Food and Frightening Film Fanatics Podcast

The "House" Franchise And Nestle Toll House Chocolate Chip Cookies

The "House" franchise is sometimes considered the weirdest because the 4 movies have nothing to do with each other. Some people will remember the first "House" movie from it's interesting cover art. I'm sure that's why many (including myself) picked it up at the video store back in the day. Most would be hard pressed to remember the other three movies. 

A fifth "House" movie is supposedly in the works but I cant' find anything else about it. I am interested to see how the movie will adjusted for a contemporary audience. 

And since I had to find something with the word "house" in it, check out the recipe for delicious Nestle Toll House Chocolate Chip Cookies at verybestbaking.com

 

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Top 10 Horror Movies Of 2023

This week I'm reviewing my favorite horror movies of last year. 2023 was known as the year of the "possession" movie. My list includes several possession movies as well as slashers, aliens, folklore, and a Frankenstein adaptation. Do your favorites match mine? Let me know in the comments below.  

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The ”Basketcase” Franchise And Creme Brulee

This week we're talking about another obscure franchise. It's "Basketcase". There are 3 movies total. The first movie was created on a shoestring budget and was never actually meant to be released to the public. Frank Hinnenlotter just wanted to make a movie. Who could have imagined that it would become a cult classic? The other two film in the series showcase a variety of "unique" people such as Rat Man, Frog Boy, Toothy, etc. 

This week's dish was the most popular of 1982 (the year the first "Basketcase" was released). It was introduced at La Cirque in New York City and is now a restaurant staple. . 

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The ”Poltergeist” Franchise And TV Dinners

This week we're talking about a lesser known franchise-- it's "Poltergeist". There are 3 movies in the trilogy and a remake. The original 1982 movie was written by Steven Spielberg with Tobe Hooper ("Texas Chainsaw Massacre") directing. Despite it's age, the first movie holds up surprisingly well. Sure, tech has improved but the special effects are still fun (and all the corpses popping up are truly creepy).

A number of catch phrases from the movie have also entered popular culture. Examples include: "They're here" and "Stay away from the light children". Everyone now knows it's a REALLY bad idea to build anything on top of an old cemetery. Clowns should also not be trusted-- especially those that drag you under your bed and try to strangle you.  

And since the poltergeists/ghosts/whatever they are enter our dimension through the TV, I thought it would be fun to look at the origins of the TV dinner. They're still around today-- although we don't call them by that name. Today they're frozen dinners, ready made meals, etc,  I have a few in my freezer right now. 

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Top 20 Horror Movies of 2022

This week I review my top 20 list for 2022. It started out as a top 10 list but, thanks to all the great movies this year, I ended up with 20. There was a little something for everyone in 2022-- found footage, slashers, folk horror, Lovecraftian horror, body horror, aliens, psychological horror, vampires, ghosts, demons, werewolves, etc.

It's best to go into many of these movies knowing as little as possible. Let me know if your favorites match mine and where they differ. 

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The ”Pumpkinhead” Franchise And What To Do With Leftover Pumpkins

This week we're covering a lesser known series. There are 4 movies in the "Pumpkinhead" franchise. Take my advice and stick with just the first one. It's an excellent example of how to make a good movie on a low budget and features the creature designs of Stan Winston. He also directed the first movie. 

And if you need ideas on how to dispose of leftover pumpkins, check here 

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The ”Blair Witch” Franchise

After an extended absence, I'm back. This week's topic is the "Blair Witch" franchise. Few people know there are actually THREE Blair witch movies plus a number of supporting videos, books, comics, and video games that cover the Blair Witch mythology. The original "Blair Witch" movie is credited as being the first found footage movie. Technically, it was "Cannibal Holocaust"-- but "Blair Witch" was the first commercial success. Back in the pre-Internet days people werent sure if these three kids were really dead or not. Obvs that couldnt happen so easily today... but it was tons of fun back then.

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The ”Killjoy” Franchise And A Non Alcoholic Beverage Company Tie In

I dare say 95% of the public has not heard of the "Killjoy" franchise. From Charles Band's Full Moon Features, this is bottom of the barrel entertainment. While the series starts out as horror, it switches to horror-comedy by the third movie. The best film in the bunch is the fifth-- "Killjoy's Psycho Circus". Dont expect these movies to make any sense. Just enjoy the over the top performances of Trent Haaga (as Killjoy) and Victoria de Mare (as Betty Boop). 

And for the food/drink tie in, Killjoy Drinks provides a wide selection of non alcoholic beverages in every category: wine, beer/ale, liquors, mixes, etc. Check them out at killjoydrinks.com

 

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ADDENDUM: New Additions To Previously Covered Horror Franchises

This week I cover new additions to previously reviewed franchises. The past year has seen a number of new entries including:

• Texas Chainsaw Massacre
• Scream
• Wrong Turn
• CandyMan
• VHS94
• Spiral: From The Book Of Saw
• Slumber Party Massacre
• Resident Evil: Welcome To Raccoon City
• The Forever Purge
• Halloween Kills
• The Conjuring: The Devil Made Me Do It
• Cube- released only in Japan
• Paranormal Activity: Next Of Kin
• And WAY too many Amityville Horror movies

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The ”Nightmare On Elm Street” Franchise And A Caffeinated Beverage To Keep You Awake

The week we're reviewing one of the big 3 of horror. It's Freddie Kruger and "A Nightmare On Elm Street". There are 9 movies and 2 seasons of a TV series. This killer is different from others in that Freddie haunts you in your sleep---- and everybody has to sleep at some point. Over the course of his run, Freddy has developed into a wise cracking trickster. Sure Jason and Michael will kill ya-- but Freddy will talk smack about ya before he does.   

And 2 Geeks Who Eat have a "Nightmare" pairing here It, of course, contains lots of caffeine.  

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