My Haunted Head

Do you love HORROR, SCI-FI and CULT films? Do you love HARD ROCK and METAL? So does your host! Join Toddzilla and his occasional cohorts for candid conversations about HORROR, MUSIC and CREATURE CULTURE!

#112: The Life and Films of CHRISTOPHER LEE 11/24/2025

#112: The Life and Films of CHRISTOPHER LEE Episode #112 is a discussion of the life and film legacy of Sir Christopher Lee. A screen legend, war hero and pop culture icon, who appeared in more than 250 films over the course of a 70-year career. Available on Apple, Spotify or your favorite podcast app. Please Like, Share and SUBSCRIBE! #christopherlee #hammerhorror #dracula #frankenstein #sirchristopherlee #petercushing #amicus #timburton #lordoftherings #starwars #countdooku #saruman #jamesbond #disney #jrrtolkien #horror #horrorlegend #kingofhorror #horrorcollector /episode/index/show/myhauntedhead/id/39131690

#111: MANIAC COP 11/16/2025

#111: MANIAC COP My Haunted Head takes a look at the MANIAC COP trilogy - a unique, violent series born of New York grit, tabloid paranoia, and two of exploitation cinema’s sharpest minds: Larry Cohen and William Lustig. Available on Apple, Spotify or your favorite podcast app. Please Like, Share and SUBSCRIBE! #maniaccop #brucecampbell #tomatkins #williamlustig #larrycohen #samraimi #maniac #slasher #horrormovies #horrorcollector #80shorror #police #newyorkcity /episode/index/show/myhauntedhead/id/39053665

#110: The Legacy of Jigsaw and SAW 11/10/2025

#110: The Legacy of Jigsaw and SAW Step into the rusted, blood-spattered world of SAW, where morality meets machinery and survival has a price. In this episode of My Haunted Head, we explore the twisted philosophy of John Kramer — the engineer turned executioner known as Jigsaw — and the cruel genius behind his deadly traps. Listen on Apple, Spotify or your favorite podcast app. Please Like, Share and SUBSCRIBE! #saw #jigsaw #johnkramer #karma #tobinbell #shawneesmith #jameswan #leighwhannell #darrenlynnbousman #liveordie #iwanttoplayagame #thesawisthelaw #aneyeforaneye #horror #horrormovies #tortureporn /episode/index/show/myhauntedhead/id/38964295

#109 JOHN CARPENTER LIVE IN CONCERT 11/03/2025

#109 JOHN CARPENTER LIVE IN CONCERT For episode #109, Escape "TO" L.A. as My Haunted Head takes a field trip down to Los Angeles for a very special event - to see John Carpenter perform live at the Belasco Theatre in Los Angeles, on Saturday, October 25, 2025. Join Toddzilla for impressions from the trip, details from the show and to celebrate one of the OG’s…one of the biggest influential badasses of the horror genre, John Carpenter! Listen on Apple, Spotify or your favorite podcast app. Please Like, Share and SUBSCRIBE! #halloween #johncarpenter #johncarpenterlive #theylive #thething #christine #bigtroubleinlittlechina #horror #horrormovies #horrorsoundtracks #losangeles /episode/index/show/myhauntedhead/id/38886505

Blood, Sex & Death: The Legacy of Hammer Studios 10/27/2025

Blood, Sex & Death: The Legacy of Hammer Studios Tonight, we open the coffin lid on Hammer Films — the British studio that drenched horror in lurid color and never looked back. For nearly two decades, Hammer was the name in horror. Episode #108 of My Haunted Head is a concise look at the sexy, bloody and shocking Gothic horror of Hammer Studios. Listen on Apple, Spotify or your favorite podcast app. Please Like, Share and SUBSCRIBE! #hammerstudios #hammer #christopherlee #petercushing #ingridpitt #britishhorror #dracula #frankenstein #themummy #vampirelovers #horrormovies /episode/index/show/myhauntedhead/id/38638350

Dean Koontz...The "Other" K in Horror 10/20/2025

Dean Koontz...The "Other" K in Horror A writer whose books occupy entire shelves in libraries and bookstores, whose readership spans generations, and whose sales numbers rival the biggest names in publishing history. Including Stephen King. Enjoy this look at the career and legacy of author Dean Koontz. Available on Apple, Spotify or your favorite podcast app. Please Like, Share and SUBSCRIBE! #deankoontz #horrorbooks #horrorauthor #stephenking #annerice #rlstine #watchers #intensity #phantoms #hideaway /episode/index/show/myhauntedhead/id/38637360

Italian Horrorween 10/13/2025

Italian Horrorween With Halloween fast approaching, you might be working your way through a stack of favorite movies. But maybe you’re looking for something more to add to the mix. Maybe something with an international flavor. I’ve got you covered. For this episode we’re going to explore the deep red waters of Italian horror cinema. Films by Argento, Bava, D'Amato, Fulci, Martino, Soavi and Stivaletti. Demons, haunted houses, cemeteries, masked killers and zombies galore! My Haunted Head is available on Apple, Spotify or your favorite podcast app. Please LIKE, SHARE and SUBSCRIBE! #horror #italianhorror #darioargento #luciofulci #lambertobava #joedamato #sergiomartino #tenebre #demons #zombie #torso #beyondthedarkness #thewaxmask #cemeteryman #halloween /episode/index/show/myhauntedhead/id/38550400

A Brief History of Halloween 10/10/2025

A Brief History of Halloween With October upon us, and Halloween rapidly approaching, it seemed prudent to peer into the dark and take a look at the history of Halloween traditions. To remind yourself where some of your favorite traditions came from, I invite you to enjoy this BONUS mini-episode of My Haunted Head. Have a listen on Apple, Spotify or your favorite podcast app. Please LIKE, SHARE and SUBSCRIBE. #halloween #trickortreat #masks #candy #costumes #Samhain #allhallowseve #spookyseason /episode/index/show/myhauntedhead/id/38544820

THE LONG WALK 09/27/2025

THE LONG WALK Perhaps THE LONG WAIT would be more appropriate. After a 10-month sabbatical, My Haunted Head Podcast returns with episode #104. A recap of the year's events with a look forward to October and the countdown to Halloween. Featuring Regal Cinema's "31 Screams on Screen" events, reviews of THE LONG WALK, THE DEADLY SPAWN 4K BLU, Tom Savini's Uncensored NIGHT OF THE LIVING DEAD '90 4K BLU, Rob Zombie's HOUSE OF 1000 CORPSES and more! Please Like, Share and SUBSCRIBE! #thelongwalk #stephenking #regalcinemas #Halloween #houseof1000corpses #rickmelton #sleepawaycamp #tomsavini #nightofthelivingdead #robzombie /episode/index/show/myhauntedhead/id/38379440

HORROR LISTS FOR A COLD, DARK NIGHT 11/21/2024

HORROR LISTS FOR A COLD, DARK NIGHT Welcome to Episode #103 of My Haunted Head! It's a collection of some of the coolest and craziest horror lists you'll find including scariest horror films...goriest horror films...pets gone wild...killer camping tools...haunted houses...dead things...the ABC's of horror...horror in music videos...body horror...cemeteries...mutants...international horror...evil churches...3-D films...fire stunts...clowns...women of horror...sharks...spiders...giallos...little people...soundtracks...made-for-television horror...Thanksgiving horror...Kevin Bacon...and more! A perfectly chilling collection for a cold, dark November night! Listen on your favorite podcast app. Please Like, Share and SUBSCRIBE! /episode/index/show/myhauntedhead/id/34095606

Halloween Watch List Mania! 10/09/2024

Halloween Watch List Mania! Following up with the My Haunted Head October watch list on YouTube, My Haunted Head is back in podcast mode with a handful of creative and ghoulish watch lists from listeners and collaborators alike. Listen and see how they compare with your own October watch list. Got something to contribute? Drop a message and spill what's inside your haunted head. Like and SUBSCRIBE. /episode/index/show/myhauntedhead/id/33385112

The Death of Classic Rock 09/21/2024

The Death of Classic Rock WHAT IS CLASSIC ROCK? If you had asked back in 1990, bands like Jimi Hendrix, Steppenwolf and The Doors would have come to mind. But as the years have gone by, and so many groups have been around that much longer, it’s a phrase that has come to encompass countless other artists. Metallica may be regarded as a thrash band, and Guns N Roses a hair metal band, but they’ve been around for 38 and 42 years, respectively - they’re classic rock now. Their music has become woven into the fabric of our collective lives. Their songs have helped to define an era. And this far into their careers, their days are numbered. This is not a eulogy for classic rock bands; rather, it's a wake up call. Join Toddzilla and Corey as they celebrate the greatest rock bands of our time, and the inevitable end that they will all come to. Listen on Apple, Spotify or your favorite podcast app. Like, rate and SUBSCRIBE! /episode/index/show/myhauntedhead/id/33153727

100 HAUNTED HEADS...AND COUNTING! 07/31/2024

100 HAUNTED HEADS...AND COUNTING! Holy smokes - it's the 100th episode of My Haunted Head Podcast! To commemorate this special occasion Toddzilla has invited back lifelong friend and frequent podcast collaborator Matthew to share a conversation during which the pair pick the greatest horror film ever made...mix and match horror villains and franchises (Ghost Face in Haddonfield? Pinhead in the sewers of Derry?)...pit horror's greatest villains against each other in a Battle Royal...switch iconic soundtracks from one film to another...recount the best horror films of the last 100 years, and more! Join the fun on Apple, Spotify or your favorite podcast app. Please Like, Share and SUBSCRIBE! #horror #halloween #fridaythe13th #texaschainsawmassacre #it #hellraiser #exorcist #jasonvoorhees #michaemyers #pinhead #pennywise #leatherface #chucky #ghostface #scream #terrifier #horrorcollector #horrormovies #americanhorror #italianhorror #asianhorror #doyoulikescarymovies #bloodygoodtime #haunted /episode/index/show/myhauntedhead/id/32376332

Kent Collins: MONSTER KID & SLEEPAWAY CAMPER 06/25/2024

Kent Collins: MONSTER KID & SLEEPAWAY CAMPER Kent Collins grew up as a Monster Kid, feeding his haunted head a steady diet of Universal Monsters and DC comics through the late 1970's and early 1980's. And then horror slashed its way into his life in a big way when he saw FRIDAY THE 13th and SLEEPAWAY CAMP. Kent and I kept showing up at the same events this past year or two, so I decided it was time to make a proper introduction from one monster kid to another. For episode #99 we peer into Kent Collins' haunted head for a look at his own experiences as a young horror fan, his love for the film SLEEPAWAY CAMP & his decision to put his money where his mouth is by investing in independent horror. /episode/index/show/myhauntedhead/id/31890107

ATTACK OF THE SEA CREATURE FEATURES FROM 1989! 04/20/2024

ATTACK OF THE SEA CREATURE FEATURES FROM 1989! It seems like every few years movie fans are treated to a heaping helping of deja vu, when Hollywood releases a series of similarly-themed films. In 1996, there was TWISTER and its doppelganger TORNADO starring Bruce Campbell. In 1997 we got DANTE'S PEAK and VOLCANO. 1998 brought us the extinction-level comet crisis films DEEP IMPACT and the macho cheese of Michael Bay's ARMAGEDDON. So for episode #98 I thought I'd talk about the wave of undersea creature features of 1989 which included DEEPSTAR SIX, LEVIATHAN, THE ABYSS and LORDS OF THE DEEP. Plus the new book by R.G. Henning about FRIDAY THE 13th Part 3, Blue Öyster Cult's new release 'Ghost Stories', the Texas Frightmare Weekend countdown watch list and more. Available on Apple, Spotify or your favorite podcast app. Please Like, Rate and SUBSCRIBE! /episode/index/show/myhauntedhead/id/30914723

The Golden Age of Video Store Horror 03/09/2024

The Golden Age of Video Store Horror Welcome to episode #97 of My Haunted Head, and the Golden Age of Video. Specifically, horror on video. Today’s episode is a look back at some of the most memorable titles from the 80’s heyday of horror on video. The garish artwork, the titillating titles, and the promise that the movies lining the shelves had such sights to show you. EVIL DEAD, DRILLER KILLER, MONSTER DOG, ROCKTOBER BLOOD, ALIEN, CREEPERS, TEXAS CHAINSAW MASSACRE Part 2, NAIL GUN MASSACRE, HOLLYWOOD CHAINSAW HOOKERS, FACES OF DEATH, STREET TRASH and a mountain of other classic horror titles await you! Listen on your favorite podcast app. Rate, SUBSCRIBE and Share! /episode/index/show/myhauntedhead/id/30303838

CONVENTION MEMORIES OF HORROR's FALLEN GIANTS 02/17/2024

CONVENTION MEMORIES OF HORROR's FALLEN GIANTS Episode #96 of MY HAUNTED HEAD (originally recorded as Episode #63) has apparently been collecting dust down in the vault for the past year or so. So we've dusted it off, and now bring you this extensive, (mostly) unedited walk down memory lane as Toddzilla and Matthew discuss all of the incredible film heroes whom we've met at conventions, and who are unfortunately no longer with us. Included are meetings with Stuart Gordon, David Hess, Gunnar Hansen, Rowdy Roddy Piper, Herschell Gordon Lewis, Ted White, John Saxon and many more. Lots of great memories, and a few laughs along the way. Listen now on your favorite podcast app. RATE, SHARE and SUBSCRIBE! /episode/index/show/myhauntedhead/id/29998033

THE CRAZIES 01/29/2024

THE CRAZIES Following 1968's NIGHT OF THE LIVING DEAD, George A. Romero directed a pair of non-horror films (THE AFFAIR and SEASON OF THE WITCH) that have either eluded or underwhelmed longtime fans who preferred the darker and gruesome later work he is most known for. But in 1973 George Romero completed THE CRAZIES, a film steeped in chaos and fear. THE CRAZIES tells a story of contagion in a small community, the effect it has on the townspeople as it spreads and the struggle against military forces who try to contain and eradicate the threat. One of Romero's early "dark horse" films! Also a discussion of the 2010 remake of TEH CRAZIES, and a remembrance of DAWN OF THE DEAD's David Emge. Listen on your favorite podcast app. Please Review, Share and SUBSCRIBE! /episode/index/show/myhauntedhead/id/29687013

George A. Romero's KNIGHTRIDERS 01/21/2024

George A. Romero's KNIGHTRIDERS KNIGHTRIDERS was not only one of George A. Romero's rare non-horror films, and one of his personal favorites of his own films, but it has a lot to offer fans of Romero classics like MARTIN, DAWN OF THE DEAD, CREEPSHOW and DAY OF THE DEAD. With the involvement of actors and collaborators spanning NIGHT OF THE LIVING DEAD in 1968 to LAND OF THE DEAD in 2005, the collective talent behind KNIGHTRIDERS is a bridge of sorts between all of Romero’s films - a mix of where George Romero had been, and where he was going. Episode #94 of My Haunted Head takes a look at one of Romero's most ambitious, and underappreciated, films. Plus news about a new book by PHANTASM director Don Coscarelli, and Joe Lynch's new film SUITABLE FLESH starring Barbara Crampton. Listen now on your favorite podcast app. SUBSCRIBE, Rate and Review! /episode/index/show/myhauntedhead/id/29577373

The Films of the Late, Great CHRISTOPHER GEORGE 01/06/2024

The Films of the Late, Great CHRISTOPHER GEORGE Whether it was one of his many appearances on television, or one of the many genre films he did in the late 70's and early 80's, Christopher George left an indelible mark in television and film. In much the same way that actor Robert Forster brought a believable everyman quality to a variety of roles, Christopher George was able to slip comfortably from drama to action and horror in a way that made him relatable, and the material believable. He was a rugged, handsome, charismatic actor who elevated every project he appeared in. He should be held in the same regard as actors like Roy Scheider, Robert Forster and Lance Henriksen. Though his body of work included war films, comedies, sci-fi and action, for episode #93 we will focus on the prison drama, nature-run-amok, vigilante justice, zombie apocalypse, classic slasher, ninja and occult films he did from 1973-1983. Whether you're new to his work, or a long-time admirer, please join My Haunted Head in a celebration of the films of Christopher George. /episode/index/show/myhauntedhead/id/29369838

IT'S A WONDERFUL KNIFE - CHRISTMAS EVIL - ZAKK SABBATH 12/17/2023

IT'S A WONDERFUL KNIFE - CHRISTMAS EVIL - ZAKK SABBATH Godzilla is stomping theaters across America...there's a killer on the loose in Angel Falls...and Mick Garris is pulling the plug on POST MORTEM! Is it the End of Days?! No, it's just the end of 2023! Discussion of IT'S A WONDERFUL KNIFE, CHRISTMAS EVIL and CHRISTMAS BLOODY CHRISTMAS. Perspectives on autograph collecting. Plus - a concert review of Zakk Wylde's Black Sabbath tribute, ZAKK SABBATH...a look at Christmas horror books...and killer last minute gift ideas for the people on your Chopping List! All this and more in episode #92 of My Haunted Head. Available to listen on Apple, Spotify or your favorite podcast app. JOIN US! Please rate, share and SUBSCRIBE. /episode/index/show/myhauntedhead/id/29112193

'TWAS THE NIGHT OF THE LIVING DEAD BEFORE CHRISTMAS 12/03/2023

'TWAS THE NIGHT OF THE LIVING DEAD BEFORE CHRISTMAS A bite-sized episode of My Haunted Head including Christmas horror film recommendations, a discussion about holiday horror sequels, a few additions to your holiday Chopping List, a remembrance of Shane MacGowan of The Pogues, and a ridiculous holiday horror epic titled TWAS THE NIGHT OF THE LIVING DEAD BEFORE CHRISTMAS, written by yours truly. It's all in good, bloody fun. Listen in on Apple, Spotify or your favorite podcast app. Please Rate, Share and SUBSCRIBE! /episode/index/show/myhauntedhead/id/28900383

40 Years of Michael Jackson's THRILLER! 11/19/2023

40 Years of Michael Jackson's THRILLER! Being that it’s almost December, it's time to talk about that guy in the red coat. You know the one - of course I’m talking about Michael Jackson! December 2nd marks the 40th anniversary of the amazing THRILLER video - the result of a collaboration between one of Hollywood's most successful directors, an Academy Award-winning makeup effects artist, and one of the greatest entertainers the world has ever known. Together they created one of the most expensive short films ever made - a mini epic featuring an eye-popping transformation sequence, dancing zombies, and an iconic rap by a horror superstar. All that and more in the thrilling 90th episode of My Haunted Head! Listen, rate and SUBSCRIBE on your favorite podcast app! /episode/index/show/myhauntedhead/id/28704333

HAPPY HAUNTED HALLOWEEN! 10/29/2023

HAPPY HAUNTED HALLOWEEN! HAPPY HAUNTED HALLOWEEN! As October creeps towards the big night, Toddzilla and Matthew discuss director John Carpenter's recent appearance on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, a list of medical and hospital-related horror films, and which of the many possible HALLOWEEN story arcs is our favorite. Also a recommendation of the great books TAKING SHAPE and TAKING SHAPE II by Dustin McNeill and Travis Mullins, which chronicle the 40+ year history of the HALLOWEEN films (both made and unmade). All this and more in episode #89 of My Haunted Head - available on your favorite podcast app. /episode/index/show/myhauntedhead/id/28450646

THERE CAN BE ONLY ONE! The Greatest Hard Rock Songs Ever! 10/25/2023

THERE CAN BE ONLY ONE! The Greatest Hard Rock Songs Ever! ROCKTOBER continues with a look at the greatest hard rock and metal bands of our time, and the songs that best represent what they’re all about. If someone had never heard of your favorite band, what song would you play to show why they're so great? The hard part in this is you can only pick ONE SONG to represent what that band is all about. To work our way through this topic we have 7 categories: THE FOUNDING FATHERS, THE NEW WAVE OF BRITISH HEAVY METAL, THE SUNSET STRIP BANDS, THE EAST COAST BANDS, THE BIG FOUR (+ 2 MORE), THE NEW WORLD ORDER and INTERNATIONAL HEAVYWEIGHTS. Toddzilla is joined by brother Corey for a LONG and lively discussion about all things hard rock and metal. Plus a couple lists of the greatest hard rock and metal songs from horror film soundtracks. Like, Rate, SUBSCRIBE and Creep It Real! /episode/index/show/myhauntedhead/id/28420346

TRICKS, TREATS & OCTOBER MOVIE NIGHTS 10/15/2023

TRICKS, TREATS & OCTOBER MOVIE NIGHTS Episode #87 of My Haunted Head takes a look at childhood Halloween costumes, another week's worth of October movie viewing including ONCE BITTEN, Ti West's PEARL, Tobe Hooper's THE FUNHOUSE, Robert Englund's devious THE LAST SHOWING, JUST DESSERTS: The Making of CREEPSHOW, and a pair of FRIDAY THE 13th films to celebrate Friday, October 13th! Plus another round of Texas Frightmare Weekend guest announcements, a remembrance of genre actors who have passed, and John Waters receives a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. My Haunted Head is available on your favorite podcast app! /episode/index/show/myhauntedhead/id/28321793

What Happened to NATTY KNOCKS 10/10/2023

What Happened to NATTY KNOCKS Toddzilla checks in with a rundown of movies from our October watchlist including ALL HALLOWS EVE, LOVE AND MONSTERS, KNUCKLEBALL, LIVING WITH CHUCKY and an extensive review of NATTY KNOCKS. Plus news about John Carpenter's ANTHOLOGY II, THE LAST DRIVE-IN WITH JOE BOB BRIGGS, NECA's LONDON AFTER MIDNIGHT figure, TEXAS FRIGHTMARE WEEKEND, a reminder that this October contains a FRIDAY the 13th and more! Creep it real with episode #86 of My Haunted Head - available on your favorite podcast app! /episode/index/show/myhauntedhead/id/28282313

MY HAUNTED HEAD'S OCTOBER WATCH LISTS! 09/30/2023

MY HAUNTED HEAD'S OCTOBER WATCH LISTS! Welcome to episode #85 of MY HAUNTED HEAD, an episode devoted to spooky October watchlists! Chock full of movie ideas to make your October nights a bit colder…darker…and creepier. I have also solicited a number of co-conspirators for their essential viewing lists. See what they'll be watching. And if you want to contribute, drop me a DM on Instagram to submit your own list for inclusion in the next episode of My Haunted Head. Unless you're too scared! /episode/index/show/myhauntedhead/id/28188038

How Would YOU Survive Your Favorite Horror Film? 09/17/2023

How Would YOU Survive Your Favorite Horror Film? Welcome to episode #84 of My Haunted Head. Halloween season is upon us, and we’re all making our lists of movies we consider essential viewing throughout October. When we watch our favorite horror films, we all think “What would I do in that situation?” Or we yell at the screen “Idiot - you deserve to die! That would never happen to me!” In this episode Toddzilla and Matthew kick around some situations, and discuss whether they think they would survive their favorite horror movies. In doing so, they need to be realistic in their assessment of how they would react in a sometimes unrealistic situation. How would they fare when there’s a killer on the loose, or the dead rise from their graves? Put yourself in your favorite horror films. Will you be the victim or the victor? /episode/index/show/myhauntedhead/id/28054533

Her Name is CHRISTINE 08/20/2023

Her Name is CHRISTINE She's sleek and beautiful. She's possessive and vengeful. She's a 1958 Plymouth Fury. Her name is CHRISTINE. And she's Hell on wheels. My Haunted Head celebrates the 40th anniversary of John Carpenter's film adaptation of the Stephen King novel CHRISTINE with a discussion of the film. Also a rundown of recent Blu-ray releases including the Robert Englund documentary HOLLYWOOD DREAMS & NIGHTMARES and MY BEST FRIEND IS A VAMPIRE, as well as new soundtrack releases including DARK NIGHT OF THE SCARECROW, KNIGHTRIDERS and FABIO FRIZZI LIVE AT THE LAST DRIVE-IN. My Haunted Head is available on your favorite podcast app. /episode/index/show/myhauntedhead/id/27802941

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