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Dad Bod of Horror

Dad Bod of Horror

Written by: Butch
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Join seasoned horror enthusiast, Butch, as he dives deep into the chilling world of horror cinema, from timeless classics that defined the genre to obscure gems lurking in the shadows. Each episode uncovers the artistry, scares, and stories behind both vintage masterpieces and bold new independent horror films that demand your attention.

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  • Dream Demons Around the World: From Freddy to Shakaal to... That Italian Guy
    Mar 7 2026

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    This week we dive into Wes Craven's horror classic A Nightmare on Elm Street (1984) — the film that made Freddy Krueger a legend with his dream-invading kills, bladed glove, and nightmare logic that still terrifies.

    Then we check out two wild international knock-offs: the sleazy Italian mess Night Killer (1990), a chaotic Freddy clone with rubber masks and bizarre twists, and Bollywood's colorful Mahakaal (1993), featuring a steel-clawed dream demon, black magic, and college kids facing vengeful spirits.

    Join me for quick comparisons and takes on the original vs. its gloriously weird imitators.

    Sweet dreams... or not.

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    31 mins
  • Scream Queens & Virgin Targets: From Woodsboro to Cherry Falls Mayhem
    Mar 1 2026

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    We’re diving into slashers that flip the script. First up: Wes Craven’s Scream (1996)—the meta classic that revived the genre with Ghostface, the famous “rules” speech, self-aware humor, and real scares.

    Next, the underrated Cherry Falls (2000) starring Brittany Murphy: a killer hunts virgins in a small town, hilariously reversing the usual “sex = death” trope.

    Finally, the fun indie anthology Halloween Horror Tales (2018): killer clowns, twisted scream-queen interviews, deadly plants, and small-town murders in bite-sized Halloween chills.

    Meta, subversive, and scary—grab your phone and join us! 🎃🔪

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    31 mins
  • Capes, Coffins, and Cowboys: Tracking Dracula Across Decades
    Feb 22 2026

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    This episode sinks its teeth into three wildly different Draculas across horror history:

    • Dracula (1931): Bela Lugosi’s hypnotic, cape-draped classic that set the vampire standard—elegant, chilling, and unforgettable.
    • Horror of Dracula (1958): Christopher Lee’s fierce, sensual Hammer reinvention, with Peter Cushing’s Van Helsing in hot pursuit—bold, bloody, and Technicolor Gothic.
    • Billy the Kid Versus Dracula (1966): The gloriously absurd B-movie where John Carradine’s Count heads West and faces off against a gunslinging Billy the Kid. Fangs vs. six-shooters in pure drive-in camp.

    From Universal elegance to Hammer ferocity to cowboy-vampire chaos, we cover the Count’s evolution with trivia, scares, and laughs. Short, sharp, and full of bite—tune in!

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    29 mins
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