My Horror History – Episode 12 - Janine’s Frights, Found Footage & Final Destinations

Grab your headphones and turn off the lights! On this episode, we are sitting down with the ultimate horror cinephile, Janine @graeaehorror, to dissect a lifetime of genre obsession. From being layout-level traumatised by Tim Curry’s Pennywise at six years old to consuming three to four horror features a day as an adult, Janine shares her incredible journey through the dark side of cinema.We dive deep into why practical effects will always reign supreme over CGI, the immersive brilliance of found footage, and why she pulls zero punches with a few possibly spicy unpopular opinions, yes, Longlegs, we are looking at you!📢 EXCLUSIVE FESTIVAL ANNOUNCEMENT!Since we recorded this chat, Janine has been busy masterminding something incredible for the UK indie horror scene. We are thrilled to share that the Shared Sight Film Festival is officially coming to Nottingham, UK this September!Curated by Graeae Horror in collaboration with Strange Little Obsessions, this festival is going to be an incredible showcase of independent horror cinema. Want to get involved or attend? Here are the vital stats:When: Saturday 26th and Sunday 27th September 2026Where: Crowne Plaza, Nottingham, UKSubmissions: Calling all indie filmmakers! The final submission deadline is 1 July. Submit your work via filmfreeway.com/sharedsightfestivalTickets & Info: Keep your eyes peeled at strangelittleobsessions.co.ukBe sure to follow @sharedsightfilmfest, @graeaehorror, and @strangelittleobsessions on socials for all the latest updates!Listen, support, and connect with us below:💀 Connect with My Horror History:Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cw/MyHorrorHistoryFollow us on Social Media: @myhorrorhistory.podGet in touch via Email: [email protected]👁️ Connect with Janine & Graeae Horror:Follow Janine's Socials: @graeaehorrorCheck out Graeae Horror: @strangelittleobsessions🎬 Friends Mentioned in This Episode:A Year in Horror Podcast (hosted by Paul Waller): AYIHDiscover the Horror Podcast: DTHDon't forget to follow and leave a 5-star rating on Spotify if you're loving our trips down memory lane. Hit that notification bell so you never miss a weekly scare!#HorrorPodcast #MyHorrorHistory #HorrorCommunity #FoundFootage #JHorror #PracticalEffects #FilmFestivals #MovieRecommendations #TalkToMe #AlienEarth #Babadook #IndieHorror