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Screams from the Basement

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Screams from the Basement with Sam and Casey is a weekly horror podcast in which two friends discuss any and all things horror, including interviews, double features, news, recent watches, horror collectables, and more!
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Grindhouse: Planet Terror & Death Proof

Hello, Scream Demons! Join hosts Sam and Casey as they travel back to the glory days of grindhouse cinema via Robert Rodriguez and Quentin Tarantino’s gargantuan collaboration, GRINDHOUSE! Watch as they dissect both Planet Terror and Death Proof, two loving homages to a bygone era. Other topics include an upcoming Wes Craven remake, an erotic Lovecraft flick, and one killer NECA action figure… Screams from the Basement with Sam and Casey is a bi-weekly horror podcast in which two friends discuss...

Nov 24, 20232 hr 5 min

Terror Toons 4 with Director/Writer/FX Artist Joe Castro

Screams from the Basement is proud to be joined by world renowned FX artist and creator of the cult favorite Terror Toons franchise Joe Castro as we discuss the release of the years in the making sequel, Terror Toons 4! Joe has worked in the industry for decades, including projects such as Uncle Sam, Night of the Demons 3, Saint Drogo, The Barn Part II, and the upcoming Mutilator 2. In this interview we discuss the decade long process of creating Terror Toons 4, working with the great Brinke Ste...

Nov 17, 202351 min

Tier Ranking Stephen King Movies

From The Shining, to Carrie, to 1408, to Maximum Overdrive, Stephen King is truly a master of horror. On this episode of Screams from the Basement, Sam and Casey tier rank 25 Stephen King adaptations as they discuss the very best...and very worst of King's filmography. They also discuss their recent watches and latest horror news! Screams from the Basement with Sam and Casey is a bi-weekly horror podcast in which two friends discuss all things horror including news, recent watches, horror collec...

Nov 11, 20232 hr 21 min

Bring Her To Me (Full Moon Features) with Writer/Director Brooks Davis

Bring Her To Me is the latest Full Moon Features release from writer/director Brooks Davis (The Gingerweed Man). Mara is a woman haunted by her dreams of traveling to an unknown realm, coming face to face with a demonic entity, and she soon learns the only way to confront you nightmares is facing them head on. Brooks joins us to discuss the initial genesis of the film from a poster concept from horror legend Charles Band, to his inspirations including Dario Argento and Dracula, as well as what h...

Nov 03, 202351 min

The Best Halloween Movies Ever!

There's nothing like the Halloween season. Crisp fall air, the sound of leaves crunching between your feet, and of course tons of horror movies! On this episode of Screams from the Basement, Sam and Casey are joined by the one any only Blake "Blake-nstein" Ginithan co-host of The Criterion Break to discuss the very best Halloween horror movies the genre has to offer! We also discuss some of our recent watches including...oh boy...The Exorcist Believer. Screams from the Basement with Sam and Case...

Oct 27, 20231 hr 55 min

Ranking All 12 of the Friday the 13th Movies | LIVE from Halloweenapalooza!

What's the best Friday the 13th movie? Is it when Crispin Glover dances his way to Crystal Lake? Is it when Jason Voorhees goes to the Big Apple or to space? How about that time he fought Freddy Krueger? Recorded LIVE from Halloweenapalooza in Ottumwa, Iowa, Screams from the Basement gives our definitive ranking of all 12 Friday the 13th movies ranked from best to worst! Screams from the Basement with Sam and Casey is a bi-weekly horror podcast in which two friends discuss all things horror incl...

Oct 20, 202346 min

Frank Henenlotter’s B-Movies: Basket Case (1982) & Brain Damage (1988)

Martin Scorsese. Stanley Kubrick. Steven Spielberg. Frank Henenlotter. Cinema's Mt. Rushmore. On this episode of your favorite spooky boys podcast, the Screams from the Basement boys are back discussing two of the craziest films ever put to celluloid, Frank Henenlotter's Brain Damage and Basket Case. They also take a look at some of the biggest October releases of 2023 Pet Sematary Bloodlines and Totally Killer! You can email us with any comments, questions, or topics you would like to hear us d...

Oct 13, 20231 hr 59 min

The Puppetman (Shudder Original) with Writer/Director Brandon Christensen

The Puppetman is latest Shudder Original film from writer/director Brandon Christensen (Z, Still/Born, Superhost). The film follows a group of college students as they one by one get picked off by an unseen force that puppeteers the group to beginning killing themselves in bizarre ways. Brandon takes us behind the curtain on the film, including how the insane death scenes came to be! The Puppetman streams exclusively on Shudder Friday, October 13th. Screams from the Basement with Sam and Casey i...

Oct 06, 202341 min

The Two Best Midwest Conventions: SiouxperCon and Halloweenapalooza Preview Preview!

Convention season is here! If you're like us you love meeting your favorite artist, actor, or creator...and boy do our two favorite conventions have that in spades! Coming up this weekend is SiouxperCon, held in Sioux Falls, SD and just two weeks later on Friday the 13th of October is Halloweenapalooza, in Ottumwa, IA! We are joined by filmmaker AJ Chambers to discuss both conversations in depth, including his latest short film Attack of the 50ft Sphincter from Space that is playing during both ...

Sep 29, 20231 hr 43 min

Nun Ya Business: The Nun (2018) & The Nun II (2023) Review

Arguably the second most successful cinematic universe outside of Marvel, The Conjuring Universe is back with another installment with The Nun II. The boys break down the box office hit, and take a step back to 2018 with the original The Nun that is sure to divide horror fans...us included! We also take a look at our recent watches and some of the latest horror finds in our collection! Screams from the Basement with Sam and Casey is a bi-weekly horror podcast in which two friends discuss all thi...

Sep 14, 20231 hr 46 min

Lords of Salem (2012) & The Haunted World of El Superbeasto (2009)

On the latest episode of Screams from the Basement, Casey and Sam are digging through ditches, burning through witches, and…watching a Rob Zombie double feature! Tune in as we discuss one of horror’s most polarizing auteurs, focusing on The Lords of Salem (2013) and The Haunted World of El Superbeasto (2009). We also discuss recent watches, including Meg 2 and Talk to Me. Screams from the Basement with Sam and Casey is a bi-weekly horror podcast in which two friends discuss all things horror inc...

Sep 01, 20231 hr 56 min

Our Horror Influences

Every great slasher has an origin story...this is ours (besides becoming a masked killer who uses a kitchen utensil as a weapon). Rather this is our origins in horror episode! What made us the horror fans we are today? What influenced Sam and Casey to lead them to screaming from a basement on a bi-weekly basis? Tune in to find out! Screams from the Basement is a proud member of the Prescribed Films Podcast Network. #PFPN You can email us with any comments, questions, or topics you would like to ...

Aug 18, 20232 hr 29 min

Wild Wild Ti West

Sam and Casey are back with an episode focused on one of our favorite horror directors working today: the one and only Ti West! Grab your inhaler, a slice of pizza, and a nice cold glass of lemonade, and join us as we discuss West’s incredible filmography, including The Innkeepers, House of the Devil, X, and Pearl. We also talk recent watches, including the season finale of The Last Drive-In, a modern shark classic, Deep Blue Sea 3 and the latest horror reveals from San Diego Comic Con! Screams ...

Aug 04, 20232 hr 11 min

The Insidiously Insidious Series

Scream Demons we are back with a brand new episode from The Further as hosts Casey Kelderman and Sam Lenz take a trip into another dimension to discuss the Insidious series, including the new release Insidious: The Red Door. The duo also discuss their latest horror watches, including recent release, The Last Drive In with Joe Bob Briggs, and other random spooky non-sense (duh!) Screams from the Basement with Sam and Casey is a bi-weekly horror podcast in which two friends discuss all things horr...

Jul 21, 20232 hr 21 min

The One Where We Watch Scary TV Episodes

The Hash Slinging Slasher! Headless Cabbie! Dun Dun Dun! This episode Sam and Casey take things to the small screen to discuss some of their favorite scary episodes of TV shows such as SpongeBob SquarePants, Hey Arnold, Bob's Burgers and Boy Meets World. We also discuss our latest horror watches including the Twilight trilogy, The Last Drive In, and Cellar Dweller! Screams from the Basement with Sam and Casey is a bi-weekly horror podcast in which two friends discuss all things horror including ...

Jul 07, 20231 hr 49 min

Children of the Korn Trilogy

The freaks have been let off the leash as Screams from the Basement hosts Sam and Casey walk behind the rows to discuss the first three films in the Children of the Corn franchise! The OUTLANDERS discuss all things Children of the Corn (and the band Korn), as well as their recent watches including the MTV My Super Psycho Sweet 16 trilogy and more! Screams from the Basement with Sam and Casey is a bi-weekly horror podcast in which two friends discuss all things horror including new, recent watche...

Jun 23, 20232 hr 9 min

Kelli Maroney Movies!

She's an icon. A queen. She's Kelli Maroney! On this episode of Screams from the Basement we share an entire episode dedicated to one of our favorite horror icons of all time, star of Chopping Mall, Night of the Comet, Sorority Babes in the Slime-Ball Bowl-O-Rama 2 and so much more...the one and only Kelli Maroney! Screams from the Basement with Sam and Casey is a bi-weekly horror podcast in which two friends discuss all things horror including new, recent watches, horror collectables, and more!...

Jun 09, 20232 hr 10 min

Demonic Toys (1992) and Head of the Family (1996)

We've got Full Moon FEVER! Hosts Sam and Casey take a trip down the video aisle and visit the king of the video store Charles Band and Full Moon Features! The duo take a look at two Full Moon fan favorites with 1992's Demonic Toys and 1996's Head of the Family! Screams from the Basement with Sam and Casey is a bi-weekly horror podcast in which two friends discuss all things horror including new, recent watches, horror collectables, and more! You can email us with any comments, questions, or topi...

May 26, 20232 hr 21 min

Influencer (Shudder Original) with Writer, Director, and Producer Kurtis David Harder

On a special bonus episode of Screams from the Basement, Sam and Casey sit down with producer/director/writer Kurtis David Harder to discuss his latest horror film, Influencer, coming to exclusively to Shudder May 26th. We dive into shooting in Thailand, the variety of projects he’s taken on in the past few years, and his horror origin story. Screams from the Basement with Sam and Casey is a bi-weekly horror podcast in which two friends discuss all things horror including new, recent watches, ho...

May 22, 202327 min

Evil Dead Rise (2023) and Evil Dead (2013) with Doug Murano

Hail to the king, baby! Hosts Casey and Sam are joined by publisher/author/editor Doug Murano of Bad Hand Books to discuss a groovy double feature of Evil Dead (2013) and Evil Dead Rise, and what makes Evil Dead the most consistent horror franchise. Other topics of discussion include The Last Drive-In with Joe Bob Briggs, Jenna Ortega joining Beetlejuice 2, and much more! To learn more about Doug and Bad Hand Books check out https://badhandbooks.com/ Screams from the Basement with Sam and Casey ...

May 12, 20232 hr 12 min

Renfield (2023) and Victor Frankenstein (2015)

Sure we all love classic monsters like Dracula and Frankenstein, but what about their sidekicks? On this episode of Screams from the Basement we take a look at the recent release of Renfield starring Nic Cage and Nicholas Hoult, as well as the 2015 film Victor Frankenstein starring Daniel Radcliffe and James McAvoy! We also look at the latest horror news including The Conjuring: Last Rites, Mia Goth in Blade, Insidious: The Red Door trailer and discuss our recent horror watches! Screams from the...

Apr 28, 20232 hr 24 min

Halfway to Halloween: Ask Us Anything!

April is HALFWAY TO HALLOWEEN so why not celebrate! Hosts Sam and Casey field audience questions including "Scariest scene in a non-horror movie" and "The perfect snack to watch during a scary movie", and more! We also look at the latest horror news including Full Moon's Jack Attack Demonic Toys spinoff, the casting of MaXXXine, and discuss our recent horror watches! Screams from the Basement with Sam and Casey is a bi-weekly horror podcast in which two friends discuss all things horror includin...

Apr 14, 20232 hr 8 min

Tier Ranking The Best Horror Slasher Villains

Have you ever wondered who is the best slasher villain of all time? So have we! On this episode of Screams from the Basement, hosts Sam and Casey make a tier ranking of the best horror slasher villains of all time including Freddy Krueger, Michael Myers, Ghostface, and Killbots?! We also look at the latest horror news and discuss our recent horror watches! Screams from the Basement with Sam and Casey is a bi-weekly horror podcast in which two friends discuss all things horror including new, rece...

Mar 31, 20232 hr 12 min

Todd Tarantula with Ansel Faraj, Douglas Eames, and Emma West

Writer/Director Ansel Faraj and actors Emma West and Douglas Eames join the show to discuss their new film, TODD TARANTULA, a mystery of psychedelic proportions! We get behind the scenes, talking about acting methods, rotoscoping, and what it’s like making a movie on an indie budget. Todd Tarantula is currently available to rent on Vimeo on demand: https://vimeo.com/ondemand/toddtarantula Check out more from Hollinsworth Productions here: https://www.hollinsworthproductions.com **Disclaimer. Unf...

Mar 24, 202340 min

Scream VI (2023) and Friday the 13th Part VIII: Jason Takes Manhattan (1989)

Recorded not in New York, it's Screams from the Basement! We are back with a brand new episode centered around the Big Apple as we discuss in full spoiler detailed the latest film in the Ghostface saga Scream 6, and take a look back at the time Jason Voorhees made his way to New York in Friday the 13th Part 8 Jason Takes Manhattan. We also look at the latest horror news and discuss our recent horror watches! Screams from the Basement with Sam and Casey is a bi-weekly horror podcast in which two ...

Mar 17, 20232 hr 46 min

The Sacrament (2013) and Last Shift (2014)

On this episode of Screams from the Basement, Casey is joined by his wife Kayla as co-host for the episode as the two discuss cult horror movies. No, not Rocky Horror or Chopping Mall, movies based on real life cults including Ti West's The Sacrament and Anthony DiBlasi's Last Shift. The two also discuss the latest horror news, and their recent watches including The Outwaters and Titane. Screams from the Basement with Sam and Casey is a bi-weekly horror podcast in which two friends discuss all t...

Mar 03, 20231 hr 35 min

Scooby-Doo (2002) and Scooby-Doo on Zombie Island (1998)

ZOINKS, Screams from the Basement has a brand new episode dude! On this episode Sam and Casey hop into the Mystery Machine to discuss all things Scooby-Doo including the 2002 live action film, the 1998 animated classic Scooby-Doo on Zombie Island, and give their final thoughts on Velma! All that and so much more on this episode of Screams from the Basement. Screams from the Basement with Sam and Casey is a bi-weekly horror podcast in which two friends discuss all things horror including new, rec...

Feb 17, 20232 hr 16 min

Cabin Fever (2002) and Cabin in the Woods (2012)

We've got cabin fever this episode as hosts Sam and Casey take a trip to a cabin in the woods to discuss two cult classic horror films Cabin in the Woods from 2012 and Cabin Fever from 2002. They also discuss this week's biggest horror news, their recent watches, and announce a very special guest coming to SiouxperCon that horror fans are sure to lose their minds over! Screams from the Basement with Sam and Casey is a bi-weekly horror podcast in which two friends discuss all things horror includ...

Feb 03, 20232 hr 12 min

M3gan (2023) & Child's Play (1988)

Step aside Chucky, there's a new killer doll in town! M3gan is screaming up a storm at the box office, and we decide to deep dive in the killer doll genre with a double feature of M3gan and the original Child's Play! Screams from the Basement with Sam and Casey is a bi-weekly horror podcast in which two friends discuss all things horror including new, recent watches, horror collectables, and more! You can email us with any comments, questions, or topics you would like to hear us discuss at screa...

Jan 20, 20232 hr 2 min

Top 10 Most Anticipated Horror Movies of 2023

Screams from the Basement with Sam and Casey is a bi-weekly horror podcast in which two friends discuss all things horror including new, recent watches, horror collectables, and more! This week we take a look at the Top 10 Most Anticipated Horror Movies of 2023 including Scream 6, Megan, and Evil Dead Rise! You can email us with any comments, questions, or topics you would like to hear us discuss at screamsfromthebasementpod@gmail.com Follow us on social media! Facebook: facebook.com/screamsfrom...

Jan 06, 20231 hr 38 min
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