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In the latest episode of Rewind of the Living Dead, we countdown our top 10 horror films, the best performances and the biggest disappointments in our annual best of episode for 2025 …. Don't forget to join our Patreon for early access to episodes and bonus episodes only available there! Check out our website for more reviews, news and much more!

Dec 17

In the latest episode of Rewind of the Living Dead, we’re going to slay with Santa and axe our way down the chimney with care as we review the 2025 remake “Silent Night, Deadly Night” … Don't forget to subscribe to our Patreon for early access to episodes and exclusive episodes Visit our website for more news, reviews and much more!

Dec 10

In the latest episode of Rewind of the Living Dead, we’re going to order up some Freddy Fazbear’s pizza and prepare to win our school science fair as we review the 2025 sequel “Five Nights at Freddy’s 2”… For more Rewind of the Living Dead, visit our website Don't forget to subscribe to our Patreon for exclusive episodes and early access to new episodes

Dec 3

FULL SPOILERS AHEAD IN THIS EPISODE In the latest episode of Rewind of the Living Dead, we’re going to fuel up on beef jerky, put on our Hellfire Club t-shirts and prepare to travel to the Upside Down as we review “Stranger Things” Season 5, Volume 1… For more Rewind of the Living Dead, visit our website Don't forget to subscribe to our Patreon for early access to episodes and bonus episodes available nowhere else!

Nov 26

In the latest episode of Rewind of the Living Dead, we’re going to crank up the electricity and promise to torment our creator as we review the 2025 film “Frankenstein” … For more Rewind of the Living Dead, visit our website! Subscribe to our Patreon for early access to episodes and special bonus episodes only available there!

Nov 19

In the latest episode of Rewind of the Living Dead, we’re going to head off to the cabin in the woods and pass on eating the caretaker’s chocolate cake as we review the 2025 film “Keeper” For more Rewind of the Living Dead, visit our website Don't forget to join our Patreon for early access to episodes and bonus episodes only available there!

Nov 12

In the latest episode of Rewind of the Living Dead, we’re going to pick up our Weyland-Yutani synth and prepare all our weapons as we review the 2025 film “Predator: Badlands” … For more Rewind of the Living Dead, visit our website Don't forget to subscribe to our Patreon for early access to episodes and exclusive available nowhere else!

Nov 5

In the latest episode of Rewind of the Living Dead, we’re going to put on our masks and wait for the big Silver Shamrock giveaway at 9pm as we review the 1982 sequel “Halloween III: Season of the Witch”… For more Rewind of the Living Dead, check out our website Don't forget to subscribe to our Patreon for early access to episodes plus bonus episodes!

Nov 1

To celebrate the fifth anniversary of Rewind of the Living Dead, we present our top five horror films of the past five years but what made the final list? Let’s find out! For more Rewind of the Living Dead, visit our website! Don't forget to subscribe to our Patreon for early access to episodes and exclusive bonus episodes!

Oct 29

In the latest episode of Rewind of the Living Dead, we’re going to go ghost hunting and hope we can find our long lost sister as we review the 2025 film “Shelby Oaks”… For more Rewind of the Living Dead, visit our website Subscribe to our Patreon for early access to episodes and bonus, exclusive episodes!

Oct 22

In the latest episode of Rewind of the Living Dead, we’re going to remember that dead is just a word and whatever you do don’t fall asleep as we review the 2025 sequel “The Black Phone 2”… For more Rewind of the Living Dead, visit our website Subscribe to our Patreon for early access to new episodes plus bonus podcasts and more!

Oct 15

In the latest episode of Rewind of the Living Dead, we’re going to refuse to let strangers into our house and give the box what it wants as we review the 2025 horror film “Vicious”… For more Rewind of the Living Dead, visit our website Don't forget to subscribe to our Patreon for early access to episodes, bonus episodes and more!

Oct 8

In the latest episode of Rewind of the Living Dead, we’re going to grab some chew toys and love on Indy as we review the 2025 horror film “Good Boy” … For more Rewind of the Living Dead, visit our website Don't forget to subscribe to our Patreon for early access to episodes and special podcasts you'll find nowhere else!

Oct 1

In the latest episode of Rewind of the Living Dead, we’re going to get out of the hospital before knocking on the door to ask if Tamara is there as we review the 2025 sequel “The Strangers: Chapter 2”… For more Rewind of the Living Dead, visit our website Subscribe to our Patreon for early access to episodes and exclusive podcasts!

Sep 24

In the latest episode of Rewind of the Living Dead, we’re going to drink our hot chocolate and face off with the Doctor as we review the 2025 film “Marshmallow”… For more Rewind of the Living Dead, visit our website Join our Patreon for early access to episodes and exclusives you'll find nowhere else!

Sep 17

In the latest episode of Rewind of the Living Dead, we’re going to crank up the Banjo & Sullivan and buy a Captain Spauling for President t-shirt as we review Rob Zombie’s sequel “The Devil’s Rejects” …. For more Rewind of the Living Dead, visit our website Subscribe to our Patreon for early access and special episodes!

Sep 10

In the latest episode of Rewind of the Living Dead, we’re going to grab our crosses and throw a retirement party for the Warrens as we review the 2025 sequel “The Conjuring: Last Rites”… For more Rewind of the Living Dead, visit our website Don't forget to subscribe to our Patreon for exclusives and early access to new episodes!

Sep 3

In the latest episode of Rewind of the Living Dead, we’re going to clean up some nuclear waste and grab our mops as we review the 2025 reboot “The Toxic Avenger”… For more Rewind of the Living Dead, visit our website Subscribe to our Patreon for exclusives and early release on all episodes!

Aug 27

In this special episode of Rewind of the Living Dead, “Hell House LLC: Lineage” writer and director Stephen Cognetti joins us to discuss the reactions to the film — both good and bad — he responds to fan questions and what potentially comes next for “Hell House LLC” … For more Rewind of the Living Dead, visit our website Subscribe to our Patreon for exclusive episodes and much more!

Aug 26

In the latest episode of Rewind of the Living Dead, we’re going to welcome a visit from the Crooked Man and remember Valak’s name as we review the 2016 sequel “The Conjuring 2” For more Rewind of the Living Dead, visit our website Subscribe to our Patreon for exclusives and early access to episodes!

Aug 20

In the latest episode of Rewind of the Living Dead, we’re going to travel out to Joshua Tree and keep our eyes open for Mr. Shiny as we review the 2025 true crime mockumentary “Strange Harvest”… For more Rewind of the Living Dead, go to our website Don't forget to subscribe to our Patreon for exclusive content!

Aug 13

In the latest episode of Rewind of the Living Dead, we’re going to watch our clocks for 2:17 a.m. and tell Ms. Gandy we won’t be in class today as we review the 2025 horror film “Weapons”… For more Rewind of the Living Dead, visit our website Don't forget to subscribe to our Patreon for bonus episodes and much more!

Aug 6

In the latest episode of Rewind of the Living Dead, we’re going to break out the bone saw and crank up the Spice Girls as we review the 2025 horror film “Together”… For more Rewind of the Living Dead, visit our website Don't forget to join our Patreon for exclusive and early access to episodes!

Jul 30

In the latest episode of Rewind of the Living Dead, we’re going to decline a hypnotism session and stay out of the Sunken Place as we review the 2017 horror film “Get Out” For more Rewind of the Living Dead, visit our website Don't forget to subscribe to our Patreon

Jul 23

In the latest episode of Rewind of the Living Dead, we’re going to stop driving around dangerous curves at high speed and call Julie James for help as we review the 2025 sequel “I Know What You Did Last Summer” … For more Rewind of the Living Dead, visit our website Join our Patreon for exclusive content not available anywhere else!

Jul 16

In the latest episode of Rewind of the Living Dead, we’re going to say farewell and adieu to you fair Spanish ladies and go get a bigger boat as we review the 1975 classic JAWS.... For more Rewind of the Living Dead, check out our website Also please support our new PATREON!

Jul 9

In the latest episode of Rewind of the Living Dead, we’re going to sharpen our hooks and fight over who gets to date the Croaker Queen as we review the 1997 film “I Know WhatYou Did Last Summer” For more Rewind of the Living Dead, visit our website!

Jul 2

In the latest episode of Rewind of the Living Dead, we’re going to try to remember what “The Terminator” taught us over 40 years ago and that artificial intelligence is not our friend as we review the 2025 sequel M3GAN 2.0 For more Rewind of the Living Dead, check out our website

Jun 25

In the latest episode of Rewind of the Living Dead, we’re going to load up our bows and arrows and remember that the end is really nigh as we review the 2025 sequel 28 YEARS LATER... Find more Rewind of the Living Dead on our website

Jun 18

In the latest episode of Rewind of the Living Dead, we’re going to load up on snacks and petrol and make sure no blood gets in our mouth or eyes as we review the 2002 film 28 DAYS LATER For more, visit our website RewindoftheLIvingDead.com

Jun 11

In the latest episode of Rewind of the Living Dead, we’re going to get our bait ready and make sure the ship is ready to sail as we review the 2025 film DANGEROUS ANIMALS ...

Jun 4

In the latest episode of Rewind of the Living Dead, we’re going to stay away from the pool and let the dead stay buried as we review the 2025 film BRING HER BACK ...

May 28

In the latest episode of Rewind of the Living Dead, we’re going to tighten our cummerbunds and make sure the DJ has our playlist as we review the 2025 slasher sequel FEAR STREET: PROM QUEEN

May 21

In the latest episode of Rewind of the Living Dead, we’re going to make sure the elevator and the stairwells are cleared, take out our piercings and avoid death at all costs as we review the 2025 sequel “Final Destination: Bloodlines”… Music courtesy of Andrew Scott Bell and Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio For more Rewind of the Living Dead, visit our website or follow on social media: https://www.rewindofthelivingdead.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/rewindofdead Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rewindoflivingdead Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rewindoflivingdead/

May 14

In the latest episode of Rewind of the Living Dead, we’re going to tap the keg, head out to Tillerson’s field and promise not to f**k with Frendo as we review the 2025 slasher film “Clown in a Cornfield”… Music courtesy of Andrew Scott Bell and Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio For more Rewind of the Living Dead, visit our website or follow on social media: https://www.rewindofthelivingdead.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/rewindofdead Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rewindoflivingdead Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rewindoflivingdead/

May 7

In the latest episode of Rewind of the Living Dead, we’re going to steal our co-worker’s gift certificates and take a life to save a life as we review the 2011 sequel “Final Destination 5”…. Music courtesy of Andrew Scott Bell and Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio For more Rewind of the Living Dead, visit our website or follow on social media: https://www.rewindofthelivingdead.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/rewindofdead Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rewindoflivingdead Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rewindoflivingdead/

Apr 30

In the latest episode of Rewind of the Living Dead, we’re going to travel to Glore Valley and keep an eye on the sand in the hourglass as we review the 2025 film “Until Dawn”… Music courtesy of Andrew Scott Bell and Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio For more Rewind of the Living Dead, visit our website or follow on social media: https://www.rewindofthelivingdead.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/rewindofdead Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rewindoflivingdead Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rewindoflivingdead/

Apr 23

In the latest episode of Rewind of the Living Dead, we’re going to strike up the band and pray we make it until daybreak comes as we review the 2025 film “Sinners”…. Music courtesy of Andrew Scott Bell and Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio For more Rewind of the Living Dead, visit our website or follow on social media: https://www.rewindofthelivingdead.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/rewindofdead Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rewindoflivingdead Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rewindoflivingdead/

Apr 16

In the latest episode of Rewind of the Living Dead, we’re going to start a fire, break out the S’mores and keep the cabin door locked as we review the 2025 horror-comedy “Hell of a Summer”… Music courtesy of Andrew Scott Bell and Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio For more Rewind of the Living Dead, visit our website or follow on social media: https://www.rewindofthelivingdead.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/rewindofdead Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rewindoflivingdead Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rewindoflivingdead/

Apr 9

In the latest episode of Rewind of the Living Dead, we’re going to throw these 3D glasses in the trash and take a flying tire to the head as we review the 2009 sequel THE FINAL DESTINATION ... Music courtesy of Andrew Scott Bell and Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio For more Rewind of the Living Dead, visit our website or follow on social media: https://www.rewindofthelivingdead.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/rewindofdead Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rewindoflivingdead Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rewindoflivingdead/

Apr 2

In the latest episode of Rewind of the Living Dead, we’re going to grab our tire iron and read up on our mythology as we review the 2025 horror-comedy “Death of a Unicorn”… Music courtesy of Andrew Scott Bell and Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio For more Rewind of the Living Dead, visit our website or follow on social media: https://www.rewindofthelivingdead.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/rewindofdead Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rewindoflivingdead Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rewindoflivingdead/

Mar 26

In the latest episode of Rewind of the Living Dead, we’re going to load up the nail gun and set the temperature on the tanning bed as we review the 2006 sequel “Final Destination 3”… Music courtesy of Andrew Scott Bell and Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio For more Rewind of the Living Dead, visit our website or follow on social media: https://www.rewindofthelivingdead.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/rewindofdead Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rewindoflivingdead Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rewindoflivingdead/

Mar 19

In the latest episode of Rewind of the Living Dead, we’re going to surrender our cell phones and crank up the Alfred Moretti as we review the 2025 film “Opus”… Music courtesy of Andrew Scott Bell and Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio For more Rewind of the Living Dead, visit our website or follow on social media: https://www.rewindofthelivingdead.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/rewindofdead Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rewindoflivingdead Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rewindoflivingdead/

Mar 18

To celebrate the 25th anniversary of the original "Final Destination," series creator and screenwriter Jeffrey Reddick joins us for a special interview to talk about the origins of the franchise, Devon Sawa's exit and potential return and what to expect in "Final Destination: Bloodlines" plus much more Music courtesy of Andrew Scott Bell and Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio For more Rewind of the Living Dead, visit our website or follow on social media: https://www.rewindofthelivingdead.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/rewindofdead Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rewindoflivingdead Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rewindoflivingdead/

Mar 12

In the latest episode of Rewind of the Living Dead, we’re going to make sure the call button is plugged in and there are no puppets around as we review the 2025 psychological horror film “The Rule of Jenny Pen”… Music courtesy of Andrew Scott Bell and Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio For more Rewind of the Living Dead, visit our website or follow on social media: https://www.rewindofthelivingdead.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/rewindofdead Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rewindoflivingdead Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rewindoflivingdead/

Mar 5

In the latest episode of Rewind of the Living Dead, we’re going to avoid every single log truck on the road and make sure there are no panes of glass hanging overhead as we review the 2003 sequel “Final Destination 2”…. Music courtesy of Andrew Scott Bell and Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio For more Rewind of the Living Dead, visit our website or follow on social media: https://www.rewindofthelivingdead.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/rewindofdead Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rewindoflivingdead Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rewindoflivingdead/

Feb 26

In the latest episode of Rewind of the Living Dead, we’re going to check for hornets’ nests and make sure to never turn the key as we review the 2025 horror-comedy “The Monkey”…. Music courtesy of Andrew Scott Bell and Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio For more Rewind of the Living Dead, visit our website or follow on social media: https://www.rewindofthelivingdead.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/rewindofdead Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rewindoflivingdead Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rewindoflivingdead/

Feb 19

In the latest episode of Rewind of the Living Dead, we kick off our 2025 franchise review while cranking up the John Denver as we review 2000’s “Final Destination" along with our special guest Chuck and he'd love to be your movie guy... Music courtesy of Andrew Scott Bell and Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio For more Rewind of the Living Dead, visit our website or follow on social media: https://www.rewindofthelivingdead.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/rewindofdead Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rewindoflivingdead Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rewindoflivingdead/

Feb 12

In the latest episode of Rewind of the Living Dead, we’re going to skip the reservations and just order in as we review the 2025 romantic comedy horror film “Heart Eyes”… Music courtesy of Andrew Scott Bell and Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio For more Rewind of the Living Dead, visit our website or follow on social media: https://www.rewindofthelivingdead.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/rewindofdead Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rewindoflivingdead Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rewindoflivingdead/

Feb 5

In the latest episode of Rewind of the Living Dead, we’re going to skip all the trailers and go in blind as we review the 2025 horror-comedy “Companion”… Music courtesy of Andrew Scott Bell and Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio For more Rewind of the Living Dead, visit our website or follow on social media: https://www.rewindofthelivingdead.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/rewindofdead Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rewindoflivingdead Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rewindoflivingdead/

Jan 29

In the latest episode of Rewind of the Living Dead, we’re going to call the medium and keep an eye out for the ghost as we review the 2025 film “Presence”… Music courtesy of Andrew Scott Bell and Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio For more Rewind of the Living Dead, visit our website or follow on social media: https://www.rewindofthelivingdead.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/rewindofdead Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rewindoflivingdead Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rewindoflivingdead/

Jan 22

In the latest episode of Rewind of the Living Dead, we’re going to lock the doors, load up our weapons and try to reach anybody on the CB radio as we review the 2025 film “Wolf Man”… Music courtesy of Andrew Scott Bell and Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio For more Rewind of the Living Dead, visit our website or follow on social media: https://www.rewindofthelivingdead.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/rewindofdead Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rewindoflivingdead Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rewindoflivingdead/

Jan 15

In the latest episode of Rewind of the Living Dead, we’re going to head to the library for research, sharpen up our switchblades and try to figure out what’s in the box as we review the 1995 film “Se7en”… Music courtesy of Andrew Scott Bell and Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio For more Rewind of the Living Dead, visit our website or follow on social media: https://www.rewindofthelivingdead.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/rewindofdead Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rewindoflivingdead Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rewindoflivingdead/

Jan 8

In the latest episode of Rewind of the Living Dead, we close out 2024 by revealing our the best of the best for the year including our top 10 horror movies of 2024 plus much more! Music courtesy of Andrew Scott Bell and Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio For more Rewind of the Living Dead, visit our website or follow on social media: https://www.rewindofthelivingdead.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/rewindofdead Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rewindoflivingdead Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rewindoflivingdead/

Jan 1

In the latest episode of Rewind of the Living Dead, we’re going to stay up until dawn when the cock crows and burn down the castle as we review the 2024 gothic horror film from Robert Eggers ... Nosferatu Music courtesy of Andrew Scott Bell and Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio For more Rewind of the Living Dead, visit our website or follow on social media: https://www.rewindofthelivingdead.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/rewindofdead Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rewindoflivingdead Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rewindoflivingdead/

Dec 25, 2024

In the latest episode of Rewind of the Living Dead, we’re going to deck the halls, jingle some bells and protect the herd as we review the 2015 holiday horror film “Krampus”… Music courtesy of Andrew Scott Bell and Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio For more Rewind of the Living Dead, visit our website or follow on social media: https://www.rewindofthelivingdead.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/rewindofdead Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rewindoflivingdead Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rewindoflivingdead/

Dec 18, 2024

In the latest episode of Rewind of the Living Dead, we’re going to count up our Bitcoins and get ready for the trial of the century as we review the 2024 psychological thriller RED ROOMS, which might be the most underrated horror film of 2024... Music courtesy of Andrew Scott Bell and Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio For more Rewind of the Living Dead, visit our website or follow on social media: https://www.rewindofthelivingdead.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/rewindofdead Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rewindoflivingdead Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rewindoflivingdead/

Dec 11, 2024

In the latest episode of Rewind of the Living Dead, we’re going to hike up our JNCO jeans, pop in our mix CD and crank up the Limp Bizkit as we review the 2024 horror-comedy “Y2K’…. Music courtesy of Andrew Scott Bell and Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio For more Rewind of the Living Dead, visit our website or follow on social media: https://www.rewindofthelivingdead.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/rewindofdead Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rewindoflivingdead Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rewindoflivingdead/

Dec 5, 2024

In the latest episode of Rewind of the Living Dead, we’re going to dose ourselves with Moonscreen and hope we can make it through the night as we review the 2024 action-horror film “Werewolves" starring Frank Grillo and Lou Diamond Phillips... Music courtesy of Andrew Scott Bell and Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio For more Rewind of the Living Dead, visit our website or follow on social media: https://www.rewindofthelivingdead.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/rewindofdead Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rewindoflivingdead Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rewindoflivingdead/

Nov 27, 2024

In the latest episode of Rewind of the Living Dead, we’re going to have a standing arm-wrestling contest and then we get to da choppa as we review the 1987 classic PREDATOR starring Arnold Schwarzenegger Music courtesy of Andrew Scott Bell and Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio For more Rewind of the Living Dead, visit our website or follow on social media: https://www.rewindofthelivingdead.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/rewindofdead Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rewindoflivingdead Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rewindoflivingdead/

Nov 20, 2024

In the latest episode of Rewind of the Living Dead, we look back at 2009's sequel ROB ZOMBIE'S HALLOWEEN II — why was this film so controversial and has this movie gotten better with age? We take a deep dive into Zombie's remakes and how his Halloween films hold up in the larger franchise... Music courtesy of Andrew Scott Bell and Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio For more Rewind of the Living Dead, visit our website or follow on social media: https://www.rewindofthelivingdead.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/rewindofdead Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rewindoflivingdead Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rewindoflivingdead/

Nov 13, 2024

In the latest episode of Rewind of the Living Dead, we’re going to study theology and remember why the Hollies sued Radiohead as we review the new A24 horror film HERETIC starring Hugh Grant, Sophie Thatcher and Chloe East Music courtesy of Andrew Scott Bell and Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio For more Rewind of the Living Dead, visit our website or follow on social media: https://www.rewindofthelivingdead.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/rewindofdead Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rewindoflivingdead Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rewindoflivingdead/

Nov 6, 2024

In the latest episode of Rewind of the Living Dead, we’re going to throw up our horns and shout at the devil as we review the Peacock original “Hysteria!” along with series creator and special guest Matthew Scott Kane. We talk about the inspiration for the series, casting horror legends like Bruce Campbell and Barbara Crampton and what we might expect in a potential season 2 plus much more. Music courtesy of Andrew Scott Bell and Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio For more Rewind of the Living Dead, visit our website or follow on social media: https://www.rewindofthelivingdead.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/rewindofdead Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rewindoflivingdead Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rewindoflivingdead/

Oct 30, 2024

In the latest episode of Rewind of the Living Dead, we’re going to order some sesame chicken and put on a full fledged Broadway show as we review the 2024 horror-rom-com YOUR MONSTER along with our special guest HorrorfanAndy... Music courtesy of Andrew Scott Bell and Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio For more Rewind of the Living Dead, visit our website or follow on social media: https://www.rewindofthelivingdead.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/rewindofdead Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rewindoflivingdead Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rewindoflivingdead/

Oct 23, 2024

In the latest episode of Rewind of the Living Dead, we’re going to practice our choreography and crank up the new Skye Riley single as we review the 2024 sequel SMILE 2 with special guest Gigi aka Room for Scream Music courtesy of Andrew Scott Bell and Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio For more Rewind of the Living Dead, visit our website or follow on social media: https://www.rewindofthelivingdead.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/rewindofdead Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rewindoflivingdead Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rewindoflivingdead/

Oct 16, 2024

In the latest episode of Rewind of the Living Dead, we’re going to decorate the Christmas tree with intestines and travel back to the Clown Café as we review the 2024 sequel TERRIFIER 3 with our special guest Sydney aka Horror Chronicles... Music courtesy of Andrew Scott Bell and Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio For more Rewind of the Living Dead, visit our website or follow on social media: https://www.rewindofthelivingdead.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/rewindofdead Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rewindoflivingdead Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rewindoflivingdead/

Oct 9, 2024

In the latest episode of Rewind of the Living Dead, we’re going to keep the cameras rolling and see if we can capture any little green men on film as we review the 2024 anthology VHS BEYOND and this week we're joined by creators from HorrorTok, SlasherTalk and Chuck, Your Movie Guy... Music courtesy of Andrew Scott Bell and Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio For more Rewind of the Living Dead, visit our website or follow on social media: https://www.rewindofthelivingdead.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/rewindofdead Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rewindoflivingdead Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rewindoflivingdead/

Oct 2, 2024

In the latest episode of Rewind of the Living Dead, we’re going to run for our lives but unlike this movie there will be plenty of dialogue as we review the 2024 film starring Samara Weaving titled AZRAEL Music courtesy of Andrew Scott Bell and Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio For more Rewind of the Living Dead, visit our website or follow on social media: https://www.rewindofthelivingdead.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/rewindofdead Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rewindoflivingdead Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rewindoflivingdead/

Sep 25, 2024

In the latest episode of Rewind of the Living Dead, we’re going to inject ourselves with Activator and make sure we switch back after seven days as we review the 2024 body-horror film THE SUBSTANCE starring Demi Moore, Margaret Qualley and Dennis Quaid... Music courtesy of Andrew Scott Bell and Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio For more Rewind of the Living Dead, visit our website or follow on social media: https://www.rewindofthelivingdead.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/rewindofdead Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rewindoflivingdead Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rewindoflivingdead/

Sep 18, 2024

In the latest episode of Rewind of the Living Dead, we’re going to cook the prize goose and scream at the top of our lungs as we review the 2024 remake SPEAK NO EVIL... Music courtesy of Andrew Scott Bell and Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio For more Rewind of the Living Dead, visit our website or follow on social media: https://www.rewindofthelivingdead.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/rewindofdead Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rewindoflivingdead Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rewindoflivingdead/

Sep 11, 2024

In the latest episode of Rewind of the Living Dead, we’re going to wrap up our “Alien” franchise review as we rank the films, discuss our favorite performances as well as the best villains and Xenomorphs because it’s game over man, game over… Music courtesy of Andrew Scott Bell and Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio For more Rewind of the Living Dead, visit our website or follow on social media: https://www.rewindofthelivingdead.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/rewindofdead Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rewindoflivingdead Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rewindoflivingdead/

Sep 4, 2024

In the latest episode of Rewind of the Living Dead, we’re going to escape rehab and smear ourselves with black blood as we review the 2024 remake “The Crow”… Music courtesy of Andrew Scott Bell and Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio For more Rewind of the Living Dead, visit our website or follow on social media: https://www.rewindofthelivingdead.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/rewindofdead Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rewindoflivingdead Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rewindoflivingdead/

Aug 28, 2024

In the latest episode of Rewind of the Living Dead, we’re going to remember that one night stands are a bad idea and that love hurts as we review the 2024 thriller STRANGE DARLING Music courtesy of Andrew Scott Bell and Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio For more Rewind of the Living Dead, visit our website or follow on social media: https://www.rewindofthelivingdead.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/rewindofdead Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rewindoflivingdead Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rewindoflivingdead/

Aug 21, 2024

In the latest episode of Rewind of the Living Dead, we continue our deep dive on the entire “Alien” franchise with our review of the 2024 sequel ALIEN: ROMULUS Music courtesy of Andrew Scott Bell and Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio For more Rewind of the Living Dead, visit our website or follow on social media: https://www.rewindofthelivingdead.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/rewindofdead Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rewindoflivingdead Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rewindoflivingdead/

Aug 14, 2024

In the latest episode of Rewind of the Living Dead, we’re going to pedal faster up the road and keep our ears covered as we review the 2024 film “Cuckoo" starring Hunter Schafer and Dan Stevens... Music courtesy of Andrew Scott Bell and Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio For more Rewind of the Living Dead, visit our website or follow on social media: https://www.rewindofthelivingdead.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/rewindofdead Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rewindoflivingdead Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rewindoflivingdead/

Aug 7, 2024

In the latest episode of Rewind of the Living Dead, we’re going to crank up the Lady Raven and avoid the cops at all costs as we review M. Night Shyamalan's latest triller TRAP ... Music courtesy of Andrew Scott Bell and Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio For more Rewind of the Living Dead, visit our website or follow on social media: https://www.rewindofthelivingdead.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/rewindofdead Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rewindoflivingdead Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rewindoflivingdead/

Jul 31, 2024

In the latest episode of Rewind of the Living Dead, we continue our series taking a deep dive on all the films in the “Alien” franchise as we review 2017’s prequel “Alien: Covenant”… Music courtesy of Andrew Scott Bell and Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio For more Rewind of the Living Dead, visit our website or follow on social media: https://www.rewindofthelivingdead.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/rewindofdead Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rewindoflivingdead Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rewindoflivingdead/

Jul 24, 2024

In the latest episode of Rewind of the Living Dead, we’re going to make sure not to lose our keys and stay away from the Wooden Man as we review the 2024 film ODDITY Music courtesy of Andrew Scott Bell and Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio For more Rewind of the Living Dead, visit our website or follow on social media: https://www.rewindofthelivingdead.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/rewindofdead Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rewindoflivingdead Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rewindoflivingdead/

Jul 17, 2024

In the latest episode of Rewind of the Living Dead, we’re going to decode letters from a serial killer and read the Nine Circles of Hell as we review the 2024 film “Longlegs”… For more, go to RewindoftheLivingDead.com Music courtesy of Andrew Scott Bell and Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio For more Rewind of the Living Dead, visit our website or follow on social media: https://www.rewindofthelivingdead.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/rewindofdead Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rewindoflivingdead Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rewindoflivingdead/

Jul 10, 2024

In the latest episode of Rewind of the Living Dead, we’re going to cut some lines and then learn our lines as we review the final chapter in the “X” trilogy with “MaXXXine”… For more, go to RewindoftheLivingDead.com Music courtesy of Andrew Scott Bell and Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio For more Rewind of the Living Dead, visit our website or follow on social media: https://www.rewindofthelivingdead.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/rewindofdead Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rewindoflivingdead Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rewindoflivingdead/

Jul 3, 2024

In the latest episode of Rewind of the Living Dead, we’re going to shut the hell up and try not to make a sound as we review the 2024 spinoff “A Quiet Place: Day One”… Music courtesy of Andrew Scott Bell and Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio For more Rewind of the Living Dead, visit our website or follow on social media: https://www.rewindofthelivingdead.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/rewindofdead Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rewindoflivingdead Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rewindoflivingdead/

Jun 26, 2024

In the latest episode of Rewind of the Living Dead, we’re going to breakout the pick axes and cover the site in horse’s blood as we review the 2024 South Korean supernatural thriller “Exhuma”… Music courtesy of Andrew Scott Bell and Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio For more Rewind of the Living Dead, visit our website or follow on social media: https://www.rewindofthelivingdead.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/rewindofdead Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rewindoflivingdead Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rewindoflivingdead/

Jun 19, 2024

In our special 200th episode of Rewind of the Living Dead, we’re going to sharpen our stakes, go get the amulet and prove the Wolfman’s got nards as we review the 1987 classic “The Monster Squad" plus a special interview as one of the cast members joins us at the end of the show.... let it begin! Music courtesy of Andrew Scott Bell and Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio For more Rewind of the Living Dead, visit our website or follow on social media: https://www.rewindofthelivingdead.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/rewindofdead Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rewindoflivingdead Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rewindoflivingdead/

Jun 12, 2024

In the latest episode of Rewind of the Living Dead, we’re going to lock the door, stand directly in front of the mirror and review the 2024 horror film “The Watchers”… Music courtesy of Andrew Scott Bell and Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio For more Rewind of the Living Dead, visit our website or follow on social media: https://www.rewindofthelivingdead.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/rewindofdead Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rewindoflivingdead Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rewindoflivingdead/

Jun 5, 2024

Let's take a whole new point of view on the slasher genre in the latest episode of Rewind of the Living Dead, as we climb out of the dirt, grab some hooks, chains and an axe as we review the 2024 horror film “In a Violent Nature”… Music courtesy of Andrew Scott Bell and Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio For more Rewind of the Living Dead, visit our website or follow on social media: https://www.rewindofthelivingdead.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/rewindofdead Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rewindoflivingdead Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rewindoflivingdead/

May 29, 2024

In the latest episode of Rewind of the Living Dead, we’re going to remember that buildings burn, people die but real love is forever as we review the 1994 film “The Crow”… Music courtesy of Andrew Scott Bell and Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio For more Rewind of the Living Dead, visit our website or follow on social media: https://www.rewindofthelivingdead.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/rewindofdead Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rewindoflivingdead Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rewindoflivingdead/

May 22, 2024

In the latest episode of Rewind of the Living Dead, we’re going to keep an eye on our vehicle in a strange town and pass on the creepy Air BNB as we review the 2024 film “The Strangers: Chapter 1”… Music courtesy of Andrew Scott Bell and Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio For more Rewind of the Living Dead, visit our website or follow on social media: https://www.rewindofthelivingdead.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/rewindofdead Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rewindoflivingdead Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rewindoflivingdead/

May 15, 2024

In the latest episode of Rewind of the Living Dead, we’re going to face our arachnophobia and make sure the light switch stays on as we review the 2023 horror film “Infested”… Music courtesy of Andrew Scott Bell and Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio For more Rewind of the Living Dead, visit our website or follow on social media: https://www.rewindofthelivingdead.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/rewindofdead Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rewindoflivingdead Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rewindoflivingdead/

May 8, 2024

In the latest episode of Rewind of the Living Dead, we’re going to burn the cell phones, break down the door just because you were home when we review the 2008 horror film “The Strangers”…. Music courtesy of Andrew Scott Bell and Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio For more Rewind of the Living Dead, visit our website or follow on social media: https://www.rewindofthelivingdead.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/rewindofdead Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rewindoflivingdead Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rewindoflivingdead/

May 1, 2024

In the latest episode of Rewind of the Living Dead, we’re going to tighten our space suits and make sure we don’t taunt a space cobra as we review the 2012 “Alien” prequel titled “Prometheus”… Music courtesy of Andrew Scott Bell and Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio For more Rewind of the Living Dead, visit our website or follow on social media: https://www.rewindofthelivingdead.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/rewindofdead Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rewindoflivingdead Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rewindoflivingdead/

Apr 24, 2024

In the latest episode of Rewind of the Living Dead, we’re going to strap on our ballerina shoes and sharpen our wooden stakes as we review the 2024 horror-comedy “Abigail”… Music courtesy of Andrew Scott Bell and Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio For more Rewind of the Living Dead, visit our website or follow on social media: https://www.rewindofthelivingdead.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/rewindofdead Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rewindoflivingdead Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rewindoflivingdead/

Apr 17, 2024

In the latest episode of Rewind of the Living Dead, we’re going to cue the band and do it all in front of a live studio audience as we review the 2024 film “Late Night with the Devil”… Music courtesy of Andrew Scott Bell and Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio For more Rewind of the Living Dead, visit our website or follow on social media: https://www.rewindofthelivingdead.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/rewindofdead Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rewindoflivingdead Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rewindoflivingdead/

Apr 10, 2024

In the latest episode of Rewind of the Living Dead, we’re going to carve a 666 and remember that it’s all for you Damien as we review the 2024 prequel “The First Omen”… Music courtesy of Andrew Scott Bell and Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio For more Rewind of the Living Dead, visit our website or follow on social media: https://www.rewindofthelivingdead.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/rewindofdead Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rewindoflivingdead Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rewindoflivingdead/

Apr 3, 2024

In the latest episode of Rewind of the Living Dead, we’re going to stroke our rosary beads and say a confessional as we review the 2024 horror film “Immaculate”… Music courtesy of Andrew Scott Bell and Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio For more Rewind of the Living Dead, visit our website or follow on social media: https://www.rewindofthelivingdead.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/rewindofdead Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rewindoflivingdead Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rewindoflivingdead/

Mar 27, 2024

In the latest episode of Rewind of the Living Dead, we’re going to fire up the proton packs because bustin’ makes us feel good as we review the 2024 film “Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire”… Music courtesy of Andrew Scott Bell and Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio For more Rewind of the Living Dead, visit our website or follow on social media: https://www.rewindofthelivingdead.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/rewindofdead Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rewindoflivingdead Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rewindoflivingdead/

Mar 20, 2024

In the latest episode of Rewind of the Living Dead, we’re going to pump some iron and oil up our pecs as we review the 2024 film “Love Lies Bleeding”… Music courtesy of Andrew Scott Bell and Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio For more Rewind of the Living Dead, visit our website or follow on social media: https://www.rewindofthelivingdead.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/rewindofdead Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rewindoflivingdead Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rewindoflivingdead/

Mar 13, 2024

In the latest episode of Rewind of the Living Dead, we’re going to give Chauncey something to eat and travel to the Never Ever as we review the 2024 horror film “Imaginary”… Music courtesy of Andrew Scott Bell and Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio For more Rewind of the Living Dead, visit our website or follow on social media: https://www.rewindofthelivingdead.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/rewindofdead Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rewindoflivingdead Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rewindoflivingdead/

Mar 6, 2024

In the latest episode of Rewind of the Living Dead, we’re going to cut the puppet strings and warm up the mortician’s wax as we review the 2024 horror film “Stopmotion”… Music courtesy of Andrew Scott Bell and Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio For more Rewind of the Living Dead, visit our website or follow on social media: https://www.rewindofthelivingdead.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/rewindofdead Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rewindoflivingdead Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rewindoflivingdead/

Feb 28, 2024

In the latest episode of Rewind of the Living Dead, we’re going to clone Ripley and wake up the monster’s mother as we review the 1997 film “Alien: Resurrection”… Music courtesy of Andrew Scott Bell and Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio For more Rewind of the Living Dead, visit our website or follow on social media: https://www.rewindofthelivingdead.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/rewindofdead Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rewindoflivingdead Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rewindoflivingdead/

Feb 21, 2024

In the latest episode of Rewind of the Living Dead, we’re going to ask the right questions and remember that time is a flat circle as we review “True Detective: Night Country”… Music courtesy of Andrew Scott Bell and Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio For more Rewind of the Living Dead, visit our website or follow on social media: https://www.rewindofthelivingdead.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/rewindofdead Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rewindoflivingdead Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rewindoflivingdead/

Feb 14, 2024

In the latest episode of Rewind of the Living Dead, we’re going to tease up our hair with Aquanet and crank up the REO Speedwagon as we review the 2024 horror-comedy “Lisa Frankenstein”… Music courtesy of Andrew Scott Bell and Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio For more Rewind of the Living Dead, visit our website or follow on social media: https://www.rewindofthelivingdead.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/rewindofdead Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rewindoflivingdead Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rewindoflivingdead/

Feb 7, 2024

In the latest episode of Rewind of the Living Dead, we’re going to shave our heads and take a vow of celibacy as we continue our "Alien" franchise review with the 1992 sequel “Alien 3”… Music courtesy of Andrew Scott Bell and Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio For more Rewind of the Living Dead, visit our website or follow on social media: https://www.rewindofthelivingdead.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/rewindofdead Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rewindoflivingdead Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rewindoflivingdead/

Jan 31, 2024

In the latest episode of Rewind of the Living Dead, we’re going to read an incantation from a magic book and swap bodies as we review the 2023 film “Suitable Flesh”… Music courtesy of Andrew Scott Bell and Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio For more Rewind of the Living Dead, visit our website or follow on social media: https://www.rewindofthelivingdead.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/rewindofdead Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rewindoflivingdead Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rewindoflivingdead/

Jan 24, 2024

In the latest episode of Rewind of the Living Dead, we’re going to dust off our powdered wigs and head to the ballot box as we review the 2024 slasher film “Founders Day”… Music courtesy of Andrew Scott Bell and Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio For more Rewind of the Living Dead, visit our website or follow on social media: https://www.rewindofthelivingdead.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/rewindofdead Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rewindoflivingdead Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rewindoflivingdead/

Jan 17, 2024

In the latest episode of Rewind of the Living Dead, we continue our series on the “Alien” franchise as we take an express elevator to hell where it’s game over, man, as we review the 1986 sequel “Aliens”… Music courtesy of Andrew Scott Bell and Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio For more Rewind of the Living Dead, visit our website or follow on social media: https://www.rewindofthelivingdead.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/rewindofdead Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rewindoflivingdead Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rewindoflivingdead/

Jan 10, 2024

In the latest episode of Rewind of the Living Dead, we’re going to put on some floaties and take a dive into the deep end as we review the 2024 film “Night Swim”… Music courtesy of Andrew Scott Bell and Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio For more Rewind of the Living Dead, visit our website or follow on social media: https://www.rewindofthelivingdead.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/rewindofdead Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rewindoflivingdead Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rewindoflivingdead/

Jan 3, 2024

To kick off 2024, we will be starting our latest franchise review beginning with the 1979 Ridley Scott classic ALIEN starring Sigourney Weaver. How does this film hold up all these years later and is this possibly the best sci-fi horror film of all time? Let's find out! Music courtesy of Andrew Scott Bell and Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio For more Rewind of the Living Dead, visit our website or follow on social media: https://www.rewindofthelivingdead.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/rewindofdead Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rewindoflivingdead Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rewindoflivingdead/

Dec 27, 2023

In the latest episode of Rewind of the Living Dead, we’re going to look back at the best and worst from the horror film industry 2023 and reveal our picks for the top five horror movies of the year… Music courtesy of Andrew Scott Bell and Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio For more Rewind of the Living Dead, visit our website or follow on social media: https://www.rewindofthelivingdead.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/rewindofdead Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rewindoflivingdead Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rewindoflivingdead/

Dec 20, 2023

In the latest episode of Rewind of the Living Dead, we’re going to load up the crossbow and make sure the blender stays plugged in as we review the 2011 film “You’re Next”… Music courtesy of Andrew Scott Bell and Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio For more Rewind of the Living Dead, visit our website or follow on social media: https://www.rewindofthelivingdead.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/rewindofdead Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rewindoflivingdead Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rewindoflivingdead/

Dec 13, 2023

In the latest episode of Rewind of the Living Dead, we’re going to keep our flashlights charged and try not to make a sound as we review the 2005 film “The Descent”… Music courtesy of Andrew Scott Bell and Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio For more Rewind of the Living Dead, visit our website or follow on social media: https://www.rewindofthelivingdead.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/rewindofdead Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rewindoflivingdead Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rewindoflivingdead/

Dec 6, 2023

This week on Rewind of the Living Dead, TikTok influencer and horror creator Horror_Chronicles joins the show to help us look back at "Terrifier" where Art the Clown made his murderous feature film debut... Music courtesy of Andrew Scott Bell and Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio Music courtesy of Andrew Scott Bell and Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio For more Rewind of the Living Dead, visit our website or follow on social media: https://www.rewindofthelivingdead.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/rewindofdead Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rewindoflivingdead Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rewindoflivingdead/

Nov 29, 2023

In the latest episode of Rewind of the Living Dead, we’re going to crown our May queen and put on a bear suit as we review the 2019 film “Midsommar”… Music courtesy of Andrew Scott Bell and Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio Music courtesy of Andrew Scott Bell and Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio For more Rewind of the Living Dead, visit our website or follow on social media: https://www.rewindofthelivingdead.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/rewindofdead Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rewindoflivingdead Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rewindoflivingdead/

Nov 22, 2023

In the latest episode of Rewind of the Living Dead, we’re going to get the turkey ready but there will be leftovers when we review the 2023 horror film “Thanksgiving”…. Music courtesy of Andrew Scott Bell and Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio Music courtesy of Andrew Scott Bell and Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio For more Rewind of the Living Dead, visit our website or follow on social media: https://www.rewindofthelivingdead.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/rewindofdead Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rewindoflivingdead Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rewindoflivingdead/

Nov 15, 2023

In the latest episode of Rewind of the Living Dead, we’re going to light up the Christmas tree and hope that a bell rings as we review the 2023 film “It’s a Wonderful Knife”… Music courtesy of Andrew Scott Bell and Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio Music courtesy of Andrew Scott Bell and Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio For more Rewind of the Living Dead, visit our website or follow on social media: https://www.rewindofthelivingdead.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/rewindofdead Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rewindoflivingdead Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rewindoflivingdead/

Nov 13, 2023

In this special edition of Rewind of the Living Dead, we speak to “Hell House LLC” creator Stephen Cognetti as he discusses his latest film “Hell House LLC Origins: The Carmichael Manor,” what attracted him to found footage movies and his plans for future “Hell House” installments… Music courtesy of Andrew Scott Bell and Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio Music courtesy of Andrew Scott Bell and Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio For more Rewind of the Living Dead, visit our website or follow on social media: https://www.rewindofthelivingdead.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/rewindofdead Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rewindoflivingdead Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rewindoflivingdead/

Nov 8, 2023

In the latest episode of Rewind of the Living Dead, we’re going to keep the cameras rolling and hope opening night doesn’t kill us all as we review the 2015 film “Hell House LLC.”… Music courtesy of Andrew Scott Bell and Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio Music courtesy of Andrew Scott Bell and Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio For more Rewind of the Living Dead, visit our website or follow on social media: https://www.rewindofthelivingdead.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/rewindofdead Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rewindoflivingdead Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rewindoflivingdead/

Nov 1, 2023

In the latest episode of Rewind of the Living Dead, we present a special double feature as we review the new films “Totally Killer” and “Five Nights at Freddy’s”… Music courtesy of Andrew Scott Bell and Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio Music courtesy of Andrew Scott Bell and Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio For more Rewind of the Living Dead, visit our website or follow on social media: https://www.rewindofthelivingdead.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/rewindofdead Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rewindoflivingdead Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rewindoflivingdead/

Oct 25, 2023

In the latest episode of Rewind of the Living Dead, we’re going to make sure not to touch the rotten as we review the 2023 Argentinean horror hit “When Evil Lurks”…. Music courtesy of Andrew Scott Bell and Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio Music courtesy of Andrew Scott Bell and Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio For more Rewind of the Living Dead, visit our website or follow on social media: https://www.rewindofthelivingdead.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/rewindofdead Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rewindoflivingdead Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rewindoflivingdead/

Oct 18, 2023

In the latest episode of Rewind of the Living Dead, David Weiner — the director behind all of the “In Search of Darkness” documentaries — joins us for a special interview to preview the upcoming series focused on 90s horror while we discuss our favorite films from that decade, how these documentaries come together and much more! Music courtesy of Andrew Scott Bell and Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio Music courtesy of Andrew Scott Bell and Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio For more Rewind of the Living Dead, visit our website or follow on social media: https://www.rewindofthelivingdead.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/rewindofdead Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rewindoflivingdead Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rewindoflivingdead/

Oct 13, 2023

In this special edition of Rewind of the Living Dead, we look back at "Friday the 13th: Part VII: The New Blood where Jason Voorhees finally met his match... Music courtesy of Andrew Scott Bell and Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio Music courtesy of Andrew Scott Bell and Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio For more Rewind of the Living Dead, visit our website or follow on social media: https://www.rewindofthelivingdead.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/rewindofdead Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rewindoflivingdead Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rewindoflivingdead/

Oct 11, 2023

In the latest episode of Rewind of the Living Dead, we face down a new demon as we review the 2023 sequel “The Exorcist: Believer”… Music courtesy of Andrew Scott Bell and Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio Music courtesy of Andrew Scott Bell and Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio For more Rewind of the Living Dead, visit our website or follow on social media: https://www.rewindofthelivingdead.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/rewindofdead Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rewindoflivingdead Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rewindoflivingdead/

Oct 4, 2023

In the latest episode of Rewind of the Living Dead, we’re going to play a game as we review the 2023 sequel “Saw X”… Music courtesy of Andrew Scott Bell and Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio Music courtesy of Andrew Scott Bell and Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio For more Rewind of the Living Dead, visit our website or follow on social media: https://www.rewindofthelivingdead.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/rewindofdead Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rewindoflivingdead Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rewindoflivingdead/

Sep 27, 2023

In the latest episode of Rewind of the Living Dead, we travel back to 1973 and let the power of Christ compel you as we review the classic film “The Exorcist”… Music courtesy of Andrew Scott Bell and Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio Music courtesy of Andrew Scott Bell and Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio For more Rewind of the Living Dead, visit our website or follow on social media: https://www.rewindofthelivingdead.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/rewindofdead Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rewindoflivingdead Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rewindoflivingdead/

Sep 20, 2023

In the latest episode of Rewind of the Living Dead, we’re going play a game again as we look back at the 2005 sequel “Saw 2”…. Music courtesy of Andrew Scott Bell and Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio Music courtesy of Andrew Scott Bell and Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio For more Rewind of the Living Dead, visit our website or follow on social media: https://www.rewindofthelivingdead.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/rewindofdead Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rewindoflivingdead Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rewindoflivingdead/

Sep 13, 2023

In the latest episode of Rewind of the Living Dead, we take a deep dive on the latest film in The Conjuring universe as we review the 2023 sequel “The Nun 2" Music courtesy of Andrew Scott Bell and Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio Music courtesy of Andrew Scott Bell and Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio For more Rewind of the Living Dead, visit our website or follow on social media: https://www.rewindofthelivingdead.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/rewindofdead Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rewindoflivingdead Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rewindoflivingdead/

Sep 6, 2023

In the latest episode of Rewind of the Living Dead, we travel back in time in The Conjuring universe to where the story began as we review the 2018 prequel “The Nun”… Music courtesy of Andrew Scott Bell and Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio Music courtesy of Andrew Scott Bell and Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio For more Rewind of the Living Dead, visit our website or follow on social media: https://www.rewindofthelivingdead.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/rewindofdead Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rewindoflivingdead Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rewindoflivingdead/

Aug 30, 2023

In the latest episode of Rewind of the Living Dead, we look back at 2007's "30 Days of Night," which remains one of the most unique and terrifying vampire films ever made. Music courtesy of Andrew Scott Bell and Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio Music courtesy of Andrew Scott Bell and Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio For more Rewind of the Living Dead, visit our website or follow on social media: https://www.rewindofthelivingdead.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/rewindofdead Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rewindoflivingdead Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rewindoflivingdead/

Aug 23, 2023

In the latest episode of Rewind of the Living Dead, we review ‘The Pope’s Exorcist’ starring Russell Crowe and reveal if this movie deserves a spot among the best possession films. Music courtesy of Andrew Scott Bell and Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio Music courtesy of Andrew Scott Bell and Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio For more Rewind of the Living Dead, visit our website or follow on social media: https://www.rewindofthelivingdead.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/rewindofdead Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rewindoflivingdead Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rewindoflivingdead/

Aug 16, 2023

This week on Rewind of the Living Dead, we take a deep dive to review The Last Voyage of the Demeter and discuss if this latest take on Bram Stoker's Dracula is worth your time... Music courtesy of Andrew Scott Bell and Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio Music courtesy of Andrew Scott Bell and Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio For more Rewind of the Living Dead, visit our website or follow on social media: https://www.rewindofthelivingdead.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/rewindofdead Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rewindoflivingdead Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rewindoflivingdead/

Aug 9, 2023

In the latest episode of Rewind of the Living Dead, we make sure not to lose the map and never, ever walk into strange houses in the middle of the woods as we look back at the 1999 found footage classic “The Blair Witch Project”… Music courtesy of Andrew Scott Bell and Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio Music courtesy of Andrew Scott Bell and Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio For more Rewind of the Living Dead, visit our website or follow on social media: https://www.rewindofthelivingdead.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/rewindofdead Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rewindoflivingdead Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rewindoflivingdead/

Aug 2, 2023

In part two of our special “Talk to Me” episode, we reveal our favorite parts of the film, the best performances and most frightening scares along with a special interview with directors Danny and Michael Philippou as they discuss a scene that was so graphic it was cut from the film plus ideas for a potential sequel in this spoiler filled episode that leaves no stone unturned so let us in as we complete our review for what could be the breakout horror film of 2023 — “Talk to Me”… Music courtesy of Andrew Scott Bell and Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio Music courtesy of Andrew Scott Bell and Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio For more Rewind of the Living Dead, visit our website or follow on social media: https://www.rewindofthelivingdead.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/rewindofdead Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rewindoflivingdead Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rewindoflivingdead/

Jul 26, 2023

On the latest episode of Rewind of the Living Dead, we review the new film Talk to Me — spoiler free — and detail the journey the Philippou brothers took from being famous YouTubers to making what could be one of the best horror films of 2023. Music courtesy of Andrew Scott Bell Music courtesy of Andrew Scott Bell and Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio For more Rewind of the Living Dead, visit our website or follow on social media: https://www.rewindofthelivingdead.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/rewindofdead Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rewindoflivingdead Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rewindoflivingdead/

Jul 19, 2023

In the latest episode of Rewind of the Living Dead, we look back at Lucio Fulci's 1979 classic "Zombie," which is not actually a sequel to "Dawn of the Dead" but it is a rather amazing film about the undead rising from their graves! Music courtesy of Andrew Scott Bell Music courtesy of Andrew Scott Bell and Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio For more Rewind of the Living Dead, visit our website or follow on social media: https://www.rewindofthelivingdead.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/rewindofdead Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rewindoflivingdead Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rewindoflivingdead/

Jul 12, 2023

In the latest episode of Rewind of the Living Dead, we travel back into The Further to review the new film "Insidious: The Red Door" and we discuss if this should be the end of this franchise or if another sequel should happen? Music courtesy of Andrew Scott Bell Music courtesy of Andrew Scott Bell and Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio For more Rewind of the Living Dead, visit our website or follow on social media: https://www.rewindofthelivingdead.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/rewindofdead Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rewindoflivingdead Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rewindoflivingdead/

Jul 5, 2023

In the latest episode of Rewind of the Living Dead, we’re going to tip-toe through the window and astral project to The Further as we review the 2010 horror film “Insidious Music courtesy of Andrew Scott Bell Music courtesy of Andrew Scott Bell and Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio For more Rewind of the Living Dead, visit our website or follow on social media: https://www.rewindofthelivingdead.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/rewindofdead Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rewindoflivingdead Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rewindoflivingdead/

Jun 28, 2023

Following her breakout hit “Juno” released in 2007, writer and producer Diablo Cody was suddenly one of the hottest names in Hollywood so it didn’t take long for her next script to get picked up and given the greenlight into production with Megan Fox signed to star in the film. Cody once again partnered with Jason Reitman on production with Karyn Kusama brought on as a director. Influenced by films like “The Lost Boys” with hopes of exploring a different side of horror, Cody said that her script spoke to female empowerment while also exploring the complex relationships between best friends. The film ultimately bombed at the box office but in the years since its release, Cody and Kusama’s movie has become a cult classic while also being celebrated for queer themes with essayist Carmen Maria Machado praising the movie and the exploration of “the central body of water that is bisexuality. The film centers around two best friends — one of whom is attacked and sacrificed by a mediocre band seeking fame and fortune but instead of dying, she returns with a powerful demon inside of her and an insatiable thirst for blood… In the latest episode of Rewind of the Living Dead, we make sure nobody gets in the creepy van and promise to last more than four minutes as we look back at the 2009 film “Jennifer’s Body”… Music courtesy of Andrew Scott Bell Music courtesy of Andrew Scott Bell and Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio For more Rewind of the Living Dead, visit our website or follow on social media: https://www.rewindofthelivingdead.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/rewindofdead Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rewindoflivingdead Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rewindoflivingdead/

Jun 21, 2023

In the latest episode of Rewind of the Living Dead, we’re going to hold hands and not break the circle as we review the 2023 Shudder original “Brooklyn 45”… Music courtesy of Andrew Scott Bell Music courtesy of Andrew Scott Bell and Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio For more Rewind of the Living Dead, visit our website or follow on social media: https://www.rewindofthelivingdead.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/rewindofdead Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rewindoflivingdead Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rewindoflivingdead/

Jun 14, 2023

In 1988, author Thomas Harris released what became his most critically acclaimed novel that had critics calling the book “utterly gripping” and describing his character Hannibal Lecter as nothing short of “pure evil.” Even before the book hit store shelves, Orion Pictures and actor Gene Hackman purchased the rights to develop into a film. Hackman eventually backed out of the project, but a screenplay adaptation from Ted Tally was already in the works so he was encouraged to finish. Jonathan Demme was eventually brought onto direct the film and he immediately fell in love with the book and then the screenplay with production starting only a few months later. The film starred Jodie Foster as an ambitious young FBI agent tasked with exploring the mind of famed psychopath played by Anthony Hopkins with hopes of earning his help to track down a serial killer named Buffalo Bill… In the latest episode of Rewind of the Living Dead, we’re going to eat some liver with some fava beans and a nice chianti as we look back at the 1991 film “The Silence of the Lambs”… Music courtesy of Andrew Scott Bell and Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio For more Rewind of the Living Dead, visit our website or follow on social media: https://www.rewindofthelivingdead.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/rewindofdead Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rewindoflivingdead Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rewindoflivingdead/

Jun 7, 2023

In the latest episode of Rewind of the Living Dead, we’re going to make sure the lights stay turned on as we review the 2023 film “The Boogeyman”… Music courtesy of Andrew Scott Bell Music courtesy of Andrew Scott Bell and Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio For more Rewind of the Living Dead, visit our website or follow on social media: https://www.rewindofthelivingdead.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/rewindofdead Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rewindoflivingdead Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rewindoflivingdead/

May 31, 2023

In the latest episode of Rewind of the Living Dead, we’re going to make sure the gym doors are locked and the pig’s blood gets cleaned up as we review the 1976 film “Carrie”… For more Rewind of the Living Dead, follow on social media: Twitter: https://twitter.com/rewindofdead Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rewindoflivingdead Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rewindoflivingdead/ Music courtesy of Andrew Scott Bell Music courtesy of Andrew Scott Bell and Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio For more Rewind of the Living Dead, visit our website or follow on social media: https://www.rewindofthelivingdead.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/rewindofdead Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rewindoflivingdead Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rewindoflivingdead/

May 24, 2023

In the latest episode of Rewind of the Living Dead, we give our reactions to the 2023 Fangoria Chainsaw Awards, the biggest upsets and surprises and we also review the new Shudder exclusive film “Consecration”… Music courtesy of Andrew Scott Bell Music courtesy of Andrew Scott Bell and Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio For more Rewind of the Living Dead, visit our website or follow on social media: https://www.rewindofthelivingdead.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/rewindofdead Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rewindoflivingdead Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rewindoflivingdead/

May 17, 2023

In the latest episode of Rewind of the Living Dead, we look back at the 1976 Richard Donner classic "The Omen" and discuss if this horror classic still holds up to this day! Music courtesy of Andrew Scott Bell Music courtesy of Andrew Scott Bell and Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio For more Rewind of the Living Dead, visit our website or follow on social media: https://www.rewindofthelivingdead.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/rewindofdead Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rewindoflivingdead Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rewindoflivingdead/

May 10, 2023

After working with horror legend Wes Craven on his film “The Last House of the Left” along with inspiration from John Carpenter’s classic horror movie “Halloween,” Sean S. Cunningham to decided to craft his own nightmarish vision on the big screen. Working with a relatively small budget alongside a group of mostly unknown actors and armed with a script from Victor Miller, Cunningham started putting together the pieces of a film that would change the slasher genre forever and he would make every kid terrified to go to summer camp. Set against the backdrop of a resort that housed a terrible secret, a group of camp counselors arrive to get the place ready while also acting out on their own carnal desires until a body count starts rising with a mysterious killer cutting them down one by one… In the latest episode of Rewind of the Living Dead, we’re going to make sure there’s no promiscuous sex and then kill, kill, kill, kill as we review the 1980 horror classic “Friday the 13th”… Music courtesy of Andrew Scott Bell Music courtesy of Andrew Scott Bell and Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio For more Rewind of the Living Dead, visit our website or follow on social media: https://www.rewindofthelivingdead.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/rewindofdead Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rewindoflivingdead Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rewindoflivingdead/

May 3, 2023

The idea to revisit the world of “Evil Dead” had been tossed around for years since “Army of Darkness” was released in 1992 but a direct sequel just never came together. That’s when the possibility of a remake started being discussed with original director Sam Raimi welcoming the idea as well as longtime friend and producer Robert Tapert. The same couldn’t be said for original star Bruce Campbell, who bristled at the thought of remaking “Evil Dead,” especially if the film would just rehash what had already been done in the first three films. That’s when Raimi discovered a young filmmaker named Fede Alvarez, who landed on his radar thanks to an ambitious short film he made titled “Panic Attack.” Raimi actually had an idea to develop that short film into a full length feature but the movie got locked up in development hell and that’s when he started talking to Alvarez about potentially rebooting “Evil Dead” with a new film. Alvarez and his writing partner penned the script, which ultimately got Campbell on board as well because this version of the movie didn’t introduce a new Ash but instead offered an entirely new kind of protagonist into the “Evil Dead” universe. The finished product was a blood-soaked, horrifying update to the iconic franchise that still featured a wayward group of young people traveling to the woods where they encountered the Book of the Dead… In the latest episode of Rewind of the Living Dead, we’re going to make sure the basement door stays locked and the nail gun is put away as we review the 2013 remake of “Evil Dead”… Music courtesy of Andrew Scott Bell Music courtesy of Andrew Scott Bell and Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio For more Rewind of the Living Dead, visit our website or follow on social media: https://www.rewindofthelivingdead.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/rewindofdead Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rewindoflivingdead Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rewindoflivingdead/

Apr 26, 2023

Few horror franchises enjoy a more rabid fanbase than “Evil Dead” thanks to the violent, gory and often times hilarious exploits on screen from star Bruce Campbell and director Sam Raimi. But after “Army of Darkness” was released in 1992, there were just rumors about when another film in the series might follow. The success of a remake from Fede Alvarez in 2013 reignited passion for the series with Raimi later announcing that he was conceiving plans for a fourth “Evil Dead” film. There were even talks about combining the characters from both the original and the remade “Evil Dead” into one extreme sequel. Unfortunately that ended up as wishful thinking until Raimi announced plans for a new film in the franchise he would produce alongside Campbell but the focus would not involve Ash returning for another battle against the Deadites. Instead, director Lee Cronin was handpicked by Raimi to write and direct the film with HBO Max set as the studio for the sequel. The film centers around a family infected by the evil from the Book of the Dead and a fight to survive the demons hunting them down one by one… In the latest episode of Rewind of the Living Dead, we’re going to make sure the Necronomicon stays closed and the cheese grater is out of reach as we review the 2023 film “Evil Dead Rise”… Music courtesy of Andrew Scott Bell Music courtesy of Andrew Scott Bell and Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio For more Rewind of the Living Dead, visit our website or follow on social media: https://www.rewindofthelivingdead.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/rewindofdead Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rewindoflivingdead Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rewindoflivingdead/

Apr 19, 2023

Bram Stoker’s gothic horror novel “Dracula,” which was first released in 1897, has been adapted across film and television for decades. From a version portrayed in “Nosferatu” to Bela Lugosi’s iconic performance and Christopher Lee’s chilling take on the character, Dracula has remained a relevant piece of pop culture for more than 100 years. So it’s no surprise that Universal was looking to revamp a monstrous line of films based on characters like Dracula but it was actually Robert Kirkman, best known as the creator of “The Walking Dead,” who came up with a unique pitch for a film that would center on his servant R.M. Renfield. The story went through numerous changes with different directors attached to the project but eventually Chris McKay came on board following his success with films such as “The Lego Batman Movie” and “The Tomorrow War.” McKay had an idea that would combine comedy, horror and action, which led to him landing the gig and it didn’t take long before casting began. Nicholas Hoult landed the lead role but then McKay had a stroke of genius by suggesting Oscar winner Nicolas Cage for the part of Dracula. All it took was a Zoom meeting for Cage to agree to do the role and two weeks later he had a fully realized version of the character that he would portray on screen. The film ultimately plays out like a match made in hell as Renfield desperately tries to break free of a toxic centuries old relationship with Count Dracula… In the latest episode of Rewind of the Living Dead, we’re going to fuel up on bugs and remember to keep the invitations to ourselves as we review the 2023 horror-comedy “Renfield”… Music courtesy of Andrew Scott Bell Music courtesy of Andrew Scott Bell and Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio For more Rewind of the Living Dead, visit our website or follow on social media: https://www.rewindofthelivingdead.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/rewindofdead Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rewindoflivingdead Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rewindoflivingdead/

Apr 12, 2023

Working on a tiny budget didn’t allow director Anthony DiBlasi and co-writer Scott Polley to do everything they wanted when making the 2014 film “Last Shift” but they never imagined that there would be a return to that same world less than 10 years later. A new production company called Welcome Villain launched with producer Luke LeBeau pitching the duo on the idea of revisiting “Last Shift” — this time with a bigger budget, which would allow them to tell a bigger story. DiBlasi debated if he wanted to make an extension of the first film or just reimagine the movie under slightly different circumstances while also keeping everything in the movie rather than some parts that were purposefully left on cutting room floor due to budget restraints. DiBlasi settled on the latter, especially with the chance to remake the film with audiences also finally being able to see his movie in theaters. The setup was nearly the same as the original except this time the rookie police officer babysitting a decommissioned police station actually chose her assignment because she desperately wants to know more about her family’s history and the ties her father had to a demon worshipping cult that allegedly died alongside him one year earlier yet seems eerily still very much alive. In the second part of our two part series, Rewind of the Living Dead will stay out of holding and keep the laptop shut as we review the 2023 reimagining called “Malum”… Music courtesy of Andrew Scott Bell Music courtesy of Andrew Scott Bell and Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio For more Rewind of the Living Dead, visit our website or follow on social media: https://www.rewindofthelivingdead.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/rewindofdead Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rewindoflivingdead Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rewindoflivingdead/

Apr 5, 2023

After cutting his teeth under legendary horror writer Clive Barker, Anthony DeBlasi struck out on his own looking to become a director while developing his own style behind the camera. DeBlasi eventually made his directorial debut with the film “Dread,” which was based on a short story of the same name by Barker. It wasn’t until a few years later that DeBlasi came up with an idea about a self-contained horror film centered around a police dispatcher in a small town, who was all alone and trapped in the station. From there, DeBlasi and co-writer Scott Polley fleshed out the story that would eventually become a feature film with shooting taking place in Florida. The film centers around a rookie police officer ordered to watch over a station that’s about to close permanently and it doesn’t take her long to understand why no one wanted to be alone in this building. In the first episode of a two-part special, Rewind of the Living Dead will lock the doors and keep the phone lines open as we look back at the 2014 film “Last Shift”… Music courtesy of Andrew Scott Bell Music courtesy of Andrew Scott Bell and Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio For more Rewind of the Living Dead, visit our website or follow on social media: https://www.rewindofthelivingdead.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/rewindofdead Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rewindoflivingdead Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rewindoflivingdead/

Mar 29, 2023

Horror remakes are almost as much of a staple of the genre as sequels so it was no real surprise that studios started mining lower budget films made by iconic directors with the chance to do it all over again — this time with more money. Paramount Pictures took that exact step after optioning a remake of the 1973 film called “The Crazies” by director George A. Romero. Scott Kosar, who had previously worked on the remakes of “Texas Chainsaw Massacre” and “The Amityville Horror” was hired to write the script. Unfortunately, creative differences with original director Brad Anderson led to the project being shelved. It wasn’t until four years later that the film was revived under a new studio with Breck Eisner hired to direct along with a new script that was vastly different than the previous version. While the main plot remained about a military grade biological weapon that accidentally gets dropped in a small town that transforms the people into homicidal psychopaths, Eisner had a different take that he would only focus on the victims rather than spend half the film dealing with the military like in Romero’s original work as well as the first script for the remake. According to Eisner, he wanted to see this atrocity being carried out through the eyes of a few main characters from the town where tragedy strikes, which elevated the stakes and made this a much more horrific film…. In the latest episode of Rewind of the Living Dead, we’re going to turn off the tap water and hope we can escape town limits as we review the 2010 film “The Crazies”… Music courtesy of Andrew Scott Bell Music courtesy of Andrew Scott Bell and Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio For more Rewind of the Living Dead, visit our website or follow on social media: https://www.rewindofthelivingdead.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/rewindofdead Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rewindoflivingdead Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rewindoflivingdead/

Mar 22, 2023

In 2013, Naughty Dog — a video game developer — unleashed “The Last of Us” on Playstation to critical acclaim and huge sales at stores. The game sold over 1.3 million copies in the first week and less than a year after the game was released a film adaptation was already in the works. Unfortunately, just two years later the film was languishing in development hell and the rights to the adaptation eventually reverted back to original creator Neil Druckmann. Then in 2019, Druckmann was introduced to Craig Mazin, who was fresh off an Emmy win for his series “Chernobyl” and the two immediately hit it off, especially when they started talking about a fresh new idea to adapt “The Last of Us” into a TV series rather than a film. A week later they were pitching the idea to HBO and it didn’t take long for the network to bite on the project with an order given to develop the series in 2020. Druckmann and Mazin worked hand-in-hand to stay faithful to the original story from the game while injecting new life into a nine-episode first season that ended up building an audience that rivaled the “Game of Thrones” spinoff “House of the Dragon.” The post-apocalyptic story at the center of it all focused on Joel, a hardened smuggler who has seemingly lost everything, and a young girl named Ellie, who is immune to the deadly infection that effectively ended the world, as they travel across the country together… In the latest episode of Rewind of the Living Dead, we’re going to tell some punny jokes and hope there’s not a fungus among us as we review the first season of “The Last of Us”… Music courtesy of Andrew Scott Bell Music courtesy of Andrew Scott Bell and Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio For more Rewind of the Living Dead, visit our website or follow on social media: https://www.rewindofthelivingdead.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/rewindofdead Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rewindoflivingdead Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rewindoflivingdead/

Mar 15, 2023

After original “Scream” creator Kevin Williamson split with the franchise following the fourth film in the series, the team at Radio Silence — a group comprised of Chad Villella, Matt Bettinelli-Olpin and Tyler Gillett — pitched an idea for a fifth sequel that ultimately went onto find great success while helping to reinvigorate the series that laid dormant for over 10 years. “Scream 5” had barely been in theaters for two weeks when a sequel was ordered with a release date already attached for March 2023. James Vanderbilt and Guy Busick, the same writers behind the fifth “Scream” film returned to pen the sixth movie, but dramatic changes had to be made after series star Neve Campbell couldn’t come to terms on a financial agreement to make her return. With Sidney Prescott no longer the focus, the attention shifted to the surviving characters from the fifth film, who were then relocated out of Woodsboro into the sprawling concrete jungle in New York City where a new and much more brutal Ghostface was awaiting them… In the latest episode of Rewind of the Living Dead, we’re going to observe the rules of a franchise and trust no one as we review the 2023 sequel “Scream 6”…. Music courtesy of Andrew Scott Bell Music courtesy of Andrew Scott Bell and Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio For more Rewind of the Living Dead, visit our website or follow on social media: https://www.rewindofthelivingdead.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/rewindofdead Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rewindoflivingdead Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rewindoflivingdead/

Mar 8, 2023

When Kevin Williamson was originally writing a script he called “Scary Movie,” he was so nervous about handing it over to his agent that he immediately began penning the opening scene to a potential sequel. After sending those pages over to his agent, the idea struck them that they were no longer just selling a script to a studio — there were introducing them to a franchise. The film eventually became “Scream” and after a massive opening month in theaters, Miramax executives were frothing at the mouth for a sequel. Because there was so much mystery surrounding the identity of the killers in the first film, Williamson knew he had to be extra secretive for the sequel so he wrote multiple endings and even had his assistant write a dummy script that got leaked with Dewey as the killer. Williamson’s worst nightmare came true when the real script actually did get leaked but by then the dummy version had made the rounds and nobody believed the second one was legit. At that point it was just a time crunch with production because the studio wanted to release the sequel less than one year after the original hit theaters. The follow up centered around Sidney Prescott heading off to college in Ohio but soon the past comes back to haunt her when a copycat Ghostface starts murdering people around her…. In the latest episode of Rewind of the Living Dead, we’re going to talk about the rules of the sequel and make sure the body count is higher as we review “Scream 2”… Music courtesy of Andrew Scott Bell Music courtesy of Andrew Scott Bell and Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio For more Rewind of the Living Dead, visit our website or follow on social media: https://www.rewindofthelivingdead.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/rewindofdead Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rewindoflivingdead Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rewindoflivingdead/

Mar 1, 2023

The 1980s were a haven for horror cinema and that’s what led to exploitation and hardcore pornography filmmaker Dick Randall and Italian producer Roberto Loyola to get together and write a script for a movie under the pen name “John Shadow.” The end result was a project called “Jigsaw” that eventually landed in the hands of director Juan Piquer Simon, who had just recently been approached to helm “The Last House on the Left” sequel but he passed because he felt the script was too boring. That’s when he read the treatment for “Jigsaw,” which was somehow supposed to be made as a TV movie. Simon was so blown away by the script that he decided to help mold this into a feature length film. What resulted was a gruesome, blood soaked film that was far more concerned with jaw dropping kills than anything that could pass as a coherent story. Four decades later, this is a film that Eli Roth called a “glowing work of art.” In the latest edition of Rewind of the Living Dead, we’re going to rev up our chainsaws and put together a puzzle as we talk about the 1982 film “Pieces”… Music courtesy of Andrew Scott Bell and Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio For more Rewind of the Living Dead, visit our website or follow on social media: https://www.rewindofthelivingdead.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/rewindofdead Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rewindoflivingdead Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rewindoflivingdead/

Feb 22, 2023

Found footage films in horror go back many years with the controversial movie “Cannibal Holocaust” credited as one of the first to come to prominence. It wasn’t until 1999 when “The Blair Witch Project” landed in theaters that found footage horror films truly exploded in popularity with audiences even going as far as questioning if what they were watching might actually be real and not a work of fiction. It was from that movie that up and coming filmmaker Robbie Banfitch was inspired to make his own found footage film. His concept actually started with the title — a word that he made up yet sounded like a great name for movie. From there, Banfitch started contextualizing an idea for a film that would take him to the deepest reaches of the Mojave desert where he would be joined by three of his real life friends for a journey into madness. Banfitch didn’t write a script for the movie but instead went scene by scene as he directed his rag-tag group of actors by pushing them into his ultimate vision for a terrifying road trip that spiraled into a fever dream filled with sand, sun and blood. In the latest episode of Rewind of the Living Dead, we’re going to grab our memory cards and sunscreen as we review the 2023 found footage horror film “The Outwaters”… Music courtesy of Andrew Scott Bell Music courtesy of Andrew Scott Bell and Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio For more Rewind of the Living Dead, visit our website or follow on social media: https://www.rewindofthelivingdead.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/rewindofdead Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rewindoflivingdead Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rewindoflivingdead/

Feb 15, 2023

Famed special effects technician Robert Kurtzman — best known for his work on films such as “Evil Dead 2” and “Night of the Creeps” — developed a story for a movie he wanted to make but he soon realized he didn’t quite have the chops to actually write it. So he hired a young filmmaker named Quentin Tarantino to take on that job. Tarantino had started earning buzz around Hollywood for his “True Romance” and “Natural Born Killers” scripts but at the time he was still jockeying a register at a local video store. The $1,500 that Kurtzman paid him to write the script allowed Tarantino to quit his job and focus on filmmaking full time but he also made Kurtzman agree to provide the effects for a little movie he was planning to write and direct called “Reservoir Dogs.” A few years later following the release of his second film “Pulp Fiction,” Tarantino was the hottest director in Hollywood but rather than stepping behind the camera, he decided to play actor while his friend and fellow indie maverick Robert Rodriguez directed a film that ultimately plays out in two parts — the first involves a pair of bank-robbing brothers on the run from the law and the second features them engaged in a showdown with a group of vampires… In the latest episode of Rewind of the Living Dead, we’re going to make some crosses, bless the water and the ramblers will get rambling as we review the 1996 film “From Dusk Till Dawn”… Music courtesy of Andrew Scott Bell Music courtesy of Andrew Scott Bell and Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio For more Rewind of the Living Dead, visit our website or follow on social media: https://www.rewindofthelivingdead.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/rewindofdead Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rewindoflivingdead Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rewindoflivingdead/

Feb 8, 2023

Author Paul Tremblay had already received international acclaim for his past books including “A Head Full of Ghosts,” which earned the 2015 Bram Stoker Award for best novel. In 2018, Tremblay unleashed his newest work called “A Cabin at the End of the World” — an apocalyptic yet intimate tale about faith, belief and the end of the world. It didn’t take long for Hollywood to get interested in an adaptation with the original writers behind a screenplay reaching out to famed director M. Night Shyamalan about producing the project. Unfortunately, he loved the story but didn’t enjoy one particular aspect to the book and that made him shy away from signing onto the film. Time passed and the same team returned to tell him that they actually really enjoyed his idea for the changes from the source material. Rather than just produce, however, Shyamalan decided to take on the entire project himself as both a director and a co-writer. The final adaptation centers around a family confronted by four strangers promising that the end of the world is upon them unless they are willing to make the ultimate sacrifice… In the latest episode of Rewind of the Living Dead, we’re going to keep an eye out for biblical disasters and catch some grasshoppers as we review the 2023 film “Knock at the Cabin”… Music courtesy of Andrew Scott Bell Music courtesy of Andrew Scott Bell and Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio For more Rewind of the Living Dead, visit our website or follow on social media: https://www.rewindofthelivingdead.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/rewindofdead Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rewindoflivingdead Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rewindoflivingdead/

Feb 1, 2023

Writer and director Brandon Cronenberg has developed a style of his own that seamlessly blends elements of horror and science fiction as evidenced in past films such as “Possessor” and “Antiviral.” He was working on a story revolving around human clones and using them to stand in for executions when he remembered a particularly off putting vacation that led him to an entirely new idea. Cronenberg had traveled to an all-inclusive resort in the Dominican Republic where the visitors were bussed in at night, the entire area was surrounded by razor-wire and the whole experience felt completely artificial. When the bus left to take the tourists back to the airport, Cronenberg couldn’t help but notice the extreme poverty that surrounded the posh resort where the wealthy lived like kings while the people who actually resided in the country were nearly destitute. That eventually became the script for Cronenberg’s twisted vision about an author who visits a similar all-inclusive resort but after getting arrested, he soon realizes that money really can absolve you of anything — even a murder… In the latest episode of Rewind of the Living Dead, we’re going to put on our dog collars and watch a clone get executed as we review the 2023 film “Infinity Pool”… Music courtesy of Andrew Scott Bell Music courtesy of Andrew Scott Bell and Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio For more Rewind of the Living Dead, visit our website or follow on social media: https://www.rewindofthelivingdead.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/rewindofdead Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rewindoflivingdead Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rewindoflivingdead/

Jan 25, 2023

After attending the American Film Institute and receiving critical acclaim for a pair of short films he wrote and directed, Ari Aster was suddenly getting opportunities in Hollywood but after several feature length scripts got rejected, he decided to turn his attention back to horror — a genre he loved growing up but fundamentally avoided with his writing despite constantly focusing on bleak and dreary material. What started as a film centered around a family tragedy and the trauma involved with the aftermath of a sudden death eventually transformed into what Aster called a “full bore nightmare.” The film eventually landed at A24, a studio famous for backing projects that don’t fit into any easily described categories. The finished product delivered exactly what Aster promised as a family spirals into a pit of despair and they’re soon visited by a malevolent force with the cruelest intentions in mind… In the latest episode of Rewind of the Living Dead, we’re going to stick our heads out the window and swerve to miss the roadkill as we review the 2018 film “Hereditary”… Music courtesy of Andrew Scott Bell Music courtesy of Andrew Scott Bell and Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio For more Rewind of the Living Dead, visit our website or follow on social media: https://www.rewindofthelivingdead.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/rewindofdead Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rewindoflivingdead Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rewindoflivingdead/

Jan 18, 2023

Kevin Williamson — best known as the screenwriter behind the original “Scream” as well as films such as “I Know What You Did Last Summer” and “The Faculty” — was looking for a setting for a new slasher movie but he wasn’t sure if tackling a subject as serious as the COVID-19 global pandemic was something he should explore. Previous attempts to set films during the pandemic had largely failed but he was inspired by other genre filmmakers like Jordan Peele, who have used movies to tackle hard-hitting issues while still making a truly compelling story. Williamson timed his story for April 2020, which was just after the global pandemic really took hold and he kept his film small yet continued to look for ways to ratchet up the tension at every turn. The plot centered around a pair of college friends who decide to quarantine at a family lake house far away from the city but they soon discover that being isolated doesn’t mean they are actually alone after a masked killer begins stalking them. In the latest episode of Rewind of the Living Dead, we’re going to put on our masks and spray down everything with Lysol as we review the 2023 slasher film “Sick”… Music courtesy of Andrew Scott Bell and Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio For more Rewind of the Living Dead, visit our website or follow on social media: https://www.rewindofthelivingdead.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/rewindofdead Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rewindoflivingdead Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rewindoflivingdead/

Jan 11, 2023

Prolific writer and director James Wan has plenty of experience with terrifying dolls because you have to look no further than his signature series “The Conjuring” to find Annabelle staring back at you. But Wan wasn’t looking for another haunted doll when he came up with the idea for a premise centered around “embracing technology too much” and “what happens when technology runs amok.” That was the spark of an idea that was handed over to screenwriter Akela Cooper, who had previously worked with Wan on the 2021 film “Malignant” as well as the well regarded horror film “Hell Fest.” What Cooper ultimately crafted was a horrific science fiction film with plenty of black comedy centered around a scientist who creates a childlike android as the next innovation in artificial intelligence except this time aimed at befriending kids. Unfortunately her creation soon becomes a cautionary tale in technology gone wrong… In the latest episode of Rewind of the Living Dead, we’re going to bow down to our robot overlords as we review the 2022 horror film “M3gan”… Music courtesy of Andrew Scott Bell Music courtesy of Andrew Scott Bell and Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio For more Rewind of the Living Dead, visit our website or follow on social media: https://www.rewindofthelivingdead.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/rewindofdead Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rewindoflivingdead Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rewindoflivingdead/

Jan 4, 2023

Italian horror have often been revered or considered revolting by audiences all over the world. Famed directors like Dario Argento have built rabid fanbases centered around the stylized way many directors from the European country color a canvas with blood. Lucio Fulci — who was nicknamed the “Godfather of Gore” — was one of the most beloved directors of Italian horror films with his work on movies such as” “Zombi 2” and “City of the Living Dead.” In 1982, Fulci released what would become one of his most controversial films — a movie set against the backdrop of New York City where a serial killer with a fetish for speaking like a duck is stalking and killing women in the most horrific ways possible. The movie was so graphic that it was banned in the United Kingdom after being called “simple the most damaging film” of all time. In the latest episode of Rewind of the Living Dead, we’re going to practice our best quacks and polish up our silver toes as we review the 1982 Lucio Fulci film “The New York Ripper”…. Music courtesy of Andrew Scott Bell and Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio For more Rewind of the Living Dead, visit our website or follow on social media: https://www.rewindofthelivingdead.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/rewindofdead Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rewindoflivingdead Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rewindoflivingdead/

Dec 28, 2022

Following a global pandemic, movie theaters were still struggling to pack in audiences but two genres — along with Tom Cruise flying a jet — proved resilient in the face of falling box office numbers — superhero movies and horror films. Week after week, critics were stunned at the staggering returns on horror films at the box office including a feature called “Smile” that wasn’t even supposed to earn a theatrical release yet it went onto gross more than $216 million worldwide to make it the highest earning horror film of the year. 2022 was also the year that Jordan Peele searched for aliens, Mia Goth introduced us to Maxine and then eventually to Pearl, Art the Clown sent audience members screaming from their seats, Ralph Fiennes served up a deliciously wicked four course meal, Ghostface returned and Amber Midthunder reminded us all how fight off a Predator. All in all, it was a great year to be a horror fan. In the latest episode of Rewind of the Living Dead, we present our special year end extravaganza as we reveal our top horror films and best horror moments for 2022… Music courtesy of Andrew Scott Bell Music courtesy of Andrew Scott Bell and Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio For more Rewind of the Living Dead, visit our website or follow on social media: https://www.rewindofthelivingdead.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/rewindofdead Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rewindoflivingdead Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rewindoflivingdead/

Dec 21, 2022

There was a time when studios would actually accept screenplay ideas from the general public and that’s how producer Scott Schiend got his hands on a short story entitled “He Sees You When You’re Sleeping,” which was written by a Harvard student named Paul Caimi. The story centered around a killer Santa Claus and the concept was interesting enough that Schiend decided to develop it into a film. Under the working title “Slayride,” numerous directors were targeted to lead the film including Sam Raimi, Albert Magnoli and Ken Kwapis but the studio was interested in working with television producer Charles Seller Jr., who had famously worked on the “Life and Times of Grizzly Adams” film and TV series. Principle photography started in March 1983 in Utah with the movie centering around a traumatized young boy who witnesses a killer in a Santa costume murder his family and years later he decides to take up the same mantle to punish all those who misbehaved before Christmas… In our special holiday episode of Rewind of the Living Dead, we’re going to find out if you’ve been naughty as we review the 1984 classic “Silent Night, Deadly Night." Music courtesy of Andrew Scott Bell Music courtesy of Andrew Scott Bell and Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio For more Rewind of the Living Dead, visit our website or follow on social media: https://www.rewindofthelivingdead.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/rewindofdead Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rewindoflivingdead Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rewindoflivingdead/

Dec 14, 2022

When Wes Craven first terrified audiences by unleashing dream demon Freddy Krueger in 1984, no one could have predicted that his film that had to scrape together financing just to get made would ultimately become one of the most successful horror franchises of all time. In the nearly 40 years since the first film was released, the “Nightmare on Elm Street” series has spawned nine total movies while earning more than $474 million at the box office. The series also managed to create one of the most iconic characters in horror history with fans still scared to fall asleep out of fear that Freddy might get them. In the latest episode of Rewind of the Living Dead as we wrap up our series on the entire “Nightmare on Elm Street” franchise we’re going to take one final look at the house that Freddy built and we welcome a special guest as we interview Lisa Wilcox — the only final girl to truly survive her nightmares…. Music courtesy of Andrew Scott Bell and Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio For more Rewind of the Living Dead, visit our website or follow on social media: https://www.rewindofthelivingdead.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/rewindofdead Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rewindoflivingdead Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rewindoflivingdead/

Dec 7, 2022

The idea for a movie pitting Freddy Krueger against Jason Voorhees actually dates all the back to 1987 when New Line Cinema and Paramount Pictures started talking about a crossover film following the success of “Nightmare on Elm Street Part 3: Dream Warriors” and “Friday the 13 the Part VI: Jason Lives.” Sadly, neither studio wanted to give up rights to the other character to make the film so the ambitious plans fell to the wayside. Talks about putting the two slasher icons into a single movie continued to bubble up over the years but it wasn’t until 1999 when the project really started to get support from the studios again. Over $6 million was reportedly spent on various scripts but eventually writers Mark Swift and Damian Shannon came up with an idea that everybody liked, which eventually led to Ronny Yu being hired as a director. Robert Englund returned for the eighth time to play Freddy while Ken Kirzinger was hired to portray Jason Voorhees despite early talks that Kane Hodder would come back to play the hockey mask killer again. When the film finally opened in 2003, the long awaited showdown landed at No. 1 at the box office for two weeks in a row as fans flocked to the theater to see two titans of horror square off… In the latest episode of Rewind of the Living Dead, we’re going to load up on hypnocil and jump in a van bound for Camp Crystal Lake as we review “Freddy vs. Jason”… Music courtesy of Andrew Scott Bell Music courtesy of Andrew Scott Bell and Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio For more Rewind of the Living Dead, visit our website or follow on social media: https://www.rewindofthelivingdead.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/rewindofdead Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rewindoflivingdead Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rewindoflivingdead/

Nov 30, 2022

Writer David Kajganich had worked on several horror screenplays throughout his career including the critically acclaimed 2018 remake of “Suspiria” but even he was surprised when he was approached about adapting Camile DeAngelis’ book about a pair of lovestruck teenagers who both happen to be afflicted with the same instinct to consume human flesh while in the midst of a coming of age story. It was unlike anything he’d ever been asked to write before but after talking to the author, Kajganich was sold on the idea. It wasn’t long before he spoke to previous collaborator Luca Guadagnino about serving as a director on the project but for a time it appeared no deal would be struck and he’d have to find someone else to lead the film. Eventually, Kajganich circled back around and asked Guadagnino to just read his script and afterwards the director agreed to the job on one condition — he wanted Timothee Chalamet for one of the lead roles after they previously worked together on the film “Call Me By Your Name.” Chalamet signed on along with Taylor Russell as well as Oscar winner Mark Rylance in what can ultimately be described as a cross-country cannibal love story…. In the latest episode of Rewind of the Living Dead, we’re going to wet our appetites and sniff around for other eaters as we review the 2022 film “Bones and All”… Music courtesy of Andrew Scott Bell Music courtesy of Andrew Scott Bell and Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio For more Rewind of the Living Dead, visit our website or follow on social media: https://www.rewindofthelivingdead.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/rewindofdead Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rewindoflivingdead Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rewindoflivingdead/

Nov 23, 2022

Writer Will Tracy, who counts shows like “Last Week Tonight” and “Succession” among his credits on IMDB, was on his honeymoon in Norway when he started exploring the best options for dinner as a certified foodie. What he discovered was a private dining location on an island where a boat was required to pick you up and drop you off for a five-hour experience where the chef and staff prepared an elaborate meal for an exclusive set of clientele. That was all the inspiration Tracy needed to return to New York and seek out his friend Seth Reiss to explore transforming this idea into an actual film that dissected the elite world of overpriced gourmet food. During the writing process, Tracy and Reiss actually started imagining Ralph Fiennes in the lead role as the eccentric chef that sits at the center of their dark-horror comedy but the pair were even more stunned when the actor actually agreed to do the part. The finished product centers around a group of 1-percenters who pay to have the ultimate eating experience on a private island with a world class chef but they soon find out that what they’re being fed is far more bitter than any dish that’s being served… In the latest episode of Rewind of the Living Dead, we’re going to clear our palettes and try to figure out the theme for the evening as we review the 2022 film “The Menu”… Music courtesy of Andrew Scott Bell and Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio For more Rewind of the Living Dead, visit our website or follow on social media: https://www.rewindofthelivingdead.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/rewindofdead Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rewindoflivingdead Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rewindoflivingdead/

Nov 16, 2022

Following the development of the “Friday the 13th” remake, Michael Bay and his Platinum Dunes production company announced plans to take on another franchise with a remake of the 1984 classic “A Nightmare on Elm Street.” The idea behind the remake was taking the “Nightmare” franchise back to its roots as a much scarier film rather than the version that had been duplicated in recent years where antagonist Freddy Krueger was defined by “cracking jokes” and making one-liners before killing his victims. Music video director Samuel Bayer was hired to direct and the vision for the film shifted from a remake to a reimagining with plans to use elements from the original movie but not necessarily copy what Wes Craven had created. Jackie Earle Haley was hired to take on the role of Freddy — a move that original series star Robert Englund supported. On a budget of $35 million dollars, the “Nightmare” remake was supposed to reignite the franchise with the stars of the film already signed on for multiple sequels as Bay attempted to make everyone scared of Freddy Krueger again… In the latest episode of Rewind of the Living Dead as part of our ongoing series taking a deep dive into the “Nightmare on Elm Street” franchise, we discuss the 2010 remake and what went wrong with this film…. Music courtesy of Andrew Scott Bell Music courtesy of Andrew Scott Bell and Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio For more Rewind of the Living Dead, visit our website or follow on social media: https://www.rewindofthelivingdead.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/rewindofdead Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rewindoflivingdead Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rewindoflivingdead/

Nov 9, 2022

When Wes Craven contemplated returning to the “Nightmare on Elm Street” franchise for the third film in the series, he pitched an idea for a story where Freddy Krueger crossed over to invade the real world where he would begin haunting the actors from the movies. The studio declined that version of the film but Craven never forgot his idea. Six years later after it appeared the “Nightmare” series was all but dead and buried, Craven returned with a similar pitch while promising to return Freddy to his roots as a darker and scarier entity rather than the cartoonish version that had appeared in many of the sequels. The final script involved actors playing fictional versions of themselves including Heather Langenkamp, Robert Englund and John Saxon all returning with Craven even putting himself in the film as Freddy Krueger returns to haunt them all again… In the latest episode of Rewind of the Living Dead, we’re going to make sure the TV is unplugged and Rex stays at the foot of the bed as we review the 1994 film “Wes Craven’s New Nightmare”… Music courtesy of Andrew Scott Bell Music courtesy of Andrew Scott Bell and Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio For more Rewind of the Living Dead, visit our website or follow on social media: https://www.rewindofthelivingdead.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/rewindofdead Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rewindoflivingdead Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rewindoflivingdead/

Nov 2, 2022

After writing and directing his debut film in 2012, Andrew Semans worked on a screenplay for a new idea that centered around a single mother battling against feelings of fear and paranoia when it came time to protect her child. The screenplay ended up on the infamous Black List — an annual group of the most liked scripts that haven’t been picked up or produced by a major studio. Numerous award winning films have come from the Black List and Semans’ latest screenplay ended up there as one of the top choices in 2019 alongside future films such as “Don’t Worry Darling,” “The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent” and “The Menu,” which is also due out in 2022. The finished product was eventually picked up for distribution by IFC Films and Shudder with the story centered around a woman who escaped an abusive past only to discover that her tormentor has found her more than 20 years later and now she’s got more to protect than just herself when her daughter also lands in his crosshairs…. In the latest episode of Rewind of the Living Dead, we’re going to do a kindness for our listeners as we review the 2022 film “Resurrection”…. (Music provided courtesy of Andrew Scott Bell) Music courtesy of Andrew Scott Bell and Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio For more Rewind of the Living Dead, visit our website or follow on social media: https://www.rewindofthelivingdead.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/rewindofdead Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rewindoflivingdead Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rewindoflivingdead/

Oct 26, 2022

Following the release of his first short film, writer and director Damien Leone began developing a script centered around an evil slasher named Art the Clown who would battle it out with a heroine wearing an angel costume. The idea got scrapped before Leone eventually released the film “Terrifier,” which brought Art the Clown to life in a graphic, blood-soaked movie that definitely got the attention of horror audiences. The biggest criticism around that film, however, was a lack of narrative, which made Leone revisit his original idea that would require more time to develop as he stayed dedicated to creating a sequel that would serve as a much bigger character study. The result was a film that pit Leone’s heroine against Art the Clown in another epic encounter that has forced some moviegoers to actually vomit and pass out due to the extreme imagery depicted on screen… In the latest episode of Rewind of the Living Dead, we’re going to pick up our garbage bag full of weapons and make sure the hacksaw is sharp as we review the 2022 horror film “Terrifier 2”… (Music courtesy of Andrew Scott Bell ) Music courtesy of Andrew Scott Bell and Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio For more Rewind of the Living Dead, visit our website or follow on social media: https://www.rewindofthelivingdead.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/rewindofdead Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rewindoflivingdead Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rewindoflivingdead/

Oct 24, 2022

Conceived and curated entirely on the popular, audio-based social media platform Clubhouse, the newly released "Sinphony: A Clubhouse Horror Anthology" features shorts from some of the best and brightest up and coming filmmakers across horror. In this special episode of Rewind of the Living Dead, we speak to three of those filmmakers about their work on "Sinphony" including Haley Bishop, who many will remember as the star of the massive hit film "Host," as well as Kimberley Elizabeth — one of the hosts of the hugely popular podcast Nightmare on Film Street — and finally Nichole Carlson. Don't miss this special episode and then make sure to check out "Sinphony: A Clubhouse Horror Anthology," which is available on VOD right now! (Music in the episode provided with permission by Andrew Scott Bell ) Music courtesy of Andrew Scott Bell and Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio For more Rewind of the Living Dead, visit our website or follow on social media: https://www.rewindofthelivingdead.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/rewindofdead Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rewindoflivingdead Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rewindoflivingdead/

Oct 18, 2022

When David Gordon Green got the greenlight to begin developing a new take on the “Halloween” franchise, he started by fleshing out a story that would resurrect Michael Myers and pit him against Laurie Strode once again. Initially, Green wanted to pitch two films that he would shoot back-to-back, which would ultimately serve as one complete story. Those plans were scratched but Green still found massive success with the release of his first “Halloween” film in 2018. It didn’t take long for the studio to order sequels, which gave Green a chance to expand his idea from two films to three after realizing he had enough story to stretch across a trilogy. The new plan involved an aggressive, action packed sequel for the second film and then what Green called a “love story” for the third. Set four years after the events of “Halloween Kills,” Haddonfield is still haunted by the specter of Michael Myers but it doesn’t take long before the town discovers a new boogeyman in their midst… In the latest episode of Rewind of the Living Dead, we’re going to put a butcher knife in the pumpkin as we say goodbye to Michael Myers and Laurie Strode with our review of “Halloween Ends”… (Music courtesy of Andrew Scott Bell ) Music courtesy of Andrew Scott Bell and Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio For more Rewind of the Living Dead, visit our website or follow on social media: https://www.rewindofthelivingdead.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/rewindofdead Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rewindoflivingdead Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rewindoflivingdead/

Oct 12, 2022

Talks about a ‘Hellraiser’ reboot or remake had been in the works for years with original creator Clive Barker occasionally offering updates about the film. Various writers and directors were pitched for the project for a franchise that had already seen a multitude of lackluster sequels. By 2013, Barker said he was set to direct and write the newest iteration of the series with Doug Bradley returning as Pinhead. The project continued to languish away in development hell until 2019 when Spyglass Media Group got involved with David Bruckner hired to oversee the film after he found success with an underrated horror film called ‘The Night House.’ Bruckner ended up reteaming with the same writers behind that film with Ben Collins and Luke Piotrowski penning the script for the latest version of ‘Hellraiser’ along with a new Pinhead that would be played by a woman named Jamie Clayton. Fascinated by the chance to explore themes like possession and temptation, Bruckner unleashed an updated version of the franchise where a girl battling addiction comes into contact with the Lament Configuration and all hell breaks loose… In the latest episode of Rewind of the Living Dead, we’re going to solve the puzzle box and promise we have such sights to show you as we review the 2022 reboot for ‘Hellraiser’… Music courtesy of Andrew Scott Bell and Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio For more Rewind of the Living Dead, visit our website or follow on social media: https://www.rewindofthelivingdead.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/rewindofdead Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rewindoflivingdead Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rewindoflivingdead/

Oct 5, 2022

Raised in a small town near Akron, Ohio, Parker Finn grew up as a huge fan of film but particularly when it came to horror movies. Often intrigued by the covers of VHS tapes at the video store, Finn admittedly watched films that he probably had no business seeing at a young age. Being traumatized by movies like Poltergeist and The Shining set Finn on a path where he was determined to eventually scare people with films of his own. That led him to make his critically acclaimed 2020 short film titled Laura Hasn’t Slept about a woman who seeks help from her therapist after she’s tormented by recurring nightmares. While Finn was never a fan of short films that dovetail into a larger feature, he couldn’t help but decide to pull at a thread that eventually led him to his first full-length movie. When a therapist witnesses a patient carry out a disturbing act of violence, she’s suddenly haunted by the same type of visions that could eventually spell her doom and she’s running out of time to stave off a gruesome death of her own… In the latest episode of Rewind of the Living Dead, we keep a close eye on anyone grinning at us as we review the 2022 horror film Smile … Music courtesy of Andrew Scott Bell and Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio For more Rewind of the Living Dead, visit our website or follow on social media: https://www.rewindofthelivingdead.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/rewindofdead Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rewindoflivingdead Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rewindoflivingdead/

Sep 28, 2022

The “Nightmare on Elm Street” franchise had never been bigger following the release of the fourth installment in the series “The Dream Master,” which was then followed by a TV series titled “Freddy’s Nightmares.” New Line Cinema, which was nicknamed “The House That Freddy Built,” wasted no time ordering a fifth film with an idea that was originally pitched during pre-production on Part 3 about Freddy Krueger inhabiting the mind of an unborn child. It wasn’t until years later when producer Sara Risher decided to develop the idea further. Sadly, script rewrites and the search for a director, which included both Frank Miller and Stephen King being considered, ended up with Stephen Hopkins leading the project. The reception at the box office was a far cry from previous installments and that led to producers rethinking the future of the franchise. By 1991, New Line Cinema had started developing different projects and the studio felt it was time to move beyond “Nightmare on Elm Street.” So it was decided that the sixth film in the series would be the last. Future Oscar winner Peter Jackson actually worked on a version of the script with several other stories considered including a continuing plot around Alice Johnson and the child she was carrying in Part 5. Ultimately, the decision was made to go in a completely different direction with director Rachel Talalay decided to inject more humor into this installment that eventually including the final sequences being shot and shown in 3D. In the latest episode of Rewind of the Living Dead, we continue with our series on “Nightmare on Elm Street” by talking about Part 5 “The Dream Child” and “Freddy’s Dead: The Final Nightmare”… Music courtesy of Andrew Scott Bell and Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio For more Rewind of the Living Dead, visit our website or follow on social media: https://www.rewindofthelivingdead.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/rewindofdead Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rewindoflivingdead Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rewindoflivingdead/

Sep 21, 2022

During the production of his hit slasher film “X,” director Ti West began developing a backstory for the character of Pearl as played by actor Mia Goth. Working together, the director and star began crafting what would ultimately become a script for an entire prequel movie that would center around the murderous woman that haunted the farm where “X” took place. Unlike that film, which took inspiration from movies like “Texas Chain Saw Massacre,” West felt like he wanted to go in a completely different direction for the prequel while taking inspiration from films such as “The Wizard of Oz” and he later called this project a “demented Disney movie.” Set in 1918, a young girl dreams of becoming a star while desperately seeking to escape the family farm where she grew up and she’ll do anything or kill anyone to get there… In the latest episode of Rewind of the Living Dead, we’re going to sharpen our pitchforks and pick up the pig off the front porch as we review the 2022 horror film “Pearl”…. Theme courtesy of Andrew Bell Scott Music Music courtesy of Andrew Scott Bell and Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio For more Rewind of the Living Dead, visit our website or follow on social media: https://www.rewindofthelivingdead.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/rewindofdead Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rewindoflivingdead Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rewindoflivingdead/

Sep 14, 2022

The relationship between horror and comedy has really exploded over the last few years, especially with filmmakers like David Gordon-Green and Danny McBride developing a new “Halloween” trilogy and former sketch comedy guru Jordan Peele winning an Oscar and becoming one of the most popular directors in modern horror history. The latest convert is Zach Cregger, who first came to fame through his own sketch comedy series called “The Whitest Kids You Know.” It wasn’t until he read a book called “The Gift of Fear” that he got inspired to write a scene based on the subject matter dealing with little red flags women are encouraged to recognize when it comes to the toxic behavior of the men around them. That single scene eventually spiraled into an entire idea for a film where a woman arrives at a house she rented only to find it’s already been occupied by someone else… In the latest episode of Rewind of the Living Dead, we’re going to double check our Air BNB reservations and make a cup of tea as we review the 2022 horror film “Barbarian”… Music courtesy of Andrew Scott Bell and Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio For more Rewind of the Living Dead, visit our website or follow on social media: https://www.rewindofthelivingdead.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/rewindofdead Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rewindoflivingdead Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rewindoflivingdead/

Sep 7, 2022

As part of our ongoing series taking a deep dive into the entire Nightmare on Elm Street franchise, this week we look back at the 1988 sequel Nightmare on Elm Street 4: The Dream Master. Music courtesy of Andrew Scott Bell and Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio For more Rewind of the Living Dead, visit our website or follow on social media: https://www.rewindofthelivingdead.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/rewindofdead Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rewindoflivingdead Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rewindoflivingdead/

Aug 31, 2022

Due to the critical failure surrounding “Nightmare on Elm Street 2,” New Line Cinema was hesitant to green light a third film in the franchise but when original creator Wes Craven decided to come back on board to help write the script, the studio decided to move forward with the project. Craven’s idea centered around a third and final film that would conclude the series, especially considering he didn’t initially plan on making any movies past the first one. His original script actually involved Freddy Krueger crossing over to the real world and tormenting the actors making a “Nightmare on Elm Street” sequel. The studio shot that down, although Craven eventually got his wish to make that film a few years later. Craven eventually teamed with writer Bruce Wagner to come up with the concept for the film, which initially started out as a much darker take on Freddy and the teens he was going after in their dreams. Ultimately, the studio opted to go in a different direction with more outrageous dream sequences mixed in with some seriously dark humor. What resulted was a story about a group of kids locked away in a psych ward after each of them dealt with horrendous night terrors but it turns out they were all being haunted by the same man in their dreams… In the latest episode of Rewind of the Living Dead, we’re going to crank up the Dokken and load up on hypnocil as we discuss “Nightmare on Elm Street 3: Dream Warriors”… Music courtesy of Andrew Scott Bell and Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio For more Rewind of the Living Dead, visit our website or follow on social media: https://www.rewindofthelivingdead.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/rewindofdead Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rewindoflivingdead Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rewindoflivingdead/

Aug 17, 2022

The 1980s served as the home to many great horror films but it was also a decade defined by sequels, especially when any movie found success with theater goers. The immense popularity of “A Nightmare on Elm Street” in 1984 led New Line Cinema to immediately shift gears to a sequel that would ultimately be released less than a year later. Unfortunately, original director Wes Craven declined to return despite being offered the gig because he found the script by writer David Chaskin just too ridiculous and he wanted no part of the next film in the franchise. That’s when “Alone in the Dark” director Jack Sholder took over the project and he cast a relatively unknown young actor named Mark Patton in the lead role in a gender bending swap from a final girl to a final boy. Upon its release, the film received mixed reviews from critics with some praising the performances from the new cast with others pointing out the overtly homoerotic themes that highlight nearly every major scene in the movie with one publication eventually calling the sequel “the gayest horror film ever.” Set five years after the original film, Jesse Walsh and his family move into the infamous house where Nancy Thompson was once terrorized in her dreams except this new teenager is actually fighting off Freddy Kreuger from taking over his mind, body and soul… In the latest episode of Rewind of the Living Dead, we’re going to do some pushups and make sure the bird cage is locked as we review the 1985 sequel “A Nightmare on Elm Street 2: Freddy’s Revenge”… Music courtesy of Andrew Scott Bell and Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio For more Rewind of the Living Dead, visit our website or follow on social media: https://www.rewindofthelivingdead.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/rewindofdead Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rewindoflivingdead Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rewindoflivingdead/

Aug 3, 2022

Following a career that began directing x-rated films, Wes Craven decided to make the move into bigger features while combing the deepest, darkest parts of his psyche. He wrote and directed “The Last House on the Left” and “The Hills Have Eyes” — a pair of gruesome horror films that terrified audiences but also managed to essentially ostracize Craven because of the extreme content in his movies. Realizing that horror was going to be the only genre that would have him, Craven was inspired by a story he read in the LA Times about a group of Cambodians, who had suffered through disturbing nightmares with many mysteriously dying in their sleep. That idea sparked a creative fire inside Craven as he transformed that story into a script where people were being killed by their dreams.. He named his villain after a schoolyard bully who had beaten him up as a child and after finding a producer in Robert Shaye and his upstart studio New Line Cinema, Craven had his next film ready to go. The story centered around a group of teenagers being stalked and tormented by a scarred up dream demon seeking vengeance against the children of the parents who killed him… To celebrate the 100th episode of Rewind of the Living Dead, we are launching our special series on the entire Nightmare on Elm Street series starting with the 1984 classic from director Wes Craven.... Music courtesy of Andrew Scott Bell and Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio For more Rewind of the Living Dead, visit our website or follow on social media: https://www.rewindofthelivingdead.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/rewindofdead Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rewindoflivingdead Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rewindoflivingdead/

Jul 27, 2022

After signing a five-year development deal with Universal Pictures, Jordan Peele got to work on his next project following the massive success of both “Get Out” and “Us.” Peele’s next film was announced in November 2020 with the writer and director saying he wanted to create something audiences would have “to come see” after penning the script at a time with incredible uncertainty surrounding the future of movie theaters. Notoriously secretive about his projects, Peele didn’t reveal much of anything about his plans for the film other than saying that he was focusing on humanity’s addiction to spectacle while specifically naming films like “Close Encounters of the Third Kind,” “Signs” and “The Wizard of Oz” as influences on his writing. The film also reunited Peele with Oscar winner Daniel Kaluuya, who had received rave reviews for his performance in “Get out” along with a cast that also included Keke Palmer and Steven Yeun. The end result was a film centered around a family of Hollywood horse trainers who try to revive their struggling business by capturing the impossible on camera and then parlaying that into a sizable payday… In the latest episode of Rewind of the Living Dead, we’re going to look up at the sky and make sure the security cameras are working as we review the 2022 horror film “Nope”… Music courtesy of Andrew Scott Bell and Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio For more Rewind of the Living Dead, visit our website or follow on social media: https://www.rewindofthelivingdead.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/rewindofdead Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rewindoflivingdead Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rewindoflivingdead/

Jul 21, 2022

Frank Darabont had been an avid reader of Stephen King novels for quite some time when he came across the 1980 novella called “The Mist” as part of the “Dark Forces” anthology. Darabont immediately fell in love with the story and decided to adapt King’s book into a film that would become his directorial debut. What ultimately happened was Darabont made another King novella into a film with “The Shawshank Redemption” followed by yet another story called “The Green Mile.” Finally in 2004, Darabont began working on a screenplay adaptation of “The Mist” that he intended to turn into a film after inking an overall deal with Paramount Pictures. Darabont’s finished script actually altered the ending of King’s story into something different after a mysterious mist invades a small town, pitting neighbor against neighbor in a harrowing battle for survival. In the latest episode of Rewind of the Living Dead, we’re going to grab a can of peas and make sure the revolver is loaded as we review the 2007 film “The Mist”…. Music courtesy of Andrew Scott Bell and Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio For more Rewind of the Living Dead, visit our website or follow on social media: https://www.rewindofthelivingdead.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/rewindofdead Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rewindoflivingdead Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rewindoflivingdead/

Jul 13, 2022

Back in 2004, Joe Hill was a struggling novelist who just couldn’t seem to get one his books purchased by a publisher. Despite being horror icon Stephen King’s son, Hill was determined to strike out on his own, which is why he changed to a different last name from his father. Rather than write another novel, Hill decided to develop a group of short stories into a single collection with one of the stories centered around a little boy who gets kidnapped and he escapes thanks to help from a supernatural phone that connects him with the killer’s past victims who desperately want him to survive. Years later, director Scott Derrickson and writer C. Robert Cargill got interested in adapting the story into a feature film, which required them to build out the story a little further from Hill’s original work. What resulted was a terrifying vision about a maniac called The Grabber, who kidnaps and murders children in Denver in the 1970s and one boy along with his sister who will do anything to survive him… In the latest episode of Rewind of the Living Dead, we’re going to load up our phone with dirt and stay way from the van with black balloons as we review the 2022 horror film “The Black Phone”… Music courtesy of Andrew Scott Bell and Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio For more Rewind of the Living Dead, visit our website or follow on social media: https://www.rewindofthelivingdead.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/rewindofdead Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rewindoflivingdead Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rewindoflivingdead/

Jul 5, 2022

A supersized group of episodes of “Stranger Things” combined with delays in production due to the pandemic led to season 4 being split into two separate parts with the first seven episodes dropping in May and then the final two debuting in July. Despite only two episodes remaining in the season, “Stranger Things” packed a lot into these episodes with a nearly four-hour run time that helped reach a conclusion leading into the fifth and final season of the show. When we left at the end of episode 7, Vecna’s true identity had been revealed along with his connection to Eleven while Nancy got locked in a nightmare vision after paying a visit to the Upside Down looking for answers to the terror that has been haunting Hawkins, Indiana for years. In the latest episode of Rewind of the Living Dead, we’re going to crank up Master of Puppets and load up on weapons from the WarZone as we discuss “Stranger Things: Season 4, Volume 2”… Music courtesy of Andrew Scott Bell and Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio For more Rewind of the Living Dead, visit our website or follow on social media: https://www.rewindofthelivingdead.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/rewindofdead Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rewindoflivingdead Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rewindoflivingdead/

Jun 22, 2022

When writers S.S. Wilson and Brent Maddock were working as editors for the United States Navy while helping to produce educational videos, they had a thought while standing on top of a boulder in the middle of the desert — what if there was something underground that prevented them from actually getting off this rock? That spawned an idea for a monster movie about creatures that swim around under the dirt. The original working title was “Land Sharks” but that had to change thanks to a “Saturday Night Live” skit of the same name. They eventually teamed up with director Ron Underwood, who had previously worked with National Geographic and he had a better understanding about the kinds of creatures that could potentially haunt this movie script. After the writing duo received rave reviews for their film “Short Circuit,” they immediately began shopping around a new idea about some gigantic, underground worms that attack a small town called Perfection in the middle of nowhere Nevada. In the latest episode of Rewind of the Living Dead, we’re going to take photos with the Graboids and pole vault across some boulders as we look back at the 1990 cult classic “Tremors”… Music courtesy of Andrew Scott Bell and Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio For more Rewind of the Living Dead, visit our website or follow on social media: https://www.rewindofthelivingdead.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/rewindofdead Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rewindoflivingdead Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rewindoflivingdead/

Jun 16, 2022

When John Carpenter was first contacted about potentially directing a remake of the 1951 classic “The Thing from Another World,” he was reluctant to sign onto the project. The studio had already hired and fired “Texas Chainsaw Massacre” director Tobe Hooper and Carpenter didn’t really see a path to a creative remake from a film he admired so much. But it was his first chance to move from independent cinema to do a studio film so Carpenter eventually decided to take on the project while putting his own original spin on the concept where he wouldn’t try to hide the creature but rather explore the various incarnations of an alien who could assume the identity of any host it invaded. Rob Bottin was brought on board to handle the practical effects for the film, which ended up eating a huge part of the budget but it also helped create many of the most iconic moments in the movie. Set in a remote science station in Antarctica, a group of American scientists soon discover that they are not alone after an alien presence that can duplicate any one of them begins to systematically dismantle them one by one while proving that man really is the warmest place to hide… To celebrate the 40th anniversary of one of the most iconic horror films in history, Rewind of the Living Dead will grab the flamethrowers and get ready to do a blood test as we look back on John Carpenter’s “The Thing”… Music courtesy of Andrew Scott Bell and Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio For more Rewind of the Living Dead, visit our website or follow on social media: https://www.rewindofthelivingdead.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/rewindofdead Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rewindoflivingdead Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rewindoflivingdead/

Jun 8, 2022

Just because you’re paranoid doesn’t mean something isn’t really happening. That’s the premise behind the new film “Watcher,” which just opened in theaters as director Chloe Okuno teams up with “It Follows” star Maika Monroe for a thriller that feels like something that should have Alfred Hitchcock’s name attached to it. In addition to “Watcher” opening in theaters, David Cronenberg’s latest film called “Crimes of the Future” is also being released with the reception to this latest movie mixed somewhere between a masterpiece and an all-out gore fest that had some viewers leaving the theater in disgust. Plus we discuss what happens with "Scream 6" without Neve Campbell. On the latest episode of Rewind of the Living Dead, we review the new film 'Watcher,' 'Scream 6' moving on without Neve Campbell and David Cronenberg's latest film and legacy... Music courtesy of Andrew Scott Bell and Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio For more Rewind of the Living Dead, visit our website or follow on social media: https://www.rewindofthelivingdead.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/rewindofdead Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rewindoflivingdead Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rewindoflivingdead/

Jun 1, 2022

Horror has always found a home on television but it’s hard to imagine anything capturing the attention of the pop culture zeitgeist like “Stranger Things” has done over the past few years. Developed by the Duffer brothers, the series based in the 1980’s was equal parts nostalgia and great storytelling while making titles like Eleven and the Demogorgon household names across the globe. When “Stranger Things” season 3 ended, the evil Mindflayer had been stopped but Eleven lost her powers and the gateway to the Upside Down has seemingly ended Chief Jim Hopper’s life. Season 4 picks up with Eleven and the Byers’ family living in California, Mike and Dustin teaming up with a new friend named Eddie and a nightmarish presence suddenly lurking in Hawkins that is far scarier than any big bad before it. For the first time on Rewind of the Living Dead, we review a TV series as we crank up the Kate Bush and remember friends don’t lie as we review “Stranger Things” Season 4, Volume 1… Music courtesy of Andrew Scott Bell and Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio For more Rewind of the Living Dead, visit our website or follow on social media: https://www.rewindofthelivingdead.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/rewindofdead Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rewindoflivingdead Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rewindoflivingdead/

May 13, 2022

The wild success of the first Friday the 13th movie had Paramount Pictures frothing at the mouth for a sequel but the initial idea was to essentially treat the franchise as an anthology where each movie would involve an entirely new scary story. Some of the producers on the original film had a much different idea that the sequel should involve Jason Voorhees even though his appearance in the original film was essentially done in a nightmare sequence that was never expected to go any further than that movie. Steve Miner, who was an associate producer on the original film ran with that idea and he signed onto direct the next movie after Sean Cunningham opted not to return to the franchise he helped start. Miner came up with an idea that would carry the story five years into the future after the events in the original film as a new group of camp counselors are arriving to train for the summer ahead but they are completely unaware of the danger lurking in the woods…. In the latest episode of Rewind of the Living Dead, we’re going to put on mother’s sweater and sharpen the pitchfork as we review the 1981 sequel “Friday the 13th Part 2”…. Music courtesy of Andrew Scott Bell and Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio For more Rewind of the Living Dead, visit our website or follow on social media: https://www.rewindofthelivingdead.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/rewindofdead Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rewindoflivingdead Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rewindoflivingdead/

May 12, 2022

Writing partners Ben Collins and Luke Piotrowski had already managed to get several scripts made into films but there was plenty more left on the cutting room floor from projects that never got picked up or pieces of stories that were deemed too ambitious that the pair called their “murdered darlings.” Armed with those ideas along with an intense desire to write something that would scare each other, Collins and Piotrowski started to develop an idea for a new script that would deal with a subject that was truly terrifying — the intense reality of mortality. Despite never having suffered through any intense grief in their own lives yet knowing that death is looming around the corner for all of us and the ones we love, they decided to explore that as a setting for a film. The final story centered around a woman named Beth who is trying to make sense of her husband’s shocking suicide and the trove of secrets he was keeping from her that she begins to uncover in the wake of his death. In the latest episode of Rewind of the Living Dead, we’re going to crank up the stereo to listen to ‘The Calvary Cross’ and make sure the boat is tied to the dock as we review the 2021 thriller ‘The Night House’… Music courtesy of Andrew Scott Bell and Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio For more Rewind of the Living Dead, visit our website or follow on social media: https://www.rewindofthelivingdead.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/rewindofdead Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rewindoflivingdead Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rewindoflivingdead/

Apr 28, 2022

When writer and director Miriama Diallo attended Yale University, she referred to the person in charge of her residential college as ‘master’ — an incredibly outdated term that the school tried to explain away as nothing more than a way to pay homage to a British system on which it was based while stating it had nothing to do with the ugly history of slavery in America. Diallo just went along with the university’s rules but a few years after she graduated, she happened to run into the former head of her college and instinctively she called him ‘master.’ That’s when she realized the way she had been conditioned to just accept use of such a problematic title. It forced Diallo to really examine her history and how those experiences can truly shape a person but it also inspired her to write a screenplay loosely based upon some of her own experiences at college. The finished product centered around three women of color at an upscale university called Ancaster where all of them face the specter of institutional racism, not to mention microaggressions and a haunted history at this school with a legacy of intolerance… In the latest episode of Rewind of the Living Dead, we’re going to wait for the clock to strike 3:33 as we review the 2022 film “Master”… Music courtesy of Andrew Scott Bell and Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio For more Rewind of the Living Dead, visit our website or follow on social media: https://www.rewindofthelivingdead.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/rewindofdead Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rewindoflivingdead Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rewindoflivingdead/

Apr 20, 2022

Combining a modern tale of terror with a 1980s video game, first-time director Toby Meakins and writer Simon Allen decided to tackle a horror film that feels like it’s one part ‘Jumanji’ and another part ‘Black Mirror.’ The premise centers around a down-on-her-luck computer programming enthusiast named Kayla, who cleans buildings at night to help support her family, as they continue to grieve the loss of her little brother. When she’s not working, Kayla is hanging out with Isaac — another computer programmer with a crush on her and hopes to one day make it big creating his own video game. In his spare time, Isaac likes to play with old computers and long forgotten software like the game he finds that promises the winner a massive cash prize. After teasing Kayla that many of this prizes were never claimed, she decides to give this game a spin for herself. Kayla soon discovers that this game is really a curse and it’s nothing she can escape with just the stroke of a button…. In the latest episode of Rewind of the Living Dead, we’re going to boot up our Commodore 64 and slip in the floppy disk as we review the 2022 Netflix horror film “Choose or Die”… Music courtesy of Andrew Scott Bell and Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio For more Rewind of the Living Dead, visit our website or follow on social media: https://www.rewindofthelivingdead.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/rewindofdead Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rewindoflivingdead Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rewindoflivingdead/

Apr 13, 2022

As she prepared to direct her first solo feature, future Oscar winner Kathryn Bigelow wanted to film a Western movie but she found it difficult to secure financing and a studio to back up her vision. So alongside co-writer Eric Red, who also penned the horror film “The Hitcher,” Bigelow shifted gears to combine her idea for a modern Western with the vampire genre that had become increasingly popular in recent years, especially after the success of “Fright Night” as well as another film called “The Lost Boys” that was set for release that same year. Bigelow didn’t want to make the same kind of movie as traditional vampire stories steeped in gothic or even romantic themes. Instead, her interpretation was much darker and grimier than most vampire stories — in fact she never even uses the word vampire in her film. Set against the dusty backdrop of the southwest, a young cowboy named Caleb falls for a beautiful girl named Mae but he soon discovers that one kiss from her comes along with a deadly invitation to join her family… In the latest episode of Rewind of the Living Dead, we’re going to black out the car windows and crank up the Tangerine Dream as we discuss the 1987 classic “Near Dark”… Music courtesy of Andrew Scott Bell and Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio For more Rewind of the Living Dead, visit our website or follow on social media: https://www.rewindofthelivingdead.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/rewindofdead Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rewindoflivingdead Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rewindoflivingdead/

Apr 6, 2022

With ownership over the entire “Spider-Man” catalog and the characters surrounding the friendly neighborhood webslinger, Sony announced plans to develop several new films that would branch out and expand the whole universe. Following the surprising success around “Venom,” the studio moved swiftly to begin developing even more projects including one centered around Morbius The Living Vampire — a character that started out as a villain and eventually became more of an anti-hero in recent years. Ideas surrounding a live-action Morbius started many years earlier when director Stephen Norrington teased the possibility of introducing the character in the first “Blade” film but that never came to fruition. Then in 2018, talks heated up with director Daniel Espinoza and Oscar winner Jared Leto about starring in a film adaptation based on the character. The movie ended up serving as an origin story centered around Dr. Michael Morbius, a brilliant mind stricken with a terrible blood born disease that would eventually take his life until he decided to conduct an experiment that repaired his body but damned his soul with an insatiable thirst for human blood… In the latest episode of Rewind of the Living Dead, we’re going to drink some blood and wait for the vampire bats to fly past us as we review the 2022 film “Morbius”… Music courtesy of Andrew Scott Bell and Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio For more Rewind of the Living Dead, visit our website or follow on social media: https://www.rewindofthelivingdead.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/rewindofdead Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rewindoflivingdead Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rewindoflivingdead/

Mar 30, 2022

Thanks to the reception from their first film titled “Patchwork,” writers Tyler MacIntyre and Chris Lee Hill were commissioned to rework a script that had similar overtones as a horror-comedy with female leads. They eventually got inspired to transform the script into a slasher movie but MacIntyre and Hill wanted to tackle the project from a different angle than the typical point-of-view from the victims and instead put the killers in the driver’s seat. Eventually they wrote a scene that took place on a bridge between a pair of teenagers making out in a car and a serial killer hanging around nearly and that inspired the idea that spiraled into the entire script. Set in a social media age where likes and retweets matter far more than feelings, a pair of teenage girls decide to get bloody and up the body count in their hometown in order to turn themselves into a worldwide trending topic — hashtag murder scene! In the latest episode of Rewind of the Living Dead, we’re going to check our retweets and make sure the killing doesn’t look like an accident as we review the 2017 horror-comedy “Tragedy Girls”… Music courtesy of Andrew Scott Bell and Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio For more Rewind of the Living Dead, visit our website or follow on social media: https://www.rewindofthelivingdead.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/rewindofdead Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rewindoflivingdead Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rewindoflivingdead/

Mar 23, 2022

Director Ti West had made several horror films throughout his career but he got to a point where he felt like he said all he needed to say in the genre. Following a nearly 10-year-long break, West finally got inspired to return after realizing that he had never made a slasher movie but he was still trying to find the right idea that would inspire him to make another horror film. As a lifelong fan of filmmakers and filmmaking, West took inspiration from that for his next feature. But rather than set his story around a group of filmmakers creating a horror movie, he decided to take a stab by setting his film inside the porn industry. West viewed horror and porn as similar outsider genres and that would serve as the perfect backdrop to combine a thirst for sex and violence in one film. His idea followed a group of amateur adult filmmakers traveling to a remote farm to shoot a movie they all thought would make them famous but little did they know that this adventure would turn into a real life bloodbath… In the latest episode of Rewind of the Living Dead, we’re going to make sure the lighting is right and get ready to yell action as we review the 2022 horror film ‘X’… Music courtesy of Andrew Scott Bell and Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio For more Rewind of the Living Dead, visit our website or follow on social media: https://www.rewindofthelivingdead.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/rewindofdead Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rewindoflivingdead Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rewindoflivingdead/

Mar 16, 2022

A less than enthusiastic reaction to 2002’s “Halloween: Resurrection” left the famous horror franchise in limbo as producers tried to figure out the best way to go forward. Numerous scripts were produced that included Michael Myers facing off with the Cenobites from “Hellraiser,” another featuring the return of Jamie Lloyd and even one that would serve as a prequel of sorts to take place during the events of “Halloween III: Season of the Witch.” Ultimately, Dimension Films reached out to rock star turned director Rob Zombie to see if he would be interested in taking a stab at a new “Halloween” movie. As a lifelong fan of the franchise, Zombie jumped at the chance to make his own version of the film but only after original creator John Carpenter gave his blessing by saying “make it your own.” Zombie ended up writing the script that he would direct while essentially remaking the original film while adding plenty of his own unique touches. With so much control over the project, Zombie was able to cast the film his way including the addition of unknown actress Scout Taylor-Compton in the lead role as babysitter Laurie Strode, who has a terrible family secret that will soon come back to haunt her… In the latest episode of Rewind of the Living Dead, we’re going to put on our masks and get ready to face the boogeyman as we discuss Rob Zombie’s “Halloween”… Music courtesy of Andrew Scott Bell and Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio For more Rewind of the Living Dead, visit our website or follow on social media: https://www.rewindofthelivingdead.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/rewindofdead Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rewindoflivingdead Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rewindoflivingdead/

Mar 9, 2022

Writer Lauryn Kahn grew up loving horror movies so she was very excited for the chance to actually make one of her own. When she was looking for inspiration, a friend who had previously written a horror film said that she based the script around “the scariest thing” possible for her. That gave Kahn the idea to write her story from the female perspective in the world of dating while also addressing the fears that women deal with everyday like something so seemingly mundane like walking to their car in a parking lot past dark. She eventually teamed up with director Mimi Cave, who saw the project as an allegory about how you actually leave pieces of yourself behind after getting out of a toxic relationship. The film centers around a woman named Noa, who is looking for love but fed up with the dating scene until she becomes instantly smitten with a charming doctor named Steve, who she meets at a grocery store one night. Noa soon discovers that what’s lurking behind Steve’s sterling smile is something far more sinister than she could ever possibly imagine… In the latest episode of Rewind of the Living Dead, we’re going to crank up the Peter Cetera and get ready for a carnivorous dinner as we review the 2022 Hulu original “Fresh”…. Music courtesy of Andrew Scott Bell and Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio For more Rewind of the Living Dead, visit our website or follow on social media: https://www.rewindofthelivingdead.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/rewindofdead Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rewindoflivingdead Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rewindoflivingdead/

Mar 2, 2022

Throughout the 1980s, the “Nightmare on Elm Street” film series was one of the most popular horror franchises with fans regularly flocking to the theaters to see what new group of teenagers would be sliced and diced in their dreams by the demonic Freddy Krueger. After three films with a fourth on the way, New Line Cinema — the studio that produced the “Nightmare on Elm Street” films — decided to take a stab at bringing Freddy to the small screen by developing a new series based around the popular horror villain. Because Freddy was such a killing machine in his movies, the producers opted against a serial season with one continuing storyline, the decision was made to make the show an anthology. That meant Freddy and by extension the man behind the makeup, Robert Englund, would serve as a host of sorts introducing each episode and then appearing in only a few particular stories during a season. The show ended up serving as a launching pad for many famous careers including Brad Pitt, Kyle Chandler and Bill Camp. The first episode in the series directed by Tobe Hooper and titled “No More Mr. Nice Guy” actually told the origin story behind child killer Freddy Kreuger and the parents from Elm Street who sought revenge after the legal system failed them. In the latest episode of Rewind of the Living Dead, we’re going to sharpen our razorblades and dust off our red and green sweaters as we discuss the newly re-released series “Freddy’s Nightmares”… Plus a special announcement about an upcoming "Nightmare on Elm Street" series on Rewind of the Living Dead! Music courtesy of Andrew Scott Bell and Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio For more Rewind of the Living Dead, visit our website or follow on social media: https://www.rewindofthelivingdead.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/rewindofdead Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rewindoflivingdead Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rewindoflivingdead/

Feb 22, 2022

There’s never been a shortage of ideas when it came to making more sequels, reboots or remakes of Tobe Hooper’s 1974 classic “The Texas Chain Saw Massacre” but the latest incarnation didn’t start taking shape until 2018 when Legendary Pictures obtained the rights to the iconic horror franchise. Following the success of his “Evil Dead” remake along with the breakout hit “Don’t Breathe,” Fede Alvarez got interested in the project and signed on as a producer with newcomer Chris Thomas Devlin handling the script. Production started in Bulgaria in 2020 but the studio was unimpressed by the initial footage so director David Blue Garcia was hired to take over the project. Alvarez eventually revealed details surrounding the plot, which would serve as a direct sequel to the original film, with an older Leatherface being unleashed on a whole new group of people crazy enough to wake him from his murderous slumber…. In the latest episode of Rewind of the Living Dead, we’re going to make sure we’ve got our keys and the power tools are ready to go as we review the 2022 sequel “Texas Chainsaw Massacre”… Music courtesy of Andrew Scott Bell and Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio For more Rewind of the Living Dead, visit our website or follow on social media: https://www.rewindofthelivingdead.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/rewindofdead Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rewindoflivingdead Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rewindoflivingdead/

Feb 17, 2022

After he got car-jacked near his home in South London, future writer and director Joe Cornish started to wonder what would have happened if a meteor fell from the sky and came crashing down to the ground at the same time he was being robbed. How would that change the dynamic of that situation? Cornish believed that he would probably turn to his tormentors to ask them to have his back in such an unpredictable and potentially dangerous moment. That spawned an idea for Cornish, who had grown up admiring directors who had wildly creative ambitions but not the budgets to match, yet they somehow made it work. Like Steven Spielberg with “Duel” or James Cameron with “The Terminator.” He decided to create a 10 page treatment set in the world of science fiction and fantasy but rather than just write the script, he actually visited several youth clubs all around London to interview kids to find out how they would react to these different and sometimes bizarre situations. Armed with dozens of interviews, Cornish started to put together his story about a gang of street-wise kids who end up at the center of an alien invasion in their own neighborhood… In the latest episode of Rewind of the Living Dead, we’re going to grab our weapons and head up to Ron’s weed room as we discuss the 2011 film “Attack the Block”… Music courtesy of Andrew Scott Bell and Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio For more Rewind of the Living Dead, visit our website or follow on social media: https://www.rewindofthelivingdead.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/rewindofdead Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rewindoflivingdead Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rewindoflivingdead/

Feb 13, 2022

Jordan Peele will release his new movie on July 22 but the first trailer for his upcoming horror film "Nope" dropped on Sunday and Rewind of the Living Dead is going to react to the footage on this special podcast. What kind of anticipation is there surrounding Peele's latest film after he won an Oscar for "Get Out" and then followed that up with "Us"? Listen to this special episode to find out everything we know about "Nope" and what was revealed in the trailer. Music courtesy of Andrew Scott Bell and Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio For more Rewind of the Living Dead, visit our website or follow on social media: https://www.rewindofthelivingdead.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/rewindofdead Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rewindoflivingdead Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rewindoflivingdead/

Feb 10, 2022

There have been hundreds of different takes on vampires on television and film but writer and director Chris Baugh had never seen anything set against the backdrop of his home in Northern Ireland. That’s why he decided to take a stab at a script based around his home country but while everybody knows that “Dracula” author Bram Stoker is Irish, there’s far less knowledge surrounding the influence an ancient Irish legend supposedly had on him while writing one of the definitive horror novels in history. A blood-drinking fiend called Abhartach was one of the first ever stories about an undead creature rising from its grave and the original stories told about how he could only be killed by a particular type of wood, which led to the theory that it gave Stoker an idea for the creature he would write about in his book. Baugh ran with that idea while adding mythology about a small town in Ireland where the people felt shortchanged after their local legend was all but swallowed up thanks to Stoker’s novel that sparked a century’s long obsession with vampires. The finish product involved a group of locals who accidentally awaken the ancient evil living under their town and the fight to keep Abhartach from feasting on every one of them… In the latest episode of Rewind of the Living Dead, we’re going to order up some pints and gather some stones as we review the 2021 horror-comedy “Boys from County Hell”… Music courtesy of Andrew Scott Bell and Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio For more Rewind of the Living Dead, visit our website or follow on social media: https://www.rewindofthelivingdead.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/rewindofdead Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rewindoflivingdead Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rewindoflivingdead/

Feb 3, 2022

Following the massive success of his breakout film “Halloween” in 1978, director John Carpenter inked a two-film deal with AVCO Embassy Pictures for his next two follow ups. Because he was known for the horror genre after creating one of the most iconic slashers in history with Michael Myers, Carpenter was expected to follow that up with another terrifying film. The inspiration for his next film came during a trip to England with his producing partner and then girlfriend Debra Hill when they visited Stonehenge. At the time they visited, Carpenter remarked at the creepy fog bank that had rolled across Stonehenge and he wondered what could be hiding inside it. That was enough to spark an idea for a story that Carpenter and Hill wrote together about a group of settlers who conspired to crash a clipper ship named the Elizabeth Dane, captained by a man named Blake who was attempting to find a home for his leper colony in the area. The sabotage killed Blake and all of his people and his gold was used to found the town of Antonio Bay but 100 years later, the doomed captain returns for revenge. In the latest episode of Rewind of the Living Dead, we’re going to crank up the sultry sounds of Stevie Wayne and batten down the hatches on the Seagrass as we review the 1980 film “The Fog”… Music courtesy of Andrew Scott Bell and Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio For more Rewind of the Living Dead, visit our website or follow on social media: https://www.rewindofthelivingdead.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/rewindofdead Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rewindoflivingdead Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rewindoflivingdead/

Feb 1, 2022

The buzz is back as a new trailer for "Texas Chainsaw Massacre" has arrived and Rewind of the Living Dead reacts to the first footage from the upcoming sequel... Music courtesy of Andrew Scott Bell and Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio For more Rewind of the Living Dead, visit our website or follow on social media: https://www.rewindofthelivingdead.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/rewindofdead Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rewindoflivingdead Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rewindoflivingdead/

Jan 25, 2022

Hardcore film fanatics probably already know the name Sono Sion from his many works in Japan where he’s been hailed as “one of the most idiosyncratic artists of his generation.” From films such as “Suicide Club” to “Love Exposure,” Sion had a reputation for grotesque violence, extreme eroticism, surreal images and complex narratives. In 2018, Sion planned his first overseas production with an English language film that would star Nicolas Cage, who described the project as “the wildest movie I’ve ever made.” The original script for the film was actually written as a more straight forward action film but Sion had to add his own personal touches, which the director says “added a little bit of weirdness.” The film is set against a dystopian society ruled over by a ruthless Governor who sends Cage’s character out into a nuclear wasteland to retrieve his granddaughter, which is a code name for one of his sex slaves. In the latest episode of Rewind of the Living Dead, we’re going to check the explosives strapped to our bodies and grab a samurai sword as we review the 2021 sci-fi fever dream known as “Prisoners of the Ghostland”…. Music courtesy of Andrew Scott Bell and Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio For more Rewind of the Living Dead, visit our website or follow on social media: https://www.rewindofthelivingdead.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/rewindofdead Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rewindoflivingdead Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rewindoflivingdead/

Jan 18, 2022

As far back as 2011 just after the release of “Scream 4,” there were talks about a fifth film in the series being developed by director Wes Craven and writer Kevin Williamson. Unfortunately, a lukewarm response to the fourth film put those plans on hold and then sadly Craven passed away in 2015 after he had directed all four films in the “Scream” franchise. It wasn’t until 2019 when Spyglass Media Group acquired the rights to “Scream” and then four months later it was announced that the same creative team behind the surprise horror hit “Ready or Not” would be writing and directing the newest film in the series. Soon after Neve Campbell, Courteney Cox and David Arquette signed on to return to for “Scream 5,” which at this point was just being called “Scream” again with filming taking place in Wilmington, North Carolina. The story centered around a new group of teens in Woodsboro being terrorized by a killer in a ghostface mask and before long Sidney Prescott, Gale Weathers and Dewey Riley were all being drawn back to the town that had been haunting them for more than two decades… In the latest episode of Rewind of the Living Dead, we’re going to dust off our Ghostface masks and charge our cell phones as well review the 2022 film “Scream”… Music courtesy of Andrew Scott Bell and Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio For more Rewind of the Living Dead, visit our website or follow on social media: https://www.rewindofthelivingdead.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/rewindofdead Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rewindoflivingdead Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rewindoflivingdead/

Jan 10, 2022

By the mid 90s, the horror film industry was on life support without much interest from studios to invest in high profile projects. That all changed after executives started hearing about a script from writer Kevin Williamson called ‘Scary Movie.’ Written over three days while he was holed up at a friend’s home in Palm Springs, Williamson took inspiration from films such as ‘Psycho’ when setting up his opening scene and from there he managed to blend together a perfect mix of horror and comedy that had just about everybody in Hollywood lining up to make his movie. Once Dimension stepped on board as the studio, the call went out for directors and everybody from Quentin Tarantino to Robert Rodriguez was pitched the idea but ultimately it was iconic horror director Wes Craven who decided to take on the project despite his initial plans to distance himself from the genre following the poor reception of his last movie, “Vampire in Brooklyn.” Armed with a cast of relatively unknown teens, a ‘Friends’ cast member and one bona fide movie star who wouldn’t stay alive past the opening scene, Craven started to put together a movie that was eventually praised as one of the greatest and most important horror films of all time and arguably a savior to the genre. In the latest episode of Rewind of the Living Dead, we’re going to answer the phone and refuse to run up the stairs as we look back at the 1996 classic “Scream”… Music courtesy of Andrew Scott Bell and Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio For more Rewind of the Living Dead, visit our website or follow on social media: https://www.rewindofthelivingdead.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/rewindofdead Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rewindoflivingdead Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rewindoflivingdead/

Dec 31, 2021

There was a lot to like about the horror industry in 2021, especially with a return to theaters and the chance to share some of these moments with an audience again. From the return of the “Candyman” franchise through director Nia DaCosta to the inventive release schedule surrounding the “Fear Street” trilogy on Netflix, there was no shortage of new as well as recognizable titles that were released throughout the year. While there was plenty of choose from, what really ended up as the best of the best of the year? In the latest episode of Rewind of the Living Dead, Damon and Patrick are going to break down their top five picks for the best horror films of 2021… Music courtesy of Andrew Scott Bell and Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio For more Rewind of the Living Dead, visit our website or follow on social media: https://www.rewindofthelivingdead.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/rewindofdead Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rewindoflivingdead Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rewindoflivingdead/

Dec 28, 2021

First time filmmaker Rose Glass came up with the idea for her debut movie back when she was still in school in 2014 and it started out as a love story between a woman and the voice inside her own head. According to Glass, she was fascinated by the various conditions that people can develop while interacting with the voices in their heads. The idea eventually evolved to a story about a woman who has conversations with God, which she wanted to explore in order to better understand the stories behind devout religious worshippers who do terrible things to other people or to themselves in the name of God. Eventually, Glass settled on a script that followed a young private caregiver, who is recently converted to Catholicism after her own mysterious past and she becomes obsessed with saving the soul of the dying woman she’s been tasked to watch over during her final days. In the latest episode of Rewind of the Living Dead, we’re going to say our prayers and confess our sins as we review the 2020 film “Saint Maud”… Music courtesy of Andrew Scott Bell and Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio For more Rewind of the Living Dead, visit our website or follow on social media: https://www.rewindofthelivingdead.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/rewindofdead Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rewindoflivingdead Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rewindoflivingdead/

Dec 22, 2021

Holiday themed horror is fairly commonplace these days but back in the 1970’s, it was still almost taboo to crossover a beloved holiday with a truly horrific act. Canadian screenwriter Roy Moore decided to tackle that very subject when he wrote a film based loosely on the urban legend called “The Babysitter and the Man Upstairs,” which told the story about a girl receiving a phone call warning her to check on the children she was watching only to discover the assailant was calling from inside the house. Taking that mythology along with a real life series of murders committed in Montreal, Moore crafted a script that eventually landed in the hands of director Bob Clark. Once Clark got involved, he made a few tweaks and changes to the story and the setting. The updated version took place on a college campus where a group of sorority girls were receiving obscene phone calls from a serial killer who was secretly knocking them off one by one while preying upon them from inside their own house. In the latest episode of Rewind of the Living Dead, we’re going to lock the doors and trace any phone calls coming into the house as we discuss the 1974 horror classic “Black Christmas”… Music courtesy of Andrew Scott Bell and Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio For more Rewind of the Living Dead, visit our website or follow on social media: https://www.rewindofthelivingdead.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/rewindofdead Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rewindoflivingdead Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rewindoflivingdead/

Dec 15, 2021

Friends since kindergarten, David Charbonier and Justin Powell had been lifelong horror fans but after a script they wrote together kept getting rejected by studios and production companies, they decided to write a story that they could potentially fund themselves. They quickly discovered that writing a movie that centered around a pair of 12 year old boys wasn’t going to be as easy as intended so a production company eventually came on board after reading a treatment of the script. The fledgling filmmakers still had a low budget and working with kids who were actually kids rather than adults posing as children, they had to work around limited hours and certain schedules due to the ages of the actors involved. Still, the filmmakers were undeterred and while it took more time than they first expected, the production eventually got underway after finding the perfect location in Culver City, California. The story was inspired by films such as “The Shining” as well as a love for “children in peril” movies such as “The Goonies,” except this movie felt all too real after two 12 year old boys are kidnapped but after one of them escapes, he refuses to leave his friend behind until they are both free of their abductor. In the latest episode of Rewind of the Living Dead, we’re going to remember how to use a rotary telephone and promise to be friends till the end as we review the 2021 horror film “The Boy Behind the Door”… Music courtesy of Andrew Scott Bell and Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio For more Rewind of the Living Dead, visit our website or follow on social media: https://www.rewindofthelivingdead.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/rewindofdead Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rewindoflivingdead Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rewindoflivingdead/

Dec 11, 2021

In this special edition of Rewind of the Living Dead, Damon and Patrick react to the new trailer for the upcoming "Texas Chainsaw Massacre" sequel as well as comments about how this movie ties together with past films. They will also react to the news about the new "Texas Chainsaw Massacre" game coming out along with legendary horror actor Kane Hodder portraying Leatherface. Music courtesy of Andrew Scott Bell and Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio For more Rewind of the Living Dead, visit our website or follow on social media: https://www.rewindofthelivingdead.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/rewindofdead Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rewindoflivingdead Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rewindoflivingdead/

Nov 23, 2021

Rumors about a “Ghostbusters” sequel have persisted ever since “Ghostbuster II” was released in 1989 including a version penned by Dan Aykroyd that involved the original team traveling to an alternate hellish landscape where the boys in grey would literally battle with the devil. Numerous other versions took shape over the years but each one seemed to stall out after original cast member Bill Murray stated that he just wasn’t that interested in coming back for another sequel. The death of Harold Ramis in 2014 also dampened interest in another “Ghostbusters” movie because he had been so instrumental in the first two films both behind and in front of the camera. But then out of nowhere, Jason Reitman — son of original “Ghostbusters” director Ivan Reitman — announced in early 2019 that he was going to direct a new sequel that would carry on the legacy of the original story while also paying homage to the past. While new faces were added to the film, a huge hurdle was cleared when almost all of the original cast members agreed to return after reading the script, which Aykroyd called “beautiful” and “heartfelt” that also “takes the DNA from the first two movies and transfers that directly to the third.” In the latest episode of Rewind of the Living Dead, we’re going to repair the Ecto-1 and make an emergency call to Ray’s Occult as we review the 2021 sequel “Ghostbusters: Afterlife”… Music courtesy of Andrew Scott Bell and Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio For more Rewind of the Living Dead, visit our website or follow on social media: https://www.rewindofthelivingdead.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/rewindofdead Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rewindoflivingdead Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rewindoflivingdead/

Nov 16, 2021

Fascinated by the paranormal, Dan Aykroyd originally came up with a concept for a movie after reading a story about quantum physics and parapsychology that gave him the idea about trapping ghosts. He was also interested in creating a modern comedic ghost film following in the footsteps of icons such as Abbott and Costello as well as Bob Hope. He wrote the script with plans to star alongside his friend John Belushi and he pitched the idea as “three men who chase ghosts” and basically compared it to pest control for the undead. Of course, Akyroyd’s original script also took place in the future and director Ivan Reitman estimated that it would take $300 million to film his version of the movie. That’s when Harold Ramis joined the project and helped rework Aykroyd’s script with a setting in present day New York. Sadly, Belushi’s death forced Aykroyd to look elsewhere for his co-star and that’s when he pitched the idea to fellow SNL alum Bill Murray, who agreed to do the film so long as the studio would allow him to remake the movie “The Razor’s Edge.” Ramis then decided to star in the film as well after they struggled to find an actor who could portray one particularly brainy character in the script. Principle photography on the film started in October 1983 with the story set around a group of scientists who start a company together in the business of catching ghosts… In the latest episode of Rewind of the Living Dead, we’re going to charge our proton packs and roast some Stay Puft marshmallows as we look back at the 1984 classic “Ghostbusters”… Music courtesy of Andrew Scott Bell and Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio For more Rewind of the Living Dead, visit our website or follow on social media: https://www.rewindofthelivingdead.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/rewindofdead Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rewindoflivingdead Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rewindoflivingdead/

Nov 10, 2021

Vampires have always been a huge staple in horror but a script that first began circulating in the mid 80s that envisioned child-like characters more in the same vein as Peter Pan, who never grew old and could never die but were far from the bloodsucking fiends best known throughout cinema. The film was essentially capitalizing on the popularity of “The Goonies,” which had come out two years earlier and Richard Donner, the same director for that movie, was initially attached to this one as well. When he dropped off the project to go direct a little movie called “Lethal Weapon,” Joel Schumacher was hired to lead the film but he had a much different idea for the project. Writer Jeffrey Boam was brought on to rework the script with teenage leads with a sexier and more dangerous vibe than the original version of the film. With a group of up and coming stars cast in the lead roles including Jason Patric and Kiefer Sutherland, the film ended up becoming one of the most iconic horror movies of all time while also serving as the inspiration for dozens of books, comics and movies for decades to come. In the latest episode of Rewind of the Living Dead, we’re going to put the taxidermy in the closet, order some Chinese food while sharpening our stakes as we look back on the 1987 film “The Lost Boys”… Music courtesy of Andrew Scott Bell and Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio For more Rewind of the Living Dead, visit our website or follow on social media: https://www.rewindofthelivingdead.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/rewindofdead Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rewindoflivingdead Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rewindoflivingdead/

Oct 27, 2021

Originally inspired by a creepy poem by Ed Justin that also served as the basis for the Misfits song of the same name, the DeLaurentis Entertainment Group began development for a film about a vengeful spirit conjured to exact justice for those who have been wronged. The studio eventually brought the project to famed creature creator Stan Winston — best known for his work in films such as ‘The Terminator’ as well as ‘Aliens’ and ‘Terminator 2,’ which earned him several Academy Awards — in order to develop the right look for the monster in the movie. Winston was immediately hooked by the story and decided to use this particular vehicle for his directorial debut. While he was working on the story with another writer, Winston actually allowed his team to help craft the look for the creature and one of his employees actually ended up wearing the suit in the movie. The end result was a story about a grief stricken father calling on a local witch to conjure a creature to seek vengeance on a group of teenagers who accidentally killed his son. In the latest episode of Rewind of the Living Dead, we’re going to head up to Razorback Hollow and dig up some bones as we look back on the 1988 cult classic horror film “Pumpkinhead”… Music courtesy of Andrew Scott Bell and Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio For more Rewind of the Living Dead, visit our website or follow on social media: https://www.rewindofthelivingdead.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/rewindofdead Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rewindoflivingdead Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rewindoflivingdead/

Oct 18, 2021

When David Gordon Green and Danny McBride kicked off production on 2018’s “Halloween,” the duo had already thought about shooting a pair of films back-to-back but they ultimately decided to wait until the first film came out to discover how audience felt about the movie before shifting gears into a sequel. Once “Halloween” opened to rave reviews and became a box office smash, producer Jason Blum gave the greenlight on not only a second film but a third in the series to complete a new “Halloween” trilogy. Green and McBride once again teamed up on the script with all of the cast from the 2018 film signing onto return for the sequel. Green also agreed to direct and the initial plans were to film the movies together and then release them in October 2020 and October 2021 to complete the trilogy. Sadly, the global pandemic shut down those plans so only the sequel was filmed after production started in late 2019 with the film then set for release in October 2021. The sequel dealt with themes of long term trauma and a town that had finally been pushed too far by a deadly legacy that haunted them since 1978… In the latest episode of Rewind of the Living Dead, we’re going to jab ourselves with a needle and grab our pitchforks and torches as we review the 2021 sequel “Halloween Kills”…. Music courtesy of Andrew Scott Bell and Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio For more Rewind of the Living Dead, visit our website or follow on social media: https://www.rewindofthelivingdead.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/rewindofdead Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rewindoflivingdead Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rewindoflivingdead/

Oct 16, 2021

In this special episode of Rewind of the Living Dead, we react to the new "Scream" trailer, which reunites the original cast including Neve Campbell, Courteney Cox and David Arquette as they go up against a brand new Ghostface. Plus we discuss the new trailer for the upcoming film "Black Phone," which stars Ethan Hawke as a terrifying serial killer and he's teaming up with "Sinister" director Scott Derrickson again for this new horror film. Music courtesy of Andrew Scott Bell and Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio For more Rewind of the Living Dead, visit our website or follow on social media: https://www.rewindofthelivingdead.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/rewindofdead Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rewindoflivingdead Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rewindoflivingdead/

Oct 12, 2021

The “Halloween” franchise has been one of the most active in horror history with very little time passing between sequels and remakes ever since the original film was released in 1978. After Rob Zombie found success with his version of “Halloween” in 2007 and a subsequent sequel in 2009, a third film was ordered but the rock star turned director didn’t want to return for another film. There was talk about a movie called “Halloween 3D” that would have kept the same characters from Zombie’s films but that plan was eventually scrapped. Then another sequel was plotted called “Halloween Returns” that would have direct ties to the events that took place in both “Halloween” and “Halloween II” but a poor script delayed production so long that the rights to the franchise reverted back to Miramax from Dimension Films. That’s when uber horror producer Jason Blum got involved and pitched an idea for a co-production that would revive the entire “Halloween” franchise. David Gordon Green and Danny McBride eventually joined the production with an idea for a story that would essentially eliminate all of the previous “Halloween” sequels except for the original 1978 film. After receiving a blessing from John Carpenter for their idea, Green and McBride moved forward with the project that also saw Jamie Lee Curtis return to reprise her role as the original final girl, Laurie Strode. In the latest episode of Rewind of the Living Dead, we’re doing to record a serial killer podcast and turn on the gas in our basement prison as we look back on the 2018 sequel to “Halloween”…. Music courtesy of Andrew Scott Bell and Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio For more Rewind of the Living Dead, visit our website or follow on social media: https://www.rewindofthelivingdead.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/rewindofdead Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rewindoflivingdead Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rewindoflivingdead/

Oct 5, 2021

Following the buzz around his first film “Assault on Precinct 13,” director John Carpenter was sought out by a pair of producers named Irwin Yablans and Moustapha Akkad to make a movie about a psychotic killer who stalked babysitters. Carpenter agreed to do the project so long as he had complete creative control over the film. He then got to work on the script with his girlfriend Debra Hill with the original title of the film as “The Babysitter Murders.” The script reportedly took only a couple of weeks to complete with Carpenter and Hill working in tandem on the story and the dialogue. Once finished, it was the producers who mentioned the possibility of releasing the film around Halloween and with that suggested the title of the movie should change as well. Shot on a shoestring budget of just $300,000, Carpenter’s unique approach to several different shots including the iconic point-of-view from the killer have been praised by other directors for more than 40 years. Carpenter also managed to compose the entire score himself, which included arguably the most iconic horror theme of all time. The film absolutely terrified audiences as a faceless psychopath named Michael Myers stalked his hometown of Haddonfield, Illinois and killed any and every babysitter that stood in his path… In the latest episode of Rewind of the Living Dead, we’re going to put on our William Shatner masks and sharpen up our kitchen knives as we discuss the iconic 1978 film “Halloween”… Follow the hosts: Damon Martin @DamonMartin Patrick Guera @DirectorPatric k Email us questions at: ROTLivingDead@gmail.com Music courtesy of Andrew Scott Bell and Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio For more Rewind of the Living Dead, visit our website or follow on social media: https://www.rewindofthelivingdead.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/rewindofdead Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rewindoflivingdead Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rewindoflivingdead/

Sep 22, 2021

The term “cult classic” can be seen as a compliment or an insult when it comes to a movie because many times that designation means the film is so bad that audiences can’t help but enjoy it but other times that just shows the dedication fans have to a particular work of art. For director Frank Henenlotter, arguably his greatest success was also his greatest shame. After he was inspired to write a script following a simple idea about a monster living inside a basket, Henenlotter ended up with his first feature length film. Shot on a shoestring budget against the backdrop of New York City where filming was done without any permits or permission, Henenlotter and his tiny crew — a group so small he actually made up names for the credits just so it looked like the movie had more people working on it — made what would go onto become a true cult classic with horror fans for many years to come. Despite the film’s success and two subsequent sequels, Henenlotter says he was “horrified at the results” of what actually ended up being shown in theaters. In the latest episode of Rewind of the Living Dead, we’re going to make sure lock is on tight and turn off the voices in our head as we review the 1982 movie “Basket Case”…. Music courtesy of Andrew Scott Bell and Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio For more Rewind of the Living Dead, visit our website or follow on social media: https://www.rewindofthelivingdead.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/rewindofdead Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rewindoflivingdead Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rewindoflivingdead/

Sep 14, 2021

In the era of modern horror films, few directors are as revered as James Wan after he terrified audiences with films such as “Saw” and “Insidious” and eventually creating a massive franchise based around “The Conjuring.” Of course, Wan’s talent eventually landed him blockbuster movie credentials after he directed the first “Aquaman” movie but as he was preparing to shoot the sequel, he decided he wanted to return to his horror roots and create an entirely different kind of film. Inspired by the Giallo movies in Italian cinema along with Dario Argento and Brian DePalma, Wan had a desire to pay homage to the films from the late 1980s and early 1990s that were such a huge part of his experience growing up where he would scavenge the very back wall of the horror section and look for the most interesting VHS cover available. What resulted was a movie about a woman haunted by visions of a vicious killer, who is drawing nearer and nearer to her with every dead body that surfaces. In the latest episode of Rewind of the Living Dead, we’re going to check for bleeding on the back our heads and look for clues to solve a murder as we review the 2021 horror film “Malignant”… Music courtesy of Andrew Scott Bell and Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio For more Rewind of the Living Dead, visit our website or follow on social media: https://www.rewindofthelivingdead.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/rewindofdead Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rewindoflivingdead Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rewindoflivingdead/

Sep 7, 2021

Following the release of the novel “Red Dragon” in 1981 by author Thomas Harris, a film adaptation was put in the works just a few years later with Dino De Laurentiis serving as producer. The search started for a director capable of adapting the material and David Lynch was initially offered the job but he ultimately turned it down. That’s when Michael Mann stepped into the role after he had found massive success as a showrunner on the hit series “Miami Vice.” Mann didn’t change a lot from the original book, although he definitely added his signature touch when it came to the visuals and the cinematography including the colorful lighting throughout the film. William Peterson eventually landed the lead role as retired FBI profiler Will Graham and a British actor named Brian Cox was cast as the serial killer named Hannibal Lecktor. The title of the film was eventually changed from “Red Dragon” because De Laurentiis had just experienced a flop with the movie “Year of the Dragon” and he didn’t want this adaptation to be confused for some sort of martial arts spectacle. When the film was released, critics were not kind with one reviewer calling the movie a “chic, well cast wasteland” but eventually years later, Mann’s work gained a cult classic status among cinephiles. In the latest episode of Rewind of the Living Dead, we’re going to talk into our tape recorders while listening to “In-A-Gadda-Da-Vida” as we look back on the 1986 film “Manhunter”… Music courtesy of Andrew Scott Bell and Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio For more Rewind of the Living Dead, visit our website or follow on social media: https://www.rewindofthelivingdead.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/rewindofdead Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rewindoflivingdead Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rewindoflivingdead/

Aug 31, 2021

Originally based upon a Clive Barker short story called “The Forbidden,” director Bernard Rose optioned the tale for a film called “Candyman” that was first released in 1992. The movie did solid enough business at the box office to deliver two forgettable sequels but more importantly was the chord it struck within audiences to turn the movie into a bona fide cult classic. Talks of a sequel or a remake were rumored for years but then in 2018, Academy Award winner Jordan Peele entered talks to create a “Candyman” sequel through his Monkeypaw Productions company. Eventually, Peele brought on Nia DaCosta — a rising star director who had received critical acclaim or her film “Little Woods” — and together they crafted a new world surrounding the haunted character called Candyman who inhabited a Chicago neighborhood called Cabrini-Green. Rather than do a remake, Peele and DaCosta decided to create a sequel to the 1992 original film but this time focusing on the newly gentrified Cabrini-Green and the vengeful spirit who was gone but never quite forgotten. In the latest episode of Rewind of the Living Dead, we’re going to chant into the mirror five times and summon a spirit as we review the 2021 film “Candyman” Music courtesy of Andrew Scott Bell and Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio For more Rewind of the Living Dead, visit our website or follow on social media: https://www.rewindofthelivingdead.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/rewindofdead Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rewindoflivingdead Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rewindoflivingdead/

Aug 25, 2021

Ever since Ned Beatty was told to “squeal like a pig” in “Deliverance,” tales of survival have been fodder for many writers and directors across the globe with films such as “The Hills Have Eyes” becoming horror classics. In 2003, a film called “Wrong Turn” was released from director Rob Schmidt with a story and script from Alan McElroy. The movie told the story about a group of teens in the wrong place at the wrong time after they encounter a group of backwoods cannibals. The first film was successful upon its release, which meant there were going to be plenty of sequels to follow. All told there were five more “Wrong Turn” movies released but they were mostly straight-to-video films with each subsequent installment seemingly getting worse and worse in terms of actual plot and execution. In 2018, rumors started swirling that a new “Wrong Turn” movie was being made but this time McElroy was returning to the franchise he started while penning the script for an entire reboot of the series. Director Mike P. Nelson signed onto helm the project and this time the group of teenagers in the wrong place at the wrong time ran afoul of an entire society of mountain people living off the grid. In the latest episode of Rewind of the Living Dead, we’re going to sharpen our knives and prepare to survive as we review the 2021 horror film “Wrong Turn”… Music courtesy of Andrew Scott Bell and Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio For more Rewind of the Living Dead, visit our website or follow on social media: https://www.rewindofthelivingdead.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/rewindofdead Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rewindoflivingdead Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rewindoflivingdead/

Aug 13, 2021

The rise of slasher films in the 1980s has been well documented but months before Freddy Kreuger started haunting the dreams of the Elm Street children, Jason Voorhees was going on his fourth rampage through a group of teenage kids dumb enough to stay near Camp Crystal Lake. Following the release of “Friday the 13th Part III, which was rumored to be the final film in the series, Paramount decided to do one more movie to finally kill off Jason once and for all. The studio hired Joseph Zito, who was coming off his own slasher film called “The Prowler,” and he was asked to write and direct a fourth “Friday the 13th” movie. There was only one problem — Joseph Zito wasn’t a writer. But after the studio doubled his pay to serve as both writer and director, he accepted the job and then hired a ghost writer named Barney Cohen to actually write the script. Once completed, the film featured a major change from previous installments to the franchise because this time around there would be no “final girl” but rather multiple survivors of Jason’s deadly rampage. The film introduced Tommy Jarvis for the first time — a character who would later be considered Jason’s greatest foe — and Tom Savini returned to handle the effects after previously working on the first “Friday the 13th” film. The story is continuous from the conclusion of Part III to the beginning of Part IV as Jason once again wakes up and starts his killing spree all over again, except this time he runs into more formidable foes including the brother of one of his previous victims. On April 13, 1984, “Friday the 13th: The Final Chapter” opened in theaters and it was intended to be the last of the series… In the latest episode of Rewind of the Living Dead, we’re going to shave our heads and grab a machete as we look back at the 1984 sequel “Friday the 13th: The Final Chapter”… Music courtesy of Andrew Scott Bell and Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio For more Rewind of the Living Dead, visit our website or follow on social media: https://www.rewindofthelivingdead.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/rewindofdead Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rewindoflivingdead Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rewindoflivingdead/

Aug 2, 2021

R.L. Stine — an author nicknamed “the Stephen King of children’s literature” — penned a series of over 100 books in his “Fear Street” catalog and much like his beloved “Goosebumps” series, there were plenty of attempts to eventually adapt his stories into a film or television show. In 1997, Hollywood Pictures retained the rights to the “Fear Street” franchise with the intention of making a series of “Scream” like movies after the success of those films from director Wes Craven. The project lingered in development hell until 2015 when 20th Century Fox got a hold of the rights and started to work on a new film based on the original books. That eventually transformed into a trilogy of films with Leigh Janiak taking over as director with plans to shoot the movies back-to-back and then release them into theaters over the course of three months. Finally in 2020, the production company behind the new films cut ties with Fox after they were sold to Disney and a new deal was struck at Netflix. The final result was a series of three films set in three different time periods — 1994, 1978 and 1666 — about a cursed town called Shadyside that had become the Killer Capital of the World. In the latest episode of Rewind of the Living Dead, we’re going to crank up some nostalgic music and wait for the killers to arrive as we review the “Fear Street” trilogy from Netflix… Music courtesy of Andrew Scott Bell and Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio For more Rewind of the Living Dead, visit our website or follow on social media: https://www.rewindofthelivingdead.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/rewindofdead Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rewindoflivingdead Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rewindoflivingdead/

Jul 28, 2021

Long before he was directing epic battles on “Game of Thrones,” Neil Marshall was a just a film school graduate looking for some kind of way to get involved in the industry. After he completed school, Marshall and a friend were both toiling away at various jobs including editing before eventually working on a small film called “Killing Time.” It was during production that Marshall decided it was finally time to make their own movie and he pitched his friend on a simple concept — “what about soldiers versus werewolves?” Thanks to his own family having deep roots in the military, Marshall had always wanted to tell a story based around that and because he grew up as a child of the 1980s, he also watched films such as “An American Werewolf in London” and “The Howling” and it seemed like an interesting idea to combine the two into a single movie. He then spent the next six years writing the script before finally getting the money to shoot the film. While he didn’t have a big budget, Marshall made the most of his situation and having a hand in just about every part of production, particularly the look of his werewolves, which was a unique and original take on a genre that dated back decades. The final result was a film that combined elements from one of Marshall’s favorite directors John Carpenter along with movies such as “Alien” and “The Predator” and its been hailed as one of the most original werewolf films of all time. In the latest episode of Rewind of the Living Dead, we’re going to check our ammo and make sure the doors are locked as we review the 2002 film “Dog Soldiers” Music courtesy of Andrew Scott Bell and Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio For more Rewind of the Living Dead, visit our website or follow on social media: https://www.rewindofthelivingdead.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/rewindofdead Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rewindoflivingdead Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rewindoflivingdead/

Jul 19, 2021

Back in the early 1980’s, horror legend Stephen King was working on a calendar with illustrations that would tell the story of a year long saga involving a small town being terrorized by a werewolf. As the collection started to come together, King realized that his writing didn’t really fit in the vignette form needed for the calendar. That’s when he decided to adapt the material into a short novel with illustrations from famed comic book artist Bernie Wrightson. In 1983, the 127-page book was published as “Cycle of the Werewolf,” which because of the short length was technically classified as a novella and one of King’s shortest books to date. Not long after the book was released, King began adapting the novella into a full length screenplay for a film. Initially Don Coscarelli was brought on board to direct the movie but a long drawn out argument over the look of the werewolf delayed production and he eventually left the project. Daniel Attias was then brought onto finish the film and with his direction actor Gary Busey was able to ad lib many of his best lines, which went beyond the script and many of those actually ended up in the final cut of the movie. While the film wasn’t a critical hit when it was first released, the movie later became recognized as a cult classic and a beloved adaptation of King’s work. In the latest episode of Rewind of the Living Dead as we carry on with werewolf month, we’re going to look for some private justice as we look back at the 1985 film “Silver Bullet” Music courtesy of Andrew Scott Bell and Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio For more Rewind of the Living Dead, visit our website or follow on social media: https://www.rewindofthelivingdead.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/rewindofdead Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rewindoflivingdead Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rewindoflivingdead/

Jul 12, 2021

Back in 1969 while working as a production assistant on the film “Kelly’s Heroes,” future director and writer John Landis was traveling through Yugoslavia when he was witness to a gypsy funeral where a body was being buried with the utmost precaution to prevent the dead from rising from the grave. That sparked an idea in Landis’ mind after he realized that he would never be able to actually confront the undead and he wanted to write a script that reflected a young man going through that same ordeal. He finished the first draft but then tucked it away as he began working on crossing over into his own career as a director where he was behind the camera for massive comedy hits such as “Animal House” and “The Blues Brothers.” After he had found success as one of the hottest new directors in Hollywood, Landis decided to revisit his script from a decade ago. He secured financing for the film but Landis was told his script was “too frightening to be a comedy and too funny to be a horror film.” Landis them teamed up with special effects artist and creature creator Rick Baker to ensure that his film had the definitive transformation from man to animal as he brought his lycanthrope to life on the big screen. In fact, Baker ended up taking home an Academy Award for his work on the movie — the first time the prestigious Oscars had ever given an award for make-up in filmmaking. In the latest episode of Rewind of the Living Dead, we’re going to stay on the road and beware the moon as we look back at the 1981 horror classic “An American Werewolf in London”… Music courtesy of Andrew Scott Bell and Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio For more Rewind of the Living Dead, visit our website or follow on social media: https://www.rewindofthelivingdead.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/rewindofdead Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rewindoflivingdead Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rewindoflivingdead/

Jul 3, 2021

When comedian and writer Mishna Wolff was invited to take part in the Women’s Film and Television Fellowship at Ubisoft Film and Television, she was more than happy to attend but one of the perks that came along with the invitation was a stack of video games made by the company. One of those games centered around a whodunit set in a medieval town where a group of villagers are tasked with trying to find out which one of them is a werewolf in disguise before all of them are eaten. Wolff enjoyed the concept so much that she transplanted the idea into a screenplay adaptation but she changed the setting from medieval times to a small, one-horse town in the middle of Vermont. The screenplay eventually landed in the hands of Josh Ruben, who was fresh off his feature film directorial debut — the Shudder original called “Scare Me” where he wrote, directed and starred in the movie alongside “The Boys” Aya Cash. For his second feature film, Ruben decided to just stay behind the camera while directing Wolff’s script, adding in a few more lines and a few dashes of comedy where it was needed. The end result was a horror-comedy that one reviewer praised as a rare video game adaptation that didn’t make him want to “gouge” his eyes out after watching it. Set in the snowy town of Beaverfield where residents are caught in a grudge match with a fossil fuel company trying to run a pipeline right through their community and the sudden arrival of a murderous beast, neighbors are forced to band together to survive while also wondering which one of them might be the one howling at the moon. In the latest episode of Rewind of the Living Dead, we’re going to lock the doors and load up our guns as we review the 2021 film “Werewolves Within”… Music courtesy of Andrew Scott Bell and Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio For more Rewind of the Living Dead, visit our website or follow on social media: https://www.rewindofthelivingdead.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/rewindofdead Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rewindoflivingdead Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rewindoflivingdead/

Jun 27, 2021

Growing up in Texas with a religious upbringing that usually involved reading the Book of Revelations and the Old Testament in the bible, writer Brent Hanley was inspired to write a movie based on some of those same kind of themes. A huge fan of Alfred Hitchcock and Stephen King as well, Hanley crafted a story about a single father with two sons, who is visited by an angel one day and he’s informed that he’s been tasked by God to become a demon slayer. While one of the boys is more than happy to join this idyllic crusade, the other is horrified at his father’s actions to snuff out people he’s supposedly been told are evil doers. With a running narrative by Matthew McConaughey with Bill Paxton as a first time director, the film went onto be called an “underrated gem” while earning high marks from reviewers. In the latest episode of Rewind of the Living Dead, we’re going to make our list and sharpen up our axe named Otis as we talk about the 2001 film “Frailty”… Music courtesy of Andrew Scott Bell and Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio For more Rewind of the Living Dead, visit our website or follow on social media: https://www.rewindofthelivingdead.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/rewindofdead Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rewindoflivingdead Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rewindoflivingdead/

Jun 19, 2021

The low-budget horror film has always been a staple of the movie industry but back in 1980, a producer named Harvey Weinstein was desperate to get his shot in Hollywood so he decided to try his hand at creating a scary movie after hearing stories about the Cropsey legend in upstate New York. He pitched the idea to his producing partner Michael Cohl, who knew this was a potential hit after the success of films such as “The Texas Chain Saw Massacre” and “Halloween.” The initial pitch for the film took place prior to the success of “Friday the 13th,” although both movies share a somewhat similar premise involving a group of counselors getting hunted down at a kid’s campground. Once the film was greenlit based on a treatment, a screenplay was written in just six weeks by Peter Lawrence and Bob Weinstein before going into production. With the effects done by the legendary Tom Savini, a new slasher film was born. In the latest episode of Rewind of the Living Dead, we’re going to pick up our garden shears and run into an abandoned mineshaft as we talk about the 1981 film “The Burning”… Music courtesy of Andrew Scott Bell and Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio For more Rewind of the Living Dead, visit our website or follow on social media: https://www.rewindofthelivingdead.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/rewindofdead Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rewindoflivingdead Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rewindoflivingdead/

Jun 5, 2021

In 1981, 19-year-old Arne Cheyenne Johnson was arrested and charged with the murder of his landlord after stabbing the man numerous times with a five-inch blade from his pocket knife. A media circus soon followed the sensational murder thanks to the attention brought on the case by famed demonoligists Ed and Lorraine Warren after they reportedly conducted an exorcism on a young boy that resulted in the spirit inhabiting the child then transferring to Arne. In court, Arne attempted to claim he was not guilty by reason of demonic possession. It was the first time a person had made that claim in the history of the American court system. While Johnson was eventually found guilty of manslaughter before spending five years in prison, the story fascinated people from around the world and books as well as films were produced about the terrifying incident. Over 30 years later, the highly publicized trial and the involvement by the Warrens served as the basis for the latest film in the growing “Conjuring” universe. While series architect James Wan was unable to direct, he passed those duties onto his hand chosen successor in Michael Chaves, the same many who had directed the “Conjuring” spinoff film “The Curse of La Llorona.” Filming took place in 2019 but due to the global pandemic the movie wasn’t actually released until 2021. In the latest episode of Rewind of the Living Dead, we’re going to search for totems and tell the judges that we’re both possessed as we review the new film “The Conjuring: The Devil Made Me Do It.”…. Music courtesy of Andrew Scott Bell and Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio For more Rewind of the Living Dead, visit our website or follow on social media: https://www.rewindofthelivingdead.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/rewindofdead Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rewindoflivingdead Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rewindoflivingdead/

Jun 1, 2021

For the better part of two decades, producer Tony DeRosa-Grund had been desperately trying to adapt a story told to him by paranormal investigators Ed and Lorraine Warren after hearing a chilling audio recording from one of their cases. The Warrens had already been considered the foremost expert when it came to hauntings and possession stories after they investigated infamous cases like the Amityville Horror as well as a man going on trial for murder, who claimed demonic possession was the reason for the crime he committed. Eventually, DeRosa-Grund brought on two new screenwriters to really put together the best script possible and before long there was a bidding war between studios for the chance to bring this project to life. The story focused on a family moving into a new farmhouse in Rhode Island but there were already condemned spirits inhabiting this home and that’s when Ed and Lorraine Warren arrive to find out if this was fact or fiction. Famed horror director James Wan was then hired to help the production after he had already shown great success in the genre with films such as “Saw” and “Insidious.” What resulted was a blockbuster horror film that grossed more than $300 million at the box office and spawned one of the most successful franchises in horror history. In the latest episode of Rewind of the Living Dead, we’re going to keep the cellar door locked and prepare for the exorcism as we review the 2013 film “The Conjuring”… Music courtesy of Andrew Scott Bell and Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio For more Rewind of the Living Dead, visit our website or follow on social media: https://www.rewindofthelivingdead.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/rewindofdead Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rewindoflivingdead Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rewindoflivingdead/

May 29, 2021

Following the massive, worldwide success of “A Quiet Place” in 2018 — a film that grossed over $340 million at the global box office — Paramount immediately began looking into a possible sequel. The only problem was original star, director and co-writer John Krasinski wasn’t interested in creating a franchise but rather a one-off film, which he already made. The original screenwriters also bowed out of the project, opting to focus on creating new material rather than mining a sequel out of the first film. Eventually, Krasinski started brainstorming ideas for a possible sequel focused around a very simple concept — he wanted to make Millicent Simmons the hero of a second film. By August 2018, Krasinski was already hammering out a script and he finished his first draft for the movie in only three and a half weeks. A few months later, he was officially hired on to return as the director and the rest of the cast from the first film also agreed to return including his wife, Emily Blunt, who would take over the lead role responsibilities in the sequel. The film centered around the Abbott family leaving their home after family patriarch Lee was killed during the events in the first movie. What would they find in the outside world ravaged by these sound-seeking creatures? That’s what Krasinski aimed to find out. In the latest episode of Rewind of the Living Dead, we’re going to grab our amplifiers and make sure we have plenty of oxygen as we review “A Quiet Place Part II”… Music courtesy of Andrew Scott Bell and Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio For more Rewind of the Living Dead, visit our website or follow on social media: https://www.rewindofthelivingdead.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/rewindofdead Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rewindoflivingdead Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rewindoflivingdead/

May 27, 2021

When John Krasinski wrapped his role in “The Office” back in 2013, he was left at a crossroads in his career. He could have easily stuck to comedy, a genre that gave him a comfortable home for man years but he also yearned to branch out and do something different. So he began directing features as well as developing films such as “Manchester By the Sea” alongside Matt Damon. He also signed onto star in the Amazon Prime series “Jack Ryan,” which was based on the famed character from author Tom Clancy. It was around this time that two of the producers from the show asked him if he’d be interested in acting in a horror film. At first, Krasinski balked at the idea but then they told him the premise — “it’s about a family that can’t make any noise, and you have to figure out why.” He was immediately hooked and after reading the script from Bryan Woods and Scott Beck, Krasinski was convinced that he needed to make this movie about a family trying to survive in a post-apocalyptic world where the smallest sound can result in monstrous creatures killing anything and everything around you. A suggestion from his wife, actress Emily Blunt, eventually led to him rewriting the script and signing onto direct the movie as well. The film then became a family affair after Emily read the script and decided she really wanted to play the wife in the movie, which is something her husband John had always wanted but didn’t want to pressure her into doing. Filmed on a $17 million budget, Krasinski took his small cast to upstate New York and what resulted was one of the most successful horror films in recent history after the movie opened with $50 million in the first weekend before grossing over $340 million worldwide. In the latest episode of Rewind of the Living Dead, we’re going to stay as silent as possible and avoid any nails on the stairs as we review the 2018 film “A Quiet Place”… Music courtesy of Andrew Scott Bell and Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio For more Rewind of the Living Dead, visit our website or follow on social media: https://www.rewindofthelivingdead.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/rewindofdead Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rewindoflivingdead Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rewindoflivingdead/

May 25, 2021

Following a five year long journey making a documentary about the revolutionary Roland TR-808 drum machine, writer and director Alex Noyer wanted to transition into feature film making and he couldn’t have asked for a better opportunity than to dive into his favorite — the horror genre. The concept for his first film was simple yet nuanced at the same time — how about a movie you actually kill someone with a drum machine? From there, Noyer’s vision for a new project was born as he plotted out a story about a young girl traumatized by the murder of her family who soon discovers that her own passion for audio engineering could actually transform into a twisted sense of euphoria. He found his muse when connected with “The Leftovers” actress Jasmin Savoy Brown, who would go onto play the lead character in the film and she was joined by “Banshee” veteran Lili Simmons as well as HBO’s “Vinyl” star James Jagger in a movie that was just released with the tagline “her music kills.” In the latest episode of Rewind of the Living Dead, we’re going to put our headphones on and crank the volume up to 11 as we interview the writer and director behind the new film “Sound of Violence,” Alex Noyer… Music courtesy of Andrew Scott Bell and Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio For more Rewind of the Living Dead, visit our website or follow on social media: https://www.rewindofthelivingdead.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/rewindofdead Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rewindoflivingdead Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rewindoflivingdead/

May 22, 2021

Over the past 20 years, Zack Snyder has become one of the most polarizing directors in the film industry, especially after he managed to remake an all-time classic like “Dawn of the Dead” and live to tell about it with horror fans actually embracing his idea about zombies invading a mall just like George A. Romero’s classic version from the 1970s. After the success he found with that film, Snyder decided he wanted to stick around the same genre so in 2007, he signed onto direct a movie called “Army of the Dead,” which focused on a father heading into a quarantined zombie hot zone in Las Vegas to rescue his daughter. Snyder fell in love with the material but studios weren’t exactly rushing to fund his post-apocalyptic vision for the future, which involved ever-evolving zombies who weren’t just mindless killing machines. Snyder eventually had to put his next zombie movie on hold as he took over the DC film universe with movies such as “Man of Steel” and “Batman V. Superman: Dawn of Justice” but he never forgot about his zombie roots. Finally, Netflix decided to fund Snyder’s dream project, which meant he got the budget he needed for a film that would showcase a rag-tag team of soldiers and specialists sent into a Las Vegas taken over by the zombie horde in order to steal a massive amount of money just hiding under the world famous Strip. In the latest episode of Rewind of the Living Dead, we’re going to check our weapons and decide which one of us is most important to the mission as we review the 2021 film “Army of the Dead”… Music courtesy of Andrew Scott Bell and Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio For more Rewind of the Living Dead, visit our website or follow on social media: https://www.rewindofthelivingdead.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/rewindofdead Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rewindoflivingdead Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rewindoflivingdead/

May 15, 2021

The sequel is a staple of the horror genre but few films have produced as many replicas in such a short period of time in recent years as the “Saw” series. With the original movie released in 2004, the “Saw” franchise had a new film released each year up until 2010 when “Saw 3D” was teased as the final movie in the series. Then seven years later, a new film was commissioned called “Jigsaw” that restarted the franchise yet again, although with less than favorable reviews but still proving to be a force at the box offices while grossing more than $100 million on a budget around $10 million. But “Saw” went dormant again after that film until comedian Chris Rock showed interest in reviving the franchise after revealing he was a huge fan of the series. A chance meeting with a Lionsgate executive led to Rock pitching them on an idea he had for reinventing the series while he also branched out from his comedy roots and did something a little more terrifying. Darren Lynn Bousman was brought onto direct the film after he previously helmed “Saw” II, III and IV. Rock was joined by legendary actor Samuel L. Jackson while playing a father-son cop duo who are soon investigating a horrific murder that echoes those of the long since dead Jigsaw Killer, John Kramer. It doesn’t take long for them to discover somebody wants to play a game. In the latest episode of Rewind of the Living Dead, we’re going to press play on the recorder and start our investigation as we review “Spiral: From the Book of Saw”… Music courtesy of Andrew Scott Bell and Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio For more Rewind of the Living Dead, visit our website or follow on social media: https://www.rewindofthelivingdead.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/rewindofdead Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rewindoflivingdead Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rewindoflivingdead/

May 11, 2021

When Australian director James Gunn and his writer friend Leigh Wannell graduated from film school, they decided to work together on a low budget horror film after being inspired by “The Blair Witch Project.” Another film titled “Pi” by Darren Aronofsky convinced them they could self-finance the film and they started coming up with ideas. They decided the cheapest film possible would involve two characters being locked inside of a room together. Wan then pitched the idea about two men being chained on opposite sides of a bathroom with a dead body in the middle as they scramble to figure out how they both ended up there. It wasn’t until months later when Whannel was convinced he might have a brain tumor after experiencing excruciating migraines that he came up with the concept about a character who only had a year or two to live and he decides to put other people into that same situation with only a few minutes to choose their fate. After making a short film with a scene that would later be used in the full length movie, they were given funding and 18 days to shoot it. The end result was the start of a horror franchise that would go onto produce seven direct sequels and a new film called “Spiral” due out in 2021. In anticipation of the new film “Spiral: From the Book of Saw” opening in theaters, Rewind of the Living Dead goes back to 2004 to review the original movie in the franchise — “Saw”…. Music courtesy of Andrew Scott Bell and Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio For more Rewind of the Living Dead, visit our website or follow on social media: https://www.rewindofthelivingdead.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/rewindofdead Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rewindoflivingdead Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rewindoflivingdead/

May 6, 2021

The Pierce brothers — Drew and Brett — were essentially born to do horror movies considering their father Bart was a photographic FX artist on the original “Evil Dead” movie by Sam Raimi. Following their first film “Deadheads” that came out back in 2011, the siblings decided to take a stab at a different genre in the horror field by focusing on witches. Inspired by the idea to build a different interpretation and mythology around witches, the Pierce brothers wanted to apply a dynamic to a supernatural creature that would only exist within a certain set of rules like Freddy Krueger in nightmares or Dracula stalking the night. The result was “The Wretched” — a film about a boy named Ben who goes to live with his father for the summer as his parents are stuck in the middle of an ugly divorce and he starts to notice that something is not quite right with his neighbor. When children start disappearing and nobody seems the wiser, Ben tries to take matters into his own hands. In the latest episode of Rewind of the Living Dead, we’re going to pour some salt out and check the basement as we talk about the 2020 film “The Wretched”…. Music courtesy of Andrew Scott Bell and Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio For more Rewind of the Living Dead, visit our website or follow on social media: https://www.rewindofthelivingdead.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/rewindofdead Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rewindoflivingdead Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rewindoflivingdead/

May 1, 2021

It’s a well known fact that the 1980’s was arguably the most prolific and profitable time for horror films — sometimes for better, other times for worse. Julie Corman, wife of legendary horror producer Roger Corman, had a deal with Vestron video for a horror film that would take place in a shopping mall, which was the center of American consumerism in the 80s. She hired Jim Wynorski to pen the script and he only agreed to the project so long as he got to direct. He ended up writing a script after he was inspired by the 1954 film “Gog,” although many believe the film is much closer to the made-for-TV film “Trapped,” which starred James Brolin. The premise of the movie was rather simple — a group of employees get trapped in a mall after hours with a group of malfunctioning robots meant to serve and protect but instead they turn murderous. Shot at the Sherman Oaks Galleria, which is the same mall that appears in films such as “Fast Times at Ridgemont High,” “Commando” and “Terminator 2,” the movie titled “Killbots” was released into theaters in 1986 but didn’t fare very well at the box office until a new name was finally suggested. In the latest episode of Rewind of the Living Dead, we’re going to buy some beer, get locked in a furniture store and talk about the 1986 classic “Chopping Mall”… Music courtesy of Andrew Scott Bell and Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio For more Rewind of the Living Dead, visit our website or follow on social media: https://www.rewindofthelivingdead.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/rewindofdead Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rewindoflivingdead Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rewindoflivingdead/

Apr 20, 2021

In 2015, horror icon Barbara Crampton was handed a script written by Mark Steensland that tackled issues often ignored in filmmaking. He had written a movie that focused on “a woman in the second stage of life, battling against a relationship that feels restrictive.” The result was a movie that took home the top prize at Shriekfest, a horror film festival in Los Angeles. After Crampton received the script, she spent the better part of the next five years trying to make the movie a reality after she connected to the material on a much deeper level after her own career hit a roadblock simply because she was no longer a young ingenue but instead a woman in her 30s. The story follows the wife of a small town minister, who seemingly gets lost in his shadow until an encounter with a vampire transforms her into a powerful new woman with an insatiable appetite for blood. In the latest episode of Rewind of the Living Dead, we’re going to visit the local mill and admit that things are getting really effed up as we review the 2021 horror film “Jakob’s Wife”… Music courtesy of Andrew Scott Bell and Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio For more Rewind of the Living Dead, visit our website or follow on social media: https://www.rewindofthelivingdead.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/rewindofdead Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rewindoflivingdead Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rewindoflivingdead/

Apr 19, 2021

In this special edition of Rewind of the Living Dead, we discuss the 2021 Fangoria Chainsaw Awards, breaking down all of the winners and giving some of our picks for the best in horror for the past year and what's coming next in 2021. Music courtesy of Andrew Scott Bell and Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio For more Rewind of the Living Dead, visit our website or follow on social media: https://www.rewindofthelivingdead.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/rewindofdead Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rewindoflivingdead Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rewindoflivingdead/

Apr 13, 2021

A nightmare after watching ‘The Ring’ inspired writer Christopher Robert Cargill to pen his own screenplay following visions in his head that he once found a film in his attic that contained disturbing footage of an entirely family being hanged. Eventually he teamed up with writer and director Scott Derrickson to flesh out the idea of a demonic creature, who lured children into his wicked web and an evil being later known as Mr. Boogie was finally born. Cargill and Derrickson finished a script that centered around a true crime writer named Ellison Oswalt, who finds a box of Super 8 films stashed in the attic of his new home that brings him closer to a set of gruesome murders than he could ever possibly imagine. The film became a breakout hit for a new studio called Blumhouse that was dedicated to featuring new voices in horror. A scientific study was then conducted in 2020 that sought to find the scariest movie in history with viewers hooked up to heart rate monitors to find out what truly terrified them. In the latest episode of Rewind of the Living Dead, we’re going to pour ourselves some whiskey, turn on the projector and talk about what is now called the scariest movie of all time, the 2012 film “Sinister”… Music courtesy of Andrew Scott Bell and Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio For more Rewind of the Living Dead, visit our website or follow on social media: https://www.rewindofthelivingdead.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/rewindofdead Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rewindoflivingdead Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rewindoflivingdead/

Apr 6, 2021

Writer and director Bryan Bertino gained a huge following in horror after he served as the writer and director to the 2008 home invasion film “The Strangers,” which terrified audiences and left everybody in the theater feeling like this could happen to them. Bertino followed that up with the found footage film “Mockingbird” and then the 2016 movie “The Monster,” which kept him once again focused on a claustrophobic scenario featuring only a couple of key characters. Working alongside producer Sonny Mallhi, Bertino decided to turn his attention back to his home state of Texas for his latest project, which was actually filmed in his family’s house where he would often go to find inspiration while writing. Set against the backdrop of a sheep and goat farm, a pair of siblings return home to lend a hand to their mother, who has been caring for their ailing father. Despite their mother telling them not to come, the brother and sister defy her request and show up anyways but they soon find out what’s lurking inside the home is the reason why they should have stayed away. In the latest episode of Rewind of the Living Dead, we’re going to unplug the phone and turn off the lights as we review the 2020 film “The Dark and the Wicked”… Music courtesy of Andrew Scott Bell and Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio For more Rewind of the Living Dead, visit our website or follow on social media: https://www.rewindofthelivingdead.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/rewindofdead Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rewindoflivingdead Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rewindoflivingdead/

Mar 30, 2021

The slasher movie is a staple of the horror genre with classic films such as “Halloween and “Friday the 13th” influencing audiences and filmmakers for decades to come. In 1980, director William Lustic alongside writer and star Joe Spinell unleashed a different kind of slasher film that was more brutal and intimate than almost anything that came before it. A lonely man named Frank Zito leaves his apartment at night and seeks out women, who he then captures and murders in horrific fashion. Rather than follow the victims until the killer finds them, this film follows the serial killer as he stalks his prey across New York City. The movie was unrated at the time of its release and famed critic Gene Siskel reportedly walked out of the theater after a particularly disturbing death scene. In the latest episode of Rewind of the Living Dead, we’re going to prepare our mannequins and warn you not to go out tonight as we discuss the 1980 film “Maniac”… Music courtesy of Andrew Scott Bell and Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio For more Rewind of the Living Dead, visit our website or follow on social media: https://www.rewindofthelivingdead.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/rewindofdead Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rewindoflivingdead Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rewindoflivingdead/

Mar 15, 2021

In 1974, director Tobe Hooper shocked and stunned audiences with his magnum opus — “The Texas Chain Saw Massacre.” It was a film Roger Ebert called as “violent and gruesome and blood-soaked as the title promises.” Hailed by some as a classic but others as a disturbing film not worthy of an audience, the original “Texas Chain Saw Massacre” eventually reached cult status and today it’s hailed as one of the single greatest horror films ever made. It wasn’t until 12 years after the original film was released that Hooper returned to create a sequel — “The Texas Chainsaw Massacre 2” — but he never intended this movie to mirror the original, instead opting to inject humor and over-the-top performances like the one on display from Dennis Hopper. From there, the “Texas Chainsaw Massacre” went onto spawn numerous sequels as well as a 2003 remake that terrified audiences all over again. As it stands now, the “Texas Chainsaw Massacre” franchise stands at eight total films with more on the way. In the latest episode of “Rewind of the Living Dead,” we take a final look back at the entire “Texas Chainsaw Massacre” franchise, the impact these films have had on the horror genre and rank the movies from the bloody best to the maniacal worst… Music courtesy of Andrew Scott Bell and Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio For more Rewind of the Living Dead, visit our website or follow on social media: https://www.rewindofthelivingdead.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/rewindofdead Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rewindoflivingdead Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rewindoflivingdead/

Mar 9, 2021

Horror franchises have notoriously undergone a number of changes, reboots and recreations over the years but the Texas Chainsaw Massacre films stand in a class all on their own. In 2013, director John Luessenhop decided to take his own stab with “Texas Chainsaw 3D” — a film that sought to carry on the legacy of the original movie while trying to take advantage of the new 3D technology that was sweeping through movie theaters worldwide. The seventh overall film to feature the “Texas Chainsaw” name transformed Leatherface into a horror anti-hero while introducing audiences to a young actress named Alexandra Daddario, who would eventually become a household name. Four years later, Julien Maury and Alexandre Bustillo once again tried to reinvent the franchise with a prequel that was supposed to tie directly to the original film from Tobe Hooper while also sharing some of the same characters from “Texas Chainsaw 3D.” The end result was simply called “Leatherface,” although judging by the reviews of the film very few people who saw this movie actually like to consider it canon to the Texas Chainsaw franchise. In the final episode of our “Texas Chainsaw Massacre” franchise review series, we’re going to take a look at these last two films in the series as we discuss “Texas Chainsaw 3D” and “Leatherface”… Music courtesy of Andrew Scott Bell and Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio For more Rewind of the Living Dead, visit our website or follow on social media: https://www.rewindofthelivingdead.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/rewindofdead Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rewindoflivingdead Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rewindoflivingdead/

Mar 1, 2021

Inspired by fairy tales about predators that call back to classics like Grimm brothers fables, Shawn Linden decided to create his own take on the genre in a modern setting. The story was plotted out during a trip home from a European film festival back in 2007 but Linden didn’t get to actually create the film until 13 years later. Set against the backdrop of a remote cabin in Canada, a family lives off the grid, working and surviving as fur trappers who have largely shunned the norms of society to instead live off the land. A father named Joseph spends hours each day trapping and capturing animals to provide for his family while also teaching his daughter the skills she’ll need to do the same as him one day. But when a wolf reappears in the woods near the family’s home, the need to survive is even greater because now it may be man vs. beast. Joseph leaves to go on the hunt but he’s forced to leave his wife and daughter behind and when they come upon an injured man in the woods near their home, they begin to wonder who is hunting who. In the latest episode of Rewind of the Living Dead, we’re going to set our traps, make sure our .22 is loaded and talk about the 2020 horror thriller Hunter/Hunter… Music courtesy of Andrew Scott Bell and Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio For more Rewind of the Living Dead, visit our website or follow on social media: https://www.rewindofthelivingdead.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/rewindofdead Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rewindoflivingdead Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rewindoflivingdead/

Feb 22, 2021

More than 25 years after Tobe Hooper created one of the most iconic horror films of all time with “The Texas Chain Saw Massacre,” action movie producer Michael Bay saw an opportunity to capitalize on the property after starting his own studio called Platinum Dunes that was created specifically with low budget films in mind. Eventually, Bay’s company purchased the rights to the “Texas Chainsaw Massacre” and the work began on reviving the franchise. Rumors abounded that Tobe Hooper would be involved with the project but ultimately a new director — Marcus Nispel and a first time screenwriter named Scott Kosar were brought on board to create an entirely new version of the film. The Sawyer family was gone. Replaced by the Hewitt’s and many of the characters changed as well but one thing stayed the same — Leatherface was back. The remake was finally released in 2003 and after a small $9.5 million budget, the film raked in more than $100 million at the box office. Three years later, Platinum Dunes returned with “Texas Chainsaw Massacre: The Beginning,” which was a prequel to the remake film from 2003. A new director and writer were brought on board with several returning cast members from the Hewitt family including R. Lee Ermey and Andrew Bryniarski as Thomas Hewitt aka Leatherface. Despite a bigger budget, the film failed to find the same kind of success as the remake, although the movie was still profitable. Unfortunately, critics didn’t find much to enjoy about the prequel and plans for a third film in the franchise were scrapped. In the latest episode of Rewind of the Living Dead as part of our special “Texas Chainsaw” franchise series, we’re going to look back at “The Texas Chainsaw Massacre” remake from 2003 and the “Texas Chainsaw Massacre: The Beginning” from 2006… Music courtesy of Andrew Scott Bell and Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio For more Rewind of the Living Dead, visit our website or follow on social media: https://www.rewindofthelivingdead.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/rewindofdead Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rewindoflivingdead Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rewindoflivingdead/

Feb 15, 2021

Thanks to TV series such as “The Walking Dead,” the zombie genre has really been rejuvenated in recent years with a number of truly creative takes in horror films made across the globe. In South Korea, “Train to Busan” was a pulse-pumping thrill ride that was equal parts terrifying and claustrophobic thanks to the inventive way zombies were used in that movie. In 2019, writer and director Jeff Barnaby decided to take his own unique stab at the zombie genre by introducing the dead coming back to live in the early 1980’s near the home of a First Nations people based in Canada. Barnaby, who grew up on a Mi’kmaq reserve, said the movie combined two passions of his — classic horror films and the trauma faced by Indigenous people. In the latest episode of Rewind of the Living Dead, we’re going to close the gates and check for bites as we talk about the 2019 film “Blood Quantum”… Music courtesy of Andrew Scott Bell and Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio For more Rewind of the Living Dead, visit our website or follow on social media: https://www.rewindofthelivingdead.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/rewindofdead Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rewindoflivingdead Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rewindoflivingdead/

Feb 8, 2021

The explosion of the slasher genre in the 1980’s had just about every studio in Hollywood thirsty for the next great horror franchise. New Line Cinema, which was the studio responsible for the rise of the Nightmare on Elm Street series, decided to reinvent the Texas Chainsaw Massacre franchise with a third film in the series with plans to focus more around Leatherface than his cannabilistic family. The result was the 1990 film “Leatherface: The Texas Chainsaw Massacre III,” which starred future Academy Award nominee Viggo Mortensen. Then in 1995, Kim Henkel, one of the original writers in the original “Texas Chain Saw Massacre” returned to the franchise to pen the script for “The Return of the Texas Chainsaw Massacre,” which was the fourth film in the series. Starring Matthew McConaughey and Renee Zellwegger long before they were Oscar darlings, the film introduced a bizarre twist that the human flesh feasting Sawyer clan were actually part of a secret cabal responsible for many of the ills that befell the world. In part three of our ongoing examination of the Texas Chainsaw Massacre franchise, Rewind of the Living Dead will take a look at two sequels from the 1990s that were meant to reinvigorate the series with “Leatherface: The Texas Chainsaw Massacre III’ and the fourth film later retitled “Texas Chainsaw Massacre: The Next Generation”… Music courtesy of Andrew Scott Bell and Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio For more Rewind of the Living Dead, visit our website or follow on social media: https://www.rewindofthelivingdead.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/rewindofdead Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rewindoflivingdead Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rewindoflivingdead/

Feb 1, 2021

Horror films are best known for scaring audiences with gruesome scares or terrifying monsters but the horror genre has also been able to simultaneously tackle a lot of societal issues. Whether that’s facing the real life horror of prejudice and racism in films such as “Get Out” and “Candyman” or the class war displayed in movies like “Society” or “The People Under the Stairs,” horror films are often times overlooked for just how much they deal with serious, real world issues. In 2019, director Kurtis David Harder along with screenwriters Colin Minihan and John Poliquin examined the atrocities that befall a gay couple moving into rural suburbia when their neighbors are doing more than just glaring at them through open windows but as the occurrences start to mount, one man is left questioning if what he’s seeing is real or if he’s just haunted by a tragic incident from his past. In the latest episode of Rewind of the Living Dead, we’re going to travel back to 1995, turn on our dial up internet and examine the 2019 Canadian horror film called “Spiral”… Music courtesy of Andrew Scott Bell and Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio For more Rewind of the Living Dead, visit our website or follow on social media: https://www.rewindofthelivingdead.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/rewindofdead Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rewindoflivingdead Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rewindoflivingdead/

Jan 23, 2021

In the latest edition of our ongoing series exploring the entire Texas Chainsaw Massacre franchise, we take a deep dive on the original sequel "The Texas Chainsaw Massacre 2" where the buzz is back! Following the massive success of the original film, director Tobe Hooper returned to the franchise he made famous with the first sequel in the series, which also introduced horror icon Bill Moseley to the masses as the maniacal Chop Top. Take a listen to our newest episode where we talk all things "Texas Chainsaw Massacre 2"... Music courtesy of Andrew Scott Bell and Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio For more Rewind of the Living Dead, visit our website or follow on social media: https://www.rewindofthelivingdead.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/rewindofdead Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rewindoflivingdead Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rewindoflivingdead/

Jan 16, 2021

Possession and exorcism are both common themes when it comes to the horror genre. “The Exorcist” is widely regarded as one of the greatest films of all time while “Rosemary’s Baby” still haunts audiences to this day. Of course more modern tales such as “The Exorcism of Emily Rose” and “The Last Exorcism” have received solid reviews from both critics and audiences. A new film on Shudder delves into those same subjects with director Justin Dyck and writer Keith Cooper abandoning their typical passion for Lifetime style movies about Christmas and deciding to do a deal with the devil instead. When an elderly couple are grief-stricken over the loss of their grandson, they turn to Satan in order to resurrect him. In the latest episode of Rewind of the Living Dead, we’re going to say trick-or-treat, stay away from the wood chipper and talk about the 2020 film “Anything for Jackson”…. Music courtesy of Andrew Scott Bell and Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio For more Rewind of the Living Dead, visit our website or follow on social media: https://www.rewindofthelivingdead.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/rewindofdead Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rewindoflivingdead Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rewindoflivingdead/

Jan 8, 2021

As part of a new series exploring different horror franchises, Rewind of the Living Dead will spend five episodes taking a deep dive into "The Texas Chainsaw Massacre" as well as all of the sequels, remakes and reboots. The first episode will explore the original 1974 classic "The Texas Chain Saw Massacre." The word legendary gets tossed around a lot in the horror genre but Tobe Hooper’s first major film certainly fits the bill. Initially inspired by a Christmas shopping trip where he saw a rack of chainsaws as a method he could cut through a crowd of people, Hooper ended up writing a script for a movie he wanted to make called “Head Cheese” before then changing the name to “Leatherface,” based on one of the cannibals decorating his backwoods Texas tale about a group of travelers who end up at the wrong house where they are soon cut down and butchered one by one. Shot in 115 degree heat on a shoestring budget, Hooper initially wanted to make his movie PG rated so it could be seen by a wider audience. What actually resulted was one of the most terrifying horror films of all time with critics like Roger Ebert calling it as “violent and gruesome and blood-soaked as the title promises”. On the latest episode of Rewind of the Living Dead, we’re going to find out who will survive and what will be left of them as we discuss the 1974 film “The Texas Chain Saw Massacre” … Music courtesy of Andrew Scott Bell and Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio For more Rewind of the Living Dead, visit our website or follow on social media: https://www.rewindofthelivingdead.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/rewindofdead Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rewindoflivingdead Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rewindoflivingdead/

Jan 6, 2021

In this special edition of Rewind of the Living Dead, our hosts Damon and Patrick give their picks for the top five horror films of 2020. What made the final list this year? Listen and find out! Music courtesy of Andrew Scott Bell and Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio For more Rewind of the Living Dead, visit our website or follow on social media: https://www.rewindofthelivingdead.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/rewindofdead Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rewindoflivingdead Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rewindoflivingdead/

Jan 3, 2021

Dracula. Frankenstein. The Wolfman.. These were all staples of the Universal Monsters line made famous by performances from actors such as Bela Lugosi and Boris Karloff. Years later, Universal decided to relaunch a new monstrous universe based around those same iconic characters but a disastrous attempt at remaking The Mummy starring Tom Cruise cast doubts that the great monster of old would ever rise again. That was until 2020 when Leigh Wannell, previously known as the creator of the “Saw” universe, wrote and directed a movie co-produced by Blumhouse on a small budget of just $7 million. Starring Elisabeth Moss in the lead role as a wife desperate to get away from her abusive husband, “The Invisible Man” put a tech-spin on the old classic from H.G. Wells. In the latest episode of “Rewind of the Living Dead,” we’re going to put some flour on the floor and keep the paint cans ready as we talk about the 2020 horror film “The Invisible Man”… Music courtesy of Andrew Scott Bell and Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio For more Rewind of the Living Dead, visit our website or follow on social media: https://www.rewindofthelivingdead.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/rewindofdead Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rewindoflivingdead Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rewindoflivingdead/

Dec 25, 2020

In the 1980’s, the combination of horror and comedy was becoming more and more popular. Chris Columbus, who would go onto become a famed director in his own right, wrote a spec script after he was inspired by the sound of mice scurrying across his apartment but the story was really just an effort to get more attention on his work. That was until Steven Spielberg took notice of his script with interest of transforming this story into a feature film after calling it “one of the most original things” that he’d seen in years. Director Joe Dante was brought on board after he found success with his werewolf movie “The Howling” and he teamed up with Spielberg and Columbus to unleash “Gremlins” to audiences in the summer of 1984. In the holiday edition of “Rewind of the Living Dead,” we’re going to stay away from bright lights, avoid water and not eat anything after midnight as we talk about the Christmas classic horror-comedy “Gremlins”… Music courtesy of Andrew Scott Bell and Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio For more Rewind of the Living Dead, visit our website or follow on social media: https://www.rewindofthelivingdead.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/rewindofdead Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rewindoflivingdead Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rewindoflivingdead/

Dec 21, 2020

There are a lot of incredible female-led horror films throughout history but a new movie released in 2018 not only featured a female director in Caitlin Koller but the screenplay came from an actress and writer named Shawna Kofed. Described as “a scary version of the Big Chill,” old college friends gather at a remote cabin in Wisconsin to attend the funeral of a former classmate who committed suicide. They haven’t seen each other for years so it doesn’t take long for the skeletons to start getting pulled out of the closet as past tensions both angry and sexual began simmering back to the surface. Of course as they mourn their friend, the group begins experiencing strange phenomenon like blood flowing from the pipes, a strange noise coming from the crawl space and a cockroach infestation. In the latest episode of “Rewind of the Living Dead,” we’re going to crack open a bottle of tequila, order in some pork buns and talk about the 2018 film “30 Miles from Nowhere”… Music courtesy of Andrew Scott Bell and Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio For more Rewind of the Living Dead, visit our website or follow on social media: https://www.rewindofthelivingdead.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/rewindofdead Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rewindoflivingdead Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rewindoflivingdead/

Dec 12, 2020

The Chiodo brothers — Stephen, Edward and Charles — were well known special effects artists in Hollywood focusing in clay models, creature creation and stop motion animatronics. In 1988, they decided to crossover from creating special effects to creating their own movie. The original concept came from Stephen Chiodo who imagined the most terrifying image he could muster and that involved driving down a lonely mountain road and a car would pass by with a clown staring back at him. From that simple idea spawned the movie “Killer Klowns from Outer Space,” a PG-13 horror sci-fi spoof where a group of aliens arrive on Earth from unknown origins and begin harvesting humans as a source of food. In the latest episode of Rewind of the Living Dead, we’re going to break out the cotton candy and prepare our popcorn guns as we talk about the 1988 movie “Killer Klowns from Outer Space”… Music courtesy of Andrew Scott Bell and Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio For more Rewind of the Living Dead, visit our website or follow on social media: https://www.rewindofthelivingdead.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/rewindofdead Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rewindoflivingdead Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rewindoflivingdead/

Dec 3, 2020

One of the best parts about the horror genre is that it transcends people, places and cultures. Americans are just as likely to be terrified by a really scary movie as people living across Europe or Asia. In fact some of the best horror films in history didn’t come from the United States. From the classic “Nosferatu” in Germany from 1922 to Dario Argento’s “Suspiria” from Italy in 1977 to “Audition” from Japan in 1999 to “Let the Right One In” out of Sweden in 2008, horror films are made and enjoyed by a global audience. In 2017, Indonesian writer and director Joko Anwar penned a script for “Pengabdi Setan” that was ultimately a loose prequel to a 1980 film of the same name. Set in 1981, the film follows a family haunted by the death of their matriarch, who was once a famous musician but now laid on her deathbed just wilting away from a strange illness. When she passes, her children begin being haunted by ghastly visions all around their home. In the latest installment of Rewind of the Living Dead, we’re going to travel to the outskirts of Jakarta and cover up mother’s portrait so we can get some sleep as we discuss the 2017 film “Satan’s Slaves”… Music courtesy of Andrew Scott Bell and Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio For more Rewind of the Living Dead, visit our website or follow on social media: https://www.rewindofthelivingdead.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/rewindofdead Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rewindoflivingdead Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rewindoflivingdead/

Nov 26, 2020

The Howling. American Werewolf in London. Silver Bullet. Those are just a few of the iconic werewolf movies that are considered the best in film history but writer and director Jim Cummings decided to take his own stab at the genre after receiving rave reviews for his film “Thunder Road” where he played a police officer in personal peril following a divorce and the death of his mother. This time around Cummings is once again strapping on a badge while investigating a series of brutal murders in a small Utah town that has everybody on edge and the locals are convinced that a supernatural force must be at work. Of course, Sheriff’s deputy John Marshall just doesn’t buy it but he’s teetering on the brink between trying to battle his own alcoholism, his father’s failing health and a temper that takes him from calm to rage in about 0.2 seconds. In the latest episode of “Rewind of the Living Dead” we’re going to get out our forensics kit and consider going into computer science rather than police work as we discuss the 2020 horror-comedy “The Wolf of Snow Hollow”…. Music courtesy of Andrew Scott Bell and Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio For more Rewind of the Living Dead, visit our website or follow on social media: https://www.rewindofthelivingdead.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/rewindofdead Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rewindoflivingdead Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rewindoflivingdead/

Nov 18, 2020

At the height of the #MeToo movement in 2018, CollegeHumor writer and actor Josh Ruben decided that he wanted to pen a film that tackled the all too gross conundrum that so many of his female colleagues encountered when they were forced to “diminish their light in the face of a man’s behavior.” The result was the movie “Scare Me,” which premiered at the Sundance Film Festival in early 2020. Set against the backdrop of a remote cabin in the woods, “Scare Me” seeks to dump the typical tropes involving those kinds of horror movies and instead creates a claustrophobic clash of personalities between Fred, a down on his luck writer, who isn’t very good at writing and Fanny, a young upstart author who wrote a hit horror novel. When circumstances put these two together while trying to ride out a storm that has severed the power, they decide to entertain themselves by telling each other scary stories. In the latest episode of Rewind of the Living Dead, we’re going to turn out the lights, order a half vegetarian, half cheese pizza and discuss the 2020 horror-comedy “Scare Me”…. Music courtesy of Andrew Scott Bell and Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio For more Rewind of the Living Dead, visit our website or follow on social media: https://www.rewindofthelivingdead.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/rewindofdead Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rewindoflivingdead Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rewindoflivingdead/

Nov 13, 2020

The massive success of the first two installments of Friday the 13th had proven to be box office gold. In 1982, Paramount wanted to keep the kill count high with a 3rd film in the franchise. After part 2 star Amy Steel turned down a returning role, director Steve Miner and company decided to capitalize on the resurgence of 3D technology to redefine the movie. The end result is a campy slasher that focuses a little too much on 3D scares, but ends up creating the key elements that define the entire Jason lore and became one of the most lucrative films in the entire series. We’re going to Camp Blood, so Someone find Shelly’s box of pranks, Damon better eat our stash before the cops find us, ready your harpoons, dust off your 3D glasses and try to keep your eyeballs in your skull, because we’re crushing heads this week on Rewind of the Living Dead with Friday the 13th, Part III, 3D. Music courtesy of Andrew Scott Bell and Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio For more Rewind of the Living Dead, visit our website or follow on social media: https://www.rewindofthelivingdead.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/rewindofdead Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rewindoflivingdead Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rewindoflivingdead/

Nov 13, 2020

The 1980’s were filled with iconic slasher movies but writer Rita Mae Brown decided to take a stab at the genre with her script called “Sleepless Nights” that served as a parody to the killer chases teenagers until a final girl survives trope that filled so many horror films . Producers had another idea and repurposed her script into something a little more straight forward with Amy Holden Jones taking on directorial duties. The end result was “Slumber Party Massacre” — a slasher film where the killer isn’t supernatural but rather an escaped mass murderer picking right up where he left off by killing anybody and everybody he meets. One critic called the movie “an entertaining terror thriller” and despite a budget of just $220,000, the film went onto gross more than $3.6 million at the box office. This week on “Rewind of the Living Dead,” we’re going to order some pizza and sharpen our drills as we discuss the 1982 classic “The Slumber Party Massacre”… Music courtesy of Andrew Scott Bell and Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio For more Rewind of the Living Dead, visit our website or follow on social media: https://www.rewindofthelivingdead.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/rewindofdead Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rewindoflivingdead Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rewindoflivingdead/

Nov 10, 2020

In 1981, former journalist turned author Alvin Schwartz released a book that would ultimately define his writing career with a series of short stories cobbled together for a collection known as “Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark.” With nightmarish imagery provided by artist Stephen Gammell, the book was marketed for younger readers much to the chagrin of some of their parents, who complained about the graphic nature of the macabre stories that often featured gruesome deaths. In fact, “Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark” was the most frequently challenged book for library inclusion during the 1990’s. Sadly, Schwartz died in 1992 but his work lived on with a film released in 2019 by the same name that featured many of his most iconic stories and characters. The movie much like the books targeted a younger audience but plenty of adults were anxious to see the frightening stories they read as children come to life on the big screen. In the latest episode of “Rewind of the Living Dead,” we’re going to make sure Harold is still hanging in the cornfield and nobody is missing a big toe as we discuss the 2019 film “Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark”… Music courtesy of Andrew Scott Bell and Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio For more Rewind of the Living Dead, visit our website or follow on social media: https://www.rewindofthelivingdead.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/rewindofdead Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rewindoflivingdead Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rewindoflivingdead/

Oct 14, 2020

In the debut episode of Rewind of the Living Dead, we take a look back at one of the greatest horror films of all time — the 1980 classic "The Shining' from director Stanley Kubrick. From the best and worst performances to our favorite lines and the debate on whether or not "The Shining" is still scary today all packed into this episode. Music courtesy of Andrew Scott Bell and Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio For more Rewind of the Living Dead, visit our website or follow on social media: https://www.rewindofthelivingdead.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/rewindofdead Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rewindoflivingdead Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rewindoflivingdead/

Jan 1, 1970

In the latest episode of Rewind of the Living Dead, we’re going to slay with Santa and axe our way down the chimney with care as we review the 2025 remake “Silent Night, Deadly Night” … Don't forget to subscribe to our Patreon for early access to episodes and exclusive episodes available nowhere else! Visit our website for news, reviews and much more!