Author: WES FORSYTHE

Is it hot in here or is it just time for another meeting of the mysterious Council? That’s right, the all mighty Council is at it again tonight as Brandon, Adrienne, and Wes combine their collective horror related powers to bring us another barnburner of show.

This week’s topics include Scarefest making the top of the list of horror conventions, clever names for the line building protocols, line skipping dilemmas, and the merits of onsite events versus offsite events. Plus find out how Adrienne tried to shed the mortal coil an hour before the show. Bonus game: see if you can count how many times the term “line building” is used tonight.

In our Bonehead Weekly feature, Joe Lewis gives us his thoughts on the Netflix anthology series CABINET OF CURIOSITIES created by Guillermo del Toro.

Grab a hot cup of coffee and get ready for some good storytelling as Wes and co-host Claire Heaney welcome writer and host of the SHADOWS OF LEGEND podcast, Charles Romans. The SHADOW OF LEGENDS uses Charles’ journalistic background to help share the experiences of the strange and paranormal.

Wes, Claire, and Charles discuss the various aspects of the paranormal, how Charles got into podcasting, and who are the best people to teach others the best ghost hunting practices. Charles also shares a few of his best ghost stories and helps to determine how to be lucky with EVPs. Check out the SHADOWS OF LEGEND podcast at shadowsoflegend.com

And hold on to your hats as Joe Lewis gives us his jaw dropping review of SMILE, a pleasantly surprising horror thriller.

Can’t get enough of serial killers? If so, definitely tune in this week as Wes and co-host Katie Followell welcome the multi-talented Jeff Ignatowski as he gives a rundown on the rise in the popularity of serial killer documentaries and true crime stories.

Jeff shares the differences between a serial killer versus a spree killer, the triggers for a serial killer, and gives his opinion on who is the most overrated serial killer. He also discusses his card game KILLERS, a mix of cards with a traditional role-playing game, that is fun and educational. Plus, we find out if flannel is the go-to serial killer look.

In our regular features, Joe Lewis lays down the details on TERRIFIER 2. Is it just gory for gore’s sake or is it something more substantial? Joe will let you know.

 

With Scarefest 14 in the rearview mirror, the tired but triumphant Council gather from their secret locations around the state to share their collective thoughts on this year’s Scarefest and all the great events tied to it.

The Council dishes out the details on the logistical nightmares that can arise during a convention, share a little inside information on how ticketing prices and packages are decided upon, and give a hearty thanks to all who came. Little known fact, many attendees had never previously been to a convention. Plus, there is a little bragging on the Robert England line building format.

And don’t forget to check out Joe Lewis’ review of the horror thriller BARBARIAN. It received great critical ratings but is it overrated? Odds are Joe has a little bit to say about that.

 

That’s right, an entire episode dedicated to discussing the logistics for building a line to meet a horror legend. Wes and Adrienne break down everything, and we mean literally everything, that one needs to know when gearing up to meet the illustrious Freddy Krueger himself.

This episode has everything you need to know, which is essentially how to avoid a grueling day of standing in line all day, how to sign up for the line, and when to be there. Plus, Wes and Adrienne also cover the vast expanse of other events going on at Scarefest and even field a few questions straight from the chatroom.

Stick around for Joe Lewis’ review of Rob Zombie’s 2022 horror/comedy THE MUNSTERS. Does it live up to the old TV series? Check in with Joe to find out.

 

 

Tonight’s show is the last meeting of the great and mighty Council before Scarefest and it’s a jammed packed show for sure as Adrienne, Brandon, and Wes delve deep into the final behind-the-curtain peek before the actual convention kicks off.

And the Council pulls no punches (nor skip the opportunity to crack a few jokes) as they share a discussion of 3D movies, lay out details about the film festival, showcase a nifty raffle announcement, and turn the spotlight on all of the other incredible events happening at Scarefest. This episode is so crammed packed with content, they even had to forego commercials.

In our regular features, Joe Lewis gives us a fun filled retro review of the 1978 classic PIRANHA and its equally entertaining follow up films PIRANHA 3D and PIRANHA 3DD. Oh look, more talk about 3D movies!