Episode 226 — Play Misty for Me (1971)Day 15 of 31 Days of Halloween brings me to Clint Eastwood’s directorial debut, Play Misty for Me—and this one has always creeped me out!I’ve always thought being a late-night DJ taking calls from strangers was like spinning a roulette wheel. Especially at that hour, you never really know who’s on the other end of the line—or what a little attention might mean to them.Jessica Walter gives a fantastic performance, turning a familiar voice on the phone into something truly frightening. It’s a creepy, unsettling thriller that still gets under my skin!Support The Conner & Smith Show on Patreon:
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This is a repeat. But still good one.

Episode 224 — WKBW’s War of the Worlds (1968)Day 13 of 31 Days of Halloween brings me to WKBW’s 1968 radio broadcast of War of the Worlds—and I absolutely love this version!I love the original Orson Welles broadcast so much, and nothing can touch that. But WKBW’s take brings the terror a little closer to our own era, making it feel more immediate and relatable. It’s a different way into a story I already love, and it still gives me chills!Listen to WKBW’s 1968 broadcast on YouTube:
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Episode 223 — The Day of the Triffids (1963)Day 12 of 31 Days of Halloween brings me to 1963’s The Day of the Triffids—and this one comes with a childhood memory!After school, the bus would drop me off at my house, and I’d have to walk through the woods to my nana’s house. With woods on either side of the path, there were plenty of places for my imagination to hide something. After watching this movie, I spent about a month convinced there might be triffids lurking among the trees!Today, I revisit this classic tale of killer plants and a world plunged into chaos—and remember how it turned an ordinary after-school walk into a daily horror adventure.Support The Conner & Smith Show on Patreon:
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Episode 222 — The Living Dead at the Manchester Morgue (1974)Day 11 of 31 Days of Halloween brings me to 1974’s The Living Dead at the Manchester Morgue. Is it a great movie? Not really—but it’s fun, it’s creepy, and there’s plenty to enjoy once it gets going.I talk about its weird insect-killing technology that brings the dead back to life, some unintentionally comical acting, and my favorite sequences: being trapped in the cemetery mausoleum and the hospital scene at the end.It takes a little time to find its footing, but then it becomes a fun, creepy 1970s zombie romp!Support The Conner & Smith Show on Patreon:
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Carrie (2026)Day 10 of 31 Days of Halloween brings me to Mike Flanagan’s Carrie, currently streaming on Amazon—and I’ll admit, I wasn’t eager to watch it. With so many Carrie remakes already, I wondered whether we really needed another one.But this is incredible! From the cast to the modernization of the story, it’s really fantastic. I talk about how it won me over and why I’m so excited to see where it goes.Another Carrie? I had my doubts. Now I’m hooked.Support The Conner & Smith Show on Patreon:
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Episode 220 — Martin (1977)Day 9 of 31 Days of Halloween brings a very different kind of vampire story as Ryan joins me to discuss George A. Romero’s Martin—and one big question: is Martin really a vampire?Ryan thinks he is. I think he isn’t. It feels so Romero to create a vampire story where the vampire might not actually be a vampire! We debate what to believe and whether the horror comes from something supernatural—or something all too human.One film. Two opinions. What do you think—is Martin really a vampire?Support The Conner & Smith Show on Patreon:
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Episode 219 — Thriller/Chiller Sound Effects Cassette Tape (1980s)Day 8 of 31 Days of Halloween takes me back to the days of cassette players and homemade haunted houses as I talk about Fun World’s Thriller/Chiller Sound Effects tape!I revisit this little piece of Halloween nostalgia and the fun of setting a spooky mood with a cassette full of creepy sounds. Sometimes all you needed was a tape player, a few decorations, and a little imagination.Press play. Turn out the lights. Let the Halloween memories begin.Support The Conner & Smith Show on Patreon:
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Episode 218 — House of Frankenstein (1944)Day 7 of 31 Days of Halloween brings a monster mash as Ryan joins me to talk about 1944’s House of Frankenstein—kind of like the first Avengers movie, only with Universal monsters!We get into some surprisingly cool stunts and the fun of bringing these monsters together, but ultimately find the film pretty subpar compared to its predecessors. We also talk about Universal monster movies writ large and which ones are our favorites.So many monsters. Some great stunts. A little less movie magic.Support The Conner & Smith Show on Patreon:
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Episode 217 — Backrooms (2026)Day 6 of 31 Days of Halloween finds Ryan and me venturing into the Backrooms—and quickly discovering that we don’t like it there and want out.We talk about how an intriguing YouTube short ballooned into an unscary big-budget movie that leaves plenty to be desired. From its eerie beginnings to its disappointing expansion, we get into why this creepy concept loses its punch on the big screen.Yellow walls. Fluorescent lights. Where’s the exit? Movie.Support The Conner & Smith Show on Patreon:
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