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Double A Horror Highway: A Horror Movie PodcastTrick 'r Treat (2007)Today we are wrapping up our Halloween celebration with the ultimate Halloween film: Trick ‘r Treat! We discuss the history of this movie and it’s long journey to getting released, the cult following, Sam as a Halloween icon, our sequel thoughts, and remember everyone, always follow the rules! Always wear a costume Always pass out treats to trick-or-treaters NEVER blow out a Jack O'Lantern before midnight Always check your candy Always respect the dead NEVER take down your decorations before November 1st NEVER hurt the innocent
2023-10-311h 22
Double A Horror Highway: A Horror Movie PodcastFrankenstein (1931)Today we discuss the iconic, inspirational, horror classic Frankenstein! We discuss the history behind 18 year old Mary Shelley writing the book (released in 1818), pop culture of the 20s & 30s, Boris Karloff's influential portrayal of the monster, the censorship and controversy that affected this film, what it was like to market a movie in the 30s, the long lasting legacy of this film, and so much more! Grab your flaming torches and join us down in the lab where it's alive! It's alive! Movie discussion starts around 35 mins.
2023-10-241h 59
Double A Horror Highway: A Horror Movie PodcastHouse of 1000 Corpses (2003)Today we discuss Rob Zombie's directorial debut, House of 1000 Corpses! We discuss how it has a perfect Halloween aesthetic, how it began as a haunted maze, the rocky release & eventual cult following, and chow down on all the complementary fried chicken we can eat!
2023-10-171h 06
Double A Horror Highway: A Horror Movie PodcastHalloween (1978)Today we are finally tackling Ketchum's all time favorite horror movie, Halloween! We discuss the many legends behind how this movie came into existence, it's impact and lasting legacy on horror, pop culture of 1978, fun facts, hand out awards, and so much more! Movie discussion starts around 16 mins.
2023-10-101h 27
Double A Horror Highway: A Horror Movie PodcastThe Descent (2005)We are back all month with a few episode for spooky season! Today we discuss one of Kasio's favorite films, "The Descent". We talk about what we've been up to, pop culture of the time, history of the movie, caves & crawlers, the ending, and more! Movie discussion starts around 19 mins.
2023-10-031h 18
Double A Horror Highway: A Horror Movie PodcastScream 6 (2023)We are back for a bonus episode sharing our first thoughts and reactions on the latest Scream movie. It's good to be back in the world of Scream! There will be spoilers! Find us on: Instagram Twitter Facebook Official Website Kasio's TikTok
2023-03-131h 02
Double A Horror Highway: A Horror Movie PodcastPoltergeist (1982)Step into the light because we are back to discuss POLTERGEIST for it's 40 year anniversary. We discuss why the kids have so many Star Wars toys, how Heather O’Rourke was discovered, misogyny in the early 80s, the impact of this movie on pop culture, the background of the script and the other movie that was derived from it, the cunning way we are lured into the house to have a ‘real’ experience with them, the tragic death of actors who starred in the trilogy, and pot smoking hippy parents adapting to suburban American dream life. Movie discussion starts around...
2022-10-271h 14
Double A Horror Highway: A Horror Movie PodcastBarbarian (2022)We saw Barbarian, we loved it, so we HAD to talk about it! We discuss the movie scene by scene, breaking our normal format so warning: SPOILERS! Also, we recommend going into this movie as blind as possible for maximum enjoyment. Do not listen if you have not watched! We have a lot to say so check it out! Find us on: Instagram Twitter Facebook Official Website
2022-09-221h 21
Double A Horror Highway: A Horror Movie PodcastThe House of the Devil (2009)Pull those high waisted jeans up a little higher and lick those greasy pizza fingers because today we are discussing Ti West’s The House of the Devil! Join us and special guest horror film writer Alex Hall as we dig into the pop culture of 2009, the 80’s aesthetic, the history behind making this movie and being one of the first VOD releases of the time, Mrs. Ullman’s stone cold desert babe vibes, the wig reveal, the clothes, the insidious presence of Lena Dunham, lunar eclipses, and PIZZA PIZZA PIZZA! Find Alex Hall on: Instagr...
2022-09-141h 37Double A Horror Highway: A Horror Movie PodcastScream (1996)Happy 25th anniversary, Scream! Today we discuss pop culture of 1996, the history & marketing of the movie, meta horror, the impact on culture and us personally as teens, favorite characters, final girls, the mask, gay vs codependent killers, cinematography, the score and soundtrack, the ending, fun facts, and hand out awards. Movie discussion starts at: 27 mins. Find us on: Instagram Twitter Facebook Official Website
2021-11-152h 05
Double A Horror Highway: A Horror Movie PodcastThe Conjuring 3 Review (mini-episode)We are back for a mini-episode to share our thoughts on the new release "The Conjuring: The Devil Made Me Do It". Join us as we try not to deep dive (although Ketchum can't seem to help herself..) and give our first impressions of how we felt about this new film from director Michael Chaves and producer James Wan. The Conjuring series follows popular cases of paranormal psychic investigators Ed and Lorraine Warren. Find us on: Instagram Twitter Facebook Official Website
2021-06-0630 min
Double A Horror Highway: A Horror Movie PodcastHalloween Movie and TV RecommendationsHappy Halloween! Today we are bringing you a list of movies and tv show episodes that feature Halloween or take place during autumn for that perfect October feel! It’s slim pickings out there so we tried to mix in some less obvious choices and hope you find something you haven’t heard of before. Grab your popcorn and candy, dim the lights, then get under the covers because it’s time to get into the Halloween spirit! Movies: Scary Stories to Tell In The Dark (2019) Once Bitten (1985) Lady In White (1988) Boys In The Trees (2016) Halloween 3 (1982) Killer...
2020-10-011h 02Double A Horror Highway: A Horror Movie PodcastEpisode 14 - American Mary (2012)Today we discuss the wonderful film American Mary, which was created by the magnetic Soska Sisters Jen and Sylvia! In this episode we go over the pop culture of 2012, the history behind making this movie and how it’s an analogy for the film industry, how our main character Mary is both the protagonist and antagonist, we hand out awards and discuss so much more! Plot synopsis: A young medical student struggling to pay tuition is drawn into the shady world of underground body-modification. Sources: [Interview] The Soska Sisters On Exploring Hollywood’s Powe...
2020-09-211h 18Double A Horror Highway: A Horror Movie PodcastFavorite Opening Scenes In Horror (Bonus series ep 2)We are back with ep 2 of our bonus series where we talk about our favorite opening scenes in horror! (We recommend that you listen in headphones!) Movies discussed include: It (2017) VFW (2020) The Conjuring 2 (2016) Come to Daddy (2020) Scream (1996) Ava's Possessions (2015) Halloween 3 (1982) Insidious 2 (2013) Jaws (1975) Candyman (1992) You can find us at: Instagram: doubleahorrorhighway Twitter: horrorhwy Facebook: doubleahorrorhighway Official Website: http://horrorhwy.com/
2020-09-0740 minDouble A Horror Highway: A Horror Movie PodcastAmerican Psycho (2000)In honor of it's 20 year anniversary, we discuss American Psycho! Kasio & Ketchum get into the history of the movie and the difficulty Mary Harron went through, pop culture of 2000, Y2K, Napster, Nokia phone, favorite characters, Patrick Bateman, the meaning behind the music, the ending (was it real or not?), and we hand out awards! (Movie discussion starts at 21 mins) Note: This ep was recorded in February before the coronavirus shook up our lives. We had planned on starting Season 2 with this ep but there's been a change of plans and instead we will try to release...
2020-04-131h 35Double A Horror Highway: A Horror Movie PodcastFavorite Opening Scenes In Horror (Bonus series ep 1)Welcome to a new series of bonus episodes where we discuss our favorite opening scenes in horror movies! Movies discussed include: Tag (2015) The Devil’s Candy (2015 - Kasio mistakenly said 2017) The Hunger (1983) The Ring (2002) Annabelle Comes Home (2019) Ginger Snaps (2000) Prom Night (1980) Scream 2 (1997) Night Of The Living Dead (1968) Friday The 13th 2 (1981) Find us on: Instagram Twitter Facebook Listen to the episodes on YouTube Official Website Patreon
2020-03-0234 minDouble A Horror Highway: A Horror Movie PodcastAlice Guy-Blaché - Women In Horror MonthIn honor of Women In Horror Month we will be discussing the most important female director you’ve never heard of: Alice Guy-Blaché. It is believed she was the first person ever to create a horror film (back in the early 1900’s) and has a long list of filmmaking accomplishments that deserve to be known. Alice has had a significant impact on cinema ranging from creating the first narrative film, experimenting with effects, adding sound to film, as well as encouraging actors to “be natural” during the silent era of theatrical and over exaggerated acting. She was a pioneer who spent...
2020-02-1034 minDouble A Horror Highway: A Horror Movie PodcastTop 10 Horrors Of 2019This week we discuss our favorite horrors of 2019! Topics include: the 10 year anniversary of Jennifer’s Body, seeing A Nightmare On Elm Street in the theater, body horror, The Shining, the Soska Sisters, Shudder, Joe Bob Briggs, Ava’s Possessions & life after demonic possession, the early history of horror, Santa’s Slay, The Perfection (spoilers!), Jennifer Connelly in Phenomena, Halloween toys, virtual reality horror games, Annabelle Comes Home, Lezzie Borden (a queer women in horror Instagram account), Us, Carnival Of Souls, and our podcast! Call the Horror Hotline: 662-DOUBLEA Highway Horror Road tunes on YouTube ...
2020-01-061h 14Double A Horror Highway: A Horror Movie PodcastBlack Christmas (1974)This week we deep dive into the original Black Christmas from 1974! Topics include: Christmas time, pop culture of 1974, the history of making this movie, we ask “What’s Barb’s deal??”, we go over the themes of the movie, we discuss the unhinged killer and lack of reveal, cinematography & POV, the music, the ending, favorite scenes, fun facts and trivia, and we hand out awards! Movie discussion starts at 24 mins. Call the Horror Hotline: 662-DOUBLEA Highway Horror Road tunes on YouTube Highway Horror Road Tunes on Spotify Also be sure to check ou...
2019-12-231h 38Double A Horror Highway: A Horror Movie PodcastSerial Mom (1994)We are back for a special Thanksgiving bonus episode! Join us and our special guest De as we discuss John Water's Serial Mom from 1994! Movie discussion starts at 31 mins! In this episode we talk about how we all know each other and the Myspace days, Thanksgiving plans and food, 420, Kasio and De’s new podcast about Curb Your Enthusiasm, pop culture of 1994, My So Called Life and VCR drama, history of making the movie, the true crime influence, cinematography, music, L7 and The Bloody Tampon, our fave kills, our fave scenes, UFO’s, and we hand out awards! Su...
2019-11-251h 51Double A Horror Highway: A Horror Movie PodcastThe Perfection (2018)Our season one finale is here! Strap in and hold on tight because this ride is about to go off the rails! This week we discuss one of our favorite horror movies of the year, The Perfection! We highly recommend that you go into this movie totally blind and don’t even read the rest of this post because of potential spoilers! CW: Sexual abuse (happens off screen). Topics include: our Halloween traditions, the inspiration for making this movie, how it felt to go into this movie TOTALLY blind as horror fans who love camp, we talk cu...
2019-10-281h 51Double A Horror Highway: A Horror Movie PodcastNightmare On Elm Street 2: Freddy's Revenge (1985)This week we head over to 1428 Elm Street to discuss Nightmare On Elm Street 2: Freddy’s Revenge. Topics include: background on Freddy Krueger and the first movie, history of how this movie came to be, pop culture of 1985, why this movie is considered to have gay themes, Mark Patton’s troubled journey and resurgence as an important gay icon, we dive into what was going on behind the scenes, the impact of AIDS and homophobia, the role reversal of having a male scream queen, the music, fun facts and trivia, and we hand out awards! Call the horr...
2019-10-211h 12Double A Horror Highway: A Horror Movie PodcastDeath Proof (2007)Hey Butterfly, hop in my Dodge Charger and join us for Quentin Tarantino’s Death Proof! This week we discuss: pop culture of 2007, grindhouse theaters, exploitation films, why we love this movie so much, stunt people, Zoe Bell, the differences in our two groups of women, cinematography, the music, But I’m A Cheerleader, we ponder over what happened to Lee, the lap dance, we hand out awards, and so much more! Call the horror hotline at 662-DOUBLEA! Share your scariest horror movie stories, leave us comments, or ask us questions and we will put together a spec...
2019-10-141h 33Double A Horror Highway: A Horror Movie PodcastThe Final Girls (2015)It’s time for summer camp! Join us as we discuss one of Kasio's favorite movies of all time - The Final Girls (2015)! Topics include: Meta horror, the death of a parent, themes of the movie, cinematography (it’s amazing!), the monster and it’s rules (typical slasher), the music (such as Bette Davis Eyes and Like A Prayer), endless gushing over Angela Trimbur’s performance (call us, we love you!), the end fight scene and stripping, what a sequel might look like, favorite kills, the absurdity of dumping m&m’s into popcorn, we hand out a...
2019-10-071h 15Double A Horror Highway: A Horror Movie PodcastSummer Of 84 (2018)This week we are bicycling our way back to 1984! Join us as we discuss: The history behind making this movie, the suburbs, the authenticity of the 80s aesthetic, what was happening in the real world during 1984, the 80's inspired synth soundtrack, Kasio has an excuse to talk about the movie Risky Business, what it was like to be a kid in the 80s, the ending, what a sequel might look like, Kraft macaroni and cheese, walkie talkies, spying on neighbors, milk cartons and missing kids. Call the horror hotline at 662-DOUBLEA! Leave us comments or ask...
2019-09-3046 minDouble A Horror Highway: A Horror Movie PodcastCarnival Of Souls (1962)This week’s discussion is about the classic and influential Carnival Of Souls (1962). Topics include: watching this movie in black and white vs color, how it came to be filmed at the Saltair, the lack of success at the time of release and it’s surprise success in the 80s, horror movie hosts, the organ music, Ketchum’s “sensible” pump organ, breaking social conventions, a feeling of not belonging, we hand out awards, Ketchum shares the history of the Saltair and ends the episode with a ghost story! Pick up the phone and call the horror hotline 662-DOUBLEA...
2019-09-231h 03Double A Horror Highway: A Horror Movie PodcastJennifer's Body (2009)Happy 10 year anniversary Jennifer’s Body! We are so excited to talk to you about the movie that sparked the creation of this podcast! Since it’s release back in 2009, it has gone on to become a feminist and queer cult classic and is currently experiencing a revival in part due to the #MeToo movement. Today’s topics include: the failure of the marketing of this movie, how Megan Fox was unjustly torn apart at the time of release, Jennifer “eating the patriarchy”, the queerness and psychic connection of Needy and Jennifer’s relationship, the necklace, the music (unfort...
2019-09-1651 min
Double A Horror Highway: A Horror Movie PodcastIt Follows (2015)Welcome to the first episode of season one! Join your Double A hosts Amy Kasio and Amy Ketchum as they take a deeper look into one of their favorite horror movies: It Follows (2015). Today they discuss the 80’s sounding synth music, the inspiration for the cinematography, the unsettling feeling of the mixed seasons and technology, a deeper meaning behind the pool, their love of the opening scene, the significance of the color pink, the monster and it’s rules, Jay’s father, hypercolor shirts, tater skins, urban decay, the ending, how they would escape the monster, they question if there...
2019-09-0959 minDouble A Horror Highway: A Horror Movie PodcastDouble A Horror Highway - About UsGet to know your horror hosts Amy Kasio and Amy Ketchum as they answer four questions in this very short episode: Why do you want to talk about horror on a podcast? How does horror affect you/make you feel? What are your earliest memories of discovering horror? When did a horror movie scare you the most? Join us September 9th for our first full episode! Where to find us: Instagram @doubleahorrorhighway Twitter @horrorhwy Facebook Youtube Patreon
2019-08-2611 minDouble A Horror Highway: A Horror Movie PodcastDouble A Horror Highway TrailerJoin hosts Amy Kasio and Amy Ketchum as they take a deep dive into their favorite horror movies! They will discuss many different topics such as: the history of the making of the movie, the music, the cinematography, the monster and it's rules, the themes of the movie, their favorite kills, the impact of the movie on them, fun facts & trivia, and much more! They will end each episode by handing out awards for everything they feel the movie did right! So hop in the van and take a drive with us down the Double A Horror Highway! The...
2019-08-1900 min