A Podcask of Amontillado

Welcome back to A Podcask of Amontillado, where we delve into the dark, dreadful, and terrifying parts of the world. After going to hell, then to space, what’s a slasher to do next? Why, have the big fight horror fans have dreamed of for decades, then reinvent yourself for the modern era! After many (many) failed attempts, we got to watch the bloody confrontation between Kruger & Vorhees. Then our favorite masked killer got the reboot treatment that was all the rage in the 2000s! Did these movies live up to our expectations? Just in time for December 2024’s Friday the 13th, Erin & Gary break Shaun Rosado of Pop*Cycled Baubles back out from behind the wall once more to discuss the last two movies of the F13 series . . . for now! Listen in to this Jason-Sized episode as they discuss the origins of Freddy vs. Jason, mid-20’s teenagers, unwarranted snark, American Pickers vs Jason, nerds love of crossovers, the top slashers (not you, Leatherface), working within franchise rules, the Jason Commentary Assignment, Erin’s My Bloody Valentine remake rant, a three movie speed-run, cardio cardio cardio, if horror should be excessive, explanations they don’t mind, good remake switch-ups, Jason’s brutality & troll tendencies, a Supernatural segue, Theatrical vs Killer Cuts, and an appreciation of Art. The Las Vegas weigh-in Dead Meat on YouTube Common Shiner's Social Mediasochist & Social Mediasochist II - On and On  Peter NC-17 In A Violent Nature trailer Friday the 13th, The Series Shudder Opening and closing music is "Softly Shall You Sleep," by Valentine Wolfe. Please follow us on TikTok, Discord, and on Facebook! Contact us at apodcaskofamontillado@gmail.com! A Vino, Atrocitas.

Welcome back to A Podcask of Amontillado, where we delve into the dark, dreadful, and terrifying parts of the world. Dice & spinners. Plastic tokens. Wood for sheep. Running for your life in a haunted house? Board games have come a long way since Risk and Sorry! Now instead of buying and charging rent for a hotel, you can spend your evening exploring a haunted one! Or face off against a killer in the woods! Or run in terror from the Universal monsters! No matter what flavor of horror or of board game that you enjoy, from rules-light to complex themes, there is a perfect game out there waiting for you! Listen in as Erin and Gary welcome player of games Adam Coker to discuss what makes for a good board game (horror or otherwise), if we’re in a golden age of board games, Ameritrash vs Euro games, doing math for fun, legacy games, finding a game you like, horror game mechanics, Erin calling Gary out, tips on playing a hidden role/traitor, playing games at cons & game shops, STRESS, and another call to release the horror that is . . . the Butthole Cut. Board Game Geek Settlers of Catan Betrayal at House on the Hill & Betrayal Legacy The Stifling Dark Horrified & Ravensburger Games Touch of Evil Campy Creatures CMON Games Tiny Epic Games Dead of Winter Unfathomable Final Girl Arkham Horror Gloom Brindlewood Bay Tabletop Simulator Dad's Garage Opening and closing music is "Softly Shall You Sleep," by Valentine Wolfe. Please follow us on TikTok, Discord, and on Facebook! Contact us at apodcaskofamontillado@gmail.com! A Vino, Atrocitas.

Welcome back to A Podcask of Amontillado, where we delve into the dark, dreadful, and terrifying parts of the world. The Creepy House. The Creepy Doll. The Creepy Guy Outside the Camp. All clichés, or in modern parlance, all tropes! Sometimes they’re a useful tool, other times they’re a shortcut that betrays a lack of imagination. But is that the fault of the trope, or the writer? In either case, what is it about them that we either despise, or love, about these tried and tested story devices? Listen in as Erin and Gary break Zack Parris from the Back Row Super Show out from behind the wall to discuss if they’re accurate or why they’re not, why writers keep using them, the Black Hole of the Internet's massive List of Horrror Tropes, trope vs genre, Who Dies First, crime thriller vs horror (again), jump scares, Horror Tropes: The Movie!, gratuitous tits, getting the hell out of the house, pleading for movies to stop over-explaining, how they gotta show the love, and how we love to sound smart. Insidious demon Sinister trailer Dance Macabre by Stephen King Blade 2 opening scene Ernest Scared Stupid trailer Arcane Carolinas Tanis, The Last Movie, Rabbits Opening and closing music is "Softly Shall You Sleep," by Valentine Wolfe. Please follow us on TikTok, Twitter, Discord, and on Facebook! Contact us at apodcaskofamontillado@gmail.com! A Vino, Atrocitas.

Welcome back to A Podcask of Amontillado, where we delve into the dark, dreadful, and terrifying parts of the world. Just in time for Halloween, Erin & Gary return with another double-sized episode, once more with their lists of horror movies they love, and recommend for your spooky season viewing! This time their selections come from the 2000s, or as some call them, the Naught-ies. So grab your DivX, some popcorn, and listen in as they discuss brains being half-missing, big things that shouldn’t be big, horror vs thriller vs sci-fi vs weird, familiar unexpected names, discovering British comedy, the most likely zombie outbreak, enjoying something for what it is, Erin’s (probably) controversial Nightmare on Elm Street opinions, the call coming from inside the house, and their vow to one day catch Kamassa! Oh, and beware of SPOILERS!  Weird All & Huey Lewis discuss American Psycho Dawn of the Dead (2004) opening credits, Andy's Lost Tape, and News Broadcast extras Simon Pegg recreates the Shaun of the Dead shop walk Pyramid Head Cake Black Veil Brides "Bleeders" Rings (2005) short film Opening and closing music is "Softly Shall You Sleep," by Valentine Wolfe. Please follow us on TikTok, Discord, Instagram, and on Facebook! If you like us, please share us, and leave a review! Contact us at apodcaskofamontillado@gmail.com! A Vino, Atrocitas.

Welcome back to A Podcask of Amontillado, where we delve into the dark, dreadful, and terrifying parts of the world. The air has a chill, the leaves are begining to change, and much like spooky season itself, dear Connoisseurs, Erin & Gary have returned to the Catacombs! Recorded just after Halloween 2023, they are joined by talented author Rey Nichols to discuss works that dabble in two worlds, horror and comedy!  Listen in as they discuss the definition of a horror comedy vs a horror movie with jokes, the ones where it does & doesn’t work, camp vs bad vs funny, the black hole of the internet, vanity projects, when to riff & when to have a script, using comedy to control the flow of the story, movie series confusions, a whole lot of recommendations, and the difficulty of rolling their R’s. Mocha Memoirs Gold Dust Publishing Rey's books on Amazon Crosses the Line Twice Ready or Not Freaky Dead Alive The VelociPastor Idle Hands Thanksgiving vs Thankskilling Black Friday Come to Daddy The Final Girls Willie's Wonderland Opening and closing music is "Softly Shall You Sleep," by Valentine Wolfe. Please follow us on TikTok, Discord, Instagram, and on Facebook! If you like us, please share us, and leave a review! Contact us at apodcaskofamontillado@gmail.com! A Vino, Atrocitas.

Welcome back to A Podcask of Amontillado, where we delve into the dark, dreadful, and terrifying parts of the world. Our apologies for being away, dear Connoisseurs, but life has been a bit out of sorts in the Catacombs. Never fear though, Erin & Gary now return, with a topic they’ve been dying to cover, with a plethora of guests, for a discussion of the one and only Edgar Allan Poe! Listen in as they are joined by Misty Massey, R. E. Carr, and L. Marie Wood as they discuss the new anthology “Nevermore: Tales Inspired by Edgar Allan Poe”, examine the work & influence of this beloved author, the many genres of Poe, the interpretations of his works, the stories that speak to them, breaking genre restrictions, how to get into an anthology, the changing standards of middle school, the truths & exaggerations of Poe’s life, the real horror - marketing, the importance of not letting works fall into obscurity, the terror of birds, facing death in Poe’s time vs now, Gary is wrong about something, and Shakespeare vs Jar Jar Binks? The Poe Museum - The Complete Works of Poe The Raven, as read by Christopher Walken, done by The Simpsons, and the Master, Vincent Price Falstaff Books Mocha Memoirs Authors & Dragons Horror Writers Association ConGregate 10 & SAGA Writing Conference The Alan Parsons Project’s Tales of Mystery and Imagination Edgar Allan Poe Lindsay Ellis "Dear Stephenie Meyer" Epic Rap Battles of History: Stephen King vs Edgar Allan Poe Opening and closing music is "Softly Shall You Sleep," by Valentine Wolfe. Please follow us on TikTok, Discord, Instagram, and on Facebook! If you like us, please share us, and leave a review! Contact us at apodcaskofamontillado@gmail.com! A Vino, Atrocitas.

Welcome back to A Podcask of Amontillado, where we delve into the dark, dreadful, and terrifying parts of the world. Like any monster, the discussion Erin & Gary had with Amy Chandler could not be contained! Please rejoin them as they continue their examination of the classic Universal Monsters! Listen as they cover The Invisible Man & the outstanding work of Claude Rains, practical effects that hold up to this day, Griffin’s body count, the humor the movie needed, their assignment for Kamassa, why Gary shouldn’t be trusted with time travel, the impact of The Bride, how Dr. Frankenstein is still a jerk, dead on dead action, the importance of casting unknowns, the pathos and sympathy of the monsters, how it could happen to you, the colors of the mask of the Phantom, the Creature as a Cryptid & why he should have been left alone, and how there’s always time for style. The Invisible Man trailer. The Bride of Frankenstein trailer. "She's ALIVE!" Dark Universe teaser. The Wolf Man 1935 and 2010. The Phantom of the Opera 1925 and 1943. The Carolina Theater in Greensboro, NC. Abbott & Costello Meet Frankenstein trailer. Creature from the Black Lagoon trailer and swiming scene. The Shape of Water trailer. Monster Squad trailer. Universal Classic Monsters: Icons of Horror 4K collection on Amazon. HAPPY HALLOWEEN Opening and closing music is "Softly Shall You Sleep," by Valentine Wolfe. Please follow us on TikTok, Discord, Instagram, and on Facebook! If you like us, please share us, and leave a review! Contact us at apodcaskofamontillado@gmail.com! A Vino, Atrocitas.

Welcome back to A Podcask of Amontillado, where we delve into the dark, dreadful, and terrifying parts of the world. When it comes to horror characters, there are a few that are true legends. Iconic characters that have stood the test of time. Ones that came to define the genre in their now classic films, and have dominated pop culture for nearly 100 years – The Universal Monsters! To discuss these titans of terror, Erin & Gary are joined by Amy Chandler from Earth Station One. Join them as they discuss when the Universal Horror era started, the Classic Era and it’s transition to Atomic Horror, the Universal films as gateway horror, lost and found scenes, the two versions of Dracula, Bela’s version of the Count, how the movies were inventing cinema, the respect deserved by Dwight Fry, putting yourself in the mindset of the era, the makeup of Jack Pierce, the performances by Karloff, renaming issues, early censorship & the Hays Code, pre-code heroines, if The Mummy is actually the most powerful monster, reasonable reactions to the Undead, and Yeeting Fritz. TV Tropes on the Universal Monsters Dracula trailer  The Return of Doctor X trailer Dwight Fry's terrifying Renfield  Frankenstein's Monster meets Maria Gods and Monsters trailer Freaks trailer The Mummy 1932 & 1999 The Ring of Thoth by Arthur Conan Doyle NECA Universal Monsters figures & Funko Pop! versions Opening and closing music is "Softly Shall You Sleep," by Valentine Wolfe. Please follow us on TikTok, Discord, Instagram, and on Facebook! If you like us, please share us, and leave a review! Contact us at apodcaskofamontillado@gmail.com! A Vino, Atrocitas.

Welcome back to A Podcask of Amontillado, where we delve into the dark, dreadful, and terrifying parts of the world. Continuing their exploration of Spooky Season, Gary & Erin have broken writer and historian Bethany Kessler out from behind the wall to discuss the origins of more Halloween traditions. Well, at least, that was the plan. It didn’t stay that way. . .  Listen in as they start with various rituals from around the world, then branch out to the very old bones of Halloween, Día de Muertos, respect and remembrance for the dead, the line between appreciation and appropriation, the proper pronunciation of Samhain, Ancient Rome’s May Halloween, how three is a magic number, universal myths, Halloween as home décor season, being the witchy weirdo at the end of the street, America’s relationship with/avoidance of death, how we will never out-weird the Victorians, Don’t Be That Guy, comfort from Thy Rod & Thy Staff, and how & when to do what calls to you. The Book of Life trailer Coco trailer Kawasaki Halloween Parade Triangle Shirtwaist Factory fire Radium Girls Sky burial Opening and closing music is "Softly Shall You Sleep," by Valentine Wolfe. Please follow us on TikTok, Discord, and on Facebook! If you like us, please share us, and leave a review! Contact us at apodcaskofamontillado@gmail.com! A Vino, Atrocitas.

Welcome back to A Podcask of Amontillado, where we delve into the dark, dreadful, and terrifying parts of the world. Greetings, Connoisseurs! Just in time for spooky season, Erin & Gary have returned with Season Two of your favorite horror podcask! To kick things off, they welcome into the catacombs Bryan and Mercedes (hi Olivia) from Atomic Horror, Orlando’s best horror-themed store! Listen in as they discuss why someone would open a horror shop, the horror/Tiki connection, what got them into horror (Family Trauma!), the importance of supporting local businesses, the Rockabilly tendencies of Frankie & the Bride, video store & drive-ins culture, the big names vs the niche gems, and finding a community with our fellow weirdoes in our shared love of the genre. Atomic Horror on Instagram Mercedes on Twitch & Instagram Space Pups trailer Sex and Monsters website Tiki Surf Witches Want Blood by Will Penny & Nik Poliwko Elvira Up All Night Joe Bob Briggs Vidiots Foundation Gonjiam: Haunted Asylum trailer The Tingler trailer Creep trailer We are the weirdos, mister Opening and closing music is "Softly Shall You Sleep," by Valentine Wolfe. Please follow us on TikTok, Discord, and on Facebook! Contact us at apodcaskofamontillado@gmail.com! A Vino, Atrocitas.

Welcome back to A Podcask of Amontillado, where we delve into the dark, dreadful, and terrifying parts of the world. In 1993, our favorite slasher had slaughtered dozens of teenagers who trespassed at his camp, become undead, fought a psychic, and ventured from Crystal Lake to the Big Apple. So where could he go next? Why, to Hell and to outer space, of course! To discuss Jason’s travels into two sets of great beyond, Erin & Gary recruit someone familiar with galaxies far, far away, Beth Van Deusen from Execute Chapter 66: A Star Wars fiction podcast! Listen in as they discuss why Erin shouldn’t be trusted, they ponder how many “Finals” Jason can have, why horror franchises get so many sequels, Jason’s status as a Deadite, everyone’s love of Creighton Duke, the unexpected big names you’ll find in the series, Jason as a cottage industry, the joy of practical SFX, “Doing a Jason”, how Jason X is a perfect 2000s horror time capsule, why horror franchises keep going to space, Jason’s comfort machete, and the fanfic they all really need: Jason vs Wolverine. Jason vs the FBI Jason vs Military (and one of Gary's favorite moments) Jason's (possibly) greatest kill Kill Count on Jason X AO3 - Enter At Your Own Risk Opening and closing music is "Softly Shall You Sleep," by Valentine Wolfe. Please follow us on TikTok, Twitter, Discord, and on Facebook! Contact us at apodcaskofamontillado@gmail.com! A Vino, Atrocitas.

Welcome back to A Podcask of Amontillado, where we delve into the dark, dreadful, and terrifying parts of the world. Believe it or not, Connoisseurs, there are people who do not enjoy the thrills and chills of our favorite genre! They are not drawn to the dark, creepy, spooky things that go bump in the night. Most of the time, that is. However, they will sometimes take a peek into our delightfully fun stories, if the tale is well told. Erin & Gary were curious as to why someone would avoid venturing into this fearful territory they love, and what might tempt them to dip an occasional toe into the dark waters. To find out, they are joined by their friend, and certified scaredy cat, Kamassa Herrmann, to discuss her history with horror (and why she usually avoids it), inflatable T-Rex costumes, everyone’s lines and levels of desensitization, their feelings about The Walking Dead, watching horror with friends, various gateway horrors, the Scooby-Doo factor of Supernatural, the role of sound in horror, why Gary gets all the hate mail, a Game of Thrones diversion, a Beetlejuice rant, and how Kamassa was able to out-ick Erin & Gary! CONjuration in Atlanta, November 17th - 19th Zombi3 trailer Disney's Zombies 3 trailer The Zombieland opening credits Calabrese - Born with a Scorpion's Touch video Captain America Zombie in What If...? & figure Captain Rhodes' death in Day of the Dead ('85) Black Dagger Brotherhood series Dark Hunter series Russell Edgington, from True Blood, on vampire equality ERB Tolkien vs Martin video Penny Dreadful trailer Carrie Fisher in Scream 3 Attack the Block trailer Watcher Entertainment Opening and closing music is "Softly Shall You Sleep," by Valentine Wolfe. Please follow us on TikTok, Twitter, and on Facebook! Contact us at apodcaskofamontillado@gmail.com! A Vino, Atrocitas.

Welcome back to A Podcask of Amontillado, where we delve into the dark, dreadful, and terrifying parts of the world. In February of 1928, Weird Tales published a story by H. P. Lovecraft that would reshape the landscape of horror. A cornerstone of a new mythos, with an influence still felt to this day, The Call of Cthulhu! Listen in as Erin & Gary break author Darin M. Bush out from behind the wall to discuss the story for its 95th anniversary, including if HPL’s tales really are hopeless, the many interpretations of the creatures of the Mythos, the indifference of the universe, the upending of science in HPL’s time & how that affected his stories, having fun with accents, the goals of the Cthulhu Cult, determining the body count in the tale, HPL’s use of beautiful language to describe horrible things, some of the works that the tale inspired, what does Cthulhu really look like, and how do you pronounce Cthulhu anyway? Tables of Content "The Call of Cthulhu" by H. P. Lovecraft Searching trailer Stephen King's N. H.P. Lovecraft's THE DEEP ONES trailer Suitable Flesh trailer Dredge "Under the Pyramids" By H. P. Lovecraft for Harry Houdini Call of Cthulhu RPG Arc Dream Publishing Flatland The Fourth Doctor explaining the TARDIS Lovecraft Country The H.P. Lovecraft Historical Society H.P. Lovecraft's the Call of Cthulhu for Beginning Readers Opening and closing music is "Softly Shall You Sleep," by Valentine Wolfe. Please follow us on TikTok, Twitter, and on Facebook! Contact us at apodcaskofamontillado@gmail.com! A Vino, Atrocitas.

Welcome back to A Podcask of Amontillado, where we delve into the dark, dreadful, and terrifying parts of the world. Welcome to a special, double-sized episode, dear Connoisseurs, as Erin & Gary celebrate their 25th episode by discussing some of their favorite horror movies. Specifically, the ones they love best from a golden age of horror, the 1980s!   So set up your VCR, settle into the catacombs, and listen in as they discuss their honorable mentions, the role of nostalgia in their selections, deal with a very vocal kitty, the importance of gateway horror, Amazon’s weird pricing for combo sets, gratuitous blood & boobs, the scenes that hit their buttons, unexpected Friday the 13th crossovers, adventures in counting, how some things don’t need an origin story, why some movies didn’t make their lists, and a call out/challenge to their friend Kamassa. The AV Club list of Greatest 80s Horror. Scream Factory What Culture Horror, 10 Horror Movies That Deserved To Become Cult Classics (But Didn’t), and What Culture Wrestling Dead Meat on YouTube NECA's American Werewolf in London figures Lindsay Ellis' Dear Stephanie Meyer Old Gods of Appalachia The MFF vs The Evil Dead Tables of Content on YouTube Opening and closing music is "Softly Shall You Sleep," by Valentine Wolfe. Please follow us on TikTok, Twitter, and on Facebook! Contact us at apodcaskofamontillado@gmail.com! A Vino, Atrocitas.

Welcome back to A Podcask of Amontillado, where we delve into the dark, dreadful, and terrifying parts of the world. Like any crazed experiment, the topic of mad scientists and their creations grew beyond the control of Erin and Gary, causing them to continue their discussion into this second episode. So dear Connoisseurs, please rejoin them in the catacombs as they discuss those who dare to push the limits of man’s knowledge into forbidden areas, despite the ethics or rules of their peers, their desire to prove others wrong, understanding their motivations, the need for HPL cross stitch, mad scientist ethics, their belief in their control, Erin & Gary's Tusk agreement, why we keep coming back to these stories, Gary’s AMC rant, who sets the standards, why you need an ethics committee, and Twizzlers. Herbert West: Re-Animator movie trailer & the original story. The Delta Green RPG. Frankenhooker trailer. The Skin I Live In trailer. Dr. Shrinker, a Mad Man With An Evil Mind! Dr. Logan from Day of the Dead demonstrating typical mad scientist behavior (NSFW for Gore) Deep Blue Sea trailer. The Invisible Men: 1933 details his plans, Hollow Man trailer, 2020 trailer. The Surgon General of Beverly Hills from Escape from LA. Opening and closing music is "Softly Shall You Sleep," by Valentine Wolfe. Please follow us on TikTok, Twitter, and on Facebook! Contact us at apodcaskofamontillado@gmail.com! A Vino, Atrocitas.

Welcome back to A Podcask of Amontillado, where we delve into the dark, dreadful, and terrifying parts of the world. The very first science fiction story is also a tale of terror about a man driven to push past the boundaries of what man was meant to know. Following his example is an army of those who have dared play God by building monsters in their quest to explore forbidden knowledge! Listen in as Gary & Erin are joined by Tom Morris of The Good, The Bad, and the Nerdy Movie Podcast to discuss the various Frankenstein representations, what separates a “normal” scientist vs a “mad” one, the role of regret & ego in their work, the Merry Marvel Madmen, the need for scientific oversight organizations, and how not all of them are the villains of the story.  And remember, if they build death rays, they're not mad scientists, but mad engineers, and that's a whole other episode. It's Alive! It's ALIVE! Frederick Frankenstein, Stage Mom. Hammer's Curse of Frankenstein trailer. 1931's Dr. Jekyll & Mr. Hyde transformation. 1989's Nightmare Classics version of The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde full movie. Andrews as Jekyll and as Hyde. Norman Osborn's mirror scene. National Theater's Frankenstein discusses the Creature. Bernie Wrightson's Illustrated Frankenstein "I Will Be With You on Your Wedding Night..." illustration, and available on Amazon. Hasselhoff in Jekyll & Hyde "Confrontation" Doc Brown at work. Dr. Seth Brundle discusses Insect Politics. Opening and closing music is "Softly Shall You Sleep," by Valentine Wolfe. Please follow us on TikTok, Twitter, and on Facebook for show notes and more! Contact us at apodcaskofamontillado@gmail.com! A Vino, Atrocitas.

Welcome back to A Podcask of Amontillado, where we delve into the dark, dreadful, and terrifying parts of the world. We are a few months from Spooky Season, Connoisseurs, but we are just about to enter another great time of year, Convention Season! And there is no con like a horror con! The stars, the cosplay, the dealer’s room, the excitement of being surrounded by hundreds of fellow fans of fear! There is so much going on, so much to do, where do you start? Especially if you’ve never been? Thankfully, this episode will help you with those questions, and more, as Erin & Gary are joined in the Catacombs by Brittney, aka Sunny Midnight! She’s the hostess with the mostess for Fright Nights at The Springs Cinema & Taphouse, as well as a guest wrangler at many horror conventions! Listen in as they discuss why you should attend horror conventions, why you might want to volunteer for a con, what to do (and NOT do) while there, share con stories, Norman Reedus’ stealth skills, how to survive the dealer’s room, who they’d like to meet at a con, horror cosplay, finding your horror community, and the importance of playing it cool. Horrorcons.com Jen and Sylvia Soska aka Twisted Twins Productions Gary “meets” Peter Capaldi A Buck Short Productions Jarrod Alberich, The Yard Sale Artist Artetak  Talk to Me trailer Here Come The Mummies The Casket Creatures Validating creepy cosplay Days of the Dead Texas Frightmare Monstermanina Spooky Empire Monsterama Opening and closing music is "Softly Shall You Sleep," by Valentine Wolfe. Please follow us on TikTok, Twitter, and on Facebook for show notes and more! Contact us at apodcaskofamontillado@gmail.com! A Vino, Atrocitas.

Welcome back to A Podcask of Amontillado, where we delve into the dark, dreadful, and terrifying parts of the world. By 1987, Friday the 13th was an institution, a pop culture juggernaut that seemed as unstoppable as its main character. But after six movies and dozens of kills, some people thought that the series needed to be shaken up a bit. Thus, we get two movies that took the franchise in some new directions, pitting Jason against a superpowered final girl, and then taking him from the New Jersey forests to the mean streets of Manhattan (eventually). The biggest change, however, was the introduction of the man who would become what most people consider to be the definitive Jason Vorhees; actor, writer, stuntman, the legend, Kane Hodder. Rejoin Erin & Gary as they once more release Shaun Rosado from behind the wall, and welcome Laura Rosado from Pop*Cycled Baubles down into the catacombs to discuss the borders of Jason’s territory, the size & location of Crystal Lake, the timeline of the series, how Kane is made of iron, when the 80’s finally settles into the movies, the ecology of the rich teen, Jason wandering around Jasoning, Erin & Shaun’s NY Survival Guide, Jason’s breathing, Laura’s boat rant, Kane’s support of his fellow actors, potential Jason/Jaws/Lake Placid crossovers, the worst doctor & the worst uncle in the series, and Jason as a . . . feral panda? Kane Hodder's biography. Friday the 13th.fandom.com. Crystal Lake's (possible) connection to NY Map. Maniac of New York on Amazon. Opening and closing music is "Softly Shall You Sleep," by Valentine Wolfe. Please follow us on TikTok, Twitter, Discord, and on Facebook! Contact us at apodcaskofamontillado@gmail.com! A Vino, Atrocitas.

Welcome back to A Podcask of Amontillado, where we delve into the dark, dreadful, and terrifying parts of the world. Back in 1974, two men had a vision, talent, and a drive to make their own damn movies, free of the major studios. Thus, Lloyd Kaufman and Michael Herz founded Troma Entertainment, the longest running independent film studio to date! Home of over 1,000 movies, as either producer or distributor, Troma’s library runs the gamut of horror, comedy, exploitation, and more. Listen in as Erin & Gary are joined by former Troma writer Chace Ambrose to discuss independent cinema, low/no budget SFX, Toxie’s evolution from gory revenge film to Saturday morning cartoon star, the gas pumps of New Jersey & Oregon, the Troma Vibe, the various stars who got their start with Troma, the Toxie/TMNT connection, the Tromaverse, H. R. Geiger’s feelings about the studio, their recommendations from the Troma library, and Troma’s Three Rules of Filmmaking. Troma Entertainment & the Troma NOW! streaming service. The Toxic Avenger and Citizen Toxie: The Toxic Avenger 4 trailers. Trees: The Movie trailer. Tromeo & Juliet trailer. Killer Condom trailer. Witchcraft trailer. Redneck Zombies trailer. Lollilove trailer. Tromadance Film Festival. Lloyd Kaufman's books on Amazon. Opening and closing music is "Softly Shall You Sleep," by Valentine Wolfe. Please follow us on TikTok, Twitter, Discord, and on Facebook! Contact us at apodcaskofamontillado@gmail.com! A Vino, Atrocitas.

Welcome back to A Podcask of Amontillado, where we delve into the dark, dreadful, and terrifying parts of the world. Return with us, dear Connoisseurs, to Camp Crystal Lake as Erin & Gary continue their examination of their favorite slasher series, Friday the 13th! In this super-sized episode, they are joined by author Jason Gilbert from Terrible Movies with Wonderful People to discuss Parts IV, V, and VI, the Tommy Jarvis arc. Listen in as they discuss 80’s dance moves, which film has the strongest cast in the series, Tommy as a charcter, his growth, & relation to Tom Savini, how with Part IV Jason is no longer “mortal”, characters vs caricatures, the brutality of Jason, how Part V could have been improved, non-cringe nudity, America’s unhealthiest diner, wonder what happens to all the blood, how part VI is a comedy – until it isn’t, Jason’s family, gore vs humor, the video game Gary would like to see, Jason’s relationship to water & if he needs a weakness, and discuss what kind of entity is Jason, exactly? 13 Fanboy trailer Never Hike Alone fan film Crispen Glover's Clowny Clown Clown again, just because. "He's killing me!" Friday the 13th: The Game's map We love Ethel He's Back! The Man Behind the Mask video Jason's iconic RV kills Friday the 13th - Vengeance fan film The underwater Jason statue Bill the Vampire book series NECA's Part VII Jason figure Jason Gilbert's webpage and books Opening and closing music is "Softly Shall You Sleep," by Valentine Wolfe. Please follow us on TikTok, Twitter, Discord, and on Facebook! Contact us at apodcaskofamontillado@gmail.com! A Vino, Atrocitas.