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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
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Episode 15: 1978 - Part 1
In 1978, 7 year old Erik was too little to watch any of these 5 films talked about on today's episode, but that's okay, he was too busy playing with his Steve…
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Interview with Rodney Barnes
Writer / Producer Rodney Barnes dropped by the show to chat with me about his love for all things horror! Rodney's credits include writing / producing the…
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ON THE BRINK OF HORROR! Airport '77
Chip Conrad and I discuss Zoom fatigue, espresso, fear of flying, how beauty is in the eye of the beholder, oh, and AIRPORT '77!"Beauty Is In The Eyes Of The…
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Episode 14: 1977 - Part 2
A long time ago in a theater far away, these 5 films ruled the horror genre!Intro music: "Star Wars Theme / Cantina Band" by Meco (1977)Follow the show on…
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INTERMISSION EPISODE: Eraserhead
What is Eraserhead about? The anxiety of becoming a father or cosmic horror? Guest Vinnie Guidera and myself try and figure it out together during this special…
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Episode 13: 1977 - Part 1
Back in 1977 your host Erik was 6 years old and just starting the 1st Grade at Park Ave School. While not quite yet able to watch the horror movies discussed…
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ON THE BRINK OF HORROR! Grizzly
Is it possible for two grown men to talk about the 1976 film Grizzly for 37 minutes? If those two men are Stephen Bissette and Erik Hanson then the answer is…
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Episode 12: 1976 - Part 2
WHAT? You put Assault on Precinct 13 over Carrie as the #1 horror film from 1976? That's it, I can no longer in good conscience support this show. Good day…
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INTERMISSION EPISODE: The Little Girl Who Lives Down the Lane
Guest Nancy Wong suggested I watch this rarely talked about horror film from 1976, starring the amazing Jodie Foster. I'm glad I did because it's pretty…
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Episode 11: 1976 - Part 1
Back in 1976 Erik was just starting Kindergarten. That first day he did NOT want to go and cried in the classroom window watching his Mom walk off. But then…
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ON THE BRINK OF HORROR! Picnic at Hanging Rock
Here it is, the most prettiest, and most pan-flutiest, horror film ever made!Follow the show on Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/cradle2thegravepodEmail the…
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Episode 10: 1975 - Part 2
Here it is! The biggest, longest, raddest episode of Cradle to the Grave yet! Curious to know what 5 horror films were the best of 1975? Well you came to the…
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INTERMISSION EPISODE: The Reincarnation of Peter Proud
This special Intermission Episode I'm joined by Rachel from The Strange and Beautiful Book Club! We chat about hard sci-fi, bad old person make-up, getting hit…
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Episode 9: 1975 - Part 1
1975 was when little 4 year old Erik pulled up stakes from Berkley and moved with his family to Yuba City, the Northern California town that would be his home…
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MID-SEASON SPECTACULAR!
I'm half-way through the 1970's and thought it would be fun to get together with Stephen "Doc" Dibble and Robert Reineke to revisit the 40 horror films that…
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Episode 8: 1974 - Part 2
Are these 5 horror films the best that 1974 had to offer? Possibly, but one thing is for sure, they are pretty fucking great films that you should watch before…
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ON THE BRINK OF HORROR! Earthquake
On this special On the Brink of Horror episode I'm joined by not only Chip Conrad to discuss this 1974 disaster epic, but Nolan Erck crashes the party to join…
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INTERMISSION EPISODE: Legend of the 7 Golden Vampires
The end was nigh for Hammer Films in 1974. After making some of the most beloved horror films in history, the company started to fail in the mid seventies. So…
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Episode 7: 1974 - Part 1
Back in 1974 your host Erik was a 3 year old toddler, riding the streets of Berkeley in his Big Wheel, chugging chocolate milk, and pooping in his potty chair…
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ON THE BRINK OF HORROR! High Plains Drifter
Is this a western? Is this a ghost story? Is this the coolest Clint Eastwood has looked? Chip Conrad comes on the show again to help me answer these questions…
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Interview with Eileen Dietz
Actress Eileen Dietz was kind enough to come on the show and chat with me about her favorite horror movies, getting cut out of Rob Zombie's Halloween movie…
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Interview with Stephen R Bissette - PART 2
Comic book legend Stephen R Bissette returns to Cradle to the Grave for an epic chat! Stephen and I delve deep into the Slasher Genre and BEYOND! Honestly…
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Episode 6: 1973 - Part 2
HERE IT IS! The HUGE 1973 Part 2 episode! 1973 was a HUGE year for horror. Here are my Top 5 films that contributed to that HUGENESS! 0:00 - INTRO3:54 -…
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Interview with Stephen R Bissette - PART 1
Legendary comic book writer / artist Stephen Bissette dropped by the show to chat with me about horror! Stephen is a veritable encyclopedia of the genre and…
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INTERMISSION EPISODE: Ganja & Hess
This hidden gem from 1973 isn't your typical vampire movie. Ganja & Hess is WAY more than that. It is a beautiful and haunting addition into the horror genre…
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Episode 5: 1973 - PART 1
The year was 1973. Your host Erik was 2 years old, living in Berkeley California with his parents, potty trained, and eating cocks. "Cocks" was what 2 year old…
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Interview with Pazuzu
I sat down at the conjuring table earlier this week to chat with one of the stars of the 1973 film The Exorcist, Pazuzu. Things started off great but quickly…
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ON THE BRINK OF HORROR! The Poseidon Adventure
Just when you thought it was safe to go on a cruise! Erik and Chip Conrad discuss the 1972 disaster epic in what could be the funnest episode of Cradle to the…
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Interview with Mark Dawidziak
A journalism graduate of George Washington University, Mark Dawidziak has worked as a theater, film and television critic since 1979. He started his journalism…
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Episode 4: 1972 - Part 2
Here it is! The epic finale to the year 1972! Find out which 5 horror films made it to the toppermost of the poppermost by hitting that play button!SHOW…
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INTERMISSION EPISODE: Vampire Circus
Lions, tigers, vampires, oh my! Step right up and witness one of the most bat-shit crazy vampire movies ever! Follow the show on Instagram…
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Episode 3: 1972 - Part 1
The year was 1972. Erik was 1 year old, drinking milk, pooping his pants, and sleeping for 14 hours a day. Man, those were the days. Years later he would…
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ON THE BRINK OF HORROR! - A Clockwork Orange
Is A Clockwork Orange a horror movie? Maybe, maybe not. One thing is for certain, it is a horrorshow of a film! In this special bonus episode, Erik gets a few…
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Episode 2: 1971 - PART 2
Here it is! The 2nd part of the best horror films from the year 1971! Which 5 horror movies made it to the top? Hit that play button to find out.SHOW…
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INTERMISSION EPISODE: The Return of Count Yorga
Here's a little bonus episode to tide you over between the main episodes.Email the show at http://cradletothegravepod@gmail.comFollow the show on Instagram at…
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Episode 1: 1971 - PART 1
It's 1971 and Erik was just born! In part 1 of the 1971 episode we talk about 5 cool horror movies that were playing in the cinemas while little baby Erik was…