Humanoids From The Deep Dive

01/11/2022

In today's episode, we talk about the cinematic spirit of Halloween itself, the new horror icon Sam from the fun anthology Trick 'r Treat! We chat about the rules of Halloween, our favorite of the film's shorts, and more.Co-host(s): Andre CoutureLuna MinuitMichael VaughnEditor: Jeff Ewing

19/07/2022

In today's episode, we talk about our favorite 1950's American Atomic Monsters, covering fan-favorites from Them! to Tarantula! and more.Co-host(s): Andre CoutureMichael VaughnEditor: Andre Couture

05/07/2022

In today's episode, we talk about John Carpenter's masterful 1982 outing The Thing! It's a favorite at the show that just had its 40th anniversary, and we dig into many facets of its contemporary relevance.Co-host(s): Andre CoutureLuna MinuitEditor: Jeff Ewing

25/04/2022

In today's episode, we chat one of cinema's most iconic beasties... werewolves! Special guest Molly Henery joins us for a conversation about two modern classics, John Fawcett's masterful Ginger Snaps and Neil Marshall's action-horror hybrid Dog Soldiers. We chat werewolf lore and film history, its c...

12/04/2022

In today's episode, we're exploring the creatures of one of our favorite monster movies (directed by the inimitable Guillermo del Toro), Pan's Labyrinth! We explore the predatory Pale Man, the mysterious Faun, and more! Co-Hosts: Andre CoutureMichael Vaughn Editor: Andre Couture

15/03/2022

In today's episode we dig into creepypasta history and lore to give an account of our creepiest internet myth, the Slenderman! Co-Hosts: Andre CoutureMichael Vaughn Editor: Jeff Ewing

02/03/2022

In today's episode, we chat a host of dangerous dolls, terrifying toys, and more, in a wide-ranging episode that covers everything from the Twilight Zone to Chucky to the horrific implications of Toy Story! Co-Hosts: Andre CoutureMichael Vaughn Editor: Jeff Ewing

15/02/2022

In today's episode we celebrate Valentine's Day by exploring characters who become monstrous from love (as they see it)... the Phantom of the Opera and the absolutely abominable Dr. Phibes! Co-Hosts: Andre Couture Luna Minuit Michael Vaughn Editor: Andre Couture

01/02/2022

In today's episode, we discuss one of the most terrifying entities in the folklore of many Native American and First Nations tribes throughout North America, the Wendigo! We discuss a variety of different adaptations, including Antlers, Pet Sematary, Ravenous, and Don't Say Its Name. Co-Hosts: Andre...

18/01/2022

In today's episode we explore one of the coolest entities in Jewish folklore, the Golem! We chat the folklore and stories behind it and explore its classic appearance in the 1920 film "The Golem: How He Came Into The World." Co-Hosts: Andre Couture Michael Vaughn Editor: Andre Couture

05/01/2022

We resume our Cohost Takeover celebrations with Stephen Volk's classic, infamous British mockumentary... Ghostwatch!Host: Andre CoutureCo-Hosts:Jeff EwingMike VaughnEditor: Jeff Ewing

21/12/2021

In today's episode we celebrate the holidays by digging into the lore and characterizations of elves in film and folklore! We chat a few very different interpretations of Elves with Elf (2003), Krampus (2015), and more! Co-Hosts: Andre Couture Luna Minuit Michael Vaughn Editor: Jeff Ewing

31/10/2021

In today's episode we celebrate by discussing one of the most iconic slasher antagonists of all time, The Shape aka Michael Myers! We discuss the 1978 classic Halloween, dig into what Michael really is, different timelines, and what it all means. Co-hosts: Andre Couture (co-host, editor HFTDD) Luna....

25/10/2021

To celebrate the show's 1 year anniversary, each cohost will be taking a turn at the wheel on a topic of their choice. Today we dig into the Hammer Horror classic, 1965's The Nanny! Host: Mike VaughnCo-Hosts: Jeff EwingAndre CoutureLuna MinuitEditor: Jeff Ewing

13/10/2021

In today's episode we talk about the myriad monsters of a cult classic... SPOOKIES! We chat our favorites, attempt to classify them, and more with the the Acquisitions and Special Features Producer for one of our favorite cult film distributors... Vinegar Syndrome's own Brad Henderson! Special guest...

27/09/2021

In today's episode we discuss many of the monsters from perhaps the most influential living horror author, Stephen King himself! We chat Pennywise, El Cuco (of the Outsider), the entities of Revival, The Overlook, and more, with the hosts of Fangoria's Kingcast podcast--Scott Wampler and Eric Vespe!...

13/09/2021

In today’s episode we chat the themes, meanings, and general excellence of both the original 1992 Candyman and it’s 2021 sequel! Co-hosts: Andre Couture (co-host, editor HFTDD) Luna Minuit (co-host, HFTDD) Mike Vaughn (author, co-host HFTDD) Editor: Andre Couture

08/09/2021

In today's episode the Humanoids cover some more of our favorites from the Fantasia International Film Festival, including the newest from one of our favorites--Takashi Miike! Co-host(s): Andre Couture (HFTDD cohost, editor)Luna Minuit (HFTDD cohost)Mike Vaughn (founder of The Video Attic, author) E...

31/08/2021

In today's episode, we say goodbye to summer by celebrating the first blockbuster and one of the greatest summer monster movies of all time--Jaws! We chat the film, its themes, and its modern relevance (with a detour into some of Spielberg's other classics). Co-host(s): Mike Vaughn (founder of The V...

18/08/2021

In today's episode we continue our Fantasia coverage with another batch of reviews. Check out our favorites, critiques, and more! Co-host(s): Andre Couture (HFTDD cohost, editor)Luna Minuit (HFTDD cohost)Mike Vaughn (founder of The Video Attic, author) Editor: Jeff Ewing

16/08/2021

In today's episode we discuss a figure that in history has often been culturally treated as a monster--witches. We dig into the lore, the misogyny behind witch myths, and other aspects of the topic from a modern lens while discussing THE WITCH and GRETEL & HANSEL! Special guest(s): Donna Lynch (nove...

11/08/2021

In today's episode we discuss our first batch of favorites from the Fantasia International Film Fest!Co-host(s): Mike Vaughn (founder of The Video Attic, author)Andre Couture (HFTDD cohost, editor)Editor: Jeff Ewing

02/08/2021

In today's episode, we chat the Invisible Friends that so many of us had as children (and especially the ones that get monstrous) with Daniel Isn't Real director Adam Egypt Mortimer!Special guest(s): Adam Egypt Mortimer (director of Daniel Isn't Real, Archenemy)Co-host(s): Mike Vaughn (founder of Th...

19/07/2021

In today's episode we dig into one of the best from the master of body horror himself, David Cronenberg's 'The Brood'! We discuss the film, it's themes, and its complicated psychology with writer-director Izzy Lee, and chat everything you need to know about those little rage monsters.Special guest(s...

12/07/2021

In today's episode, we continue our Pride month celebrations by digging into another of our favorite horror entries with a complex relationship to LGBTQ themes... Hellraiser! Continuing our NOES 2 conversation, we chat the film's themes and more!Co-host(s): Andrew Flemming-Dunn (co-host of HFTDD)Mik...

28/06/2021

In today's episode, we continue our Pride month celebrations by digging one of our favorite horror entries with a complex relationship to LGBTQ themes... A Nightmare on Elm Street 2: Freddy's Revenge! We discuss the film, it's legacy, the excellence of star Mark Patton, and more!And stay tuned for t...

21/06/2021

In today's episode, we discuss the infamous 'Andy Warhol' creature features (both directed by Paul Morrissey): Flesh for Frankenstein (1973) and Blood for Dracula (1974). We chat the films' themes on sexuality and class, their comedy, and more!Co-host(s): Andre Couture (HFTDD co-host and editor)Mike...

14/06/2021

In today's episode, we're celebrating Pride month by chatting our favorite LGBTQIA films and filmmakers! James Whale, F.W. Murnau, Luca Guadagnino, Clive Barker, and more are discussed by our diverse and largely LGBTQ crew. Happy Pride!Co-host(s): Andrew Flemming-Dunn (co-host of HFTDD)Mike Vaughn (...

07/06/2021

Doctor Who, the widely beloved British sci-fi TV series, is the longest running science fiction series of all time. The show follows the extraterrestrial Time Lord 'The Doctor' and his ever-rotating companions as they heroically combat threats across the universe... and many of those threats are some of the coolest, most iconic monsters in TV history. We chat the show and its monstrous legacy with the author of Who is Who? The Philosophy of Doctor Who, Dr. Kevin Decker!

Special guest(s): Dr. Kevin Decker (Professor of Philosophy at Eastern Washington University; author of Who is Who? The Philosophy of Doctor Who)

Co-host(s): Andre Couture (HFTDD co-host and editor)
Luna Minuit (co-host of HFTDD and The Goth and The Sloth)

Editor: Andre Couture

Doctor Who, the widely beloved British sci-fi TV series, is the longest running science fiction series of all time. The show follows the extraterrestrial Time Lord 'The Doctor' and his ever-rotating companions as they heroically combat threats across the universe... and many of those threats are som...

24/05/2021

The beloved British sci-fi-horror classics in the Quatermass series (serials and film) are some of the most influential of all time (seriously: ask John Carpenter) and FULL of high concept, apocalyptic monster threats. We chat the series and their history and monsters with Kurt Sayenga, the showrunn...