History is full of real-life horror stories. In this episode I talk with Dr. Harold Aurand, a professor of History at Penn State University, Schuylkill Campus, about true horror stories of history.

Do you ever wonder how the legends of monsters are born? What made people think werewolves and vampires were real?

I started thinking about movie adaptations of Stephen King’s books, in general. His books have been read and adapted by some big-name directors. Some of these movie adaptations have been good, and many have been not so good. The topic of Stephen King books can fill many podcasts, but in this episode I decided to talk about my favorite movies adapted by Stephen King books.

Sometimes, once just isn't enough. And, in the case of Tobe Hooper, it felt right to honor this quirky and often misunderstood artist with a second helping of praise.

There are a few extreme films that use the violence, and obscenity, and nihilism to create something that defies expectations and becomes something horrible/beautiful.

We lost another horror master in August 2017 when Tobe Hooper left this mortal coil.

There's a select group of directors who hold the title, "Masters of Horror" for bringing their distinctive styles to the horror film. But, they aren't the only ones who made an impact on horror cinema. There are several acclaimed directors with illustrious careers who took a "Day Trip" into horror.

This is the 50th episode of Hellbent for Horror, and I could think of no better way to celebrate that than to gather a Wretched Roundtable of listeners to talk about the state of the 50-year-old phenomena known as "modern horror."

Fangoria magazine had been a mainstay of horror fandom for 38 years, but this year they shut their doors.

George Romero (1940-2017) has always held a special place in my heart, so it was very saddening to hear of his passing on July 16.

You don’t need Hollywood to make a movie when you can make one in your own backyard!

Why do we love bad movies? Well, not all bad movies, but the ones that make you laugh out loud.

One reason I love film festivals is that they celebrate creativity. So I was honored to be asked to judge Etheria Film Night held in early June in Hollywood. Etheria Film Night is the world's most respected showcase of new horror, comedy, science fiction, fantasy, action, and thriller films made by emerging women directors. I was also able to attend, and cover, the red carpet festivities to talk to people about horror and horror movies.

I made a list of movies released within the last four years that I liked, and there were too many to put into one episode! So, this is Part Two of good, recent horror that is worth watching. These movies get the “H4H Seal of Approval.”

In this episode J. Blake Fichera (author of the Rondo-nominated book, "Scored To Death: Conversations with Some of Horror's Greatest Composers") returns to the show to discuss the sympathetic monster in horror movies.

I think we’re in a good time for creative, creepy horror movies, you just need to know where to look (hint: it's usually not from the major studios).I made a list of movies released within the last four years that I liked, and there were too many to put into one episode! So, this is Part One of good, recent horror that is worth watching. These movies get the “H4H Seal of Approval.”