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Ancient Slumber Podcast

Published by Chris Ward/Myron Schmidt

  • TV & film
  • Film reviews

Movie reviewers Chris Ward and Myron Schmidt hook up across the Atlantic to discuss cult, horror and exploitation movies in their own unique way.

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  1. Number 187Film reviewsUnited Kingdom

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  1. A Message From The Ancient Slumber Podcast from Ancient Slumber Podcast, opens in a new tab

    Mar 13, 20261 min

    Today is Friday the 13th and something is stirring...

  2. Show #42: Franchise Catch Up from Ancient Slumber Podcast, opens in a new tab

    Oct 22, 202359 min

    In a shocking turn of events, the chaps return in their second show of the year and set about catching up on some of the franchise entries they missed during their hiatus, namely Wrong Turn , Texas Chainsaw Massacre , Hellraiser and Halloween Ends . Expect spoilers, some very harsh language and the usual silliness.

  3. Show #41: Creepshow TV Series/King On Screen from Ancient Slumber Podcast, opens in a new tab

    Oct 1, 20231 hr 17 min

    Here it is, folks. The long-awaited return of the chaps after a two-year hiatus and time has not softened them one bit. On this show Chris and Myron take a look at the first three seasons of the Creepshow TV series and also review the King on Screen documentary. Expect the usual spoilers and harsh language.

  4. Show #40: Catch Up/Friend of the World from Ancient Slumber Podcast, opens in a new tab

    Sep 22, 202358 min

    The chaps are back in town! Well, they're back behind their microphones after a lengthy hiatus where they discuss a few movies that were shown at this year's FrightFest, they brainstorm a found-footage serial killer idea, review indie arthouse movie Friend of the World and lay down their plans for the future of the show. There is plenty of laughter and merriment as Chris and Myron hook up again after a few months away so strap in, don't mind the foul and disgusting language, and please accept our apologies for some of the intermittent sound issues. At least they're still as shambolic as ever...

  5. Show #39: Franchise Catch Up from Ancient Slumber Podcast, opens in a new tab

    Sep 22, 20231 hr 47 min

    A little later than planned, the chaps catch up with a few of the latest instalments from horror franchises they have already covered, including the world exclusive first coverage of what Myron thinks of Halloween 2018. Get ready for spoilers, bad language and Chris's attempt at an Irish accent.

  6. Show #38: Fulci's Gates of Hell Trilogy from Ancient Slumber Podcast, opens in a new tab

    Sep 22, 20231 hr 30 min

    The chaps are back after their summer break to have a look at Lucio Fulci's bonkers ' Gates of Hell' trilogy as well as Chris going off on a rant about David Lynch fandom and Myron compares Fulci to Fleming (sort of). Expect lots of whimsy, rude words and some spoilers.

  7. Show #37: Final Destination Franchise from Ancient Slumber Podcast, opens in a new tab

    Sep 22, 20231 hr 32 min

    The chaps take on Death itself as they take a look at the Final Destination franchise thanks to a poll on the Facebook page. Expect lots of silliness, swearing and more than a few spoilers.

  8. Show #36: The Evil Dead Franchise from Ancient Slumber Podcast, opens in a new tab

    Sep 22, 20231 hr 46 min

    The chaps venture into the woods to open the Necronomicon and summon forth the Deadites to possess their souls... but even demons have limits! Yes, the listeners have spoken and the chaps tackle the iconic The Evil Dead franchise. Expect spoilers, drivel and coarse language.

  9. Show #35: Rob Zombie's Firefly Trilogy from Ancient Slumber Podcast, opens in a new tab

    Sep 22, 20231 hr 43 min

    The chaps take a long-awaited trip to the backwoods to experience the murder ride of Rob Zombie's ' Firefly Trilogy ', along with a few diet tips, a discussion about architecture and Chris's idea for Richard Brake's next career move. Expect spoilers, swearing and total nonsense as usual.

  10. Show #34: Friday the 13th Franchise - Part 3 from Ancient Slumber Podcast, opens in a new tab

    Sep 22, 20231 hr 59 min

    It has taken two long years but the chaps are finally at the end of their Friday the 13th retrospective as they take a look at the final four movies in the franchise, along with Chris's impression of Boris Johnson, Myron's mystery banging and all the usual fun and frolics. Expect spoilers, rude words and a total lack of control.

  11. Show #33: Catch Up/Doctor Sleep from Ancient Slumber Podcast, opens in a new tab

    Sep 22, 20231 hr 29 min

    ALL HAIL THE RETURN OF THE KINGS! As the planet descends into chaos thanks to a virus the chaps return to the podcasting world after a long hiatus to hopefully add some fun and frolics to your self isolation. As well as catching up on a few titles from the past few months the guys discuss who should play Freddy Krueger in a potential Elm Street reboot, their favourite Stephen King adaptations and just why the hell does Myron like found footage so much. As well as that they also review Mike Flanagan's Doctor Sleep , so hang on to your hats as it could get sweary.

  12. Bonus Show #2: Halloween (2018) from Ancient Slumber Podcast, opens in a new tab

    Sep 22, 202345 min

    After a lengthy break Chris returns to the mic with special guest Gore Blimey from the Trilogy of Terro r podcast to discuss the latest movie in the Halloween franchise. Contains huge spoilers and a couple of probably unnecessary expletives.

  13. Show #32: Friday the 13th Franchise - Part 2/Day of the Dead: Bloodline from Ancient Slumber Podcast, opens in a new tab

    Sep 22, 20232 hr 0 min

    After a spell away the chaps return to Camp Crystal Lake for part two of their Friday the 13th retrospective, looking at the much-maligned part five through to the equally maligned part eight, plus a review of Day of the Dead: Bloodline. Expect swearing and stupidity.

  14. Show #31: Catch Up from Ancient Slumber Podcast, opens in a new tab

    Sep 22, 20231 hr 36 min

    After a lengthy and unplanned hiatus the chaps return to the mic and catch up on what they've been watching for the past three months, give their top five releases of 2017 and discover that Myron cannot pronounce Udo Kier's name and Chris is not actually Aquaman. Contains some naughty words and possible spoilers.

  15. Show #30: Friday the 13th Franchise - Part 1 from Ancient Slumber Podcast, opens in a new tab

    Sep 22, 20231 hr 51 min

    On their two-year anniversary the chaps finally give in and tackle the daddy of all slasher franchises, Friday the 13th , with a look at the first four movies in the series. Expect spoilers, Myron pronouncing living actors as dead and a whole host of buffoonery.

  16. Show #29: Wrong Turn Franchise from Ancient Slumber Podcast, opens in a new tab

    Sep 22, 20231 hr 45 min

    The chaps venture into the backwoods of West Virginia (or somewhere that looks like it) as they go head-to-head with Three Finger and his clan with a look at the Wrong Turn franchise. Expect spoilers, bad language and much merriment as the thought of a hillbilly fertility ritual almost gets too much for Myron.

  17. Show #28: Romero Zombie Remakes + George A. Romero Tribute from Ancient Slumber Podcast, opens in a new tab

    Sep 22, 20231 hr 55 min

    A celebration tinged with sadness as by the time the chaps got to the third part of their George A. Romero zombie retrospective the great man passed away, so as well as taking a look at the three most notable remakes of Romero's zombie movies Chris and Myron give a little tribute to the legendary filmmaker. Expect the usual bumflufferies such as spoilers, harsh language and an unfortunate audio issue that makes the chaps stutter.

  18. Show #27: Romero Dead: Part 2 - The Second Trilogy from Ancient Slumber Podcast, opens in a new tab

    Sep 22, 20231 hr 42 min

    Part two of the George A. Romero ...Dead retrospective sees the chaps dissect the less popular second trilogy of zombie gut-munchers from the legendary director, namely Land of the Dead , Diary of the Dead and Survival of the Dead . Expect spoilers, Myron's silly voice and the usual tomfoolery.

  19. Show #26: Romero Dead: Part 1 - The Original Trilogy from Ancient Slumber Podcast, opens in a new tab

    Sep 22, 20231 hr 39 min

    After a short break the chaps return with the first of three shows dedicated to the zombie movies of George A. Romero, with this one looking at his original groundbreaking trilogy of Night of the Living Dead , Dawn of the Dead and Day of the Dead . Expect spoilers, swearing and the usual gibberish.

  20. Show #25: The Human Centipede Trilogy from Ancient Slumber Podcast, opens in a new tab

    Sep 22, 20232 hr 3 min

    The chaps are joined by Trilogy of Terror Podcast host Gore Blimey as they dissect and discuss the controversial Human Centipede trilogy of movies. Expect spoilers, bad language and a rather large dollop of innuendo.

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