Monsters, Masks, and Mommy Issues Sun, 22 Mar 2026 10:11:24 -0400 http://www.monstersmasksandmommyissues.com/ en-us © 2026 Monsters, Masks, and Mommy Issues yes 2c875cdf-703e-55c2-bcba-570b28c3bc23 Josh & Olivia episodic true We review both classic and underground horror films, spanning from the 1950s to now and share interesting facts about the making of these films, as well as controversial theories that have plagued fans for decades.

]]> Buzzsprout (https://www.buzzsprout.com) Slasher, Horror, B-Movies, Movie Reviews, Horror Films, Monsters, 80s Horror, Slasher Movies, 80s Slasher Josh & Olivia https://storage.buzzsprout.com/8t8pknvqi455kz9o6tm6kxonajse?.jpg Monsters, Masks, and Mommy Issues http://www.monstersmasksandmommyissues.com/ Olivia Joshua What Did You Do Ed Harley? What Did You Do Ed Harley? In episode 4 of season 2, we review the 1988 creature feature Pumpkinhead. Starring Lance Henriksen as Ed Harley, a dad hell-bent on revenge who suddenly experiences buyer's remorse after unleashing his childhood nightmares on a group of city slickers.

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]]> In episode 4 of season 2, we review the 1988 creature feature Pumpkinhead. Starring Lance Henriksen as Ed Harley, a dad hell-bent on revenge who suddenly experiences buyer's remorse after unleashing his childhood nightmares on a group of city slickers.

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]]> Josh & Olivia Buzzsprout-14350656 Mon, 22 Jan 2024 17:00:00 -0700 3192 pumpkinhead, creature feature, 80s horror film, honest film review, lance henriksen 2 4 full true Just Before Five Just Before Five In episode 3 of season 2, we review Just Before Dawn, a 1981 slasher favorite. Get ready to explore the Oregon trails with a cast of clueless campers who are in over their heads with double the trouble. 

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]]> In episode 3 of season 2, we review Just Before Dawn, a 1981 slasher favorite. Get ready to explore the Oregon trails with a cast of clueless campers who are in over their heads with double the trouble. 

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]]> Josh & Olivia Buzzsprout-14268340 Mon, 08 Jan 2024 18:00:00 -0700 3432 just before dawn, slasher movie, 80s horror film, honest film review, b-horror movie, george kennedy 2 3 full true Six Shots Later Six Shots Later You've heard us say that Halloween II (1981) is the best slasher film on planet Earth. Well,  now we finally get to tell you why! Grab a ham sandwich with plenty of mustard, and a coke, as we dive head first into the story of Michael Myers and why he really came home.

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]]> You've heard us say that Halloween II (1981) is the best slasher film on planet Earth. Well,  now we finally get to tell you why! Grab a ham sandwich with plenty of mustard, and a coke, as we dive head first into the story of Michael Myers and why he really came home.

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]]> Josh & Olivia Buzzsprout-9393460 Fri, 29 Oct 2021 10:00:00 -0600 4469 Halloween, Halloween II, Michael Myers, The Shape, 1981 Slasher, John Carpenter, Allan Howarth, Jaime Lee Curtis, Dick Warlock 2 2 full true Killer Dad Jokes Killer Dad Jokes Season 2 is officially here! To get you in the fall spirit of horror, we're reviewing The Mutilator (a.k.a. Fall Break). You'll need a good sense of humor for this 1984 slasher. Get ready for some great kills, gore, and weaponry! Link to Original and Re-Released Movie Posters:
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]]> Season 2 is officially here! To get you in the fall spirit of horror, we're reviewing The Mutilator (a.k.a. Fall Break). You'll need a good sense of humor for this 1984 slasher. Get ready for some great kills, gore, and weaponry! Link to Original and Re-Released Movie Posters:
https://www.pophorror.com/the-mutilator-1984-retro-review-were-going-on-a-fall-break/

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]]> Josh & Olivia Buzzsprout-9405204 Sat, 23 Oct 2021 20:00:00 -0600 3614 The Mutilator, Fall Break, 1984 Slasher, Horror Movie, Killer Dad 2 1 full true 15 Days of Godzilla: Part 2 15 Days of Godzilla: Part 2 He's back! And this time, it's complicated. Get ready for 15 days of Godzilla: Part 2, where we'll conclude our review of the Showa era's Godzilla franchise. This is quite literally the good, the bad, and the oh so ugly of Godzilla's many costumes. You've been warned!

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]]> He's back! And this time, it's complicated. Get ready for 15 days of Godzilla: Part 2, where we'll conclude our review of the Showa era's Godzilla franchise. This is quite literally the good, the bad, and the oh so ugly of Godzilla's many costumes. You've been warned!

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]]> Josh & Olivia Buzzsprout-9188724 Tue, 14 Sep 2021 16:00:00 -0600 10465 Son of Godzilla, Destroy All Monsters, All Monsters, Attack, Godzilla vs. Hedorah, Godzilla vs. Gigan, Godzilla vs. Megalon, Godzilla vs. Mechagodzilla, Terror of Mechagodzilla, Showa Era, Toho Productions 1 10 full true 15 Days of Godzilla: Part 1 15 Days of Godzilla: Part 1 It's everyone's favorite lizard/dinosaur, plus villain/hero.  Grab your popcorn and get ready for 15 days of Godzilla: Part 1. We'll be reviewing the Showa era's classic depiction of a lovable yet misunderstood monster, with a heart of gold and an uncanny affection for mankind, who in return uses every vice possible to try to destroy him.

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]]> It's everyone's favorite lizard/dinosaur, plus villain/hero.  Grab your popcorn and get ready for 15 days of Godzilla: Part 1. We'll be reviewing the Showa era's classic depiction of a lovable yet misunderstood monster, with a heart of gold and an uncanny affection for mankind, who in return uses every vice possible to try to destroy him.

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]]> Josh & Olivia Buzzsprout-8306024 Tue, 27 Apr 2021 16:00:00 -0600 6828 Godzilla, Godzilla Raids Again, King Kong vs. Godzilla, Mothra vs. Godzilla, King Ghidorah, Monster Zero, Ebirah, classic Godzilla, Toho Productions, Showa Era 1 9 full true 24 Hours of Dead People 24 Hours of Dead People In episode 8, we'll review your favorite cast of dead people. Join us as we recount George A. Romero's Night of the Living Dead (1968), Dawn of the Dead (1978), and Day of the Dead (1985). 

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]]> In episode 8, we'll review your favorite cast of dead people. Join us as we recount George A. Romero's Night of the Living Dead (1968), Dawn of the Dead (1978), and Day of the Dead (1985). 

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]]> Josh & Olivia Buzzsprout-8223514 Sat, 27 Mar 2021 20:00:00 -0600 4508 zombie horror movie, george a. romero, horror movie review, night of the living dead, dawn of the dead, day of the dead 1 8 full true Santa's Watching Santa's Watching In episode 7, we'll review one of the most controversial horror films of all time, Silent Night, Deadly Night, from 1984.

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]]> In episode 7, we'll review one of the most controversial horror films of all time, Silent Night, Deadly Night, from 1984.

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]]> Josh & Olivia Buzzsprout-7167856 Fri, 25 Dec 2020 14:00:00 -0700 3304 Classic horror movie, controversial film, 80's slasher, 1980's horror film, horror movie review, Silent Night, Deadly Night 1 7 full true We Need to Talk About Billy We Need to Talk About Billy In episode 6, we'll review the classic 1974 horror film Black Christmas. 

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]]> In episode 6, we'll review the classic 1974 horror film Black Christmas. 

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]]> Josh & Olivia Buzzsprout-7167646 Fri, 18 Dec 2020 14:00:00 -0700 3759 Classic horror movie, holiday horror film, 70s horror movie, 1970's slasher film, horror movie review, Black Christmas 1 6 full true Bloody Eclipse of the Heart Bloody Eclipse of the Heart In episode 5, we review the underground killer kids movie from 1981, Bloody Birthday.

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]]> In episode 5, we review the underground killer kids movie from 1981, Bloody Birthday.

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]]> Josh & Olivia Buzzsprout-7152184 Fri, 11 Dec 2020 17:00:00 -0700 2854 B-horror movie, 80s horror movie, 1980's horror film, killer kids movie review, Bloody Birthday 1 5 full true You Say Tomato. We Say Boogens. You Say Tomato. We Say Boogens. In episode 4, we review the underground monster movie from 1981, The Boogens. What are these things?

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]]> In episode 4, we review the underground monster movie from 1981, The Boogens. What are these things?

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]]> Josh & Olivia Buzzsprout-7115605 Fri, 04 Dec 2020 15:00:00 -0700 1695 B-horror movie, 80s monster movie, 1980's horror film, monster movie review, The Boogens 1 4 full true It Ain't Cranberry Sauce It Ain't Cranberry Sauce In episode 3, we review the Thanksgiving Day horror classic from 1987, Blood Rage a.k.a Slasher a.k.a Murder at Shadow Woods.

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]]> In episode 3, we review the Thanksgiving Day horror classic from 1987, Blood Rage a.k.a Slasher a.k.a Murder at Shadow Woods.

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]]> Josh & Olivia Buzzsprout-6605614 Fri, 27 Nov 2020 17:00:00 -0700 2068 B-horror movie, 80s slasher, horror film, horror movie review, Blood Rage 1 3 full true Poor Ronald Poor Ronald In episode 2, we'll review the underrated, made-for-TV horror film from 1974, Bad Ronald. Is Ronald really bad or just the victim of bad luck? 

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]]> In episode 2, we'll review the underrated, made-for-TV horror film from 1974, Bad Ronald. Is Ronald really bad or just the victim of bad luck? 

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]]> Josh & Olivia Buzzsprout-6605560 Fri, 20 Nov 2020 16:00:00 -0700 2154 Bad Ronald, 1970s horror movie, horror film, made-for-TV, B movie 1 2 full true Flannel Friday the 13th Flannel Friday the 13th In episode 1, we'll review the classic 1981 slasher film, Friday the 13th: Part II. 

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]]> In episode 1, we'll review the classic 1981 slasher film, Friday the 13th: Part II. 

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]]> Josh & Olivia Buzzsprout-6605509 Sat, 14 Nov 2020 16:00:00 -0700 1802 Friday the 13th Part II, 80s Slasher, Camp Crystal Lake, Jason Vorhees, Horror Film, Horror Movies, Slasher Movies 1 1 full true