Double A Horror Highway: A Horror Movie Podcast

Join hosts Amy Kasio and Amy Ketchum as they take a deep dive into their favorite horror movies! They will discuss many different topics, such as: the history of the making of the movie, the music, the cinematography, the monster and it's rules, the themes of the movie, their favorite kills, the impact of the movie on them, fun facts & trivia, and much more! They will end each episode by handing out awards for everything they feel the movie did right! So hop in the car and take a drive with us down the Double A Horror Highway!

Trick 'r Treat (2007) 10/31/2023

Trick 'r Treat (2007) Today we are wrapping up our Halloween celebration with the ultimate Halloween film: Trick ‘r Treat! We discuss the history of this movie and it’s long journey to getting released, the cult following, Sam as a Halloween icon, our sequel thoughts, and remember everyone, always follow the rules! Always wear a costume Always pass out treats to trick-or-treaters NEVER blow out a Jack O'Lantern before midnight Always check your candy Always respect the dead NEVER take down your decorations before November 1st NEVER hurt the innocent /episode/index/show/doubleahorrorhighway/id/28469471

Frankenstein (1931) 10/24/2023

Frankenstein (1931) Today we discuss the iconic, inspirational, horror classic Frankenstein! We discuss the history behind 18 year old Mary Shelley writing the book (released in 1818), pop culture of the 20s & 30s, Boris Karloff's influential portrayal of the monster, the censorship and controversy that affected this film, what it was like to market a movie in the 30s, the long lasting legacy of this film, and so much more! Grab your flaming torches and join us down in the lab where it's alive! It's alive! Movie discussion starts around 35 mins. /episode/index/show/doubleahorrorhighway/id/28402925

House of 1000 Corpses (2003) 10/17/2023

House of 1000 Corpses (2003) Today we discuss Rob Zombie's directorial debut, House of 1000 Corpses! We discuss how it has a perfect Halloween aesthetic, how it began as a haunted maze, the rocky release & eventual cult following, and chow down on all the complementary fried chicken we can eat! /episode/index/show/doubleahorrorhighway/id/28271729

Halloween (1978) 10/10/2023

Halloween (1978) Today we are finally tackling Ketchum's all time favorite horror movie, Halloween! We discuss the many legends behind how this movie came into existence, it's impact and lasting legacy on horror, pop culture of 1978, fun facts, hand out awards, and so much more! Movie discussion starts around 16 mins. /episode/index/show/doubleahorrorhighway/id/28186607

The Descent (2005) 10/03/2023

The Descent (2005) We are back all month with a few episode for spooky season! Today we discuss one of Kasio's favorite films, "The Descent". We talk about what we've been up to, pop culture of the time, history of the movie, caves & crawlers, the ending, and more! Movie discussion starts around 19 mins. /episode/index/show/doubleahorrorhighway/id/28057194

Scream 6 (2023) 03/13/2023

Scream 6 (2023) We are back for a bonus episode sharing our first thoughts and reactions on the latest Scream movie. It's good to be back in the world of Scream! There will be spoilers! Find us on: /episode/index/show/doubleahorrorhighway/id/26206347

Poltergeist (1982) 10/27/2022

Poltergeist (1982) Step into the light because we are back to discuss POLTERGEIST for it's 40 year anniversary. We discuss why the kids have so many Star Wars toys, how Heather O’Rourke was discovered, misogyny in the early 80s, the impact of this movie on pop culture, the background of the script and the other movie that was derived from it, the cunning way we are lured into the house to have a ‘real’ experience with them, the tragic death of actors who starred in the trilogy, and pot smoking hippy parents adapting to suburban American dream life. Movie discussion starts around 14 minutes. Find us on: /episode/index/show/doubleahorrorhighway/id/24813744

Barbarian (2022) 09/22/2022

Barbarian (2022) We saw Barbarian, we loved it, so we HAD to talk about it! We discuss the movie scene by scene, breaking our normal format so warning: SPOILERS! Also, we recommend going into this movie as blind as possible for maximum enjoyment. Do not listen if you have not watched! We have a lot to say so check it out! Find us on: /episode/index/show/doubleahorrorhighway/id/24461262

The House of the Devil (2009) 09/14/2022

The House of the Devil (2009) Pull those high waisted jeans up a little higher and lick those greasy pizza fingers because today we are discussing Ti West’s The House of the Devil! Join us and special guest horror film writer Alex Hall as we dig into the pop culture of 2009, the 80’s aesthetic, the history behind making this movie and being one of the first VOD releases of the time, Mrs. Ullman’s stone cold desert babe vibes, the wig reveal, the clothes, the insidious presence of Lena Dunham, lunar eclipses, and PIZZA PIZZA PIZZA! Find Alex Hall on: Instagram: Find us on: /episode/index/show/doubleahorrorhighway/id/24368514

Scream (1996) 11/15/2021

Scream (1996) Happy 25th anniversary, Scream! Today we discuss pop culture of 1996, the history & marketing, meta horror, the impact on culture and us personally, favorite characters, final girls, the mask, gay vs codependent killers,cinematography, the score and soundtrack, the ending, fun facts, and hand out awards. Movie discussion starts at: 27 mins. /episode/index/show/doubleahorrorhighway/id/21158963

Halloween Movie and TV Recommendations 09/27/2020

Halloween Movie and TV Recommendations Happy Halloween! Today we are bringing you a list of movies and tv show episodes that feature Halloween or take place during autumn for that perfect October feel! It’s slim pickings out there so we tried to mix in some less obvious choices and hope you find something you haven’t heard of before. Grab your popcorn and candy, dim the lights, then get under the covers because it’s time to get into the Halloween spirit! /episode/index/show/doubleahorrorhighway/id/16173974

Episode 14 - American Mary (2012) 09/21/2020

Episode 14 - American Mary (2012) Today we discuss the wonderful film American Mary, which was created by the magnetic Soska Sisters Jen and Sylvia! In this episode we go over the pop culture of 2012, the history behind making this movie and how it’s an analogy for the film industry, how our main character Mary is both the protagonist and antagonist, we hand out awards and discuss so much more! /episode/index/show/doubleahorrorhighway/id/16077032

Favorite Opening Scenes In Horror (Bonus series ep 2) 09/07/2020

Favorite Opening Scenes In Horror (Bonus series ep 2) We are back with ep 2 of our bonus series where we talk about our favorite opening scenes in horror! (We recommend that you listen in headphones!) Movies discussed include: /episode/index/show/doubleahorrorhighway/id/15909326

Episode 13 - American Psycho (2000) 04/13/2020

Episode 13 - American Psycho (2000) In honor of it's 20 year anniversary, we discuss American Psycho! Kasio & Ketchum get into the history of the movie and the difficulty Mary Harron went through, pop culture of 2000, Y2K, Napster, Nokia phone, favorite characters, Patrick Bateman, the meaning behind the music, the ending (was it real or not?), and we hand out awards! /episode/index/show/doubleahorrorhighway/id/13943297

Favorite Opening Scenes In Horror (Bonus series ep 1) 03/02/2020

Favorite Opening Scenes In Horror (Bonus series ep 1) Welcome to a new series of bonus episodes where we discuss our favorite opening scenes in horror movies! Movies discussed include: /episode/index/show/doubleahorrorhighway/id/13354100

Episode 12 - Alice Guy-Blaché - Women In Horror Month 02/10/2020

Episode 12 - Alice Guy-Blaché - Women In Horror Month In honor of Women In Horror Month we will be discussing the most important female director you’ve never heard of: Alice Guy-Blaché. It is believed she was the first person ever to create a horror film (back in the early 1900’s) and has a long list of filmmaking accomplishments that deserve to be known. Alice has had a significant impact on cinema ranging from creating the first narrative film, experimenting with effects, adding sound to film, and much more. /episode/index/show/doubleahorrorhighway/id/13071743

Episode 11 - Top 10 Horrors Of 2019 01/06/2020

Episode 11 - Top 10 Horrors Of 2019 This week we discuss our favorite horrors of 2019: The 10 yr anniversary of Jennifer’s Body, seeing A Nightmare On Elm Street in the theater, body horror, The Shining, the Soska Sisters, Shudder, Joe Bob Briggs, Ava’s Possessions & life after demonic possession, the early history of horror, Santa’s Slay, The Perfection (spoilers!), Jennifer Connelly in Phenomena, Halloween toys, virtual reality horror, Annabelle Comes Home, Lezzie Borden, Us, Carnival Of Souls, and our podcast! /episode/index/show/doubleahorrorhighway/id/12609344

Episode 10 - Black Christmas (1974) 12/23/2019

Episode 10 - Black Christmas (1974) This week we deep dive into the original Black Christmas from 1974! Topics include: Christmas time, pop culture of 1974, the history of making this movie, we ask “What’s Barb’s deal??”, we go over the themes of the movie, we discuss the unhinged killer and lack of reveal, cinematography & POV, the music, the ending, favorite scenes, fun facts and trivia, and we hand out awards! /episode/index/show/doubleahorrorhighway/id/12488675

Episode 9 - Serial Mom (1994) 11/25/2019

Episode 9 - Serial Mom (1994) We are back for a special Thanksgiving ep! Join us w/ special guest De as we discuss John Water's Serial Mom! Movie discussion starts at 31 mins! In this ep we talk about how we all know each other & the Myspace days, Thanksgiving food, 420, Kasio and De’s new podcast about Curb Your Enthusiasm, pop culture of 1994, My So Called Life and VCR drama, history of making the movie, the true crime influence, cinematography, music, L7 and The Bloody Tampon, our fave kills, our fave scenes, UFO’s, and more! /episode/index/show/doubleahorrorhighway/id/12151706

Episode 8 - The Perfection (2018) 10/28/2019

Episode 8 - The Perfection (2018) Our season 1 finale is here! Strap in and hold on tight because this ride is about to go off the rails! There will be spoilers! CW: sexual abuse (happens off screen). /episode/index/show/doubleahorrorhighway/id/11799227

Episode 7 - Nightmare On Elm Street 2: Freddy's Revenge (1985) 10/21/2019

Episode 7 - Nightmare On Elm Street 2: Freddy's Revenge (1985) This week we head over to 1428 Elm Street to discuss Nightmare On Elm Street 2: Freddy’s Revenge. Topics include: background on Freddy Krueger, history of this movie, pop culture of 1985, the gay themes, Mark Patton’s troubled journey and resurgence as an important gay icon, we dive into what was going on behind the scenes, the impact of AIDS and homophobia, the role reversal of having a male scream queen, the music, fun facts and trivia, and we hand out awards! /episode/index/show/doubleahorrorhighway/id/11710868

Episode 6 - Death Proof (2007) 10/14/2019

Episode 6 - Death Proof (2007) Hey Butterfly, hop in my Dodge Charger and join us for Quentin Tarantino’s Death Proof! This week we discuss: pop culture of 2007, grindhouse theaters, exploitation films, why we love this movie so much, stunt people, Zoe Bell, the differences in our two groups of women, cinematography, the music, But I’m A Cheerleader, we ponder over what happened to Lee, the lap dance, we hand out awards, and so much more! /episode/index/show/doubleahorrorhighway/id/11613572

Episode 5 - The Final Girls (2015) 10/07/2019

Episode 5 - The Final Girls (2015) It’s time for summer camp! Join us as we discuss The Final Girls (2015). Topics include: /episode/index/show/doubleahorrorhighway/id/11491715

Episode 4 - Summer Of 84 (2018) 09/30/2019

Episode 4 - Summer Of 84 (2018) This week we are bicycling our way back to 1984! Join us as we discuss: The history behind making this movie, the suburbs, the authenticity of the 80's aesthetic, what was happening in the real world during 1984, the 80's inspired synth soundtrack, Kasio has an excuse to talk about the movie Risky Business, what it was like to be a kid in the 80's, the ending, what a sequel might look like, Kraft macaroni and cheese, walkie talkies, spying on neighbors, milk cartons and missing kids. /episode/index/show/doubleahorrorhighway/id/11430896

Episode 3 - Carnival Of Souls (1962) 09/23/2019

Episode 3 - Carnival Of Souls (1962) This week’s discussion is about the classic and influential Carnival Of Souls (1962). Topics include: watching this movie in black and white vs color, how it came to be filmed at the Saltair, the lack of success at the time of release and it’s surprise success in the 80s, horror movie hosts, the organ music, Ketchum’s “sensible” pump organ, breaking social conventions, a feeling of not belonging, and we hand out awards! /episode/index/show/doubleahorrorhighway/id/11294144

Episode 2 - Jennifer's Body (2009) 09/16/2019

Episode 2 - Jennifer's Body (2009) Happy 10 year anniversary Jennifer’s Body! We are so excited to talk to you about the movie that sparked the creation of this podcast! Since it’s release back in 2009, it has gone on to become a feminist and queer cult classic and is currently experiencing a revival in part due to the #MeToo movement. /episode/index/show/doubleahorrorhighway/id/11158565

Episode 1 - It Follows (2015) 09/09/2019

Episode 1 - It Follows (2015) Welcome to the first episode of season one! Join your Double A hosts Amy Kasio and Amy Ketchum as they take a deeper look into one of their favorite horror movies: It Follows (2015). /episode/index/show/doubleahorrorhighway/id/11158469

Double A Horror Highway - About Us 08/26/2019

Double A Horror Highway - About Us Get to know your horror hosts Amy Kasio and Amy Ketchum as they answer four questions in this very short episode: /episode/index/show/doubleahorrorhighway/id/10984910

Double A Horror Highway Trailer 08/19/2019

Double A Horror Highway Trailer A deep dive into horror movies. /episode/index/show/doubleahorrorhighway/id/10913981

Double A Horror Highway: A Horror Movie Podcast

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