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So I Married A Horror Fan

So I Married A Horror Fan

By Simon & Leigh

A Husband & Wife Horror podcast.Simon loves horror, Leigh not so much. Join them as they go on this horror journey together
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Crossing the Stream: You Might Be the Killer

So I Married A Horror FanApr 18, 2024

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Crossing the Stream: You Might Be the Killer

Crossing the Stream: You Might Be the Killer

In this months episode of Crossing the Stream we are taking a look at the 2018 Horror Comedy You Might Be the Killer
Apr 18, 202438:29
#167 - Double Date

#167 - Double Date

In this weeks episode we are looking at the 2017 British Horror Comedy Double Date
Apr 15, 202453:35
#166 - Slaughterhouse Rulez

#166 - Slaughterhouse Rulez

In this weeks episode we are looking the 2018 British Horror Comedy Slaughterhouse Rulez
Apr 08, 202456:33
Five by Five: Top 5 Horror Villains We Root For

Five by Five: Top 5 Horror Villains We Root For

In this months Five by Five we take a look at the Top 5 Horror Villains we find ourselves rooting for
Apr 04, 202427:46
#165 - Attack the Block

#165 - Attack the Block

April is here! We are kicking off the month with a look at the 2011 British Sci-Fi Comedy Horror Attack the Block
Mar 31, 202401:13:45
#164 - The Shining (1980)

#164 - The Shining (1980)

In the last episode for our Seasonal Horror Month, we are looking at the 1980 film adaptation of Stephen King's The Shining Directed by Stanley Kubrick.

This film terrifies Simon and Leigh gets to experience for the first time. We discuss the film as its own thing, how it works as an adaptation of the novel, as well as how Doctor Sleep works as a companion piece to it.

We also get into the weeds and chat about the things the film could be about and let me tell you, it is WILD.

Strap in, book in and prepare for your stay at the Overlook Hotel with us
Mar 25, 202401:34:39
Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire

Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire

In this special review fresh from the cinema, we take a look at Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire. The latest from the long running franchise.

How did we feel about this one? were we happy to back with our favourite characters or were we wishing Garraka would freeze us?

Hit the play button and listen now. (time stamps for non spoiler/spoilers below)

00:00-14.50 - Non Spoiler
14:51- 01:27:21 - Spoilers
Mar 22, 202401:27:21
#163 - Addams Family Values

#163 - Addams Family Values

In this weeks episode we take a creepy, kooky, mysterious, spooky and altogether ooky turn into the Autumn season as we look at 1993's Addams Family Values.

Is this a good sequel? are the Addams Family the healthiest family ever? Why are these movies all about people trying to con Fester??

All of this and lots more in this brand new episode
Mar 17, 202401:03:23
Crossing The Stream: Death Note (2017)

Crossing The Stream: Death Note (2017)

It's time to Cross some Streams! In this month's episode we are looking Netflix's adaptation (we use that term extremely loosely) of Death Note.

How did this one fair with us? did we change our mind on a second viewing all these years later or did we want to write our own names in the Death Note??

Hit the link and listen now
Mar 15, 202401:09:09
#162- Jaws

#162- Jaws

In the second episode of our Seasonal Horror Month, we take a look at the film that birthed The Summer Blockbuster as we know it. The 1975 classic Jaws
Mar 11, 202456:47
#161 - The Wicker Man (1973)

#161 - The Wicker Man (1973)

We Kick off March in a big bad way with a spring trip the secluded paradise of Summerisle as we look at the 1973 Folk Horror The Wicker Man.

Mar 04, 202451:38
Five by Five: Top 5 Comfort Horror Films

Five by Five: Top 5 Comfort Horror Films

March is here! In this months Five by Five we are looking at our Top 5 Comfort Horror Films.

This one was fun to talk about. What are your favourite comfort horror films?
Mar 01, 202447:17
#160 - Repossessed

#160 - Repossessed

In our final episode in our Horror Parody month we take a look at Repossessed from 1990 starring Linda Blair and Leslie Nielsen. The film is part parody, part unofficial sequel to The Exorcist.

We had a great time with this ludicrous over the top comedy.

Feb 26, 202447:33
#159 - what we do in the shadows

#159 - what we do in the shadows

In this week's episode we discover the Vampire Mockumentary from Taika Waititi & Jermaine Clement, What We Do in the Shadows. We get into the film, our thoughts, how well it works as a parody, what it gets right and doesnt get right, the spin offs, sequel ideas and lots more in a lively discussion with returning guest our good buddy Greg.
Feb 19, 202452:52
Crossing the Stream: Jakob's Wife

Crossing the Stream: Jakob's Wife

It's Crossing the Stream time once again. In this months episode we take a look at the Shudder exclusive hidden gem Jakob's Wife
Feb 16, 202451:02
#158 - The Blackening

#158 - The Blackening

In this weeks episode we take a look at The Blackening from 2023. This is one had a lot of fun with and this episode is jam packed with A LOT of stuff in it. Hit that play button now and join us for a fun ride
Feb 12, 202401:07:20
#157 - Scary Movie

#157 - Scary Movie

Episode 157 is here! We kick off our Horror Parodies Month with a look at Scary Movie from 2000.

How well has this film stood up?
How does it work as a parody and how well does it lampoon the films its poking fun at?
How subjective is comedy and how do we hold this film now to the standards of the past?

We also discuss the sequels and spinoffs this film helped to spawn and whether or not that was a good or bad thing. We also get into what makes a good parody and if the art of the parody is now dead.

All of this and lots more in this new episode
Feb 05, 202458:53
Five by Five: Top 5 Horror films to recommend to a novice

Five by Five: Top 5 Horror films to recommend to a novice

We are back! Just in time for February and a brand new Five by Five as we count down our choices for Horror Movies we would recommend to a novice
Feb 02, 202446:07
#156 - Resident Evil: Welcome to Raccoon City

#156 - Resident Evil: Welcome to Raccoon City

In this weeks episode we take a trip to Raccoon City, as we look at the lastest cinematic adaptation of the Resident Evil franchise. Did they finally get it right or were we hoping to be swarmed by zombies at the end of it?

Hit that play button now and give it a listen
Dec 11, 202301:10:44
Five by Five: Best of 2023

Five by Five: Best of 2023

Its that time of year again! We are coming to the end of another year and as such we are taking a look at our Top 10 favourite Horror films of 2023.
Dec 08, 202301:29:11
#155 - Mortal Kombat (2021)

#155 - Mortal Kombat (2021)

December is here! This month we are looking at Film Adaptations of Popular Horror Videogames. Kicking off with a look at Mortal Kombat from 2021. Was this film a Flawless Victory or were we begging it to Finish Us?

Hit that play button now and Let Kombat Begin!
Dec 04, 202301:23:11
#154 - The Woman In Black

#154 - The Woman In Black

In our final episode for November, we round our adaptations month with a look at the 2012 Film The Woman In Black based on the 1983 book by Susan Hill
Nov 27, 202352:28
#153 - John Dies at the End

#153 - John Dies at the End

In our penultimate episode for November we take a look at John Dies at the End, the 2012 adaptation of the early web series/novel.

We are both at two very very different ends of the spectrum on this one. But you'll have to listen to hear where we stand on it
Nov 20, 202355:53
Crossing the Stream: Books of Blood (2020)

Crossing the Stream: Books of Blood (2020)

In this months Crossing the Stream we are looking at Books of Blood from 2020, the second crack at Adapting the works of Clive Barker and his famous short story collections. This one was a direct to Hulu film and our expectations were set to the appropriate level, but...well...yeah.

Enjoy!

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Nov 17, 202357:27
#152 - Pride and Prejudice and Zombies

#152 - Pride and Prejudice and Zombies

It's a new week & a new episode! This week we are looking the genre mash up that is Pride and Prejudice and Zombies from 2016, based on the novel of the same name by Seth Grahame-Smith
Nov 13, 202357:56
#151 - Horns

#151 - Horns

In the first episode for our Horror Adaptation Month we are looking at Horns from 2013. Based on the book by Joe Hill, Directed by Alexandre Aja and Starring Daniel Radcliffe
Nov 06, 202301:05:06
Five by Five: Top 5 Death/Kill Scenes

Five by Five: Top 5 Death/Kill Scenes

It's a new month and that means a new Five by Five! This month we are looking at our Top 5 Death/Kill Scenes
Nov 03, 202336:14
Five Nights at Freddy's

Five Nights at Freddy's

In the last of our Halloween specials we take a look at Five Nights at Freddy's based on the ludicrously popular videogame franchise. Were Five Nights enough or did this one outstay its welcome?
Oct 31, 202330:12
The Exorcist: Believer

The Exorcist: Believer

In another of our Halloween specials, we are looking at latest legacy sequel on the block The Exorcist: Believer from Blumhouse and the creative team behind the recent Halloween relaunch. Did it make a believer out of us or were we deceived?
Oct 31, 202336:42
Talk To Me

Talk To Me

It's Halloween and we have some treats for you. One of our spooky time bonus episodes is on one of 2023's Most talked about Horror Films Talk to Me from the Philippou brothers. Do you dare let us in?
Oct 31, 202334:11
#150 - The Wolf Man (1941)

#150 - The Wolf Man (1941)

In the final part of our Universal Monsters month we take a look at The Wolf Man from 1941. Another fondly remembered classic among the horror faithful. How did this one sit with us? Press that play Button now and find out
Oct 30, 202355:60
#149 - Phantom of the Opera (1925)

#149 - Phantom of the Opera (1925)

Its the penultimate episode of our October lineup. In this weeks episode we are talking about Phantom of the Opera from 1925 starring the great Lon Chaney. This is the first silent movie we have covered and also the oldest as well.
Oct 23, 202355:23
Crossing the Stream: Beyond the Gates

Crossing the Stream: Beyond the Gates

Its that time of the month again! its time to Cross some Streams, as we go Beyond the Gates with the 2016 film of the same name. Was it worth rolling the dice for or should we have give this one a miss? Hit the play button now and find out
Oct 20, 202344:22
#148 - Frankenstein (1931) & The Fall of the House of Usher (2023)

#148 - Frankenstein (1931) & The Fall of the House of Usher (2023)

In this weeks episode, we continue our run through of the Universal Monsters catalogue with a look at James Whales' adaptation of Frankenstein. We then turn our attention to Mike Flanagan & Edgar Allen Poe with a look at The Fall of the House of Usher, which is now on Netflix. Intro & Frankenstein 00:00 - 42:10 House of Usher 42:11 - 01:41:03
Oct 16, 202301:41:04
Friday the 13th Franchise Ranking

Friday the 13th Franchise Ranking

Happy Friday the 13th gang! to celebrate Jason Day, Simon has a special episode for you ranking the entire Friday the 13th Film Franchise
Oct 13, 202344:55
#147 - The Invisible Man (1933)

#147 - The Invisible Man (1933)

Our look at Universal Monsters continues on, as we look at The Invisible Man from 1933 aka James Whale's other big classic horror movie. We also give some thoughts on Saw X, Haunted Mansion, Totally killer & V/H/S 85
Oct 09, 202351:05
Five by Five: Top 5 Modern Horror Directors

Five by Five: Top 5 Modern Horror Directors

It's October! the spookiest of all the seasons. For this month's Five by Five we are looking at our Top 5 favourite Modern Horror Directors...There's no way this could be controversial right? click the link & have a listen now
Oct 06, 202349:46
#146 -Creature from the Black Lagoon

#146 -Creature from the Black Lagoon

It's officially spooky season! All this month we will be taking it back to the original legends of horror, as we run through the Universal Monster movies. Starting with Creature from the Black Lagoon
Oct 02, 202357:21
#145 - Dead Silence

#145 - Dead Silence

We leave September behind with a gothic folktale. We take a look at James Wan's second Feature Dead Silence.
Sep 25, 202356:54
#144 - Final Destination

#144 - Final Destination

In our penultimate episode for September we try to outrun death, as we take a look at Final Destination from 2000.
Sep 18, 202355:18
#143 - Eight Legged Freaks

#143 - Eight Legged Freaks

Our look at 00s Horror rolls on, as we look at the Horror B Movie Comedy Eight Legged Freaks from 2002.
Sep 11, 202352:57
#142 - Saw

#142 - Saw

It's time to play a game...We are kicking off September by looking at the first film in the hugely popular Saw franchise.

As this one approaches its 20th anniversary, how has it held up over time? how did leigh feel watching it for the first time? why does Simon love it so much? would we survive Jigsaw? Find out in our latest episode now
Sep 04, 202301:10:38
Five by Five: Top 5 Werewolves

Five by Five: Top 5 Werewolves

In this months episode of Five by Five we are looking at our favourite Werewolves in popular culture
Sep 01, 202339:38
#141 - American Psycho

#141 - American Psycho

In the last episode of our Women In Horror month we take a look at the 2000 adaptation of American Psycho based on the controversial book by Bret Easton Ellis.

Aug 28, 202301:04:14
#140 - XX

#140 - XX

In this weeks episode we are taking another walk down anthology lane, as we take a look at XX the female led anthology horror film from 2017.
Aug 21, 202350:44
Crossing the Stream: Summer of 84

Crossing the Stream: Summer of 84

Its time once again to Cross some Streams as we take a stab at Summer of 84 from RKSS.

Where do we even begin with this one? Was it a nostalgia tinged treat or should it have been left on the side of a milk carton? Check out our latest episode now and find out
Aug 18, 202359:39
#139 - Saint Maud

#139 - Saint Maud

In this weeks episode we are looking for a saviour, as we look at the debut film Rose Glass with Saint Maud.

How would we get on with this slow burn religious heavy chiller? Let's just this split us, as we discuss faith, hidden meanings, slow burns and everything else.
Aug 14, 202301:06:49
#138 - Near Dark

#138 - Near Dark

Welcome to August. All month long we will be looking at Women In Horror.

We are kicking off the month by looking at the Neo Western Vampire film Near Dark from Oscar winning Director Kathryn Bigelow.

We discuss the films cast and characters, we get into the plot as well as some things this movie does differently other films. We also get into the overall feel of the film, the tone and what works and what doesn't. We talk about comparisons to Lost Boys and how both films dominated 1987.

We also briefly touch upon the aborted remake and why it thankfully fell apart.

All this and lots more in the blood soaked new episode.

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Aug 06, 202359:29
Five by Five: Top 5 Influential Women in Horror

Five by Five: Top 5 Influential Women in Horror

For our Women in Horror month are looking at some of our favourite Influential Women in the genre
Aug 04, 202355:50
#137 - I Know What You Did Last Summer

#137 - I Know What You Did Last Summer

Our final episode for July has landed! We take a look at Kevin Williamson's first crack at writing Teen Horror with I Know What You Did Last Summer. Written before Scream, but released in the post Scream hype.

How does it fair against the book its based on? Has Scary Movie ruined this movie for anyone watching it for the first time? Why does everyone suck so much? What is its lasting legacy in the teen horror subgenre?

We discuss all of this and lots more in this latest episode.

Hit that play button now and give it a listen
Jul 31, 202301:19:27