Annual 31 Days of Halloween Watch List- Episode 191

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It’s that time of the season we all find so pleasin’ – Horrotober! No matter what has happened during the past 13 years of podding Monster Men, we always manage to brush the dust off for Halloween. And for the past, we’ll say 6 years, we’ve played the 31 Days of Halloween game to curate a Horrortober watch list based solely on chance.

This year is no exception. Thank to Jack’s pre-rolling before the camera rolls, the episode isn’t longer than a Mike Flanagan miniseries.

We invite you to watch along and even if you’re not going to use this list as your Bible for the spooky season, you may find some flicks to add to your watch list that you haven’t thought about in a long while…or ever.

What are some of the movies that you think you’ll seek out? Reply to this post and you just may win something for Horrortober!

And if you want to set your own list with the book/game, click the link below to snag a copy.

Exploring the Paranormal with Eric Mintel Investigates – Episode 190

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Who knew that a chance meeting at a cryptid/paranormal con and a library event a year later would lead to one of the most fascinating guests to ever appear on Monster Men? Strap yourselves in and prepare for spooky season as Eric talks about his many investigations. From ghosts, to UFOs, Dogmen, a museum dedicated to vampires, and Bigfoot, this a paranormal feast!

And if this episode has you hungry for more, please check out Eric Mintel Investigates on YouTube. There’s enough there to keep the hair on the back of your neck standing straighter than six o’clock from now until Halloween!

Hell Hole: Filmmaking Team Adams Family Delivers New Frightening Flick | Shudder Exclusive

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The Monster Men are delighted to welcome back half of the incredible filmmaking Adams Family team, John Adams and Toby Poser. Their latest film on Shudder, Hell Hole, is a must-see for spooky season.

With Hell Hole, the team has entered brand new territory, upping their game, so to speak. Check it out to find out how an appearance with legendary Joe Bob Briggs led to them jetting off to Serbia to shoot a flick that has The Thing vibes and some laugh out loud moments and crazy gore. Plus, you’ll find out what’s on the menu when dining in Serbia.

Horror Author Tim Waggoner on Novelizations of X, Pearl, and Maxxine

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The Monster Men are thrilled to welcome back one of the true good guys of horror, Tim Waggoner. to say he is prolific is a gross understatement. Aside from penning Bram Stoker Award winning original tales and his incredible Writing in the Dark, he’s also the master of the movie novelization.

His latest project is the upcoming novelization of the best horror trilogy of the 21st century, Ti West’s X, Pearl, and Maxxine.

Check it out and pre-order the books!

21st Century Horror

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The Monster Men, creatures of the 20th century (or maybe older!), have emerged from our crypts in an abandoned cemetery somewhere close to a bigfoot hunting ground so we can yak about our favorite movies of the 21st century. We each came up of a list of our top 13 flicks of the oughts and beyond, along with some honorable mentions.

Are these definitive lists? Was Hunter even properly prepared for the discussion? Hell no! It’s even mentioned on the show that these lists will be slightly different depending on the day we’re asked.

The big question is, what do you think of our picks? What did we miss out on? What movies did we select that you would have tossed?

If anything, maybe this will get you to revisit old favorites or discover something new. Either way, grab a drink, hit PLAY and settle back with the grizzled vets of the horror minefield.

We’re Baaack! This is Why You Still Need to Buy Physical Copies of Your Favorite Horror Movies

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Welcome back to another episode of Monster Men. Every time the docs are about to pronounce us dead, we drag another breath into our old ass lungs and get right back up. This time around, we discuss the value of physical media and why it should be here to stay. Sure, streaming movies is easy and convenient, but can you really find everything you want at your fingertips? What happens when a streaming service loses the rights to your favorite flick? Do you really want to pay over and over again for a movie you love? Jack and Hunter pluck five movies from their massive shelves and discuss why there is still a ton of value in buying physical copies of horror movies.

What are some of your favorite movie purchases and why? The Monster Men want to know!

And now that we have a new and improved streaming platform, what topics would you like us to tackle in the coming months? If we do an episode based on your suggestion, you’ll get some free books from Hunter. So screw on that thinking cap and send us your wish lists!

Build Your Spooky Season Watch List with 31 Days of Halloween – Monster Men ep 183

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You know, it ain’t Horrortober until the Monster Men roll the dice with Steve Hutchison’s fantastic game, 31 Days of Halloween. Yes, Jack and Hunter have been MIA for all of 2023, but we have risen from the grave to revel in all things horror.

Volume 2 of 31 Days of Halloween is packed with pages and pages of horror movies to choose from. All you need is some dice and a large horror movie collection, access to streaming, or both. You might say, “I’m a hard core horror hound. I don’t need no stinkin’ book to suggest movies. I know everything!” To which we say, “You’re not as all-knowing as you think, smart ass!”

Look, if you combine Jack and Hunter’s horror movie viewing time, you’re hitting over 100 years of experience. And with all that, we’re still getting movie recommendations we never heard of or just plain forgot.

As always, we rolled the dice for an entire month of terror pleasure viewing. Check out the video and see what we came up with this time around.

As a bonus, if you choose to stick to the list we rolled, tag us on Twitter or X at @MonsterMen13 and you just may win a little something at the end of the month.

And please grab your own copy of the book. You can use it year after year. It also has some great curation lists from horror celebs, directors, writers and a couple of goofball podcasters.

Halloween Extravaganza: Booze, Food and Horror Movies

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Bon Appetit, boys and ghouls! In keeping with our tradition of celebrating Halloween with a Pumpkin Ale episode, we present our Halloween Extravaganza. This year we are pair an odd assortment of October themed alcoholic drinks with an equally quirky array of Fall flavored foods. All while we pair an lesser known horror movie with an old favorite.

Some things on the menu include pumpkin whisky & soda, toasted marshmallow seltzer, pumpkin pasta, Halloween Peeps and Monster Mash cereal.

You may call it Octoberfest, but around here we call it Horrortoberfest.

31 Days of Terror: Halloween Horror Movie Watch List – Monster Men Ep: 174

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Horrortober is here and that means it’s time to start watching horror movies as much as you can. As usual, the Monster Men are here to help. We’ve got 31 movies for the 31 days of October. We have rolled an amazing watch list using the dice game/book, 31 Days of Terror. This is the official horror movie handbook for all serious fright film fanatics.

Our pal, author Steve Hutchison, continues to set the bar, adding new movies and a couple of new star contributors. That’s right, the year Jack and Hunter have been added to the roster and are included in the book. We are thrilled to be in such esteemed, creepy company. How does the game work? Easy. Just roll the dice and follow the book as it takes you into a dark labyrinth of films. Watch us unveil our list and use it… or better yet, buy a copy of the book and set your own October viewing list. Or if you are just looking for an extensive, curated list of horror movies to help you find something to watch anytime, this is for you.

You can pick up 31 Days of Terror on Amazon or visit their site at https://terror.ca/movies

Remember, Monster Men is now also available as an audio podcast. Subscribe on your favorite podcast app. And get yourself some Monster Men gear too.

Scares That Care 2021: Felissa Rose, Bigfoot and Bourbon – Monster Men Ep. 173

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If you missed Scares That Care Weekend 2021 in Williamsburg, VA, then we’ve got you covered. Pull up a chair (and a drink) and check out the highlights. We meet the amazing Felissa Rose from Sleepaway Camp and sit in on Hunters Bigfoot in the Bronx presentation, featuring the big guy himself. Plus, we make our rounds and talk to some of the best authors in the horror community. We also have a special episode of Jack’s Tasting Club with our pal, Laurel Hightower. Plus, a couple of the cutest costumes from the famous costume contest.

Here’s a list of the people in this video. You should follow these folks on Twitter and if they’re an author, buy their books.

FelissaRose – @Felissa_Rose
Adam Cesare – @Adam_Cesare
Laurel Hightower – @HightowerLaurel
Red Lagoe – @RedLagoe
V. Castro – @vlatinalondon
Brian Moreland – @BrianMoreland
Ben Long – @readsvicarious
Jason Brant @jason_brant
Scares That Care! – @ScaresThatCare
Jack Campisi – @BackinJack
Hunter Shea – @huntershea1

About Scares That Care
http://www.scaresthatcare.org
Scares That Care is a Non-profit organization dedicated to uniting horror fans to help sick kids, and women fighting Breast Cancer.

Each year, they will raise and donate $30,000 to help families who have a sick child, a severely burned child or a woman fighting Breast Cancer. They are a 100% volunteer organization and all net proceeds to directly to the families they support.

Please consider donating.
Thanks.