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SOUTH JERSEY HORROREpisode 89: Interview with the magnificent Stacey Nelkin (casted as Ellie Grimbridge) in Halloween III: Season of the Witch (1982)I had the esteemed honor and pleasure of speaking to the very impressive and spectacular Stacey Nelkin who portrayed 'Ellie Grimbridge' in John Carpenter's Halloween III: Season of the Witch. She spoke of her role and how she was excited to act in the movie (even though she is not a fan of horror) but still she performed exceptionally well. She also gave away some behind the scenes secrets of the special effects in her death scene (which was really cool to hear, by the way) and there is nothing better than practical special effects.
Currently, Stacey i...
2023-01-0824 minSOUTH JERSEY HORROREpisode 88: Interview with Award-Winning Actor Ryan Lambert (Casted as Rudy) from the movie, The Monster Squad (1987)What can I say about Ryan Lambert except he is one of the coolest individuals that I have interviewed. He portrays "Rudy", the heart throb 15 year old that rides a blue banana seat bike to get around instead of a motorcycle. And yet, he was able to pull that off with ease!
In this interview, we discuss how he was chosen for the role of 'Rudy' and some of behind the scenes secrets of this awesome cult hit, 35 years and still going strong on the convention circuit! Fans from around the globe still flock to the cast i...
2023-01-0733 minSOUTH JERSEY HORROREpisode 87: Interview with L.C. Holt (Lamb Mask) from "You're Next" (2011)Had the esteemed pleasure to speaking to L.C. Holt who starred in the home-invasion movie, "You're Next" - he expressed how much fun he had while filming this movie. Who doesn't have a little fun while shooting a horror movie? Especially when it involves using weapons and breaking stuff... L.C. Holt also starred in the found-footage film, "V/H/S 2" as Kyle (segment "Tape 49"). So this guy has a taste for horror and I love it!
Be sure to check out his upcoming films: Phantom Fun-World as The Phantom alongside Spencer Madison & Butcher's Bluff as A...
2022-12-2131 minSOUTH JERSEY HORROREpisode 86: Interview with Award-Winning Actor Charles Baker (casted as Blake Sherman, Jr) in "Splinter" (2008)In this awesome interview, I spoke to Charles Baker who portrayed Blake Sherman, Jr in the movie "Splinter" where he was the first character introduced in the movie to be the first human victim. He said that when he auditioned for the role, he brought his famous "I Love Bikinis" hat which landed him the part. Also, even though he died at the beginning of the movie, he also took part in playing the monster/creature in several scenes and he said he had an absolute blast doing that!
There are also some special effect secrets he de...
2022-12-2132 minSOUTH JERSEY HORROREpisode 85: Interview with Ms. Laura Taylor from the Independent Horror movie, "Mold" (2022)I had the esteemed pleasure and honor to speak to Ms. Laura Taylor who portrays 'Parish' in the new movie "Mold" (2022). Laura has a very interesting background in which she has been since she was a teenager.
We discussed her role in the movie and how she was not chosen for the role immediately but asked by the director on a whim. It's great how something like that works out for the actor!
Mold is now available for watching on Amazon (pay to watch). Please check it out and support Ms. Taylor in her phenomenal role...
2022-12-1922 minSOUTH JERSEY HORROREpisode 84: Interview with the Legendary Jill Larson (casted as Deborah Logan) from the movie: "The Taking of Deborah Logan (2014)In this interview I talk to Jill Larson who portrays "Deborah Logan" the main antagonist in the movie, "The Taking of Deborah Logan" and we discuss how much fun it was for her and the crew to film this movie. Although it is supposed to take place in Virginia. the movie was actually filmed in South Carolina. We also got in a personal level regarding Alzheimer's Disease and how much of an impact it can have on someone's life and/or family.
Jill Larson is such a sweet and fun person to to talk to and with h...
2022-12-1828 minSOUTH JERSEY HORROREpisode 83: Interview with Grant Kramer (casted as Mike Tobacco) from "Killer Klowns from Outer Space"Killer Klowns from Outer Space is still one of my favorite cult-classic/comedy horror movies from the 1980s! It was such an honor to speak to Mr. Grant Cramer who portrays the lead male role, Mike Tobacco in the awesome movie. We discussed his role and how much he had fun filming it in various locations in California. He also stated that most of the "space ship" scenes were filmed in a warehouse and it was like a playground. Most of the backgrounds inside the "space ship" were matte' paintings. How cool is that?!?
There was supposed to...
2022-12-1735 minSOUTH JERSEY HORROREpisode 82: Interview with Spencer Madison (casted as Izzy Wagner) in the New Age Exorcist "The Demons Within"In this interview, I had the honor and pleasure of speaking to Spencer Madison who portrays the main antagonist, "Izzy Wagner"; this movie is in Post- Production and is anticipated to be released next year. We discussed how she would really channel the character's persona by creating an arc that would make her sometimes black out (no one was harmed during the making of this film) and there were trained professionals on set just in case. She also discussed more upcoming movies such as "Phantom Fun World" (also in post-production) and how she had a blast filming that movie. Wh...
2022-12-1627 minSOUTH JERSEY HORROREpisode 81: Interview with Kay "The Scream Queen" Leahy (casted as Tiffany Clark) from the movie "Bloody Summer Camp" (2021)I had the esteemed pleasure of interviewing Kim Leahy who portrays 'Tiffany Clark' in the entertaining and campy slasher, "Bloody Summer Camp" where she worked alongside the awesome Felissa Rose. Nonetheless, Kay is a wonderful and talented actress who I believe is going to win an award for this role (she better win an award for this role). If you have not seen the movie yet, I highly suggest that you do. There are tons of homages paid to majority of the "summer camp" slasher movies, but most of all, Friday the 13th... And there are a lot of 1980...
2022-12-1629 minSOUTH JERSEY HORROREpisode 80: Interview with award-winning actress Elina Madison (casted as Angel) from the movie "Pig Killer" (2022) - Based on a True StoryIn this interview, I had the esteemed pleasure of talking to the talented Elina Madison regarding her role as 'Angel' in the movie, "Pig Killer" (2022). This movies based on the true story of a serial killer in Canada. Elina has won numerous awards for her distinguished talent and there is no doubt that she will win many more.
Short synopsis: Inspired by the terrifying story of Robert 'Willy' Pickton, the pig farmer prolific lady killer whose horrific crimes shocked the world, PIG KILLER graphically depicts the rape, torture, slaughter and dismemberment of forty-nine young women on a pig...
2022-12-1520 minSOUTH JERSEY HORROREpisode 79: Interview with Sherman Howard (casted as "Bub") in George A. Romero's "Day of the Dead" (1985)Sherman Howard, who plays the lovable zombie "Bub" in George A. Romero's "Day of the Dead" (1985) is such an awesome person and even more so, a very talented actor (and a legend in my opinion) for all of the different roles he has played in all of the movies and television shows. It's no wonder this guy is a legend. I am hoping that one day I will be able to interview him again!
2022-12-1323 minSOUTH JERSEY HORROREpisode 78: Interview with Award-Winning Actress Danni ShepherdDanni Shepherd is an award-winning actress from Bradford, West Yorkshire, England, UK and she won the award "Best Leading Actress" for the International Lit Horror & Comedy Festival as well as winning a "Rising Star" award. She is known for The 33rd Sun, Flower Boy and A Light Through Coloured Glass.
She discusses her role in the movie, "Family Man" and how challenging it was due to the fact how the storyline and plot may have affected her outlook on the controversy of pedophilia. However, she knows how to separate her personal life from her acting life which m...
2022-12-0828 minSOUTH JERSEY HORROREpisode 77: Interview with Renowned & Award-Winning Director Jeremiah KippIn this interview, I have a conversation with renowned director Jeremiah Kipp who directed the Shudder Original, "Slapface" (2022)
Synopsis: A boy deals with the loss of his mother by creating a dangerous relationship with a monster rumored to live in the woods.
Plot Summary: After the death of his mother, Lucas, a loner who lives in a rundown home with his brother Tom, regularly seeks solace in the nearby woods. With his only "friends" being a group of female bullies, he keeps to himself most of the time. After a strange encounter with an inhuman...
2022-12-0727 minSOUTH JERSEY HORROREpisode 76: Interview with Jaime Hill (casted as the Mother) In the Upcoming Horror Movie "Skinamarink" (2022)In this interview, I speak with Jaime Hill who is starring in the new horror/thriller movie "Skinamarink" which is supposed to be the next best independent horror movie of the year. She also speaks how the film was stolen from another group in Spain - that is why no one has heard about it. Jaime is a fantastic person and a very talented actress. She wears many hats; she does horror & comedy while advocating mental health. She has her own web show, "Chew on This", and she is also a scare actor at the Rutherford Haunted House which...
2022-12-0720 minSOUTH JERSEY HORROREpisode 75: Interview with Award-Winning Swedish Actor, Harley Wallen (casted as Lucas Vanderbilt) from the movie "Ash & Bone" (2022)Full interview with Harley Wallen [casted as Lucas Vanderbilt] from "Ash & Bone" (2022). We discuss the plot & synopsis of the film, highlighting his career as a multiple award winner and nominee for his phenomenal acting abilities. We also discuss upcoming projects; especially how there may be a prequel and sequel to the movie "Ash and Bone" - which seems pretty exciting to me! Keep an eye on Harley Waller as he progresses more in the film industry not only as an actor but as a producer and director. Such an amazing and fun individual all-around!
2022-12-0629 minSOUTH JERSEY HORROREpisode 74: Interview with Lydia Manson (casted as Alana) from "Reunion From Hell 2"Full interview with Lydia Manson who stars as 'Alana' in the upcoming movie, "Reunion from Hell" and she as acting alongside Mark Patton, Lisa Wilcox, and Danny Hassel. She is the only female actress to appear in scenes with Nightmare on Elm Street Alums (whish is REALLY cool). Make sure to check out the film when it hits theaters sometime next year!
2022-12-0625 minSOUTH JERSEY HORROREpisode 73: Interview with the legendary Mr. Lew Temple (casted as Talbot) from the movie "Feral" (2019)Lew Temple has been nicknamed "The Chameleon" for his ability to jump into any role given to him and develop that character and this makes him a very unique and talented actor. In this interview we discuss his role as 'Talbot' in the movie "Feral" (2019) and how he declares the moral implications with that character. He also delved into how much he enjoyed portraying 'Axel' from TWD and 'Ned' from the box office hit, "Unstoppable" along side Denzel Washington and Chris Pine. Mr. Lew Temple is such an amazing actor and I hope I get to see him in more...
2022-11-3032 minSOUTH JERSEY HORROREpisode 72: Interview with Ms. Bethan Waller (casted as Lucy Morgan) from "The Last Rite" (2021)Bethan Waller; the main protagonist in the movie, "The Last Rite" (2021) - Suffering from sleep paralysis, a medical student falls prey to a demonic force that wants to rip her apart from within. Torn between sanity and the unknown, she's left with no alternative but to contact a local priest for help. The movie is very underrated and underappreciated and I wish Ms. Waller would have won an award for that role. She performed so well with this character and she acted in a most paramount way. I highly suggest watching this movie if you enjoy the sub-genre of p...
2022-11-2625 minSOUTH JERSEY HORROREpisode 71: Interview with Milo Cawthorne (casted as Brodie) from the horror-comedy, "Deathgasm" (2015)** WARNING ** this audio contains adult language and explicit material, viewer discretion is advised. The all exclusive interview with Milo Cawthorne who portrayed "Brodie" the New Zealand horror-comedy, "DEATHGASM" (all in capital letters, because lowercase is for pu$$ies. Milo is one of my favorite actors who is very underrated and under appreciated. He won an award for best leading actor in Deathgasm and nominated for two more in his career. He is such a laid back and cool individual; hopefully he can tell me more about the possible sequel that may be in the works.
2022-11-2627 minSOUTH JERSEY HORROREpisode 70: Interview with Ms. Sarah Lind (as Molly Hartley) in "The Exorcism of Molly Hartley" (2015)In this episode, I have the pleasure and honor of speaking to Ms. Sarah Lind who portrayed Molly Hartley in "The Exorcism of Molly Hartley" and she performed so well in that movie, she deserves an award. We talk about her role and how arduous it was due to the long hours of makeup and preparing for the scenes. She also has a new movie coming out on December 1, 2022 called "A Wounded Fawn" [Shudder Original] and she will be doing a "Live "Tweet" on Twitter that same day. Make sure to join her on that live tweet!
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2022-11-2220 minSOUTH JERSEY HORROREpisode 69: Interview with Ms. Anastasia Phillips (casted as Vera) from "Incident in A Ghostland" (2018)Synopsis: A mother of two who inherits a house is confronted with murderous intruders on the first night in their new home and fights for her daughters' lives. Sixteen years later when the daughters reunite at the house, things get really strange.
In this interview, her and I talk about her role as 'Vera' in the movie and some behind the scenes secrets. She is absolutely astonishing and talented. I am very grateful that I had the opportunity to talk to her about her role and the movie.
Ms. Anastasia Phillips is also starring in a...
2022-11-1821 minSOUTH JERSEY HORROREpisode 68: Interview with Haley Heslip [Casted as Serena] from "The Spore" (2021)Movie Synopsis: The lives of ten strangers intersect through a terrifying chain of events as a mutating fungus begins to spread through a small town wiping out everyone that comes into contact with it.
Almost like an anthology; short stories regarding a plague outbreak that evolves while killing its victims.
Haley Heslip, casted as 'Serena' in the movie, "The Spore" (2021) is such a talented actress nominated, in 2019, for Best Actress in the Royal Starr Film Festival for her performance as Mia in the Peter Poulos film, VOID. Very cool and laid back interview.
2022-11-1622 minSOUTH JERSEY HORROREpisode 67: Interview with Jason Liles (The Chatterer) & Zachary Hing (The Asphyx) from Hellraiser (2022)The Hellraiser (2022) reboot is practically amazing in my opinion; I love how new characters (Cenobites) were introduced and I got to speak with two of them today, Jason Liles who portrayed "The Chatterer" and Zachary Hing who portrayed "The Asphyx" in which both of them performed exceptionally well in their roles. If I had to choose my favorite Cenobites, it would definitely be these two. I cannot imagine what they had to go through as far as putting on the costumes and makeup for these roles but they did and now I have a lot more respect for them.
2022-11-1430 minSOUTH JERSEY HORROREpisode 66: Interview with Ken Arnold "Ken" from The Night Watchmen (2017)The interview with New Jersey Local, Ken Arnold is now available on my YouTube Channel for your viewing pleasure. I talked to him about his movie, "The Night Watchmen" from 2017 and it's effing hilarious and I definitely recommend watching it. If you like movies about vampires with some comedy etched in, you will love The Night Watchmen.
Furthermore, Ken has another movie coming out, "A Town Called Purgatory" which will be released early next year. Keep your eyes and ears open!
2022-11-1429 minSOUTH JERSEY HORROREpisode 65: Interview with Erica Dyer [Casted as Brenda Clark] in Silent Night, Bloody Night 3 (2022)When Angelica wakes from a coma in an asylum, she must rediscover who she is by confronting who she was. These walls hold numerous horrors she must battle, including a visitor who wants to see her home for the holidays...in a body bag.
I had the honor and pleasure of speaking to Erica Dyer regarding her role as "Brenda Clark" for the upcoming film, Silent Night, Bloody Night 3 which will be released this December.
2022-11-1221 minSOUTH JERSEY HORROREpisode 64: Interview with Lauren LaVera. 'Sienna' from Terrifier 2 (2022)Terrifier 2... Such a fantastic movie! The sequel has brought more blood and gore than the first and even better, a more prestigious cast. Lauren LaVera, born in Philadelphia, is an awesome actress and hopefully I will be able to meet her at a convention one of these days. Her role as 'Sienna' has given hope for those that want to be labeled as a "Final Girl" in horror movies. With her history of martial arts, she cold probably take down Chuck Norris. Whose to say that she won't? Well, I firmly believe that Art the Clown has met his mat...
2022-11-0921 minSOUTH JERSEY HORROREpisode 63: Interview with Ms. Kim Bubbs 'Juliette' from "The Thing" (2011)It was an honor and pleasure to interview Ms. Bubbs and talking to her about her role as 'Juliette' in the movie, The Thing (2011). She is such an amazing person; very talented, also!
2022-11-0923 minSOUTH JERSEY HORROREpisode 62: Interview with Darcy DeMoss "Nikki" from Friday the 13th Part 6: Jason Lives & Vengeance: Bloodlines Part 2Interview with the lovely and very talented Darcy DeMoss who portrayed 'Nikki' in Friday the 13th Part 6 : Jason Lives! My favorite episode out of all of the entire franchise.
2022-11-0827 minSOUTH JERSEY HORROREpisode 61: Interview with Charlotte Kirk [credited as 'Sinclair'] from the SCI-FI Thriller "The Lair" (2022)When Royal Air Force pilot Lt. Kate Sinclair is shot down over Afghanistan, she finds refuge in an abandoned underground bunker where deadly man-made biological weapons - half human, half alien - are awakened.
Charlotte Kirk is a very talented and wonderful actress; she has been in many reputable movies and has worked along side many notable actors.
2022-11-0721 minSOUTH JERSEY HORROREpisode 60: Interview with Amelie McLain "The Little Pale Girl" from Damien Leone's Terrifier 2 (2022)Movie synopsis: Resurrected by a sinister entity, Art the Clown returns to Miles County to terrorize a teenage girl and her younger brother on Halloween night. The video includes an interview with Amelie McLain, the trailer for Terrifier 2, and credits.
In this bonus episode, I had the esteemed pleasure to interview Amelie McLain who portrayed "The Little Pale Girl" in Terrifier 2 which is now streaming on SceamBox and still available in theaters across the country.
Amelie is such an amazing actor; even though she had no dialogue in the film, she still performed exceptionally well and...
2022-11-0414 minSOUTH JERSEY HORROREpisode 59: Interview With The Award Winning Actress Devanny Pinn. The Star of "Frost" (2022)In this episode you will hear the trailer for the upcoming movie, "Frost" starring the beautiful and talented Devanny Pinn who happens to be a South Jersey native. Also, included is the interview for regarding the movie "Frost" (2022) and how she acted as "Abby". She has also been granted the title "Scream Queen" which is very impressive because she now belongs in the same category as the legendary Jamie Lee Curtis.
The movie, "Frost" hits theaters October 11, 2022. Make sure you check it out and tell them that the Horror Heathen sent you!
2022-10-0529 minSOUTH JERSEY HORROREpisode 58: Movie Review of "What Josiah Saw" (2022) - A Cheesy Slice of Southern Gothic Horror.Some critics are calling "What Josiah Saw" an oppressive meditation on Christianity. As troubled lives are explored, it's less likely it seems what God is offering to the family to save the soul of Miriam.
2022-09-2118 minSOUTH JERSEY HORROREpisode 57: Movie Review of "Allegoria" (2022) - Welcome to the Spider's Web of AnthologiesAllegoria (2022) is an anthology written/directed by Spider One (yes, the same Spider One from Powerman 5K). I really enjoyed this movie and I hope that it wins some type of award. The subliminal messages are put together like a puzzle creating a very unique and surprising movie that I really enjoyed. I definitely recommend this movie to anyone who loves the combination of art & fear (and the legendary Spider One). The directing, the acting, and the dialogue were all on point and exceptional. I cannot wait to see what this leads to.
2022-09-0112 minSOUTH JERSEY HORROREpisode 56: Movie Review of "Glorious" (2022) - All Hail The Glory Hole (And Cosmic Being)!Glorious (2022) is about a heartbroken man finds himself trapped in a bathroom with a strange voice who says he may be the only hope in stopping a terrible event. The "Lovecraftian" images are there with the cosmic beings and the universally translated dark humor. I really enjoyed this movie due to the fact that in its entirety was filmed in a rest stop bathroom. With the limited space and resources, the producer made it work.
The dialogue between the main protagonist and the "cosmic being" was exceptionally executed between the two with a few strange conversations in a me...
2022-08-1914 minSOUTH JERSEY HORROREpisode 55: Movie Review of "The Black Phone" (2022) - Spam Calls From the DeadThe Black Phone (2022) is a refreshing movie for the horror community. I enjoyed it because Ethan Hawke plays the "Grabber: exceptionally well and not just with the voice acting but with the body language also. The young teens in this movie pretty much carried the film due to the harsh world they are brought up in the 1970s; the abusive, alcoholic father and the schoolyard bullies. A great way to target the young teen audience and the rest of concerned parents. Jason Blum & Blumhouse did an excellent job with this film and hopefully they will do more movies with t...
2022-07-2822 minSOUTH JERSEY HORROREpisode 54: Stranger Things (Season 4) Recap - From the Beginning** THIS PODCAST EPISODE CONTAINS SPOILERS ** If you have not watched Season 4, avoid this podcast at all costs!
In this episode I do a quick recap of Season 4 and my quantitative breakdown. Also it contains easter eggs/references to other pop culture shows/movies from the 1980/1990s.
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SOUTH JERSEY HORROREpisode 53: 1980's Rewind Horror Edition - Top 20 Villains in 1980's Horror MoviesIn this episode, I talk about the Top 20 Villains in 1980's Horror Movies and what I think about them. Ranging from Chucky to the Xenomorph, I go into quantitative thought of each icon and how they impacted the horror community.
Music Credit: (UHQ) by Kosmmik
American Horror Story 1984 Theme Song
2022-06-1835 minSOUTH JERSEY HORRORSouth Jersey Horror Business WebsiteSouth Jersey Horror has a business webpage with some pretty cool stuff on it. Go check it out @ www.southjerseyhorror.com.
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2022-05-2703 minSOUTH JERSEY HORROREpisode 52: Movie Review of The Flock- And Not of Seagulls [Independent Found Footage Film]"The Flock" (2022) Written & directed by Dillon Brown
Here’s the pulse: While on a journey to find a mysterious cult, three young people encounter a plot to raise a demonic entity. Hot on their trail is a team of mercenaries with a similarly mysterious background, hellbent on taking down anyone involved.
The movie is not available yet for public viewing, I was invited for a private screening.
The movie trailer can be watched here: https://youtu.be/NQnVyA25-t0
** DISCLAIMER: I DO NOT OWN THE RIGHTS TO THE MOVIE CLIPS AND MUSIC...
2022-05-2711 minSOUTH JERSEY HORROREpisode 51: Movie Review of “The Queen of Black Magic” (2019) – Orphans, Witches, & Bugs… Oh, My! [Shudder Exclusive]The Queen of Black Magic takes place in an orphanage in rural Indonesia where all these adults (once orphans) come back because the house master, Mr. Bandi, is on his death bed. However, their happy reunion is soured by a series of sinister happenings that only get worse as the orphanage’s dark secrets come to life.
But it’s not just a more straightforward story that makes this an enjoyable film. The Queen of Black Magic is a masterclass of mounting dread, with the situation becoming worse and worse for the characters until it builds into a cli...
2022-05-1714 minSOUTH JERSEY HORROREpisode 50: Movie Review of "The Cellar" (2022) Baphomet's Satanic Mathematical Hell [Shudder Exclusive]Unable to turn down a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to buy their dream house for nothing, Keira and Brian Woods move into a vast, lavish, fully-furnished Irish manor in the city's suburbs. As their sulky teenage daughter Ellie and her younger brother Steven wander around the cold rooms of their eerily vacant new home, suddenly, an intriguing wind-up gramophone in the living room catches their attention. And, without a doubt, there must be more treasures hidden in plain sight. But who knows what lies behind the kids' peculiar behavior? What dark, hair-raising wonders lurk in the cellar? -www.imdb.com
2022-05-0314 minSOUTH JERSEY HORROREpisode 49: Movie Review of “X” (2022) – A Decadent Erotic Slasher Film With A PunchHere's the skinny: The cast and crew involves of three performers — two women and a man, the classic heterosexual porn ratio — a director, a technician and a swaggering tycoon who claims the title of executive producer.
IMDB - In 1979, a group of young filmmakers set out to make an adult film in rural Texas, but when their reclusive, elderly hosts catch them in the act, the cast find themselves fighting for their lives.
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SOUTH JERSEY HORROREpisode 48: Movie Review - The Cursed (2021) “Don’t F**k with Gypsies”In 19th-century France, a man arrives in a remote country village to investigate an attack by a wild animal. However, he soon discovers a much deeper and sinister force that has the manor and the townspeople in its grip.
YouTube Video can be found @ https://youtu.be/qbwEXwvldqo
**DISCLAIMER** I do not own the rights to the music in the video.
Music: "Of Wolf and Man" by Metallica (1991)
2022-04-0318 minSOUTH JERSEY HORRORBonus Episode: Aileen Wuornos – Damsel of Death [True Crime]This bonus episode is about Aileen "Lee" Carol Wuornos, America's first female serial killer... Wuornos confessed to the murder of all six men, claiming that she was picked up by the men when she was working as a highway prostitute, and shot them in self defense after they attempted to sexually assault her. Wuornos was convicted of the murder of Richard Mallory after a jury trial in Volusia County and was sentenced to death. At trial, the State was allowed to introduce similar crimes evidence about Wuornos' commission of several other murders. While on death row, it was discovered that Ma...
2022-03-2726 minSOUTH JERSEY HORROREpisode 47: David Berkowitz – The Son of Sam/.44 Caliber Killer [True Crime]David Berkowitz, by-name Son of Sam, original name David Falco, (born June 1, 1953, Brooklyn, New York, U.S.), American serial killer who murdered six people in New York City in 1976–77. His crimes plunged the city into a panic and unleashed one of the largest manhunts in New York history.
Audio Segment: Searching For The Son Of Sam - 44 Caliber Killer In Brooklyn (1977) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0lss0zoknRE&t=652s
Audio Segment: CBSN preview: "Son Of Sam: The Killer Speaks" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5S3YFwMpu-I
*** DISCLAIMER *** I do not own t...
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SOUTH JERSEY HORROREpisode 46: Charles Manson – Charismatic Cult Leader or Criminal? [True Crime]*** DISCLAIMER *** I do not own the rights of the YouTube recordings that have been incorporated with this Podcast episode.
Charles Manson was an American cult leader whose followers carried out several notorious murders in the late 1960s, resulting in his life imprisonment. He died in 2017 after spending more than four decades in prison. Charles Manson was an American criminal who spearheaded a murderous campaign with his followers, the Manson Family Cult, that would make him one of the most infamous figures in criminal history.Notorious for his connection to the brutal slayings of pregnant actress Sharon Tate and o...
2022-02-1522 minSOUTH JERSEY HORROREpisode 45: John Wayne Gacy – The Killer Clown (Not From Outer Space) [True Crime]*** DISCLAIMER *** I do not own the rights to the YouTube Audio at the beginning of the episode.
YouTube Audio Title: John Wayne Gacy Talks (Pt. 4)
John Wayne Gacy (March 17, 1942 – May 10, 1994) was an American serial killer and se offender known as the Killer Clown who assaulted and murdered at least 33 young men and boys. Gacy regularly performed at children's hospitals and charitable events as "Pogo the Clown" or "Patches the Clown", personas he had devised.
2022-01-3123 minSOUTH JERSEY HORROREpisode 44: H.H. Holmes: The First Known American Serial Killer [True Crime]*** DISCLAIMER *** I do not own the rights to the audio clip in the beginning of the episode. It is from YouTube and the publisher is "filmmakerjonb" and the film site: http://www.hhholmesthefilm.com
H.H. Holmes, by-name of Herman Mudgett, (born May 16, 1861?, Gilmanton, New Hampshire, U.S.—died May 7, 1896, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania), American swindler and confidence trickster who is widely considered the country’s first known serial killer. At the height of his criminal career, the infamous Dr. H.H. Holmes designed his castle of horrors in Chicago, where he rented rooms to unsuspecting victims...
2022-01-1722 minSOUTH JERSEY HORROREpisode 43: Movie Review of Resident Evil: Welcome to Raccoon City “Every Story Has a Beginning”Set in 1998, this origin story explores the secrets of the mysterious Spencer Mansion and the ill-fated Raccoon City.
Welcome to Raccoon City, once the booming home of pharmaceutical giant Umbrella Corp. The company's exodus left the city a wasteland, a dying town with great evil brewing below the surface. When that evil is unleashed, a group of survivors must work together to uncover the truth behind Umbrella and make it through the night.
2021-12-3011 minSOUTH JERSEY HORROREpisode 42: Movie Review of Antlers (2021) “Literally, Supernatural Human Darkness.”Antlers (2021)
In an isolated Oregon town, a middle-school teacher and her sheriff brother become embroiled with her enigmatic student, whose dark secrets lead to terrifying encounters with an ancestral creature that could have frightening consequences.
2021-12-1612 minSOUTH JERSEY HORROREpisode 41: Movie Review of Blumhouses’ A House on the Bayou (2021) “The Wicked Makes Isaac a Not So Dull Boy”Blumhouses’ A House on the Bayou (2021)
In an effort to reconnect and mend their relationship, Jessica and John Chambers (Angela Sarafyan, Paul Schneider) seek an idyllic getaway with their daughter Anna (Lia McHugh) to a remote mansion in rural Louisiana. When suspiciously friendly neighbors show up for dinner uninvited, the weekend takes a sinister turn as the fragile family bond is tested and dark secrets come to light.
Genre: Mystery & Thriller, Horror
Release Date (Streaming): Nov 19, 2021
Runtime: 1h 29m
2021-11-2716 minSOUTH JERSEY HORRORBonus Episode: The New Jersey Horror Convention 2021 @ The Showboat in Atlantic City, NJWelcome to New Jersey Horror Con and Film Festival!
NEXT NJ HORROR CON is November 12th, 13th and 14th 2021.
All tickets purchased in 2020 can be used once for any NJ HORROR CON events only in 2021.
http://www.newjerseyhorrorcon.com/
2021-11-1007 minSOUTH JERSEY HORROREpisode 40: Movie Review of The 7th Day “And on the 7th Day…”A rookie priest arrives for his first day of training with a renowned exorcist. As they plunge deeper into hell on Earth, the lines between good and evil blur and their own demons emerge.
2021-11-0911 minSOUTH JERSEY HORRORBonus Episode: Shout-Out to My New Found Horror FriendsThis bonus episode is dedicated to Hollie, Walt, and Walt... For they have constructed THE BEST Friday the 13th kill scenes display that I have ever seen. For your dedication and enthusiasm, you have definitely landed on The Horror Hound's radar and list of friends. For a live recording of the episode, log into Facebook and look me up (Benjamin Dutill).
For those in the South Jersey area(s), the display location is located on Park Avenue in Palmyra, NJ (across the street from the Charles Street Elementary School). Tell them that The Horror Hound sent you! E...
2021-10-2510 minSOUTH JERSEY HORROREpisode 39: Movie Review of Blumhouses’ Halloween Kills (2021) “You Cannot Kill the Bogeyman”Halloween Kills (2021)
The saga of Michael Myers and Laurie Strode continues in the next thrilling chapter of the Halloween series.
The nightmare isn't over as unstoppable killer Michael Myers escapes from Laurie Strode's trap to continue his ritual bloodbath. Injured and taken to the hospital, Laurie fights through the pain as she inspires residents of Haddonfield, to rise up against Myers. Taking matters into their own hands, the Strode women and other survivors form a vigilante mob to hunt down Michael and end his reign of terror once and for all.
*** DISCLAIMER *** I...
2021-10-2114 minSOUTH JERSEY HORROREpisode 38: Movie Review of M. Night Shyamalan’s Old (2021) “Life is a Beach and then some…”A thriller about a family on a tropical holiday who discover that the secluded beach where they are relaxing for a few hours is somehow causing them to age rapidly reducing their entire lives into a single day.
*** DISCLAIMER *** I do not own the rights for the sound clip from Kindergarten Cop
2021-10-0114 minSOUTH JERSEY HORROREpisode 37: Movie Review of The Resonator – Miskatonic U “Lovecraftian Horror Continues to Resonate”**** DISCLAIMER **** I do not own the right(s) to the Reanimator Theme Song
Genre superstars Michael Pare (STREETS OF FIRE, EDDIE AND THE CRUISERS), Amanda Wyss (A NIGHTMARE ON ELM STREET, FAST TIMES AT RIDGEMONT HIGH) and Empire Pictures alumni Jeffrey Byron (THE DUNGEONMASTER, METALSTORM) join a cast of attractive newcomers in this tale of visionary Miskatonic University student Crawford Tillinghast, who follows in his late father's footsteps and becomes obsessed with completing work on The Resonator, an inter-dimensional device that opens doorways to other worlds. With the aid of his closest friends, they manage to get t...
2021-09-2816 minSOUTH JERSEY HORROREpisode 36: [Shudder-thon Edition] Movie Review of Anything for Jackson “Grief-stricken Grandparents”A bereaved Satanist couple kidnap a pregnant woman so they can use an ancient spell book to put their dead grandson's spirit into her unborn child but end up summoning more than they bargained for.
2021-09-1713 minSOUTH JERSEY HORROREpisode 35: [Shudder-thon Edition] Movie Review of The Unholy (2021) “There’s Something About Mary”Based on James Herbert's 1983 novel Shrine, "The Unholy" is fairly standard religious horror that was purposely released before Good Friday.
The Unholy follows Alice, a young hearing-impaired girl who, after a supposed visitation from the Virgin Mary, is inexplicably able to hear, speak and heal the sick. As word spreads and people from near and far flock to witness her miracles, a disgraced journalist (Jeffrey Dean Morgan) hoping to revive his career visits the small New England town to investigate. When terrifying events begin to happen all around, he starts to question if these phenomena are the works of...
2021-09-0713 minSOUTH JERSEY HORROREpisode 34: [Shudder-thon Edition] Movie Review of Phantasm (1979) "Mayhem at the Mortuary"Phantasm is a 1979 American science fantasy horror film that was directed, written, photographed, and edited by Don Coscarelli. The first film in the Phantasm franchise. The residents of a small town have begun dying under strange circumstances, leading young Mike (Michael Baldwin) to investigate. After discovering that the Tall Man (Angus Scrimm), the town's mortician, is killing and reanimating the dead as misshapen zombies, Mike seeks help from his older brother, Jody (Bill Thornbury), and local ice cream man Reggie (Reggie Bannister). Working together, they try to lure out and kill the Tall Man, all the while avoiding his minion...
2021-09-0118 minSOUTH JERSEY HORROREpisode 33: [Shudder-thon Edition] Movie Review of Tales of Halloween “An Exuberant & Funny Side of Halloween”Named "the best horror anthology since Trick 'r Treat" by Fangoria and "among the best Halloween-themed horror movies ever made" by DailyDead, this critically acclaimed film weaves together ten chilling tales from horror's top directors. Ghosts, ghouls, monsters, and the devil delight in terrorizing unsuspecting residents of a suburban neighborhood on Halloween night.
2021-08-2415 minSOUTH JERSEY HORROREpisode 32: [Shudder-thon Edition] Movie Review of Frankenhooker (1990) “From Guts to Volts”Frankenhooker (1990) - Rated R - 1 hour and 25 minutes
A medical school dropout loses his fiancée in a tragic lawnmower incident, and decides to bring her back. Unfortunately, he was only able to save her head, so he goes to the red light district in the city and lures prostitutes into a hotel room so he can get parts for his girlfriend.
A hodge-podge of Mary Shelly's "Frankenstein" and "Brain Damage"
*** DISCLAIMER *** I do not own the rights to the sound clips that have been uploaded into the podcast
2021-08-1714 minSOUTH JERSEY HORROREpisode 31: Movie Review of Terrifier "No Clowning Around"A demented serial killer dressed like a clown slaughters victims drawn to an abandoned building on Halloween night.
2021-08-1314 minSOUTH JERSEY HORROREpisode 30: Movie Review on Deathgasm "Demon Delight"Metalhead Brodie is sent to live with his Christian aunt and uncle and meat-head cousin after his drug addicted mother is sent away. Brodie seems unable to fit in, until he meets the mysterious Zakk at a record store. Joined by their love of metal, the two form the metal band Deathgasm, along with fellow outcasts Dion and Giles. However, when Brodie and Zakk break into the house of metal star Rikki Daggers they find mysterious sheet music known as The Black Hymn. Deathgasm plays the Black Hymn, which unleashes a demon known as Aeloth who possesses the town's citizens...
2021-08-0813 minSOUTH JERSEY HORROREpisode 29: [Shudder-thon Edition] Review of Hell House LLC (2015)Five years after 15 people are killed during a haunted house tour, a documentary crew visits the scene to investigate what really happened and why the tragedy caused multiple deaths on the eve of Halloween.
2021-07-3016 minSOUTH JERSEY HORROREpisode 28: Movie Review of The Entity (1982) – Inspired by True EventsAs if struggling to make ends meet and trying to get her life back on track wasn't enough, the hard-working single mother of three, Carla Moran, finds herself with the back to the wall when she comes face-to-face with an inexplicable supernatural incident. Sexually assaulted in her locked-up home, Carla is having a hard time telling the difference between fact and fantasy; however, both the unseen assailant and the painful bruises in hard-to-reach parts of her body are very real. Now--as all attempts with psychotherapy failed, and the late-night paranormal attacks become increasingly violent--Carla has no other choice but...
2021-07-1617 minSOUTH JERSEY HORROREpisode 27: Movie Review of A Quite Place 2 "Pump Up the Jam"Following the deadly events at home, the Abbott family must now face the terrors of the outside world as they continue their fight for survival in silence. Forced to venture into the unknown, they quickly realize that the creatures that hunt by sound are not the only threats that lurk beyond the sand path.
DISCLAIMER - I do not own the rights to the song "Pump Up the Jam"
"Pump Up the Jam" Written By: Thomas De Quincey & Ya Kid K Performed by Technotronic (1989)
2021-07-0617 minSOUTH JERSEY HORROREpisode 26: Movie Review of "The Conjuring The Devil Made Me Do It"Paranormal investigators Ed and Lorraine Warren take on one of the most sensational cases of their careers after a cop stumbles upon a dazed and bloodied young man walking down the road. Accused of murder, the suspect claims demonic possession as his defense, forcing the Warrens into a supernatural inquiry unlike anything they've ever seen before.
DISCLAIMER I do not own the rights to The Conjuring Theme Song
2021-06-2716 minSOUTH JERSEY HORROREpisode 25: Movie Review of Lights Out "Things that Gargle in the Night"When Rebecca (Teresa Palmer) left home, she thought that her childhood fears were behind her. As a young girl growing up, she was never really sure of what was real when the lights went out at night. Now, her little brother Martin (Gabriel Bateman) is experiencing the same unexplained and terrifying events that jeopardized her safety and sanity. Holding a mysterious attachment to their mother (Maria Bello), a supernatural entity has returned with a vengeance to torment the entire family.
2021-06-2218 minSOUTH JERSEY HORROREpisode 24: Movie Review of Sinister (2012) "Things That Go Bump in the Attic"Crime writer Ellison Oswalt moves his family into a house where a horrific crime took place earlier, but his family doesn't know. He begins researching the crime in hopes of writing a book about it. Oswalt discovers a box of home movies containing footage of murders, and becomes obsessed with the films. However, something is waiting inside which may lead him to unfortunate consequences. As Ellison receives aid in his research from the Deputy, from Professor Jonas at the local college he who specializes in the occult, and as he himself pieces together more and more information from the Super...
2021-04-2813 minSOUTH JERSEY HORROREpisode 23: Movie Review on H.P. Lovecraft's "Beyond Re-Animator" (2003)SEASON FINALE. The Podcast will return on April 26th.
We are back with the third installment of the Re-Animator series that entails everyone’s favorite mad scientist, Herbert West…
Left to rot in prison for the past thirteen years after the blood-drenched events in Re-Animator (1985) and Bride of Re-Animator (1990), the misunderstood virtuoso of mayhem, Dr Herbert West, finds an unexpected ally in the person of the young medical doctor, Howard Phillips. Behind the thick walls of the impenetrable Arkham State Penitentiary, the blasphemous duo of dreamers set up a secret laboratory to test an entirely new rean...
2021-04-1112 minSOUTH JERSEY HORROREpisode 22: Movie Review of H.P. Lovecraft's/Brian Yuzna's "Bride of Re-Animator" (1990)***** DISCLAIMER ***** I do not own the rights to the Re-Animator Theme Song played at the beginning.
"Bride of Re-Animator" (1990)
Doctors Herbert West and Dan Cain discover the secret to creating human life and proceed to create a perfect woman from dead tissue.
Eight short months after the atrocious massacre at Miskatonic University in Re-Animator (1985), the obsessed genius, Dr Herbert West, and his once-reluctant associate, Dr Dan Cain, still find themselves trying to crack the unfathomable secrets of death. With new appalling ideas and yet another daring plan to give life to the perfect specime...
2021-03-2314 minSOUTH JERSEY HORROREpisode 21: Movie Review of Stuart Gordon's "Re-Animator" (1985)Loosely based on H P Lovecraft's classic horror tale, Herbert West is a young scientist who has a good head on his shoulders and another on the lab table in front of him.
Synopsis:
After an odd new medical student arrives on campus, a dedicated local and his girlfriend become involved in bizarre experiments centering around the re-animation of dead tissue.
2021-03-1616 minSOUTH JERSEY HORROREpisode 20: Movie Review of "Borderland" (2007) - Inspired by True Events [Cult Edition]Synopsis:
On a trip to a Mexican border town, three college friends stumble upon a human-sacrifice cult.
Borderland is an American-Mexican movie that explores the gory and bloody practices of drug dealers looking to sacrifice humans so their coke smuggling will go untouched. This is the story of three college friends who travel down to Mexico. Once there, they are abducted by a drug cartel that isn’t interested in holding them for ransom. It turns out this cartel has a liking for human sacrifices and a love for all things Satan.
2021-03-1018 minSOUTH JERSEY HORROREpisode 19: Movie Review of Kevin Smith's "Red State" (2011) - Inspired by True Events [Cult Edition]***** DISCLAIMER ***** I do not own the right to the audio that was uploaded to this episode:
Included Audio: "The Waco Siege & David Koresh's Final Day | Final 24 provided by AXStv via YouTube
Red State (2011)
Three horny teenagers -- Travis (Michael Angarano), Jarod (Kyle Gallner) and Billy-Ray (Nicholas Braun) -- can't believe their luck when they meet a woman online who says she wants to hook up with all three of them at once. But the promise of sex is a trap, and the boys find themselves in the hands of Abin...
2021-03-0722 minSOUTH JERSEY HORRORThe South Jersey Horror Car Stickers Have Arrived!I am giving away free car stickers to my subscribers and listeners! So far I only have 30 in stock and this is a promo give away. This is my way of saying "Thank you" for listening. Also we are celebrating over 100 plays on the Podcast, that is awesome!
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2021-03-0203 minSOUTH JERSEY HORROREpisode 18: Movie Review of Leatherface (2017) with Bonus MaterialBonus Material: Brief introduction regarding Ed Gein "The Butcher" of Plainfield, Wisconsin. The inspiration behind Tobe Hooper's The Texas Chainsaw Massacre.
A violent teen and three others kidnap a young nurse while escaping from a Texas mental institution. Pursued by a vengeful sheriff, the disturbed young man embarks on a murderous rampage that shapes him into a legendary killer known as Leather face.
Special Announcement!
Pretty soon I will have "South Jersey Horror" car stickers delivered to my studio. If you or someone you know is an avid listener of the podcast and woul...
2021-02-2620 minSOUTH JERSEY HORROREpisode 17: Movie Review of Wrong Turn (2021) "Wrong Turn Makes a Wrong Turn"***** DISCLAIMER ***** I do not own the rights to the audio clips that were uploaded in this episode.
Wrong Turn (2021)
Backwoods terror and never-jangling suspense meet when Jen (Charlotte Vega) and a group of friends set out to hike the Appalachian Trail. Despite warnings to stick to the trail, the hikers stray off course-and cross into land inhabited by The Foundation, a hidden community of mountain dwellers who use deadly means to protect their way of life. Suddenly under siege, Jen and her friends seem headed to the point of no return- unless Jen's father (Golden Globe...
2021-02-2313 minSOUTH JERSEY HORRORBonus True Crime Episode: Richard Ramirez "The Night Stalker" [Based on True Events]***** DISCLAIMER ***** I do not own the rights to the audio clip taken from YouTube
I have added a YouTube Audio Clip that is a rare Death Row Interview with Richard Ramirez conducted by Inside Edition and uploaded on February 22, 2020.
On Netflix is Night Stalker: The Hunt for a Serial Killer – a true crime docuseries exploring the crimes of notorious murderer Richard Ramirez, who terrorized California from 1984 to 1985. The series, which features first-person interviews with detectives, journalists and victims, tells the harrowing story of Ramirez’s killing spree and follows the police as they desperately try to hu...
2021-02-1919 minSOUTH JERSEY HORRORBonus Episode: Edmund "Ed" Kemper - The Coed Killer (Based on True Crimes)*** DISCLAIMER *** I do not own the right to the interview in the beginning of the episode. That interview was provided by "Serial Killer Minds" which was uploaded to YouTube on February 6, 2021.
Edmund "Ed" Kemper, the notorious "Coed" Killer from Santa Cruz, California. Killing, dismembering, and portraying postmortem heinous acts with the victims' bodies. Although declared legally sane during his trial, he is still serving 8 life-sentences in a California Medical Facility for violent criminals.
2021-02-1518 minSOUTH JERSEY HORRORCh Ch Ch Changes: A Personal Messsage from the Horror HoundWhen Season 2 Launches (date still undetermined) - the name of the Podcast is going to be changed to South Jersey Horror. The Podcast episode will remain the same, with the same fundamentals that I have been going with.
The special edition of "Home Brews & Horror" - In each episode, I will introduce a local beer from the South Jersey area that I am trying for the first time.
If anyone has any questions or concerns regarding the name change, please feel free to leave me a message on the Anchor website. Thank you.
2021-02-1301 minSOUTH JERSEY HORRORBonus Episode: Not So Friendly Doll - Comparison of Child's Play (1988 & 2019) [Inspired by a Real Life Voodoo Doll]***** DISCLAIMER ***** I do not own the rights to the song "Mother" - the song was written and performed by Danzig. I also do not own the rights to the audio clips that have been uploaded into this episode.
In this bonus episode, I discuss how the movie "Child's Play" from 1988 was inspired by a a real life, voodoo doll named Robert. I also talk about the comparison of the 1988 & 2019 versions along with my closing remarks and opinion.
Please feel free to send me a message through AnchorFM. Thanks for listening.
2021-02-1317 minSOUTH JERSEY HORROREpisode 16: Movie Review of the "The Strangers" (2008) "Don't Talk to Strangers" [Inspired by True Events]The Strangers is a 2008 American psychological horror film written and directed by Bryan Bertino. ... The screenplay was inspired by two real-life events: the Manson family Tate murders, a multiple homicide, as well as a series of break-ins that occurred in Bertino's neighborhood as a child.This horrifying home invasion film was regrettably inspired by real-life violent crimes, including some brutal murders.
On the bright side, that actually happening isn't too likely, but it's the potential reality of movies like The Strangers that makes them remembered by fans. While there thankfully aren't a trio of killers in masks goin...
2021-02-1315 minSOUTH JERSEY HORROREpisode 15: Movie Review of The Silence of the Lambs (Based on True Events) '"Lambs to the Slaughter"***** DISCLAIMER ***** I do not own the rights of the sound/audio clips in this episode.
'The Silence of the Lambs' is not based on a true story. It is based on the book of the same name written by Thomas Harris. He based the character of Hannibal Lecter on a convicted killer he had met at a prison in Mexico. Gary Heidnik was a serial killer whose crimes would become the inspiration for the "Buffalo Bill" character in the movie "Silence of the Lambs."
In this episode I also discuss my review of the movie, on-s...
2021-02-1019 minSOUTH JERSEY HORROREpisode 14: "There's a Monster In My Closet" Poltergeist Comparison of the 1982 & 2015 versions. (Based On a True Story)***** DISCLAIMER - I do not own the rights of the audio clips that are played in this episode *****
In this episode I compare the two versions: Tobe Hooper's 1982 and Gil Kenan’s 2015 version. It's the The Freelings vs. The Bowens. For almost 40 years, director Tobe Hooper’s PG-rated horror classic has existed and made us afraid of closets, new housing developments, televisions that are on past midnight with static and clowns. In my opinion the original Poltergeist keeps its originality and horror feeling. Poltergeist has become one of the movies we will never forget. It take us to t...
2021-02-0613 minSOUTH JERSEY HORROREpisode 13: Friday the 13th Comparison - 1980 vs 2009 (Director Stand-Off)***** DISCLAIMER ***** I do not own the rights to the Friday the 13th theme song nor to the audio clip of Jason's Mother; I acquired those from Zedge.
From Sean S. Cunningham's 1980 version to Rob Zombies 2009 version, Friday the 13th has come a long way when it comes to a bloody blockbuster about a hockey mask maniac wielding a rusted machete. However, there is the aspect of the evolving technology in which makes a film better. But, is it the creativity that makes the movie the movie? I will let you decided as you listen t...
2021-02-0621 minSOUTH JERSEY HORROREpisode 12: Movie Review of The Zodiac (Based on True Events) "San Francisco Under Siege" - [True Crime]Who was the Zodiac Killer?
The Zodiac Killer took credit for several murders in the San Francisco Bay Area in the late 1960s but he was never caught. The self-proclaimed Zodiac Killer was directly linked to at least five murders in Northern California in 1968 and 1969 and may have been responsible for more. He taunted police and made threats through letters sent to area newspapers from 1969 to 1974, before abruptly ceasing communication. Despite intensive investigations, no one was ever arrested for the crimes and the case remains open. The mystery surrounding the murders has been the subject of numerous books...
2021-02-0518 minSOUTH JERSEY HORROREpisode 11: Movie Review of Deliver Us From Evil - "Demon Detective" (Based on True Events)As a veteran member of a South Bronx precinct, NYPD Sgt. Ralph Sarchie (Eric Bana) has seen more than his share of dark and horrifying events -- so many that they have begun to poison his soul. Sarchie further finds his beliefs and understanding pushed to the limit when he and his partner investigate a particularly bizarre incident. He forms an alliance with a renegade priest (Edgar Ramírez), who tries to convince Sarchie that real evil -- and demons -- do exist. Ralph Sarchie is a retired NYPD sergeant and traditionalist Catholic demonologist. He has written a book, Beware th...
2021-02-0319 minSOUTH JERSEY HORROREpisode 10: Movie Review ofThe Amityville Horror - "High Hopes Not So High" (Based on a True Story)The Amityville Horror is one of the most iconic and best-known haunted house stories of the past century. Following the publication, a 1977 novel about the incident, a blockbuster film premiered in 1979 that subsequently spawned copious amounts of sequels, reboots, and knockoff films in every decade since. To date, the unassuming and purportedly haunted Long Island home has featured in nearly two-dozen films, and there’s no indication that people will get tired of being spooked by it anytime soon. But what’s the real story that inspired the long-running and popular horror franchise? All of this is covered and more...
2021-02-0127 minSOUTH JERSEY HORROREpisode 9: Wes Craven's "A Nightmare on Elm Street" Special (Based on True Events)In this episode I talk about what inspired Wes Craven to create the first A Nightmare on Elm Street and the famous villain, Freddy Krueger. As part of A Nightmare on Elm Street oral history (via Vulture), Craven recounted the story that influenced the creation of Freddy Krueger. He recalled a Los Angeles Times article from the 1970s about a family that escaped the Killing Fields in Cambodia. After fleeing to the United States, the young son had disturbing nightmares in which something was chasing him. The terror caused him to be afraid to go to sleep, so he...
2021-01-3123 minSOUTH JERSEY HORROREpisode 8: The Dybbuk Box; The True Story Behind the movie "The Possession"Malevolent boxes abound in horror movies (the Rubik’s Cube-like container of “Hellraiser” being one of the most memorable), their contents inevitably wreaking havoc on humankind. The ratty receptacle in “The Possession” is no different: This demon possession movie starring Jeffrey Dean Morgan, Natasha Calis, and Kyra Sedgwick is basically about a young girl who buys an antique box at a yard sale and she is unaware that inside the collectible lives a malicious ancient spirit.
The making of this 2012 horror film, which is loosely based on the true story of a cursed wine cabinet or known as the dyb...
2021-01-3016 minSOUTH JERSEY HORROREpisode 7: Movie Review of The Conjuring - "A Poltergeist at a New England Farm House" (Based on a True Story)Based on a True Story - In 1971, Carolyn and Roger Perron move their family into a dilapidated Rhode Island farm house and soon strange things start happening around it with escalating nightmarish terror. In desperation, Carolyn contacts the noted paranormal investigators, Ed and Lorraine Warren, to examine the house. What the Warrens discover is a whole area steeped in a satanic haunting that is now targeting the Perron family wherever they go. To stop this evil, the Warrens will have to call upon all their skills and spiritual strength to defeat this spectral menace at its source that threatens to destr...
2021-01-2825 minSOUTH JERSEY HORROREpisode 6 (Bonus Episode) The True Story Behind William Peter Blatty's "The Exorcist"In this episode, I explain the events that transpired in late early 1949 that inspired an author to write a book to later become a Hollywood Horror Blockbuster film. The Exorcist (1973) claimed to be the scariest film of its era, it had a great negative on the public and those who conveyed in watching the movie. A movie about possession and exorcism, definitely a masterpiece of the horror sub-genre!
William Peter Blatty won an Oscar for Best Writing, Screenplay Based on Material from Another Medium and Linda Blair won a Golden Globe for Best Supporting Actress and too ma...
2021-01-2623 minSOUTH JERSEY HORROREpisode 5: Dennis Rader: The Bind, Torture, KIll (BTK) StranglerIn all facets of his public-facing life, Dennis Rader appeared to be just a "regular" guy. Dennis Lynn Rader is an American serial killer known as BTK or the BTK Strangler or the BTK Killer. Between 1974 and 1991, Rader killed ten people in Wichita and Park City, Kansas, and sent taunting letters to police and newspapers describing the details of his crimes.
Also in this episode, there is an exclusive Dateline Interview with Dennis Rader that aired October 25, 2009.
For more information regarding Dennis Rader, please visit: https://www.biography.com/crime-figure/dennis-rader
2021-01-2422 minSOUTH JERSEY HORROREpisode 4: True Crime: Wayne Williams (a.k.a. The Atlanta Monster)The true crime story about Wayne Williams and the missing Atlanta children. Between 1979 and 1981, approximately 29 African-American children, teens, and young adults—mostly boys—were kidnapped and murdered. A majority of the killings shared common details. The FBI joined the multi-agency investigation in 1980. For the three long years that the disappearances and killings were engulfing Atlanta, it had a profound effect on life there.
Additionally, I attempt to theorize the psychological aspect of the murderer and the theories behind the heinous acts.
This episode also has an NBC Report from 11 May 1981 featuring a news story about Wayne Williams and the murders that seiz...
2021-01-2130 minSOUTH JERSEY HORROREpisode 3: Theodore Robert Bundy: A Malevolent BeingTheodore Robert Bundy was an American serial killer who kidnapped, raped, and murdered numerous young women and girls during the 1970s and possibly earlier. After more than a decade of denials, before his execution in 1989 he confessed to 30 homicides that he committed in seven states between 1974 and 1978.
This episode also includes rare audio archive of a reporter who witnessed Ted Bundy's execution also audio of Ted Bundy receiving his death sentence in court.
2021-01-1821 minSOUTH JERSEY HORROREpisode 2: Jeffrey Dahmer, The Milwaukee CannibalJeffrey Dahmer was an American serial killer who took the lives of 17 males between 1978 and 1991. Dahmer was captured in 1991 and sentenced to 16 life terms. He was killed by fellow prison inmate Christopher Scarver in 1994.
Well-known books about Dahmer include:
The Jeffrey Dahmer Story: An American Nightmare, by Donald A. Davis. It was published just a few months after Dahmer’s arrest, in November 1991.
The Shrine of Jeffrey Dahmer, by Brian Masters, which was published in 1993.
2021-01-0930 minSOUTH JERSEY HORRORPodcast TrailerWelcome to The Horrorverse and thank you for tuning in! From the paranormal to the supernatural, the dark side of horror has always fascinated those who seek to understand what lurks in the hearts of men and women.
2020-12-2800 minSOUTH JERSEY HORROREpisode 1: An American Crime: Based on the true story of the torture/murder of Sylvia Likens.The true story of suburban housewife Gertrude Baniszewski, who kept a teenage girl locked in the basement of her Indiana home in the 1960s.
2020-12-2816 minSOUTH JERSEY HORRORPodcast IntroductionWelcome to South Jersey Horror! My name is Benjamin Dutill and it's an absolutely pleasure to be your host for this unique podcast. I certainly hope that I grab your attention and curiosity as we dive deeper into the dark hole together to discover what lies beneath the psyche of our minds and why we are intrigued by death and the macabre. Truly, we can find out what we must know; what drives men and women to be obscurely unknown and how dark and powerful forces can influence even the most fragile and virgin mind.
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