The Horror Dads are back, and are on screen, as they cover their Top-10 Horror Movie Malls. In this episode, John and Jamie discuss escalators that lead to nowhere, and dive in on how every store has some sort of story. This episode has something for everyone from neon-lit chaos, to zombie-infested food courts. Expect personal memories, deep-cut picks, films never seen before, and discussion around why the mall—once a symbol of comfort and community—makes for the perfect horror backdrop.
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Episode 130: 10 Horror Remake Hits and Misses Part 2
Tune in as the Horror Dads dive straight into the vault to re-examine 10 modern retellings of classic scares—five you definitely need to watch and five you probably wish you hadn’t.This go-round, the roles are reversed John covers 5 Hits, and Jamie covers 5 misses. What is it, a requel, a retelling, a shot-for-shot remake? Throughout, we compare the winning formula against the pitfalls of rote replication. Don’t forget to rate, review, and send in your own favorite hits and misses on our social channels! Listening to Part I is by no means a prerequisite - enjoy!
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Episode 129: 10 Horror Gems with Dick Miller
The Horror Dads pay tribute to one of horror’s greatest unsung heroes: Dick Miller.John and Jamie dive into 10 Horror Gems that showcase Miller’s legendary work as one of the genre’s most beloved character actors. In a world where some stars light up the marquee and others quietly steal every scene they're in,Dick Miller mastered the latter — the everyman we grew to recognize and love across countless films. Tune in as we celebrate not only Dick Miller’s unforgettable presence, but also the iconic horror films he helped bring to life.Not interested in the banter and want to get right to the episode? Please find time stamps of our segments below: What We’ve Been Watching: 2:00What We’ve Been Buying: 8:00What We’re Wearing: 11:10Family Antic: 12:30Plugs: 18:20Unsung Hero - Dick Miller: 21:00
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Episode 86: 10 Films With The Most Horror Hype
*This episode has been re-released and revised as of 4/13/25*We are all suckers for great marketing - join the Horror Dads as they examine 10 films that did it best. John and Jamie dive into 10 different movies that used different marketing tactics to intrigue audiences all across the world. The Horror Dads discuss the different tactics used to gain interest, as well as the movies themselves.
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Episode 56: Top-10 Horror Films From 2021
*This episode has been re-released and revised as of 4/13/25*Prior Episode Description: Now that we’ve put a fork in 2021, and the dust has settled, it’s time for a post-mortem. The Horror Dads, John and Jamie bring in the new year by recapping the ten best horror films from 2021.
Welcome to Horror Dads, a Podcast delivered to you from 2 dads who love horror, and work to balance our love of horror with our family life. Join us and listen in as we discuss franchise favorites, movies we’ve never seen, movies we’ve seen 1,000 times, and desert island horror movies. We will also focus on discussing our favorite horror merchandise, the artists behind the work, and our discovery of new artists and work.
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