The Evolution of Horror
Hosted by Mike Muncer and Mike · Mike Muncer
4.9from 2,521 ratings
- 614
- Episodes
- 114
- Transcribed
- 2,521
- Ratings
- Weekly
- Cadence
- 2017
- First episode
- 485K
- YouTube views
About The Evolution of Horror
Welcome horror fans! The Evolution of Horror is a weekly movie discussion podcast that covers the history of horror cinema, one sub-genre at a time. From Universal Monsters to 80s slashers, from Alfred Hitchcock to Jordan Peele, we've got it covered! Each week, host Mike Muncer is joined by a different guest from the world of horror to discuss a movie in depth and its place in horror history.
- Publisher
- Mike Muncer
- Category
- tv & film · tv & film
- Language
- en
- Explicit
- Yes
- First episode
- 27 Aug 2017
- Latest episode
- 21 Oct 2026
Latest episodes
114 of 614 episodes have a transcript.
21 Oct 2026TRANSCRIPT
How does 'Crystal Lake' compare to 'Carrie'?
16 Oct 2026TRANSCRIPT
Top 50 Horror Movies Not in the English Language (Patreon Preview)
8 Oct 2026TRANSCRIPT
Carrie (2026) Spoilerific Review + An Interview With Mike Flanagan
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How does 'Crystal Lake' compare to 'Carrie'?
Published 21 Oct 2026 · Transcript excerpt
[…] We had to show Jason as a real 11-year-old boy, albeit with difficulties and, you know, physical limitations and all the things you would imagine Jason would have. But at his core, just a sweet 11-year-old boy that, you know, that a mother could really absolutely love and want to protect. […]
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See plansWho has been a guest on The Evolution of Horror
Names identified in recent episode analyses. Showing up to five guests.
- Brad Kane
- Alex West
- Stacie Ponder
- Mike Flanagan
- Becky Darke
Reach and audience
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- YouTube views
- 484,936
- Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025
- Apple Podcasts (US)
- 4.8 / 5
- 888 ratings
- Spotify
- 4.9 / 5
- 1,633 ratings
Podcast Authority Score: 95 / 100
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- Quality
- 99
- Social presence
- 94
- YouTube
- 86
- Engagement
- 94
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Who hosts The Evolution of Horror?
Mike Muncer and Mike host the show. Published by Mike Muncer.
How often do new episodes come out?
The show publishes weekly, based on its RSS feed.
Does The Evolution of Horror take guests?
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