In the 169th episode of My Bloody Podcast; a long-running and lovingly deranged audio series devoted to the twin pleasures of horror and action cinema; hosts Bryan Kluger and Preston Barta turn their attention to Terrifier (2016), a micro-budget nightmare that has become something of a folk legend in the horror underground. The film, directed by Damien Leone, features a mime-like sadist named Art the Clown, a figure whose appetite for ultraviolence is matched only by his pantomimic glee.
Joining Kluger and Barta for this particular descent into the grotesque is filmmaker Patrick Brice, the incredible mind behind the Creep franchise, a darkly comic study in lo-fi dread and psychological terror. Brice; part confessor, part provocateur; shares memories of his own artistic origin story, his entrée into indie horror, and, most deliciously, a spicy contrarian take on An American Werewolf in London, a canonical text most genre aficionados treat with near-liturgical reverence.
As the podcast’s host, Bryan Kluger delivers his signature mix of sharp wit and dark humor, offering pointed commentary on both the filmmaker and his film. Kluger’s approach is unflinching, yet undeniably entertaining, as he addresses the film’s enduring legacy with a combination of irreverence and insight. Preston Barta, the show’s resident horror analyst, offers a more thoughtful critique, examining the narrative structure and thematic undercurrents of the film.
Movie Analysis: Terrifier (2016)
What follows is less a review than a riff, less a conversation than a cathartic bloodletting. The trio unspools Terrifier’s lurid charm, weighing its blunt-force brutality against the eerie economy of Brice’s own work. Is there art in Art’s carnage? Can excessive gore reach a kind of aesthetic purity? They debate the ethics and aesthetics of horror with the casual intimacy of old friends swapping ghost stories over too many drinks.
My Bloody Podcast continues to prove itself not just as a haven for genre diehards, but as a kind of cinephilic séance; a place where cult classics are summoned, dissected, and perhaps, in some strange way, redeemed.
Of course, no episode of My Bloody Podcast would be complete without some fan-favorite segments. Listeners will be treated to an engaging round of Horror Show & Tell, where the hosts reveal the latest genre-related items. The gang even digs into the all-funny question: What movie can you place Josef (from Creep) into that would make that film better?
Listeners who crave more behind-the-scenes industry insights, unfiltered opinions, and plenty of laughs will find themselves addicted to My Bloody Podcast. You can catch the latest episode on iTunes or Spotify, or reach out to the team at mybloodypodcast@gmail.com. Whether you’re a seasoned horror fan or a casual viewer looking for something to spice up your movie night, this podcast is a must-listen for those who love their horror served with a side of humor, insight, and a touch of irreverence.
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