Necronomicast

The Father of one of the most notorious slashers in film history is our special guest on this incredible episode of The Necronomicast!  We welcome DON MANCINI for a stroll down "Brian's Dark Alley" as we have a late night conversation with one of the modern masters of the macabre!   Don has enjoyed a long and successful career in Hollywood bringing all the Child's Play and Chucky movies to life as a creator, writer, and director.  We also discuss his experiences in television, bringing the dark visions of "Tales From The Crypt", "Hannibal", and "Channel Zero" into our living rooms and nightmares!   Don shares unique insight on how movies and television shows transform from words on a page to living, breathing, unrelenting live action terror.    Want insight into Hannibal Lector from an expert?  Curious about Freddy Krueger vs. Chucky?  Want a sneak peek at the upcoming "Cult of Chucky"?  Stop what you are doing and consume this incredible episode of "The Necronomicast!"

Real Paranormal experiences with real people is the focus of this installment of The Necronomicast!  Join Brian for a late night chat with internationally known jazz musician and Colorado music educator Andrew Vogt as he recounts his ghostly encounter with a mysterious female spirit.  We try to limit the inside jokes to a minimum…. Later in the show we are joined by real estate professionals and Omaha personalities Jason and Courtney Birnstihl for a discussion about haunted homes, haunted people, and things that go bump in the night.  Real stories.  Real people.  Spine chilling fun on this episode of THE NECRONOMICAST! The musical world of Andrew Vogt:  www.drewsblues.com The music of Jason Birnstihl:  www.the9sband.com Birnstihl Real Estate Group:  www.jasonbirnstihl.cbshome.com  

In this episode Wayne has a great conversation with Nico and Bill, the creators of a fantastic graphic novel called Evil Dud. This beautifully drawn series offers lots of monsters, mutants, zombies, kids with guns, weird organizations, twists, turns, and weresharks. Listen in and see how this series goes from concept, to photos, to graphic rendering, and finally to publication.  Evil Dud Website

We once again venture down “Brian’s Dark Alley” on The Necronomicast for a late-night conversation with paranormal investigator and historian JOHNNY HOUSER.  We’ve all gotten to know Johnny from his television appearances on “Ghost Adventures”, “Paranormal Lockdown”, “Ghost Lab”, “American Ghost Hunter” and many others.  His supernatural expertise and extensive knowledge of the history of the Villisca Axe Murder House makes him the ideal guest to chat about all things paranormal.  Sprinkle in some Bigfoot, UFO's, and a dash of the demonic, and you get the perfect midnight snack for your imagination. From the mysterious cornfields of the Midwest to your reality and the ethereal beyond…join Johnny Houser and Brian on this episode of THE NECRONOMICAST! Villiscaiowa.com Nickgrofftour.com

Stow away with The Necrocomicast Crew as we travel the high seas of adventure and make our way to Skull Island in search of the legendary KING KONG! The great ape has entertained and thrilled the masses ever since his debut in 1933.  We navigate the sequels, the remakes, and the reboots that all lead us to 2017's "Kong: Skull Island".    The cinematic approach and special effects have evolved and changed, but one thing is clear....KING KONG is the biggest and baddest monster to grace the silver screen. In addition to another installment of "Making A Monster", the crew will give our worldwide audience a taste of our hometown where KING KONG rules the restaurant world.  KING KONG lives and he is hungry on this episode of The Necronomicast!

Urban Legend    (ˈərbən ˈlejənd/) noun “a humorous or horrific story or piece of information circulated as though true, especially one purporting to involve someone vaguely related or known to the teller.” On this episode of The Necronomicast we uncover the seedy world of the Urban Legend.  Our discussion encompasses both the role of the Urban Legend in Hollywood films and Urban Legends we’ve encountered in real life.  Doug reveals his dastardly attempt to lure would-be patrons into a fictional haunted house attraction in the middle of nowhere and the crew plants the seeds to their own otherworldly Urban Legend.   We take Doug to School, talk streaming horror, intercept a transmission from “The Nightwatcher”, and chat about the latest in horror news.   Another legendary episode of The Necronomicast!   Be sure to tell them, Large Marge sent ya!!!!!!

On Monday, February 6, 2017, Paramount Pictures announced to the world that they were cancelling the long gestating reboot of their beloved franchise, FRIDAY THE 13TH.  The next day, the full and complete screenplay to that film was delivered to Necronomicast Headquarters by anonymous, unseen sources!  Now, one month before the movie was going to begin principal photography, Brian and Doug present a full, no-holds barred, reveal and discussion about the 13th film that never came to be.  We trace the twisted road of development hell that bogged down the efforts to bring Jason Voorhees back to the big screen. On this episode, Nick Antosca’s and Aaron Guzikowski’s scripts are dissected, discussed, compared and contrasted.   We discuss the decisions by Paramount Pictures that led us here today…looking at the dark, abandoned, and empty campground of Camp Crystal Lake.  We draw upon our relationships with those directly involved with the production to bring you insight you won’t find anywhere else.  WHAT WAS PLANN

  So every year Laurie's Dad Charlie Hodges watches King Kong on his Birthday. We knew this and it came to us to stop on over the Sunday after his Birthday to bring some cake and talk Kong. We figured since we will be doing a group episode on the new Kong movie in March, a little prequel would be fun.  This episode we spend a beautiful morning around the kitchen table, drinking coffee, having some cake (thanks 2 Birds Bakery) and talking to a man who knows King Kong.  We learn interesting facts about how the script was written, how they pulled off some of the special effects (some never done before in film), and how the film changed the industry. King Kong kicked off a love of science fiction, fantasy, and horror for a kid who got to watch the original Kong 3 times in one day on his Birthday, which started a longstanding tradition. Thanks Charlie Hodges for letting us bring you cake and enjoy a little small town Kong-chat. 

The laughs are on us this time around on this episode of "The Necronomicast" as we explore the world of the Horror Comedy!  Or is that Comedic Horror?   Whether its rib tickling gore fests, satirical slashers, or monster films with mirth, we have it covered.  Later, Doug takes us to School, Wayne and Laurie unveil a new bit "He Dead, She Dead" with a review of the new hit film "Split", and Zip unzips his thoughts on "The Shallows".  Wisecracking, buffoonery, and madcap hi-jinks on this episode of "The Necronomicast"!

  On this Season 7 premier of The Necronomicast, we take a step back from the horror of Hollywood to explore of one of the most terrifying times in Nebraska's history: The year that a young Air Force Airman went on a killing spree, leaving two young boys dead and a community gripped by fear. Now, dramatic and chilling new evidence comes to light exposing the sinister thoughts running through the mind of John Joubert--the man behind the Nebraska killings. Former TV news anchorman, investigative reporter, and three time Emmy winner Mark Pettit is our guest on The Necronomicast to discuss his best-selling, and now newly updated book: A Need to Kill: The True-Crime Account of John Joubert, Nebraska's Most Notorious Serial Child Killer. Buy Mark’s book at Amazon:  

Happy Holidays from The Necronomicast!   You must have made Santa's "nice list" because he left you quite the present!  On this holly jolly jam-packed episode we chat about the classic Joe Dante film "Gremlins".   But that's not all!  All your favorite segments are featured tonight!  "Making a Monster", "Taking Doug to School", and "Zip Unzipped" will put you in the spirit of the season!  Pour yourself a cup of cheer and take a toke from the Yule log on this festive episode of The Necronomicast!

It's Halloween!  Join The Necronomicast as we put on our Ben Cooper brand costumes, grab our pillowcases, and travel around the block trick or treating!  We reminisce about the Halloweens of years past and talk about how we celebrate it in 2016. We chat about our best costumes and our worst costumes!  Get to know Zip better as he entertains us all with a thrilling story from his teenage years!  Trick or Treat....smell our feet! Read about Ben Cooper Costumes! 

In this mini-episode Wayne and Maggie hang out as the credits roll on Blair Witch and give the movie a review. 

In this episode, Wayne and Laurie go see Don't Breathe and then review it on the way home from the theater. Suspenseful, thoughtfully shot, and intense, this movie is less a horror flick than it is a thriller. But still a good post summer film for horror fans. 

In this short episode, Doug and Trilety talk about the 1973 Michael Crichton film, Westworld. Not having seen it before, it's like a "Taking Doug to School" only he brings a friend.  Westworld IMDB Fizzle Like a Flood Podcast

Welcome to another glorious episode of The Necronomicast as we explore the Netflix phenomenon “Stranger Things”!  To truly tackle the murky realm of the Upside Down, we enlist the considerable talents of musician/artist/pop culture expert Mitch Towne to help unravel the mystery and genius of this show.  Later, we “Take Doug to School” over the 1979 cult classic “Phantasm”, and we round out the show with a discussion of creepy kids and upcoming movies.  Grab your walkie-talkies, hop on your dirt bike, and prepare to face the Demogorgon on this episode of THE NECRONOMICAST!!!  (Like every good 80's movie...pay attention after the closing credits!)  

In this episode Wayne, Maggie, and Laurie review the movie Lights Out on their drive home from the theater. 

On this jam packed edition of The Necronomicast, we creep down "Brian's Dark Alley" for a conversation with Hollywood writer, producer, and director Thommy Hutson who is also the author of "Never Sleep Again" the definitive tome about "A Nightmare on Elm Street"  AND  Peter Bracke, the author of "Crystal Lake Memories", which is the definitive book about the Friday the 13th Franchise.  We chat about growing up in the 1980's, the effect that era had on our love of cinema, and their careers in the world of Horror!  A double dose of the diabolical with Thommy Hutson and Peter Bracke on The Necronomicast! Peter Bracke Info Thommy Hutson Info  

In this special episode, Wayne and Laurie review the movie Clown from producer Eli Roth. Spoiler-free first part and spoiler-filled second part. 

On this thrilling and informative episode of The Necronomicast, we review the latest from director James Wan, “The Conjuring 2”!  Spoilers are strewn about as we dissect with surgical precision every conceivable angle of this impressive follow up to the 2013 original.  Later, we take Doug to school with a textbook lesson on “The Reanimator”, Zip unzips his opinion on “A Haunting in Connecticut”, and we look into the crystal ball and speculate about the upcoming “The Shallows”.  All this and more as we conjure up the laughs and screams on The Necronomicast!