The earliest ever slasher film? Well perhaps ... We are joined by friend-of-the-show Noel Salzman to discuss this classic of the silent cinema. It's a fun one! Plus, recently seen, Erik's joke of the week and so much more!
The 1980 film finally gets a sequel. Well, kinda. And is it even a slasher? We head back to the bloody prom with friend-of-the-show Austin Stenberg to discuss. Plus, recently seen, Erik's joke of the week and so much more!
Anthony Perkins' last go around as Norman Bates in this 1990 prequel/sequel. We're back at the Bates motel to celebrate our 14th birthday. Plus, recently seen, Erik's joke of the week and so much more!
Tab Hunter, Linda Blair, Donna Wilkes and a dozen teeth gnashing punks star in this highly strange slasher-cum-WFT? Buckle in! Plus, recently seen, Erik's joke of the week and so much more!
Another festive fright, three co-workers are trapped by a Parka wearing psycho in an isolated ATM in this chilly thriller. Plus, recently seen, Erik's joke of the week and so much more!
Nothing says Christmas like a killer Santa with a flamethrower! We take a look at the quasi remake of 1984 slasher SILENT NIGHT DEADLY NIGHT. Plus, recently seen, Erik's joke of the week and so much more!
Off to Hong Kong for this slasher dripping in mid-80s charm. A killer comes up from the depths to menace vacationg teens. Plus, recently seen, Erik's joke of the week and so much more!
We are joined by friend-of-the-show Luke Kane to revisit Eli Roth's love letter to the slasher movie - and there will be no leftovers! Plus, recently seen, Erik's joke of the week and so much more!
Revellers in West Hollywood are stalked by a killer in a devil mask in this gay-themed slasher from 2004. Plus, recently seen, Erik's joke of the week and so much more!
Back to the swamp for Adam Green's belated sequel to his 2006 slasher comedy hit and another go-around for the ghostly behemoth Victor Crowley. Plus, recently seen, Erik's joke of the week and so much more!
We are super excited for this cross-over show between The Hysteria Continues and Made for TV Mayhem. We are joined by the wonderful Amanda Reyes and Dan Budnik to discuss the 1982 TV slasher Fantasies - the one where someone is bumping off the stars of a soap opera. Plus, recently seen, Erik's joke of the week and so much more!
We are joined by friend-of-the-show Ginny Hall Cameron to talk about the slasher comedy with heart - 2015's The Final Girls. Plus, recently seen, Erik's joke of the week and so much more!
314) Ogroff (1983)
We take a look at Pete Walker's Catholic shocker and proto-slasher follow up to his infamous, head drilling Granny in FRIGHTMARE! Plus, recently seen, Erik's joke of the week and so much more!
Friend of the show Daniel Green joins us for this down and dirty giallo/poliziottesco hybrid. Plus, What Have They Done to Erik (no joke this week), recently seen and so much more!
Nathan takes us low ... low-fi. It's our first Tim Ritter and we're all going on a Killing Spree. Plus, recently seen, Erik's joke of the week and so much more!
We take a look at director Tommy Faircloth's belated followup to his 1996 slasher Crinolene Head. As the killer hunts down a new group of teens and drag queens! Plus, recently seen, Erik's joke of the week and so much more!
A crispy killer hunts honeymooning couples at a lover's retreat in this early 80s regional slasher. The story about the film's eccentric director is arguably more interesting than the film itself and we take a deep dive. We are joined by one of our favourite guests Bill Ackerman of the Supporting Characters podcast. Plus, recently seen, Erik's joke of the week and so much more!
Will you be hooked again? We take a look at this post-SCREAM slasher starring a pre-fame Anna Faris - and take a look at the early 80s slasher from Cannon Films of the same name that never was. Plus, recently seen, Erik's joke of the week and so much more!
307) Sisters of Death (1977)
306) The Stepfather (1987)
305) Brainscan (1994)
304) Too Beautiful to Die (1988)
303) Sledgehammer (1983)
302) Midnight Kiss (2019)
301) Puppetmaster (1989)
300.1) BONUS EPISODE!: The Hysteria Continues Quiz (Proto-slashers)
300) They're Playing with Fire (1984)
299) Fatal Pulse (1988)
298) Shredder (2001)
