Out in the horrifying suburban neighrboods of 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.
On the 174th episode of My Bloody Podcast, Bryan, Preston, Chelsea, and Dan set out to solve the great cinematic mystery of the week: the missing kids in Weapons, the new box office monarch from director Zach Cregger. This is no ordinary missing-persons case. It’s equal parts belly laugh and bloodbath, the kind of tonal tightrope act that makes you chuckle at a perfectly timed joke, only to have that laughter die in your throat when something unspeakable happens to the person telling it.
Naturally, we went opening night, because horror fans can’t help themselves. We’re the sort of people who see a glowing marquee and think, “This will almost certainly end badly,” and buy the tickets anyway. It’s what scientists might call genre compulsion. And Weapons rewarded our poor impulse control by becoming one of our favorite films of the year.
In this episode, we dissect its strange alchemy of how Cregger blends humor and horror without either side losing its potency. Also, how the gore, while plentiful, is too inventive to feel gratuitous. And of course, how the narrative doles out revelations with the precision of veteran filmmaker Tarantino who’s also maybe a bit of a sadist. And then there’s the framing of terror itself, moments so original they make other horror films look like they’ve been cribbing from the same dusty notebook for decades.
Weapons didn’t just entertain us; it blindsided us. It got us. It got us good. And as long-time purveyors of the ghoulish and the absurd, we relish those rare occasions when a film changes the horror genre, not with empty shock, but with wit, precision, and the quiet confidence that yes, it knows exactly where you live.
My Bloody Podcast is where horror isn’t just appreciated; it’s worshipped, flayed open, and lovingly stitched back together. Listen in. Just don’t blame us if you start sleeping with the lights on.
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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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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