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Scream School

Life-long horror fanatic Thomas Crain has a good friend named Alex Wentz who happens to run the premier haunted attraction on the Emerald Coast. Alex has also, shockingly, never seen a horror movie. Join Thomas as he guides Alex through the greatest horror movies ever made. There's the bell, so take your seats. Scream School is now in session.

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  1. 23

    Semester 1 Wrap-Up and Semester 2 Reveal

    Thomas and Alex reflect on the first eleven lessons of Scream School, and Thomas unveils the selections for the next semester!

  2. 22

    Lesson 11- the Silence of the Lambs (1991)

    In the final lesson of our first semester, Thomas finally guides Alex into the 90s to celebrate the 35th anniversary of the first horror film to win the Best Picture Academy Award! Spoiler alert; Alex loves it and Thomas gushes about the Harris-Verse for a while. You have been warned.

  3. 21

    Lesson 10- Frankenstein Meets the Wolf Man (1942)

    One last trip to the past this semester, and it's the culmination of everything Alex has experienced so far. Will this legendary first fight of frights capture his imagination? Or has the young student finally had his fill on the hallowed history of the Universal Classic Monsters?

  4. 20

    Lesson 9- an American Werewolf in London (1981)

    The second half of a special two-part lesson! Now that Alex has seen where it all began, now it's time for Thomas to show him the best to ever do it. Will Alex be taken in by the tragic tale of unlucky David's trip across the pond?

  5. 19

    Lesson 8- the Wolf Man (1941)

    It's part one of a special two part lesson! Thomas sends Alex back to the Universal Classic Monsters vault once again, this time to watch the first truly influential werewolf film. Will Alex take to the tragic tale of Talbot, or will the whole thing just leave him barking mad?

  6. 18

    Lesson 7- Evil Dead 2: Dead by Dawn (1987)

    Class is back in session, so crack open your textbooks... but not the ones bound in flesh and inked in blood! Alex wants something fun? No problem. But has Thomas made a fatal error? Will Alex fall under the Candarian demon's spell, or will he resist the charms of the chainsaw wielding Ash?

  7. 17

    Lesson 6- Creature from the Black Lagoon (1954)

    Settle in, students, for another dive into the Universal Classic Monsters vault. This time Alex finally gets to watch the first film to feature his beloved Gillman. Will it live up to his expectations? Or will it all just sink?

  8. 16

    Lesson 5- The Exorcist (1974)

    Hold onto your holy water, because this week's lesson is all about one of the most controversial films of all time. Will Thomas' passion for all things 'Exorcist' bring his student into the fray, or has he made his first major misstep in Alex's education? The power of Christ compels you to listen to this double-size episode and find out!

  9. 15

    Lesson 4- Bride of Frankenstein (1935)

    In this week's lesson, Alex gets to return to the classic Universal Monsters with the film most agree is the best of the lot. Will it exceed expectations, or be a letdown after how much Thomas has hyped it up? Don't hold it against him. Hyping things up is "his only weakness," after all.

  10. 14

    Lesson 3- The Thing (1982)

    Here's the Thing... it's time to take Alex beyond anything he's watched this far. Will he enjoy the amazing effects and killer atmosphere of one of Thomas' favorite films? Or will he just take a flamethrower to the whole thing?

  11. 13

    Lesson 2- Frankenstein (1931)

    In this week's lesson, Alex gets his wish and watches his very first classic Universal Monster movie. Will it meet his expectations, or will his modern sensibilities not allow him to enjoy a nearly century old film?

  12. 12

    Lesson 1- Halloween (1978)

    In the very first lesson in Scream School, Thomas introduces Alex to one of the most iconic horror films of all time. Want proof Alex genuinely has never watched any horror movies? He didn't even know that this was the film the Halloween Main Theme came from. And the man runs a haunted house.

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

Life-long horror fanatic Thomas Crain has a good friend named Alex Wentz who happens to run the premier haunted attraction on the Emerald Coast. Alex has also, shockingly, never seen a horror movie. Join Thomas as he guides Alex through the greatest horror movies ever made. There's the bell, so take your seats. Scream School is now in session.

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Life-long horror fanatic Thomas Crain has a good friend named Alex Wentz who happens to run the premier haunted attraction on the Emerald Coast. Alex has also, shockingly, never seen a horror movie. Join Thomas as he guides Alex through the greatest horror movies ever made. There's the bell, so...

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