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Is This Scary

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The Wolfman (1941)

Is This ScaryMay 08, 2024

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The Wolfman (1941)

The Wolfman (1941)

Get your silver cane ready we are going hunting for some wolves. Join us as we review the Universal classic of a free spirited heir whose happy life gets turned into a horror tragedy.

May 08, 202401:10:08
HORROR TRIVIA part 1

HORROR TRIVIA part 1

Join us for a little Horror Trivia. Will your horror knowledge make you the survivor or victim?


Intro and Outro by David_Fesliyan

Apr 18, 202446:37
An American Werewolf in London (1981)

An American Werewolf in London (1981)

An American Werewolf in London (1981) is a black comedy film featuring one of the best makeup transformations in horror history. "Stay away from the Moors."


Spoiler Alert!!

Intro and Outro music by David Fesliyan

Apr 04, 202401:04:31
The Howling (1981)

The Howling (1981)

Gets your silver bullets and beware the full moon, we talking werewolves. Join us as we break down one of the best werewolves films.


Intro and Outro by Lesfm

Mar 07, 202401:01:15
The Shining (1980)

The Shining (1980)

We have arrived at the Overlook Hotel. Join us a we discuss the Kubrick masterpiece, The Shining.


Intro and Outro by Loyalty Freak Music

Jan 25, 202401:21:15
No Exit (2022)

No Exit (2022)

Grab a blanket and join us for a chilly movie about some people at a rest stop. The Hulu original No Exit. Happy New Year!



Opening and Closing music: scary-spooky-creepy-horror-ambient-dark-piano-cinematic-115052 DmitryTaras
Jan 11, 202439:15
Thanksgiving (2023)

Thanksgiving (2023)

Join us as we talk about why we're thankful for Eli Roth's latest gore fest. Gather at the table and don't forget the cranberry sauce.


Intro and outro music track - horror teaser by igor fedyk

Nov 30, 202340:04
The Invisible Man (1933)

The Invisible Man (1933)

Join us as we discuss the highly underrated Universal classic, The Invisible Man (1933).


For its time, the film crew pulled out all the stops for the practical and special affects that still amaze viewers today.

Nov 09, 202352:19
Frankenstein (1931)

Frankenstein (1931)

Happy Halloween!! Join us as we look into the eyes of the monster. Frankenstein has been the face of Universal Monsters ever since its debut.


With great sound, smooth cinematography and a solid story this film is more than a classic. This film became a icon of its genre.

Oct 26, 202341:59
Last Night In Soho (2021)

Last Night In Soho (2021)

Join us for our season 2 finale! We're talking about the excellent Last Night in Soho from Edgar Wright. This movie is a ride, it's got great music and a killer plot.


We ended up releasing this one out of order. This will unfortunately be the last episode featuring Phil as a regular for the foreseeable future. He'll be back from time to time.


Music by WBA Free Track

Oct 12, 202353:09
DRACULA (1931)

DRACULA (1931)

Happy Spooky Season listeners. Join us we beginning our new series, Horror History. We start with Dracula starring Bela Lugosi. This atmospheric gothic film uses German expressionism, very little sound, and dramatic characters that made Universal Monsters the icon they are today.

Oct 05, 202352:57
Overview: Friday the 13th part 1

Overview: Friday the 13th part 1

Finally!! We are talking about our special boy, Jason Voorhees. Join us as we do an overview of the whole franchise and discuss our favorite films and kills.

Aug 09, 202301:05:25
DEEP CUT: The Menu (2022)

DEEP CUT: The Menu (2022)

This new black comedy film uses stunning visuals and quick wit to make you laugh and question your place in society. Enjoy The Menu!

Intro and Outro by rage_sound
Jul 13, 202301:11:21
Deep Dive: Smile (2022)

Deep Dive: Smile (2022)

The horror marketing that scared the nation. Smile is a dark psychological horror film that keeps you on your toes.


Spoiler review!!


Trigger Warning: mentions of Suicide, Addiction, and mental disorders.


Intro and Outro by rage-sound

Jun 29, 202301:13:57
Pulse - Kairo (2001)

Pulse - Kairo (2001)

Join us as we talk about why the internet isn't your friend and might be trying to kill you. It's the J-Horror cult classic Pulse.

Trigger warnings for suicide, depression, and mental illness.

Jun 15, 202347:58
Dread RPG Gameplay and Conversation PT.2

Dread RPG Gameplay and Conversation PT.2

This is the continuation to our game play of the RPG Dread.



Music By Rage Sound

May 03, 202301:01:06
Dread RPG Gameplay and Conversation PT.1

Dread RPG Gameplay and Conversation PT.1

Listen in while we try something new. This time around we decided to let our nerd out and play a RPG you you all.


Music By Rage Sound

May 03, 202302:06:26
Director Spotlight Wes Craven: My Soul to Take (2010)

Director Spotlight Wes Craven: My Soul to Take (2010)

For our final episode of the Wes Craven spotlight we doing a deep dive into one of his lesser known films, My Soul to Take. This film contains a lot of info that was too much for a single film. Being one of Wes' last films what are your thoughts?

Intro and Outro by jeffliymusic
Mar 30, 202301:19:04
Wes Craven Director Spotlight: A Nightmare on Elm Street (1984)

Wes Craven Director Spotlight: A Nightmare on Elm Street (1984)

Join us as talk about the dream demon himself Freddy Krueger, that's right we're finally doing a heavy hitter, the OG Nightmare from 1984.


Intro and outro music by Igor Fedyk

Mar 22, 202301:31:45
Director Spotlight Wes Craven: Last House on the Left (1972)

Director Spotlight Wes Craven: Last House on the Left (1972)

This week we start our examination of the late great Wes Craven. we start this spotlight off with his first movie the 1972 cult classic Last House on the Left. so listen in to see what our opinions on the the Wes Craven's first movie and a little into his career and life.

Mar 15, 202346:38
DEEP DIVE: The Fly (1986)

DEEP DIVE: The Fly (1986)

The film that opened the door for Jeff Goldblum to become topless meme. "The Fly" is a horror science fiction film with all the Cronenberg body horror. 


Intro and Outro by dark-energy

Mar 08, 202301:11:01
HALLOWEEN ENDS (2022)

HALLOWEEN ENDS (2022)

Better late than never. Here is the deep dive into the last film of the Blumhouse trilogy, Halloween Ends. Whether you like or not this is film, people will be talking about for a long time. 

Feb 09, 202301:19:52
THE FOREST (2016)

THE FOREST (2016)

Ever been lost in the wilderness? This film stars Aokigahara, a famous Japanese forest, that has many tragedies. Join us a we do a deep dive into the movie that gave us the idea for our podcast. Thanks for listening!

WARNING this episode mentions Suicide. 

Intro and outro by jeffliymusic

Jan 26, 202301:03:37
Christmas Special: part 2 Gremlins(1984)

Christmas Special: part 2 Gremlins(1984)

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays from us. Join us as we discuss the film about cute yet disastrous furbies aka Mogwai. Gremlins is a creature feature classic that holds a lot of Hollywood easter eggs. Can you find them all?

Intro and Outro by rage sound
Dec 26, 202201:05:16
Christmas Special: part 1 Krampus (2015)

Christmas Special: part 1 Krampus (2015)

He sees when you sleeping, he knows when your awake, and he knows when your Christmas spirit dies. Watch as this anti-Saint Nicholas turns a dysfunctional family's Christmas from bad to way worse. 

Intro and Outro by rage sound.

Dec 13, 202201:12:50
Pilgrim (2019)

Pilgrim (2019)

Join us as we delve into a Thanksgiving misadventure. "Period" costumes, a homemade feast, and lots of family time. 


intro and outro music by WestsideStudio in South Africa

Nov 23, 202250:31
Barbarian 2022

Barbarian 2022

If you thought old hotels were creepy, wait till you see this horror film about an Airbnb with a disturbing past. 


Intro and outro by rage sound

Nov 17, 202258:07
Halloween Special 2022 - Hellraiser (2022)

Halloween Special 2022 - Hellraiser (2022)

HAPPY HALLOWEEN!!!!!!! Join us as we discuss the wonderfully spooky Hellariser! This Hulu original is a great example of a reboot done right. It pays homage to the first two films in the series while leaving plenty of promise for the future.    



Opening and closing music by Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio

Oct 31, 202201:04:54
Hellraiser (1987)

Hellraiser (1987)

Happy Spooky Season!! Join us as we discuss Clive Barker's Hellraiser. This film is gory, simple, and full of grotesque fantasy lore. 


Intro and Outro by rage sound

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Oct 26, 202201:00:20
Rob Zombie's The Munsters

Rob Zombie's The Munsters

We've been talking about it for months and its finally here. Our review of Rob Zombie's The Munsters. It's a movie. This review contains spoilers. 

Intro and Outro by rage sound 


Oct 19, 202250:22
Black Phone (2022)

Black Phone (2022)

The long awaited review of Black Phone. This suspenseful film brings a strong 70s atmosphere in a small town haunted by a masked killer. 

Intro music by igor fedyk

Outro music by rage sound

Oct 12, 202235:42
Choose or Die (2022)

Choose or Die (2022)

Join us as we review this Netflix original film about a killer 80's computer game. Don't get curs>d.


Intro Track By, Jeffliymusic

Sep 21, 202238:00
The Phantom of the Opera (1989)

The Phantom of the Opera (1989)

Based on the classic tale of horror and romance, this film takes this story to the edge where Phantom and Horror fans still have a divisive opinion about it. With a gruesome twist from the original storyline, terrific makeup, and a theme of layering we see a different look for the character of the Phantom, but the horror icon Robert Englund as well. 

This review contains SPOLIERS. 

Intro track by_rage-sound.

Sep 08, 202201:00:46
DOCTOR SLEEP (2019)

DOCTOR SLEEP (2019)

This is a log episode so get your popcorn ready! Join us as we dig deep into the Stephen King novel and Mike Flanagan film, Doctor Sleep. Do you like the book or film better?

Intro track by, Rage Sound

WARNING: this episode contains mentions of Suicide, violence towards children and alcohol and drug abuse. 

Aug 24, 202201:14:18
Shark Films

Shark Films

Shark!!! Join us as we laugh and discuss about shark movies, no matter how bad they are. Remember dont swim alone. 

Intro Track By, Jeffliymusic

Aug 10, 202224:05
Bonus #2 The Munsters Trailer Reaction

Bonus #2 The Munsters Trailer Reaction

Gather around and listen to us get disappointed all over this trailer. 


Intro Track By, Jeffliymusic 

Jul 21, 202225:11
Urban Legend Story Time: Maryland edition

Urban Legend Story Time: Maryland edition

Join us on our first episode featuring urban legends. We start with Maryland, the place we live. Weird I know.  Come find out why you should always pay attention while driving in the hills, be an understanding parent, never call your neighbor a bad name.  

Jul 14, 202243:44
Horror Board Games part 1

Horror Board Games part 1

What lurks within these mysterious halls and what horrors will you find? Betrayal at House on a Hill is a fun filled horror game that pays homage to countless Universal monsters, classic films and Gothic book characters. Join us as we review this game with a returning guest, our friend Noah. 

Jun 15, 202253:40
Director Spotlight: John Carpenter "In the Mouth of Madness" (1994)

Director Spotlight: John Carpenter "In the Mouth of Madness" (1994)

In the final film of Carpenter's apocalypse trilogy we get the best of classic cinematography, creatures from void, and Sam Neill's great acting. Join us as we jump into a world that is obsessed with horror novels and homicidal paranoia is quickly taking over the world. 

May 19, 202250:04
Director Spotlight: John Carpenter's The Prince of Darkness(1987)

Director Spotlight: John Carpenter's The Prince of Darkness(1987)

This unique film was not only John Carpenters passion project, but has sparked its own fandom. What is better than a super pale Alice Cooper impaling people with bicycle's and swirling green slime of doom!

May 05, 202239:28
Director Spotlight: John Carpenter's The Fog (1980)

Director Spotlight: John Carpenter's The Fog (1980)

Join us for our first episode focusing on John Carpenter. This time around we examine The Fog, Carpenter's first film after Halloween. A movie that helped cement his reputation as a horror director. 

Apr 20, 202253:43
What makes a Good Horror movie? part 1

What makes a Good Horror movie? part 1

For some this might be an easy question. To others, trying to answer "what makes a good horror movie" is like trying to decide on what you want to eat for dinner. This episode is one part of many as we go through the things that are needed to create a movie and give our opinion on horror films that succeeded or flopped. 

Apr 14, 202250:38
The Leprechaun (1993)

The Leprechaun (1993)

Happy St. Patrick's Day!! Join us as we discuss the first Leprechaun film and franchise. Grab a beer and dont take gold from any small green men!! You have been warned. 

Mar 17, 202232:59
Winter Horror part 2: THE THING (1982)

Winter Horror part 2: THE THING (1982)

This classic John Carpenter film showcased supernatural creatures and isolation through legendary cinematography and special effects. What is better then Kurt Russell and shapeshifting aliens!

Mar 10, 202249:31
Spoiler Review: Texas Chainsaw Massacre (2022)

Spoiler Review: Texas Chainsaw Massacre (2022)

Join us as we discuss Netflix latest horror movie. This sequel to the 1974 classic has had mixed reviews, but we enjoy a challenge. So do you think it will live up to the legend?

Mar 03, 202243:59
Winter Horror Episode part 1: Misery (1990)

Winter Horror Episode part 1: Misery (1990)

Do you want to watch Kathy Bates in her most acclaimed performance and one of the best Stephen King adaptations? Misery is a slow burn phycological film full of seclusion, insanity, and obsession. 

Feb 24, 202244:46
HORROR COMICBOOK: Locke & Key

HORROR COMICBOOK: Locke & Key

Join us we discuss the collaboration of Author Joe Hill and illustrator Gabriel Rodriguez. Locke & Key follows after a tragedy forces a family of four to relocate to a remote island in Massachusetts. Soon after the children begin to find magical keys that unlock horrors and secrets. 

Feb 03, 202252:60
Deep Dive: The Blair Witch Project (1999)

Deep Dive: The Blair Witch Project (1999)

Join us as we discuss The Blair Witch Project (1999). This classic supernatural horror film is one of the first found footage films and terrified viewers with its eerie atmosphere and crushing feeling of hopelessness. 

Jan 20, 202248:23
CHRISTMAS SPECIAL part 2: Black Christmas (1974)

CHRISTMAS SPECIAL part 2: Black Christmas (1974)

Merry Christmas! Join us we watch what is likely the first true slasher movie ever. This classic takes us on a journey of disturbing phone calls, sherry, and murder.  

Dec 26, 202159:04
CHRISTMAS SPECIAL part 1: Santa's Slay (2005)

CHRISTMAS SPECIAL part 1: Santa's Slay (2005)

What is better than a B movie horror starring Bill Goldberg? How about a killer Santa who is also the son of Satan. Enjoy all the holiday puns and gore with friends and family!

Dec 16, 202127:18