Adam from Thehauntedbookstagram is here to help me unpack the wildest Fear Street entry to date, Missing. When Mark and Cara's parents don't come home for a few days they begin to wonder if their parents (just a pair of normal traveling computer mainframe specialists) could be in danger. https://patreon.com/booksinthefreezer…

I was joined by author Nat Cassidy to talk about dads in horror, daddy issues, just "the dad of it all" and of course, When the Wolf Comes Home. Books Mentioned: When the Wolf Comes Home by Nat Cassidy Scream All Night by Derek Milman Whalefall by Daniel Kraus Book of Accidents by Chuck Wendig Hamlet by Shakespeare Just Like Home by Sarah Gailley T…

Anna from AnnaRose Reads is here to talk about the third Fear Street book, The Overnight. What happens when a bunch of teens spend the night on Fear Island by themselves? Listen and find out. Listen the rest of the episode here: https://patreon.comBy Stephanie Gagnon

Are you seeing double? Jocelyn is on the pod to talk about a topic that sent me into an existential spiral. We're talking doppelgängers and doubles today. Shownotes: https://booksinthefreezer.com Books Mentioned: 3:59 by Gretchen McNeil The Stepford Wives by Ira Levin Such Lovely Skin by Tatiana Schlote-Bonne The Changeling by Victor LaValle The Wa…

Here is a little bit of my conversation with Brian McAuley about the second book in the Fear Street series, The Surprise Party. How many parties are these people going to? Will these boys get therapy? Find out on this episode of The House at the End of Fear Street Full episode available at: https://patreon.com/booksinthefreezer…

What books are we recommending based on songs from Blondie, Arctic Monkeys and Death Cab for Cutie? Listen to find out. The Devil Takes You Home by Gabino Iglesias The Favorites by Layne Fargo House of Beth by Kerry Cullen Cackle by Rachel Harrison The Return by Rachel Harrison Chlorine by Jade Song The Villa by Rachel Hawkins Cursed Bunny: Stories…

PUNK Goes Horror is available now! Books Mentioned: Punk Goes Horror edited by William Sterling Schrader’s Chord by Scott Leeds Sleep Alone by J.A.W. McCarthy Polyphemus by Zachary Ashford A Gift of Death by Daniel Volpe Toured to Death by John Wayne ComunaleBy Stephanie Gagnon

Full episode available to Malevolent Spirit members on Patreon. Here is a peak at the first episode of The House at the End of Fear Street where I talk about the Fear Street books. Cameron Chaney was here as the first guest to talk about The New Girl! What is her deal? What does Lisa see in Cory? Will the gymnastics come into play at some point in …

Author Erika T. Wurth joins the pod today to talk about the horrors of siblings and some of our favorite familial horror duos, and of course, The Haunting of Room 904. Books Mentioned: The Haunting of Room 904 by Erika T. Wurth How to Sell a Haunted House by Grady Hendrix Diavola by Jennifer Throne Blood on Her Tongue by Johanna Van Veen A Head Ful…

Quincy is back and we are talking the horrors of teaching with the books we are talking about today. Class is in session Books mentioned: Apt Pupil by Stephen King Confessions by Kanae Minato Penance by Kanae Minato Tampa by Alyssa Nutting Pet by Catherine Chidgey My Dark Vanessa by Kate Elizabeth Russell For Your Own Good by Samantha Downing Viole…

It's Yellowjackets season, baby! Buzz! Buzz! Buzz! And to celebrate a new season, I thought I would repost this conversation I had with the wonderful Kristen Anderson from the Guide to the Unknown Podcast we recorded after season 1. Books Mentioned: We Ride Upon Sticks by Quan Barry The Final Girl Support Group by Grady Hendrix Fantasticland by Mik…

We are talking transgressive horror on the pod today and author Emma E. Murray is here to help us wade into these bleak and uncomfortable waters. Let me know. Is Emma right? Should I watch Anti-Christ? Movies Mentioned: Martyrs Excision Henry: Portrait of a Serial Killer Videodrome Crash Anti-Christ Books Mentioned: Shoot Me in the Face on a Beauti…

Grady Hendrix is back in the house and we are talking about all them witches. We also discuss: which beloved show could have been improved by making the main duo witches? Which Taylor Swift song is giving witchy energy? Books Mentioned: Witchcraft for Wayward Girls by Grady Hendrix How to Become a Sensuous Witch by Aragail, Valaria Undead Girl Gang…

New year, new books to add to your TBR! I'm talking about the horror books to look forward to from January to June. Books Mentioned: Witchcraft for Wayward Girls by Grady Hendrix Wake Up, Open Your Eyes by Clay McLeod Chapman At Dark, I Become Loathsome by Eric LaRocca The Lamb by Lucy Rose Our Winter Monster by Dennis Mahoney The Poorly Made and O…

Let's say goodbye to the year by talking about our favorite books of 2024. Who else would be by my side than OG Co-Host Rachel? I wanted to apologize about the audio quality. I had microphone issues for this recording What were your favorite horror books of the year? Shownotes: https://booksinthefreezer.com/2024/12/31/episode-192-best-horror-books-…

I got to speak to the one and only Nick Cutter to talk about books we are putting right in the freezer and his new novel, The Queen. Shownotes: https://booksinthefreezer.com Final Girl PlaylistBy Stephanie Gagnon

CJ Leede is in the house! (it's a haunted house and the monster is religious trauma) We are talking religious horror today, and some books that scared us more than our traumatic upbringings! Final Girl Playlist Shownotes: Https://booksinthefreezer.comBy Stephanie Gagnon

Nobody's down here except the FBI's most unwanted. That's right, we are talking about one of the most beloved shows of the 90's The X-Files, and joining me today are my pals Jocelyn Codner and Anette, and we are ready to see if the truth is really out there. We're talking Home, Bad Blood, Sanguinarium, and more favorites this week. E. Jean Carroll …

Have a nice day... I was joined by ray of goth sunshine Angela Sylvaine as she talked to me about her latest book Chopping Spree and the horror (but mostly glory) of malls. Shownotes: https://booksinthefreezer.comBy Stephanie Gagnon

Author Johnny Compton stopped by to talk about his latest novel, Devils Kill Devils and devilish characters in horror fiction. Shownotes: https://booksinthefreezer.comBy Stephanie Gagnon

This was a Patreon episode from May 2022, where I talked about Under the Skin by Michel Faber with my friend Laura. We also talk about the movie and that episode is still available to access on Patreon. We are talking SPOILERS Shownotes: https://booksinthefreezer.comBy Stephanie Gagnon

Rachel Harrison is back in the house and we are talking So Thirsty! And with that: vampirism, aging anxiety, friendships that evolve, disasters, and more. Final Girl Playlist Shownotes: https://booksinthefreezer.comBy Stephanie Gagnon

Weenies Rejoice! Your girl, Emily Hughes and I are talking you through and giving you readalikes for five horror movies this episode. Not only that, we are talking Horror for Weenies the book, our horror origins/scarring moments, classic sitcoms, the importance of brat summer and more! Movies mentioned: Cuckoo (2024) The First Omen (2024) When Evil…

I am joined by author Katrina Monroe to talk about books that explore grief through the lens of horror Shownotes: https://booksinthefreezer.comBy Stephanie Gagnon

Listen up, campers, Josh Winning is on the pod this week and we are heading to the mess hall because we have a lot of summer camp horror to discuss. You won't want to miss this one Shownotes: https://booksinthefreezer.comBy Stephanie Gagnon