Best JumpScare Podcasts (2025)

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Silent Night Bloody Night 34:33

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2d ago34:33

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Merry Christmas! This episode we're heading out to the country to cover Silent Night Bloody Night from 1972. This is a first time watch for both of us and we were blown away. If you haven't seen this it's not too late to ask Santa for a copy! Where to find us: https://linktr.ee/Jumpscarepodcast #silentnightbloodynight #christmashorror #horrormovies…

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Episode 3: GREMLINS: The Three Rules of Terror and Gizmo's Legacy 8:29

4d ago8:29

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This week, The Midnight Clerk trades slashers for creature chaos with the 1984 classic, Gremlins! Discover the mystery behind the cute Mogwai named Gizmo and the terrifying consequences of breaking the three sacred rules (especially not feeding them after midnight!). We dive into director Joe Dante's genius blend of hilarious dark comedy and genuin…

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Episode 2: Killer Santa, Wild Sequels: SILENT NIGHT, DEADLY NIGHT Controversy 10:44

11d ago10:44

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Welcome back to Yuletide Terror! This week, The Midnight Clerk explores the legendary 1984 slasher, Silent Night, Deadly Night, the movie that caused a national media storm simply because of its premise: a killer Santa Claus. In this episode, we unpack: 🔥 The Controversy: Why the film was pulled from theaters and the massive public outcry over turn…

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Fright Night 49:53

16d ago49:53

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This week we're celebrating the 40th anniversary of a horror classic, Fright Night! Written and directed by Tom Holland this film was a shot in the arm for vampire movies in the 80s. It's a favorite of ours and one we should have gotten to sooner. Welcome to Fright Night, for real! Where to find us: https://linktr.ee/Jumpscarepodcast #frightnight #…

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Episode 1: The Original Slasher Blueprint: BLACK CHRISTMAS (1974) Analysis 10:55

18d ago10:55

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Dive into the shocking 1974 film Black Christmas! In this premiere episode of our Yuletide Terror series, we explore the movie that truly defined the slasher genre years before Halloween. Join The Midnight Clerk to discuss: 🔪 The Slasher Blueprint: All the rules this film established (The Final Girl, the Confined Location, the POV shot). 📞 The Terr…

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Hollow Man (and Hollow Man 2) 36:41

24d ago36:41

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This episode we're celebrating the 25th anniversary of Hollow Man. We're also discussing Hollow Man 2 (19 years). The first film was a big budget studio film, the second was straight to DVD. How do these hold up after all these years? Tune in to find out! Where to find us: https://linktr.ee/Jumpscarepodcast #hollowman #kevinbacon #horrormovies #sci…

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Keeper 42:15

1M ago42:15

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🎬 New Episode Alert! 🎬 We're Talking Osgood Perkins' Folk Horror: The Keeper (2025)! Grab a slice of cake (maybe check for fingers first) and join us as we dive into the latest from director Osgood Perkins! This week, we're discussing the chilling, surreal, and utterly bizarre folk horror film, Keeper, starring Tatiana Maslany and Rossif Sutherland…

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Demon Wind 36:19

2M ago36:19

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We're back! This week we're talking about Demon WInd from 1990. This film has one of the most infamous VHS boxes of the time. Everyone knows the box, but how does the actual movie hold up? Tune in to find out! https://linktr.ee/Jumpscarepodcast #demonwind #horrormovies #horrorpodcast #vhs #90shorrorBy JumpScare!

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Trick or Treat (1986) 29:47

2M ago29:47

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This week, we're turning up the volume to 11 and diving into the glorious 1986 heavy metal horror flick, Trick or Treat! We talk about: The electric (literally) performance of the undead rock god, Sammi Curr! Black Magic and backwards-played vinyl—the most metal way to commit murder. Cameos by Gene Simmons (as a DJ!) and the one and only Ozzy Osbou…

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Strange Harvest 29:44

2M ago29:44

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On this week's episode, we're dissecting Strange Harvest, the film that blends chilling serial killer procedural with genuinely unsettling occult twists. We talk about: The terrifying return of the elusive serial killer "Mr. Shiny". How the film perfectly nails the true crime documentary style... until it doesn't. Where to find us: https://linktr.e…

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Shelby Oaks 32:45

2M ago32:45

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This episode we travel to the town of Shelby Oaks. The film revolves around the search for Riley Brennan a youtuber who vanished 12 years ago after investigating a haunted site. The film is co-written and Chris Stuckman who is a popular film critic. Where to find us: https://linktr.ee/Jumpscarepodcast #shelbyoaks #horrormovies #christuckman #movier…

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V/H/S Halloween 45:17

2M ago45:17

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This week we're headed back to the video store to talk about V/H/S Halloween. This is the 8th entry in the V/H/S series which began in 2012. How does this one rate on the Jumpscare! knife scale? Tune in to fund out. We're also trying to raise some money to upgrade our computer and podcasting equipment. If you're enjoying the show, please consider d…

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Good Boy (2025) 29:14

3M ago29:14

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This week we're covering Good Boy from writer/director Ben Leonberg. Good Boy is a new breed of horror movie that takes place entirely from the lead characters POV, he just happens to be a dog. Watch as Indy has to deal with the trials and tribulations of having a owner that moves into a haunted house and has no idea what's going on. Where to find …

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Night of The Reaper 44:34

3M ago44:34

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This week we're covering Night of the Reaper, the new slasher from Brandon Christensen. The film is set in the 1980s and revolves around a babysitter being terrorized by a masked killer. It may sound familiar but this film makes it new and original. Tune in to hear our thoughts on the film, the first section is spoiler free and then we move onto sp…

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Somnium 46:12

4M ago46:12

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This week we're talking about the debut feature from writer/director Racheal Cain, Somnium. The film is about an aspiring actress that takes a overnight job at the Somnium sleep institute. Now we all know that in a horror film nothing good happens at a sleep clinic. It doesn't take long before strange events start occurring. We get into a spoilery …

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Jack's Back 32:03

4M ago32:03

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Feeling nostalgic for some classic '80s suspense? Our newest episode just dropped, and we're breaking down the eerie and underrated thriller, "Jack's Back." James Spader plays a man haunted by the ghost of a serial killer, and it's as wild as it sounds. Where to find us: https://linktr.ee/Jumpscarepodcast #JacksBack #HorrorMovies #80sMovies #Thrill…

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Weapons (2025) 41:53

4M ago41:53

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Spoiler Alert! Betty is on a rant and she can't be stopped. She hasn't been this worked up about a movie since The Craft Legacy. This week we're talking about Zack Creager's Weapons and Betty has strong feelings about this one. There are some spoilers so be warned! Where to find us: https://linktr.ee/Jumpscarepodcast #weapons #weaoponsmovie #horror…

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Campfire Tales (1997) 49:48

5M ago49:48

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This week we travel back to the VHS days of the 90s and cover Campfire Tales. This film has early performances from James Marsden, Amy Smart, Christine Taylor, and Christopher Masterson. This is one of the lesser known horror anthologies and we feel it deserves to be talked about more. Where to find us: https://linktr.ee/Jumpscarepodcast #campfiret…

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Amusement 39:59

5M ago39:59

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This week we're talking about the often overlooked film Amusement from 2008. This movie is one that starts off like a horror anthology but turns out to be a multi plotline film like Trick 'r' Treat or Pulp Fiction. Tune in to find out what we thought about this straight to DVD blast from the past. Where to find us: https://linktr.ee/Jumpscarepodcas…

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Abraham's Boys 28:35

5M ago28:35

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This week we're covering Abraham's Boys. The film is written and directed by Natalie Kermani and based on a story by Joe Hill. Picking up almost 20 years after the events of Dracula, the film deals with what life is like for Mina Harker, Abraham Van Helsing and their children. Where to find us: https://linktr.ee/Jumpscarepodcast #abrahamsboys #joeh…

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Return of the Living Dead (full length commentary) 1:30:26

6M ago1:30:26

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We decided to do our first full length commentary for Return of the Living Dead to celebrate its 40th anniversary. Tune in and listen to us talk about why we love this movie and what makes it so rewatchable. https://linktr.ee/Jumpscarepodcast #returnofthelivingdead #horrormovies #danobannon #zombies #80shorror #horrorcomedy #commentary #fulllengthc…

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Friday the 13th Part VII The New Blood 53:35

7M ago53:35

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This episode we're covering Friday the 13th Part VII The New Blood. This film holds a lot of nostalgia for Shad and is one of the more historically significant entries in the series. It's Kane Hodder's first appearance as Jason and the most heavily censored in the whole series. How does it hold up? Tune in to hear why Shad and Betty disagree on thi…

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I Don't Understand You 21:26

7M ago21:26

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This episode we share our thoughts on the film I Don't Understand You. This film stars Nick Kroll and Andrew Rannells as a couple on a trip to Italy where things go very bad very quickly. We first saw it at the Overlook Film Festival and we have been anxiously awaiting its release. We were lucky enough to chat with the writer/director team David Jo…

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David Joseph Craig/Brian Crano 28:13

7M ago28:13

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This week we're joined by David Joseph Craig and Brian Crano, the writers and directors of I don't Understand You. They join us to talk about the inspiration behind the film and challenges of making it. The film will be released on June 6th and we will have an episode out that day featuring our review of the film. Where to find us: https://linktr.e…

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Bring Her Back 27:19

7M ago27:19

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This week we're tackling the latest film from the Philippou brothers, Bring Her Back. "A brother and sister uncover a terrifying ritual at the secluded home of their new foster mother." The official synopsis doesn't due the horrors and grief of this film justice. Be warned, we talk spoilers and the heavy grief this movie throws on you like a blanke…

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Julia Max Interview 30:30

7M ago30:30

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This week we're thrilled to sit down with Julia Max, the writer/director of The Surrender. The Surrender is the story of what happens when a family patriarch dies, a grieving mother and daughter risk their lives to perform a brutal resurrection ritual and bring him back from the dead. Julia talks about her very personal inspiration for the film and…

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Final Destinaton Bloodlines 41:42

7M ago41:42

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Death is just the beginning this week as we talk about Final Destination Bloodlines. It's been 14 years since the last movie in the Final Destination series was this one worth the wait, we think so. Tune in to hear why and to hear us pay tribute to the late Tony Todd. Where to find us: https://linktr.ee/Jumpscarepodcast #finaldestinationbloodlines …

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Clown in a Cornfield 35:39

8M ago35:39

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This episode we're covering the new film Clown in a Cornfield. Based on the novel by Adam Cesare, the film version is written by Eli Craig and Carter Blanchard and also directed by Craig. This is one of those slasher films where the title sort of tells you all you need to know. The film is definitely a throwback to the slashers of the 80s and we lo…

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Screamboat 31:38

8M ago31:38

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All aboard for this weeks episode where sail into the uncharted waters of Screamboat! Based on the "Steamboat Willie" cartoon that recently became public domain, this film veers hard into 80s slasher waters. Here's the thing though, this movie is pretty good. Tune in to hear why we liked it and what separates it from other public domain slashers. W…

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Until Dawn 34:03

8M ago34:03

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This week we're talking about Until Dawn, the movie adaptation of the Sony video game. What does this movie do right and what does it mostly, do wrong? Tune in to find out! Where to find us: https://linktr.ee/Jumpscarepodcast #untildawn #davidfsandberg #horrormovies #videogameadaptations #horrorpodcast #moviereviews…

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Let's Scare Jessica to Death 29:05

8M ago29:05

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This week we continue our haunted house month with Let's Scare Jessica to Death from 1971. Join Jessica, recently released from a mental institution, as she tries to rebuild her life in a secluded farmhouse with her husband and a friend. But the tranquility is soon shattered by strange occurrences, whispers in the night, and a growing feeling that …

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The Ugly Stepsister 40:51

8M ago40:51

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We just dropped a new episode diving deep into "The Ugly Stepsister," the debut film from Emilie Blichfeldt. Prepare yourself for some serious Cronenbergian body horror in this twisted Cinderella retelling. It doesn't hold back on the gore or the moments that'll make you squirm. You've been warned! 🔗 Find our full review and where to listen: https:…

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825 Forrest Road 54:44

9M ago54:44

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This week we're investigating the hauntings at 825 Forrest Road. From Hell House LLC writer/director Stephen Cognetti this Shudder premiere is heavy on the Jumpscares. Betty is a huge fan of the Hell House series, but does this film live up to her expectations? It didn't, lol, but tune in to find out why. Where to find us: https://linktr.ee/Jumpsca…

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Dracula Rides Again 17:41

9M ago17:41

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This week we're covering the 50th anniversary of Dracula Rides Again. This spaghetti western/horror film took the Dracula story and moved it to Tombstone. Where to fin us: https://linktr.ee/Jumpscarepodcast #horrormovies #70shorror #italianhorror #dracularidesagain #moviereview #horrorpodcastBy JumpScare!

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It's Alive 54:40

9M ago54:40

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This week, we're covering the "It's Alive" trilogy. That's right, folks, we're not just dealing with one evil murder baby, but three terrifying tales of monstrous offspring. Starting with Larry Cohen's original 1974 shocker, "It's Alive," to its equally disturbing sequels, "It Lives Again" and "It's Alive III: Island of the Alive". Get ready for a …

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Voices Carry 19:51

9M ago19:51

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This week we're covering the film Voices Carry straight out of Cinequest 2025. This film is written and directed by Abby Brenker and Ellyn Vander Wyden. Looking for a new beginning, Sam and Jack leave Boston and move into Sam’s childhood home on a picturesque lake in New Hampshire. Despite the natural beauty and small-town charm, the couple struggl…

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Happy Birthday to Me 45:20

10M ago45:20

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Our latest episode dives deep into the 80's slasher classic, Happy Birthday to Me. Prepare for kebab-fueled terror! Where to find us: https://linktr.ee/Jumpscarepodcast #HappyBirthdayToMe #80sHorror #SlasherFilm #HorrorClassic #CultHorror #melissasueanderson #canadianhorror #RetroHorrorBy JumpScare!

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Heart Eyes 35:38

11M ago35:38

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This Valentine's Day we're celebrating with the new slasher Heart Eyes! If you've ever wondered what a hybrid of a rom-com and horror film would be, then wonder no more. Heart Eyes is the perfect blend of romance and horror. Tune in to hear our thoughts, including some spoiler ones (Don't worry we give a warning before the spoilers start. Where to …

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Street Trash (2024) 21:32

11M ago21:32

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Get out your panchos and rain boots for this one! This week we wade into the gory, utterly disgusting (in a good way) remake of Street Trash. From Ryan Krueger, the director of Fried Barry comes this film set in the South Africa of 2050. What happens when the ultra rich decide to get rid the homeless problem by using a body melting chemical agent? …

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Presence 29:27

11M ago29:27

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This week we take a look at Steven Soderbergh's haunted house film Presence. Betty started to do this as a spoiler episode but changed her mind during recording so this episode is spoiler free. So tune in and see what Betty and Shad thought about this high concept haunted house film. Where to find us: https://linktr.ee/Jumpscarepodcast #stevensoder…

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Wolf Man (2025) 23:55

11M ago23:55

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It's a full moon and that means it's time for Wolf Man! This episode we a do a spoiler free review of the new Wolf Man movie from Leigh Whannell. Where to find us: https://linktr.ee/Jumpscarepodcast #WolfMan #WolfManMovie #Werewolf #HorrorMovie #leighwhannell #corbetttuck #blumhouse #christopherabbott #juliagarner #matildafirth…

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Iced (1989) 30:19

12M ago30:19

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This week we're covering the forgotten (maybe with good reason) slasher Iced from 1989. If you have an interest in winter horror, this is definitely worth watching. If you're into low budget slashers, that are borderline softcore porn, then this is the movie you've been waiting for. Where to find us: https://linktr.ee/Jumpscarepodcast #iced #iced19…

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Nosferatu (2024) 43:56

12M ago43:56

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Happy New Year! This week we're talking about Robert Eggers Nosferatu. Betty has been waiting since 2016 for Eggers to make this film and she has opinions on it. Where to find us: https://linktr.ee/Jumpscarepodcast #Nosferatu2024 #RobertEggers #BillSkarsgard #LilyRoseDepp #NicholasHoult #AaronTaylorJohnson #EmmaCorrin #WillemDafoe #Horror #GothicHo…

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Bloody Axe Wound 27:56

1y ago27:56

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This Christmas Eve we're delving into the mysterious world of Bloody Axe Wound. "Abbie Bladecut's family business, a video store, has thrived by disposing of teenagers to mimic horror movies. As the first female slasher, she battles gender bias while realizing the harsh realities behind the mass murders." https://linktr.ee/Jumpscarepodcast #BloodyA…

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Ep 21: Anne V Tracy TRYING to DISAGREE on things 41:36

1y ago41:36

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Welcome back to another episode of Beyond The Plot! Today, we're fighting. Or, I guess trying to? Stay tuned to find out!

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Friday the 13th (1980) 44:05

1y ago44:05

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Happy Friday the 13th! Remember those carefree summer days, filled with sun, fun, and maybe a little too much teen spirit? Well, in 1980, a group of unsuspecting campers got a whole lot more than they bargained for. This week, we're taking a trip back to the 80s to revisit the film that launched a thousand slashers: Friday the 13th. Where to find u…

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Steven C Miller Interview 27:03

1y ago27:03

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This week we're joined by Steven C. Miller to talk about his new film Werewolves! He fills us in on behind the scenes info about the making of the film and talks about his love for all things werewolf. In the film a supermoon event triggers a latent gene in every human, transforming them into werewolves when exposed to moonlight. This event leads t…

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Ep 20: DOGS, Family Drama, and Laws That Make You Go "HUHH??" 1:00:01

1y ago1:00:01

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Welcome back to another episode of Beyond the Plot! Today we have our friend, Shericka! Lawyer by trade, Mother Pugger by heart. We're talking about everything from dogs, to ridiculous laws, from the Menendez Brothers, to strict Dads, from wilding out in our youth to being adults today. We promise you're not gonna wanna miss this one!…

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Lore/Children of the Pines 33:18

1y ago33:18

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This week, we're delving into the twisted realms of Lore and Children of the Pines. These two films offer a chilling blend of supernatural horror and psychological suspense. We'll also be discussing the masterful performances of the late, great Tony Todd. His iconic presence has left an indelible mark on the horror genre, and we'll be paying tribut…

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Ep 19: Would You Summon A Demon? (Scary Stories and Real Jumpscares) 39:17

1y ago39:17

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Welcome back to Beyond The Plot! Happy almost Halloween! Today we’re getting jump scares, telling some scary stories, and debunking them.