Best choppingituphorrorpod Podcasts (2025)

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Episode 21 - Barbarian 1:59:19

15d ago1:59:19

1:59:19

This week on Chopping It Up Horror, we’re teaming up with the badass hosts of Final Girls for a deep, no-holds-barred dive into one of the most talked-about modern horror films: Barbarian. We dissect the film’s bold structure, unpredictable twists, and subversive use of horror tropes—from Airbnb anxieties to monstrous motherhood. Alongside the Fina…

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Episode 20 - The Omen and Rosemary's Baby 2:12:29

29d ago2:12:29

2:12:29

In this chilling double feature, we’re diving headfirst into two iconic tales of satanic suspense: The Omen (1976) and Rosemary’s Baby (1968). From creepy kids and cryptic prophecies to gaslighting husbands and sinister cults, these films set the gold standard for demonic dread. We unpack the themes, explore the cultural fears that fueled their pop…

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Prime Cuts 12 - April Fool's Day 34:23

1M ago34:23

34:23

Is it horror, is it comedy… or is it just one big prank? In thisPrime Cuts episode, we dive into the cult classic April Fool’s Day, where a weekend getaway turns into a twisted game with a killer punchline. Grab your party hats and trust issues—this one’s got more fake-outs than a bad magic show. 🃏🔪By choppingituphorrorpod

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Prime Cuts 11 - Little Monsters 26:04

2M ago26:04

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In this Prime Cuts episode, we revisit Little Monsters (1989), the wild mix of adventure, gross-out humor, and nightmare fuel starring Fred Savage and Howie Mandel. From Maurice’s mischievous antics to the eerie underworld beneath the bed, we break down what makes this cult classic memorable—whether for better or weirder. Does it still hold up? Tun…

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Episode 19 - Maximum Overdrive vs. Trucks 2:00:43

2M ago2:00:43

2:00:43

In this episode of Chopping It Up, we dive into the world of killer vehicles with a double feature review of Maximum Overdrive (1986) and its lesser-known Canadian counterpart, Trucks (1997). Stephen King’s only directorial effort delivers camp, chaos, and a killer AC/DC soundtrack, while Trucks takes a more serious (and significantly tamer) approa…

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Prime Cuts 10 - My Bloody Valentine 22:01

3M ago22:01

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Roses are red, violets are blue… and if you head back to the mines, Harry Warden will come for you! This Prime Cuts episode of Chopping It Up Horror goes deep into the 1981 slasher classic My Bloody Valentine. Grab your heart-shaped box (but maybe don’t open it) and join us for a love letter to one of the bloodiest Valentine’s Day flicks ever made!…

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Episode 18 - Candyman (92) and Candyman (21) 2:26:15

3M ago2:26:15

2:26:15

Say his name… if you dare. In this episode of Chopping It Up, we dive into the horror classic Candyman (1992) and its chilling 2021 reimagining. From the haunting atmosphere of Cabrini-Green to the deeper themes of racial trauma, gentrification, and urban legends, we break down what makes both films terrifying, thought-provoking, and relevant. How …

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Prime Cuts 9 - Cabinet of Curiosities S1E7 - The Viewing 28:12

4M ago28:12

28:12

We explore Panos Cosmatos' trippy cosmic horror "The Viewing" from Netflix's Cabinet of Curiosities S1E7.By choppingituphorrorpod

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Episode 17 - The Thing and The Blob 2:37:50

4M ago2:37:50

2:37:50

We are lining up a couple of precarious weather classics in John Carpenter's 1982 sci-fi classic, The Thing, and we're pairing that up with Chuck Russell's 1988 remake of The Blob.By choppingituphorrorpod

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Episode 16 - Black Christmas and Silent Night Deadly Night 2:16:43

5M ago2:16:43

2:16:43

On our Christmas spectacular we cover Bob Clark's seminal 1974 film, Black Christmas, and match it up with Charles Sellier Jr.'s 1984 movie, Silent Night Deadly Night.By choppingituphorrorpod

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Prime Cuts 8 - Ash vs. Evil Dead S1E1 23:25

5M ago23:25

23:25

This week we're covering episode one titled El Jefe of season one of Ash vs. Evil Dead.By choppingituphorrorpod

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Episode 15 - Thanksgiving and Blood Rage 1:52:51

5M ago1:52:51

1:52:51

This week we have Eli Roth's contemporary take on the classic classic slasher subgenre 2023 hit, Thanksgiving. We pair that with another turkey day slasher the absolutely, bat shit bonkers crazy Blood Rage from 1987.By choppingituphorrorpod

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Episode 14 - A Nightmare on Elm Street and A Nightmare on Elm Street: Dream Warriors 2:33:04

6M ago2:33:04

2:33:04

Today we do continue our streak of classic slasher films as we celebrate the 40th anniversary of Wes Craven's unsettling 1984 masterpiece, Nightmare on Elm Street. We pair that with the third installment in the franchise, A Nightmare Elm Street 3, Dream Warriors from 1987.By choppingituphorrorpod

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Prime Cuts 7 - Uzumaki Ep1 21:20

6M ago21:20

21:20

This week we are covering episode one of the horror anime Uzumaki.By choppingituphorrorpod

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Episode 13 - Halloween 1978 vs Rob Zombie's Halloween 2:10:27

6M ago2:10:27

2:10:27

In the spirit of all Hallows Eve, we have the OG 1978 John Carpenter Halloween on the docket for episode 13 of Chopping It Up. We're pairing that with the 2007 Rob Zombie remake by the same name.By choppingituphorrorpod

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Prime Cuts 6 - Midnight Mass Acts of the Apostles (e6) 28:15

7M ago28:15

28:15

Welcome to our sixth episode of Prime Cuts, the bite-size series from Chopping It Up Horror, where we carve out the juiciest bits of terror in a fraction of the time. Whether you’re here for a quick scare or a taste of horror’s most haunting moments, you’re in the right place. This week we're covering episode six, titled Book Six: Acts of the Apost…

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Episode 12 - Killer Workout and Death Spa 2:15:48

7M ago2:15:48

2:15:48

In the spirit of pumping iron and staying in shape year round, we're covering one of the little known horror sub genres, slashercise or slasher sweat. Today's episode features two bizarre 1980s films, Killer Workout and Death Spa. Production values are low, but kill counts are high, and these movies place themselves squarely in the slasher genre of…

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Episode 11 - Re-Animator and The Fly 2:12:42

7M ago2:12:42

2:12:42

This week we are covering some sci -fi horror as we delve into the David Cronenberg classic, The Fly, and the wild 1985 film, Re-Animator.By choppingituphorrorpod

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Prime Cuts 5 - From S1E1 31:39

8M ago31:39

31:39

We examine the first episode of the science fiction horror series "From"By choppingituphorrorpod

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Episode 10 - Friday the 13th Parts 4 and 6 2:10:43

8M ago2:10:43

2:10:43

Slasher season is back, baby. Welcome to episode 10 of chopping it up. The gang's all here today as we immerse ourselves in one of the most famous horror franchises on film, Friday the 13th. The episodes we chose to compare today are part four, the final chapter, and part six, Jason Lives.By choppingituphorrorpod

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Prime Cuts 4 - Creepshow 2 35:13

8M ago35:13

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This week, we're covering the classic horror anthology series Creepshow, specifically the 1987 movie version Creepshow 2, which was directed by Michael Gornick and written by horror masters Stephen King and George A. Romero.By choppingituphorrorpod

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Episode 9 - The Lost Boys vs The Craft 2:01:09

8M ago2:01:09

2:01:09

This week we take on the classic 1980s vampire movie, The Lost Boys and pair that with the 1996 hit The Craft.By choppingituphorrorpod

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Prime Cuts 3 - Zomboat! S1E1 30:31

9M ago30:31

30:31

This week we are covering the first episode of the short -lived series Zomboat by director Adam Miller and writer Will Hartley. You can find this on Hulu for free if you would like to give it a watch.By choppingituphorrorpod

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Episode 8 - Fresh and Microwave Massacre 1:37:18

9M ago1:37:18

1:37:18

This week we have what is no doubt going to be a controversial episode as both films elicit strong opinions. We discuss the obscure 1983 flick Microwave Massacre and paired that with the slick 2022 film, Fresh.By choppingituphorrorpod

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Prime Cuts 2 - Black Summer S1E1 29:18

10M ago29:18

29:18

Welcome to our second edition of this feature as we engage in a discussion about the first episode of the first season of Black Summer, a Netflix series that debuted in 2019.By choppingituphorrorpod

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Episode 7 - The Exorcist and Poltergeist 1:45:36

10M ago1:45:36

1:45:36

This week we are going in heavy as we break down two absolute cinematic juggernauts in the occult classic, The Exorcist, as we compare that with the supernatural themes present in Toby Hooper's Poltergeist.By choppingituphorrorpod

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Prime Cuts 1 - In A Violent Nature 32:27

10M ago32:27

32:27

Welcome to Prime Cuts, a mini episode segment where the Chopping It Up boys engage in a free form conversation discussing a range of horror mediums, including TV series, theatrical movie releases, horror anthologies, graphic novels, and horror miniseries, among others. For our first edition, we're going to riff on the Sundance Film Festival's subve…

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Episode 6 - Silver Bullet and The Howling 1:54:29

11M ago1:54:29

1:54:29

Today in episode six, we explore two lycanthropic classics. That's right, it's all werewolves all the time as we take a look at Stephen King's 1985 film, Silver Bullet, along with the 1981 werewolf vehicle, The Howling.By choppingituphorrorpod

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Episode 5 - Sleepaway Camp and The Burning 1:41:42

12M ago1:41:42

1:41:42

We review the cult classic slashers Sleepaway Camp and The Burning.By choppingituphorrorpod

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Episode 4 - Event Horizon vs In The Mouth of Madness 2:16:43

1y ago2:16:43

2:16:43

We do a deep dive into cosmic horror, specifically HP Lovecraft, as we look at the Paul W.S. Anderson cult classic Event Horizon, paired with John Carpenter's In the Mouth of Madness.By choppingituphorrorpod

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Episode 3 - Jacob's Ladder vs Daniel Isn't Real 2:04:06

1y ago2:04:06

2:04:06

This week we’re looking at the haunting 1990 vehicle Jacob’s ladder and comparing it to 2019’s Daniel Isn’t Real.By choppingituphorrorpod

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Episode 2 - Texas Chainsaw Massacre, Original and Part 2 1:38:58

1y ago1:38:58

1:38:58

We review Tobe Hooper's groundbreaking 1974 Texas Chainsaw Massacre and Hooper's sequel nearly a decade later, the 1986 film, The Texas Chainsaw Massacre Part Two.By choppingituphorrorpod

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Episode 1 - Dawn of the Dead, Original vs. Remake 1:24:16

1y ago1:24:16

1:24:16

We review George A. Romero's seminal 1978 film Dawn of the Dead and Zack Snyder's 2004 remake of Dawn of the Dead.By choppinguppod

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Episode 21 - Barbarian 1:59:19

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Episode 20 - The Omen and Rosemary's Baby 2:12:29

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Prime Cuts 12 - April Fool's Day 34:23

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Prime Cuts 11 - Little Monsters 26:04

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Episode 19 - Maximum Overdrive vs. Trucks 2:00:43

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Prime Cuts 10 - My Bloody Valentine 22:01

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Episode 18 - Candyman (92) and Candyman (21) 2:26:15

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Prime Cuts 9 - Cabinet of Curiosities S1E7 - The Viewing 28:12

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Episode 17 - The Thing and The Blob 2:37:50

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Episode 16 - Black Christmas and Silent Night Deadly Night 2:16:43

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Prime Cuts 8 - Ash vs. Evil Dead S1E1 23:25

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Episode 15 - Thanksgiving and Blood Rage 1:52:51

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Episode 14 - A Nightmare on Elm Street and A Nightmare on Elm Street: Dream Warriors 2:33:04

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Prime Cuts 7 - Uzumaki Ep1 21:20

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Episode 13 - Halloween 1978 vs Rob Zombie's Halloween 2:10:27

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Prime Cuts 6 - Midnight Mass Acts of the Apostles (e6) 28:15

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Episode 12 - Killer Workout and Death Spa 2:15:48

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Episode 11 - Re-Animator and The Fly 2:12:42

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Prime Cuts 5 - From S1E1 31:39

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Episode 10 - Friday the 13th Parts 4 and 6 2:10:43

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Prime Cuts 4 - Creepshow 2 35:13

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Episode 9 - The Lost Boys vs The Craft 2:01:09

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Prime Cuts 3 - Zomboat! S1E1 30:31

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Episode 8 - Fresh and Microwave Massacre 1:37:18

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Prime Cuts 2 - Black Summer S1E1 29:18

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Episode 7 - The Exorcist and Poltergeist 1:45:36

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Prime Cuts 1 - In A Violent Nature 32:27

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Episode 6 - Silver Bullet and The Howling 1:54:29

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Episode 5 - Sleepaway Camp and The Burning 1:41:42

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Episode 4 - Event Horizon vs In The Mouth of Madness 2:16:43

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Episode 3 - Jacob's Ladder vs Daniel Isn't Real 2:04:06

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Episode 2 - Texas Chainsaw Massacre, Original and Part 2 1:38:58

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Episode 1 - Dawn of the Dead, Original vs. Remake 1:24:16

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