Episodes

Aug. 11, 2025

Ep 268: Pull Yourself Together

Real-life married couple, Alison Brie and Dave Franco, star in “Together” — part supernatural flick, part body horror, with a side of co-dependency and a dash of insanity. Tune in to hear us break down all those intense scene...

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Aug. 4, 2025

Ep 267: There’s No Place Like (The) Home

The creator of “The Purge” franchise, James DeMonaco, has shifted from anarchy to generational divides in his new psychological thriller starring none other than… Pete Davidson! Tune in as we break down “The Home” — from what...

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July 28, 2025

Ep 266: Hooked on a Scream (w/Ryan Showers, host of Scream w/Ryan C. …

Jennifer Love Hewitt and Freddie Prinze Jr. are back in a new installment of “I Know What You Did Last Summer” that involves a very different accident and a familiar-looking villain. Tune in as we’re joined by Ryan Showers , ...

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July 21, 2025

Ep 265: Interview w/Darren Stein, Writer/Director of “Jawbreaker”

Although “Jawbreaker” is a dark comedy that has inspired so many teen flicks since its release, Writer/Director Darren Stein originally intended it to be a horror film. Tune in to hear all about what inspired this 1999 cult c...

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July 14, 2025

Ep 264: Interview w/Jen Van Epps from “M3GAN 2.0”

She’s baaaaack! Jen Van Epps just reprised the role of Tess in “M3GAN 2.0,” and now she’s reprising the role of guest on Happy Horror Time, as we had the pleasure of having her back on the show! Tune in to hear all about how ...

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July 7, 2025

Ep 263: Oops She Did it Again!

The killer robot that took the world by storm two years ago is back — now taller, sassier, and more of a ro- boss than ever! 💅🏻 Tune in to hear us break down “M3GAN 2.0” — from our thoughts on the film switching from horror t...

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June 30, 2025

Ep 262: Interview w/Aaron & Victoria Fradkin, Creators of “Beezel”

As a couple in life and in filmmaking, Aaron & Victoria Fradkin created Social House Films — a production company almost solely dedicated to horror — under which they’ve made close to 30 horror shorts and a handful of feature...

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June 23, 2025

Ep 261: Interview w/Vicky Dawson from “The Prowler” (1981)

As final girl Pam MacDonald in 1981’s “The Prowler,” Vicky Dawson mastered the art of running full speed in heels AND outmaneuvering a killer dressed in WWII combat gear. Tune in to hear all about making this slasher film tha...

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June 16, 2025

Ep 260: MANimal Instincts

Shark flicks have become a dime a dozen lately, thanks to stock footage and CGI. But a shark flick where the fish are less dangerous than the human antagonist? Now that’s unique! Tune in to hear us break down “Dangerous Anima...

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June 9, 2025

Ep 259: Interview w/Mark Soper from “Blood Rage”

Before Eli Roth’s “Thanksgiving,” one of the only slasher films that took place on this holiday was 1987’s “Blood Rage” starring Mark Soper as twin brothers, Terry and Todd. Tune in to hear all about how he approached playing...

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June 2, 2025

Ep 258: Murder on the Dance Floor (w/Hiko Mitsuzuka, Creator of Fear …

Netflix has taken us back to Shadyside, with a standalone Fear Street film about a killer offing all the prom queen candidates in 1988. Tune in as we’re joined by the creator of Fear Street Diaries on Instagram, Hiko Mitsuzuk...

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May 26, 2025

Ep 257: Bloodlines are Thicker than Water

It’s been 11 years since the last “Final Destination” movie, which means Death took a lengthy break from wreaking havoc on people in the most sadistic of ways. But a new installment has arrived, and it’s the family edition! T...

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May 19, 2025

Ep 256: Don’t F*ck with Frendo

There’s just something about a killer clown that makes it the perfect horror movie villain. Now add in a midwestern setting, a chainsaw, and a major generational divide and you’ve got “Clown in a Cornfield.” Tune in to hear u...

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May 12, 2025

Ep 255: Interview w/Steven LaMorte, Amy Schumacher & Allison Pittel, …

Only one day after Steamboat Willie entered the public domain last year, it was announced that a horror film based on this iconic whistling mouse was in development. Tune in as we chat with Steven LaMorte (Director/Co-Writer)...

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May 5, 2025

Ep 254: Kill Me Baby One More Time

If you’re looking for a gamer’s perspective on how true “Until Dawn” was to its source material, well… you won’t find it here. But you will find some colorful commentary on its merits as a horror film! Tune in to hear us brea...

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April 28, 2025

Ep 253: Interview w/Jenna Kanell from “Terrifier”

As the strong and resourceful Tara, Jenna Kanell dominated the first half of the original “Terrifier,” going toe to toe with Art the Clown. Tune in to hear all about making the film that launched this franchise, how they were...

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April 21, 2025

Ep 252: Drop it Like it’s Hitchcock (w/Joe & Allison, co-hosts of Que…

Christopher Landon (Director of “Happy Death Day” & “Freaky”) is back with a new Hitchcockian thriller, and the co-hosts of Queer Cinema Catchup , Joe & Allison, dropped in to review it with us. Tune in to hear us break down ...

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April 14, 2025

Ep 251: Interview w/Chad Ferrin, Co-Writer/Director of “Ed Kemper”

The story behind the murdering spree of Ed Kemper, nicknamed the “Co-ed Killer” in the 1970s, is the subject of a new true crime thriller co-written and directed by Chad Ferrin . Tune in to hear all about the making of “Ed Ke...

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April 7, 2025

Ep 250: 65 Years of “Psycho”

It’s our 250th episode! 🥂 And to celebrate this milestone, we’re changing things up a bit and reviewing a horror classic that happens to be celebrating its 65th anniversary this year. Tune in to hear us break down Alfred HItc...

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March 31, 2025

Ep 249: Interview w/Julie Benz from “BTVS/Angel,” “Jawbreaker,” “Dext…

Over the last few decades, Julie Benz has been a part of so many of the TV series and films that have impacted the horror genre as well as pop culture. Tune in to hear all about evolving Vampire Girl #1 into Darla on “Buffy t...

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March 24, 2025

Ep 248: Parents, Possessions & Parker Posey

Lisa Kudrow, Edie Falco, and Parker Posey all in the same horror comedy? Yes, yes, and hell yes! Tune in to hear us break down “The Parenting” (now streaming on Max) — from all the crude jokes that Matt (obviously) loved, to ...

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March 17, 2025

Ep 247: Interview w/Sean Nichols Lynch, Chad Westbrook Hinds & John L…

Former Happy Horror Time guest, Sean Nichols Lynch , is back to discuss his new found footage horror film that involves madness, mayhem, and mummification! And this time he’s joined by his two Co-Writers, Chad Westbrook Hinds...

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March 10, 2025

Ep 246: Interview w/Robbi Morgan from “Friday the 13th” (1980)

As perky camp counselor Annie, Robbi Morgan made history as the first present-day victim of Mrs. Voorhees… although she never even made it to Camp Crystal Lake to cook for all those kids, err children! 🐐 Tune in to hear all a...

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March 3, 2025

Ep 245: This Sh*t is Bananas!

Osgood Perkins is back with another horror film, this time based on Stephen King’s short story from the ‘80s and with a much different tone than last year’s “Longlegs.” Tune in to hear us break down “The Monkey” — from all th...

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