Welcome to the Petrified Podcast. A horror variety podcast where your two hosts, Damien Martinez and Eric Lawver, discuss horror movies we love and review new ones that hit the theatre. We also discuss hauntings, cryptids and other spooky things that go on in our world. Horror has always been a big part of our lives, and we hope we can be a part in yours.
On this episode we talk about the recently released film "28 Year Later." 18 years after the first sequel, this movie keeps the fire going with amazing story telling, uneasy atmosphere and juiced up "infected." Follow us at instagram.com/podcast petrified24 and let us know what you thought about the film
Happy 4th of July to those celebrating in the US. On this episode we talk about the wild 1996 horror film "Uncle Sam." Directed by William Lustig (Maniac, Maniac Cop 1,2 and 3), this movie shows a soldier, who was killed in combat by friendly fire, come back from the dead to wreak havoc on his small town on 4th of July. Follow us on Instagram at instagram.com/podcastpetrified24
Peter Pan's Neverland Nightmare is finally available to stream in the US and we were finally able to watch the movie that we've been waiting for. On this episode we talk about the third instalment of the "Twisted Childhood" series and how they've improved since the first movie. Follow us on Instagram at instagram.com/podcastpetrified24
The new Screamboat movie was released on streaming, and it exceeded out expectations. David Howard Thornton does an amazing performance as the mischievous mouse, Steamboat Willie. On this episode we talk about the movie and a special mention of "Popeye's The Slayerman." Follow us at instagram.com/podcastpetrified24
On this episode we talk about the first 4 Friday the 13th movies and how Jason Voorhees became the horror icon he is. follow us at instagram.com/podcastpetrified24
On this episode we talk about the 2023 movie Frogman, directed by Anthony Cousins. Three friends head to Loveland, Ohio to look for the mysterious frogman. While doing their investigation they discover the truth about the town and the creature that lives beneath it. Follow us at instagram.com/podcastpetrified.com
A team of commandos on a mission in a Central American jungle find themselves hunted by an extraterrestrial warrior. On this episode we talk about one of the most iconic sci-fi horror films, Predator. Follow us at instagram.com/podcastpetrified24
On this episode we talk about the recently released Final Destination: Bloodlines. Excited to see that after 14 years Final Destination can still give you paranoia. Follow us at instagram.com/podcastpetrified24
Five friends stay at a cabin in the middle of the woods and find a strange book in its basement. After reading from the book, an ancient evil is awoken and begins to possess the friends one by one. Two weeks before we head to Texas Frightmare Weekend 2025, we decide to review and compare 'The Evil Dead' (1981) and the remake, 'Evil Dead' (2013). This episode will be "Groovy." Follow us at instagram.com/podcastpetrified24
A sadistic group of clowns kidnap an unsuspecting man and his daughters, forcing him to play a deadly game in order to save his family. On this episode we talk about "Circus of the Dead," directed by Billy 'Bloody Bill' Pon. Follow us at instagram.com/podcastpetrified24
On this episode we review the movie adaptation of the survival horror video game "Until Dawn." A group of friends get trapped in a time loop, where killers and creature hunt them down and kill them brutally. However, every time they die, they reset and have to figure out how to stay alive until the morning. follow us at instagram.com/podcastpetrified24
On this episode we talk about the movie "Sinners," released April 18th, 2025. Twin brothers move back to their hometown in Mississippi to start all over again by opening their own bar. However, they are met with an evil force on their grand opening and now have to survive the night. Follow us at instagram.com/podcastpetrified24
After a stroke leaves him partially disabled, Judge Stefan Mortensen is confined to a rest home to recover. However, an elderly psychopath who uses a puppet to abuse the residents of the home has his eye on the Judge who must stop the crazed man and end the abuse he is causing. on this episode we talk about The Rule of jenny Pen and the amazing performances of Geoffrey Rush and John Lithgow. follow us at instagram.com/podcastpetrified24
On April 13, 2025, John Carpenter was finally awarded his star on the walk of fame. Today we talk about the legacy of the Master of Horror and the movies we loved.
on this episode we talk about the demon Zozo and the haunting of Darren Evans. follow us at instagram.com/podcastpetrified24
On this episode we talk about April Fool's Day released in 1986. follow us at instagram.com/podcastpetrified24
In honor of St. Patrick's Day, we are reviewing Leprechaun, written and directed by Mark Jones. follow us on Instagram at instagram.com/podcastpetrified24
On this episode we talk about Oddity, directed by Damian Mccarthy. After the murder her twin sister, Darcy looks to uncover the mystery of her death by using her psychic abilities. While doing so, she uncovers a shocking truth leading to a tragic conclusion. Follow us on Instagram at instagram.com/podcastpetrified24
On this episode we talk about M. Night Shyamalan's Signs. A sci-fi, horror that leaves us with an uneasy feeling every time we watch it, Follow us instagram.com/podcastpetrified24
Today we talk about "The Monkey", directed by Ozgood Perkins. Based on the short story written by Stephen King, this movie was a wild ride with gruesome death scenes and dark comedy. Follow us on Instagram at instagram.com/podcastpetrified24
On the night of August 21, 1955, two cars pulled into the police station 8 miles north of Hopkinsville, Kentucky. The vehicles contained several adults and children who seemed very panicked. Billy Ray Taylor, who came from Pennsylvania to visit his friend, and Elmer "Lucky" Sutton began to tell the police their bizarre encounter with what are now known as the Little Green Men of Kentucky. Follow us at instagram.com/podcastpetrified24
Happy Valentines Day! On this episode we talk about My Bloody Valentine (1981 & 2009). Follow us at instagram.com/podcastpetrified.com
Hellraiser was remastered in 4K and rereleased in theaters for a limited time. Today we talk about the 1987 Clive Barker film that brought a new element to horror. Follow us at instagram.com/podcastpetrified.com
Today we talk about Presence where you see through the point of view of the spirit haunting a family. Follow us at instagram.com/podcastpetrified24
On this episode we talk about the recently released Wolfman directed by Leigh Whannell. Follow us at instagram.com/podcastpetrified24
After a ship sinks off of their isolated fishing post, Eva and her fishing crew are tasked with a difficult decision to either help the shipwrecked and risk their own survival or let the ship sink and survive the harsh winter with their already short supply of food. Their choice to survive has terrible consequences as they are then tormented by their guilt and believe that they are being punished for the selfish choice to survive. On today's episode we talk about The Damned (2025) where the desp...
After getting into a fight with his wife, Barry decides to let off some steam by getting high. After his drug filled evening, he is abducted by a UFO and when returned to Earth, the alien that possesses him goes on a wild adventure. On this episode we talk about the 2020 film, Fried Barry. Follow us at instagram.com/podcastpetrified24
Happy New Year!!! Today we talk about the 1980 film New Years Evil where a man's new year resolution is to murder. Follow us at instagram.com/podcastpetrified24
We talk about the new Nosferatu directed by Robbert Eggers. Follow us at instagram.com/podcastpetrifed24
This week we talk about the 2015 movie, Krampus. Where St. Nicholas's shadow goes to punish those who lose their Christmas spirit. follow us on instagram.com/podcastpetrified24
