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Rick or Treat Horrorcast

Ricky J. Duarte

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Hello, Spookies! Rick or Treat Horrorcast is hosted by yours, ghouly: Ricky J. Duarte . Each episode I'm joined by some of my spookiest friends to discuss our favorite frightening films & TV shows. Let's go Rick or Treating!
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Welcome to Brain Rot The podcast that takes a deep dive into the BEST WORST HORROR movies of the 80s & 90s. Those films that are 'so bad, they're good'. Each episode, Stevie (your VHS Veteran) welcomes a new guest into the trash heap. With guests ranging from horror know-it-alls to horror not-at-alls, these B-Movie bangers get dissected and immortalised in all their gory glory. So open THE GATE, grab some POPCORN, hold on to your GHOULIES and TROLL these films with us. See what I did there? ...
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What's up, Rotters! This week, Zoran Gvojic (Dead Meat) returns to the Rot to discuss Hell High aka Raging Fury from 1989. A mix of revenge slasher and prank gone wrong chiller, Hell High plays with the tropes whilst managing to keep you guessing. Well...it kept ME guessing... Zoran saw it all coming. Obvs. Toodles! ———— 🧠 ———— www.SteviesBrainRot.…
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HAPPY HALLOWEEN, Spookies! In continuing the tradition of discussing the Halloween films in sequential order twice a year, we've finally come to HALLOWEEN 5: THE CURSE OF MICHAEL MYERS. To help me discuss this mixed trick or treat bag of plot holes, narrative misfires, and countless script rewrites, I’m joined by one of my favorite friends, Mikey A…
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Happy Halloween, Rotters! For this year's Halloween special, I'm joined by my good friend and Brain Rot regular JOSHUA TONKS to discuss the almost infamous 'non-Myers' Halloween movie - Halloween III: Season of the Witch from 1982 We discuss the movie's production history, the franchise as a whole and even give our personal rankings for the entire …
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Guest host Preston Fassel (accomplished horror journalist and celebrated author) joins to discuss Rob Zombie's controversial 2003 grindhouse-inspired 1970's fever dream, HOUSE OF 1000 CORPSES. We also discuss Preston's time working with Rue Morgue, Fangoria, and Dread Central, and his novels, which include "Our Lady of the Inferno" and "Beasts of 4…
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What's up, Rotters! This week, listener favourite Cody Jamison Strand returns to discuss the TROMA Trashterpiece Class of Nuke 'Em High from 1986 This movie is a firm favourite within B-Movie fandoms and Vicious Varsity would not be complete wihtout its inclusion. From toxic waste monsters to problematic makeup choices, it's time to enroll in the u…
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What's up, Rotters! This week, we're taking a look at the criminally obscure THE MAJORETTES from 1986 (or 1987 depending on where you look) To discuss this bonkers movie, I'm joined by the brilliant author, critic, screenwriter and podcaster BJ COLANGELO If you're not already following her podcast THIS ENDS AT PROM whcih she co-hosts with her wife …
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What's up, Rotters! This week, I'm joined by my Mates of Hell buddies Alex Ayling & Brad Hanson to discuss the 1986 slasher SORORITY HOUSE MASSACRE. The three of us have covered so many Fulci movies over on Patreon that sometimes it's nice to let them out of their cages for a palete cleanser. Expect microphone-distorting laughter, close to the bone…
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RICK OR TREAT HORRORCAST is back from the dead! Refreshed, revitalized, and reformatted. In the show's grand return, insanely talented cinematic power couple Allan Piper and Jennifer Leigh Houston join to discuss their hilarious and spirited new horror/comedy, "eVil Sublet". We also gush over 1963's ghostly classic, THE HAUNTING, analyzing its port…
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What's up, Rotters! For episode 3 of Vicious Varsity I'm joined by William Hanson - the UK's leading etiquette coach, best selling author and co-host of the enormously popular podcast "Help I Sexted My Boss" We discuss the 1989 Brad Pitt lead slasher - Cutting Class. With its clumsy exposition and noble attemps at satire, this late 80s Trashterpiec…
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What's up, Rotters! For the second episode of Vicious Varsity, I'm joined by Becky Darke and Mike Muncer aka the Dream Warriors to discuss the truly unhinged and joyous KILLER PARTY (1986) This Canadian sorority slasher has hidden low on the radar for decades but we decided it's time for it to show itself! With its indecipherable timeline and hilar…
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What's up, Rotters. We're back. And class is in session. For the first epsiode of Season 5 - Vicious Varsity, I'm joined once again by the incredible multi-hyphenate Michael Varrati In this lesson, we discuss the 1986 prank-gone-wrong slasher SLAUGHTER HIGH 🃏 Sharpen your pencil, tuck in your shirt and get ready to pledge! ______🧠______ www.Stevies…
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What's up, Rotters! Today we're dropping a bonus episode from the Patreon vault in which Dream Warriors (Becky Darke and Mike Muncer) discuss the 1982 Canadian slasher CURTAINS. Recorded December 2022. This episode is to also announce SEASON 5 of Brain Rot! Coming this summer, the new season will have a theme... For 12 episodes, the series will be …
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Artist, entertainer, and filmmaker Clover Welsh guest hosts to discuss Brian de Palma's controversial sexual thriller DRESSED TO KILL. We also discuss trans representation in horror, Hitchockian cinematic influence, and the ties that bind the horror genre to the queer lived experience. LET'S GO RICK OR TREATING! RICK OR TREAT HORRORCAST: www.RickOr…
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Kyle Poppert (AKA TikTok's @ScreamKingKyle) joins to discuss the beloved cinematic bisexual awakening for millennials everywhere: 1999's classic action/adventure/horror, THE MUMMY! We also talk about the horror genre's influence as it blurs into other genres, what classifies as a "horror movie," and the reasons we ALL love Brendan Fraser. LET'S GO …
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This week I'm joined by Blaine & Austin Duncan, the brotherly hosts of HALLOWEEN LIVES! THE PODCAST OF MICHAEL MYERS, to discuss one of our favorites of the franchise: HALLOWEEN 4: THE RETURN OF MICHAEL MYERS! We also talk speculative alternate versions of this installment, the film's unfortunate mask mishaps, and the absolute international treasur…
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Horror host and two-time Rondo-nominee STAN THE MECHANIC joins to discuss the 1992 queer staple of camp horror humor, DEATH BECOMES HER. We also talk the horrors of society's obsession with youth, Dean Cundey's oeuvre of sinister cinematography, and the utter perfection that is this film's cast. LET'S GO RICK OR TREATING! PODCAST: www.RickOrTreat.c…
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Horror Journalist (and personal friend) Justin Lockwood joins me to discuss the queerly-beloved cult classic HELLO MARY LOU: PROM NIGHT II. We also discuss demonic rocking horses, the intimidating power of a fully nude stalking scene, and which other classic horror films this one MIGHT have borrowed from. LET'S GO RICK OR TREATING! PODCAST: www.Ric…
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Peter Hatch, creator of the viral production company/YouTube channel DEFORMED LUNCHBOX, joins to discuss George A. Romero's 1978 "horror-movie-lover's'-horror-movie," DAWN OF THE DEAD. We also discuss the state of independent film distribution, the effectiveness of Savini's practical effects, and how, 45 years later, this film is (unfortunately) mo…
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This week, we're biting into the 2007 horror/dark comedy classic TEETH! My guests include the film's writer/director, Mitchell Lichtenstein, as well as the writers/composers of the new Off-Broadway musical adaption, Pulitzer & Tony winner Michael R. Jackson ("A Strange Loop") & award winner Anna K. Jacobs ("POP!"). Finally, activist/artist/burlesqu…
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What's up, Rotters! To commemorate Donald Trump's financial fraud case, I'm dropping a bonus Mates of Hell episode from the Patreon vault - The New York Ripper (1982) One ripped off New York, one rips through New York. Tenuous, but made it work. If you haven't seen the movie, trigger warnings for discussion of SA For all back-catalogue Mates of Hel…
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Filmmaker Kyle Mangione-Smith joins this week to discuss the 2007 Spanish found footage opus, REC. We also discuss the creativity of found footage as a storytelling medium, the effectiveness of a contained, claustrophobic setting, the real life horrors of human behavior in the event of an outbreak, and the recent, exciting surge in queer horror fil…
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Guests Jarrod Hornbeck & Steve Guntli, hosts of the podcast PUPPET MASTERS / CASTLE FREAKS, join to dissect the 1981 slashic, THE PROWLER. We also discuss the beauty of Tom Savini's practical effects, censorship in the early 80's, and the film's final girl's questionable choices in formalwear. LET'S GO RICK OR TREATING. PODCAST: www.RickOrTreat.com…
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NYC horror drag icon Coma White joins the pod to discuss 1982's sleazy, grimy, gross-out cult classic BASKET CASE! We also discuss sex clubs in the 80's, exploitation acting techniques, terrible wigs, and the dangers of queer suppression. Let's go RICK OR TREATING! PODCAST: www.RickOrTreat.com INSTA: @RickOrTreatPod TIKTOK: @RickOrTreatPod YOUTUBE:…
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HAPPY NEW YEAR, Spookies! My guest this week is the incredibly talented Kristin Noriega – writer/director/star of the jaw-dropping short horror film, WHEN YOU'RE GONE. We're discussing the 1980 holiday slasher NEW YEAR'S EVIL. We also talk about practical creature effects, transcendental meditation, and our New Year's resolutions. LET'S GO RICK OR …
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Merry Christmas, Rotters! For the final episode of 'An Awfully Mates of Hell Christmas' and FINAL episode of Season 4 of Brain Rot - The Mates of Hell reconvene to finish what we started. In our 4th and final (for now) YouTube episode, we let the Brain Rot patreon subscribers choose the movie.... and they did us dirty 😂 Today we discuss Jack Frost …
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Hello, Spookies... I'M BACK! This week, my guests are writer/director Adam Mackie and TWO TIME Olivier Award winner and Tony nominee Tracie Bennett! Join us as we discuss the iconic 1976 classic THE OMEN. We also discuss their upcoming short horror film, END OF STORY, Tracie's appearance in Stephen Sondheim's final musical, HERE WE ARE, surrealism …
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What's up, Rotters! Our YouTube miniseries 'An Awfully Mates of Hell Christmas' continues as me and the boys (Alex Ayling & Brad Hanson) sit down to chat about the awkwardly inbred-nazi themed ELVES (1989) To get the full visual experience (including my stunning elf costume), head to YouTube.com/@SteviesBrainRot For everything else : www.SteviesBra…
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What's up, Rotters! For the second episode of our YouTube miniseries 'An Awfully Mates of Hell Christmas' we're tackling Charles Band's 2005 Trashterpiece - The Gingerdead Man. For extra viewing pleasure, head over to our Youtube channel to watch the epsidoe in all it's festive glory YouTube.com/@SteviesBrainRot SteviesBrainRot.com…
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What's up, RAtters! 🐀 This week, actor George Rainsford returns to discuss the Italian post-apocalyptic creature feature - RATS: NIGHT OF TERROR from Bruno Mattei 'An Awfully Mates of Hell Christmas' continues next week as we discuss Charles Band's The Gingerdead Man (2005). The video episode will be dropping on YouTube on Monday and the audio vers…
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What's up, Rotters! Welcome to the first episode of 'An Awfully Mates of Hell Christmas'. This episode is out first EVER YouTube ep. If you'd like to watch it (rather than just listen to it) just head to YouTube.com/@SteviesBrainRot and click subscribe. We have a very exciting line-up of video episodes, so don't miss out. In this first discussion, …
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What's up, Rotters! This week, casting associate Chandra Ruegg returns to discuss the 1988 VHS rarity - LONE WOLF As most of you are aware, I'm NOT a fan of werewolf movies, but it would be unfair for me to not include ANY on the show. And so, I gave it a go 🐺 And it was..... it was.... well, press play and find out! www.SteviesBrainRot.com…
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"If you can't find a friend, make one." Steph Marie Oberle joins this week to discuss Lucky McKee's underrated 2002 indie cult classic masterpiece, MAY. We also discuss the joys of body horror, erotic cannibalism, lesbians eating melons, and chili dogs. LET'S GO RICK OR TREATING! PODCAST: www.RickOrTreat.com INSTA: @RickOrTreatPod TIKTOK: @RickOrTr…
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What's up, Rotters! This week I'm joined by buddy and host of KVIKMYNDAPOD (linktree below) ROB WATTS. We discuss the Italian Alien rip-off CONTAMINATION (1980) Tuneful eggs, a south American caper and exploding torsos? Yes please. Check out Rob's Podcast here https://linktr.ee/kvikmyndapod For all Brain Rot links including Patreon and Merch Store:…
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