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Oct 2021
1h 28m

Let’s Rank the Horror Franchises. Plus: ...

The Ringer
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Every year, Chris Ryan joins Sean to share his favorite horror flicks, break down the state of the genre, and spotlight a few under-the-radar gems. They also rank their favorite horror franchises and put Freddy, Jason, Michael Myers, Chucky, and more in their proper place (1:00). Then, filmmaker David Gordon Green comes to the show to discuss 'Halloween Kills' and his 'Exorcist' reboot (58:00).


Hosts: Sean Fennessey 

Guests: Chris Ryan and David Gordon Green

Producer: Bobby Wagner

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