CAMP-Fire Horror Stories

Greetings campers! 🏕️

We tried so hard to get this episode out on Halloween! We're a little late, but that just means spooky season will last a little longer! 🎃

Things are about to get weird, wicked, and wonderfully cheesy! In this episode, we're digging into the 1988 cult horror gem Hack-O-Lantern (aka Halloween Night), where Satanic rituals, heavy metal, family secrets, and a whole lot of questionable decision-making collide in one gloriously ridiculous Halloween nightmare.

Join us as we carve into this bizarre slice of '80s horror, unpack its over-the-top characters, delightfully absurd plot twists, and wonderfully cheesy kills. Is it a misunderstood cult classic, a heavy metal fever dream, or just one big trick-or-treat disaster? Grab your pumpkin spice, turn up the metal, and find out with us! 🤘🏼🎸

It's time to get your hack on! 🔪👹

Greetings campers! 🏕️

🍯🩸 Oh, Bother… It’s a Bloodbath!

Well, this is what happens when you leave your childhood friends in the woods and forget to bring snacks. 🐻🔪

In this episode, we’re diving headfirst into the sticky, slasher-filled nightmare that is Winnie-the-Pooh: Blood and Honey! Forget the Hundred Acre Wood as you know it—Pooh and Piglet are back, and they’re trading honey pots for homicidal tendencies. We’re talking questionable wigs, bargain-bin bloodshed, feral woodland shenanigans, and enough childhood trauma to make Christopher Robin need a lifetime supply of therapy.

Is this a cinematic masterpiece? Absolutely not. Is it a glorious, campy train wreck that demands to be roasted? Oh, bother, you bet your honey pot it is.

Grab your favorite teddy bear, lock the doors, and join us as we dissect the kills, cackle at the chaos, and ask the important question: Who hurt Pooh Bear?

Because sometimes, the only thing scarier than the movie is the fact that there’s a sequel. 🍯💀

Greetings campers! 🏕️

Grab your pom-poms, your bowling shoes, and your emergency supply of demon repellent—because we’re rolling into Sorority Babes in the Slimeball Bowl-O-Rama! 🎳💀💅

In this episode, we’re serving up a lethal cocktail of sorority girls, horny aliens, cursed bowling alleys, bargain-bin gore, and enough ’80s camp to make your hair stand straight up. We’re talking killer creatures, questionable decisions, outrageous outfits, and the immortal cinematic logic of: what if bowling… but make it demonic?

It’s sleazy. It’s silly. It’s gloriously stupid. It’s exactly the kind of horror movie that deserves to be watched with friends, cheap snacks, and absolutely zero expectations.

So lace up those rental shoes and join us as we roll straight into the gutter of B-movie heaven. 🎳👹✨

Greetings campers! 🏕️

In this episode, Leatherface is back, and this time he brought the entire dysfunctional family! We’re diving headfirst into The Texas Chainsaw Massacre 2, a movie that asks the important questions: How many chainsaws are too many chainsaws? Why is Dennis Hopper armed like he’s preparing for World War III? And what exactly is wrong with the Sawyer family?

We’re talking cannibal chili, chainsaw duels, screaming, questionable life choices, and one of the most gloriously insane horror sequels ever made. It’s bloody, it’s bizarre, and somehow it’s hilarious.

So fire up the chainsaw, grab a bowl of questionable chili, and come hang out with us in the Sawyer family basement. Just don’t ask what’s in the meat.

We're baaaaaaaaaccccckkkkkk!!!!

Greetings campers 🏕️ Grab your Aqua Net, your fishnets, and your most questionable party outfit, because we’re heading to Hull House for a Halloween bash that goes straight to hell! In this episode, we’re sinking our fangs into Night of the Demons—the gloriously campy ’80s horror fever dream where bad decisions, demonic possession, outrageous makeup, and one very unfortunate lipstick application collide.

We’re talking leather-clad partygoers, haunted mansions, demon transformations, cheesy one-liners, wild practical effects, and enough hairspray to summon Satan himself. Is it terrifying? Sometimes. Is it ridiculous? Absolutely. Is it a fabulous midnight-movie experience? Demonically yes.

So turn down the lights, crank up the synths, and join us as we ask the most important question of all: Who thought throwing a Halloween party in a creepy abandoned funeral home was a good idea?! 👹🎃💄

Greetings campers! 🎃 Quick Campy Update! 🎃

We're taking a little summerween snooze from the crypt, so there won't be a new episode until mid-August. Don't worry—we'll be back soon with more spooky stories, creepy conversations, and all the campy Halloween goodness you love.

In the meantime, keep the Halloween spirit alive by checking out our brand-new YouTube channel, Where the Freaks At?! We've got fun, campy Halloween videos to hold you over until we're back behind the mic.

Thanks for hanging out with us, and we'll see you in August. Stay spooky, stay campy, and remember... the freaks are never too far away. 👻🦇

Greetings campers! Welcome back to the podcast, where we celebrate the movies that are delightfully over-the-top, unapologetically campy, and way more fun than they have any right to be. We're so glad you're here.

This episode, we're diving into a true cult classic: The Slumber Party Massacre. On the surface, it looks like your typical early '80s slasher—teenagers, a sleepover, an escaped killer, and plenty of questionable decisions. But scratch beneath the blood-soaked surface, and you'll find a movie that's a lot smarter, funnier, and more self-aware than its title might suggest.

Originally written as a parody of the slasher genre, the film ended up walking a fascinating line between satire and straight horror. The result is a movie that's packed with memorable kills, unforgettable one-liners, and one of the most absurd—and iconic—weapons in horror history.

So grab your favorite movie-night snacks, lock your doors—just in case—and join us as we revisit The Slumber Party Massacre. We'll talk about what makes it such an enduring cult favorite, why it still sparks conversations more than 40 years later, and, of course, celebrate all the camp, chaos, and wonderfully ridiculous moments that make this film so much fun.

Let's get into it.

Greetings campers, we are FINALLY back!

Welcome back to the podcast, where the scares are optional, but the camp is mandatory. Today, we're shining a spotlight on one of horror's most beloved icons—a character who proved that spooky can be funny, glamorous, and just a little bit outrageous. Long before horror hosts disappeared into late-night television history, one dark-haired mistress of the macabre transformed the role into a pop culture phenomenon: Elvira.

With her towering black hair, razor-sharp wit, and unforgettable gothic style, Elvira became much more than a movie host. She was a loving parody of classic horror traditions, a champion of B-movies, and a cultural icon who introduced generations of fans to the joys of schlocky monsters, rubber bats, and delightfully cheesy special effects.

In this episode, we'll trace Elvira's rise from local television curiosity to horror royalty, explore her influence on camp culture, and revisit the movies, TV appearances, and unforgettable one-liners that made her a legend. So dim the lights, cue the fog machine, and prepare for an episode of wicked laughs and wonderfully bad horror—because the Mistress of the Dark is calling.

Greetings campers! In life, there are movies that scare you, movies that move you—and then there are movies that leave you staring at the screen thinking, *what did I just watch?* Today’s episode is dedicated to one of the most gloriously bizarre entries in the world of campy cinema: *Sleepaway Camp*.

Released in the golden age of ‘80s horror, this film has everything you’d expect—summer camp antics, awkward teens, questionable adult supervision—and then it veers wildly into territory you could never predict. It’s equal parts slasher, soap opera, and fever dream, stitched together with a tone that somehow feels both dead-serious and completely unhinged.

So whether you’re a longtime fan who knows every twist and turn, or you’re about to experience this cult classic for the first time, get ready. We’re heading to camp… and things are about to get very, very weird.

Greetings campers! Welcome back to the podcast where neon dreams, questionable decisions, and gloriously over-the-top cinema collide. Today, we’re rolling down the escalator straight into one of the most delightfully absurd corners of ‘80s horror: a mall, some killer robots, and a group of teens who definitely should’ve just gone home when they had the chance.

That’s right—we’re talking about Chopping Mall. A movie that asks the important question: what if late-night retail therapy turned into a laser-blasting nightmare? It’s campy, it’s chaotic, and it somehow turns security robots into some of the most enthusiastic killers in B-movie history.

So grab your snacks, avoid the furniture store after hours, and join us as we break down the synth-soaked madness, the accidental comedy, and why Chopping Mall remains a cult classic that’s impossible not to love.

Greetings campers!

Before summer camp horror became a full-blown genre, there was one film that leaned all the way into the chaos, the gore, and just the right amount of absurdity. Today, we’re talking about The Burning—a cult classic that helped define the “campy horror” vibe before it was even a label.

Released in the early ’80s and featuring early appearances from actors like Jason Alexander and Holly Hunter, this film gives us everything you’d expect: a revenge-driven killer, a group of unsuspecting camp counselors, and some seriously over-the-top practical effects. At the center of it all is Cropsey—a disfigured caretaker turned urban legend—who brings a whole new level of menace to the woods.

In this episode, we’re diving into what makes The Burning so iconic: the blend of genuine tension and borderline ridiculousness, the infamous raft scene, and the way it sits somewhere between genuinely disturbing and strangely fun.

So grab your flashlight, maybe don’t wander too far from the group… and let’s get into it.

Greetings campers! In today's episode, Ida and Ieva are diving into one of the most outrageous, electrifying, and unapologetically bizarre films ever to hit the screen—a movie that asks the important question: what happens when love, science, and a whole lot of bad decisions come together in the most EXPLOSIVE way possible?

That's right, we're talking about Frankenhooker! Whether you’re a longtime fan or a first-time viewer, buckle up—because things are about to get weird. Very weird.

Greetings campers! In today's episode, Ida and Ieva are jumping into Cocaine Bear, where we see exactly what happens when an apex predator gets into cocaine. Let me tell you...it is not pretty. Join us for some ridiculous gorey fun and see who makes it out alive. There's only one way to find out...

Happy St. Patrick's Day campers! Today, Ida and Ieva are jumping into Leprechaun, where our titular character will do anything to get back his pot of gold. Will our group be able to defeat this magical monster? There's only one way to find out...

In our very first episode EVER, Ida tells Ieva the thrilling story of the Zombeavers. We join a group of friends, fighting for their lives to escape these undead creatures. Will they survive?! There's only one way to find out...