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Freaky FranchiseFF101—100th Episode (Part 2!)We're back with more from our 100th episode! In Part 2 we'll cover HALLOWEEN (2007) and A NIGHTMARE ON ELM STREET (2010), read some more listener messages, reveal the giveaway winner, and spend some time looking towards the future of Freaky Franchise. Thank you all for listening and making 100 episodes (well, 101) possible!2021-12-061h 18
Freaky FranchiseFF100—Our 100th Episode! (Part 1)We've finally made it to 100! Join us as we take a look back at all of the movies we've watched, read some messages from our listeners, and discuss the remakes of THE AMITYVILLE HORROR (2005) and FRIDAY THE 13TH (2009). If you're listening to this when it's first released, there's still time to send us a message for Part 2! https://forms.gle/ceHWBuFAHHZqBGxg92021-11-191h 25
Freaky FranchiseFF99—The Texas Chainsaw Massacre: Part IIIn this episode we discuss The Texas Chainsaw Massacre: Part II, a spoof sequel that came out 12 years after the original. As you can imagine, that makes this one a little different than the typical second film. We've still got Leatherface and the rest of his cannibalistic family (even Grandpa!), but now they're terrorizing all of Texas and turning people into chilli. We'll discuss whether this is a bad spoof or too good of a spoof, and talk about the importance of a cool nickname (something everyone in this film has). We'll also talk about email logins, chilli cookoffs...2021-10-301h 12
Freaky FranchiseFF98: The Texas Chainsaw MassacreThis week, we're heading back almost 50 years to cover the earliest film we've ever talked about and one of the most well-known: the Texas Chainsaw Massacre. We'll discuss the many, MANY red flags that pop up in this movie, and try to figure out why Leatherface is the only one who achieved fame when he's got a whole family with their own unique murder-related passions and skillsets. We'll also talk about different types of grave robbing, armadillo skeletons, the retrogradation of various planets, and prickly pear varients. We're coming up on 100 episodes! Send us a message for...2021-10-081h 11
Freaky FranchiseFF97—Prom Night Retrospective (with Jason Stark)After 5 proms (well, 4 proms and 1 private party in a former monsatary), slashers, ghosts, stalkers, a demon-possessed priest, and a whole bunch of murders, we are finally ready to wrap up this franchise. We'll discuss themes of sexism, harassment, revenge and comeuppance, and who takes you home. We will also be joined by high school teacher and co-host of The Parentacons, Jason Stark, to talk about prom.2021-09-241h 08
Freaky FranchiseFF96—Prom Night (2008)We're back with the final Prom Night movie, and we've realized that this one is much less about ghosts and avenging someone's death, and much more about an incompetent police system. Is it the worst movie we've watched for the show? Not even close. Is it the most frustrating? It very well might be. But at least these kids finally get to have their prom at a fancy hotel instead of the school gym. We'll also talk about bell boys, prophetic dreams, Danny Fenton, and tap dancer's instincts.2021-09-111h 12
Freaky FranchiseFF95—OuttakesHave you ever wondered what the recording experience is like for us? Here's your chance to hear everything that doesn't make it into the episodes that you hear with an outtakes reel. Sometimes we say words wrong. Sometimes we get onto tangents so off-topic that we don't put them in. Sometimes we get distracted. And sometimes something happens in the middle of a recording that makes us scream. Because these are outtakes the audio is sometimes a bit funky, but we hope you enjoy this (and have a new appreciation for the time we spend editing).2021-08-2737 min
Freaky FranchiseFF94—Prom Night IV: Deliver Us From EvilIt's Prom Night again! But this time, we're not going to prom. We're going to an old seminary-turned-Summer-home to be pursued by a possessed priest. Sounds crazy, right? But this one's actually a back-to-basics slasher, all about teens getting murdered with a strange yet practical weapon. We'll try once again to unpack Catholic horror and to figure out why on earth teens would pass up a perfectly good prom to sit around in an empty house all night. We'll also talk about Camp Rock, the novels of John Green, and a tour of makeout history.2021-07-301h 11
Freaky FranchiseFF93—Prom Night III: The Last KissMary Lou's back, but this time, things are a bit different. She's managed to escape the Hell Prom and she's got her sights set on Alex, the most average man that you will ever meet. Alex is cool with this (who DOESN'T want to make out with a hot ghost?) until she starts killing anyone who gets in his way. We'll talk about what Mary Lou is getting right and try and wrap our heads around why she's obsessed with Alex. We'll also talk about Mrs. Washington Goes to Smith, football fields, American patriotism from Canada, and what defines...2021-07-171h 20
Freaky FranchiseFF92—Hello Mary Lou: Prom Night IIIt's prom night again, but this time things are a little different. We've got the vengeful ghost of a murdered prom queen, possession, and some Nightmare-On-Elm-Street-Style special effects. Add to that a whole lot of sexism and some heavy-handed moralism with unclear statements about Catholicism, and you've got quite a film. We'll also talk about red lipstick, high school prop closets, stink bomb experiences, and self-induced swirlies.2021-07-031h 20
Freaky FranchiseFF91—Prom NightGet your fancy dress and your corsage and get ready for some awkward photos—it's prom season! This week we're starting the Prom Night franchise, and boy is there a lot going on here. We'll discuss how we could have thrown a better prom and led a better investigation into the suspicious death of a ten-year-old. We'll also talk about violent recess games, how to pronounce the name "Wendy", everything happening at the last minute, and the Taylor Swift classic "Teardrops on my Guitar".2021-06-181h 19
Freaky FranchiseFF90—Cloverfield RetrospectiveJoin us as we do our best to connect the dots between three very different movies. We'll discuss giant monsters along with themes of saving yourself vs. saving others, found family, documentation, and survival. We'll also go through a disaster survival checklist and see if we're ready to face a Cloverfield event (spoiler alert: we're not).2021-06-0453 min
Freaky FranchiseFF89—The Cloverfield ParadoxThis week, we're in space! The third and final (at least for now) film in the Cloverfield franchise gives us some insight into how this whole thing started. At least, we're pretty sure it does. Not going to lie, it's a bit hard to follow. In this episode, we'll spend equal amounts of time talking about what happens in the film and trying to define the word "paradox". We'll also talk about astronaut food, 3D printer safety settings, flex tape, and how to pronounce Neve Campbell's name.2021-05-071h 22
Freaky FranchiseFF88—10 Cloverfield LaneWould YOU trust a strange man who kidnapped you, put you in a bunker, and told you that the apocalypse had happened and you're one of a few people safe and alive? You probably shouldn't, but in this film, that seems to genuinely be the case. Howard, Michelle, and Emmet are now stuck in a bunker while the rest of the world goes to Hell. But this is a horror movie, so you know it's a bit more complicated than that. We'll discuss whether or not having a bunker is a good idea and how we would cope with...2021-04-261h 24
Freaky FranchiseFF87—CloverfieldQuick question: if a monster was wreaking havoc on New York City, would you a) flee the city or b) run into the center of the city, right into the path of the monster? If you chose b we don't know what you're doing, but maybe you'll understand the people in this movie better than we do. We'll talk about our own plans for if something like this happens, and why we're going with option a. We'll also talk about box offices, the definition of "lawn", Scrappy Doo, and Coney Island baby warmers.2021-04-091h 16
Freaky FranchiseFF86—The Amityville Horror Retrospective (with Chris Granniss)After watching more movies than we have for any other franchise, we're ready to say goodbye to the Amityville Horror house (along with the countless haunted objects that came from it). We'll take a look at all 11 of the movies we watched to discuss themes including truth vs. fiction, corruption, and bad dads. We'll also talk with Chris Granniss to give us the perspective of an Amityville local.2021-03-261h 04
Freaky FranchiseFF85—The Amityville MurdersWe're ending our coverage of the Amityville Horror franchise where it really began: with the murder of the DeFeo family at 112 Ocean Avenue. We'll discuss the ethically murky waters that this film resides in, and try to parse out what is true from what was clearly created for a compelling film. We'll also talk about Long Island accents, applying to only one college, fake nightmares, and vibing with Nona.2021-02-271h 05
Freaky FranchiseFF84—Amityville: The AwakeningWhat is this? A movie with a theatrical release? After the last few Amityville films we watched, we weren't sure that something like this would ever happen again. But here we are, with recognizable actors and a significantly bigger production budget than we have seen in some time. Once again, a family has moved into the Amityville House, only this time, the original book and movie are well-known cultural icons to everyone except for the family. At first it seems like it's all hype, but when the family's son suddenly awakes from a... coma? Persistent vegetative state? It's unclear...2021-02-161h 12
Freaky FranchiseFF83—The Amityville HauntingThis film takes a whole new approach to the Amityville haunting, through the lens of a twelve-year-old boy making a documentary about the haunted house that he and his family just moved into. The literal lens, since this is a found footage movie. We'll join Tyler and his family as his father quickly descends into madness, the ghost of Ronald DeFeo causes all sorts of problems, and a family under-reacts to multiple people dying in their home under mysterious circumstances. We'll also talk about spying on each other, bad parenting, and John Matthews.2021-01-291h 06
Freaky FranchiseFF82—Amityville DollhouseThis week, we're finally back in the Ocean Avenue house... in miniature. The miniature house is inside a real house that is definitely not the Ocean Avenue House. We can't tell you exactly how this dollhouse got there, or how it's doing the things that it's doing, or why there are wasps involved, since all of the previous movies have featured flies. What we can tell you that this house is just as haunted and evil as the full-sized version. We'll also talk about fire safety training, detention, and suspicious gerbil death.2021-01-151h 17
Freaky FranchiseMinisode: Predicting the New YearHappy New Year! With 2020 coming to an end, we thought that this might be a good time to continue our vacation from the Amityville franchise and make some predictions for the coming year. We tried a variety of different divination methods to see what the next year has in store for all of us. Here's looking forward to 2021!2021-01-0131 min
Freaky FranchiseFF81—Santa Claus is Comin' to Town (A Horror Story)Happy holidays! We're continuing our annual tradition of discussing why a beloved Christmas special is actually a horror movie. This year we're talking about Santa Claus is Comin' to Town. This film is typically thought of as the origin story of our beloved Kris Kringle, but it also examines what it means to be a monster. Sometimes, the monsters aren't the big scary wizards with evil powers. Sometimes, the monsters are people just like us. They might even be the people that we would call our heros.2020-12-1854 min
Freaky FranchiseFF80—Amityville: A New GenerationWe are now officially on our third haunted object movie of the Amityville Horror franchise. But don't worry, this time it's TOTALLY different (and actually slightly more connected to the original plot than the others have been). This time around, we've got a mysterious demon-filled mirror that comes to haunt a group of unsuspecting artists, weird detectives who may or may not be part of a profiling unit, and some serious daddy issues. We'll also talk about Candance Cameron Bure, the best Justin Timberlake songs, how to style overalls, and "phertographers" (furtographers?).2020-12-041h 10
Freaky FranchiseFF79—Amityville: It's About TimeThe title says it all: this is a movie about time. Once again, we are whisked away from Amityville and taken to California, this time in the form of a clock that apparently belonged to a cannibalistic headmaster before it made its way to Ocean Avenue, where it was picked up by an architect designing a planned community. And this isn't just any clock: it's an EVIL clock, that makes men angry and violent and makes girls dress sexy. We'll try and wrap our heads around how this works, and what the relationship is between the two main adults...2020-11-141h 20
Freaky FranchiseHalloween Bonus! Scary StoriesJoin us around the (metaphorical) campfire as we tell our own versions of some of our favorite scary stories, with Special Guest, our Mom! Tales include The Pink Sweater, The High Beams, The Clown Statue, Aren't You Glad You Didn't Turn on the Light?, and The Black Velvet Band. Happy Halloween!2020-10-3121 min
Freaky FranchiseFF78—The Amityville CurseAfter making a detour to California, this movie brings us back to Amityville—but not to the Amityville house that we're all familiar with, to a different house in Amityville, because apparently they're all haunted. The fifth movie in the Amityville Horror franchise features a group of friends who intend to flip a house, only for one of them to maybe probably become possessed by the ghost of a man who maybe probably didn't die in this house. We'll also talk about the werewolves of Jane Eyre, ANTM: Boys in the House, an unknown Alice, and Theo's super cool di...2020-10-231h 16
Freaky FranchiseFF77—Amityville: The Evil EscapesWith the fourth installment of the Amityville Horror franchise, we leave the house on Ocean Avenue. But don't worry, the spirit of the house comes along with us... in a lamp. Join us as we go all the way across the country to deal with the same things that we've become accustomed to: evil spirits, creepy kids, and, of course, black sludge. We'll also talk about haunted yard sales, telegrams, the hairstyle choices of twelve-year-olds, and Kipper the dog.2020-10-091h 19
Freaky FranchiseFF76—Amityville 3DSkeptics beware, you're in for a scare! The third installment in the Amityville Horror franchise is all about the inevitable downfall that comes with trying to prove that ghosts aren't real by moving into a haunted house where multiple people have been murdered and scared off. Join us as we learn that how to tell the difference between a scam and the real deal, and a fake ghost and a real ghost (spoiler alert: the real ones are purple and the fake ones are green). We'll also talk about pinky touching, sensory deprivation chambers, the literary cannon, and knock-off...2020-09-251h 12
Freaky FranchiseFF75—Amityville II: The PossessionAll we can say regarding the second installment in the Amityville franchise is: yikes. We're going to be honest, this one is testing our commitment to watching franchises all the way through. But we did it! We'll talk about a wide array of things that make us very uncomfortable, but how all of that was worth it to finally find out why the Amityville house was so dirty. We'll also talk about earthquake, potential sister tattoos, unsolicited marital advice, and frothy blood. This episode also features our first listener-submitted haunted house story!2020-09-111h 32
Freaky FranchiseFF74—The Amityville HorrorWe figured that since everyone has been spending a lot of time cooped up inside their homes, what could be better to cover than a bunch of haunted house movies? We're embarking on the very long journey that is The Amityville Horror franchise, and right off the bat, this one has given us quite a bit to discuss. We'll try and figure out how to feel about our first based-on-a-true-story film, wonder why this house is so filthy, and even tell our own haunted house story. We'll also talk about realtors, boathouses, horror film IP theft, and Pa from...2020-08-281h 35
Freaky FranchiseFF73 — Jaws Retrospective (with Josh Turiel and Jenna Karr)The summer is winding down—although it hasn't felt like much of a summer—and that means that it's time for the Jaws franchise to wind down as well. We'll discuss some of the major themes of the franchise, including obsession, man vs. nature, and the fear of the unknown. We were also joined by two fantastic guests: Salem Ward Councilor Josh Turiel, who talked about the role of local government in Jaws and beyond, and Jenna Karr, who answered all of the shark-based questions that we have been wondering about throughout the franchise.2020-08-141h 22
Freaky FranchiseFF72 — Jaws: The RevengeOkay, we know this sounds kind of crazy, but here us out: what if a shark—not the shark from before, because that shark's dead, so a different shark—was so mad at Martin Brody that it decided to get revenge by eating his son—even though Martin Brody is already dead, not due to a shark but also maybe kind of due to the concept of a shark—and then felt like that wasn't quite enough, so the shark swam over 1000 miles to the Bahamas so it could eat his OTHER son? Wouldn't that be crazy? Well, that's the plot...2020-07-311h 14
Freaky FranchiseFF71: Jaws 3(D)Amity is out, Seaworld is in. Years after surviving multiple shark attacks on Cape Cod, Michael Brody now lives in Orlando, and works at what just might be the worst possible place he could have chosen: Seaworld. What will they do when a great white shark makes its way into their manmade lagoon and starts eating people? We'll talk about the many poor decisions that characters make in this movie, as well as all of the poor decisions that were made in order to make the movie. We'll also talk about dolphin girls, inappropriate building materials, bad tattoo ideas...2020-07-171h 13
Freaky FranchiseFF70: Jaws 2Summer continues with a second cautionary shark tale. You would think that after the first time a shark attacked a small island off of the Cape for days and ate multiple people they might be a bit more concerned about beach safety, but this is a horror movie, so they're definitely not. Except, of course, for chief Martin Brody, who will once again have to take on something that doesn't feel like it could possibly be in his job description. We'll talk a lot about the life and culture of Cape Cod and the behavior of local marine life—tw...2020-07-031h 14
Freaky FranchiseFF69: JawsIt's summertime, which means everyone is heading to the beach! Except maybe they shouldn't be, since we're still in the midst of a pandemic. Because of this, we decided to focus on a franchise that is also about people who shouldn't be on the beach. We'll ask ourselves some serious questions. Is the shark really a villain? Can a town lose money if people go to the beach but don't go in the water? Should a police chief who's afraid of the water really be on a shark-hunting expedition? Who is that helping? We'll also talk about regular beach...2020-06-191h 14
Freaky FranchiseA Message From UsA quick message from Theo and Cordie regarding some of the things that have happened, both nationally and within the horror community, since our last episode. We will be back with our regular episodes next week.2020-06-1205 min
Freaky FranchiseFF68: The Purge RetrospectiveOur time with The Purge franchise has come to an end, even though our time in isolation due to the current pandemic has not. We'll wrap up the franchise by talking about some of the themes that were present throughout the films, and since these themes were much more at the surface than they usually are, you can probably guess what they are. We'll also take a stab at determining whether or not some of the most iconic fictional characters would purge.2020-05-2957 min
Freaky FranchiseFF67: The First PurgeIs it the end, or is it just the beginning? The last film in The Purge franchise takes us back to the origins of this annual event, which, unsurprisingly, turns out to be a racist and classist "social experiment" funded by a racist and classist government. We'll see some much more realistic Purge activities, and get some insight into how this whole thing works. We'll also talk about Vanessa Hudgens, licking elbows, quarantine commercials, and how Cordie would run the Purge.2020-05-151h 13
Freaky FranchiseFF66: The Purge—Election YearIt's time for the purge again, but it's also time for a presidential election! This installment of The Purge franchise focuses on Senator Charlie Roan, who is running against the New Founding Fathers on an anti-purge platform. What could possibly go wrong? We'll talk all about the heavy-handed parallels between the film and what was actually happening in the US when it was released. We'll also talk about the destruction of architecture, holy water, Harmon's crusty lips, and touching things.2020-04-241h 25
Freaky FranchiseMinisode: Bad Movie DescriptionsIt's another minisode where you can play along at home! This time, Cordie quizzes Theo by giving her bad movie descriptions to see if she can guess the film.2020-04-1720 min
Freaky FranchiseFF65: The Purge AnarchyThe Purge is back and better than ever! Well, not better, but there are certainly more machine guns. This time around we focus on three intertwining stories, with themes of redemption and right vs. wrong. We'll talk a lot more about our feelings on the concept of purging and how we think this would all play out in real life. We will also talk about dumpster bodies, big game hunting, One Direction, and what Malcolm X looked like.2020-04-101h 29
Freaky FranchiseMinisode: Horror Movie PhobiasPlay along as Cordie tries to guess what different phobias are based on which character from a horror movie experiences them!2020-04-0619 min
Freaky FranchiseMinisode: Horror Movie AUsIf you've been listening to this podcast for awhile, you know that we enjoy a good crossover fic where something totally random gets the horror movie AU treatment. For this minisode, we decided it would be fun to make up a few of our own!2020-03-3118 min
Freaky FranchiseFF64: The PurgeIt's time to take on a new franchise, and since we went from people hoarding toilet paper to some politicians genuinely saying that people should die in order to save the economy in the time between recording and publishing the episode, it seems like we chose the right one with The Purge. We'll talk about what happens in the film vs. what we think would happen if the purge was real, and get pretty deep into human nature for a bit. We'll also talk about washing machine theft, which movies have the weirdest masks, and people with no top...2020-03-271h 10
Freaky FranchiseMinisode: Horror Movie MASHFor this episode, we played a special version of MASH to help determine what would happen to Cordie if she was in a horror movie. 2020-03-2120 min
Freaky FranchiseMinisode: If We Were a (Horror) MovieWe know that things are a bit tough right now, so we're going to be recording some mini-episodes throughout this time of social distancing/quarantine. As our lives are somewhat up in the air right now, the timing will probably be a bit random, so keep an eye out! It will be a fun chance for us to talk about stuff we don't usually have time for on the show, play some games, and make each other (and hopefully you) laugh. In this one we will discuss what a horror movie written about our lives would be...2020-03-1917 min
Freaky FranchiseFF63: Candyman Retrospective (with Brandon, Annette, and Mike)It's time to wrap up the Candyman franchise! We'll discuss the inspiration for Candyman as well as some of the major themes we saw across these three movies, including history and legends, the importance of place, and legacies. We'll also have local horror icon Brandon Clarke and beekeepers Annette and Mike to share their perspectives on the franchise.2020-03-141h 20
Freaky FranchiseFF62: Candyman 3—Day of the DeadFirst off, sorry about the audio! Neither of us were in ideal conditions for this recording. And second, it's time to talk about the last Candyman movie! This one focuses on Day of the Dead, which is a little weird since that has nothing to do with the Candyman other than the fact that he's dead, but just go with it. Young Caroline has now grown up and opened an art gallery so that she can display her great-great-(great?)grandfather's work, but of course, things go terribly wrong when her partner convinces her to say his name five...2020-02-281h 26
Freaky FranchiseFF61: Candyman 2—Farewell to the FleshEverything we learned in the last movie was a lie. Well, not quite everything, but apparently Candyman was born and killed in New Orleans and didn't actually have anything to do with Cabrini Green at all. He's still got the bees, though! As we make our way through this film we'll try and make sense of the many confusing relationships, events, and acting styles that take place. We'll also talk about conversation hearts, taffy pullers, Shakespearean names that are bummers, and ask the question that's been on everyone's minds: is the Candyman hot?2020-02-141h 28
Freaky FranchiseFF60: CandymanWho can take a sunrise, sprinkle it with dew? Cover it in bees and a hook hand or two? The Candyman! That's right, we're talking about the 1992 film CANDYMAN. We'll discuss the creepy urban legend and the even creepier performance by Tony Todd. We'll also talk about gullets, chill babies, kissing bees, and Detective Lentil. Also, sorry it sounds like there are aliens abducting us throughout the episode! We are still trying to figure out our new mics, and it seems like they caused some static. Or maybe the Candyman is interfering with our recording process. It's...2020-01-311h 23
Freaky FranchiseFF59: Friday the 13th RetrospectiveAfter what feels like a lifetime (and is actually 7 months, which is still pretty long), we are finally ready to close the book on Friday the 13th. Join us as we talk about major themes like ableism, the male gaze, and the liminal aspects of summer camp, as well as the staying power of the franchise. We'll also play a fun superstition game, and you can play along!2020-01-171h 04
Freaky FranchiseFF58: Freddy vs. JasonWho's ready for a mashup? This week, we're talking about Freddy vs. Jason: a tale of resurrection, manipulation, and, of course, murder. We'll discuss the terrible choices that Freddy made during this film, and how much we would rather it was just two buds killing teens together. We'll also talk about Zutara, Baby Black Hood, Theo's inability to count, and Freddy Machete.2020-01-041h 18
Freaky FranchiseFF57: Frosty the Snowman (A Horror Story)It's been awhile, but we're finally back! And we decided that the best way to return would be with a holiday special. You might remember the 1969 animated classic Frosty the Snowman. You might not remember that Frosty is actually an ancient entity fueled by dark magic who likes to kidnap children and that Santa may or may not be in league with him. Don't worry, we're here to walk you through it (and ruin your childhood memories). Happy holidays!2019-12-2449 min
Freaky FranchiseFF56: Jason X (aka Friday the 13th Part 10)After ten Friday the 13th (or is it Fridays the 13th?) we've finally made it to the end! This time, Jason is back and better than ever—or, at least, more metal than ever—after being cryogenically frozen and waking up on a spaceship in the year 2455. That's right: Jason is in space. And honestly, how else could this franchise end? We'll discuss the ethics and technicalities of cryonics, as well as the possibility that this film takes place in the same universe as Wall-E. We'll also talk about the Garage Sale Mystery series, the fashion of the future, the...2019-11-081h 19
Freaky FranchiseFF55: Jason Goes to Hell—The Final FridayAre you ready for Jason to go to Hell? How about to see his soul—which looks like a creepy little slug thing—jump in and out of people's bodies? Well, that's what we're in for with this movie. We'll also talk about Spongebob, paying prices, Gov. Baker's ban on vaping, and Mr. American Casefile. Oh, and P.S. it's definitely not the final Friday the 13th film.2019-10-251h 12
Freaky FranchiseFF54: The Halloween SpecialWe're taking a quick detour from Friday the 13th to talk about our favorite holiday: Halloween! We've spent every October of our lives celebrating with movies, music, and all sorts of traditions that we wanted to share with you. We'll also ask each other some fun Halloween-themed Would You Rathers. We'll be back to our regularly scheduled programming in two weeks!2019-10-1134 min
Freaky FranchiseFF53: Friday the 13th Part VIII—Jason Takes ManhattanDon't get your hopes up: this movie is barely about Manhattan. It's much more about a boat that somehow transports Jason from Crystal Lake to New York. It's also a lot about toxic waste? Like, a lot. We don't understand, but we are here for it. We'll also talk about fire safety, knee-length shorts, Bella Goth, and pita pockets in your face.2019-09-282h 15
Freaky FranchiseBonus! Salem Horrorfest (with Doug Cross and Jessica Locke)If you've listened to our show before, you've almost certainly heard of Salem Horrorfest—our hometown's fantastic horror movie festival. We love it so much, we decided to do a bonus episode about it! Horrorfest Festival Manager Jessica Locke and Festival Coordinator Doug Cross joined Theo to talk about the festival lineup and its origins, as well discuss their favorite horror movies, geek out over horror icons, and remind everyone that you should support your local library and independent bookstores. Want tickets to Horrorfest 2019? You can buy them at salemhorror.com. Hope to see you th...2019-09-181h 07
Freaky FranchiseFF52: Friday the 13th Part VII—The New BloodTommy really thought he got Jason at the end of the last movie, but we all know that Jason has no problem surviving in Crystal Lake. And when a girl with telekinetic abilities accidentally sets him loose, he's ready to wreak havoc on whatever teens he can find. Luckily, there's a party next door! We'll discuss who makes the best Jason now that we've finally made it to Kane Hodder, and Cordie will attempt some telekinesis of her own. We'll also talk about fake Matthew Perry, Shawn Spencer's true love, the prefix "tele-", and aggressively offering artichoke dip.2019-09-131h 08
Freaky FranchiseFF51: Friday the 13th Part VI—Jason LivesRemember all those times that we thought Jason was dead but he wasn't? Well this time he really, truly, was, and then stupid Tommy had to go and ruin it. Now Jason's back from the grave, half-decayed and with even more superstrength than he used to have. And what does he want to do with this new lease on life? Kill a bunch of teens, of course! We'll discuss how changing a town's name won't stop bad things from happening, and why this camp seems to only be in session for a weekend. We'll also talk about francheese, Daffy...2019-08-301h 14
Freaky FranchiseFF50: Our 50th Episode Spectacular!Wow, we made it to 50 episodes! To celebrate, we decided to take a break from our current franchise and talk about the horror tropes that seem to crop up over and over. Have you ever wondered who the first masked killer was? Or why people enjoy horror comedies? We'll dive deep to answer these questions and more, and use these tropes to examine all of our favorite franchises. Plus, some messages from listeners like you! Thanks for helping us get to 50!2019-08-161h 10
Freaky FranchiseFF49: Friday the 13th Part V—A New BeginningJason's back... or is he? This film is a definite departure from the rest of the franchise, and it's also one of the more confusing ones. It raises a lot of questions, like "Where is this place?" and "Why is everyone so angry?" and "What exactly is Showtime?". We'll do our best to answer them, but no promises. We'll also talk about The Christmas List, song associations, and eating co-worker's lunches.2019-08-021h 09
Freaky FranchiseFF48: Friday the 13th Part IV—The Final ChapterDon't worry: this movie might be called "The Final Chapter", but it's far from it. We've still got 6 movies left after this. So maybe you should worry? Depends on your perspective. Anyway, Jason's at the top of his game in this one and so are the many teens who are having the worst party in the history of horror movies. We'll also talk about Scream: Resurrection, whether or not to lock doors, psychic messages through old-timey songs, and pretend juggling.2019-07-191h 01
Freaky FranchiseANNOUNCEMENT! Scream: ResurrectionTurns out the third season of Scream is premiering Monday, July 9 on VH1! Watch along with us and check out our Instagram and Tumblr for live updates from us!2019-07-0502 min
Freaky FranchiseFF47: Friday the 13th Part IIIThis really should have been called "Saturday the 14th" since that's when it happened, but there's so much other stuff to talk about that we're not going to worry about that. Instead of a summer camp, this film takes place in a farmhouse... that happens to be on Crystal Lake. Also, for some reason, there's a biker gang. But don't worry—it's still got the teen murder and final girl action you're used to, and (finally!) the hockey mask. We'll also talk about Sunny D and teenies, old-timey axes, and wire-based arts and crafts.2019-07-051h 08
Freaky FranchiseFF46: Friday the 13th Part IIFor a movie where very little happens, plot-wise, a lot somehow happens in this film. Terrible acting? Sexism? Ableism? Ugly underwear? A very confused interpretation of child psychology? Part II seems to have it all. And yet, there's something appealing about this film. We aren't sure what that is, but we'll try to figure it out. We'll also talk about Riverdale, "Where's The Bear?", the attempted assassination of Ronald Reagan, and cannibal ASMR.2019-06-221h 08
Freaky FranchiseFF45: Friday the 13thIt's summertime, and that means it's time for camp again! But this year, we're doing it better. We're getting back to the franchise that started it all (well, for us, at least), and finishing up with the last of the Big Four. This movie is a classic, but it's also BONKERS. We'll talk about the original summer scare and the complete and total lack of a hockey mask. We'll also talk about nicknames, butt-touching, Popstar: Never Stop Never Stopping, and whether or not CPR is sexy.2019-06-071h 00
Freaky FranchiseFF44: Final Destination Retrospective (with Jack Butterworth)We've finally (get it?) reached our retrospective episode for Final Destination! Join us as we talk about major themes like fate, death, and bird sounds, and interview horror comic writer Jack Butterworth to talk about Rube Goldberg devices. We'll also talk about worms, scary owl sounds, manifest destiny, and Ed Sheeran's toxic masculinity problem.2019-05-241h 11
Freaky FranchiseFF 43: Final Destination 5This is it, y'all: the final Final Destination. And we have to say, it rounds out the franchise in a way that final films rarely do. This movie follows the same basic format as all of the others (premonition leads to cheating death leads to death getting you anyway), but has a few twists and turns. As we discuss, we'll ask the big questions like, "Why does a chef have a second job at a paper company?" and "Are we sure this isn't fanfic of The Office?". We'll also talk about Willy Wonka, coroners vs. medical examiners, EVPs, and...2019-05-031h 15
Freaky FranchiseFF 42: The Final DestinationIs this really the final Final Destination? No, it's not, it's just called that. Despite its misleading title, the film does not disappoint: it's chock full of Rube Goldberg death machines and a complete disregard for biophysics. We'll try to figure out how some of these deaths even happen (spoiler alert: we won't get very far). We'll also talk about jean trends, how to be a cool teen, The Gentleman Cowboy, and Pixar's Cars (2006).2019-04-191h 20
Freaky FranchiseFF 41: Final Destination 3In this episode, we learn that Cordie cares about three things, and three things only: toxic masculinity, pigeons, and magnets. Which is a good thing, because those are all featured in this film! We'll also talk about matching windbreakers, fear of internal organs, home depot, and chicken-sized horses.2019-04-061h 15
Freaky FranchiseFF 40: Final Destination 2Here it is, folks: the reason that we're all afraid to drive behind a lumber truck. Exactly one year after the crash of Flight 180, Kimberly manages to avoid a similar fate for herself and a bunch of cars getting on the highway. But just like the first time around, you can't cheat death. The difference this time? Everyone is dying in reverse order. The reasoning? We have no idea. We'll also talk about eMacs, more stories from Theo's French trip, a man of hooks, and frying pan spaghetti.2019-03-231h 17
Freaky FranchiseFF 39: Final DestinationCan you escape your destiny? Is there an overarching plan to the universe? How sweaty can a boy be? Our latest franchise answers all of these hard-hitting questions and more. As we discuss Final Destination, we'll take a good look at fate, and try to get to the bottom of whether or not it's possible to cheat death. We'll also talk about Theo's experience with flights to France, owls, Sonic the Hedgehog, and unnecessary decapitation.2019-03-081h 21
Freaky FranchiseFF 38: A Nightmare on Elm Street Retrospective (with Valentina Burbank)After 7 films full of Freddy, it looks like Nightmare is finally coming to an end. Join us for a retrospective as we discuss some of the major themes throughout these films, like trust, justice, and revenge... and reminisce about how long Freddy's arms were in the first movie. We'll also be joined by a sleep expert (who happens to be our mom!) who will help shed some light on the mechanics of what might be going on in these movies.2019-02-221h 09
Freaky FranchiseFF 37: Wes Craven's New NightmareWe've made it to the end of the franchise, and it's the most wonderfully meta film in the world. This time, instead of following Nancy, we're hanging out with Heather Langencamp, Robert Englund, and even Wes Craven himself. But who else is there? Could Freddy Krueger have made his way out of the movies into the real world? We'll let you know. We'll also talk about earthquake safety, nosebleeds, side effects of sleeping pills, and our own new nightmares.2019-02-081h 16
Freaky FranchiseFF 36: Freddy's Dead—The Final NightmareCould it be? Is Freddy really going to be dead this time? It's hard to say, but we do know that he has a much more complicated backstory than we could have possibly imagined, including... a daughter. We'll try to sort that all out for you. We'll also talk about homeopathy, Even Stevens, school camping trips, and how to handle the discovery that your husband is a murderer.2019-01-261h 19
Freaky FranchiseFF 35: A Nightmare on Elm Street 5—The Dream ChildRemember how Alice became the Dream Master and banished Freddy to another realm? Well, that didn't last. Not only is Freddy back, he gets "reborn" as the grossest baby the world has ever seen. And, of course, he's killing off as many teens as he can—whether or not they're asleep. We'll do our best to guide you through all of this, but we're not the dream masters here, so no promises. We'll also talk about staring at the fridge, our horror movie/buddy comedy proposal, and vertical bathtubs.2019-01-111h 10
Freaky FranchiseFF 34: The Year Without a Santa Claus (A Horror Story)We're back with our second annual Christmas episode! This year we're talking about The Year Without a Santa Claus. Have you ever thought about how this is a film about identity theft? Or how Heat Miser and Snow Miser are definitely demons? What about the fact that Southtown, USA is quite possibly Purgatory, or at the very least some kind of parallel universe that exists outside of the normal timeline? Well, we have, and we're here to talk about it (as well as a bunch of other scary stuff that comes up in this movie). Happy holidays!2018-12-2153 min
Freaky FranchiseFF 33: A Nightmare on Elm Street—The Dream MasterWe all know that there are 3 types of dreamers: Aristotle, skilled dreamers, and the Dream Master. Wait, you didn't know that? Neither did we. We still don't, really, but we'll do our best to figure it out as we take you on the wild ride that is the 4th film in the Nightmare franchise. We'll also talk about Kafka's Metamorphosis, major league hunks, dream dogs, and asthma/nerd symbiosis. Our facebook live Holiday Q&A is December 28! Send questions by: Email (contactus@freakyfranchise.com) Facebook message (facebook.com/freakyfranchise) Tumblr ask (f...2018-12-071h 20
Freaky FranchiseFF 32: A Nightmare on Elm Street Part 3—Dream WarriorsNancy's back y'all, and she's a hot-shot intern who's going to save the last of the Elm Street Kids from Freddy's clutches... if only she could save us from all of the ableism, racism, and sexism in this film. There's a lot to unpack here, and that isn't even half of it. We'll examine the shift in Freddy's character, and try to get to the bottom of exactly what a "dream warrior" is. We'll also talk about Theo's childhood Poe-etry, gym games, and hallowed mud.2018-11-271h 20
Freaky FranchiseFF 31: A Nightmare On Elm Street 2—Freddy's RevengeFreddy is back to get some revenge... except none of the people he's killing are related to what happened last time or the people who killed him, so we're not sure what "revenge" is in this context. Join us as we try to figure out why Freddy decided to take over someone else's body instead of just do the killing on his own, and how disgusting that is when you have to actually watch it happen. We'll also talk about Shark Boy and Lava Girl, rooms full of cardboard boxes, and the sweatiest boy ever.2018-11-111h 00
Freaky FranchiseBonus! Horror Movie Music (with Lauren and Alexandra Mann)Happy Halloween! This year, we're celebrating with a Freaky Franchise bonus episode! We sat down with Lauren and Alexandra from the band Sisters Mann to talk horror movie music, our favorite films, cats, and general spookery. And the Halloween gifts keep coming! You can get a free download of the song Halloween Night at http://bit.ly/Halloween_Night_Download 2018-10-3148 min
Freaky FranchiseFF 30: A Nightmare on Elm StreetIt's time for a new franchise, so sit back, relax, and just make sure you don't fall asleep. This week we're beginning our journey into Freddy Krueger's dreamscape and trying to figure out what's real, what's a dream, and what's the deal with Freddy's arms. We'll also talk about fingerknives, jumprope, crop tops, and Cordie's Acrylics Fund.2018-10-271h 09
Freaky FranchiseFF 29: I Know What You Did Last Summer RetrospectiveSummer has definitely come to an end, so it's time to wrap up this franchise! Join us as we discuss the major themes throughout this franchise, announce the franchise superlatives, and hear some of your urban legend submissions! We'll also talk about elementary school achievements, the 911, conscience vs. conscious, and teamwork's evil cousin. Special thanks to Sage, Karen, Janice, Alex, and Valentina for sending in their urban legends!2018-10-1245 min
Freaky FranchiseFF 28: I'll Always Know What You Did Last SummerHave you been wishing for another IKWYDLS movie, but with little relevance to the other films and none of the same characters? Well, neither have we, but that's what the franchise gave us. What happens when the urban legend turned real serial killer turns back into an urban legend? Is it possible that the fisherman has been hiding out for all these years, waiting for another group of teens to accidentally kill someone and cover it up? Stay tuned to find out. We'll also talk about Jack the Ripper, truck school, powerpoint transitions, and fancy phone friends.2018-09-281h 16
Freaky FranchiseFF 27: I Still Know What You Did Last SummerIt's been one year since that fateful summer (well, since the fateful summer one year after the original fateful summer) and even a radio sweepstakes win isn't enough to stop Julie from worrying. Did the Fisherman follow Julie and her friends to the Bahamas? Or is she seeing things that aren't there? Spoiler alert: it's not that hard to figure out. We'll also talk about phone etiquette, watermelon juice, chunky heels, and "do power outage".2018-09-151h 22
Freaky FranchiseFF 26: I Know What You Did Last SummerSummer may be coming to an end, but our coverage of this Summer-themed franchise has just begun! Join us as we visit a quiet coastal fishing town, where 4 teenagers accidentally kill a man and then sloppily cover it up. We'll talk about why you should never ever try and hide a body, and why, if you're going to hide a body, you definitely should at least go all the way out to sea rather than just tossing it off a dock. We'll also talk about Kroger, messy closets, hand-licking, and how British people pronounce the word "movie".2018-08-311h 23
Freaky FranchiseFF 25: Sleepaway Camp RetrospectiveWe're ready to wrap up the Sleepaway Camp franchise! Join us as we discuss the major themes in this franchise, as well as issues of transphobia in horror films. Our dad will stop by to talk about his experience as a camper and a counselor, and tell stories about two different people whose names we have to bleep out. We'll also talk about crop tops, state ballot questions, the word "fornication", and sin worms.2018-08-1754 min
Freaky FranchiseFF 24: Return to Sleepaway CampTime to pack up your sleeping bags, because sleepaway camp is finally coming to an end. In the final chapter of this franchise we go back to the beginning: original director, original cast (as much as possible), and the original presence of irrational anger throughout the film. Join us as we talk about how this film fits into the Sleepaway universe, and how it does not fit into the universe of 2008, which is the year this film was made. We'll also talk about the first unfriended movie, Cordie's future children, why the woods are bad, and being a good c...2018-07-271h 17
Freaky FranchiseFF 23: Sleepaway Camp IV—The SurvivorHave you ever thought to yourself: You know what would make a great 4th movie in a franchise? Taking scenes from the first 3 movies and combining them with about 15 minutes of new footage, none of which makes any sense. If so, it's your lucky day, because it turns out that that's exactly what this movie is. Join us as we try to figure out what was going on in the original plotline for the movie, how this all came together, and if anyone else has ever seen it. We'll also talk about our experience going to see...2018-07-1544 min
Freaky FranchiseFF 22: Sleepaway Camp III—Teenage WastelandWe're more than halfway through the franchise now, and this time Angela wants to go to camp SO bad that she murders a 17-year-old girl and steals her identity. Angela manages to snag the girl's spot at Camp New Horizons, a summer camp where kids from all economic backgrounds can learn to be friends (spoiler alert: they don't). Join us as we talk about why we actually feel kind of bad for Angela this time, who just wants to have a fun time at camp. We'll also talk about turtle-based pranks, sneeze attendants, and the power of fluoride.2018-06-291h 09
Freaky FranchiseFF 21: Sleepaway Camp 2—Unahappy CampersWe're back at Sleepaway Camp, and even though it's a totally different camp this time, the killer is the same. So much the same, in fact, that she hasn't changed her first name, despite being only a short distance from where she killed numerous people. Join us as we dissect this film and talk about why Angela's motto of "If your morals are strong, you'll never go wrong" only sort of applies to what she's doing. We'll also talk about mullets, touching brains for the first time, and camping until we die.2018-06-151h 03
Freaky FranchiseFF 20: Sleepaway CampWere you excited for a summer camp slasher series? So were we, but it turns out that there are some pretty rough topics in this franchise that we were really not prepared for. Join us as we follow Angela through her terrible time at summer camp, try to figure out who the killer is, and discuss the film's highly problematic twist ending. We'll also talk about weird shower schedules, 80s camp fashion, environmentally-conscious serial killers, and fake mustaches.2018-06-011h 01
Freaky FranchiseFF 19: The Ring RetrospectiveHere we are at the end of another franchise. Join us as we try to come to conclusions about the big questions this franchise raised. Why do these movies hate moms? What's going on with the timeline? What does it say about our culture that everyone waits until the very last minute to show someone else the video? We'll also talk about the Hays Code, public access television, tiny cds, and the haunted videotapes of our own childhood.2018-05-1841 min
Freaky FranchiseFF 18: RingsThere's a whole new world of technology out there in 2017, and Samara's ready to take the jump to digital. Not only that, she's also going to college! Join us as we follow her through the tumultuous world that is a mysterious "Modern Biology" class trying to prove the existence of the soul, and talk about why absolutely none of this makes sense. We'll also talk about fire safety, PEMDAS, research ethics boards, and how Euridyce deserved better than Orpheus.2018-04-201h 21
Freaky FranchiseFF 17: The Ring 2Rachel and Aidan thought they were done with Samara when they made the copy of her tape, but Samara has other plans. Join us as we discuss Rachel's poor attempts to keep Samara from taking over her son's life, and the many issues surrounding this plotline. We'll also talk about fake bloopers, creepy realtors, and whether or not Theo saw the Grim Reaper when she was a toddler. And don't forget to take our Patreon survey here2018-04-061h 18
TRIVIALITY - A Trivia Game Show PodcastBonus: Horror Trivia w/ Freaky FranchiseIt’s a horror movie bonus with the podcast Freaky Franchise. Ken, Matt, and Jeff plan to lean heavily on Neal, as they try and answer great questions from Theo and Cordie. Ken tries to answer a question to redeem himself, Matt has a clutch answer, and Jeff doesn’t even know what he is doing in the studio.Freaky FranchisePatreon Support:The Cream of the CropLike Movie Discussions? Check out our sister podcast MOVIEALITY© Pain Don’t Hurt – 2018 ...2018-03-2935 minFreaky FranchiseBonus! Triviality Podcast CrossoverDo you listen to Triviality? If you don't, you should! Join us as we ask them trivia questions about our favorite horror movies, get their answers, and learn about werepups. Check out Triviality at http://www.trivialitypodcast.com/2018-03-2832 minFreaky FranchiseFF 16: The RingTime for a new franchise, and this time we're mixing things WAY up. Slashers with creepy masks are out; terrifying children who put all of their hair in front of their face are in. Join us as we discuss a videotape that kills people exactly seven days after they watch it and wonder why a woman is inexplicably dressed like it's the Victorian era when this tape was clearly made in the 1980s. We'll also talk about Fred and Daphne from Scooby Doo, Cordie's Irish accent, and the best power move to play if someone tries to fire you...2018-03-231h 23Freaky FranchiseBonus! Hercules (with Ruth)This week we're bringing you a bonus episode for all ages! You might remember Ruth from our interview with her in our episode on Halloween 5. She's back today to talk about her favorite scary movie: Hercules! She'll tell us all about what makes this a good, scary (but not too scary) movie, and what makes it similar to the horror movies that we usually watch.2018-03-1647 min