The hosts of Horror Hero analyze Stephen Sommers's 2004 film *Van Helsing*, dissecting its Victorian-era Wolverine character and gadget-filled action, offering insights into the movie's unique take on classic monsters.
12 Jul 2025
INTERVIEW: The Spooky ShXt Show with Derek Wayne Trautwein
Artistic director Derek Wayne Trautwein discusses his horror-comedy theatrical production, The Spooky ShXt Show, in an interview with host Johnathon, exploring the blend of terror and humor on stage.
4 Jul 2025
Episode 10: M3gan (2025) vs 28 Years Later (2025) Summer Double Feature
The hosts discuss killer robots versus rage-fueled zombies, comparing *M3GAN* to *28 Years Later*, and share horror hauls, cosplay, and Crypticon experiences in this episode.
19 Jun 2025
Episode 9: Off the Hook - Dangerous Animals (2025)
Hosts Johnathon and Bethany explore Sean Byrne's 2025 Shudder original film *Dangerous Animals*, discussing Dark Universe rumors and the reunion of Dorothy II with the storm chaser truck from *Twister*.
12 Jun 2025
BONUS: Thursday the 12th Special! - Friday the 13th (1980)
The hosts discuss the original Friday the 13th movie, exploring its impact on the horror genre and its enduring appeal for fans in this bonus episode.
5 Jun 2025
Episode 8: Aussies with Hats - Bring Her Back (2025)
Horror Heroes discuss Danny and Michael Phillippou's film *Bring Her Back*, debate film composers, and share horror news, offering insights into the horror genre.
22 May 2025
Episode 7: Death Runs in the Family - Final Destination Bloodlines (2025)
Death is a devious bastard! What happens when our horror heroes come face to face with death itself? Can they Indiana Jones their way through all the murder traps surrounding them?
On this episode we discuss Netflix erasing media (a reminder that streaming sucks), Jane Shoenbrun's next film, new details on Evil Dead Burn and the next Legendary Godzilla movie (yep, they're going to space), and The Toxic Avenger might have a thing for golden showers??? We also review the sixth entry in the Final Destination franchise: Final Destination Bloodlines.
Special shout out to Brandon and Otis of the Super Roper Bros on YouTube and Brandon Russ over at The Movie Galaxy podcast!
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8 May 2025
Episode 6: Schrodinger's Werewolf! - A Review of David F. Sandberg's Until Dawn (2025)
Can our horror heroes, Bethany and Johnathon, battle through 13 nights of repetitious, yet fun kills? Can they survive.... UNTIL DAWN???
This week we discuss some rad Universal Monsters comics, Godzilla, Jaws and Rocky Horror's 50th Birthday Bash, new details on Sam Raimi's return to horror with Send Help, Wednesday's season 2 return, more news straight from Toxie's mop bucket, video games we enjoy, and review David F. Sandberg's Until Dawn.
Shout out to Brandon and Otis of the Super Roper Bros on YouTube.
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24 Apr 2025
Episode 5: There's Something in the Air! - Freaky Tales (2025) Review
It's a Green Day to Die Hard as our horror heroes, Bethany and Johnathon, take on Nazis, misogynistic rap legends, hitmen, snarky video store clerks, and 1987 Oakland in the latest episode where they review the stellar 2025 film: Freaky Tales.
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10 Apr 2025
Episode 4: Friendship is Magic - Death of a Unicorn (2024) Review
Bust out the chainsaws and boomsticks and join us as Bethany and Johnathon go mythical creature hunting on the latest episode of the Horror Hero Podcast.
On this episode, our heroes talk cryptids, collecting and cinema as they hit us with the horror news, show off their horror hauls, briefly discuss Panic Film Fest, and deep dive on A24's Death of a Unicorn (2024).
Why is Paul Rudd such a D-bag?
What is the best way to serve up unicorn? Steak? Fillet? Cocktails?
Is there a secret order of bald unicorn protectors lead by NoHo Hank from HBO's Barry?
Tune in as our heroes break it all down!
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27 Mar 2025
Episode 3: Cracking open a Cold One in a Cornfield (A Review of Clown in a Cornfield by Adam Cesare)
On this groovy episode, our horror heroes Johnathon and Bethany are green with envy as they discuss first looks at Peter Dinklage in Macon Blair's Toxic Avenger reboot, how badly they wish they could click their hills three times to be in Universal Studio Orlando's Darkmoor/Dark Universe portion of the new Epic Universe Park, Saw XI's unfortunately update, Adam Cesare's 2020 YA novel Clown in a Cornfield (in anticipation of the new movie), what they've been up to, and more. Witness the brainrot as we try to discuss a book we just read and struggle to remember details!
If you are in the Kansas City area make sure to check out Panic Fest March 27th - April 2nd.
If you are unable to attend try to stop by The Ship KC on Saturday March 29th at 9:00pm for Black Light Animals record release show! New album "Last Call Love Songs" out Friday March 28th! We we are lucky enough to have the band play us out this week with their single Bad. Check out the new album on Spotify or better yet, get yourself the sick record pressed in white vinyl!
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13 Mar 2025
Episode 2: Shamrock Shaken, Not Stirred - Leprechaun (1993)
Welcome back to Horror Hero! This time Johnathon and Bethany discuss B-tier holiday traditions, the expanding Diablo Cody spookiverse, and what the hell is going on with Scream 7. Then they take on their scariest challenge so far: trying to remember the plot of 1993’s Leprechaun and figuring out why a 90 minute movie feels like a 3 hour movie! So grab a shamrock shake, put on your favorite green tee shirt, and make sure you don’t swallow any magical gold coins. Slainte!
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27 Feb 2025
Episode 1: My Co-host is a Monkey: A Review of Osgood Perkins' The Monkey
Welcome to the first episode of our groovy little horror podcast! Johnathon and Bethany are two horror nuts who wanted an outlet to talk about the things they love! One from BC and one from KC, the two arm themselves with chainsaws, microphones, and a wardrobe from hot topic and prepare to take on the hordes of horror content. In this episode we discuss what we have been up to, what's going on in horror right now, and review Osgood Perkins' Stephen King's The Monkey! COME GET SOME!
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