A Podcask of Amontillado
A Podcask of Amontillado is a horror podcast, we delve into the dark, dreadful, and terrifying parts of the world.
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No Saints Here: Unpacking Sinners
06/10/2025
No Saints Here: Unpacking Sinners
Welcome back to A Podcask of Amontillado, where we delve into the dark, dreadful, and terrifying parts of the world. Mississippi Delta Blues. Crime. Race. Love. Irish dance. Vampires. It may be a little early to say this, but Ryan Coogler may have already given us the best movie of 2025. Filled with great writing, a stellar cast, intricate worldbuilding, historical accuracy, and so much blood, Sinners is horror at its best. Listen in as Erin & Gary are joined by Anthony Liggins from to discuss the film's themes & meaning behind the title, cultural identity, the power of music, Coogler's skill as a writer & director, debate if Remmick is a tragic figure, their love of the characters & performances, the racial politics of the time, how it works on so many layers, social commentary, and when the movie made them cry. Sinners the Smokestack Twins Sinners Opening and closing music is "Softly Shall You Sleep," by . Please follow us on , , , , and on ! If you like us, please share us, and leave a review! Or support us on ! Contact us at A Vino, Atrocitas.
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Westin Hills Sleep Study Chapter 1: Dream Kings & Scream Queens
05/27/2025
Westin Hills Sleep Study Chapter 1: Dream Kings & Scream Queens
Welcome back to A Podcask of Amontillado, where we delve into the dark, dreadful, and terrifying parts of the world. One, two, Freddy's coming for you . . . After discussing him in passing in their series on , your hosts thought that it was time to take on the other dominant 80s horror icon, the killer with the quips & an infamous razor glove, Freddy Krueger! Take some caffeine pills and put on a pot of extra-strength coffee as Erin & Gary are joined by of to talk about ‘A Nightmare on Elm Street’ & ‘A Nightmare on Elm Street Part 2: Freddy’s Revenge’! Listen in as they discuss this iconic franchise, its cultural impact, the memorable kills, serious vs funny Freddy, the uselessness of adults, ambiguous endings, LGBTQI+ coding, representation, & homophobia in the 80s, the amount of blood in the average teenager, the 'Home Alone' connection, sedate pool parties, and horror movie property values! podcast Productions on BBC on Steam from Kraken Dice on YouTube on YouTube & where you can see Carol & Gary Opening and closing music is "Softly Shall You Sleep," by . Please follow us on , , , , and on ! If you like us, please share us, and leave a review! Or support us on ! Contact us at A Vino, Atrocitas.
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Roots in Horror
05/13/2025
Roots in Horror
Welcome back to A Podcask of Amontillado, where we delve into the dark, dreadful, and terrifying parts of the world. Lonely highways. The holler in Appalachia. Deep in New England. The Southwestern desert. The plantations of the South. All of Maine. Where a tale of terror is set is just as important as the characters and creatures you will encounter! Erin & Gary are joined by author of Mocha Memoirs press as they delve into the intricate relationship between horror and location. Listen in as they explore how places can carry the weight of trauma & history, the significance of settings in shaping narratives, the lingering effects of past horrors on communities, proper pronunciation of Appalachia, the importance of representation, haunting legacies, blaming Stephen King, the duality of spaces that can be both beautiful & terrifying, isolation, the apocalypses we were promised, and pecan logs. Mocha Memoirs , on , and Nicole's new book, 2025 HWA Speciality Awards podcast Lovecraft Country & The story of by Jonathan Coulton The Ritual Stuckey's , , and Opening and closing music is "Softly Shall You Sleep," by . Please follow us on , , , , and on ! If you like us, please share us, and leave a review! Or support us on ! Contact us at A Vino, Atrocitas.
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Horror and Wrestling
05/06/2025
Horror and Wrestling
Welcome back to A Podcask of Amontillado, where we delve into the dark, dreadful, and terrifying parts of the world. Blood. Violence. Undead warriors. Giants. Body slams and choke holds? Most people don't expect to find horror when going to a wrestling show, but there is indeed a crossover between the two! Get yourself a ringside seat as Erin & Gary are joind by Joe Crowe of , and the at to talk about the best horror themed wrestlers, the tradition of luchadors vs monsters, bladeing, reality vs kayfabe, and the struggle of getting Joe behind the wall. 's The Undertaker's and Finn Balor's entrance as The Demon at and the Support us on ! We have some repairs to do after this. . . Opening and closing music is "Softly Shall You Sleep," by . Please follow us on , , , , and on ! If you like us, please share us, and leave a review! Contact us at A Vino, Atrocitas.
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The Devil You Know
04/29/2025
The Devil You Know
Welcome back to A Podcask of Amontillado, where we delve into the dark, dreadful, and terrifying parts of the world. Belial, Behemoth, Beelzebub, Asmodeus, Satanas, Lucifer. No mater which of their many names you use, they all refer to the King of Hell, the being hidden in the details, it is The Devil! Erin & Gary are joined by Kevin Cafferty from and podcasts to discuss their favorite portrayals of the Devil in film, TV & music! Listen in as they discuss typecasting actors as Satan, chewing scenery vs quiet menace, power dynamics & the nature of evil, trying to shock people deliberately, Tim Curry’s abbs, living deliciously, the beauty of practical effects, casting women as The Devil, temptation & consequences, and who doesn’t want a gold fiddle? Viggo in Stormare in John Carpenter's Prince of Darknes Black Phillip is the Martha Stewart in Bedazzled ('67) - Lucifer explains why he "?" by Larry Norman Willem Dafoe's DaDevil tempting with a Jon Lovitz's Opening and closing music is "Softly Shall You Sleep," by . Please follow us on , , , , and on ! If you like us, please share us, and leave a review! Or support us on ! Contact us at A Vino, Atrocitas.
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Favorite Vintages: That 70s Horror!
04/15/2025
Favorite Vintages: That 70s Horror!
Welcome back to A Podcask of Amontillado, where we delve into the dark, dreadful, and terrifying parts of the world. Erin & Gary return, dear Connoisseurs, with another collection of some of their favorite horrors, this time making their selections from the groovy 1970s! Turn on your lava lamp, spin up some disco, and listen in as they discuss the influence of 70s horror on filmmaking, the 70s horror vibe, the role of nostalgia in their lists, the intersection of technology & horror, the evolution of gore effects, cultural reflections in 70s horror, environmental themes, dangerous cinema, exploring human behavior in extreme situations, the impact of the Manson Family, Hippies & Cults, the eerie beauty of isolation, being fair to zombies, the role of military in horror, the indiscriminate nature of survival, paranoia & trust issues, downer endings, home invasion, true crime & revenge horror, their honorable mentions, and Twizzlers. Resurrection of Monstress Mask of Phanteana Colossus: The Forbin Project (1970) How Real Is It: Cult Member Rates Cult Gary's Route 666 story on - Episode 00116: QI on Vincent Price's To Phantasm's Reggie Bannister Crispin Glover's & again. Because reasons. Opening and closing music is "Softly Shall You Sleep," by . Please follow us on , , , and on ! If you like us, please share us, and leave a review! Contact us at A Vino, Atrocitas.
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Crystal Lake Counselor Handbook - Chapter V: Rumble & Reboot
12/10/2024
Crystal Lake Counselor Handbook - Chapter V: Rumble & Reboot
Welcome back to A Podcask of Amontillado, where we delve into the dark, dreadful, and terrifying parts of the world. After going to hell, then to space, what’s a slasher to do next? Why, have the big fight horror fans have dreamed of for decades, then reinvent yourself for the modern era! After many (many) failed attempts, we got to watch the bloody confrontation between Kruger & Vorhees. Then our favorite masked killer got the reboot treatment that was all the rage in the 2000s! Did these movies live up to our expectations? Just in time for December 2024’s Friday the 13th, Erin & Gary break of back out from behind the wall once more to discuss the last two movies of the F13 series . . . for now! Listen in to this Jason-Sized episode as they discuss the origins of Freddy vs. Jason, mid-20’s teenagers, unwarranted snark, American Pickers vs Jason, nerds love of crossovers, the top slashers (not you, Leatherface), working within franchise rules, the Jason Commentary Assignment, Erin’s remake rant, a three movie speed-run, , if horror should be excessive, explanations they don’t mind, good remake switch-ups, Jason’s brutality & troll tendencies, a Supernatural segue, Theatrical vs Killer Cuts, and an appreciation of . The Las Vegas on YouTube Common Shiner's & Social Mediasochist II - trailer Opening and closing music is "Softly Shall You Sleep," by . Please follow us on , , and on ! Contact us at A Vino, Atrocitas.
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Murder on Boardwalk & Park Place
11/26/2024
Murder on Boardwalk & Park Place
Welcome back to A Podcask of Amontillado, where we delve into the dark, dreadful, and terrifying parts of the world. Dice & spinners. Plastic tokens. Wood for sheep. Running for your life in a haunted house? Board games have come a long way since Risk and Sorry! Now instead of buying and charging rent for a hotel, you can spend your evening exploring a haunted one! Or face off against a killer in the woods! Or run in terror from the Universal monsters! No matter what flavor of horror or of board game that you enjoy, from rules-light to complex themes, there is a perfect game out there waiting for you! Listen in as Erin and Gary welcome player of games to discuss what makes for a good board game (horror or otherwise), if we’re in a golden age of board games, Ameritrash vs Euro games, doing math for fun, legacy games, finding a game you like, horror game mechanics, Erin calling Gary out, tips on playing a hidden role/traitor, playing games at cons & game shops, STRESS, and another call to release the horror that is . . . the . & & Opening and closing music is "Softly Shall You Sleep," by . Please follow us on , , and on ! Contact us at A Vino, Atrocitas.
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Horror Tropes: The Real, The Bloody, & The Fantasies
11/12/2024
Horror Tropes: The Real, The Bloody, & The Fantasies
Welcome back to A Podcask of Amontillado, where we delve into the dark, dreadful, and terrifying parts of the world. The Creepy House. The Creepy Doll. The Creepy Guy Outside the Camp. All clichés, or in modern parlance, all tropes! Sometimes they’re a useful tool, other times they’re a shortcut that betrays a lack of imagination. But is that the fault of the trope, or the writer? In either case, what is it about them that we either despise, or love, about these tried and tested story devices? Listen in as Erin and Gary break from the out from behind the wall to discuss if they’re accurate or why they’re not, why writers keep using them, the Black Hole of the Internet's massive , trope vs genre, Who Dies First, crime thriller vs horror (again), jump scares, Horror Tropes: The Movie!, gratuitous tits, getting the hell out of the house, pleading for movies to stop over-explaining, how they gotta show the love, and how we love to sound smart. Insidious trailer by Stephen King opening scene trailer , , Opening and closing music is "Softly Shall You Sleep," by . Please follow us on , , , and on ! Contact us at A Vino, Atrocitas.
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Favorite Vintages: The Naught-ies
10/29/2024
Favorite Vintages: The Naught-ies
Welcome back to A Podcask of Amontillado, where we delve into the dark, dreadful, and terrifying parts of the world. Just in time for Halloween, Erin & Gary return with another double-sized episode, once more with their lists of horror movies they love, and recommend for your spooky season viewing! This time their selections come from the 2000s, or as some call them, the Naught-ies. So grab your DivX, some popcorn, and listen in as they discuss brains being half-missing, big things that shouldn’t be big, horror vs thriller vs sci-fi vs weird, familiar unexpected names, discovering British comedy, the most likely zombie outbreak, enjoying something for what it is, Erin’s (probably) controversial Nightmare on Elm Street opinions, the call coming from inside the house, and their vow to one day catch Kamassa! Oh, and beware of SPOILERS! Weird All & Huey Lewis discuss Dawn of the Dead (2004) , Andy's , and extras Simon Pegg recreates the Pyramid Head Black Veil Brides "" Rings (2005) Opening and closing music is "Softly Shall You Sleep," by . Please follow us on , , , and on ! If you like us, please share us, and leave a review! Contact us at A Vino, Atrocitas.
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Bloody Hilarious
10/08/2024
Bloody Hilarious
Welcome back to A Podcask of Amontillado, where we delve into the dark, dreadful, and terrifying parts of the world. The air has a chill, the leaves are begining to change, and much like spooky season itself, dear Connoisseurs, Erin & Gary have returned to the Catacombs! Recorded just after Halloween 2023, they are joined by talented author to discuss works that dabble in two worlds, horror and comedy! Listen in as they discuss the definition of a horror comedy vs a horror movie with jokes, the ones where it does & doesn’t work, camp vs bad vs funny, , vanity projects, when to riff & when to have a script, using comedy to control the flow of the story, movie series confusions, a whole lot of recommendations, and the difficulty of rolling their R’s. Rey's books on vs Opening and closing music is "Softly Shall You Sleep," by . Please follow us on , , , and on ! If you like us, please share us, and leave a review! Contact us at A Vino, Atrocitas.
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Favorite Vintages: Quoth the Poet
05/31/2024
Favorite Vintages: Quoth the Poet
Welcome back to A Podcask of Amontillado, where we delve into the dark, dreadful, and terrifying parts of the world. Our apologies for being away, dear Connoisseurs, but life has been a bit out of sorts in the Catacombs. Never fear though, Erin & Gary now return, with a topic they’ve been dying to cover, with a plethora of guests, for a discussion of the one and only ! Listen in as they are joined by , , and as they discuss the new anthology “”, examine the work & influence of this beloved author, the many genres of Poe, the interpretations of his works, the stories that speak to them, breaking genre restrictions, how to get into an anthology, the changing standards of middle school, the truths & exaggerations of Poe’s life, the real horror - marketing, the importance of not letting works fall into obscurity, the terror of birds, facing death in Poe’s time vs now, Gary is wrong about something, and Shakespeare vs Jar Jar Binks? - The Complete Works of Poe The Raven, as read by , done by , and the Master, & The Alan Parsons Project’s Lindsay Ellis "" Epic Rap Battles of History: Opening and closing music is "Softly Shall You Sleep," by . Please follow us on , , , and on ! If you like us, please share us, and leave a review! Contact us at A Vino, Atrocitas.
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Silver Screams - Part 2
10/31/2023
Silver Screams - Part 2
Welcome back to A Podcask of Amontillado, where we delve into the dark, dreadful, and terrifying parts of the world. Like any monster, the discussion Erin & Gary had with could not be contained! Please rejoin them as they continue their examination of the classic Universal Monsters! Listen as they cover The Invisible Man & the outstanding work of Claude Rains, practical effects that hold up to this day, Griffin’s body count, the humor the movie needed, their assignment for Kamassa, why Gary shouldn’t be trusted with time travel, the impact of The Bride, how Dr. Frankenstein is still a jerk, dead on dead action, the importance of casting unknowns, the pathos and sympathy of the monsters, how it could happen to you, the colors of the mask of the Phantom, the Creature as a Cryptid & why he should have been left alone, and how there’s always time for style. The Invisible Man . The Bride of Frankenstein . "She's !" Dark Universe . The Wolf Man and . The Phantom of the Opera and . in Greensboro, NC. Abbott & Costello Meet Frankenstein . Creature from the Black Lagoon and scene. The Shape of Water . Monster Squad . Universal Classic Monsters: Icons of Horror 4K collection on . Opening and closing music is "Softly Shall You Sleep," by . Please follow us on , , , and on ! If you like us, please share us, and leave a review! Contact us at A Vino, Atrocitas.
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Silver Screams - Part 1
10/24/2023
Silver Screams - Part 1
Welcome back to A Podcask of Amontillado, where we delve into the dark, dreadful, and terrifying parts of the world. When it comes to horror characters, there are a few that are true legends. Iconic characters that have stood the test of time. Ones that came to define the genre in their now classic films, and have dominated pop culture for nearly 100 years – The Universal Monsters! To discuss these titans of terror, Erin & Gary are joined by . Join them as they discuss when the Universal Horror era started, the Classic Era and it’s transition to Atomic Horror, the Universal films as gateway horror, lost and found scenes, the two versions of Dracula, Bela’s version of the Count, how the movies were inventing cinema, the respect deserved by Dwight Fry, putting yourself in the mindset of the era, the makeup of Jack Pierce, the performances by Karloff, renaming issues, early censorship & , pre-code heroines, if The Mummy is actually the most powerful monster, reasonable reactions to the Undead, and Yeeting Fritz. on the Universal Monsters Dracula The Return of Doctor X Dwight Fry's terrifying Frankenstein's Monster Gods and Monsters Freaks trailer The Mummy & by Arthur Conan Doyle NECA & Funko Pop! Opening and closing music is "Softly Shall You Sleep," by . Please follow us on , , , and on ! If you like us, please share us, and leave a review! Contact us at A Vino, Atrocitas.
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Halloween Traditions II: Make Them Your Own
10/10/2023
Halloween Traditions II: Make Them Your Own
Welcome back to A Podcask of Amontillado, where we delve into the dark, dreadful, and terrifying parts of the world. Continuing their exploration of Spooky Season, Gary & Erin have broken writer and historian out from behind the wall to discuss the origins of more Halloween traditions. Well, at least, that was the plan. It didn’t stay that way. . . Listen in as they start with various rituals from around the world, then branch out to the very old bones of Halloween, Día de Muertos, respect and remembrance for the dead, the line between appreciation and appropriation, the proper pronunciation of Samhain, Ancient Rome’s May Halloween, how , universal myths, Halloween as home décor season, being the witchy weirdo at the end of the street, America’s relationship with/avoidance of death, how we will never , Don’t Be That Guy, comfort from Thy Rod & Thy Staff, and how & when to do what calls to you. The Book of Life Coco Opening and closing music is "Softly Shall You Sleep," by . Please follow us on , , and on ! If you like us, please share us, and leave a review! Contact us at A Vino, Atrocitas.
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Spookshow: Selling Horror
10/03/2023
Spookshow: Selling Horror
Welcome back to A Podcask of Amontillado, where we delve into the dark, dreadful, and terrifying parts of the world. Greetings, Connoisseurs! Just in time for spooky season, Erin & Gary have returned with Season Two of your favorite horror podcask! To kick things off, they welcome into the catacombs Bryan and Mercedes (hi Olivia) from , Orlando’s best horror-themed store! Listen in as they discuss why someone would open a horror shop, the horror/Tiki connection, what got them into horror (Family Trauma!), the importance of supporting local businesses, the Rockabilly tendencies of Frankie & the Bride, video store & drive-ins culture, the big names vs the niche gems, and finding with our fellow weirdoes in our shared love of the genre. Atomic Horror on Mercedes on & Space Pups Sex and Monsters by Will Penny & Nik Poliwko Gonjiam: Haunted Asylum The Tingler Creep We are , mister Opening and closing music is "Softly Shall You Sleep," by . Please follow us on , , and on ! Contact us at A Vino, Atrocitas.
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Crystal Lake Counselor Handbook - Chapter IV: To Hell & Beyond
08/29/2023
Crystal Lake Counselor Handbook - Chapter IV: To Hell & Beyond
Welcome back to A Podcask of Amontillado, where we delve into the dark, dreadful, and terrifying parts of the world. In 1993, our favorite slasher had slaughtered dozens of teenagers who trespassed at his camp, become undead, fought a psychic, and ventured from Crystal Lake to the Big Apple. So where could he go next? Why, to Hell and to outer space, of course! To discuss Jason’s travels into two sets of great beyond, Erin & Gary recruit someone familiar with galaxies far, far away, from ! Listen in as they discuss why Erin shouldn’t be trusted, they ponder how many “Finals” Jason can have, why horror franchises get so many sequels, Jason’s status as a Deadite, everyone’s love of Creighton Duke, the unexpected big names you’ll find in the series, Jason as a cottage industry, the joy of practical SFX, “Doing a Jason”, how Jason X is a perfect 2000s horror time capsule, why horror franchises keep going to space, Jason’s comfort machete, and the fanfic they all really need: Jason vs Wolverine. (and one of Gary's favorite moments) Jason's (possibly) on Jason X - Enter At Your Own Risk Opening and closing music is "Softly Shall You Sleep," by . Please follow us on , , , and on ! Contact us at A Vino, Atrocitas.
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The Fraidy Cat's Guide to Horror
08/01/2023
The Fraidy Cat's Guide to Horror
Welcome back to A Podcask of Amontillado, where we delve into the dark, dreadful, and terrifying parts of the world. Believe it or not, Connoisseurs, there are people who do not enjoy the thrills and chills of our favorite genre! They are not drawn to the dark, creepy, spooky things that go bump in the night. Most of the time, that is. However, they will sometimes take a peek into our delightfully fun stories, if the tale is well told. Erin & Gary were curious as to why someone would avoid venturing into this fearful territory they love, and what might tempt them to dip an occasional toe into the dark waters. To find out, they are joined by their friend, and certified scaredy cat, Kamassa Herrmann, to discuss her history with horror (and why she usually avoids it), inflatable T-Rex costumes, everyone’s lines and levels of desensitization, their feelings about , watching horror with friends, various gateway horrors, the , the role of sound in horror, why Gary gets all the hate mail, a Game of Thrones diversion, a Beetlejuice rant, and how Kamassa was able to out-ick Erin & Gary! in Atlanta, November 17th - 19th Zombi3 Disney's Zombies 3 The Zombieland - Born with a Scorpion's Touch Captain America Zombie in & in Day of the Dead ('85) Black Dagger Brotherhood Dark Hunter Russell Edgington, from True Blood, on ERB Tolkien vs Martin Penny Dreadful Carrie Fisher in Attack the Block Opening and closing music is "Softly Shall You Sleep," by . Please follow us on , , and on ! Contact us at ! A Vino, Atrocitas.
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Cthulhu Awakens! 95 Years of the Call
07/11/2023
Cthulhu Awakens! 95 Years of the Call
Welcome back to A Podcask of Amontillado, where we delve into the dark, dreadful, and terrifying parts of the world. In February of 1928, Weird Tales published a story by H. P. Lovecraft that would reshape the landscape of horror. A cornerstone of a new mythos, with an influence still felt to this day, The Call of Cthulhu! Listen in as Erin & Gary break author out from behind the wall to discuss the story for its 95th anniversary, including if HPL’s tales really are hopeless, the many interpretations of the creatures of the Mythos, the indifference of the universe, the upending of science in HPL’s time & how that affected his stories, having fun with accents, the goals of the Cthulhu Cult, determining the body count in the tale, HPL’s use of beautiful language to describe horrible things, some of the works that the tale inspired, what does Cthulhu really look like, and how do you pronounce Cthulhu anyway? "" by H. P. Lovecraft Searching Stephen King's H.P. Lovecraft's THE DEEP ONES Suitable Flesh "" By H. P. Lovecraft for Harry Houdini Call of Cthulhu The Fourth Doctor Opening and closing music is "Softly Shall You Sleep," by . Please follow us on , , and on ! Contact us at ! A Vino, Atrocitas.
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Favorite Vintages: 1980s
06/20/2023
Favorite Vintages: 1980s
Welcome back to A Podcask of Amontillado, where we delve into the dark, dreadful, and terrifying parts of the world. Welcome to a special, double-sized episode, dear Connoisseurs, as Erin & Gary celebrate their 25th episode by discussing some of their favorite horror movies. Specifically, the ones they love best from a golden age of horror, the 1980s! So set up your VCR, settle into the catacombs, and listen in as they discuss their honorable mentions, the role of nostalgia in their selections, deal with a very vocal kitty, the importance of gateway horror, Amazon’s weird pricing for combo sets, gratuitous blood & boobs, the scenes that hit their buttons, unexpected Friday the 13th crossovers, adventures in counting, how some things don’t need an origin story, why some movies didn’t make their lists, and a call out/challenge to their friend Kamassa. The AV Club list of . , , and on YouTube NECA's American Werewolf in London Lindsay Ellis' on YouTube Opening and closing music is "Softly Shall You Sleep," by . Please follow us on , , and on ! Contact us at ! A Vino, Atrocitas.
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Man Made Monster, Part Two
06/06/2023
Man Made Monster, Part Two
Welcome back to A Podcask of Amontillado, where we delve into the dark, dreadful, and terrifying parts of the world. Like any crazed experiment, the topic of mad scientists and their creations grew beyond the control of Erin and Gary, causing them to continue their discussion into this second episode. So dear Connoisseurs, please rejoin them in the catacombs as they discuss those who dare to push the limits of man’s knowledge into forbidden areas, despite the ethics or rules of their peers, their desire to prove others wrong, understanding their motivations, the need for HPL cross stitch, mad scientist ethics, their belief in their control, Erin & Gary's agreement, why we keep coming back to these stories, Gary’s rant, who sets the standards, why you need an ethics committee, and Twizzlers. Herbert West: Re-Animator & the . The . Frankenhooker . The Skin I Live In . , a Mad Man With An Evil Mind! Dr. Logan from Day of the Dead demonstrating (NSFW for Gore) Deep Blue Sea . The Invisible Men: 1933 , Hollow Man , 2020 . from Escape from LA. Opening and closing music is "Softly Shall You Sleep," by . Please follow us on , , and on ! Contact us at ! A Vino, Atrocitas.
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Man Made Monster, Part One
05/23/2023
Man Made Monster, Part One
Welcome back to A Podcask of Amontillado, where we delve into the dark, dreadful, and terrifying parts of the world. The very first science fiction story is also a tale of terror about a man driven to push past the boundaries of what man was meant to know. Following his example is an army of those who have dared play God by building monsters in their quest to explore forbidden knowledge! Listen in as Gary & Erin are joined by Tom Morris of to discuss the various Frankenstein representations, what separates a “normal” scientist vs a “mad” one, the role of regret & ego in their work, the Merry Marvel Madmen, the need for scientific oversight organizations, and how not all of them are the villains of the story. And remember, if they build death rays, they're not mad scientists, but mad engineers, and that's a whole other episode. It's Alive! ! Frederick Frankenstein, . Hammer's Curse of Frankenstein . 1931's Dr. Jekyll & Mr. Hyde . 1989's Nightmare Classics version of The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde . Andrews as and as . Norman Osborn's . National Theater's Frankenstein . Bernie Wrightson's Illustrated Frankenstein "I Will Be With You on Your Wedding Night..." , and available . Hasselhoff in Jekyll & Hyde "" Doc Brown at . Dr. Seth Brundle discusses . Opening and closing music is "Softly Shall You Sleep," by . Please follow us on , , and on for show notes and more! Contact us at A Vino, Atrocitas.
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Spookshow: Horror Cons
05/09/2023
Spookshow: Horror Cons
Welcome back to A Podcask of Amontillado, where we delve into the dark, dreadful, and terrifying parts of the world. We are a few months from Spooky Season, Connoisseurs, but we are just about to enter another great time of year, Convention Season! And there is no con like a horror con! The stars, the cosplay, the dealer’s room, the excitement of being surrounded by hundreds of fellow fans of fear! There is so much going on, so much to do, where do you start? Especially if you’ve never been? Thankfully, this episode will help you with those questions, and more, as Erin & Gary are joined in the Catacombs by Brittney, aka ! She’s the hostess with the mostess for , as well as a guest wrangler at many horror conventions! Listen in as they discuss why you should attend horror conventions, why you might want to volunteer for a con, what to do (and NOT do) while there, share con stories, Norman Reedus’ stealth skills, how to survive the dealer’s room, who they’d like to meet at a con, horror cosplay, finding your horror community, and the importance of playing it cool. aka Twisted Twins Productions Gary “” Peter Capaldi , The Yard Sale Artist Talk to Me Validating Opening and closing music is "Softly Shall You Sleep," by . Please follow us on , , and on for show notes and more! Contact us at A Vino, Atrocitas.
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Crystal Lake Counselor Handbook - Chapter III: Rise of Hodder
04/11/2023
Crystal Lake Counselor Handbook - Chapter III: Rise of Hodder
Welcome back to A Podcask of Amontillado, where we delve into the dark, dreadful, and terrifying parts of the world. By 1987, Friday the 13th was an institution, a pop culture juggernaut that seemed as unstoppable as its main character. But after six movies and dozens of kills, some people thought that the series needed to be shaken up a bit. Thus, we get two movies that took the franchise in some new directions, pitting Jason against a superpowered final girl, and then taking him from the New Jersey forests to the mean streets of Manhattan (eventually). The biggest change, however, was the introduction of the man who would become what most people consider to be the definitive Jason Vorhees; actor, writer, stuntman, the legend, . Rejoin Erin & Gary as they once more release from behind the wall, and welcome from down into the catacombs to discuss the borders of Jason’s territory, the size & location of Crystal Lake, the timeline of the series, how Kane is made of iron, when the 80’s finally settles into the movies, the ecology of the rich teen, Jason wandering around Jasoning, Erin & Shaun’s NY Survival Guide, Jason’s breathing, Laura’s boat rant, Kane’s support of his fellow actors, potential Jason/Jaws/Lake Placid crossovers, the worst doctor & the worst uncle in the series, and Jason as a . . . feral panda? Kane Hodder's . . Crystal Lake's (possible) connection to NY . Maniac of New York on . Opening and closing music is "Softly Shall You Sleep," by . Please follow us on , , , and on ! Contact us at A Vino, Atrocitas.
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Talkin' Troma
03/28/2023
Talkin' Troma
Welcome back to A Podcask of Amontillado, where we delve into the dark, dreadful, and terrifying parts of the world. Back in 1974, two men had a vision, talent, and a drive to make their own damn movies, free of the major studios. Thus, Lloyd Kaufman and Michael Herz founded Troma Entertainment, the longest running independent film studio to date! Home of over 1,000 movies, as either producer or distributor, Troma’s library runs the gamut of horror, comedy, exploitation, and more. Listen in as Erin & Gary are joined by former Troma writer Chace Ambrose to discuss independent cinema, low/no budget SFX, Toxie’s evolution from gory revenge film to Saturday morning cartoon star, the gas pumps of New Jersey & Oregon, the Troma Vibe, the various stars who got their start with Troma, the Toxie/TMNT connection, the Tromaverse, H. R. Geiger’s feelings about the studio, their recommendations from the Troma library, and Troma’s Three Rules of Filmmaking. & the streaming service. and trailers. trailer. trailer. trailer. trailer. trailer. trailer. Film Festival. on Amazon. Opening and closing music is "Softly Shall You Sleep," by . Please follow us on , , , and on ! Contact us at A Vino, Atrocitas.
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Crystal Lake Counselor Handbook - Chapter II: Tommy Can You Fear Me?
03/15/2023
Crystal Lake Counselor Handbook - Chapter II: Tommy Can You Fear Me?
Welcome back to A Podcask of Amontillado, where we delve into the dark, dreadful, and terrifying parts of the world. Return with us, dear Connoisseurs, to Camp Crystal Lake as Erin & Gary continue their examination of their favorite slasher series, Friday the 13th! In this super-sized episode, they are joined by author from to discuss Parts IV, V, and VI, the arc. Listen in as they discuss 80’s , which film has the strongest cast in the series, Tommy as a charcter, his growth, & relation to , how with Part IV Jason is no longer “mortal”, characters vs caricatures, the brutality of Jason, how Part V could have been improved, non-cringe nudity, America’s unhealthiest diner, wonder what happens to all the blood, how part VI is a comedy – until it isn’t, Jason’s family, gore vs humor, the video game Gary would like to see, Jason’s relationship to water & if he needs a weakness, and discuss what kind of entity is Jason, exactly? 13 Fanboy Never Hike Alone Crispen Glover's Clowny Clown Clown , just because. "" Friday the 13th: The Game's We love He's Back! The Man Behind the Mask Jason's iconic Friday the 13th - Vengeance The Bill the Vampire 's Part VII Jason Jason Gilbert's and Opening and closing music is "Softly Shall You Sleep," by . Please follow us on , , , and on ! Contact us at A Vino, Atrocitas.
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Resident Evil: Alice in Zombieland
02/28/2023
Resident Evil: Alice in Zombieland
Welcome back to A Podcask of Amontillado, where we delve into the dark, dreadful, and terrifying parts of the world. On the outskirts of Racoon City, a woman awakens with amnesia in a strange mansion. As she explores the residence, it is invaded by an elite strike team. They tell her that she is Umbrella Security, was there to guard the secret entrance to the Hive, an underground research facility that has gone dark, and Umbrella wants answers. What begins as a zombie action movie becomes a series with clones, bigger monsters, the apocalypse, genetic mutations, crazed AIs, global conspiracies and zombie dogs, but it always comes back to Alice. Listen in as Erin & Gary are joined by author, podcaster, blogger, and musician to discuss this wild series of video game adjacent movies, how novelizations work & the struggle of translating mediums, the divergences between the games & the movies, how the films & Alice evolved over the series, that sets off Gary & Erin, Paul W. S. Anderson’s Bay aspirations, the influence of Alien on the series, the characters that did (and did not) make it from the games to the movies, Erin’s love of the zombie dogs, Keith’s least favorite tropes, and smooth zombies. The Gentleman Who Fell . Fun with . Rain . Resident Evil: Apocalypse teaser . The Nemesis was The novelizations of the first three & last two movies on . Keith's on YouTube. Resident Evil: Infinite Darkness trade . Opening and closing music is "Softly Shall You Sleep," by . Please follow us on , , , and on ! Contact us at A Vino, Atrocitas.
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Conjuring the Warrens
02/14/2023
Conjuring the Warrens
Welcome back to A Podcask of Amontillado, where we delve into the dark, dreadful, and terrifying parts of the world. From a creepy doll, to a house in New England, to putting the Devil on trial, the investigation of these incidents made the reputations of two of the most famous figures in the world of the paranormal, . Their research, writings, speaking events and more not only raised awareness and interest in hunting down the supernatural, but lead to a thriving series of horror movies. Listen in as Erin & Gary are joined by from to discuss the movement & origins of parapsychology, both the real and fictional versions of the Warrens & their investigations, why you don’t want to disturb supernatural entities, how the movie Warrens are like Sam & Dean Winchester, ethics in ghost hunting, their issues with The Conjuring 2, how Catholic imagery can easily be used to horrific effect, America’s obsession with hauntings, and what if a different Wilson was cast as Ed Warren. , , , , & The Amityville Horror . , professional skeptic, by Gerald Brittle. The Conjuring . by Andrea Perron. and The Enfield Haunting . short film. by Malachi Marti. by Colin Dickey. Alex's books on . The fact that this episode was recorded on Lorraine's birthday, and is being released on Valentine's Day, is strictly a coincidence. We swear. Opening and closing music is "Softly Shall You Sleep," by . Please follow us on , , , and on ! Contact us at A Vino, Atrocitas.
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Resident Evil: Press X to Shamble
01/31/2023
Resident Evil: Press X to Shamble
Welcome back to A Podcask of Amontillado, where we delve into the dark, dreadful, and terrifying parts of the world. On the outskirts of Racoon City, the Bravo team of the elite S.T.A.R.S. police unit goes missing investigating a string of unusual murders. The Alpha team is sent in to find out what happened. What begins as story of corporate greed, genetic experiments, and unspeakable monsters has grown to become one of the biggest horror franchises in video games. Spanning across eight main games, spinoffs, remakes, with zombies, plant creatures, body horror, and more, Resident Evil has something for everyone. Listen in as Erin & Gary are joined by Zack Parris from the to discuss their first experiences with the series, the worldbuilding of the game, their favorite monsters & characters, why shorter horror games may be better, ponder what CAPCOM has against hands, its influence on other horror games, how the series has evolved over the years, and . . . Kindergarten Cop? Darkwood “Dark Emplier” Licker Zombie & attacks! The Tyrant is The Nemeis says She's a Lady, oh, woah, Silent Hill 2 Dog Daymare 1998 & Opening and closing music is "Softly Shall You Sleep," by . Please follow us on , , , and on ! Contact us at A Vino, Atrocitas.
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Laughter to a Scream
01/17/2023
Laughter to a Scream
Welcome back to A Podcask of Amontillado, where we delve into the dark, dreadful, and terrifying parts of the world. Their chalk-white skin. Their bright red noses. Their exaggerated features. Their . . . squeaky shoes? Most of the time, these performers are representations of joy, excitement, and child-like wonder. But sometimes, there’s just something creepy about . . . clowns. Listen in as Erin & Gary are joined by Anthony Liggins from to discuss their favorite clowns, why “normal” clowns are scarier than “monster” clowns, how the greasepaint allows clowns to do unbelievable things, the merits of black velvet, and more. Clown (2016) IT Chapter II – Terrifier BtAS – sings & Crispin Glover , a delightful clown. Opening and closing music is "Softly Shall You Sleep," by . Please follow us on , , , and on ! Contact us at A Vino, Atrocitas.
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