Today's feature on Slashers Podcast is The Long walk for our A Novel January theme. Adapted from the gruesome & heartbreaking story by Stephen King, the film follows these young men as they must continue to walk or d*e. Starring Mark Hamill, Judy Greer, Cooper Hoffman & David Jonsson (Alien: Romulus), this thriller is sure to make you cry as much as it makes you cringe.

Special shoutout to horror author and friend, AJ Spencer! Be sure to give him a follow on Instagram @horrorauthoraj and you can find his published work on Amazon.

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Theme song is I wanna Die by Mini Meltdowns. https://open.spotify.com/artist/5ZAk6lUDsaJj8EAhrhzZnh ; https://minimeltdowns.bandcamp.com/

Outtro Song is If I Gave a Fuck, I'd Give a Shit by Rushmore.

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Slashers Podcast officially kicks off 2026 with a wickedly fun new theme, Novel January, our month-long celebration of horror films born from the pages of terrifying books. And we’re starting strong with clowns, curses, and a dark carnival straight out of your childhood nightmares.

In this episode, Mikey, Ade, and Lance sit down with horror author Joe Benner (who may or may not secretly be his own sinister creation, Jesper the Clown) to talk about his chilling new novel Klaun. We dive into the twisted inspiration behind the story, the blurred lines between creator and character, and what makes killer clowns such an enduring nightmare fuel icon.

Then, the Slashers crew rewinds to the 1980s to review Disney’s surprisingly dark cult classic Something Wicked This Way Comes. A sinister tale of a cursed carnival, stolen youth, and the creeping realization that growing up is its own kind of horror. We unpack its eerie atmosphere, unforgettable villain, and why this literary adaptation may not vibe well with some viewers...

🎠 In this episode:

• Interview with horror author Joe Benner / Jesper the Clown

• Inside the nightmare world of Klaun

• Killer clown lore and modern horror storytelling

• Full review of Something Wicked This Way Comes (1983)

New year. New nightmares. Welcome to Novel January. 🩸📖

This episode is dedicated to Lance’s dear friend and friend of the podcast, David Adam Williams, otherwise known as Adam The Woo, who passed away on December 22. Our deepest condolences go out to his family, friends, and followers during this difficult time. Not only was he a respected YouTuber and influencer in the horror community, Lance also knew him as a personal friend outside of that space for many, many years. He will be sorely missed. “That’s it for today. The vlog is over.”

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Hey, Goons! Today is our final episode of 2025, and that means we’re sharing our top horror films of the year in our end-of-year wrap-up. Before you listen, we invite you to participate by checking out the categories below and letting us know which films you would choose for each one. There are still a few days left in the year, so if you need to squeeze in any last minute films, we highly encourage you to do so; although, I know for many of us, myself included, Stranger Things has been the top priority, haha.

Categories:

1. Top 5 of 2025

2. Top Indie Flick of 2025

3. Top mockumentary / found footage film of 2025

4. Scariest scene of 2025

5. What we’re looking forward to in 2026

Let us know your thoughts in the comments!

We’d also like to acknowledge and pay our respects for James Ransone and Rob Reiner, who have not only impacted the horror space, but also TV and Hollywood in general. Rest in Peace.

Finally, to Dan, Jereme, Mitch, and Heath (special shoutouts to Dave and John), Downtown Orlando will not be the same without you and Tanqueray’s. After 37 years of business, thank you for all you’ve done to make Downtown amazing (not to mention the Ernest Saves Christmas cameo)! Tanqueray’s official last day is December 31.

Special shout-out to our dear friend of the podcast, Jenna Kanell!!!!

Don't forget to rate, review, and subscribe to Slashers Podcast for more deep dives into cult horror films!

You can also find us on Facebook at the Group page Mutant Goons From Beyond. You can find our merch, and links to all our online presence here: linktr.ee/slasherspod

Theme song is I wanna Die by Mini Meltdowns. https://open.spotify.com/artist/5ZAk6lUDsaJj8EAhrhzZnh ; https://minimeltdowns.bandcamp.com/

Outtro Song is If I Gave a Fuck, I'd Give a Shit by Rushmore.

rushmorefl.bandcamp.com