Episodes

May 6, 2024

Ep 202: Interview w/Lesleh Donaldson from “Curtains,” “Happy Birthday…

From her iconic ice-skating scene in “Curtains,” to being the first of the Crawford Top 10 targeted in “Happy Birthday to Me,” Lesleh Donaldson had many memorable roles in 80s horror films. Tune in to hear all about making these slashers along with...

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April 29, 2024

Ep 201: Bite-Sized Bloodsucker

Radio Silence, the team that brought us “Ready or Not,” “Scream” (2022), and “Scream VI,” is back with a new twist on the familiar vampire tale… but with a 12-year-old ballerina as the fanged foe. Tune in to hear us break down “Abigail” — from the...

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April 22, 2024

Ep 200: Listeners’ Choice – “Scream” (1996)

For this very special episode, we asked listeners to vote on what film to discuss, and the clear winner was the original “Scream” (1996). Tune in as we celebrate #200 and break down every facet of this masterful ‘90s slasher — that iconic opening...

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April 15, 2024

Ep 199: Interview w/Bridget Rose Perrotta & Destiny Brown from “Hell …

The fourth entry in the “Hell House LLC” series introduced viewers to a creepy new setting and a fresh new cast, including co-leads Bridget Rose Perrotta (Margot) and Destiny Brown (Rebecca). Tune in to hear how both stars prepared for their roles in...

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April 8, 2024

Ep 198: The Devil Made Me Review It

Demonic possession is nothing new in the horror genre, but bringing it into a 1970s late night talk show — now that’s something we’ve never seen before. Tune in to hear us break down “Late Night with the Devil,” from its documentary setup to its...

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April 1, 2024

Ep 197: Interview w/Devon Sawa from “Final Destination,” “Idle Hands,…

Devon Sawa has made such an impact on horror over the last three decades — from starring in late 90s/early 00s favorites like “Idle Hands” & “Final Destination,” to more recent entries like “The Fanatic,” “Hunter Hunter,” “Black Friday,” and the...

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March 25, 2024

Ep 196: Get Your Shift Together

A seedy motel in the middle of nowhere is always a good spot for a horror movie. Now add in some creepy ghosts and an escaped mental patient and you’ve got “Night Shift.” Tune in as we break down this new thriller — from its similarities to “Psycho”...

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March 18, 2024

Ep 195: Interview w/Jeff Wadlow, Director & Co-Writer of “Imaginary”

Jeff Wadlow’s latest horror film, “Imaginary,” was just released theatrically on March 8th, marking his 3rd collaboration with Blumhouse. Tune in to hear all about making this new supernatural flick and creating the “Never-Ever” imaginary world, the...

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March 11, 2024

Ep 194: Do the Loco Motion

The recipe for “Stopmotion” goes a little something like this: Take two parts live action, one part stop motion animation, a dash of childlike storytelling, a pinch of losing your mind, and mix them all together. Tune in as we break down every creepy...

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March 4, 2024

Ep 193: Interview w/William Butler from "F13 Pt VII," "The Texas Chai…

William Butler has quite the extensive horror résumé. He faced Jason Voorhees in “Friday the 13th Part VII: The New Blood,” the Sawyer clan in “Leatherface: The Texas Chainsaw Massacre III,” flesh-eating zombies in “Night of the Living Dead” (1990),...

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Feb. 26, 2024

Ep 192: Stay Awake or Die!

Here’s something we learned from watching “Double Blind” this week: If a pharmaceutical company’s willing to pay you 30,000 euro to participate in a drug trial, get as far away as possible! Tune in to hear us break down this new Irish thriller — from...

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Feb. 19, 2024

Ep 191: Interview w/Joshua Tonks from “The Latent Image”

“The Latent Image” began as a short film and was adapted into a feature in 2022, with Joshua Tonks starring as a writer who is visited by a mysterious stranger while working on a story in a secluded cabin. Tune in to hear all about making this indie...

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Feb. 12, 2024

Ep 190: An Evil Freaky Friday

Heather Graham, Barbara Crampton, and Judah Lewis (from “The Babysitter” movies) all switching bodies with a horny demon? How could we resist? Tune in to hear us break down “Suitable Flesh” (now available on Shudder) — from all those body-swapping...

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Feb. 5, 2024

Ep 189: Interview w/Michael Tough from “Prom Night” (1980)

Although Michael Tough only acted in a few films, we will always remember his iconic role as Jamie Lee Curtis’s little brother who (SPOILER ALERT) is revealed to be the masked murderer in “Prom Night” (1980). Tune in to hear all about making this...

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Jan. 29, 2024

Ep 188: Don’t Be Afraidy, We Found Katie!

A masked killer offing people on a holiday is one of our favorite horror formulas. But did this new slasher have us scared stiff, or did it dig its own grave? We’re joined by Katie Hettenbach, comedian and host of the Katie Afraidy podcast, to break...

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Jan. 22, 2024

Ep 187: Tim the Manservant

We couldn’t have been happier to review a thriller that shares the name with our bold & beautiful co-host, Tim. And coincidentally, both our Tim and the movie’s T.I.M. are preppy, blonde, and love serving men! 😉 Tune in to hear us break down...

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Jan. 15, 2024

Ep 186: Interview w/Bryce McGuire, Writer/Director of “Night Swim”

Bryce McGuire is making his directorial debut with “Night Swim,” the recently released aquatic horror flick from Blumhouse & Atomic Monster. Tune in to hear all about adapting his 2014 short into a feature film, how all those underwater scenes...

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Jan. 8, 2024

Ep 185: When Stenography Turns Deadly

You ever wonder what would happen if a courtroom stenographer — the one furiously typing away, recording everything that’s said — decided to take justice into their own hands? That’s the plot of “Walden.” Tune in to hear our thoughts on Emile Hirsch’s...

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Jan. 1, 2024

Ep 184: Interview w/Jerry O’Connell from “Scream 2,” “Piranha 3D,” “S…

It’s hard not to associate Jerry O’Connell with his role as young Vern in 1986’s “Stand by Me,” or as one of the current hosts of “The Talk.” But over the last four decades, he’s made quite an impression in horror. Tune in to hear stories about making...

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Dec. 25, 2023

Ep 183: I'll Be Dead For Christmas

Merry Christmassacre, horror lovers! To make the holidays scary and bright, we chose Shudder’s new culty Christmas flick to discuss while you open presents and down eggnog today. Tune in to hear us break down “The Sacrifice Game” — from which...

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Dec. 18, 2023

Ep 182: Interview w/Michael Kennedy, Writer of “Freaky” & “It’s a Won…

From co-writing 2020’s body-swapping horror comedy, “Freaky,” to writing this year’s holiday slasher, “It’s a Wonderful Knife,” Michael Kennedy has a knack for creating a horror spin on classic films. Tune in to hear about what inspired these two...

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Dec. 11, 2023

Ep 181: What the Elf was That?

There have been horror films about gremlins, critters, ghoulies, creeps, leprechauns, etc. But Norwegian barn elves at Christmastime? Now that’s a first! 🧌 Tune in to hear us break down “There’s Something in the Barn” — from all those snowy settings,...

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Dec. 4, 2023

Ep 180: Interview w/Kevin Brophy from "Hell Night"

Kevin Brophy starred alongside Linda Blair and Peter Barton in 1981’s cult classic, “Hell Night,” where he delivered a monologue that none other than Quentin Tarantino considers one of the best in horror. Tune in to hear all about making this 80s...

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Nov. 27, 2023

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 reference, that...

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