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EPISODE · Feb 25, 2026 · 1H 21M

#262 - Why Are We So Obsessed with Horror?

from Bloody Disgusting Podcast · host Bloody FM

In this week’s episode, Zena and Shelby are joined by the dynamic duo Tammy Reese and LaKisa Renee of the Tales From The Media podcast to dig into one deliciously disturbing question: Why are we so obsessed with horror? From the adrenaline rush of being scared to the comfort of controlled chaos, the crew unpacks why we love fear so much. Is horror actually therapeutic…or are we just emotionally self-sabotaging for fun? They also dive into how horror is thriving in the social media age, whether going viral makes films scarier, and drop their ultimate horror hot takes! Let’s get bloody and disgusting. On Saturday, February 28, we’re hosting a LIVE watch party for BLOOD BARN over on Bloody Disgusting’s Discord! We’ll be watching together in real time, and the film’s writer/director Gabe Bernini and writer Alexandra Jade will be hanging out and chatting with everyone. Join us on Discord: https://discord.gg/nYKVA2WG BLOOD BARN is a retro comedy-horror slasher packed with throwback vibes and a bloody twist! It's perfect for fans of practical effects, campy kills, and chaotic fun. Got a horror question you’ve been dying to ask us? Don’t be shy, we don’t bite…much! We want to hear from you! Call and leave us a message at (224) 475-1040, shoot us a text, or drop us an email @ [email protected]. Your question could be the next one we tackle live on the podcast! Don't forget to rate, review, and subscribe on your favorite apps. Sign up for SCREAMBOX now at screambox.com and stream the best in horror: new, cult, and everything in between! *** Follow us on social media and join the conversation! // Follow Tammy Reese \\ IG: www.instagram.com/tammyreesemedia/ YouTube: www.youtube.com/@tammyreesemedia // Follow LaKisa Renee \\ Twitter/X: www./x.com/LakisaRenee1 IG: www.instagram.com/lakisarenee/ TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@Lakisarenee YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@lakisareneeent // Follow Tales From The Media \\ Twitter/X: www.twitter.com/talesftmedia IG: www.instagram.com/talesfromthemedia TikTok: tiktok.com/@talesfromthemedia YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TalesFromTheMedia // Follow The Bloody Disgusting Podcast \\ Twitter/X: twitter.com/BDisgustingpod IG: www.instagram.com/bdisgustingpod Bluesky: bsky.app/profile/bdisgustingpod.bsky.social Facebook: www.facebook.com/bloodydisgustingpodcast // Follow Shelby Novak \\ Twitter/X: @shelbybnovak | IG: @shelbybnovak/ | Bluesky: shelbybnovak.bsky.social // Follow Scare You To Sleep Podcast \\ Twitter/X: @scareyoutosleep IG: @scareyoutosleep/ Bluesky: scareyoutosleep.bsky.social // Follow Zena Dixon \\ Twitter/X: @LovelyZena | IG: @realqueenofhorror/ | Bluesky: lovelyzena.bsky.social YouTube: www.youtube.com/@RealQueenofHorror/videos TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@realqueenofhorror Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this week’s episode, Zena and Shelby are joined by the dynamic duo Tammy Reese and LaKisa Renee of the Tales From The Media podcast to dig into one deliciously disturbing question: Why are we so obsessed with horror? From the adrenaline rush of being scared to the comfort of controlled chaos, the crew unpacks why we love fear so much. Is horror actually therapeutic…or are we just emotionally self-sabotaging for fun? They also dive into how horror is thriving in the social media age, whether going viral makes films scarier, and drop their ultimate horror hot takes! Let’s get bloody and disgusting. On Saturday, February 28, we’re hosting a LIVE watch party for BLOOD BARN over on Bloody Disgusting’s Discord! We’ll be watching together in real time, and the film’s writer/director Gabe Bernini and writer Alexandra Jade will be hanging out and chatting with everyone. Join us on Discord: https://discord.gg/nYKVA2WG BLOOD BARN is a retro comedy-horror slasher packed with throwback vibes and a bloody twist! It's perfect for fans of practical effects, campy kills, and chaotic fun. Got a horror question you’ve been dying to ask us? Don’t be shy, we don’t bite…much! We want to hear from you! Call and leave us a message at (224) 475-1040, shoot us a text, or drop us an email @ [email protected]. Your question could be the next one we tackle live on the podcast! Don't forget to rate, review, and subscribe on your favorite apps. Sign up for SCREAMBOX now at screambox.com and stream the best in horror: new, cult, and everything in between! *** Follow us on social media and join the conversation! // Follow Tammy Reese \\ IG: www.instagram.com/tammyreesemedia/ YouTube: www.youtube.com/@tammyreesemedia // Follow LaKisa Renee \\ Twitter/X: www./x.com/LakisaRenee1 IG: www.instagram.com/lakisarenee/ TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@Lakisarenee YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@lakisareneeent // Follow Tales From The Media \\ Twitter/X: www.twitter.com/talesftmedia IG: www.instagram.com/talesfromthemedia TikTok: tiktok.com/@talesfromthemedia YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TalesFromTheMedia // Follow The Bloody Disgusting Podcast \\ Twitter/X: twitter.com/BDisgustingpod IG: www.instagram.com/bdisgustingpod Bluesky: bsky.app/profile/bdisgustingpod.bsky.social Facebook: www.facebook.com/bloodydisgustingpodcast // Follow Shelby Novak \\ Twitter/X: @shelbybnovak | IG: @shelbybnovak/ | Bluesky: shelbybnovak.bsky.social // Follow Scare You To Sleep Podcast \\ Twitter/X: @scareyoutosleep IG: @scareyoutosleep/ Bluesky: scareyoutosleep.bsky.social // Follow Zena Dixon \\ Twitter/X: @LovelyZena | IG: @realqueenofhorror/ | Bluesky: lovelyzena.bsky.social YouTube: www.youtube.com/@RealQueenofHorror/videos TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@realqueenofhorror Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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