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Ep. 224 – 31 Days of Dread Part 2: Our October Movie Marathon + Halloween Horror Nights Recap
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31 Nights of Horror continues! Paul and Alyse continue their annual tradition of watching a horror movie every day in October. Hear their list of the second 16 films, along with their thoughts on them. They also discuss their night out at Halloween Horror Nights at Universal Studios and Castle Dark in Riverside. Music: https://www.purple-planet.com www.dreadfuldialogue.com…

Ep. 223 – Night of the Reaper (2025): Interview with Director Brandon Christensen
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Interview with Brandon Christensen, Director of Night of the Reaper Writer and director of the Shudder exclusive film, Night of the Reaper, Brandon Christensen joined Alyse to talk about writing the film from concept to fruition. He shares how his love of the 1980s translates on to this film as well as some on set…

Ep. 222 – Halloween III: Season of the Witch (1982) Review – Where is Michael Myers?
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Alyse and Kristen dissect Halloween III: Season of the Witch and its reputation as one of the craziest installments in horror history. They hold nothing back, discussing everything from the baffling plot holes and the confusing chemistry of the leads, to the elephant in the room: Where is Michael Myers? Prepare for some strong opinions…

Ep. 221 – 31 Days of Dread Part 1: Our October Movie Marathon + Paranormal Cirque Review
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31 Nights of Horror begins! Paul and Alyse kick off their annual tradition of watching a horror movie every day in October. Hear their list of the first 15 films, along with their thoughts on them. They also discuss their night out at Paranormal Cirque, the horror-themed circus touring the country. Music: https://www.purple-planet.com www.dreadfuldialogue.com IG: @dreadfuldialoguepodcast

Ep. 220 – Trick ‘r Treat (2007) Review: Why This Halloween Anthology Is a Holiday Staple
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Break the rules, pay the price! Alyse and Kristen dive into the cult classic Halloween anthology, “Trick ‘r Treat” (2007). They break down each chilling segment, discussing what makes this holiday horror staple stand out from other anthology films. Music: https://www.purple-planet.com www.dreadfuldialogue.com IG: @dreadfuldialoguepodcast

Ep. 219 – Guatemalan Folk Horror 2: Terrifying Animal Tales from Central America
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Anthony is back with more terrifying tales from his native Guatemala! This time, all the stories revolve around a single, chilling theme: animals. Anthony IG: @anteros Music: https://www.purple-planet.com https://dreadfuldialogue.com IG: @dreadfuldialoguepodcast

Ep. 218 – The Lost Boys (1987) Review: Vampires, Saxophones, and 80s Nostalgia
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This week, Alyse and Kristen bite into the 1987 cult classic, The Lost Boys. From sun-drenched summer vibes to a legendary soundtrack, grandpa’s hilarious antics, and the immortal sexy saxophone player, they’re covering it all. Don’t miss this one! Music: https://www.purple-planet.com www.dreadfuldialogue.com IG: @dreadfuldialoguepodcast

Ep. 217 – Gremlins 2: The New Batch (1990) Review – A chaotic Sequel Deep Dive
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Get ready for a dose of chaotic comedy! This week, Alyse and guest Jon David return to the world of Joe Dante to talk about Gremlins 2: The New Batch. They’ll discuss the wild and often bizarre new creatures and explore how this sequel’s tone and style mark a radical departure from the dark suburban…

Ep. 216 – Frankenstein (1931) Review: Boris Karloff’s Iconic Performance Revisited
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It’s Alive! Alyse and Mark Henderson go back to basics with 1931’s Frankenstein. They dissect Boris Karloff’s iconic performance, the film’s groundbreaking special effects, and debate if the Monster truly stood a chance. Music: https://www.purple-planet.com https://dreadfuldialogue.com IG: @dreadfuldialoguepodcast

Ep. 215 – Texas Chainsaw Massacre (1974) Review: Leatherface, Sally, and the Final Girl
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Get ready for some classic horror! Alyse welcomes back guest Brad to dissect Tobe Hooper’s 1974 masterpiece, The Texas Chainsaw Massacre. They’ll chat about the unique portrayal by Gunnar Hansen, the enduring strength of final girl Sally and of course the iconic Leatherface dance scene. Music: https://www.purple-planet.com https://dreadfuldialogue.com IG: @dreadfuldialoguepodcast
