Food and Frightening Film Fanatics Podcast

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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The ”Tremors” Franchise And Creepy Edible Worms

The week we cover the somewhat lesser known "Tremors" franchise. This horror comedy is a throwback to the creature features of the 1950s. There are seven movie and one season of a TV series. Burt Gummer (played by Michael Gross) becomes the franchise's lead character by movie three. He's paranoid gun toting conspiracy theorist who I just love. Be forewarned though-- the movies are a bit redundant. If you want to get a flavor of the franchise, check out the first movie, the third movie and the last movie (Shreiker Island). 

And in honor of graboids everywhere, we have a recipe for cool edible worms from AshleeMarie.com here They would be a fun addition at Halloween or horror themed party. 

 

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Top10 Horror Movies Of 2021

After viewing some 130+ horror films released in 2021, I FINALLY have my top 10 list. Included are a few honorable mentions as well as movies by country of origin, studio, etc. Let me know if you're favorites match mine. 

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The ”Wrong Turn” Franchise And A Lesser Known Appalachian Food

This week we cover a lesser known franchise. It's the seven movies of "Wrong Turn". I cant say they are great but if you like inbred hillbilly cannibals, this might be the series for you. 

Also we cover a lesser known Appalachian food. It's ramps-- also known as wild leeks, spring onions or by several other names. Check out the link here for recipes that include this pungent and wild growing vegetable. 

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The ”VHS” Franchise And Most Popular Dish Of 1994

This week we cover a lesser known anthology franchise. It's "VHS". There are four films total plus a spinoff. "Siren" is based on "Amateur Night" from the first movie. There's also a series of Snapchat shorts. The great thing about anthologies is if you don't like something, it will be over soon and you're on to something new. 

And in honor of "VHS 94", we have the most popular food of that year. It's the Caesar salad. See this 1994 St Louis Dispatch article here for the origins of the dish and the recipe.  

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