Friday Night Fratricide (A Horror Movie Podcast)
Welcome to Friday Night Fratricide, A Horror Movie Podcast. Each week, your hosts Fraser and Euan will discuss a double bill of horror movies. From the classics to the obscure, they discuss everything from jump scares to psychological terror, analysing what makes each film a success or failure in the genre. Whether you're a seasoned horror fan or a newcomer to the world of fright, Fraser and Euan offer unique insights and commentary that will keep you engaged and entertained. With a deep knowledge of horror history and a shared love of the macabre, these brothers bring their own unique perspectives to each film they review. So grab some popcorn, turn down the lights, and get ready for a spine-tingling experience as The Happy Brothers take you on a journey through the dark and twisted world of horror cinema.
Episodes
94 episodes
Halloween 2025 - "Halloween 4" & "Halloween Ends"
Forgive the delay, we were out trick or treating and got lost on the way home.This week's movies are not only Halloween-y, but both from the Halloween franchise. We've got one of Euan's faves in Halloween 4, and then one of Fraser's fave...
Heavy Metal - "Trick or Treat" & "The Crow"
In memory of our dear departed dark lord, this week's theme is Heavy Metal. In a more literal take on the theme, Trick or Treat follows an undead musician hell-bent on terrorising a small town. And then going purely off vibes, we ha...
Natural Horror - "Frogs" & "The Bay"
It's eco-horror week, and let these movies be a warning to you to respect our planet!Or else, we'll end up with giant killer frogs or flesh-eating isopods clearing out the population...
Phobias - "The Premature Burial" & "The Descent"
We've all got a phobia of something, I just hope yours isn't claustrophobia or being buried alive...And if it is, well good luck to you this episode, because we're all about them. The Premature Burial is a classic; based on an Edgar Alle...
Suburbia - "The Stepford Wives" & "Summer of '84"
Out of the city and into the suburbs - that's where all the creepy stuff happens.We're looking at 2 films primarily set in what should be idyllic neighbourhoods, but which also have a dark underbelly. The Stepford Wives is a classic, uns...
Hotels - "Horror Hotel" & "Motel Hell"
Ding ding - we're checking in. And what's this? Oh, it's a spooky hotel.Nothing worse than pulling up to your bed for the night and finding it's actually home to a witch looking for sacrifices. Except maybe being buried neck-deep in soil...
Remakes - "The Wolfman" & "Flatliners"
Reboots, Remakes, Requels - whatever you want to call them - they're divisive. And this week's picks are no different.We talk about 2012's The Wolfman, weighing it up against Lon Cheney Jr's spectacular Universal flick. Followed by Flatl...
Cemeteries - "House by the Cemetery" & "Cemetery Man"
It's another spooky staple this week - Cemeteries! (not graveyards and yes, there is a difference)Up first, we have another Giallo with Lucio Fulci's House by the Cemetery, and following it with the slightly(!) more comedic Cemetery Man....
Telephones - "Murder by Phone" & "One Missed Call"
Ring ring - who is it? It's ya boys, back with another horror movie double bill.This week, we're taking a look at one of the oldest horror movie tropes - the dreaded phone call. Murder by Phone takes this all too literally in an 80s B-Mo...
Oscar Winners - "Jaws" & "Alien"
It's Oscar season baybee!! Or at least it was when we recorded this...Couple of out and out bangers to talk about this week. Jaws certainly makes a splash, but how do we feel it compares to peak sci-fi horror with Alien? Oh, it's a good ...
Vampires - "Subspecies" & "Let the Right One In"
Blaah, I vant to suck your blooooood. You get the idea. It's vampires this week - enjoy!
Historicals - "The Town That Dreaded Sundown" & "Brotherhood of the Wolf"
We're going back in time! That's right, this week, we're taking a look at a couple of "real life" historical horrors. The Town That Dreaded Sundown is *supposedly* based on a real story, but that doesn't stop it being a real piece o...
Celebrity - "Opera" & "Smile 2"
Get your flashing cameras and autograph books out, we're chasing celebrities today!In a case of celebrity stalking gone horribly wrong, Opera delivers us another Argento banger. Will it dethrone Deep Red as our favourite?And next ...
Best Soundtrack 2 - "Halloween III" & "Annihilation"
Ohhhh boy, we're back again. After a bit of a hiatus, we've returned from the depths to chuck our 2 cents in on some more spooky flicks.This week, it's back to another 'sequel' theme with more Best Sountracks! We've got some old bangers ...
Renewal - "Flesh for Frankenstein" & "Birth/Rebirth"
We're back! New Year, new us. And in true Happy Brothers fashion, we're sticking with the 2024 trend and uploading this episode a month late...We're kicking off the new year with a couple of horror films around Renewal, Rebirth.... Frank...
Horror in 2024 Review
Looking back on last year, we break from format and have a talk through some of the absolute bangers we've seen. Here's looking forward to 2025 and what it brings us.
Christmas 2024 - "Silent Night, Deadly Night 5: The Toymaker" & "Krampus"
Merry Christmas one and all. Enjoy another spooky double showing, set at the most wonderful time of the year. There's snow, Santas, and Toni Collette - everything you could ask for under your stocking!
Castles - "Hour of the Wolf" & "The Legend of Hell House"
Oh boy, it's Bergman. Is Euan going to regret his choice? Very possibly.But at least we've got Fraser's pick, Legend of Hell House, to tide us over. It's written by Richard Matheson, is that enough to save it? Maybe!
Carnivals - "Carnival of Souls" and "Something Wicked This Way Comes"
It's still October (a rare month for boys), and that means that we're continuing our month long Halloween Spook-tacular. This week we're discussing another classic staple of the Halloween Experience, the Carnival!Euan's gone for a class...
Sweet Treats - "The Stuff" and "Candy Corn"
It's the most wonderful time of the year, boils and ghouls. And we're kicking off our annual 4 week long Halloween spook-tacular with a special about some devilishly delicious sweet treats!In Euan's Choice, "The Stuff", we get some semi...