Monsters Up North Podcast

Join Dan & Sam, take a deep dive, factoid filled discussion on Hollywood's most famous monsters! Today’s episode is a very special one, as monsters up north turns a whole year old! We are celebrating with the fiends live on YouTube, going all Lovecraftian with the 1985 horror comedy’s re-animator!

Join Dan & Sam, take a deep dive, factoid filled discussion on Hollywoods most famous monsters! This week's episode Sam & Dan are joined by an extra special guest. Movie Director Neil Marshall joins the Horror Ladies in a chat about how he got started, his movies from Dog Soldiers, The Descent, Doomsday and so much more. Check out this episode to find out Neils inspirations and what his favourite Movie Monster is. Stay spooky everyone.

Join Dan & Sam, take a deep dive, factoid filled discussion on Hollywoods most famous monsters! This week we take a special at the horror movie that started it all for Dan, the Cropsy Maniac in the burning!

Join Dan & Sam, take a deep dive, factoid filled discussion on Hollywoods most famous monsters! This week we take a special at the horror movie that started it all, this week is Sammie, with Dolly Dearest!

Join Dan & Sam, take a deep dive, factoid filled discussion on Hollywoods most famous monsters!

Creepy Crawlies and Campy Chaos: A Deep Dive into 'Eight Legged Freaks'

In this episode of Monsters Up North, we’re taking a nostalgic trip back to 2002 to explore the cult classic "Eight Legged Freaks." Join hosts Alex and Jamie as they dissect the film’s unique blend of horror and comedy, featuring oversized spiders wreaking havoc in the small town of Prosperity, Arizona.

We’ll dive into the plot, the quirky characters played by a star-studded cast including David Arquette and Scarlett Johansson, and the film’s clever commentary on environmental issues and facing one’s fears. Discover the behind-the-scenes magic of the special effects that brought these creepy crawlies to life, and how the film has influenced a new generation of monster movies.

Whether you’re a longtime fan or a newcomer to this campy classic, this episode is packed with fun facts, trivia, and plenty of laughs. Tune in for a delightful discussion that reminds us that sometimes, the scariest monsters are the ones that make us giggle!

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