Episodes

Directors Series: Cult Underground Horror Films with Director Victor Bonacore (Thrust, Diary of a Deadbeat: The Story of Jim Vanbebber) "Thrust is the best Troma Movie never made!" - Jerry Horror host of The Offering A lot has been said …

Whether you've been naughty or nice, the holidays can be tough. Stressful, financially draining. But that's why I've cooked up something very special for you this holiday season. It's The Offering Black Xmas Extravaganza! Some people say this is one …

It’s The Offering Season 3 finale! At the 11th hour, producer Harvey Weinstein demanded that this film be recast, reshot, and completely rewritten. Legendary visual effects artist Rick Baker had created a myriad of creatures, and none of them made …

The director of this film has completely disowned it and to this day refuses to talk about it. Filming had begun even though the script wasn’t finished. A studio that wanted a big Hollywood Summer blockbuster, but got a grimy, …

The director of The Exorcist and the star of The Godfather teamed up for this unconventional film that was more Slasher Movie than Alfred Hitchcock. Originally Rated Triple X, it didn’t look like this film was coming to cinemas any …

How do you make a sequel to one of the most profitable and iconic horror films of all-time? The original director didn’t return to this film because he thought the script (and I quote) “sucked!” Speaking of which, the script …

An Oscar winning franchise that burned in development hell for over two decades. At one point, Ridley Scott and Arnold Schwarzenegger both dropped out of this movie in the late 90s. An unconventional star and director that were paired together …

In 1980, the cocaine-fueled hangover had hit everyone hard, especially Hollywood. This film was shaping up to be a Summer blockbuster, that is until the lead star dropped out. Roller disco…one of the biggest bands in the entire world…and Australia’s …

An aging Gen X icon who couldn’t resist the lure of controlling a new and very lucrative franchise. A studio who was looking to the past to reinvent classic characters. Budgets grew and so did egos. The production itself was …

Let me take you back to a time before Disney owned Star Wars or Marvel. When they were trying to develop their own intellectual properties. With gargantuan hits like Pirates of the Caribean and Tron: Legacy, the studio felt like …

He was a global mega star riding high off of the biggest movie of his career. From video games to toys, this mega-watt talent controlled every facet of this film’s production with an iron fist. Originally, this film was written …

He was the biggest box office star of 1985. This actor was given a blank check to make any movie he dreamed of. Studios were fighting and feuding to get him on their roster. This actor would garner a reputation …

Season 3 of my show The Offering starts this week. I wanted to take this opportunity to tell you a little bit more about what I’ll be doing this season. Please give this video a watch and get to know …

Jerry and Producer Pete are guest on "Frumess" hosted by Jeff Frumess where they each drop, round robin style, "Obscure Horror Movie Facts". The inside dope, the lowdown, the juicy tidbits that make the stories behind the stories we love …

Happy Halloween! This week on the season finale of The Offering, we talk all about the long and arduous journey to bring The Shape back to the silver screen. "Halloween 4: The Return of Michael Myers" would take on many …

The ball is back! After a nine year absence Don Coscarelli returned to the film that made him famous, "Phantasm II". The production history, the major studio drama and the never ending battle with the MPAA. Join us as we …

The definition of cult cinema, "Killer Klowns From Outer Space" is a masterclass in mayhem. It’s a three ring circus led by three brothers from New York who conquered Hollywood with their special effects. So what did they do in …

One of the greatest monster mash-ups of all time! 1988’s Waxwork takes a peek behind the creepy curtain of a malevolent wax museum where the blood is real. An underrated gem of a movie that still hasn’t got the critical …

This week on The Offering, I’ll be discussing one of the most essential Science Fiction films of 1988, John Carpenter’s "They Live". We’ll be discussing the film’s origins, how Carpenter saw Roddy Piper as the next big action star, and …

This week on The Offering - we’re bringing you the bone crunching, hard hitting, no holds barred classic "Bloodsport". This 1988 cult gem introduced the world to to martial arts sensation Jean Claude Van Damme. This film was almost shelved …

In 1988, Tim Burton unleashed "Beetlejuice" on an unsuspecting public. "Beetlejuice" has been everything from a hit cartoon to a Broadway smash. Celebrate one of Michael Keaton’s finest performances as the Ghoulish Bio-Exorcist. Join us for a deep dive into …

There was a brief time in the 1980’s when Freddy Krueger ruled the world. Journey back in time with me to 1988. This week we’ll discuss "A Nightmare on Elm Street 4: The Dream Master". The incredibly true story behind …

On this supersized episode of The Offering we talk all things Friday the 13th. Tribute films, our favorite entries in the series, and the future of the franchise. Featuring special guest Bobby Heckman, director of “Victim No More”. If Jason …

Jerry and Producer Pete have a meeting to catch up and discuss what they've been up to on their break from The Offering and what they have planned for an upcoming new season.