by Monster Men
Welcome to Monster Men: Where Horror Hangs Out The Monster Men podcast covers horror movies, books, the paranormal, cryptozoology and other creepy things with a sense of humor. Plus interviews with authors and other horror personalities. A light conversation about dark topics, hosted by horror author Hunter Shea and Jack Campisi. Follow us as we cruise down the highway to hell.
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December 21, 2025
<p>Ho ho horror! <br>In this holiday-themed episode of Monster Men, the guys dive into the twisted world of Christmas horror movies, breaking down some of the best, worst, and weirdest seasonal slashers ever made.</p><p> </p><p>From genre classics like Black Christmas and Silent Night, Deadly Night, to modern holiday chaos like Violent Night and the cult favorite Anna and the Apocalypse, we talk what works, what doesn’t, and why Christmas might be horror’s most underrated holiday.</p><p> </p><p>Along the way, the conversation (naturally) goes off the rails — covering traditional Christmas movies, the nostalgia of Rankin & Bass specials, and the eternal debate: Is Die Hard a Christmas movie?</p><p> </p><p>So grab the milk and cookies, sharpen your axes, and settle in — because the Monster Men are coming to town.</p><p> </p><p>Subscribe<br>If you love horror movies, Christmas slashers, creature features, or just enjoy deep (and sometimes ridiculous) horror discussions, hit Subscribe and join the Monster Men family.</p>
December 8, 2025
<p>Grab your popcorn, Monsterds — on this episode of MonsterMen, we’re cracking open the skull of modern movie magic! We sit down with Sarah ‘Era’ Visina, a working special effects and makeup artist who’s bringing today’s monsters, mutants, and maniacs to life on the big screen. If you’ve ever wondered how practical effects survive in a CGI world, or how much fake blood it takes to drench a film set, this is the episode for you.</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>What We Cover</strong></p><p>How our guest broke into the world of <strong>creaturecreation and SFX makeup</strong></p><p>- Behind-the-scenes stories from the sets of today’s horrorfilms</p><p>- Why practical effects still hit harder than pixels</p><p>- Advice for aspiring artists who want to sculpt nightmaresfor a living</p><p><strong>Why You’ll Love This Episode</strong></p><p>Expect classic Monster Men banter, laughs, horror deepcuts, and an inside look at how the monsters you love actually get made. This is a celebration of creativity, craftsmanship, and the beautiful messiness of practical horror effects.</p><p> </p><p>You can find Era at - <a href="https://www.visinavisions.com/" target="_blank">https://www.visinavisions.com/</a></p><p><br></p><p>Grab some of her incredible creations on her Etsy shop!</p><p><a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/visinavisionsgifts/?etsrc=sdt&dd_referrer=" target="_blank">https://www.etsy.com/shop/visinavisionsgifts/?etsrc=sdt&dd_referrer=</a></p>
November 24, 2025
<p>In this episode of <strong>Monster Men</strong>, we crack open the crypt with <strong>Professor Gregory Semenza</strong>—author, scholar, horror historian, and the guy who can explain exactly why that one movie scene from your childhood still keeps you up at night.</p><p><br></p><p>We talk the <strong>history of horror cinema</strong>, debate some ofthe <strong>100 best horror movies ever made</strong>, and explore the surprising science behind <strong>why reading can reduce stress, anxiety, and maybe even keep you alive longer</strong> (take that, cardio!).</p><p><br></p><p>If you love horror, books, movies, and two middle-agedmonsters cracking wise while picking at the bones of pop culture, this one’s for you.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>⭐ About Professor Gregory Semenza</strong></p><p>Gregory Semenza is a professor at the University of Connecticut, author, and one of the leading voices in horror scholarship. He teaches an amazing class on the <strong>100 best horror films</strong>, the evolution of the genre, and the ways horror reflects cultural anxieties across decades.</p><p> </p><p>Thanks for listening, laughing, and screaming along with us — you’re the real monsters! Don’t forget tolike, share, and subscribe for more Monster Men episodes where we dive into horror, cryptids, and all things paranormal! <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/monstermen" target="_blank">#monstermen</a> podcast <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/horrorpodcast" target="_blank">#horrorpodcast</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/horroryoutube" target="_blank">#horroryoutube</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/horrormovietalk" target="_blank">#horrormovietalk</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/halloween" target="_blank">#halloween</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/horrorcommunity" target="_blank">#horrorcommunity</a> </p>
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Welcome to Monster Men: Where Horror Hangs Out
The Monster Men podcast covers horror movies, books, the paranormal, cryptozoology and other creepy things with a sense of humor. Plus interviews with authors and other horror personalities. A light conversation about dark topics, hosted by horror author Hunter Shea and Jack Campisi. Follow us as we cruise down the highway to hell.
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