The Horror Squad Podcast

Recent episodes

1. Episode 445: Jaws: The Revenge (1987) & Sky Sharks (2020)

   Jul 31, 20261 hr 17 min

   This week, we celebrate Shark Week as we review both Jaws: The Revenge & Sky Sharks! Also in this episode, Joe reviews a pair of movies he saw in theatres this past weekend, Todd reviews a 2026 movie he absolutely hated and Steve continues his Naughty & Nice challenge with a few reviews picked by listeners including a comparison between the original Austrian version and the American remake version of Goodnight Mommy. All that and more! Music provided by www.purple-planet.com

2. Episode 444: Obsession (2026)

   Jul 24, 20262 hr 1 min

   This week, we obsess over the biggest surprise hit of the decade if not ever with Curry Barker's Obsession. Also in this episode, Joe talks about his experience seeing The Odyssey, Todd reviews a pair of horror movies he watched with the homies, Steve shows indie horror love by discussing a pair of newer films only available on VOD and a surprise guest shows up mid Obsession review to give their take on some of the elements of the film. All that and more! Music provided by www.purple-planet.com

3. Episode 443: Evil Dead Burn (2026)

   Jul 17, 20261 hr 21 min

   This week, we go to the theatre to review the newest instalment in the Evil Dead series, Evil Dead Burn. Also in this episode, Steve relives his experience watching Evil Dead Rise which he saw on the same day as a heartbreaking tragedy, Todd talks about the unfortunate passing of Sam Neill along with his impact on the horror genre and Joe celebrates the announcement of a long overdue A Nightmare on Elm Street film. All that and more! Music provided by www.purple-planet.com

4. Episode 442: Tremors (1990) Ft. Paul Ragsdale & Angelica De Alba Interview (OnlyFangs)

   Jul 10, 20261 hr 49 min

   This week, we go back to the desert and review a 90s classic, Tremors. Also in this episode, Steve interviews the writer and director or the new film OnlyFangs, Paul Ragsdale & Angelica De Alba. Joe returns to talk about a pair of new films he saw, Todd reviews his punishment film, Milfs vs Zombies and Steve has fun podcast anniversary themed trivia . All that and more! Music provided by www.purple-planet.com

5. Episode 441: The Texas Chain Saw Massacre (1974)

   Jul 3, 20261 hr 3 min

   This week, we tip our hat to the 250th Anniversary of the USA by reviewing an American classic, The Texas Chain Saw Massacre. Also in this episode, Steve reviews one of the most controversial films of all time in the What Watched segment, Todd reminds listeners of the dangers of doing your own fireworks display and the guys divide deep into what makes The Texas Chain Saw Massacre such a beloved film. All that and more! Music provided by www.purple-planet.com

6. Episode 440: The Descent (2005)

   Jun 26, 20261 hr 0 min

   This week, we go deep into the caves as we review The Descent. Also in this episode, Todd recounts his experience at the final (?) Living Dead Weekend, Steve tells a harrowing tale about his Father's Day trip, the guys review some 2026 films in What Watched and Steve announces his punishment films for winning Q2 of trivia. All that and more! Music provided by www.purple-planet.com

7. Episode 439: Hokum (2026)

   Jun 19, 20261 hr 25 min

   This week, we review a recently film called Hokum. Also in this episode, Joe tells a story about feeling old, Steve talks about a documentary he watched recently that horrified him, the guys discuss the ongoing Terrifier legal case in the news segment and Joe finally reviews a punishment movie! All that and more! Music provided by www.purple-planet.com

8. Episode 438: Henry: Portrait of a Serial Killer (1986)

   Jun 12, 20261 hr 39 min

   This week, we visit the underbelly of Chicago and explore the dark crime horror film Henry: Portrait of a Serial Killer. Also in this episode, Joe tells a story about the worst theatre experience in his life, Todd talks about an excellent horror con he went to called Spawn of ScareFest and Steve talks about his embarrassing date night shirts from his past. All that and more! Music provided by www.purple-planet.com

9. Episode 437: Signs (2002)

   Jun 5, 202658 min

   This week, we take to the skies as we review M Night Shyamalan's Signs. Also in this episode, Joe is away so Todd and Steve take over and discuss a simpler time when things like crop circles, alien autopsies and the contents of Al Capone's vault felt like existing new world developments. Todd also discusses the conventions he is attending the next few weeks and Steve reviews a pair of controversial films in the Watch Watched segment. All that and more! Music provided by www.purple-planet.com

10. Episode 436: Scanners (1981)

    May 29, 20261 hr 32 min

    This week, we review a David Cronenberg classic, 1981's Scanners! Also in this episode, Todd expresses his disappointment in the uncut version of Night of the Living Dead 1990, Joe gets tempted once again to watch American Horror Story and Steve expresses concern regarding the marketing for the new film Passengers. All that and more! Music provided by www.purple-planet.com

11. Episode 435: Dead Alive (1992)

    May 22, 20261 hr 21 min

    This week, we cover one of the goriest movies ever with Peter Jackson's Dead Alive! Also in this episode, Joe & Steve recap the theatrical premiere of The Final Episode, Joe reviews a pair of solid 2026 movies, Todd teases some new purchases for our next film and Steve tries to win the quarter for trivia. All that and more! Music provided by www.purple-planet.com

12. Episode 434: A Nightmare on Elm Street 2: Freddy's Revenge (1985)

    May 15, 20261 hr 36 min

    This week, we return to Elm Street on our quest to finish reviewing this series by reviewing A Nightmare on Em Street 2: Freddy's Revenge. Also in this episode, Joe is back just in time to talk about our expectations for our upcoming movie premiere, Todd drops some early hints about our the next movie we are working on and Steve reviews a pair of found footage films during What Watched. All that and more! Music provided by www.purple-planet.com

13. Episode 433: Zombie (1979)

    May 8, 202659 min

    This week, we finally show Lucio Fulci some love by reviewing his horror classic Zombie! Or is it Zombi 2? Or is it Zombii? Or is it Zombie Flesh Eaters? It's all of them for some reason. Also in this episode, Todd talks about a horror con he recently attended, Steve rants about the most annoying characters in horror history and the guys discuss a few films on What Watched that they both happened to see in the last week. All that and more! Music provided by www.purple-planet.com

14. Episode 432: Alice Sweet Alice (1976)

    May 1, 202654 min

    This week, we go back to the 1970s to review a surprisingly gross film by the name of Alice Sweet Alice. Also in this episode, Todd reviews the last of The Omen films on What Watched, Steve talks about of pair of disappointing movies that connect to both last week and next week's episode and the boys discuss all things Alice Sweet Alice including one of the grossest characters ever put on screen called Mr Alphonso. All that and more! Music provided by www.purple-planet.com

15. Episode 431: Blair Witch (2016)

    Apr 24, 20261 hr 30 min

    This week, we complete a trilogy of reviews by diving into the woods of Burkittsville for Blair Witch. Also in this episode, Todd tells the story of which films got him to join the military, Joe talks about hosting the Sanderson sisters at Wicked New England, Steve reviews a pair of gross films including one so gross that he wouldn't even divulge where to watch it and the boys say a few words in honour of our good friend Chuck who has now left us 3 years ago. All that and more! Music provided by www.purple-planet.com

16. Episode 430: The Stuff (1985)

    Apr 17, 20261 hr 31 min

    This week, we get our tastebuds ready as we review 1985's The Stuff! Also in this episode, Joe returns to bring us the latest horror news including some newly released trailers, Todd goes on a rant about CGI, Steve ponders if the Warren museum has been besmirched by its acquisition and the boys get into a round of trivia in the quest to get Joe to put Hip Hop Locos back on his watchlist. All that and more! Music provided by www.purple-planet.com

17. Episode 429: Skinned Deep (2004)

    Apr 10, 202649 min

    This week, we review another oddball film titled Skinned Deep! Also in this episode, Todd reviews a set of VHS films he received in a trade with a friend, Steve reviews a couple of new releases and the boys try to make sense of one of the wildest films they ever had to review. All that and more! Music provided by www.purple-planet.com

18. Episode 428: Spookies (1986)

    Apr 3, 20261 hr 14 min

    This week, we review one of the weirdest films we have ever reviewed on this podcast, the 80s cult classic Spookies! Also in this episode, Steve & Joe each review a pair of 2026 horror films, Todd talks about an excellent novel that expands the Fright Night lore and the guys talk about the release of The Final Episode's official trailer! All that and more! Music provided by www.purple-planet.com

19. Episode 427: Ready or Not 2: Here I Come (2026)

    Mar 27, 20261 hr 17 min

    This week, we review Steve's most anticipated film of the year, Ready or Not 2: Here I Come! Also in this episode, Todd talks about his experience at Horrorhound Weekend, Joe attempts to win the first quarter of trivia and Steve proves why stranger danger is a real thing on the internet with a story about someone trying to seduce him for nefarious reasons when he was a teen. All that and more! Music provided by www.purple-planet.com

20. Episode 426: Hellraiser (1987) Ft. Jeff DePaoli (Wicked New England)

    Mar 20, 20261 hr 24 min

    This week, we celebrate Joe's birthday as we review a film released during his birth year, Hellraiser!! Also in this episode, we are joined by a special guest, Jeff DePaoli who returns to the show to talk about this year's Wicked New England event and to replace Todd in our Hellraiser review! The guys also give an exciting update about our movie, The Final Episode. Joe talks about Monster Mania, Todd briefly joins us to review a pair of movies during What Watched and Steve gets all prudy all of a sudden talking about the naughty stuff in Hellraiser. All that and more! Music provided by www.purple-planet.com