Midwest Monsters

Midwest Monsters Episode 233 - Home Invasion A Roundtable Discussion

Join us as we have a discussion on one of the most basic of fears put to screen since 1909- home invasion. Everyone needs a safe, happy place to call home so the idea of someone choosing to violate that, can make for some unpleasant but effective movies. As long as movies have existed, this topic has been explored so be sure to listen in as we take a look at what makes these movies work and some of the notable offerings over the years. Available now on iTunes, podbean and our blog. Thanks for listening!

Midwest Monsters Episode 232 - The Hannibal Lecter Franchise

We have a delicious topic for you to devour, maybe even while having a friend for dinner? Listen in as we take a look at the Hannibal Lecter Franchise. We work our way through the entries in an unorthodox order and examine the highs and lows of this unique property. Available now on iTunes, podbean and our blog. Thanks for listening!

Midwest Monsters Episode 231 - The Monster Mash 58

Our beloved Monster Mash had an unintentional break but we are back with 3 randomly selected movies and this time they are: "Neon Maniacs"(1986- Professor), "Grabbers"(2012-Grizz) and "Terrifed"(2017-Vinny). Available now on iTunes, podbean and our blog. Thanks for listening!

Midwest Monsters Episode 230 - Monsterpiece Theatre 5

Join us for a discussion where we are taking a look at beloved films "Robocop" and "From Dusk Till Dawn". These are two movies that both spawned franchises but as singular efforts are considered classics by most who grew up alongside them. While there is always the chance we could take a look at more of either franchise down the line, we couldn't resist the idea to jump head first into these infinitely rewatchable movies now. Available now on iTunes, podbean and our blog. Thanks for listening!

Midwest Monsters Episode 229 - True Crime 16 - Changeling, Wineville and Walter Collins

After a small hiatus we have returned to our True Crime series with this unique episode on the disappearance of Walter Collins, the Wineville Chicken Coop Murders and Clint Eastwood's "Changeling"(2008) that takes a look at both. Impressively set in old LA, "Changeling" tells the story of one mother's nightmare and the nightmare that followed it. Available now on iTunes, podbean and our blog. Thanks for listening!

Midwest Monsters Episode 228 - Cannibals

Quality Cannibal films, although not a long list, have yielded some potent movies over the years and some pretty divisive stances on them. Join us as we take a look at a few of the more notorious Italian Jungle Cannibal films, followed by a roundtable discussion on cannibalism in film over the years. Available now on iTunes, podbean and our blog. Thanks for listening!

Midwest Monsters Episode 227 - The Halloween Trilogy (2018-22)

Evil dies tonight! Ok probably not, but we are at least going to talk about it! Comedian extraordinaire Brent Terhune is back with us again and this time to talk about David Gordon Green's recent Halloween Trilogy. Listen in as we take a look at these fairly polarizing entries in an already storied franchise and break down what worked and what didn't. Available now on iTunes, podbean and our blog. Thanks for listening!

Midwest Monsters Episode 226 - 1983

Happy 40th Birthday to so many great movies this year! 1983 was a great year for moviegoers, especially horror fans; so join us as we discuss the jam-packed 1983 and hopefully we can inspire some 40 year anniversary viewings. Additionally we were joined by our good friend and comedian Brent Terhune, so we hope you enjoy the show. Available now on iTunes, podbean and our blog. Thanks for listening! 

Midwest Monsters Episode 225 - The Phantasm Franchise

Greetings listeners! We have returned after a small break and are kicking off our slate of 2023 episodes with a revisit to the unique franchise Phantasm. Even better, standup comedian and fellow horror enthusiast Brent Terhune has joined us for some episodes and boyyyyy did we have fun! We first covered the Phantasm movies on this show over 8 years ago, so on this go-around we've got numerous new perspectives and voices to add to the conversation on what has proved to be some challenging and unique films. We hope you enjoy this episode and thanks as always for listening.  Available now on itunes, podbean and our blog!

Midwest Monsters Episode 224 - Demons 1 & 2

We are squeezing in one more episode before a short holiday break and this time it's "Demons" and "Demons 2"! Directed and Produced by Italian Genre Royalty in Lamberto Bava (Director) and Dario Argento (Producer), both films are aimed at entertaining first with heavy sfx work and jam-packed soundtracks of the era. Listen in as we discuss what makes these films a little different from their peers and what makes them work in general. Available now on iTunes, podbean and our blog. Thanks for listening and HAPPY HOLIDAYS!