Best Corpse Cast Horror Podcasts (2025)

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The Corpse Cast Episode 383 - Double Take - The Virgin Spring (1960) and The Last House on the Left (1972) 1:25:15

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Dive into the shadowy depths of cinematic vengeance with your undead hosts, Mike Cadaver and Matt Wall, on this bone-chilling episode of The Corpse Cast. We're pitting Ingmar Bergman's austere masterpiece The Virgin Spring (1960)—a stark, medieval meditation on faith, sin, and divine retribution—against Wes Craven's raw, unflinching shocker The Las…

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The Corpse Cast Episode 382 - More Lovecraft! 1:24:30

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The Corpse Cast hosts Mike Cadaver and Matt Wall return for round two of Lovecraftian horrors, diving into Dagon (2001) and The Lighthouse (2019). We're talking a Lovecraft adaptation, and a Lovecraftian film, in theme only... What's the difference between the two? You're about to find out. Join us for fish-monster and farts! Come and get it...…

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EP161 Halloween at a Haunted Welsh Castle: The Curse of Pennard Castle (Ghosts and Folklore of Wales podcast with Mark Rees) 🎃🏰 21:06

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What happens when you spend Halloween night in one of Wales’s eeriest ruins? Who – or what – haunts the sand-blown walls of Pennard Castle? And could the terrifying Gwrach y Rhibyn still be keeping watch? It’s Halloween Eve, and Mark Rees heads to the haunted remains of Pennard Castle on the Gower Peninsula – a place steeped in ghostly sightings, f…

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The Corpse Cast Episode 381 - The Muses of Jess Franco 1:30:02

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Dive into the shadowy, psychedelic underbelly of Euro-horror with your host Mike Cadaver and his electrifying co-host Matt Wall in this spine-tingling episode of The Corpse Cast! For the first time on the show, Matt Wall—cult film aficionado and self-proclaimed "Franco fanatic"—joins Mike to dissect the enigmatic genius of Jess Franco, the prolific…

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EP160 Halloween Folklore: Ghostly Games & Welsh Spirits on Nos Calan Gaeaf (Ghosts & Folklore of Wales podcast with Mark Rees) 21:00

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🎃👻 What dangerous games did people play on the night when the veil between worlds was at its thinnest? Who walked the dark lanes of Wales on Nos Calan Gaeaf long before modern Halloween lights flickered? In this special Halloween episode, Mark Rees explores centuries-old Welsh traditions that mixed fun, fear, and fortune-telling. From sowing hemp s…

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EP159 Halloween Ghost Rider: Haunted History, Murder Road & Jack-o'-Lanterns (Ghosts & Folklore of Wales podcast with Mark Rees) 24:46

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Who is the mysterious Ghost Rider haunting a lonely Welsh road plagued by Halloween Jack-o'-Lanterns? What dark link ties this spectral horseman to an old murder, a flickering light in the darkness, and the Devil himself? On this episode, journey into the shadows of rural Wales, where folklore and fear merge on moonlit lanes. Discover the chilling …

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The Corpse Cast Episode 380 – Back to School! – Return to Horror High (1987), Battle Royale (2000) and Prom Night (1980) 1:07:47

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The days are getting shorter, mornings are getting just a little more crisp, and best of all it's back to school time! We all remember the horrors of high school in our own lives, so The Corpse Cast thought... what a better time to talk about the horrors of other people's high school experiences! This episode we're talking: Return to Horror High (1…

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The Corpse Cast Episode 379 – Psychological Horror – Altered States (1980), Jacob's Ladder (1990) and Heretic (2024) 1:33:41

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This week The Corpse Cast is getting into your brains (or is it getting into ours?) with three terrifying psycholocial horror films. All different in their own way, but all very disturbing. Join us as we chat about Altered States from 1980, Jacob's Ladder from 1990, and Heretic from 2024.

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EP158 When Death Knocks: Haunted Farmhouse, Uncanny Warnings & Spirit Sounds from America (Ghosts & Folklore of Wales podcast with Mark Rees) 21:10

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What if death could knock on your door — quite literally — before claiming a life? Would you answer? Would you believe it? And what strange thread connects these events in Wales to a death in America? In this eerie real-life account from 19th-century Wales, a tailor living in a remote farmhouse near Newcastle Emlyn is disturbed by strange and persi…

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The Corpse Cast Episode 378 - Giant Bugs! - The Deadly Mantis (1957), Tarantula (1955) and them! (1954) 1:21:30

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In this episode, Mike and Steve dive into the 1950s giant bug craze, focusing on The Deadly Mantis (1957), Tarantula (1955), and Them! (1954). They explore the era’s atomic fears that spawned these monster flicks, mixing humor and horror nostalgia. Mike recaps The Deadly Mantis’s arctic-born, city-smashing insect, poking fun at its clunky effects. …

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The Corpse Cast Episode 377 – Lamberto Bava – A Blade in the Dark (1983),Devilfish (1984), and Delirium: Photo of Gioia (1980) 1:15:40

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The Corpse Cast is back after a long holiday hiatus! We're coming back talking about Lamberto Bava's work. Son of horror maestro Mario Bava, but no slouch himself, Lamberto Bava has carved out a little Italian film Niche for himself! So join us as we talk about three of his best... er... um... three of his movies!…

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EP157 King Arthur’s Stone: Wales’s Most Haunted Tomb? Paranormal Knights and Midnight Rituals (Ghosts and Folklore of Wales podcast with Mark Rees) 31:47

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Why do people report ghostly knights, phantom horses and spectral visions during the full moon in this Welsh beauty spot? What ancient force still lingers atop Cefn Bryn? On this episode, Mark journeys to the windswept heights of Gower during the summer solstice to investigate one of Wales’s oldest and most mysterious sites — a place steeped in dru…

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The Corpse Cast Episode 376 - Horror on the Beach! – The Beach House (2019)The Mutilator (1984), and Blood Beach (1980) 1:22:31

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Strap in, fans of The Corpse Cast—Mike and Steve are back with a beach-themed bloodbath! In this sun-scorched episode, the guys dive headfirst into the murky waters of seaside horror, where vacation vibes quickly give way to cosmic dread, body mutilation, and sand-sucking death. First up is The Beach House (2019), a moody slow-burner that takes an …

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EP156 Secrets of Craig-y-Nos Castle: Wales’ Most Haunted Gothic Mansion? (Ghosts and Folklore of Wales podcast with Mark Rees) 47:54

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Why has Craig-y-Nos Castle drawn ghost hunters, psychics and TV crews for decades? What secrets still linger in its shadowy halls? Find out in the 5th anniversary episode of Ghosts and Folklore of Wales. This month, Mark returns to one of the UK’s most famously "most haunted" sites — a place so notorious it’s become part of British paranormal legen…

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The Corpse Cast Episode 375 – Clowns – Clown (2014), Stitches (2012), and Killer Klowns from Outer Space (1988) 1:15:50

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In this chillingly chucklesome episode of The Corpse Cast, Mike and Steve dive face-first into the greasepainted madness of clowns in horror. Why are these carnival icons so unsettling? Is it the permanent smile, the unpredictable behavior, or the sheer absurdity of their existence? The boys tackle these questions with a blend of blood-soaked insig…

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The Corpse Cast Episode 374 – Bugs – Slugs (1988), Squirm (1976), and The Nest (1987) 1:05:45

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On this squirm-inducing episode of The Corpse Cast, Mike and Steve dig deep into the dark, damp underworld of killer bug horror. First up: the Spanish-American cult classic Slugs (1988), where flesh-eating mollusks make suburban life a literal hellhole. Then, the guys crawl back to 1976’s Squirm, where a downed power line turns innocent earthworms …

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EP155 Ghosts, Goblins & Graveyard Dogs: A Paranormal Lucky Dip (Ghosts and Folklore of Wales podcast with Mark Rees) 26:41

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What kind of spectral creature leaps onto a corpse, rides in the hearse, and disappears into the mourners at the graveside? In this folkloric lucky dip of ghostly odds and ends, Mark Rees unearths the eerie tales too strange, too short, or too scattered to fit anywhere else… until now. Why did a grand Welsh mansion blaze with phantom lights long af…

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The Corpse Cast Episode 373 – Argento's Three Mothers Trilogy – Suspiria (1977), Inferno 1980, and The Mother of Tears (2007) 1:13:45

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In this deep-dive horror episode, Mike and Steve take a blood-soaked trip through the chilling, surreal world of Dario Argento’s Three Mothers Trilogy. They kick things off with 1977’s Suspiria, praising its dreamlike atmosphere, Goblin’s iconic score, and the technicolor nightmare that introduced audiences to Mater Suspiriorum, the Mother of Sighs…

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The Corpse Cast Episode 372 – Top 5 80's Toxic Waste Horror! 47:44

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What's with 80's horror movies and their love affair with Toxic Waste? Well, we get into that on this episode, as well as listing our top 5 80's horror movies involving Toxic Waste. All that's left is for you to get on it!

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EP154 They Came at Midnight: The Uncanny Changeling Mystery (Ghosts and Folklore of Wales podcast with Mark Rees) 26:51

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Who knocks at midnight—and what do they want? Are these visitors of the night bringing gifts or a curse? When a knock came at midnight, the family inside had no idea the supernatural visitors weren’t just visiting—they were hunting. A seemingly generous call from the Tylwyth Teg—the fairy folk of Welsh folklore—soon unravels into one of the darkest…

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The Corpse Cast Episode 371 – Rockstar Directors (Starring Devin Sawa... Almost) – The Fanatic (2019), Strangeland (1998), and Death Rider in the House of Vampires (2021) 1:17:43

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After a bit of a hiatus, The Corpse Cast is back in full swing with a brand new episode! This episode Mike and Steve will be talking about Horror movies directed by Rock Stars... and 2/3rds of them starring Devin Sawa. How's that for a niche genre, huh?

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EP153 The Headless Warrior Princess Haunting Kidwelly Castle (Ghosts and Folklore of Wales podcast with Mark Rees) 23:29

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What lurks in the shadows of one of Wales’ most striking castles? What happens when a medieval battlefield becomes a haunted ruin? And can a headless ghost really ask for help? In this spine-chilling episode, we uncover the eerie legends of Kidwelly Castle - an ancient fortress steeped in bloodshed, rebellion and restless spirits. From the tragic t…

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The Corpse Cast Episode 370 - Recent Indonesian Horror - The Queen of Black Magic (2019), Sumala (2024) and Grave Torture (2024) 1:06:48

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In this chilling episode of The Corpse Cast, your gruesome hosts dive into a terrifying trio of supernatural nightmares! First up, they unravel the flesh-ripping terror of The Queen of Black Magic (2019), discussing its brutal reimagining of the classic Indonesian horror and the film’s nightmarish blend of witchcraft and body horror. Then, they sin…

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The Corpse Cast Episode 369 - Bonus Episode! Vampyr (1932) 21:13

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It's been quite a while since we've had a proper episode of The Corpse Cast due to wanting our wives to like us and Steve playing in a sweet band. So, I decided to make sure you didn't forget about us and put together a bonus episode! I talk about Vampyr from 1932. A film that I'd shamefully not seen until now. Come and get it!…

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EP152 Ghost Dogs: Haunting Encounters with Phantom Hounds (Ghosts and Folklore of Wales podcast with Mark Rees) 30:36

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What would you do if you came face to face with a ghostly hound? Would you reach out to pet it, or run the other way? And what if that spectral dog wasn’t just a harmless apparition, but a chilling omen of death? In this episode, we explore two terrifying real-life encounters with ghost dogs in Wales - one a faithful spirit bound by loyalty, the ot…

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The Corpse Cast Episode 368 – Hammer's Karnstein Trilogy – The Vampire Lovers (1970), Lust for a Vampire (1971), and Twins of Evil (1971) 1:07:15

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Join Mike Cadaver and Steven Rex as we discuss Hammer's Karnstein Trilogy which includes The Vampire Lovers, Lust for a Vampire and Twins of Evil! Yeah, we know that so far in 2025 The Corpse Cast has been talking about nothing but vampires... but trust us... these vampires are very different than those featured in episode 367. These ones are sexy!…

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The Corpse Cast Episode 367 – 70's Exploitation Dreacleas – Blood for Dracula (1974), The Satanic Rites of Dracula (1973), Nosferatu, the Vampyre (1979) 1:14:11

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After a long hiatus The Corpse Cast if finally back for 2025! We're kicking it off with 70's Exploitation Dracleas... I pronounce it that way because back in the 70's I didn't know the difference between Dracula and any Vampires... also I was a child, so I said "Dracleas". Well, it's good I didn't see some of these movies back in the 70's because..…

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EP151 Fairy Gold: Secrets, Curses and the Price of Magical Riches (Ghosts and Folklore of Wales podcast with Mark Rees) 28:40

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What would you do if you stumbled upon a stash of gold in the forest, knowing it might vanish with just one word? Could it be the legendary fairy gold of folklore, a treasure bound by secrecy and mischief? In this episode, we dive into enchanting tales of the mysterious wealth bestowed by the fairy folk—fortunes that could disappear in a puff of sm…

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The Corpse Cast Episode 366 – 2024 Year End Top 10 55:47

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Join us in this chilling episode of The Corpse Cast as we count down the top 10 horror films of 2024 that sent shivers down our spines! From groundbreaking indie gems to blockbuster nightmares, we dissect the films that redefined the genre this year. Available now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and wherever you get your fright-filled content.…

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EP150 Wales' Eerie Christmas Death Omen: The Ghostly Tolling of the Tolaeth (Ghosts and Folklore of Wales podcast with Mark Rees) 29:48

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The Ghosts and Folklore Podcast is celebrating a monumental milestone – Episode 150 – with a festive, eerie twist. For this special Christmas edition, host Mark Rees blends the magic of the holiday season with haunting tales and mysterious folklore. Get ready for a journey into the strange and supernatural, featuring festive ghosts, ancient traditi…

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The Corpse Cast Episode 365 – The Corpse Cast 2024 Christmas Special – Christmas Bloody Christmas (2022), Terrifier 3 (2024), and Don't Open Till Christmas (1984) 1:06:32

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Ladies and Gentlemen! It's the most wonderful time of the year. We're getting ready to settle down for a long winter's nap with food, football, holidays, and horror! This episode we're talking about three movies full of Christmas cheer! We've got Christmas Bloody Christmas from 2022, Terrifier 3 from 2024, and Don't Open till Christmas from 1984. G…

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The Corpse Cast Episode 364 – Looking for the Clint! – Bloodrayne: The Third Reich (2011), Ice Cream Man (1995), and Evilspeak (1981) 1:11:05

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This episode is dedicated to one of the most prolific and recognizable genre actors of our time… Clint Howard! We talk about movies from three different eras of his life with Bloodrayne: The Third Reich (2011), Ice Cream Man (1995), and Evilspeak from 1981).

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EP149 Wales’ Most Terrifying Death Omen: The Haunting Cry of the Cyhyraeth (Ghosts and Folklore of Wales podcast with Mark Rees) 23:30

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Have you ever heard a chilling, disembodied moan carried on the wind, growing louder and softer like waves crashing on the shore? What if that sound wasn’t just the wind but a sinister harbinger of death? This episode, Mark delves into the eerie Welsh death omen known as the Cyhyraeth - a ghostly sound that strikes terror into those who hear it. Co…

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The Corpse Cast Episode 363 – Which Witch is Which! – Simon: King of the Witches (1971), The VVitch (2015), and Suspiria (2018) 1:18:31

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A witch is a person who, though cognizant of the laws of God, endeavors to act through the medium, of a pact with the Devil - Boris Balkan. This episode we've chosen three movies all about witches. Whether they're dudes, goats, or dancers, join us for our discussion!

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The Corpse Cast Episode 362 – Give us the Bacon! – Flatliners (1990), Tremors (1990), and Hollow Man (2020) 1:16:25

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Everybody loves the Bacon... this is just a fact. Everybody has a favorite Kevin Bacon film... even your grandma. He's done movies in every genre, intended for all types of people. He, also, is a big horror fan, and that's why we love him. We chose three of his movies to talk about today. We appreciate him, so let's talk about him. Come and get it!…

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EP148 Halloween Hauntings: Mysteries of Margam Castle (Ghosts and Folklore of Wales podcast with Mark Rees) 32:19

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This Halloween, are you ready to uncover the chilling secrets of Margam Castle? Who - or what - haunts this iconic Welsh landmark? Could it be the ghostly monks seen gliding through the night, the playful spirits of Victorian children, or the vengeful presence of a tragic gamekeeper? In this spine-tingling Halloween (Nos Calan Gaeaf) episode, we di…

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The Corpse Cast Episode 361 – Beware the Halloween Broadcast! - WNUF Halloween Special (2013), Ghostwatch (1992), and Late Night with the Devil (2024) 1:02:00

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It's Halloween Night, you've just come in from the cold and autumnal air. Your children are in the other room sorting through the spoils from their evening's trek. You're exhausted from a long day of activities, and you're looking forward to a relaxing sit next to the fire as you watch some holiday themed television. Alas, that much-needed relaxati…

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The Corpse Cast Episode 360 – Bowling Horror – Last Night at Terrace Lanes (2024), Gutterballs (2008), and Sorority Babes in the Slimeball Bowl-O-Rama (1988) 1:11:37

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Ladies and gentlemen... The Corpse Cast is proud to present, BOWLING HORROR! Yes, you heard that correctly. Bowling Horror... What can you really say about this integral genre in horror? Well, not much, I'm afraid. What we did do, however, is choose three movies, all about bowling, that couldn't have more different vibes. We're talking Last Night a…

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EP147 The Poltergeist Diaries: Stone-Throwing Spirit Unleashed (Ghosts and Folklore of Wales podcast with Mark Rees) 27:30

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What happens when a quiet life in rural Wales is shattered by an unseen force? In this spine-chilling episode, join Mark Rees as he delves into the haunting tale of a poltergeist that escalated from harmless mischief to terrifying violence. Through a remarkable diary kept by a local vicar in the early 18th century, we uncover the shocking events th…

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The Corpse Cast 359 – Body Horror – Thanatomorphose (2012) and Crimes of the Future (2022) 57:55

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Ladies and Gentlemen, I'm going to have to ask you to keep your hands and legs inside the vehicle because this episode is going to be a bumpy ride! As if Body Horror isn't one of the grossest genres of horror film that exists, but we decided to choose a movie about a woman rotting from the inside. Gross... Anyhow, let's get to it! We're talking Tha…

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EP146 The Haunting of Craflwyn: A Gothic Nightmare in North Wales (Ghosts and Folklore of Wales podcast with Mark Rees) 24:43

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Could this be one of Wales' most terrifying hauntings? How did a dream home turn into a living nightmare? Why did its residents retreat to the kitchen, and who—or what—joined them there? Join Mark Rees as he delves into the spine-tingling haunting of Craflwyn Hall, a National Trust property nestled in the shadow of Eryri's (Snowdonia’s) peaks. Was …

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The Corpse Cast 358 – Alien Invasion! – Invaders from Mars (1986) and Nightbeast (1982) 1:03:29

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Welcome everyone! The Corpse Cast is back and this episode we're talking about a couple of Alien Invasion movies! Join us as we chat about Tobe Hooper and Dan O'Bannon's remake of a 1953 classic called Invaders from Mars (1986), and one of the greatest alien siege movies of all time, Nightbeast from 1982. Come and get it!…

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EP145 Demon House of Gower: Secrets of Swansea's "Village of the Dead" (Ghosts and Folklore of Wales podcast with Mark Rees) 28:24

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What dark secrets lie in this picturesque corner of Wales? Why was it once known as the 'village of the dead'? And what horrifying events drove a family to the brink of despair in the mid-seventeenth century? Journey to the breath-taking Gower Peninsula to uncover the terrifying tale of the Demon House of Gower. Explore the mysterious and malevolen…

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The Corpse Cast 357 – Campfire Slashers! – Madman (1981), The Burning (1981), and Sleepaway Camp 2: Unhappy Campers (1988) 1:15:11

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It's summertime folks! What does summertime mean? It means its time to get back to nature, and sit around the campfire. What do we do around the campfire? Well, we tell scary stories. The movies we've chosen for this episode all have that in common. Not only do they each have a nice "Scary Story around the Campfire" scene, but the killers are based…

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The Corpse Cast 356 – Women in Prison! – The Big Doll House (1971) and The Big Bust Out (1972) 1:07:21

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This episode we're getting down and dirty with another Exploitation Sub-Genre! We're talking The Big Doll House and The Big Bust out, both Women in Prison films. So, hike up your britches and make sure your head is screwed on tight because this one is a doozy!

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EP144 Macabre Mysteries of Swansea Castle: Shadow People & Unexplained Deaths (Ghosts and Folklore of Wales podcast with Mark Rees) 40:26

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What connects Gothic ghost stories, Dylan Thomas, Frankenstein, Swansea Castle, and shadow people that don't rest easy? Swansea Castle is a site brimming with contradictions and untold stories. Is it haunted or unhaunted? Easy or challenging for ghost hunters? Discover why this iconic landmark, steeped in history and surrounded by folklore, defies …

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The Corpse Cast 355 – Randos! – The Hills Run Red (2009), Deadstream (2022), and Reform School Girls (1986) 47:25

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Well folks, it's the summer and that means vacations! Steve is out having a great time living it up at a cabin in the woods and Mike is home alone. Well, Mike has seen some good stuff lately and he's decided to tell you about it. So join as him as he chats about some random flicks he's seen lately! This episode is all about The Hills Run Red (2009)…

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The Corpse Cast 354 – Japanese "Ghost Cat" Films – Black Cat Mansion (1958), A Haunted Turkish Bathhouse (1975) and House (1977) 1:04:15

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This episode The Corpse Cast is all about the Japanese "Ghost Cat" Film Genre. We're actually talking about three of the films from this genre today. Though they're all in the same genre, all three are very different. We start with Black Cat Mansion from 1958, move on to A Haunted Turkish Bathhouse from 1975, and finish off with House from 1977. Co…

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EP143 The Doomed Spirit of Matilda of the Night: Eternal Torment and Haunted Legends (Ghosts and Folklore of Wales podcast with Mark Rees) 27:26

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The tragic story of Mallt-y-Nos (Matilda of the Night), the female spirit cursed to hunt and ride for eternity. What drove this Norman lady to such a fate? How did her passion for the hunt lead to everlasting torment? Discover the dark wish that sealed her destiny and how her ghostly cries still echo through the Welsh countryside. Explore the lore …

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The Corpse Cast 354 – Chicks on the Slab! – After.Life (2009) – The Autopsy of Jane Doe (2016) 1:00:03

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This episode we're talking about movies that spend a significant time with chicks on the slab! We're talking about After.Life from 2009 and The Autopsy of Jane Doe from 2016. Come and get some!