These are scary times, so we watched something not so scary. In Episode 9, author Regina Sage joins the pod to discuss the 2002 live-action Scooby Doo movie, 00s nostalgia, and the way she navigates fear in her novels. We reminisce about our childhoods, distinguish spooky from scary, and find meaning in the movie's timely message, "friends don't qu…

On the one-year anniversary of her book's publication, author Dana Sweeney joins the pod to talk about the unnervingly believable dystopian world in her Stronghold novels, Lust for Tomorrow and Trust in Tomorrow. Please note: this episode explores adult themes and topics that people may find uncomfortable or triggering, including ableism, bodily au…

This episode we are so lucky to have dark romance author Nenia Campbell join us to discuss the 00s cult classic, Jennifer's Body. Hear about how Nenia's creative writing unsettled her 4th grade teacher, parallels between possession and objectification, film industry misogyny, and how horror and dark romance can be healing. Also check out: Jennifer'…

In this episode, we discuss Kōji Shiraishi's Noroi: The Curse with special guest @bookmarkedbybritt Are you into creepy, slow-burn puzzles? Folk-horror about ancient, sinister, demon rituals? Metaphors for colonization? Then you should definitely check out this 2005 j-horror mockumentary.Af HorrorSlashStories

Do you believe in blessings? How far would you go to save your child? This episode, we examine Kevin Ko's 2022 film, Incantation. Happy Halloween! Interviews Referenced: The Art of Horror: "Incantation" Director Kevin Ko & The Pursuit of a Cinematic Dream https://youtu.be/3VgApO0jGE0?si=MJ3F9BmuEBVZ5fYh Rue Morgue Interview with Producer Adrienne B…

Matty's on tour, so this month it's just Sarah (and a special guest!). Keeping on the topic of possession, join us to discuss The Dark and the Wicked (2020), a movie that traumatized us. Content warning: discussion of grief, self-harm, suic**e, and care of a loved one at the end of life. ABOUT THE SHOW: Just two siblings having fun talking about ou…

In this episode, Matty and Sarah discuss the Demián Rugna's film WHEN EVIL LURKS (2023). Tune in to hear about a movie that *actually* scared Matty and that Sarah enjoyed watching (through her fingers). Content warning: mention of child death. Article mentioned: "A Conversation With Demián Rugna (WHEN EVIL LURKS)" By Jack Schenker (Hammer to Nail) …

In this episode, Matty and Sarah discuss the A24 movie BODIES, BODIES, BODIES (2022). What's the scariest game you've played at a party? ABOUT THE SHOW: Just two siblings having fun nerding out about our favorite topic--horror movies. In each short episode, Matty and Sarah discuss a horror movie, consider themes across films, and explore the concep…

Meet siblings Matty (he/they) and Sarah (she/her) and hear about why they started this podcast, how they fell in love with horror, and what they look for in a horror movie. Note: This episode was recorded in February 2024 and released in August 2024. ABOUT THE SHOW: Just two siblings here to have fun and nerd out about our favorite subject--horror …