The Substance and Nosferatu created a massive buzz in the horror community this year—but how did they perform at the biggest event in film, the Academy Awards? Demi Moore delivered a standout performance, earning a Golden Globe for Best Actress. Did her success carry over to an Oscars win? Meanwhile, Robert Eggers, renowned for crafting top-tier films, continued to shine with Nosferatu. Did the Academy finally recognize one of this modern horror master's films with a well-deserved award? Or, as is often the case, did horror get overlooked at the grandest stage, walking away empty-handed?   Red River Horror podcast host Joe Zakrzewski and founder Eddie Caiazzo break it all down, joined by their special guest—award-winning movie critic and Red River Horror contributor Staci Layne Wilson.   Reviews for the films mentioned as well as another 2025 nominee (Alien: Romulus) can all be found at www.RedRiverHorror.com.

Was 2024 a landmark year for horror? It certainly felt like a breath of fresh air, with a surge of original ideas and films, moving away from the franchise-heavy landscape of recent years. Instead of relying on familiar cash cows, filmmakers delivered truly innovative horror experiences. Critically acclaimed films like The Substance garnered awards attention, and even Nosferatu is generating Oscar buzz. We've witnessed exciting career shifts: Hugh Grant is proving his range beyond romantic comedies, and Demi Moore is finally receiving well-deserved praise for her acting prowess. Industry giants Blumhouse and James Wan's Atomic Monster have joined forces, while Nicolas Cage embraces the genre with full force. And the competition is heating up in the independent horror scene, with Neon giving A24 a run for its money. From groundbreaking storytelling to impressive box office numbers, 2024 has given horror fans plenty to celebrate and sets the stage for an exciting 2025. Join host Joe Zakrzewski and RedRiverHorror.com founder Eddie Caiazzo as they delve into this exciting year of horror on episode 113 of the Red River Horror podcast.

In Episode 112 of the Red River Horror podcast, hosts Joe Zakrzewski and Eddie Caiazzo interview Rob Zazzali and Justin Shilton, the creative minds behind the horror film, Shark Girl. Shark Girl follows Heidi, a social media influencer who survives a shark attack but emerges transformed into a bloodthirsty predator. As bodies begin to pile up on Venice Beach, the investigation takes a chilling turn. Zazzali and Shilton discuss the unique concept of a shark-human hybrid, their approach to practical effects and the importance of relatable characters in a creature feature. Don't miss this in-depth look at the making of Shark Girl. Shark Girl is available now on Amazon, Apple TV, Microsoft, Fandango at Home and on Google Play.

MaXXXine has made it to Hollywood.  And don't ask any questions about how she got there.  But, is her rise warranted, or is Ti West's "X" Trilogy just another overrated horror cash-grabbing three-piece? Joe Zakrzewski and Eddie Caiazzo discuss whether X, Pearl and now MaXXXine live up to the hype both as individual films, and as a trilogy. ALSO, new segments added to the show!  Joe Z. is gonna give ya the news, Eddie C. is gonna tell Joe a story.

Ahoy, maties! The Channels of Fear ultimately empty into the ocean as Joe Zakrzewski and Eddie Caiazzo set sail on their first Red River Horror podcast about SHARKS. And what better way to celebrate the great beasts of the sea than with New York Times best-selling author Steve Alten and host of the Bucket of Chum podcast Steve Coates. Alten, a Philly native, authored the award-winning book MEG: A Novel of Deep Terror - which was made into the blockbuster film The MEG in 2018 starring Jason Statham. Read Steve's legacy of MEG novels at MEGLegacy.com.  Coates, known as Captain Steve, is the host of Bucket of Chum: The Shark Movie Podcast. On his show, Coates takes "a comedic look at Sharksploitation cinema" -- and shark movie lovers are so glad he does. Like, download and subscribe to Bucket of Chum on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube...and wherever you get your podcasts. Buckle up - it's JAWS, The MEG, Shark Week, Steve and Captain Steve -- you're gonna need a bigger boat for this episode!

Are we really coming up on THREE full-feature films into the Clown Motel franchise?  Yup! To celebrate, Joe Z. and Eddie C. catch up with writer/director/actor/producer Joseph Kelly as he readies to bring the third installment to market.  Crowdfunding for the latest project has begun and Red River Horror is excited to see the new stars that have been announced so far join other horror legends like Ari Lehman at one of the scariest places in America - The Clown Motel in Tonopoh, NV.  Oh yes, it's real, and it's spectacular (...ly creepy)   Link to help fund Clown Motel: 3 Ways to Hell - https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/clown-motel-3-ways-to-hell-feature-horror-film#/  

THEM: The Scare makes its way to Prime Video on April 25...and Joe and Eddie are right in the middle of all of the action. This episode of the Red River Horror podcast includes a full preview of the show featuring interviews with actress Deborah Ayorinde and actor Joshua J. Williams.  Ayorinde plays Dawn Reeve, one of the only women of color in all of the LAPD's robbery and homicide division.  Her son, Kel, is portrayed by Williams.  As Dawn gets deeper into a grisly murder case, her family begins to be drug into the fold as well in the worst possible way.  The Scare marks the second season in the horror anthology series THEM, written and produced by Little Marvin and available exclusively on Prime Video.

SPOILERS AHEAD!  Joe Zakrzewski and Eddie Caiazzo take their first joint trip to the theater since 2021 as team Red River Horror to catch 20th Century Studios' latest film The First Omen.  Both Joe and Eddie are fans of The Omen (1976), directed by Richard Donner starring Gregory Peck all those years ago.  The original Omen was a response to the success of the incomparable The Exorcist in the space of religious horror/thriller films.  The latter about demonic possession, the former about the antichrist - named Damien.   How did Damien come to be?  Find out in The First Omen, directed by Arkasha Stevenson, who who co-wrote the film with Tim Smith and Keith Thomas based on a story by Ben Jacoby.

Joe and Eddie grab their proton packs and join the Ghostbusters old-and-new as they head back to NYC for another bout against the pesky specters that go bump in the night.  Will the new Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire impress the way Afterlife did?  Only time will tell.  But rest-assured -- the Red River Horror crew will be there to cover it all.   Enjoy this episode as a trip down memory lane and a fun-filled preview of Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire.

Joe Zakrzewski loves Reddit.  Eddie Caiazzo knows what Reddit is.  What does that mean?  That means Joe gets to ask Eddie lots of questions posed by Redditors in the popular r/Horror thread of the site, also lovingly known as Dreadit. All bets are off.  It's time to enter the deep, dark halls of Dreadit. 

HBO's True Detective: Night Country sure can be polarizing.  Critics LOVED it (currently sitting at 92% fresh from critics on Rotten Tomatoes).  The Audience Score...is just north of 50%.  No pun intended. Joe Zakrzewski and Eddie Caiazzo from Red River Horror dissect the highlights and the lowlights of the coldest entry yet in HBO's True Detective series. About True Detective: Night Country (season 4) --  Jodie Foster and Kali Reis star in this anthology crime drama written and directed by Issa López.  This season is set in the fictional town of Ennis, Alaska, and takes place during the period of time known as the polar night (a period of uninterrupted darkness).

The Red River Horror podcast returns to 2024 with a sharp icicle right through your head!  Radio hall-of-famer Steve Morrison from Preston & Steve helps host Joe Zarzewski and Eddie Caiazzo sort through some of the best cold-weather horror flicks, while providing some of his favorite modern horror films.   It's "The Return" of Steve Morrison to Red River Horror, and it's not to be missed if you're a horror fan.

Red River Horror Founder Eddie Caiazzo brings with him two very special guests to celebrate the remastering of a fantastic film from the 1980s -- "Witness" Staci Layne Wilson, a regular contributor to Red River Horror, was recruited as the film historian tasked with creating a visual essay packaged with the brand new 4K UHD re-release of the film.  Matt Fahnestock from Discover Lancaster brings us local knowledge from where the majority of "Witness" takes place, including places you can visit from the film.  Did you know the phone booth that Harrison Ford used still exists in Intercourse, PA?  Learn all that and so much more in episode 102 of the Red River Horror podcast. Important Links from this Podcast: Purchase the Limited Edition 4K UHD Release of Witness Don't just visit Lancaster -- DISCOVER LANCASTER Visit some of where the film was shot with LoKal Experiences

Happy Halloween, everybody -- from our Red River Horror family to yours.  Joe Zakrzewski and Eddie Caiazzo talk about the frights and flicks that made up their Halloween 2023 season, and how to make next year even better.

Come along and celebrate 100 episodes with Red River Horror!  Host Joe Zakrzewski puts together some great moments that have transpired with some great guests over the course of three years and 100 episodes. Has it really been 100 trips down the Channels of Fear?  You bet! Hear the celebration featuring some of our top guests like Daniel Farrands, Courtney Gains, Olivia Luccardi, Jeffrey Reddick and one of the latest members of the Radio Hall of Fame -- Steve Morrison. Thanks for joining us for the ride, as we continue to travel down the next 100 Channels of Fear.

Someone has FINALLY put a documentary together gathering horror master Stephen King's stories that have been adapted to television and the silver screen.  What's it called?  KING ON SCREEN.  Who made this new film?  The great Daphné Baiwir, of course! On episode 99 of the Red River Horror podcast, Joe Zakrzewski and Eddie Caiazzo speak with Baiwair about wrangling up the directors that have adapted Stephen King's works and brought to the screen some of the most popular stories ever told. KING ON SCREEN will be in Theaters on August 11th and available On Demand and Blu-Ray on September 8th, 2023.  

In episode 98 of the Red River Horror podcast, filmmaker Mary Gallagher speaks with Joe Zakrzewski and Eddie Caiazzo about her brand new film HOLISTAY out now on VOD.  Gallagher was also a longtime reporter in the city of Philadelphia, so naturally Joe and Eddie have to know about her favorite local haunts, the film industry and anything else related to the city Red River Horror calls home. Watch the HOLISTAY trailer. Watch HOLISTAY on Amazon.

Summer has arrived and it's time to preview all the horror that awaits with the newest member of the Red River Horror team -- Stephen Beason!

Tubi, the free-of-charge entertaining streaming app, continues to create and purchase more original content in the world of horror.  Every time a Tubi Original project arrives, the great media team over there reaches out to keep the Red River Horror family informed. In episode 96 of the Red River Horror podcast, Joe Zakrzewski and Eddie Caiazzo take a peek to uncover the horror scene on the underrated streaming app.

The Scream franchise is held near-and-dear to the hearts of podcast host Joe Zakrzewski and Red River Horror founder Eddie Caiazzo.  They've mentioned several times throughout the history of the Red River Horror podcast how important these films are to them. With a new Scream trilogy in-progress, Joe Z and Eddie C. review the latest installment -- Scream VI -- and place it in the order they see it respectively with regard to the other films in the franchise.  Joe D. from Different Take is also there in spirit as he provided his ranking and notes for each movie. Put the Jiffy Pop on the stove and get ready to SCREAM!