Podcasts – Blumhouse. SHOCK WAVESBlumhouse. SHOCK WAVES: Join your hosts Rob Galluzzo (Senior Editor: Blumhouse. FEARnet, Icons Of Fright), Elric Kane (This Week In Horror, Inside Horror) and Rebekah Mc.

Kendry (Editor In Chief: Blumhouse. Fangoria) for a weekly discussion and analysis of all facets of the horror genre! Hi-Def Quality Table 19 (2017). SHOCK WAVES puts the focus on the latest horror films, retrospectives on classic titles and welcomes very special guests for all aspects of the industry to tackle a variety of topics and give listeners candid insight into how some of the best genre films are made. Blumhouse Director of Development Ryan Turek (formally managing editor of Shock Till You Drop) will also be checking in every episode with his horror pick of the week! SHOCK WAVES is here to quench your insatiable thirst for all things horror! The Deep End of Horror!

The best sci-fi movies you can watch on Amazon Prime Video, Netflix and Blu-ray today. For episode 59, Shock Waves is live in front of a convention audience in Long Beach, CA for MidSummer Scream 2017! Join your hosts Ryan Turek, Rob Galluzzo and.

Episode 6. 4: Slashback Video! A Tribute To VHS Horror!

September 8, 2. 01. This week, join your hosts Ryan Turek, Rob Galluzzo, Rebekah Mc. Kendry and Elric Kane as they are live from Slashback Video, the all horror VHS art installation at the Mystic Museum in Burbank! The gang are joined by the Bearded Lady Vintage shop owner Erick Yaro Wessel to talk about how Slashback Video came together. There's also the latest horrors! Ryan tells us about the Kane Hodder documentary TO HELL & BACK and the book SOMEONE'S INSIDE THE HOUSE. Rebekah recommends the graphic novel MY FAVORITE THING IS MONSTERS, GODZILLA VS MOTHRA and ESCAPE FROM THE BRONX.

Elric talks about THE SLAYER, the first episode of AMERICAN HORROR STORY: CULT and THE SECRET HISTORY OF HOLLYWOOD podcast. Rob caught a Hitchcock matinee of STRANGERS ON A TRAIN, Mike Flanagan's BEFORE I WAKE, SHIN GODZILLA and SOUL SURVIVOR. Then we welcome to the show special guest Sebastian Mathews, the owner of Touch Vinyl, and Cinefile. We talk about what it's like to run and maintain a modern video store, and then give our horror recommendations for titles only available on VHS! Kick back, relax and enjoy! Episode 6. 3: Our Tribute To Tobe Hooper. September 1, 2. 01.

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Join your hosts Rob Galluzzo, Elric Kane, Rebekah Mc. Kendry and Ryan Turek as they discuss all the latest horrors! Rob has got the early word on the new adaptation of Stephen King's IT and LEATHERFACE!

Elric, Rob and Ryan talk the new Netflix version of DEATH NOTE. Ryan reports back on finding SHOCK 'EM DEAD, and a double feature of CUJO and PET SEMATARY. Elric also watched PHOENIX FORGOTTEN and Bekah checked out VICIOUS LIPS and THE BATTERY, as well as the graphic novel BITCH PLANET. Then the gang are joined by screenwriter Jared Rivet to talk about his latest feature JACKALS from Scream Factory, which at one point, started as a project 1. Tobe Hooper! That leads us into our tribute to Tobe Hooper where we trade stories and talk everything from TEXAS CHAIN SAW MASSACRE to LIFEFORCE to INVADERS FROM MARS, THE TOOLBOX MURDERS and much, much more. Kick back, relax and join the conversation!

Episode 6. 2: Exploitation Faves and Recommendations August 2. The whole gang, Ryan Turek, Rob Galluzzo, Rebekah Mc. Kendry and Elric Kane, are back to close out ! First up, the latest horrors! Rob reports back from the surprise premiere of VICTOR CROWLEY, aka HATCHET 4, as well as RE- ANIMATOR: THE INTEGRAL VERSION, BEYOND THE DARKNESS, BEYOND THE DOOR and JENNIFER.

Ryan tells us about the TV movie WHEELS OF TERROR, DON'T PANIC, PUPPET MASTERS and NIGHT TRAP. Elric continues watching HBO's ROOM 1.

THE TRANSFIGURATION. Bekah talks about the 1. Albert Band flick I BURY THE LIVING! Then, the crew focuses on their favorite . From Bekah's love of !

Kick back, relax and join the conversation! Episode 6. 1: Exploitation Preservation! August 1. 8, 2. 01. Join your hosts Rob Galluzzo, Rebekah Mc. Kendry and Elric Kane as they welcome to the show very special guests Joseph Ziemba (Creator of Bleeding Skull, American Genre Film Archive) and Bret Berg (American Genre Film Archive) share with us their favorite, obscure genre deep cuts!

But first, the latest horrors! Rob reports back on THE DARK TOWER, and Blue Underground's upcoming disc of AMSTERDAMNED. Elric saw the new ANNABELLE: CREATION, as well as Arrow Video's BRAIN DAMAGE release, and TRICK OF TREATS. Night School Documentary (2017) Theater Movie. Bekah checked out BILLY JACK and the Italian cult classic 1. THE BRONX WARRIORS. Then we welcome Joseph Ziemba and Bret Berg on who tell us about the recent restorations, theatrical engagements and Blu- Ray releases for THE ZODIAC KILLER and EFFECTS.

Then they hit us with the weirdest, most bizarre recommendations they could dig up! Crazy Mexican Cinema! PSYCHED BY THE 4.

D WITCH! The films of Long Islander Nathan Schiff! Jame Bryan, Renee Harmon and JUNGLE TRAP, and much, much more! Kick back, relax and join the conversation!

This episode is dedicated to the memory of Dustin Pace. Episode 6. 0: Day Of The Woman! August 1. 1, 2. 01. Exploitation month continues on Shock Waves, as hosts Rob Galluzzo, Ryan Turek, Rebekah Mc. Kendry and Elric Kane are joined by special guest BJ Colangelo! But first, the latest horrors! Fresh from his trip to New York City, Elric reports back on HERE ALONE, Mario Bava's PLANET OF THE VAMPIRES, THE UNTAMED & the HBO anthology series ROOM 1.

Bekah checked out THE WRAITH, PROM NIGHT 2 and THE WORST WITCH. Ryan tells us about Arrow Video's recent release MADHOUSE. Rob watched Code Red's new Blu- Ray of ONE DARK NIGHT, John Carpenter's GHOSTS OF MARS and Scream Factory's DEMENTED. Then we talk about the launch of BJ's blog . I SPIT ON YOUR GRAVE is the most notorious and infamous of the bunch.

But what about the films that came before it? Or in it's wake? LAST HOUSE ON THE LEFT, MS. THRILLER: A CRUEL PICTURE, DEATH WISH 2, SAVAGE STREETS, AMERICAN MARY. At what point do these films go too far making them exploitation? And what is it about these certain titles that we find entertaining, or in some cases therapeutic? We delve into this difficult topic full on!

Kick back, listen and join the conversation! Episode 5. 9: Live from Mid. Summer Scream! Sharksploitation! August 4, 2. 01. 7For episode 5. Shock Waves is live in front of a convention audience in Long Beach, CA for Mid.

Summer Scream 2. 01. Join your hosts Ryan Turek, Rob Galluzzo and Rebekah Mc. Kendry, along with special guest Rob Schrab (MONSTER HOUSE, COMMUNITY, THE SARAH SILVERMAN PROGRAM) as we kick off exploitation month by talking about . Kick back and get ready to seek out 3 recommendations of . Episode 5. 8: The Many Faces of Ted Raimi. July 2. 8, 2. 01.

Ted Raimi joins your hosts Ryan Turek, Rob Galluzzo and Rebekah Mc. Kendry for Episode 5. Shock Waves, but first, the latest horrors! Bekah reports back from the Fantasia Film Festival and caught a lot of gems to look out for including NOVEMBER, DELIVER US, THE LAPLACE'S DEMON, GAME OF DEATH, LOVE & OTHER CULTS, as well as the eagerly anticipated documentary KING COHEN on the life and movies of Larry Cohen!

Ryan revisited the Crispin Glover version of WILLARD, GRINDHOUSE and HELLO MARY LOU, PROM NIGHT II. Rob talks about the recent screening of DEATH LINE following last episode, the Blue Underground release of Dario Argento's THE STENDHAL SYNDROME and Scream Factory's THE ISLAND!

Then we welcome to the show very special guest Ted Raimi! We delve into his humble beginnings in the film business, auditioning for Wes Craven, his relationship with fellow actor Larry Drake in DARKMAN, the strange surreal story behind his feature SKINNER, being in CANDYMAN, and of course, returning to the EVIL DEAD universe in Season 2 of ASH VS EVIL DEAD, and much, much more! Kick back, relax and join the conversation! Episode 5. 7: Death Lines, Pimps & Poltergeists with Gary Sherman! July 2. 1, 2. 01. Join the entire Shock Waves crew, Rob Galluzzo, Elric Kane, Rebekah Mc.

Kendry and Ryan Turek as they welcome very special guest Gary Sherman to the show! But first, the latest horrors! Bekah's been researching . Elric talks about Tobe Hooper's SPONTANEOUS COMBUSTION.

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The 1. 6 Best Horror Movies Of 2. Horror films are very hit or miss– especially those released in the last couple of decades.

Cheap jump scares, vapid characters, and an abundance of boring tropes have become a trend in a lot of feature- length horror films recently. It’s just as well; there’ve been way too many remakes of horror classics that needed no updating. The lack of originality and good directing in the horror genre is definitely a bummer. However, 2. 01. 6 managed to transcend garbage horror filmmaking and give us some seriously scary and well- made movies. These films are scary, engaging, emotional, and well- written. All of the best traits of a grade A horror film.

Some were released in 2. December 2. 01. 6 release and have already gained critical acclaim at film festivals. There are spoilers are ahead, so tread carefully! Check out the 1. 5 Best Horror Films of 2. The Witch. Don’t you hate when your 1.

It’s such a drag– especially when there are witches and Goat Satan trying to get you to join their coven. This period/horror film was the directorial debut of Robert Eggers, and what a debut it was! With its beautiful cinematography and attention to historical detail reminiscent of a Lars Von Trier, The Witch deserves a spot on this list for its visual appeal at the very least. While very slow- burning and short on the genuine scares, the plot of The Witch is engaging and Anya Taylor- Joy delivers a great performance. The Witch received mostly positive reviews and found international acclaim upon its release.

Robert Eggers is also planning to direct a remake of F. W. Murnau’s classic Nosferatu, and we’re really excited to see how Eggers can incorporate his talent for subtle, spooky storytelling into a new rendition of the horror classic.

The Conjuring 2. The Conjuring 2 was highly anticipated by fans of the first installment of The Conjuring film series from director James Wan. It didn’t disappoint– where many sequels tend to flop, The Conjuring 2 surprised audiences with how good it was. Based on the real- life phenomenon that plagued the Hodgson family in 1. England, The Conjuring 2 features the reprised roles of Ed and Lorraine Warren, played by Patrick Wilson and Vera Farmiga, respectively.

The film is fast- paced without being nauseating and definitely has James Wan’s signature visual style. There’s a lot of intention in this sequel– when we are supposed to be scared, we are. There are a few twists and turns in The Conjuring 2 that weren’t around in the first film, which make it refreshing yet still a proper sequel. A spin- off movie called The Nun is in development. Hopefully, the next film can match the previous films’ spooky factor, rather than that of the weaker spin- off Annabelle.

They Look Like People. This independent psychological horror film from director Perry Blackshear (who took on the load of shooting, editing, writing, and producing the film as well) came out in 2. Netflix in 2. 01. They Look Like People is an unassuming gem. For a directorial debut, Perry Blackshear instantly impressed. The film follows a disturbed man named Wyatt during his visit with his best friend in New York.

Right up until the very end, the audience is left wondering if Wyatt is dealing with a dangerous mental illness or if he’s really a sane man tuned in to the onset of a demonic invasion. The film is surprisingly emotional and focuses on the powerful bond two friends can have in the face of adversity. They Look Like People received overwhelmingly positive reviews and is currently still available on Netflix. Go watch it! But keep the lights on– the moments of eye- squinting darkness make certain things hard to see, but you’ll quickly discover the intent behind it. Cloverfield Lane. Don’t read the second paragraph of this entry if you haven’t seen this film yet.

Watch it, then come back. All we can tell you is that, believe it or not, man isn’t the only monster in this crazy good psychological horror- thriller directed by Dan Trachtenberg. Many viewers of the film didn’t realize until after its release that 1. Cloverfield Lane is actually a spiritual sequel to the 2. Cloverfield. The name could have given it away, sure, but most of the film’s ad campaign kept the looming terror ambiguous until the film’s release.

When you inevitably find out that it was aliens all along (for the most part) it’s only the icing on the horror movie cake. John Goodman is the real terror of the film, portraying the doomsday prepper Howard and serving as the main antagonist through most of the movie. Clearly deranged and militantly possessive of Mary Elizabeth Winstead’s badass character, viewers become more invested in the terror of Howard than of the mystery taking place outside their bunker.

Hush. Home invasion slasher flicks can get pretty old pretty fast. It’s always a helpless girl running and tripping and screaming and getting stabbed. The great ones have their place in horror cinema history, of course, but attempting to make a rewatchable slasher film nowadays usually results in a flat movie that’s as predictable as it is filled with gratuitous shower scenes. Hush, however, absolutely killed it (pardon the pun). We really don’t know what it is about Hush that makes it so refreshingly different. Perhaps it is the hearing- impaired main character’s obliviousness to the psychopath sneaking up behind her. Or maybe it’s the perfect amount of genius, genuine suspense.

It’s a great horror movie. Hush received very positive reviews upon its release, with many audiences and movie critics praising the film for its ability to take a typical slasher plot and make it something modern, and even kind of relatable. Lights Out. The 2. Lights Out is based on has been floating around for a few years, as well as the equally great parody of the short film. The 2. 01. 6 feature- length supernatural horror film, however, can definitely stand on its own feet. While the “stay in the light!” trope is definitely an established thing in the supernatural horror movie realm, Lights Out somehow makes it something different– and incredibly unsettling.

While Lights Out is indeed a supernatural film, the metaphor of the ghost as a mentally ill woman makes us confront a very troubling idea– that sometimes people cling to abuse and trauma to the point that they believe it will not die until they do. In some very subversive (or perhaps totally unintentional) way, Lights Out makes us experience the very real terror of always looking over your shoulder, hoping that the darkness isn’t waiting to swallow us whole. Don’t Breathe. Don’t Breathe has its share of issues, for sure. Finally, we get a decent movie with an elderly disabled (perceived) antihero lead who takes no crap when a bunch of punks decide to take advantage of his disability and rob him! Unfortunately, the “twist” of the film is a bit of a let- down, and our perceived antihero becomes a deranged psychopathic villain fairly quickly.

However, the suspense of this film is impeccably built and every scare it provides is genuine. Similar to Hush in various ways, Don’t Breathe takes the home invasion narrative and makes it something new. The unique use of visuals and cinematography in Don’t Breath are unexpectedly well- done too– traits you wouldn’t assume of a typical home invasion horror film. The ending is more than acceptable, too. Where other horror films end terribly and incite audible groans, Don’t Breathe ends with the right combination of closure and satisfaction. Beyond The Gates.

Beyond the Gates premiered recently at numerous film festivals and is slated for widespread release later this month. The buzz certainly earns this late- bloomer a spot on our list– according to many critics who saw it, Beyond the Gates is a refreshingly good horror movie. Many of us remember the good ol’ VHS days and the plethora of horror movies based around VHS tapes.

The popularity of Stranger Things has made it clear that we miss the ’8. Beyond the Gates is definitely a nod to ’8. Jumanji sort of medium.