The BloodCast

Today on The Bloodcast, hosts Ryan Turek and Clarke Wolfe record their last show. While The Bloodcast will continue without them, the two take a look back at their movie highlights of 2014 and favorite episodes that they've done. Plus, The Taking of Debra Logan, Mockingbird, Ash vs. The Evil Dead and lots more! Follow @_RyanTurek and @ClarkeWolfe on Twitter for the latest and to chat about this week's episode, and don't forget to like our Facebook page and follow @TheBloodcast on Twitter!

The Bloodcast celebrates Halloween this year by a franchise series about the classic Universal Monsters! Which are their favorites? What moments stand the test of time? Are there any that haven't aged so well? Plus previewing Stan Lee's Comikaze (where The Bloodcast will be participating in two panels), Halloween plans, and lots more! Art credit: Daniel James Baker Follow @_RyanTurek and @ClarkeWolfe on Twitter for the latest and to chat about this week's episode, and don't forget to like our Facebook page and follow @TheBloodcast on Twitter!

The Bloodcast's hosts Ryan Turek and Clarke Wolfe take a look at the most important figures working in the horror film industry today. We all know the classic "Masters of Horror," but who are the power players today? Why are they important? Who should you keep an eye on? Plus, a discussion on The Houses October Built, select Screamfest entries, Ryan's quick trip to Halloween Horror Nights - Orlando and a lot more. Follow @_RyanTurek and @ClarkeWolfe on Twitter for the latest and to chat about this week's episode, and don't forget to like our Facebook page and follow @TheBloodcast on Twitter!

On the 94th installment of The Bloodcast, Clarke and Ryan are looking back on their childhood fears. From animated kids movies and television programs to early horror films, what did they see that scarred them for life? Further, what local video stores facilitated these nightmares? But first, the pair discuss the new horror release Housebound, the insanely popular premieres of "American Horror Story: Freak Show" and "The Walking Dead," and Nightcrawler, Gone Girl, and Wolves. Follow @_RyanTurek and @ClarkeWolfe on Twitter for the latest and to chat about this week's episode, and don't forget to like our Facebook page and follow @TheBloodcast on Twitter!

October continues as The Bloodcast discusses the major Halloween releases in 2014. Ryan Turek and Clarke Wolfe are diving into Annabelle with a spoiler-filled discussion and recapping Beyond Fest with coverage on John Carpenter's Halloween, The Monster Squad and The Town That Dreaded Sundown. The two are also answering your questions from Facebook and Twitter! All this and more this week on The Bloodcast! Follow @_RyanTurek and @ClarkeWolfe on Twitter for the latest and to chat about this week's episode, and don't forget to like our Facebook page and follow @TheBloodcast on Twitter!

The Bloodcast returns after a week off to begin October with a bit of catching up and looking forward. Hosts Clarke Wolfe and Ryan Turek recount their trips to Halloween Horror Nights (Orlando) and Fantastic Fest in Austin, respectively. Clarke recounts her favorite mazes while Ryan talks about the film highlights of the fest. They then move on to preview Beyond Fest in Los Angeles and the major horror releases coming to theaters and VOD this month. Follow @_RyanTurek and @ClarkeWolfe on Twitter for the latest and to chat about this week's episode, and don't forget to like our Facebook page and follow @TheBloodcast on Twitter!

With rave reviews and awards buzz for genre-bending "Nightcrawler" coming out of TIFF, today on The Bloodcast Clarke Wolfe and Ryan Turek are discussing respect for the horror genre. In the 70s, films like "Carrie" and "Rosemary's Baby" were taken seriously by the Oscars and "The Exorcist" racked up a whopping 10 nominations including one for Best Picture. What happened since then? Can horror win the respect of mainstream audiences and critics? Does it even want it? Plus a discussion of Kevin Smith's "Tusk," previewing Fantastic Fest and Universal's Halloween Horror Nights and more this week on The Bloodcast! Don't forget to like our Facebook page and follow @TheBloodcast on Twitter! Follow @_RyanTurek and @ClarkeWolfe on Twitter for the latest and to chat about this week's episode.

For Episode 90 of The Bloodcast, hosts Ryan Turek and Clarke Wolfe are returning to their decade series and exploring the films of the 1990s with a very special guest...Ryan's dad Mark Turek! Discussing the Shock Till You Drop-sponsored sneak preview of Blumhouse Productions' The Town That Dreaded Sundown as well as more on The Babadook and revisiting Pumpkinhead, the trio then move to horror in the 1990s from Jacob's Ladder to The Sixth Sense and The Blair Witch Project. Numerous titles are discussed while revisiting the decade in horror that really wasn't so bad after all. Key art credited to Daniel James Baker. Don't forget to like our Facebook page and follow @TheBloodcast on Twitter! Follow @_RyanTurek and @ClarkeWolfe on Twitter for the latest and to chat about this week's episode.

Think selling an audience on a horror film is easy? Think again. For decades Hollywood has adjusted to new strategies to sell their scare flicks and, for this 89th edition of The Bloodcast, hosts Clarke Wolfe and Ryan Turek look at what has worked and what hasn't. From trailers to posters to other creative gimmicks, this episode looks at the best and the worst. Before that, however, Clarke talks about her experience kicking off the new Sleepy Hollow podcast and Ryan shamelessly plus the upcoming Blu-ray for The Blob that he is part of. All of that and so much more (of course), tune in! Don't forget to like our Facebook page and follow @TheBloodcast on Twitter! Follow @_RyanTurek and @ClarkeWolfe on Twitter for the latest and to chat about this week's episode.

In their 88th episode, hosts Ryan Turek and Clarke Wolfe are offering their reactions to some of the latest major news headlines hitting the world of horror. The pair analyze the recently-released trailers for The Pyramid and Annabelle as well as the first look at Franck Khalfoun's Amityville: The Awakening. They also discuss films they have recently seen and Universal Studios' plan to bring back some of their classic monsters and reboot The Vampire Chronicles on the big screen. All this and lots more this week on The Bloodcast! Key art by Daniel James Baker. Don't forget to like our Facebook page and follow @TheBloodcast on Twitter! Follow @_RyanTurek and @ClarkeWolfe on Twitter for the latest and to chat about this week's episode.

With "The Strain" enjoying a successful run on FX, Bloodcast hosts Ryan Turek and Clarke Wolfe dive into the works of Guillermo del Toro as part of their Director's Series. From Cronos to "The Strain" and everything in between, which del Toro productions are their favorites? Which hold up best? Are there any franchises they'd like to see more from? Plus, the two catch up on titles they've seen including Lake Mungo, The House at the End of Time, When Animals Dream and others. Key art by Daniel James Baker. Don't forget to like our Facebook page and follow @TheBloodcast on Twitter! Follow @_RyanTurek and @ClarkeWolfe on Twitter for the latest and to chat about this week's episode.

The Bloodcast returns this week with Ryan Turek and Clarke Wolfe welcoming a very special guest: The Pact and At The Devil's Door writer-director Nicholas McCarthy. Ryan, Clarke and Nicholas are discussing men in horror. What male protagonists resonate in the horror genre? What movies with male leads stand the test of time? Further, what role do they fill within the subtextual layers of horror? The group discusses such titles as The Omen, The Shining, Angel Heart, Jacob's Ladder, Calvaire, John Carpenter's The Thing and others. Welcome back and enjoy the 86th episode of The Bloodcast! Don't forget to like our Facebook page and follow @TheBloodcast on Twitter! Follow @_RyanTurek and @ClarkeWolfe on Twitter for the latest and to chat about this week's episode.

The Bloodcast shakes things up this week when co-host Ryan Turek is out of town. Have no fear! Clarke Wolfe has a plan: Chelsea Peters. Not only is Chelsea about to embark on directing her first horror feature, she has worked for Blumhouse Productions for over three years. This week Clarke and Chelsea will discuss what goes into making a low-budget horror film, the Blumhouse model, Chelsea's biggest horror influences and that whole "women in horror" thing. Follow Chelsea on Twitter @StardustChelsea and for updates on her feature film debut, including the teaser, visit http://chelseastardust.com/. Art by Daniel James Baker. Don't forget to like our Facebook page and follow @TheBloodcast on Twitter! Follow @_RyanTurek and @ClarkeWolfe on Twitter for the latest and to chat about this week's episode.

This week on The Bloodcast, hosts Ryan Turek and Clarke Wolfe are previewing San Diego Comic-Con 2014! "Bates Motel," As Above, So Below, "Penny Dreadful," "Sleepy Hollow," Horns and more will all make appearances at the con and Ryan and Clarke will get up close and personal with your favorite genre titles. The pair also answer listener questions, dive into horror news and discuss upcoming titles this week on The Bloodcast! Don't forget to like our Facebook page and follow @TheBloodcast on Twitter! Follow @_RyanTurek and @ClarkeWolfe on Twitter for the latest and to chat about this week's episode.

The director's series continues here at The Bloodcast with hosts Ryan Turek and Clarke Wolfe throwing their critical gaze upon the works of David Cronenberg. Body horror is making a resurgence in the genre and many filmmakers have Cronenberg to thank for the inspiration. Ryan and Clarke are not alone in their dissection of his films, though! They've pulled in Dan Dworkin - creator of the El Rey series "Matador" and Cronenberg fan - to help out. Enjoy! Art by Daniel James Baker. Don't forget to like our Facebook page and follow @TheBloodcast on Twitter! Follow @_RyanTurek and @ClarkeWolfe on Twitter for the latest and to chat about this week's episode.

Bloodcast listeners have asked: What kind of kid-friendly horror is out there for my child? Well, in this episode, hosts Ryan and Clarke listened and compiled a list of titles that might work for your little one. They also explore why there has been a lack of live-action kid-friendly horror fare within the last decade or so (emphasis on live-action, not animation). But first, what have the two been watching, their thoughts on "The Leftovers," and more! Don't forget to like our Facebook page and follow @TheBloodcast on Twitter! Follow @_RyanTurek and @ClarkeWolfe on Twitter for the latest and to chat about this week's episode.

Today on The Bloodcast, hosts Ryan Turek and Clarke Wolfe are talking Showtime's original series "Penny Dreadful." With the finale airing Sunday night, the pair examine all eight episodes of season one including the performances, the characters, what's happened so far and where they think it's going next. But first, the films of David Lynch, The Final Terror, rat movies, Deliver Us From Evil, Let's Scare Jessica To Death and a first look at the 4k print of The Texas Chain Saw Massacre. Don't forget to like our Facebook page and follow @TheBloodcast on Twitter! Follow @_RyanTurek and @ClarkeWolfe on Twitter for the latest and to chat about this week's episode.

This week The Bloodcast records its 80th episode from a workshop at Campus MovieFest Hollywood, the end of year finale to the world's largest student film festival. Hosts Ryan Turek and Clarke Wolfe answer questions from the students about everything from classic horror film to acquisitions to what makes a good horror film and everything in between. For students listening, be sure to check out www.campusmoviefest.com and see if CMF is coming to your school next year! Don't forget to like our Facebook page and follow @TheBloodcast on Twitter! Follow @_RyanTurek and @ClarkeWolfe on Twitter for the latest and to chat about this week's episode.

Today on The Bloodcast Ryan Turek and Clarke Wolfe are back with another In Defense Of... episode. Clarke defends last summer's hit The Purge and Ryan sets the record straight on Friday the 13th Part 5: A New Beginning. But first! Corrections to last weeks episode, Inner Demons, Ghost Brothers of Darkland County, Cabin Fever: Patient Zero and more this week on The Bloodcast! Art by Daniel James Baker. Don't forget to like our Facebook page and follow @TheBloodcast on Twitter! Follow @_RyanTurek and @ClarkeWolfe on Twitter for the latest and to chat about this week's episode.

This weekend on The Bloodcast, hosts Ryan Turek and Clarke Wolfe are beginning a new series discussing their favorite films by decade. First up: the 2000s. Take a trip down memory lane and revisit titles like American Psycho, Cabin Fever, The Descent and many, many more. Also in this episode, the pair recap a night at The Great Horror Campout, the season four penultimate episode of "Game of Thrones", Maniac Cop and more! Art by Daniel James Baker. Don't forget to like our Facebook page and follow @TheBloodcast on Twitter! Follow @_RyanTurek and @ClarkeWolfe on Twitter for the latest and to chat about this week's episode.