Whispers In the Woods

Welcome back!This week we talk about the official announcement of a WEAPONS prequel, a new trailer for A24's BACKROOMS, and Eli Roth's ICE CREAM MAN reboot! Then we're joined by our special guest JOEL MCCARTHY for a conversation about RunNGun and found footage horror. Check out the video version of the episode @WhispersIntheWoodsPod on YouTube!Stay tuned next week as we conclude our SHOWDOWN series by determining the DEADLIEST HORROR VILLAIN... OR ELSE!!Special thanks to Joel McCarthy, Kiah Ellis-Durity, Stefan Petr & Jordan Siudy

Welcome back!This week we talk UNDERTONE box office numbers, an update on JENNIFER'S BODY 2, plus trailers for FACES OF DEATH (2026) and MĀRAMA (2026). Then we pit sixteen of the most resourceful, badass FINAL GIRLS against each other to determine the ULTIMATE FINAL GIRL. Thanks for listening!Time Codes:Intro: 00:00:00Horror News: 00:01:09Final Girl Showdown Introduction: 00:11:02Sidney (SCREAM) VS. Grace (READY OR NOT): 00:12:06Sally (THE TEXAS CHAINSAW MASSACRE) VS. Sienna (TERRIFIER 2): 00:16:54Dani (MIDSOMMAR) VS. Thomasin (THE VVITCH): 00:21:41Tess (BARBARIAN) VS. Maxine (X): 00:30:05Ripley (ALIEN) VS. Kirsty (HELLRAISER): 00:36:19Laurie (HALLOWEEN) VS. Ginny (FRIDAY THE 13TH: PART 2): 00:42:20Sarah (THE DESCENT) VS. Nancy (A NIGHTMARE ON ELM STREET): 00:47:06Maddie (HUSH) VS. Dana (THE CABIN IN THE WOODS): 00:52:59Sidney VS. Sienna: 00:59:33Dani VS. Tess: 01:01:01Ripley VS. Laurie: 01:02:38Sarah VS. Maddie: 01:03:45Sienna VS. Tess: 01:05:44Ripley VS. Sarah: 01:07:34Sienna VS. Sarah: 01:10:05Who What Watch Read When (Weh): 01:13:39Outro: 01:18:32Special thanks to Moira Christie, Kiah Ellis-Durity, and Gordon Durity

Welcome back!Major horror TV news this week, with a series announced from Clive Barker, an unfortunate update on the BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER revival, and three images revealed for the FRIDAY THE 13TH prequel series. Then we pit horror's worst boyfriends against each other to determine the WORST BOYFRIEND in horror history. We're talking Billy Loomis, Jack Torrence, Dracula, and Chris! Who will come out on top? Listen to find out... OR ELSE!!Thanks for listening!Content warning for SA and abuse.Time Codes:Intro: 00:00:00Horror News: 00:00:51Bad Boyfriends Intro: 00:12:29Tyler (THE MENU) VS. Alex (READY OR NOT): 00:13:48Francis (WATCHER) VS. Micah (PARANORMAL ACTIVITY): 00:18:31Paul (WEAPONS) VS. Chris (THE CRAFT): 00:23:45Lestat (INTERVIEW WITH THE VAMPIRE) VS. Dracula (BRAM STOKER'S DRACULA): 00:28:39Guy (ROSEMARY'S BABY) VS. Jack (THE SHINING): 00:35:34Richard (REVENGE) VS. ADRIAN (THE INVISIBLE MAN): 00:40:28Thomas (NOSFERATU) VS. Christian (MIDSOMMAR): 00:46:10Steve (FRESH) VS. Billy (SCREAM): 00:50:50Tyler VS. Micah: 00:55:27Chris VS. Dracula: 00:57:15Adrian VS. Guy: 00:58:14Christian VS. Billy: 01:00:08Micah VS. Dracula: 01:02:30Adrian VS. Billy: 01:03:42Micah VS. Adrian: 01:07:34WWWRW(W): 01:09:09Outro: 01:18:40Logo designed by Kiah Ellis-DurityMusical theme by Moira ChristySpecial thanks to Gordon Durity

In this minisode we talk about Tom using reverse psychology on the universe to see a ghost, and eventually horror at the 98th Academy Awards. Did Sinners sweep in the end? Did Frankenstein (2025) deserve every production design win? Why doesn't Emily care about the Oscars? Listen to find out, and stay tuned tomorrow for WORST HORROR BOYFRIEND(S)... OR ELSE!!Logo designed by Kiah Ellis-DurityMusical theme by Moira ChristySpecial thanks to Gordon Durity

Welcome back!This week we're taking a look (and a listen) at A24's UNDERTONE. Will this prove to be the scariest horror movie of 2026? Tom would certainly say so. Listen to find out for yourself, and stay tuned for WORST HORROR MOVIE BOYFRIEND(S) next week... OR ELSE!!Time Codes:Intro: 00:00:00Horror News: 00:01:05Undertone Non-Spoiler Review: 00:09:11Undertone Spoiler Review: 00:21:29Undertone Conclusion (Non-Spoilers): 01:00:20Who What Watch Read When (Weh): 01:06:24Outro: 01:16:13Logo designed by Kiah Ellis-DurityMusical theme by Moira ChristySpecial thanks to Gordon Durity

Welcome back!What is it, July 1st already? This week we show our Canadian pride and look at three iconic Canadian horror films, including SCANNERS (1981), GRAVE ENCOUNTERS (2011), and PONTYPOOL (2008). This is only PART ONE of our ongoing discussion on CANADIAN HORROR, so look out for PART TWO sometime in the future! Thanks for listening and be sure to tune in for our review of A24's UNDERTONE next week... OR ELSE!!Time Codes:Intro: 00:00:00Horror News: 00:00:47Canadian Horror Intro: 00:09:55Scanners: 00:12:16Grave Encounters: 00:32:36Pontypool: 00:57:25Who What Watch Read When (Weh): 01:11:59Outro: 00:017:37Logo designed by Kiah Ellis-DurityMusical theme by Moira ChristySpecial thanks to Gordon Durity

Welcome back!This week we're discussing a recent WEDNESDAY season 3 casting announcement, new INTERVIEW WITH THE VAMPIRE season 3 reveals, and trailers for HOKUM, IN A VIOLENT NATURE 2, and the FACES OF DEATH remake. Then we go feral over our favourite WEREWOLF media, including AN AMERICAN WEREWOLF IN LONDON (1981), DOG SOLDIERS (2002), and TEEN WOLF (2011). Deal with your lizard DNA and stay tuned for CANADIAN HORROR next week... OR ELSE!!Thanks for listening!Time Codes:Intro: 00:00:00Horror News: 00:00:52An American Werewolf in London: 00:11:25Dog Soldiers: 00:31:58Teen Wolf: 00:52:22Who What Watch Read When (Weh): 01:12:53Outro: 01:18:41Logo designed by Kiah Ellis-DurityMusical theme by Moira ChristySpecial thanks to Gordon Durity

Welcome back!This week we’re celebrating Black History Month by discussing the documentary HORROR NOIRE: A HISTORY OF BLACK HORROR. Content warning for topics of racism, slavery, and violence. Stay tuned for next week’s episode: WEREWOLF HORROR. Thanks for listening!Be Right There | Gothic Horror Shorthttps://youtu.be/SvBVVEjy9-E?si=JP0XI9fkKXN-S39LDir. Devon Ellis-DurityLogo designed by Kiah Ellis-DurityMusical theme by Moira ChristySpecial thanks to Gordon Durity

Welcome back!This week we discuss a slew of recently-announced horror remakes and sequels, including Parker Finn's POSSESSION and IN A VIOLENT NATURE 2. Then we egregiously show our hand by delving into our HORROR HEAR-ME-OUTS. Does Devon still come undone for vampires? Is Emily down to marry into the Firefly family? Will Tom be ripped apart by a sexy werewolf? Find out the answers to these questions (and more!) by listening now... OR ELSE!!Logo designed by Kiah Ellis-DurityMusical theme by Moira ChristySpecial thanks to Gordon Durity & Matteo Welsh

Happy Valentine's Day (for real this time!)During this minisode, we answer Emily's romance-centred horror movie questions. Stay tuned next week for HORROR HEAR-ME-OUTS... OR ELSE!!

Happy Valentine's Day!This week we had a wonderful time talking about three steamy, romantic horror movies: FRESH (2022), BRAM STOKER'S DRACULA (1992), and NOSFERATU (2024). Thanks for listening!Time Codes:Intro: 00:00:00-00:02:09Horror News: 00:02:10-00:04:54Fresh (Non-Spoilers): 00:04:55-00:08:24Fresh (Spoilers): 00:08:25-00:22:33Bram Stoker's Dracula: 00:22:34-00:47:16Nosferatu: 00:47:17-01:06:39What We're Reading/Watching: 01:06:40-01:09:24Outro: 01:09:25-01:10:44Logo designed by Kiah Ellis-DurityMusical theme by Moira ChristySpecial thanks to Gordon Durity

Ahead of tomorrow's episode—DATE NIGHT HORROR—we're releasing this outtake from episode 3. We talk about the trailer for 2026's KILLER WHALE, and go on to discuss Devon's deep love for ocean-based B-horror. See you tomorrow... OR ELSE!Logo designed by Kiah Ellis-DurityMusical theme by Moira ChristySpecial thanks to Gordon Durity

Welcome back!This week we talk about some exciting trailers, including A24's THE UNDERTONE. Then we discuss our top three favourite horror villains. If you like Freddy Krueger, Leatherface, or that evil f***ing room 1408 then this episode is for you! Stay tuned for date-night horror next week... OR ELSE!Thanks for listening!Logo designed by Kiah Ellis-DurityMusical theme by Moira ChristySpecial thanks to Gordon DurityTime Codes:Intro: 00:00:00-00:05:27Horror news: 00:05:28-00:10:28Aunt Gladys: 00:10:29-00:15:30Art the Clown: 00:15:31-00:19:35Sam (the Cutie): 00:19:36-00:24:05Ghostface: 00:24:06-00:29:03Leatherface: 00:29:04-00:34:34Pennywise: 00:34:35-00:37:39Freddy Kreuger: 00:37:40-00:43:44Ginger: 00:43:44-00:49:24Room 1408: 00:49:25-00:55:26Honourable mentions: 00:55:27-01:03:42Outro: 01:03:43-01:05:15

Welcome back!This week we're reviewing 28 YEARS LATER: THE BONE TEMPLE. We also talk about the Oscar nominated horror films from 2025, as well as some upcoming releases. Big-time spoilers for 28 Years Later and 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple. Don't say we didn't warn you... Thanks for listening!Logo designed by Kiah Ellis-DurityMusical theme by Moira ChristySpecial thanks for Gordon DurityTime Codes:00:00:00-00:15:35 - Intro/Horror News00:15:36-00:19:54 - 28 Days Later/28 Weeks Later 00:19:55-00:00:30:06 - 28 Years Later Non-Spoilers00:30:07-00:42:09 - 28 Years Later Spoilers00:42:10-00:46:10 - 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple Non-Spoilers00:46:11-01:29:02 - 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple Spoilers01:29:03-01:31:15 - Box Office01:31:16-01:37:56 - Review Wrap-Up01:37:57-01:39:27 - Outro

For our debut episode, we start by going over our most anticipated horror releases in 2026. Then we discuss our picks for the scariest horror movies of all time, including SKINAMARINK (2022), EVIL DEAD (2013), and FUNNY GAMES (1997). Thanks for listening!Logo designed by Kiah Ellis-DurityMusical theme by Moira ChristySpecial thanks to Gordon DurityTime Stamps: 00:00:00-00:00:21 - Theme00:00:23 -00:03:20 - Intro00:03:21 - 00:07:29 - Horror News/Stranger Things 00:07:30 - 00:11:45 - Horror News Continued00:11:46 -00:13:10 - Our Story00:13:11 - 00:14:08 - Scariest Movies Intro00:14:09 - 00:17:05 - Skinamarink Preamble00:17:06 - 00:18:43 - Skinamarink Synopsis00:23:48 - 00:30:49 - Skinamarink Spoilers00:32:16 - 00:40:45 - Evil Dead (2013) Synopsis00:42:02 - 00:59:52 - Evil Dead (2013) Spoilers01:01:25 - 01:02:59 - Funny Games Intro01:03:00 - 01:07:00 - Funny Games Synopsis01:10:40 - 01:30:57 - Funny Games Spoilers01:30:58 - 01:36:25 - Weapons Spoilers01:36:26 -01:42:28 - Wrap Up