Be Very Afraid: A Horror Podcast

The Christmas season is long over, but right before the holidays commenced, Gaby and Bryan sat down with their friend, pre-viz specialist and filmmaker Ben Withington, to discuss Arthurian adaptations, mythic quests, and the subtle (or not-so-subtle) horror elements of David Lowry's yuletide fantasy “The Green Knight”.

Gaby and Bryan sit down with Paris Zarcilla to talk about his debut feature, “Raging Grace.” Together they discuss the personal rage that led to the creation of the film, as well as stories about the film's gothic abode and the metaphorical (and literal) ghosts within. See Raging Grace in select theatres now.

Thanksgiving's in the rearview, but know what we're craving? Raw meat! Gaby and Bryan fancy a trip to the supermarket to discuss the criminally underseen 1970s gem “Messiah of Evil.” (The second installment of our 11/23 “Kill-Grims” series) Majority of sound effects from BBC Sound Effects at https://sound-effects.bbcrewind.co.uk/ bbc.co.uk – © copyright 2023 BBC

Gaby and Bryan chat with writer/producer Michael Kennedy (Freaky) about his newest horror mash-up, “It's A Wonderful Knife.” We run the gambit, talking about the genesis behind the “It's a Wonderful Life” inspired horror spin, Justin Long's memorable performance, what changed from script to screen, and how he creates slasher genre mashups like “Freaky.” Go see “It's a Wonderful Knife” in theaters now!

Gaby and Bryan debate the intricacies of horror vs the historical drama genres and dig into the storied history and behind-the-scenes tension that resulted in the Vincent Price classic “Witchfinder General” (aka Conqueror Worm). (The first installment of our 11/23 “Kill-Grims” series) The Interview with Vincent Price with Sinister Image isn't available to view online. You can buy "Witchfinder General" Blu-ray and get the interview as part of the bonus features.

Fetch the popcorn and candy corn as Gaby and Bryan strap in for a Halloween Double Fear-ture, talking about the silly scares and gateway horror flourishes in the Jack Black-led “Goosebumps” and “The House with a Clock in its Walls”

“You'll simply never understand the true nature of sacrifice.” Gaby and Bryan don their masks for a Mayday celebration. That's right, we're talking about the OG folk horror cult classic, director Robin Hardy, and writer Anthony Shaffer's 1973 film “The Wicker Man” which celebrates its 50th anniversary this year.

Dogs, demons, and devilish kids: Bryan and Gaby debate and dissect the scariest scenes from Demián Rugna's relentless 2023 horror “When Evil Lurks”

“Bubba didn't do it!” Grab your pitchforks and fetch the scent dogs, this week Bryan and Gaby are tackling an eerie fall favorite, the 1981 classic “Dark Night of the Scarecrow” Scene description music | Oleksii Kaplunskyi

It's a different change of pace this week as Gaby and Bryan chat with producers Adam Hendricks and Greg Gilreath to talk about their new time-travel horror/comedy Totally Killer. It's a wide-ranging chat where we cover time travel shenanigans, viewing the 80s through a post-modern lens, and Event Horizon. Check out Totally Killer streaming on Amazon Prime Video starting October 6th!

“Ain't that just the way.” Bryan and Gaby, joined by writer Caz, journey into the Unknown to discuss the rich influences and immaculate fall vibes of Patrick McHale's beloved 2014 miniseries “Over the Garden Wall” Scene description music | Ashot Danielyan

Seances.. suspects... spirits! It's All Hallow's Eve and a storm is raging in Venice. Someone has been murdered and it's up to Gaby and Bryan to crack the case! Join us as we dive into Kenneth Branagh's third go-around as Agatha Christie's Belgian sleuth Hercule Poirot in 2023's whodunit, "A Haunting In Venice."

There's a full moon… a howling in the distance… what a perfect night for a stroll through the swamp. This week we're covering our first Goosebumps episode! Join Gaby and Bryan as they discuss broad-shouldered werewolves, parental pseudo-science, and the best course of action if you lose a shoe in the swamp. Listener beware… you're in for a scare!

“A place people die in should never be allowed to get that dark.” Grab your lantern, light your candles, and turn on your phone's flashlight as Gaby and Bryan discuss the dark themes of the 2021 chiller, The Power. @beveryafraidpodcast // @gabyraquelrapp // @bryanliberty

Parental paranoia, sibling rivalry, and 'Rithmetic. Join Gaby and Bryan as they untangle the weird web of sinister secrets behind 2023's creeper, "Cobweb."

Gaby and Bryan, joined by comedian and writer Bryan Kastelan, set sail with the doomed crew of the Demeter to talk Dracula's storied career in cinema and whether 2023's “The Last Voyage of the Demeter” sails or sinks.

Gaby and Bryan join the new viral craze all the kids are doing… conjuring the dead? Join us as we talk Danny and Michael Philippou's 2023 supernatural horror Talk to Me.

Welcome foolish mortals! Join your ghost hosts, Gaby and Bryan, as they take a ride through Disney's new spin on Haunted Mansion (2023).

Lock your doors and hang up your talismans, Bryan and Gaby debate the many mysteries at the heart of Season 2 of “From.” Specifically, we're talking episode 2: “The Kindness of Strangers.” Follow us on Instagram! @beveryafraidpodcast // @bryanliberty // @gabyraquelrapp

“But the fiction is real, isn't it?” Gaby and Bryan ponder the questions raised in Michael Haneke's provocative 1997 thriller Funny Games. The specific scene we talk about isn't available on youtube, so I guess you'll just have to watch the whole thing! Check it out on MAX. Folow us @beveryafraidpodcast // @gabyraquelrapp // @bryanliberty

Crack open a can of sardines and join Bryan and Gaby as they discuss the symmetry of horror and comedy with Joe Dante's 1989 classic, The ‘Burbs. Scene Clip: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S-BKzG_ZD_E Follow us @beveryafraidpodcast / @gabyraquelrapp / @bryanliberty

“I can't just be running off in a panic because there's a room downstairs with a bed and a bucket”. We sit down with essayist Julia Dillard to discuss red flags, basements, and the monstrous men of 2022's horror hit Barbarian. Follow us @beveryafraidpodcast Watch the scariest scene! TW: Suicide, Rape

Time to whip up some fava beans, pour yourself a nice chianti, and tune in as Gaby & Bryan trade perspectives on the most stomach-turning scenes from Jonathan Demme's 1991 masterpiece of psychological horror, "The Silence of the Lambs" What scene could it be? This one In the basement? OR maybe this one with Hannibal?

Pour yourself a glass of milk and listen as Gaby and Bryan discuss the scariest scene from the 2017 Argentinian film Terrified. What do you think the scariest scene is?? Check out the film on Shudder or watch the scene we'll be talking about here!

Welcome To Be Very Afraid: A Horror Podcast where we talk about the scariest scenes from movies and tv shows. Follow us @beveryafraidpodcast to see what horrifying thing we'll talk about next!