Episodes

This week Mike, Devaughn & Ariel are on hand to talk about the sixth entry into the long running Evil Dead franchise, EVIL DEAD BURN. It’s fair to say this one is the most divisive among longtime fans of the series, as director Sebastian Vanicek brings more than a touch of French Extremity to a franchise know just as much for its campy laughs as it is over the top gore.

Mike unlocks this patreon episode from 2020 to discuss THE BLOB (1988) in remembrance of Chuck Russell. Plus, a bonus segment from Mike's appearance on WGBH's The Curiosity Desk to talk CHUD.

Mike and Devaughn are on hand to break down the bigger, more gothic second season of Netflix's Wednesday

This week we explore an Addams Family reimagined with our breakdown on the first season of the Netflix smash hit WEDNESDAY.

This week Mike, Ariel & Devaughn head back to animation land and ask the question, "Is Wednesday Addams kind of a jerk?" When we're not badmouthing young children, we're hitting a wide range of topics not limited to Mike's annual existential crisis about the state of the show and the franchises we cover. That said, there is a lot to discuss here including some eye-catching animation and gags and just what happened to kids' movies at the turn of the decade? Please take a moment to rate and revie...

This week we step way out of our normal comfort zone and talk about the scariest thing of all: 21st century animated movies made for six-year-olds! That’s right, we’re going to discuss 2019’s THE ADDAMS FAMILY, starring Oscar Issac, Charlize Theron, Finn Wolfhard, Nick Kroll & Chloe Grace Moretz as Wednesday. We talk about how animated movies have changed and toned down since we were kids, the mixed messages of the movie, how this animated tale more closely resembles the spirit of Charles Addams...

Mike & Brian do their best to not get lost in the Backrooms.

This week we cover the hard to find, straight to VHS third entry in the Addams Family franchise, ADDAMS FAMILY REUNION

Addams Family Values returns to take the traditional family down a peg or two.

A deep dive into 1991's big screen adaptation of THE ADDAMS FAMILY, the first family of the macabre.

A clip from our latest Patreon exclusive episodes, PASSENGER

Our review and history of 1991's family friendly revival of THE ADDAMS FAMILY, starring Raul Julia, Anjelica Huston, & Christina Ricci

Patreon Clip of our Obsession episode

Review and analysis of Shudder's The Creep Tapes Season Two

An interview with David Bertolino, founder of the original Halloween theme park Spooky World, & author of the new book Behind the Screams at Spooky World.

Full coverage of The Creep Tapes S1. Peachfuzz is back in this six-episode series from Shudder.

Seven years into the podcast, we look back at the podcast's history. Also on tap, a mailbag, & 2026 in horror so far, & what upcoming horror movies we're excited for.

Creep 2 has "Aaron" (Mark Duplass) returning as everyone's favorite serial killer. In this found footage follow-up, has Peachfuzz met his match in Sara? With guest Mary Beth McAndrews.

A brief excerpt from our latest patreon exclusive episode on the new Faces of Death movie

It's Peachfuzz time! This week we breakdown the 2014 found footage mumblegore classic CREEP. Mike, Devaughn, and Nichole are joined by guest Alex Pagliuca to talk about this two-hander from Mark Duplass and Patrick Brice. An equal parts horrific, suspenseful, cringey and funny exploration at the sort of social isolation and loneliness that drives a person to stay in a situation that is rife with red flags. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about ...

This week we rank all the theatrical entries in THE OMEN franchise. Please take a moment to rate and review us on the Apple Podcast app, or rate us on the Spotify app. Reviews and five star ratings help new listeners find us every day, and we greatly appreciate the feedback and support. Patreon members get exclusive full length episodes, audio fan commentaries, exclusive mini-sodes and more. Join today for as little as $2 at patreon.com/podandthependulum. Check out our website for easy access t...

This week we're wrapping up our Omen coverage with the first of two shows. On deck we look at the failed TV pilot for The Omen from 1995. Also this episode, a discussion of what went wrong with A&E's Damien, which was cancelled after one season.

The second half of our deep dive into modern nunsploitation classic, THE FIRST OMEN. It's the birth of the Antichrist, and the jackals are back.

Our discussion on THE FIRST OMEN, a modern nunsploitation classic from The Mouse House.