Midwest Monsters

Midwest Monsters Episode 125 - The TCM Franchise: A Revisit Special

As we pass another milestone in episode 125, we keep up our tradition of revisiting franchises. This time we revisit the Texas Chainsaw Massacre films and surprisingly it somehow gets a little contentious but that will happen from time to time when you get a group of passionate horror fans together. Available now on iTunes, podbean, mixcloud and our blog. Thanks for listening!

Midwest Monsters Episode 124 - The Basket Case Trilogy

Its time for another trilogy and this time we opened up the Basket Case Trilogy. A staple of midnight classic cinema, the first film established Frank Henenlotter in the genre and NYC film scene. Have a listen as we discuss the charm of the first film and where we stand with the very different sequels. Available now on iTunes, podbean, mixcloud and our blog. Thanks for listening!

Midwest Monsters Episode 123 - The Monster Mash 33

Another mash has arrived and this time we’ve went for more Stephen King (“The Mist”2007), an unorthodox entry (“The Terminator” 1984), a bizarre Evil Dead knockoff (“Demon Wind” 1990) and an underseen 80’s gem (“One Dark Night” 1984). Available now on iTunes, podbean, mixcloud and our blog. Leave us a review on iTunes and help us get our show out to more people. Thanks for listening!

 

Midwest Monsters Episode 122 - Bigfoot at the Movies

Endless sightings and theories surround the elusive Bigfoot but one thing we can be sure of is that we are taking a look at 3 Bigfoot films. On this episode we dip our toes into a little Cryptozoology and tear into “The Legend of Boggy Creek” (1972), “Exists” (2014) and “Abominable” (2006) and open things up for a little roundtable discussion afterwards. Now available on iTunes, podbean, mixcloud and our blog. We hope you enjoy!

Midwest Monsters Episode 121 - True Crime I Part 2 Ted Bundy

Ted Bundy once said “We serial killers are your sons, we are your husbands, we are everywhere.” This fell right in line with the center of his modus operandi  which centered around attacking those with whom he had no connection to, while existing in a seemingly normal life to everyone else around him. He is still one of the hardest killer minds to understand as he was a savage psychopath who also saw moderate levels of success in higher learning and politics. He even had numerous good Samaritan events in his life!  Listen in as we try to understand the psychosis of this vile creature and how accurate the two part 1986 TV movie “The Deliberate Stranger” really was. Available now on iTunes, Podbean, mixcloud and our blog. We hope you enjoy the show.

Midwest Monsters Episode 121 - True Crime I Part 1 The Zodiac Killer

Join us as we venture down a different path with true crime and its portrayal on the screen, big and small. A topic filled with the horrors of real life, with loss and tragedy but also ceaseless dedication for justice. Please know ahead of time this is not an in-depth analysis of cases but rather going over the basics and selecting what we think is the best available film on each case. Please know that there isn’t any odd fanaticism for criminals here either. As Sgt. Joe Friday would say “Just the facts ma’am”. On this inaugural episode we take a look at the “Zodiac Killer” and David Fincher’s “Zodiac” from 2007. Please let us know how you think this first episode went. Available now on iTunes, podbean, mixcloud and our blog. Thanks for listening!

Midwest Monsters Episode 120 - The Monster Mash 32

You guys know the drill by now! On this Mash we bring together four random 80’s films with Deepstar Six (1989), Madman (1981), Christine (1983) and Hell Night (1981). Now available on iTunes, podbean, mixcloud and our blog. We hope you enjoy the show!

Midwest Monsters Episode 119 - The Summer Podcast Massacre Pt2

Redux! Do-over! Revisit! Call it whatever you want! The only decision we arrived at was that our original “Summer Horror” episode was not to our liking. While it had some moments of execution; overall we thought this topic that we enjoy needed another go-round. We are pleased with the results this time and we hope you will be too. Show is now available on iTunes, podbean, mixcloud and our blog. Stay cool and enjoy the show!

 

Midwest Monsters Episode 118 - What is Horror?

“That is not a horror movie”

“It was boring, a slow burn”

“That’s a thriller”

 

These are just a few phrases among many, that are frequently hurled around in conversation about horror movies. These conversations get some people bothered and for others, enrich the genre. With the success of “Get Out” last year, brought this conversation’s frequency back up and so we thought it was a good time to tackle the subject and weigh in on it! Tune in to hear what your co-hosts think distinguishes a horror film, horror-adjacent or not at all. Available now on iTunes, podbean, mixcloud and our blog! Enjoy the show!

Midwest Monsters Episode 117 - The Monster Mash 31

Another mash is here ya maniacs! On this episode we take on both a well known and an obscure 80’s horror, a pre-code horror and an Italian horror. Films covered on this episode are: From Beyond (1986), Phenomena (1985), Sole Survivor (1984) and Island of Lost Souls (1932). Available now on iTunes, podbean, mixcloud and our blog. Thanks for listening!