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HTWDT Episode 19: Final Destination Retrospective with producer Craig Perry

It's our 19th episode and our 3rd guest! With the new movie Final Destination Bloodlines (2025) coming out, we wanted to talk to Producer and friend of the show Craig Perry, who was involved in all of those films. Craig was also one of the main producers on the American Pie series, and so much more over the years. He's got a fantastic, fun energy and a lot to say. If you are a fan of the Final Destination movies, we cover all of them in this episode. He gives us a lot of behind-the-scenes stories, and even answers some questions our supporters wanted to know. It's a really terrific interview. Plus, Mike introduces him using the voice of Casey Kasem (yeah, most of you won't get that), and there's a mishap at the drive-in in the lobby break.
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HTWDT Episode 18: Rec (2007) and Infested (2024)

This episode, Mike and James explore two titles with a little international flair. Both of these movies need a superintendent who's not a jerk to help the cast escape the horrors of their run-down apartment buildings. One has an issue with zombies and the other is infested with spiders... "What Nooo!!" Yes, that's right, Mark Wahlberg. On this episode, we get continental and discuss the now "classic" found footage Spanish film Rec (2007), which has gone on to spawn many sequels since it came out. As well as 2024's French, creepy spider movie Infested (titled Vermine in France). And since they are both in their respective home languages, we felt this was a great pairing suggestion by our Patreon supporters on Discord. So tune up on your French and Spanish classes, kick back and have a listen. If you're enjoying the show, and we assume if you made it this far...you are, please review the show somewhere (Apple or Spotify) and help us get the word out. Thanks!
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HTWDT Episode 17: Childs Play (1988) and Companion (2025)

Thanks for being here with us! In this episode we cover companionship. It’s a beautiful thing that shouldn’t be abused, or mixed with Voodoo apparently. Both of these films show how companionship can go terribly and amazingly wrong. We get deep into the original Childs Play (1988) where Chucky became the horror icon he is today. We talk a lot about the behind the scenes geniuses for Chucky. In a world before digital FX these guys, Kevin Yahger and crew, were rock stars. Our companion film (see what I did there) is Companion (2025) the first feature film from writer and TV director Drew Hancock. Starring Sophie Thatcher and Jack Quaid.
For a look at Kevin Yahger, who designed and built Chucky, and what else he has been involved in check his insta.
https://www.instagram.com/yagherfx/
Again Jeremy Selenfriend and his talented crew did a lot of Companion gore see this link.
https://www.instagram.com/jselenfriend/p/DHYdkG2O0om/?img_index=1
Legacy Effects did the robot arm….I mean look at what they do!
https://www.instagram.com/legacyeffects/
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HTWDT Episode 16: The Howling (1981) and Wolf Man (2025)

This week, we are wolf-positive and leapin' n hoppin' on a moon shadow. It's The Howling from 1981. Which is one of the reasons Mike wanted to do makeup FX in the first place. The boys have a good time with this one discussing things like the maturing of young men who saw Marsha for the first time and what's in Dick Miller's bookstore. In our second feature, we discuss Leigh Whannel's new Blumhouse film Wolf Man (2025) There's a lot of behind-the-scenes discussion of the practical FX of both of these films.
For more info on Arjen Tuiten who did the FX on the new Wolf Man film check out his insta.
https://www.instagram.com/p/DHZ5o4avsZM/
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HTWDT - Episode 15: It Follows (2014) and Smile 2 (2024)

This is a fun one that's sure to keep you smiling as you look over your shoulder and see who is following you. We talk about David Robert Mitchell's sexually transmitted demon movie It Follows from (2014), and we compare it to Parker Finn’s (2024) sequel Smile 2. There are lots of behind-the-scenes moments on these two films for you knowledge-hungry listeners As well as some references to exotic sexual positions also for you knowledge-hungry listeners.
I wanted to make sure I shared some Instagrams for the artists involved that I mention, so go follow em! Mention you heard about them on the show. It'll make our mom happy.
Bob Kurtzman
https://www.instagram.com/robertkurtzmanmufx/
Jeremy Selenfriend from Monster In My Closet
https://www.instagram.com/p/DD7OwyduTiQ/?img_index=1
Alec Gillis at Studio Gillis
https://www.instagram.com/p/DGV6yAoxTmg/?img_index=1
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HTWDT - Episode 14: Saw (2004) and Heretic (2024)

On this episode, we take a class in low-budget filmmaking and discuss Saw (2004), which at the time was the directorial debut of James Wan. Who has since become one of the 4 basic food groups of horror. It was also the writing and acting debut of Leigh Whannel, who's gone on to be heavily involved in so many Wan and Blumhouse projects. After escaping the Saw trap. We discuss a movie about everyone's favorite and calming subject...religion! Of course, it's Last year's Heretic starring the always cheeky and loveable Hugh Grant in a less than loveable and cheeky role...depending on how you look at it. Let us know what you think! Also, at the end, we mention the voting for our version of March Madness its the Bracket Bloodbath.  Voting is happening all month on all our socials as well as Discord. Join our patreon (even at the free level) for access to Discord.
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HTWDT - Episode 13: Maximum Overdrive (1986) and Y2K (2024)

Hey fans! Here is your bi-monthly slice of humor and movie reviews. We had a real good time on this one we actually had to stop twice because we were laughing too hard. You'll probably know when; it's absurd. We apologize in advance for the sophomoric humor we dove into. What's there to say about Stephen King's only movie he's ever directed? Well, apparently a lot. Maximum Overdrive is unabashedly in the so bad it's good category. A little movie about what if Trucks and "certain" machines rose up against us... In our second movie, we talk about SNL alum Kyle Mooney's Y2K, a brand new horror comedy about what if Y2K really happened and the machines did try to kill us all. I think you can see why we chose these movies to pair together. They go together like peanut butter and jelly. Enjoy and let us know in the comments what you think!
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HTWDT - Episode 12: The Lost Boys (1987) and Nosferatu (2024)

Hey everyone, It's exciting to say this is our twelfth episode! And it's a doozy. For our first feature, It's a classic Joel Schumacher film starring the Coreys and Kiefer Sutherland, The Lost Boys (1987), and everyone has been talking about Robert Eggers new Nosferatu. Now its our turn for our second film. It's a fantastic little Bloodsucking double feature of fun for ya. We have a lot of laughs discussing Sexy Sax man Timmy Capello (you better know who he is before you listen) We talk 70's rats, and much more, and yes, of course, we do "the voice" of the count. So sit back and let the sexy sax sounds wash over you. Like and subscribe and review us it helps get the word out!
Here's the video we mentioned.
Goth bats nightclub video
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HTWDT - Episode 11: The Host (2006) and Godzilla Minus One (2024)

Hey everyone! We have a special guest in the studio! A few months back, we were on comedian Dana Gould's podcast, The Dana Gould Hour, during his Halloween episode, so we invited him to join us here and asked him what he would like to review. Dana chose last year's Oscar-winning Godzilla Minus One, and we paired it with The Host, a Korean monster movie from 2006, which we all thought worked pretty well. This is the result of that night in the studio! As usual, send any fan or hate mail to thewholedamnthing13@gmail.com
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HTWDT - Episode 10: Species (1995) and Cuckoo (2024)

Hey, it's our tenth episode and our first of 2025! Also our first little milestone! We think these two movies oddly enough go pretty well together. There are lots of behind-the-scenes tidbits in this episode regarding (1995) Species. We also discuss Michael Madsen turned up to 11, What's in the Species hot tub? Why this movie's special effects were innovative. In the second half, we get into the nuttiness of Tillman Singer's (2024) Cuckoo, which a lot of people have been talking about.  Lots of laughs in this one. Keep an eye on our Instagram for some fun clips of that plastic bag tech producers are paying so much money for. As usual, send any fan or hate mail to thewholedamnthing13@gmail.com
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