Bonus Episodes

We resume our bonus coverage of Buffy the Vampire Slayer's third season... where Faith leads Buffy down a dangerous path of rebellion, the accidental killing of a human sends Faith spiralling into a dark cover-up, a twisted plot to steal Angel's soul tests ultimate loyalties, and heartbreak looms just as a pack of vicious Hellhounds threatens to ruin the senior prom... And joining us to cover these four episodes is podcaster Lauren McAllister from 10/10 Would Watch Again, and film critic Sarah Williams...

[BONUS] We resume our bonus coverage of Buffy the Vampire Slayer's third season... where an accidental wish plunges the town into a dystopian alternate reality, an ancient evil torments Angel on Christmas Eve, a betrayal by Giles leaves a powerless Buffy to face a psychotic vampire alone, and a sidelined Xander must quietly find his own inner strength to stop an explosive zombie plot... And we have two guests to help us explore these four episodes: literary writer Sophie Cadden and Bite Club me...

[BONUS] It's time to kick off our coverage of Buffy the Vampire Slayer's third season... tracking the messy, emotional fallout of Buffy’s flight from Sunnydale, her tense homecoming, and the arrival of some dangerous new faces... And joining us to discuss these episodes is writer and podcaster Lindsay Drysdale, and journalist and podcaster Will Salmon... 🎯 The Agenda ~ [ 00:01:30 ] "Anne" with Lindsay Drysdale Living under an alias in L.A., a lonely Buffy struggles to escape her past before a ...

[BONUS] Podcasting worlds collide! It's Vampire Videos x Recrypted: A Tales From The Crypt Podcast, as we present an expanded version of this week's discussion on Recrypted (the other show we do), of Season 2 finale "The Secret". If you've heard that Recrypted discussion (together with "My Brother's Keeper"), this version has a few extra ingredients to give it extra bite! In this episode, a young orphan is placed with a wealthy family, but unsettling truths emerge around the estate, placing hi...

We conclude our coverage of AMC’s The Vampire Lestat (Season 3 of Interview with the Vampire), tracing Lestat’s erratic trajectory across North America as his rockstar tour, supernatural feuds, and haunting past collide head-on. And returning for various legs of our own tour is horror writer Kim Morrison and podcaster Lauren McAllister...

We begin our long-awaited coverage of AMC's The Vampire Lestat, the re-titled third season of Interview with the Vampire, where the brat prince officially takes the mic! We dive headfirst into Lestat de Lioncourt's chaotic rock star era, exploring the first three episodes of this brilliant, blood-soaked rebranding as he launches a tour, confronts his traumatic past, and deals with the messy fallout of Daniel Molloy's book. And joining us for this tour is horror writer ⁠Kim Morrison⁠ and podcaster ⁠Lauren McAllister⁠...

Join Dan and Hugh around the campfire for our signature end-of-season wrap-up. We’re breaking down every single film covered this season, weighing the highs and lows, and tackling the ultimate challenge: the definitive ranking from worst to best. Plus, of course, we have the ongoing quiz on everything we saw. Can Dan finally get his second win after 15 seasons?

[BONUS] Another season is officially in the books! So join Dan and Hugh as they gather around the creepy vampire campfire for our signature end-of-season ritual. We’re breaking down every film covered in Season XIV, weighing the highs and lows, and facing the ultimate challenge: the definitive ranking. From the cinematic masterpieces to the ones we’d rather leave in the coffin, we’re sorting them all from worst to best. Plus, there's a quiz threaded between the ranking and a tease of what Seaso...

We're back to talk about another chunk of Buffy the Vampire Slayer's second season from 1998... featuring the shocking emergence of Angelus, and a bizarre ghost story set in the halls of Sunnydale High... And joining us to talk about these four episodes is film journalist and podcaster ⁠Kat Hughes⁠ & freelance journalist ⁠Anita Markoff⁠...

We're back to talk about the first half of Buffy the Vampire Slayer's second season from 1997... with the arrival of Spike and Drusilla, a vampire power couple who bring a more chaotic energy to Sunnydale. And joining us to talk about a selection of four of the best episodes is writer Sophie Cadden, film critic Kristin Battestella & journalist and podcaster Andrew Gaudion...

[BONUS] Concluding our mid-season treat, we're looking at the second half of Buffy the Vampire Slayer's first season from 1997... And joining us to talk about another two episodes is film journalist and podcaster Maria Latilla and writer Brendon Connelly... 🎯 The Agenda ~ [ 00:00:25 ] "Angel" with Maria Latilla After an attack, Buffy discovers her mysterious ally Angel is actually a vampire, forcing a heart-wrenching supernatural confrontation. ~ [ 00:56:55 ] "Prophecy Girl" with Brendon Conn...

As a mid-season treat, we're covering Buffy the Vampire Slayer's first season from 1997, which concerns a teenage schoolgirl called Buffy Summers (Sarah Michelle Gellar) who's also 'The Slayer' who must fight against the forces of darkness... And helping us explore this cult favourite TV show are two Buffy super-fans: film critic Kat Hughes & film writer and podcaster Lindsay Drysdale...

[BONUS] Season XIII is sadly over, so Dan and Hugh return to the warm vampire campfire to reminisce about the season's many offerings, rank the 14 titles in order of merit, quiz each other on their content, and tease what Season XIV has in store for listeners! Hosts: Dan Owen & Hugh McStay Editor: Dan Owen⁠ Help Us Grow the Show! If you enjoy what we do, please take a moment to: Subscribe and leave a positive review! Your feedback and ratings are vital for bringing you more great episodes. Wan...

Season's bleedings! It's that festive time of the year again, so we've invited two of our favourite guests to join is for a candlelit Christmas dinner in the Vampire Videos Villa... And the table talk will focus on Anders Banke's 2006 horror-comedy Frostbiten, about a mother and daughter embroiled in a vampire uprising in a small Swedish town experiencing a month-long polar night... We'll also be telling some terrible cracker jokes, while playing three different party games along the way! And the guests joining us for this feast of fun is podcaster and film critic Dee Molumby and writer and podcaster Mary Muñoz...

[BONUS] It's spooky season! This Halloween, on a dark and stormy night, Dan and Hugh have taken refuge inside a small tent beside the vampire campfire until the bad weather passes. Fortunately, three guests have been invited along to talk about a particular entry of a horror anthology... [00:00:34] MONSTERS - "The Waiting Game" Writer Brendon Connelly talks to us about a third season instalment of this 1980s US horror anthology series, involving nuclear war and the terror beyond an underground...

Season XII if over, so it's that time again... as Dan and Hugh meet around the glowing vampire campfire to reflect on the season, rank the last 10 episodes in order of merit, talk about some recent vampire film and TV news, then tease what Season XIII has in store for listeners...

Season XI draws to an end with our Ranking episode, as Dan & Hugh are back around the vampire campfire to reflect on the last 10 films and rate them in ascending order of quality. Can you guess what's top and bottom? There's also our devious quiz, which Hugh is currently winning 10-1, but Dan is thankfully way past any sense of embarrassment over this cruel thrashing? And Season XII's planned episodes are also teased...

Season X draws to an official close with our Ranking episode, as Dan & Hugh are back around the vampire campfire to reflect on the last 11 films and rate them in ascending order of quality. There's also the return of our regular quiz, which Hugh is currently winning 9-1, so can Dan pull things back a touch? Oh, and all of Season XI's planned episodes are also teased...

Seasons bleedings! Our 2024 Christmas Special takes a look at a recent family vampire movie from the UK, Euro Lyn's The Radleys, based on the best-selling YA novel, about a family of abstaining vampires living in modern-day Whitby.

Season IX has come to an end, which can mean only one thing: Dan and Hugh are back around the vampire campfire to reflect on the recent episodes, rank the 11 films covered in order of quality, share some interesting stats about Season IX, and tease what's to come next week with the launch of Season X...

It's the spookiest time of the year, which means Dan and Hugh are back around the vampire campfire for another Halloween Special. This time, they're reviewing the winner of the social media 'Dreckula' poll, Dracula 2000, starring Gerard Butler as the famous vampire. But they'll also be sharing bloodcurdling ghost stories along the way...

It's that time again! Dan and Hugh are still convened around the vampire campfire, this time to reflect on Season VIII and reveal their combined Top 10 of everything discussed. As ever, they'll also quiz each other about each movie! And to finish, a tease of what listeners can expect from Season IX is a great way to end the show...

Dan and Hugh return to the vampire campfire to reflect on two years of Vampire Videos and the 80 full episodes (+ bonuses) that have been released so far. Includes 'Dan & Hugh's Top 10 Vampires', 'Our Top 6 Most Prolific Guests', and 'All the Vampire Films That Are Coming Soon-ish... Maybe!'

Dan & Hugh rank last season's offerings, quiz each other on them, and tease what's coming soon...