Midwest Monsters

Midwest Monsters Episode 135 - Ape-ril Fools

We've tackled films centered around the holiday. We've played the joke on us as we covered some of the worst that our beloved genre has to offer. This year we have jumped on another subject, APES! Join us as we each pick a different genre film with a furry antagonist. Available now on iTunes, Podbean, Mixcloud and our blog. We hope you enjoy!

Midwest Monsters Episode 134 - True Crime 4 - John Wayne Gacy

Our true crime series continues and this time with repugnant serial killer John Wayne Gacy and the underrated TV movie "To Catch A Killer" which is centered around his capture. Have a listen as we take a look at the real life case and film. Available now on iTunes, Podbean, Mixcloud and our blog. Thanks for listening!

Midwest Monsters Episode 133 - Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde

We've already tackled some other classic stories and monsters that have remained present through horror and now we are taking a look at Robert Louis Stevenson's "The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde"! With countless adaptations on the stage, screen and radio; we take a look at some of the best offerings as well as the story itself. Available now on iTunes, podbean, mixcloud and our blog. Thanks for listening! 

Midwest Monsters Episode 132 - The Monster Mash 36

Mash time! On this episode we cover Doom Asylum (1988), Ghost Story (1981), Lovely Molly (2011) and Hereditary (2018). Available now on iTunes, podbean, mixcloud and our blog. We hope you enjoy!

Midwest Monsters Episode 131 - The Maniac Cop Trilogy

You have the right to remain silent but we don't! On this episode in one of our shorter offerings, we take a look at the Maniac Cop trilogy. William Lustig combined two very popular movements in 80's cinema for this franchise that, while not massive, does have its following 30 years later. Have a listen to see where land on these films. Available now on iTunes, podbean, mixcloud and our blog. Don't forget to hope on iTunes and leave us a review!

Midwest Monsters Episode 130 - True Crime 3 - Jack the Ripper

“Another murder in East End! Hear all about it!” Join us as we take a look at “Jack the Ripper” - the 4th case in our True Crime Series. Over 130 years ago, someone slaughtered prostitutes in the streets of East London. From gruesome crime scenes to taunting letters addressed to the media and police, “Saucy Jack” quickly developed a permanent place in the global zeitgeist by defining what in many ways became the blueprint for a serial killer in the 20th century. Have a listen as we take a look at the case, the world back then, and some films centered around this famous case. Available now on Itunes, podbean, mixcloud and our blog. Thanks for checking in!

Midwest Monsters Episode 129 - The Monster Mash 35

A new year is here but a familiar format returns with the Monster Mash in it's 35th installment. This time we take a look at Dead and Buried (1981), Messiah of Evil (1973), The Changeling (1980) and Mama (2013). Now available on iTunes, podbean, mixcloud and our blog. We hope you enjoy the show! Happy New Year!

Midwest Monsters Episode 128 - The Creature From the Black Lagoon Trilogy

Lend us your ears as we tackle another icon of horror! "Creature from the Black Lagoon" burst on to land in 1954 and instantly carved out its place among all-time horror classic creatures. One of, if not the best horror offerings of the 50s, it spawned two quick sequels and a permanent love affair for fans of the Gill-Man. On this episode we discuss each of the three films and its legacy. Available now on iTunes, podbean, mixcloud and our blog!

Midwest Monsters Episode 127 - The Monster Mash 34

We return with another Mash and this time we have 3 very different offerings from the early 80s and one that recently went under the radar. On this episode we picked: Vinny - "Dark Night of the Scarecrow (1981), The Professor - "The Beyond" (1981), Hot Toddy - "Something Wicked This Way Comes (1983) and Grizz - "The Hunted" (2013). Available now on iTunes, podbean, mixcloud and our blog. We hope you enjoy!

Midwest Monsters Episode 126 - True Crime 2 - Son of Sam

We return to our young true crime series with a new case in David Berkowitz a.k.a. "The Son of Sam" and Spike Lee's 1999 film "Summer of Sam". We also examine the fascinating elements going on at the same time around his reign of terror in NYC, specifically in the summer of 1977. Available now on iTunes, podbean, mixcloud and our blog. Thanks for listening!