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Cradle to the Grave
My name is Erik and as long as I can remember I’ve loved horror. Horror movies. Horror novels. Horror comics. My life's milestones can be measured by the genre. It’s given me years of entertainment, as well as countless sleepless nights. It has kept me young at heart and filled my mind with wonderful memories that I cherish. This podcast is my way of sharing those moments with you. So, starting with my birth year of 1971, I’ll be listing my Top 10 horror films of every year of my life and…
Episodes
Cradle to the GraveBEST OF EPISODE: BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER (1992) with Christopher Golden & Robert Ottone
"All I want to do is graduate from high school, go to Europe, marry Christian Slater, and die. "BEST OF CRADLE TO THE GRAVEBUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER with…
Cradle to the GraveTHE DESCENT (2005) with Tracy Johnson & Stephen Bissette
"Hey, there's something down here..."Intro song: "Down in a Hole" by Alice in Chains (1992)SHOW NOTES0:00 - INTRO1:21 - THE DESCENT with TRACY JOHNSON &…
Cradle to the GraveTHE AMITYVILLE HORROR (2005) with Robert Ottone
"This house is bad, Mommy."Intro song: "Our House" by Madness (1982)SHOW NOTES0:00 - INTRO1:18 - THE AMITYVILLE HORROR with ROBERT OTTONE*****Buy Robert's new…
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SPECIAL EPISODE! TOP MADE FOR TV VAMPIRES with Matt Wagner & Kelley Jones
"Listen to them, children of the night."Intro song: "Bela Lugosi's Dead" by Bauhaus (1982)In celebration of Matt Wagner & Kelley Jone's new Kickstarter…
Cradle to the GraveFREDDY VS JASON (2003) with George Sukara & Stephen Bissette
"Dude, that goalie was pissed about something."Intro song: "Fight" by Motorhead (2004)SHOW NOTES0:00 - INTRO1:07 - FREDDY VS JASON with GEORGE SUKARA & STEPHEN…
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SPECIAL EPISODE! RESIDENT EVIL (2026) with Stephen Bissette & Erik Hanson
"God damn it. I fucking suck at guns."Intro song: "Infected" by Bad Religion*****Follow the show on Instagram…
Cradle to the GraveWAR OF THE WORLDS (2005) with Meg Ripley
"This is not a war any more than there's a war between men and maggots... This is an extermination."Intro song: "War (What is it good for?)" by Edwin Starr…
Cradle to the GraveBEST OF EPISODE: SUBSPECIES (1991) with Ted Nicolaou
"The night has fangs."BEST OF CRADLE TO THE GRAVESUBSPECIES with TED NICOLAOU*****Follow the show on Instagram…
Cradle to the GraveTHE FOG (2005) with Nicole Wolverton
"Now, what kind of fog moves against the wind?"Intro song: "Smoke on the Water" by Deep Purple (1972)SHOW NOTES0:00 - INTRO1:30 - THE FOG with NICOLE…
Cradle to the GraveBEST OF EPISODE: IT (1990) with Junot Diaz, Clay McLeod Chapman, & Stephen Bissette
"We all float down here."BEST OF CRADLE TO THE GRAVEIT with JUNOT DIAZ, CLAY MCLEOD CHAPMAN, STEPHEN BISSETTE*****Follow the show on Instagram…
Cradle to the GraveTHE MOTHMAN PROPHECIES (2002) with William R.A. Rush & Stephen Bissette
"Looks like our pal the Mothman is up to his old tricks."Intro song: "Moth into Flame" by Metallica (2016)SHOW NOTES0:00 - INTRO1:47 - THE MOTHMAN PROPHECIES…
Cradle to the GraveBEST OF EPISODE: THE EXORCIST III (1990) with Jon Wurster
"I have dreams... of a rose, and then of falling down a long flight of steps."BEST OF CRADLE TO THE GRAVETHE EXORCIST III with JON WURSTER*****Follow the show…
Cradle to the GraveKING KONG (2005) with Christopher Golden & Stephen Bissette
"It wasn't the airplanes. It was Beauty killed the Beast."Intro song - "Kong" by Tenacious D (2006)SHOW NOTES0:00 - INTRO1:20 - KING KONG with CHRISTOPHER…
Cradle to the GraveBEST OF EPISODE: PET SEMATARY (1989) with Brad Greenquist
"Sometimes dead is better."BEST OF CRADLE TO THE GRAVEPET SEMATARY with BRAD GREENQUIST*****Follow the show on Instagram…
Cradle to the GraveHOUSE OF 1000 CORPSES (2003) with Angela Sylvaine
"Goddamn, motherfucker got blood all over my best clown suit."Intro song: "Send in the Clowns" by Frank Sinatra (1973)SHOW NOTES0:00 - INTRO1:05 - HOUSE OF…
Cradle to the GraveBEST OF EPISODE: COMMUNION (1989) with Philippe Mora & Stephen Bissette
"The world is getting so small, it would be nice to meet someone new!"BEST OF CRADLE TO THE GRAVECOMMUNION with PHILIPPE MORA & STEPHEN BISSETTE*****Follow the…
Cradle to the GraveTHE RING (2002) with Jordan Clark & Stephen Bissette
"I hate television. Gives me headaches."Intro song: "The Well and the Lighthouse" by Arcade Fire (2007)SHOW NOTES0:00 - INTRO1:17 - THE RING with JORDAN CLARK…
Cradle to the GraveBEST OF EPISODE: LEVIATHAN (1989) with Brad Hanson
"Don't fuck with Mother Nature."BEST OF CRADLE TO THE GRAVELEVIATHAN with BRAD HANSON*****Follow the show on Instagram…
Cradle to the GraveHIGH TENSION (2003) with Wes Smith
"You drive a woman crazy."Intro song: "Danger! High Voltage" by Electric Six (2003)SHOW NOTES0:00 - INTRO1:23 - HIGH TENSION with WES SMITH*****Wes' movie MR…
Cradle to the GraveBEST OF EPISODE: HELLRAISER (1987) with Becky Darke, Lindsay Hallam, & Tracy Johnson
"We'll tear your soul apart."BEST OF CRADLE TO THE GRAVEHELLRAISER with BECKY DARKE, LINDSAY HALLAM, & TRACY JOHNSON*****Follow the show on Instagram…
Cradle to the GraveFINAL DESTINATION 2 (2003) with Anna Dupre
"I have this really bad feeling. It's not over yet."Intro song: "(Don't Fear) The Reaper" by Blue Oyster Cult (1976)SHOW NOTES0:00 - INTRO1:07 - FINAL…
Cradle to the GraveBEST OF EPISODE: MONSTER SQUAD (1987) with Duncan Regehr
"Wolfman has nards!"BEST OF CRADLE TO THE GRAVEMONSTER SQUAD with DUNCAN REGEHR*****Follow the show on Instagram…
Cradle to the GraveDREAMCATCHER (2003) with John Dwyer
"I Duddits!"Intro song: "Dream Weaver" by Gary Wright (1975)SHOW NOTES0:00 - INTRO1:30 - DREAMCATCHER with JOHN DWYER*****Check out John's band…
Cradle to the GraveBEST OF EPISODE: A NIGHTMARE ON ELM ST. 3 - DREAM WARRIORS with Brooke Bundy
"Welcome to prime time, bitch!"BEST OF CRADLE TO THE GRAVEA NIGHTMARE ON ELM ST. 3: DREAM WARRIORS with BROOKE BUNDY*****Follow the show on Instagram…
Cradle to the GraveSIGNS (2002) with Aleece & Tony
"There's a monster outside my room, can I have a glass of water?"Intro song: "Signs" by Tesla (1990)SHOW NOTES0:00 - INTRO1:25 - SIGNS with ALEECE &…
Cradle to the GraveBEST OF EPISODE: ALIENS (1986) with Junot Diaz
"They mostly come out at night. Mostly."BEST OF CRADLE TO THE GRAVEALIENS with JUNOT DIAZ*****Follow the show on Instagram…
Cradle to the GraveDOG SOLDIERS (2002) with Shannon Bushmann-Montalbano
"What happened? We were attacked by huge fuckin' howlin' things, that's what."Intro song: "I Wanna Be Your Dog" by The Stooges (1969)SHOW NOTES0:00 - INTRO1:25…
Cradle to the GraveBEST OF EPISODE: FRIDAY THE 13TH PART 6 (1986) with Tommy McLoughlin & CJ Graham
"He's back! He's the man behind the mask!"BEST OF CRADLE TO THE GRAVEFRIDAY THE 13TH PART 6 with TOMMY MCLOUGHLIN & CJ GRAHAM*****Follow the show on Instagram…
Cradle to the GraveUNDERWORLD (2003) with Victoria Dalpe
"Whether you like it or not, you're in the middle of a war that has been raging for the better part of a thousand years. A blood feud between vampires and…
Cradle to the Grave28 DAYS LATER (2002) with Junot Diaz & Stephen Bissette
'Repent, The End Is Extremely Fucking Nigh'Intro song: "London Calling" by The Clash (1979)SHOW NOTES0:00 - INTRO1:26 - 28 DAYS LATER with JUNOT DIAZ & STEPHEN…
Cradle to the GraveBUBBA-HO-TEP (2002) with Sean O'Conner
"Even a big bitch cockroach like you should know: never, but never, fuck with the King."Intro song: "Trouble" by Elvis Presley (1958)SHOW NOTES0:00 - INTRO1:47…
Cradle to the GraveBEST OF EPISODE: DAY OF THE DEAD (1985) with Stephen Bissette
"CHOKE ON IT!"BEST OF CRADLE TO THE GRAVEDAY OF THE DEAD with STEPHEN BISSETTE*****Follow the show on Instagram…
Cradle to the GraveMARTYRS (2008) with Becky Darke
"Keep doubting."Intro song: "Jesus Christ Pose" by Soundgarden (1991)SHOW NOTES0:00 - INTRO1:43 - MARTYRS with BECKY DARKE*****Check out Becky's website…
Cradle to the GraveDAWN OF THE DEAD (2004) with James Chambers LIVE FROM STOKERCON 2026
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Cradle to the GraveSHAUN OF THE DEAD (2004) with Jo Kaplan LIVE FROM STOKERCON 2026
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Cradle to the GraveOPEN WATER (2004) with Clay McLeod Chapman LIVE FROM STOKERCON 2026
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Cradle to the GraveTHE EXORCISM OF EMILY ROSE (2004) with Neil McRoberts LIVE FROM STOKERCON 2026
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Cradle to the GraveTHE GRUDGE (2004) with C.J. Dotson LIVE FROM STOKERCON 2026
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Cradle to the GraveEXORCIST: THE BEGINNING (2004) with Angela Sylvaine LIVE FROM STOKERCON 2026
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Cradle to the GraveSCOOBY DOO 2: MONSTERS UNLEASHED (2004) with Anna Dupre LIVE FROM STOKERCON 2026
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Cradle to the GraveHELLBOY (2004) with John Langan LIVE FROM STOKERCON 2026
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Cradle to the GraveTHE VILLAGE (2004) with Robert Ottone LIVE FROM STOKERCON 2026
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Cradle to the GraveSALEM'S LOT (2004) with Sean O'Conner LIVE FROM STOKERCON 2026
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Cradle to the GraveVAN HELSING (2004) with Matthew Mercier LIVE FROM STOKERCON 2026
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Cradle to the GraveSAW (2004) with John Collins LIVE FROM STOKERCON 2026
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Cradle to the GraveBEST OF EPISODE: MR. VAMPIRE (1985) with Grady Hendrix
"Look at the two of you! One's poisoned by a corpse, and the other's obsessed with a ghost. It's my bad luck to have apprentices like you."BEST OF CRADLE TO…
Cradle to the GraveHALLOWEEN: RESURRECTION (2002) with Robert Ottone
"Trick or treat, motherfucker!"Intro song: "Somebody's Watching Me" by Rockwell (1983)SHOW NOTES0:00 - INTRO1:17 - HALLOWEEN: RESURRECTION with ROBERT…
Cradle to the GraveJU-ON: THE GRUDGE (2002) with CJ Dotson
"It never forgives. It never forgets. Once you see it, you can never forget."Intro song: "The Ghost In You" by The Psychedelic Furs (1984)SHOW NOTES0:00 -…
Cradle to the GraveBEST OF EPISODE: FRIDAY THE 13TH: PART 5 with Tiffany Helm
"Jason Voorhees is dead! His body was cremated. He's nothing but a handful of ash."BEST OF CRADLE TO THE GRAVEFRIDAY THE 13TH: PART 5 with TIFFANY…
Cradle to the GraveCABIN FEVER (2002) with Howard Berger & Stephen Bissette
"You like to party?"Intro song: "Fever" by The Black Keys (2014)SHOW NOTES0:00 - INTRO1:40 - CABIN FEVER with HOWARD BERGER & STEPHEN BISSETTE*****Buy Howard's…
Cradle to the GraveBEST OF EPISODE: POLTERGEIST (1982) with Rodney Barnes
"They're here."BEST OF CRADLE TO THE GRAVEPOLTERGEIST with RODNEY BARNES*****Follow the show on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cradle2thegravepod/LEAVE A…
Cradle to the GraveQUEEN OF THE DAMNED (2002) with CJ Leede
"Human are animals. Brute creatures. Their destruction can only make sense."Intro song: "God Save the Queen" by Sex Pistols (1977)SHOW NOTES0:00 - INTRO1:33 -…
Cradle to the GraveBEST OF EPISODE: THE DAY AFTER (1983) with Nicholas Meyer & Stephen Bissette
"You know what Einstein said about World War III? He said he didn't know how they were gonna fight World War III, but he knew how they would fight World War…
Cradle to the GraveHANNIBAL (2001) with Kelley Jones & Stephen Bissette
"Bowels in or bowels out?"Intro song: "Cold Brains" by Beck (1998)SHOW NOTES0:00 - INTRO1:25 - HANNIBAL with KELLEY JONES & STEPHEN BISSETTE*****Check out…
Cradle to the GraveBEST OF EPISODE: CHRISTINE (1983) with John Langan
"You better watch what you say about my car. She's real sensitive."BEST OF CRADLE TO THE GRAVECHRISTINE with JOHN LANGAN*****Check out John's Wordpress…
Cradle to the GraveFRAILTY (2001) with James Chambers
"We don't kill people, we destroy demons."Intro song: "You're the Devil in Disguise" by Elvis Presley (1963)SHOW NOTES0:00 - INTRO1:30 - FRAILTY with JAMES…
Cradle to the GraveBEST OF EPISODE: THE HOUSE OF THE LONG SHADOWS (1983) with Samm Deighan
"Don't interrupt me while I'm soliloquizing."BEST OF CRADLE TO THE GRAVETHE HOUSE OF LONG SHADOWS with SAMM DIEGHAN*****Join Samm's Patreon…
Cradle to the GraveDONNIE DARKO (2001) with Adam Wakefield
""Donnie Darko." What the hell kind of name is that? It's like some sort of superhero or something."Intro song: "Love Will Tear Us Apart" by Joy Division…
Cradle to the GraveBEST OF EPISODE: DRAGONSLAYER (1981) with Junot Diaz, Clay McLeod Chapman, & Stephen Bissette
"You'll be dead Galen Bradwarden, Sorcerer's Apprentice. You'll be dead, the dragon will still be alive and I'll still be a virgin! You'll be dead, and I don't…
Cradle to the Grave13 GHOSTS (2001) with Jarrod Hornbeck
"We have ten minutes until the ectoplasmic shit hits the fan."Intro song: "Thirteen" by Johnny Cash (1994)SHOW NOTES0:00 - INTRO2:00 - 13 GHOSTS with JARROD…