Love At First Fright

On today's episode, Hannah and Curtis discuss the newest release from horror master Damian McCarthy, Hokum (2026)! Hokum follows Adam Scott as an author who ventures to a remote hotel in Ireland unaware that it may be haunted. Hannah gets so scared that she has to close her eyes and Curtis gets mad at other moviegoers. Also up for discussion: Chappel Roan being iconic, how to make popcorn taste like the movie theater, and what kind of horror is scariest. Have any recommendations or opinions you want to share with the show? Email us at [email protected] or reach out on X and Instagram @firstfrightpod, or connect with us on Facebook. You can also contact us on our official website.  

Curtis and Hannah are back to review Suspiria (1977), a highly requested fan favorite! Suspiria follows an American ballet student who discovers a sinister plot behind at the scenes at a prestigious dance academy. There may be very little dancing, but there is lots of blood, crazy architecture, and loud foot steps! Also up for discussion: the history of Sargento cheese and what Smokey the Bear is up to these days.   Have any recommendations or opinions you want to share with the show? Email us at [email protected] or reach out on X and Instagram @firstfrightpod, or connect with us on Facebook. You can also contact us on our official website.  

Hannah & Curtis are making a special trip to The Last Video Store in this episode. Our hosts discuss the importance of all horror and the love they both have for the genre, as well as the love for the genre the creators of this comedy horror clearly have and put on screen. They also discuss their theories surrounding a new TV show.

Halloween is just around the corner, and this year Hannah and Curtis celebrate by watching and rating the new VHS anthology. We've gotta see if we can get our hands on some of that candy... Could really go for a Jeremy Find right now.   Have any recommendations or opinions you want to share with the show? Email us at [email protected] or reach out on X and Instagram @firstfrightpod, or connect with us on facebook. You can also contact us on our official website.  

Is that Elvis we hear?? No wait, it's Patrick Wilson with an acoustic guitar. Join Curtis & Hannah in today's episode as they discuss The Conjuring 2. Based on a true story, this sequel follows Ed and Lorraine Warren as they investigate a possible haunting in North London and have to consider that it may all be an elaborate hoax.  Have any recommendations or opinions you want to share with the show? Email us at [email protected] or reach out on X and Instagram @firstfrightpod, or connect with us on facebook. You can also contact us on our official website.                                                      

Ch ch ch ha ha ha.... or was it Ki ki ki ma ma ma? Either way, Hannah & Curtis take a trip to Camp Crystal Lake and look into why this camp seems to have so many problems. Leaving only teens in charge probably isnt helping, but neither is the murderer stalking the grounds. Join as our host discuss this classic, the good and bad history of the film, and point out some of the moments that made them burst out laughing. Have any recommendations or opinions you want to share with the show? Email us at [email protected] or reach out on X and Instagram @firstfrightpod, or connect with us on facebook. You can also contact us on our official website.  

Hannah & Curtis dig deep and explore the depths of The Descent in this episode. Will they be able to find their way to the surface, or will a friend betray them and kinda make the trip about themselves and also like lie about where it is the group is even going? Who does that? That's wild. Have any recommendations or opinions you want to share with the show? Email us at [email protected] or reach out on X and Instagram @firstfrightpod, or connect with us on facebook. You can also contact us on our official website.  

WE'RE BACK! Between terrible illness and vacation time, Hannah & Curtis managed to solve a mystery in this episode of LAFF. They discuss some of the wild things that happen on this incredibly low budget horror-mystery from the 70's that stars Calvin Lockhart, Michael Gambon, and Peter Cushing. Can you solve the mystery and uncover who is secretly a werewolf? Watch for the Werewolf Break, and give it your best shot! Have any recommendations or opinions you want to share with the show? Email us at [email protected] or reach out on X and Instagram @firstfrightpod, or connect with us on facebook. You can also contact us on our official website.  

The only thing hotter than the cenobites from Hellraiser is Georgia's weather, amirite?? Join Curtis and Hannah as they discuss the 2022 reboot of the Hellraiser franchise - the good, the bad, and the gory.  Have any recommendations or opinions you want to share with the show? Email us at [email protected] or reach out on X and Instagram @firstfrightpod, or connect with us on facebook. You can also contact us on our official website.  

Hannah & Curtis discuss M3GAN, their pet tortoise, and introduce their newest friend, Icky. Its a weird one.   Ticket Info -> HauntFest   Have any recommendations or opinions you want to share with the show? Email us at [email protected] or reach out on X and Instagram @firstfrightpod, or connect with us on facebook. You can also contact us on our official website.  

When the Curtis is away, the Hannah will play! On this special episode, Hannah brings her list of the top 3 horror movies she'd like to see turned into Broadway musicals. Things get weird as you might have suspected... Warning: the episode is NOT free of memes. Have any recommendations or opinions you want to share with the show? Email us at [email protected] or reach out on X and Instagram @firstfrightpod, or connect with us on facebook. You can also contact us on our official website.  

Hannah & Curtis return to the Saw franchise and discuss the sequel Saw 2 in this episode. They their opinions on the designs of some of the iconic traps and story moments, as well as begin unraveling the twisted web that the movies are beginning to build. Also, Curtis insists on telling a (bad) joke. Ticket Info -> HauntFest  Have any recommendations or opinions you want to share with the show? Email us at [email protected] or reach out on X and Instagram @firstfrightpod, or connect with us on facebook. You can also contact us on our official website.  

Love is in the air! Oh wait, no, those are hatchets - look out! In this episode, Curtis and Hannah discuss the new romantic comedy slasher, Heart Eyes (2005). The hosts also pitch a movie idea for Jason Statham and try their hand at a few accents.  This episode is NOT spoiler-free. Major spoilers begin after the 22 mins, 46 secs mark.   Ticket Info -> HauntFest   Have any recommendations or opinions you want to share with the show? Email us at [email protected] or reach out on X and Instagram @firstfrightpod, or connect with us on facebook. You can also contact us on our official website.  

What would happen if a bunch of ants got exposed to nuclear radiation? Them! This 1954 sci-fi/horror classic follows heroes on a mission to stop giant man-eating ants from ending life on Earth as we know it. The only thing scarier than this movie in today's episode are Curtis and Hannah's weird Oscars opinions... Ticket Info -> HauntFest Have any recommendations or opinions you want to share with the show? Email us at [email protected] or reach out on X and Instagram @firstfrightpod, or connect with us on facebook. You can also contact us on our official website.  

Happy New Year! Hannah and Curtis celebrate the ending of 2024 and welcoming of 2025 by watching and reviewing the 1980 horror slasher Terror Train. Its got thrills, chills, and a lot of magic from David Copperfield. Hauntfest Info -> HauntFest   Have any recommendations or opinions you want to share with the show? Email us at [email protected] or reach out on X and Instagram @firstfrightpod, or connect with us on facebook. You can also contact us on our official website.  

"He's coming." This episode Hannah & Curtis discuss the 2024 remake of the iconic Nosferatu, directed by Robert Eggers and staring Lily-Rose Depp, Nicholas Hoult, Willem Dafoe, Aaron Taylor-Johnson, and Bill Skarsgard. The hosts discuss the beauty behind the horror and how the mixing of intrigue and feeling uncomfortable helped to make this a remake with something to say. Also, its like wildly sexual in this movie, so that was fun too. Hauntfest Tickets and Info -> HauntFest Have any recommendations or opinions you want to share with the show? Email us at [email protected] or reach out on X and Instagram @firstfrightpod, or connect with us on facebook. You can also contact us on our official website.    

"Jack Frost" is a 1998 Christmas fantasy/ comedy film starring Michael Keaton amd Kelly Preston. NOT TO BE CONFUSED WITH: "Jack Frost" is a 1997 direct-to-video black comedy/ slasher starring Scott MacDonald and Christopher Allport. Info and Tickets here -> HauntFest   Have any recommendations or opinions you want to share with the show? Email us at [email protected] or reach out on X and Instagram @firstfrightpod, or connect with us on facebook. You can also contact us on our official website.  

Seasons greetings from hosts Hannah and Curtis! This year, they managed to navigate the Thanksgiving holiday successfully! Join as they break all the rules and discuss the 1984 Comedy Horror movie Gremlins. Its the perfect movie for ushering in the happiest season of all!   Tickets and Info Below! HauntFest   Have any recommendations or opinions you want to share with the show? Email us at [email protected] or reach out on X and Instagram @firstfrightpod, or connect with us on facebook. You can also contact us on our official website.  

Come celebrate and get Freaky with Hannah & Curtis in this episode as the hosts remark about recent travel, hitting a major milestone, and discuss Vince Vaughn's role in this 2020 comedy horror flick! For Tickets and information, click here -->HauntFest Have any recommendations or opinions you want to share with the show? Email us at [email protected] or reach out on X and Instagram @firstfrightpod, or connect with us on facebook. You can also contact us on our official website.  

This is it! The live show you've all been waiting for! Join hosts Hannah & Curtis as they review Psycho with a live audience at Athentic Brewing Company. They talk about their scariest moments, the freudian commentary of the film, and discuss a recasting of the movie with modern actors (and muppets). This episode also includes the audience rating, making Psycho the most accurately rated movie on the show so far! There's a lot to go through in this one!  "It's old, but you're gonna love it!" Visit HauntFest.net to get tickets to upcoming HauntFest events!   Have any recommendations or opinions you want to share with the show? Email us at [email protected] or reach out on X and Instagram @firstfrightpod, or connect with us on facebook. You can also contact us on our official website.  

Everyone's entitled to one good scare... Happy Halloween everyone! Hannah & Curtis are excited to be reviewing the 1978 iconic film Halloween in this episode! Our hosts discuss some fun and interesting trivia from the movie, the influence it holds on the horror genre to this day, and Curtis' unshakable hatred of one of the later entries in the franchise. Whether you are a Halloween megafan or you're just getting into horror movies, you're in for a scary good time! Be sure to come see us for our upcoming live show on October 30, 2024, 7:00 PM at Athentic Brewing Company! We'll be screening movie, then talking about it with the audience! Best of all, its FREE! Check the links below for more info!    Live Show info: Athentic Brewing Company Facebook Event Page Visit Athens   Have any recommendations or opinions you want to share with the show? Email us at [email protected] or reach out on X and Instagram @firstfrightpod, or connect with us on facebook. You can also contact us on our official website.  

In this episode, Hannah and Curtis discuss the iconic werewolf movie Ginger Snaps, and tackle subjects like womanhood, sisters, toxic relationships, and the highschool experience. Also how many dogs get got in this one. It's a lot. Like so many. Our first ever Live show is happening October 30, 2024! Information below on where and when! Hope to see you there! LIVE SHOW INFO: Athentic Brewing Company Visit Athens Facebook Event Have any recommendations or opinions you want to share with the show? Email us at [email protected] or reach out on X and Instagram @firstfrightpod, or connect with us on facebook. You can also contact us on our official website.

We're full swing into the spookiest time of the year with this episode! Hannah & Curtis discuss the good and bad of Hell House LLC and what they think makes it a fun watch. Hannah also gives an update on her Roller Derby adventures! COME SEE US LIVE! At Athentic Brewing Company on October 30th, 2024 7:00 PM! Check out the event on Facebook for more details! Have any recommendations or opinions you want to share with the show? Email us at [email protected] or reach out on X and Instagram @firstfrightpod, or connect with us on facebook. You can also contact us on our official website.  

Hannah & Curtis enjoy a new drink while discussing the cult classic 8 Legged Freaks.   Have any recommendations or opinions you want to share with the show? Email us at [email protected] or reach out on X and Instagram @firstfrightpod, or connect with us on facebook. You can also contact us on our official website.  

In this episode, Hannah discusses trying roller derby, and Curtis gives Chuckie a new voice. The hosts also announce plans for an upcoming live show and movie screening in October 2024! Have any recommendations, questions, or opinions you want to share with the show? Email us at [email protected] or reach out on X and Instagram @firstfrightpod, or connect with us on facebook. You can also contact us on our official website.

Join Hannah & Curtis as they delve into the ultimate creature feature, Godzilla Minus One. The hosts also take a couple detours through the Marvel Universe and the 1998 Amarican Godzilla. Its weird. Like Godzilla's caked up cheeks.   Have any recommendations or opinions you want to share with the show? Email us at [email protected] or reach out on X and Instagram @firstfrightpod, or connect with us on facebook. You can also contact us on our official website.  

Join hosts Hannah & Curtis as they discuss Longlegs, a supernatural horror/ crime thriller from Osgood Perkins featuring Maika Monroe and Nicolas Cage. There's mystery, there's murder, there's... singing? You bet there is. Have any recommendations or opinions you want to share with the show? Email us at [email protected] or reach out on X and Instagram @firstfrightpod, or connect with us on facebook. You can also contact us on our official website.

Hannah & Curtis discuss the newest entry in the "A Quiet Place" franchise, and get in to what makes these more than just scary movies. ALSO THERE IS A CAT NAMED FRODO, YOU GOTTA SEE THIS ONE! Have any recommendations or opinions you want to share with the show? Email us at [email protected] or reach out on X and Instagram @firstfrightpod, or connect with us on facebook. You can also contact us on our official website.  

Join Hannah & Curtis as they watch the iconic Nightmare on Elm Street, which features an up and coming Johnny Depp, and introduced audiences to the "Dream Demon" Freddy Krueger. Make sure you are wide awake for this one! Have any recommendations or opinions you want to share with the show? Email us at [email protected] or reach out on X and Instagram @firstfrightpod, or connect with us on facebook. You can also contact us on our official website.  

Hosts Hannah & Curtis are back at the theater, but this time its not the idealic movie-going experience they hoped for. Also the movie was terrible. Like, it was really, really bad.   Have any recommendations or opinions you want to share with the show? Email us at [email protected] or reach out on X and Instagram @firstfrightpod, or connect with us on facebook. You can also contact us on our official website.  

Come one, come all! The circus has arrived and Hannah & Curtis have front row seats to the show! Get your tickets and get ready to discuss this beloved cult classic from the late 80's. Anybody want some cotton candy? Have any recommendations or opinions you want to share with the show? Email us at [email protected] or reach out on X and Instagram @firstfrightpod, or connect with us on facebook. You can also contact us on our official website.  

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This episode sees Hannah and Curtis discussing 2023 horror film Late Night with the Devil. Our hosts talk about the vibes, themes, and what they think made this movie a stand out for them.   Have any recommendations or opinions you want to share with the show? Email us at [email protected] or reach out on X and Instagram @firstfrightpod, or connect with us on facebook. You can also contact us on our official website.  

Hannah and Curtis discuss 2012 horror film Sinister in this episode. Talking points include Ethan Hawks single cardigan, the amount of toast consumed by the family, and how Baghul is both iconic, but leaves some things to be desired. Have any recommendations or opinions you want to share with the show? Email us at [email protected] or reach out on X and Instagram @firstfrightpod, or connect with us on facebook. You can also contact us on our official website.  

  ABANDON ALL HOPE, YE WHO ENTER HERE... Hannah and Curtis discuss found footage film "As Above, So Below" getting in to topics like how funny it still is when the bad guy gets punched in the face, giving characters weird voices in the reviews, and how more movies need puzzles. Have any recommendations or opinions you want to share with the show? Email us at [email protected] or reach out on X and Instagram @firstfrightpod, or connect with us on facebook. You can also contact us on our official website.

Hannah and Curtis explore the underwhelming Imaginary in this episode, discussing going to the movies, their opinions on horror titan Blumhouse, and generally how they just didn't enjoy this particular offering. You can imagine this was a better movie than it ended up being, but don't waste your time on it. Have any recommendations or opinions you want to share with the show? Email us at [email protected] or reach out on X and Instagram @firstfrightpod, or connect with us on facebook. You can also contact us on our official website: https://firstfrightpod.libsyn.com/site  

Hannah and Curtis discuss the horror comedy Cabin in the Woods, getting in to what makes this a stand out of the genre, their favorite funny and horrifying moments, and the morality of the trolley problem.   Have any recommendations or opinions you want to share with the show? Email us at [email protected] or reach out on X and Instagram @firstfrightpod, or connect with us on facebook. You can also contact us on our official website: https://firstfrightpod.libsyn.com/site  

Our hosts Hannah & Curtis find themselves reviewing found footage movie [REC] in this episode, focusing on what makes this film a standout amongst the sea of found footage movies available with topics like pacing and effects usage. They also introduce their new score card with which they will rate the movies individually and then combined to give an official LaFF rating! Try to remain calm and wait for the City Health Officer while locked insde this episode of Love at First Fright! Have any recommendations or opinions you want to share with the show? Email us at [email protected] or reach out on X and Instagram @firstfrightpod, or connect with us on facebook. You can also contact us on our official website: https://firstfrightpod.libsyn.com/site      

Want to play a game? Hannah and Curtis discuss Saw, one of their all time horror favorites. Our hosts talk about the (sometimes terrible) accents and voice overs for the actors, as well as some genuinely terrifying moments in the movie. Grab your popcorn, listen to the instructions carefully, and hope you have what it takes to survive! Have any recommendations or opinions you want to share with the show? Email us at [email protected] or reach out on X and Instagram @firstfrightpod, or connect with us on facebook. You can also contact us on our official website: https://firstfrightpod.libsyn.com/site  

We've got a hot one this time everyone! In this episode Hannah and Curtis discuss 'X', the first in a trilogy of movies from Ty West. This one is particularly spicy, so make sure your earbuds are connected before you blast this in the break room at work. Have any recommendations or opinions you want to share with the show? Email us at [email protected] or reach out on X and Instagram @firstfrightpod, or connect with us on facebook. You can also contact us on our official website: https://firstfrightpod.libsyn.com/site  

They're coming to get you, listener! Hannah and Curtis take an in depth look at the iconic Night of the Living Dead in this episode, discussing the impact and importance of the movie, from establishing tropes still seen today, to the social commentary contained within. They also find plenty to talk about for hair raising scares and laugh out loud moments. Have any recommendations or opinions you want to share with the show? Email us at [email protected] or reach out on X and Instagram @firstfrightpod, or connect with us on facebook. You can also contact us on our official website: https://firstfrightpod.libsyn.com/site  

Join Hannah and Curtis in welcoming 2024 with their review of The Ritual. Its got a little something for the whole family- that is if your family enjoys being hunted in the woods by a an ancient Norse god, anyways.  Have any recommendations or opinions you want to share with the show? Email us at [email protected] or reach out on X and Instagram @firstfrightpod, or connect with us on facebook. You can also contact us on our official website: https://firstfrightpod.libsyn.com/site

In this episode Hannah & Curtis get into the holiday spirit with Krampus. We highlight what brought joy to us during the movie, including great puppetry and some truly laugh out load moments. Pour yourself a cup of hot chocolate and hope you made the nice list this year! Have any recommendations or opinions you want to share with the show? Email us at [email protected] or reach out on X and Instagram @firstfrightpod. You can also contact us on our official website: https://firstfrightpod.libsyn.com/site

In this episode Curtis & Hannah discuss the infamous 1974 horror icon The Texas Chainsaw Massacre. Curtis talks about getting the creeps from Grandpa, while Hannah explains why "The Cook" cooked a little too long. Have any recommendations or opinions you want to share with the show? Email us at [email protected] or reach out on X and Instagram @firstfrightpod.

Hannah & Curtis discuss The Conjuring and what they believe makes it a modern classic.

Meet Hannah & Curtis, the hosts of Love At First Fright!