Episodes

From an ill-fated cruise ship, to the streets and sewers of NYC, Jensen Daggett battled Jason Voorhees across many different settings as Rennie in “Friday the 13th Part VIII: Jason Takes Manhattan.” Tune in to hear all about filming everywhere from in the water to actual Times Square, the sequence with Jason that truly scared her, and how it feels being one of the final girls in this beloved franchise.

Osgood Perkins is back with a new folk horror tale that takes a dark look at relationships, sacrifice, and drooling creatures. Tune in to hear us break down “Keeper” — from Tatiana Maslany’s effective performance, to whether the film’s explanation/reveal worked, and of course, all that chocolate cake.Visit https://apostrophebooks.bigcartel.com/ to grab a copy of “Ripped to Shreds” (the graphic novel we mention at the beginning of this episode).

It’s a tale as old as time… well, as old as 1818 at least, since that’s when Mary Shelley’s novel was first published. And after multiple film adaptations, Guillermo del Toro is now putting his stamp on this classic monster story. Tune in as we’re joined by Philip Faiss, host of Netflix & Phil, to break down Netflix’s “Frankenstein” — from the many different layers behind this narrative, to the ways del Toro changed the source material, and of course, how Jacob Elordi can be sexy even as The Cre...

After narrowly surviving the Abaddon Hotel in “Hell House LLC III: Lake of Fire,” Elizabeth Vermilyea is back as Vanessa Shepherd in the latest installment of this indie horror franchise — “Hell House LLC: Lineage” (now streaming on Shudder). Tune in to hear all about making both “Hell House” movies, what it was like switching from found footage to the new film’s traditional narrative format, and what Elizabeth would like to see explored if the series continues.

Dee Wallace has been starring in scary movies for the last 5 decades, solidifying her status as a true horror legend. Tune in to hear all about making some of her most popular genre hits like “The Hills Have Eyes,” “The Howling,” “E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial,” “Cujo,” “Critters,” and “The Frighteners,” what it was like working with directors Wes Craven, Steven Spielberg, and Peter Jackson, and she even teases her multiple upcoming horror films.

It’s been 4 years since Finney took on the Grabber with help from the dead via phone calls, and now we’re back with a new setting, a new set of murders, and tons of dream sequences! Tune in to hear us break down “Black Phone 2” — from the way it shifted the focus to Finney’s sister, to how it created its own set of rules for the dream world, and whether the more emotional scenes worked well or felt over-the-top.

James Jude Courtney has played Michael Myers (aka, The Shape) in more “Halloween” films than any other actor, having starred in all 3 of the recent Blumhouse films. Tune in to hear all about how he was cast and his approach to portraying this iconic horror villain, the endings that were filmed but never made it to screen, and how emotional it got working with Jamie Lee Curtis on that final battle in “Halloween Ends.”

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 back this horror villain, what it was like casting and working with franchise stars Danielle Harris, Ellie Cornell, and Donald Pleasence, his thoughts on “Halloween 5” and how he would have approached that sequel, and his work on additional horror films like “The Phantom of...

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 Haddonfield: The Untold Stories of Halloween,” the conflicting accounts he received from the various writers of “Halloween 4,” how Andrew’s feelings toward the Rob Zombie films have evolved, and what he’d like to see from the franchise in the future.You can order “Horror ...

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 in to hear us break down all the aggro behavior, all the shirtless workout scenes, the strong performances by Marlon Wayans and Tyriq Withers, and how well it delivered its message. Go sports! 🏈

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, who played the quirky yet compassionate maid, Emma, in “Haunted Mansion” 2003? Tune in to hear all about Dina’s experience working on the first film, how the two movies differ (and what works in each), and what we’d like to see from any future “Haunted Mansion” installments...

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 all the scariest moments (one in particular that made Matt jump), whether its 135-minute running time was necessary, and how it compared, in our opinion, to the other Conjuring films.

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 about writing “Your Favorite Scary Movie: How the Scream Films Rewrote the Rules of Horror,” the many interviews Ashley landed with various cast and crew members (plus surprising additions like John Carpenter and Meryl Streep), and the overall vibe surrounding the upcoming “Sc...

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 that iconic deer antler impalement in “Silent Night, Deadly Night” (1984), dancing nude in a graveyard in “The Return of the Living Dead” (and what happened to its proposed 2025 sequel, “Trash’s Revenge”), and of course, her famous lipstick scene in “Night of the Demons” (1988).

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 Street 3: Dream Warriors”). Tune in to hear us break down all that witchy backstory, how it compared with the original film, and how “obsessed” the main character was with that pendulum board.

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 “Weapons” — from all the moments that creeped us out, to every twist we didn’t see coming, and the character we can’t stop raving about – Aunt Gladys!

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 scenes (and there were many), how committed the two leads were, that perfect song played at the end, and how the film is a metaphor for issues we’ve all experienced in relationships.

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 we’ve seen many times before (a creepy hospital-like setting), to what was totally unexpected (that insane ending), and all those eye-centric scenes that made Matt squirm. 💉👁️

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, host of the Scream with Ryan C. Showers podcast, to break down all those new characters, whether they made good use of JLH and FPJ, and the mid-credits scene that left us wanting more.

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 classic, what it was like working with its all-star cast so early in their careers, and the reason behind that very homoerotic popsicle scene we all loved. 😉

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 Jen’s life has changed since the first “M3GAN,” what it was like being in the sequel and filming her more intense scenes, and what she’d like them to do with her character in future M3GAN films.

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 to more of an action adventure flick, to the scenes and one-liners that had us laughing, and the very relevant point of view it took on embracing the future of AI.

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 films. Tune in to hear all about how they met and got started in horror, some of their short films that have received millions of views, and the inspiration behind their most recent supernatural feature — 2024’s “Beezel.”“Beezel” is currently available to rent on VOD, wat...

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 that has developed a cult following, how Tom Savini did the FX for her explosive climax with the killer, and her thoughts on the movie’s final scene.