Podcast
Killer POV
Hosted by Robert V Galluzzo · EN
Killer POV was a GeekNation podcast that ran from 2013 to 2017 and was hosted by Robert Galluzzo (FEARnet), Elric Kane (Inside Horror), and Rebekah McKendry (Fangoria) where the trio talked all things horror, and welcoming various guests from the horror industry to talk about their experiences in filmmaking. Including Savage Steve Holland, Charles Band, Larry Fessenden, Stuart Gordon, Michael Dougherty, Bill Lustig, Ti West, & more! The show morphed into the popular podcast “Shock Waves” in February of 2017.
11episodes
Episodes
Newest firstAll episodes
Killer POV Goes To Hell! Episode 140
Apr 29, 201600:58:56Tap to summarizeThis week, join your hosts Rob Galluzzo (Blumhouse.com), Elric Kane (Inside Horror) and Rebekah McKendry (editor in chief at Blumhouse.com) as they celebrate Killer POV in this grand finale episode. But first, the latest horrors! The gang catch up on the latest features they’ve seen, including the anthology ‘Holidays,’ ‘The Forrest’ and ‘Bride Of Re-Animator.’ Then they reflect on their 3 years at Geeknation and discuss their favorite shows, guests, most surprising incidents on air and much, much more. Special thanks to our entire Geeknation family – Brian Keathley, Clare Kramer, Oren Kamara, all our recording engineers over the years, especially Ryan Plume, all our fellow podcasters on the network and of course, every last one of you our there that listened, got involved and joined the conversation. Remember, in the ‘Friday The 13th’ series, was ‘The Final Chapter’ really the end? Did Jason really die when he went to hell? You never know. Maybe we’ll see you in space!Airdate: 04/29/2016
Transcribe →
The Final Chapter! Episode 139
Apr 15, 201602:42:50Tap to summarizeThis week on Killer POV, your hosts Rob Galluzzo (Blumhouse.com), Elric Kane (Inside Horror) and Rebekah McKendry (editor-in-chief of Blumhouse.com) welcome special guests Ryan Turek and Josh Miller to discuss the final installments of each of the biggest horror franchises! But first, the latest horrors! Bekah checked out Dario Argento’s ‘Four Flies On Grey Velvet’ and ‘J-Men Forever.’ Elric watched ‘Dark Skies,’ ‘The Ninth Gate’ and ‘Hap & Leonard.’ All 3 hosts report back on the Netflix movie debut ‘Hush’ and the film from last week’s guest Karyn Kusama, ‘The Invitation.’ Ryan chimes in with his thoughts on ‘Split Second’ and ‘Bride Of Re-Animator.’Then we delve into our topic! Much debate is made on which is truly the last entry in a film franchise. Do VS movies or remakes count? For ‘Friday The 13th,’ is the last movie 4: The Final Chapter? Or Jason Goes To Hell: The Final Friday? Or Jason X? We break down all of them including ‘A Nightmare On Elm Street, ‘ Saw,’ ‘Final Destination,’ ‘Scream,’ ‘Phantasm,’ ‘Texas Chain Saw Massacre’ and more! We even pick the one-off horror movies we hope will get sequels! Kick back, crack open a beer and join in on the discussion!Airdate: 04/15/2016
Transcribe →
The Invitation With Karyn Kusama! Episode 138
Apr 8, 201601:49:14Tap to summarizeThis week, join your hosts Rob Galluzzo (Blumhouse.com), Elric Kane (Inside Horror) and Rebekah McKendry (editor-in-chief at Blumhouse.com) as they welcome very special guest Karyn Kusama to the show! But first, the latest horrors! Elric checked out the movie ‘They Look Like People,’ just started Season 2 of ‘Salem’ on Netflix Instant and both him & Rob discuss the controversial season finale of ‘The Walking Dead!’ Bekah reports back from the Day Of The Dead convention and also saw ‘Torso,’ ‘Edge Of Sanity,’ ‘Documentary Now’ and ‘Over Night.’ Rob talks about the recently released ‘Cherry Falls’ Blu-Ray, and caught double bills of ‘The Bubble’ and ‘Gog’ in 3D, along with ‘Jaws 2’ and ‘Damien: The Omen 2.’Then the gang welcome on director Karyn Kusama to discuss her latest thriller ‘The Invitation,’ out now in limited theatrical and VOD from Drafthouse Films. We delve into her influences and inspirations for her latest, including her earliest recollection of seeing ‘Eraserhead’ at 9 years old! We also talk about the challenges of making independent films versus studio pictures, and her troubles on ‘Aeon Flux.’ We also talk about the ever growing cult following for her flick ‘Jennifer’s Body.’ Tune in!Airdate: 04/08/2016
Transcribe →
The Drunken Debates Volume 2! Episode 137
Apr 1, 201602:36:37Tap to summarizeJoin your co-hosts Rob Galluzzo (Blumhouse.com), Elric Kane (Inside Horror) and Rebekah McKendry (editor-in-chief of Blumhouse.com) along with very special guests Sam Zimmerman (Shudder), Paula Haifley (DC Super Hero Girls) and director Mike Mendez (Big Ass Spider, Tales Of Halloween) as they delve into the 2nd volume of the infamous “drunken debates!” First, the latest horrors! Rob caught two double bills at the New Beverly, ‘Grindhouse’ and ‘Alligator’ with ‘Dark Age.’ Bekah watched Scream Factory’s new release of ‘Sssssss.’ Elric revisited ‘Stoker’ and ‘The Sentinel,’ as well as ‘Cherry Falls,’ the much anticipated ‘Baskin’ and ‘Rover.’Then we discuss horror classics that some of us find overrated, underrated and make recommendations of films that don’t get enough praise. Who thinks ‘The Exorcist’ is overrated and can we convince them to give it another chance? Same for films like ‘Re-Animator’ and ‘Poltergeist!’ How do modern films like ‘It Follows’ stack up? What sequels do we think are overrated or underrated! Despite the influence of alcohol, prepare for one of the most civil, articulate and intelligently argued horror debates ever!Airdate: 04/01/2016
Transcribe →
Talking Giallo with Darin Scott! Episode 136
Mar 25, 201602:11:12Tap to summarizeJoin hosts Rob Galluzzo (Blumhouse.com), Elric Kane (Inside Horror) and Rebekah McKendry (editor-in-chief of Blumhouse.com) as they discuss the “Giallo” sub-genre with very special guest Darin Scott! But first, the latest horrors! Both Elric and Rob watched SpectreVision’s ‘The Boy.’ Elric also showed the original ‘Alien’ to his film students, while Rob saw ‘The Ring Two’ and John Carpenter’s ‘Village Of The Damned’ and ‘Vampires.’ Bekah revisited Carpenter’s ‘In The Mouth Of Madness’ and ‘Event Horizon.’Then the gang welcome on Darin Scott, producer on such films as ‘From A Whisper To A Scream,’ ‘Stepfather 2,’ ‘Love & a .45′ and ‘Tales From The Hood,’ as well as director on ‘Dark House,’ ‘Caught Up’ and ‘House Party: Tonight’s The Night.’ We talk about his humble beginnings in film working with Jeff Burr and Clu Gulager, meeting Vincent Price and working with Wings Hauser before delving into our topic of Italian “Giallo” movies. On top of mentioning the best from Argento, Bava and Fulci, we also play the “Giallo” title game. Tune in and join the conversation!Airdate: 03/25/2016
Transcribe →
Nightmare, Phantasm's & From Beyond! FX With Mark Shostrom! Episode 135
Mar 18, 201601:47:40Tap to summarizeThis week on Killer POV, your hosts Rob Galluzzo (Blumhouse.com), Elric Kane (Inside Horror) and Rebekah McKendry (editor-in-chief of Blumhouse.com) discuss the latest horrors! The gang catches up on horror TV with ‘Bates Motel’ and ‘The Walking Dead.’ Elric revisited ‘You’re Next’ and also caught ’10 Cloverfield Lane’ and ‘Bad Timing’ for which he’ll be guesting on The Projection Booth to talk about in depth. Bekah saw the new ‘Road Games’ and ‘Messiah Of Evil.’ Rob is on a J-horror kick and rewatched ‘Ringu’ and ‘Rungu 2.’Then the group welcome FX legend Mark Shostrom on the show! They delve into Mark’s history on such titles as ‘Evil Dead 2,’ ‘Phantasm 2,’ ‘A Nightmare On Elm Street 2,’ ‘The Mutilator,’ ‘Star Trek: Voyager’ and much, much more. Tune in for the full episode!Airdate: 03/18/2016
Transcribe →
Post Pregnancy Not-So-Blues! Episode 134
Mar 11, 201601:40:48Tap to summarizeThis week, the entire Killer POV crew are back following Bekah’s pregnancy! Join hosts Rob Galluzzo (Blumhouse.com), Elric Kane (Inside Horror) and Rebekah McKendry (editor-in-chief at Blumhouse.com) as they discuss all the latest horrors! First up, Elric saw ‘The Mutilator,’ ‘Let’s Scare Jessica To Death,’ ‘Happy Birthday To Me’ and ‘ The Curse.’ Bekah revisited ‘Disturbing Behavior’ and ‘Sole Survivor.’ Rob marathon-ed ‘The Fly’ and the ‘Species’ franchises and talks about the new ‘Tenebre’ Blu-Ray.The gang then catch up on horror TV with ‘The Walking Dead,’ ‘Bates Motel’ and ‘Damien,’ before delving into answering listener questions, which include our thoughts on ‘The Witch,’ the ‘Ghostbusters’ trailer, the Soska’s directing the ‘Rabid’ remake and much, much more. Tune in!Airdate: 03/11/2016
Transcribe →
Tribute To Andrzej Zulawski & Possession! Episode 133
Feb 19, 201601:33:12Tap to summarizeThis week on Killer POV, join your co-hosts Rob Galluzzo (Blumhouse.com) and Elric Kane (Inside Horror) as they discuss all the latest horrors! First up, Elric talks about ‘Turbo Kid,’ ‘Nina Forever’ and the original ‘My Bloody Valentine.’ Rob talks about delving into Dracula movies with ‘The Return of Count Yorga’ and Jess Franco’s ‘Count Dracula,’ as well as ‘R.O.T.O.R.’ and the Giallo cult classic ‘What Have You Done To Solange?’ They both talk TV with the latest ‘Walking Dead,’ ‘X-Files’ and ‘Bates Motel.’Then we turn the conversation over to a tribute to the late great director Andrzej Zulawski and welcome very special guests Dennis Widmyer and Kevin Kolsch (Starry Eyes) to discuss. As most listeners know, Zulawski directed Elric’s favorite movie ‘Possession’ and so we talk about how that movie influenced all of us. We also talk about Widmyer and Kolsch’s latest projects, the anthology ‘Holidays’ and ‘Mama 2.’ Kick back, relax and enjoy.Airdate: 02/19/2016
Transcribe →
The Return Of Horror Movie A Day! Episode 132
Feb 12, 201601:31:11Tap to summarizeIn honor of the digital release of the new Horror Movie A Day book, this week your hosts Rob Galluzzo (Blumhouse.com), Elric Kane (Inside Horror) and Rebekah McKendry (editor in chief at Blumhouse.com) welcome back to the show very special guest Brian Collins! But first, the latest horrors! Together we discuss the latest ‘X-Files’ episode. Rob braved ‘The Hills Have Eyes’ remake & its sequel, as well as ‘The Gift’ and ‘Sonny Boy.’ Bekah watched ‘Crimson Peak’ and ‘Poison For The Fairies.’ Elric reports back on ‘Experimenter,’ ‘Harvest Lake,’ ‘Blood Simple’ and ‘People Who Own The Dark.’ Then we delve right into the history of Horror Movie A Day with Brian Collins and discuss how he culled together this brand new book based on his website. We read through his horror sub-genre categories and as always, pick out a few hidden gems along the titles listed in his book. Sit back, relax and join us for pie, beer and horror chat!Airdate: 02/12/2016
Transcribe →
French Extremism, Cracking Friday The 13th & Heading Southbound! Episode 131
Feb 5, 201602:18:13Tap to summarizeJoin your hosts Rob Galluzzo (Blumhouse.com), Elric Kane (Inside Horror) and Rebekah McKendry (editor in chief at Blumhouse.com) as they discuss the latest horrors! Rob reports back on ‘Hellions,’ ‘The Veil,’ both ‘Hills Have Eyes’ movies and ‘Turbo Kid.’ Bekah talks about the latest ‘X-Files,’ ‘Goosebumps’ and ‘Visions.’ Elric’s latest movie discovery is the 1983 rarely seen cult flick ‘Sole Survivor.’ Then the gang welcome special guest David Bruckner to the show! They delve into David’s segments of ‘Southbound’ and ‘V/H/S,’ as well as his debut feature ‘The Signal.’ We touch upon the proposed ‘Signal 2,’ what it was like to crack the ‘Friday The 13th’ reboot in the room for Platinum Dunes and jump right into this week’s topic “French Extremism.” We analyze what it is about the wave of films led my ‘Frontier(s),’ ‘High Tension,’ ‘Martyrs’ and ‘Inside’ that resonates so deeply with us. And we uncover other gems to revisit such as ‘Trouble Every Day,’ ‘In Her Skin’ and ‘Criminal Lovers.’ All this and more on the latest Killer POV!Airdate: 02/05/2016
Transcribe →