New Horror Movies Ep. 165: The Great Halloween Experiment by Ron Martin - Part 3 of 4

The Great Halloween Experiment - October 20 of 2025

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With all the movies that Ron Martin dislikes, would you to interested to learn about a movie that Ron calls “one of the worst films he’s ever seen in his life,” earning a well-deserved place of shame among his Bottom 10 Horror Movies list? Well, you’re in luck. This episode is Part 3 of Ron Martin’s four-part, October solocast, The Great Halloween Experiment! You see, dear listener, throughout this Halloween month, Ron has single-handedly produced for all of us four special solo episodes, one per week, leading up to the week of Halloween!

The premise behind Ron’s Great Halloween Experiment is this: Does watching random Horror films during the Halloween season enhance a Horror fan’s overall enjoyment and Halloween spirit? To explore this question, Ron has committed to watching 31 Horror films — not necessarily Halloween-themed ones, but a completely random assortment of movies from across the genre. Ron does his due diligence by creating “a Halloween atmosphere” in which to enjoy these films. Another rule he has set for himself is these reviews have to be of Horror films that Ron has never seen before. His picks might come from his personal Blu-ray and DVD collection, new theater releases, or streaming on VOD.

And on October 30, be sure you don’t miss Jay of the Dead’s special surprise Halloween episode where he, Mackula, and their film professor, Dr. Moody, reveal their UPDATED lists of their Top 10 All-Time Best Horror Movies! Have fun!

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Jay of the Dead’sNew Horror Movies is an audio podcast. Our 10 Horror hosts review new Horror movies and deliver specialty Horror segments. Your hosts are Jay of the Dead, Dr. Shock, Gillman Joel, Mister Watson, Dr. Walking Dead, GregaMortis, Mackula, Ron Martin, Dave Zee and Spawn of the Dead! Due to the large number and busy schedule of its 10 Horror hosts, Jay of the Dead’sNew Horror Movies will be recorded in segments, piecemeal, at various times and recording sessions. Therefore, as you listen to our episodes, you will notice a variety of revolving door hosts and segments, all sewn together and reanimated like the powerful Monster of Dr. Frankenstein!

SHOW NOTES

[ 00:00:01 ] – Introduction

Welcome to Jay of the Dead’s New Horror Movies, Episode 165
This is Part 3 of 4 of Ron Martin’s Great Halloween Experiment
Ron explains the premise of The Great Halloween Experiment
Check out Ron’s new podcast: Retro Sleepover Podcast
Get Ron’s book: Discover Salem 2025: Your Guide to the Witch City
Note: “Discover Salem” will appear in “Mayfair Witches” Season 3

The Great Halloween Experiment

Horror Movie No. 16:

The Craft: Legacy (2020) – SPOILERS!
Ron Martin = 0.5 ( Avoid )

The Great Halloween Experiment

Horror Movie No. 17:

Candy Corn (2019)
Ron Martin = 6 ( Rental )

The Great Halloween Experiment

Horror Movie No. 18:

The Bat (1959)
Ron Martin = 4 ( Low-priority Stream on YouTube )

The Great Halloween Experiment

Horror Movie No. 19:

Tales From the Crypt: Demon Knight (1995) – SPOILERS!
Ron Martin = 6 ( Rental )

The Great Halloween Experiment

Horror Movie No. 20:

Night of the Reaper (2025)
Ron Martin = 4.5 ( Low-priority Background Movie )

The Great Halloween Experiment

Horror Movie No. 21:

Campfire Tales (1997)
Ron Martin = 6.5 ( Stream on Amazon )

The Great Halloween Experiment

Horror Movie No. 22:

Sinners (2025)
Ron Martin = 8 ( Strong Rental )

The Great Halloween Experiment

Horror Movie No. 23:

The Pumpkin Man (2023)
Ron Martin = 2.5 ( Avoid )

Wrap-Up:

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The soundtrack music for Jay of the Dead’s New Horror Movies is composed and performed by musicians Fred Ingram; Nate Johnivan; Mister Watson and his son, Skylarr; and Jason Pyles himself. Please support our talented musician friends by checking out more of Nate and Fred’s links below:

Links for musician Frederick Ingram:
Website: FrederickIngram.com
Frederick Ingram’s new album Initial Exposure (includes “Voltairine,” the theme music for Jay of the Dead’s New Horror Movies)
Frederick Ingram’s YouTube Music Channel
Listen to Frederick Ingram on SoundCloud
YouTube Music Video: “Voltairine” by Frederick Ingram (the theme music for Jay of the Dead’s New Horror Movies)
Interview: Hear Fred Ingram on Jay’s Songwriting Podcast
Frederick Ingram’s Fish Bowl (Funky Margarita Mix)

Links for musician Nate Johnivan:
Spotify Playlist
Quarantine Dream iii

Links for Dave Zee:
On Apple Podcasts: Exploding Heads Horror Movie Podcast
On Facebook: Exploding Heads Horror Movie Podcast
Patreon: Exploding Heads Horror Movie Podcast
On YouTube: Exploding Heads
Exploding Heads on Twitter: @HeadsHorror
With Watson: The Wat-Zee Party Horror Show
Wat-Zee Twitter: @WatZeeParty

Links for Ron Martin:
Horror franchise podcast: The Resurrection of Zombie 7
Ron’s book: Discover Salem: Your Guide to the Witch City
Witches: Salem 1692 Podcast
Ron’s blog: I Hate Stuff.net
Zombie 7 on Twitter: @ResZombie7

Links and Contact Info for Count Mackula:
Email Mackula here: HauntingYourHeadphones@gmail.com
Filmography Page: Mack Robins on IMDb
Mack’s short film: Unseen
Mackula’s YouTube Channel
Mack’s Other Podcast: Considering the Cinema.com – The episodes that feature Mack!
On Twitter: @RobinsMack
On Instagram: @RobinsMack

Links and Contact Info for GregaMortis:
Podcast: Land of the Creeps
Instagram: LotC
Facebook: Greg Morgan
Twitter: GregaMortis
LotC Group Page
LotC Fan Page
YouTube: Greg Morgan
Greg’s Instagram: GregaMortis
Email: GregaMortis666@gmail.com
LotC Hotline Phone Number: 1-804-569-5682 | 1-804-569-LOTC