Episodes

Episode 119: Podferatu Slashback To 1981
119
July 24, 2024

Episode 119: Podferatu Slashback To 1981

In which Jorge and JT bust out the Aquanet for another trip back to one of the greatest decades in horror. This week we pick up with 1981 and the likes of Erin Moran, Jack Alberston, Tobe Hooper, and of course the ever popular I Gusti Ngurah Oka Aryajimbaran. NOTES As with 1980, Josh Spiegel's 80s Project at Movie Timelines was an invaluable resource for this episode, so by all means check him out! There are also 2 documentaries about the Satanic Panic on Tubi: Satanic Panic and Satan Wants You ...
Episode 118: Suspiria- Original Vs. Remake
118
July 17, 2024

Episode 118: Suspiria- Original Vs. Remake

In which Jorge and JT weigh the relative merits of Dario Argento's 1977 Suspiria with those of Luca Guadagnio's 2018 version. NEXT WEEK Podferatu Slashback To 1981 LINKS Find us on Letterboxd! Skull logo by Erik Leach @erikleach_art (Instagram) Theme: Netherworld Shanty, Kevin MacLeod ( incompetech.com ) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License We'd love to hear from you!
Episode 117: Great Ideas With Terrible Execution
117
July 10, 2024

Episode 117: Great Ideas With Terrible Execution

In which Jorge and JT take a look at some movies that, given what they had to work with, should have been far, far better (or even just marginally better) than they turned out to be. NOTES -From the "Credit Where Credit Is Due" Departiment, JT forgot to point out that the comment about the world record for saying "Susan" in a movie was an observation made by Adrian J. Smith in a Movies And Mania review. Sincerest apologies. -Also, you can now text us here at Castle Podferatu! Click on the "We'd ...
Episode 116: Feminine Frights
116
July 3, 2024

Episode 116: Feminine Frights

In which the lads talk about some of their favorite fatal female film figures. We for sure have a fairly firm feeling folks will find this just fine (we do love our alliteration here at Castle Podferatu). NOTES You can now text us here at Castle Podferatu! Click on the "We'd love to hear from you" link below! NEXT WEEK Great Ideas With Terrible Execution LINKS Find us on Letterboxd! Skull logo by Erik Leach @erikleach_art (Instagram) Theme: Netherworld Shanty, Kevin MacLeod ( incompetech.com ) L...
Episode 115: Supernatural Villains
115
June 26, 2024

Episode 115: Supernatural Villains

In which Jorge and JT break out the Ouija Board and flip through the Necronomicon to bring you some of their favorite supernatural antagonists. NEXT WEEK Feminine Frights LINKS Find us on Letterboxd! Skull logo by Erik Leach @erikleach_art (Instagram) Theme: Netherworld Shanty, Kevin MacLeod ( incompetech.com ) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License We'd love to hear from you!
Ep. 114: Podferatu Ded Talk- Death
114
June 19, 2024

Ep. 114: Podferatu Ded Talk- Death

In which Jorge and JT analyze the afterlife, mull over mortality, and snicker over some stupid deaths. NEXT WEEK Supernatural Villains LINKS Find us on Letterboxd! Skull logo by Erik Leach @erikleach_art (Instagram) Theme: Netherworld Shanty, Kevin MacLeod ( incompetech.com ) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License We'd love to hear from you!
Episode 113: Dumb Ass Horror We Love Anyway (With Teech)
113
June 12, 2024

Episode 113: Dumb Ass Horror We Love Anyway (With Teech)

In which Jorge and JT and their buddy Teech discuss some movies that they love because of and/or despite how mind numbingly dumb they are. NOTES Teech/Wider Perspectives Publishing: WPP on Facebook Teech on Facebook hracandwpp@outlook.com NEXT WEEK Podferatu Ded Talk: Death LINKS Find us on Letterboxd! Skull logo by Erik Leach @erikleach_art (Instagram) Theme: Netherworld Shanty, Kevin MacLeod ( incompetech.com ) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License We'd love to hear from ...
Episode 112: Podferatu Slashback To 1980
112
June 5, 2024

Episode 112: Podferatu Slashback To 1980

In which Jorge and JT introduce a new ongoing segment of Slashbacks, sporadically taking on each year of a chosen decade. First up is the decade many folks feel is the horror high water mark, The 80s. NOTES Josh Spiegel's 80s Project at Movie Timelines was an invaluable resource for this episode and will no doubt continue to be. Check him out! NEXT WEEK Dumb Ass Horror We Love Anyway (With Teech) LINKS Find us on Letterboxd! Skull logo by Erik Leach @erikleach_art (Instagram) Theme: Netherworld ...
Episode 111: This Or That, Horror Edition
111
May 29, 2024

Episode 111: This Or That, Horror Edition

In which Jorge and JT take part in another game cooked up by the lovely and talented Sarah. The results are, well, shocking. NEXT WEEK Podferatu Slashback To 1980 LINKS Find us on Letterboxd! Skull logo by Erik Leach @erikleach_art (Instagram) Theme: Netherworld Shanty, Kevin MacLeod ( incompetech.com ) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License We'd love to hear from you!
Episode 110: Terrible Horror Endings
110
May 22, 2024

Episode 110: Terrible Horror Endings

In which Jorge and JT delve into some movies ruined by incomprehensible, unsatisfying, or otherwise just plain bad endings. NEXT WEEK This Or That, Horror Edition LINKS Find us on Letterboxd! Skull logo by Erik Leach @erikleach_art (Instagram) Theme: Netherworld Shanty, Kevin MacLeod ( incompetech.com ) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License We'd love to hear from you!
Episode 109: Podferatu Spotlight- Wes Craven
109
May 15, 2024

Episode 109: Podferatu Spotlight- Wes Craven

In which Jorge and JT introduce their first Podferatu Spotlight episode with a look at the prolific and varied career of Wes Craven. NEXT WEEK Terrible Horror Endings LINKS Find us on Letterboxd! Skull logo by Erik Leach @erikleach_art (Instagram) Theme: Netherworld Shanty, Kevin MacLeod ( incompetech.com ) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License We'd love to hear from you!
Episode 108: Frankenstein Films
108
May 8, 2024

Episode 108: Frankenstein Films

In which Jorge and JT don their lab coats, fire up the ol' electrogadgetry, and try to resurrect some miscellaneous bits and pieces from the Frankenstein realm. NEXT WEEK Podferatu Spotlight: Wes Craven LINKS Find us on Letterboxd! Skull logo by Erik Leach @erikleach_art (Instagram) Theme: Netherworld Shanty, Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License We'd love to hear from you!
Episode 107: Tales From The Appalachian Trail (With Nick Marickovich)
107
May 1, 2024

Episode 107: Tales From The Appalachian Trail (With Nick Marickovich)

In which Jorge and JT bust out the trail mix and lace up the hikin' boots to talk with Nick Marickovich, a Gloomhouse 757 regular, about his experience hiking the entire Appalachian Trail. NEXT WEEK Frankenstein Films LINKS Find us on Letterboxd! Skull logo by Erik Leach @erikleach_art (Instagram) Theme: Netherworld Shanty, Kevin MacLeod ( incompetech.com ) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License We'd love to hear from you!
Episode 106: Ruh-roh! We're Talkin' Scooby-Doo!
106
April 24, 2024

Episode 106: Ruh-roh! We're Talkin' Scooby-Doo!

In which Jorge and JT grab their Scooby Snacks, fire up the ol' Mystery Machine, and go meddle in some malicious mysteries. NEXT WEEK Tales From The Appalachian Trail (With Nick Marickovich) NOTES You can check out some of the backgrounds by Walt Peregoy on the Secret Fun Blog LINKS Find us on Letterboxd! Skull logo by Erik Leach @erikleach_art (Instagram) Theme: Netherworld Shanty, Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License We'd lov...
Episode 105: Shrooms/Double Blind Double Feature
105
April 17, 2024

Episode 105: Shrooms/Double Blind Double Feature

In which Jorge and JT take you on a couple "trips" into not one but two hallucinatory mind-bending movies. NEXT WEEK Ruh-roh...We're Talkin' Scooby-Doo! LINKS Find us on Letterboxd! Skull logo by Erik Leach @erikleach_art (Instagram) Theme: Netherworld Shanty, Kevin MacLeod ( incompetech.com ) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License We'd love to hear from you!
Episode 104: Best Vacation Movies
104
April 10, 2024

Episode 104: Best Vacation Movies

In which Jorge and JT pack up the sunscreen, shades, and shark repellent for a look at some of their favorite vacation horror movies. NEXT WEEK Shrooms/Double Blind Double Feature LINKS Find us on Letterboxd! Skull logo by Erik Leach @erikleach_art (Instagram) Theme: Netherworld Shanty, Kevin MacLeod ( incompetech.com ) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License We'd love to hear from you!
Episode 103: April Fool's Day
103
April 3, 2024

Episode 103: April Fool's Day

In which Jorge and JT don their jester hats for a little April Foolery. NEXT WEEK Best Vacation Movies NOTES At one point I referred to Asa Arons as the racist author of the Josey Wales novel. I meant Asa Carter. I apologize to Mr. Arons, and Carter can go suck it. -JT LINKS Find us on Letterboxd! Skull logo by Erik Leach @erikleach_art (Instagram) Theme: Netherworld Shanty, Kevin MacLeod ( incompetech.com ) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License We'd love to hear from you!
Episode 102: Movies We Rented Because Of The Box Art
102
March 27, 2024

Episode 102: Movies We Rented Because Of The Box Art

In which Jorge and JT harken to the past for some of the glorious video covers that led them to some great, some okay, some misleading, and some plain awful horror movie finds. Also, the covers are available for your viewing pleasure on Podferatu.com (otherwise what would be the point). NEXT WEEK April Fool's Day LINKS Find us on Letterboxd! Skull logo by Erik Leach @erikleach_art (Instagram) Theme: Netherworld Shanty, Kevin MacLeod ( incompetech.com ) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribu...
Episode 101: One Time Watches
101
March 20, 2024

Episode 101: One Time Watches

In which Jorge and JT establish some boundaries and talk about movies they mainly like (maybe a couple not so much) but won't be watching again any time. NEXT WEEK Movies We Rented Because Of The Box Art LINKS Find us on Letterboxd! Skull logo by Erik Leach @erikleach_art (Instagram) Theme: Netherworld Shanty, Kevin MacLeod ( incompetech.com ) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License We'd love to hear from you!
Two Years, 100 Episodes!
100
March 13, 2024

Two Years, 100 Episodes!

In which Jorge and JT celebrate both 100 Episodes and Two Years of recording Podferatu! How? Well since it's two years, we're doing some of our favorite Part 2's-- sequels, prequels, second movies from franchises, all kinds of follow-ups. Cheers! NEXT WEEK One Time Watches LINKS Find us on Letterboxd! Skull logo by Erik Leach @erikleach_art (Instagram) Theme: Netherworld Shanty, Kevin MacLeod ( incompetech.com ) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License We'd love to hear from y...
Episode 99: PG-13 Horror That Would've Benefitted From An R Rating
99
March 6, 2024

Episode 99: PG-13 Horror That Would've Benefitted From An R Rating

In which Jorge and JT weigh the relative merits of some PG-13 horror movies that could improve significantly by leaning harder into an R rating. NEXT WEEK Two Years, 100 Episodes! LINKS Find us on Letterboxd! Skull logo by Erik Leach @erikleach_art (Instagram) Theme: Netherworld Shanty, Kevin MacLeod ( incompetech.com ) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License We'd love to hear from you!
Episode 98: Sensational Stand-alones
98
Feb. 28, 2024

Episode 98: Sensational Stand-alones

In which Jorge and JT single (heh heh) out some of their favorite stand-alone horror movies. NEXT WEEK PG-13 Horror That Would've Benefitted From An R Rating LINKS Find us on Letterboxd! Skull logo by Erik Leach @erikleach_art (Instagram) Theme: Netherworld Shanty, Kevin MacLeod ( incompetech.com ) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License We'd love to hear from you!
Episode 97: Absolutely Bonkers Horror Movies
97
Feb. 21, 2024

Episode 97: Absolutely Bonkers Horror Movies

In which Jorge and JT slip outta their straight jackets long enough to talk about some of their favorite, most off-the-wall unhinged horror flicks. NEXT WEEK Sensational Stand-alones LINKS Find us on Letterboxd! Skull logo by Erik Leach @erikleach_art (Instagram) Theme: Netherworld Shanty, Kevin MacLeod ( incompetech.com ) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License We'd love to hear from you!
Episode 96: Podferatu Ded Talk- Paranormal Experiences
96
Feb. 14, 2024

Episode 96: Podferatu Ded Talk- Paranormal Experiences

In which Jorge and JT regale you with tales of aliens, ghosts, and other eerie events both their own and those sent in to Castle Podferatu. NEXT WEEK Absolutely Bonkers Horror Movies NOTES Dee Martin is part of Not For The Weak Records, https://nftwrecords.com/ , Norfolk's best punk rock record store and is editor of the Art Hag Zine. LINKS Find us on Letterboxd! Skull logo by Erik Leach @erikleach_art (Instagram) Theme: Netherworld Shanty, Kevin MacLeod ( incompetech.com ) Licensed under Creati...