Getting Scarried Away is a horror-centered show hosted by Rhiannon and Ricky Needham. We talk all things creepy - Film, Television, true crime, video games, and so much more. We may just bring some very special guests along the way for some extra spooky fun... So lock your doors, grab some popcorn, and let's get scarried away!
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This week we take a fond look back at the many films that made 2022 a TRULY groundbreaking year for the horror genre. We go through our top picks for our favorite films and throw in some honorable mentions. We also had the pleasure of being featured on the Kadi Video Podcast, so go give her a listen and a follow! https://open.spotify.com/episode/4AOvGklCrynMbWkFYSXpNw?si=743efcd723234400 Follow us on Instagram to stay up to date! https://www.instagram.com/gettingscarriedaway/
On this episode of Getting Scarried Away, Rhiannon and Ricky discuss the new film, PussyCake. In the film, a struggling all-girl rock band kicks off a new tour, hoping to rekindle their popularity. Things are off to a bad start, however, when they show up to their first gig to find the town deserted. After they catch the attention of horrors from beyond our reality, the band realizes that being forgotten by their fans is the least of their problems. The film is directed by Argentine horror maven Pablo Parés and starring Maca Suárez (The Accused), Anahi Politi (Crystal Eyes), and Flor Moreno (The Talking Guts) star alongside newcomers Aldana Ruberto and Sofia Rossi. This film will be available on Tuesday, August 30th, 2022 on VOD. In addition to releasing on VOD platforms such as Apple, Amazon Prime Video, Google, Vudu, and Xbox, PussyCake will debut on Cinedigm's horror streaming channel Screambox. Rhiannon and Ricky would like to thank Cinedigm, Screambox TV, and Raven Banner for the opportunity to view PussyCake prior to its VOD release.
On this episode of GETTING SCARRIED AWAY, we say SO many things about SO many things! BUT our main topic is the new film, "UMMA'" starring none other than Sandra Oh. Umma, which is the Korean word for “mother,” follows Amanda (Sandra Oh) and her daughter (Fivel Stewart) living a quiet life on an American farm. When the remains of her estranged mother arrive from Korea, Amanda becomes haunted by the fear of turning into her. Check out some of the awesome people we discuss in this week's episode!!! https://www.instagram.com/ummamovie/ https://www.instagram.com/thesuperkickpartymassacre/ https://www.instagram.com/mikeburnswho/ https://www.instagram.com/thursdaynightterrors/
On this episode of Getting Scarried Away, we sit down with one of our favorite physical media creators. Kadi, of Kadi Video, takes us through a bit of her creative process, her inspiration to create VHS art, and her love of the 90s! We also talk about some of our favorite horror content, including a long segment about our love for Mike Flanagan! Find Kadi on Instagram @kadivideo and check out her website www.kadivideo.com
We're back! We've seen SCREAM 2022 and have a lot to talk about. This episode is packed full of spoilers - listen at your own risk! We hope you enjoy! LIKE US on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GettingScarriedAway FOLLOW US on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gettingscarriedaway
We're back! We've seen SCREAM 2022 and have a lot to talk about. This episode it fully spoiler-free, and our episdode after this is a full spoiler conversation. We hope you enjoy! LIKE US on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GettingScarriedAway FOLLOW US on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gettingscarriedaway
On this episode, we're discussing our thoughts on Mike Flanagan's latest horror series MIDNIGHT MASS!! We hope you enjoy!! Brief Spoilers for: Saint Maud LIKE US on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GettingScarriedAway FOLLOW US on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gettingscarriedaway
This week we discuss our most anticipated releases! Here are some of the upcoming films we discuss: Halloween Kills Last Night in Soho Antlers Resident Evil: Welcome to Raccoon City Scream (2022) The Black Phone The Devil's Light Candyman The Night House V/H/S/94 Paranormal Activity: Next of Kin LIKE US on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GettingScarriedAway FOLLOW US on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gettingscarriedaway National Domestic Violence Hotline: Live Chat: https://thehotline.org Text: Text the word START to 88788 Phone: (800)799-SAFE (7233) Information on missing Indigenous Women: https://www.nativewomenswilderness.org/mmiw National Missing and Unidentified Persons System: https://namus.nij.ojp.gov
On this episode, we discuss our recent trip to Universal Studio's Halloween Horror Nights (HHN) as well as our thoughts on James Wan's latest film MALIGNANT. We also discuss our thoughts on Nia DaCosta's CANDYMAN, as well as some other films here and there! Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GettingScarriedAway Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gettingscarriedaway
It's finally here! After a long hiatus, we are back and proud to share our conversation with Liz and Jimmy Reed of CUDDLES AND RAGE!! We spoke with Liz and Jimmy about their new book entitled "Bites of Terror: Ten Frightfully Delicious Tales" We also discuss our shared affinity for physical media, "cluttercore", and we get a surprise visit from Kio the Cat! We also dive into a frightfully fragrant scratch and sniff segment... It was an absolute joy and a priviledge to have them on the show, and we cannot thank them enough for joining. Go follow all of their social media and pick up a copy of Bites of Terror!!! Cuddles and Rage: https://cuddlesandrage.com/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cuddlesandrage Instagrams: https://www.instagram.com/cuddlesandrage/ https://www.instagram.com/lizlovesphysical_media/ https://www.instagram.com/lamarocket/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/CuddlesAndRage/featured Buy Their Book!: https://www.amazon.com/Bites-Terror-Frightfully-Delicious-Tales/dp/1683691644
On this episode on Getting Scarried Away, we’re joined by filmmaker and co-founder of Casting Buffalo - Kyle Mecca! We discuss everything from his horror film DWELLING, to his roots in psychological thrillers. We hope you enjoy! Casting Buffalo: https://www.castingbuffalo.com/ https://www.facebook.com/castingbuffalo Darkorners Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Darkorners Watch us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCE3gFNYWUKpb4qx19XSg5Pw Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GettingScarriedAway Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gettingscarriedaway
On this episode of Getting Scarried Away, we discuss Spiral: From the Book of Saw! We keep the first half the discussion totally spoiler free, and then we get into all of the sweet spoilers later. We have a lot to share on this one. We hope you enjoy! Watch us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCE3gFNYWUKpb4qx19XSg5Pw Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GettingScarriedAway Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gettingscarriedaway
On this episode of Getting Scarried Away, we discuss the SAW franchise! We each get into our favorite (and not so favorite) films in the series, and we talk about some of the famous SAW traps! Happy listening! Watch us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCE3gFNYWUKpb4qx19XSg5Pw Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GettingScarriedAway Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gettingscarriedaway
On this episode of Getting Scarried Away, we’re finally back for season 2! This week, we tap into our nostalgia feels and discuss video stores of the past compared to the modern streaming services of today. We get into the pros, the cons, and everything in between! We hope you enjoy! Our Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GettingScarriedAway Our Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gettingscarriedaway
Hello and welcome to our Getting Scarried Away Oscars Special! This week we are joined by the host of That’s Trash with Michael Wachowiak, Michael Wachowiak! We primarily discuss Oscar-adjacent horror actresses and highlight films such as Us, Black Swan, A Quiet Place, Hereditary, and many more. We’re also very excited to share that Season 2 of the Getting Scarried Away Podcast will kick off on Monday May 3rd. We have a lot of surprises in store, but until then, please enjoy our conversation with the wickedly talented Michael Wachowiak! THAT'S TRASH WITH MICHAEL WACHOWIAK https://www.thatstrashpod.com/ Our Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GettingScarriedAway Our Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gettingscarriedaway
This week we're joined by Lisa Ludwig, executive director at Shakespeare in Delaware Park. We discuss the funnier side of horror... horror comedies and b-movie classics! It was such a pleasure having Lisa on the show to talk about some of the most fun films out there. We hope you enjoy as much as we did! Some of the films we bring up include: Tucker & Dale vs. Evil (some spoilers) Anna and the Apocalypse Little Monsters Zombeavers (some spoilers) The Final Girls Behind the Mask Freaky Warm Bodies Killer Piñata The Cabin in the Woods Our Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GettingScarriedAway Our Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gettingscarriedaway Our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/gettingscarriedaway
On this episode of Getting Scarried Away, we discuss the 2020 horror comedy FREAKY. Originally titled FREAKY FRIDAY THE 13th, this body-swap slasher flick is a gory and hilarious good time. We also give some updates about our Patreon, where you can view the video version of this episode! Our Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GettingScarriedAway Our Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gettingscarriedaway Our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/gettingscarriedaway
CW: Discussion of mental illness, suicide, substance use, and victim blaming. On this episode of Getting Scarried Away, we take a dive into the new Netflix docu-series, Crime Scene: The Vanishing at the Cecil Hotel. We want to warn you, this is not our normal, joke-filled content. This episode strictly focuses on the Netflix docu-series and does not dive any deeper into the tragic death of Elisa Lam or the lore of the infamous Cecil Hotel. If you or someone you know are struggling with mental illness, suicidal thoughts, depression, anxiety, or feeling lost, you are not alone. Please reach out, ask for help, and use the resources below (these services are free and confidential): National Suicide Prevention Lifeline (24/7): (800)273-8255 or use this link to chat with a crisis professional https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration: (800)662-4357 or visit their website https://www.samhsa.gov/find-help/national-helpline National Alliance on Mental Illness: (800)950-6264 or visit their website https://www.nami.org/Blogs/NAMI-Blog/June-2016/NAMI-HelpLine-Shares-How-to-Find-Mental-Health-Sup Covenant House Teen Hotline: (800)852-8336 or text TEEN to 839863 to text with a crisis professional from 9pm-12am EST Crisis Text Line (24/7): Text HELLO to 741741 to be connected with a mental health professional within minutes
On this episode of GSA, we’re joined by Patrick Galante, the drummer for metalcore band Ice Nine Kills. We discuss their most recent tour, his current projects, and answer the question, Is PG a cult leader? Listen to find out this and more!! We had an absolute blast chatting with Patrick and we hope you enjoy the conversation! INK Website https://iceninekills.com/ Slow Burn Studios https://www.slowburn716.com/about Instagram https://www.instagram.com/patrickgalante/?hl=en Twitter https://twitter.com/PAT_terns
Join us as we discuss our favorite hunky boy, PSYCHO GOREMAN! Written and directed by Steven Kostanski, this film is an experience that is not to be missed. We spend the entire episode chaotically expressing our love for this movie, but we do keep the first half spoiler free! We highly recommend checking this one out! Our Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GettingScarriedAway Our Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gettingscarriedaway
This week we're joined by horror producer, author, and business owner, Justin A. Martell. We discuss his ongoing work on The Last Drive-In With Joe Bob Briggs and what we can expect to see in the near future! We also discuss singer/songwriter Tiny Tim - his legacy, his impact on current media, his brief stint horror, and the new documentary "Tiny Tim: King for a Day." Justin tells us about his experiences traveling the world and gives us some of his favorite places to consider visiting. We also dive deeper into what it was like working on the upcoming Troma release, "#shakespearesshitstorm" as well as past Troma films. This conversation really was such a treat for us and we are so grateful to Justin for sharing some time with us. We hope you enjoy the conversation! Check out what Justin is up to! https://shiptoshoremedia.com/ https://www.instagram.com/justinmartell/ https://twitter.com/justinmartell12 https://www.facebook.com/justin.a.martell Our Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GettingScarriedAway Our Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gettingscarriedaway Our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/gettingscarriedaway
Content Warning: Discussion of real-life scenarios including murder, sexual assault, and torture. On this episode, Rhiannon sits down with her childhood best friend to explore their deep-rooted love for True Crime. They discuss the cases that sparked their initial interest and a few that intrigue them the most! Our Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GettingScarriedAway Our Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gettingscarriedaway Our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/gettingscarriedaway
This week we discuss the Brandon Cronenberg Sci-fi/Horror hit POSSESSOR. This film is absolutely BONKERS and we couldn't wait to discuss it! Our Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GettingScarriedAway Our Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gettingscarriedaway Our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/gettingscarriedaway
We are listing our picks for our favorite horror films from this past decade! We had a lot of fun with these lists but they were VERY difficult. We are sure there are some picks that we may have missed, but overall, we had a truly great decade in horror. As the year comes to a close (thank goodness) we want to thank each and every person who listened to our silly little podcast - your support means the world to us and it fuels us to keep making stuff that we are truly proud of. So have a listen, enjoy, and then go kick 2021's butt.
On a very special bonus Christmas episode, we are joined by Marni Stone to discuss all thre BLACK CHRISTMAS films! Mental Floss article: https://www.mentalfloss.com/article/568067/black-christmas-horror-movie-facts Our Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GettingScarriedAway Our Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gettingscarriedaway Our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/gettingscarriedaway
On a very special bonus Christmas episode, we are joined by Marni Stone to discuss all thre BLACK CHRISTMAS films! Our Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GettingScarriedAway Our Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gettingscarriedaway Our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/gettingscarriedaway
This week Ricky and Rhiannon discuss some holiday movies that were fully intended to be family friendly, but turned out to be weirdly spooky!! Our Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GettingScarriedAway Our Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gettingscarriedaway Our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/gettingscarriedaway
On our first minisode ever, Ricky and Matt discuss Japanese and Korean horror! Matt's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/angstlord_matt/ Our Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GettingScarriedAway Our Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gettingscarriedaway Our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/gettingscarriedaway
Ricky and Rhiannon read more of your spooky stories! Join us as we dive into your listener submissions and talk about what we've been up to lately. We also introduce our new patreon page, so if you'd like to check it out, link is below! We hope you enjoy :) Our Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GettingScarriedAway Our Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gettingscarriedaway Our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/gettingscarriedaway
This week we discuss the 2020 Hulu-exclusive thriller RUN. Sarah Paulson and Kiera Allen give excellent performances in this tense thrill ride - we highly recommend checking this film out!
Join us for a deep dive into the slasher film that changed the genre forever - Wes Craven's SCREAM. Released in 1996, a time when many thought the horror genre was dried up and out of new ideas, SCREAM came along with some serious tricks up it's sleeve. We discuss the history and importance of this film as well as some of our favorite kills! Huge thanks to Marni Stone for lending a hand in some of our research on this film!
This week we discuss the 2013 film THE PURGE. With three more film entries and a tv series to follow, we take you back to where it all started. We had a lot of fun discussing this film and we hope you enjoy the conversation! We also highlight a few of the great podcasts that we've been listening to lately - go check them out!
This week we're highlighting a theater company based in Buffalo, NY who is bringing the works of Edgar Allan Poe to the virtual stage. Mike Doben and Rick Lattimer join us to discuss the challenges that come with producing live theater amidst the 2020 shutdown. You'll also find out what we love and appreciate about the works of Edgar Allan Poe and how his stories still display relevance today. We were so glad Mike and Rick gave us some of their time - we hope you check out their work! https://www.1666theatrical.org/ https://www.facebook.com/1666Theatrical https://www.instagram.com/1666theatrical/?hl=en https://twitter.com/1666Theatrical
This week we dive into one of Rhiannon's favorite cult classics, The Craft! Released in 1996, this horror/fantasy follows the story of 4 witches as they navigate the dangers of witchcraft all while surviving high school. This film was a lot of fun to cover and provides and introduction to some witchy conversation!
Rhiannon and Ricky discuss one of their favorite anthology films , Trick 'r Treat. Written & directed by Michael Dougherty, this film is a true love letter to both the halloween season and the horror genre. This was a fun one to get into - we hope you enjoy!
This week we read YOUR personal scary stories! This is the first of many listener submission episodes, as we have received so many great submissions. Please continue to send us any stories that you'd like to hear read! We also discuss our plans for some fun episodes in the month of October. As always, thank you for listening & we hope you enjoy! To skip the hometown murder story - jump to the 20:44 minute mark.
This week, we're joined by none other than actor, director, educator, and dear friend Chris Kelly! We discuss a series of topics, including what films scared him most growing up and how those fears carried over into his adult life, what he likes and dislikes most about the horror genre, and we learn a thing or two about "spooky edging." Having Chris on the show was an absolute treat - we hope you enjoy as much as we did!! Properties we discuss include: Host The Blair Witch Project Hereditary Midsommar Riverdale Scream Pet Sematary (2019)
This week, we're joined by none other than actor, director, educator, and dear friend Chris Kelly! We discuss a series of topics, including what films scared him most growing up and how those fears carried over into his adult life, what he likes and dislikes most about the horror genre, and we learn a thing or two about "spooky edging." Having Chris on the show was an absolute treat - we hope you enjoy as much as we did!! Properties we discuss include: Jaws Twin Peaks Hereditary Scream The Haunting of Hill House
This week, we are joined by designer, theater professional, and fellow podcaster Primo Thomas. We discuss some of the most impactful films in Primo's horror journey and we ask the question, "Remember when Hot Topic was a goth store?" We had such a great conversation with Primo and we really didn't want it to end. Check him out on the "Let's Bitch! With the Negative Nancies" podcast! Films and shows we discuss (potential spoilers ahead) Halloween (1978) Rob Zombie's Halloween The Omen Silence of the Lambs Paranormal Activity Westworld The Witch (The VVitch) Jurassic Park Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom The Cabin in the Woods Hereditary Midsommar
(Trigger warnings below surrounding the film The Nightingale - to skip this section, jump from the 28:00 mark to the 31:50 mark). This week, we're joined by Raphael A. Santos as we discuss horror for anxiety. We get into the value of the horror genre in Raphael's mental health journey. We are so grateful that Raphael shared his experiences with us. He picked a few films to dive deeper into, and we just LOVE his choices! Films/shows that we touch on include: -The Babadook -The Nightingale -Hereditary -Midsommar -Scream -Hush -Gerald's Game -Insidious -The Haunting of Hill House -Oculus (TW for sexual assault, child violence, loss of a child, abuse)
This week, we sit down with Eric Striffler (Pretty Much It, Existence Media) to discuss haunted attractions in the Halloween season. We learn about his personal experiences running his own attraction and how it developed over the years into something truly special and innovative. As we all continue to adapt to a "new normal" we discuss what attractions we hope to see adapt in their own way for a safe audience experience. We are also joined later in the episode by former scare actress Carmella Losi. She recounts some of her encounters in the field and how they impacted her desire to return to the business. This episode was an absolute blast to record, and we give our sincere thanks to Eric and Carmella for joining us! Support PRETTY MUCH IT at the links below! https://shop.prettymuch.it/ https://www.patreon.com/join/prettymuchit
This week, we're joined by Actress and horror expert, Marni Stone. She joins us via zoom from her home in California. In this two-parter, we dig into the 90’s teen slasher cycle in all it’s meta-glory. We discuss the Scream series, Wes Craven's New Nightmare, Urban Legend, I Know What You Did Last Summer, and several other teen slasher films of the time. We had such a wonderful time talking with Marni and we learned so much about this amazing decade in horror history. We hope you enjoy!
This week, we're joined by Actress and horror expert, Marni Stone. She joins us via zoom from her home in California. In this two-parter, we dig into the 90’s teen slasher cycle in all it’s meta-glory. We discuss the Scream series, Wes Craven's New Nightmare, Urban Legend, I Know What You Did Last Summer, and several other teen slasher films of the time. We had such a wonderful time talking with Marni and we learned so much about this amazing decade in horror history. We hope you enjoy!
Released in 2012, Scott Derrickson's SINSTER put a new twist on horror with this paranormal/slasher/true-crime/found footage hybrid. Starring Ethan Hawke as true-crime writer Ellison Oswald, this film blends different elements of the horror genre to create something fresh and completely unique. Join us as we dig into some trivia behind the film's gruesome kills, what we loved/didn't quite love, and whether or not we felt this film needed a sequel. Enjoy!
DISCLAIMER: This two-part episode is semi-horror related. If you're a listener who enjoys an off-the-cuff conversation with minimal structure, you've come to the right place for this one. We had an absolute BLAST sitting down and catching up with our friend Alex Watts. We talk 50% horror video games, 40% random topics, and 10% Michael Wachowiak. We hope you enjoy this conversation as much as we did! Games/Shows/Movies we discuss include: Sex Education, Unbelievable, I May Destroy You, Telltale's The Walking Dead, Little Nightmares, Control, Alan Wake, The Last of Us 1 & 2, Between Two Souls, Detroit Become Human, Until Dawn, Paranormal Activity VR, Dead Space, The Craft, Practical Magic, Deep Murder, Magic Mike
DISCLAIMER: This two-part episode is semi-horror related. If you're a listener who enjoys an off-the-cuff conversation with minimal structure, you've come to the right place for this one. We had an absolute BLAST sitting down and catching up with our friend Alex Watts. We talk 50% horror video games, 40% random topics, and 10% Michael Wachowiak. We hope you enjoy this conversation as much as we did! Games/Shows/Movies we discuss include: Sex Education, Unbelievable, I May Destroy You, Telltale's The Walking Dead, Little Nightmares, Control, Alan Wake, The Last of Us 1 & 2, Between Two Souls, Detroit Become Human, Until Dawn, Paranormal Activity VR, Dead Space, The Craft, Practical Magic, Deep Murder, Magic Mike
A group of six friends conduct a séance through a Zoom call... What could possibly go wrong? HOST (2020) is one of the most innovative films in recent horror history. With a 100% score on Rotten Tomatoes, we discuss what we think sets this film apart form other found footage films, and why it is totally worth the watch. First half of the episode is spoiler-free, and we will warn you when the spoiler-filled conversation is about to begin. You do not want to miss this SHUDDER exclusive film!
We discuss some of Adam Yellen's favorite films in the horror genre! Here's a list of the films we're covering in detail: The Witch (The VVitch) The Texas Chain Saw Massacre Videodrome Climax Don't Look Now The Thing
We discuss some of Adam Yellen's favorite films in the horror genre! Here's a list of the films we're covering in detail: The Witch (The VVitch) The Texas Chain Saw Massacre Videodrome Climax Don't Look Now The Thing
In a very special bonus episode, Rhiannon and Ricky discuss the film MURDER IN THE WOODS. Directed & produced by Mexican filmmaker Luis IgaGarza, and written & produced by Yelyna De León, this refreshing take on the slasher genre was a blast from beginning to end. We discuss what sets it apart from other slasher films and why it's worth a trip to the drive-in to see it!
Rhiannon and Ricky discuss sequels - their favorites, not so favorites, and everything in between! This is the first of many conversations on sequels, since there are just WAY too many to cover in one episode! Films we discuss include: Scream 2, Friday the 13th pt. 8, House of 1000 Corpses, The Devil's Rejects, 3 From Hell, Candyman, The Halloween Franchise, Wes Craven's New Nightmare, Us, It Follows, The Babadook, Slumber Part Massacre 1 & 2, Get Out, Evil Dead series, Terrifier.
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