Starter Pack Horror Episodes

This week we’re resurrecting chaos with Beetlejuice Beetlejuice (2024). We explore its clever nods to the original, analyze the updated set designs, and debate the effectiveness of new characters. In this episode's b-side, we ponder the concept of...

This week we’re digging into the nostalgia of Summer of 84 (2018). We evaluate its retro suburban vibe, dissect the undertones of adolescent investigation, and weigh the film's use of classic horror elements against its thriller aspects. This...

This week we're staying up past our bedtime with The Babysitter (2017). We critique its mix of horror and humor, praise Samara Weaving's standout performance, and dissect the film's cinematography visuals. In this episode's b-side, we assemble our...

This week we’re unpacking the timeless classic Frankenstein (1931). We dissect its influence on the horror genre, analyze its themes of societal rejection, and unpack its key differences to the original novel. This episode contains spoilers,...

This week we’re diving into the afterlife with Beetlejuice (1988). We lay out the plans for our 2023 Spooky Season festivities, explore the movie's monumental impact on pop culture, and unpack its unique blend of chills and chuckles. In this...

This week we’re continuing the Evil Dead franchise by checking out Army of Darkness (1992). We discuss the evolution of Ash, break down its approach to visual effects, and assess the quality of its sword fights. This episode contains spoilers,...

This week the Hack or Slash patrons have voted for us to review Warm Bodies (2013). We discuss its balance of zombie and romance, unpack Nicholas Hoult’s performance as R, and discuss its merits as a Romeo and Juliet-adjacent property. …

This week we’re checking out the latest Blumhouse film M3GAN (2023). We explore the intersection of technology and parenting, unpack the film’s approach to processing grief, and assess M3GAN’s place among killer dolls. This episode contains...

This week we check out the second contender of our 2022 Cohost Clash: The Lost Boys (1987). We discuss the impact of teenage vampires, debate the quality of their prosthetics, and announce a giveaway for our listeners. In this episode’s …

This week the patrons have chosen for us to host a Ladies Night with The Craft (1996). While recognizing its cultural impact, we unpack our own experiences dabbling in the supernatural, the nostalgia of the 90s, and dismantle high school...

This week the Hack or Slash patrons have voted for the us to review Urban Legend (1998). We unpack the film’s whodunnit quality, break down the legends it references, and assess the quality of its performances. This episode contains spoilers,...

This week we head back to the theater to check out Ti West’s X (2022). We discuss the inspiration it took from iconic horror films, rejoice in the craftsmanship of its gore, and unpack the impact of its ending. This …

This week we unlock another degree of Kevin Bacon by checking out Tremors (1990). We debate the charm of the film’s supporting characters, analyze the quality of its practical effects, and assess the quality of its set. This episode contains...

This week we conclude a hit Netflix trilogy by checking out Fear Street Part Three: 1666 (2021). We unpack the originality of its approach to witches, explore the depths of its characters, and discuss the parallels between 1666 and 1994. …

This week we keep the Spooky Season going by checking out Fear Street Part Two: 1978 (2021).