• Fundamental Frights: It Follows
    Aug 21 2025

    In this episode, I'm joined by first-time guest and friend of the show Hydraberg to discuss ambiguity, atmosphere, and the relentless pursuit of death in It Follows. Is this movie worth the hype? What is it really about? Tune in to find out.

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  • Fundamental Frights: Sinister
    Jul 24 2025

    In this installment of the Fundamental Frights series, I’m discussing the boogeyman, cursed films and why Sinister has become one of my favorite horror movies.

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  • Fundamental Frights: Dark Night of the Scarecrow
    Jun 18 2025

    In this installment of the Fundamental Frights series, I’m joined by my Mom to discuss this made for tv gem from 1981. We’re chatting about watching it with my Grandpa and why we still enjoy it decades later.

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  • Storytime– The Colour Out of Space
    May 22 2025

    In this tale by H.P. Lovecraft, a mysterious meteor crashes at a farm in the Ozark hills, leaking an unearthly color that slowly poisons the land. As the strange contamination spreads, it brings madness and decay, leaving behind a haunting void that defies explanation.

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  • The Tommyknockers
    Apr 17 2025

    The Tommyknockers is one of Stephen King's more bizarre books and is widely regarded as a bad one. The miniseries suffers from the same reputation. A sleepless night led me to a re-read of the book and took me down a rabbit trail exploring why this story has a bad reputation, and why I enjoy it in spite of that.

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  • Fundamental Frights: SAW
    Mar 13 2025

    SAW was a game changer for horror, inspiring a new sub genre and spawning a 10-film franchise.

    In this episode, I'm discussing my personal history with the film, including my time on the Disney College Program and how a sold out emo show led me to a life-changing viewing of James Wan's SAW in 2005.

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  • WIHM 2025: The Invitation
    Feb 13 2025

    I'm joined once again by Jacqueline from A Cut Above for a women in horror month special! We're chatting about the weirdness of LA, dealing with death, awkward gatherings, and the impactful ending in Karyn Kusama's The Invitation.

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  • Fundamental Frights: A Nightmare on Elm Street
    Jan 16 2025

    In the first episode of the Fundamental Frights series, I'm discussing A Nightmare on Elm Street from 1984. I'm diving into the legacy of Wes Craven and why this movie is so important to my own horror history.

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