Why Horror People Always Find Each Other with Spooky Kisses

Send us Fan MailWhat happens when horror fans sit down and just start talking?In part one of our conversation with Spooky Kisses, we go everywhere, haunted attractions, horror conventions, scare acting, creepy abandoned places, terrifying childhood memories of secretly watching The Exorcist, and why horror fans always seem to find each other.We talk about iconic haunts like Pennhurst Asylum, Haunted Overload, and The Darkness, plus Corey’s old journalism days working with haunted attractions in St. Louis.There’s also a surprising amount of conversation about Terrifier 3, creepy wells from The Ring, grave robbers in Pennsylvania, and one unforgettable family photo with Kane Hodder.But underneath all the horror nerding out, this episode also gets into something bigger: why horror spaces can feel so welcoming to outsiders, weird kids, healthcare workers, neurodivergent people, and anyone looking for a place to belong.Because sometimes haunted houses and horror conventions really do become a second family.Part 2 next week! Thank you for listening to Horror Heals. Share the show with someone who loves horror and someone who needs a little healing.If you want to support our guests, check the show notes for links to their work, conventions, and fundraising pages.You can also listen to our sister podcast Family Twist, a show about DNA surprises, identity, and the families we find along the way.Horror Heals is produced by How the Cow Ate the Cabbage LLC.Is horror good for mental wellness? Of corpse it is.