Out in the cult neighborhood of Haddonfield 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.
Episode #180 of My Bloody Podcast is, to put it lightly, a pumpkin-spiced fever dream. It’s that time of year again, spooky season, when the air smells faintly of nutmeg, Spirit Halloween stores rise from the dead in defunct Pier 1 Imports, and every barista becomes a horror enthusiast with an oat milk frother. Naturally, we leaned into the madness and tackled one of the more bewildering entries in the Halloween cinematic multiverse. It was Halloween 6. Or Halloween 666.Or Halloween: The Curse of Michael Myers, depending on which president was in office when you were born.
This is the Halloween movie where Paul Rudd, yes, the ageless cherub himself, made his cinematic debut, long before Marvel, before Clueless, and possibly before he learned what to do with his hands on camera. Rudd plays Tommy Doyle (the little boy Laurie Strode babysat in the first film), a jittery, trauma-soaked man who’s been obsessed with stopping Michael Myers since childhood. His performance is earnest, awkward, and utterly delightful in the way that watching an early-career Rudd attempt deadly seriousness can only be. The accent? Unplaceable. The energy? Unhinged. The result? A curio of ‘90s horror lore that makes you wonder if Michael Myers should’ve just taken up therapy instead of homicide.
Joining us this week is the ever-talented Mike P. Nelson, back from the cinematic trenches. He’s been busy cutting together mayhem for projects like Titan, Silent Night, Deadly Night, and even a Friday the 13th short film that makes campgrounds unsafe again. Nelson brings his keen filmmaker’s eye and darkly comic sensibility to the discussion, helping us unpack the great mystery of Halloween 6. What happens when your favorite slasher gets an origin story involving ancient cults, bad runes, and suburbia’s least organized Satanists?
We debate the usual horror fan questions. Do we really want to know why Michael Myers kills? (Probably not.) Was a neighborhood cult the best narrative choice? (Absolutely not, but bless their cloaked little hearts for trying.) We dig through the producer’s cut vs. the theatrical cut, two versions of the same film that somehow both make less sense when compared, and marvel at the gory practical effects, and Michael Myers’ hair, which, in this installment, may have its own zip code.
It’s a hilarious, haunting, and wholly irreverent episode. It’s part film criticism, part séance, part group therapy session for those of us who still wonder how the Halloween franchise went from babysitters to druid curses. So grab a pumpkin-spice mocha, light a black candle, and join us as we try (and fail) to make sense of Halloween 6: The Curse of Michael Myers.
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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