Midwest Monsters

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!

 

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.