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The Evolution of Horror

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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.

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  1. How does 'Crystal Lake' compare to 'Carrie'?

    The new Crysal Lake TV show is out now! Mike chats to showrunner Brad Kane about returning to the world of Friday the 13th, then Alex West drops in for a spoiler-filled review of the show! Hosted, Produced and Edited by Mike Muncer Music by

  2. Top 50 Horror Movies Not in the English Language (Patreon Preview)

    Stacie Ponder joins Mike to discuss the top 50 horror movies not in the English language, as voted for by EOH Patrons! For the full countodwn list, sign up to our Patreon!

  3. Carrie (2026) Spoilerific Review + An Interview With Mike Flanagan

    Mike Flanagan's latest TV show CARRIE is out now on Amazon Prime! Mike sat down with Flanagan to chat about the show and his other upcoming projects (including his new Exorcist movie a new adaptation of The Mist), then Becky Darke joins Mik

  4. EOH Revisited #8: The Evolution of the Vampire with Chris Newton

    For our final episode in our EOH Revisited mini-series, Chris Newton joins Mike to discuss the sexiest, broodiest, gayest monster of them all, the vampire! Grab your tickets now for the EOH Book Tour! (https://evolutionofhorror.com/events)

  5. EOH Revisited #7: The Evolution of Alien & Cosmic Horror with Journey Through Sci-Fi

    This week Mike is joined by the Matt and James from Journey Through Sci-Fi to explore the dark, infinite void of space and the horrors lurking in the cosmos... Buy tickets to one of our live events at the EOH Book Tour! (https://evolutionof

  6. EOH Revisited #6: Mind & Body Horror with Juliet Sugg

    This week, Mike is joined by Juliet Sugg to discuss madness, decay, disease and the horror from within... Order the Evolution of Horror book! Hosted, Produced and Edited by Mike Muncer Music by Jack Whitney Artwork by Mike Lee-Graham (http:

  7. EOH Revisited #5: The Evolution of Occult Horror with Alex Ayling & Mike Lee-Graham

    Hail Satan! Mike is joined by his Final Cut collective Alex Ayling and Mike Lee-Graham to discuss Satanism, witchcraft and the dark arts in the evolution of OCCULT horror... Pick up the Evolution of Horror book, in stores now! Hosted, Produ

  8. EOH Revisited #4: The Evolution of the Zombie Movie with Brad Hanson

    This week we continue our EOH retrospective to discuss the brain chomping, gut munching shuffling monsters of horror! Brad Hanson joins Mike to discuss the evolution of the zombie movie... The EOH book is out in bookstores now! Hosted, Prod

  9. EOH Revisited #3: The Evolution of Folk Horror with Becky Darke

    This week we continue our EOH retrospective with corn rigs, barley rigs, woodlands and all things rural...it's the evolution of Folk Horror, as covered in the third chapter of the EOH book, out now! CW: Conversations about scenes of sexual

  10. Found footage, killer hippos and Faces of Death: EIFF 2026 Preview

    EOH will be back at the Edinburgh Film Festival this August! This year the festival is chock full of horror and genre movies, paritcularly in the Midnight Mass strand of the fest. Mike is joined on the podcast by festival directors Paul Rid

  11. EOH Revisited #2: The Evolution of the Ghost Story with Adam Z. Robinson

    This week we return to the things that go bump in the night within dark, creaky houses and revisit the evolution of the ghost story! Adam Z. Robinson joins Mike to discuss one of the most enduringly popular subgenres of horror. Pick up your

  12. EOH REVISITED: The Evolution of the Slasher with Stacie Ponder

    We're back! To celebrate the release of the Evolution of Horror book, we're bringing you a special 8 part mini-series revisiting the first 8 sub genres! For part 1, Mike is joined by Stacie Ponder to discuss the history and evolution of sla

  13. Obsession (2026) - The scariest film of the year so far?

    Curry Barker's terrifying Obsession is out in cinemas now! Mike chats to director Curry Barker about making the film, plus Juliet Sugg joins Mike to discuss and review the film in depth... Hosted, Produced and Edited by Mike Muncer Music by

  14. MAN-MADE MONSTERS #37: Conclusion, Mailbag & Top 10

    For the final episode of our Man-Made Monsters series, Mike looks back at what we've learned about the subgenre over the last 36 episodes and counts down the listeners Top 10 Man-Made Monsters movies! Plus Mary Wild drops in for a final wra

  15. MAN-MADE MONSTERS #36: Poor Things (2023) & The Substance (2024)

    For the final double bill of our Man-Made Monsters series, Mike is joined by Honey Ross to discuss two recent films about female identity and bodily autonomy: POOR THINGS and THE SUBSTANCE. Hosted, Produced and Edited by Mike Muncer Music b

  16. MAN-MADE MONSTERS #35: Also-Rans

    As we approach the end of the season, Brad Hanson drops in to recommend some lesser known Man-Made Monster movies! Check out Brad's full list here Vote for your Top 10 Man-Made Monsters movies! Voting closes 30th April 2026 Hosted, Produced

  17. MAN-MADE MONSTERS #34: Cam (2018) & Companion (2025)

    Girls just wanna have fun! This week we're talking tech horror and toxic masculinity as Mike is joined by Juliet Sugg to cover the existential cam-girl horror CAM (2018) and Louise Blain to discuss the very fun and satisfying sex-box horror

  18. MAN-MADE MONSTERS #33: Upgrade (2018) & The Invisible Man (2020)

    Jen Handorf joins Mike to chat about two action-packed tech horrors from masterful horror director Leigh Wannell: UPGRADE and THE INVISIBLE MAN. Hosted, Produced and Edited by Mike Muncer Music by Jack Whitney Artwork by Mike Lee-Graham (ht

  19. MAN-MADE MONSTERS #32: Child's Play (2019) & M3GAN (2022)

    Don't trust the toys! This week Mike is joined by Rob Watts to discuss two recent horror films about the dangers of AI in children's toys…Child's Play (2019) & M3GAN (2022) Hosted, Produced and Edited by Mike Muncer Music by Jack Whitney Ar

  20. MAN-MADE MONSTERS #31: Prometheus (2012) & Alien: Covenant (2017)

    "I'll do the fingering!" James Rendell joins Mike to discuss Ridley Scott's divisive, camp, philosophical Alien prequels, Prometheus and Alien Covenant! Out now Hosted, Produced and Edited by Mike Muncer Music by Jack Whitney Artwork by Mik

  21. MAN-MADE MONSTERS #30: Black Mirror (2011 - )

    Matt and James from the Journey Through Sci-fi podcast join Mike to discuss the dystopian rollercoaster that is Black Mirror, Charlie Brooker's ground-breaking tech anthology show... Hosted, Produced and Edited by Mike Muncer Music by Jack

  22. MAN-MADE MONSTERS #29: Battlestar Galactica (2003-2009)

    All of this has happened before and all of it will happen again... Alex Ayling and Ben Travis join Mike for a deep dive into the steamy TV space opera that captivated sci-fi fans throughout the 2000s with its devious cyborgs and jaw droppin

  23. MAN-MADE MONSTERS #28: Splice (2009) & Ex Machina (2014)

    Steph McKenna joins Mike to discuss a pair of films that explore how terrifying scientific advances can be when they wrench control from their creators: Splice and Ex Machina Hosted, Produced and Edited by Mike Muncer Music by Jack Whitney

  24. MAN-MADE MONSTERS #27: Pulse (2001) & One Missed Call (2003)

    There's a ghost in the machine! Stacie Ponder joins Mike as we enter the noughties to discuss two techy J-horrors that tackle the internet and mobile phones: Pulse and One Missed Call. Hosted, Produced and Edited by Mike Muncer Music by Jac

  25. MAN-MADE MONSTERS #26: Crash (1996) & Titane (2021)

    Juliet Sugg joins Mike to discuss two transgressive body horror movies where flesh, sex, death, flesh and metal collide: David Cronenberg's Crash and Julia Ducournau's Titane. Hosted, Produced and Edited by Mike Muncer Music by Jack Whitney

  26. MAN-MADE MONSTERS #25: Jurassic Park (1993)

    Gav Murphy joins Mike to discuss the ultimate man-made monster movie, Steven Spielberg's 1993 masterpiece Jurassic Park! Hosted, Produced and Edited by Mike Muncer Music by Jack Whitney Artwork by Mike Lee-Graham (http://mikeleegraham.com/)

  27. Friday the 13th Part III (1982): Patreon Preview

    Stevie Webb and Becky Darke join Mike to discuss 80s slasher classic Friday the 13th Part 3! Listen to the full episode on Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/posts/150315279)

  28. MAN-MADE MONSTERS #24: Hardware (1990) & Hollow Man (2000)

    DeVaughn Taylor joins Mike to discuss two sleazy sci-fi horror cult classics, Richard Stanley's Hardware and Paul Verhoeven's Hollow Man! Hosted, Produced and Edited by Mike Muncer Music by Jack Whitney. Artwork by Mike Lee-Graham (http://m

  29. MAN-MADE MONSTERS #23: Akira (1988) & Perfect Blue (1997)

    Becky Darke joins MIke to discuss two anime classics...Akira and Perfect Blue! Hosted, Produced and Edited by Mike Muncer Music by Jack Whitney. Artwork by Mike Lee-Graham (http://mikeleegraham.com/) Get ad free episodes and weekly bonus co

  30. MAN-MADE MONSTERS #22: Deadly Friend (1986) & Chopping Mall (1986)

    This week we reach PEAK 80s with two killer robot teen movies from 1986! Michael Blyth joins Mike to discuss Wes Craven's Deadly Friend and Jim Wynorski's Chopping Mall! Hosted, Produced and Edited by Mike Muncer Music by Jack Whitney. Artw

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