The Cinebytes

06/18/2026

Love it or hate it, Friday the 13th (1980) helped launch one of the most successful horror franchises of all time.

Camp Crystal Lake, Jason Voorhees, countless sequels, and a legacy that still influences horror more than 40 years later.

So while the original movie may not be our favorite slasher, there's no denying its impact on horror history.

That said...

We still have some questions about the lighting choices. 😂🔦

The full Friday the 13th episode is streaming now on The Cinebytes 🔪🩸

06/16/2026

Horror fans always hear about the "rules" of slasher movies...

But then you go back and watch Halloween and Friday the 13th and realize those rules aren't nearly as consistent as people remember. 😂

We started questioning slasher movie logic and immediately talked ourselves into a corner.

The full Friday the 13th (1980) episode is available now on The Cinebytes 🔪🩸

06/14/2026

One of the most iconic moments in Friday the 13th almost looked very different.

While filming the legendary Kevin Bacon kill, the practical effect reportedly malfunctioned, forcing the crew to improvise on the spot.

The result?

One of the most memorable effects in horror history.

The full Friday the 13th (1980) episode is streaming now on all major platforms 🔪🩸

06/11/2026

While filming the final confrontation in Friday the 13th (1980), Betsy Palmer apparently approached one rehearsal scene with a very simple philosophy:

If the script says slap...
..then slap. 😂

We ended up going down a rabbit hole discussing one of the funniest behind-the-scenes stories from the movie and it completely changed how we watched the scene.

The full episode is streaming now on The Cinebytes 🔪🩸

06/09/2026

Annie gets picked up on her way to Camp Crystal Lake and starts talking about her lifelong dream of working with children...

And we had one question:

How long can this dream possibly have been? 😂

We're continuing our Friday the 13th (1980) coverage this week on The Cinebytes. Full episode drops Tuesday! 🔪🩸

06/07/2026

Before Camp Crystal Lake turns into absolute chaos, one man tried to warn everybody...

Crazy Ralph 😂

He shows up, declares the camp has a death curse, predicts doom, and somehow nobody thinks maybe they should listen to him.

We're kicking off our Friday the 13th (1980) coverage this week on The Cinebytes, with the full episode dropping Tuesday! 🔪🩸

06/06/2026

New Evil Dead Burn trailer = watched. ✅

Deadites? ✅
Blood? ✅
Questionable life choices? ✅

We're in.

What was your first reaction to the trailer? 👇

One hell of a family reunion. Evil Dead Burn only in theaters July ...

06/04/2026

If you’ve never seen The Lost Boys, just know there’s a completely unhinged saxophone concert scene in the middle of vampire chaos 😂

Chains hanging everywhere.
Spandex pants.
Fire barrels.
Crowds screaming.
And this dude absolutely SHREDDING “I Still Believe.”

Movies used to have so much personality.

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06/03/2026

We started noticing how many times everyone says “Michael” in The Lost Boys… and eventually it became impossible to ignore 😂

At some point this movie basically turns into:
“Michael.”
“Michael.”
“MICHAEL.”

Honestly, it could be a drinking game.

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06/02/2026

Horror fans, this one's a big one.

Steve "Uncle Creepy" Barton returns to the podcast for one of our longest and most in-depth conversations yet.

We discuss his new book, A Comedy of Tragedies, the early days of Dread Central, discovering horror, paranormal experiences, working with George Romero, stories about Sid Haig, appearing in Survival of the Dead, and much more.

If you've ever wanted a behind-the-scenes look at the horror industry from someone who's been there for decades, this is the episode for you.

🎙️ Watch now: https://youtu.be/RlDiVZ35PWI?si=510q7LcjHRWRX2aX

Steve "Uncle Creepy" Barton returns to The Cinebytes for one of our...