The Evolution of Horror

The Evolution of Horror

byMike Muncer

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Welcome horror fans! The Evolution of Horror is a weekly movie discussion podcast that covers the history of horror cinema, one sub-genre at a time. From Universal Monsters to 80s slashers, from Alfred Hitchcock to Jordan Peele, we've got it covered! Each week, host Mike Muncer is joined by a different guest from the world of horror to discuss a movie in depth and its place in horror history.

Episodes(40 episodes)

The Evolution of Horror

S11E23 - MAN-MADE MONSTERS #23: Akira (1988) & Perfect Blue (1997)

Becky Darke joins MIke to discuss two anime classics...Akira and Perfect Blue!  Hosted, Produced and Edited by Mike Muncer Music by Jack Whitney.  Artwork by Mike Lee-Graham Get ad free episodes and weekly bonus content on our Patreon! www.patreon.com/evolutionofhorror  Mike Muncer is a producer, podcaster and film journalist and can be found on BLUE SKY and INSTAGRAM Visit our website www.evolutionofhorror.com  Buy tickets for our UPCOMING SCREENINGS & EVENTS Buy yourself some brand new EOH MERCH! Emai...
Published: Jan 30, 2026Duration: 2:03:14
The Evolution of Horror

S11E22 - MAN-MADE MONSTERS #22: Deadly Friend (1986) & Chopping Mall (1986)

This week we reach PEAK 80s with two killer robot teen movies from 1986! Michael Blyth joins Mike to discuss Wes Craven's Deadly Friend and Jim Wynorski's Chopping Mall!  Hosted, Produced and Edited by Mike Muncer Music by Jack Whitney.  Artwork by Mike Lee-Graham Get ad free episodes and weekly bonus content on our Patreon! www.patreon.com/evolutionofhorror  Big thank you to Mary Wild for this week's 'Wild About Horror' segment! Sign up to Mary's Patreon!  Mike Muncer is a producer, podcaster and film journalist and can be f...
Published: Jan 23, 2026Duration: 1:35:31
The Evolution of Horror

28 Years Later: The Bone Temple (2026) with Nia DaCosta

Nia DaCosta's The Bone Temple is out in cinemas now!  Ben Travis joins Mike to talk (spoiler free) about their thoughts on the new movie in the '28 Years Later' franchise. Plus, Mike chats to director Nia DaCosta!  Sign up to Patreon for the full, spoilerific discussion 
Published: Jan 17, 2026Duration: 51:14
The Evolution of Horror

S11E21 - MAN-MADE MONSTERS #21: Threads (1984)

Oh no.  Anna Bogutskaya joins Mike to discuss the TV drama that traumatised Britain in September 1984...Mick Jackson's THREADS!  Hosted, Produced and Edited by Mike Muncer Music by Jack Whitney.  Artwork by Mike Lee-Graham Get ad free episodes and weekly bonus content on our Patreon! www.patreon.com/evolutionofhorror  Mike Muncer is a producer, podcaster and film journalist and can be found on BLUE SKY and INSTAGRAM Visit our website www.evolutionofhorror.com  Buy tickets for our UPCOMING SCREENINGS & EVENTS Buy yourself some...
Published: Jan 16, 2026Duration: 1:41:44
The Evolution of Horror

S11E20 - MAN-MADE MONSTERS #20: Re-Animator (1985) & Depraved (2019)

"Cat dead, details later."  This week Graham Skipper joins Mike to discuss two of his favourite Frankenstein adaptations of the last 40 years...Stuart Gordon's Re-Animator and Larry Fessenden's Depraved!  Hosted, Produced and Edited by Mike Muncer Music by Jack Whitney.  Artwork by Mike Lee-Graham Get ad free episodes and weekly bonus content on our Patreon! www.patreon.com/evolutionofhorror  Mike Muncer is a producer, podcaster and film journalist and can be found on BLUE SKY and INSTAGRAM Visit our website www.evolutionofhorror.com  Buy ticket...
Published: Jan 9, 2026Duration: 1:50:52
The Evolution of Horror

Patreon Preview: Top 25 Horror Movies of 2025

Here's the first 30 minutes of this week's Patreon episode, in which our FRESH BLOOD team (Mike Muncer, Steph McKenna, Becky Darke & Brad Hanson) countdown their combined top 25 horror movies of 2025... Listen to the full episode on EOH Patreon 
Published: Jan 5, 2026Duration: 30:17
The Evolution of Horror

S11E19 - MAN-MADE MONSTERS #19: The Terminator (1984) & Robocop (1987)

"I'll be back!" Chris Hewitt joins Mike to discuss 80s killer robots with a banging, dystopian sci-fi double bill of THE TERMINATOR and ROBOCOP... Hosted, Produced and Edited by Mike Muncer Music by Jack Whitney.  Artwork by Mike Lee-Graham Get ad free episodes and weekly bonus content on our Patreon! www.patreon.com/evolutionofhorror  Mike Muncer is a producer, podcaster and film journalist and can be found on BLUE SKY and INSTAGRAM Visit our website www.evolutionofhorror.com  Buy tickets for our UPCOMING SCREENINGS & EVENTS...
Published: Jan 2, 2026Duration: 1:45:09
The Evolution of Horror

S11E18 - MAN-MADE MONSTERS #18: Basket Case (1982) & Frankenhooker (1990)

"Wanna date?" This week Stevie Webb and Becky Darke join Mike to discuss the sleazy yet adorable world of Frank Henenlotter with two of his most celebrated cult movies... Hosted, Produced and Edited by Mike Muncer Music by Jack Whitney.  Artwork by Mike Lee-Graham Get ad free episodes and weekly bonus content on our Patreon! www.patreon.com/evolutionofhorror  Big thank you to Mary Wild for this week's 'Wild About Horror' segment! Sign up to Mary's Patreon!  Mike Muncer is a producer, podcaster and film journalist and can...
Published: Dec 19, 2025Duration: 2:06:39
The Evolution of Horror

S11E16 - MAN-MADE MONSTERS #17: Christine (1983) & Maximum Overdrive (1986)

It's killer automobile week! Jamie Graham joins Mike to discuss two 80s Stephen King adaptations...the brilliant Christine (1983) and the terrible Maximum Overdrive (1986)!  Hosted, Produced and Edited by Mike Muncer Music by Jack Whitney.  Artwork by Mike Lee-Graham Get ad free episodes and weekly bonus content on our Patreon! www.patreon.com/evolutionofhorror  Mike Muncer is a producer, podcaster and film journalist and can be found on BLUE SKY and INSTAGRAM Visit our website www.evolutionofhorror.com  Buy tickets for our UPCOMING SCREENINGS & EVENTS Bu...
Published: Dec 12, 2025Duration: 1:42:02
The Evolution of Horror

Silent Night, Deadly Night (1984 & 2025) + Interview with Mike P. Nelson

A bonus Christmas treat! To celebrate the release of the Silent Night Deadly Night reboot (out in cinemas 12th December) Mike and Becky Darke revisit the original 1984 slasher classic! Plus, Mike chats to the director of the new instalment Mike P. Nelson about Christmas horror... Hosted, Produced and Edited by Mike Muncer Music by Jack Whitney.  Artwork by Mike Lee-Graham Get ad free episodes and weekly bonus content on our Patreon! www.patreon.com/evolutionofhorror  Mike Muncer is a producer, podcaster and film journalist and can be found on BLU...
Published: Dec 11, 2025Duration: 1:33:36
The Evolution of Horror

S11E16 - MAN-MADE MONSTERS #16: Blade Runner (1982) & Blade Runner 2049 (2017)

This week Lindsay Hallam joins Mike to dive deep into the murky, rainy, dystopian world of Blade Runner!  Hosted, Produced and Edited by Mike Muncer Music by Jack Whitney.  Artwork by Mike Lee-Graham Get ad free episodes and weekly bonus content on our Patreon! www.patreon.com/evolutionofhorror  Big thank you to Mary Wild for this week's 'Wild About Horror' segment! Sign up to Mary's Patreon!  Mike Muncer is a producer, podcaster and film journalist and can be found on BLUE SKY and INSTAGRAM Visit our...
Published: Dec 5, 2025Duration: 2:05:20
The Evolution of Horror

S11E15 - MAN-MADE MONSTERS #15: The Stepford Wives (1975) & Demon Seed (1977)

This week Alexandra Heller-Nicholas joins Mike to discuss two 70s sci-fi horror movies exploring technology, feminism and autonomy...The Stepford Wives and Demon Seed!  Hosted, Produced and Edited by Mike Muncer Music by Jack Whitney.  Artwork by Mike Lee-Graham Get ad free episodes and weekly bonus content on our Patreon! www.patreon.com/evolutionofhorror  Big thank you to Mary Wild for this week's 'Wild About Horror' segment! Sign up to Mary's Patreon!  Mike Muncer is a producer, podcaster and film journalist and can be found on BLUE SKY...
Published: Nov 28, 2025Duration: 1:51:15
The Evolution of Horror

EOH Presents: DEADVAULT, coming in 2026

Deadvault is officially funded and will available to buy in 2026! You have TWO DAYS left to get the whole series at the earlybird discounted rate as well as buy limited edition artwork and other goodies which will never be available again...support our Kickstarter now before it closes at 7pm on 25th November!   
Published: Nov 23, 2025Duration: 7:40
The Evolution of Horror

Frankenstein (2025)

In this bonus episode, Mike is joined by Chris Newton to discuss Guillermo Del Toro's new take on Mary Shelley's gothic classic!  Hosted, Produced and Edited by Mike Muncer Music by Jack Whitney.  Artwork by Mike Lee-Graham Get ad free episodes and weekly bonus content on our Patreon! www.patreon.com/evolutionofhorror  Mike Muncer is a producer, podcaster and film journalist and can be found on BLUE SKY and INSTAGRAM Visit our website www.evolutionofhorror.com  Buy tickets for our UPCOMING SCREENINGS & EVENTS Buy...
Published: Nov 21, 2025Duration: 1:17:27
The Evolution of Horror

Top 50 Horror Movies of the 21st Century (#50 - #41)

While we're on a mid-season break, here's a preview of our Top 50 Countdown episodes over on Patreon, in which Jamie Graham and Mike counted down the top 50 horror movies of the 21st century, as voted for by EOH Patrons!  Listen to the full episodes now  Hosted, Produced and Edited by Mike Muncer Music by Jack Whitney.  Artwork by Mike Lee-Graham Get ad free episodes and weekly bonus content on our Patreon! www.patreon.com/evolutionofhorror  Mike Muncer is a producer, podcaster and film journalist and can be foun...
Published: Nov 7, 2025Duration: 1:04:58
The Evolution of Horror

What Makes A Perfect Anthology Horror Movie? ('Deadvault' Special)

Happy Halloween! This week we take a break from our MAN-MADE MONSTERS series and Adam Z. Robinson joins Mike to discuss DEADVAULT, a new horror audio anthology show that we launched on Kickstarter this week! Then, Adam and Mike then discuss what makes a perfect anthology horror film and each list 5 of their favourite anthology horror segments.  Support Deadvault on Kickstarter now! Hosted, Produced and Edited by Mike Muncer Music by Jack Whitney.  Artwork by Mike Lee-Graham Get ad free episodes and weekly bonus content on our Patreon! www.pat...
Published: Oct 31, 2025Duration: 1:25:37
The Evolution of Horror

S11E14 - MAN-MADE MONSTERS #14: 2001: A Space Odyssey (1968)

This week Kevin Lyons joins Mike to journey through time and space from the dawn of man to beyond the infinite as they dive deep into Stanley Kubrick's epic sci-fi 2001!  Support our Deadvault Kickstarter campaign, which kicks off Sunday 26th October 2025 7pm UK time... Hosted, Produced and Edited by Mike Muncer Music by Jack Whitney.  Artwork by Mike Lee-Graham Get ad free episodes and weekly bonus content on our Patreon! www.patreon.com/evolutionofhorror  Big thank you to Mary Wild for this week's 'Wild About Horror' segment! Sig...
Published: Oct 23, 2025Duration: 2:21:23
The Evolution of Horror

EOH Live (2024) Halloween Special with Reece Shearsmith, Dan Martin and Rosie Fletcher

A re-post of last year's sell-out Halloween show in London! This year we're in OXFORD for our Halloween live spooktacular...grab tickets now!  https://uppcinema.com/show/evolution-of-horror-podcast-presents-halloween-mystery-movie/
Published: Oct 22, 2025Duration: 1:03:16
The Evolution of Horror

S11E13 - MAN-MADE MONSTERS #13: Seconds (1966)

This week Emma Westwood joins Mike to discuss John Frankenheimer's strange, woozy sci-fi body horror, SECONDS (1966).  Hosted, Produced and Edited by Mike Muncer Music by Jack Whitney.  Artwork by Mike Lee-Graham Get ad free episodes and weekly bonus content on our Patreon! www.patreon.com/evolutionofhorror  Big thank you to Mary Wild for this week's 'Wild About Horror' segment! Sign up to Mary's Patreon!  Mike Muncer is a producer, podcaster and film journalist and can be found on BLUE SKY and INSTAGRAM Visit our website www...
Published: Oct 16, 2025Duration: 1:53:55
The Evolution of Horror

S11E12 - MAN-MADE MONSTERS #12: Carry On Screaming! (1966)

This week Mike is joined by his Carry On Up The Podcast co-host Susan Calman to discuss one of the best loved movies in the Carry On series, Carry On Screaming!  Hosted, Produced and Edited by Mike Muncer Music by Jack Whitney.  Artwork by Mike Lee-Graham Get ad free episodes and weekly bonus content on our Patreon! www.patreon.com/evolutionofhorror  Mike Muncer is a producer, podcaster and film journalist and can be found on BLUE SKY and INSTAGRAM Visit our website www.evolutionofhorror.com  Buy...
Published: Oct 9, 2025Duration: 1:51:17