Jason Lives turns 40 this year, and we recently caught up with director Tom McLoughlin to learn more about the fan-favorite Friday the 13th sequel. McLoughlin discusses the creative process behind bringing Jason back from the dead, adding humor and self-awareness to the franchise, battling the MPAA over the film's iconic kills, and the alternate ending involving Jason's dad (!) Support Bloody Good Horror, gain live stream access, join our Slack and get the entire back catalog by visiting us at: https://www.patreon.com/bloodygoodhorror BGH on social media https://x.com/bghorror https://www.instagram.com/bloodygoodhorror/ https://www.threads.com/@bloodygoodhorror

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Jason Lives turns 40 this month, and we're revisiting the film that changed the Friday the 13th franchise forever. Plus, our old friend Joe returns to the show for the first time in 5 years. We discuss how the film brought much-needed humor and self-awareness to the series, why it remains a fan favorite 40 years later, and how a handful of bold creative decisions transformed Jason into the supernatural icon we know today. We also share stories from our interview with director Tom McLoughlin, including the origins of zombie Jason, the alternate ending that almost happened, and the truth behind one of the movie's strangest sound effects. 🎙️ Available wherever you listen to podcasts. Support Bloody Good Horror, gain live stream access, join our Slack and get the entire back catalog by visiting us at: https://www.patreon.com/bloodygoodhorror BGH on social media https://x.com/bghorror https://www.instagram.com/bloodygoodhorror/ https://www.threads.com/@bloodygoodhorror

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Benjamin Byron Davis joins Bloody Good Horror to discuss his role as the mysterious priest in Eli Roth's Ice Cream Man 🍦 We talk about drawing inspiration from horror icons like Dr. Loomis, working with Eli Roth, building the mythology behind the film, and why the best horror stories are built on mystery rather than answers. Ice Cream Man in theaters August 7th. 🎙️ Audio version available wherever you listen to podcasts. Support Bloody Good Horror, gain live stream access, join our Slack and get the entire back catalog by visiting us at: https://www.patreon.com/bloodygoodhorror BGH on social media https://x.com/bghorror https://www.instagram.com/bloodygoodhorror/ https://www.threads.com/@bloodygoodhorror

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David Cronenberg's The Fly turns 40 this August, and we're revisiting one of the greatest, and most disturbing, body horror films ever made. This week, the Bloody Good Horror crew discusses Jeff Goldblum's unforgettable performance, the film's practical effects, its themes of aging and mortality, and why The Fly continues to influence horror nearly four decades after its release.

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One of horror's most influential filmmakers joins Bloody Good Horror.

Eli Roth sits down with us to discuss his upcoming film, Ice Cream Man, while looking back on the era that transformed modern horror. From Cabin Fever and Hostel to the rise of the Splat Pack, Eli reflects on how horror broke into the mainstream and what it was like to be at the center of it all.

We also talk about his return to independent filmmaking, building his new venture, The Horror Section, supporting the next generation of horror creators, and how our very own co-host, Jon Schnaars, somehow ended up becoming the CEO of Eli's company.

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This week, Bloody Good Horror celebrates the 50th anniversary of The Omen.

Rather than simply revisiting a horror classic, we explore the cultural moment that gave birth to one of the most influential supernatural films ever made. We discuss Richard Donner's classic Hollywood direction, Jerry Goldsmith's iconic score, Damian's chilling and enduring legacy, and why the fears driving The Omen in 1976 feel surprisingly relevant today.

Plus, we revisit what still works, what hasn't aged as well, and whether The Omen deserves its place among horror's all-time greats.

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The Evil Dead franchise returns with Evil Dead Burn, and we have plenty to say. We review the newest chapter in the series, compare it to Evil Dead (2013) and Evil Dead Rise, debate whether the franchise has lost some of the personality that made the originals so memorable, the film's intense bleakness, and discuss where we'd like to see the series go next. Plus, behind the scenes on some of the film's boldest choices, and the crew pays tribute to horror legend Sam Neill. Support Bloody Good Horror, gain live stream access, join our Slack and get the entire back catalog by visiting us at: https://www.patreon.com/bloodygoodhorror BGH on social media https://x.com/bghorror https://www.instagram.com/bloodygoodhorror/ https://www.threads.com/@bloodygoodhorror

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Nearly 45 years after its release, Sam Raimi's The Evil Dead remains one of horror's most influential films. We revisit the original with fresh eyes, exploring why it still feels punk and transgressive, why it remains one of the greatest examples of low-budget horror filmmaking ever put on screen, and why it's unexpectedly relevant during a summer where filmmakers like Kane Parsons and Curry Barker are once again redefining independent horror.

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Most filmmakers spend years trying to land their first feature. Anthony Frith did it with a single email. In this conversation, he shares how one cold email led to directing The Land That Time Forgot for The Asylum, what he learned making his first feature, and why he documented the entire experience in his new film, "Mockbuster".

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John Harrison has worn many hats throughout his career—director, composer, writer, and one of George A. Romero's closest creative collaborators during one of the most influential periods in horror history. In this conversation, we look back on Harrison's years working alongside Romero, the making "Creepshow", the evolution of independent horror filmmaking, composing for the genre, and the creative process behind some of horror's most enduring classics. Bloody Good Horror explores the people, films, and ideas that continue to shape the genre. New episodes every Friday featuring reviews, interviews, horror news, and thoughtful discussions from every corner of horror. 🎧 Available wherever you listen to podcasts. Support Bloody Good Horror, gain live stream access, join our Slack and get the entire back catalog by visiting us at: https://www.patreon.com/bloodygoodhorror BGH on social media https://x.com/bghorror https://www.instagram.com/bloodygoodhorror/ https://www.threads.com/@bloodygoodhorror

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The Bloody Good Horror crew reviews “Leviticus”, one of the year's most talked-about indie horror films—sparking one of our deepest (and most divided) discussions in recent memory.

While the panel agrees that “Leviticus” has powerful things to say about identity, faith, and the queer experience, opinions split on a key question: "Does the horror itself work as well as the metaphor?"

We also discuss how horror can build empathy, why ”Leviticus” stands out as a powerful allegory for conversion therapy, and whether emotional resonance can outweigh traditional scares. Rachel shares her perspective on why stories like this matter, while the panel explores where the film succeeds, where it falls short, and why it has become such a significant entry in modern queer horror.

We also recommend other standout queer horror films, catch up on the week's horror news, and wrap things up with a round of Jaws trivia in celebration of one of the genre's all-time 4th of July horror classics.

Leviticus is a 2026 Australian supernatural horror film written and directed by Adrian Chiarella and starring Joe Bird, Stacy Clausen, Mia Wasikowska, Nicholas Hope, and Ewen Leslie. The film follows two gay teenagers whose relationship is haunted by a supernatural force born from their religious community's intolerance.

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