Episodes

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

Growing up, “Faces of Death” (1978) was that taboo VHS tape everyone talked about — infamous for supposedly showing real deaths and executions. Though it was eventually revealed to be fake, the fascination with watching tragic events feels even more relevant today. Tune in to hear our thoughts on the new “Faces of Death” — from the strong performances by Barbie Ferreira and Dacre Montgomery, to the scenes that had our hearts pounding, and why this meta adaptation works so well as a modern slashe...

We're traveling back in time as Tim ranks his Top 5 Horror Movies of 1996! This year brought us some unforgettable entries in the genre we love most, but it wouldn't be a Happy Horror Time ranking by Tim Murdock without a couple of somewhat obscure but personal favorites. 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!

Although she wasn’t the final girl in this installment, Kerry Noonan played a character with final girl qualities as sweet and responsible camp counselor, Paula, in “Friday the 13th Part VI: Jason Lives.” Tune in to hear all about filming the sequel that revived Jason Voorhees, her thoughts on the film’s more self-aware, comedic tone, and the additional made-for-tv horror movie she starred in with Louise Fletcher.

In this horror news commentary we discuss the latest Scream 8 news! We also talk about the new Faces of Death film that's getting good buzz and positive early reviews, plus we give details on two upcoming shark movies films - "Thrash" which is about to hit Netflix and "Deep Water" directed by Renny Harlin and set to release next month. Watch the video for this commentary to get the full experience: https://www.youtube.com/@HappyHorrorTime

Sisters being hunted by devil-worshipping rich people must be a popular trope right now, because just one week after “Ready or Not 2: Here I Come,” we got another action horror flick with a similar setup. Tune in to hear us break down “They Will Kill You” — from that early twist that (thankfully) wasn’t spoiled in the trailers, to Zazie Beetz’s bada$$ performance, and of course, the oddball way the Devil addresses everyone.

Coming off of April Fool's Day, Matt ranks his top 5 horror films about pranks gone wrong! And be sure to 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!

After surviving the sadistic, game-obsessed Le Domas family in the first film, Samara Weaving is back as Grace in “Ready or Not 2: Here I Come.” But the girl can’t catch a break, as now she has to hide from multiple devil-worshipping families alongside her sister. Tune in to hear us break down this highly-anticipated sequel — from the scenes that had us cracking up, to the ones that made us uncomfortable, and how cool it was seeing several ‘90s horror stars in the same flick.

To celebrate our 300th episode, we’re shaking things up and discussing the horror film that most of our guests cite as having had the biggest impact on them — “The Exorcist.” Oh, and we’re also doing the episode in costume! 🥸 Tune in as we break down our favorite lines and scenes, how this groundbreaking film impacted us (and so many others), and enjoy some wonderfully cheesy impersonations that only we would attempt.

Back in 2023, Kevin Williamson appeared on Happy Horror Time to discuss his extensive career in horror. Now he’s back, coming off the success of “Scream 7,” for an in-depth, SPOILER-FILLED discussion about this record-breaking installment. Tune in to hear behind-the-scenes stories from many of the film’s pivotal scenes, what aspects of the script he influenced and/or wrote, the additional Ghostface killers he wanted to bring back, where the franchise could go in the future, and so much more! 😱

As Ted (aka, Teddy Bear) in “Friday the 13th Part IV: The Final Chapter,” Lawrence Monoson got to call Crispin Glover a “dead f*ck,” go skinny-dipping with a bunch of soon-to-be victims, and get his head slashed through a projector screen. Tune in to hear all about working on one of most popular sequels in this franchise, the method acting choice he made that didn’t turn out so well, and additional stories about his heartfelt performances in “The Last American Virgin” and “Mask.”

We've unlocked our vault of bonus episodes to release one for all to enjoy! If you like what you hear, considering signing up to be a patron at Patreon.com/HappyHorrorTime and you'll get access to ALL our bonus content. “Dr. Giggles” is one of those movies that, if you haven’t seen it, you’ve definitely heard of it. Who would have thought that a slasher film about a giggling psychopath who thinks he’s a physician would leave such an impression? Tune in to hear us break down all the doctor-theme...

The latest installment in the Scream franchise marks the return of OG final girl, Sidney Prescott, and is directed and co-written by series creator, Kevin Williamson. Tune in as we’re joined by Ryan Showers, host of the Scream with Ryan C. Showers podcast, to break down “Scream 7” — from that blazing opening scene, to the mother-daughter dynamic between Sidney & Tatum, to Gale’s crowd-pleasing entrance, and our thoughts on that polarizing killer reveal.

Though widely recognized for his roles on TV shows like “Felicity” and “Scandal,” Scott Foley left an indelible mark on the “Scream” franchise as Roman Bridger — the only solo Ghostface killer — in “Scream 3.” Tune in to hear all about making the 3rd film in this popular slasher franchise, his thoughts on Roman’s backstory and connection to Sidney, what it was like filming that final battle with Neve Campbell, and he even sheds new light on his character’s return in “Scream 7.” *NOTE: We're rel...

Famous for “The Evil Dead” trilogy and his wild blend of horror, comedy, and over-the-top gore, Sam Raimi unleashes that signature style on his latest survival horror flick, “Send Help.” Tune in to hear us break down the powerful performances by both Rachel McAdams and Dylan O’Brien, the constantly shifting power dynamic between them, and how each darker turn reshaped our view of Linda Liddle.

It’s Friday the 13th, and the ol’ computer says we’d be dead f*cks if we didn’t release another special episode on this date! 😝 This time we’re discussing “Friday the 13th Part IV: The Final Chapter.” Tune in as we break down every character, every kill, how much we love the Jarvises, Crispin Glover’s dance moves, and of course, the best line of the movie — “He’s killlling meeeeee!”

A wave of slasher films swept through the late ’90s and early ’00s, and two of that era’s most memorable entries were directed by Jamie Blanks. Tune in to hear all about the bold move Jamie made to break into the industry (and the slasher film he nearly directed), behind-the-scenes stories from making “Urban Legend” and “Valentine,” what it was like working with both star-studded casts, and a moving story about his friendship with the late Debra Hill.