The Stephen Queens Podcast

Send us a text"Sidney's a theatre student, I was a theatre student, so you could say this movie is about me"Join The Stephen Queens as they review their first sequel: Scream 2!  In this episode:Ashley has a bad experience with a pickle margarita. Shannon compares the ambition of Monica Gellar and Gale Weathers.Stay creepy!

"She needs something good in her life, we'll let her live" Join The Stephen Queens as they review the 1997 teen horror film, I Know What You Did Last Summer. In this episode:Ashley gives us another film studies lesson.Shannon reflects on the 90's nostalgia in the film.We both discuss Julie's validity as a Final GirlStay creepy!

"How's it going to follow me to Fiji? Now I have an excuse to move to Fiji."Join The Stephen Queens with an extra special guest: our friend, Kelly! We review David Robert Mitchell's 2015 horror film, "It Follows."  In this episode:Shannon introduces the two to the term "braj."Ashley relates the movie to an episode of Futurama.Kelly describes the perfect Follower scenario.And we all hate Paul.Stay creepy!  

"Girl you're gonna ruin that pizza!"Join The Stephen Queens as we review Ti West's 2009 horror film, "The House of The Devil."  In this episode:Shannon goes into the film's inspiration from the Satanic Panic.Ashley is a little dramatic...as usual.And we decide to start a band.Stay creepy!  

 "I have a serious question...who sleeps with their door open? I'll tell you who. Sociopaths."Join two out of three of The Stephen Queens trio for their review of Paranormal Activity! In this episode:Ashley discusses Katie's bodily autonomy and the male hubris.Shannon talks about seeing the film when it was in limited theaters.And we both think Micah's a butt munch.Stay creepy! 

"I don't think anyone deserves to be murdered...except for Gahan"Join The Stephen Queens for their review of The Love Witch! In this episode:Ashley Recommends some witchy books.Bella Tells us about how she contacted the Church of Satan in college.Shannon discusses the legitimacy of the film's feminist viewpoints.Stay creepy!

"It's giving Kendall Jenner cutting a cucumber vibes."Join The Stephen Queens for an extra special episode as we discuss our FIFTIETH review, Ready or Not! In this episode:Ashley admits she's a beverage goblinBella reminisces about Panic! at the DiscoShannon disagrees with the others on the movie's endingAnd we all reflect on our favorite moments from past episodes! 

"Yes I agree... and also you said doo-doo"Join The Stephen Queens as we review the 2021 Thai Korean Horror film, The Medium!In this episode:Shannon explores spirituality and the found footage genreBella expresses her love of Yellow Jackets Ashley discusses how possession pain is a lot like endometriosis painAnd we all get bummed out because of a technical difficulty 

"If I had to choose between getting my ass cut off and being sent an unsolicited dick pic, I'd really have to weigh my options"Join The Stephen Queens as we review a refreshing debut from Mimi Cave, Fresh! In this episode:Ashley discusses how dark humor helps people cope with certain subject matter.Shannon shares why she'll never be able to think of the song "Sweetest Pie" the same way again.Bella makes an interesting hint at our next episode.And we all commiserate about our worst first date stories!Stay creepy!

"For shits and gigs I'm gonna eat spaghetti hair." Join The Stephen Queens as they review the 2022 film, Smile! In this review:Shannon highlights Smile's innovative marketing strategies.Ashley gives us a film history lesson on the "Kubrick Stare."Stay Creepy!

"First of all, I just want to say that I'm not 'pro-people-being-tortured'...I just want to put that out there."Join The Stephen Queens as we review another Stephen King classic, Misery! In this episode:Shannon yet again mixes up the words to a very common phrase people always say.Ashley brings up the differences between the book and the movie.Bella talks about an unfortunate auto-correct incident from high school .And we all practice our best Squidward voices!Stay creepy!

"Did you look behind the door?" "Yeah, I did because I'm dumb. I'm a Sagittarius."Join The Stephen Queens as we review a newer release, Barbarian! In this episode:Shannon brings up the Hash Slinging Slasher.Ashley shares an odd Airbnb story.Bella discusses the Detroit housing crisis.And we all fangirl over Bill Skarsgard!Stay creepy!

 "He just never learns his lesson, he keeps lighting candles and is actually in jail for arson."Join The Stephen Queens as we review a classic and newer edition, Hocus Pocus and Hocus Pocus 2! In this episode:Bella makes a new version of Hocus Pocus 2.Shannon discusses the nostalgia phenomenon.Ashley dives into Billy's history and portrayal in the film.Stay creepy!

 "This movie is literally two film bros going around making a film where everything goes wrong."Join The Stephen Queens as we review Sam Raimi's horror classic, The Evil Dead! In this episode:Bella shares how she and Ashley used to make home movies.Shannon admits that Kraft American Cheese is her favorite cheese, which greatly upsets Bella and AshleyAshley discusses the concept of a "Final Boy."Stay creepy!

"It really is a lovely home... other than the vengeful spirits and murder.This week The Stephen Queens are joined by Michael from the We Love Horror Podcast in their review of The Grudge!  In this episode:Bella expresses her love for Pan's Labyrinth.Ashley does her best Grudge Girl impression.Michael schools us with some awesome fun facts.Stay creepy!

"It tastes like a White Claw without the alcohol.""I hate to tell you...White Claw without the alcohol is just a seltzer water."This week The Stephen Queens review The Perfection!  In this episode:Shannon  goes into the controversy behind the film.Ashley plays a horror review game with us.Bella talks about her experience being sick in another country.And we all can't stop making sh*t jokes. Stay creepy! 

"So are you telling me that Hell House LLC is basically Romeo and Juliet?"This week The Stephen Queens are joined by horror fan and friend, JRob, in their review of Hell House LLC!  In this episode:Shannon explains why she has to sleep with the door open.Ashley coins the term 'Ashley Scare.'JRob puts on his English teacher's cap and compares Romeo and Juliet to Hell House LLC..And we all petition for the Oscars to formally apologize for overlooking Hell House LLC. Stay creepy, and welcome to Lucifer's Cabin! 

"Tulsa Swing On is an onscreen chameleon!"Join The Stephen Queens as we review both Suspiria (1977) and Suspiria (2018)! In this episode:Bella expresses her love of the subtle details in film.Shannon discovers she is evil adjacent.Ashley explains the history of the Giallo film subgenre.And we all try to sing the Suspiria theme song!Be sure to give us a like, follow, and review! And as always, stay creepy!

"Your heart may be broken but at least it's not stabbed through with a hook!"Join The Stephen Queens and The Forensic Fiends (The Fiends and Queens) for an exciting crossover episode where we discuss the horror documentary, Cropsey!  In this review:Ashley is so confused she turns into Ralph Wiggum from The Simpsons.Shannon tries not to rage about Pete Davidson and Kim Kardashian. Erica has a great idea for a future Cropsey docu-series.Colleen tells us about her alma mater's history by shedding details on the Athens Asylum.And we all discuss whether our exes were worse than Cropsey!Stay Creepy! 

"My biggest takeaway from this film is that I really need his skincare routine."Join The Stephen Queens as we discuss Mary Harron's film, American Psycho!  In this review:Bella tells us about her favorite work pens.Shannon discusses how the American  Dream is significant in the movie and other forms of media. Ashley  recalls a time she almost got hit by a car while laughing at her own joke.Stay Creepy! 

" 'He was skinny and twisted and evil...' oh sounds like my ex!"Join The Stephen Queens as we discuss Karyn Kusama's film, Jennifer's Body!  In this review:Bella reminisces about her and Ashley's boyfriend.Shannon professes her love for Pete Wentz. Ashley has her new favorite song ruined for her.Stay Creeoy! 

"The scariest thing about this movie is Matt Smith's eyebrows."Join The Stephen Queens as we review, His House.  In this episode:Bella discusses the concept of horror films vs war filmsShannon highlights her active imaginationAshley shares some information on Dinka MythologyAnd we all discuss Matt Smith's eyebrows

"I hate caroling, I hate singing, and I don't like Christmas carolers; it was just...hell in a handbasket." Join The Stephen Queens as we review the 1974 holiday classic, Black Christmas! In this episode:Ashley reads listener's responses to our poll about creepy phone calls.Shannon sings her own version of "The Joker" by the Steve Miller Band.Bella shares some of her favorite spooky reads.And we allllllll fangirl over Barb!Stay creepy!

"Forget that guy....go get a new haircut and stop being selfish and a chicken!" Join The Stephen Queens as we review the 1968 classic, Night of the Living Dead! In this episode:Ashley notes that she lives in the ideal spot if a zombie apocalypse ever happens.Shannon quizzes Ashley on a new version of "This or That" where she has to guess between quotes from her students' scary short stories and zombie movies.Bella had the week off, but is here with us in spirit.Stay creepy!

"It's not the house that's haunted, it's your creepy stepdad!" Join The Stephen Queens as we review the horror comedy, Housebound! In this episode:Bella relives her haunted Diva Star Doll incident.Shannon gets very upset over meatloaf.Ashley really, really likes cucumber lemon waterStay creepy!

Join The Stephen Queens for their 31st review where they cover Trick 'r Treat! In this episode:Bella talks about the attention to detail that makes this movie so great.Shannon talks about leaving room for Jesus.Ashley tells us about only a handful of the many homages to horror in this movie.Stay Creepy!

Join The Stephen Queens for their 30th review where they cover Friday the 13th! In this episode:Bella relives the childhood sleepover trauma Ashley put her through.Shannon secretly hopes her apartment is haunted by a hot poltergeist.Ashley retells a spooky sleep talking story.Stay Creepy!

"Reduce, reuse, recycle, Friends! We do it with bodies, we do it with plastic."Join The Stephen Queens as we review the 1982 classic, Poltergeist!  In this episode:Bella shares a fun fact shoutout for Ashley about Starwars.Shannon tells the story of her theatre poltergeist, Danny.Ashley is here in spirit.As always, stay creepy!

"The Door Knockers- That's a great band name!"Join The Stephen Queens as we review, The Strangers.  In this episode:Bella shares some cringey movie mistakes.Shannon gives Jamie Lee Curtis a new name.Ashley gives her spooky alternative ending.As always, stay creepy!

"I personally liked his one-liners in National Treasure but that's because I was in sixth grade and highly fallible."Join The Stephen Queens as we review Mandy!  In this episode:Bella reflects on her love of Rob Zombie.Shannon recalls a story about a girl with a giant Charles Manson tattoo.Ashley explains in-depth the phenomenon of Midnight Movies.Be sure to like, review and subscribe!And as always, stay creepy! 

"You can call me a cult leader as long as it pays the bills"Join The Stephen Queens as we review, The Lodge.  In this review:Bella admits how much dolls creep her out.Shannon explains the ins and outs of purgatory.Ashley gets irrationally mad at these dang kids. Be sure to like, review and subscribe!And as always, stay creepy! 

"I don't know why everyone's so upset in the film. The pod grows someone and they take on all of my responsibilities? That sounds like a good deal to me!"Join The Stephen Queens for our review of the 1978 version of Invasion of the Body Snatchers! In this episode:Bella explains how she's basically a voice actress.Shannon goes into the real-life science behind the film.Ashley explains the trope called "Cassandra's Truth."And we all talk about our love of Daddy Goldblum!Be sure to like, review and subscribe!And as always, stay creepy!

"So basically what you're saying is we're gonna start a GoFundMe and make our own version of The Conjuring 3 that's actually realistic and sticks to the point?"Join The Stephen Queens for a very special crossover episode where we review The Conjuring: The Devil Made Me Do It with The Buzzkillers Podcast! In this episode:Macie and Nicole from The Buzzkillers Podcast tell us about the real Arne Johnson case.Shannon shares her disdain for CGI in horror movies.Ashley gives us a paranormal salt ring tip.And we all think that Patrick Wilson is a spooky snack!Be sure to like, review and subscribe!And as always, stay creepy!

"No more wine unless Jesus himself made it from water!""Man, I'm never gonna get to drink wine again"Join The Stephen Queens as we review Stephen King's classic, Carrie! In this episode:Bella instructs us all how to wash our faces.Shannon highlights the differences between high school in the 70's and now.Ashley reviews the Monstrous Feminine.And we all think that Matilda is the PG version of Carrie.Be sure to like, review, and subscribe!And as always, stay creepy!

"Obviously that's not the ideal man, the ideal man is Matthew Gray Gubler!"Join the Stephen Queens in our review of The Rocky Horror Picture Show! This this episode:Bella highlights some of the differences between the US release and the UK release.Shannon gets into the inclusion behind this cult classic.Ashley quizzes us on Rocky Horror Trivia.And we all simp for Dr. Frank-N-Furter.Stay Creepy!

"I'd have the same look if someone told me they were gonna throw my Legos into the river!"Join The Stephen Queens as we review The Babadook! In this review:Bella admits that another horror movie had made her cry.Shannon highlights a spooky fan theory about Amelia. Ashley goes over the history of how The Babadook became a queer icon. Stay Creepy! 

"This episode's the episode about nothing and everything at the same time."Join The Stephen Queens as we review the 1922 film, Nosferatu! In this review:Bella does a show and tell.Shannon recounts a cool special effects scene she helped direct on  stage involving fire.Ashley declares that she's president of the Pickle Club. And all of the Queens debate who's hotter: Nosferatu or Hutter!Stay Creepy! 

"Josef! Awww! And then you see his dick..."Join The Stephen Queens as we review Patrick Brice's 2014 film, Creep! In this review:Bella Highlights the similarities between Josef and Michael Scott.Shannon educates us on the Mumblecore Horror Genre. Ashley decides she wants to make a burn book. Stay Creepy! 

"And you know that he got a GoPro because he was feeling a little boujee!"Join The Stephen Queens in our review of 13 Cameras! In this episode:Bella tells us about the type of people that hit on her at the gym.Shannon compares one of the characters to a big toe.Ashley ruins the Queens' eyesight by sending pictures of an almost-naked Gerald to the group chatStay creepy!

"When the clubs open I'm requesting 'Tiptoe Through the Tulips'!"Join The Stephen Queens in our review of Insidious! In this episode:Bella throws it back with a Powerpuff Girls referenceShannon decides we are now a Spongebob podcastAshley decides the Lipstick Demon is the next contestant on RuPaulAnd we ALL agree that Patrick Wilson is very smoochable!

"What do you get when you put those together? Torture."Join The Stephen Queens as we review Goodnight Mommy! In this episode:Bella discusses the Iceberg of Horror.Shannon talks about creepy children.Ashley admits an embarrassing childhood fact.And we all reminisce over The Suite Life of Zach and Cody. Stay creepy!

“I have a serious question...is this film considered a spelunking film?”Join The Stephen Queens as we review The Descent! In this episode:Bella practices her cockney accent for her dating profile.Ashley reminisces on her "white water rafting" expedition.Shannon comes to terms that she would probably be impaled by a stalagmite (or stalactite??) if she ever went caving.Stay creepy!

“If you want to pretend you're in medieval England fighting a dragon, you do you.”Join The Stephen Queens and our first guest, Charlene, as we review Antebellum! In this episode:Bella accepts that she'd have to eat Tofurkey on a popsicle stick at the Renaissance FairCharlene educates the Queens on her perspective of being a young black woman in AmericaAshley realizes that Grey's Anatomy has been around longer than the Confederacy.Shannon teases Charlene about a certain someone who has a Minnesota accentStay creepy!

“We talk about fear in the characters, let's talk about fear in myself when I watch this film!”Join The Stephen Queens as we review our 13th film, Us, in honor of Black History Month!Bella highlights a plot point that many people may over look.Shannon highlights the symbolism of masks and Michael Jackson.Ashley tells everyone what their scary movie reaction is. Stay creepy! 

" Oh wait no, never mind, I'm offended "Join The Stephen Queens as we review Thir13en Ghosts! In this episode:Bella gives some insight about gore and nudity in horror films. Ashley dives into the Black Zodiac signs.Shannon laments about the ghost aligned with her Black Zodiac sign.Stay Creepy!

"If you don't use the line 'I was 24 for a whole year' how do you expect to pick up a woman?"Join The Stephen Queens as we review Wes Craven's, Scream! In this episode:Bella calls Ashley out for mild hypocrisy.Shannon shares details of a creepy Scream copycat.Ashley admits her undying love of Matthew Lillard.Stay creepy!

"Forget Ralphie 'you're gonna shoot your eye out'  -  you're gonna shoot your ass off!"Join The Stephen Queens for double digits, episode 10! Here, we're reviewing Krampus, a horror-comedy favorite. In this episode:Bella highlights some of Krampus' terrifying traitsShannon switches things up and gives us all a spooky history lessonAshley realizes she may just be Aunt Dorothea (don't hold the Schnapps, please!) Gruß vom Krampus!

All work and no play makes Shannon go "quack"! Join the Stephen Queens as we review Stanley Kubrick's adaptation of The Shining - for what will likely be our most controversial episode yet!Bella imagines what it would be like to live off of only cheese sandwiches for a week, a la Jack Nicholson.Shannon throws it back with some classic Mean Girls references.Ashley does her best Tony impression.Make sure to like, comment, and review...Stay creepy!

"Aiden is more mature than half the men I've dated in my life."Happy Thanksgiving, horror babes!  Join The Stephen Queens as we review The Ring! Bella reveals that she is in fact Samara, Shannon gives everyone an A, Ashley ruins all of the pranks, and we all realize just how old we really are. Stay creepy!

“Is it bad that I'm jokingly ok with kicking children but I wouldn't want to punch a scare actor?"Join the Stephen Queens as we review The Houses October Built.  Bella admits she was carried through a haunted house by a friend's dad, Shannon shares her experience with a creepy clown, Ashley  debates whether the haunted house or the ex she went to it with is scarier, And we all try to set Shannon up with Bobby.Stay Creepy! 

Welcome back to The Stephen Queens! Enjoy Shannon flexing her hipster status, Bella reminiscing on her own Bates Motel experience, and Ashley going on another film studies tangent. Stay creepy!