WoHos! What a year it has been for us at WoHo Central! We produced 30 shows this year, and Mac and I hosted 22. This episode we look back, evaluate, reevaluate, and reconsider what we enjoyed and did not enjoy last year. Mom's memory being what it is, here are some things discussed on the pod, plus the whole catalog of movies from 2023. From our hearts to yours, we hope you had a wonderful year and we look forward to another one with you. We love you and DON'T go into the basement! Mom has...

WoHos! For the last main show of 2023, we look at two movies about vampires: SHADOW OF THE VAMPIRE from the US and RIGOR MORTIS from Hong Kong. Mom & Mac Chat: Names that drive up the wall, kids today, being too attached to our phone. Also, Mom is (Internet) autistic. Mac liked SHADOW OF THE VAMPIRE a whole lot because of the performances. Mom liked RIGOR MORTIS a lot because of the cool fight scenes and some of the folklore, confusing as it was. Next time, we will be breaking down...

WoHos! If you've ever wanted to know what would happen when you get three ADD brains together to discuss a 40-year-old Cronenberg classic, you have come to the right place! Stefan MacDonald joined Mac and me to discuss a movie close to all of our hearts: VIDEODROME! We had a lovely ramble, and I hope you enjoy it! Even though I am sober, you can make a fun drinking game out of how many times I say. "I didn't understand ______ / "I was a little confused by______".  Also, eagle-eared WoHos...

This week we looked at the cult classic, STARSHIP TROOPERS, which is a flick Mom can't believe she never saw. We both loved this one a ton. We also looked at the low-budget gem, SLASH/BACK, from Canada, which talks about the friendship girls share as well as some aliens who land in a small Nunavut town. Mom went gaga for the scenery in this one. There is lots of waffle up top in this one. If you want to jump to the movie talk, that starts at 26:18. Next time on the main show we are looking...

WoHos! Our friend Martin Harries from the Film Vs. Film podcast joined us to share a film that Means The World of Horror™ to him: DR. TERROR'S HOUSE OF HORRORS, which is the first portmanteau film from Amicus Studios. From IMDb: Aboard a British train, mysterious fortune teller Dr. Schreck uses tarot cards to read the futures of five fellow passengers. This film has everything: A werewolf, two vamps, murderous plant life, a "handy" comeuppance, and a voodoo curse. Check it out!! Martin's...

WoHos! This week we looked at two movies related to Ghosts: POLTERGEIST (1982) & THE OTHERS. POLTERGEIST deals with the sins of capitalism and consumerism in the guise of some disruptove ghosties. Mac enjoyed this more than I did. I felt super sad at the depiction of the teenage daughter as an object of sexual attention and nothing much else. Strong performances by JoBeth Williams, Beatrice Straight, Zelda Rubenstein, and Craig T. Nelson together with the gnarly practical effects are...

WoHos! Mac's picks this week involve animated horror. We reviewed WENDELL & WILD from the US and UNICORN WARS from Spain & France. Both deal with deep emotional issues and neither are appropriate for young children. Mac wonders if UNICORN WARS is appropriate for some adults! Next time we are looking at movies involving haunted houses. We will be looking at THE OTHERS from Spain & POLTERGEIST 1982 from the US. Support the showInterstitial Music Works is licensed under a...

WoHos! Oh, what a fun film this is! This week Stefan MacDonald of Terminal Burrower Films and Drag Mitch to Hell joins me to discuss this mutual fave. Stacy Keach and Jamie Lee Curtis in Australia hunting a serial killer in an 18-wheeler? Yes, Please! Throw in a good boy doing a serviceable dingo impression and some sweet suspense, and you've got yourself a good time. Have you seen ROADGAMES? Why is it written that way? How cute are Stacy Keach and Jamie Lee Cutis?? Also, if you have seen...

WoHos! This week we are joined by our friends, Georgia and John Macey from the Comfort Films Podcast to examine two masterclasses in suspense, THE WAGES OF FEAR & SORCERER. We examine the real horror, which is, of course, capitalism, in both these films. We also look at connections to the trickster figure in the folklore of Indigenous people, a queer reading of the relationship between Mario and Luigi, Mother Nature fighting back against the bald greed of the desperate characters in...

WoHos! This week we look at two films that involve writers. Both have killer soundtracks. IN THE MOUTH OF MADNESS has great effects. BURNING has great cinematography. IN THE MOUTH OF MADNESS has a sweet runtime, BURNING has a Korean cinema-length runtime. Both have excellent performances and fun themes. Shout out to our WoHos in various area codes! Our last episode was downloaded in: US, Canada, Germany, and Czechia in some cool-sounding cities like: Humble, Ashburn, Montpelier, Sacramento,...

For this episode, I am looking at two stories that involve snuff films: EVIL DEAD TRAP from Japan and THESIS / TESIS from Spain. Neither makes a whole lot of sense, but each has its brilliant charms. The kills in EVIL DEAD TRAP are great and the plot takes a serious left turn in the third act. THESIS is one of my favorite films despite some of the annoying plot holes. Everyone is a joy to behold, especially Fele Martinez, who, along with Eduardo Noriega appears in ABRE LOS OJOS, also...

WoHos! This week we took a look at two movies by a director we respect a lot, Ti West. We reviewed THE HOUSE OF THE DEVIL, which Mom loves and Mac...does not and THE INNKEEPERS, which is near and dear to both our hearts. Coming up on World of Foundational Horror, THESIS from Spain and EVIL DEAD TRAP from Japan. Next up on the Quinnisode, HUSH, HUSH, SWEET CHARLOTTE. Next up on the main show, TETSUO & eXistenZ. Check out our appearance on Comfortfilms Podcast and if you are a horror...

WoHos! This week we look at two horror classics about possession: THE EXORCIST from the US & THE WAILING from South Korea. We like this pairing because we find divergence in parenting and the nature of the devil depicted in each. In Mom & Mac  chat, we talk about Mac's cat pooping, Mom half remembering Vonnegut, Mom overriding her social anxiety, tricks we use to trick our brains, what to do when we hear things we can[t explain in the house, cat ghosts, the motivation of ghosts, our...

Q-Balls! This week we looked at the 1944 psychological thriller, GASLIGHT. If you've ever wondered what the supposed origin of the ubiquitous term was, you should check out this movie. It's got a great cast and wonderful cinematography. As per, Q and I have a somewhat lengthy Christina & Quinn chat. If you'd like to jump to the discussion of the film, that starts around minute 19:02. We talked about CITIZEN KANE in Quinnisode 31 We talked about SHADOW OF A DOUBT in Quinnisode 14 We...

(WoHos!) Sorry! We had some audio issues, but I think I got them worked out! You'll forgive the later-than-usual release of this episode. I got sidelined by a little of the mid-summer doldrums. This week Mac and I looked at TENEBRAE from Italy and YOU'RE NEXT in our detour into slashers. Next time we will be back on track discussing movies about possession with THE EXORCIST from the US (Which I think will be a first-time watch for Mac)  & THE WAILING from South Korea (Which is a " I...

(WoHos!) You'll forgive the later-than-usual release of this episode. I got sidelined by a little of the mid-summer doldrums. This week Mac and I looked at TENEBRAE from Italy and YOU'RE NEXT in our detour into slashers. Next time we will be back on track discussing movies about possession with THE EXORCIST from the US (Which I think will be a first-time watch for Mac)  & THE WAILING from South Korea (Which is a " I lost the number of times I have watched" movie for us). Stuff we...

WoHos! Well, as Quinn journeys back to her homeland for a few weeks, we thought it might be fun to talk about another Hitchcock film. This one just happens to be my fave. I wanted to save this one until June 30, which is the 72nd anno of this classic flick, but as Quinn has, (and maybe some of you WoHos have) some driving ahead of you this week and weekend, I thought I would release it a little earlier. Look. You're Welcome. The Christina & Quinn chat is long again. Jump to minute 11:55...

WoHos! Did Y'all forget how toxic V/H/S is? Because we sure had! Spoiler: We didn't like these movies too much. (You might want to check out V/H/S 2, GONJIAM, HAUNTED ASYLUM, GRAVE ENCOUNTERS, CLOVERFIELD, REC, THE BLAIR WITCH PROJECT, and even THE TAKING OF DEBORAH LOGAN before you look at this one). Mom & Mac Chat: Mac turns 27, goes to Detroit, is NOT misgendered, finds a mouse in his house and wasps in his car, and spends $2k on his pet cat Branwen, who is fine. Mom goes to the...

WoHos! Thanks for tuning in to this World of Foundational Horror™ special bonus episode. It's been a minute since I have looked at an international film considered to be foundational, and so I dragged along a friend to help me this time! Joining me to talk about Mario Bava's 1971 Giallo proto-slasher, A BAY OF BLOOD, is podcaster and filmmaker, Stefan MacDonald-Labelle! Stefan does a great job of setting up the film and ranking the 13 kills in the 84-minute runtime. You've gotta hand it to...

Hey, Q-Balls! We're back this week with a movie I swore I'd never watch again and a movie I have watched more times than I can count: A CLOCKWORK ORANGE & THE PARALLAX VIEW. We talk a whole lot about A CLOCKWORK ORANGE and I talk a little bit about THE PARALLAX VIEW. After a long Christina & Quinn Chat wherein we discuss Quinn's birthday, favorite childhood authors, ouija boards, meditation, progress vs. perfection, midlife and quarter-life crises, feeling jealous of young, talented...

WoHos! This time we met to discuss another actor-director team-up we love: Eggers and Dafoe! We reviewed THE LIGHTHOUSE & THE NORTHMAN. Do not watch these movies back-to-back. Both films are gorgeously shot, written, and acted and both films ate! (Get in touch and let Mom know if she used that expression correctly) Join our Facebook Page! Follow us on Instagram! Catch Mac on Tumblr, Instagram, and Twitch! Catch Mom on her art Instagram! Coming up: Friend of the Show™, filmmaker,...

WoHos! This week Mac's Picks were Urban Legends movies. We reviewed CANDYMAN 1992 & La Llorona, from Guatemala. Leave a voicemail on our Google Voice: 336-663-3018! https://linktr.ee/WorldofHorror Coming up on the main show: Our Willem Dafoe / Robert Eggers special: THE LIGHTHOUSE & THE NORTHMAN Mom's Picks: Anthology Films: V/H/S & 3 EXTREMES 2 Mac's Picks: Possession Films: THE EXORCIST & THE WAILING Coming up on the Quinnisode: A CLOCKWORK ORANGE & THE PARALLAX...

Q-Balls! This week we had a look at Alfred Hitchcock's SUSPICION and went on numerous tangents about the end of the school year, guinea pigs and the most unromantic train ride Quinn ever went on! Tune into some past episodes on other Hitchcock films: Episode 12: VERTIGO & MARNIE Episode 14: SHADOW OF A DOUBT Episode 39: VERTIGO again Episode 73: PSYCHO Episode 86: REBECCA Episode 101: ROPE Episode 102: THE BIRDS And Arsenic & Old Lace (also starring Cary Grant) is Episode 46. Mark...

Well, WoHos, Sometimes it's okay not to make a sequel. Mac and I liked ONE of these films. There is lots of rant-y goodness in this one. We hope you enjoy! Next time, Mac's picks include films about urban legends. We are looking at CANDYMAN (1992) & LA LLORONA. Watchalongers can catch LA LLORONA on Shudder--make sure you do not watch the other film with a similar title. On the next Quinnisode, we will be looking at SUSPICION (1941). Thank you for all of your support. Thanks for...

WoHos! This week we looked at Alfred Hitchcock's THE BIRDS and Jonathan King's BLACK SHEEP.  We were really taken with what a freaking weirdo Tippi Hedren's character Melanie was and the tragedy that befell Suzanne Pleshette's character even before she was felled by THE BIRDS. Also, Alfred Hitchcock: what a monster. We both really enjoyed BLACK SHEEP--it was just a lot of gross, silly fun. Thanks to all of you wonderful listeners all over the globe! Have an idea for a genre for us to...