Scream Queen Podcast

My theme is Motherhood in May. Uncovering the horrors of pregnancy. Believe it or not, pregnancy isn’t this miraculous beautiful experience much of the media portrays to be. Pregnancy is a story of body horrors more akin to the Alien franchise chest burster then the fairy tale version we like to tell ourselves.Today I am talking with director/writer Danny Perez about his film Antibirth. In a desolate community full of drug-addled Marines and rumors of kidnapping, a wild-eyed stoner named Lou wakes up after a wild night of partying with symptoms of a strange illness and recurring visions as she struggles to get a grip on reality while stories of conspiracy spread.Resources:https://hellhorror.com/movies/antibirth-review-48075.htmlhttps://www.slugmag.com/arts/film/film-reviews/antibirth/https://bloody-disgusting.com/reviews/3377678/sundance-review-antibirth-gross-hell/https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-reviews/antibirth-sundance-review-856872/https://youtu.be/lJB8lo2rvGM?si=EGNBfNyCyvxINyvRhttps://short-history.com/russian-humanzee-human-ape-experiments-fa7f54598f49https://www.iflscience.com/scientists-claims-humans-successfully-conceived-a-humanzee-but-history-suggests-otherwise-45835https://www.imdb.com/title/tt3333870/?ref_=fn_t_1

Stalker Jane Interview Written/Director Roger Glenn HillJane, a stalker, becomes involved with her band-crush Demetri, a budding rock star, for whom she does terrible things to ensure his rise to stardom. While Jane schemes to support the band with bloody and chaotic effect the reality of his situation slowly dawns on Demetri, but is it too late?

This is my 63rd episode and my theme for April is Beauty is a Beast, Exploring beauty standards through the lens of horror. I have special guest Plastic Martyr to talk about this campy classic and revolutionary film. She quotes the movie like the professional actress she is. We dive into the themes of friendship, beauty standards, conspiracy theories, and codependent relationships. You don't want to miss Plastic Martyr talking about her favorite film. Guest:Plastic Martyr https://linktr.ee/plasticmartyr?utm_source=linktree_profile_share<sid=f8c4a64c-6c73-44ae-a501-bde0f955227aSources:https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bryan_Johnsonhttps://time.com/collections/future-of-living/7341335/bryan-johnson-longevity/https://www.wired.com/story/big-interview-bryan-johnson/#:~:text=Millions%20of%20dollars%20in%20treatments%2C,script%20has%20everything%E2%80%94except%20an%20ending.https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0104070/?ref_=ext_shr_lnk

On today's episode of Indie Horror Highlights, I interviewed Danishka Esterhazy the director of Match (2025). Written by Al Kaplan and Jon Kaplan. Starring Humberly González, Shaeane Jimenez, Dianne Simpson, and Jacques Adriaanse.logline: After Paola is matched with a handsome online suitor, she arrives for a first date to discover a house full of dark and terrifying secrets.https://www.imdb.com/title/tt37436190/

This is my 62nd episode and my theme for April is Beauty is a Beast, Exploring beauty standards through the lens of horror. The Substance was primarily inspired by writer-director Coralie Fargeat’s personal struggles with body image, the societal pressure on women to remain young, and the feeling of being "erased" after turning 50. She aimed to express the "violence of control" women face, channeling her own feelings of inadequacy and fears of aging into a surreal, exaggerated horror format.Sources:https://people.com/kris-jenners-viral-facelift-everything-to-know-11844291https://www.imdb.com/title/tt17526714/

For Indie Horror Highlights I interview writer/director/actor Ricky Glore.Bobby Sweet is a country music legend and has been the world-renowned face of "Sweet Meats" since establishing his first restaurant with his wife in 1978. How did this restaurant take off so quickly and what makes the meat so darn sweet? Sometimes a "secret ingredient" should stay that way. They always say, "you'd be disgusted if you knew what you were really eating!" They might be right.Tagline: Meat. Murder. Music. Delicious!Available to stream on Troma Nowhttps://www.troma.comhttps://www.instagram.com/glorericky?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==

This is my 61th episode and my theme of the month is Manic March, where we analyze the manic female archetype in horror. The protagonist May, is characterized as "manic" primarily through her sudden, drastic shifts in energy and her increasingly erratic, obsessive behavior as her mental state deteriorates. While she begins the film as painfully shy and socially anxious, her "manic" qualities emerge as a response to repeated rejection.Guest Info:Oriana Nichelle - Where she covers all things horror and she is a third of the Never Split Up Podcast.https://linktr.ee/oriananichelle?utm_source=linktree_profile_share<sid=ae938ac5-c6d4-4629-9806-c58b1396b580Sources:https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0303361/?ref_=ext_shr_lnkhttps://horror.fandom.com/wiki/May_(2002)https://youtu.be/zO5pyeXJMck?si=j5309Y558w__kaYYhttps://www.ripleys.com/stories/living-doll

In this episode, I interview Writer/Director Roger Conners for his new Indie Slasher Meat.After a night of drugs and debauchery results in the fatal overdose of an underage gay man, an innocent bystander is left to take the blame. Upon his release from prison, the guilty party becomes the focus of an eccentric killers revenge.https://www.imdb.com/title/tt16113974/https://www.instagram.com/thescreamqueer?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==https://www.instagram.com/meatthemovie?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==

This is my 60th episode and my theme of the month is Good for Her February. Where the trauma and torment women, children, and men go through doesn’t have to end at her suffering. It might be a fantasy to get revenge in the way the movies show it but it’s a cathartic escape from the reality we live in when justice is rare. Meir Zarchi said he was inspired to make the film after helping a young woman who had been brutally raped.My guest Kellie from Final Girls Podcast and I recount the events in the film and analyze it through a feminist lens. Guest:Kellie from Final Girls Podcasthttps://www.final-girls.com/Resources:https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0077713/?ref_=ext_shr_lnk Men, Women, and Chainsaws by Carol J. Clover

In this episode, I interview Aimee Kuge, the writer and director of Cannibal Mukbang. This female revenge film explores themes of trauma, toxic masculinity, and normalization of violence against women. In the end, it asks "How far would you go in the name of love?" Available for streaming on Prime and Tubihttps://www.imdb.com/title/tt27480944/?ref_=ext_shr_lnk

In this episode, I interview director Kyle Valle and Writer/Actress Erin Aine about their film Zombie Con Vol 1. A group of cosplaying friends trigger a zombie apocalypse and are forced to traverse a zombie-infested Los Angeles to save their loved one. Streaming on Screamify and Tubi.Guest Info:https://www.instagram.com/zombieconmovie?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==https://www.imdb.com/title/tt33481705/

This is my 59th episode and my theme of the month is Good for Her February. Where the trauma and torment women, children, and men go through doesn’t have to end at her suffering. It might be a fantasy to get revenge in the way the movies show it but it’s a cathartic escape from the reality we live in when justice is rare and even when it is prosecuted the consequences rarely fit the crime.Help is available:National Sexual Assault Hotline: Available 24 hours 1-800-656-4673https://rainn.org/help-and-healing/hotline/https://www.nsvrc.org/find-help/Guest:Sarah Spurlock - host of Final Girls podcast that dives deep into the world of horror by examining one iconic Final Girl per episode.https://www.final-girls.comResources:https://repository.flsouthern.edu/server/api/core/bitstreams/2f111023-7af0-44c8-ace2-9c3681c82173/contentMen, Women, and Chainsaws by Carol J. Clover https://bloody-disgusting.com/editorials/3586210/eyes-history-rape-revenge-films-importance-female-directors/https://www.news9.com/crime/new-hearing-set-for-stillwater-teen-convicted-of-raping-high-school-studentshttps://www.imdb.com/title/tt0068833/?ref_=ext_shr_lnk

In this episode, I interview director Mary Beth McAndrews about her directorial debut with Bystanders. This "Good for Her" rape revenge film is part of a new wave of horror movies that take out the brutal exploitation of women and flip the brutality on the boys.A group of murderous frat boys get more than they bargained for when they cross paths with a couple coming home from a wedding. This film is available for streaming on Tubi, Prime Video, Pluto TV, Plex, and Fawesome. Linkshttps://www.imdb.com/title/tt28546957/?ref_=ext_shr_lnk

This is my 58th episode and my theme of the month is Justice in January. Where black horror takes revenge and teaches us lessons that colonizers would like us to forget. In today’s movie, we are taking a look at the projects and how communities like Cabrini-Green are built into a myth. A myth about a group of people, where anyone outside of Cabrini-Green is afraid to even drive past it. This fear isn’t fueled by an urban legend though, it’s brought on by racism, segregation, and poverty. Today I will be covering the 1992 film The Candyman. Directed by Bernard Rose and written by Clive Barker and Bernard RoseGuest:DIONNE- Bonita Blacc Makeup Studio, Film\Tv MUA SFX https://www.instagram.com/bonitablacc?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==Sources:https://www.britannica.com/topic/Cabrini-Greenhttps://halbaronproject.web.illinois.edu/items/show/45#:~:text=Located%20on%20Chicago's%20North%20Side,The%20Gautreaux%20v.https://blackpast.org/african-american-history/cabrini-green-housing-project-chicago-1942-2009/#:~:text=That%20project%20was%20completed%20in,housing%20to%20replace%20Cabrini%20Green.https://www.culledculture.com/candyman-2021/https://ahuffleofhorror.home.blog/2020/06/22/candyman-and-white-privilege/#:~:text=But%20Helen%20moves%20through%20the,benefits%20from%20it%20beyond%20death.

I interview Chris Riggi, writer and director of the 2025 indie horror film Abduct. A woman's peaceful mountain getaway takes a bizarre turn when her boyfriend disappears, and a random naked man shows up claiming to be him. This is a well acted and written alien abduction story with a twist ending you won't expect. You can stream Abduct on Tubi, Fawesome, and Prime Video.

This is my 57th episode and I will be covering the 1991 classic horror film The People Under the Stair by Wes Craven.My theme of the month is Justice in January. Where black horror takes revenge and teaches us lessons that colonizers would like us to forget. In today’s movie, a family is being evicted, and they are the last ones in a building that is set to be torn down to build new condominiums with “nice clean people” in there. The film pits the impoverished Fool and his family against wealthy landlords who exploit tenants, hoard wealth, and mercilessly defend their property. This mirrors real-world class tensions and critiques of early-1990s capitalist policies that never ended and only got worse.Guest:randall_rydell_russell3R Entertainmenthttps://www.instagram.com/randall_rydell_russell?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==https://youtube.com/@tripl3r259?si=h8c0DLyS1JzBJVlZ Sources:https://www.wescraven.com/film/the-people-under-the-stairs/https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_People_Under_the_Stairshttps://bloody-disgusting.com/editorials/3475241/see-no-evil-prescience-people-stairs/https://screenrant.com/the-people-under-the-stairs-know-about-the-wes-craven-film/https://classic-horror.com/reviews/people_under_the_stairs_1991.htmlhttps://www.whatsafterthemovie.com/summary/the-people-under-the-stairs

This is my 56th episode and my theme of the month is A Very Corporate Christmas. With movies about the horrors of consumerism. When the system meant to ‘keep shoppers safe’ turns into the thing that hunts them. In today's movie, we have a campy take on consumerism and excess during the Reagan Era. Showing how a consumer paradise can turn into a death trap.Source:Chopping Mall (1986) - IMDb

This is my 55th episode and my theme of the month is A Very Corporate Christmas. With movies about the horrors of consumerism and how profit over people has led to deaths through poisoning and addiction. American corporations were feeding people radioactive water, cocaine, morphine, industrial bleach, arsenic, and embalming fluid. All while calling it “healthy”. The FDA exists because consumerism killed people and companies knew it. Guest:Avery’s Crypt - https://www.instagram.com/averyscrypt?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==Resources:F.D.A. Withdraws Rule to Require Testing Cosmetics Made With Talc for Asbestos - The New York TimesList of food contamination incidents - WikipediaThe Stuff (1985) - IMDb

In this episode, I interview director/writer Kyle Weingart about his family friendly sci-fi horror comedy titled Cuisine de la 'Pocalypse. After the world ends, one aspiring chef refuses to give up on his dreams and creates the apocalypse's first cooking show. It's available on Amazon Prime, Tubi, and Fawesome.Cuisine de la 'Pocalypse (2025) - IMDbKyle Weingart - IMDb

This is my 54th episode and my theme of the month is Remember November. I am covering horror movies with representations of indigenous people. The film I'm covering today has an imperfect representation of the Wendigo legend from Algonquian cultures (notably Cree and Anishinaabe). The film takes place in 1847 during the Mexican American War and cannibalism is used as a metaphor for colonialism. Recourses:Wendigo (folklore) | Research Starters | EBSCO ResearchWindigo | The Canadian EncyclopediaRavenous (1999) - IMDb

Today’s episode is a special one. I interview Tobias Jelinek who played Richard Speck in the new Nextflix series Monsters: The Ed Gein Story. I asked the tough questions about the depictions of gender and Tobias didn’t flinch. He showed up with honesty, clarity, and a level of thoughtfulness that add depth, context, and perspective that I think my listeners will appreciate. Resources:Was Ed Gein Transgender? How Ryan Murphy's ‘Monster’ Portrayed the Killer's Identity | Them

In Episode 52, I dive deep into Jeff Barnaby’s brutal, brilliant, and fiercely Indigenous zombie film Blood Quantum. Set on the Red Crow Reservation during a global outbreak, the dead are rising, and the Indigenous people are the only ones immune. With my guest, I break down the film’s themes of sovereignty, identity, cultural resilience, and the horror of history itself. Guest Information:Nikki Apostolou https://www.instagram.com/native_stardust?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==native_stardust , recycledstardust, Walking Sky Candles, Links to help Support MMIW and Indigenous people:Donate | NIWRCNyc - Urban Indigenous Collective

In today's episode, I am interviewing Joe Lam, the writer and director of The Fetus. Starring: Bill Moseley, Lauren LaVera, and Julian CurtisA couple become pregnant with a half-human, half-demonic fetus with a thirst for blood-and must uncover its terrifying origins before it's too late. The movie is available on VOD for rent or purchase. I highly recommend renting this movie and supporting indie horror films.Guest Info:https://www.instagram.com/itsjoelam?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==Delivering The Fetus Book The Fetus Film

Episode 51My theme of the month is Slash Gender: A trans horror takeoverThis month I am passing the mic to those who know what it feels like to be villainized in society. The trans community is an undeniable part of the horror genre. A vast majority of these depictions have enforced harmful stereotypes and this month I am tackling this topic with people from the trans community. Today we are tackling trans issues in horror with a wildly charismatic scientist unveiling a “perfect” creation. A living work of muscular art born in a laboratory of lust and excess.

Welcome Scream Queens, Kings, & Things, Whether you are screaming at movies or the real life stuff, I’m your host Janecka Olen.This is my 50th episode and I have a very special guest, Ken Boggle from Living for the Dead. In this Halloween special, we talk about the scariest movie ever made, The Exorcist. He gives me all the insider information on the spiritual side of things. Ken does tarot card readings and he's a medium between the living and the dead.Guest:Ken Bogglehttps://linktr.ee/kenboggle?utm_source=linktree_profile_share

This is my 48th episode. My theme of the month is Slash Gender: A trans horror takeover. This month I am passing the mic to those who know what it feels like to be villainized in society. The trans community is an undeniable part of the horror genre. A vast majority of these depictions have enforced harmful stereotypes and this month I am tackling this topic with people from the trans community. Today we are tackling trans issues in horror with a mad scientist that creates a monster. Misunderstood and treated like an abomination, the monster turns into what society expects him to be. Guest:Mari THEE Fat Wenchhttps://www.instagram.com/marianasfatwench?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==Resources:Frankenstein (1931) - IMDb

Episode 47 on Scream Queen Podcast, we’re slicing into one of the most chaotic entries in the Child’s Play franchise: Seed of Chucky (2004). Often dismissed as campy horror, this film is actually one of the earliest mainstream portrayals of gender confusion and nonbinary identity. My theme of the month is Slash Gender: A trans horror takeover. This month I am passing the mic to those who know what it feels like to be villainized in society. The trans community is an undeniable part of the horror genre. A vast majority of these depictions have enforced harmful stereotypes and this month I am tackling this topic with people from the trans community. Today we are tackling trans issues in horror with a nonbinary doll that is being forced to pick a gender by their parents.Guest:Tara from bundleof_styxhttps://www.instagram.com/bundleof_styx?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==Resources:Seed of Chucky (2004) - IMDbGlen and Glenda: Don Mancini’s Reverence for Queerness in 'Seed of Chucky' (2004) - Horror Press'Seed of Chucky': Horror Outside the Binary[Pride 2019] Don Mancini's Queer Inclusion — Gayly Dreadful -- Bursting out of your closet with the latest horror reviews

This Month we have a LBGTQIA takeover with a focus on the Trans community. We are dragging horror out of the cis gaze and take back the narrative. This week, we’re diving into one of the most controversial films in horror history: Sleepaway Camp (1983). We aren't just talking shock endings and campy kills. We’re unpacking its complicated legacy through a queer lens.Joining me is Nikki, they recently came out as Trans, and they open up about how this cult classic reflects parts of their own journey with gender, identity, and transitioning. It’s a raw and honest conversation about representation and transformation.Guest:tarot.with.nikki.nyxhttps://www.instagram.com/tarot.with.nikki.nyx?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==https://www.instagram.com/a.witch.named.nikki?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==Resources:Sleepaway Camp (1983) - Trivia - IMDbThe Transgender Defense of Angela Baker and ‘Sleepaway Camp’ | by Harmony Colangelo | Medium

In this horror movie, A naïve Elon encounters a rebellious stoner on Day of the Dead, who seduces her down a dark path of temptation. I interview director, writer and actress Tiffany Toni about her directorial debut. We talk about the themes in her film and how her life experiences shaped the story of Bora.https://www.imdb.com/title/tt12676666/ https://borathemovie.com/ https://www.instagram.com/tiffany__toney/

In Supernatural September, I am covering horror movies based on supernatural events. A family moves into a large old house in order to be closer to the hospital where their teenage son is receiving cancer treatments. Soon after settling in, the son begins experiencing terrifying visions and unsettling encounters that grow increasingly violent. As the family uncovers the building’s dark past as a funeral home, they realize the lingering spirits and sinister forces connected to it threaten not only their son’s sanity but also their very lives. This movie is based on the events that took place when the Snedeker family moved into the Hallahan Funeral Home.Guest:Myriam talks a lothttps://www.instagram.com/myriamtalksalot?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==

My theme of the month is Supernatural September with four weeks of horror movies based on supernatural events. A cheerful suburban home becomes the site of increasingly disturbing paranormal activity, beginning with playful tricks and escalating into terrifying encounters with a malevolent force. When the youngest daughter is taken into another realm, her family must fight to bring her back before she is lost forever. For the true horrors, I explain the so-called poltergeist curse.References: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0084516/?ref_=ext_shr_lnkSeaford Poltergeist – Garrett CollectionPark History

My theme of the month is Supernatural September with four weeks of horror movies based on supernatural events. In the early 1970s, a secluded Rhode Island farmhouse became the stage for one of the most chilling cases ever documented by a pair of paranormal investigators, Ed and Lorraine Warren. Or was it? With my guest Taylor Complains, we compare the movie scares vs real Perron testimony. It's scary how much has been embellished. Guest:Taylor Complainshttps://www.instagram.com/taylorcomplains?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw== Sources:The Conjuring (2013) - IMDbCorrecting the Conjuring House History | Skeptical Inquirerhttps://usghostadventures.com/haunted-stories/the-conjuring-house-the-true-story-rarely-told/ "The Conjuring: Separating Fact from Fiction" | FictionPSICAN - Paranormal Studies and Inquiry Canada - Interview of Norma Sutcliffe - The ConjuringThe True Story Behind 'The Conjuring': Where Is the Perron Family Now?

My theme of the month is Supernatural September with four weeks of horror movies based on supernatural events. A newlywed couple moves into a charming Long Island house with a dark past, only to face terrifying supernatural events that threaten their sanity and lives. The haunting grows more violent each day, revealing the home’s gruesome history of murder and possession. What truly happened in that house remains debated, hoax, hysteria, or haunting? Listen as my guest Colby and I tally up points to determine the truth. Guest:Colby Does Horrorhttps://linktr.ee/colbydoeshorror?utm_source=linktree_profile_shareSources:The Amityville Horror (1979) - IMDbRonald DeFeo - Murders, Movie & FamilyL.I. Slayings Suspect Had Used Drugs - The New York TimesGeorge Lutz, The Man Behind ‘The Amityville Horror’

I this episode I cover Henry: Portrait of a Serial Killer (1986), the chilling indie film that redefined the serial killer on screen. With its connection to the real serial killer Henry Lee Lucas, I dissect this film and compare it to the true crimes committed by Henry and Ottis. Resources:https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0099763/?ref_=ext_shr_lnkLast Podcast On The Left: four-part series on Henry Lee Lucashttps://open.spotify.com/episode/0DIvMCNVjBz0T0MLxSmkFk?si=TfLYBcYcSZacq5mQ-HwNMg

In this episode, we dive into one of the most disturbing true crime stories in Australian history: The Snowtown Murders. Also known as the “Bodies in Barrels” case, this series of killings left an entire community shaken and forever marked the small town of Snowtown with infamy. We’ll explore how John Bunting manipulated those around him, targeted society’s most vulnerable, and created an atmosphere of fear and control. The movie is told from the perspective of Jamie Vlassakis, a teenager drawn into Bunting’s world. Join us as we connect the real-life horrors with their cinematic portrayal, uncovering how the movie captures the suffocating dread of abuse, complicity, and violence. Guest:Sean Watson - Actor/Serial Killer in Upcoming Horror Movie Night Shifthttps://www.instagram.com/georgias_papa?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==https://www.instagram.com/puppetcombovideo/?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheetSources:THE SNOWTOWN MURDERS – Human Monsters True Crime Bloghttps://www.imdb.com/title/tt1680114/?ref_=ext_shr_lnkhttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/episode-570-the-snowtown-murders-part-i-the/id437299706?i=1000653026402

In this episode, I’m joined by the always insightful Chuck Your Horror Guy to dive deep horror true crime movie Zodiac (2007). David Fincher’s chilling masterpiece blurs the line between investigation and obsession. We unpack the film’s meticulous attention to detail, the murders connected to the Zodiac, and how the haunting mystery of the Zodiac Killer consumed journalists, detectives, and everyday people alike. From unsettling recreations of the crimes to the suffocating paranoia of the investigation, we explore why Zodiac still leaves audiences uneasy long after the credits roll. Guest:Chuck Your Movie Guyhttps://www.instagram.com/yourmovie_guy412?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==https://www.tiktok.com/@yourmovie_guy412?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pcSources:Zodiac (2007) - IMDbhttps://www.reddit.com/r/Moviesinthemaking/comments/mge9l7/for_zodiac_2007_david_fincher_wanted_to_shoot_the/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web3x&utm_name=web3xcss&utm_term=1&utm_content=share_buttonBehind the Scenes of Zodiac. (2007). In Zodiac: 2-Disc Director’s Cut [DVD]. Warner Bros. Home Entertainment.

In this episode, we find ourselves in the mind of a killer and face one of the most iconic duos in cinema history: Clarice Starling and Dr. Hannibal Lecter. The Silence of the Lambs (1991) redefined the serial killer thriller and felt more real than other depictions of serial killers. Listen as I analyze the themes of this film and the extensive research done to create the almost perfect predator. Dr. Hannibal Lecter and Buffalo Bill are a culmination of serial killers. Just like the skin suit being crafted by Buffalo Bill, his character was patched together with characteristics from serial killers Ed Gein, Ted Bundy, Gary Heidnik, and Edmund Kemper. Dr. Hannibal Lecter is fashioned after Albert Fish, Ed Kemper, and Dr. Alfredo Ballí Treviño. Guest:Aaron Lee - Singer in American Party Machinehttps://www.instagram.com/americanpartymachine/Sources:https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0102926/?ref_=ext_shr_lnk“Silence of the Lambs: The Official Companion” By Jonathan Demme“Hannibal Lecter and Philosophy: The Heart of the Matter” Editor Joseph Westfallhttps://www.amazon.com/Hannibal-Lecter-Philosophy-Popular-Culture/dp/0812699041

I interview Director/Writer/Actor Morley Nelson on his first feature length film. This is a family affair with the whole Nelson family making it on the big screen. I get to talk to Nicole Nelson about her part in this project along with Morley and his experiences being a director and actor alongside his family. A mysterious drifter struggles to protect an abandoned boy and his little sister from an infection that turns people into a feral-like state. Uncontained is available on Amazon, AppleTV, and it can be streamed on Screambox.https://bloody-disgusting.com/movie/3857448/a-mysterious-drifter-wakes-up-covered-in-blood-in-exclusive-uncontained-clip/https://www.instagram.com/morley_nelson?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==https://youtu.be/blcTABnYhxY?si=zBWPcmOsfCFy4zj0

In this episode of Scream Queen Podcast, we’re dialing into the ultimate teen slasher of the '90s, Wes Craven’s Scream. With its razor-sharp meta-commentary, iconic Ghostface mask, and rule-breaking final girl, Scream didn’t just revive the slasher genre, it redefined it.But behind the clever dialogue and bloody set pieces lies a real-world horror. We dive into one of the horrors references The Town That Dreaded Sundown. Inspired by Texarkana Moonlight Murders, a series of unsolved killings in 1946 that haunted a small town. That film’s influence echoed all the way into Scream’s meta-universe.Guest: Bethany Summersizzle from Aliens on Firehttps://www.instagram.com/aliens.on.fire?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==https://www.youtube.com/@aliens_on_fireResources:IMDB for movie facts and triviaBloody Disgusting for horror newsThe Phantom Killer: Unlocking the Mystery of the Texarkana Serial Murders by James Presley. A deeply researched book from a relative of one of the original investigators.The FBI archives and reports on the case (freely available through FBI.gov).Texarkana Gazette archives, a local paper that covered the case in real time and still revisits it to this day.Unresolved Podcast, The Texarkana Moonlight Murders, a compelling narrative podcast episode.

In this episode of Scream Queen Podcast, we’re lighting a joint and summoning the chaos with 1999’s horror comedy Idle Hands. A stoner slasher where apathy is a killer. We follow Anton, a suburban teen whose hand gets possessed and goes on a killing spree. In myTrue Horrors segment, we explore the man who inspired the character's name: Anton LaVey, founder of the Church of Satan. From his theatrical philosophy to his influence on pop culture and moral panic in the late 20th century. Guest Info:Davioddityhttps://www.instagram.com/davioddity?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==https://www.instagram.com/volume.orl?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==

July Theme Summer Slashfest with 90s Teen Horror:It’s the 4th of July, and four teens make a decision that will haunt them forever. This week, we’re diving into I Know What You Did Last Summer (1997). The slasher classic that gave us rain slickers, seaside stalkers, and one of the most iconic chase scenes in horror history. The True Horror is the original author; Lois Duncan's daughter was murdered at 18 years old. Something that haunted Duncan for the rest of her life and shifted the tone of her work forever. We explore the heartbreaking story of Kaitlyn Arquette and how Lois Duncan was appalled at the adaptation of her novel.Guest Info:Pop Culture ReflectionsThe podcast about all things pop culture from the 80s, 90s and beyond! Reflecting on a wide variety of topics including Movies, Music, TV and Pro Wrestling and much more.https://linktr.ee/popreflectionspod?utm_source=linktree_profile_shareResources:https://thoughtcatalog.com/christine-stockton/2025/01/is-i-know-what-you-did-last-summer-based-on-a-true-story/https://bloody-disgusting.com/

In this week’s episode of Scream Queen Podcast, we’re cracking open the back-to-school body snatcher classic, The Faculty, a sharp, satirical blend of teen horror and sci-fi invasion from the late '90s. As part of my Summer Slashfest theme, we're diving into the era of angsty teens, killer soundtracks, and classroom chaos. My Guest Christopher James from I Love Horror Podcast joins me to discuss the social hierarchy of high school to themes of forced conformity. We explore how this cult favorite holds up in a world that still tries to make everyone fit the mold. Guest Information:Christopher James - I Love Horror Podcasthttps://www.instagram.com/i_love_horror_podcast?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==https://www.instagram.com/macabre_christopher_reviews?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==

In this episode of Scream Queen Podcast, we descend into the claustrophobic tunnels of Day of the Dead. George A. Romero’s bleakest version in the Dead Series. I also draw true crime parallels to the case of Andrew Brannan, a decorated Vietnam veteran whose untreated PTSD led to a tragic and violent encounter decades after the war. This episode explores the cost of survival, the brutality of institutional control, and the terrifying consequences of untreated trauma. My guest for this episode is Robbie Dorman. A horror author and Co-host of @cultvideovault and The Simpsons Show. https://linktr.ee/robbiedorman?utm_source=linktree_profile_shareSources:https://www.garesource.org/cases/andrew-brannan/ https://www.cnn.com/2015/01/13/justice/georgia-execution-appeal-vietnam-veteran https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Murder_of_Kyle_Dinkheller?utm_source=chatgpt.com

In this episode, we dig deep into George A. Romero’s Dawn of the Dead (1978). A blood-soaked critique of consumerism, collapsing institutions, and the eerie numbness we’ve built around violence. But beneath the gore and the ghouls lies something even darker: the real-world horrors of the Vietnam War.We explore how Romero channeled the chaos and brutality of the war, not just in his depiction of zombie carnage, but in the way, Dawn mirrors America’s media-saturated descent into desensitization. From the opening scenes in a panicked news studio, to the militarized police raids, and the cold efficiency of televised death; Romero’s zombies are us.

In this episode, I cover 28 Weeks Later, a zombie sequel that feels far too real in today’s world. As the infected rage through London, it’s not just the virus that spreads—it's fear, control, and violence. We explore how the film’s depiction of military forces turning on civilians echoes real-life moments. When survival becomes policy, who gets protected—and who gets sacrificed?Sources:https://www.pbs.org/newshour/nation/trump-sends-700-marines-and-2000-national-guard-members-to-los-angeleshttps://bloody-disgusting.com/movie/

In this week’s episode, we dive into Danny Boyle’s 28 Days Later—a haunting portrayal of a post-apocalyptic world ravaged by a rage virus. But the real terror isn’t just the infected—it’s what happens when humanity loses its moral compass. As survivors clash with soldiers in a crumbling society, we’re forced to ask: What are people capable of when the rules disappear?This discussion takes a sobering turn as we connect the film’s themes to the real-life horror faced by comfort women—women and girls who were systematically abducted, trafficked, and sexually enslaved by the Japanese military during World War II. Through this lens, we explore the weaponization of women’s bodies, the myth of protection by military power, and how rage—real or viral—has been used to justify violence against the vulnerable.

Before Jason picked up the machete, it was his mother doing the killing.In this episode, we unravel the twisted heart of Friday the 13th: Pamela Voorhees—a mother driven mad by grief, guilt, and revenge. Often overlooked, she was horror’s first slasher villain in the franchise, turning maternal instinct into murderous rage.But the horror doesn’t stop at Crystal Lake. We dive into the real-life Lake Bodom murders of 1960 in Finland, where three teenagers were brutally killed while camping. Like Pamela’s rampage, the case centers around youth, isolation, and unanswered grief—and remains one of Europe’s most haunting unsolved crimes.

In this episode of Scream Queen Podcast, we dive into Rosemary’s Baby—a haunting tale of paranoia, gaslighting, and control. As Rosemary navigates a pregnancy surrounded by manipulative neighbors and a disturbingly distant husband, the line between reality and nightmare blurs. We explore the film’s themes of bodily autonomy, misogyny, and what happens when no one believes you—drawing eerie parallels to real-life true crime cases.

In this episode, I’m diving into Hereditary—Ari Aster’s devastating portrait of grief, generational trauma, and the terrifying legacy we can’t outrun. I’m joined by my sisters for a raw, personal conversation about how mental health issues have impacted our own family tree. From dissociation to depression, we unpack how Hereditary uses horror to mirror the quiet, inherited struggles so many families keep behind closed doors.

Echoes of La Llorona (Mother’s Day Special): This Mother’s Day, I’m joined by my own mom to explore the legend of La Llorona and her eerie connection to real-life cases like Juana Leija and Andrea Yates. We dive into how maternal grief, myth, and murder intersect in haunting and heartbreaking ways.