Talking Horror with Jamie and Nikisha

This week it's the internet sensation turned horror movie Backrooms (2026)! Jamie and Nikisha talk creepy pasta, shark attack movies, not being your brain, therapy role playing, brain wiring, looping, mockbusters, and, of course, cocaine animals! Watch us on YouTube! Follow us on Instagram | Twitter | TikTok: @TalkHorrorPod Check out Jamie (aka EmoSupportJamie) on Twitch!

This week we're reairing our episode on the supernatural thriller The Skeleton Key (2005)! Jamie and Nikisha talk spicy water, all the keys, New Orleans, therapy vs therapeutic, asking the right questions, hoodoo vs voodoo, gross body revelations, choosing your path, and, of course, deserved movie endings. Watch us on YouTube! Follow us on Instagram | Twitter | TikTok: @TalkHorrorPod Check out Jamie (aka EmoSupportJamie) on Twitch!

This week it's the extreme deadite entry Evil Dead Burn (2026)! Jamie and Nikisha talk the clerb, deadite rules, in-law trouble, partner violence, nice guy mentality, Evil Fast and Furious Dead, cycles of abuse, and, of course, gettin' burned! Watch us on YouTube! Follow us on Instagram | Twitter | TikTok: @TalkHorrorPod Check out Jamie (aka EmoSupportJamie) on Twitch!

This week we're re-airing our episode on the horror romp Evil Dead Rise (2023)! Jamie and Nikisha talk cheese grater life hacks, wine glasses, Ireland, 'Ash vs Evil Dead', Chekhov's Staffanie, birth order, the boundaries song, horror dinner guests, title card magic, spoiler timelines, when to stop helping loved ones, and, of course, movie theatre doodie heads. Watch us on YouTube! Follow us on Instagram | Twitter | TikTok: @TalkHorrorPod Check out Jamie (aka EmoSupportJamie) on Twitch!

This week it's the seaside horror comedy show Widow's Bay (2026)! Jamie and Nikisha talk being a the trolley problem, Apple TV subscriptions, 'White Chicks 2', cancer season, Patricia, realistic slasher, self-help therapy, trauma lies,  and, of course, a seaside town vibe. Watch us on YouTube! Follow us on Instagram | Twitter | TikTok: @TalkHorrorPod Check out Jamie (aka EmoSupportJamie) on Twitch!

This week we're re-airing our episode on the allegorical survival horror Sweetheart (2019)!  Jamie and Nikisha talk Black History Month, survival horror, believing women, race allegories, election parallels, 90 minute movies, and, of course, Tom Hanks Movies. Watch us on YouTube! Follow us on Instagram | Twitter | TikTok: @TalkHorrorPod Check out Jamie (aka EmoSupportJamie) on Twitch!

This week it's the instant cult classic Forbidden Fruits (2026)! Jamie and Nikisha talk being a girl's girl, female friendships, rage, 'Slanted', 'Thrash', messy themes, manipulative friends and, of course, H.B.I.C. Watch us on YouTube! Follow us on Instagram | Twitter | TikTok: @TalkHorrorPod Check out Jamie (aka EmoSupportJamie) on Twitch!

This week we're re-airing our episode on the psychological gothic horror film The Others (2001)! Jamie and Nikisha talk Horror thanks, 'Back Country', iPhone face, time travel reviews, kid acting, grief rating, mutism, hope vs reality, reverse 'Sixth Sense', cowardly custard, and, of course, a foggy wood. Watch us on YouTube! Follow us on Instagram | Twitter | TikTok: @TalkHorrorPod Check out Jamie (aka EmoSupportJamie) on Twitch!

This week we're re-airing our episode on the psychological religious horror film Heretic (2024)! Jamie and Nikisha talk Hugh Grant, 'Paddington 2', social media, pie, new segments, 'It's What's Inside', 'Jeepers Creepers', religious trauma, control, that ending, manipulation, and, of course, Jar Jar Binks. Watch us on YouTube! Follow us on Instagram | Twitter | TikTok: @TalkHorrorPod Check out Jamie (aka EmoSupportJamie) on Twitch!

This week it's the Curry Barker's directorial debut Obsession (2026)! Jamie and Nikisha talk Curry Barker, an AMC mix-up, 'Dark Water', great performances, limerence, consent, shark movies, urinating, and, of course, the media illiterate. Watch us on YouTube! Follow us on Instagram | Twitter | TikTok: @TalkHorrorPod Check out Jamie (aka EmoSupportJamie) on Twitch!

This week we're re-airing our episode on the Irish horror film Oddity (2024)! Jamie and Nikisha talk Irish names, 'Mr. Crocket', 'Beetlejuice, Beetlejuice' fixes, creepy dolls, grabbers, psych wards, the Irish mental health system, narcissist vs sociopath, and, of course, where you put your hands. Watch us on YouTube! Follow us on Instagram | Twitter | TikTok: @TalkHorrorPod Check out Jamie (aka EmoSupportJamie) on Twitch!

This week it's the scary Irish folk horror film Hokum (2026)! Jamie and Nikisha talk shame vs guilt, 'Exit 8', 'Pretty Lethal', halloween vibes in movies, best scare of the year, self-imposed guilt, substance therapy, scaring partners, and, of course, the bunny/donkey thing. Watch us on YouTube! Follow us on Instagram | Twitter | TikTok: @TalkHorrorPod Check out Jamie (aka EmoSupportJamie) on Twitch!

This week it's the lost 2020 horror movie The Empty Man (2020)! Jamie and Nikisha are joined by Dillon Tillman (@SlasherReviews) to talk Forest Vibes, rug pulling, great title cards, being nice, male loneliness, movie pills, high trauma therapy, Weird, NJ, tone shifts, and, of course, sad cop energy. Watch us on YouTube! Follow us on Instagram | Twitter | TikTok: @TalkHorrorPod Check out Jamie (aka EmoSupportJamie) on Twitch! Follow Dillon at Slasher Reviews HERE.

This week it's the underrated Sam Raimi horror romp Drag Me To Hell (2009)!   Jamie and Nikisha are joined by Justin Bryant (@SlasherTalkHorror) to talk Alison Lohman, ethical decisions, 'Alpha', CGI aging, bad audiences, golden handcuffs, following your gut, gaslighting, and, of course, 'Tusk'.   Watch us on YouTube! Follow us on Instagram | Twitter | TikTok: @TalkHorrorPod Check out Jamie (aka EmoSupportJamie) on Twitch! Follow Justin at Slasher Talk Horror from HERE.

This is Part 2 of our Overlook Film Festival Coverage. For Part 1, listen to Horror Hour with the Hannas!  This week it's The Overlook Film Festival in New Orleans! Bryan and guests, Matt and Hanna, talk 'Hokum', 'Chili Finger', 'Family Movie', 'Buddy', 'Holy Boy', 'Saccharine', 'Affection', 'Suffocation', 'New Group', 'Over Your Dead Body', 'Drag', and, of course, New Orleans! Watch us on YouTube! Follow us on Instagram | Twitter | TikTok: @TalkHorrorPod Check out Jamie (aka EmoSupportJamie) on Twitch! Follow Horror Hour with the Hannas: TikTok | Instagram | YouTube

This week it's the religious horror film Diabolic (2026)! Jamie and Nikisha talk exposure therapy, being a pro-choir podcast, 'The Bride', 'V for Vendetta', 'Drumline', bad boyfriends hall of fame, hidden gems, dissociative fugue, blackouts, and, of course, Mormon ayahuasca! Watch us on YouTube! Follow us on Instagram | Twitter | TikTok: @TalkHorrorPod Check out Jamie (aka EmoSupportJamie) on Twitch!

This week it's the dark comedy horror film Cabin Fever (2002)! Jamie and Nikisha talk tone inconsistency, Scary Movie 6, What You Wish For, A Knight's Tale, The Medium, germaphobic people, and, of course, PANCAKES! Watch us on YouTube! Follow us on Instagram | Twitter | TikTok: @TalkHorrorPod Check out Jamie (aka EmoSupportJamie) on Twitch!

This week it's the horror comedy sequel Ready or Not 2: Here I Come (2026)! Jamie and Nikisha talk new format, film festivals, 'Darkness Falls', 'undertone', fake sequel news, horror stickers, sibling relationships, weak arguments, abandonment issues, and, of course, gray hair with glasses! Watch us on YouTube! Follow us on Instagram | Twitter | TikTok: @TalkHorrorPod Check out Jamie (aka EmoSupportJamie) on Twitch!

This week we're breaking down our first time at SXSW (2026)! Nikisha and Bryan are talking the lines, 'Obsession', 'Hokum', 'Over Your Dead Body', 'Ready or Not 2', 'Drag', 'Leviticus', 'Imposters', 'Buddy', 'Ugly Cry', 'Bagworm', 'I Love Boosters', 'Forbidden Fruits', 'Rock Springs', 'Fifteen', and, of course, the bbq. Watch us on YouTube! Follow us on Instagram | Twitter | TikTok: @TalkHorrorPod Check out Jamie (aka EmoSupportJamie) on Twitch!

Happy Friday the 13th! This week the Friday the 13th series continues with Friday the 13th Part V A New Beginning (1985)! Jamie and Nikisha are joined by Matthew Woods (@hallowwoods) to talk 40-year old teens, mean-spirited horror, Jason money, the ending, psych wards, mental health diet, "who are these people," tenderoni, and, of course, the great Ethel. Watch us on YouTube! Follow us on Instagram | Twitter | TikTok: @TalkHorrorPod Check out Jamie (aka EmoSupportJamie) on Twitch! Check out Matthew Woods and his art on Instagram and his website.

This week it's the all-time great home invasion horror movie You're Next (2011)! Jamie and Nikisha are joined by Chuck The Movie Guy (@yourmovie_guy412) to talk home invasion greatness, Erin the final girl, improving over time, blenders, PTSD, the soup of it all and, of course, competency porn. Watch us on YouTube! Follow us on Instagram | Twitter | TikTok: @TalkHorrorPod Check out Jamie (aka EmoSupportJamie) on Twitch! Follow Chuck on Social Media

This week it's the 80s cult classic Night of the Demons (1988)! Jamie and Nikisha talk 80s horror, 'The Traitors', being nice with a motive, SXSW, DJ intros, tattoos, final guy, being trapped, and, of course, that old guy. Watch us on YouTube! Follow us on Instagram | Twitter | TikTok: @TalkHorrorPod Check out Jamie (aka EmoSupportJamie) on Twitch!

This week it's the Wes Craven movie The People Under The Stairs (1991)! Jamie and Nikisha talk dinner and a movie, Oscars, 'Diabolic', 'The Mortuary Assistant', tonal shifts, late-stage capitalism, gentrification, empathy, Robin Hood ethics, multiple feelings and, of course, that leather outfit! Watch us on YouTube! Follow us on Instagram | Twitter | TikTok: @TalkHorrorPod Check out Jamie (aka EmoSupportJamie) on Twitch!

Happy Friday the 13th! This week the Friday the 13th series continues with Friday the 13th Part 4 The Final Chapter (1984)! Jamie and Nikisha are joined by Matthew Woods (@hallowwoods) to talk defenestration, a 'Weapons' miracle, too many characters, masters of makeup, boring kills, horndoggery, Full Throttle, fight or flight in kids, the dancing, and, of course, Tommy Why Are You Bald?! Watch us on YouTube! Follow us on Instagram | Twitter | TikTok: @TalkHorrorPod Check out Jamie (aka EmoSupportJamie) on Twitch! Check out Matthew Woods and his art on Instagram and his website.

This week it's the Valentine's Day slasher Heart Eyes (2025)! Jamie and Nikisha talk holiday horror, movie moods, genre mocking, romance pov, attachment style, slasher feelings, 'I Know What You Did Last Summer' reboot, and, of course, fart eyes! Watch us on YouTube! Follow us on Instagram | Twitter | TikTok: @TalkHorrorPod Check out Jamie (aka EmoSupportJamie) on Twitch!

This week it's the new Sam Raimi film Send Help (2026)! Jamie and Nikisha talk Raimi excitement, director quiz, boar vision, our girl Linda, bro life, quirky McAdams, mental health personality traits, monster nature vs nurture, and, of course, the fact that HE'S BACK! Watch us on YouTube! Follow us on Instagram | Twitter | TikTok: @TalkHorrorPod Check out Jamie (aka EmoSupportJamie) on Twitch!

This week it's the western horror film Bone Tomahawk (2015)! Jamie and Nikisha talk 'Silent Hill' (2006), t-shirt copyright, gore intention, time period context, crutch tutorials, more horror westerns, culture blaming, introspection, decision impulse, and, of course, horse ASMR. Watch us on YouTube! Follow us on Instagram | Twitter | TikTok: @TalkHorrorPod Check out Jamie (aka EmoSupportJamie) on Twitch!

This week it's the rage virus sequel 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple (2026) Jamie and Nikisha talk eggplants, teen sex comedies, 'Bugonia', the 'Scooby-Doo' soundtrack, leaving cults, urban vs rural apocalypse experiences, and, of course, getting boned. Watch us on YouTube! Follow us on Instagram | Twitter | TikTok: @TalkHorrorPod Check out Jamie (aka EmoSupportJamie) on Twitch!

This week it's time to hang out with Brahms in The Boy (20216) with The Hanna's! Jamie and Nikisha are joined by Hanna and Matt from Horror hour with the Hannah's to talk big swing twists, coping with loss, arrested development, female horror tropes, hunky grocery men, poorly timed letters, and, of course, being a pro-Brahms podcast. Watch us on YouTube! Follow us on Instagram | Twitter | TikTok: @TalkHorrorPod Check out Horror Hour with the Hanna's on YouTube | TikTok | Instagram | Apple

This week it's the series finale of Stranger Things (2025)! Jamie and Nikisha talk the series finale, Season 5 overall, the entire series, hive mind mentality, shared trauma, organic connection, use of memories, people not peopling, series finale energy, capitalism, Netflix House, and, of course, safe & bloated. Watch us on YouTube! Follow us on Instagram | Twitter | TikTok: @TalkHorrorPod Check out Jamie (aka EmoSupportJamie) on Twitch!

This week it's our 2025 Horror Movie Recap! Jamie and Nikisha talk the best of 2025, the most disappointing of 2025, special awards, 2026 predictions, most anticipated horror, honorable mentions, and, of course, a perfect movie (no notes). Watch us on YouTube! Follow us on Instagram | Twitter | TikTok: @TalkHorrorPod Check out Jamie (aka EmoSupportJamie) on Twitch!

Merry Christmas! This week it's the Christmas Black Comedy Horror Gremlins (1984). Jamie and Nikisha talk Furbys, Jar Jar Binks, Christmas Horror, cutie patooties, puppets, holiday grief, capitalism, 80s horror racism, impulse shopping, and, of course, those vague rules. Watch us on YouTube! Follow us on Instagram | Twitter | TikTok: @TalkHorrorPod Check out Jamie (aka EmoSupportJamie) on Twitch!

This week it's season 1 of the HBO Horror series It Welcome to Derry (2025). Jamie and Nikisha talk committing to the bit, 'It Ends', CGI, institutionalizing children, female hysteria!, narrative surprises, ADHD in women, accepting responsibility, and, of course, clown dancing. Watch us on YouTube! Follow us on Instagram | Twitter | TikTok: @TalkHorrorPod Check out Jamie (aka EmoSupportJamie) on Twitch!

This week it's the video game sequel Five Nights at Freddy's 2 (2025). Jamie and Nikisha talk Let's Play, the Freddy lore, Billy & Stu, balancing fan service, adults not listening to children, attachment styles, murder festivals the theatre experience, and, of course, falling in water. Watch us on YouTube! Follow us on Instagram | Twitter | TikTok: @TalkHorrorPod Check out Jamie (aka EmoSupportJamie) on Twitch!

This week it's the underrated Supernatural horror film It Feeds (2025). We also talk with the directors of the new found footage movie 'Man Finds Tape': Peter S. Hall and Paul Gandersman! When it comes to 'It Feeds', Jamie and Nikisha talk mind over body, inner child, showing the monster, a unique ending, reusing themes, therapy screenings, ethical therapist guidelines, and, of course, a name of listeners. Watch us on YouTube! Follow us on Instagram | Twitter | TikTok: @TalkHorrorPod Check out Jamie (aka EmoSupportJamie) on Twitch!

It's Thanksgiving or 'Friendsgiving' here at Talking Horror. This week it's the Zoom lockdown film Host (2020). Jamie and Nikisha talk toxic friend energy, Thanksgiving, when to 'drop it' or 'fight it', 'Fey', 'Dust Bunny', 'The Substance' rewatch, half-second demons, how it was made, the afterlife, spiritual bypassing, and, of course, 90s eyebrows. Watch us on YouTube! Follow us on Instagram | Twitter | TikTok: @TalkHorrorPod Check out Jamie (aka EmoSupportJamie) on Twitch!

This week it's the gothic monster adaptation Frankenstein (2025). Jamie and Nikisha talk gothic vibes, Del Toro vs M Night, Timmy Chalamet, decision making, story time, balancing ambition with pushing yourself, 'Halloween H20', napping, and, of course, capes in everyday life. Watch us on YouTube! Follow us on Instagram | Twitter | TikTok: @TalkHorrorPod Check out Jamie (aka EmoSupportJamie) on Twitch!

We're back with SEASON 9! This week The Grabber is also back in Black Phone 2 (2025). Jamie and Nikisha talk SEASON 9, October movie watch, dream worlds, cold vibes, hot takes, facing your fears, sage spaces, a loss of a safe space, and, of course, demon ice skating. Watch us on YouTube! Follow us on Instagram | Twitter | TikTok: @TalkHorrorPod Check out Jamie (aka EmoSupportJamie) on Twitch!

This week we're re-airing our episode on the unhinged body horror sensation The Substance (2024)! Jamie and Nikisha talk comforting rewatches, meta commentary, devastation double down, learning to fight, external validation, body positivity, capitalism, botox, rules, phone numbers, and, of course, back pus. Watch us on YouTube! Follow us on Instagram | Twitter | TikTok: @TalkHorrorPod Check out Jamie (aka EmoSupportJamie) on Twitch!

Happy Halloween! This week it's the Halloween legacy sequel Halloween H20 (1998) with Matthew Woods! Jamie and Bryan are joined by Matthew Woods (@hallowwoods) to talk Midsummer Scream, H20 fun facts, PTSD, HIPAA documents, faking your death, last name changes, and, of course, bad haircuts. Watch us on YouTube! Follow us on Instagram | Twitter | TikTok: @TalkHorrorPod Check out Matthew Woods and his art on Instagram and his website. Want more with Matt? Listen to our Scream 5 episode on Apple or Spotify.

This week it's the home invasion horror film The Collector (2009) with Haunting Season! Jamie and Nikisha are joined by Joshua Bragg (@HauntingSeason) to talk home invasion horror, helping others, stylized filmmaking, child compassion, forgiving logistics, bad guys with a good heart, and, of course, horror heist. Check out everything Haunting Season is up to HERE. Follow us on Instagram | TikTok: @TalkHorrorPod Check out Jamie (aka EmoSupportJamie) on Twitch! Find Bryan and Jamie on Letterboxd Check out the new Website

This week it's the newest V/H/S found footage horror installment V/H/S Halloween (2025)! Jamie and Bryan talk their favorite segments, ranking, Halloween Horror Nights at Eastern State Penitentiary, peer pressure, passing down hobbies, what makes you remember, tone shifting and, of course, FUN SIZE. Big thanks to Halloween Horror Nights at Eastern State Penitentiary for letting us have fun in their haunts. Get Tickets Here. Follow us on Instagram | TikTok: @TalkHorrorPod Check out Jamie (aka EmoSupportJamie) on Twitch! Find Bryan and Jamie on Letterboxd Check out the new Website

This week it's the wild psychological thriller Hide and Seek (2005)! Jamie and Nikisha talk the game of hide and seek, screen-life horror, D.I.D., 'Cherry Falls', 'Him', 'Unfriended', Halloween Vibes, beyond therapy, trauma/pain, and, of course, DeNiro energy. Follow us on Instagram | TikTok: @TalkHorrorPod Check out Jamie (aka EmoSupportJamie) on Twitch! Find Bryan and Jamie on Letterboxd Check out the new Website

This week it's the sci fi action horror film M3gan 2.0 (2025)! Jamie and Nikisha are joined by Adam and Jay from Preview'd to talk AI fear, tastiest brains, genre swapping, AI mental health, control, and, of course, Mancala. Check Out Preview'd on YouTube | Instagram | TikTok Follow us on Instagram | TikTok: @TalkHorrorPod Check out Jamie (aka EmoSupportJamie) on Twitch! Find Bryan and Jamie on Letterboxd Check out the new Website

This week for Hispanic Heritage Month it's Demián Rugna's brutal Argentinian possession horror film When Evil Lurks (2023)! Jamie and Nikisha talk welcome mats, 'Deadstream', bad decisions, influencer hype, fear of the unknown, 2023 horror, tolerating uncertainty, anxiety, unease, community, and, of course, scratching that itch. Follow us on Instagram | TikTok: @TalkHorrorPod Check out Jamie (aka EmoSupportJamie) on Twitch! Find Bryan and Jamie on Letterboxd Check out the new Website

This week it's the 200th episode with Split (2016)! Jamie and Nikisha talk 'Cats', D.I.D. representation, rewatchability, therapist disclosure, IFS, boundaries, and, of course, easy feet. Follow us on Instagram | TikTok: @TalkHorrorPod Check out Jamie (aka EmoSupportJamie) on Twitch! Find Bryan and Jamie on Letterboxd Check out the new Website

This week it's the Warren's final case film The Conjuring The Last Rites (2025)! Jamie and Nikisha are joined by horror lover BriHeartsHorror to talk mirrors, how to watch The Conjuring Universe, demon coping, types of PTSD, living life to the fullest, and, of course, Doodle Bop. Check out BriHeartsHorror! Follow us on Instagram | TikTok: @TalkHorrorPod Check out Jamie (aka EmoSupportJamie) on Twitch! Find Bryan and Jamie on Letterboxd Check out the new Website

This week it's the wild horror mystery Weapons (2025)! Jamie and Nikisha talk Gladys, date movies, f dem kids, carrot danglin', eye bulge, comedy directors, troubled households, ambiguous loss and, of course, too many hot dogs. Follow us on Instagram | TikTok: @TalkHorrorPod Check out Jamie (aka EmoSupportJamie) on Twitch! Find Bryan and Jamie on Letterboxd Check out the new Website

This week it's the we gotta escape death sequel Final Destination Bloodlines (2025)! Jamie and Nikisha talk the Final Destination chain, Corn in a Clownfield, 'Hell House LLC', kill designs, the kills, generational trauma, family therapy, too much info, night terrors, lucid dreams, and, of course, logs. Follow us on Instagram | TikTok: @TalkHorrorPod Check out Jamie (aka EmoSupportJamie) on Twitch! Find Bryan and Jamie on Letterboxd

This week it's the relationship body horror film Together (2025)! Jamie and Nikisha talk 'High School Musical', codependency, 'dem rats, actor chemistry, lore balance, sex vs intimacy, muscle relaxers, and, of course, the peen. Follow us on Instagram | TikTok: @TalkHorrorPod Check out Jamie (aka EmoSupportJamie) on Twitch! Find Bryan and Jamie on Letterboxd Check out the new Website

This week it's the revived zombie film 28 Years Later (2025)! Jamie and Nikisha talk '28 Weeks Later', finger hearts, 'Dredd', isolation, allegory ignorance, nationalism, early desensitization, compassion fatigue and, of course, zombie dong. Follow us on Instagram | TikTok: @TalkHorrorPod Check out Jamie (aka EmoSupportJamie) on Twitch! Find Bryan and Jamie on Letterboxd