMA, HUMONGOUS, the upcoming SPUTNIK, MONSTRUM, DEAD HEAT and much more! Then we get candid with Kevin Williamson about everything from his break-out in the...
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May 15, 2020 • 115 mins
Join your hosts Rob Galluzzo, Elric Kane, Ryan Turek, and Rebekah McKendry as they welcome special guest Bill Lustig to the show! But first, the latest horrors! The gang is chatting Shudder's Z, Mike Flanagan's 1st feature ABSENTIA, BRAHMS: THE BOY 2, Vinegar Syndrome's recent release of PALE BLOOD, Wings Hauser in DEAD MAN WALKING & more! Bill Lustig joins us to talk about the new 4K releases of MANIAC and ZOMBIE, what's ...
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May 8, 2020 • 126 mins
Join your hosts Rob Galluzzo, Rebekah McKendry, Ryan Turek, and Elric Kane as they welcome to the show very special guest Lucky McKee! But first, the latest horrors! The gang are discussing cult faves CHILDREN SHOULDN'T PLAY WITH DEAD THINGS, ALICE SWEET ALICE, and DOLLY DEAREST! Elric went to the drive-in to catch THE WRETCHED. Rob dug into classic Tod Browning with THE UNKNOWN and FREAKS. Also: BLOOD LINK, the original SATAN...
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May 1, 2020 • 102 mins
In another quarantined edition of Shock Waves, join your hosts Rob Galluzzo, Ryan Turek, Elric Kane, and Rebekah McKendry as they discuss all the latest horrors! Ryan revisited the Hannibal Lector franchise & CABIN FEVER! Bekah took a chance on I SEE YOU and the BLOOD FEAST remake. Elric caught up on some new genre offerings: THE SIREN, 1BR, BLOOD QUANTUM. And Rob discovered the kindertrauma of the original 1973 DON'T BE A...
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April 24, 2020 • 104 mins
It's another quarantined Shock Waves! Join hosts Ryan Turek, Rebekah McKendry, Rob Galluzzo, and Elric Kane along with special guest David Dastmalchian! But first, the latest horrors! In TV horror, the gang's diving into the new season of WHAT WE DO IN THE SHADOWS and Quibi's 50 STATES OF FRIGHT. Plus: EXTRA ORDINARY, WITCHCRAFT 70, DEADLINE, the F/X movies, THE TURNING and more! Then we're joined by actor/writer David Dastmal...
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April 17, 2020 • 150 mins
This week on Shock Waves, your hosts Ryan Turek, Rebekah McKendry, Elric Kane, and Rob Galluzzo are joined by special guest Malloy O'Meara, author of THE LADY FROM THE BLACK LAGOON, to talk monsters! But first, the latest horrors! The gang discusses Shudder's CURSED docu-series, WE SUMMON THE DARKNESS, GODZILLA: KING OF THE MONSTERS, SLUMBER PARTY MASSACRE 2, Ryan revisited the entire SCREAM franchise, as well as SCREAM DREAM ...
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April 10, 2020 • 128 mins
All 4 of your hosts, Rob Galluzzo, Ryan Turek, Rebekah McKendry, and Elric Kane, are here for another quarantined edition of Shock Waves, this time, with very special guest Michael Gingold! But first, the latest horrors! The gang is discussing SEA FEVER, THE OTHER LAMB, THE STAND, TALES FROM THE LOOP, Dario Argento's SLEEPLESS, Vinegar Syndrome's DEADLINE, CURSED FILMS on Shudder, FORBIDDEN WORLD, THE WRETCHED, THE CORRUPTION ...
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April 3, 2020 • 118 mins
On the new episode of ‘Shock Waves: Under Quarantine,’ Ryan Turek, Elric Kane, and Rebekah McKendry are joined by the Writer / Director of THE INVISIBLE MAN, Leigh Whannell to suggest three streaming horror films each that you can enjoy right now from the safety of home. The picks range from modern classics to “Deep Cut” cult films but all are available to stream now. Co-host Rob G also manages to sneak in his picks. In additi...
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March 27, 2020 • 136 mins
Join your Shock Waves hosts Ryan Turek, Rebekah McKendry, Elric Kane, and Rob Galluzzo as they check in remotely to talk all the latest horrors! First, a tribute to the late, great Stuart Gordon. Next, discussions on VEROTIKA, THE PLATFORM, THE HUNT, the COFFIN JOE trilogy, TWO EVIL EYES, and more! We then welcome very special guest Cullen Bunn, writer of THE 6TH GUN, HARROW COUNTY, BONE PARISH, and DARK ARK to discuss horror ...
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March 25, 2020 • 73 mins
On Tuesday, March 24th, we lost "Master of Horror" and friend Stuart Gordon. In his memory, we wanted to re-share this early episode of our previous podcast, Killer POV. We had Stuart on for episode 33 which aired on October 11th, 2013 when he was mounting a feature version of NEVERMORE. We discussed that, the theater, favorite Poe adaptations, and much more.
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March 20, 2020 • 65 mins
For episode 182 of Shock Waves, the team is recording remotely from home! Join Ryan Turek, Rebekah McKendry, Elric Kane, and Rob Galluzzo as they delve into the plethora of genre films they've been watching in self-isolation! Titles include: THE PASSION OF DARKLY MOON, THIRST (1079), JACOB'S LADDER (1990), THE CRAZIES (2010), NIGHT OF THE DEVILS, FUTURE-KILL, THE NEW DAUGHTER, THE PERISHED, HBO's THE OUTSIDER, NIGHT KILLER, TH...
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March 13, 2020 • 104 mins
The whole team is back! Join hosts Rob Galluzzo, Elric Kane, Ryan Turek, and Rebekah McKendry as they talk about all the latest horrors from the Blumhouse offices, including INVISIBLE MAN, PAGANINI HORROR, POSSESSOR, EXORCIST, DEATH VALLEY, BLOOD ON HER NAME, DER FAN and more! Then we welcome special guest Amy Duddleston to the show! Amy's one of the editors on the Amazon series HUNTERS, as well as DEXTER, THE KILLING, AMERICA...
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March 6, 2020 • 89 mins
Live from the amazing Panic Film Festival in Kansas City, Bekah and Elric countdown their favorite non-Cronenberg body horror flicks along with filmmaker Paddy Murphy. Featuring plenty of extra gooey body horror deeps cuts, this one gets super gory!
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February 28, 2020 • 98 mins
Join your hosts Rob Galluzzo, Rebekah McKendry, and Elric Kane as they invade the Severin offices to celebrate the release of the new documentary BLOOD & FLESH: THE REEL LIFE & GHASTLY DEATH OF AL ADAMSON! But first, the latest horrors! The gang talks HUNTERS on Amazon, the Tartan Asian label, FRIGHTMARE, SENNENTUNTSCHI: CURSE OF THE ALPS. Then we welcome back to the show David Gregory of Severin Films and the director...
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February 21, 2020 • 88 mins
This week on Shock Waves, your hosts Ryan Turek, Rob Galluzzo, Rebekah McKendry, and Elric Kane are recording from the new exhibit Slashback Video: The Beginning! Mystic Museum co-owner Erick Wesell joins us at the top of the show to give us a sneak preview of the new iteration of Slashback. The gang catch up on the latest horrors including CLOSE CALLS, SIMON KING OF THE WITCHES, THE PACK and debate the best work of Lucio Fulc...
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February 14, 2020 • 53 mins
Field trip for the Shock Waves crew! Ryan Turek, Elric Kane, Rob Galluzzo, and Rebekah McKendry stopped by the heavy metal burger joint GRILL 'EM ALL in Alhambra, CA with special guest Christian James Hand of The Session to break down Slayer's masterpiece track "Raining Blood!" Plus: a MY BLOODY VALENTINE contest, ALTERED, R POINT, burgers, beer and metal!
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February 8, 2020 • 21 mins
Join your hosts Rob Galluzzo, Elric Kane, Ryan Turek, and Rebekah McKendry as they read off the nominees for the 2020 FANGORIA Chainsaw Awards, and announce the winners, as voted on by YOU, the fans! Which movie ranked in the "best kill?" Which streamer premiere was considered the best among genre fans? Who was the best actor, actress, movie in the genre this last year? Listen to find out!
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February 7, 2020 • 100 mins
Join your hosts Elric Kane, Rob Galluzzo, Ryan Turek, and Rebekah McKendry as they welcome to the show Ant Timpson, the director of COME TO DADDY! But first, the latest horrors! Bekah and Elric caught GRETEL & HANSEL. Ryan revisited STUDENT BODIES and has been reading the COUNT CROWLEY comics. Rob checked out DEADLY MANOR on Blu, and THE DEAD DON'T DIE. Elric reports back on the obscure THE FIFTH FLOOR. Then we're joined b...
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January 31, 2020 • 118 mins
Join your hosts Rob Galluzzo, Elric Kane, Ryan Turek, and Rebekah McKendry as they welcome to the show TIGERS ARE NOT AFRAID writer/director Issa López! But first, the latest horrors! This week's group movie was Dario Argento's OPERA! Bekah and Elric report back from Panic Fest, Ryan revisited THE EXORCIST, Bekah's reading the novel THE FISHERMAN by John Langan, and Rob had a VHS night with NIGHT TERRORS! Issa López joins us t...
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