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We're fighting it out over two beloved sequels that both involved Heather Langenkamp. It's time for A Nightmare on Elm Street 3: Dream Warriors and Wes Craven's New Nightmare. Which one is truly the superior film? Tune in and find out! Happy Horror Time Youtube Channel - Please Subscribe!

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.

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!...

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.

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!

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.

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”...

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.

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!

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...

In this news commentary we give our thoughts on the new teaser for the upcoming Friday the 13th prequel series "Crystal Lake." We also discuss the new images and information for the "Carrie" TV series, the announcement of a new "A Nightmare on Elm Street" movie, and the trailer for a spider horror flick called "Don't Move." Subscribe to our youtube channel and watch our videos!

The sixth installment in the Evil Dead franchise brings the Deadites to a dysfunctional family reuniting after a funeral, and somehow the tension simmering before the possession felt almost as intense as the chaos that followed. Tune in to hear our thoughts on “Evil Dead Burn” — from its angrier tone compared to previous entries, to that prolonged makeout sequence, and our reaction to the (second) post-credits scene.

Matt and Tim are battling again in another Deadly Debate! And this time it's all about Prom Night (1980) and Hello Mary Lou: Prom Night II (1987). Just rememeber, it's not who you go with - it's who takes you home. Happy Horror Time Youtube Channel - Please Subscribe!

Any fan of “A Nightmare on Elm Street 3: Dream Warriors” remembers Jennifer Rubin as the beautiful… and bad Taryn, rocking a mohawk and switchblades as she faced off with Freddy Krueger. Tune in to hear all about making this beloved sequel, the impact her iconic character had on both her life and her fans, stories from her other genre films like “The Crush,” “Bad Dreams,” and “Screamers,” and her recent observational documentary, “Them Public Romantics.” “Them Public Romantics” is available to ...

In this horror news commentary we’re covering: - The trailer for a new shark flick, “The Devil’s Mouth” - Casting announcements for the next “Paranormal Activity” film - The trailer for a new horror comedy, “Halloween Store” - And the team that’s...

After making his feature film debut with “Sound of Violence” — a unique slasher film starring Jasmin Savoy Brown — Alex Noyer is back with a new horror film rooted in Finnish folklore. Tune in to hear all about making “Love Is the Monster,” how his Finnish background and the country’s interpretation of love inspired the story, and the very Jason Voorhees-like incident that occurred at the filming location. “Love Is the Monster” is currently available to rent or buy on Amazon Prime Video.

Matt and Tim go head to head in their second Deadly Debate! And this time they're talking about Halloween III: Season of the Witch and Friday the 13th Part III. Both of these sequels have their fans and detractors. But which one is better? Happy Horror Time Youtube Channel - Please Subscribe!

Australian filmmaker, Adrian Chiarella, makes his feature debut with a queer coming-of-age love story that takes a deadly supernatural turn. But let’s be honest — at some point, we’ve all desired someone who turned out to be a monster, right? 😜 Tune in to hear our thoughts on “Leviticus” — from the layered themes driving the story, to the strong performances from its two leads, and the impact of that ending.

After 25 years away from the Scary Movie franchise, the Wayans brothers are back with a new installment and most of the OG cast. Tune in as we’re joined by Derrick and James, co-hosts of Don’t Be Dead Podcast, to discuss the new “Scary Movie” — from the jokes and scenes that had us laughing, to the ones that didn’t quite land, and all the meaning behind that wild ending.

Matt and Tim face off in their first Deadly Debate over Freddy's Dead: The Final Nightmare and Jason Goes To Hell: The Final Friday. Which of these infamous sequels is the superior film? You'll have to listen and decide for yourself! Happy Horror Time Youtube Channel - Please Subscribe!

“Backrooms” broke a bunch of box office records in its debut, with 20-year-old Kane Parsons becoming the youngest director to have a #1 film at the box office (we were totally that accomplished at 20 also 😉). Tune in to hear our thoughts on what everything meant in this cerebral horror movie, all the trauma they baked in, that humongous pirate, and whether we felt it was better suited for a YouTube series or a feature film.

Horror films are dominating the box office just as the new "Scary Movie" is about to hit theaters. And how excited are we for the upcoming "Ice Cream Man" and Damien Leone's next project? Watch the video for this commentary: https://www.youtube.com/@HappyHorrorTime

When the first teaser for “Passenger” was released, we were immediately impressed by its standalone scene featuring two guys, a pitstop, and the terrifying apparition they encounter on the road. But did the full-length film live up to this trailer? Tune in to hear our thoughts on the scenes that delivered some truly unique scares, the plot points that fell short, and of course that cameo by Oscar winner, Melissa Leo.

Matt ranks his top 7 horror movie hotties, specifically the nice ones! Check out our youtube channel for all of our ranking videos and news commentary segments that haven't appeared in our audio feed. Happy Horror Time Youtube Channel - Please Subscribe! Top 7 Hunks of Horror: Good Guy Edition! (video)