Dad Bod of Horror
Join seasoned horror enthusiast, Butch, as he dives deep into the chilling world of horror cinema, from timeless classics that defined the genre to obscure gems lurking in the shadows. Each episode uncovers the artistry, scares, and stories behind both vintage masterpieces and bold new independent horror films that demand your attention.
Episodes
This week we’re digging into three horror gems that caught future A-listers long before the world knew their names. A classic wax-museum nightmare from 1953, a 1980 bridal-slasher that marked one future superstar’s big-screen debut, and a meta high-school bloodbath from 1987 where another rising talent meets a swift, bloody end. Wax figures, wedding stalkers, and campus mayhem—captured on film year...
This week we’re sinking our teeth into three very different flavors of vampire chaos. From the classic suburban nightmare of Fright Night (1985), to the deadpan office satire of Bloodsucking Bastards (2015), to the low-budget sorority-house bloodbath of Super Hot (2021)—we explore what happens when the undead move in next door, take over the cubicles, and join the house.
This week we’re layering up for a triple feature of frozen frights. From the classic Arctic alien of The Thing from Another World (1951) to the bargain-bin freezer horror of Deep Freeze (2001) and the climate-change body horror of Blood Glacier, we dig into what happens when the ice thaws… and whatever was sleeping underneath decides it’s snack time.
This week we’re diving headfirst into pure extraterrestrial mayhem with Killer Klowns from Outer Space, Night of the Creeps, and Alien Shark. Special guest Jamie joins the chaos as we unpack killer clowns, brain-eating parasites, and one very confused alien predator. Expect laughs, screams, and maximum B-movie energy.
This week we’re getting thoroughly bugged by three insect-themed nightmares. We start with the original body-horror classic The Fly (1958), then crawl into the human-mimicking horrors of Mimic, and finish up getting sucked dry by the oversized bloodsuckers in Mosquito. Science experiments gone wrong, giant bugs with attitude, and zero effective repellent. Grab a drink and try not to itch.
Three nightmare-inducing tales of babysitters who should have never taken the job.
In this episode, I dive into the horror classics When a Stranger Calls (1979), Better Watch Out (2016), and The Nursery. From chilling phone calls that hit way too close to home, to holiday home invasions gone viciously wrong, and nursery monitors revealing something far more sinister than a crying baby — these films prove that w...
Step right up, folks! This week we’re diving headfirst into the greasy, blood-soaked world of carnival horror with a triple feature of chaotic fun: the classic 1981 slasher The Funhouse, its unhinged 2015 follow-up The Funhouse Massacre, and the wild 1973 oddity Malatesta’s Carnival of Blood. Expect murderous clowns, distorting mirrors, questionable carnival food, and enough red herrings to fill a midway...
In this wildly fin-tastic episode, we’re diving headfirst into the gloriously ridiculous world of low-budget shark cinema! We’re reviewing a jaw-dropping lineup of aquatic atrocities: Bikini Sharks, Toxic Shark, Trailer Park Shark, Blood Bite, and the relentless bull shark thriller Below (2023).
From beach babes battling bloodthirsty sharks and toxic mutations to redneck trailer park terror, vampire-like ...
Strap on your floaties and kiss your beach vacation goodbye — this episode we’re plunging into three fin-tastic oceanic nightmares that’ll make you never want to swim again! We’re sinking our teeth into Steven Spielberg’s Jaws (the shark that launched a thousand nightmares), the gloriously unhinged killer whale revenge flick Orca, and the batshit stormy psychological chiller Sea of Madn...
Hey everyone, it’s your old pal here on Dad Bod of Horror. This week I’m sitting in my chair with a soda and talking through three horror flicks that stuck with me.
We kick things off with Stanley Kubrick’s The Shining (1980) — that slow-burn masterpiece where Jack Nicholson loses his mind in the Overlook Hotel. Then we roll into Pumpkinhead (1988), a gritty ’80s creature revenge story t...
Grab your corsage and your survival gear. This week, we are diving into four retro horror films where high school is a literal death trap. We break down the slashers, the satire, and the supernatural chaos that ruled the prom nights and hallways of yesteryear.
What we are covering:
- Prom Night (1980): Jamie Lee Curtis dances while a masked killer seeks ultimate revenge.
- Student Bodies (1981): A hilarious, early paro...
In this episode, we dive deep into three pulse-pounding Korean horror hits: the zombie blockbuster Train to Busan, the tense apartment survival thriller #Alive, and the terrifying found-footage nightmare Gonjiam: Haunted Asylum. From high-speed undead chaos to isolation dread and pure ghostly terror, we break down what makes these modern K-horror classics so effective. Buckle up — this one’s a wild ride.
Join us as we explore the golden age of B-movie schlock with a mix of deep-dive trivia, humorous commentary, and pure nostalgic appreciation for practical effects:
- The Spider (1958): Discover what happens when a massive tarantula is accidentally awakened by teenagers, inadvertently gets knocked out by DDT, and is subsequently revived in a high school gymnasium by the power of rock 'n' roll!
- The Giant Gila Monster ...
In this episode, we dive headfirst into the frozen trenches of Nazi horror with a triple feature of undead Reich terror.
We break down Overlord (2018) — J.J. Abrams’ explosive WWII action-horror about American paratroopers who stumble upon a secret Nazi experiment far worse than anything the battlefield can offer. Then we charge into the snowy Norwegian mountains with Dead Snow, the gory cult classic wher...
This week on the podcast, we’re diving headfirst into a bloody buffet of bizarre horror! We’ve got marital mayhem in Marriage Bites, a festive feast of the dead with A Cadaver Christmas, poultry-powered pandemonium in Attack of the Killer Chickens, sharp-edged terror in Cutlery, and seasonal slashings courtesy of The Pumpkin Man.
From killer kitchenware and evil spouses to holiday corpses and rampaging ro...
This week, we’re diving deep into the twisted world of horror’s most nightmarish mothers for a Mother’s Day massacre special.
We begin with Alfred Hitchcock’s masterpiece Psycho (1960) — the film that introduced the world to Norman Bates and his domineering, inescapable “mother,” forever changing the slasher genre and cinematic storytelling.
Then we crank up the sleaze with Mo...
In this episode, we dive into the birthday bash from hell with three killer films that prove you should never blow out those candles without checking your guest list first.
We kick things off with the clever, time-looping slasher Happy Death Day (2017), where a college student must solve her own murder before the day repeats… and her killer strikes again. Then we travel back to the early '80s for two cult clas...
Three very different vampire stories take center stage in this episode. The genre‑bending chaos of From Dusk Till Dawn collides with the tense, high‑altitude survival horror of Blood Red Sky, all capped off with the offbeat, creature‑feature energy of Fangs (1981). Together, they paint a picture of how wildly the vampire myth can shift—from grindhouse mayhem to airborne terror to cult‑era oddities—while ...
In this gooey triple feature, we dive into the sticky world of horror’s most disgusting invaders. We start with the 1958 classic The Blob, where a meteor crashes in small-town Pennsylvania and unleashes a growing, jelly-like alien that engulfs everything in its path—while skeptical adults refuse to believe a bunch of frantic teenagers.
Next up is Larry Cohen’s satirical 1985 cult hit The Stuff, in w...
This week on the podcast, we're diving headfirst into a bloody triple feature of muscle, mayhem, and the undead! We kick things off with See No Evil (2006), where a hulking, sadistic killer with a penchant for eyeballs turns a rundown hotel into a slaughterhouse. Then we load up with Doom (2005), the video game adaptation that brings first-person hell to Mars as a squad of marines (including Dwayne "The Rock" Johnso...
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