Episodes

Oct. 13, 2025

Ep 277: Interview w/Dwight Little, Director of “Halloween 4: The Retu…

After fans rejected the absence of Michael Myers in “Halloween III: Season of the Witch,” Dwight Little came onboard to direct “Halloween 4: The Return of Michael Myers.” Tune in to hear all about making the film that brought...

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Oct. 6, 2025

Ep 276: Interview w/Andrew Grevas, Author of “Horror in Haddonfield”

Releasing this week, Andrew Grevas’ new book on the “Halloween” franchise combines essays about the various eras and timelines with 25 cast and crew interviews across the 13 films. Tune in to hear all about writing “Horror in...

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Sept. 29, 2025

Ep 275: Football Can Be Killer

There haven’t been many sports-related horror films, but perhaps there should be considering the dangers professional athletes face both in and out of the game. “Him” brings a culty/supernatural twist to being the GOAT. Tune ...

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Sept. 22, 2025

Ep 274: “Haunted Mansion” 2003 vs. 2023 (w/Dina Spybey-Waters)

In a special episode to kick off spooky season, we take a look back at the two film adaptations of Disneyland’s Haunted Mansion ride — both the 2003 and 2023 releases. And what better guest to join us than Dina Spybey-Waters ...

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Sept. 15, 2025

Ep 273: The Rite to Remain Scary

Marketing for “The Conjuring: Last Rites” billed it as the end of the series… but considering it had the biggest global opening ever for a horror movie, this franchise will inevitably live on. Tune in to hear us break down al...

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Sept. 8, 2025

Ep 272: Interview w/Ashley Cullins, Author of “Your Favorite Scary Mo…

It didn’t take long for Ashley Cullins ’ new book on the “Scream” franchise to become a New York Times bestseller. Kevin Williamson even referred to it as “the definitive story of Scream.” Tune in for an in-depth discussion a...

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Sept. 1, 2025

Ep 271: Interview w/Linnea Quigley from "The Return of the Living Dea…

If anyone deserves the title of “Scream Queen,” it’s Linnea Quigley . Having starred in over 135 films (most of which are horror), she’s got a résumé stacked with countless fan favorites. Tune in to hear all about filming tha...

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Aug. 25, 2025

Ep 270: Witch-ful Thinking

Remake, reimagining, reboot — all of these words could be used to describe the new “Witchboard,” which is VERY loosely based on a 1986 film of the same name and directed by Chuck Russell (Director of “A Nightmare on Elm Stree...

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Aug. 18, 2025

Ep 269: Horror’s Secret Weapon

Zach Cregger, Writer/Director of 2022’s “Barbarian,” is back with another insanely unique horror mystery… this time about a class full of kids disappearing into the night with arms outstretched. Tune in to hear us break down ...

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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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