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The Good Scare Podcast is the ultimate horror show hosted by the ultimate horror fan: Erik Hamlet. From movie & TV reviews, breaking news, and horror history, The Good Scare is here to give you all of your spookiest delights.

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    • Nov 17, 2023 LATEST EPISODE
    • every other week NEW EPISODES
    • 17m AVG DURATION
    • 35 EPISODES


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    Episode 34: No One Will Save You & Cobweb

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 17, 2023 11:42


    THE STRIKES ARE OVER! Which means we're back to your regularly scheduled program: back to mainstream horror! And we're starting things off with two of the biggest surprise of the year: Cobweb and No One Will Save You. How will these two stack up against this years best movies? Tune in to find out! Topics: No One Will Save You & Cobweb   If you're interested in talking spooky stuff or sponsorships, email us at goodscarepod@gmail.com Follow us on Instagram: thegoodscare, iammrham_ Follow us on Twitter: iAmMrHam Follow us on TikTok: iammrham

    Episode 33: When Evil Lurks

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 4, 2023 9:51


    Spooky Season has officially ended! But that doesn't mean the horror has to stop! On today's episode, Erik takes a look at one the most anticipated horror movies of the year! Topics: When Evil Lurks If you're interested in talking spooky stuff or sponsorships, email us at goodscarepod@gmail.com Follow us on Instagram: thegoodscare, iammrham_ Follow us on Twitter: iAmMrHam Follow us on TikTok: iammrham

    Episode 32: V/H/S/85

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 20, 2023 15:50


    It's October so OBVIOUSLY we have a new V/H/S movie to gush about. Everyone's favorite anthology series is back with it's latest installment: V/H/S/85! How will it compare to the rest of the franchise? Tune in to find out! Topics: V/H/S/85 If you're interested in talking spooky stuff or sponsorships, email us at goodscarepod@gmail.com Follow us on Instagram: thegoodscare, iammrham_ Follow us on Twitter: iAmMrHam Follow us on TikTok: iammrham

    Episode 31: Talk to Me & Slotherhouse

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 6, 2023 13:27


    WELCOME TO SPOOKY SEASON! We've made it to October and we're starting things off with one of the most acclaimed horror movies of the year, as well as one of the WEIRDEST horror comedies to come out this year. Topics: Talk to Me & Slotherhouse If you're interested in talking spooky stuff or sponsorships, email us at goodscarepod@gmail.com Follow us on Instagram: thegoodscare, iammrham_ Follow us on Twitter: iAmMrHam Follow us on TikTok: iammrham

    Episode 30: The Amityville Franchise (Pt.6)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 22, 2023 18:41


    16 down, 28 more to go! We're back with another look into the never ending franchise that is AMITYVILLE! This week Erik watches a movie that's pretty forgettable and another that's...good? Wait, really? This isn't a typo? Wow...I think he's starting to lose it...   Topics: The Amityville Legacy, The Amityville Terror, Final Destination 6, and Winnie the Pooh: Blood & Honey 2 If you're interested in talking spooky stuff or business inquiries, email us at goodscarepod@gmail.com   Follow us on Instagram: thegoodscare, iammrham_ Follow us on Twitter: iAmMrHam Follow us on TikTok: iammrham

    Episode 29: All Fun and Games & Sissy

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 8, 2023 13:37


    Two things I've learned from this episode: 1. Don't touch cursed daggers 2. Don't go to Australia. On this episode of The Good Scare, Erik takes a look at the newly released All Fun and Games, as well as the 2022 hidden gem: Sissy! Topics: All Fun and Games & Sissy If you're interested in talking spooky stuff or sponsorships, email us at goodscarepod@gmail.com Follow us on Instagram: thegoodscare, iammrham_ Follow us on Twitter: iAmMrHam Follow us on TikTok: iammrham

    Episode 28: Willow Creek & Influencer

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 27, 2023 13:51


    What's scarier? Bigfoot or Social Media? Personally I'll take a sasquatch over the internet any day of the week. On this episode, Erik travels back to 2013 to check out a found footage movie he's been putting off for years: Willow Creek! Not only that, but he also takes a look at the recently released and severely underrated thriller, Influencer! Topics: Willow Creek & Influencer If you're interested in talking spooky stuff or sponsorships, email us at goodscarepod@gmail.com   Follow us on Instagram: thegoodscare, iammrham_ Follow us on Twitter: iAmMrHam Follow us on TikTok: iammrham

    Episode 27: Jaws Rip Offs!

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 11, 2023 16:21


    We're back with a Jaws themed episode...sort of. On this episode, Erik celebrates shark week by not watching shark movies! Instead, he's watching two movies that can be considered "Jaws rip offs." Today he discusses 1976's Grizzly as well as 1980's Alligator. Two very different movies with a similar inspiration. Which one rips off Jaws better? Tune in to this weeks episode of The Good Scare to find out! Topics: Grizzly & Alligator If you're interested in talking spooky stuff or sponsorships, email us at goodscarepod@gmail.com   Follow us on Instagram: thegoodscare, iammrham_ Follow us on Twitter: iAmMrHam Follow us on TikTok: iammrham

    Episode 26: From, Yellowjackets, & Bliss

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 8, 2023 17:34


    We're back with a TV themed episode of the show! On this episode, Erik discusses two shows that have been is latest binging obsession. From, the hit psychological thriller currently airing on MGM+; as well as Yellowjackets, the wildly popular Emmy nominated psychological thriller currently airing on Showtime! Not only that, but he also takes a second to talk about Bliss: the trippy, blood fueled film from Joe Begos! How good are these shows and movies? Listen to this weeks episode of The Good Scare to find out! Topics: From, Yellowjackets, & Bliss If you're interested in talking spooky stuff or sponsorships, email us at goodscarepod@gmail.com   Follow us on Instagram: thegoodscare, iammrham_ Follow us on Twitter: iAmMrHam Follow us on TikTok: iammrham

    Episode 25: The Amityville Franchise (Pt.5)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 23, 2023 13:40


    We're back to descend deeper into the horrors of the Amityville Franchise! On this episode, Erik tackles two movies that AREN'T THAT BAD?? This franchise must be rotting his brain...How watchable are these movies? Listen to this weeks episode of The Good Scare to find out! Topics: Amityville Playhouse & Amityville Death House If you're interested in talking spooky stuff or sponsorships, email us at goodscarepod@gmail.com   Follow us on Instagram: thegoodscare, iammrham_ Follow us on Twitter: iAmMrHam Follow us on TikTok: iammrham

    Episode 24: The Howling & Howling II: Your Sister is a Werewolf

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 9, 2023 16:41


    In spirit of last weeks full moon, Erik took a trip back to the 80s to take a look at one of the most well received werewolf movies of that era! But since he's a bit of a masochist, he also checked out it's incredibly panned sequel! Is The Howling as good as people claim it is? Is Howling II as bad as they say? Tune in to this weeks episode of The Good Scare to find out! Topics: The Howling & The Howling II: Your Sister is a Werewolf If you're interested in talking spooky stuff or sponsorships, email us at goodscarepod@gmail.com   Follow us on Instagram: thegoodscare, iammrham_ Follow us on Twitter: iAmMrHam

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    Episode 23: Evil Dead Rise & Bruce-O-Rama

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 3, 2023 19:39


    After months of avoiding it, Erik finally tackles one of his most anticipated movies of the year!  A film that promises rivers of blood, dark humor, chaos, and horrible use for a cheese grater: Evil Dead Rise! But before he tackles that, sit back as he tells a story about one of the wildest nights he's ever had. A night where he managed to meet a horror legend: Bruce Campbell. Get ready for a fun one with this weeks episode of: The Good Scare!   Topics: Evil Dead Rise & Bruce-O-Rama If you're interested in talking spooky stuff or sponsorships, email us at goodscarepod@gmail.com   Follow us on Instagram: thegoodscare, iammrham_ Follow us on Twitter: iAmMrHam

    Episode 22: The Amityville Horror Franchise (Pt.4)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 12, 2023 15:31


    Here we are...the modern era of Amityville. A era long dreaded by Erik. He must walk down a road that is seemingly never ending, and sends shivers down the spines of those who look for a simple thing: quality. Here he faces off against a poorly made found footage movie, and a cheaply made occult horror movie. Which ones worse? Listen to this weeks episode of The Good Scare to find out! Topics: The Amityville Haunting & Amityville Asylum If you're interested in talking spooky stuff or sponsorships, email us at goodscarepod@gmail.com   Follow us on Instagram: thegoodscare, iammrham_ Follow us on Twitter: iAmMrHam Follow us on TikTok: iammrham

    Episode 21: Renfield

    Play Episode Listen Later May 5, 2023 14:15


    HE'S BACK FROM THE DEAD! After a month long hiatus (seriously, how did that happen?) Erik is back to talk about ANOTHER Nic Cage movie! This time, it's a new one! On this episode, he talks about the action horror-comedy: Renfield! He also takes some time to talk about a comic book he recently discovered and fell in love with: Count Crowley: Reluctant Monster Hunter! It's been awhile, but it's nice to be back! Topics: Renfield & Count Crowley: Reluctant Monster Hunter If you're interested in talking spooky stuff or sponsorships, email us at goodscarepod@gmail.com   Follow us on Instagram: thegoodscare, iammrham_

    Episode 20: Mandy & Children of the Corn (2023)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 31, 2023 16:24


    On this slow week of horror, Erik decides to take some time gushing over his favorite horror movie: Mandy. You got Nic Cage, a battle axe, a doom metal musical score, a tale of revenge, and a whole bunch of LSD. This movie was made for Erik. But before that, he also tortures himself by discussing the largely panned Children of the Corn remake. Did he hate it as much as everyone else? Listen to this week's episode of The Good Scare to find out! Topics: Mandy & Children of the Corn (2023) If you're interested in talking spooky stuff or sponsorships, email us at goodscarepod@gmail.com   Follow us on Instagram: thegoodscare, iammrham_

    Episode 19: Scream VI

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 24, 2023 10:08


    What's your favorite scary movie? Mine's Mandy. Wait is that considered horror? Sort of? Anyway, we're not talking about that this week. This week we're talking about a classic franchise coming back for another STAB at success! We're talking about SCREAM IV! Ghostface takes on the mean streets of New York City! Will the body count rise now that he's in one of the most populated cities on earth? Listen to this weeks episode of The Good Scare to find out! Topics: Scream, Scream V, & Scream VI   If you're interested in talking spooky stuff or sponsorships, email us at goodscarepod@gmail.com   Follow us on Instagram: thegoodscare, iammrham_

    Episode 18: The Amityville Horror Franchise (Pt.3)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 10, 2023 19:50


    Somehow we're reaching the end of the GOOD movies within this franchise. It was nice while it lasted. This week, Erik is back with three more movies from THE AMITYVILLE FRANCHISE. We've got an evil mirror, an evil dollhouse, and an evil shirtless Ryan Reynolds. How will they compare to the other six movies Erik has covered? Listen to this weeks episode of The Good Scare to find out! Topics: Amityville: A New Generation, Amityville: Dollhouse, & The Amityville Horror (2005).   If you're interested in talking spooky stuff or sponsorships, email us at goodscarepod@gmail.com   Follow us on Instagram: thegoodscare, iammrham_

    Episode 17: Winnie the Pooh: Blood and Honey & The Outwaters

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 3, 2023 13:22


    Would you rather die in the desert or get killed by a Disney character? These are the questions we're asking today as we dive into two of the strangest movies Erik's seen in a long time. Join him as he reviews The Outwaters and the highly anticipated Winnie the Pooh: Blood and Honey! Which one confused him the most? Tune in to this weeks episode of The Good Scare to find out Topics: Winnie the Pooh: Blood and Honey & The Outwaters   If you're interested in talking spooky stuff or sponsorships, email us at goodscarepod@gmail.com   Follow us on Instagram: @thegoodscare

    Episode 16: Knock at the Cabin & Infinity Pool

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 22, 2023 10:52


    Two vacations gone horribly wrong! If horror movies have taught us anything, it's that: cabins are always cursed, and you shouldn't trust vacation friends. This week on the podcast, Erik reviews two very intense thrillers: Knock at the Cabin & Infinity Pool! Which vacation was worse? Listen to this weeks episode of The Good Scare to find out! Topics: Knock at the Cabin & Infinity Pool.   If you're interested in talking spooky stuff or sponsorships, email us at goodscarepod@gmail.com   Follow us on Instagram: @thegoodscare

    Episode 15: The Amityville Horror Franchise (Pt.2)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 9, 2023 16:32


    WE'RE BACK FROM THE DEAD! Sure, Erik could be reviewing two new, well-known horror movies that have come out these past few weeks, but where's the fun in that?! He's descending back into the never ending horror that is THE AMITYVILLE FRANCHISE. This time we've got evil lamps, evil clocks, and daddy issues! How do they compare to the last three movies? Listen to this weeks episode of The Good Scare to find out! Topics: Amityville 4: The Evil Escapes, The Amityville Curse, & Amityville 1992: It's About Time.   If you're interested in talking spooky stuff or sponsorships, email us at goodscarepod@gmail.com   Follow us on Instagram: @thegoodscare

    Episode 14: Skinamarink & Sick

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 18, 2023 18:52


    A $15,000 horror movie making waves in theaters?! Looks like we found this decades Blair Witch Project! This week, Erik reviews the experimental (and creepy) horror movie on everyones minds: Skinamarink! He also takes a look at a COVID-19 inspired slasher movie from Scream writer, Kevin Williamson: Sick! All of this and more on this weeks episode of The Good Scare!   Topics: Skinamarink, Sick, Velma, & The Last of Us   If you're interested in talking spooky stuff or sponsorships, email us at goodscarepod@gmail.com   Follow us on Instagram: @thegoodscare

    Episode 13: M3GAN & The Pale Blue Eye

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 11, 2023 15:26


    Evil dolls going on a killing spree? We've seen it before. Evil robot dolls going on a killing spree? Shockingly enough we've seen that before too. But maybe THIS movie will bring something new and exciting to the table! Spoiler alert: it does. Listen as Erik discusses last weekends big horror release, as well as a gothic mystery with an Edgar Allen Poe twist.   Topics: M3GAN & The Pale Blue Eye   If you're interested in talking spooky stuff or sponsorships, email us at goodscarepod@gmail.com   Follow us on Instagram: @thegoodscare

    Episode 12: Top 10 Best Horror Movies of 2022

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 4, 2023 20:35


    Happy New Year everyone! As we finally put 2022 to rest, let's take a moment to look back on what will go down as one of the greatest years in horror. On this episode of the podcast, Erik reveals his favorite horror movies of 2022! Which one will reign supreme in the end? Tune in to find out!   Topics: Deadstream, Terrifier 2, Smile, Nope, Barbarian, X, Pearl, Orphan: First Kill, Fresh, Watcher, & Prey.   If you're interested in talking spooky stuff or sponsorships, email us at goodscarepod@gmail.com   Follow us on Instagram: @thegoodscare

    Episode 11: Christmas Bloody Christmas & Saloum

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 28, 2022 13:32


    It's the last podcast of 2022, and this week we're celebrating Kwanzaa! The only problem is that no one has made a Kwanzaa horror movie...but luckily Africa makes some pretty interesting films in the genre! Today, Erik takes a look at the Senegalese horror-western, Saloum. And to cap off the year with a last bit of Christmas spirit, he also reviews the latest killer Santa movie: Christmas Bloody Christmas. Did he end the year on a good note? Tune in to find out! Topics: Saloum & Christmas Blood Christmas   If you're interested in talking spooky stuff or sponsorships, email us at goodscarepod@gmail.com   Follow us on Instagram: @thegoodscare

    Episode 10: Silent Night Deadly Night Part 2, Silent Night (2012), Hanukkah (2019)

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 21, 2022 21:38


    Christmas is on the horizon and Hanukkah is in mid-swing! Only makes sense that Erik talks about a hilariously bad Christmas classic, a a great remake, the ONLY HANUKKAH HORROR MOVIE IN EXISTENCE. One of these movies put him on the brink of insanity. Which one was it? Tune in to find out!   Topics: Silent Night Deadly Night Part 2, Silent Night (2012), Hanukkah (2019), The Dark Tower   If you're interested in talking spooky stuff or sponsorships, email me at goodscarepod@gmail.com

    Episode 9: A Christmas Horror Story & Rare Exports: A Christmas Tale

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 7, 2022 13:06


    Just because it's Christmas time doesn't mean we can't have blood and guts! This month Erik is covering a bunch of Christmas horror movies, starting with Canada's A Christmas Horror Story and Finland's Rare Exports: A Christmas Tale. What did he think of these ho-ho-horror movies? Tune in to find out!   Topics: A Christmas Horror Story, Rare Exports: A Christmas Tale, Amityville Christmas Vacation, Los Espooky's, The Midnight Club.   If you're interested in talking spooky stuff or sponsorships, email me at goodscarepod@gmail.com

    Episode 8: My trip to Salem, Massachusetts!

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 30, 2022 51:37


    AN HOUR LONG EPISODE?! WHO ASKED FOR THIS?! Erik is back from vacation to talk about his trip to the spookiest city in the US: Salem Massachusetts! Did he and his friends get possessed? Did they fight off a coven of witches?! Did they discover a horrifying curse that'll effect their lives for years to come?!! Nah, they mainly got drunk.   If you're interested in talking spooky stuff or sponsorships, email me at goodscarepod@gmail.com

    Episode 7: The Amityville Horror Franchise (Pt.1)

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 16, 2022 22:49


    Oh this is gonna be a LONG series. Erik begins his long decent into madness as he tackles the first three movies in the never ending Amityville Horror series, The Amityville Horror (1979), Amityville II: Possession, and Amityville 3-D. Which one does he like the best? The answer might surprise you! Topics:The Amityville Horror (1979), Amityville II: Possession, and Amityville 3-D. If you're interested in talking spooky stuff or sponsorships, email me at goodscarepod@gmail.com

    Episode 6: What Josiah Saw

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 9, 2022 15:51


    On this episode, Erik tackles a psychological thriller about...uh...family love?? Today he reviews What Josiah Saw, streaming exclusively on Shudder! Is it as uncomfortable as he imagined it to be? Tune in and find out!   If you're interested in talking spooky stuff or sponsorships, email me at goodscarepod@gmail.com

    Episode 5: Run Sweetheart Run, Wendell & Wild, & Cabinet of Curiosities

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 2, 2022 17:24


    This episode is FILLED with variety! A movie for the ladies, one for the kids, and a show EVERYONE should check out! This week Erik covers Run Sweetheart Run, Wendell & Wild, and Guillermo del Toro's Cabinet of Curiosities. What did he enjoy the most? Tune in and find out!   Topics: Run Sweetheart Run, Wendell & Wild, and Guillermo del Toro's Cabinet of Curiosities.   If you're interested in talking spooky stuff or sponsorships, email me at goodscarepod@gmail.com

    Episode 4: VHS 99

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 26, 2022 19:20


    We're going back to the 90s (kinda). This week, Erik takes a look at the latest entry in the long running anthology series: V/H/S/99. How will it stack up against the other movies in the franchise? Take a listen and find out!   Topics: V/H/S/99, Cabinet of Curiosities, Joe Bob's Haunted Halloween Hangout, Scooby Doo on Zombie Island.   If you're interested in talking spooky stuff or sponsorships, email me at goodscarepod@gmail.com

    Episode 3: Halloween Ends

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 19, 2022 16:27


    A legend returns in the form of Michael Myers...well...sort of. This week, Erik talks about the highly controversial ending to the Halloween saga: Halloween Ends! Did he hate it? Did he love it? Take a listen and find out!   Topics: Halloween Ends & Ginger Snaps.   If you're interested in talking spooky stuff or sponsorships, email me at goodscarepod@gmail.com.

    Episode 2: Terrifier 2, Hellraiser, & Deadstream

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 12, 2022 26:36


    In what is definitely our BLOODIEST EPISODE YET, Erik covers two of last weeks biggest releases as well as a fantastic indie horror movie released on Shudder! Today's episode we talk about Terrifier 2, Hellraiser, & Deadstream! We've got killer clowns, killer ghost, and killer dominatrixes. Who impressed Erik the most? Tune in to find out!   Topics: Terrifier 2, Hellraiser, Deadstream, Chucky Season 2, & The Midnight Club.   If you're interested in talking spooky stuff or sponsorships, email me at goodscarepod@gmail.com.

    Episode 1: Smile & Hocus Pocus 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 5, 2022 23:32


    Erik is starting this podcast off with a BANG as he covers two of the most anticipated spooky movies of the year, Smile & Hocus Pocus 2! One is a terrifying thriller filled with nightmarish imagery and paranoia, and the other has witches surfing on Roomba's! Which one's scarier? Listen and find out!   Topics: Smile, Hocus Pocus 2, Queer for Fear, Interview with a Vampire, & Rob Zombie's The Munsters.   If you're interested in talking spooky stuff or sponsorships, email me at goodscarepod@gmail.com.

    Episode 0: Beware All Who Enter

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 28, 2022 2:30


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