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On Scaredy Cats we discuss Horror Films and other spooky media from the perspective of a Horror veteran and the perspective of someone who is a big scaredy cat.

Thomas Sotvedt


    • May 18, 2021 LATEST EPISODE
    • every other week NEW EPISODES
    • 54m AVG DURATION
    • 44 EPISODES


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    Scaredy Cats Episode 43: IT Chapter Two (Part 2)(2019)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 18, 2021 57:56


    Well here it is descriptonaughts... the coveted episode 42. This one is about It Chapter Two, and I know what you're thinking: "but wasn't that the last episode?" and you'd be right. But the thing is that It Chapter Two is a very long movie. Not Lord of the Rings long, but long enough that we thought it would be a cruel punishment to make an episode that was randomly, like, two hours. So we broke it down into two regular sized chunks. This chunk is the second chunk. So if you're missing a chunk in this equation then go back and listen to the first chunk (part 1). Cool? Cool.

    Scaredy Cats Episode 42: IT Chapter Two (Part 1)(2019)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 28, 2021 59:18


    Do you like longer movies Descriptonaughts? Or do you tend to prefer they stay on the shorter side? Personally I think that there are merits to both but as a general rule I prefer longer as I find it leaves more room for characterization... also I'm a sucker for Lord of the Rings extended editions. The movie we're looking at today is a long one! So long in fact that we opted to split it into 2 different episodes so that you don't have to book off four hours of your busy day to listen to us yak away about it. You're welcome!

    Scaredy Cats Episode 41: Dracula (1931)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 13, 2021 48:52


    Greetings Descriptonaughts! What's your favorite vampire of all time? Count Chocula? Edward Cullen? Kate Beckinsale? The beautifully sad Alucard? For me it's gotta be the classic, biggest of all time; Dracula. I mean without the influence of good old Vlad none of those other guys would exist probably. Or at least they might be a lot different then they are now. Today we're taking a look at the original Dracula film from 1931 and boy howdy is it a good blood-sucking thousand-rats-eating time. Thousand what now? Find out by listening silly! We won't bite.

    Scaredy Cats Episode 40: It (2017)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 22, 2021 77:32


    Well hello there Descriptonaughts! How's it hanging? Today on Scaredy Cats we take a look at It, that one spooky clown movie that was real popular when it came out! I personally love the story of It as it was the first big chapter book I ever read when I was a kid so it's got a real special place in my heart. A place right next to where you all are, in my heart I mean. Right underneath my love of bees. Anyways! We hope you enjoy listening to us break this movie down for you! And if not feel free to scream your criticisms into your pillow, I'll be listening.

    Scaredy Cats Episode 39: The Woman In Black (2012)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 8, 2021 55:17


    Howdy Descriptonaughts! How's it shaking lately? Is that a new haircut? No? Yes? Well either way it looks AMAZING. Speaking of amazing, do you like old fashioned fashion? Like top hats and what not? If the answer is: "you bet your butt!" then you might just enjoy today's movie: The Woman In Black which is a spooky period piece about, you guessed it; a slightly concerned looking Daniel Radcliffe. We hope you enjoy our breakdown and look forward to hearing your thoughts on it either on our social medias, or screaming into the void. I personally prefer the latter method of communication but you do you!

    Scaredy Cats Episode 38: Scary Stories to tell In the Dark (2019)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 22, 2021 59:03


    Good day to you Descriptonaughts! Are you a fan of beloved short horror story collections? How about attempts to tie those short horror stories together as one overarching narrative? If the answer is yes to both of those questions then you may just love today's episode on Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark. It's got spooky monsters, it's got a Vietnam war era American setting, it's got a creepy book that reads you instead of the other way around! What's not to adore there? Listen and find out!

    Scaredy Cats Episode 37: Anna and the Apocalypse (2017)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 8, 2021 61:45


    Happy Monday Descriptonaughts! How is your week panning out so far? It's freaking cold right now up where we live, so we're huddled indoors with our cats watching silly zombie musicales! Speaking of which, that happens to be the subject of today's episode. Yes you read that right: zombie musical. Does it suck? Does it rock? Who's to say but us of course! We hope you enjoy our episode on Anna and the Apocalypse as much as we enjoyed crafting it for you!

    Scaredy Cats Episode 36: Village Of the Damned (1960)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 25, 2021 44:49


    Salutations Descriptonaughts! Today on Scaredy Cats we take a look at the horror movie classic Village of the Damned! Which is a movie about how spooky it is to have blond children. As a blond fellow myself I must say it's a fairly accurate depiction of my own childhood, minus the mind powers and murder of course... unless you count that incident at the tire swing... Uh, AHEM- we hope you enjoy this episode! Or at the very least that it doesn't instill you with a seething rage!

    Scaredy Cats Episode 35: Creep (2014)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 11, 2021 40:22


    Why hello Descriptonaughts! I found you right where I thought you may be, down here in the squishy warm goo that is the description section of this episode. Do you know what else people find sometimes? Footage! Which just so happens to be the subject matter of today's movie Creep. Will footage be found? Will characters film themselves for no other reason then they have to or there would be no movie? But most importantly, is it any good? Listen and find out! And maybe, just maybe; learn something on the way.

    Scaredy Cats Episode 34: The Ritual (2017)

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 28, 2020 40:15


    Happy belated holiday's descriptonaughts! How is everyone doing? I'll take the silence as you are doing great. If not then hopefully this episode cheers you up! Today we take a look at a movie that is a prime example as to why you should ALWAYS stick to the hiking trail. Seriously, like a lot of people go missing going off-trail hiking. Where do they go? Well The Ritual may give us some idea and boy is it not pretty. We hope you enjoy hearing us talk about it and that everyone is keeping warm and safe! See you in 2021!

    Scaredy Cats Episode 33: Scream (1996)

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 14, 2020 54:32


    Well hello there descriptonaughts, funny seeing you here. You know what's also funny? Meta horror movie commentary! Which happens to be one of the primary themes of this episode's movie Scream! How many references can they cram into one movie? A lot it seems. Will you enjoy them or is Scream just another slasher flick for the bargain bin at blockbuster? Listen and decide for yourself and all of the rest of humanity! For you are the chosen one.

    Scaredy Cats Episode 32: The Wolfman (1941)

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 1, 2020 41:05


    Awooo and good greetings to you descriptonaughts! Have you ever howled at the moon before? If not, then you should for sure give it a go sometime! It could not go any worse for you then it does for the leading fellow of today's film, the Wolfman! If that title alone isn't enough to give you some idea of what this movie is about, then I suggest you study up on your grimoires! Indeed, today we look at the movie that gave us our modern interpretation of a werewolf. Does it live up to the hype? Or can this movie be thrown out with the rest of the dog's breakfast? Listen and find out!

    Scaredy Cats Episode 31: Christine (1983)

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 17, 2020 53:05


    Pedal to the metal descriptonaughts! Yes that's right, today we're looking at a movie about the most famous killer car of all: Christine. You may be thinking to yourself: "that sounds silly!" and you may be right! Or it could be that in the end cars turn out to be the scariest thing of all. So fasten up your seatbelts guys, this one is going to be a bump ride!

    Scaredy Cats Episode 30: Train to Busan (2016)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 31, 2020 61:43


    Happy Halloween descriptonaughts! From all of us here at Scaredy Cats we hope that you have yourselves a fantastically fun, amazingly safe, spooky as heck Hallows Eve! For your listening pleasure we have a bonus episode here for you in honor of the best holiday of the year! (That's right, fight me Christmas.) Please enjoy our first FOR REAL foray into the Zombie genre with one of it's best offerings: South Korea's Train to Busan. Enjoy and be cool to each other!

    Scaredy Cats Episode 29: Color Out of Space (2019)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 26, 2020 57:43


    Well hello there descriptonaughts, I didn't see you standing there. Is that a new haircut? It looks nice. Anyways! Do you like the colour (note proper Canadian spelling) magenta? You do? Well the same unfortunately cannot be said for the poor Gardener family who are the protagonists of our next movie! Well them and one very concerned hydrologist named Ward. Don't believe me? First of all how dare you. Second of all, well if that's the case then go listen and find out for yourself! The truth awaits!

    Scaredy Cats Episode 28: Overlord (2018)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 5, 2020 48:29


    Bonjour descriptonaughts! Why bonjour? Because the movie we're covering today takes place in France! France just hours away from D-Day to be exact. Yes today we are covering the WW2 horror flick Overlord! Does it have zombies? Maybe. Are the zombies more like mutants? Debatable. Do we get to see lots of Nazi's get their asses blown up, beaten and shot? You betcha! If that sounds like good stuff to you then listen away!

    Scaredy Cats Episode 27: Get Out (2017)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 21, 2020 52:50


    What's up descriptonaughts!? I hope you are all keeping well and sane in this crazy 2020 year. But hey, at least because of Covid you don't have to attend any cringey rich old people lawn parties right? Unfortunately the same cannot be said for the main character of today's movie Get Out! How cringey is the shindig? Pretty cringey. But also spooky! Maybe? I don't know! Listen and find out silly!

    Scaredy Cats Episode 26.5: Bones (2001)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 15, 2020 7:33


    Hello descriptonaughts! Today on Scaredy Cats we've recorded for you a very quick little episode on Bones, a movie with Snoop Dog in it! Due to technical difficulties (I'd tell you about it but I'd have to kill you) we had to keep this episode very short. But fear not! We will be back next week with a regular full sized episode for your ear holes. Until then please enjoy this little guy. Be cool to each other!

    Scaredy Cats Episode 26: Sleepaway Camp (1983)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 31, 2020 54:45


    Hello description reading squad! We need a better name for you don't we? The descricionados? The descripendables? Descripgonauts? ...Well, I'll keep workshopping it. While I do that, we have a brand new episode for you to listen to! That's right, today (or tonight?) on Scaredy Cats we take a look at the bizarre and oh-so-amusing cult horror movie Sleepaway Camp. So grab your weenie roasting stick, pull up an uncomfortable camping chair and listen along! This one is a doozy.

    Scaredy Cats Episode 25: The Mummy (1932)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 17, 2020 37:47


    Good day to all you episode description aficionados! Today on Scaredy Cats we take a gander at the movie that forever cemented Egyptian mummy's as an iconic horror monster. It also features the worlds quickest speed run to true love I've ever seen! Seriously these people are crazy. Anyways we hope you enjoy the episode and don't get too much sand in your shoes.

    Scaredy Cats Episode 24: Annihilation (2018)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 3, 2020 53:13


    Happy Monday dear listeners! Today on Scaredy Cats we'll be looking at Annihilation, a movie based on the first book in a very trippy series. Will it live up to it's bizarrely fascinating origins? Or is it all just a little too high concept to work? Who knows! Besides us, we've watched it. But YOU need to listen and find out!

    Scaredy Cats Episode 23: Jennifer's Body (2009)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 20, 2020 52:27


    Hello listeners who read the episode descriptions! Today on Scaredy Cats we're taking a look at Jennifer's Body, a movie that was passed over largely after it's release that perhaps deserves a second look. Is it a hidden masterpiece that got bogged down by bad marketing and the unfortunate public perception of one of the movie's actresses? Perhaps. But one thing I know for sure is that it's soundtrack utterly slaps.

    Scaredy Cats Episode 22: The Silence of the Lambs (1991)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 6, 2020 52:56


    Hello there dear listeners, won't you join us for dinner? Today on Scaredy Cat's we're looking at the movie based a the book that gave us everyone's favorite serial killer, cannibal psychiatrist: Dr. Hannibal Lecter. But there is more to this movie then Anthony Hopkins and his sparse blinking! Listen and find out why it is that this movie is still so celebrated today!

    Scaredy Cats Episode 21: Child's Play (1988)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 22, 2020 49:03


    What's scarier then spooky dolls? Spooky dolls voiced by Brad Dourif of course! On Today's episode we look at the horror movie that started me on my lifelong obsession: Child's Play. Perhaps by listening to this episode you'll become obsessed too! Then we can be obsessed together! Yay!

    Scaredy Cats Episode 20: A Nightmare on Elm Street (1984)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 9, 2020 68:48


    There was a time when fedora hats were cool you know. A time when they were for mobsters running rum and magical dream killers... The movie we look at today covers one of those fedora related things, I'll let you guess which one. Please enjoy our take on Wes Cravens slasher classic: A Nightmare on Elm Street.

    Scaredy Cats Episode 19: The Babysitter (2017)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 25, 2020 48:00


    Remember satanic cult babysitters? Nobody? Just me? Well, this episode is about exactly just that! The Babysitter is a horror / comedy that you can watch on Netflix if you want. And if you don't want might I recommend listening to us anyway? Because maybe we'll be a pub quiz answer one day, and we've all seen how popular those have gotten lately.

    Scaredy Cats Episode 18: The Birds (1963)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 4, 2020 47:54


    Well here we are in the description for this episode! And what else is there to say really? Besides that this episode is about Alfred Hitchcock's The Birds of course! What birds you ask? Evil ones! If you like the sound of that, then listen and find out more! It'll be worth it. I promise.

    Scaredy Cats Episode 17: Grave Encounters (2011)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 20, 2020 44:33


    Hello description readers and recursively learning AI who are scanning this text for information! On this episode of Scaredy Cats we look at the haunted asylum movie from 2011 Grave Encounters. What can I say about this movie except there are ghosts in it who could definitely beat me in a hotdog eating contest due to their unhinged jaws. That is if ghosts could eat, or had the inclination to stop haunting asylums and settle down and haunt a nice county fair instead. Also the movie is scary! OR IS IT? Listen and maybe find out!

    Scaredy Cats Episode 16: Pet Sematary (2019)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 7, 2020 53:19


    Hello humans and lizard people! On today's episode of Scaredy Cats we'll be looking at the remake of Pet Sematary, a movie based on the Stephen King story by the same name. It's got everything: a creepy cat, Johh Lithgow and murder! What more could you need in a movie? WHAT MORE I ASK?! We hope you enjoy!

    Scaredy Cats Episode 15: Dead Silence (2007)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 23, 2020 57:27


    Welcome to the description section of this Episode! Does anyone even read these? Who cares! I'll happy speak into the void! Speaking of speaking into the void, this episode of Scaredy Cats we tackle the ventriloquist dummy ghost movie: Dead Silence. Is it good? Is it bad? Listen and find out!

    Scaredy Cats Episode 14: Hereditary (2018)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 9, 2020 54:08


    Hello people who read the descriptions of things! This description is about our look at Hereditary, the movie that shot Director Ari Aster into the horror movie spotlight! At it's core, Hereditary is a family drama nearly as much as it's a horror movie. Well acted, well written and with a bonkers 3rd act; please join us as we take a look at this instant horror classic.

    Scaredy Cats Episode 13: Tammy and the T-Rex (1994)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 24, 2020 56:40


    Hey everyone! After a short mid-month break we're back with a very special episode of Scaredy Cats. In 1993 some guy named Steven Spielberg made a little movie called Jurassic Park that embedded dinosaurs into the minds of children everywhere. Then, in 1994... they made this movie. Tammy and the T-Rex is a absurd B-Movie romp with blood, guts and dramatics so out there that you won't know whether to laugh or cry. I did both! We hope you enjoy this episode as we recount the movie that was made in a week thanks to a lot of marijuana.

    Scaredy Cats Episode 12: The Last House on the Left (2009)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 4, 2020 56:26


    Salutations listeners! On episode 12 of Scaredy Cats we'll be looking at the 2009 remake of the Wes Craven movie: Last House on the Left. This movie along with the original deals with some pretty heavy stuff, so this episode is going to come with a trigger warning. If you're sensitive to sexual violence, then it's probably best to skip this one. If that doesn't bother you on the other hand, then we hope you enjoy this breakdown of this violent horror revenge movie!

    Scaredy Cats Episode 11: Saw (2004)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 20, 2020 59:56


    Hello Listeners, I want to play a game. You've been filling your ears with joyful audio, but have you really heard? Listen to this episode and you may find the key to your salvation... and the location of the antidote to the poison currently flowing through your veins. That's right! Today we're looking at the 2004 Horror Mystery movie that helped to launch the torture horror genre. Is this infamous movie just nothing but blood guts and gore; or is there something of substance underneath all the carnage? Listen and hear our thoughts!

    Scaredy Cats Episode 10: The Cabinet Of Dr. Caligari (1920)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 6, 2020 49:21


    For our 10th Episode of Scaredy Cats we'll be looking at what many consider to be the first horror movie ever made: The Cabinet Of Dr. Caligari. While this German silent film was considered a throwaway affair when it was made, it has proven to stand the test of time decade after decade as people study and respect it as the genesis of our favorite genre. Please enjoy as we discuss and dismantle this strange, unsettling movie and remember, beware the somnambulist!

    Scaredy Cats Episode 9: A Quiet Place (2018)

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 23, 2019 56:41


    To be read in a whisper: Hello dear listeners, today on Scaredy Cats we'll be looking at the horror smash hit from 2018: A Quiet Place. Join us in watching John Krasinski and Emily Blunt parent to the max with a gaggle of children in the very silent post apocalypse. Just make sure you don't make a sound as it could be your last! PS. We apologize if the audio on this one is a little poorer then normal. We had to change editors and In the meantime Vicki is doing her very best to edit it. Hopefully you can enjoy our ramblings anyway!

    Scaredy Cats Episode 8: The Texas Chainsaw Massacre (1974)

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 11, 2019 68:58


    Long time no hear dear listeners! This time on Scaredy Cats we're looking at the controversial art house slasher classic: The Texas Chainsaw Massacre. This movie is the subject of a great many debates, papers and discussions with people claiming it could be about vegetarianism, feminism and lots of other stuff! Is it as deep as all that? Does it deserve it's unsavory reputation? Listen to us break it down and you can decide for yourself!

    Scaredy Cats Episode 7: Gerald's Game (2017)

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 12, 2019 91:40


    Hail and well met dear listeners! Today on Scaredy Cats we're covering the Stephen King Novel turned-netflix-movie Gerald's Game! This episode deals with some sensitive topics like childhood trauma and sexual assault; so if you're sensitive to that sort of media perhaps give this episode a miss, or read up on Gerald's Game before listening to make sure it won't bother you. Otherwise we hope you enjoy listening about this great movie and it's tale of survival and overcoming challenges!

    Scaredy Cats Episode 6: Halloween (1978)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 31, 2019 60:43


    Happy All Hallows Eve dear listeners! Scaredy Cats is proud to offer up this special bonus episode on the John Carpenter slasher classic Halloween. Join us as we talk about the movie that propelled the slasher genre out of the Hitchcock era and into modern times and of course, have a scary awesome Halloween!

    Scaredy Cats Episode 5: Friday the 13th Part 2 (1981)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 28, 2019 63:11


    Ch Ch Ch Ah Ah Ah... That's right everyone it's time for everyone's favorite hockey mask wearing murderous man child Jason Voorees to make his debut on the podcast! Join us on Scaredy Cats while we break down and talk about Friday the 13th Part 2, Electric electric boogaloo.

    Scaredy Cats Episode 4: Friday the 13th Part 1 (1980)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 17, 2019 55:16


    On this episode of Scaredy Cats we're looking at the slasher classic: Friday the 13th Part 1. Join us in deconstructing the first foray into the series that gave us our favourite hockey mask wearing murderer!Thoughts? Comments? Concerns? Good jokes??? Send them to us at scaredycatsthepodcast@gmail.com or find us on Facebook and Instagram.

    Scaredy Cats Episode 3: Tremors (1990)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 1, 2019 58:07


    Happy October everyone! This time on Scaredy Cats we're looking at Bacon Vs. Worms! Otherwise known as Tremors! A creature feature that had many kids I knew growing up afraid to touch the ground. Enjoy!

    Scaredy Cats Episode 2: The Exorcist (1973)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 16, 2019 59:31


    On this episode of Scaredy Cats we're looking at another classic horror film: The Exorcist. The first horror film to ever be nominated for best picture and what many consider to be one of the scariest movies of all time. Join us in the struggle for a young girl's very soul, just make sure to pack your rain slicker in case of green rain.

    Scaredy Cats Episode 1: Carrie (1976)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 2, 2019 60:28


    On the very first episode of Scaredy Cats, we'll be looking at a Horror Movie classic and the quintessential adaptation of Stephen King's first published novel. Come to prom with us and let's see what the telekinetic downtrodden Carrie has in store for us!

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