Ahh! You Scared Me

"I'm in a better place now"In this episode of Ahh! You Scared Me, Mike and Katie check into the notorious Abaddon Hotel to review the found-footage cult sensation, Hell House LLC. From the unsettling stillness of basement mannequins to the biblical weight of the name, the duo breaks down why this slow-burn nightmare still manages to deliver one of the most effective scares in modern horror.Hosts: Mike Woodhams, Katie LongDirector: Stephen CognettiCast: Ryan Jennifer Jones, Danny Bellini, Gore AbramsPodcast SegmentsAI Script Time: Mike uses AI to generate "Vox Pops" from local townspeople and traumatized survivors of the Abaddon opening night.The Scare-o-meter: Where does the "Hell House Entity" land? Dead Serious Questions: A heated debate on the logistics of the haunt. Why was the exit through a basement coal drop? And why did Tony come back after he already quit?.Connect With UsFind us on social media: @AhhYouScaredMePodcastEmail us: [email protected] Week: Things are getting intimate with 2025 body horror sensation TogetherNote: This episode contains spoilers, discussions of "spitty lips," and enough clown talk to make you check behind your shower curtain.

In this episode of Ahh! You Scared Me, Mike and Katie descend into the grimy depths of the London Underground to review the 2004 British horror cult classic, Creep. From the gritty realism of sewer maintenance to the terrifying possibility of missing the last train, the duo breaks down why this subterranean nightmare still a total trip twenty years later.Hosts: Mike Woodhams, Katie LongDirector: Christopher SmithCast: Franka Potente, Jeremy Sheffield, Vas Blackwood, Ken CampbellEpisode HighlightsThe discussion begins in the dark, damp labyrinth of the London sewer system, where Mike and Katie explore the tension inherent in the early scenes, before diving into the classic horror tropes that lead a pair of maintenance workers right into the monster's path. The conversation shifts to the protagonist's questionable life choices—specifically, her decision to take a subway nap after a night of partying! Trapped in a locked station after hours—the hosts debate the plausibility of her predicament and the desperation that leads a person to brave the Tube just to meet a celebrity.As things get weirder, the pair gets up close and personal with film’s central antagonist and the disturbing environment he calls home. They delve into the "Creep's" backstory, analysing how his behavior serves as a twisted, instinctive mimicry of medical procedures he observed in his youth.Mike and Katie break down the brutal final confrontation and the irony of the film's conclusion. They weigh the visceral horror of the underground against the everyday indifference of the city above or is the the real monster just the London Underground’s lack of phone signal.Podcast SegmentsTeach Katie To...: Mike attempts to teach Katie how to recreate the antagonist’s iconic, high-pitched inward scream.The Scare-o-meter: Where will Creep rate compared to our other monster ratings?Dead Serious Questions: A heated debate on why the characters didn't utilise simple safety measures at the very beginning of the ordeal.Find us on social media: @AhhYouScaredMePodcastEmail us: [email protected] Week: We're checking in, but we might not check out. Watch the 2015 found-footage haunting Hell House LLC before the next episode!Note: This episode contains spoilers, strong language, and extended periods of laughter

"You know, I don't even think Curt has a cousin"In this episode of Ahh! You Scared Me, Mike and Katie venture deep into the forest to review the 2011 meta-horror masterpiece, The Cabin in the Woods. From pheromone-induced bad decisions to the meticulous bureaucracy of a monster-filled lab, the duo breaks down why this film is the ultimate love letter to the horror genre.Hosts: Mike Woodhams, Katie LongDirector: Drew GoddardCast: Kristen Connolly, Chris Hemsworth, Anna Hutchison, Fran Kranz, Jesse Williams, Sigourney WeaverMike kicks off the discussion by highlighting the strong connection to Buffy the Vampire Slayer, noting that the underground lab feels like a direct evolution of 'The Initiative' seen in the show's fourth season. This lab serves as the hub for a global ritual where archetypes—specifically the Whore, the Athlete, the Scholar, the Fool, and the Virgin—are chemically manipulated through pheromones and hair dye to ensure they play their roles for the Ancient Gods living beneath the earth.The pair dives into the meticulously organized bureaucracy of the lab, focusing on the iconic whiteboard betting pool where technicians gamble on which nightmare will be released, ranging from the Zombie Redneck Torture Family to the Sugarplum Fairy and a surprisingly lethal unicorn. They analyze the tension building as the characters explore the basement, eventually triggering the ritual by reading from a Latin diary—a move Mike and Katie agree is the ultimate "why did they do that" moment.As the episode reaches its climax, they discuss the System Purge, where every monster in the catalog is released to slaughter the lab staff, and the final confrontation with the Director, played by Sigourney Weaver. Ultimately, Mike and Katie debate whether the true villains are the ancient gods or the indifferent office workers who treat world-ending sacrifices like a mundane 9-to-5 job.Find us on social media: @AhhYouScaredMePodcastEmail us: [email protected] Week: Its the sound of the underground. Watch Creep (2004) before the next episode!Note: This episode contains spoilers, strong language, and a heated debate over whether a ballerina with teeth for a face is scarier than a merman.

In this episode of Ahh! You Scared Me, hosts Mike and Katie huddle in Mike's haunted attic to review the 1996 slasher masterpiece, Scream; the film that revitalized the horror genre by deconstructing slasher clichés and openly referencing the rules of horror cinema.Hosts: Mike Woodhams, Katie LongDirector: Wes CravenCast: Neve Campbell, Courteney Cox, David Arquette, Drew Barrymore, Matthew LillardDo you like scary movies? Better yet, do you like movies that know they’re scary movies?Join the duo as they discuss the iconic opening scene with Drew Barrymore, from Hitchcock hair references to Wes Craven's cameo as Fred the janitor and they touch on the endless list of horror Easter Eggs hidden throughout the script. They discuss why Ghostface is a uniquely clumsy—yet effective—villain, the surprisingly gruesome nature of the kills and why does Principal Himbry keep touching his students faces?Find us on social media at @AhhYouScaredMePodcastEmail us at [email protected]: This episode contains spoilers, strong language, and a healthy dose of peer pressure.

In this episode of Ahh! You Scared Me, Mike and Katie explore the high-stakes 2004 horror hit, Saw.Hosts: Mike Woodhams, Katie LongDirector: James WanCast: Leigh Whannell, Cary Elwes, Danny GloverThis week, the duo dives head-first into a dirty bathroom to debate the real horrors of Jigsaw’s games. Join Mike and Katie as they tackle the film's most pressing questions: Why does Adam insist on sifting through the poo in the toilet before checking the cistern? Why is the doctor’s alibi so flimsy? And most importantly, would Mike and Katie actually survive an escape from Jigsaw's lair?From Annoyance over Billy the Puppet’s logistical nightmare of a tricycle to their deep-seated suspicion of Zep/Zap/Zip the orderly, no bathroom tile is left unturned. They also explore the "Goo-Goo-Gadget" nature of Jigsaw’s traps and why a hacksaw is apparently the only tool nobody knows how to use properly.It’s an episode packed with nostalgia, bad acting critiques, and a very serious discussion on whether men really wash their hands after the bathroomFind us on social media at @AhhYouScaredMePodcastEmail us at [email protected]: This episode contains spoilers, strong language, and bad outfits

"Trust me, if there's one thing I know, it's the timing of waves"In this episode of Ahh! You Scared Me?, Mike and Katie review the 2013 disaster film Sharknado. They discuss the plot, the special effects, the acting, and some of the more ridiculous moments in the movie.Hosts: Mike Woodhams, Katie LongDirector: Anthony C. FerranteCast: Tara Reid, Ian Ziering, John HeardGrab your umbrellas and your heavy machinery—the forecast is calling for a torrential downpour of teeth. This week, hosts Katie and Mike analyse the science-fiction action-comedy-horror-disaster (yes, all of them) masterpiece, Sharknado.Join the pair as they discuss the solid acting choices, shit CGI, and the eternal mystery of why the "world-famous surfer" Finn has so many chainsaws just lying around. From school bus rescues to the iconic final leap of faith, they leave no shark un-gutted.It’s an episode packed with nostalgia, questionable physics, and an investigation into why the timing of waves is the only thing Finn actually knows.Find us on social media at @AhhYouScaredMePodcastEmail us at [email protected] Saw for next week's episodeNote: This episode contains spoilers, strong language, and very bad acting

Is there anything scarier than being lost in the woods with Heather and her map? This week, hosts Katie and Mike break down the movie that re-ignited the found footage genre. They explore the folklore of Burkittsville, the bizarre presence of "blue jelly" on camping gear, and debate the logistics of screaming without a tongue. Plus they discuss the enduring mystery of whether it was the witch, Rustin Parr, or just three very lost students in a cursed wood.It’s an episode full of laughs, nostalgia, and a few "dead serious" questions about survival.Note: This episode contains strong language and spoilers for the film.

Grab your favourite skin mask and settle in as Mike Woodhams and Katie Long take a hilarious and horrifying deep dive into the 1974 masterpiece, The Texas Chain Saw Massacre.In this episode, the duo explores the gritty, low-budget world created by Tobe Hooper, questioning everything from the group's terrible decision-making skills to the bizarre interior design choices of the Sawyer family.Whether you’re a die-hard slasher fan or just someone who enjoys a good laugh at a "dead badger bag," this episode is a cut above the rest.Note: This episode contains strong language and spoilers for the film.

Join hosts Mike Woodhams and Katie Long in the spooky loft for the very first episode of Ahh! You Scared Me. This week, they’re keeping their heads while diving into Ari Aster's 2018 masterpiece, Hereditary.From the subtle clues hidden in plain sight to the most shocking moments of decapitation, Mike and Katie break down the grief, the cult, and the terrifying transition of Paimon.