March Madness: Horror Characters Who Went Insane

Send us Fan MailIn this episode, Bonnie and Samantha dive into their version of March Madness with horror movie characters who have (in)famously gone off the deep end and explore why horror fans are drawn to them. Using examples from films like Carrie, Pearl, Psycho, American Psycho, Misery, and The Shining, they discuss whether these characters were born evil or became that way through trauma, isolation, obsession, or circumstance. Get Your Nerd OnFor the full episode, including scenes and stories we couldn’t share with the world, and ad-free, 👉 subscribe to our Patreon. If you’ve ever wanted MORE Horror Nerds… this is where it lives. Launch Your Podcast Without the Overwhelm. Work with Horror Nerds Podcast co-host, Bonnie Marie Williams, aka The Podcast SuperheroWatch "Samantha Hale: Horror Nerd" on Amazon Show Credits:Hosted by Samantha Hale and Bonnie Marie WilliamsBased on Horror Nerd Comedy created by Samantha HaleMarketing by Joe WhiteCopywriter: Eva WilliamsEditing and Post-Production: Sarah Manners and Bonnie Marie WilliamsCreative Producer: Adam MolloyProducers: Samantha Hale and Joe WhiteExecutive Producer: Bonnie Marie WilliamsHorror Nerds Podcast music by Karl Casey @ White Bat AudioPodcast Intro by Joe WhiteCommercial Voiceover by Bonnie Marie Williams"The Substance" Sketch written by Samantha HaleVO by Anthony Landry, Bonnie Marie Williams, and Samantha Hale Sponsorships:The Magic Oil Box.com Small-batch, cruelty-free scents inspired by horror and pop culture, and handcrafted with love and magic by a proudly LGBTQ+ and Latino-owned business. Horror Nerds listeners can take 15% off with code SLAYNERDS15, thanks to our sponsor who keeps us slayin’. If you’re into horror, healing, and handmade treasures, check out The Mountain Crone. With certified herbal medicine and body care experience—and a touch of spiritual practice—this shop blends healing with humor and intention. Find handmade healing products and fun collectibles at ebay.com/str/themtncrone69, and follow @themtncrone on Instagram. Healing Together 🖤Ever feel like your podcast workflow’s straight out of a horror movie? Time to scream for joy because Beamly has arrived. Build your site, host your podcast, add memberships, courses, and digital products — all in one place. No hidden monsters. No jump-scare fees. Just 0% platform costs and pure creative freedom. Bring your podcast back to life at Beamly.com — if you dare. Thanks to Beamly for joining our Spooky Sponsorship family and for our killer site! Affiliates:Take 10% off Shaped Ice Molds, featuring the most iconic slashers in cinema, with code HorrorNerdsPodcast10The Horror Nerds Comedy Podcast uses Riverside.fm to record our podcast and share to social media.