Episodes
Ep 179: Thankful for the Sexiest Man Alive
16 years after Eli Roth served horror fans a taste of an 80s-era holiday slasher called “Thanksgiving,” we finally got the main course — a feature film! Tune in to hear us break down every over-the-top kill, every Turkey Day …
Ep 178: Interview w/Lynne Griffin from “Black Christmas” (1974) & “Cu…
As the first victim in the original “Black Christmas” (1974), Lynne Griffin holds a true place in the slasher hall of fame. But she also experienced the other side of the coin, playing an aspiring actress with homicidal tendencies in …
Hell House LLC Live Event Q&A
We hosted our first-ever live event on September 30, 2023 at the Lumiere Cinema in Beverly Hills, CA. It was a screening of the original "Hell House LLC" followed by a Q&A with the producer, Joe Bandelli, and star of …
Ep 177: Down to Clown in Hell House
The original “Hell House LLC” film made quite an impact on us, so we were highly anticipating the latest installment in this found footage franchise. Tune in to hear us break down “Hell House LLC Origins: The Carmichael Manor” — …
Adrienne King discusses "Crystal Lake" prequel series (New Clip)
This is an additional clip from our interview with Adrienne King where she talks about the upcoming Friday the 13th prequel series, “Crystal Lake.” Listen to find out more about what we should expect from the new show in 2024. …
Ep 176: Interview w/Colin Krawchuk, Director & Co-Writer of “The Jest…
After Colin Krawchuk’s series of horror shorts captured the attention of Epic Pictures Group, he was asked to adapt them into a feature film. And thus, “The Jester” was born. Tune in to hear all about making this new horror …
Ep 175: Cease & Desist, Exorcist!
David Gordon Green has taken on yet another horror franchise with his “The Exorcist” legacy sequel — 50 years after the original was released. And to commemorate this milestone, we invited Scott & Pete (co-hosts of Movies That Made Us …
Ep 174: Back to the Slasher
Ahhhh, the 80s. Such simpler times. Just not for the main character in “Totally Killer,” who time travels back to this decade to try and prevent a masked killer from murdering her mom’s friends. Tune in to hear us break …
Bonus Episode: “Halloween” — The One, The Only, The Classic
We decided to release this month’s bonus episode on our main feed, as we discussed a film that’s just too iconic not to share with all our listeners. “Halloween” (1978) is credited with launching the golden era of slasher films, …
Ep 173: Interview w/Lindsey Anderson Beer, Director & Co-Writer of “P…
Not only did Lindsey Anderson Beer make her directorial debut in our favorite genre, but she co-wrote and directed a prequel to one of Stephen King’s most popular stories. Tune in to hear all about how she got involved with …
Ep 172: Interview w/Tracie Savage from “F13 Pt 3”
Tracie Savage starred as the playful, free-spirited Debbie in “Friday the 13th Part 3,” and her character became the only victim of Jason’s who happened to be… pregnant?! Tune in to hear all about making the 3rd installment in the …
Ep 171: Saw X Marks the Spot
John Kramer, aka Jigsaw, is back in the 10th installment of the “Saw” series… but if we’re being sticklers for chronology, it’s more like “Saw 1.5.” Tune in to hear us break down all the new characters, all those gory …
Ep 170: Interview w/P.J. Soles from “Carrie” (1976) & “Halloween” (19…
She made red caps stylish in “Carrie” and coined the word “totally” in “Halloween.” She’s P.J. Soles, and she starred in 2 of the most iconic horror films of all time. Tune in to hear all about playing Norma in …
Bonus Episode: Killer Kars (Patreon Clip)
This is a clip from our latest bonus episode! The full ep, along with all our monthly bonus episodes, is available to patrons at Patreon.com/HappyHorrorTime If the two films within this month’s winning theme don’t fuel your love of full-speed …
Ep 169: It's a Haunting, Honey
This week we ventured into the land of Agatha Christie to take on the Halloween whodunit murder mystery, “A Haunting in Venice.” Tune in to hear us break down all the suspects, whether the film was more supernatural horror or …
Ep 168: The Nun, The Goat & Maurice
The Conjuring Universe has become the Marvel of horror, with plenty of creepy characters to carry their own movies. One in particular that has continued to terrify audiences is The Nun. Tune in as we break down “The Nun II” …
Ep 167: A 2023 ‘90s Thriller
What do “Scream,” “I Know What You Did Last Summer,” and “The Faculty” have in common? They’re all ‘90s thrillers that had a major influence on Netflix’s new Spanish slasher film, “Killer Book Club.” Tune in to hear us break …
Ep 166: Interview w/Kevin Williamson, Writer of “Scream,” “IKWYDLS,” …
After writing the 1996 mega-hit, “Scream,” Kevin Williamson became the go-to horror screenwriter — composing scripts for films like “I Know What You Did Last Summer,” “Halloween H20,” “The Faculty,” “Teaching Mrs. Tingle,” and even this year’s...
Ep 165: But the Windows Weren't Dark!
As slasher lovers, we were very excited to find a new masked killer/stalk & slash film on VOD to discuss this week. But was it a cut above the rest? 🔪 Tune in to hear us break down “Dark Windows” …
Bonus Episode: Hellish Hospitals (Patreon Clip)
This is a clip from our latest bonus episode! The full ep, along with all our monthly bonus episodes, is available to patrons at https://www.Patreon.com/HappyHorrorTime Why are hospitals always so dark and vacant in scary movies? Well two of the...
Ep 164: We're Gonna Need a Bigger Shark
Shark flicks have been popular since the release of “Jaws,” but the Meg series sure knows how to take these movies to the next level… or actually, the next 10 levels! Tune in to hear us break down all the …
Ep 163: Talk to the Hand
We’ve gotta hand it to the “Talk to Me” filmmakers, as we’ve never seen a supernatural film about grabbing an embalmed appendage to communicate with the dead. 🤝 Tune in as we break down this unique Australian horror flick — …
Ep 162: Interview w/John Ottman, Director of “Urban Legends: Final Cu…
Although John Ottman won an Oscar for editing “Bohemian Rhapsody,” his résumé in horror is what caught our eye, as he directed “Urban Legends: Final Cut” and scored many genre hits. Tune in to hear all about the circumstances John …
Ep 161: Pumpkins, Parents & Poison
“Cobweb” takes place around Halloween, yet the film’s overprotective parents are definitely not fans of spooky season. But that doesn’t mean this movie isn’t filled with plenty of pumpkins, spiders, and scary knocking sounds. Tune in to hear us break...