America's Hometown Horror
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All things horror from where the Pilgrims didn't actually land | Member of Inebri-Art Podcast Network & Horror Facts Magazine | Affiliate of Fangoria | GOOD EVENING Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/america-s-hometown-horror--4187035/support .
Episodes
- Hokum (2026)
This episode of America's Hometown Horror features a spoiler-free review of the 2026 horror movie Hokum, directed by Damian McCarthy and starring Adam Scott as a writer visiting a potentially haunted hotel.
- A Game of Double Features
The America's Hometown Horror hosts explore the concept and curation of movie double features, inspired by games like Cards Against Humanity. The episode also touches on the film Dead Grandma and the series Tales from the Crypt.
- The AHH Pod Hall of Fame: Vol 1 🏆
America's Hometown Horror inducts its first Hall of Fame members. Categories discussed include best performance, best scare, and iconic movie monsters.
- Wicked New England: Halfway to Halloween 2026 with Jeff DePaoli!
Jeff DePaoli, founder of Wicked New England, joins the show to discuss the Halfway to Halloween Festival in Salem, MA, featuring vendors, haunted attractions, and more. Topics also include Halloween theme park events and the film Scream 7.
- Scream 7 (2026) & Remembering Showcase Cinema Randolph
America's Hometown Horror covers Scream 7, with spoilers beginning at 25:33, and eulogizes the Showcase Cinema Randolph, a childhood cinema for host Mike that closed March 1st, 2026.
- This Year in Horror: 1999
Tonight, join the AHH Crew as they travel back in time to 1999 for the latest installment of our ongoing series: This Year in Horror! You know how at the end of every year news outlets come out with a year in review, pop culture year in re…
- 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple (2026)
Tonight, join the original three amigos—Mike, Kat, & Andrew—for a special BONEus (sorry) episode as they break down the latest entry in the 28 Days Later film series! Now in theaters, 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple picks up immediately wh…
- Top 10 Horror Movies of 2025
2025 is officially in the books, and what a year it was for the genre! Join the AHH Crew as they look back on all things horror in 2025 as Mike, Kat, Matt & Andrew rank their Top 10 favorite horror movies of the year! Also discussed: their…
- Frankenstein (2025)
Tonight, join Mike, Kat, Matt & Andrew as they break down the latest film from Guillermo Del Toro, Frankenstein! Also discussed: PENPAL by Dathan Auerbach, SCREAMING AND CONJURING by Clark Collis, BARON SORDOR'S Theater of the Doomed podca…
- Interview with David Bertolino, Quinn Monahan & Anthony Landry of Spooktacular! (Re-release)
To celebrate the release of Spooktacular: Behind the Screams of America's Original Horror Theme Park, journey back to 2021 with the AHH Crew as they speak with the Team behind the documentary. Director Quinn Monahan, Producer Anthony Landr…
- Fright Kingdom 2025 Recap & Spooktacular! Behind the Screams of America's Original Horror Theme Park
Tonight, join the AHH Crew as they recap their trip to Fright Kingdom in Nashua, NH to close out the Halloween season, followed by an in-depth look at the long-awaited documentary, Spooktacular! Fright Kingdom may be closed for the season,…
- Scary Because It's True: On The Exorcist, The Sacrament, Fire in the Sky & The Mothman Prophecies
Whether "based on a true story," "inspired by," or "based on" true events, horror filmmakers have been looking for real-life inspiration as long as movies have been made. And while these labels don't guarantee a quality movie, they usually…
- Top 10 Horror Movies of the 21st Century
It's pretty much a given that the 1970s and 1980s were the "golden age" for horror movies, but what about the last 25 years? Join Mike, Kat, Andrew & Matt as they list their 10 favorite films from the Digital Age. Also discussed: - Trailer…
- Sinners (2025)
It's been a bit, we're back. Did you miss us? Where have we been? What does the future hold? Tune in to find out. Also discussed: - SINNERS - The new HELLRAISER video game - The GREAT MOLASSES FLOOD OF 1919 - It's a good time to be a fan o…
- The Monkey (2025)
Tonight Mike, Kat & Andrew are again joined by Chef Mike Wisdom of @theedgepizza to break down one of the most talked-about horror movies of the year, The Monkey! Directed by Oz Perkins, Produced by James Wan & based on a short story by St…
- Wicked New England with Founder Jeff DePaoli!
Tonight, Mike is joined by Jeff DePaoli, the founder and producer of Wicked New England! Wicked NE is a Halfway to Halloween Festival celebrating Halloween offerings throughout all of New England, including spooky vendors, stage presentati…
- The Substance (2024)
Remember: YOU ARE ONE. And tonight, join Mike, Kat & Andrew as they break down the most talked about horror movie of 2024, The Substance! Directed by Coralie Fargeat & starring Demi Moore, Margaret Qualley & Dennis Quaid, The Substance is…
- Heretic (2024)
Tonight, break out your Monopoly boards and join Mike, Kat & Andrew as they break down A24's Heretic! Now streaming on MAX, Heretic follows two Mormon missionaries (Sophie Thatcher & Chloe East) who attempt to convert a man (Hugh Grant) wh…
- Nosferatu (2024)
Tonight, Mike, Kat & Andrew are succumbing to the darkness and breaking down the 2024 sensation that is... Nosferatu! Written & Directed by Robert Eggers (The Witch, The Lighthouse), this film is a remake of Nosferatu: A Symphony of Horror…
- The Empty Man (2020)
EPISODE 246 LIVE Tonight, Mike & Kat are joined by their Producer, the great Shaun O'Loughlin (@sjoloughlin) to discuss the 2020 cult-classic, The Empty Man! Despite the terrible title, this is a criminally underrated film that was essenti…
- Killer Klowns from Outer Space (1988) with Chef Mike Wisdom
Tonight, Mike, Kat & Matt are joined by Chef Mike Wisdom (@_cookwithwisdom) to discuss the 1988 cult-classic, Killer Klowns from Outer Space! The film follows, well...a bunch of Killer Klowns from Outer Space. Let's not overcomplicate thin…
- Smile 2 (2024)
Cheese! This EVENING, join the AHH Crew as they break down one of the biggest horror movies of 2024, Smile 2! The first Smile was a genuine surprise, and certainly a smash hit, but did it need a sequel? Probably not, but thankfully, this s…
- Top 10 Horror Movies of 2024
It's that time, folks! Join the AHH Crew as they look back (very fondly) on all things horror in 2024 as Mike, Kat, Matt & Andrew rank their Top 10 favorite horror movies of the year! But first, they also tackle: their LEAST FAVORITE horro…
- Messiah of Evil (1974)
After a short Holiday break, the AHH Crew makes their triumphant return to break down a CRIMINALLY underseen '70s horror gem, Messiah of Evil! If you like surreal, dreamlike horror, check this out. If you like Gothic horror, check this one…
- Street Trash (1987)
Tonight, join the AHH Crew as they get trashy, have a few contaminated alcoholic beverages and discuss the 1987 film Street Trash! Considered a cult-classic in the Splatter Horror subgenre, Street Trash follows a group of homeless people a…
- Amityville II: The Possession (1982)
Tonight, join Mike, Matt, Kat & Andrew as they travel to 112 Ocean Avenue to break down Amityville II: The Possession! Starring Burt Young & James Olson, Amityville II follows the fictional Montelli family (based on the DeFeo family) and t…
- Black Friday (2021)
Tonight, join Mike, Matt & Andrew as they pass over the Thanksgiving leftovers & dive into Black Friday! Starring Devon Sawa & Bruce Campbell, Black Friday follows a group of disgruntled toy store employees as they begrudgingly arrive for…
- The Wailing (2016)
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- Body Melt (1993)
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- Are You Afraid of...? (A Phobias Fantasy Draft)
Join the AHH Crew as they close out SPOOKY SZN with a good, old-fashioned fantasy draft. And tonight's topic is PHOBIAS and the horror movies that play on them! From heights to clowns to open water to even liminal spaces, tune in for a wid…
- Barrett's Haunted Mansion: 2024 Review
Tonight, join Mike & Kat as they review Barrett's Haunted Mansion for 2024! In short: GO RIGHT NOW. Barrett's continues to innovate with impressive sets & scares. It's phenomenal, as always. Tune in for a (mostly) spoiler-free review! - LE…
- Dawn of the Dead (1978) Live from Barrel House Z!
Mike, Matt & Andrew had the opportunity to open at a live podcast event with their friends from Hometown Ghost Stories, and their discussion is now available for your listening pleasure! Recorded live at Barrel House Z on 10/18/24. - LEAVE…
- V/H/S/Beyond (2024)
Tonight, join the AHH Crew as they break down the latest flick in the V/H/S franchise, V/H/S/Beyond! But first, they catch up on what they've been watching this October, including SALEM'S LOT, ODDITY, HORROR'S GREATEST, UNSOLVED MYSTERIES…
- Hometown Haunts & Hops '24 Director's Panel w/ Chris LaMartina & John Campopiano!
🎃 BONUS SATURDAY EPISODE 🎃 Mike & Matt had the opportunity to speak with filmmakers John Campopiano & Chris LaMartina in front of a live audience at Hometown Haunts & Hops, and their discussion is now available for your listening pleasur…
- Live from Hometown Haunts and Hops 2024!
Haunts and Hops 2024 has come and gone. If you missed it, check out this recording of the AHH Crew's second ever live show, with Kat leading a Q&A on a myriad of spooky topics! Thanks to all who attended Hometown Haunts and Hops this year,…
- Sleepy Hollow (1999)
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- Speak No Evil (2022)
Tonight, join the AHH Crew as they break down one of the happiest, feel-good barrels of laugh movies you'll ever come across! Of course, it's Speak No Evil! And no, not the Blumhouse remake that is currently in theaters, but go see that on…
- Tusk (2014)
Tonight, travel to Canada with the AHH Crew as they break down Kevin Smith's Tusk! #WalrusYes, folks. Starring Justin Long & Michael Parks, Tusk follows an arrogant podcaster who travels to Canada for an interview and in the process meets…
- Alien: Romulus (2024)
Tonight, the AHH Crew is joined by their producer Shauno to break down arguably the biggest horror release of the year, Fede Alvarez's Alien: Romulus! Set between Ridley Scott's Alien & James Cameron's Aliens, the ninth film in this franch…
- Alligator (1980)
Tonight, join the AHH Crew as they break down one of the biggest cult classic monster films of the '80s, Alligator! Directed by Lewis League & starring the late, great, Robert Forster, Alligator follows a Detective tracking a mutated monst…
- Eat Locals (2017)
Tonight, the AHH Crew is joined by Andy Driscoll of Inebri-Art to break down the 2017 film, Eat Locals! Mike, Matt, Andrew & Andy also talk about the 2024 Haunts & Hops Horror Conversion and the 2017 year in horror. - LEAVE US A VOICEMAIL…
- "Rotten" Horror Movies: A Fantasy Draft
The AHH Crew is mixing things up with a horror fantasy draft, and tonight, they're selecting their favorite "Rotten" Horror Movies! For better or worse, Rotten Tomatoes has had a huge influence on the film industry: It has helped many movi…
- Cannibal Holocaust (1980)
Tonight, join the AHH Crew as they discuss the most controversial horror movie ever made, Ruggero Deodato's Cannibal Holocaust! From despicable stories behind the scenes to widespread outrage upon its release, Cannibal Holocaust, regardles…
- Longlegs (2024)
It's one of, if not the most anticipated horror release of 2024: LONGLEGS. The AHH Crew has seen it, and they're here to break it down for you (SPOILER FREE for the first 24 minutes). In case you've been living under a rock for the last se…
- In a Violent Nature (2024)
Tonight, the AHH Crew is joined by friend of the show Anthony Landry of Spooktacular to discuss the hip new slasher on the scene: In a Violent Nature! But first: Tony provides updates on SPOOKTACULAR & his newest venture in the world of po…
- Godzilla Minus One (2023)
It was one of the biggest films of 2023, and tonight, the AHH Crew is breaking it down. It's Godzilla Minus one time BB! And to top it all off, KAT IS BACK! Now available on Netflix, Godzilla Minus one follows a former kamikaze pilot in po…
- Henry: Portrait of a Serial Killer (1986)
Tonight, follow the AHH Crew to the dark recesses of grimy 1980s Chicago as they break down Henry: Portrait of a Serial Killer! Based on a true story, the film follows Henry (Michael Rooker in his film debut), a serial killer in the midst…
- The Relic (1997)
Join the AHH Crew as they delve into potentially the Mikey-est Mike pick of all time. Tonight, it's the 1997 cult classic monster movie, The Relic! Chock full of '90s cheese, bad dialogue, bad acting, yet AWESOME practical monster effects,…
- Possessor (2020)
Tonight, join the AHH Crew as they delve into some more Cronenberg, BRANDON Cronenberg, that is, as they break down his 2020 film, Possessor! This is another up and coming filmmaker in the horror genre to watch, folks. Starring Andrea Rise…
- The Fog (1980)
Tonight, lock your doors, bolt your windows and join the AHH Crew as they venture into.. The Fog! Released in 1980, this underrated gem from John Carpenter feels like it's ripped from the pages of a Tales From the Crypt comic. Tune in for…