Episodes

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)

Wishes having tragic consequences is nothing new, but Curry Barker’s “Obsession” takes an especially extreme and disturbing approach to wanting someone to love you more than anything in the world. Tune in to hear our thoughts on which characters we sympathized with, the moments and one-liners we enjoyed most, and, of course, THAT scene — which we knew was coming but still managed to shock us.

In this news commentary, we talk about Obession director Curry Barker signing on to create a new Texas Chainsaw Massacre film. Plus, we dive into the marketing for Scary Movie 6, an upcoming shark thriller, and the casting news for American Horror Story season 13. Watch the video for this commentary: https://www.youtube.com/@HappyHorrorTime

A true scream queen, Janus Blythe has appeared in numerous horror films, but none more celebrated than Wes Craven’s “The Hills Have Eyes.” Tune in to hear all about playing Ruby (the only compassionate member of Papa Jupe’s cannibal clan), what it was like working with three iconic horror directors — Craven, Brian De Palma on “Phantom of the Paradise,” and Tobe Hooper on “Eaten Alive” — and what she really thought of Ruby’s ending in “The Hills Have Eyes Part II.” Check out Janus Blythe’s onlin...

From surviving Muffy St. John’s prank in “April Fool’s Day” to battling a vengeful trickster in “Leprechaun,” Ken Olandt has made his mark in the horror genre — alongside some popular leading ladies. Tune in to hear all about making these two memorable horror films, what it was like sharing the screen with both Amy Steel and Jennifer Aniston, and of course we had to ask about appearing as male stripper, Larry Kazamias, in 1987’s “Summer School.”

In this news commentary, we discuss Melissa's Barrera's explosion Variety interview, the Kane Hodder casting news for Dexter: Resurrection season 2, the upcoming Blair Witch Project film, and the trailer for Evil Dead Burns. Plus, the sad news about Jonathan Tiersten. Watch the video for this commentary: https://www.youtube.com/@HappyHorrorTime

Damian McCarthy’s 2024 horror film, “Oddity,” sent a chill down our spines, so we were eager to check out his latest: this time about a hotel whose honeymoon suite is said to be haunted by a witch. Tune in to hear our thoughts on “Hokum” — from the visuals and settings that scared us most, to the character arc of Adam Scott’s Ohm, and some key insights from the Q&A we attended with the director and star.

One, two, Freddy's coming for you! We've already ranked the A Nightmare on Elm Street franchise on Happy Horror Time with Tim in the driver's seat, but this time Matt shares his ultimate ranking of the series. 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!

Over the last century, mummy movies have taken many different forms. But “Lee Cronin’s The Mummy” pushes this classic tale into full-on body horror territory. Tune in as we break down this modern reimagining — from the most explicitly gory scenes, to the moments that gave us serious “The Exorcist” vibes, and how it channels the same brutal style Cronin brought to “Evil Dead Rise.”

In this news commentary, it's all about upcoming horror releases! Don Mancini is working on a new Chucky movie and he intends to bring the franchise back to its roots. Final Destination 7, a Weapons prequel, and a new Longlegs film are on the way. And a couple of interesting trailers have dropped! Watch the video for this commentary: https://www.youtube.com/@HappyHorrorTime