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The Evolution of Horror

The Evolution of Horror

Mike Muncer 418 Episodes May 19, 2026

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

Obsession (2026) - The scariest film of the year so far? May 19, 2026 01:29:19 Curry Barker's terrifying Obsession is out in cinemas now! Mike chats to director Curry Barker about making the film, plus Juliet Sugg joins Mike to discuss and review the film in depth... 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  Visit our website www
MAN-MADE MONSTERS #37: Conclusion, Mailbag & Top 10 May 8, 2026 01:56:31 For the final episode of our Man-Made Monsters series, Mike looks back at what we've learned about the subgenre over the last 36 episodes and counts down the listeners Top 10 Man-Made Monsters movies! Plus Mary Wild drops in for a final wrap-up chat about the season.  Hosted, Produced and Edited by Mike Muncer Music by Jack Whitney  Artwork by Mike Lee-Graham Get ad free episodes and weekly bonus
MAN-MADE MONSTERS #36: Poor Things (2023) & The Substance (2024) May 1, 2026 01:56:50 For the final double bill of our Man-Made Monsters series, Mike is joined by Honey Ross to discuss two recent films about female identity and bodily autonomy: POOR THINGS and THE SUBSTANCE. 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 Mar
MAN-MADE MONSTERS #35: Also-Rans Apr 24, 2026 01:08:52 As we approach the end of the season, Brad Hanson drops in to recommend some lesser known Man-Made Monster movies! Check out Brad's full list here Vote for your Top 10 Man-Made Monsters movies! Voting closes 30th April 2026 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/evo
MAN-MADE MONSTERS #34: Cam (2018) & Companion (2025) Apr 17, 2026 01:39:29 Girls just wanna have fun! This week we're talking tech horror and toxic masculinity as Mike is joined by Juliet Sugg to cover the existential cam-girl horror CAM (2018) and Louise Blain to discuss the very fun and satisfying sex-box horror COMPANION (2025). Vote for your Top 10 Man-Made Monsters movies! Voting closes 30th April 2026 Hosted, Produced and Edited by Mike Muncer Music by Jack Whitney
MAN-MADE MONSTERS #33: Upgrade (2018) & The Invisible Man (2020) Apr 10, 2026 01:57:48 Jen Handorf joins Mike to chat about two action-packed tech horrors from masterful horror director Leigh Wannell: UPGRADE and THE INVISIBLE MAN. 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' se
MAN-MADE MONSTERS #32: Child's Play (2019) & M3GAN (2022) Apr 3, 2026 01:40:25 Don't trust the toys! This week Mike is joined by Rob Watts to discuss two recent horror films about the dangers of AI in children's toys…Child's Play (2019) & M3GAN (2022) 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  Visit our website www.evolutionofhorr
MAN-MADE MONSTERS #31: Prometheus (2012) & Alien: Covenant (2017) Mar 27, 2026 01:59:50 "I'll do the fingering!" James Rendell joins Mike to discuss Ridley Scott's divisive, camp, philosophical Alien prequels, Prometheus and Alien Covenant! Out 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  Visit our website www.evolutionofhorror.com  Buy
MAN-MADE MONSTERS #30: Black Mirror (2011 - ) Mar 20, 2026 01:45:28 Matt and James from the Journey Through Sci-fi podcast join Mike to discuss the dystopian rollercoaster that is Black Mirror, Charlie Brooker's ground-breaking tech anthology show... 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  Visit our website www.evolu
MAN-MADE MONSTERS #29: Battlestar Galactica (2003-2009) Mar 13, 2026 02:22:02 All of this has happened before and all of it will happen again... Alex Ayling and Ben Travis join Mike for a deep dive into the steamy TV space opera that captivated sci-fi fans throughout the 2000s with its devious cyborgs and jaw dropping plot twists: Battlestar Galactica! So say we all!  Hosted, Produced and Edited by Mike Muncer Music by Jack Whitney  Artwork by Mike Lee-Graham Get ad free ep
MAN-MADE MONSTERS #28: Splice (2009) & Ex Machina (2014) Mar 6, 2026 01:49:02 Steph McKenna joins Mike to discuss a pair of films that explore how terrifying scientific advances can be when they wrench control from their creators: Splice and Ex Machina 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
MAN-MADE MONSTERS #27: Pulse (2001) & One Missed Call (2003) Feb 27, 2026 01:49:58 There's a ghost in the machine! Stacie Ponder joins Mike as we enter the noughties to discuss two techy J-horrors that tackle the internet and mobile phones: Pulse and One Missed Call. 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  Visit our website www.evo

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