Scaring Sam!

What's up, revellers and weirdos! We continue our love for Lovecraft with John Carpenter's IN THE MOUTH OF MADNESS (1994). Do you read Sutter Cane? Well, maybe you should read H.P. Lovecraft first. We discuss how this film's elusive author, his stories, and everything in-between, are all inspired by the real life weird fiction writer's work. What happens when two masters of horror collide? You get arguably Carpenter's last great film.Please rate and review us, it's always appreciated. And of course... stay safe out there tonight.follow us:@scaringsampod

What's up, revellers and weirdo! From the cast and crew that brought you Re-animator, this week we discuss 1986's FROM BEYOND. Based on the short story by H.P. Lovecraft, this bonkers movie is dripping in slimy dimensions, body horror and sex. Oh my! It can't get any weirder... until one of us breaks out into song. This is one wild episode!Please rate and review us, it's always appreciated. And of course... stay safe out there tonight.follow us:@scaringsampod

What's up, revellers and weirdos! Not content with one Sam Raimi movie this month, this episode we discuss 2009's DRAG ME TO HELL. Is this secretly the fourth entry in the Evil Dead franchise? Do we believe in curses and fortune tellers? Where do we draw the line in horror? And is this chillest goat in Hollywood? Discover all this and more!Please rate and review us, it's always appreciated. And of course... stay safe out there tonight.follow us:@scaringsampod

What's up, revellers and weirdos! This episode we discuss 2000's THE GIFT. After the splatter fest of Evil Dead, and before bringing a certain wall-crawler to the big screen, director and all-round gent, Sam Raimi assembled this incredible cast for this Southern Gothic murder mystery. But does anyone remember this film...?Please rate and review us, it's always appreciated. And of course... stay safe out there tonight.follow us:@scaringsampod

What's up, revellers and weirdos! This episode we discuss 2025's HEART EYES. Somehow, the impossible has happened: we have found the perfect date movie that blends a romantic comedy with a gory slasher. Yes, you read that right.Be warned, there are spoilers.Please rate and review us, it's always appreciated. And of course... stay safe out there tonight.follow us:@scaringsampod

What's up, revellers and weirdos! Join us this episode as we discuss 1986's cult favourite SPOOKIES. Surely, firing the original directors, hiring someone else, and essentially splicing two films together is always a recipe for success, right? RIGHT?! Hey, the end result may not be good, but that doesn't mean it's not entertaining. Even if it's for all the wrong reasons. Please rate and review us, it's always appreciated. And of course... stay safe out there tonight. follow us: @scaringsampod

What's up, revellers and weirdos! This week, we pick 4 movies off the shelf that we have never watched before: Maxxxine (2024) Dolls (1986) The Dunwich Horror (1970) The House That Dripped Blood (1971) Please rate and review us, and of course, stay safe out there tonight. Follow us @scaringsampod

What's up, revellers and weirdos! This episode we discuss not one, but two Hammer Horror movies, THE CURSE OF FRANKENSTEIN (1957) and THE HORROR OF DRACULA (1958), both directed by Terence Fisher. Did these movies forever convince Americans us Brits have bad teeth? Please rate and review us, it's always appreciated. And of course... stay safe out there tonight. follow us: @scaringsampod

It's the podcast that refuses to die! What's up, revellers and weirdos, we're BACK just in time for Halloween! To celebrate, we have a fun chat about everything we've watched so far to get in the spirit of the season, then we pull back the curtain on what we think makes for the perfect Halloween movie night. Enjoy! leave a review-it really helps the show! follow us: @scaringsampod

What's up, revellers and weirdos! This episode we discuss 2019's Scary Stories To Tell In The Dark; We wonder if this film succeeds in potentially introducing young adults to horror, while working our way through all the cliches - Everybody loves a cliche, right?

What's up, revellers and weirdos! What better way to start the new year than to visit the cold, isolated town of Barrow, Alaska, along with a bunch of blood thirsty vampires.

What's up, revellers and weirdos! We're back for Spooky Season! Join us this episode as we discuss 1981's An American Werewolf In London directed by John Landis.

What's up, revellers and weirdos! Join us this episode as we discuss 2014's Honeymoon directed by Leigh Janiak (Fear Street trilogy). Sam regrets watching this movie. James reveals his childhood fear of being abducted by aliens. Find out how many times we can say 'Honeymoon' in one episode.  Please rate and review us wherever you listen to podcasts, it's always appreciated. And of course... stay safe out there tonight.

What's up, revellers and weirdos! This episode we discuss 1985's THE RETURN OF THE LIVING DEAD, directed by Dan O'Bannon -- The second sweatiest horror we've watched from 1985! Please rate and review us wherever you listen to podcasts, it's always appreciated. And of course... stay safe out there tonight.

What's up, revellers and weirdos! This episode we discuss 1985's LIFEFORCE, directed by Tobe Hooper -- The horniest horror movie we have ever seen! Please rate and review us wherever you listen to podcasts, it's always appreciated. And of course... stay safe out there tonight.

This episode, James gives us his hot take on MORBIUS, "a new Marvel legend." Yeah... you keep telling yourself that, Sony (rolls eyes).

What's up, revellers and weirdos! This episode we take a swing at Ari Aster's Hereditary, laying out why "elevated horror" is elitist [explicit deleted], and somehow this leads to a discussion on foot fetish. Please rate and review us wherever you listen to podcasts, it's always appreciated. And of course... stay safe out there tonight.

We finally reached our 50th episode, and Sam hasn't quit! Rejoice! To celebrate, we discuss James's all time favourite horror: John Carpenter's THE THING! If you're feeling generous, please rate and review us. And of course... stay safe out there tonight.

What's up, revellers and weirdos! This episode we sink to the murky depths to face some Lovecraftian beasties in 2020's UNDERWATER. We talk about the film's many influences, defending Kristen Stewart's acting, THAT surprise appearance of a major horror icon, and much more! Please rate and review us wherever you listen to podcasts, it's always appreciated. And of course... stay safe out there tonight.

In between the cat interrupting us and Sam randomly giggling, we discuss 1998's THE FACULTY. We talk about body snatching tropes, horny alien parasites, Josh Hartnett's dodgy 90s haircut, and much more! Please rate and review us wherever you listen to podcasts, it's always appreciated. And of course... stay safe out there tonight.

What's up revellers and weirdos! In honour of blatantly cashing in on the new movie, this episode we're discussing the OG SCREAM, directed by Wes Craven. Please rate and review us wherever you listen to podcasts, it's always appreciated. And of course... stay safe out there tonight.

What's up, revellers and weirdos! This episode, we close out the year with Peter Jackson's THE FRIGHTENERS, AKA "Adult Casper." James reveals his first celebrity crush. Sam gets the giggles. And somehow Walker's Tazos are brought up. 1996 was awesome!! Please rate and review us wherever you listen to podcasts, it's always appreciated. And of course... stay safe out there tonight.

This episode we discuss the history of ghost stories, Dan Aykroyd's life long fascination with the paranormal, and of course, the long awaited sequel. It's a short episode, but it packs an almighty punch! Please rate and review us wherever you listen to podcasts, it's always appreciated. And of course... stay safe out there tonight.

What's up, revellers and weirdos! In this special bumper episode, we're joined by our good friends, and fellow horror lovers, A.K. and Jermaine, as we have a good ol' natter about 2019's MIDSOMMAR, directed by Ari Aster! The nights may be drawing in, but it's always sunny in Sweden! Please rate and review us wherever you listen to podcasts, it's always appreciated. And of course... stay safe out there tonight.

What's up, revellers and weirdos! This episode we discuss Edgar Wright's london set Giallo, LAST NIGHT IN SOHO. You can find us on Twitter and Instagram @scaringsampod, and get in touch at scaringsampod@gmail.com. Please rate and review us wherever you listen to podcasts, it's always appreciated. And of course... stay safe out there tonight.

This week, we discuss the horror movie that has split the community in half with a butcher's knife -- HALLOWEEN KILLS. You can find us on Twitter and Instagram @scaringsampod, and get in touch at scaringsampod@gmail.com. Please rate and review us wherever you listen to podcasts, it's always appreciated. And of course... stay safe out there tonight.

What's up revellers and weirdos! This week, we find ourselves lost in the woods as we discuss 1999's THE BLAIR WITCH PROJECT. You can find us on Twitter and Instagram @scaringsampod, and get in touch at scaringsampod@gmail.com. Please rate and review us wherever you listen to podcasts, it's always appreciated. And of course... stay safe out there tonight.

Halloween is fast approaching, and what better way to get in the festive spirit than your favourite spooky sweethearts discussing Tim Burton's gorgeous gothic horror, SLEEPY HOLLOW. Heads will roll! You can find us on Twitter and Instagram @scaringsampod, and get in touch at scaringsampod@gmail.com. Please rate and review us wherever you listen to podcasts, it's always appreciated. And of course... stay safe out there tonight.

SPOILER ALERT!! What's up, revellers and weirdos! This episode, James and Sam give you their brutally candid thoughts on James Wan's diverse and divisive new horror, MALIGNANT. You can find us on Twitter and Instagram @scaringsampod, and get in touch at scaringsampod@gmail.com. Please rate and review us wherever you listen to podcasts, it's always appreciated. And of course... stay safe out there tonight.

What's up, revellers and weirdos, this episode we discuss 2008's THE STRANGERS... whilst staying in a remote Airbnb in the middle of nowhere... Did we lock the door...? You can find us on Twitter and Instagram @scaringsampod, and get in touch at scaringsampod@gmail.com. Please rate and review us wherever you listen to podcasts, it's always appreciated. And of course... stay safe out there tonight.

The Appalachian Mountains may have been the setting for the horrors of THE DESCENT, but there's enough weirdness throughout the history of the region to keep you up at night. From the Mothman to the Bell Witch Haunting, we'll have you shuddering with REAL CHILLS. You can find us on Twitter and Instagram @scaringsampod, and get in touch at scaringsampod@gmail.com. Please rate and review us wherever you listen to podcasts, it's always appreciated. And of course... stay safe out there tonight.

What's up, revellers and weirdos! This episode we delve deep into 2005's THE DESCENT, where endless darkness, narrow passageways, and rowdy mole men are on the menu. We hope you enjoy claustrophobia! This female led horror has Sam questioning how she would survive this ordeal, while James ponders the appeal of spelunking. It's fight or flight down here. Do you have it in you to go fully primal? We're also Screaming Along With Sam" again (is that what we're calling this segment? Ok.) -- hear her biggest fright yet! You can find us on Twitter and Instagram @scaringsampod, and get in touch at scaringsampod@gmail.com. Please rate and review us wherever you listen to podcasts, it's always appreciated. And of course... stay safe out there tonight.

What's up revellers and weirdos! With Spooky season on the horizon, we get in the festive mood with 2007's PARANORMAL ACTIVITY. We begin with a real life ghost story, wonder how you'd exorcise an atheist ghost, question why Mica is such a dick, James recounts seeing the movie for the first time at the cinema, and we get to hear Sam's realtime reactions to watching it. You can find us on Twitter and Instagram @scaringsampod, and get in touch at scaringsampod@gmail.com. Please rate and review us wherever you listen to podcasts, it's always appreciated. And of course... stay safe out there tonight.

This episode, we bring our SLASHY SUMMER NIGHTS season to a close with 2021's VICIOUS FUN, a endearing, gory ode to the trashy 80s horror movies we've grown to... love? Is that the right word...? You can find us on Twitter and Instagram @scaringsampod, and get in touch at scaringsampod@gmail.com. Please rate and review us wherever you listen to podcasts, it's always appreciated. And of course... stay safe out there tonight.

What's up, revellers and weirdos! James and Sam meet the man of their dreams in 1984's A NIGHTMARE ON ELM STREET. We talk about the questionable evolution of Freddy krueger, the magic behind some of the most epic, bloodiest set pieces, and we delve into the science of sleep and accidentally debunk the finale. We debunk the finale hard, guys! Sorry! Then, we wrap things up with another round of EVERYBODY LOVES A CLICHÉ. Rejoice! You can find us on Twitter and Instagram @scaringsampod, and get in touch at scaringsampod@gmail.com. Please rate and review us wherever you listen to podcasts, it's always appreciated. And of course... stay safe out there tonight.

Rock n' Roll never dies! We continue SLASHY SUMMER NIGHTS with 1987's SLUMBER PARTY MASSACRE 2! We question why this movie is considered a feminist spin on the slasher genre, praise the Driller Killer AKA "evil Fonzie", and we round off the episode with another installment of EVERYBODY LOVES A CLICHÉ. Only in this movie can you conjure up a homicidal maniac when you get... ahem... excited. You can find us on Twitter and Instagram @scaringsampod, and get in touch at scaringsampod@gmail.com. Please rate and review us wherever you listen to podcasts, it's always appreciated. And of course... stay safe out there tonight.

All aboard! We continue SLASHY SUMMER NIGHTS with 1980's TERROR TRAIN, starring scream queen Jamie Lee Curtis. We find out what connects this horror to TURNER & HOOCH, and A STREET CAT NAMED BOB, why magicians are creepy (and annoying), and we round off the episode with another installment of EVERYBODY LOVES A CLICHÉ. You can find us on Twitter and Instagram @scaringsampod, and get in touch at scaringsampod@gmail.com. Please rate and review us wherever you listen to podcasts, it's always appreciated. And of course... stay safe out there tonight.

Summer is just over the horizon, and we're itching to slip on our banana hammocks and pour out the Pina Coladas, and commence our SLASHY SUMMER NIGHTS! A season long event where we subject ourselves to the trashiest 80s Slashers we can get our hands on! Sex, drugs, and homicidal maniacs!! Let's start with 1987's BLOOD RAGE! You can find us on Twitter and Instagram @scaringsampod, and get in touch at scaringsampod@gmail.com. Please rate and review us wherever you listen to podcasts, it's always appreciated. And of course... stay safe out there tonight.

To celebrate the release of SPIRAL, we're heading back to where it all began -- 2004's SAW. SPOILERS abound as we discuss every twist and turn in Jigsaw's elaborate game, and how the movie paved the way for the torture porn subgenre. Also, James and Sam play THE DEADLY JELLY BEAN CHALLENGE, which they instantly regret! You can find us on Twitter and Instagram @scaringsampod, and get in touch at scaringsampod@gmail.com. Please rate and review us wherever you listen to podcasts, it's always appreciated. And of course... stay safe out there tonight.

It's been 21 years since AMERICAN PSYCHO graced the silver screen, and with both genders on the case, we discuss whether the film is misogynistic, a satire on male masculinity and vanity, or satire on the entire yuppie culture of the 80s. We also analyse Patrick Bateman, try to see what makes him tick. You can find us on Twitter and Instagram @scaringsampod, and get in touch at scaringsampod@gmail.com. Please rate and review us wherever you listen to podcasts, it's always appreciated. And of course... stay safe out there tonight.

This week we encounter a rare beasty -- a remake better than the original -- 1988's THE BLOB! While a small town is invaded by this deadly entity from space, the studio is interrupted by furry interlopers! Also, Sam denounces a long haired man. James discovers the wonders of a "blob quilt." And we feel mighty proud of ourselves for mentioning Chekhov's Gun. You can find us on Twitter and Instagram @scaringsampod, and get in touch at scaringsampod@gmail.com. Please rate and review us wherever you listen to podcasts, it's always appreciated. And of course... stay safe out there tonight.

What's up, revellers and weirdos! Binge watched WANDAVISION by now? Good good good! This week, your spooky sweethearts take a deep dive into 2 naughty scamps who may rear their ugly heads in the MCU sooner than you think: The elder god CHTHON, creator of THE DARKHOLD, and regular puppet master of THE SCARLET WITCH. And KNULL, lord of the abyss, and god of the symbiotes. It all sounds very metal, doesn't it?

What's up, revellers and weirdos! 1982 had an incredible line-up of movie releases, including this week's subject, POLTERGEIST. Steven Spielberg produced and the late, great Tobe Hooper directed this benchmark ghost story. Probably not wise to watch when house hunting. Just sayin'. You can find us on Twitter and Instagram @scaringsampod, and get in touch at scaringsampod@gmail.com. Please rate and review us wherever you listen to podcasts, it's always appreciated. And of course... stay safe out there tonight.

This week we dream big with the prog rock of horror movies, 1979's PHANTASM! This trippy cult classic written and directed by Don Coscarelli is so dreamlike, Sam had a nap during the third act... Yep... You can find us on Twitter and Instagram @scaringsampod, and get in touch at scaringsampod@gmail.com. Please rate and review us wherever you listen to podcasts, it's always appreciated. And of course... stay safe out there tonight.

Lets face it, at some point, when we were kids watching Children's TV, there was a moment we found creepy, disturbing, or downright terrifying. Whether it was intentional or not on the part of the creator's, we have all experienced that moment. It's universal. It's a rite of passage. Question is, what moment in Children's TV scarred you for life? And more importantly, was it one of these moments…?

SAM IS BACK!! listen in as her stomach turns watching the goriest, gooiest chick-flick ever -- THE FLY!! And James reveals his questionable man-crush on Jeff Goldblum as he's inducted into THE LONG HAIRED MAN APPRECIATION SOCIETY! Rejoice! You can find us on Twitter and Instagram @scaringsampod, and get in touch at scaringsampod@gmail.com. Please rate and review us wherever you listen to podcasts, it's always appreciated. And of course... stay safe out there tonight.

What's up revellers and weirdos! In this week's episode we cover Bernard Rose's classy horror gem, CANDYMAN. Adapting Clive Barker's twisted love story "The Forbidden", this film combines brutal gore with hard hitting social commentary, and bees. Lots and lots of bees. You can find us on Twitter and Instagram @scaringsampod, and get in touch at scaringsampod@gmail.com. Please rate and review us wherever you listen to podcasts, it's always appreciated. And of course... stay safe out there tonight.

It's KING MONTH and we're heading to the most dangerous place on Earth: Maine. Specifically, SALEM'S LOT. Who likes vampires? Everyone, that's who! You can find us on Twitter and Instagram @scaringsampod, and get in touch at scaringsampod@gmail.com. Please rate and review us wherever you listen to podcasts, it's always appreciated. And of course... stay safe out there tonight.

This week, we commence KING MONTH, celebrating the man, the myth, the legend that is STEPHEN KING! Starting with the 1983 adaptation of King's, or um... I mean, John Carpenter's CHRISTINE. Can evil on four wheels ever be considered scary? Let's find out... You can find us on Twitter and Instagram @scaringsampod, and get in touch at scaringsampod@gmail.com. Please rate and review us wherever you listen to podcasts, it's always appreciated. And of course... stay safe out there tonight.

To close out our first year, Sam takes the reins as she makes James feel very uneasy watching Tom Hooper's adaptation of Cats. He's still convinced it's about a dystopian future where all singing, all dancing mutant cats rule the earth. You can find us on Twitter and Instagram @scaringsampod, and get in touch at scaringsampod@gmail.com. Please rate and review us wherever you listen to podcasts, it's always appreciated. And of course... stay safe out there tonight.

Merry Christmas revellers and weirdos! Despite the gnarly year we've had, we hope you all have a joyful festive season, unlike the poor soul in the movie we discuss this week, 2016's BETTER WATCH OUT. Imagine Home Alone gone wrong... gone very, very wrong. You can find us on Twitter and Instagram @scaringsampod, and get in touch at scaringsampod@gmail.com. Please rate and review us wherever you listen to podcasts, it's always appreciated. And of course... stay safe out there tonight.