Bloody Disgusting Podcast
by Bloody FM
Are you prepared to immerse yourself in the world of horror each week? Tune in to Bloody-Disgusting.com's official weekly podcast! A podcast where host Zena Dixon and Shelby Novak give a take on their favorite things in horror. If you need to know the horror highlights: weekly themes, trending topics, and upcoming horror movie/series releases, join us and listen for free!
Episodes
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Hippies, Bear Traps, & RetCons! Recapping Crystal Lake Episodes 3-6!
Our recap of CRYSTAL LAKE continues! So set your bear traps, grab your meat tenderizer, and strap in for another wild ride of an episode with Zena and Shelby! Watch FREE horror streaming 24/7 on Screambox! https://www.screambox.com/livetv Never miss a horror headline, follow us on Instagram -...
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Halloween Week: Time Loops, Hot Sauce & Horror Movie Picks
HALLOWEEN WEEK IS HERE, and Shelby and Zena are turning up the heat! This week, we’re answering YOUR listener questions while taste-testing Torchbearer Sauces. Expect sweat, screams, and (as usual) some seriously questionable decisions. We start with the Halloween-themed movies we’d love to live...
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Crystal Lake: Cop Cakes, Clogs, and a Bear? Recapping Episodes 1 & 2!
Zena and Shelby are back to recap episodes 1 and 2 of the Peacock series CRYSTAL LAKE! Join us in unpacking Jason and Pam's wild origin story! Watch FREE horror streaming 24/7 on Screambox! https://www.screambox.com/livetv Never miss a horror headline, follow us on Instagram -...
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JENNIFER’S BODY 2, Lost George A. Romero Movie & Horror Obsessions!
The Gruesome Twosome are BACK, and we’ve got plenty to catch you up on! It’s been a minute since we shared what we’ve been watching, so we’re diving into the horror movies and series that have been keeping us up at night. We’re each sharing a few favorites, so get ready to add some new nightmares...
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Our (and your) Crystal Lake Predictions!
With Peacock's Crystal Lake sneaking up on us, the Bloody Disgusting staff decided to take a stab at their theories and predictions about what they hope to expect! We also reached out to our audience for help and you sent in videos with your own thoughts! Watch FREE horror streaming 24/7 on...
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Is BACKROOMS (2026) Actually Scary? Spoiler-Filled Horror Movie Breakdown
"You are not supposed to be here!" This week, Zena and Shelby dissect Kane Parsons' horror movie BACKROOMS! We dig into the psychological fear, trauma, liminal space, and the arm-hair-raising performances from Chiwetel Ejiofor and Renate Reinsve. There will be spoilers, so fair warning! Have you...
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RESIDENT EVIL (2026) + #PreggersForCregger
Did you miss us? Because we missed you…and we brought souvenirs! After a full month away, Zena and Shelby are crawling back from the grave, and boy, do they have stories. Shelby traded screams for sea breezes on a two-and-a-half-week cruise, then wandered through The Horror Show at the Academy...
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THE HOME (2025): Pete Davidson, Leaky Eyeballs & Your Retirement Plan
This week, the gruesome twosome are diving into THE HOME (2025). Sentenced to community service at a retirement home, Max is told the fourth floor is strictly off-limits because residents up there need "special care." Naturally, he doesn't listen! Cue secrets, a very forbidden floor, some leaky...
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Cory Michael Smith & Anne Kauffman Talk Grim Death and Bill the Electrocuted Criminal!
Shelby got to chat with actor Cory Michael Smith and director Anne Kauffman about their part in Grim Death and Bill the Electrocuted Criminal, an Echoverse Podcast. GDABTE is a quirky, supernatural investigative thriller from acclaimed artist Mike Mignola (Hellboy) and NYT bestselling-author…
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Leigh Whannell Talks INSIDIOUS: OUT OF THE FURTHER
Zena and Shelby had the absolute pleasure of getting to chat with Leigh Whannell: a master of horror and creator, alongside James Wan, of the Insidious franchise. Leigh enlightened us on how to create truly scary moments in horror, why the genre is underrated despite the current "goldrush", and…
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INSIDIOUS: What Is The Further? Everything You Need to Know!
And if you've already checked INSIDIOUS: OUT OF THE FURTHER, what's one word you'd use to describe it, keeping it spoiler-free? Mark your calendars! INSIDIOUS: OUT OF THE FURTHER is crawling into theaters August 21st. Before it hits, Zena and Shelby are cracking open the full Insidious lore dump,...
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THE AUTOPSY (2022) Is Gross, Grim & Gory...We Love It
Grab a scalpel and grab something spicy...this episode gets HOT! Huge shoutout to our sponsor, Torchbearer Sauces, keeping us fueled with unfiltered heat while we play a little game we like to call Talk or Torch. Here's how it works: every time we say Dr. Winters' name, we sample a Torchbearer...
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A Clueless Family, Rain & Wild Susan | THE LAST HOUSE
Home sweet home… until you realize you’re never getting out! This week, the gruesome twosome dive into Netflix’s THE LAST HOUSE, a claustrophobic horror thriller where a family discovers that their home isn’t exactly the safe haven they thought it was. Shelby leads the discussion with Zena as…
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Interview: Declan Dineen Talks The Chronicles of Astrimos
Shelby chats with Declan Dineen, writer and producer of The Chronicles of Astrimos, the sci-fi audio drama starring Darren Criss, Maya Hawk and Alfred Molina from Echoverse! Declan gives advice to writers and speaks on the subject of curiosity and it's correlation to creating great character....
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Chills, Thrills & Ice Cream Man: August Horror We Can't Wait For
This week the gruesome twosome, Zena and Shelby, are unboxing the icy return of horror legend Eli Roth (CABIN FEVER, HOSTEL, THANKSGIVING). His new film ICE CREAM MAN melts into theaters August 7 via his own label, The Horror Section. To celebrate, Bloody Disgusting is throwing down in Los…
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IN THE MOUTH OF MADNESS (1994) - John Carpenter's Most Underrated Horror?
What pairs perfectly with John Carpenter's most underrated supernatural horror? Pure, unfiltered heat, courtesy of our sponsor Torchbearer Sauces! In this episode, Tony Wash stops by to give us the scoop on what to keep a lookout for on SCREAMBOX in August and trust us, you're going to want to…
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We Read Your Most Controversial Horror Hot Takes...
We're back! Did you miss us? This week, Shelby takes us behind the scenes of Creep IE Con, sharing her unforgettable experience, favorite moments, and stories from an incredible weekend! Hear all about meeting Danny Trejo, the eerie Pinocchio puppet, Jon Abrahams, Lochlyn Munro, Simon Rex, Brad...
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The Gruesome Twosome: Movies That Traumatized Us As Kids
THE GRUESOME TWOSOME IS BACK! (Massive shoutout to listener Izzy for giving us the best name ever!) This week we're switching things up. No deep dive, just Zena and your pal Shelby in their element, and honestly? This might be our most fun episode yet. Here's what we're getting into: the two dig...
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The Summer Horror Movie Nobody Talks About: THE RED HOUSE (1947)
Get ready for a mini deep dive featuring a haunted red house AND Shelby bullying you! Quick question before we get into it: when you think of summer-themed horror, what's the FIRST thing that comes to mind? This week Zena and Shelby are diving into the classic black-and-white psychological noir...
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Everything You Forgot About STIGMATA (1999)
This episode is proudly sponsored by Torchbearer Sauces, because nothing pairs better with possession, paranormal chaos, and religious secrets than pure, unfiltered heat! Tune in because we're cracking open the supernatural horror movie STIGMATA (1999), and trust us, this one gets under your…
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POSSESSION (1981): The Most Unhinged Divorce Movie Ever Made
Divorce has never been scarier! This week, things get MESSY. And we mean that literally. Zena and Shelby are diving deep into the psychological horror masterpiece POSSESSION (1981), directed by Andrzej Żuławski! A movie about divorce, despair, and whatever that thing is in the bathtub. If you've...
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Summer Horror Preview 2026!
Happy June, you beautiful creeps! And Happy Pride Month! We're BACK and crawling out of the coffin just in time for summer screams. First up, our resident SCREAMBOX expert Tony Wash rises from the depths to drop some seriously exciting news. This October, SCREAMBOX is unleashing an all-new…
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Joe Swanberg: KENNELED (2026) + MONKEY'S MAGIC MERRY GO ROUND (2024)
This week, Zena sits down with the incredibly talented Joe Swanberg, director, producer, writer, editor AND actor, for a conversation you don't want to miss! Joe is one of the founding forces behind the mumblecore movement, and 20+ years into his career, he's showing no signs of slowing down.…
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THE RESIDENT (2011): Stalkers, Secrets & Sauces78u
It's that time again, Talk or Torch is BACK! Zena and Shelby are putting their taste buds (and their sanity) on the line with another round of horror trivia featuring the fiery hot sauces from Torchbearer Sauces. And let's just say... Torchbearer is NOT playing nice this month. Tongues are…
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#272 - The Softest Nightmare: PICNIC AT HANGING ROCK (1975)
The sun is out. The wildflowers are blooming. Three girls walk into the Australian bush and simply...don't come back! This week, Shelby dresses up as a student at Appleyard College, and together with Zena, they take a deep dive into PICNIC AT HANGING ROCK! The 1975 Peter Weir film that has been...
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#271 - Don't @ Us: Our Unpopular Horror Opinions
Did you miss us? We took a little break last week, but Zena and Shelby are back and getting bloody again! But this time...they're getting controversial. A listener recommendation sparked this week's topic: unpopular horror opinions. Zena and Shelby are pulling back the curtain on the movies and...
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Talk or Torch: STARRY EYES (2014) ft. Directors Kevin Kölsch & Dennis Widmyer
This week, Zena and Shelby bring you a jam-packed episode soaked in blood, ambition, and Hollywood horror! First up, we sit down with directors and writers Kevin Kölsch and Dennis Widmyer, the twisted minds behind STARRY EYES! They dig into the film's dark origins and tease what terrifying…
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#269 - Short Horror Films to Add to Your Watch List
Short films, big scares...what could go wrong? This week, Zena and Shelby are diving into short horror movies handpicked by YOU, our amazing listeners! Watch along as they react in real time to some unsettling shorts. No spoilers, just pure unfiltered reactions. And yes, after Shelby's little...
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#268 - Name The Horror Movie You'd NEVER Survive
Which horror movie would be the absolute WORST to actually live through? Zena and Shelby kick off this episode with the question we're all secretly afraid to answer and they have some very strong opinions! But this week, instead of a deep dive into one film, the two are pulling back the curtain…
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CRAZY OLD LADY (2025): One of the Most Uncomfortable Horror Movies of the Year?!
Have you checked out CRAZY OLD LADY, aka VIEJA LOCA (2025) yet? Zena and Shelby dive headfirst into this tense, slow-burn psychological horror that seriously gets under your skin! It’s a tight, one-location indie that wastes no time trapping you in a deeply uncomfortable nightmare. Trust us, it...
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The Minds Behind THE DÆMON!
Writers and Directors Matt Devino and David Yohe sat down with Shelby to talk all about their latest feature THE DÆMON! Don't miss The Dæmon available on Screambox now! Find more from the cast and crew: // Follow The Dæmon \\ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thedaemonmovie/ // Follow Matt...
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#266 - BODY CAM (2020) & Real-World Horror
Something is lurking in the footage…and once you see it, it’s already too late. Zena and Shelby dive into BODY CAM (2020), with Mary J. Blige leading as a cop investigating a brutal murder who starts noticing something seriously off in the body cam footage. What starts as a routine case spirals...
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#265 - RAWHEAD REX (1986) + SCREAMBOX April Sneak Peek | Talk or Torch
Expect ancient monsters, questionable decisions, and plenty of laughs as they break down this campy '80s horror! This week, Zena and Shelby are joined by returning guest Tony Wash, Director of Programming & Original Productions at SCREAMBOX, for a St. Patrick’s Day edition of Talk or Torch...
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BONUS: The Minds Behind PIG HILL
Pig Hill is one of the most gruesome rides you'll go on this year, it's full of a darkness you'll never see coming! Shelby got to sit down with four of the minds behind the madness: Director Kevin Lewis, Screenwriter Jarrod Burris, Executive Producer Ted Watts, and Actor Olivia Allen. Don't miss...
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#264 - GRAVE ENCOUNTERS (2011) feat Hometown Ghost Stories
Ever wondered what it’s like to get trapped in a haunted asylum with no way out? We’re about to find out! Ghosts, time distortion, haunted asylums, and cannibal chaos! Zena and Shelby are joined by the Hometown Ghost Stories crew for paranormal survival tips, rapid-fire horror questions, and a…
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#263 - Hide, Seek, Kill: A READY OR NOT Breakdown
This week’s episode is sponsored by CWA Wealth Advisory. Because while the Le Domas family chose demonic asset management, Shelby and Zena are choosing something far more responsible… calculating the insurance payout on their demise! That’s right! The two are saying “I do” to chaos as they dive...
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Becoming Ben: Miguel Torres Umba on PRIMATE
Zena chats with Miguel Torres Umba, the powerhouse performer behind Ben in PRIMATE, directed by Johannes Roberts. An actor, director, and movement specialist known for his intensely physical performances, Miguel breaks down what it took to land the role and fully transform into Ben, from the...
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#262 - Why Are We So Obsessed with Horror?
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,...
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BONUS: Blood, Barn & Grindhouse: The Making of BLOOD BARN
If you love neon dread, practical carnage, and throwback terror with heart, this episode is for you! Zena cranks it up with BLOOD BARN director and writer Gabriel Bernini and writer Alexandra Jade for a blood-soaked deep dive into their ’80s horror roots, the chaos of indie filmmaking, and how…
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#262 - Talk or Torch: SCREAMBOX March Sneak Peek & Spicy Stakes
This week, Zena and Shelby are joined by Tony Wash, Director of Programming & Original Productions at SCREAMBOX, for our monthly game of Talk or Torch! Our signature horror trivia showdown is back and every wrong answer brings the heat…literally. Plus, Tony drops exclusive details on what’s…
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#261 - Duck Detective Meets Silent Hill f!
Put on your detective hats and grab a slice of bread, it's time for this week's Bloody Disgusting podcast! This week Zena and Shelby are joined once again by the show's producer Pacific Obadiah! In celebration of this week's sponsor, Gamefly, it's video game week! They discuss DUCK DETECTIVE: THE...
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BONUS: SWEETNESS (2025) with Emma Higgins
Zena chats with Emma Higgins, writer and director of the horror-thriller SWEETNESS. A story about teenage misfit Rylee, a troubled rock star, and some seriously intense choices. Tune in as we dive into Emma’s decade-long journey bringing SWEETNESS to life, the music, style, and tiny details that...
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#260 - Icy Horror Movie Recommendations
Happy February, Happy Black History Month, and Happy Wednesday! Zena and Shelby are back to dive into: Icy horror movies that send shivers down your spine, Shelby’s spooky adventures at Creep I.E. Con, cryptic game secrets from Bloober Team on remosdneulserorehsoovamceyerd.com, plus plenty more...
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#259 - AMERICAN PSYCHO Breakdown: Are the Kills Real?
This week on the Bloody Disgusting Podcast, in honor of Christian Bale’s birthday (Friday, January 30), we’re diving into the razor-sharp black comedy horror AMERICAN PSYCHO (2000), directed by Mary Harron! Zena and Shelby break down whether the film is a brutal satire of capitalism, a serial...
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#258 - Horror Trivia ft. Torchbearer Sauces
This week, Zena and Shelby are joined by Tony Wash, SCREAMBOX’s Director of Programming & Original Productions, for our monthly Talk or Torch! Talk or Torch is the horror trivia showdown where wrong answers come with serious heat. This month, we’ve partnered with Torchbearer Sauces, and things…
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#257 - BUGONIA (2025): Horror or Not?
Zena and Shelby tear into Lanthimos’ BUGONIA (2025). Question for you: is it horror or not? And if it isn’t…why? This week on Bloody Disgusting, the podcast, we’re diving into GameFly picks, Yorgos Lanthimos madness, and witchy horror favorites! Zena and Shelby run through their must-rent games…
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#256 - Plunging into Lake Mungo with True Crime Campfire
Happy birthday week, Zena! This week Shelby is joined by Whitney of True Crime Campfire to discuss LAKE MUNGO! They break down the movie and discuss the faux documentary vs real true crime documentaries. Shelby also grills Whitney with a TCC edition of horror hot seat! Come plunge into this dark...
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#255 - Final Cut: The Best Horror of 2025
It’s our final episode of 2025, and we’re celebrating a killer year in horror. We’re counting down our TOP 5 horror movies and series of 2025, firing through a rapid-fire release radar, and sharing what’s been haunting our screens lately. Tune in, crank it up, and get bloody and get disgusting…
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#254 - Torching Ourselves with Spicy Sauce!
Expect yelling, panic, bad decisions, and a whole lot of horror opinions under fire. We’re getting festive and spicy this week, so happy holidays and Merry Christmas from the Bloody Disgusting Podcast! This week, Zena and Shelby play Talk or Torch, a horror game where you have 15 seconds to…
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#253 - Sleigh What?! SILENT NIGHT (2012) Breakdown
Want a Christmas movie where Santa trades milk and cookies for a flamethrower and a wood chipper? We’ve got you covered. This week, Zena and Shelby are hanging out with a special guest, their contest winner, Danielle, aka @thewitchofthewood! And in honor of Mike P. Nelson’s SILENT NIGHT, DEADLY...
About this show
Are you prepared to immerse yourself in the world of horror each week? Tune in to Bloody-Disgusting.com's official weekly podcast! A podcast where host Zena Dixon and Shelby Novak give a take on their favorite things in horror. If you need to know the horror highlights: weekly themes, trending topics, and upcoming horror movie/series releases, join us and listen for free!
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