Episodes

Jan. 31, 2021

Ep 32: The Night Stalker docuseries w/Jacob Randall

This week we shift from cinematic horror to real-life horror to discuss Netflix’s four-part docuseries, “The Night Stalker: The Hunt for a Serial Killer” along with our special guest – Happy Horror Time Co-Producer and host o...

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Jan. 24, 2021

Ep 31: Promising Young Pilots

This week we discuss two films that aren’t traditional horror flicks, but still bring thrills and suspense to the screen. There’s tons to unpack (and tons to appreciate) in the all-too-real black comedy thriller, “Promising Y...

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Jan. 21, 2021

TRAILER: Happy Horror Time

If you're wondering what this podcast is all about, take a listen! With unscripted and unpolished reviews of all things horror + interviews with horror stars and insiders, anyone can have a Happy Horror Time! Hosted by: Tim M...

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Jan. 17, 2021

Ep 30: Interview w/J.C. Brandy from "Halloween: The Curse of Michael …

From playing an iconic character in the “Halloween” series to playing in an all-girl rock band, J.C. Brandy is quite the multitalented artist. Tune in to hear how she felt taking over the part of Jamie Lloyd in the franchise’...

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Jan. 10, 2021

Ep 29: Macho Macho Men

We discuss two films that are just dripping with... masculinity. From a rugged Devon Sawa hunting a “bear” (aka, serial killer) in “Hunter Hunter,” to Bruce Willis kickin’ ass and spoutin’ one-liners (as usual) in the sci-fi ...

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Jan. 3, 2021

Ep 28: Interview w/Tuesday Knight from "A Nightmare On Elm Street 4: …

She faced off against Freddy Krueger AND co-wrote/sang the opening song in “A Nightmare on Elm Street 4: The Dream Master.” She’s Tuesday Knight! Tune in to hear all about her experiences working on the film, how that iconic ...

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Dec. 27, 2020

Ep 27: Anything for Hilary Swank

We discuss Satanic grandparents finding out what DTF means in “Anything for Jackson,” along with Hilary Swank owning everyone in the very unerotic thriller, “Fatale.” There’s no shortage of creepy twists and turns to review i...

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Dec. 20, 2020

Ep 26: Smiley Freaky Killers

We discuss Vince Vaughn & Kathryn Newton swapping souls and slicing up students in “Freaky,” along with the slow burn cultish thriller, “Smiley Face Killers.” What’s freakier? Vince Vaughn acting like a high-school girl or Cr...

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Dec. 13, 2020

Ep 25: Interview w/Felissa Rose from "Sleepaway Camp"

Our chat with the original Angela Baker from this 1983 cult classic felt like catching up with an old friend. Tune in to hear Felissa’s entertaining stories about "Sleepaway Camp" (some that have never been told before), her ...

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Dec. 6, 2020

Ep 24: Moms and Monsters

Tim and Matt discuss the Sarah Paulson-led Hulu thriller, “Run,” along with the app-based creature feature, “Come Play.” Between a mom giving her daughter muscle relaxants for dogs and a monster terrorizing kids because he “j...

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Nov. 29, 2020

Ep 23: Interview w/Monica Keena from "Freddy vs. Jason"

In 2003, the Friday the 13th and Nightmare on Elm Street worlds collided, and this star was at the center of it all. Tune in to hear our interview with "Freddy vs. Jason" final girl Monica Keena (aka Lori Campbell) as she spi...

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Nov. 23, 2020

Ep 22: The Dark and the Crafty

Summoning their inner witch, Tim and Matt discuss the horror reboot/sequel (WTF is it?), “The Craft: Legacy,” along with the unsettling indie flick, “The Dark and the Wicked.” One has finger chopping, the other features a men...

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Nov. 13, 2020

Ep 21: Interview w/Kimberly Beck Clark from "F13 Pt IV: The Final Cha…

Happy Friday the 13th! To celebrate this legendary date, we interviewed final girl Kimberly Beck Clark (aka Trish Jarvis) from “Friday the 13th Part IV: The Final Chapter.” Tune in to hear her thoughts on making the film, how...

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Oct. 31, 2020

Ep 20: Resurrected for Halloween (w/out Busta)

Like any good horror film series, Happy Horror Time has gone through a bit of a reboot. Matt returns for good, now as Tim's official co-host! The guys discuss 2 newly-released Blumhouse horror movies – "The Lie" and "Black Bo...

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Sept. 30, 2020

Ep 19: Don't Sweat it, Just Escape Alone!

Tim and Matt discuss two new releases on the eve of the beginning of spooky season (and the hottest day in LA) - "No Escape" and "Alone."

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Sept. 16, 2020

Ep 18: Don't you Dare Kill Me w/Jameson Duggan

Jameson Duggan joins the Podcast to talk about the psychological thriller "I Know Who Killed Me" starring Lindasy Lohan.

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Aug. 31, 2020

Ep 17: "Cult" Classics

We watched "1BR" & "We Summon The Darkness" - two Netflix horror movies about cults!

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Aug. 16, 2020

Ep 16: SPREE Dies Tomorrow!

Tim and Matt discuss two very different recent VOD horror releases - "Spree" and "She Dies Tomorrow."

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Aug. 3, 2020

Ep 15: Your Host Should Have Left

Tim Murdock & Matt Emert dive into Shudder's exciting pandemic movie, "Host."

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July 26, 2020

Ep 14: The Current Occupant of the Rental

Tim Murdock and Matt Emert discuss "The Current Occupant" and "The Rental."

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July 26, 2020

Ep (Lucky) 13: Relic and Good Boy

Tim Murdock & Matt Emert virtually meet to discuss feature films "Relic" and "Good Boy."

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March 9, 2020

Ep 12: The Invisible Fantasy Boy

It's 2020 and a sh!tload of new horror movies have come out. So, it's time for a new episode! Listen as Tim & Matt discuss (The Invisible Man), (Brahms: The Boy 2), and (Fantasy Island).

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April 5, 2019

Ep 11: Live from Palm Springs - it's US!

Tim and Matt take the podcast live from Palm Springs, where they chat about "Us," "Pet Sematary," and a new Rumor Willis movie called "What Lies Ahead." #happyhorrortime #us #petsematary #whatliesahead

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March 3, 2019

Ep 10: Greta's a Prodigy w/a Velvet Buzzsaw

Tim is back with his trusty co-host, Matt, to discuss the latest and not so greatest horror movies. Hey, it's only been 9 months!

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