Out in the Christmas chimneys of podcasts where death stalks the airwaves, somewhere between a cursed VHS tape and the ghost of a Blockbuster Video, lurks My Bloody Podcast, a horror show equal parts terrifying and delightfully unhinged. Imagine if The Criterion Channel got possessed by a demon, or if your horror-obsessed friend from high school actually started a podcast with their equally disturbed and well-read pals. That’s the vibe.
Hosted by Bryan Kluger, a man who speaks fluent Freddy and Jason with the academic rigor of a TED Talk on gore, My Bloody Podcast is a weekly séance-slash-horror-symposium where no monster is left behind and no bloody boil goes unpopped. Preston Barta joins him like a vampire with a PhD, dissecting dread with surgical precision, while Chelsea Nicole; cultural critic, scream queen, and walking IMDb of feminist horror, makes sure every terrifying nuance gets its due.
This week, My Bloody Podcast hangs a stocking over the fireplace and then promptly sets it on fire. In a very special, tinsel-drenched episode, we lean all the way into the holiday spirit with Silent Night, Deadly Night, a brand new remake of the 1984 Christmas-horror chestnut now resurrected, sharpened, and sent back down the chimney by a returning champion of the show, Mike P. Nelson.
The film itself is a yuletide miracle of mayhem. It’s epic in its devotion to bloodshed, and sincere in its belief that Christmas cheer pairs best with blunt instruments. We’re joined by Canadian actor David Tomlinson, who stops by to talk about his role in the new film, his enduring love of horror, and what it’s like to work with a director who clearly believes that “peace on earth” is more of a suggestion than a rule.
And speaking of Nelson, old Saint Mike himself drops in on opening day to talk shop. We talk about the film, the process, and the particular thrill of unleashing a holiday horror movie into the world like a deranged gift exchange. As always, there are jokes. There are in-depth conversations. There is probably more laughter than one would expect from a discussion involving blood, guts, and seasonal trauma.
So pour yourself some eggnog, press play, and welcome in the holiday cheer, preferably with an axe.
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WRITTEN BY: BRYAN KLUGER
BRYAN KLUGER, A SEASONED VOICE IN THE REALM OF ENTERTAINMENT CRITICISM, HAS CONTRIBUTED TO A WIDE ARRAY OF PUBLICATIONS INCLUDING ARTS+CULTURE MAGAZINE, HIGH DEF DIGEST, BOOMSTICK COMICS, AND HOUSING WIRE MAGAZINE, AMONG OTHERS.
HIS INSIGHTS ARE ALSO CAPTURED THROUGH HIS PODCASTS; MY BLOODY PODCAST AND FEAR AND LOATHING IN CINEMA PODCAST; WHICH LISTENERS CAN ENJOY ACROSS A VARIETY OF PLATFORMS.
IN ADDITION TO HIS WRITTEN WORK, KLUGER BRINGS HIS EXPERTISE TO THE AIRWAVES, HOSTING TWO LIVE RADIO SHOWS EACH WEEK: SOUNDTRAXXX RADIO ON WEDNESDAYS AND THE ENTERTAINMENT ANSWER ON SUNDAYS. HIS MULTIFACETED APPROACH TO MEDIA AND CULTURE OFFERS A UNIQUE, IMMERSIVE PERSPECTIVE FOR THOSE WHO SEEK BOTH DEPTH AND ENTERTAINMENT.
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