Happy Horror Time

Happy Horror Time

Happy Horror Time is hosted by Tim Murdock & Matt Emert – two off-the-wall gay guys who LOVE scary movies. We discuss recently released horror films (spoiling everything along the way) and interview horror stars & insiders. We're unpolished, unscripted, and a ton of fun!

Recent Episodes

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Aug. 17, 2026

Ep 321: Interview w/Karen Fields from “Sleepaway Camp”

As Judy in “Sleepaway Camp,” Karen Fields played one of the most memorable mean girls in ‘80s horror — with a side ponytail, a pink shirt with her name on it, and a scowl that intimidated even the counselors. Tune in to hear all about making this iconic summer camp slasher, what it was like filming her notorious death scene via curling iron (and whether Judy’s story really ended there), and why the film resonates with her on an entirely different level today.
Aug. 13, 2026

Crystal Lake TV Series, new Leprechaun movie, and more!

In today’s horror news commentary we’re covering: - Linda Cardellini’s comments about her homage to Betsy Palmer in “Crystal Lake” - A new “Leprechaun” movie in the works - And 3 books we’ve been sent that we’d like to shout out!...
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Aug. 10, 2026

Ep 320: Scoop, There It Is!

The ice cream man was always a little creepy, rolling around in a big white van and luring kids over with frozen treats. So a horror movie was inevitable (although the 1995 Clint Howard flick got there first). Tune in to hear our thoughts on Eli Roth’s “Ice Cream Man” — from which kills were the most creative (and which were just a bloody mess), to that wild body-bending scene, and the ending that left us a little… cold.
Aug. 6, 2026

Deadly Debate: Halloween 4 vs. Friday the 13th: The Final Chapter

Get ready for another Deadly Debate and once again we're tackling sequels from our favorite franchises! Halloween 4: The Return of Michael Myers and Friday the 13th: The Final Chapter are beloved entries but only one can survive. Listen here or watch the full showdown on our youtube channel. Happy Horror Time Youtube Channel - Please Subscribe!
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Aug. 3, 2026

Ep 319: Bite Me, Bestie!

Sharks are scary enough, but place one inside a claustrophobic cave and you get “The Devil’s Mouth” — a new thriller on Prime Video from director (and former HHT guest) Jeff Wadlow, starring scream queen Kathryn Newton. Tune in as we break down that opening incident that caught us by surprise, Sara and Max’s turbulent friendship that had us turning against one of them, the non-shark-related death that lingered a little too long, and of course, all the shark attacks.
July 30, 2026

CARRIE Teaser, American Horror Story, and more!

In this horror news commentary we’re covering: - The new teaser for the “Carrie” TV series - A second teaser for “Buddy” — the upcoming horror film about the creepy orange unicorn mascot - What Ryan Murphy just revealed about “American Horror Story”...