Nightmare Network: Exploring All Things Horror: Recent Episodes
Mike Hayden & Josh Henderson
On the Nightmare Network podcast, hosts Mike Hayden and Josh Henderson will be exploring anything and everything horror. From genre explorations to franchise deep dives, the newest and most notable films, tv shows and literature, guest interviews as well as conversations about some of horror’s most iconic locations - they’ve got it all covered. Our signature content here on the podcast is something we like to call Nightmare Revisited. In these episodes, we return to films that scared us when we were younger, why we love them and try to unpack the lasting impressions they've had on us.
Mike has been preaching that #Revivial is a top 5 Stephen King novel since the book was released in 2014. So naturally, he took a page out of the Kingcast’s playbook and forced Killian to read it! Tune in as Killian does almost anything he can to annoy Mike with nitpicks about his favorite book, even though Killian freely admits he loved it. (Why does he torture me so).
We’re a little obsessed with hypothetical horror fights. This week, who would win: M3GAN or HAL 9000? Keep in mind that HAL 9000 NEVER ONCE ripped off a child’s ear and threw them into traffic, so point M3GAN! Tune into our new episode and see who takes the AI crown! Link in bio!
Can we convince Gore Verbinski and Hideo Nakata to allow Samara/Sadako to go toe to toe with a radioactive lizard and a massive ape in Godzilla Vs Kong 2? Will we also be able to revolutionize the film industry by convincing someone to mash up Fast and Furious with Transformers? Episode already sounds ridiculous, huh? Tune in to hear us talk about two horror classics and a ton of other things!
Things you may learn on this podcast: 1. Our personal rankings of the movies in the #Scream franchise; 2. How to transition your horror podcast into a friends to lovers podcast; 3. KILLIAN GOT STABBED!?!? Tune in for way more information than was probably intended, but boy is it a great time!
Did we spell it right? Honestly, I have no idea. But what I DO have an idea about is how freaking kick-ass Dark Castle Entertainment's remake of William Castle's original classic is. Is this ballyhoo inspired exploitative horror schlock? A surprisingly tender look into grief in the modern family? Or a cautionary tale into the importance of homeowner's insurance? You decide! Actually, Mike already decided. The entire movie is a basically State Farm commercial. But one thing is for certain: THANK GOD FOR MATTHEW LILLARD.
Listen, okay? We tried. We did everything we could to record a podcast on Robert Rodriguez's 90s zeitgeist The Thing Meets The Breakfast Club masterpiece of a movie, The Faculty. But we were tired. Like about to pass out at the microphone tired. And I mean, who doesn't like to hear about weird buddy cop exorcist movies and a budding demon MCU film series? Just listen, okay? We tried. We totally tried.
Kyle Edward Ball's experimental nightmare "Skinamarink" has been blazing trails and giving Mike's fiancee panic attacks because she was forced to stare at a ridiculous amount of ceiling corners and analyze them for water damage and foundational cracks. But that doesn't mean that we didn't LOVE it! Listen in as Mike and Killian delve into this experimental look into what it was like to be terrified as a child and hear both of their theories as to where the hell that damn toilet went.
Mike has been waiting forever to revisit one of his all time favorite movies and, in his humble opinion, the greatest Christmas movie of all time: Gremlins! How would you fair if your pet came with a set of ridiculously meticulous rules that, if broken, would result in the serial murder of an entire town? Can Killian teach Mike a thing or two about story structure? WILL MRS. DEAGLE RUIN YET ANOTHER CHRISTMAS!?!? Tune in and fine out!
Killian takes the stage as he selects his first title for the Nightmare Network Podcast! Listen as Clive Barker's original Hellraiser goes toe to toe with David Bruckner's 2022 remake! Will the original's sweet and sultry romance-novel-meets-human-sacrifice atmosphere win out? Or will Bruckner's incorporation of mystery elements into the plot push it over the edge? Tune in as Mike and Killian solve the metaphorical sex/torture puzzle box!
The Nightmare Network Podcast is back with the season 3 premiere! Dive in as we dissect Damian Leone's indie horror epic Terrifier 2! What makes us #nightmarenerds such gluttons for punishments? Where do we see this frightening franchise going in the future? Tune in as Mike and Killian dissect the dive deep into the horror sensation!
New found footage!? Sign us up! Thai filmmaker Banjong Pisanthanakun crafts an expertly constructed mockumentary deeply rooted in his home country's culture and folklore. The result is a richly terrifying story about faith, culture, identity, and possession. SPOILERS GALORE!
Art the Clown has been giving everyone's favorite horror clown Pennywise a run for his money since his first solo big screen debut in 2016's bloodbath Terrifier. With a sequel waiting in the wings later this year, how will Mike react to his first viewing of Art's funhouse-slaughter antics? Tune in and find out!
Pennywise the Dancing Clown has been a staple of horror pop culture since the initial release of the Stephen King's It mini-series that aired in 1990. Twenty-seven years later, Pennywise returned in mega fashion, setting box office records and terrifying a new generation of horror fans around the world. How does the OG stack up against the reboot? Find out as Mike tackles his favorite story of all time.
Everyone has that special Halloween classic that they watch every year. For some, it is Hocus Pocus. For us, it is Ernest Scared Stupid. Listen as Mike breaks down his all time favorite halloween romp, discusses the labor crisis for Botswanan lumberjacks, and identifies the fantastic ways this movie is able to harmonize the ridiculous and the terrifying!
Director Mike Flanagan's meteoric rise up the ranks of horror filmmakers culminated in 2018 horror epic, "The Haunting of Hill House." Based on the eponymous novel of the same name by Shirley Jackson, Flanagan brought a unique approach to the material, framing the story around a dysfunctional family as they process two suicides from two different periods of their lives within the backdrop of a haunted house. Listen as Mike and guest hosts Chris and Dez Capitanio talk about the Crain family and their experiences of life, death, family, and all things terrifying!
Everyone has their happy place, right? For some people it’s their favorite hike. For others it’s the cozy nook in their house where they can snuggle up with a good book. For Mike, it’s a city in the almost middle of nowhere Maine with an obscure meta-history of murder clowns and unescapable nightmare: Bangor. Listen as Mike gives unique, introspective insight into why we love the places we love and what it means to share them with others.
It isn’t everyday that a TV show gets an opportunity for two endings. For Nightmare Network, we were thrilled to find out that our favorite serial killer, Dexter Morgan, would be coming back for another STAB at redemption from an ending that is universally hated. With special guest host Chris Capitanio, our crew digs in to what made Dexter so great until it wasn’t, and how the Bay Harbor Butcher is absolutely slaying the new season.
Nightmare Network Season 2 starts off with a giant graboid ROAR as Mike talks about his favorite movie of all time: Tremors! From sand Jaws to Kevin Bacon going number one off the side of a cliff, this cult classic has WORMED its way into the hearts of millions. Listen as Mike recalls the great memories he has of the film and how it has stuck with him for almost thirty years.
For the final episode of season 1 of the Nightmare Network podcast, Mike sits down with Jamie Tinker, who is now at the head of a long-running family business The SK (Stephen King) Tours of Maine. As the lead tour guide of the town he grew up in, Bangor, Maine, Jamie is tasked with showing Stephen King super fans and casual fans alike the variety of notable locations that pop up in King novels as well as film adaptations. A surprise to nobody, Mike almost has the record for the most amount of tours taken and most recently took a Jamie led outing in Bangor after he took things over from his father Stu. Listen in as Jamie touches on growing up in Bangor during the monumental rise of Stephen King, how the tour has grown throughout the years, trying to fill his father's shoes and he and Mike even get around to geeking out about some of their favorite King works. For more info on the SK Tours of Maine, visit: https://sk-tours.com/
On this episode of the Nightmare Network podcast, a presentation of Nightmare Revisited where Mike and Josh look back at the 1987 cult universal monster horror comedy from director Fred Dekker, The Monster Squad.
On today's episode of the Nightmare Network podcast, a presentation of New Nightmare where Mike and Josh discuss the science fiction horror dreamscape Come True.
On this episode of the Nightmare Network podcast, a presentation of Nightmare Revisited where Mike and Josh look back at the 1980 iconic horror masterpiece from Stanley Kubrick The Shining.
On today's episode of the Nightmare Network podcast, a presentation of New Nightmare where Mike and Josh discuss the certainly not empty but wildly ambitious and messy detective thriller or is it an occult horror film or maybe a slasher?! from director David Prior, The Empty Man.
On today's episode of the Nightmare Network podcast, a presentation of Old Haunts where Mike and Josh discuss their respective visits to Estes Park, Colorado, which is home to the supposedly haunted Stanley Hotel and the site that inspired Stephen King to write The Shining.
On today's episode of the Nightmare Network podcast, a presentation of New Nightmare where Mike and Josh discuss the tension filled wilderness thriller from director Shawn Linden, Hunter Hunter.
On today's episode of the Nightmare Network podcast, a presentation of Horror Genres where Mike and Josh dive deep into found footage, exploring some of the genre's most iconic films as well as some underrated picks and hidden gems.
On today's episode of the Nightmare Network podcast, a presentation of New Nightmare where Mike and Josh discuss the directorial debut from Rose Glass, the psychological horror film Saint Maud.
On the first episode of season 1 of the Nightmare Network podcast, a presentation of Nightmare Revisited where Mike and Josh look back at the 1999 found footage horror classic The Blair Witch Project.
On the Nightmare Network podcast, hosts Mike Hayden and Josh Henderson will be exploring anything and everything horror. From genre explorations to franchise deep dives, the newest and most notable films, tv shows and literature, guest interviews as well as conversations about some of horror’s most iconic locations - they’ve got it all covered. Our signature content here on the podcast is something we like to call Nightmare Revisited. In these episodes, we return to films that scared - or should I say scarred - us when we were younger in an effort to understand why they scared us, why they were loved so dearly and the lasting impressions they’ve made. As Nightmare Network grows, we want all of you to be part of the process. Engage with us on social media - those links can be found in the description - and let us know what you would like us to cover on upcoming episodes of the podcast. In addition to the podcasts, the Nightmare Network is part of a larger, interactive horror experience. If you visit our website NightmareNetworkOfficial.com, you can submit your own actual nightmares for a chance to have it adapted into a horror short, all of which will stream for free on our YouTube channel. If your nightmare is chosen or if you just love one in particular, don’t forget to like, comment and subscribe to our channel as well as share with others using the hashtag #ShareYourScares. Thank you so much for listening, engaging, following, sharing and liking. We cannot wait to build something truly terrifying with all of you Nightmare Nerds. Don’t forget, here at Nightmare Network, you share your scares!
In season 1 of the Nightmare Network podcast, Mike and Josh will be covering classic horror films such as The Blair Witch Project and The Shining as well as new additions to the genre Saint Maud, The Empty Man, Hunter Hunter and Come True. The hosts will dive deep into found footage, exploring some of the genre's most iconic films as well as some underrated picks and hidden gems. This season will also feature a very special interview with Jamie Tinker, the man behind the SK Tours of Maine - a comprehensive exploration of some of the most famous locations from the world of Stephen King. The end of season 1 will coincide with the release of the first Nightmare Network short film, Just One More. In the final episode of season 1, Mike and Josh will discuss the production of the film and provide some tips and tricks for low budget horror filmmaking.