Episodes

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 so damn fascinating.

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 different incarnations before it’s eventual release in 1988. This is the story of all the unmade films that ultimately didn’t happen. Everyone knows you can’t kill the boogeyman.

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 dissect the long journey of the Tall Man back to the silver screen.

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 their downtime? Made one of the most wildly over the top independent films of all time. Join us this week as we talk about the production history, the unmade sequels and the legacy of "Killer Klowns From Outer Space".

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 adulation and or reappraisal that it deserves. This week on The Offering we’re gonna change that. Let’s discuss how this cult classic got made, and some little known history regarding it’s production. Here’s your VIP ticket to the Waxwork!

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 the subsequent effect of the film on the zeitgeist at large. This film has an incredibly fascinating trajectory within pop culture itself. Did I mention it has the always great Keith David squaring off against Piper in one of cinema’s greatest (and overtly long) fight scenes? Tune in and OBEY.

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 and then it damn near saved Cannon Films. Learn all about how the film was made, was it really a true story and why we never got a true sequel. Tap or snap, this is a can’t miss episode of The Offering!

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 the history of the production, it’s influence on pop culture and a sequel that might never get made. Just don’t say his name three times. You’ve been warned.

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 the man of your dream's finest hour.

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 still haunts you, you’re not alone.

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.

Come hungry, leave stuffed. The Offering with Jerry Horror is coming home with an all new Thanksgiving special! BOARDINGHOUSE is the first shot-on-video horror film to be blown up to 35mm and released theatrically. We are joined by curator and distributor of the brand new blu-ray release, Sean Q. King as we learn all about the history and legacy of this bizarre cult classic!

On the Season Finale of The Offering, Jerry explores "Rob Zombie’s Halloween II (2009)" which is ripe for a critical reappraisal. Love it or hate it, Zombie swings for the fences and low key, this film is super underrated. This episode is supported by ou...

Rules to successfully survive the last chapter of a horror movie trilogy:1. You've got a killer who’s gonna be superhuman.2. Anyone, including the main character, can die. This means you, Sid.3. The past will come back to bite you in the ass. This one is...

Sorry Jack...Chucky's Back! That's right, to mentally prepare for the premiere of a brand new “Chucky” TV series, we take a trip back to 1990 and learn why "Child’s Play 2", written by Don Mancini and directed by John Lafia, is a fan favorite in the seri...

What's up with Michael Myers' ever-changing mask?! This week on The Offering, it’s time to revisit 1998 with our old pal Michael in "Halloween H20: 20 Years Later". Laurie Strode is back with a vengeance in this can’t miss deep dive into the Halloween fr...

This week on The Offering, we explore “Jennifer’s Body” the 2009 horror comedy celebrating it's 12 year anniversary. Diablo Cody’s searingly funny script made Megan Fox an iconic demonic succubus cheerleader. Join us as we take a critical reappraisal of ...

In 2008, one home invasion film broke the mold and had the box office receipts to prove it. The Strangers terrified audiences with ambiguity. The film is more closely based on fact than fiction. Join me as we go further into the modern classic, The Stran...

Based on the YA novel by Lois Duncan, this thriller about four young friends who are stalked by a hook-wielding killer one year after covering up an accidental murder, was the perfect companion piece to the hit that was "Scream". As the lead Jennifer Lov...

The rules for a horror sequel are simple: the body count is always bigger, the death scenes are more elaborate, and the third rule is never, ever, under any circumstances assume the killer is dead. On this new episode, we explore one of the biggest secon...

Say my name, say my name! This week we're talking all about the 1992 horror classic "Candyman". That's right, we're celebrating the release of the all new Nia DaCosta film. So we got the O.G. with Tony Todd and Virginia Madsen. You know what to do, come ...

The Summer of 1989 had Batman, Ghostbusters and even Indiana Jones! It’s no wonder Hulk Hogan couldn’t fight off these box office juggernauts! This week on The Offering we’re talking all about NO HOLDS BARRED! Just in time for SummerSlam! Let’s explore t...

This week is the only Friday the 13th all year! We’ll be talking all about Friday the 13th IV: The Final Chapter, Part V: A New Beginning, and Part VI: Jason Lives. How do these films form a slasher trilogy centered all around Tommy Jarvis? Join us at th...

This week on The Offering we’re talking all about filmmaker James Gunn. The talented writer/director who has shaped the global box office with his Guardians of the Galaxy films. Learn all about his humble beginnings at Troma, his horror roots and much, m...