The Return Slot ... OF HORROR!

In this thrilling sequel bonus episode, Chris and Michelangelo delve into the world of Halloween Television Specials. Join us as we reminisce on the nostalgic experience of curating a Halloween playlist before the convenience of streaming services. Grab a bag of fun-sized candy and congregate with us on the shag rug as we sit directly in front of our sensationally spooky early-90s television, basking in its glowing embrace. Listen, if you dare, or watch us on YouTube @TheReturnSlotofHorrorPodcast, and follow us on Instagram @thereturnslot_ofhorrorpod.

The crisp autumn air carries the sound of leaves rustling in the wind, the pumpkins are ripe for harvesting, and the corn stalks tower high like Frankenstein's Monster. It's that time of year when we delve into the world of Halloween horror movies! With Chris now working full-time at the video store, he has dedicated himself to curating a new subsection specifically for this season: "Harvest Revenge Society: Reap What You Sow." So, grab your favorite autumn beverage and join us in the basement as we journey to a tumulus standing amid a primordial pumpkin necropolis cloaked in a glowing moon mist because we are talking about Stan Winston's 1988 special effects triumph, 'Pumpkinhead.' Listen, if you dare, or watch us on YouTube @TheReturnSlotofHorrorPodcast, and follow us on Instagram @thereturnslot_ofhorrorpod.

The crisp autumn air carries the sound of leaves rustling in the wind, the pumpkins are ripe for harvesting, and the corn stalks tower high like Frankenstein's Monster. It's that time of year when we delve into the world of Halloween horror movies! With Chris now working full-time at the video store, he has dedicated himself to curating a new subsection specifically for this season: "Harvest Revenge Society: Reap What You Sow." The name is as succinct and impactful as Chris's favorite Halloween treat, candy corn. So, grab your favorite spiced autumn beverage and join us in the basement as we travel back to October 24th, 1981, to watch the premiere of the CBS Saturday Night Movie, 'Dark Night of the Scarecrow.' Listen, if you dare, or watch us on YouTube @TheReturnSlotofHorrorPodcast, and follow us on Instagram @thereturnslot_ofhorrorpod.

Our beloved Mickey is being deployed for most of the coming year. While he bravely serves the United States of America, we will continue drinking beer, stocking the shelves with fresh VHS tapes, and hanging out in the basement, watching and discussing horror movies. Join us for this special retrospective episode, celebrating and temproally saying fare thee well to our favorite co-host, video store clerk, editor, and sound engineer, Mickey. Listen, if you dare, anywhere you get podcasts, watch us on YouTube @TheReturnSlotofHorrorPodcast, and follow us on Instagram @thereturnslot_ofhorrorpod.

It's that particular time of year when the air becomes crisp, the leaves start to change, and the number 13 joins Friday, giving birth to a celebration of a horror franchise we all know and love. The perfect follow-up to the 'Camp NotaVorhees' section of the video store has to be a Friday the 13th film starring the man who played Jason Voorhees the most, pitted against a teenager with telekinetic powers. Join us for a drink as we discuss 1988's Friday the 13th Part VII: The New Blood, aka Carrie vs Jason. Listen, if you dare, anywhere you get podcasts, watch us on YouTube @TheReturnSlotofHorrorPodcast, or follow us on Instagram @thereturnslot_ofhorrorpod.

The gang is planning a Summer Horror Hangout Screening outside under the stars, around a fire with some fresh-popped Jiffy Pop, frosty libations, and a bunch of friends. The only problem is, what horror movie should we watch? Join us for one last summer blowout!  Listen, if you dare, anywhere you get podcasts, watch this episode on YouTube @TheReturnSlotofHorrorPodcast, or follow us on Instagram @thereturnslot_ofhorrorpod.

It's midnight, and the staff is gathered around the campfire-scented candle in the basement to discuss our final film from the 'Camp NotaVorhees' section of the video store. Whatever you do, don't say the name of this 1981 cult camp slasher, Madman. Listen, if you dare, anywhere you get podcasts, and follow us on Instagram @thereturnslot_ofhorrorpod.

There is no question that tonight's movie is a true Cult Camp Classic. But did a mysterious genius craft this Midnight Movie Masterpiece, or was it a mixture of hard work, cluelessness, and luck? Join us as we sit around the fire in the video store's 'Camp NotaVorhees' section and discuss 1983's Sleepaway Camp. Listen anywhere you get podcasts and follow us on Instagram @thereturnslot_ofhorrorpod.

It's that time of the year! Anyone who loves horror longs for those long summer nights at camp, filled with smores, campfire, skinny dippin', blood, and guts. Welcome to our 'Camp NotaVorhees' section of the video store, celebrating everything we love about a Friday the 13th movies but without Pamela, Jason, or an ambulance driver driven insane by the murder of his estranged son. We are kicking off the summer with a film allegedly written before Friday the 13th. Miramax's first production, 1981's The Burning, starring Jason Alexander, Fisher Stevens, Hollywood Hunter, and The Godfather of Gore, Tom Savini. Listen anywhere you get podcasts and follow us on Instagram @thereturnslot_ofhorrorpod.

Our last pick for the 'Suburba-Noia' section of the video store originated in 1981 at KHJ-TV in LA. Cassandra Peterson, along with a few other collaborators, created one of the most enduring horror hosts of all time. Tonight, we talk about the great Evlira’s big-screen debut. It’s Spooky, sexy, and funny, with a disarming, self-deprecating, and sex-positive protagonist. She's an iconic feminist counterculture macabre creature of the night. 1988’s Elvira: Mistress of the Dark. Listen anywhere you get podcasts and follow us on Instagram @thereturnslot_ofhorrorpod.

The second pick for the 'Suburba-Noia' section of the video store is another "Scary House in the Neighborhood movie" showcasing the greatest monster of all time: white, rich Americans. Coming out of an oversaturated era of the Boogie Men with too many sequels, we have something original yet familiar: 1991's The People Under the Stairs, directed by the late great Wes Craven. Listen anywhere you get podcasts and follow us on Instagram @thereturnslot_ofhorrorpod.

This week, Mickey has decided to take a leisurely stroll through our 'Suburba-Noia' section of the video store. Our first pick is Joe Dante's 1989 cult classic, which stars Bruce Dern, Carrie Fisher, Cory Feldman, some guy who starred in Dragnet, and a cast of hilariously talented actors. Listen anywhere you get podcasts and follow us on Instagram @thereturnslot_ofhorrorpod.

The Return Slot has one more romantic pick for February from the 'True Bromance' section of the video store! The once criminally underrated but now celebrated folk tale, blue collar, slasher tragedy, canuxploitation masterpiece, 1981's MY BLOODY VALENTINE. Listen anywhere you get podcasts and follow us on Instagram @thereturnslot_ofhorrorpod.

We continue our Valentine's Day journey through the 'True Bromance' section of the video store with a film that was highly controversial when it came out. A movie that no one wanted at the time. A film that alienated everyone involved, including it's audience. Get your leather on because tonight we are talking about William Friedkin's 1980 Murder Mystery Thriller starring Al Pacino, CRUISING. Listen anywhere you get podcasts and follow us on Instagram @thereturnslot_ofhorrorpod.

In prep for Valentine's Day, Mickey has decided to take a stroll in the 'True Bromance' section of the video store. His bromantic pick follows one very handsome, very rich, dorky Manhattanite's journey from Psychopath to Psychotic. Get the flowers and champagne ready for a romantic evening with the boys in the basement as we discuss Mary Harron and Guinevere Turner's adaption of Bret Easton Ellis's novel by the same name, 2000's AMERICAN PSYCHO. Listen anywhere you get podcasts and follow us on Instagram @thereturnslot_ofhorrorpod.

Did you think The Return Slot was done with the 'Sassy Sequels' section of the video store? Well, we decided to do one more! This film's predecessor was rejected by every major Hollywood studio but would go on to be the foundation of New Line Cinema, creating a franchise that would endure multiple generations and a character that is celebrated to this day. 1985's A Nightmare on Elm Street 2: Freddy's Revenge. Starring the Greta Garbo of Horror, Mark Patton. Written, directed and produced by the most clueless straight white men in cinematic history - more on that in the episode. So grab a drink and join us in the basement. Listen anywhere you get podcasts and follow us on Instagram @thereturnslot_ofhorrorpod.

The Return Slot concludes its journey through the 'Sassy Sequels' section of the video store with Deborah Brock's follow-up to Roger Corman's woman-driven film franchise, 1987's Slumber Party Massacre II. Listen anywhere you get podcasts and follow us on Instagram @thereturnslot_ofhorrorpod.

The Return Slot continues its journey through the 'Sassy Sequels' section of the video store, exploring sequels that broke the mold of their predecessors to become a classic in their own right. This week, we are talking about a film that tells the story of backcountry Texas cannibals just trying to win chili contests and find true love. Grab a drink and join the family for Tobe Hooper's 1986 surreal, satirical, romantic-horror-comedy TEXAS CHAINSAW MASSACRE PART 2. Listen anywhere you get podcasts and follow us on Instagram @thereturnslot_ofhorrorpod.

The Return Slot is in the 'Sassy Sequels' section of the video store this week, exploring satirical, sassy sequels that broke the mold of their predecessors to become a classic in their own right. Join us for a drink as we discuss Joe Dante's anarchistic, mete-comedy-parody, slapstick sequel, GREMLINS 2: THE NEW BATCH. Listen anywhere you get podcasts and follow us on Instagram @thereturnslot_ofhorrorpod.

The Return Slot returns to the "Snow Place Like Death" section of the store to play the modern classic, 2015s "Krampus".  With a renewed holiday spirit, Michelangelo leads the gang into the winter holiday season with reflection, laughs and some caroling.  Listen anywhere you get podcasts and follow us on Instagram @thereturnslot_ofhorrorpod