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Open Shudders: A Creepy Podcast

Open Shudders: A Creepy Podcast

By Barry Marino, Phillip Landry

Scary ghosts! Creepy serial killers! All things that go bump in the night. Open Shudders is a crepy podcast guaranteed to make your skin crawl. Join hosts Barry Marino and Phillip Landry, and Shaughnassy Barker as they take you on a scary ride. Recorded in the most haunted city in America, New Orleans, Louisiana.
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Open Shudders: A Creepy PodcastJun 22, 2023

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Jun 22, 202301:59:31
Willard (2003): Where Are the Rats?
May 13, 202201:19:44
Classic Open Shudders: New Orleans Axeman
Apr 29, 202201:11:44
Classic Open Shudders: Ghost Cab/Buddy's Chest
Apr 22, 202201:16:21
Classic Open Shudders: Unholy Matrimony
Apr 14, 202255:17
Slaying the King Cobra: The Brutal Murder of Bryan Kocis
Apr 07, 202201:52:30
Bonus: Interview With Priestess Claudia Williams

Bonus: Interview With Priestess Claudia Williams

In this special episode, Barry and Phillip interview psychic, occult author and owner of Starling Magickal Occult Shop in The French Quarter in New Orleans, Priestess Claudia Williams. Check out Claudia's latest book, Sage Advice Concerning Paranormal Events. Priestess Claudia Williams can be followed on Instagram: @StarlingOccultNola and @Rev.cwilliams
Mar 25, 202256:18
Curtain Call: Daniel Wozniak
Mar 17, 202201:39:43
Blithe Spirit (1945)

Blithe Spirit (1945)

In addition to Chillin' With Drew, Barry's Obits and Phillip s Horror Scopes, Drew will review the 1945 paranormal classic Blithe Spirit, staring Rex Harrison, Kay Hammond, Constance Cummings and the always awesome Margaret Rutherford.
Mar 04, 202201:19:53
Clifford Olsen: The Beast of British Columbia

Clifford Olsen: The Beast of British Columbia

In this episode, we introduce our two new members of the Open Shudders family Drew Fontenot and Shaughnassy Barker. In our first half, Drew discusses the 1945 film Leave Her to Heaven, Barry does the obits and Phillip does his Horror Scopes. In the second half, Shaughnassy covers the hideous Canadian child killer Clifford Olson. WARNING! THIS EPISODE CONTAINS VERY GRAPHIC DESCRIPTION OF MURDERS INVOLVING CHILDREN.
Feb 24, 202201:28:09
Blackenstein (1973): A Drive In Camp Classic
Feb 17, 202236:52
Luka Rocco Magnotta: Internet Psycho
Jan 28, 202201:46:22
The Dark Shadows Phenomenon

The Dark Shadows Phenomenon

In the last episode of 2021, Barry and Phillip cover the staying power of Dark Shadows, from the groundbreaking 1960s daytime soap opera to the ill conceived 2012 Tim Burton feature film staring Johnny Depp.
Dec 31, 202101:51:10
Interview With the Vampire (1994)
Dec 21, 202140:19
Anne Rice Remembered
Dec 17, 202101:16:54
One Year Anniversary Top Ten Countdown
Dec 06, 202101:08:49
Race With the Devil (1975)
Nov 27, 202155:06
Rosemary's Baby (1968)

Rosemary's Baby (1968)

With Phillip on vacation, we're not recording an episode this week, so I'm sharing a movie discussion from the other short lived podcast. Rosemary and Guy are a young married couple in NYC expecting a baby. They are befriended by the neighbors, an sweet elderly couple. But how sweet are they. Starring Mia Farrow, John Cassavettes, Ruth Gordon and Ralph Bellamy. Follow us on Twitter: @AShudders. Instagram: @openshudderspodcast. Facebook: The Official Page for Open Shudders A Creepy Podcast.
Nov 11, 202101:04:22
The Dracula Legacy
Nov 05, 202101:27:02
1408 (2007) and Haunted Hotels
Oct 29, 202101:23:30
Hotel Cecil and the Death of Elisa Lam

Hotel Cecil and the Death of Elisa Lam

This week the guys discuss the senseless death of 21 year old Canadian tourist Elisa Lam at the Hotel Cecil on Slid Row in Los Angeles.
Oct 21, 202101:29:03
The Excorist (1973)

The Excorist (1973)

This is a reposted episode from our short lived movie podcast Open Shudders Goes to the Movies. In this episode, Barry and Phillip discuss the 1973 horror classic The Excorist starring Ellen Burstyn, Jason Miller, Lee J. Cobb and Linda Blair as Regan McNeil. Note: This was recorded by before Michael Bill joined us.
Oct 16, 202101:00:14
AHS Hotel (2015-16) and Introducing Michael Bill
Oct 09, 202101:59:52
The Shining (1980)
Oct 04, 202101:33:02
The Omen (1976):Open Shudders Goes to the Movies

The Omen (1976):Open Shudders Goes to the Movies

In this week's movie episode, we review one of the classic "Devil Movies" from the 1970s The Omen starring Gregory Peck and Lee Remick.
Sep 30, 202137:16
Joy Ride (2001): Open Shudders Goes to the Movies
Sep 30, 202134:47
Orphan (2009): Open Shudders Goes to the Movies
Sep 30, 202142:53
Arne Johnson: The Demon Murder Case
Aug 27, 202101:09:56
Richard Ramirez: The Night Stalker
Aug 20, 202101:22:51
H. H. Holmes: America's First Serial Killer
Aug 13, 202101:33:45
David Berkowitz: Son Of Sam
Aug 06, 202101:43:57
Road Games (1981): Open Shudders Goes to the Movies

Road Games (1981): Open Shudders Goes to the Movies

Open Shudders has reviewed some good movies. Unfortunately, this isn't one of them. In this installment of Open Shudders Goes to the Movies, we review the 1981 Australian stinker Road Games, starring Stacy Keach and Jamie Lee Curtis. Enjoy The View From The Open Shudders, BUT DON'T FALL OUT OF THE WINDOW
Aug 01, 202134:12
William Bonin: The Freeway Killer
Jul 30, 202101:39:49
The Truck Stop Killer: Robert Ben Rhoades
Jul 23, 202101:24:59
Final Destination 2 (2003): Open Shudders Goes to the Movies
Jul 15, 202135:35
Psycho State Trooper and the Brutal Murder of Lorraine Hendricks
Jul 09, 202101:43:48
The Hitcher (1986): Open Shudders Goes to the Movies

The Hitcher (1986): Open Shudders Goes to the Movies

In our Season 4 opener Bonus Episode we review The Hitcher (1986) starring Rutger Hauer, C.Thomas Howell and Jennifer Jason Leigh. We will also compare it to the 2007 remake starring Sean Bean and Sophia Bush.
Jul 09, 202133:60
Milk (2008): Open Shudders Goes to the Movies
Jul 01, 202145:32
Inferno: The Upstairs Lounge Tragedy

Inferno: The Upstairs Lounge Tragedy

On June 24, 1973, the Upstairs Lounge, a gay bar in the New Orleans French Quarter was torched killing 32 people and injuring 15. The complacent attitude by police, firemen and elected officials was beyond hateful. This is the final regular episode in our Targeted While Out: LGBTQ Hate Crimes. We have one more Bonus Episode, a review of the movie Milk (2008) staring Sean Penn as Harvey Milk. This will be our Season 3 finale.

Jun 25, 202101:26:42
Frank Perez Interview
Jun 24, 202149:05
The Pulse Nightclub Massacre
Jun 18, 202101:36:54
Boys Don't Cry (1999): Open Shudders Goes To the Movies

Boys Don't Cry (1999): Open Shudders Goes To the Movies

In this Bonus Episode, we review Boys Don't Cry (1999) starring Hilary Swank, Chloe Sevigny, Peter Sarsgaard, Brendon Sexton III and a surprisingly wonderful Lacy Goranson. Swank stars as the ill-fated trans man Brandon Teena with Sevigny as the object of his affection.
Jun 16, 202151:36
Matthew Shepard: Bashed to Death
Jun 09, 202101:11:31
The Future of the Sex Industry

The Future of the Sex Industry

Due to the illness of one of the hosts, we're posting this bonus episode where Barry and Phillip discuss what may be the future of the sex industry.
Jun 04, 202135:22
The Oldest Profession: The history of Prostitution

The Oldest Profession: The history of Prostitution

In this bonus episode, Barry and Phillip cover the history of the world's oldest profession. This bonus episode is available for a limited time, then it will only be available to Patreons.
May 30, 202157:44
Susan Smith: The Watery Grave
May 28, 202101:15:36
Casey Anthony: Worst Mother of the Century
May 21, 202101:24:37
The Murder of Garnett Spears: Munchausen by Proxy
May 14, 202101:12:58
Bette Davis and Joan Crawford: Hollywood Monster Moms

Bette Davis and Joan Crawford: Hollywood Monster Moms

In this special Mother's Day Bonus episode w cover the careers and lives of two Golden Age Divas that fueded with each other and their own daughters.
May 09, 202150:03
Diane Downs and Her Small Sacrifices

Diane Downs and Her Small Sacrifices

In the first instalment of our May series Mama Mia: Murderous Mom, we cover Diane Downs, who shot her three children, killing one. you can help support this podcast at www.patreon.com/openshudders follow us on Twitter: @Ashudders Instagram: @openshudderspodcast Facebook Business Page: Open Shuddwes: A Creepy Podcast Facebook Group: The Official Page For Open Shudders: A Creepy Podcast Enjoy The View from the Open Shudders, BUT DON'T FALL OUT OF THE WINDOW!!!!
May 07, 202101:04:45