Michael Roffman
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Breaking Down the ‘Scream VI’ Trailer [Halloweenies Podcast]
“I’m something … different.” Let the Halloweenies be the judge of that, Mr. Ghostface. Join co-hosts Michael Roffman, McKenzie Gerber, Mike Vanderbilt, and Justin Gerber as they slice and dice through the first official trailer for Scream VI due out in theaters March 10, 2022 Together, they break down each shot, spin theories about that […] → Read More
Top 10 Horror Movies of 2022 [Halloweenies Podcast]
All good things come to an end, and so has 2022. To ring in the New Year, the Halloweenies revisit the past year and list their 10 best horror movies. Which one takes the cake? Join co-hosts Justin Gerber, Mike Vanderbilt, Dan Caffrey, and Michael Roffman to find out as they take inventory of the […] → Read More
Ranking the ‘Halloween’ Movies from Worst to Best [Halloweenies Podcast]
It’s time, Michael… to rank the Halloween franchise again. Back in 2018, your Halloweenies wrapped up their inaugural season with a whole-hearted ranking that saw them carve out the entire franchise. But that was then. This is now: Some four years later, we’ve got not one, but two more movies added to the harvest, thanks […] → Read More
Ranking the Halloween Scores from Worst to Best [Halloweenies Podcast]
To borrow from Thunderclap Newman, there is something in the air. No, not pumpkin spice lattes. Not those Yankee Candles your mother bought. No,it’s the cozy and creepy tones of John Carpenter‘s signature Halloween score. Hell, if you put your ear to the ground, you might even hear the pulsing, 5/4 beat that gets our […] → Read More
10 Horror Remakes We’d Actually Like to See [Halloweenies Podcast]
Now that they’ve officially closed the book on Ashley Williams’ Kandarian adventures — after covering all three seasons of Ash vs. Evil Dead — the Halloweenies have a new block of wood to axe through: Fede Alvarez’s 2013 remake/reboot/requel Evil Dead. That conversation is still weeks away, so to bide the time, they reflected on […] → Read More
Breaking Down the ‘Halloween Ends’ Trailer [Halloweenies Podcast]
The Halloweenies: A Horror Franchise Podcast offers a comprehensive look at the new trailer for Blumhouse's Halloween Ends trailer. Stream the episode now. → Read More
10 Horror Movies That Deserve a TV Series [Halloweenies Podcast]
After being dragged across hell in June, the Halloweenies are back in the woods this month to saw through all three seasons of Starz’s Ash Vs. Evil Dead. Before they reunite with Ash Williams and his Ghost Beaters, however, they’ve decided to reflect on similar horror TV shows of yesteryear, while also meditating on IP […] → Read More
The 10 Best Part 4s in Horror [Halloweenies Podcast]
It took nearly three years, but Stranger Things 4 has finally arrived on Netflix. (Well, the first volume of episodes anyways.) By now, everyone’s already talking about the season’s Elm Street vibes, praising Kate Bush for giving fans the best needle drop of the series, and debating whether or not Steve Harrington is going to […] → Read More
Sam Raimi’s ‘Evil Dead 2’ Perfected the Past for a Finer Future [Halloweenies Podcast]
Second chances are rare in Hollywood. For Sam Raimi, his second shot was also a case of deja vu. By 1985, the Michigan filmmaker was licking his wounds following the disappointing reception surrounding Crimewave. So, he did what anyone else might do: He gathered up his best friends and returned to the woods to conjure […] → Read More
‘Expedition Bigfoot’ Team Shares Their Hairiest Moments Ahead of Season 3 Return!
Grab your knapsack and trustiest flashlight: Expedition Bigfoot returns for more adventures within the woods. Season 3 premieres on March 20th at 10 p.m. → Read More
The 10 Best Bars in Horror Movies [Halloweenies Podcast]
It’s St. Patrick’s Day and the Halloweenies are wearing their Silver Shamrock best. Before they head into the woods to fight the Kandarian demons of The Evil Dead franchise, they’re hitting the streets for the bar crawl from hell, to borrow from Richard Lewis. Together, co-hosts Michael Roffman, Mike Vanderbilt, and Justin Gerber are hitting […] → Read More
Which Stephen King Stories Demand a Requel? [The Losers’ Club Podcast]
With their Bag of Bones mailbag episodes, The Losers’ Club answers questions submitted by their Overlook patrons. Each Bag features 19 assorted Qs that traditionally range from absurd to essential, genius to gross, and weird to wild. As such these are freewheelin’ outings for the gang that are as unpredictable as they are hilarious — […] → Read More
Stephen King’s ‘On Writing’ Dusts Off Essential Tools for an Often Terrifying Trade [The Losers’ Club Podcast]
“Amateurs sit and wait for inspiration, the rest of us just get up and go to work.” Class is back in session at The University of Orono-Maine, where the Losers are still under the tutelage of Stephen King. Needless to say, their hands hurt from taking so many notes. In the second of two episodes […] → Read More
Breaking Down the New Stephen King ‘Firestarter’ Trailer [The Losers’ Club Podcast]
“Something feels weird, something’s changing…” At last, the explosive first trailer for Keith Thomas‘ re-imagining of Stephen King‘s Firestarter has arrived. Starring Zac Efron, Ryan Kiera Armstrong, Michael Greyeyes, and Gloria Reuben, the highly anticipated adaptation arrives on May 13th in both theaters and on Peacock. Because of this, the Losers have returned to The […] → Read More
George C. Romero Digs Up Stories and NFTs for Living Dead Prologue “The Rise”
Last year, Fantasy, Sci-Fi and Horror NFT collectible platform EverScapes launched on the eco-friendly digital marketplace Artefy. In addition to a Legendary Monsters collection, they also cracked open a loot crate set filled with NFTs inspired by George C. Romero’s The Rise. A comic book series prologue to his father George A. Romero’s iconic horror film Night […] → Read More
The 10 Most Anticipated Horror Movies of 2022 + Season 5 Preview [Halloweenies Podcast]
With Scream behind them and conquering the box office, the Halloweenies take a walk around the theater to look at what else is coming out in 2022. What they find is a blood-splattered smorgasbord of returning franchises and familiar faces behind the camera. Everyone’s back for another good scare: Leatherface, Pinhead, Michael Myers, hell, even […] → Read More
‘Riding the Bullet’ Jams Up and Adds Too Much Wait Time to Stephen King’s Story [The Losers’ Club Podcast]
“Fun is fun. Nobody lives forever, but we all shine on…” Would you rather be Riding the Bullet or biting the bullet? The Losers’ Club hit the road and take a pass through Mick Garris’ 2004 Stephen King adaptation. Starring Jonathan Jackson, Barbara Hershey, Cliff Robertson, and David Arquette, Mick Garris rock ‘n’ roll adaptation […] → Read More
‘Scream’ Is the Sharpest Fifth Entry In a Horror Franchise [Halloweenies Podcast]
“Something about this one just feels different…” Indeed it does. That’s why your fellow Halloweenies have re-assembled in Woodsboro to slice and dice through the one we’ve all been waiting for: Scream, aka 5cream. So, delete your social media, tape over your camera phone, and head to the Murder Hospital with co-hosts Justin Gerber, Michael Roffman, […] → Read More
Celebrating the Best of ’90s Stephen King [The Losers’ Club Podcast]
By closing the book on 1999's Hearts in Atlantis, The Losers' Club have finally reached the end of Stephen King's prolific run in the '90s. That means it's → Read More
Stephen King’s 10 Best Stories for Christmas [The Losers’ Club Podcast]
Unlike his son Joe Hill, Stephen King hasn’t really written a Christmas story. Granted, the holiday has graced his works from time to time, but they’re often passing references. So, if you’re keeping warm by the fire this December and thinking to yourself, God, I’d love to pair this cozy night with some Christmas King, […] → Read More