Laurie Strode Trap House
by Laurie Strode Trap House
A podcast about friendship and horror in the 21st century. Join Kev and Anna Ghoul every week as they explore the 21st-century horror canon, the legacy of Aerosmith, and whatever else they can think of. At the Laurie Strode Trap House, nothing is off-limits!
Episodes
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NOVEMBER 2026: PLANET ON THE EDGE OF FOREVER
With Shocktober almost behind them, Laurie Strode Trap House returns to the Gray Lady of the show, our monthly planning episode. Within: a shocking revelation about Art the Clown, Anna's week 3 pick knocks the wind out of Kev, and a post-pick local politics discussion you don't wait to miss.…
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THE HUMAN CENTIPEDE (2009)
The first annual SHOCKTOBER comes to a thrilling semi-climax this week with one of the cornerstone movies in 21st century genre filmmaking, Tom Six's THE HUMAN CENTIPEDE. Kev and Anna talk about other topics for much longer, though. NEXT WEEK: Kev's Austin Pod co-host and LSTH third chair…
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THE BLACKCOAT'S DAUGHTER (2015)
SHOCKTOBER continues with Anna's final pick, the opening salvo in the trial of Osgood Perkins: THE BLACKCOAT'S DAUGHTER! Also: Kev's a BUCKING FASTARD! Anna's watching spooky stuff! "The director of NOES 2010 did WHAT?!" and so much more. Plus, week 3 means a theme for thee, and you're gonna flip...
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THE TEXAS CHAINSAW MASSACRE: THE BEGINNING (2006)
SHOCKTOBER continues on LSTH with the return to the beginning of both the show and THE TEXAS CHAINSAW MASSACRE! Also: another round of applause for R. Lee Ermey! A brief discussion of DIGGER! Kev at NYFF! Anna programming and broadcasting marathons in the Bat & Spider discord! And so much more....
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ALL JACKED UP AND FULL OF WORMS (2022)
It's week one of SHOCKTOBER and Laurie Strode Trap House takes a detour into the indie festival scene with Anna's first pick, ALL JACKED UP AND FULL OF WORMS. Also: Why They Talk Like That, unlearning your shapes, the history of The History of Concrete, and so much more. NEXT UP: Kev's first...
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THE SUMMER OF EVANGELION FINALE: THE END OF EVANGELION (1997)
It's finally time. Today on LSTH Kev and Anna are joined by dear friend of the show and the king of New Hampshire JoeJazzy to bring the Summer of Evangelion to a close. Would we choose to become Fanta goo? What did Anno mean by all this? Is loving your wife a crime? And most importantly... what…
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THE OTHERS (2001)
This week on LSTH, Kev and Anna chase Nicole Kidman down the hallway of her nineteenth-century Spanish manse as they discuss Alejandro Amenábar's THE OTHERS. Other topics include AC Stephen and Ed Wood's ORGY OF THE DEAD, Zach Creggar's RESIDENT EVIL and so much more! NEXT UP: THE END OF THE…
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PARANORMAL ACTIVITY (2007)
This week, Kev and Anna are joined by our ol pal Slim (70mm Pod, Letterboxd) to chat about the phenomenon that was PARANORMAL ACTIVITY. Other topics include ghost hunting and a referendum on shock jock culture that you won't want to miss! NEXT UP: Hauntember wrap up with THE OTHERS (2002)! Follow...
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PRESENCE (2024)
In this bone-chilling episode of LSTH, Kev and Anna hover around the house as Chris Sullivan mutters to himself over a glass of red wine in Steven Soderbergh's PRESENCE. Also: The identity of Peter Andrews REVEALED! We roll out the barrel with a new news segment! Kev claims he'll be partying hard...
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THE CONJURING (2013)
THE EPISODE THE VATICAN DOESN'T WANT YOU TO HEAR! This week on LSTH, HAUNTEMBER begins with James Wan's THE CONJURING. Also, other topics! TOMORROW: We "return to the Sock Hop with Sodey" (Kev's ill-advised words) with PRESENCE. Follow Kev and Anna Ghoul on Letterboxd!...
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THE SUMMER OF EVANGELION, PART 2: NEON GENESIS EVANGELION (1995) Ep 14-26
Today on LSTH, Kev and Anna have a spiritual experience with the second half of NEON GENESIS EVANGELION. As they struggle to gather their thoughts, they grapple with the themes of the introspective, philosophical turn the series takes as the production pipeline falls apart. We watched END OF...
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TEENAGE SEX AND DEATH AT CAMP MIASMA (2026)
This week on LSTH, Kev and Anna are joined by Scaredy Cat McKenzie Wilkes (Austin Danger Podcast, Criterion Connection, Above the Line) to discuss Jane Schoenbrun’s TEENAGE SEX AND DEATH AT CAMP MIASMA. Also: fried chicken, Kenzo’s love affair with Jason Voorhees, and the trials and tribulations…
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SEPTEMBER 2026: HAUNTEMBER
Today on LSTH, Kev and Anna plan out their programming for September 2026. The crypt doors are creakin' and the tombstones are quakin' and all that. GHOSTS. Also: what we're thinking about covering newer movies, a lot of promises made re: NEON GENESIS EVANGELION, and so much more!
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STAGE FRIGHT (2014)
This week on LSTH, CAMP STRODE continues with STAGE FRIGHT -- a musical! And who better to join us on this journey than our friends Scott and Grace from the Big White Elephants podcast? After insightful discussions on both tolerance of scary movies and "Weird Al" Yankovic's position in our...
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RETURN TO SLEEPAWAY CAMP (2008)
This week on LSTH, "FUNERAL FOR A FRIEND"! Kev and Anna pay tribute to Vincent "Big Pussy" Pastore, the star of this week's film, RETURN TO SLEEPAWAY CAMP. We also discuss how being a fat kid can really fuck you up, the accountability Ouroboros it brings, and, of course, another meditation on...
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IN A VIOLENT NATURE (2024)
This week on Laurie Strode Trap House, we sprinkle glitter on glue and go for a swim (gulp!) in week one of GREETINGS FROM CAMP STRODE. We also found a magic locket - wonder what consequences that will bring. I hope they're not IN A VIOLENT NATURE (2024)! Also: Anna's almost done with LOVE ISLAND...
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THE SUMMER OF EVANGELION, PART 1: NEON GENESIS EVANGELION (1995) Ep 1-13
This week on Laurie Strode Trap House, join Anna and Kev as they get into the robot with Shinji and pals in a thrilling discussion of the first half of Hideaki Anno's NEON GENESIS EVANGELION. Also: At last, CRYSTAL LAKE trailer talk! Anna's enemy director revealed! And stay tuned til the end to...
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AUGUST 2026: GREETINGS FROM CAMP STRODE
In our August 2026 planning episode, Kev and Anna pour glitter onto Elmer's Glue, sing Kumbaya by the fire, and cannonball into the lake as they curate GREETINGS FROM CAMP STRODE; four spooky, summery tales. Also: Preliminary EVANGELION discussion! Kev's 4K woes! And so much more.
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OPEN WATER (2003) with dale_a
This week, Kev and Anna are joined by LSTH Godfather and cohost of BAT AND SPIDER, dale_a. The trio speculates on upcoming horror television before talking about the tragic real-life story of a bickering couple lost at sea. Also: Kev's fear of/respect for the natural world! A debate about digital...
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STALKER'S PREY (2017)
This week on LSTH, Kev and Anna finally watch a Lifetime Original Movie: STALKER’S PREY. On the way they break news, Kev apologizes for a grave error, Lizzo fights the algorithm, and so much more! NEXT WEEK: OPEN WATER with dale_a of the Bat & Spider podcast! Follow Kev and...
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47 METERS DOWN (2017)
This week on LSTH, SHARK WEEKS VOLUME 1 WEEK 2 with Master of Horror JOHANNES ROBERTS’ 47 METERS DOWN! Also: Kev falls in love BATMAN (1989), somehow more “99 Quite Bitter Beings” discussion, the metric system gets DESTROYED, Mr. Spider makes his LSTH debut… and so much more! NEXT WEEK: The first...
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SHARKNADO (2013)
This week on LSTH, SHARK WEEKS begins! Kev and Anna recap the epic Brandon Ulrich birthday bash livestream and talk about two of the most shocking horror movies of all time (Big Brother Tiffany Pollard “David’s Dead” moment, Woody Allen’s RIFKIN’S FESTIVAL) while getting swept up in the…
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JULY 2026: SHARK WEEKS, VOLUME 1: SHARK THE HERALD ANGELS SING (working title)
Join Kev and Anna Ghoul as they take the Barney Bag back from the Winkster and pick July's shark-themed films. Also, we announce our very fourth guest and their pick! THIS FRIDAY: SHARK WEEKS begins with the LSTH debut of THE ASYLUM! The unforgettable, the one, the only, SHARKNADO! Follow...
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THE FANATIC (2019)
This week on Laurie Strode Trap House, Kev and Anna discuss Fred Durst’s 2019 film THE FANATIC. Also: breaking news coverage of the Criterion Stanley Kubrick box set! A Despicable Me journey planned with a shocking name! Anna’s still on her true crime spree (her words, officers)! Plus so so so…
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SWIMFAN (2002)
This week on LSTH, Kev and Anna fight the Battle of Yarvin with Ki-Adi Mundi for some reason, take a suggestion from the audience at the Del Close Marathon, and go for a swim with SWIMFAN. Also, we reveal the theme for July! Plus: Kev says a very nasty word during a weird bit about Faye Dunaway...
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ONE HOUR PHOTO (2002)
This week on LSTH, Kev and Anna get lost in the backrooms with David Ellison, Faris n' Hall, and the Wayans brothers in HOW ARE YA? before dropping off a roll of film with Sy Parrish in ONE HOUR PHOTO. Along the way, they talk Angel Studios' summer slate, Kev rehashes an old bit about an…
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THE NUMBER 23 (2007)
This week, CAN'T GET JUNE OUT OF MY HEAD begins as Kev and Anna dive into the enigma of THE NUMBER 23. Also: Kev and Anna recap an exciting weekend hanging out with Some Friends, including surviving a whaleboat excursion, solving the mystery of the JFK assassination, and so much more! NEXT WEEK:...
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FINAL DESTINATION (2000) with McKenzie Wilkes
This week on LSTH, Kev and Anna are joined by third chair McKenzie Wilkes (Austin Danger Podcast, The Criterion Connection, Above the Line) to crown a new fifth-week show-within-a-show: SCAREDY CAT (working title)! On the way to explaining what the hell that is, the trio known as Witches'…
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JUNE 2026: CAN'T GET JUNE OUT OF MY HEAD
Join us as we plan our picks for June 2026! This month: films about obsession! Once again, we pit the films we've planned against a list of contenders, along the way coming up with so many future themes it'll make your head spin. Two legendary comedians make their LSTH debuts back-to-back…
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BETTY'S REVENGE (2026)
This week on LSTH, Public Domayne comes to a close with BETTY'S REVENGE, a film released in 2026. Also on the docket: Our June theme revealed! OBSESSION discussed! Kev and Anna ponder what's next for the Public Domain and so much more! NEXT WEEK: Our first Fifth-Monday SCAREDY CAT pick -- at…
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SCREAMBOAT (2025)
This week on LSTH, Public DoMAYne sails on with Steamboat Willie, an ensemble of young women who may or may not resemble the Disney princesses, and our very special guest, Philip Marinello of the Substance podcast! Don't let Kev's extremely blown-out mic fool you; this is one for the record…
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POPEYE THE SLAYER MAN (2025)
This week on LSTH, Kev and Anna explore an abandoned factory in upstate New York with POPEYE THE SLAYER MAN. Also: Kev goes to Chicago for MA, Anna sneaks out in Philadelphia for HOKUM, some Stinkyman follow-up, and much more! Kev's getting over a thing, sorry for the sniffles (I did the best I...
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WINNIE THE POOH: BLOOD AND HONEY (2023)
This week on LSTH, Kev and Anna count all the bees in the hive at Pooh Corner with week one of Public Domayne and WINNIE THE POOH: BLOOD AND HONEY! Oh, you thought this was a rabbit?! Also: discussion of LEE CRONIN’S THE MUMMY— featuring Kev’s run-in with STINKYMAN! RAWHIDE REX and ODDITY with...
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MOTHER MARY (2026)
POPRIL comes to its epic conclusion this week on LSTH as Kev and Anna pull scarves from their chests or whatever is going on in David Lowery's MOTHER MARY. Also: spoiler-free PITT finale chat, Bat and Spider anniversary marathon recap, and yes, Kev does the Alan Tudyk I, ROBOT impression. NEXT...
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PUBLIC DOMAYNE PLANNING SESH!
Last week, after Anna and Kev recorded the critically-acclaimed TRAP episode of LSTH, they turned the mics back on to plan the show’s programming for PUBLIC DOMAYNE. On the way they talk about 90’s internet legend the Peter Pan Man, pay homage to the master of horror Ainsley Bobin Regis, and…
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TRAP (2024)
This week on LSTH, Kev and Anna head to "the Tanaka Arena" for a 2 pm matinee Lady Raven concert with proud papa M. Night Shyamalan's TRAP (2024)! Also: FACES OF DEATH! CASTRATION MOVIE! Kev talks about the painting movie, the gang announces May's theme, and so much more! NEXT WEEK: The episode...
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QUEEN OF THE DAMNED (2003)
This week on LSTH, Kev and Anna unironically listen to nu metal with QUEEN OF THE DAMNED. Plus: Kev says a cancelled guy's name a lot and makes a reference to the Wizard of Oz for some reason while Anna dances 'round the BACKROOMS that THE PITT can finally be discussed on the pod NEXT WEEK…
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SMILE 2 (2024) with Scott Interrante
This week, Kev and Anna kick off POPRIL by returning to the twisted world of Parker Finn's SMILE 2! They're joined by composer, podcaster, pop music expert, and friend of the show Scott Interrante! NEXT WEEK: All hail Lestat and Aliyah in QUEEN OF THE DAMNED! Follow Scott on Letterboxd and listen...
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SMILE (2022)
This week, Anna and Kev finally go to therapy and come out grinning with SMILE (2022). Also: FALLING DOWN, Kev falling asleep, the legacy of Mike Flanagan, the legacy of THE DARK KNIGHT, and so much more! NEXT WEEK: MARCH MADNESS gives way to POPRIL as our Smile double-feature concludes with…
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CUCKOO (2024)
This week, Kev and Anna go CUCKOO with Hunter Schafer as March Madness rolls on! Plus: Anna is underwhelmed by UNDERTONE, coastal elite Kev has seen PROJECT HAIL MARY, we announce our POPRIL lineup and so much more! NEXT WEEK: March Madness concludes with the first half of our first double…
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CENSOR (2021)
This week on LSTH, Kev and Anna fight the war for good taste with CENSOR (2021)! Also, an eulogy for THE LAST DRIVE-IN, a discussion of the video nasties, and so much more! NEXT WEEK: CUCKOO! CUCKOO! CUCKOO! (2024) Check out Anna's sad woman horror canon list on Letterboxd! Follow…
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UNSANE (2018)
This week on LSTH, Kev and Anna get stuck in America's insurance system in Steven Soderbergh's UNSANE! Also: an unnecessary relitigation of THE LAST JEDI, a long day's journey into the wild world of Ninjamatics, FLABBER JABBER and so much more! NEXT WEEK: MARCH MADNESS continues with CENSOR…
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THE FRANKENSTEIN THEORY (2013)
This week on LSTH, Anna and Kev return to the Arctic to prove THE FRANKENSTEIN THEORY! Also: Kev's got something on his mind, more Freddy discussion, and the endless battle between Kev and his editing software continues! NEXT WEEK: MARCH MADNESS kicks off with Steven Soderbergh's UNSANE (2018)!...
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TROLLHUNTER (2010)
This week on LSTH, Kev and Anna travel to the faraway land of Norway with TROLLHUNTER (2010). Also: More on SEND HELP! LET MY PUPPETS COME! And... next month's theme and movies REVEALED! NEXT WEEK: FFFF comes to an end with THE FRANKENSTEIN THEORY (2013)! Follow Kev and Anna...
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THE FOURTH KIND (2009)
This week on LSTH, Kev and Anna charter a plane and fly themselves up to Nome to experience the Absolutely True Found-Footage Documentary Thriller THE FOURTH KIND. In traditional found-footage fashion, the audio on this ep is pretty blown-out - "Johnny, we're sorry!" LISTEN TO LAURIE STRODE TRAP...
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THE VISIT (2015)
This week on LSTH, FROSTY FOUND FOOTAGE FEBRUARY begins as Kev and Anna go over the river and through the woods with M. Night Shyamalan's THE VISIT. Along the way, our heroes chat about Night's career, SEND HELP with Rachel McAdams, and yes, once again, discuss Grandpa's Magic Finger. NEXT WEEK:...
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FRIDAY THE 13TH (2009)
This week on Laurie Strode Trap House, NEW YEAR//NEW ME comes to an end with a trip to Crystal Lake and environs in FRIDAY THE 13th (2009)! Also: FROSTY FOUND FOOTAGE FEBRUARY titles revealed, a pit stop in Pittsburgh, and so much more! Yes, we know, Kev's audio is blown out and drops out a…
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THE AMITYVILLE HORROR (2005)
This week, Kev and Anna settle down on Long Island with Deadpool and his wacky step-clan in THE AMITYVILLE HORROR (2005). Plus, the monthlong shaker arc comes to a thrilling conclusion with our discussion of THE TESTAMENT OF ANN LEE, Kev gets boned, and we share our theme for February! NEXT WEEK:...
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THE WIZARD OF GORE (2007)
This week on Laurie Strode Trap House, Kev and Anna are finally faced with a terrible movie, THE WIZARD OF GORE (2007.) While Crispin and his codpiece overdeliver, we're stumped by Bigelow's Junior Detective outfit, the legacy of the Suicide Girls, Cody Rhodes' neck tattoo, and so much more! NEXT...
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HOUSE OF WAX (2005)
This week on Laurie Strode Trap House, SEE PARIS DIE! Or rather, cringe at how badly you wanted to see Paris die! Also: LSTH makes the shaker pledge, TENET is acknowledged, and Kev's show prep gets maybe a little out of control. NEXT WEEK: NEW YEAR//NEW ME rolls on with THE WIZARD OF GORE (2007)...
About this show
A podcast about friendship and horror in the 21st century. Join Kev and Anna Ghoul every week as they explore the 21st-century horror canon, the legacy of Aerosmith, and whatever else they can think of. At the Laurie Strode Trap House, nothing is off-limits!
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