Scream Stream
By James Gass
Scream StreamDec 25, 2017
S3E16: Is Shudder In Trouble, American Mary the Series, and a New Fear Street is In the Works
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S3E15: The Poughkeepsie Tapes
On this week's episode I finally review one of the most disturbing mockumentaries I've ever seen, The Poughkeepsie Tapes. I also cover some new releases available on Shudder and Netflix.
The Poughkeepsie Tapes
Directed by: John Erick Dowdle
Written by: Drew and John Erick Dowdle
Stars: Stacy Chbosky, Ben Messmer, and Samantha Robinson.
Plot Synopsis When hundreds of videotapes showing torture, murder and dismemberment are found in an abandoned house, they reveal a serial killer's decade-long reign of terror and become the most disturbing collection of evidence homicide detectives have ever seen.
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S3E14: Must See Holiday Horror Movies This Christmas Season
On this special episode I cover seven of my favorite Holiday themed horror movies I like to watch during the Christmas season. This episode is also available in video format on Spotify.
Krampus
Directed by: Michael Dougherty
Written by Michael Dogherty, Todd Casey, and Zach Shields
Stars: Adam Scott, Toni Collette, and David Koechner
Plot Synopsis: A boy who has a bad Christmas accidentally summons a festive demon to his family home.
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Blood Rage
Directed by: John Grissmer
Written by: Bruce Rubin
Stars: Louise Lasser, Mark Soper
Plot Synopsis: Twins Todd and Terry seem like sweet boys, that is, until one of them takes an axe to the face of a fellow patron at the local drive-in. Todd is blamed for the bloody crime and institutionalized, whilst twin brother Terry goes free. Ten years later and, as the family gathers around the table for a Thanksgiving meal, the news comes in that Todd has escaped. But has the real killer in fact been in their midst all along? One thing's for sure, there will be blood and rage!
Black Christmas (Original)
Directed by: Bob Clark who directed A christmas Story and Children shouldn’t play with dead things.
Written by: Roy Moore
Stars: Olivia Hussey, Keir Dullea, and Margo Kidder
During their Christmas break, a group of sorority girls are stalked by a stranger.
https://anchor.fm/screamstream/episodes/S2E10-Black-Christmas-and-The-Witch-eavslc
A Christmas Horror Story
Christmas horror anthology including shorts directed by: Grant Harvey, Steven Hoban, Brett Sullivan and written by: James Kee, Sarah Larsen, and Doug Taylor.
Stars: William Shatner, George Buza, and Rob Archer.
Plot Synopsis: Interwoven stories that take place on Christmas Eve, as told by one festive radio host: A family brings home more than a Christmas tree, a student documentary becomes a living nightmare, a Christmas spirit terrorizes, Santa slays evil.
https://anchor.fm/screamstream/episodes/S2E11-A-Christmas-Horror-Story-eavsld
Silent Night Deadly Night
Directed by: Charles E Sellier Jr.
Written by: Paul Caimi and Michael Hickey
Stars: Lilyan Chauvin, Gilmer McCormick, and Toni Nero
Plot Synopsis: Little Billy witness his parents getting killed by Santa after being warned by his senile grandpa that Santa punishes those who are naughty. Now Billy is 18, and out of the orphanage, and he has just become Santa, himself.
Rare Exports
Directed by: Jalmari Helander
Written by: Jalmari Helander, Juuso Helander, and Petri Jokiranta
Stars: Jorma Tommila, Onni Tommila, and Peeter Jakobi
Plot Synopsis: In the depths of the Korvatunturi mountains, 486 meters deep, lies the closest ever guarded secret of Christmas. The time has come to dig it up. This Christmas everyone will believe in Santa Claus.
Christmas Evil
Written and Directed by: Lewis Jackson
Stars: Brandon Maggart, Jeffrey DeMunn, and Dianne Hull
Plot Synopsis: A toy factory worker, mentally scarred as a child upon learning Santa Claus is not real, suffers a nervous breakdown after being belittled at work, and embarks on a Yuletide killing spree.
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S3E13: The Sentinel (1977)
On this week's episode I review the classic horror film, The Sentinel. I wasn't sure I had seen this one before, but once I started watching it, it all came back. I'm surprised I'm just now reviewing this for the podcast.
The Sentinel
Directed by: Michael Winner
Written by: Michael Winner
Stars: Cristina Raines, Ava Gardner, and Chris Sarandon
Plot Synopsis: A young woman moves into an apartment in a building which houses a sinister evil.
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S3E12: Horror Noire
This week I review the horror anthology film, Horror Noire. This is a collection of six stories from black filmmakers and is a Shudder exclusive. Shudder also produced a documentary of the same name which I highly recommend. I do a mini review of each segment so this episode is a bit longer than usual. After the review I cover the new additions to Shudder this week.
Horror Noire
Directors: Joe West, Julien Christian Lutz, Zandashe Brown, Rob Greenlea, Robin Givens, Kimani Ray Smith
Cast: Lesley-Ann Brandt, Luke James, Erica Ash, Tone Bell, Tony Todd, Peter Stormare, Lenora Crichlow, Rachel True, Brandon Michael Smyth, Sean Patrick Thomas
Plot Synopsis: Experience the next chapter of Black horror in this anthology of terrifying tales. Showcasing Black directors and screenwriters, Horror Noire tells six stories written by Tananarive Due and Steven Barnes, Ezra Claytan Daniels, Victor LaValle, Shernold Edwards and Al Letson; featuring racist vampires, supernatural creatures and Satan his damn self. A SHUDDER ORIGINAL
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S3E11: The Old Ways
This week I review the Spanish indie horror film, The Old Ways available on Netflix. I also cover this weeks new additions to Shudder.
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S3E10: VHS 94
This week I review the newest addition to the V/H/S series, V/H/S 94. This was recently released on Shudder and I was pretty excited to see it. Was it worth the wait? I also cover a few announcements related to the podcast and give you the latest Shudder releases.
V/H/S 94
Written and Directed by:Z
Simon Barrett “The Empty Wake
Steven Kostanski “The Veggie Master”
Chloe Okuno “The Storm Drain”
Ryan Prows “Terror”
Jennifer Reeder “Holy Hell”
Timo Tjahjanto “The Subject”
Stars: Anna Hopkins, Christian Potenza, Brian Paul
Plot Synopsis: A police S.W.A.T. team investigates about a mysterious VHS tape and discovers a sinister cult that has pre-recorded material which uncovers a nightmarish conspiracy.
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S3E9: Witchboard
This week I review the classic 80s paranormal slasher, Witchboard. I also cover the latest editions to Shudder, Netflix, and tell you why you should be checking out Tubi.
Witchboard
Directed by Kevin Tenney
Written by Kevin Tenney
Stars Todd Allen, Tawney Kidaen, Stephen Nichols
Plot Synopsis:
When his girlfriend becomes dangerously obsessed with a ghost she contacted using a ouija board, Jim reluctantly joins forces with her ex - his own estranged childhood best friend - to identify and exorcise the evil spirit.
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S3E8: The Beach House
This week I review the Shudder exclusive, The Beach House. I some how missed this one coming to Shudder. I also talk a little bit about a new table top RPG I picked up today called Call of Cthulhu which is, of course, based in the Lovecraft universe.
The Beach House
Written and Directed by: Jeffrey A. Brown
Stars: Liana Liberato, Noah Le Gros, and Jake Webber
Plot Synopsis: A romantic getaway for two troubled college sweethearts turns into a struggle for survival when unexpected guests - and the surrounding environment - exhibit signs of a mysterious infection.
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S3E7: Ghost Lab
This week on Scream Stream I review the Thai horror film, Ghost Lab. This was recommended to me by my friend Alex. Should I have taken that recommendation? I also give some updates on the YouTube channel and my plans moving forward. I think I have some pretty exciting ideas.
Ghost Lab
Written by: Vasudhorn Piyaromna, Paween Purijitpanya, Tossaphon Raintong
Directed by: Paween Purijitpanya
Stars: Thanapob Leeratanakachorn, Paris Intarakomalyasut, Nuttanicha Dungwattanawanich
Synopsis: After witnessing a haunting in their hospital, two doctors become dangerously obsessed with obtaining scientific proof that ghosts exist.
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S3E6: Rawhead Rex
On this week's episode I review Rawhead Rex; a creature feature based on a short story by the master of horror, Clive Barker. You can read this story in Barker's Books of Blood Volume 3. Next week I'll be reviewing a Thai horror film entitled, Ghost Lab, suggested to me by AlexisPlaying.
Rawhead Rex
Directed by George Pavlou
Written by Clive Barker
Stars David Dukes, Kelly Piper, Hugh O’Conor
Plot Synopsis:
An ancient creature called Rawhead is awakened from its slumber near an Irish village and goes on a rampage killing anyone in sight.
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S3E5: Fear Street Trilogy
Hold on to your kitchen knives 'cuz Scream Stream has finally returned after more than a year on hiatus! Be warned, I sat down and recorded this episode with little to no prep work so, I don't list the director and actors like I normally do. In the spirit of the show, I give my thoughts and impressions on all three of the Fear Street films which are currently available on Netflix. I hope you are as excited as I am for the show's return. Next week I'll be reviewing Raw Head Rex; available on Shudder.com.
Fear Street Trilogy
Directed by: Leigh Janiak
Written by: R.L. Stine, Kyle Killen, Phil Graziadei
Stars: Kiana Madeira
Olivia Scott Wlech
Benjamin Flores Jr.
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S3E4: Chopping Mall
For the next few weeks I'll be diving into the classics of horror. I realize I don't review enough of them and I want to change that. I'm going to kick things off with Chopping Mall from 1986.
Chopping Mall
Directed by Jim Wynorski
Written by Jim Wynorski and Steve Mitchell
Stars Kelli Maroney, Tony O'Dell, Russell Todd, and Barbara Crampton
Plot Synopsis
A group of young shopping mall employees stay behind for a late night party in one of the stores. When the mall goes on lock-down before they can get out, the robot security system malfunctions, and goes on a killing spree.
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S3E3: Scream Stream Returns
On this brand new episode of Scream Stream I cover a few films and TV shows I've been watching since the last episode. I've also moved podcast hosts from Libsyn to Anchor but you shouldn't see any disruption in your subscription.
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S3E2: Incident in a Ghostland
S3E001: In the Tall Grass
S2E46: Pet Sematary (1989)
With the Pet Sematary remake being touted as the scariest film of 2019, I decided to revisit the classic many of us remember. Just how well does the classic film from 1989 hold up?
Pet Sematary
Written by: Stephen King
Directed by: Mary Lambert
Stars: Dale Midkiff, Denise Crosby, and Fred Gwynne
Plot Synopsis: After tragedy strikes, a grieving father discovers an ancient burial ground behind his home with the power to raise the dead.
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S2E45: Overlord
S2E44: Gehenna
S2E43: Hell Fest
Hell Fest
Written by: Seth M. Sherwood, Blair Butler
Directed by: Gregory Plotkin
Stars: Cynthea Mercado, Stephen Conroy, Amy Forsyth
Plot Synopsis: A masked serial killer turns a horror-themed amusement park into his own personal playground, terrorizing a group of friends while the rest of the patrons believe that it is all part of the show.
S2E42: Rob Zombie's 31
S2E41: The Changeling
S2E40: Charlie's Farm
S2E39: Terrified (Atterados)
S2E38: Always Watching: A Marble Hornets Story
S2E37: Pumpkinhead
S2E36: Terrifier
S2E35: The Midnight Man
S2E34: In the Mouth of Madness
S2E33: Winchester
S2E32: We Are Not Alone
S2E31: The Last Man on Earth
S2E30: Cargo
S2E29: The Levenger Tapes
S2E28: Friend Request
S2E27: Scream Stream Replay: Annabelle
For our first replay episode, I review Annabelle. This episode was originally published on October 24th, 2014.