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

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”...
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July 27, 2026

Ep 318: Interview w/Thomas Dekker from “A Nightmare on Elm Street” (2010)

A devoted fan of the genre, Thomas Dekker has appeared in numerous horror films throughout his career. But few were as highly anticipated — or heavily scrutinized — as the “A Nightmare on Elm Street” remake. Tune in to hear all about playing Jesse (the Rod-type character) in this film, the major script changes it underwent, working with John Carpenter as a kid in “Village of the Damned” (1995), and the upcoming horror movies we can’t wait to see him in.
July 23, 2026

Deadly Debate: Halloween II vs. Friday the 13th Part 2

It's time for another Deadly Debate! We're pitting Halloween II and Friday the 13th Part 2 against each other in a matchup of beloved sequels. Listen here or watch the full showdown on our youtube channel. Happy Horror Time Youtube Channel - Please Subscribe!
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July 20, 2026

Ep 317: Interview w/David Bertolino, Creator of Spookyworld & Writer of “Behind the Screams at Spookyworld”

If you love today’s elaborate Halloween haunts, you have David Bertolino to thank. He created Spookyworld — widely known as America’s first horror theme park — and now he’s sharing its origin story in his book, Behind the Screams at Spookyworld. Tune in to hear how David’s love of Halloween sparked this phenomenon, his encounters with horror icons like Tom Savini, Linda Blair, and Alice Cooper, and how it feels having shaped the haunt industry as we know it. To order your own copy of Behind the