Ho ho—hey, wait a minute. Where’s my sandwich? It was right here, next to my thermos of eggnog, and now it’s gone. *Gone!* I’ll bet anything one of those mischievous reindeer nabbed it again. They’ve got no boundaries! Dasher’s always sneaking into my lunchbox, and don’t even get me started on Prancer. But enough about my *sandwich drama*—let’s talk about something festive, spooky, and filled with far fewer hungry reindeer.

This week, on a holly-jolly episode of *The Rotten Horror Picture Show Podcast*, Clay and Amanda are getting into the holiday spirit with the 2021 horror film *The Advent Calendar*. What’s that, you ask? A horror movie about one of those countdown calendars stuffed with chocolate? Not exactly. This one’s got curses, creepy little doors, and choices that’ll make you think twice before you start popping candy out of a festive box. It’s a chilling twist on holiday cheer, perfect for those of us who like our Christmas celebrations with a side of terror.

Clay and Amanda, as always, bring the perfect mix of wit and insight to this yuletide horror gem. They’ll break down the film’s unique premise, its surprisingly emotional core, and whether an evil advent calendar is scarier than the family drama that usually accompanies the holidays. Spoiler: it might be.

So, grab your cocoa (but guard your snacks—trust me), and join Clay and Amanda for a festive fright fest that’s sure to deck the halls with screams and existential dread. Now, if you’ll excuse me, I’ve got a very suspicious-looking Rudolph to interrogate. Seriously, who steals a Santa impersonator’s sandwich? That’s *not* in the holiday spirit. Anyway… enjoy the show!

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Ladies and gentlemen… step right up—if you *dare*—to the newest episode of *The Rotten Horror Picture Show*! But, uh… if it’s all the same to you, I’ll be keeping a *safe distance* because Clay and Amanda are diving into Tod Browning’s 1932 cult classic *Freaks*, and just hearing the word “circus” gives me chills. Why? Clowns. Yep, clowns. I’m not ashamed to admit it—they freak me out. Those painted-on smiles? The oversized shoes? The sinister laughter? Nope. Hard pass.

Sure, *Freaks* isn’t exactly about clowns, but it’s still set in a circus, and that’s close enough for me. Directed by the same man who gave us *Dracula*, Tod Browning’s film is infamous for its raw portrayal of carnival life and its controversial depiction of sideshow performers. Clay and Amanda are here to break down why this movie, banned in many places when it first came out, has become a cult classic over the years. They’ll explore the film’s themes of acceptance, betrayal, and what really makes someone a “freak.”

But, seriously, can we talk about how *Freaks* doesn’t need clowns to be unsettling? It’s haunting enough on its own! From its unforgettable cast of real-life sideshow performers to its chilling “one of us” scene, this movie digs under your skin in a way no grease-painted nightmare ever could. Clay and Amanda will take you behind the curtain to explore how Browning pulled a fast one, promising horror but delivering human drama, and in the process created something so unique that it still resonates to this day.

So, if you love cult horror and want to hear Clay and Amanda dissect a true classic, tune in. But if any clowns show up, I’m out. You’ve been warned. Enjoy the show… while I hide under the nearest blanket.

Welcome, horror fans, to another spooky installment of *The Rotten Horror Picture Show*! Now, before we dive into the blood-soaked, mask-wearing madness, I have to admit—I'm a little… well, *disoriented* by the *Halloween* franchise at this point. So much so, I’m starting to wonder if *Michael Myers* himself is the one messing with our heads.

Here’s the deal: in this special episode, Clay and Amanda have decided to *revisit* their original coverage of *Halloween 2018*—which, to be fair, is an *excellent* choice, because that movie is a big deal in the *Halloween* timeline... I think. You see, it’s the one where Laurie Strode (played by Jamie Lee Curtis) is back, fighting to survive after all these years. But wait—didn't they already fight back in *Halloween H20*? And wasn’t there another Laurie vs. Michael showdown in *Resurrection*? But *Halloween 2018* ignores *those*, right? And now we’re supposed to pretend *those* never happened? *But* isn’t there also this new *continuity* in the mix—where *Halloween Kills* comes right after *Halloween 2018* but… *not* after *Halloween 2*? And then there's the *whole* thing about *Halloween Ends*, which is definitely the end, but… I’m pretty sure they said that about the last one too.

So, anyway, Clay and Amanda are here to remind us how all this started by revisiting *Halloween 2018*. They’re giving us the rundown before they drop their *Halloween Kills* episode on Patreon later this month. But first—please, someone, for the love of sanity—help me figure out which timeline we’re in now. Is this the one with *Danny McBride*, or the one with *Busta Rhymes*?

I guess we’ll find out soon enough!

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