The Midnight Gathering

Join us at the Midnight Gathering where horror, occult and history collide. Hosted by Nancy Nightmare and the Wizard, we release a new episode every other week.

The Midnight Gathering is a arts podcast hosted by Nancy Nightmare and the Wizard, with 15 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Nancy Nightmare and the Wizard hosts The Midnight Gathering, a arts show with 15 episodes published.

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  Episode #15

  Slumber Party Massacre (1982): Power Tools and Poor Decisions

  Feb 23, 202537 minS1

  <p>Sleepovers, power tools, and unexpected satire—Slumber Party Massacre (1982) is not your average slasher! In this episode, we take a deep dive into this cult classic, a film that started as a parody but took on a life of its own. Written by feminist author Rita Mae Brown and directed by AmyHolden Jones, this movie delivers all the signature elements of 80's horror—high school drama, over-the-top suspense, and some truly baffling choices—while sneaking in some clever subversion.</p><p>We discuss the now-iconic power drill (possibly the most impractical horror weapon ever?), Valerie’s wildly unpredictable younger sister C...

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  Episode #14

  Re-Animator (1985): Mad Science, Green Goo, and Poor Life Choices

  Feb 16, 202523 minS1

  <p>What happens when you mix Frankenstein, mad science, and an unhinged medical student with a glowing green syringe? Re-Animator (1985) answers that question in the most chaotic way possible!</p><p>In this episode, we dive into the cult classic that gave us Herbert West—part genius, part lunatic, and 100% committed to his experiments, even when things get incredibly out of hand. From headless villains and rampaging corpses to the worst pet resurrection in history (RIP, dead toupee cat), we break down what makes this film a gore-drenched, darkly hilarious masterpiece.</p><p>Join us as we discuss why Re-Animator st...

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  Episode #13

  The Omen (1976): It’s All for You, Damien!

  Feb 9, 202532 minS1

  <p>Ever feel like a kid is silently judging you? Well, The Omen (1976) takes that fear to the next level! In this episode, Nancy Nightmare and The Wizard break down the movie that made an entire generation suspicious of children. From evil nannies to adorable Rottweilers and the most dramatic birthday party exit ever, this classic horror film delivers slow-burn dread, shocking moments, and one seriously smug little Antichrist. Was the production cursed, or just really unlucky? And is this movie just an elaborate warning to always check hospital records? Grab your holy water and join us as we unpack...

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  Dusk Till Dawn: Outlaws, Vampires, Pandemonium!

  Feb 2, 202539 minS0

  Bank robbers, a family road trip, and… vampires? Join us as we take a wild ride into this genre-bending cult classic that starts as a gritty crime thriller and flips into chaotic supernatural horror. We dive into the Gecko brothers’ complicated dynamic, Salma Hayek’s iconic snake dance (and Quentin’s foot obsession), and the film’s unforgettable bar brawl. Packed with humor, practical effects, and over-the-top action, this episode explores why this vampire flick is endlessly rewatchable—and w...

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  Wolf Man (2025): Flannel, Fur and Bad Choices

  Jan 26, 202541 minS0

  Wolf Man (2025) sinks its teeth into the classic Universal monster tale with a fresh, emotional twist. In this episode of The Midnight Gathering, Nancy Nightmare and The Wizard discuss Christopher Abbott’s transformation from struggling dad to haunted werewolf, Julia Garner’s power-suit-and-flannel performance, and the film’s deep dive into family trauma and primal fear. From chilling sound design to a goofy-yet-gross werewolf aesthetic, we explore the movie’s scares, heart, and “interesting”...

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