Episodes

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.

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 Animals” — from the standout performances of Jai Courtney and Hassie Harrison, to how this film epitomized the term “cat & mouse thriller,” and that one scene that had us squirming in our seats. 👍

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 these two characters, what it was like working with Louise Lasser (who played the very eccentric mother), whether his iconic line, “It’s not cranberry sauce!” was scripted or improvised, and his interpretation of the film’s wild ending.

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 Mitsuzuka, to break down “Fear Street: Prom Queen” — from the things that worked, to the things that didn’t, and that end reveal… after reveal… after reveal.

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! Tune in to hear us break down “Final Destination: Bloodlines” — from that epic opening disaster, to the new layer it added to this existing formula, and all the misdirects that kept us on our toes.

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 us break down all those crazy kills, that mid-film twist, and whether we’d be down to clown with more Frendo films.

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), Amy Schumacher (Producer/Star), and Allison Pittel (Star) all about making “Screamboat,” how they turned David Howard Thornton into a mouse-sized murderer, and the NSFW kill scene that had Matt squealing like a little girl. “Screamboat” is currently available to rent on V...

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 break down all the subgenres it dabbled in, the underlying theme we got from it, and the explosive deaths that made us giddy.