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Selling The Scream

Selling The Scream

By Jeremy Donaldson

Self proclaimed "Horror-ologist" (Josh) attempts to sell a complete neophyte (Jed) on some of his favorite horror films.
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#79 Ba-Ba-Ba, Ba-Ba-Ba-Dook- BaBaDook

Selling The ScreamJan 10, 2024

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#79 Ba-Ba-Ba, Ba-Ba-Ba-Dook- BaBaDook

#79 Ba-Ba-Ba, Ba-Ba-Ba-Dook- BaBaDook

Superfan Jen Fett is back to help us dissect this one and let us see what's underneath.

Jan 10, 202401:37:14
#76 Hey Man, Nice Shot - Saloum

#76 Hey Man, Nice Shot - Saloum

If you ever wondered what it would look like if one of your favorite action/horror flicks from the 90's was made in Africa, then this ones for you!

Dec 11, 202301:17:40
#77 We don't know what death is! - Halloween 2

#77 We don't know what death is! - Halloween 2

I thought I did, but it turns out I was mistaken.

Nov 07, 202301:25:20
#76 Stupendous - Friday the 13th 2009

#76 Stupendous - Friday the 13th 2009

We're baaaaaaaaaack

Oct 16, 202301:35:30
Revisiting the Scream - Captain Kronos

Revisiting the Scream - Captain Kronos

Listen, our release schedule is hit and miss at best. We will have a new episode up for you eventually but for now just enjoy this oldie that needs more love!

Apr 24, 202301:23:14
#75 The Running (not)Dead - 28 Days Later

#75 The Running (not)Dead - 28 Days Later

No zombies were harmed in the making of this podcast.

Apr 10, 202301:39:00
#74 Making "fetch" happen - Jennifer's Body

#74 Making "fetch" happen - Jennifer's Body

What if "Mean Girls" but they ate people?

Mar 28, 202301:41:04
#73 Look! Up in the sky! It's - Q The Winged Serpent

#73 Look! Up in the sky! It's - Q The Winged Serpent

Stop motion giant monster movie set in the Beastie Boys "Sabotage" music video cinematic universe.

Mar 12, 202301:28:18
#72 Before Umbrella Corp. - Spring (2014)

#72 Before Umbrella Corp. - Spring (2014)

Starting off our fourth!?! season with a real interesting one.  Spring is just around the corner and our hearts are turning to thoughts of genetic legacy and what, if anything, matters in the face of an uncaring universe.  We also get right into the real real questions like "is this Horror?" 

Feb 18, 202301:28:58
#71. How many Draculas? - Bram Stokers Dracula

#71. How many Draculas? - Bram Stokers Dracula

Joined once again by the lovely Jen Fett, we take on Francis Ford Coppola's Bram Stoker's Dracula's movie

Feb 02, 202301:36:21
#70 Strip Monopoly - Friday the 13th part 1

#70 Strip Monopoly - Friday the 13th part 1

Josh goat a new computer so bear with us as we dial in the audio settings.  It's not bad, but it is different.

Jan 16, 202301:44:52
#69 Nice! - Demons

#69 Nice! - Demons

All episodes are special, but this is maybe the MOST special. Let the spirit of the season fill you as we watch a movie in a movie with "Demons"

Dec 29, 202201:17:32
#68 Be my baby! - Barbarian (2022)

#68 Be my baby! - Barbarian (2022)

we get real current with this one as we watch a movie from the year we are currently in with Barbarian. Also Jed picked this one so please be gentle.

Dec 13, 202201:22:04
#67 Man too big! - It Follows

#67 Man too big! - It Follows

It's a threesome this week as we are joined by podcast superstar Jen Fett to discuss the spooky teen sex romp "It Follows"

Nov 29, 202201:39:16
#66 Caveat Emptor - Pumpkinhead

#66 Caveat Emptor - Pumpkinhead

An episode so nice we did it twice...er once...definitely only once.

Nov 14, 202201:15:50
#65 SAY SOMETHING! - Halloween 2018

#65 SAY SOMETHING! - Halloween 2018

Halloween on Halloween?! it's just crazy enough to work.

Oct 25, 202201:52:45
#64 Whatcha gonna do when the Me-Maniac runs wild on you? - Perfect Blue

#64 Whatcha gonna do when the Me-Maniac runs wild on you? - Perfect Blue

Coming to you live from Mima's room we watch our first anime to find out if cartoons can be scary.

Oct 11, 202201:30:26
#63 Cropsy Dusting - The Burning

#63 Cropsy Dusting - The Burning

Digging into what makes Tom Savini such a big deal in horror we check out this proto Friday the 13th and see what a REAL summer camp looks like!

Sep 29, 202201:26:02
#62 METEOR DEPARTMENT - Creepshow

#62 METEOR DEPARTMENT - Creepshow

We dip our toes back in the world of the anthology this week with 1982's "Creepshow". George Romero directs and Stephen King writes so it has to be good right? ...Right?

Sep 06, 202201:43:03
#61 More like predat...oh... - Prey

#61 More like predat...oh... - Prey

We're keeping things current this week unless you're listening in the future in which case, Dig this horror classic we have for you today!

Aug 23, 202201:24:05
#60 You Have your whole lives behind you - Hellbound: Hellraiser 2

#60 You Have your whole lives behind you - Hellbound: Hellraiser 2

We're going back to check in with Pinhead and the gang to see if they've learned a thing or two about bargaining with young ladies.

Aug 09, 202201:40:06
#59 Jesus wept - Hellraiser

#59 Jesus wept - Hellraiser

Visiting the mind of Clive Barker for the second time this episode. Is it scary? Sexy? Both-y? Come and see. we have such sights to show you.

Jul 23, 202201:24:25
#58 Step right up and get your ticket! - We're All Going To the Worlds Fair

#58 Step right up and get your ticket! - We're All Going To the Worlds Fair

The old bait and switch, but will it throw Jed off the sale?

Jul 06, 202201:11:17
#57 It's like "Jaws" but smaller - Piranha

#57 It's like "Jaws" but smaller - Piranha

Lots of little bites or one biggun? what say ye audience?

Jun 21, 202201:30:45
#56 Insert Humorous Title Here - Get Out

#56 Insert Humorous Title Here - Get Out

We are joined by friend of the pod Jen Fett for this one. Listen as we fumble our way through this racially charged movie in a way that only 40 something year old white people can.  

May 31, 202201:42:51
#55 HAPPY HOLIDAYS! - Friday the 13th Part 2

#55 HAPPY HOLIDAYS! - Friday the 13th Part 2

It's that time of year again folks, so gather round the campfire and listen as we dissect this entry in everyone's favorite holiday franchise!

May 13, 202201:36:57
#54 Baby baby baby oh - Impetigore (2019)

#54 Baby baby baby oh - Impetigore (2019)

Our first Indonesian film. Is it going to win Jed over or will Josh have to resort to black magic to get him on board the Folk horror hype-train?

May 05, 202201:21:23
#53 The lost episode - The Blood on Satan's Claw

#53 The lost episode - The Blood on Satan's Claw

This episode was a real struggle to get out so you better appreciate it!  Kidding....maybe

Apr 20, 202201:23:07
#52 The Right Hand of Hate - Night of the Hunter

#52 The Right Hand of Hate - Night of the Hunter

Joined once again by our most frequent guest Jason Duff we try to nail down just how this is a horror film.

Apr 05, 202201:43:60
#51 H.R. Giger is for the children - Alien (1979)

#51 H.R. Giger is for the children - Alien (1979)

Looking at another classic of the genre this week.

Mar 08, 202201:20:41
#50 Henry and Fritz's Bogus Journey - Frankenstein

#50 Henry and Fritz's Bogus Journey - Frankenstein

The oldest movie we've covered by far, we dig up Frankenstein to see what makes it tick.

Feb 22, 202201:11:18
#49 Big. Meaty. Ghosts. - Poltergeist 2

#49 Big. Meaty. Ghosts. - Poltergeist 2

It's our two year anniversary here at Selling the Scream and we are going right back to the Poltergeist well with the sequel to last years anniversary movie pick.  Hey if it ain't broke...

Feb 08, 202201:19:40
#48 Drop Dead Gabriel - Malignant (2021)

#48 Drop Dead Gabriel - Malignant (2021)

Our first dose of director James Wan and it. Is. A. Doozy.  Join us as we watch this big dumb movie and find out if Jed is buying what Josh is selling this week.

Jan 25, 202201:35:31
#47 Dog will hunt! - Texas Chainsaw Massacre 2

#47 Dog will hunt! - Texas Chainsaw Massacre 2

Join us as we discuss the sequel to our very first movie! Will our high praise for the original carry over to the follow up? I dunno!

Jan 11, 202201:21:40
#46 Smash cut to Grandpa's dick - Day of the Beast (1995)

#46 Smash cut to Grandpa's dick - Day of the Beast (1995)

This movie is nonstop screwball comedy. A real laugh a minute type affair... or is it?

Dec 20, 202101:20:38
#45 There's Something About Charlie - Hereditary (2018)

#45 There's Something About Charlie - Hereditary (2018)

Where to start with this one?  Probably the most surprising movie I've watched in quite some time.  If you haven't seen it maybe check it out first before listening.

Dec 07, 202101:32:35
#44 Some real Resident Evil shit - [REC.]

#44 Some real Resident Evil shit - [REC.]

We are joined by a special guest this week to talk about one of her favorite horror films.

Nov 22, 202101:32:24
#43 Stabbing babysitters is my bag baby! - Halloween (1978)

#43 Stabbing babysitters is my bag baby! - Halloween (1978)

Coming too you a little early because you know we couldn't let today go by without remark.  that's right October 31st, Halloween, and what better way to celebrate than with our favorite international man of mystery Michael Myers.

Oct 31, 202101:23:01
Ep 42 Shining 2: Electric Boogaloo - Doctor Sleep

Ep 42 Shining 2: Electric Boogaloo - Doctor Sleep

After a short break we return with a direct follow up to our previous episode. A first for this podcast.

Oct 19, 202101:24:19
Ep #41 Dick Hallorann can decorate my house - The Shining

Ep #41 Dick Hallorann can decorate my house - The Shining

We are sticking to a theme this week friends. It's ...ugh..."Steph-tember...and we are once again watching the adaptation of a novel by Stephen King. This time The Shining is on the menu and boy, is there a lot to chew on.

Sep 21, 202101:28:29
#40 Dirty pillows - Carrie (1976)

#40 Dirty pillows - Carrie (1976)

This week we tackle a pair of firsts as we dive into the mind of Stephen King and the vison of Brian De Palma with 1976's Carrie.

Sep 06, 202101:34:05
#39 Oh these zany kids! - Happy Birthday to Me (1981)

#39 Oh these zany kids! - Happy Birthday to Me (1981)

Happy Birthday horror fans!  That's right this week on StS we have a very special birthday edition for you! Our resident horror nerd Josh is getting another year older, and another year wiser. Will it help him make the sale?  Listen and learn friends.

Aug 23, 202101:28:18
#38 I'm on a Boat! - Jason Takes Manhattan

#38 I'm on a Boat! - Jason Takes Manhattan

The high holiday is upon us once again, so settle in for a long one. Josh has a lot to say about this movie and it turns out so do I.

Aug 13, 202102:00:30
Ep#37 Eye Trauma: The Movie! - The Beyond (1981)

Ep#37 Eye Trauma: The Movie! - The Beyond (1981)

Think Phantasm meets We Are Still Here directed by Heironymous Bosch and voiced by the cast of an 80's anime dub.

Jul 26, 202101:34:06
Ep#36 - Choo Choo of the dead - Train to Busan (2016)

Ep#36 - Choo Choo of the dead - Train to Busan (2016)

Josh has another Asian horror flick for us this week. Will his dastardly plan to bring a little culture into Jed's life succeed, or will our hero derail this attempt as he has so many others?

Jul 12, 202101:38:34
Ep#35 He's from Brooklyn - Angel Heart ('87)

Ep#35 He's from Brooklyn - Angel Heart ('87)

We play another round of "is this horror" in this supernatural thriller featuring two heavy hitters in their prime. Bobby De Niro and Young Mickey Rourke try to out method one another scene after scene. Does it work? Listen and find out!

Jun 28, 202101:30:24
Ep #34 One thing leads to another - The House of the Devil (2009)

Ep #34 One thing leads to another - The House of the Devil (2009)

This love letter to 80's horror films is a slow burn that combines the satanic panic with rad music to create a remarkably faithful recreation of movies from that time. 

Jun 14, 202101:25:45
Ep #33 - A movie for smart people, like us! - The Invitation (2015)

Ep #33 - A movie for smart people, like us! - The Invitation (2015)

This episode sponsored by Mike Myers.

May 31, 202101:26:15
Ep#32 See you later alligator - Hello Mary Lou!: Prom Night 2 (1987)

Ep#32 See you later alligator - Hello Mary Lou!: Prom Night 2 (1987)

No animals were harmed during the recording of this podcast

May 17, 202101:33:12
Ep#31 Mafia shark hitmen... - Cruel Jaws (1995)

Ep#31 Mafia shark hitmen... - Cruel Jaws (1995)

This movie has everything: Bootleg Seaworld, bootleg Hulk Hogan, bootleg Jaws. Man "bootleg" looks like a made up word when you write it that many times....

Apr 19, 202101:24:59